E60 for Singaporeans
07-16-2005, 10:51 AM
#2951
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Edlee, are you going for the Track Day thingy? I may be interested in going if there are still spaces available. 
Anyway, really thankful for Russo and your help. Unfortunately i had to pay more for the labor work.
But they got it out and did a very good job on it. Thanks once again, and hope to see you guys soon again. 
Anyway, really thankful for Russo and your help. Unfortunately i had to pay more for the labor work.
But they got it out and did a very good job on it. Thanks once again, and hope to see you guys soon again.
07-16-2005, 04:06 PM
#2952
Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeeha! Finally got my e60 523 delivered yesterday at bukit timah.
The handover process was a glorious one! However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out! I didn't think I was rude to it or anything! The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed! Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger! They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo. I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car. Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button. Viola, it was over in 2 mins!
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock. I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.
Anyone with similar stories? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60! Love the car! I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2! (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
The handover process was a glorious one! However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out! I didn't think I was rude to it or anything! The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed! Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger! They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo. I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car. Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button. Viola, it was over in 2 mins!
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock. I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.
Anyone with similar stories? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60! Love the car! I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2! (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
07-16-2005, 04:36 PM
#2953
Senior Members
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 391
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by valvetronic' date='Jul 16 2005, 06:06 PM
Yeeha!? Finally got my e60 523 delivered yesterday at bukit timah.
The handover process was a glorious one!? However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out!? I didn't think I was rude to it or anything!? The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.?
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed!? Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger!? They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).?
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo.? I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car.? Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button.? Viola, it was over in 2 mins!?
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock.? I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17?? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.?
Anyone with similar stories?? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60!? Love the car!? I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2!? (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
The handover process was a glorious one!? However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out!? I didn't think I was rude to it or anything!? The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.?
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed!? Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger!? They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).?
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo.? I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car.? Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button.? Viola, it was over in 2 mins!?
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock.? I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17?? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.?
Anyone with similar stories?? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60!? Love the car!? I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2!? (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
[snapback]149849[/snapback]
07-16-2005, 05:41 PM
#2954
Senior Members
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Singapore
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
valvetronic, congrats on the new ride. Please post some pics after the 3 coats of Zaino, should be awesome
at some point you'll want to consider tuning up your 523i. That de-tuned 2.5l is just screaming to be let loose
at some point you'll want to consider tuning up your 523i. That de-tuned 2.5l is just screaming to be let loose
07-16-2005, 06:25 PM
#2955
Members
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Singapore
Posts: 163
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60 - 520i Dec 2004 built
Previous 320i for 5 years
Originally Posted by valvetronic' date='Jul 16 2005, 07:06 PM
Yeeha!? Finally got my e60 523 delivered yesterday at bukit timah.
The handover process was a glorious one!? However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out!? I didn't think I was rude to it or anything!? The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.?
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed!? Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger!? They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).?
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo.? I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car.? Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button.? Viola, it was over in 2 mins!?
How did your door got locked? By itself after you leave the car , just like what was reported in the ST a few months ago where he had to break the window to get his child out ?
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock.? I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17?? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.?
Anyone with similar stories?? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60!? Love the car!? I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2!? (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
The handover process was a glorious one!? However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out!? I didn't think I was rude to it or anything!? The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.?
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed!? Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger!? They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).?
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo.? I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car.? Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button.? Viola, it was over in 2 mins!?
How did your door got locked? By itself after you leave the car , just like what was reported in the ST a few months ago where he had to break the window to get his child out ?
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock.? I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17?? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.?
Anyone with similar stories?? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60!? Love the car!? I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2!? (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
[snapback]149849[/snapback]
07-17-2005, 04:15 AM
#2957
Senior Members
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SINGAPORE, The Little Red Dot
Posts: 1,603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by valvetronic' date='Jul 16 2005, 06:06 PM
Yeeha!? Finally got my e60 523 delivered yesterday at bukit timah.
The handover process was a glorious one!? However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out!? I didn't think I was rude to it or anything!? The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.?
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed!? Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger!? They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).?
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo.? I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car.? Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button.? Viola, it was over in 2 mins!?
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock.? I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17?? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.?
Anyone with similar stories?? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60!? Love the car!? I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2!? (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
The handover process was a glorious one!? However when I got home and was poring over the car, I left my car keys in the ignition and I got locked out!? I didn't think I was rude to it or anything!? The sales person (Jasmine Tan), was very careful to make sure the "lock doors if not opened" option was not activated and I saw this with my own eyes.?
Called the BMW emergency service and they told me I may have to get the front windshield removed!? Got a shock and shock slowly solidified to frustration and frustration fermented to controlled anger!? They called a locksmith over after a 2 hour wait (because the locksmith was trying to unlock another e60!).?
After trying some James Bond gadgetry, he tried the pincer and digger routine, which he says will take some 2 hours to undo.? I asked him if he had an alternative method, and he told me if I mind the "Air Jack" method, which he assured me would not damage my car.? Two pieces of inflatable fabric with pumps were slid through the top and side of the door, and gently pried open with the inflated fabric enough to allow a thin rod to go through the crevice to hit the central door lock button.? Viola, it was over in 2 mins!?
He mentioned that this is the 3rd e60 he had to unlock.? I think there's something wrong with the program a la v. 17?? Cost $200 which PML agreed to pay.
btw, my car's eyebrows are lit, something which I checked before driving off the showroom.?
Anyone with similar stories?? A memorable start to proud ownership of the e60!? Love the car!? I'm about to leave to smother the babe with at least 3 coats of Zaino Brothers Z2!? (Will remember to take the keys out now!)
[snapback]149849[/snapback]
Anyway, off with the bad and in with the good. I'm sure you'll have a great time with your ride. Congrats!!!
07-17-2005, 04:16 AM
#2958
Senior Members
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: SINGAPORE, The Little Red Dot
Posts: 1,603
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by eggz' date='Jul 17 2005, 03:46 AM
I'll be going for the PML track day, anyone else wants to go?
[snapback]149956[/snapback]
07-17-2005, 05:34 AM
#2959
Senior Members
Join Date: May 2004
Location: eropagnis
Posts: 561
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by eggz' date='Jul 17 2005, 05:46 PM
I'll be going for the PML track day, anyone else wants to go?
[snapback]149956[/snapback]
07-17-2005, 08:41 PM
#2960
Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
edlee,
Tried to re-created the situation, but couldn't. You might be right about a bad timing problem. I remember hitting the central lock and opened the door and almost at the same time. I then heard some mechanical locking sound right after, but didn't think much of it. Closed the door but can't recall if it was already locked or locked after the door closed.
Anyway, very gracious of PML to give me the benefit of the doubt. Will be bringing her in to get her checked out, but doubt if they can find anything.
Great service from JT. Was treated like royalty!
Tried to re-created the situation, but couldn't. You might be right about a bad timing problem. I remember hitting the central lock and opened the door and almost at the same time. I then heard some mechanical locking sound right after, but didn't think much of it. Closed the door but can't recall if it was already locked or locked after the door closed.
Anyway, very gracious of PML to give me the benefit of the doubt. Will be bringing her in to get her checked out, but doubt if they can find anything.
Great service from JT. Was treated like royalty!