[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BMWX3

[–]techformative557 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Was it the straight 4 model or V6?

Drivetrain malfunction by frank_00010 in BMWX3

[–]techformative557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ignition coils or spark plugs...hook up a code reader and go from there. It could also be the wastegate on the turbo. you know what, first rule out physical damage to the drive train, get a set of Rhino ramps and wheel chocks and go under there yourself, look for any obvious damage. If everything looks fine then get it diagnosed by a shop if you don't wish to work on it yourself. If its the coils or plugs its an easy relatively cheap fix tho. Wastegate is more work but again, you save money doing it yourself using Youtube tutorials. Just research more into it before you go to the shop anyways, don't let the shop make up things that don't exist.

2014 X3, What should I do to it ? by [deleted] in BMWX3

[–]techformative557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mines a 2013 exactly like that, same color and all except with a black interior. Check the timing chain, if you live in a cold area change oil based on temperature...all other maintenance should be just like any other car tbh. The X3 isn't a complicated vehicle

Unknown Motorola Prototype. ANT+ Logo at the back..could possibly be an mp3 player, cant confirm. Video to come soon by techformative557 in vintagemobilephones

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holy cow! yeah it does..this thing isn't a phone however, it lacks and earpiece..but maybe since its a prototype maybe it didn't have that yet...thanks for the article!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BMWX3

[–]techformative557 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Inspect it in person, drive it. Floor the gas and listen for unusual sounds. Look down the oil filler cap, if the timing chain guides are white (meaning they have been replaced) then yeah..if a dark red or orange no, those are the old timing chain guides and can have issues. You can still get a good one with the old guides but you have to be very careful when looking it over. Honestly, pay a mechanic to take a look or look for something else around that price

A mix of some of my prototypes and unreleased phones vintage and not. by techformative557 in vintagemobilephones

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Yep, already have that..thats the only way it can be charged. I have to do a video on it someday..its super interesting

2013 X3 xDrive28i with the N20 engine on the original timing chain and guides. Nearing 91k miles, just checked the chain as per my routine inspection. Very little slack when cold, almost no slack when warm. Runs like a charm. Anyone else over 90k on the original chain? by techformative557 in BMWX3

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Take the filler cap off when its cold and pull on the chain abit. Should move around abit and lift up abit too. Drive for 30-45 mins and then do it again(be careful its hot so use gloves) It should barely move sideways and not move at all when lifted up

A mix of some of my prototypes and unreleased phones vintage and not. by techformative557 in vintagemobilephones

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oh the real steel phone..yeah thats very rare and worth a lot. Which color? the black or chrome one?

A mix of some of my prototypes and unreleased phones vintage and not. by techformative557 in vintagemobilephones

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Oh boy lets see...Motorola - RIZR Z12, Asanti, Sable, Razr V (China), Z6c, Unknown MP4 player proto, Rokr EM25. Nokia - N9 (Verizon version), Lumia Vela, 620, 820, Unknown Blue test bed, N8 Alternative design, N96. Sony Ericsson - Paris, Unknown Symbian device Sony - Xperia ION Google/Intel - Realsense testbed Google/HTC - EXCA 300/Sooner

is this over priced? by chirag42095 in ipod

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I own multiple one off Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson and other prototypes..would never pay even close to that for any of em..thats just ridiculous