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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2019, 05:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Ok...so today I found out I might have to wait...

Ok...so today I found out I might have to wait eight weeks for my rear springs..!!!....in having to but new and there arntvany in the country.
So ...my front left airbag is slowly going down...and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Yip...that's it !!!...I assume that it fits into...

Yip...that's it !!!...I assume that it fits into the top pad somewhere.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2019, 05:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Today I talked to the local BMW dealer...looks...

Today I talked to the local BMW dealer...looks like I'll get the top and bottom rubbers from them....can't seem to find a part number for the top plastic cup...does anyone have it or know where I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2019, 05:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Paulpen...a quick question since you have already...

Paulpen...a quick question since you have already done yours....the rear spring mounting pads...looking on Ebay etc...I can find the bottom one but nothing for the top...did you buy a aftermarket...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2019, 04:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Iv just ordered some from a wreckers...off direct...

Iv just ordered some from a wreckers...off direct replacement...and looks like I'm going to use kyb rear springs from the local automotive shop...just need to source the rear spring rubber mounts.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Cheers for the information guys...fronts on...

Cheers for the information guys...fronts on order...and just trying to get the rears soughted.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2019, 03:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Ok...so front struts/springs ordered and should...

Ok...so front struts/springs ordered and should be here by the end of the week...does anyone know if when changing from airbag to springs if you can just do the fronts and leave the airbags in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2019, 04:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Looks like you might beat me to it Paulpen...like...

Looks like you might beat me to it Paulpen...like you I'm having trouble getting the rear rubbers .

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
That's what I thought...I'm just getting parts...

That's what I thought...I'm just getting parts from wreckers for now as overseas shipping to new Zealand is a real killer.
I do tow with my truck...but not heavy loads....I would keep the rest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
I do love e the air suspention...but after...

I do love e the air suspention...but after speeding $2000 dollars in the last month...and things keep going wrong one after another...I have to swap them out....its my wife's daily driver ....happy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
So front strut/springs should arrive in about a...

So front strut/springs should arrive in about a week...but an having trouble finding rear springs...so does anyone know if it is possible to replace just the front air struts and leave the rear air...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2019, 04:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Has any one done a spring conversion...some first...

Has any one done a spring conversion...some first had experience would be great...and my local indy is also the local BMW service agent....so BMW serive at half the price...so they day coding out the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
I believe that they are all the same. Sent...

I believe that they are all the same.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 06:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,145
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Air struts converted to springs

Hi guys...I have a 2005 4.8is...four corner air suspention and its driving me nuts ...and broke...so have decided to convert to conventional struts and springs....here in New Zealand I have good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2019, 01:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,880
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Just last week I removed my centre resanator on...

Just last week I removed my centre resanator on my 4.8is...and had an h pipe installed...i love it..!!!...i kept my centre resanator and was going to cut it open today when I had the chance...so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2018, 06:04 AM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,269,353
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Finally removed the centre resanator and replaced...

Finally removed the centre resanator and replaced it with a h pipe.

Love the sound...have been pissing about since I got the beast about doing this....should have done it two years ago.

Cost...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2018, 04:22 AM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,890,443
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Today I finally removed the centre resanator and...

Today I finally removed the centre resanator and got a h pipe installed.
I love the sound...have been pissing about since I got the beast two years of ago about doing this mod.
If your thinking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2018, 03:57 AM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,269,353
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Cheers for the local places to get parts. If...

Cheers for the local places to get parts. If gotten parts from all over...ebay ...australia...but have found service a bit crap...like wrong parts sent etc.
Iv been lucky with a local Indy mechanic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2018, 09:31 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,269,353
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Good to see another kiwi on here....especially...

Good to see another kiwi on here....especially one so close to home...iv only had her just over a year and have been slowly working through the usual issues...door handle carriers etc...do you know...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,269,353
Posted By Kiwi.x5
Hi all...long time lurker but first time poster. ...

Hi all...long time lurker but first time poster.

I'd like to be added to the register.

Le56863

2005 4.8
219,000km

Sapphire black exterior
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2018, 04:16 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,062
Posted By Kiwi.x5
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