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Old 09-04-2012, 10:29 AM
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Swaybar links replaced and couldn't believe the difference! Anyone thinking theirs are worn jump on it only took me 30 mins and i was winging it.
front or rear? i just did rear links and they were super easy, fronts were done by previous owner already
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I did the fronts, might look at the rears today. Front left was knocking at low speeds while also a wobble on braking. I found on here this may have been the problem so I ordered online and couldn't be happier!
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Old 09-04-2012, 08:23 PM
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Was going to do control arms/ball joints on Saturday, but noticed my driver's front outer CV boot split and slinging grease everywhere. Contemplated tackling the project myself, but didn't really have the time, and the X5 is our only vehicle. We had a lot of driving to do on Sunday and Monday, so I got a quote from the dealer for $617 (indy isn't open on weekends, and Monday was a holiday). Not what I wanted to do, but with a F30 328i loaner til Tuesday, I was willing to suck it up. They called me this morning and told me the passenger side boot was bad as well. Sounded suspicious, but I didn't personally inspect the boot passenger boot myself (definitely should have). Figured I could call their bluff, but they could slice the boot to save face. $1300 later I'm back to normal. OUCH!


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Old 09-05-2012, 07:26 AM
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That looks tacky, sorry.
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:31 AM
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couple days ago I installed a navtool/back up camera.
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:26 PM
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couple days ago I installed a navtool/back up camera.
Dude, you are exactly what I have been looking for.

I have a few questions. Which relay did you use? Where did you get it.

Where did you tap in for power? Constant, and ignition.

Which cam did you use?

Got any pics. Thanks.
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Dude, you are exactly what I have been looking for.

I have a few questions. Which relay did you use? Where did you get it.

Where did you tap in for power? Constant, and ignition.

Which cam did you use?

Got any pics. Thanks.
hello, any regular relay will do, I had one on my tool box. just follow the navtool instructions for the relay waring.

as far as the ignition power I had one there that I used for my amps it came from the fuse/relay box on top of the factory sub on my truck there is a empty spot(no relay) in the wiring going to that spot there is a ignition power.
as far as constant power,If I remember correctly you dont need that. just switch power.

as far as the camera in a cheap one that came with the navtool as a bonus

I will take some pictures tomorrow.
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installed factory tow package. now to see how well the darn thing actually tows....
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