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01-27-2012, 12:15 AM

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you can actually use a OBD2 bluetooth or usb adaptor and do this from your iphone or android phone (torque application on android now supports USB in addition to bluetooth)

Do you have a link as to where I could get this adaptor so I can use my android phone?

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02-01-2012, 08:24 AM

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you can actually use a OBD2 bluetooth or usb adaptor and do this from your iphone or android phone (torque application on android now supports USB in addition to bluetooth)

You gotta be shi%$ting me! where do I find this adapter, and can I use my BB to do this as well?

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02-01-2012, 08:26 AM

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My Ride: 06' 530 Alpine/Auburn/Dark walnut, Sport, Premium, Sirius, 35% Tint Upcomming mods: M166's/Exclaim UHP's, Mtech

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Yes. You can also code your vehicle to work the way you want it to in certain areas, plus unlock some cool features.
Tons of info here:
http://www.bmwcoding.com/

Thanks, you ARE the man!

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02-03-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by selbycy

Do you have a link as to where I could get this adaptor so I can use my android phone?

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You gotta be shi%$ting me! where do I find this adapter, and can I use my BB to do this as well?

I am using this one and it works over both Bluetooth and USB (retails $199 on the website but I got it for $149 from amazon a couple of months ago)
http://www.scantool.net/obdlink-bluetooth.html

There are some cheap chinese adaptors available for around $25 but they are VERY SLOW. I initially bought a chinese bluetooth adaptor but the transfer rate was so slow that I immediately ordered the other one.

android app = Torque (updated regularly and supports USB connection for android phones/tablets that support USB host mode)
iphone apps = Rev, DashCommand
blackberry app = LapLogger

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02-03-2012, 07:07 AM

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My Ride: 2008 535i Premium/Sport

Is there anyone in the DFW area that has capability to apply mods to a 2008 535i that would be willing to "help a brother out"? I might be interested in doing a couple of things, but not worth the time/effort/money in my mind to go "all in". Also, can those of you who have modified an '08 535i detail what changes you were able to make?