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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2011, 02:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,372
Posted By quackbury
Haven't seen this complaint in a while - it was...

Haven't seen this complaint in a while - it was an epidemic on the E39's, but haven't seen a thread on it on any of the E60, E53, M3 or E70 boards in ages.

FWIW neither our (previous) 2007 X5, or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2011, 02:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,951
Posted By quackbury
Nice post - thank you! You make it sound...

Nice post - thank you!

You make it sound like you've had the Dunlops on since new - mind if I ask how many miles on your 2007 and how many sets of Dunlops you've been through? I have them on my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2011, 10:32 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,052
Posted By quackbury
If I was the mod on this thread I think I would...

If I was the mod on this thread I think I would have been consuming the latter in major quantities. (Maybe that's why you were AWOL for the last couple pages.....)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,769
Posted By quackbury
4 months ago I probably would have agreed with...

4 months ago I probably would have agreed with you. But on the SECOND day I had my 2011 X5, I got an irrepairable flat in the left rear 20" Dunlop. The piece of metal poking through the tread was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,052
Posted By quackbury
Wow. As someone who just stumbled on this thread,...

Wow. As someone who just stumbled on this thread, I can safely say the following:

JCL, your self restraint and grace under pressure is amazing.
I have never seen so much petty, juvenile name...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,170
Posted By quackbury
Pretty sure Blue Water was offered on the E39. ...

Pretty sure Blue Water was offered on the E39. Great color, always thought it would look smashing with the dark blue leather that was a Priority One option on the E60 (forget the name). I actually...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,126
Posted By quackbury
Since I don't want to resurrect Jim E's "other"...

Since I don't want to resurrect Jim E's "other" (excellent) thread, I will ask him here:

When you order a special color like that (gorgeous) Mistral Blue, does the $5,000 upcharge include the "OE...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2011, 10:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,549
Posted By quackbury
When ordered with the car, MSRP on Space Saver...

When ordered with the car, MSRP on Space Saver Spare (option code 200) is $150 and invoice is $135. I know these can be ordered from Tischer and others; $300 may or may not be in the ball park. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,769
Posted By quackbury
I posted this on the "other" thread the OP...

I posted this on the "other" thread the OP started, but for the record:

There are some great advantages to the 3rd row seat. But (to me at least) the "fatal" disadvantage is that getting the 3rd...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,592
Posted By quackbury
My 2 Cents

APW 2607 is correct in noting that SRS (Self-leveling Rear Suspension) is packaged with the 3rd row seat option. There are two down-sides to 3rd row seat. First, parents of munchkins will want you to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,063
Posted By quackbury
Mine came from the factory filled 79% with...

Mine came from the factory filled 79% with Nitrogen. Didn't cost me a dime.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,618
Posted By quackbury
If you're getting the diesel, I recommend the...

If you're getting the diesel, I recommend the hose attachment that lets you fill the urea tank from the driver's seat, so you can drink coffee on those long drives without having to pull into rest...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,318
Posted By quackbury
We have run NON-RFT's on both our 2007 and 2008...

We have run NON-RFT's on both our 2007 and 2008 X5's with no problems at all. We use the factory TPMS (which need a gasket kit each time we change tires on the standard Style 210's). Both X5's have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,172
Posted By quackbury
Which OS do you have on your iPhone?

Which OS do you have on your iPhone?
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 10-04-2010, 01:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 960
Posted By quackbury
@ Comedian: Wow! Great find! Thank you!!!!!

@ Comedian: Wow! Great find! Thank you!!!!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-04-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,057
Posted By quackbury
I am not aware of Firestone making a tire with a...

I am not aware of Firestone making a tire with a load rating for the X5. Also, unless you have a spare tire, you may want to stick with RFT's.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-04-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,829
Posted By quackbury
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2010, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,316
Posted By quackbury
Not finding it there

Not finding it there
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-01-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,518
Posted By quackbury
Took me all of 3 seconds to find this with Google...

Took me all of 3 seconds to find this with Google Search:

BMW X5 TSB - Read About BMW X5 Technical Service Bulletins | AutoMD (http://www.automd.com/tsb/bmw_m/x5_mm/)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2010, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,187
Posted By quackbury
Here's another idea. Many BMW dealerships offer...

Here's another idea. Many BMW dealerships offer monthly service specials - someone is almost always running a special on 4 wheel alignments. Figure out who the 5 closest dealerships are to your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,318
Posted By quackbury
Tire Rack

Tire Rack
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2010, 12:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,201
Posted By quackbury
A member of the Bimmerfest E70 Forum has one - I...

A member of the Bimmerfest E70 Forum has one - I believe it's Sophies Choice. Send her a PM there and I think she will give you an honest answer.
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 09-27-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 960
Posted By quackbury
Bump

Bump
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-27-2010, 04:18 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,318
Posted By quackbury
Adding fuel to the fire: If you are riding...

Adding fuel to the fire:

If you are riding on 214's, Tire Rack shows the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow RFT available for $1,400/set. Add in $400/year ($200 per tire change) for mounting and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,472
Posted By quackbury
Well, 3 comments to that: You and I each...

Well, 3 comments to that:

You and I each know that we are among the 5 best drivers of all time. :driver: But we don't know enough about BKBMW to assume he's as good as we are. :D
Mrs. Quack...
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