*The Official E53 Manual Transmission Registry Thread*

[NJBiddle]

Originally Posted by Riggodeaux

welcome Biddle and congrats. I like them in silver. Do consider the UUC shift kit and clutch delay valve delete, great improvements on shifting performance.

Glad to be here. That CDV mod is definitely on my list. Need to address some maintenance items first, but will hopefully be doing some fun upgrades soon

[bmwman528e]

Originally Posted by NJBiddle

Hi y'all. New E53 5 speed owner here in TN. New to the X5 world, but not to BMWs -- we currently own 3 E30s along with the X. Here's the details and highlights:

2003 E53 X5 in titanium silver, tan leather interior
3.0 M54
5 Speed Manual
161,000 Miles
Black headliner
E70 Wheels
Rear suspension converted to static

Needs a bit of work still to be 100%. Looking like shifter bushings, front CV boots, sway links and control arms, O2 sensors, and (hopefully not) catalytic converters (threw an SES light the day after I brought it home). Pretty pleased with it so far though.

Glad you posted these pics. I have the same set of wheels with snows sitting in my garage off of my wife's e70. They really freshen up the look on these X5's.

[tecboy99]

Here's my new project. Going along nicely. Doing valve cover, vanos reseal, and Headers

[Ricky Bobby]

Really looking forward to your Vanos and header impressions!

[petebmwm]

What are you using for headers?

Thanks!

[tecboy99]

I took Green Dragons advice and bought eBay headers. Everything fits except the connection to the mid pipe. Going to the shop tomorrow to have them modified. Thank god it's only a mile away. Open headers are VERY VERY loud.

[petebmwm]

Let me know what you think, and if possible post a sound clip, i'm on the fence...

Thank you!!

[tecboy99]

I'll let you know... Just the power gains alone could be worth it. Haven't had enough balls to floor it with open headers. The whole city would hear me.

[petebmwm]

Did you get the 330I headers? Do you have a link to the ones you ended up getting?

Thanks again!

[tecboy99]

These Are the ones I bought. Looks like the seller just jacked up the price $30.