[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by vinj14

Thats interesting. Could one use underhood insulator meant for petrol cars on diesel cars?? Experts?

am not very sure. waiting for an expert reply from the OSS team at Germany. the reason given by the local dealership is that the insulator would trap heat inside the compartment. which is not very convincing. also according to the BMW forums abroad, many have had this retrofitted onto their drive 28's which are diesel engines

[Sunilrj]

Saturday, the day to take out the X1 for a spin, wherein i completed 100 KMS on the ODO. Wanted to try out and check the fuel savings while using the ECOPRO function as well as driving on D Mode with ECOPRO on and Off. Of course driving on ECOPRO doesn't feel good, as the throttle response, etc is limited and the engine feels choked. Even the gears seem to change at a very lazy pace; that on an incline i found it difficult to overtake a Dual Mutliaxle 16 wheel truck, loaded with a huge container!


here are the results.

Mileage at the Start of the Drive @ 44 KMS on the ODO


Mileage with ECOPRO Switched Off!


Mileage at the 85 KM mark with ECOPRO on:


Have decided to Keep ECOPRO mode off from now on:

[a4anurag]

Hello Sunil,

Another guy from Mangalore.

BTW, Hearty congratulations on the X1! She looks cool and simple in the white.


NOTE: My advice to you is blank out all the personal details (address, mobile number etc) from the forms that you have put in the first page. Not safe in this age of internet activity.

Anurag.

[Sunilrj]

Replaced the Kagu 3D Polyester Mat with Royal Kagu 3D Polypropylene Tufted Carpet mat which fits snugly around the contours of the floor. Also received a pair a metal 'BMW' Carpet Emblems complimentary along with the Royal Kagu Mats which had to be fitted using a Torx Screwdriver and a plier.

Now time for some pics:

The metal 'BMW' emblem fitted on the Royal Kagu Carpet



The Royal Kagu Driver Side Mat



The Royal Kagu mat on the passenger side with the 'BMW' emblem



The 'BMW Sport' Door Sill. Sadly only two of them provided by BMW



The Snug Fit of the Royal Kagu at the rear. The regular Kagu used to get wrinkled and folded near the seat foundation



The Engine Start-Stop Button. Useful at signals.



One of the Best fragrances / Car air fresheners. The 'BMW Interior Fragrance - Green tea'



The red Stitching on the Steering; unique to the sport line versions, along with the red piping on the velour floor Mats



The A/c! Powerful, Chills very fast and quite silent too

[vinj14]

Got the front parking kit installed.
Thought id share some pics.
Now theres a dummy button next to auto-stop off button. Apparently the fresh line of buttons came with the kit.

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by vinj14

Got the front parking kit installed.
Thought id share some pics.
Now theres a dummy button next to auto-stop off button. Apparently the fresh line of buttons came with the kit.

That was one Superb retrofit! what was the damage to the pocket ? Probably i will ask BMW Mangalore if this is possible to be done here

[vinj14]

Originally Posted by Sunilrj

That was one Superb retrofit! what was the damage to the pocket ? Probably i will ask BMW Mangalore if this is possible to be done here

One lakh!! :(
But i haven't driven a car without front parking sensors since 2011. So i was kinda desperate.
Also annoyed me that even in the highest seating position you cant see the front end of the car.
Getting the bonnet insulator/damper next week. And with that the mods will end.
The car has got everything else..

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by vinj14

One lakh!! :(
But i haven't driven a car without front parking sensors since 2011. So i was kinda desperate.
Also annoyed me that even in the highest seating position you cant see the front end of the car.
Getting the bonnet insulator/damper next week. And with that the mods will end.
The car has got everything else..

Thats quite a few bucks for the sensors. Need to check if this kit is available online (without the premium pricing). I have been told that the Bonnet Insulator cannot be fitted in a Diesel. need to re-check on that. whats their quote on the Insulator ?

[M00M]

Is it possible to retrofit these front parking sensors on a 320d as well ? Would appreciate any guidance.

[vinj14]

Originally Posted by M00M

Is it possible to retrofit these front parking sensors on a 320d as well ? Would appreciate any guidance.

yes. you need to have the idrive though.

[M00M]

I'm purchasing a new 320d sport line and would like to have this front parking sensor. It definitely has I drive so can you please guide how to get this done. Spoke to dealer today and he said it's not possible and then I saw your thread.

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by M00M

I'm purchasing a new 320d sport line and would like to have this front parking sensor. It definitely has I drive so can you please guide how to get this done. Spoke to dealer today and he said it's not possible and then I saw your thread.

well let me see if i can help you on that. which dealer did you buy it from ? if from Navnit, i probably will be able to help. else if you willing to go to Navnit i will help you do the retrofitment. however you will have to do the billing through Navnit Mangalore, and get the fitment done at Navnit Mumbai

[M00M]

That's fine I can take the car to Navnit as long as they can install it and it doesn't void any warranties and is an original part.

[Sunilrj]

Originally Posted by M00M

That's fine I can take the car to Navnit as long as they can install it and it doesn't void any warranties and is an original part.

it will be a BMW Genuine Part and fitment by the BMW dealer will not void warranty. its called retrofitment according to their lingo. will get back to you in a couple of days with their quote and other logistic details

[Turbanator]

if from Navnit, i probably will be able to help. else if you willing to go to Navnit i will help you do the retrofitment. however you will have to do the billing through Navnit Mangalore, and get the fitment done at Navnit Mumba

Looks you have not only sorted your troubles with them but also developed some cordial relations with them