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      10-16-2020, 12:45 PM   #23
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X-Serie...sAAOSwsCdeLwTS
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      10-16-2020, 08:16 PM   #24
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Now that sounds solid. Can anyone verify it is legit? That sounds like exactly what I am looking for. The seller has a very high rating too. Sounds like NEWTIS but it PDF format?
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Now that sounds solid. Can anyone verify it is legit? That sounds like exactly what I am looking for. The seller has a very high rating too. Sounds like NEWTIS but it PDF format?
^^ I am also interested to know about this. Can someone please help?
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      10-17-2020, 04:39 AM   #26
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Funny: You want to resurrect a Russian website that was violating BMW's copyright to dodge multiple payments of $30, but are worried about the legitimacy of an item which promises to give you lifetime access to the desired information for $18.

No such thing as a free lunch, remember?
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      10-17-2020, 04:56 AM   #27
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Funny: You want to resurrect a Russian website that was violating BMW's copyright to dodge multiple payments of $30, but are worried about the legitimacy of an item which promises to give you lifetime access to the desired information for $18.

No such thing as a free lunch, remember?
There is no free meal...
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      10-17-2020, 07:17 AM   #28
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Funny: You want to resurrect a Russian website that was violating BMW's copyright to dodge multiple payments of $30, but are worried about the legitimacy of an item which promises to give you lifetime access to the desired information for $18.

No such thing as a free lunch, remember?
By the way, talking about a shop book, not the site. IMO BMW charges too much for a day. If they have better subscription model then I would consider for sure. DYI community thrives using these materials and makes many projects fun. Are you a DIYer?
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Yes, and I would not mind paying $30 for a day worth of access. But then again, I only do necessary repairs, and conversions when moving to another country. Do you think that $18 is too much for the e-book?
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Yes, and I would not mind paying $30 for a day worth of access. But then again, I only do necessary repairs, and conversions when moving to another country. Do you think that $18 is too much for the e-book?
Not questioning the price, it is very reasonable and in fact just bought it. I wanted to know if this is legit and if anyone have experience using it. Anyhow, now that I am getting it I'll review and share my findings.
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Reporting back. Got the 40i version, looks good so far after a quick look. 1 GB PDF file with bookmarks.
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      10-17-2020, 11:20 AM   #32
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Reporting back. Got the 40i version, looks good so far after a quick look. 1 GB PDF file with bookmarks.
Hi SmartSaves

I also purchased the Repair Manual yesterday. I could verify that it is legit. The PDF file contains 13679 pages.
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Reporting back. Got the 40i version, looks good so far after a quick look. 1 GB PDF file with bookmarks.
Hi SmartSaves

I also purchased the Repair Manual yesterday. I could verify that it is legit. The PDF file contains 13679 pages.
Smart minds think alike (pun intended)
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      10-17-2020, 12:12 PM   #34
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Found a copy of the latest ISTA+ earlier. It has the Repair manuals embedded in it:
https://mega.nz/folder/0l5XkCja#hhmw...older/FsIR2QQC

You have to download the 3 ISTA flies:
- ista_standalone_installer_4.22.40.exe
- ISTA_v4.22.40.19945.7z (required)
- BLP_4.22.41.7z (required)

and the SQLite databases (this is where the repair manuals are)
- SQLiteDBs
-- OTHER_4.22.40.7z (required)
-- EN_4.22.40.7z (required)

Might try and extract the databases but for now the ISTA allows you to input your VIN and get all the data specific to your vehicle.

HTH
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      10-18-2020, 02:15 PM   #35
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Reporting back. Got the 40i version, looks good so far after a quick look. 1 GB PDF file with bookmarks.
I have looked extensively at the front and rear suspension. Can you show a screen shot so I can verify it is what NEWTIS has? If so, it is well worth the $20 for everything there.

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      10-18-2020, 04:54 PM   #36
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I have looked extensively at the front and rear suspension. Can you show a screen shot so I can verify it is what NEWTIS has? If so, it is well worth the $20 for everything there.
Thanks 130FeetDeep, I was exactly looking for these type of feedback. Thanks for helping.

Here are two screen shots of the front and rear suspension section (attached below):
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      10-19-2020, 12:26 AM   #37
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Thanks 130FeetDeep, I was exactly looking for these type of feedback. Thanks for helping.

Here are two screen shots of the front and rear suspension section (attached below):
All of us DIY’ers are all on the same team.

That is the air and I have only looked at steel. I believe the steel is in a different section. Can you post that part? Basically we are looking for the details about how to drop the strut and spring over strut.
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Found a copy of the latest ISTA+ earlier. It has the Repair manuals embedded in it:
https://mega.nz/folder/0l5XkCja#hhmw...older/FsIR2QQC

You have to download the 3 ISTA flies:
- ista_standalone_installer_4.22.40.exe
- ISTA_v4.22.40.19945.7z (required)
- BLP_4.22.41.7z (required)

and the SQLite databases (this is where the repair manuals are)
- SQLiteDBs
-- OTHER_4.22.40.7z (required)
-- EN_4.22.40.7z (required)

Might try and extract the databases but for now the ISTA allows you to input your VIN and get all the data specific to your vehicle.

HTH
Thanks for the link I will grab those. Question, I see there are several versions in there such as ISTA_V4.22.40, ISTA_V4.23.16, ISTA_V4.23.22, etc. Is each version applicable to a certain car model or something? I am just wondering why you specified version 4.22.40.
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All of us DIY’ers are all on the same team.

That is the air and I have only looked at steel. I believe the steel is in a different section. Can you post that part? Basically we are looking for the details about how to drop the strut and spring over strut.
Here is another screenshot. Looks like instructions to drop the strut is shown in various sections.
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Found a copy of the latest ISTA+ earlier. It has the Repair manuals embedded in it:
https://mega.nz/folder/0l5XkCja#hhmw...older/FsIR2QQC

You have to download the 3 ISTA flies:
- ista_standalone_installer_4.22.40.exe
- ISTA_v4.22.40.19945.7z (required)
- BLP_4.22.41.7z (required)

and the SQLite databases (this is where the repair manuals are)
- SQLiteDBs
-- OTHER_4.22.40.7z (required)
-- EN_4.22.40.7z (required)

Might try and extract the databases but for now the ISTA allows you to input your VIN and get all the data specific to your vehicle.

HTH
Thanks for the link I will grab those. Question, I see there are several versions in there such as ISTA_V4.22.40, ISTA_V4.23.16, ISTA_V4.23.22, etc. Is each version applicable to a certain car model or something? I am just wondering why you specified version 4.22.40.
It's just the latest released version of ITSA with the most up to date repair docs. The release notes show some of the updates.

It contains the repair manuals for all BMW's
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Here is another screenshot. Looks like instructions to drop the strut is shown in various sections.
This is identical to what was on NEWTIS. This is definitely the current repair manual!
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Found a copy of the latest ISTA+ earlier. It has the Repair manuals embedded in it:
https://mega.nz/folder/0l5XkCja#hhmw...older/FsIR2QQC

You have to download the 3 ISTA flies:
- ista_standalone_installer_4.22.40.exe
- ISTA_v4.22.40.19945.7z (required)
- BLP_4.22.41.7z (required)

and the SQLite databases (this is where the repair manuals are)
- SQLiteDBs
-- OTHER_4.22.40.7z (required)
-- EN_4.22.40.7z (required)

Might try and extract the databases but for now the ISTA allows you to input your VIN and get all the data specific to your vehicle.

HTH
I see all the files except the "OTHER" in SQLiteDB. I see a "GLOBAL" not an "OTHER". Am I mistaking the location?
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Found a copy of the latest ISTA+ earlier. It has the Repair manuals embedded in it:
https://mega.nz/folder/0l5XkCja#hhmw...older/FsIR2QQC

You have to download the 3 ISTA flies:
- ista_standalone_installer_4.22.40.exe
- ISTA_v4.22.40.19945.7z (required)
- BLP_4.22.41.7z (required)

and the SQLite databases (this is where the repair manuals are)
- SQLiteDBs
-- OTHER_4.22.40.7z (required)
-- EN_4.22.40.7z (required)

Might try and extract the databases but for now the ISTA allows you to input your VIN and get all the data specific to your vehicle.

HTH
I see all the files except the "OTHER" in SQLiteDB. I see a "GLOBAL" not an "OTHER". Am I mistaking the location?
Global is the one you need 👍🏻

Not that it will make a huge difference but I realised that I've installed version ista_4.25.40.21875. As long as your files start with the same version number you're good to go.
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      10-20-2020, 06:08 PM   #44
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I emailed the provider to ask about whether the data included the 45e since it was not on the list of included versions, and he sent back a negative response, but it may be included eventually (no set date). So, if you're hoping for that version, while some stuff will obviously be the same, it is not included, at least according to the provider.

If someone that has it could confirm, that would be appreciated.
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