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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,357
Posted By SlowRider
Cool One-year anniversary!

I just realized that I've owned my '03 X5 for one full year now! I thought I'd share a little summary of my experience this past year.

64,500 miles when purchased
79,000 miles one year later =...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,357
Posted By SlowRider
I've owned my X5 for a year now and I find myself...

I've owned my X5 for a year now and I find myself referring to it as a car, SUV, and a truck... they all sound about right. Seeing or hearing anybody call it a "SAV" makes me cringe and feel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,462
Posted By SlowRider
The JL Audio XD700/5 amp will power all of your...

The JL Audio XD700/5 amp will power all of your speakers yet is small enough to fit in the side panel, hidden from view. Then you could have a JL amp powering a JL subwoofer.
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 10-17-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,036
Posted By SlowRider
Whistle WTB: Stealthbox for X5

I'm looking to buy a used JL Audio Stealthbox for my 2003 X5. It must be in perfect working order.

The factory sub is wack. Let's make a deal.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,006
Posted By SlowRider
What JCL said. I recently drove my X on a...

What JCL said.

I recently drove my X on a wilderness trip that took me through an unmaintained mountain road for 20 miles each way. Not off-road, just very rough asphalt/dirt roads with tons of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,925
Posted By SlowRider
That's good that the plastic clip solved your...

That's good that the plastic clip solved your problem. I went through the same process and replaced the plastic clip, but it turned out that the broken clip was just a symptom of the original...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,578
Posted By SlowRider
Nice pics, gotta love X5 porn! I have the same...

Nice pics, gotta love X5 porn!
I have the same color so this helps me visualize some mods I'm considering.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,305
Posted By SlowRider
I love it! Nice touch with the amp cooling fans...

I love it! Nice touch with the amp cooling fans too. Would love to hear that system thump.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,156,919
Posted By SlowRider
Fresh Wax

Just gave my X5 a fresh coat of wax for the rest of winter. First detail since I bought it used a few months ago and the paint color looks better than I've ever seen it. Not bad for a 7 year old...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,306
Posted By SlowRider
Geez, you driving downhill for 500 miles? I can...

Geez, you driving downhill for 500 miles? I can get around 400 miles doing mostly cruise control on flat straight freeway in my '03 4.4 all stock.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2011, 07:40 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,915
Posted By SlowRider
My first car was a POS stripped-down 1989 Toyota...

My first car was a POS stripped-down 1989 Toyota Corolla. It would shake like crazy once you drove over 55 mph. I did manage to get it on 3 wheels doing donuts in my high school parking lot though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,283
Posted By SlowRider
Nice ride man. 22s would be nice until you run...

Nice ride man.
22s would be nice until you run over a pothole or two - I don't know how the roads are in Florida. But it sounds like you have some other work to take care of before you get to that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,954
Posted By SlowRider
There's a quick fix for that - the volume dial.

There's a quick fix for that - the volume dial.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,151
Posted By SlowRider
Thumbs down Where's the data?

Via Yahoo! News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_theticket/20110111/pl_yblog_theticket/lobbyists-death-compounds-tragedy-in-washington):
"Peter Cohan of AOL's Daily Finance noted Tuesday that the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,954
Posted By SlowRider
I like driving to loud and fast music... the...

I like driving to loud and fast music... the original DSP system didn't cut it for me so I upgraded to a JVC aftermarket deck with 4 JL Audio speakers and a JL 5-channel amp. Sounds like magic and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,305
Posted By SlowRider
Alternate thread title: "HELP! My guns won't...

Alternate thread title:
"HELP! My guns won't fit in my X5"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,193
Posted By SlowRider
Nice Naz, another reason to be jealous of your X5!

Nice Naz, another reason to be jealous of your X5!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2010, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,861
Posted By SlowRider
I'm driving on four 17" winter tires my 03 4.4...

I'm driving on four 17" winter tires my 03 4.4 sport. You can too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,293
Posted By SlowRider
Never drove in the snow with my Duelers. However...

Never drove in the snow with my Duelers. However I once drove my Celica to Mammoth with street tires and it was pretty gnarly. A surprise storm hit while I was boarding and I had to leave the resort...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,293
Posted By SlowRider
I'll be there tomorrow! :D

I'll be there tomorrow! :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,293
Posted By SlowRider
I'll remember this if I run into that problem....

I'll remember this if I run into that problem. I'm heading back to Tahoe today since it's been dumping pretty good up there.

I remember reading something (from owners manual?) that DSC should be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,293
Posted By SlowRider
I went from staggered 19" with Bridgestone Dueler...

I went from staggered 19" with Bridgestone Dueler run-flats to the 17" setup with Scorpion Ice & Snow skinny tires. When I swapped for my winter set, I immediately noticed the difference on dry roads...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 03:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,293
Posted By SlowRider
Mammoth is an awesome mountain. I've only been...

Mammoth is an awesome mountain. I've only been there once for boarding but would definitely go back. They say they have the highest peak in California serviced by a lift - I can tell you the view...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 03:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,909
Posted By SlowRider
I use the Inno Dual Angle rack, here's pics: ...

I use the Inno Dual Angle rack, here's pics:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/78070-tahoe-great-success.html

It's a dedicated ski/snowboard rack like the Thule Snowcat, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2010, 05:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,251
Posted By SlowRider
Looks fresh Naz! But in my book, winter wheels...

Looks fresh Naz!
But in my book, winter wheels by definition are going to get jacked up so I wouldn't worry too much about minor defects in appearance.
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