XBimmers.com | BMW X6 Forum X5 Forum - General BMW News and Cars Discussion https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/ Discuss BMW topics in general en Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:36:40 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/multisite-style/xbimmers/misc/rss.jpg XBimmers.com | BMW X6 Forum X5 Forum - General BMW News and Cars Discussion https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/ tuning m8 f93 https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237958&goto=newpost Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:31:58 GMT i was looking into getting my ecu unlocked in miami and get mhd tune with downpipes, my concern is there isn't much info that i been able to find on car. I was wondering if messing with my is a bad idea, should i leave it as is or has people had problems with the 8 the reason there isnt much info.. i mean at one point look into just going with a the jb 4, i couldn't find info how 2 install the ewg wires. any thoughts? ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion goldylo https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237958 New BMW ALPINA brand video https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237799&goto=newpost Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:37:02 GMT More to come after this announcement. Hopefully very soon. Introducing BMW ALPINA (https://youtu.be/quVab19RPUQ) More to come after this announcement. Hopefully very soon.

Introducing BMW ALPINA ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237799 Cheaper quality or just me? https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237586&goto=newpost Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:21:03 GMT As someone who has owned a few BMWs over the years, is it just me or does it feel like quality has been significantly downhill? I just got a 2026 X7 and while I'm washing the car a lot of parts just feel very plastic-y and loose, more so than in the past. For example the tow hook cover on the back bumper is pretty loose and so are some of the door handles. While this may be 'minor' it's still a $100k car. For reference I've previously had 2015 2series, 2018 x1, 2021 x3 (progression of starting a family) and having hand washed those cars myself the difference seems pretty stark.

On the X7, one issue I had is the door trim is loose, which seems like a part defect. At the dealer we walked around the showroom and every car had the same issue with the trim being loose and coming off from the car. I can't imagine it was an intentional design.

Definitely makes me think twice for future cars, the other question is what brand would be alternative. ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion yeezy https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237586 Cool idea from Porsch https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237233&goto=newpost Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:17:04 GMT https://apple.news/A6CO-n0M_RfuY2SQufk7-Ag Racing stripes that appear when you select Sport Mode. Pretty cool idea…not sure it alone will save their sales problems, but I’ll bet they will soak their customers at $9 grand for the option. https://apple.news/A6CO-n0M_RfuY2SQufk7-Ag

Racing stripes that appear when you select Sport Mode. Pretty cool idea…not sure it alone will save their sales problems, but I’ll bet they will soak their customers at $9 grand for the option. ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion Henn28 https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237233 Original Battery Lifespan https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237188&goto=newpost Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:56:35 GMT My 2022 BMW now has 15K miles with the original battery. Curious to see if anyone else has had to replace their battery yet, and if so, at what age, mileage. My 2022 BMW now has 15K miles with the original battery.

Curious to see if anyone else has had to replace their battery yet, and if so, at what age, mileage. ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion IndyRed128i https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237188 N52 Manual Xdrive for Sale https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237068&goto=newpost Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:18:22 GMT Reluctantly selling my 2010 E60 N52 6 Speed Manual. 191km, Monaco Blue on Tan leather. New started, waterpump, valve cover gasket. Zero oil leaks. Perfect driving car getting 700km on a tank. Asking $10k obo. Reluctantly selling my 2010 E60 N52 6 Speed Manual.
191km, Monaco Blue on Tan leather. New started, waterpump, valve cover gasket. Zero oil leaks. Perfect driving car getting 700km on a tank.
Asking $10k obo.
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]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion Kom Tes https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237068 Front car protection long high speed drives https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237012&goto=newpost Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:08:03 GMT Wha, if anything, do you use to protect front from stones, bugs on mandatory long distance drives on Hwys?

Don't think bra's are made anymore, don't want to wrap the car, seen some people use blue painter's tape, but damn that's ugly! ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion MTDriver https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2237012 saw a new BMW Neue Klasse in front me today, until I realized it was an old Lincoln https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236821&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:30:52 GMT maybe I need new glasses or stronger coffee.....

I got into my car at the Trader Joe's parking lot a couple of hours ago. While I was messing with CarPlay(stupid thing lost connection again), I got very excited when I saw a new BMW Neue Klasse pulling into the space directly in front of me. The excitement lasted about 2 seconds until I recognized the Lincoln badge in front.

I drove around and the back of that Lincoln said MKS or MKZ-something. It looked very old.

maybe I need new glasses or stronger coffee... or both? :( I hate to think that BMW copied the design of some old Lincoln? Or worse, hired designers who were fired or retired from Lincoln? ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion StickShiftEV https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236821 Can adaptive cruise be retro-fitted? https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236752&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:33:04 GMT Can't believe it doesn't come with the driving package. Std on the cheapest of cars.

That said, is the radar there and simply not programmed to work? I know steering wheel would need new buttons, but can it be added?

Thanks. ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion MTDriver https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236752 G30 M550i or 540i? Real-world ownership experience after 2 years – let’s compare note https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236652&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:40:24 GMT I’ve been daily driving a 2019 G30 M550i xDrive for the past 2+ years (now at 48k miles) and I’m seriously considering trading it in for a clean low-mile 540i. The M550i is an absolute monster – that B58 with the tune I put on it (pure stage 1) is stupid fun, launches like a rocket, and the... I’ve been daily driving a 2019 G30 M550i xDrive for the past 2+ years (now at 48k miles) and I’m seriously considering trading it in for a clean low-mile 540i.

The M550i is an absolute monster – that B58 with the tune I put on it (pure stage 1) is stupid fun, launches like a rocket, and the sound with the active exhaust is addictive. But fuel economy is brutal in the city (I’m averaging 14-16 mpg mixed), maintenance costs are starting to creep up (just did plugs + coils), and the insurance is noticeably higher.

The 540i seems like the smarter daily: better mpg (22-25 mixed from what I’ve seen), similar comfort, still plenty quick with a tune, and cheaper to run long-term.

Those of you who have owned both or switched from the 550i/540i – what’s your honest take?
- Did you regret going down to the 540i?
- Is the power difference really that noticeable day-to-day?
- Any major reliability differences I should know about on the G30 platform?

Also open to hearing from people who went the other way (540i → M550i).

Bonus: anyone running a JB4 or Bootmod3 on the B58 in a G30? How’s the drivability?

Looking forward to your experiences – this community always has the best real-world info.

Cheers! ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion Grenier https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236652 Retrofit electric folding mirrors https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236606&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:27:52 GMT Hello everyone,

I am hoping you can shed some light on this product I found on AliExpress.

When purchasing my X1, I was stupid enough not to check if it had electric folding mirrors. My wifes 2012 Mazda 2 has electric mirrors and I find it infuriating that mine doesn't have them. I just assumed that they came as standard on these.

Anyways, I've seen some threads on retrofitting the original ones, meaning buying original folding mirrors and have them swapped. But I find this to be quite expensive. €600 for the mirrors and someone to install them will easily reach close to 1k.

I saw these on AliExpress. Has anyone tried them before? I cannot find any information online or any reviews. I know they seem abit tricky to install but I reckon if I can save on the kit and convert the ones I have, I can spend that money on the installation and potentially save myself some $$.

Any help or info would be appreciated !

Thanks
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]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion ilpawer https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236606 Harman Kardon 2023 G05 speaker system as good as Bose? https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236335&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:42:29 GMT Trying to assess the quality of the Harman Kardon speakers in a 2023 X5 40i without owning an X5 as of yet, still on the hunt for my Black Sapphire unicorn with a trailer hitch. I currently own a 2011 an Infiniti G37x which is equipped with Bose speakers and they are incredible and even now are... Trying to assess the quality of the Harman Kardon speakers in a 2023 X5 40i without owning an X5 as of yet, still on the hunt for my Black Sapphire unicorn with a trailer hitch. I currently own a 2011 an Infiniti G37x which is equipped with Bose speakers and they are incredible and even now are rich in sound and bass, great system, great quality. How is the Harman Kardon surround sound system in comparison? Any insight on your real time experience would be greatly appreciated, thank you! ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion azmiller1976 https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236335 BMW 110 volt charger error https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236289&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:04:39 GMT What does this mean with the orange bar and red battery and car icon? All I know is that it doesn't work, even after leaving unplugged for a prolonged period and plugging into the car. Perhaps not coincidental is that it was buried under snow.
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]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion mvgossman https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236289 how perfectly balanced are the stock wheels from the BMW factory? https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236259&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:06:23 GMT how perfectly balanced are the stock wheels from the BMW factory? (when you take delivery and drive the car out of the dealership) how perfectly balanced are the stock wheels from the BMW factory? (when you take delivery and drive the car out of the dealership) ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion StickShiftEV https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236259 DME Unlocked ? https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2236215&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:33:40 GMT Hello I’m new to this and was just wondering if my dme is locked. I just wanna throw a lil stage 1 tune. 2020 BMW 330i Hello I’m new to this and was just wondering if my dme is locked. I just wanna throw a lil stage 1 tune. 2020 BMW 330i
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