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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Posted By drunkentrader
Been running good. Intake sounds good. K issues...

Been running good. Intake sounds good. K issues with the n63 throttle body and generic 4” MAF. A tiny bit more responsiveness under tip-in, and the midrange feels good. Not something I would want to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 928
Posted By drunkentrader
I’ll take a peak at it. Just confused as to why...

I’ll take a peak at it. Just confused as to why it would set correctly the first time and then sag. Maybe a leak somewhere else I didn’t spot.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2024, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 928
Posted By drunkentrader
4.6is rear sls one side sagging —still—after new air springs

I know where are dozens of thread on this subject but was hoping for a quick school on what comments or software calibration one would use if:

1.Rear sagging. 1/2” on one side.
2. No sls...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2024, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,239
Posted By drunkentrader
Installed e63 M6 seats in my 4.6is today. ...

Installed e63 M6 seats in my 4.6is today.

Direct plug n play 20-30 min swap just as the e46 m3 seats are. Note: both the e46 and m6 seat belt anchors attach to B the pillar -vs- the e53 which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,239
Posted By drunkentrader
Wow that looks like a steal for the price of both...

Wow that looks like a steal for the price of both vs the JBL box plus sub. Thanks for sharing!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,239
Posted By drunkentrader
Sorry didn’t spot this. Yes, I have all the...

Sorry didn’t spot this.

Yes, I have all the original pieces. I believe they all were in very very good condition. DM me if you still need’em!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,239
Posted By drunkentrader
This was full replacement. Bought from eBay from...

This was full replacement. Bought from eBay from Lithuanian seller.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2023, 12:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By drunkentrader
Thanks! Didn’t notice anything out of the...

Thanks! Didn’t notice anything out of the ordinary or crumbling. Previous owner garage kept the car since new and I haven’t noticed any old age degradation of really anything on the car.

If I had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By drunkentrader
Forgot I never updated this. Ended up...

Forgot I never updated this.

Ended up keeping the mod pretty simple — just swapped in new projectors and projector shroud, no paint.

New projectors make a yuuuuge difference in light output....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2023, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By drunkentrader
^i took a peak at them and they do look like just...

^i took a peak at them and they do look like just a bunch of random wires dangling with bear up cloth tape wrapped around them. If I remember to address them I will, otherwise I’m just gonna button...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,461
Posted By drunkentrader
Question on E46 ///M3 seats into E53

Hey, mrbmwx5 — tried to pm you but it wouldn’t accept. Couldn’t find any other threads on e92 seats in e53. Is that what you had done? Looking to put e92 m3 seats in my 4.6is. Have a set in me 335i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2023, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By drunkentrader
Lol, so I mentioned I bought used 03 lights. So I...

Lol, so I mentioned I bought used 03 lights. So I swap them in as loaners while I crack pen the 02 lights.. only to find out the ones I pulled out of my car are permasealed lol. Bought yet another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,239
Posted By drunkentrader
Cosmos black interior trim to replace wood. ...

Cosmos black interior trim to replace wood.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230429/8bce9a05d8dfea2f28b2629e9b2e1833.jpg


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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 04-29-2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,475
Posted By drunkentrader
WTB: BMW 4.8is or 4.6is (East Coast)

There is a slick sapphire black 4.8is on eBay in Texas(?) for $11,900. 75k miles or so. Seemed about as well prices as any I’ve found.

Actually, here it is — Miami:

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By drunkentrader
Nice. Thanks! Fixed it! Sent from my...

Nice. Thanks! Fixed it!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2023, 12:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By drunkentrader
Headlight rebuild with mods

Bought the evo-xr projector kit from morimoto along with a few different projector shrouds, and a set of spare headlights(that I didn’t research first befor buying 2003 model perm seal ones lol)

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 850
Posted By drunkentrader
Recaro Ergo or Ortho seats? Anyone swapped them in?

I hope between my 335i(with e92 M3 seats) and my 4.6is with sport leather seats and much prefer the feel and comfort of the m3 seats. I also noticed the seat bottom leather has shrunk in my X5.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Posted By drunkentrader
Got everything installed the other day. ...

Got everything installed the other day.

Used junkyard Dinan CAI
New Dinan filter
generic(VW Mk4 aluminum aftermarket) 4" Maf, I painted it satin black
Two generic 4" silicone couplers for each...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By drunkentrader
Key fob batteries keep dying.. ignition charging issues??

So I recently bought a 4.6 is, and it came with 6 keys, lol. So something tells me this isn’t a key battery problem, but perhaps a key battery charging issue at the cars ignition barrel.

Two of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Posted By drunkentrader
Did a test fit of my Dinan airbox and it...

Did a test fit of my Dinan airbox and it seeeeeeems to fit. Though I bought it used from a guy that scavenges junkyards and didn’t have a ton of extra info to share —- and I actually think it might...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2023, 01:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,751
Posted By drunkentrader
Came here from an exhausted google search looking...

Came here from an exhausted google search looking for the same, but the epics posted are too old(?) and don’t show.

Kinda curious as I spotted some of the titanium pieces online and curious what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Posted By drunkentrader
^thanks! That helps a bit. I just replaced my...

^thanks! That helps a bit. I just replaced my Vanos solenoids today and had to remove the intake tubing and maf from the TB and was able to confirm that the factory 4.6is throttle body has a rubber...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2023, 03:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Posted By drunkentrader
4.6is Dinan CAI parts list?

Hi, I recently picked up 4.6is and was lucky to find a used Dinan cai locally I bought last week. It came with the Dinan maf, but unfortunately it was the 3.5” and have since bought a generic 4” maf...
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