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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,407
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
I'm doing 27.1 mpg according to the computer....

I'm doing 27.1 mpg according to the computer. Although never get much above 65MPH on the roads where i live. Oh and that is a UK imperial gallon equivalent to 1.2 US gallons.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2009, 04:21 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 60,901
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
My dealaship confirmed week 40 to me yesterday.

My dealaship confirmed week 40 to me yesterday.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 02-17-2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,744
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
Good job Look forward to seeing some photo's.

Good job
Look forward to seeing some photo's.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2009, 09:01 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,167
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
Just do a search for RIVETER FOR PLASTIC RIVETS...

Just do a search for RIVETER FOR PLASTIC RIVETS that way you will find one more local to yourself.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,167
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
Yes the wheels will stick out further then the...

Yes the wheels will stick out further then the bodywork and end up looking stupid,they will also spray dirt and grit up the side of the bodywork. There is plenty of clearance round the arches as they...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 02-04-2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,744
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
It depends on the model and options, SE or Sport....

It depends on the model and options, SE or Sport. Sport comes with extended arches as standard. And SE can have 9Jx19 ET:48 front and back or 9JX19 ET:48 front 10JX19 ET:53 Back.

If your arches...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2009, 04:06 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,167
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
Yes they are necessary as the offset on the sport...

Yes they are necessary as the offset on the sport wheels are 20 ET back and 37 ET front, the standard wheels are 46 ET front and back. This means the wheels will extend out by 45mm back and 15mm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,167
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
if you jack the car up you can take the rivets...

if you jack the car up you can take the rivets out with the wheels on and replace most of them. Yes there will be a couple you can't use the rivet tool on until you take the wheels off. If you have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2009, 04:25 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,167
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
To remove the arches you need to remove the...

To remove the arches you need to remove the plastic rivets.
You do this by pushing in the centre pin of the rivet with a small screwdriver or punch. They are a tight fit so they will need a firm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,167
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
Yes the plastic rivets will not fit a standard...

Yes the plastic rivets will not fit a standard rivet gun.

you need this, They sell them on ebay
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u73/paultoke/X5%20Arch/PlasticRivetTool.jpg
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2009, 02:54 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 72,167
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
Wheel arch extension retrofit

Wheel arch extension retrofit BMW part number 51 77 0 421 056
I have just fitted the wheel arch extension kit that will allow you to put the 9/10Jx19 or 10/11Jx20 OEM wheel option on the SE that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2009, 04:03 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 66,962
Posted By Paul in Norfolk
Excellent write-up, well done.

Excellent write-up, well done.
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