What did you do to / for your E53 today?? - Page 591

ants_oz · #**5901** 07-06-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mrcarter20

Finally got her wheels put on. 275/35/20s all around. 30mm spacers in the front, 20mm in the front. Got her wash/waxed today. Also installed led interior lights.

2002 BMW X5 E53 3.0i

"If you ain't first, you're last"

How far out is your speedo? I run 275/45R20's all-round on mine and the speedo is spot-on.

That's nearly 2 inches differences in diameter!
275/45-20 4.9in 14.9in 29.7in 93.4in 678 0.0%
275/35-20 3.8in 13.8in 27.6in 86.6in 731 -7.3%

(Noting of course that 275/40-20 is the 'standard' size in that range for an e53, and does read a fraction 'fast' on the speedo)

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Joshdub · #**5902** 07-06-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks

^Gives you an excuse to drive the E30 though.

I need to have mine evac'd and recharged as well. Doubt the previous owner ever did it and mine has started to be slow to cool on first start of the day.

Bingo. I clayed and waxed it this morning after dropping the X5 off bright and early.

Ricky Bobby · #**5903** 07-07-2015, 09:31 AM

^Josh all good on the AC. I'm one of those guys that honestly it doesn't matter if its a nasty bill, to have PROPERLY working Air conditioning is worth every penny. I never screw around with $100 recharges, etc. If I have a problem I get it fixed completely so my air conditioning works. You'll appreciate it once you get it back.

Mrcarter20, why did you go with the non OE tire size on the 20s? 275/40 is the stock size, something looks off with those smaller tires. And again your speedo must be off too if you installed the wrong size.

Joshdub · #**5904** 07-07-2015, 11:28 AM

Yeah I agreed. I am excited to get it back and having it totally functional. It's just a bit of a bummer since it's double what I was budgeting for. So the new steering wheel and avin will have to wait. But hey, I won't be roasting any more going from a hot ass house to a hot ass car.

jsoto · #**5905** 07-07-2015, 12:32 PM

Just for the wikipedia..

I had mine evac/recharged about 2 weeks ago on a '03.
It was at .70'ish lbs, which is about 20% less than where it should have been.....spec calls for .97 lb

tecboy99 · #**5906** 07-07-2015, 05:49 PM

puddinboo · #**5907** 07-07-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tecboy99

how hard was the oil pan gasket to do ? by the way the X looks nice.

tecboy99 · #**5908** 07-07-2015, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by puddinboo

how hard was the oil pan gasket to do ? by the way the X looks nice.

It really wasn't too bad. Most of the work was actually getting to the oil pan. (Removing axles and dropping subframe) If you are ever considering doing one, I'd say go for it. I did it and I'm only 16. I was really considering doing a DIY thread. I'm mad I didn't. I have another one to do. So, when I get around to it I'll give making a DIY a shot.

puddinboo · #**5909** 07-07-2015, 08:30 PM

when I was under neath there I thought you would have to raise and support the engine up. but if that's all there is to it , ya I would definitely jump into it for sure. next year I am going to do some front end work ,so I might just tackle it then.

tecboy99 · #**5910** 07-07-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by puddinboo

when I was under neath there I thought you would have to raise and support the engine up. but if that's all there is to it , ya I would definitely jump into it for sure. next year I am going to do some front end work ,so I might just tackle it then.

The engine doesn't actually have to be raised. Just supported so it doesn't move when the subframe drops. I got a engine support bar at harbor freight for roughly $80. It's quality and worked very well.

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