Subject: So might a reset be wise if you just purchased, to clear the ages of old Author: justible : member since November, 2007 : 507 posts Posted on: 2008-01-20 18:28:12

data from the previous driver?

Also, mathematically, wouldn't the first, say, thousand miles have the most profound effects, since affecting the average after that would require a lot of consistent, similar driving style. Am I off? In adaptive computer tests, such as the GRE, the first few questions can have enormous effect on total scores . . .


2001 740i 142K


since purchasing in 11/2007 I have
- replaced blown exhaust valve, cylinder head gasket
- timed the engine and Vanos units
- replaced OSV
- replaced fuel filter
- replaced bad coil

1992 325is 195K, owned since 56K.

• Just had the pleasure of a 1/2 day visit from Henry and Edwin (url) - SDmike 2008-01-20 16:54:42 (301 views)
  • I didnt wake up until almost 10 and you guys were already working! (nt) - Spartan Ed 2008-01-20 19:23:54 (54 views)
  • Looks like more fun (nt) - dwightf 2008-01-20 17:46:17 (45 views)
  • it was 22 degrees F in GA when I woke up... - reluctantmechanic 2008-01-20 17:12:26 (46 views)
    • It was 17F in midtown this morning. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-20 23:56:54 (36 views)
    • Sorry man. Some might argue that ''70 and sunny'' is boring (nt) - SDmike 2008-01-20 17:33:01 (56 views)
      • Who? (not me!) (nt) - sealbeach740 2008-01-20 17:51:46 (45 views)
  • Hmm I was just thinking about getting my DRLs turned on - ucbearcats27 2008-01-20 17:09:42 (75 views)
  • Dude it was my plessure to work on your car and have nice chats! - Edwin 2008-01-20 17:09:30 (48 views)
    • Edwin, I sent you an email earlier about something cool I found (nt) - ucbearcats27 2008-01-20 17:10:35 (40 views)
  • WOW Mike you grew!!! (pic) - Ed 2008-01-20 17:09:07 (154 views)
    • lol! Yeah, I had to provide this picture after that other one. LOL (nt) - SDmike 2008-01-20 17:10:48 (47 views)
  • Mike, can you explain how the adaptive controls get outside - sealbeach740 2008-01-20 17:00:57 (66 views)
    • from what a gather from the info I've read...there are multiple levels of input (url) - Q 2008-01-20 18:07:13 (116 views)
      • Sorry to correct you but............ If I recode and whipe all values of the car - Edwin 2008-01-21 00:11:10 (66 views)
      • So thats whats wrong. Anyway to lock out the adaptive tranny crap? (nt) - dwightf 2008-01-20 18:49:39 (52 views)
      • So might a reset be wise if you just purchased, to clear the ages of old - justible 2008-01-20 18:28:12 (78 views)
        • I think so, on the 'reset' when you get the car. My PO was a 'little old lady' (nt) - SDmike 2008-01-20 18:54:10 (50 views)
        • like everything in life..sometimes its just best to wipe the slate clean & start - Q 2008-01-20 18:53:45 (67 views)
          • Great info, guys. Thanks a lot. I've had my 7 for almost 5 years, - sealbeach740 2008-01-20 19:55:44 (58 views)
    • Edwin will have to explain. I don't know really how it works (nt) - SDmike 2008-01-20 17:05:14 (54 views)