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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2025, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
Update with Dinan Stage 2 tune

I was curious about what the Dinan Stage 2 Tune (software only, no parts changes required) would do for our towing experience. Based on projected fuel efficiency savings, I was able to talk my wife...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 865
Posted By RhythmMachine
Thanks! Figured out that the short hose goes to...

Thanks! Figured out that the short hose goes to the wastegate solenoid directly below the hose sp9t on the valve cover. The two sockets are still a mystery, though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 865
Posted By RhythmMachine
Help ID/reconnect vacuum hose and sensors after valve cover replacement

I just replaced the valve cover on my 2012 X5 xDrive35i (E70, N55) and as I'm putting things together I realized I relied a bit too much on the guides and didn't pay as much attention as I should...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2024, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By RhythmMachine
I wasn't able to drill into it... whether it's...

I wasn't able to drill into it... whether it's because I work-hardened it, didn't do it correctly, or didn't have proper quality bits, I tried for several days and made almost no headway. Ended up...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By RhythmMachine
It is, unfortunately, #8, which is likely...

It is, unfortunately, #8, which is likely necessary. #6 is the one that I wasn't able to undo, but I think that the broken one is far enough down that if I remove #7 again I may be able to rotate the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By RhythmMachine
Exclamation Sheared bolt (oil filter housing) - how can I get it out?

On my N55 I was doing my belt/pulleys/tensioner and replacing my oil cooler gasket and oil filter housing gasket and ran into a couple of problems with the oil filter housing gasket.



First,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
I wanted to close the loop for anyone referring...

I wanted to close the loop for anyone referring to this thread down the road... we had another trip in the Alberta foothills in moderate weather (25-30C) last week, and on climbs I was having trouble...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
Another update after a trip without the trailer....

Another update after a trip without the trailer. Not as many hills on this one, but some high temps on the return (up to 34C, 93F). In lower temps, regular automatic mode, transmission temp was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-07-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
We got out again last weekend with flatter...

We got out again last weekend with flatter terrain, but I gave it a try with the transmission in automatic sport mode.

Fuel efficiency may be a bit better: I had it in Sport Automatic for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2024, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,118
Posted By RhythmMachine
Ditched the runflats, and life is so much better. What do you run?

I got rid of the Michelin Latitude runflats that came with the car when I bought it used and replaced them with Kumho SOLUS 4S HA32 all-weather tires (which, unlike all-season tires, behave...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
I had another interesting discovery. On the way...

I had another interesting discovery. On the way home from work (stop and go city traffic, not towing), I decided to try the Bimmerlink app again to check the transmission temperature, just to see if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
Yeah, I'm going to try it out in Sport mode next...

Yeah, I'm going to try it out in Sport mode next trip and see what the difference is. If the temp and fuel efficiency are similar, then it will be easier to keep it there so it can downshift when the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
UPDATE: We were able to take the trailer...

UPDATE:


We were able to take the trailer out this past weekend after doing:


coolant change (without flushing or draining the engine block)... the coolant was nasty and I'm sure was not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-15-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
This is really helpful - thank you so much! So...

This is really helpful - thank you so much! So I'd be able to monitor the in/out based on the transmission turbine speed (in) and output shaft speed (out)? I assumed that when those values were...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
UPDATE: We took our 2012 35ix (ZF 8HP45...

UPDATE:


We took our 2012 35ix (ZF 8HP45 transmission) out with the trailer (about 3500lbs loaded) this weekend for the first time. My previous tow vehicle was a 2009 MB ML320, which was a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-23-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,623
Posted By RhythmMachine
Thumbs up FYI: OBD2 Dongle/Android App combo to monitor transmission temperature

Not sure if anyone else is facing the same case, but thought I'd post here in case anyone was looking for an inexpensive way to monitor live values.


I wanted to monitor transmission temperatures...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-23-2024, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,464
Posted By RhythmMachine
Closing the loop on this - I haven't towed with...

Closing the loop on this - I haven't towed with it yet, but purchased a Curt hitch, OEM wiring harness, and Tekonsha 90920 brake controller.

Tekonsha sells BMW wiring kits, but for $60 I figured...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,494
Posted By RhythmMachine
I've started by adjusting the drop-down tailgate...

I've started by adjusting the drop-down tailgate and main rear door, and that's helped to take out some rattle. I need to crawl into the back to listen while someone else drives to assess the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By RhythmMachine
Finished installing my brake controller today and...

Finished installing my brake controller today and went out to at least make the connection with the trailer to see if things were working, and everything seems to be working as expected, using the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-16-2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,494
Posted By RhythmMachine
Oh, I hadn't thought about augmenting the weather...

Oh, I hadn't thought about augmenting the weather stripping around the doors. There are no gaps/tears or obvious issues, but I wonder if getting something additional (and thin) would help...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-16-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,494
Posted By RhythmMachine
Quiet down my X5 (reduce road and wind noise)?

My previous vehicle was a 2009 Mercedes ML320 diesel, and while the X5 is better in almost every way, it's WAY noisier than my ML320 was.

Part of it may be the run-flats, and I plan to replace...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2024, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By RhythmMachine
And this may be a longshot, but I've seen a list...

And this may be a longshot, but I've seen a list of parameters that need to be changed in several places, but none with explanation of what each does, and, in particular, which ones may only be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2024, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By RhythmMachine
Thanks - I'll give that a try! I had thought that...

Thanks - I'll give that a try! I had thought that the text box was just a way to filter the options in the list below, but since that was a complete dead-end, I like your way better!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,681
Posted By RhythmMachine
Thumbs up Solved: Can't add AHMU module to VO for trailer?

I've installed my hitch and wiring, and went in to do the coding, but I'm hitting a roadblock trying to get the AHMU module added. In NCS Expert, I open the expert profile, get my VIN in, and then...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,229
Posted By RhythmMachine
Hey, another question for you... to prevent...

Hey, another question for you... to prevent shifting under load, would you treat it like a manual box and accellerate to build up some momentum, ease off the gas, then shift into the lower gear?
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