I think we need another car... - Page 27

Nick M3 · 06-12-2022, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

That will do it. At least you now know that it is fairly reliable.

Yeah. Notwithstanding all the work that I’ve done, everything done has been by choice. I’ve never been forced into fixing something by a failure (other than a couple minor bugs).

Terri Kennedy · 06-13-2022, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

OK, well, that was an odyssey. Here’s everything I did:
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8) Unplug Resler model. EVERYTHING WORKS NORMALLY WITH THE AVIN PLUGGED IN!

Way back up-thread here I said it was either the GM or the I-bus. Having an I-bus protocol analyzer comes in very handy, particularly when troubleshooting bizarre I-bus problems with non-BMW add-ons present.

And yes, I can top yours - my stereo would reset, but only when approaching Cincinnati from the west.

The problem is that the StealthOne V1/NAV screen integration sends messages very rapidly (doesn't rate-limit them) when the V1 status changes, and the Blitzsafe adapter for the Phatbox (the Phatbox is an Alpine M-bus - old BMW style - changer interface) just goes out to lunch and reboots when it sees constant bus traffic. That was one of a few things that was odd with the StealthOne - at one point I was driving around Boston with both StealthOne guys in my trunk with notebook PCs doing bus protocol analysis. Good thing I have a wagon.

Nick M3 · 06-13-2022, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Terri Kennedy

Way back up-thread here I said it was either the GM or the I-bus. Having an I-bus protocol analyzer comes in very handy, particularly when troubleshooting bizarre I-bus problems with non-BMW add-ons present.

And yes, I can top yours - my stereo would reset, but only when approaching Cincinnati from the west.

The problem is that the StealthOne V1/NAV screen integration sends messages very rapidly (doesn't rate-limit them) when the V1 status changes, and the Blitzsafe adapter for the Phatbox (the Phatbox is an Alpine M-bus - old BMW style - changer interface) just goes out to lunch and reboots when it sees constant bus traffic. That was one of a few things that was odd with the StealthOne - at one point I was driving around Boston with both StealthOne guys in my trunk with notebook PCs doing bus protocol analysis. Good thing I have a wagon.

Yeah, tracking that down must have been incredible.

Fun fact: I have achieved weight savings in this diagnostic process by removing the CD changer.

I did the door lock actuator because people have reported very similar issues with a bad one. The actuator runs through the window switch, and it's apparently not uncommon for a failure to cause "unusual" front window behavior specifically. In retrospect, I'm not sure why I didn't try unplugging the AVIN first, though. It's got its tentacles pretty far into the car.

Josh (PA) · 06-16-2022, 06:37 AM

For when your family expands and you need something bigger than the e53
https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/1...wagen-vanagon/

zach · 06-16-2022, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

For when your family expands and you need something bigger than the e53
https://www.pcarmarket.com/auction/1...wagen-vanagon/

That's sweet. Another option would be a van like my mechanic has - Sprinter 4wd dually with a 6spd.

Nick M3 · 06-16-2022, 10:29 AM

That is pretty cool.

Nick M3 · 07-20-2022, 09:25 AM

First road trip in the X5 last weekend. We went to Michigan.

We were actually able to get baby AND both puppies in the car along with our luggage. If we were actually taking the puppies on a longer trip, I think that we'd probably need a hitch carrier. We had enough space in the trunk for Mika to ride comfortably, but Harry ended up in the passenger front footwell. He wasn't a fan of 5th gear.

The M54 really loves to just ride the torque peak on the highway. This translates to just under 90mph at 3,500rpms.

Alan · 07-20-2022, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

First road trip in the X5 last weekend. We went to Michigan.

We were actually able to get baby AND both puppies in the car along with our luggage. If we were actually taking the puppies on a longer trip, I think that we'd probably need a hitch carrier. We had enough space in the trunk for Mika to ride comfortably, but Harry ended up in the passenger front footwell. He wasn't a fan of 5th gear.

The M54 really loves to just ride the torque peak on the highway. This translates to just under 90mph at 3,500rpms.

Just curious how many MPG's did you get ? This is something I get a little obsessed with on road trips

zach · 07-20-2022, 06:22 PM

Sounds great, Nick. The e53s definitely aren't huge at all. I recall the X3 being very similar in usable space when it came out.

wdc330i · 07-20-2022, 08:47 PM

Excellent.

Considering what rental cars cost these days, it's great to avoid the cost, if you can.

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07-20-2022, 09:25 AM	#267
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,459	First road trip in the X5 last weekend. We went to Michigan. We were actually able to get baby AND both puppies in the car along with our luggage. If we were actually taking the puppies on a longer trip, I think that we'd probably need a hitch carrier. We had enough space in the trunk for Mika to ride comfortably, but Harry ended up in the passenger front footwell. He wasn't a fan of 5th gear. The M54 really loves to just ride the torque peak on the highway. This translates to just under 90mph at 3,500rpms. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

07-20-2022, 06:22 PM	#269
zach swinging for the fences Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 987, X7 M60i, e36 M3 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,037	Sounds great, Nick. The e53s definitely aren't huge at all. I recall the X3 being very similar in usable space when it came out.

07-20-2022, 08:47 PM	#270
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,301	Excellent. Considering what rental cars cost these days, it's great to avoid the cost, if you can.