04-13-2024, 07:56 AM | #45 |
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I had one of those on an Alpine stereo. I also used “The Club” even though at the time no one wanted to steal the junk I drove.
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BTW- that's an interesting username. Must take a lot of taschengeld to live in London, eh? Especially post-covid I presume not, but does anyone know if BMW has at least put a VIN tag on these radar units? If they did, I would guess it is just a sticker or something that can easily be peeled off. |
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04-17-2024, 04:33 AM | #49 |
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Same here...never thought i'd need one again after last having one for our family car 30 years ago. The Club has come back in full swing in the Toronto area because of rampant car theft and the laws inability to actually punish criminals north of the border.
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04-17-2024, 06:47 AM | #51 |
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It's a good question, both BMW dealers I spoke to so far initially had never heard of the anti theft kit, until I searched up a part number (think it's 66315A336F7) and they now seem amenable to trying to fit it with a replacement radar.
The next problem will be though that when the theiving low-life try and nick the radar next time, they won't find it so easy and will presumably just pull harder and damage the bracket and grill etc - how does one prevent that? |
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You can’t cover every eventuality, just make things a little more difficult to the point where hopefully they move on. I did actually think about putting CT1 on the back of the cover or load of grease where they’d likely grip it |
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04-17-2024, 07:41 AM | #53 | |
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04-18-2024, 02:52 AM | #55 |
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There's an aluminium mounting plate which is held on with two torqs screws below it, the actual sensor unit is held in place on the aluminium plate by three studs which locate into the back of the black plastic, slightly domed cover, you can see the plate with the torqs heads and the two lower studs in rtaschengeld's pictures - it is literally a very tight fit on those studs - they pulled mine off with enough force to bend the plate beneath too - so the concern is that if it is screwed onto the plate from behind, it'll look no different from the front, and increasing force will just bend the aluminium plate, but I suppose if they can't take the unit, it's cheaper to buy a new bracket and have it re-aligned/calibrated.
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04-18-2024, 02:56 AM | #56 | |
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When I spoke to BMW UK customer service regarding the expense and ease with which they are being stolen - they couldn't care less. |
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05-01-2024, 10:08 AM | #57 |
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hi, my G05 Radar got stolen as well in West London last week and I know at least other 4 cars which had the same done overnight in the close neighbourhood. Clearly an organized crime.
I called BMW Park Royal and they were entirely unhelpful, refusing to give me the part numbers or to take a look at the car for no fee to give me a quote. Only way would be to book it in and pay for the inspection or replacement. I then called another deal who was refusing to share the p/n, so I got a bit pissed and reminded them that the UK Competitive Law Act prevents them from abusing dominant positions and prevent us, as consumers to obtain the information required to maintain or upgrade our cars from whomever we want. (BMW has already been fined several times for such behaviours ....). So, with a bit of forcing I have eventually obtained the part number, but I have however decided to buy from new given the need to reload the whole software and recalibrate ..... and I will claim through the insurance. The key issue is how to prevent another theft...... I saw P/N 66315A336F7, but I'm not sure that it works on X5, nor that it is that much more secure... Any opinion from the forum members who have already installed it would be appreciated. Thanks |
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I have just had my car back with a new radar unit fitted and wiring loom etc. I had asked the BMW dealer to fit the anti-theft kit 66315A336F7 which they tried to and say that unfortunately it doesn't fit the M3 touring for whatever reason - so I'm still slightly worried that this issue will happen again at some stage - so if anyone knows of a more secure way of protecting the radar on the touring, I'd really appreciate a heads up!
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I think the other problem is that the anti theft kit, as far as I can tell, is intended to prevent the aluminium mounting plate for the radar being unscrewed without the correct tool, however if the miscreant just pulls the radar and dome cover off with enough force, it leaves the mounting plate screwed in place and just "unclips" the radar and cover as they are held in place via three ball joint type fittings into the plastic cover. Having said that the covers are relatively cheap compared to the radar unit itself - the question is, will BMW do anything about it or is it lining the parts departments pockets? |
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05-02-2024, 10:36 PM | #64 |
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All that is needed to remove this sensor is a 10mm socket, there are two bolts that hold it in place, no bending required.
Its a pretty silly design to put a $3,000 USD sensor out in the open like that with zero security. |
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05-03-2024, 04:50 AM | #65 |
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Code it out and upgrade your grill to a symmetrical design.
I personally would pay more for a car without all the aids and the ugly radar. RR Wraith has the sensor in the back of the grill, must be purely cost saving by BMW to fit it the way the do. And so far they got away with it.
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