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      08-28-2014, 11:27 PM   #1
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Long road but very happy w/a couple questions

First post, althought I've been reading them for a while. (many thanks for all the very helpfull advise)
Brief history, I bought a 2011 X5 50i premium package w/o adaptive drive in March, and after 20 days started having a few probs. the worst of which was the the dreaded shakey/smokey start with reduced power and engine malfunction warnings... The first of which happened the morning after a low oil warning 300 mi from being full. Long story short (and I'll try and answer any questions as best I can if you ask) two trips to BMW and they wanted 18K to fix... The truck was still under car max 30 day "dealer" warranty, before the 125,000 mile I baught kicked in, and they would not pay for it. They did agree to take the truck back, and ship another of my choosing out free of charge. I ended up finding a 2011 50i M sport with 12,000 less miles, and to keep me happy they sold it to me at the same cost... This truck is loaded. Adaptive drive, HUD, heated and vent. comfort seats, and full leather dash/doors/trim... I was pissed when the first one ate itself, but after all the dust settled, I couldn't be happier with the end result.

I've had it up in the Malibu hills, and this thing is surprisingly sure footed. Going from off sport to on sport changes the feel in a big way...

I do have a couple questions:

I love the look of the X5M front carbon lip, does anyone make something similar for the M sport? Or has anyone considered trying to adapt one?

With the velos tuner, if you flash back to stock, can the dealer still tell you've been messing around with the engine mgmt?

Thanks,
Here are couple pics before I start to make any changes...
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The velos tune is frogging amazing. The single best mod you can do for your vehicle. Totally transforms it. I am selling my truck and have a velos tuner for sale. Velos will reset it and load whatever tune you want on it, and give you a $700 discount. I will sell you my device for $500.
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Sounds like CarMax did the right thing. Nice to hear they stand behind their products.
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Upstate, or any one else, do you know if a dealer would be able to tell if you've tuned, and then de-tuned with the velos before taking it in? I won't live with another X5 W/O warranty... My last car was 2002 X5 4.4i... Bout $3-400 month in repairs towards the end...
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P1et yes, they finally did right by me. Although, there might have been a point where I said I would be in the parking lot the next morning with the channel 5 news crew... lol... It was a 3 month ordeal, and hard fought...
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Upstate, or any one else, do you know if a dealer would be able to tell if you've tuned, and then de-tuned with the velos before taking it in? I won't live with another X5 W/O warranty... My last car was 2002 X5 4.4i... Bout $3-400 month in repairs towards the end...
My understanding is they can't tell.
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Can't upload pics, says dimensions are too big, what's the best way to do this from ipad with iPhone pics? ...

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I'm looking at either the velos tuner, or the BMS piggyback. Does anyone have experience with both? Or know the pros and cons for each on the 50i?
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Can't upload pics, says dimensions are too big, what's the best way to do this from ipad with iPhone pics? ...

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I'm looking at either the velos tuner, or the BMS piggyback. Does anyone have experience with both? Or know the pros and cons for each on the 50i?
There is no comparison between a full on tune and a piggyback device.
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