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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-28-2007, 12:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,476
Posted By X3eme
Wow, that looks saweeet, Pavel, and no spacers!...

Wow, that looks saweeet, Pavel, and no spacers! Looking forward to the nicer pics!
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-21-2007, 03:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,476
Posted By X3eme
Hey pavel, please post pictures of your new...

Hey pavel, please post pictures of your new wheels when you get them installed! Thanks...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-05-2007, 03:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By X3eme
I agree that it is probably the tires. I just...

I agree that it is probably the tires. I just bought a set of 18" wheels that had worn Bridgestones on them and, man those things were loud! I had a set of Pirelli Scorpions on before them and just...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-28-2007, 03:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,420
Posted By X3eme
Be sure to check the offset on those wheels. You...

Be sure to check the offset on those wheels. You may need to buy spacers as well!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2007, 02:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 934
Posted By X3eme
Style 131s for Sale

Guys, I have a set of 18" 131s for sale. I am starting out at $375 for all four. If you are interested, check them out here:
...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-30-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,923
Posted By X3eme
Style 112 and 131 Wheels for Sale

STYLE 112s

Guys, in case you didn't see my post on the other mailing list, I thought I would post here as well. I just bought new wheels and don't need my 112s any more. If you are looking for an...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-22-2007, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,179
Posted By X3eme
I would only go OEM myself. There is a special...

I would only go OEM myself. There is a special electronics box that plugs into the wiring harness. This takes care of the light wiring and tells the traction control system that you have a trailer,...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-18-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,851
Posted By X3eme
I don't know if you were planning to...

I don't know if you were planning to do-it-yourself, but that is another reason to use the BMW unit. Very easy to install. Essentially plug and play. It would also save a little money. Check out this...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-31-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,981
Posted By X3eme
Just to play devil's advocate... :stickpoke ...

Just to play devil's advocate... :stickpoke



Given that sport package X3's don't have the valve at all, and have slightly wider diameter muffler tips causing even less back pressure:
...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-31-2006, 04:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,981
Posted By X3eme
The unrefined, non-BMW like sound is the...

The unrefined, non-BMW like sound is the drawback... to BMW. I kinda like it.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-31-2006, 02:41 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,981
Posted By X3eme
After living with the defeated valve for a day or...

After living with the defeated valve for a day or two I would agree that the reason for the valve is sound control. Without the valve, the X3 does not sound like it has a refined 6 cylinder BMW...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-30-2006, 02:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,981
Posted By X3eme
Per the suggestion on the first page, I just zip...

Per the suggestion on the first page, I just zip tied the hose closed as shown in the pictures. Very easy to do and no vacuum leaks. It was interesting to start it up with the hose pinched and then...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-23-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,495
Posted By X3eme
I don't have and answer for you, but wheel...

I don't have and answer for you, but wheel questions, especially questions about atypical wheels and fitment, are notirious for not getting any replies. I am guessing that there is just not much...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-02-2006, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,937
Posted By X3eme
drew, can you post some pics of your friends X3...

drew, can you post some pics of your friends X3 and find out what size tires he has on fronts AND backs? It would be much appreciated. I have searched through the site a bunch of times and it is hard...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-02-2006, 01:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,937
Posted By X3eme
That is nice vwsnaps. What size tires are you...

That is nice vwsnaps. What size tires are you running in front and back?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-25-2006, 02:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,775
Posted By X3eme
njbmwx3, I don't know if this is what you mean by...

njbmwx3, I don't know if this is what you mean by the "install thread", but if you haven't seen it, it's got lots of pics to help you through it:
...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-02-2006, 05:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Posted By X3eme
Hey Hosse, by any chance do you have any more...

Hey Hosse, by any chance do you have any more photos of this but more from the side? If so, could you post? I have been thinking about going for these wheels and I have a dark X3. This is the only...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-26-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,994
Posted By X3eme
Is it this one? I do like this look. :thumbup:

Is it this one? I do like this look. :thumbup:
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-25-2006, 04:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,785
Posted By X3eme
Sorry if you have seen this before but, after...

Sorry if you have seen this before but, after reading the article below, I felt glad that the X3 is assembled by Magna Steyr...



Magna Steyr's Graz Facility Honored With J.D. Power Gold...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-15-2006, 02:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,367
Posted By X3eme
This may be crazy, but I am going to try creating...

This may be crazy, but I am going to try creating a hitch mounted bike rack from a left over hitch ball holder thingy (ahh, the part that goes into the 2" receiver that the ball mounts on), and parts...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-04-2006, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,980
Posted By X3eme
When I was looking to get an SUV I drove one. The...

When I was looking to get an SUV I drove one. The interior didn't look to bad, compared to the Trailblazer/Envoy, but you could still tell it was a rebadged typical American truck with poor build...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-04-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,704
Posted By X3eme
I went out and checked my 06 and they don't look...

I went out and checked my 06 and they don't look like stickers. They don't show any signs of peeling up on the edges when I scraped at them. Almost like they are baked right into the plastic. :(
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-03-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,422
Posted By X3eme
Two words*: HOLY _____ !!!! :yikes: ...

Two words*: HOLY _____ !!!! :yikes:







* Use your imagination on the second
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-01-2006, 04:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,422
Posted By X3eme
xDrive works so well, I know that I probably push...

xDrive works so well, I know that I probably push it a little more than I should in the rain. It still just drives so nice! Maybe I will keep this over-confidence lesson in mind next time. :yikes:
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-26-2006, 03:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,951
Posted By X3eme
What are you hauling around?

Took the X3 out this weekend using my newly installed hitch. Just wondering what you all haul around with your rides?

I have been noticing the small Class 1 hitches (1500 lb.) on most of the...
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