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Good job posting that thread, quick reference as I was searching for different rims online Every package in HK you have to pay 100% tax when ordered with new car. I try my best to keep the packages to the minimal. iDrive in the back was not my priority lol I remembered if you ordered the iDrive in the rear seats you also have to ordered the comfort seats in the back. I need 3 seats in the back most of the time. Plus HK driving is short distances mainly.......TV in the back is basically useless already. I ordered the standard TV as that is the OEM package offer by BMW HK with comfort seats in front.(no double taxing involve). Packaging for rear comfort seats with iDrive is HKD$30,000-$40,000=US$5,128 before tax... use this money on the rims instead..... as I think others would have |
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I am from HK as well and just got my 740Li and wanted to change my ugly 18 in wheels. Did you decide on which size and make to change? I am only considering going up to 19 in probably in the 252 style because of ride comfort but I am interested to learn if any one felt the ride comfort (road noise and bumpiness) suffered in going from 18 in to 20 or 21 in wheels. I am sure just going away from RFT would help already. Thanks. |
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The 18's are indeed ugly........ I am not sure about your budget, but for me I would not go to the 19" way as the price you paid for a small difference(unless that is what you want from a comfort standpoint). HK roads are good enough for 20" tires. I am receiving quotes from different Forged wheels company so haven't done anything yet. I also need RFT just in case as I will be crossing the boarder alot with the 7er. For the noise and comfort, the twin turbos overlap the wheel noise after 3,000rpm lol so I am ok with it.
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Wow absolutely beautiful. I wish I had the entertainment package for my daughter lol. Nice Hong Kong view, I miss it. I supposed to go back there visit my parents once a year but my wife is pregnant. They are coming over here to L.A instead. Plus they get to sit in my new 740i lol.
I am still testing the LED bulb for the Angel Eye. Might go with HIDs if the LED still not bright enough. I just did the FOG light yesterday with 8000K. In HK, those rabbit camera will definitely help LOL. Too many crazy drivers there hahahahaha Quote:
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Did you use LED for your fog lights they look very blueish. Also your AE seems more white than stock, what are you using right now? PS: rabbit cameras are VERY useful in small parking spaces in HK! Just wish I didn't have to press the parking sensor button all the time to activate it and the rabbit eyes.
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No, LED is not as bright as the HID. I am using a 8000K HID KIT for the fog. My previous Mercedes E63 AMG had the same applications and looks amazing. So I wanted to do the same on my new 740i. Sometimes its hard to judge the color when taking the picture. In real live, it is lighter blue. White blueish. I was using my iphone to take the pic. That could be bad. Now the Angel Eye topic :-( Our stock ones are yellowish, I tried different bulbs. Here is my write up on other forum http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=483299 The china made LED bulb looks whiter than stock but it is not powerful enough to shine the outer ring. The inner AE is bright but not the outer one. My alternative will be using HID, but my concern is the power. It probably need to draw more power from the battery and lots of cables connect to it. Which i don't want to. So I am still doing research on which bulb is good. Since you are in Hong Kong, you should have more chances to check out different LED bulbs they make over there in china. Here I don't have many options. By ordering them from china, it takes forever to have them deliver here to the US, and result just BAD. Since the china made LED didn't work out, I switched it back to my "GPthunder bulb". This is what I have on my car for now. It is not too white though. But better than stock yellowish. If you have time, can you check out this type of LED bulb in Hong Kong. I wanna see if that is bright enough to shines both inner and outer rings. I also want to change my stock low beam head light to Higher Kevin , so I can match the fog light. But BMW make it so complicated. Unfortunately you can't even reach that area. I believe I need to remove the front bumper and the headlight out in order to change the bulb. That sucks. If you guys know a better way, please chime in. 7erMOB, since we like the car so much, we gotta do some appearance changes hahahahah. Those yellowish thing must be gone. But trust me. You will definitely like the 8000K fog and low beam. They look amazing. Quote:
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Ah ic. But what does it mean by 4-seater? Doesn't all 7 series fit 3 people in the back?
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4 seater means the Rear Comfort seats option is included. Two individual comfort seats that can be adjusted. Only two sets of seat belts in the back so cannot legally put a third person in the middle in the back. It is flat in the middle between the two seats but is storage and not a seat, basically, you are expected to have arm rest down the down time.
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This should not apply for 7er models made after Sept 2010. (Correct me if I am wrong) As I have read somewhere that with comfort seats in the back you will also get 3 seat belts in the rear, meaning 3 seats. The storage will change to a seat that is not adjustable. If ordering, should check with your local BMW dealer for confirmation.
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Hey 7erMOB
I will pick up a 740 in hong kong soon. nice colour you got there and the aftermarket light awesome. I have to agree with you the wheels are so anyway, please post some more photos kelvin |
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Since you are going to get the 740IL in HK, can you check if this whiteline tailights is available for our 7 series ? Not sure if this is available in BMW Dealer in Hong Kong. I can't find them here in United States. I heard this is only for 5 series. |
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I finally got these bulbs and installed on my car. Here is the result. I am happy with it. I also installed a 8000K D1S bulb for the low beam to match my Fog. It was extremely different to change the low beam since I didn't remove the bumper and headlight. Quote:
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I changed it myself. It will not void the warranty. Just only a bulb. Unless you do major tuning on the car like ECU remap, engine modification....etc. All my friends got their lights modified and took their car for services. They didn't say anything at all.
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Where did you buy the bulbs from and just 2 bulbs needed? Can I buy it online?
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