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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 80,386
Posted By lay3r3
I started to consider buying a salvage mirror or...

I started to consider buying a salvage mirror or tracking down the cracked metal housing but never did it. Finally the little quirks on the ol'girl were a bit much for the wife (her daily driver) so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 80,386
Posted By lay3r3
Clockwork, I'm stuck in a similar situation. I...

Clockwork, I'm stuck in a similar situation. I have a motor assembly that's cracked so the mirror is loose. Every time we close the door you have to roll down the window and push then mirror out. Or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,061
Posted By lay3r3
MediaBridge reveiw

Updating this thread since the old DICE is gone.

Installed the latest incarnation which is the MediaBridge - now from AudioVox. So far so good. Easy to install in our X's and the function is...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 04-10-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By lay3r3
I think I'll go the mediabridge route for...

I think I'll go the mediabridge route for Bluetooth support as well. Just need to peel back the onion a bit and see what I've got as it was many years ago that I installed it.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 04-09-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By lay3r3
My dice is very old. Will have to dig it out and...

My dice is very old. Will have to dig it out and check. Otherwise may pickup a new version. Which did you go with? And any suggestions on where to put the antenna for sat?
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 04-07-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By lay3r3
I'd like to hear more. I have an '03 with an...

I'd like to hear more. I have an '03 with an original Dice hooked into the changer and my wife would like to add Sirius. Are you using an alternate method of hooking it up?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 36,695
Posted By lay3r3
So far I've struck out getting clear/red tails in...

So far I've struck out getting clear/red tails in LED. Lots if options for smoked/red or clear/clear. Haven't found them on eBay and have messaged a handful of the folks selling other options and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 80,386
Posted By lay3r3
I'm going to have to bust mine open again. I had...

I'm going to have to bust mine open again. I had trouble seeing what the pictures showed personally so I just cleaned what i could see. Cleaning them did help but one is so loose now that every time...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By lay3r3
That was what I half way figured so my backup was...

That was what I half way figured so my backup was to pay attention to the style and get them from someone else. I am due for a safety inspection so can't wait too long before getting this taken care...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By lay3r3
Thanks! He isn't showing any but I sent him a...

Thanks! He isn't showing any but I sent him a message. I appreciate the guidance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,195
Posted By lay3r3
I too have a recaro sitting in the middle of the...

I too have a recaro sitting in the middle of the back of our '03. Works great and easy to take in and out. Since I'm in a job where I often have people in my car I routinely pop the seat out and set...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,048
Posted By lay3r3
Zomkspeed still around?

Finally hit the point where solder doesn't seem to fix my tail lights. Trying to pick up some clear/red LED replacements but the often referenced eBay guy doesn't seem to be around any longer. Any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,354
Posted By lay3r3
Sorry, I don't. I believe you can track it down...

Sorry, I don't. I believe you can track it down on RealOEM though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,799
Posted By lay3r3
I'm struggling with it sounds like the same...

I'm struggling with it sounds like the same problem. If I shut my door the mirror flops over a smidge. If I open and close them it's good as long I don't hit the gas too hard. I assumed there was a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2011, 08:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,354
Posted By lay3r3
I forgot to mention, he told me they have rarely...

I forgot to mention, he told me they have rarely replaced the steering sensor as they can generally clean it up and get it back in working condition. FYI for future DIY.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,354
Posted By lay3r3
Just picked up the truck. All good now... one of...

Just picked up the truck. All good now... one of the wheel speed sensors was out. $240 or so for part plus labor. Kind of sucks that I could have replaced it myself but not having a code reader I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,354
Posted By lay3r3
I tried deactivating DSC yesterday since the...

I tried deactivating DSC yesterday since the lights were off. It didn't help. It's got an uncanny ability to start out the drive just fine and then decide to freak out as I'm turning left across...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,354
Posted By lay3r3
Oh, and forgot it in my original post as...

Oh, and forgot it in my original post as TwinTurbo pointed out.

It's an '03 4.4 with just under 93,000 miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,354
Posted By lay3r3
Twinturbo, thanks for the suggestion. This...

Twinturbo, thanks for the suggestion. This morning the lights were on when I got in first thing which surprised me as yesterday it reset itself after sitting overnight. I rotated wheel full left...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,354
Posted By lay3r3
The mysterious tri-fecta: DSC, ABS, Brake amber lights

I've been reading through the historical posts and can't seem to see if there is a definitive answer to these three lights without checking codes. This week as I started to pull away from the house...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,689
Posted By lay3r3
From what I've read it's the best at laser...

From what I've read it's the best at laser detection but I'm not excited about the prospect of buying that as an add on.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2011, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,689
Posted By lay3r3
Installation options for the 9500ci

I changed jobs about 6 months ago requiring I spend much more time on the highway and I've nearly been busted now a half dozen times. We're a mix of radar and laser (or so it would seem from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2010, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,985
Posted By lay3r3
Can I hijack this thread? :) Yesterday my...

Can I hijack this thread? :)

Yesterday my car wouldn't start after happy-hour. No, it doesn't have a breath tester built in ;) The lights came on, headlights came on, but memory for seats was...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-08-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,454
Posted By lay3r3
clean rusted rotor hats?

total noob mistake! I did my first brake job and went smooth as ice... thanks DIY guys! Although it looks like I managed to save a buck and not realize it by getting untreated/unpainted rotors or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,402
Posted By lay3r3
That's not a bad price! Probably adequate as...

That's not a bad price! Probably adequate as well from a load perspective but I'd feel a little better with a 3 ton jack. Fortunately, my friend has a nice floor jack I have access to but no stands...
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