Recent content by Technicks

+1 on charging

I'm a lighting engineer by trade. If by any chance i make some retrofit modules with a different color, would anyone be interested? Keep in mind that you would have to replace each and every LED module for this to work. Or, would you want to replace just the interior ceiling light with a blue...

Just updated first two posts with lots of info! Let me know if you have any questions!

I coded mine (did it myself, was a piece of cake, cable was $20). 10% - auto-turn on. 75% or less - lets me manually turn it on (shortcut to #8 key) In other words, if i do the 500 mile trip, I'll turn it on at 75% to keep charge there. The only reason i raised minimum from 6% to 10% is due to...

For some odd reason my car now only updates the server every 4-6 hours or so... anyone else have this issue?

Ok, i was about to start a post on this but it looks like i'm not alone. The problem i'm having here is not only with the braking, but also with accelerating. (I go over a few train tracks on my way to and from work, 5 sets to be more exact). If i am stepping on it, and go over a bump where it...

I'll be installing my plate this weekend. We use this tape at work called VHB from 3M - works wonders outdoors. Comes off clean. They claim that when used outdoors in adverse conditions, they have shown 100% bond retention over 2-5 years. Here are more details...

Not sure about Cali, but in Illinois, i was offered a lease on a 2014 less than 3 weeks ago. I ended up buying it but i'm just letting you know i am 1000% certain, in Illinois, if the dealer wants to, they can lease the 2014 models.

Thanks megabmw! I find this very odd... why would they do two circuits with two LEDs (at least 3 wires) instead of one single circuit with RGB? (there are many RGB LEDs that are also 3-wire with integrated driver and communications). Strange. But yes, i checked and confirmed, you are correct...

If you are worried, do the european mod for the car that enables you to do "Hold Charge" at 75% or less battery. Requires some computer knowledge and a programming cable ($20). There are a few people that do this for you as well ($100 or so). Once you hit about 75% battery, basically you push a...

I have the Sirius right now, used it once. I highly, and i mean HIGHLY recommend Google Play Music instead through Bluetooth from your smartphone. It's $10/mo, unless you only want to use the upload/playback feature (See #3 below) - that feature is absolutely free. Here are some cool things it...

I've checked out http://www.realoem.com/ - this website has a lot of details on what parts exist and where. I've managed to identify locations of all speakers for both the standard and HK models, including wiring information. Additionally, here's a good picture of the door panels and how they...

I had this too for the first 2 days. Raise your chair up and lean it back a bit, it will help tremendously. No more back pain for me!

I can't help but wonder - when going through the menus, we can choose 2 different color styles for the car ambient LEDs - one is the "amber" classic look, and the "modern" white (4000K or so) LED look - since we have access to code various settings in the car, is there an option to choose a...

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