I am importing an E39 525i from Japan and am wondering how to retune the radio to pick up Irish stations and possibly upgrade the sat nav maps also
Thanks
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I am importing an E39 525i from Japan and am wondering how to retune the radio to pick up Irish stations and possibly upgrade the sat nav maps also
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Billy Greenbush
Billy
I have upgrade sat Nav discs including firmware from
http://www.satnavupgrades.co.uk/id47.html
It was option 7 I picked. I'll have it in a few days so will let you know how it goes
Originally Posted by JohnH
Great John H thanks
Lads, can you recommend the best tires to put on her when she arrives?
I believe the Japanese tires on it already won't pass the NCT even though they are in good nick
Michelin Ps3
Contisports
Eagle f1's
Vredesteins
Kumhos
Hankooks
Uniroyal
Toyos
Any of the above should be grand
Congrats on the purchase looks great love the trim
Billy
I just put Michelin PS3s on the back of my 530 and find them great. I have Dunlops on the front (not sure what model but I'll check)
FWIW, Michelin PS3s came 3rd in teh 2014 Evo Tyre test but top place for comfort.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2014-EVO-Max-Performance-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm
HTH
I know I mentioned over on the other forum but the units can be re-coded very quickly using NCS expert software. In the old days guys would add a band expander to be able to use the radio in Europe (Ireland). The coding essentially expands the band that the unit can pick up.
Current Garage:
e36 Convertible, e63 M6,F82 M4, R53 Cooper S, F57 JCW, R53 JCW GP1, Porsche Panamera, Porsche 991 C4S
Where could I get that done ?I'm up in Dublin. Also sat nav would need new maps I guess.Originally Posted by rebel.ranter
Been wondering too about pairing my iPhone with the factory bluetooth...is this possible.? Be nice to be able to use it
Thanks man
Yes Jap tyres won't pass an NCT because there not E marked, If there's decent branded tyres on it could always just borrow a set of wheels for the NCT instead of throwing out otherwise decent rubber.