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This is a terrific write up. I may just follow your steps with the PCD and the Xpel wrap immediately before driving home to the northeast.
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If you have the opportunity to do the PCD don't let it pass. It was a wonderful experience which was extremely fun! And definitely do the XPEL right after so its protected returning back home!
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The M performance Analyser App actually overlays it's own video .... you need to use a cel phone and a cel phone mount of course with it.. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/m-pe...935338481?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...onic.bmw&hl=en you have to purchase the App of course and also purchase the Bluetooth dongle that is specific to your phone operating system. Agree with @zedbyers... for $265 or so for the Bluetooth dongle.. it is a darn good value. MSRP is $400 and I have seen retailers on ebay selling them as cheap as $200. I found a track side retailer just about giving them away at $140... that makes it a near steal. Here is an autocross video I took. Note that this overlay of video is for the Iphone... the Android version isn't quite as nice. There is a completely different M connected drive app that is supposed to be designed to work with a GoPro .... but I haven't heard much about it since an initial press release awhile ago. here is the gopro page.... I actually have a gopro.. but I don't have Idrive on my 1M and I haven't bothered to try and use this on my X1 although it should work.. https://gopro.com/support/articles/w...idrive-bmw-app and of course.. there is a third item.. there is a BMW M Laptimer app that can be used with the car.. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bmw-...684370062?mt=8 I haven't tried this one either.. it appears to duplicate most of the features of the M performance Analyser App and does NOT allow video to be added that I am aware of.. so it was the least appealing of the three options for me. Last edited by M3 Adjuster; 10-12-2016 at 06:00 PM.. |
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I am glad I did the PCD indeed, I can't wait to have the experience again like you did. Definitely want to do the M Performance Driving School at some point, so might not wait until another delivery!
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The iDrive native interface I haven't used yet but they car just passed recently the breakin service so I haven't done much to it yet. Hopefully I can try these all out but right now I just got home and the iPhone window holder I ordered came in. My concern is that many cellphone holders out there wobble a lot which could end up making videos very shaky. The other concern was finding one that allows for a clear view for the camera. Hopefully this one is sturdy and will allow me to try it out in the next days! I like your video! Thanks for sharing all the insights of them Also subscribed to your channel!
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I recognize that B-1 aircraft and location. You're at the Museum of Aviation next to Robins AFB. I was stationed at Robins from 01 - 08.
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EL BAN How much did Extreme Colors charge for your Xpel wrap?
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Hadn't posted about this but had Shankska help out with coding the car.
Anyone looking to do some coding hit him up, he answered tons of questions and walked me thru it while he made the changes so I could understand what he was doing. Following options were done: * Remove idrive disclaimer * Disable seatbelt alerts * disable seatbelt icon in dash * Roll windows up/down via FOB * Roll windows up via Comfort access * Fold/unfold mirrors via FOB and comfort access * Disabled side amber lights (blinkers still function) * Increased halo brightness from factory 8% to 100% * Close windows on rain detection * LED under doors handles on reverse * Disabled headlight washers * Enable video playback while driving * GPS sync for clock Car at night now brightens up the road nicely
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Couple pics during my last dealer visit..
I tried out the M Performance Analyser and it is extremely nice! Lots of data, should come in handy going forward! Will load some screenshots tomorrow!
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EL BAN Would you recommend your XPEL installer? I'm about to take delivery this December and I'm planning on doing a full XPEL. You said you stayed one more night at the hotel. Did you have to switch rooms? Or did you just say you'll stay an extra day? I'll be driving from PCD to IL.
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Hey El Ban did you ever get any coating all over the car? I've read that if you get the coat u enhance the gloss of the expel film to match with the other areas that weren't covered with XPEL. Also the additional benefits that comes with coating makes you feel even better.
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