Kaitan's Story + Build Thread (More story than build thread for now)

kaitan · 03-20-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by keungleung

i'm totally broke and can't afford an exhaust... but a tune for the $$ is so tempting, leaning towards Cobb only because it's easier to uninstall since I have warranty atm

give me a PM if you guys meet up!

lol I am really broke right now too....thats why i'm not going to buy a quad diffuser to fit the exhaust but i'm gonna cut the diffuser first to see how it is.

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

Yep - in the same boat with warranty. How much was the JB4 Kaitan?

well mine is still under warranty too. What sort of warranty are you guys on right now?

around the $500 mark.

Zoo Tv · 03-20-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

lol I am really broke right now too....thats why i'm not going to buy a quad diffuser to fit the exhaust but i'm gonna cut the diffuser first to see how it is.

well mine is still under warranty too. What sort of warranty are you guys on right now?

around the $500 mark.

Premium Selection warranty on mine until August.

kaitan · 03-20-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

Premium Selection warranty on mine until August.

mine is premium selection but until july 2015 :P

Zoo Tv · 03-20-2013, 11:28 PM

WTF???? 2015?????

kaitan · 03-20-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

WTF???? 2015?????

I've extended it.

Zoo Tv · 03-20-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

I've extended it.

I asked North Shore BMW about that and was told I couldn't...

How much did it cost to extend?

DR-JEKL · 03-21-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

I asked North Shore BMW about that and was told I couldn't...

I believe you can extend it at the time of purchase up to a maximum cutoff of 7 years (they wont warrant a vehicle that's > 7 years old by memory)

where are the pics of the remus and sound clips?!? :P

kaitan · 03-21-2013, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

I asked North Shore BMW about that and was told I couldn't...

why not?? They should let you to do it. Well I'm pretty sure you can still extend the warranty as it's not expired yet?

What was the reason they say you can't extend?

Zoo Tv · 03-21-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

why not?? They should let you to do it. Well I'm pretty sure you can still extend the warranty as it's not expired yet?

What was the reason they say you can't extend?

No reason. But its back in there on the 4th of April for the 3rd trip to try and fix the adaptive headlights, and to also fix the stupid map upgrade that killed my nav - so I'll ask then.

kaitan · 03-21-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

No reason. But its back in there on the 4th of April for the 3rd trip to try and fix the adaptive headlights, and to also fix the stupid map upgrade that killed my nav - so I'll ask then.

Sadly you have so much problems compared to mine none. I hoped everything is taken care off by bmw !

DR-JEKL · 03-21-2013, 12:41 AM

Have you guys had the complimentary free servicing done under the bmw select?

The prev owner of my car reckoned he didn't have to pay for servicing under this scheme, and once the premium select warranty expires you still have a allocated number of free services left (I do recall reading this also in the terms and conditions)

My car ran out of warranty last month, but I wouldn't mind getting a few free oil changes

DR-JEKL · 03-21-2013, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

No reason. But its back in there on the 4th of April for the 3rd trip to try and fix the adaptive headlights, and to also fix the stupid map upgrade that killed my nav - so I'll ask then.

What's wrong with your headlights?

Zoo Tv · 03-21-2013, 12:47 AM

Regarding servicing - Given I bought the car with 12 months of Premium Selection warranty I was told that the next service was covered in that time, if not - they'd still cover it.

Regarding headlights - "Adaptive Headlight Failure" - ongoing issue. First visit it was headlight globes, at my expense. But this didn't fix the problem. 2nd visit, software was blamed and needed updating, at my expense.

Now, whilst VERY unhappy, it is going back for the 3rd visit to fix the headlights as I have had the error message again. Which, sadly, coincides with my attempt to upgrade to 2013 maps that have stopped the nav working whatsoever..... Can only ask them to fix it all and not charge me for the nav fix given the previous times I have been charged for the headlight fix (at my expen$e) which didn't actually fix the problem...

Oh - did I mention I had a vanos exhaust solenoid fail which had it stuck open - advancing the timing ? - that was completed under warranty.

keungleung · 03-21-2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Have you guys had the complimentary free servicing done under the bmw select?

The prev owner of my car reckoned he didn't have to pay for servicing under this scheme, and once the premium select warranty expires you still have a allocated number of free services left (I do recall reading this also in the terms and conditions)

My car ran out of warranty last month, but I wouldn't mind getting a few free oil changes

i think it's just the 'first' service if you didn't need one within the first 12 months of the warranty

also, i think i read somewhere that the premium selection warranty isn't transferable between owners so i wouldn't mention your the new owner since when trying

kaitan · 03-21-2013, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

Regarding servicing - Given I bought the car with 12 months of Premium Selection warranty I was told that the next service was covered in that time, if not - they'd still cover it.

Regarding headlights - "Adaptive Headlight Failure" - ongoing issue. First visit it was headlight globes, at my expense. But this didn't fix the problem. 2nd visit, software was blamed and needed updating, at my expense.

Now, whilst VERY unhappy, it is going back for the 3rd visit to fix the headlights as I have had the error message again. Which, sadly, coincides with my attempt to upgrade to 2013 maps that have stopped the nav working whatsoever..... Can only ask them to fix it all and not charge me for the nav fix given the previous times I have been charged for the headlight fix (at my expen$e) which didn't actually fix the problem...

Oh - did I mention I had a vanos exhaust solenoid fail which had it stuck open - advancing the timing ? - that was completed under warranty.

Sounds like youve got a lemon or it's just coincidence

Zen · 03-21-2013, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

I'll be at topryde tonight and will be passing rhodes tmr night maybe we can meet up? I've got badminton at 8 so maybe before that ? Hopefully by then my remus should be on

Hey Kaitan,

Can't meet up tmr night as I have to go out. How about next wk Friday 29th? Its a public holiday, and there won't be any cars around Rhodes.

Zoo Tv · 03-21-2013, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

Hey Kaitan,

Can't meet up tmr night as I have to go out. How about next wk Friday 29th? Its a public holiday, and there won't be any cars around Rhodes.

Sounds like a plan.

xtremelimit · 03-21-2013, 04:58 AM

Great looking car Kaitan!

Go with 19" matte black TE37s, they would look awesome on your E92 BSM!

Zen · 03-21-2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

Sounds like a plan.

If its happening next wk, feel free to come over Zoo.

Zoo Tv · 03-21-2013, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

If its happening next wk, feel free to come over Zoo.

I'm in lane cove mate so happy to do next fri.

kaitan · 03-21-2013, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zen

Hey Kaitan,

Can't meet up tmr night as I have to go out. How about next wk Friday 29th? Its a public holiday, and there won't be any cars around Rhodes.

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Originally Posted by Zoo Tv

I'm in lane cove mate so happy to do next fri.

What about midweek? I might be away on friday. maybe midweek at olympic park? plus with some photo shoots?

Zoo Tv · 03-21-2013, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kaitan

What about midweek? I might be away on friday. maybe midweek at olympic park? plus with some photo shoots?

Olympic park works for me also...I work over the road....

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Zoo Tv Washed Weekly 8 Rep 155 Posts Drives: MTA Subway Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Regarding servicing - Given I bought the car with 12 months of Premium Selection warranty I was told that the next service was covered in that time, if not - they'd still cover it. Regarding headlights - "Adaptive Headlight Failure" - ongoing issue. First visit it was headlight globes, at my expense. But this didn't fix the problem. 2nd visit, software was blamed and needed updating, at my expense. Now, whilst VERY unhappy, it is going back for the 3rd visit to fix the headlights as I have had the error message again. Which, sadly, coincides with my attempt to upgrade to 2013 maps that have stopped the nav working whatsoever..... Can only ask them to fix it all and not charge me for the nav fix given the previous times I have been charged for the headlight fix (at my expen$e) which didn't actually fix the problem... Oh - did I mention I had a vanos exhaust solenoid fail which had it stuck open - advancing the timing ? - that was completed under warranty.
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xtremelimit Private First Class 22 Rep 175 Posts Drives: E92 335i / E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Great looking car Kaitan! Go with 19" matte black TE37s, they would look awesome on your E92 BSM!
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