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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,745
Posted By CA777
Favorite summer (street) tires?

Hey there X5'ers,

It's time to replace the tires on the factory 20" wheels on my 4.8is and I'm wondering what tires people like these days for the spring and summer.

I have a second set of 18"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2013, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,025
Posted By CA777
Very true. I did end up buying a premium...

Very true.

I did end up buying a premium membership but then I never got around to posting it and it expired. Couldn't easily figure out how much to sell it for, any idea what a fair price is for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,025
Posted By CA777
Thanks!!! Yeah, it would be better for someone...

Thanks!!! Yeah, it would be better for someone to get some use and enjoyment out of all the original parts, so I should box 'em up and get rid of them, but I don't think we're allowed to post stuff...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,025
Posted By CA777
Crazy Mondo Stereo DVD Nav BlueTooth Install!

I did this upgrade almost nine months ago for the long drives to and from the mountains to go skiing every weekend during the winter, but never got around to taking all the pictures for the post, so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,042
Posted By CA777
welcome! I posted before and after pics of 35%...

welcome! I posted before and after pics of 35% on top of the factory 35% to show what it looks like if you want to search for the thread and take a look.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By CA777
I'm not up to speed on what comes standard in...

I'm not up to speed on what comes standard in Canada vs. the US, but the 4.8is's in the US come with every single available "option." The only features that aren't considered options and aren't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2009, 02:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,700
Posted By CA777
well hey, at least you got the M5 of SUV's! ...

well hey, at least you got the M5 of SUV's! (which of course Bimmer calls an SAV :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,700
Posted By CA777
I LOVE driving my 2006 4.8is. It's so much fun...

I LOVE driving my 2006 4.8is. It's so much fun to put your foot into, it handles incredidbly well for any car (spectacularly for an SAV) and it's extremely useful too for hauling stuff, towing, road...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2009, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By CA777
I just had a Kenwood 8120 installed and we did it...

I just had a Kenwood 8120 installed and we did it without a double din kit and it worked out great so you might be able to save a few bucks and skip that step. I couldn't find a kit anywhere, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By CA777
Talking Yep, sure did, the bore size of the rims from the...

Yep, sure did, the bore size of the rims from the E70 is slightly bigger than that of the E53 but the rings took care of it and I'm good to go (and eatin' up snow)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2009, 01:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By CA777
Not trying to be elusive, I kept reminding myself...

Not trying to be elusive, I kept reminding myself to check the tires in the morning, but then would forget in the midst of the morning work routine.

Anyhoo, the wheels that came on the E70 rims...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By CA777
mgruber, Hmmm...I'm going to have to...

mgruber,
Hmmm...I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with you on the point that the snow setup is causing damage to the suspension :confused:. I don't consider myself a wheel and tire expert,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By CA777
I hear where you're coming from, but I'm not...

I hear where you're coming from, but I'm not quite sold on spacers yet. I like the fact that the snow/salt/dirt/gravel doesn't spray up on the body, like it did with the 20's b/c the snow wheels are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By CA777
I agree. I couldn't hear it at all, and I just...

I agree. I couldn't hear it at all, and I just didn't feel that those two little speakers were giving me the most bang for my buck for all the airspace dedicated to the factory sub box.

I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,796
Posted By CA777
Thanks! Also thanks for the props on the snow...

Thanks! Also thanks for the props on the snow wheels. I know everyone has their own style and taste, and mine is that I love the clean, elegant look of the factory wheels :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2009, 07:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By CA777
jvit27: good question, I noticed it looked a bit...

jvit27: good question, I noticed it looked a bit lower than usual too. I didn't lower my X, and it was on the regular setting when I took the photos (not the lower loading/unloading setting.) I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,796
Posted By CA777
30% Tint on Top of Factory Tint - Before & After Pics

Just in case anyone's wondering what their X5 would look like with X level of tint on top of the factory tint, here is what 30% on top of the ~35% tint from the factory looks like.

I tried to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By CA777
Chiliwilli & Last5oh: Haha, you got me ;-) You're...

Chiliwilli & Last5oh: Haha, you got me ;-) You're right, no snow in SF or true mayhem would break out on all those steep hills. The main reason I bought the X is for the weekend trips to and from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,732
Posted By CA777
Before & After Pics: 18" Factory Wheels on 4.8is as Snow Setup

Finally got a chance to take some pics. These are factory 18" wheels and tires taken off an E70 brand new and sold by the dealership as "dealer take off's." They sold them to a guy who sells wheels...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,746
Posted By CA777
Nice. As expected and good to know going...

Nice. As expected and good to know going forward. Thanks for the info :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,746
Posted By CA777
The guys at the local tire shop said that putting...

The guys at the local tire shop said that putting spacers on any vehicle (obviously it depends on how big they are) will increase the wear and tear on the wheel bearings. This makes sense to me when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,263
Posted By CA777
If all else fails maybe you could have it tinted...

If all else fails maybe you could have it tinted so that on hot sunny days it doesn't warm up the car too much, or let too much direct sunlight shine in your eyes? (not the ideal solution of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,834
Posted By CA777
there are a bunch of threads on this. I typed...

there are a bunch of threads on this. I typed "a/v in out" in the search field and found a few, here's one:...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-06-2009, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By CA777
Hey Law, we're one step ahead already :-) I just...

Hey Law, we're one step ahead already :-) I just ordered a pair from you yesterday and you're checking on the rev3 box. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,046
Posted By CA777
Good question, I read a lot of threads here about...

Good question, I read a lot of threads here about this same issue and ended up buying a set of dealer take-offs from a guy on ebay who got them from a dealership selling them b/c someone upgraded...
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