2012 X5d Tuned, Deleted & Wheels Refinished

[sunny_j]

2018 has been a big year for my 2012 X5d. She has 113200km now and has been fairly reliable since I bought her brand new 6 years ago.

This year I've done the following;
EGR, DPF, SCR, Urea Tanks Delete & JR Stage 2.8 Tune
Water Pump & Thermostat
Blower Motor Housing
Charcoal Cabin Filter
Air Filter
Brake Fluid
Front & Rear Differential Fluids
Transfer Case Fluid
Fuel Filter
Drivers Air Bag Recall
Oil & Filter Change
Transmission Fluid & Seal Service
Coolant Flush
CCV Intake Hose
Fluidampr Harminic Balacer, Serpintine & AC Belt
MAF Sensor
Phone Cradle Delete
Powder Coat & Sand Blast Wheels
Vacuum Line and Electronic Vavle
Swirl Flap Delete
Alignment



https://youtu.be/FCI7GiCqzOU

[Entropy]

Well taken care of and she looks great! Really like the wheels. You should consider the amber front reflector delete (replace with dark/smoke grey version)

I am doing differentials and transfer case today on my 4.8 today (30k mile service).

[sunny_j]

Thanks Entropy! That is the next mod I will do when I install the ATM intercooler (on the wish list). Gotta drop the bumper to delete the amber reflectors right?

[95wildtt]

Your X5 Looks GREAT!
Always have liked the GunMetal 214s, and they look great with the White!

Originally Posted by sunny_j

Gotta drop the bumper to delete the amber reflectors right?

Nope... Get some good primer and a can of paint from here:
Touch Up Paint and accessories | AutomotiveTouchup

Mask around them and paint them in place, can be done in about an hour.
They will disappear.

Cheers,
John

[sunny_j]

[Entropy]

Looks like fun. And that’s some serious weight savings!

Completed the diffs and T-case today. Gear oil is an awful, awful smell.

[blue dragon]

Thats a lot of carbon buildup on the swirl flaps for 113k km. Here is what my manifold looked like at 118k km.

https://xoutpost.com/1039112-post5.html

Currently I have 206k km on original active and passive tanks. Both NOX sensors were changed

[sunny_j]

Originally Posted by blue dragon

Thats a lot of carbon buildup on the swirl flaps for 113k km. Here is what my manifold looked like at 118k km.

https://xoutpost.com/1039112-post5.html

Currently I have 206k km on original active and passive tanks. Both NOX sensors were changed

From what I remember, you use the x5d to tow a boat right? Could that be the reason why you had less CBU?

Originally Posted by Duc Hunter

I am about to embark on a similar journey. Is anyone concerned about the tranny or transfer case’s torque limits? I wonder how much they can handle reliably?

What tune and downpipe are you going with? I'm not going to lie, I am s little worried about the transmission and transfer case but that's why I serviced them.

Originally Posted by blue dragon

Are you planning on doing the XHP tranny flash?

I am on the waiting for list for DWR's TCU tune. Granted his tunes cost a little more but it is worth it. If you read the thread I linked or the posts on the Facebook bmw diesel page, everyone praises his tunes. So much so that xHP is getting jealous and upping the price for the general licence from $119 to $139 and charging DWR an extra $50 bringing the cost of his tune to $175. Shame on xHP for gouging us enthusiasts
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1420149

[Duc Hunter]

Originally Posted by sunny_j

From what I remember, you use the x5d to tow a boat right? Could that be the reason why you had less CBU?



What tune and downpipe are you going with? I'm not going to lie, I am s little worried about the transmission and transfer case but that's why I serviced them.

I was thinking of having AAROD do al the work and his tune. I could choose stage 2, 2.5, 2.8 depending on how worried I was about that too. On the one had I would be worried at 2.5 or 2.8, but then again I never to a dark launch from start, where that land would be the worst. No one has been able to tell me what the tranny or T-Case are rated for torque wise. I had a pretty hot-rodded Audi and was able to learn form XF directly (web searches) what that cars version of their 8 speed auto was rated for torque wise, and I just stayed under that.

[Duc Hunter]

I am about to embark on a similar journey. Is anyone concerned about the tranny or transfer case’s torque limits? I wonder how much they can handle reliably?