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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,675
Posted By F150 Duke
Sounds like a good idea. I'll head into two...

Sounds like a good idea. I'll head into two shops after work tomorrow to get the estimates.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,675
Posted By F150 Duke
Wow this stinks! Last Friday my wife and I were...

Wow this stinks! Last Friday my wife and I were hit on a highway ramp in our 2012 X5 by someone that I think was on meth. Their lights were off and went to pass us on the shoulder. I hit my brakes...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2012, 12:18 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 38,705
Posted By F150 Duke
Wow, that would be nice. Even at 30 MPG with...

Wow, that would be nice. Even at 30 MPG with better accleration than an 8 and better than 6 MPG. Plus it would do a fantastic job towing my boat.

In the mean time those are the EXACT exhaust...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
Correct, which is why I went with a 10.5 inch rim...

Correct, which is why I went with a 10.5 inch rim to be slightly slimmer than the 11" rim. That way I don't have that stretched look. The Michelin tire design also helps.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,450
Posted By F150 Duke
It happens to the best of us! Sorry to hear about...

It happens to the best of us! Sorry to hear about the vehicle damage but glad that you both were ok. Have a happy holidays and try to not let it bother you (in the event that it has).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-19-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,450
Posted By F150 Duke
Is it me or did he say the wife distracted him...

Is it me or did he say the wife distracted him while he was driving and playing with the iDrive? That sounds like blaming the wife to me, though potentially (more than likely) he was joking about...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-19-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
I went with 20" rims because I wanted to do an...

I went with 20" rims because I wanted to do an OEM style rim and they all came in 20" diameter. I could have done OEM 19" rims but they would have stayed too far recessed inside the wheel well with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2011, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
The bottom of the bubble is a heavy tarp like...

The bottom of the bubble is a heavy tarp like material. The upper bubble portion is a heavy (not sure what mil) plastic. The two are connected by a very big zipper with flaps on the inside and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
Here are some more!

Here are some more!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
Yeah it's fantastic. I detail the heck out of it...

Yeah it's fantastic. I detail the heck out of it (3 coats of wax, detail inside, hand wipe down the engine bay) and there isn't a spec of dust in the spring. It says it only uses 3 cents of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2011, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
Thanks! I figured it was my way of helping...

Thanks! I figured it was my way of helping others who have helped me. The bubble is held up by air that is recirculated through a filter 3 times every hour. That keeps things from smelling stale,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
Please excuse the poor picture quality/size (in a...

Please excuse the poor picture quality/size (in a hurry on a camera phone) and the dirty X5. The snow is melting here in the Twin Cities and made quite the mess that was not worth cleaning as it's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2011, 04:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,615
Posted By F150 Duke
2012 BMW X5 - 215 Replica Winter Setup Review - Pictures Included!

All,
Thank you to the many that helped me arrive at a decision and shared their pictures, specs and reviews. It was very valuable to allow me to arrive at an educated decision.

My criteria in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Posted By F150 Duke
i'm going to create a new thread with pics and a...

i'm going to create a new thread with pics and a review. Should be able to post it up shortly.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2011, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Posted By F150 Duke
had the rims and tires put on tonight, everything...

had the rims and tires put on tonight, everything clears and looks fantastic!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-05-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,420
Posted By F150 Duke
Front Caliper Clearance - 20x10.5 (40 offset)?

All,

I am purchasing a set of 215 replicas for winter use. Current eBay sets are as follows:
20x9.5 with a 45 offset (front)
20x10.5 with a 40 offset (rear)

The OEM rims are as follows:...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
I will, but only for a milisecond. :bustingup ...

I will, but only for a milisecond. :bustingup Not only would that be incredibly expensive, but these are snow tires (I may not have mentioned) and a 315 tire is way too wide for snow which is why...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
Is running a 10.5 rim with 40 offset and a...

Is running a 10.5 rim with 40 offset and a 275/40/20 tire going to be bad for the x5 or hurt looks up front? That wat I can rotate the tires front and back in the winter. That is opposed to getting...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-30-2011, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
Thanks for the link! I'm seriously considering...

Thanks for the link! I'm seriously considering the 10.5 215 all around now. I know it's .5 wider than OEM up front and will look a bit more stretched, but not out of spec or terrible. Then it'll...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-30-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
I was actually considering 10.5 rear rim all...

I was actually considering 10.5 rear rim all around. That way the rear is only .5 back from stock width and the front is .5 wider. So the front will stick out a bit more than normal and the rear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-30-2011, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
The only debate now is do I get 10.5 inch rims...

The only debate now is do I get 10.5 inch rims all around and not do 9.5 in front and 10.5 in back. I am going with a 275/40/20 Michelin Apline snow tire all around.

I know the stock rim is 10...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-29-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
Thanks guys! FG it is. Ordering next week. It's...

Thanks guys! FG it is. Ordering next week. It's been an odd fall/winter here in Minneapolis and haven't had a big rush for snow tires just yet. But the crummy weather is going to be here soon.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
Thanks, I'll take a look!

Thanks, I'll take a look!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,256
Posted By F150 Duke
Ferric Grey 215 - 10.5 inch rim all around?

All,
I am buying a set of 9.5/10.5 215 style replica rims with Michelin winter tires for my Platinum Grey 2012 X5 sport pkg. I’m deciding between going with ferric grey to match the car color or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,031
Posted By F150 Duke
The transporting kid thing is starting to wear on...

The transporting kid thing is starting to wear on me too. I mean come on....really? How many kids are transporting these days in old Geo Metros with no airbags....much less top of the line winter...
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