Folding Mirrors

BMW86 · 03-21-2012, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by swallowtail

Harlequin, I am in Brisbane, my wife has a 123d, and I am picking up a 2012 X3 next week. If we can find out what cable is the one to buy I will absolutely get one, and we can have a go at working this out...

I had a Passat R36 before, and had all sorts of stuff code changed using VAGCOM. WIll absolutely need to get rid of the seatbelt gong, iDrive warning, etc...

Simon.

I'd be keen to

135BANDIT · 03-21-2012, 04:19 AM

M2 .............

JD

Harlequin · 03-21-2012, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by swallowtail

Harlequin, I am in Brisbane, my wife has a 123d, and I am picking up a 2012 X3 next week. If we can find out what cable is the one to buy I will absolutely get one, and we can have a go at working this out...

Simon.

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Originally Posted by swallowtail

OK, I just bought this cable:

http://www.one-stop-electronics.com/...&product_id=16

So will see how that goes.

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Originally Posted by BMW86

I'd be keen to

Sounds great... Simon: Maybe once you've got the cable we can have a Coding Meetup

SimonB · 03-21-2012, 05:17 AM

Anyone in Perth end up getting one of these cables?

swallowtail · 03-21-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

Sounds great... Simon: Maybe once you've got the cable we can have a Coding Meetup

No problem at all... I'm on the Southside. Will post up when I get the cable and have a chance to see if I can work out how the hell it works - it looks more complex software wise than VAGCOM was!!!

Steve84 · 03-21-2012, 08:27 AM

I'd be keen for a coding meet also. Just picked up a 135i and in Brisbane

TimMc · 03-21-2012, 09:01 AM

M4. I'm south-side.
Welcome Steve!

hayesy · 03-21-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Anyone in Perth end up getting one of these cables?

Hi Simon

Just ordered one - will advise once it arrives. Happy to work together on this - 2 heads are (almost) always better than one!

In the meantime, reading up on the BMW coding forum and D/L software in preparation.

Personally, I am most excited about losing the lame iDrive warning, adding a digital speedo (have driven a different car that had this and it was great) plus getting the mirrors to fold on locking.

Cheers

Paul

BMW86 · 03-21-2012, 07:40 PM

I'm not sure if this has been discussed before but can you code "remote-start"? It would be handy coming into the winter months.

RaihaX · 03-21-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Anyone in Perth end up getting one of these cables?

I was thinking about it but haven't got the chance yet...

swallowtail · 03-21-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

M4. I'm south-side.
Welcome Steve!

LOL, this will be funny - what do you call a collection of 135s? A posse perhaps?

My wife's 123d will be feeling very humble in such company.

Sounds like the start of a plan anyway. Happy to have this at my place, we have plenty of parking space, and garage space for activity, even if it will mean having to park the new X3 outside...

.

Please all bear in mind that whilst I have ordered the cable, and have done similar on VWs, this is a whole new world on BMWs for me, so we are all going to have to be in this together. I.e. if it screws up don't blame me...

swallowtail · 03-21-2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hayesy

Hi Simon

Just ordered one - will advise once it arrives. Happy to work together on this - 2 heads are (almost) always better than one!

In the meantime, reading up on the BMW coding forum and D/L software in preparation.

Personally, I am most excited about losing the lame iDrive warning, adding a digital speedo (have driven a different car that had this and it was great) plus getting the mirrors to fold on locking.

Cheers

Paul

Paul - I am also reading on the BMW coding forum, and have downloaded various bits of software etc., ready for when the cable arrives. When / if you work stuff out, if you can share that would be great.

Simon.

Harlequin · 03-21-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by swallowtail

what do you call a collection of 135s? A posse perhaps?

Possibilities: colony, hive, litter, cadre, bevy, club, cell, cabal, coterie, nest, covey, squad, battalion, pack, brigade, regiment, detachment, caucus, retinue, aggregation, fleet, troop, flock, troupe, platoon, force, army, faction, fellowship, posse, wing, clan, party, tribe, string, staff, gang, clique, division, school, outfit, mob, circle, detail, sect, team, junta, crew, drove, phalanx, company, fraternity, host, ring, crowd, herd.

I kinda like Phalanx...

135BANDIT · 03-22-2012, 04:34 AM

Junta sounds very 135

hayesy · 04-06-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Anyone in Perth end up getting one of these cables?

Hi Simon

FYI - have received the cable and successfully performed my first few coding jobs - the typical low hanging fruit - delete legal disclaimer on Idrive, digital speedometer and folding mirrors.

Quite a bit of messing around to get the software installed and configured, versions etc.

The coding itself is quite easy, especially if you take it easy and back up everything as you go.

Let me know if you are interested in making some changes to your car and I will be happy to help out. Same offer applies to any Perth based members.

Coding sessions - Tupperware parties for MEN!

Cheers

Paul

SimonB · 04-08-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hayesy

Hi Simon
The coding itself is quite easy, especially if you take it easy and back up everything as you go.

Let me know if you are interested in making some changes to your car and I will be happy to help out. Same offer applies to any Perth based

Paul, defiantly interested! Will get in touch after Easter is over...

luster · 04-08-2012, 01:59 AM

i'd be happy to send my cable around oz so you can all have your cars coded if you like.

i have found a way that i can remote code cars

BMW86 · 04-08-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by luster

i'd be happy to send my cable around oz so you can all have your cars coded if you like.

i have found a way that i can remote code cars

That would be cool. I just want to disable the idrive warning screen, disable headlight washers and enable 'remote-start' if that is possible.

RaihaX · 04-08-2012, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by luster

i'd be happy to send my cable around oz so you can all have your cars coded if you like.

i have found a way that i can remote code cars

I may take up your offer with the golf

Tough I may get the cable from Ross tech anyway!

What is remote start?

510135 · 04-08-2012, 02:25 AM

I think he means start the car via the key fob .. Remotely

chrisN · 04-08-2012, 02:27 AM

hey cool whats this about a digital speedo?

where does it show up?

RaihaX · 04-08-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nik0123

I think he means start the car via the key fob .. Remotely

Hmm that is hat I thought just didn't think that was even a possibility!

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