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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,483
Posted By bdriven
Hi, having same problem with mine, did...

Hi,


having same problem with mine, did you ever figure it out?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,253
Posted By bdriven
to chip or not to chip

that long dreaded question, my x5 is a 3.0 Diesel, armored. (I have some pictures of it here). therefore a bit on the heavy side. I do feel that turbo lag quite a bit. I have read that is fairly safe...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
I have disabled the video....security reasons,...

I have disabled the video....security reasons, thank you to those who posted!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-09-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
Yes, They will run from $20k to a premium for...

Yes, They will run from $20k to a premium for $35k for class iii, (up to 9mm), class iv and up even more! And, yes, one can legally carry, and it's a bit crazy, you can't show it when you carry....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
Try it now, and let me know please.

Try it now, and let me know please.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
in this video, you can see the white car in front...

in this video, you can see the white car in front of my wife's Edge, there is no audio, but you get to see when they start firing at me. I am on the left side of the screen.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
well, my wife was basically picking me up at our...

well, my wife was basically picking me up at our business, as I am heading out, I sedan blocks her, and 3 armed men hold her up, asking her to get out of the car, they are wearing ski masks, we made...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
yes, you could say that. it has gone down a bit...

yes, you could say that. it has gone down a bit over the last couple of years. We got to a point that we had close to 10 car armoring companies. 3 years ago my wife was abducted right in front of me,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
Doors and roof, are lined with kevlar (for weight...

Doors and roof, are lined with kevlar (for weight savings), basically everything but the floor. The only stock glass, is the rear windshield, the armored one sits behind. Tires sometimes have an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
Taxes here on imports are horrible, the car...

Taxes here on imports are horrible, the car itself was originally about $60K, the armor $35k, the dealer quoted a factory armor X5 for $220K:loco::loco::loco::loco:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
this is in Honduras, Central America, they are a...

this is in Honduras, Central America, they are a bit common, given the situation. There are companies here that do it for a fraction of a factory armor.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,231
Posted By bdriven
sharing my armored x5

Hi everyone,
Thought I would share my 2012 Diesel, it has a III+ armor level. So that's about 600 extra pounds. it is not a factory armor. All glasses are 22mm thick.
Hope you like it! Feel free to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,355
Posted By bdriven
I did lower it back, but cant tell if it was the...

I did lower it back, but cant tell if it was the initial setting, I didn't take measurements, will get back with the actual numbers. the gt1 has one option to lower the rear axle on equal increments....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,355
Posted By bdriven
Thank You RB, will get to it tonight. will let...

Thank You RB, will get to it tonight. will let you know how it goes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,355
Posted By bdriven
stiff rear suspension

Hi folks,

I have a 2000 , X5, 4.4i. I now have 156,000 miles on it. Can't afford a new one, so I have replaced pretty much everything on this baby.

Recently, I feel that rear suspension is way...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,091
Posted By bdriven
you need to find a gt1 setup. that is the only...

you need to find a gt1 setup. that is the only way to re=program. either a dealer or someone with a gt1. ask around, someone must have one in your area.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,402
Posted By bdriven
OK, so after playing around with the GT1, under...

OK, so after playing around with the GT1, under the Service Functions tab, there was an option to reset the steering angle, basically asked to make sure the wheels were straight, and then hit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,402
Posted By bdriven
Thank you guys, will address this later today,...

Thank you guys, will address this later today, will come back w/findings !!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 12:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,402
Posted By bdriven
steering angle abs dsc light - solved

Hi, I had a faulty dsc module, bought a new one, coded it, and now the new error is the steering angle sensor and other code as pictured. Now, before going to buy a new steering angle sensor, I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 784
Posted By bdriven
2007 Diesel

Hi folks,

Just wondering if somebody has any idea, on how much would be a good deal, for a 2007 3.0d X5, it has 43,500 miles on it. EXCELLENT condition. can't seem to find a reference anywhere,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,338
Posted By bdriven
good deal, thanks!

good deal, thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,338
Posted By bdriven
Thank you TX5, yes, I do have a MM, I'd to have...

Thank you TX5, yes, I do have a MM, I'd to have to find out what to look for tho.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,338
Posted By bdriven
gt1 dsc fault abs brake light

Hi Folks,
my ABS DSC brake lights are on,
after hours of tinkering I was able to get this codes:

36 DSC: Inlet valve, front left
32 dsc: outlet valve, front left
35 dsc: inlet valve, front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By bdriven
It was not a flat bed, we towed it with an F150,...

It was not a flat bed, we towed it with an F150, car with the accesories light on, and of course, in neutral, and started acting up crazy after a while of driving, I will try to get a GT1 tonight to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2013, 12:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By bdriven
belt tensioner a/c ac temp gauge crazy

Happy 2013 !

So, I was in normal traffic, first thing I notice, the steering wheel was hard to turn. a few minutes later, I get a message to check my temp gauge, and it was all the way to red ! so...
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