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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2016, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,009
Posted By X5-ERROR
I am having the same issue. It left my wife...

I am having the same issue. It left my wife stranded in the turning lane on a major road. I plan to replace the alternator this weekend. It amazes me how this car seems to know everything except...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-03-2014, 10:02 AM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,249,241
Posted By X5-ERROR
If you are planning to install the body kit...

If you are planning to install the body kit yourself the aerokit was very easy to install FYI.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,452
Posted By X5-ERROR
Congrats. Been looking at some all metal garages...

Congrats. Been looking at some all metal garages because my 2 car garage is only 8 feet tall. I'd love to have something like yours.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,249,241
Posted By X5-ERROR
I Plasti-Dipped a whole car once. It turned out...

I Plasti-Dipped a whole car once. It turned out pretty good and was very forgiving. Ordered all my stuff from DipYourCar including their sprayer. It was a fun/cheap project and I was happy with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-01-2014, 08:32 AM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,249,241
Posted By X5-ERROR
Here is my X5 4.8i Sport. I had the wheels and...

Here is my X5 4.8i Sport. I had the wheels and aero kit hydrographic dipped in carbon fiber. And a Seibon carbon fiber hood installed. I'm sure it's not everyone cup of tea but I like it.

Still...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Posted By X5-ERROR
Maybe when you parked the X5 next to the Vette,...

Maybe when you parked the X5 next to the Vette, the Vette sucked the will to live out of the X5?

By the way, nice choice.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,300
Posted By X5-ERROR
Anyone have sunroof repair kit instructions?

So the cables in my sunroof are binding and causing the glass to get stuck. After finding the issue and ordering a repair kit to fix it I have found zero instructions on how to tackle the job. I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,068
Posted By X5-ERROR
Nice.. I have the same hood (just not installed...

Nice.. I have the same hood (just not installed yet and carbon fiber).

Don't worry about the others they either...
a) struggle with their car payment and can't afford to mod their cars.
b)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
They are still listed on CL so I am assuming he...

They are still listed on CL so I am assuming he still has them. Here is the link.
BMW e70 X5 - 2007-2009 X5 4.8i New Front Brake Set (http://allentown.craigslist.org/pts/4595255112.html)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,216
Posted By X5-ERROR
GooGone will melt away the PlastiDip if you have...

GooGone will melt away the PlastiDip if you have issues peeling it. Spray it on, wait 30 second then hose it off.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Quick update, my mechanic ordered a X6 caliper...

Quick update, my mechanic ordered a X6 caliper and bracket from BMW and installed it while I was on my honeymoon. It was a direct fit onto the X5. Total cost for parts and labor was like $565.00.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-26-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
So the car is in the hand of my indy and we...

So the car is in the hand of my indy and we called BMW to find a caliper and bracket only to find them completely useless. They keep telling us the X6 never came with a dual caliper but when I search...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-26-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
I thought about that too but the carfax doesn't...

I thought about that too but the carfax doesn't list any accidents and if it was in one there doesn't seem like any body damage was done. I checked the car over the other day and if there was body...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2014, 02:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Oh I'm not driving it. I have another car to...

Oh I'm not driving it. I have another car to drive which it's being fixed. It's being sent to my mechanic to have the work done. I'm getting married this weekend and going on my honeymoon for 10 days...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Ok so the brakes from the 2008 X6 xdrive50i fit...

Ok so the brakes from the 2008 X6 xdrive50i fit perfect. BUT whoever owned it before me only put the brakes from the X6 on the passenger side. Yes I said that right. The passenger side has a larger...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-13-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
He said when he searched out "42/36/365" it took...

He said when he searched out "42/36/365" it took him to the 2008 BMW X6 xdrive50i and said it came with a dual piston caliper. The calipers I have have those castings on it as well as BMW cast into...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-13-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Not sure. I'll have to take a look and let you...

Not sure. I'll have to take a look and let you know. I'm not even sure if the rears were changed or if they are stock yet.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-13-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
So after some research on my own and a few phone...

So after some research on my own and a few phone calls to professionals it seems the brakes on my car are from a 2008 BMW X6 xdrive50i. The company R1Concepts - OEM, Drilled & Slotted Brake Rotors -...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-12-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Ok I'll give him a call but I think I found out...

Ok I'll give him a call but I think I found out what they are. It seems someone has put UK OEM brakes on this e70 X5. The calipers have a casting of 904 and 42/36/365. The rotors are a 365mm rotor...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-12-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
No I got the car off a dealer lot so no access to...

No I got the car off a dealer lot so no access to the previous owner.

I'd rather not go back to stock if I don't have to. Seems a little silly to downgrade from a big brake to a little brake. It's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Son of a bitch. I just measured the rotors and...

Son of a bitch. I just measured the rotors and the new rotors are 13 and 3/4 inches and the old ones are 14 and 3/8 inches. So not only won't the pads work but the rotors won't work either.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Thanks I'll email him. On the pads they say...

Thanks I'll email him.

On the pads they say jurid 187 ff which seems like a reo pad. The rotor size is stock so I'm guessing just the caliber and bracket are from a e39.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
The instructions said a 7mm hex to get the...

The instructions said a 7mm hex to get the caliber but it ended up being a 9mm and to remove the bracket it said a 16mm socket but it was a outside torx bit.

Well I guess it's nice they were...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Ok that explains allot. The pads on there are...

Ok that explains allot. The pads on there are pretty dirty hopefully I can get the grim off without taking off the numbers.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,667
Posted By X5-ERROR
Oddly enough not to far from you. I'm in Wilkes...

Oddly enough not to far from you. I'm in Wilkes Barre,pa.
Are those for a dual piston caliber? They look smaller then mine. They look like the ebc I got from Amazon.
...
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