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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,879
Posted By gerry_miranda
Dont ever cut coils. The spring rate changes...

Dont ever cut coils. The spring rate changes drastically and affects ride in the same way.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2011, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,697
Posted By gerry_miranda
Whats wrong with the original key that you had to...

Whats wrong with the original key that you had to take out the transmitter and put it in a new shell?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,697
Posted By gerry_miranda
Key electronics works with the cars imobiliser....

Key electronics works with the cars imobiliser. If you cut the keys, it will let you turn the ignition, but the DME wont fire the coils. This is because the imobiliser needs to be programed with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,697
Posted By gerry_miranda
Are you going to insert that key in the ignition...

Are you going to insert that key in the ignition and turn it to start the car?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2011, 04:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,697
Posted By gerry_miranda
I t says that you can program to open the doors ,...

I t says that you can program to open the doors , but will not work with the imobiliser, which means it will not start the car. You can crank the engine with it but it will not fire.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,963
Posted By gerry_miranda
Not sure about the X5, but on my M3, when this...

Not sure about the X5, but on my M3, when this happens, I push the windows down switch and continue to hold it down for about 10 seconds after the window is fully down.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,911
Posted By gerry_miranda
about NPG+ What if you have a leak away from...

about NPG+
What if you have a leak away from home you can't use water and if the leak is big you loose the expensive stuff. Unless you carry enough excess to do a whole system you have to wait and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,499
Posted By gerry_miranda
try getBMWparts.com (http://getbmwparts.com/)

try
getBMWparts.com (http://getbmwparts.com/)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,266
Posted By gerry_miranda
Also a common problem with M3s ...

Also a common problem with M3s

fyi...StopTech : Balanced Brake Upgrades (http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/tech_white_papers.shtml)

Checkout brake judder
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2011, 10:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,350
Posted By gerry_miranda
My take...what ever you save in rotational...

My take...what ever you save in rotational energy...(remember its a fluid clutch and does not rotate one to one with engine rpm)...is taken back from you by increased alternator drag.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 05-05-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,247
Posted By gerry_miranda
The hassle is worth some, but the real COST here...

The hassle is worth some, but the real COST here is the RISKs of all the unknown getting it fixed. From any financial investing point of view, RISK costs a lot.

like...i dont know the reliabliry...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2011, 11:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,911
Posted By gerry_miranda
Mine has 86K

Mine has 86K
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,266
Posted By gerry_miranda
I used to have an issue with my M3 and X5. After...

I used to have an issue with my M3 and X5. After some research it seems that BMW had these issues a LONG time ago and after much research on their part, figured out the proper combination brake pad...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 05-05-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,247
Posted By gerry_miranda
really though..if the X was worth $30k as an...

really though..if the X was worth $30k as an example and now needs a new $10k engine, which makes it worth $20k. As a buyer why would I buy a $20K X5 and spend another $10K on an engine instead of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,966
Posted By gerry_miranda
I also have a 2002 X5 4.4 owned since...

I also have a 2002 X5 4.4 owned since new....mine has not been that bad for 90000 miles.....so far...

Replaced alternator
replaced fsr
replaced cv boot on drivers side
replaced battery...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,735
Posted By gerry_miranda
Nope...just the 10 mm bolts are holding it...

Nope...just the 10 mm bolts are holding it down...I usually tap it with a hammer with a piece of wood in between.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,020
Posted By gerry_miranda
And here is the MFest Blog for fluid motor union...

And here is the MFest Blog for fluid motor union with the X5 in it...

Luxury European Service & Performance | Fluid MotorUnion | BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lamborghini, Maserati | 11965 S. Aero Dr....
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 04-27-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,815
Posted By gerry_miranda
THIS IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT....

THIS IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,020
Posted By gerry_miranda
They do a lot of custom stuff....they do travel...

They do a lot of custom stuff....they do travel at a lot of shows...even went to Dubai..they were just at MFest
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,505
Posted By gerry_miranda
This usually means you have some emission...

This usually means you have some emission counters that are not ready. You can see them with an OBD2 scanner. They can be cleared by doing a drive cycle...
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,423
Posted By gerry_miranda
You mean 50 HP....

You mean 50 HP....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,020
Posted By gerry_miranda
I saw this X5 where I was having my car serviced...

I saw this X5 where I was having my car serviced in Plainfield.. Fluid Motor Union

http://www.fluidmotorunion.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/x5_update_1-625x415.jpg



Luxury European Service...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,908
Posted By gerry_miranda
:thumbup: Its whats on my M3

:thumbup: Its whats on my M3
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,908
Posted By gerry_miranda
Brembo makes diff rotors. Unless it came with a...

Brembo makes diff rotors. Unless it came with a BBK..they are made of the same materials and process. The plain replacements are cheap (price wise, not rotor wise) and the hubs was unprotected and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2011, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,718
Posted By gerry_miranda
That was happening to me. After some research I...

That was happening to me. After some research I found that it could be caused by a bad alternator...so I tried that first...cost $300...swapped it myself and no more trans issues.
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