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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 17,352
Views: 3,295,722
Posted By X5nHI
Filled up today (always try not to let it go...

Filled up today (always try not to let it go under half tank out here). 12.7mpg, yes I have been having fun :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2014, 12:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,818
Posted By X5nHI
ooh ooh I do I do! :D Just got the key for it...

ooh ooh I do I do! :D Just got the key for it too, taking it off this weekend. Already have a Thule setup w/boat loader and all that jazz so don't need the BMW racks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 17,352
Views: 3,295,722
Posted By X5nHI
Got all the switches and central locking...

Got all the switches and central locking functions back, homelink is working now too so can leave the beeper box secure at home. Timely fix as recent news reported another spate of auto break-ins...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,344
Posted By X5nHI
plastic pry tools!

plastic pry tools!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,718
Posted By X5nHI
what happens if you put it in neutral while it's...

what happens if you put it in neutral while it's shaking?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,718
Posted By X5nHI
I'd vote for checking tie rods and alignment too....

I'd vote for checking tie rods and alignment too. Hopefully will expose the culprit!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,968
Posted By X5nHI
Welcome :) Your ride looks nice and no doubt...

Welcome :) Your ride looks nice and no doubt comes in handy up in wine country!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,851
Posted By X5nHI
Concur with TiAgX5...

Concur with TiAgX5 (http://www.xoutpost.com/members/tiagx5.html) . 30k is plenty miles if there was a QC problem they would've corded much sooner. Since you mentioned these were the rears it must...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17,352
Views: 3,295,722
Posted By X5nHI
Thumbs up bmwman528e...

bmwman528e (http://www.xoutpost.com/members/bmwman528e.html) Those 214s look so good! I couldn't afford new so would have to get reps and even that would cost plenty to get over here :-/
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,396
Posted By X5nHI
Yes both should tilt / vent same time. Problem...

Yes both should tilt / vent same time. Problem is the rear glass can get stuck open so people disable the rear portion from tilting at all (pretty novel idea). Otherwise replacing the roof cassette...
Forum: The Lounge 04-06-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,717
Posted By X5nHI
That new Cherokee is an absolute abomination. ...

That new Cherokee is an absolute abomination.

Truth be told, if my old GC didn't have so many problems from the clunking trans bushing to crappy a/c creaking body etc. I'd still be driving it...
Forum: The Lounge 04-06-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,606
Posted By X5nHI
Anyone remember Wildcat and Mustang BBS's? :D ...

Anyone remember Wildcat and Mustang BBS's? :D

Anyways back to the spirit of this thread I know I am on so many goobermint lists it ain't funny. They have backdoors into FB, Windows, your email,...
Forum: The Lounge 04-06-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,606
Posted By X5nHI
Sure. I hate most of what's on tv so this small...

Sure. I hate most of what's on tv so this small screen provides the endless entertainment as well as stalking I mean socializing from afar :D Twitter I am receive only and just follow a couple...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By X5nHI
This is fascinating. Couldn't you unscrew...

This is fascinating.

Couldn't you unscrew the oil filler cap to relieve any pressure and then read the dipstick?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 99,913
Posted By X5nHI
Yep, thank you forum for this info. It took me...

Yep, thank you forum for this info. It took me much longer as I struggled to get the inner door panel off not wanting to break anything. The top part didn't want to budge so I thought there was an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2014, 04:07 AM
Replies: 17,352
Views: 3,295,722
Posted By X5nHI
argh. Changed the passenger door handle inside...

argh. Changed the passenger door handle inside actuator and all works fine at that door *but* central locking and the driver's side control for passenger window don't work on that side.

I think...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 17,352
Views: 3,295,722
Posted By X5nHI
Very nice RB :D Wondering if the tailgate piece...

Very nice RB :D Wondering if the tailgate piece is actually titanium or just colored? Or the mirror bands?

Anyways, just enjoyed and drove the X5 today. Too bad this is a no hunting area...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2014, 03:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,290
Posted By X5nHI
Congrats on the sale, interesting story. How was...

Congrats on the sale, interesting story. How was the grappa? :D I could use a snort now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2014, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By X5nHI
My X5 does this too and I just registered online...

My X5 does this too and I just registered online with BMW. Thought the fix parts would be out by now but looks like I have to wait as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2014, 03:04 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 28,072
Posted By X5nHI
Try this poor mans version of reverse flush: ...

Try this poor mans version of reverse flush:

Fill a jar with new brake fluid.
Attach hose (shorter the better) from bleeder and submerge in the jar.
Remove cap from brake reservoir.
Pump pedal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 126,213
Posted By X5nHI
Thumbs up Thanks for the info on tire fitments...

Thanks for the info on tire fitments brptrailrider and beamertruck. I'd love to take my racks off when not needed but the vehicle didn't come with the key - is on order by the dealer though. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2014, 02:06 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,302
Posted By X5nHI
Hmm, I wouldn't exactly call it a venturi but a...

Hmm, I wouldn't exactly call it a venturi but a double cone for additional filtering area, yes.

Here's a venturi:
http://www.flowmaxx.com/images/ventur11.gif
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2014, 02:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,943
Posted By X5nHI
Done! It's like having eyes in the back of your...

Done! It's like having eyes in the back of your head :) If you see a car then step on the gas! Shoulder check if needed.

I love the extreme viewing angle and glad not have to stick on those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,943
Posted By X5nHI
Top mirror is new one, bottom is old. Did not...

Top mirror is new one, bottom is old. Did not spring for the auto-dim but got the blue tint instead, I'd still like to buy wheels!

Here's what happens when the mirror pops off taking the back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,366
Posted By X5nHI
Thank you Qsilver7. I got a pair of replacement...

Thank you Qsilver7. I got a pair of replacement mirrors too (non dip but blue tinted) but had a problem installing. Pictured below is new mirror on top, stock on bottom. I'm thinking the stock...
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