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12-15-2017, 06:52 PM
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Canadian 2005 E53 3.0i Welcome & Appreciation post
I am new to the E53, but not new to BMW. I also have a 2000 E38 740iL, which I am an original owner of, and has never seen a winter. I have been very active on bimmerforums for the 7, and recognize a few members from there as well!  But this post is about the X  It is a Sport with Pano roof Love the colour on this X  My first "mod" was to update the stock angel eyes with something brighter, so I went with the WeissLicht brand in 6000k  Hard to show the true colour in pictures, but they are definitely brighter than stock!  So the next item I wanted to tackle was the rear camber. Now I know these X5's usually have negative camber in the rear, but mine was a bit excessive, so I had to investigate    So it turned out that the camber bolt was broken on the drivers side, and the toe adjustment on the passenger side was tweaked, leading me to believe the X slid into something like a curb because there are no other signs of damage or repair. So enter Hardrace adjustable Camber arms and adjustable Toe arms, along with new camber bolts.  These things are built beautifully!  Clearly shows camber wear   Got it all aligned to my liking:     My next item was to bring the X to modern standards in terms of connectivity and communication. Enter the Seicane S6902 headunit, which I only learned about because of this forum, and the great members here, especially Crowz, for putting together the how-to to make it all happen! Went from this  To this  (Still buttoning it up, I know I know Crowz, it's been forever doing this install  )And now since the alignment was good, the X was ready to receive it's snow shoes! Picked up a set of Style 74 Stars for cheap locally! 18" x 8.5" all around   Brand new Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2's in 255/55/18 all around  How she's sitting as of today  Hope that wasn't too long of an intro thread, and hope to get as involved in this forum as I have been over on bimmerforums with the E38 7!
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12-15-2017, 07:13 PM
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Great looking vehicles ! Both of them !
Looks identical to mine on the outside. Well I don't have the parking sensors on the back but otherwise looks the same. Glad the radio is working great for you. I love mine. I need to pickup the adjustable bits for the rear before I bother taking it in for alignment. So if needed I will have them. Mine looks a bit to negative on the rear camber wise but the tires are wearing perfect so no clue.
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Just BMW's - All cars and trucks was two pages long 1994 318is 1997 528i 2000 323i 2001 X5 3.0 auto 2005 X5 3.0 auto 2011 535xi auto 2013 X5 xdrive35 Turbo More are at my website Aftermarket E53 Radio Install
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12-15-2017, 07:29 PM
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Santa Clause brought mine today!
Pssst, Santa is wearing a brown jacket this year and driving a big brown sled...
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12-15-2017, 08:10 PM
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That santa guy stopped by here too. He dropped off the idler and tensioner pulleys and a new bolt.
So tomorrow I get to install those and the new thermostat. At which point I can actually just drive it for a few months till the weather gets warm. Then back to modding  Well plus my daughter's divorce will be done draining my toy money too 
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Just BMW's - All cars and trucks was two pages long 1994 318is 1997 528i 2000 323i 2001 X5 3.0 auto 2005 X5 3.0 auto 2011 535xi auto 2013 X5 xdrive35 Turbo More are at my website Aftermarket E53 Radio Install
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12-15-2017, 08:36 PM
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12-16-2017, 08:56 AM
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That 740 looks sweet. I am a big fan of those. Hard to find in your condition. My wife thinks I'm nuts when she catches me shopping for them.
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Daily Drivers: - 2008 535i, 320,000km - 2004 X5 4.4, 01/2004 production, 420,000km - 1997 328i, 350,000km Track: - 1996 328i, track/race car, ~300,000km Winter: - 2013 Ski-Doo MXZ X 800 E-TEC, trail can - 2007 Ski-Doo MXZ Blizzard 800 HO - 2001 Ski-Doo MXZ 600 w/800 engine, exhaust - 1978 Ski-Doo Olympique 340 (vintage race sled) - 1977 Ski-Doo Olympique 340E 
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12-16-2017, 08:40 PM
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IMHO the best 7 Series BMW has made to date, but I may be biased...  There are some Unicorns available still, just have to find the right one! Mine won't be one of them
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12-16-2017, 11:52 PM
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Yes I know. Finding anything well maintained at the exact time you want/need one is tough. If you ever decide, let me know - I'm on the other side of the lake in Niagara
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Daily Drivers: - 2008 535i, 320,000km - 2004 X5 4.4, 01/2004 production, 420,000km - 1997 328i, 350,000km Track: - 1996 328i, track/race car, ~300,000km Winter: - 2013 Ski-Doo MXZ X 800 E-TEC, trail can - 2007 Ski-Doo MXZ Blizzard 800 HO - 2001 Ski-Doo MXZ 600 w/800 engine, exhaust - 1978 Ski-Doo Olympique 340 (vintage race sled) - 1977 Ski-Doo Olympique 340E
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