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Forum: The Lounge 10-18-2007, 01:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,256
Posted By wangster
No offense, but if you rely on the mfr.'s...

No offense, but if you rely on the mfr.'s recommendation, or lack thereof in this case, that's pretty dumb. Do you also believe in "lifetime" fluids? All that just defies common sense.

Even if the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By wangster
Hi Jeremy, Thanks for the tip, but I...

Hi Jeremy,

Thanks for the tip, but I don't have a CD-changer, nor do I intend on getting one, so I don't really need that feature...
Forum: The Lounge 10-18-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,256
Posted By wangster
I don't get it. Unless your vehicle has staggered...

I don't get it. Unless your vehicle has staggered AND directional tires (which I don't know if any of the sport packages did), there's nothing wrong with that statement.
Forum: The Lounge 10-18-2007, 08:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,256
Posted By wangster
Service advisor claimed my vehicle doesn't have...

Service advisor claimed my vehicle doesn't have IBUS. It does.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2007, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By wangster
Tom @ EAS: As I said in my post, the problem...

Tom @ EAS:

As I said in my post, the problem I had with the USA Spec kit was that sometimes the unit would stop working altogether. The headunit wouldn't recognize the unit as the CD changer, no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By wangster
Need help choosing iPod adapter

Does anyone here have this OEM iPod adapter:

http://bmw.autowebaccessories.com/store/bmw-x5-ipod-interface-adapter-prod1389_15629.php

A friend of mine who's a service advisor at a BMW dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By wangster
It's not a "problem," but I just find that using...

It's not a "problem," but I just find that using a fuse tap and running an RJ-11 wire is easier than disassembling stuff and splicing wires.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2007, 07:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By wangster
The fuse for the Homelink is located in the set...

The fuse for the Homelink is located in the set of fuses in the glovebox. Open the glove box and there's a panel at the top. Turn the two small plastic knobs and the cover drops down.

The easiest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,065
Posted By wangster
It's <free> + ~ $90 labor at the stealership...

It's <free> + ~ $90 labor at the stealership under the BMW goodwill policy. Search the forum archives for more info.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,578
Posted By wangster
Didn't running boards come preinstalled on all...

Didn't running boards come preinstalled on all X5s?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By wangster
Quicksilver: Just because someone spends $60-70k...

Quicksilver: Just because someone spends $60-70k on a car (which I didn't, BTW) doesn't mean they'll spend $20 when they can get the same thing for $10. That's just irrational and dumb.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2007, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By wangster
A gallon of coolant on my Audi (G12) costs at...

A gallon of coolant on my Audi (G12) costs at least $20 at the stealership, which isn't cheap IMO. That's what I'm trying to avoid on the X5.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2007, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,328
Posted By wangster
Question Stupid question: What kind of coolant do BMWs use? The stupid owner's manual just

says to go to the dealer and gives no specs. This doesn't help me, as I don't want to buy overpriced coolant from the stealership.

Thanks in advance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,194
Posted By wangster
I believe the USA-Spec unit sold by Bavarian...

I believe the USA-Spec unit sold by Bavarian Autosport will do most, if not all of those things.
Forum: Other BMWs 08-30-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,719
Posted By wangster
Leather conditioner isn't more expensive than...

Leather conditioner isn't more expensive than vinyl conditioner in any event. Lexol is plenty good, and the price of Lexol ~ price of Vinylex.
Forum: Other BMWs 08-30-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,719
Posted By wangster
Sniff them?

Sniff them?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2007, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,522
Posted By wangster
Doesn't anyone read the owner's manual?

Doesn't anyone read the owner's manual?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By wangster
It's not ideal to use tap water, but you should...

It's not ideal to use tap water, but you should be OK.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,176
Posted By wangster
Use your sunroof then.

Use your sunroof then.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,211
Posted By wangster
Try Barkeeper's Friend. I haven't tried it yet on...

Try Barkeeper's Friend. I haven't tried it yet on the running boards, but I probably will.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,677
Posted By wangster
Had both of my front ones replaced under...

Had both of my front ones replaced under warranty. Are you still under warranty?

Also, IIRC, they cost about $40 per handle, and it's an easy DIY. Thus, if you're talking about $300 for four, you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,366
Posted By wangster
Had mine replaced while under warranty....

Had mine replaced while under warranty. Replacement parts were NOT "new and improved" however. They are still wearing down.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By wangster
There are no buttons on any of the rear headrests...

There are no buttons on any of the rear headrests on my 2001 model.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By wangster
Why do I need to remove it? 1) Don't want to scratch up the headrest when hauling

cargo with the seats down. 2) Other activities having to do with countermeasures against speed enforcement. ;-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,859
Posted By wangster
If I hit it any harder, I swear it will break! Mine must be stuck or something...

I've also tried prying it with a crowbar. Nothing works.
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