Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Showing results 1 to 24 of 24
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Storm13
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,995
Posted By Storm13
That's what you consider a lemon? Man, I...

That's what you consider a lemon?

Man, I wish I had your good luck with cars then.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,145
Posted By Storm13
Absolutely! I used to have an old Plymoth...

Absolutely!

I used to have an old Plymoth Trail Duster. That thing would go anywhere, but if the snow was deep enough (18" or so), it would get packed in front of the front axle, and eventually...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,145
Posted By Storm13
Edited for poor taste.

Edited for poor taste.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,577
Posted By Storm13
[/QUOTE] Is it me, or is something a little...

[/QUOTE]

Is it me, or is something a little jacked up in their instructions?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Storm13
Hmmmm. So it's "possible" to have two keys, one...

Hmmmm. So it's "possible" to have two keys, one with remote, one without, in her purse with her. She'd unlock it with the current key, and then drive it with the other.

I assume then every week...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By Storm13
Keys and key fob...

Maybe this has been addressed before, but I couldn't find it using "search", but then again I didn't have a good keyword to seach on either...

Here's the question, and maybe it's a stupid one?
...
Forum: The Lounge 12-05-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,509
Posted By Storm13
Honestly though, how many of those 200 deaths...

Honestly though, how many of those 200 deaths will/can be prevented with cameras, and how many of them were because people are idiots and just plain don't pay attention?

And is it a societal gain...
Forum: The Lounge 12-05-2010, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,509
Posted By Storm13
So rather than take responsibility for buying a...

So rather than take responsibility for buying a vehicle that he doesn't understand, and couldn't control, Mr. Gulbransen blames the auto industry because "we as drivers are not informed about the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,666
Posted By Storm13
Wow, 2 miles? That's not NEAR long enough to...

Wow, 2 miles? That's not NEAR long enough to charge your battery from the starter usage.
Forum: The Lounge 12-03-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,880
Posted By Storm13
If they're trying to be "Proactive" by making it...

If they're trying to be "Proactive" by making it impossible to use a cell phone in any moving car, why not go the extra proactive step and make every car have a breathalyzer ingnition interlock?
...
Forum: The Lounge 12-02-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 860
Posted By Storm13
Newegg.com Christmas

Just thought I'd share my experience as an FYI...

I've ordered lots from Newegg before, but I never noticed them doing this.

Anyway, I ordered a few things from them as Christmas gifts for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,735
Posted By Storm13
My E32 sedan has a door like that. It's the rear...

My E32 sedan has a door like that. It's the rear driver's side, and it won't latch when it's below about 35F. I can make it latch by pushing it closed gently, and then bumping my hip against it. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,924
Posted By Storm13
Well.... Perhaps it's mostly a geographical bias,...

Well.... Perhaps it's mostly a geographical bias, but if someone in middle Missouri was driving an X that looked like yours with the black 22's, everyone would automtically think "drug dealer".
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,284
Posted By Storm13
Well, what I meant by "opened up" was just work...

Well, what I meant by "opened up" was just work like a new hose, water pump, alternator, heater work, anything that would require the coolant to be drained.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,284
Posted By Storm13
Disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I’m new here. ...

Disclaimer: I’m no expert, and I’m new here. Just giving my opinion.

My first guess would be a bad thermostat rather than a temperature sensor. Usually one will fail open so that your car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,441
Posted By Storm13
What kind of acid?

What kind of acid?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 31,692
Posted By Storm13
Wow, JCL, that was a very well written statement....

Wow, JCL, that was a very well written statement. AND, it's exactly the reason that I didn't ask the dealership to do anything about the transfer case issue on my own recent purchase even though I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By Storm13
Having just been through that myself, I can...

Having just been through that myself, I can assure you that there are a number of threads here about transfer case or driveshaft noises...

Is the noise just mainly at takeoff or under power, or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By Storm13
Overall, I guess it's not "that bad"... Had...

Overall, I guess it's not "that bad"...

Had the work done by a local transmission shop who does damn good work. Parts were orded from Cobra Transmission to basically do a rebuild here instead of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By Storm13
I spliced wires on my cars when I did it. Not...

I spliced wires on my cars when I did it. Not sure if there's a harness or not.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By Storm13
Progress so far... Remove drain plug from...

Progress so far...

Remove drain plug from TransferCase. No fluid... Ok, it's not "dry", but nothing more than a few dribbles.

Chain is "sloppy loose"...

Wondering now if a rebuilt TC is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,727
Posted By Storm13
I'm VERY new to the forum here, but I'll put my...

I'm VERY new to the forum here, but I'll put my $0.02 in here...

I swapped head unitis in both my 5-series and 7-series sedans (admittedly, they are older models). In doing so, I ended up having...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By Storm13
Yeah, I've read that diy thread by dville front...

Yeah, I've read that diy thread by dville front to back, and while it's not something I'd want to tackle myself in my basement, I'm confident that I'm not going to be killed on the labor by my local...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,893
Posted By Storm13
And so it begins…

My wife and I are now “proud” X5 owners. We’ve wanted one for quite some time, but haven’t found one at the right price. It’s not that we’re poor, just that we wanted to pay cash for one (can’t STAND...
Showing results 1 to 24 of 24

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:23 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.