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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,111
Posted By Throatpunch
I've had the worst luck with my 2008 X5 3.0. The...

I've had the worst luck with my 2008 X5 3.0. The following things broke

Electric Water pump failed around 45k (stranded for 3 hours)
Leaking radiator @ 55k miles
Headlight washer and cover fell...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-27-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,457
Posted By Throatpunch
Thanks for the information- Updated some of the...

Thanks for the information- Updated some of the information above to be more accurate.

I should pop my center channel speaker grill off again because I think I saw a tweeter.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 04-25-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,457
Posted By Throatpunch
Clarification on e70 audio system

I'm hoping this can be a good resource of information.

Based on my research I am discovering the following regarding the pre LCI e70, and want people to correct me on my conclusions.

Base
No...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,240,509
Posted By Throatpunch
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/igo4bmx/C18...

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/igo4bmx/C18EC5BB-B57A-4180-A2D2-0F44626126E7-1715-0000007D75368E67.jpg
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-11-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,914
Posted By Throatpunch
no vibrations at all- the tires are continental...

no vibrations at all- the tires are continental DWS and noticed better steering response immediately, and more feedback during a turn. I don't even drive my x5 aggressively and I noticed this just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,914
Posted By Throatpunch
Style 214 Reps on my e70

Thought I'd share
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/468667_10100178547002276_10518545_41582915_1422742055_o.jpg

specs are 20x9.5 275/40/20 and 20x10.5 with 315/35/20

wheels...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-23-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,953
Posted By Throatpunch
wait do you guys pay $100 just for dealers to...

wait do you guys pay $100 just for dealers to look at your car?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,462
Posted By Throatpunch
just a thought could it be the battery? my...

just a thought could it be the battery? my steering angle sensor went off- they said it was receiving low voltage and a battery charge fixed it.


don't get me started on the random battery...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,678
Posted By Throatpunch
same error happened to me. they stated my...

same error happened to me. they stated my battery was low voltage and sent a weak signal to my steering sensor.

only had it one day...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,156
Posted By Throatpunch
I see what you did there.

I see what you did there.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,156
Posted By Throatpunch
I thought all 2008- up x5 came with navi.. no?

I thought all 2008- up x5 came with navi.. no?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,715
Posted By Throatpunch
It was a single stage mirror black

It was a single stage mirror black
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,715
Posted By Throatpunch
its nice going- it is a father/son operation and...

its nice going- it is a father/son operation and they are very nice people to work with.

Also they have a display of aluminum bottles of almost every color they offer so you can get an idea of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,715
Posted By Throatpunch
yeah they are really good at coating stuff here...

yeah they are really good at coating stuff
here is some stuff they did for me
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/igo4bmx/c3b024c9.jpg

two stage powder...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,715
Posted By Throatpunch
Here is the prices for my favorite powdercoating...

Here is the prices for my favorite powdercoating shop in my area
Wheels (standard is 7" wide wheel. Add $2 for every 1" over 7" in depth per wheel) 26"+ $120.00 Each
25" $115.00 Each
24" $110.00...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,715
Posted By Throatpunch
agreed

agreed
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,937
Posted By Throatpunch
I forgot to discuss this- skidpad is not a good...

I forgot to discuss this- skidpad is not a good judge of overall handling- it just shows how well tire grip and suspension react via compression and rebound, but nothing to the steering response.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,937
Posted By Throatpunch
yeah i forgot to mention i got a 3.0

yeah i forgot to mention i got a 3.0
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,992
Posted By Throatpunch
http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu20/pyspeed/im...

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu20/pyspeed/image0012.jpg

looks like it was done before!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,937
Posted By Throatpunch
Dealership in my area.

Dealership in my area.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,992
Posted By Throatpunch
hey maybe avant garde- same price range and they...

hey maybe avant garde- same price range and they said they do offer the right sizes.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,937
Posted By Throatpunch
if it helps i bought an 08 $37k 31k miles in...

if it helps i bought an 08 $37k 31k miles in december (PLUS i got $1000 off due to the sale)
prem, cold, 3rd row, sat,
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,937
Posted By Throatpunch
Get a BADASS 335i

Get a BADASS 335i
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,937
Posted By Throatpunch
Did they think it wasn't a safe car? Maybe they...

Did they think it wasn't a safe car?
Maybe they meant the driver isn't safe behind the wheel :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,937
Posted By Throatpunch
yeah that is a pretty sweet looking car. the...

yeah that is a pretty sweet looking car.

the OP could also do what I do and eventually never get rid of cars (see my sig)
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