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Forum: The Lounge 04-12-2017, 12:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,805
Posted By Dr_Smith
Beautiful pics mD. Looks like a fantastic once in...

Beautiful pics mD. Looks like a fantastic once in a lifetime trip!
Forum: The Lounge 04-24-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 612
Posted By Dr_Smith
Happy birthday Jeff!

Happy birthday Jeff!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2012, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By Dr_Smith
checked the valve - it's fine. after much digging...

checked the valve - it's fine. after much digging and taking the dash apart I have determined that the bowden cable for the heat/cool is broken at one end. So although the wheels on the dash spins,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 923
Posted By Dr_Smith
4.6is no heat, things to look for?

So I still have my 2002 4.6is kicking around. Yesterday morning I noticed that I'm not getting any heat out of the heater. A/C isn't on, Dial on dash is set to heat. Water pump and thermo was done...
Forum: The Lounge 07-24-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 571
Posted By Dr_Smith
E's put on the 18th was impressive. Glad he won!...

E's put on the 18th was impressive. Glad he won! Won't have minded if Scott pulled it off either though as his swing is fantastic. That said, he really imploded those last 4 holes.
Forum: The Lounge 05-23-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,984
Posted By Dr_Smith
Happy BDay L! Buy yourself an ///M as a treat ;)

Happy BDay L! Buy yourself an ///M as a treat ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-21-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 49,868
Posted By Dr_Smith
Hammer it can't be done easily. The whole...

Hammer it can't be done easily. The whole assembly has to come off to get the aluminum out as it's held in by 5 screws and 2 wedges.

Sorry
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,789
Posted By Dr_Smith
File police report, report to your insurance and...

File police report, report to your insurance and proceed the way your insurance wants you to. If you go with the nice guy offer you will get screwed in the long run. Take ards good advice...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,851
Posted By Dr_Smith
Instructions for aerokit install 2011+

Does anyone have the install instructions for the aerokit? I just received my kit but there are no instructions in the box! I've searched the web and can't find them. My kit # is 51-19-2-182-825 and...
Forum: The Lounge 04-24-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,192
Posted By Dr_Smith
Happy birthday west coaster!!

Happy birthday west coaster!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,917
Posted By Dr_Smith
Sounds like Vanos noise to me.

Sounds like Vanos noise to me.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2012, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,271
Posted By Dr_Smith
Just my 2c but it looks like you purchased a used...

Just my 2c but it looks like you purchased a used aero kit off an alpine white and bolted it on to your sapphire. Not feeling it. That said, I do think the aero kit disappears a bit on the black x5s....
Forum: The Lounge 04-17-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,629
Posted By Dr_Smith
Amazing post for 15K mD! You always have a keen...

Amazing post for 15K mD! You always have a keen insight, kind word or earned knowledge to share. Keep up the posts!

David
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 38,432
Posted By Dr_Smith
No you can't. The heating elements are stiched...

No you can't. The heating elements are stiched into the underside on the leather. There's no way to remove them without damaging the leather.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 38,432
Posted By Dr_Smith
Mine went a couple of years ago and I had no...

Mine went a couple of years ago and I had no warranty. BMW laughed at my request so I swapped it out myself. Upper and lower leathers were $988 each and we're difficult to order. Install wasn't bad...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-11-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
well they dropped to 56K and will have running...

well they dropped to 56K and will have running boards installed so I took it. Now I just have to find the rims. thx for all the advice.


David
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-11-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
I checked ad CPO does not carry over to Canada....

I checked ad CPO does not carry over to Canada. So the warranty option is no good for me.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-11-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
funny you mention CPO. I did ask that and no they...

funny you mention CPO. I did ask that and no they won't. So I'm trying to formulate a decent offer. It doesn't have the rims or running boards I wanted, and I did want black interior. I can live with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-11-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
Ok found another: MY12 3.5i 5k miles Model...

Ok found another:

MY12 3.5i 5k miles
Model 12xg (does that mean premium??)
Tech okg
Conv pkg
Cold weather pkg
Active seat pkg
Premium sound pkg
3rd row
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,942
Posted By Dr_Smith
Don't get me wrong I think it's absolutely...

Don't get me wrong I think it's absolutely ridiculous that the whole dash has to come out for a 1 minute blower motor swap and then the whole reassembly. I can't fathom why they couldn't have thought...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,942
Posted By Dr_Smith
I did it, it's not that bad really, took about...

I did it, it's not that bad really, took about 15hrs total.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
have you found such a dealer? The blessing can be...

have you found such a dealer? The blessing can be done in many ways, without the $4-$5K hit...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
well...they laughed at my offer and dropped their...

well...they laughed at my offer and dropped their price by $2k....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2012, 11:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
Thanks jamonge for the info. I have searched for...

Thanks jamonge for the info. I have searched for 12s with the same options but so far come up empty handed. However, it gives me some idea of what to offer on the vehicle. I'll start at 48 and see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,289
Posted By Dr_Smith
Agreed JCL. Which is why I'm looking at Xs with...

Agreed JCL. Which is why I'm looking at Xs with some miles on them.

Ard you're correct in asking whether it's a good deal from a US or a Canadian perspective. From a Canadian perspective if I...
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