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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,053
Posted By TimmmyD
They also have the best parts department in the...

They also have the best parts department in the metro DC area!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,158
Posted By TimmmyD
Minimum front rotor thickness

Does anyone know offhand what the spec is for minimum thickness on the front rotors (OEM)? I inspected pads/rotors yesterday as I was changing back to the summer rubber and measured the rotors but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2005, 10:44 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 42,104
Posted By TimmmyD
36, Arlington VA

36, Arlington VA
Forum: Dealer Info 09-23-2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,541
Posted By TimmmyD
Also, try Auto Advantage in Manassas. They are...

Also, try Auto Advantage in Manassas. They are primarily a used BMW dealer, but they do pretty much complete service as well. I have not used them for service, but have bought two vehicles from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2005, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,715
Posted By TimmmyD
The potential problem with the MAF has to do with...

The potential problem with the MAF has to do with people putting too much oil on the paper filter when "recharging" (ie. cleaning) it. I have used K&Ns for years on other vehicles and never had this...
Forum: The Lounge 09-15-2005, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,176
Posted By TimmmyD
Not to worry. The Pentagon just saved us all $25...

Not to worry. The Pentagon just saved us all $25 Billion through base closures and realignment.

Of course that's spread over the next 20 years or so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2005, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,695
Posted By TimmmyD
This is not an altogether uncommon problem with...

This is not an altogether uncommon problem with some new BMWs. The X5's key operates at 315MHz--localized transmissions around this frequency (actually not a very common communications frequency,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2005, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,695
Posted By TimmmyD
Another potential downside: if you park near a...

Another potential downside: if you park near a large cell tower or other source of certain radio interference, the remote may not work at all. Happens to me 90% of the time I park at my local...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2005, 10:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,778
Posted By TimmmyD
JCL, Regarding the /5: I have a red toaster...

JCL,

Regarding the /5: I have a red toaster like the one in my sig photo (which is not my bike, I just like that photo). I got it just last fall -- 23,000 miles and excellent original condition. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,778
Posted By TimmmyD
Do any of you "enginerds" know whether BMW's...

Do any of you "enginerds" know whether BMW's recommendation for synth substitutes for the X5 take ACEA rating into account?

This may be why they like Castrol so much (that and the HUGE markup...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,546
Posted By TimmmyD
I did a lot of research on rotor and pad...

I did a lot of research on rotor and pad manufacturers and slotted/drilled vs. standard rotors for my M3 about a year ago. I chose to go with standard Brembo rotors. The arguable performance...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2005, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,218
Posted By TimmmyD
Not on my X, but the clutch on my M3 had that...

Not on my X, but the clutch on my M3 had that problem. There are aftermarket delrin bushings available for the M3 (from UUC and elsewhere) but they are a royal pain in the arse to replace. I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2005, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,851
Posted By TimmmyD
JV, I liked the idea of trying a "hard reset" by...

JV, I liked the idea of trying a "hard reset" by disconnecting the battery. I tried it yesterday. When reconnected, the DSC, brake and airbag lights were on with key in position 2 and turned off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2005, 03:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,851
Posted By TimmmyD
Yeah, I've tried holding it down. I purchased an...

Yeah, I've tried holding it down. I purchased an "aftermarket" warranty when I bought it used this past December. I will look in the fine print, but I would bet the cost of the warranty that this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,851
Posted By TimmmyD
Can't turn off DSC

I posted this question on another forum a while back and didn't get any useful resoponse. I have an '01 4.4.

My DSC button doesn't seem to turn off the DSC system. The light on the instrument...
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