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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,895
Posted By Islands52
I am still scared of the M5, lest I break...

I am still scared of the M5, lest I break something.

The 4.6is in day to day driving actually feels more agressive. With the auto tranny and the torque, it just lights up and goes from a stop. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2008, 07:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,234
Posted By Islands52
Mine was like that too. First time I've seen...

Mine was like that too. First time I've seen something like this on a BMW and I have owned more than 10. I think they are all like that.

Around the hood edges I could not stand it, so I taped...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2008, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,895
Posted By Islands52
I've had my 03' 4.4 sport for about 8 mos. now....

I've had my 03' 4.4 sport for about 8 mos. now. My buddy took it for a spin after I retrofitted in the M3 SMG wheel, and had to have one for himself. A few weeks later we found a 20K mile Estoril 03'...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2008, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,014
Posted By Islands52
When you did the regulator did you replace the...

When you did the regulator did you replace the plastic clips that hold the window or did you (or the shop) re-use them? I suspect your window fell off the track because new clips were not used.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By Islands52
can't answer #1 without a pic. As for the other...

can't answer #1 without a pic. As for the other thing...if water could improve mpgs I think the auto industry would have figured this out by now
...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 08-21-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,339
Posted By Islands52
Bump for a beautiful X! OT I have sport...

Bump for a beautiful X!

OT I have sport seats in my 4.4 , and my buddy has comforts in his 4.6...and his seats are waaay more er, well...comfortable than mine. They are great. My seats seem too...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 788
Posted By Islands52
Anyone running 4 10" Style 63 rears on thier X?

I was fortunate to pick up a spare set of 19" style 63 Y Spokes off of my local Craigslist. $100 for good wheels with Michelins! A steal! Anyway they are currently stored at a friend's house so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,268
Posted By Islands52
I 2nd the opinion that the BMW OE shade is too...

I 2nd the opinion that the BMW OE shade is too bulky. Especially with a front passenger it was just a pain to fold and wrestle with. I also had the fabric/wire ones, which work better.

The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2008, 03:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,092
Posted By Islands52
There are a few Z3 guys recommending these...

There are a few Z3 guys recommending these too...why completely escapes me. Although from what I hear they wear much better than OEM.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,002
Posted By Islands52
Question AC Blower stays on even with key out

Is this a symptom of a bad Final Stage resistor? I've had the problem on other cars before (Porsche and BMW), but why would the blower continue with the key removed?

This is on a friend's 03'...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2008, 03:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,931
Posted By Islands52
ugh, avoid seller goodstuffs4you. He sent me...

ugh, avoid seller goodstuffs4you. He sent me wrong parts and when I told him I expected him to take care of it at his expense, not mine, he did nothing and left ME negative feedback. What a horse's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2008, 03:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By Islands52
Peake? Are you sure you ordered the right model? ...

Peake? Are you sure you ordered the right model? Not all include the OBD2 cable. Most likely you will need to use a Peake tool to reset the SRS Airbag light.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2008, 03:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,223
Posted By Islands52
Since a mechanis replaced the steering wheel...

Since a mechanis replaced the steering wheel cover, you might inquire if he removed the steering whhel. If he did he may have lined up the splines wrong when he remounted it, which would make it sit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,104
Posted By Islands52
Correct, a staggered setup contributes to more...

Correct, a staggered setup contributes to more understeer.

Guys auto X'ing the Z3 usually try to run the same size all around, and the hot setup for the E39 M5 to dial out understeer is to run 4...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2008, 03:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,104
Posted By Islands52
Has anyone done testing with a staggered vs....

Has anyone done testing with a staggered vs. non-staggered? On almost all other BMWs a nonstaggered setup will help balance out the inherent understeer of the car and has the added benefit of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,238
Posted By Islands52
They give you a credit card to charge gas on, but...

They give you a credit card to charge gas on, but when the bill comes it's only for your portion of the cost ($2.99 gallon). There is a limit though, like 10-12K miles per year, and other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By Islands52
Welcome to X5 world Zero!

Welcome to X5 world Zero!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2008, 03:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,845
Posted By Islands52
When I did my SMG wheel I practiced on the M3...

When I did my SMG wheel I practiced on the M3 wheel a few times with a screwdriver watching where it needed to go and what the spring felt like before removing the airbag on the X. After a few...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,160
Posted By Islands52
Thanks X5 World!

Got the call from my wife yesterday. She was on the way to work and our clunking driver side window failed completely and would not roll up. But because I am a regular X5 World reader I knew now was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,406
Posted By Islands52
not that I know how to remove it, but in 10 or so...

not that I know how to remove it, but in 10 or so BMWs over the years, I have yet to see a part glued to the body. Try the part ETK or realoem.com to see if you can figure out how its' assembled.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,371
Posted By Islands52
whoa I sense a trend developing here...

whoa I sense a trend developing here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,442
Posted By Islands52
Very sinister. I wanted to do similar but the...

Very sinister. I wanted to do similar but the wife nixed the idea.

I think those would look better on my black 4.4 sport. ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2008, 02:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,561
Posted By Islands52
Its' actually in my MCoupe, and I just have it in...

Its' actually in my MCoupe, and I just have it in cell tel suction mount right now....the hard part is actually hiding the cable from the OBD2 port. The coolant temp works great...to the degree and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,561
Posted By Islands52
funny how familiarity makes you comfortable. ...

funny how familiarity makes you comfortable. I've had enough BMWs and had them in various states of disassembly that I feel comfortable working on them over all other makes...in fact none of my BMWs...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,561
Posted By Islands52
Well, good luck. I would still definitely look...

Well, good luck. I would still definitely look to another shop for an opinion...a shop warning you a head of time that they may damage the motor "looking for additional problems" is a red flag to me...
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