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#171
06-21-2017, 11:57 AM
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Thanks!! I'll be looking into this and a few other improvements as the project continues or escalates... I had thought about making a casting of my own, based off the OEM pivot holder so OEM parts can be reused or replaced as needed and there won't be a need to purchase odd items when things wear out... I doubt the casting would wear out... Cheers!!!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745) 
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#172
06-21-2017, 12:13 PM
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Good day all!!
I have a few more updates... The bad: the spiders are taking over under the 6MT project!! The great: my son is joining me this coming weekend to get some more done... Maybe we'll be able to get it started and spinning on the jack stands... I got my power supply today... The IOTA -75... I'm also looking at getting my own "big blue" welder... I'm actually excited about that... Oh, thanks for reminding me to put MT-90 in my trans... I did that today... I also measured the drop I need on the Trans cross plate to keep the drive shaft as aligned as possible... I could just cut that section out or notch a slot in the main support so the cross plate will have top and bottom support welds... I know, a picture would help here... I'll try to get those uploaded tomorrow... Oh, there is one thing I noticed about the selecting rod... If I move the trans up or down, even just a little, the shifter moves a fairly decent amount due to the angle the selecting rod needs to be at... So, welding up the selecting rod will be pretty much the last thing I do... Wiring should be the primary item to begin with when doing this project... Pull out the stuff that is in the way and take care of the wiring... Hook up the essentials and program/code the vehicle... Then deal with installing and fabricating the rest... I think it will go infinitely faster... I'll experiment with the order on the next one... And I'll consolidate all this in one long post (or multiples in a row)... Cheers for now!!!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745)
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#173
06-26-2017, 11:46 AM
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Good day all!!!!
Oh my goodness... Well, I’m trying to stay calm here, but I really can’t help but be a little excited... So, this is what I have for yous... This is the power supply I am using... It works GREAT!!! The IOTA-75 hooked up to the vehicle by an old set of jumper cables... I cut the crushed clamps off and cleaned up a section of wire to hook right to the under hood connections... DO NOT connect to the battery... Something about a different of voltages measured at TML 15 and TML 30... I’m just following the advice given... Loosen the bolts and pinch the wire to have a solid connection... I hooked up a volt meter so I could keep track... PLEASE ignore the mess!! I NEED A SHOP!!! I have a dedicated 20A outlet with the dual plug version... The compressor uses this normally, but the side prong on the IOTA cord worked in this outlet...    There are a few things you MUST change to get this to code... BUT, I only did two things thus far... The last thing is to get a new ROW ZCS code... I used Zeko, but it wouldn't let me change the trans... Maybe it was due to the X5 for my year not having a manual 6-speed... Or I was just doing it wrong... We'll see if I need to do it... The first is the most obvious and easiest... Under the GM3 (I think, so much has been going on!)... Find the transmission... Change it to the manual (in German)... It says “Schrittschaltung - steptronic” for the automatic... And you need to change it to "HANDSCHALTUNG - manual"... I should have gotten a picture of the change, but I was caught up with stuff... Oh, while I was in there, I coded comfort close with the remote to "active"... And killed the headlight washer option...  The other thing I did was program the DME with a manual version assembly number... If you look under realoem for the programmed DME, the part numbers are different for the manual and auto trans versions... I just used the one from my 540i...    I will say that it failed the first couple times I tried... I reset the connections and restarted the ignition to get a clean connection to the computer... It worked after that... It is a two part process... The first part after the program button is pushed is this message you get telling you how many spots you have avail... Hit OK... You have a fast progress bar, then a long one... (The long one is where I failed soon after I took this picture... I probably moved and messed with the connection...)  Part two is almost identical to part one... You have a message saying the same thing about spots avail to program (you have 14 avail on an blank module)... So, when you are done with this one, you will have 12 left... This second status bar goes quick...  You should get this...  I turned off the ignition for more than 30 mins after this programming... I read somewhere it is recommended... I installed my clear rear lights I got from the YPIY two days ago... Sweet upgrade and takes 4.8 minutes per side... I also need to make a note about this shifter cable... Leave it in place!! Cut it or whatever... But leave the ignition switch end in place... I didn’t cut mine... I tucked it under the heater duct... You won’t be able to turn the key to off so you can remove it...  And this is where it goes...  Umm, and the exciting part... I haven’t tried to start it yet due to the exhaust still sitting on the ground under the X... I don’t want to scare the neighbors... But I did put the MANUAL trans in REVERSE... It did EXACTLY what it should have!!! Mirror dropped... Reverse lights came on... and PDC came on... It all really happened!! Oh, I also got a set of very decent five star wheels... I just need some tires... The 18” version... Not exactly like the 4.6is, but close... That’s all for now... Cheers all!!!!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745) Last edited by williamx5; 08-05-2017 at 04:16 PM.
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06-26-2017, 12:17 PM
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Swweeettt! Can't wait to see you busting out some donuts with the beast.
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Current garage: '03 4.6is Proud X5 Peasant '93 Jeep Cherokee (XJ) '07 Jeep Liberty (KJ) '88 Jeep Comanche (MJ)
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#175
06-28-2017, 03:41 AM
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THEN.... Wait for it... Wait for it... THEN I might attempt to start it... Oh, I still have to assemble the front end... The big question here is, do I get rid of the rear air set-up to lose some weight?! I got some springs from the YPIY the last time I went out... Cost me all of 22 bucks for the pair... There is another set out there if anyone is interested... I may wait until tomorrow (thrusday) to start it... Not sure how tired I will be in about 6 hours... As for the donuts... I don't think I will be doing any just yet... I don't want to stress out anything right off the bat... Maybe I'll take it to BUY donuts... Or test my luck in a dirt field... Cheers for now!!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745)
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#176
06-28-2017, 10:22 AM
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Ohhhhhhh... I can imagine your excitement! Fingers crossed for you, and anxiously awaiting your complete parts list and writeup.
This is sooooooo tempting to pick up a pre-LCI 4.4i X5 for some manual fun. I currently have no manual cars in my stable for the first time in a long time... and it bothers me. 
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)
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06-28-2017, 07:17 PM
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#178
06-30-2017, 10:36 AM
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Good day everyone!!
Well, I have some good news and some bad news... Lets start with the bad as it is might very well become a legal issue... The following is a clip from the NEW "Terms" from photobucket... Types of Accounts, Pricing and Limits Visiting : There is no cost to visit the Site or to register as a Member. Free account : Each individual Member gets one free account that provides 2 GB of free storage or space available for your original photo files, or videos under 10min. The free account does not allow any image linking or 3rd party image hosting. If a free account Member exceeds their Content Limit, their account will be immediately suspended and they will need to become a “Paying Member” (defined below) in order to continue accessing their account. You can upgrade to a Plus account at any time. Ad-free Account : The Ad-free Account offers Members the ability to use the Site without seeing any third party banner advertisements when logged into your Ad-free Account (note, viewers of your images within Photobucket will see ads unless they, too, have Plus accounts and you will continue to see Photobucket offers and announcements). This account level is available for $2.49 / month, payable by the Member on a monthly recurring basis. Plus Account : The Plus Account offers several paid options that may give the Paying Member more storage, bandwidth, 3rd party image hosting, image linking and/or other services as outlined below. Once and during such period of time in which you subscribe to and pay for a Plus Account, we will consider you a "Paying Member." Please note that all Plus Account subscriptions are billed annually at the commencement of the service. Photobucket may also offer a monthly billing option for its Plus Accounts (see terms and restrictions, below). Available Plus Account Plans : Photobucket offers the following Plus Account Plans: o Plus 50 Plan: 52 GB of Storage for $59.99 / Year. The Plus 50 Plan does not allow any image linking or 3rd party image hosting. o Plus 100 Plan: 102 GB of Storage for $99.99 / Year. The Plus 100 Plan allows for unlimited image linking but does not allow 3rd party image hosting. o Plus 500 Plan: 500 GB of Storage and unlimited bandwidth for $399.99 / Year. The Plus 500 Plan allows for unlimited image linking and unlimited 3rd party image hosting. Additional Features of all Plus Accounts : When you upgrade to any Plus Account, you will also receive: So this means every picture I have ever posted on any forum site in the past ten or so years is now useless... I have never deleted or moved any of my pictures that have been posted so they will ALWAYS be avail... This includes the first mod I did and posted the results: the rebuild of the SOHC 4.0L Explorer motor... A big "THANKS!" goes out to photobucket for destroying an unthinkable number of forum write-ups!! I need a new imagine hosting site... What do yous use?? ON TO THE GOOD NEWS!!! I attempted to start the 6MT today... No clutch pushed in and turned the key... Nothing happened... That is how it should be!! Next attempt, I pushed in the clutch and reset the key... Fired right up!!! YEP!!! IT WORKS!!!! Only programmed two modules and it worked!! I have the front end disassembled in favor new suspension items... The only alert light I have is for one of my reverse lights out... I should state that I do have the DSC lights since the front end is not connected... And I had the rear tires spinning with it on jack stands... I can't wait to get it out of the garage and see if it will transfer the power to the pavement like the 540i does!!!! I'm getting even more excited about this project working better than I figured... It's not over yet, but it looks promising! Cheers for now!!!
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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny) 2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red) 2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II) 2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless) BMWCCA member (#4745)
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#179
06-30-2017, 11:03 AM
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William... I am equally afflicted with Photobucket's new policy. I have lots of write-ups and how-to's across lots of forums as well. Same boat. I will be writing them a letter and telling them they are a horrible company... won't do any good I imagine, but I'll feel better.
Great to hear she's operating as expected!!! Can't wait for you to take her for her first jaunt.
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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles) 2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles) 2010 X5 35d Build 02/10 Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)
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#180
06-30-2017, 11:06 AM
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It may not be as elegant or user friendly as a commercial image hosting site, but I can hook you up with an FTP account on one of my web hosting servers. You can upload and link as many photos as you want, but it's more of a manual process than Photobucket. The upside is that it wouldn't cost anything. Just let me know and I'll set it up.
And GREAT NEWS about the X starting up and behaving exactly as it should. I am so ready to convert mine!
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2002 X5 4.6is - Imola Red/Black (Sold) 2001 740i M Sport - Anthrazit Metallic/Black (Sold) 1998 M3/4/5 - Technoviolet/Dove (Sold) 2003 Z4 3.0i Sport - Sterlinggrau Metallic/Black (Sold) 2009 Mini JCW (The Wife's) 2015 i3 REx - Arravani Gray/Tera World (Daily Driver)
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