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I will say RE: the bluetooth modules I am really wanting one that has skip/play/pause etc buttons on the module, and then tacking it under the drivers seat so I can easily pause/skip songs.
Otherwise sometimes you're really tempted to look at your phone and try to press tiny buttons on the screen to change songs. At least on my phone the skip buttons are TINY. Some tactile feedback would really be cool.
The newer 3's already have the clock readout in the middle "window" but my 2005 did not. A software upgrade using my BlackBox enabled the Clock on the Dash.
I also got the red headlights on function as a freebee with the clock on the dash upgrade.
There is also another software update that provides the 3 flash signal lights feature as the early 3s did not have that.
If you have a Gap IID Tool, you can update all, as with the BlackBox.
I also have the 2121 D4 Bluetooth module installed to replace the 0000 dealer installed Bluetooth of the 2005 era; hence the Bluetooth on my BlackBerry works well. My wife hotspots off the BB for her iPad Mini with great success as well.
All the above in combination with Nav on the Move and now with the 2015 Nav Disc update makes my 3 feel pretty up to date.
Probably the best comfort option was the installation of the clear Infra Red blocking film, (IR not UV), on the two front side windows and the front and middle seat sun roof glass. It really keeps the heat out and your arm does not get cooked when the sun is low in the sky - kind of the way it always is up here north of 50 degrees latitude. I just wish I could film the windscreen.
Last edited by bbyer; 09-22-2016 at 11:03 AM.
Reason: added clarification re Infra Red, not Ultra Violet
$9.99. Pug and play. Works like a charm. Yes, it remains plugged into the AUX port in the rear, but I never see it there.
Mine auto connects everytime I enter the car and opens spotify when I push a button on the receiver and starts playing.. Also its always on vs those stupid battery ones.
It's a mod some people wouldn't do, but I deleted the brake pad wear sensors. I honestly have no need for those sensors. I always check brake pad thickness at every oil change. Now I don't have to ever worry about messing with those delicate and $$ sensors ever again.
It's a mod some people wouldn't do, but I deleted the brake pad wear sensors. I honestly have no need for those sensors. I always check brake pad thickness at every oil change. Now I don't have to ever worry about messing with those delicate and $$ sensors ever again.
Is LR the only vehicle with brake pad wear sensors?
Originally Posted by Best4x4
It's a mod some people wouldn't do, but I deleted the brake pad wear sensors. I honestly have no need for those sensors. I always check brake pad thickness at every oil change. Now I don't have to ever worry about messing with those delicate and $$ sensors ever again.
I do not think GM, Ford or Chrysler has brake pad wear sensors on their vehicles. My wife's' 1.8T 4Motion Passat does not have them either.
Does any vehicle other than LR have the wear sensors?
I gather the sensors are some sort of Euro spec thing for I gather high performance vehicles - kind of goes with the brand new rotors at every pad change recommendation.
I do not think GM, Ford or Chrysler has brake pad wear sensors on their vehicles. My wife's' 1.8T 4Motion Passat does not have them either.
Does any vehicle other than LR have the wear sensors?
I gather the sensors are some sort of Euro spec thing for I gather high performance vehicles - kind of goes with the brand new rotors at every pad change recommendation.
My BMW 328i does but my Newer Hyundai Genesis doesn't(the nicer car).
The BMW sensors aren't a wear item though they have lasted 71,000 miles.
09-20-2016, 07:15 AM
