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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-26-2010, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,651
Posted By Fredo
Thanks very much for your reply....that helps a...

Thanks very much for your reply....that helps a lot. Going to see if I can find a tyre shop that will do the boring for me as part of the deal of fitting the tyres.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,651
Posted By Fredo
X6 Wheels on an X5

I've found a set of Style 258 19" X6 wheels for sale which I was thinking about buying to use for winter wheels on my E70. Does anyone know if they fit the X5 ?

I think I remember reading...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-25-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,698
Posted By Fredo
I am getting the Eurologics system fitted to my...

I am getting the Eurologics system fitted to my X5 next week. I contacted Eurologics who put me in contact with the UK distributor and by luck they are very close to where my wife's parents live.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,900
Posted By Fredo
UK Discount on New Car ?

I'd be very interested to hear what any UK owners have manged to get off a new X5 supplied recently? i think 10% should be achievable but would be interested to hear what people have actually got....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,005
Posted By Fredo
Is that fitted ? It is a steep price but it...

Is that fitted ?

It is a steep price but it does look like a quality package so i hope you are very pleases. They have sent me details of a UK distributor so I am going to get in touch with them.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-04-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,005
Posted By Fredo
This is the high quality option currently being...

This is the high quality option currently being offered by BMW UK

BMW UK: Owner area - Genuine BMW Accessories...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-04-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,005
Posted By Fredo
Thanks. That seems expensive! Mind if that...

Thanks. That seems expensive! Mind if that includes fitting with BMW labour rates that may explain some of it. My local dealer charges £200 an hour for labour now :wow:

I was quoted £1400...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-04-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,005
Posted By Fredo
Do you know the price ? I'm surprised that a BMW...

Do you know the price ? I'm surprised that a BMW dealer will install it if it isn't OEM approved. It does look like a quality piece of kit.

The Invision looks great too but it's not OEM in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-04-2010, 10:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,005
Posted By Fredo
Will do. As I said it will be a week or two....my...

Will do. As I said it will be a week or two....my car is currently at the dealer battery drain issue being looked into. Hopefully I should have it back this week.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,005
Posted By Fredo
I've found someone in the UK that says they can...

I've found someone in the UK that says they can embed screens in the OEM active headrests without impacting on the functioning of the headrests. I am going to visit them sometime in the next couple...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,132
Posted By Fredo
Is there just one Eibach kit for the E70 ?

Is there just one Eibach kit for the E70 ?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,132
Posted By Fredo
I'd love to know how the Eibach's ride compared...

I'd love to know how the Eibach's ride compared to standard....speed bumps on the standard suspension are no fun. I'd be seriously tempted if they are better.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 41,462
Posted By Fredo
I've owned my car since Dec 2007, bought new. ...

I've owned my car since Dec 2007, bought new.

Had no problems at all until last week when my wife went to start the car and the battery was beyond flat....no sign of life at all. Called out BMW...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,934
Posted By Fredo
Flat Battery

Went to get in my X5 SD today and the battery was flat. I have had the car since Dec 2007 and have not had this problem before....the car was parked for two days and has certainly been left for much...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,334
Posted By Fredo
That transfer from braking to acceleration has to...

That transfer from braking to acceleration has to be done very,very gradually in a car as heavy and with a high centre of gravity as an X5. I'd wager that most people would find it hard to do on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,334
Posted By Fredo
Well you're not supposed to hit the accelerator...

Well you're not supposed to hit the accelerator mid-corner. You're supposed to break in a straight line before you get to a corner and be accelerating smoothly all the way through a corner gradually...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,498
Posted By Fredo
I agree on the Comfort Seats...they're fantastic....

I agree on the Comfort Seats...they're fantastic. Best box I ticked when ordering mine!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-12-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,477
Posted By Fredo
Not necessarily turbo specific but more regular...

Not necessarily turbo specific but more regular oil changes than BMW recommends especially with one after the first few thousand miles. I'd also say that if the car has been driven hard easing off...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2009, 12:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,722
Posted By Fredo
Well they would have to be tests that are...

Well they would have to be tests that are officially monitored/carried out so BMW could not just claim it. They would have to prove that the car can achieve them.

They would probably be more...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2009, 06:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,722
Posted By Fredo
The E70 is definitely a heavier car than the...

The E70 is definitely a heavier car than the E53...however we are talking of at least two generations advancement in the diesel engines which has seen a huge improvement in terms of performance and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-22-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,722
Posted By Fredo
has yours improved much ? Mine hasn't. I've...

has yours improved much ?

Mine hasn't. I've done 12,000 miles.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-22-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,722
Posted By Fredo
It doesn't really get much better to be honest. I...

It doesn't really get much better to be honest. I have an SD and I do have roof bars fitted (so quite a big difference in economy terms from your car) and I get probably 26-27 mpg at 60 mph.

I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,542
Posted By Fredo
I just had the Vred's fitted to my X5 in the UK...

I just had the Vred's fitted to my X5 in the UK yesterday...too early to tell on handling characteristics but the ride is much better than the RFT's they replaced.

They cost me £899. The Toyo's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2009, 06:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,542
Posted By Fredo
Unfortuantely we don't get US prices in the UK!...

Unfortuantely we don't get US prices in the UK! The Vredstein's I am about to have fitted to my 214's are going to cost me £800. RFT's would be about £1200.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,542
Posted By Fredo
You have my symapthy, I've just been through this...

You have my symapthy, I've just been through this process as I have the 214's and wanted to switch to non RFT's, I have a set of the Vredstein waiting at a tyre fitter which will be going on my car...
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