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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2024, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I painted mine to match my wheels:thumbup: excuse...

I painted mine to match my wheels:thumbup: excuse the dirt.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,070
Posted By dazzasgotav8
hello being in the uk that is the wiper bung I...

hello being in the uk that is the wiper bung I have fitted , the first one I was sent wasn't flush but the guy just made me one the correct size foc so cant complain with that level of service. sorry...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By dazzasgotav8
hello yes that is the wheel I have but due to the...

hello yes that is the wheel I have but due to the tyre being so narrow the wheel centre rests on the air suspension cover , where as before with the other wheel the tyre touched first leaving the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2024, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By dazzasgotav8
Question for those with the 19" spare wheel

My car is a 4.4 V8 but I have fitted the larger brakes from the 4.8is so I have the problem with my original 17" spare only fitting on the rear , after much searching I now have a 19" spare but when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 25,200
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I have the star spoke 132s on mine so to get the...

I have the star spoke 132s on mine so to get the wider look all-round I just purchased another pair of the 10js to go on the front and added 25mm spacers to the rear and have 285/45/19 tyres all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,425
Posted By dazzasgotav8
glad you've figured it out just remember to trim...

glad you've figured it out just remember to trim the tracks so you have plenty to do the bend and solder the wire on , happy my little fix is helping others out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By dazzasgotav8
Well it seems that repair wasn't so successful as...

Well it seems that repair wasn't so successful as can be seen from the picture , I have dismantled the handbrake to get a better look at the teeth and you can see the worn spot and the reshaped teeth...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I have fitted these bigger brakes to my 4.4 v8...

I have fitted these bigger brakes to my 4.4 v8 and still run the factory 19" wides all round with no issues well the only issue I have is my spare 17" wont fit the front so if I get a front puncture...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2024, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 956
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I swapped out my valve body for one from a low...

I swapped out my valve body for one from a low mileage car as I was getting various gearbox issue and like others have said this is not a difficult job you just need to be meticulous , o yeah you'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By dazzasgotav8
makes you wonder how they are so cheap but hey...

makes you wonder how they are so cheap but hey for that money worth a gamble I guess.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2024, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By dazzasgotav8
there is a pair in the uk I have a pair and yeah...

there is a pair in the uk I have a pair and yeah they weren't cheap you can have the ones I have for £40 posted be interested to know how much they are from the dealers now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By dazzasgotav8
well its clear the lower joint is knackered but...

well its clear the lower joint is knackered but the movement in the section with the green rings in will move like that as its not supported other than the upper and lower sections , so will be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2024, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By dazzasgotav8
not sure where you posted the clip , the green...

not sure where you posted the clip , the green rings are kind of bearings there's two inner rings running in the outer green ring and yes the middle part is only held in by the two green rings. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By dazzasgotav8
if memory serves me correct its just held in by...

if memory serves me correct its just held in by the upper part of the column and the lower part and just runs in them green bearings , if you need them green bearings I have a pair as when I did mine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2024, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I'm with you both on the button I also hate...

I'm with you both on the button I also hate hearing the clicking as its pulled without , I can see why the toothed bit fails it seems a very soft metal which becomes obvious when you file it shapes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I can assure you rubbing will not be an issue on...

I can assure you rubbing will not be an issue on the front its the rear I added spacers.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By dazzasgotav8
They do seem to suffer from that I did try them...

They do seem to suffer from that I did try them stick on shark fin style add ons but no obvious difference.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2024, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By dazzasgotav8
Fitted my new rear spoiler today

Been wanting to add one of these for a while first one I brought wasn't such a great fit , found another supplier fit is a lot better and yes I know car needs a wash.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2024, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By dazzasgotav8
so I tackled this job today and it seems you can...

so I tackled this job today and it seems you can get the handbrake out without removing the centre console not saying it was easy but I got it out , I have reshaped the teeth and it seems to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I have the 132 wides all round and trust me you...

I have the 132 wides all round and trust me you don't go wow look how wide the fronts look they don't really make that obvious a difference , I just fitted them so I had the same size tyres all round...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,293
Posted By dazzasgotav8
[QUOTE=Henn28;1240632]The speaker replacements...

[QUOTE=Henn28;1240632]The speaker replacements are the hard part. As long as you are going that far, a new amp and head unit with RCA cables are just a bit farther to go! Use the OE speaker and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 892
Posted By dazzasgotav8
I'm running the wide wheels all-round with...

I'm running the wide wheels all-round with 284/45/19 tyres on mine have been for a while now with no issues have 25mm spacers on the rear , just as well I have same size wheels all round as my spare...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By dazzasgotav8
Hello themoog that is good news if it can be done...

Hello themoog that is good news if it can be done that way guess ill find out at the weekend , whereabouts in the uk are you I'm in Devon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By dazzasgotav8
my x5 seems to be craving attention all of a sudden

Like the title so I've just sorted the tail light issue out and fitted my lower front under bar and now the handbrake doesn't seem to wanna stay locked in when pulled up I'm thinking either a weak or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,425
Posted By dazzasgotav8
thanks wpoll and its Darren so close LOL , I'm...

thanks wpoll and its Darren so close LOL , I'm convinced the lights are the brightest they have been since I've had the car.
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