The throttle body was one of the parts replaced with the Dinan S2 work. So I kind of figured it would not be that.

I've had to replace the water-cooled alternator with a lifetime warranty Bosch a few years ago. (which begs the question "why did it not already come with it?") The gasket between the engine & transmission 2 yrs ago. The oil separator exploded last Christmas as I had been only doing short drives, thus not allowing the water to dissipate but instead froze taking out the separator and a valve cover. Valve gaskets replaced 3 yrs ago along with the valve cover gaskets. Replaced the steering wheel with an M5 wheel and the nav & phone were finally yanked out 4 yrs ago and replaced with the Alpine. The tail light assys were replaced, but not with LEDs as they were not available back then. I polished the headlights with the 3M kit and protected them and the front with a clear bra, just replaced this year after 8 yrs of use.

Angel eyes are still on the bucket list, though immediate needs have pushed this further back.

Still trying to figure out how to bring back the black anodized window parts. She's still looking good at almost 14 yrs old. though I bought it used in '05. This car fits me. Especially as I describe myself as "having Jackie Stewart desires in a Reggie White body". Driving should be fun, not boring.

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2001 X5 4.4i topaz blue/sand Sport, complete Dinan S2 , hitch, V1, tint, BSW Stage 1, Alpine INA-W910BT
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