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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 02-27-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,378
Posted By DBC
E70 front brack pad change

I know it will be on the forum somewhere, but has anyone details on how to replace front brake pads (e70 sd)
Hope you can help me
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,270
Posted By DBC
Here in the UK the M Sport has the Westfalia...

Here in the UK the M Sport has the Westfalia detatchable ball towbar, look on BMW UK's specing / pricing, as the SE has the electronic one.

The detatchable one i have seen on M Sports is...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 09-11-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 243,782
Posted By DBC
Developing RHD for the UK and other RHD markets?

Developing RHD for the UK and other RHD markets?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,809
Posted By DBC
I would think ex factory it would, the one i...

I would think ex factory it would, the one i purchased from the parts department here in the UK had wheel, jack, wheel chock and wheel brace in a shaped poly molding for the wheel centre.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,870
Posted By DBC
How fast do you want to go? I have an sd and am...

How fast do you want to go? I have an sd and am known to get on and i have never found it lacking in the performance department, i too came from a 272 bhp 535d and that car sold me on the engine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2012, 07:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,818
Posted By DBC
No question X5M50d

No question X5M50d
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2012, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,976
Posted By DBC
What is it doing, pulling to one side or un even...

What is it doing, pulling to one side or un even tyre wear? Tram lining is dreadfull wher they have not got the join between chippins just right, now much better with non runflats.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2012, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,976
Posted By DBC
I also live in Cumbria and have an sd SE, got an...

I also live in Cumbria and have an sd SE, got an SE because Cumbria CC like their chippings on the road. Tracking, mine wore the inside edges off the rear tyres (20" 214's with Bridgestones) had the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,666
Posted By DBC
Don't know of any Scotish fitters, but on my last...

Don't know of any Scotish fitters, but on my last e53 single turbo X5 i had a Tunit Box (They are from Blackburn / Bolton area) that could be self fit. it took the standard 193bhp up to 230ish and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,647
Posted By DBC
3.0 Tri Turbo

Todays hard copy of Autocar, sorry not on web site at 1-00PM GMT but X5M 3.0 tri launched along with X6 and saloon and touring 5 series.
376 BHP 545 lb ft but and it is the big but, £60,325 when it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,186
Posted By DBC
Like the description "hell hounds" my black Lab...

Like the description "hell hounds" my black Lab insists on riding on the back seat, he was having none of it it the back even after getting a 4" slab of foam to make it more comfortable. At least...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
Posted By DBC
Yes!! Mice chewd through windscreen washer pipe...

Yes!! Mice chewd through windscreen washer pipe on drivers wheel arch and a nibble on a wire that was wraped with it. Had to take the wheel arch liner down to connect the new pipe. Also needed some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,957
Posted By DBC
I had my Hand / Park Brake fail her in the garage...

I had my Hand / Park Brake fail her in the garage at home, released it with the tool in the back, was fixed with a full sofrwear upgrade, no parts had failed just a softwear glitch.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,375
Posted By DBC
Mine would be a 1M coupe. Leave a e92 M3 for dead.

Mine would be a 1M coupe. Leave a e92 M3 for dead.
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 04-11-2011, 05:46 AM
Replies: 503
Views: 243,782
Posted By DBC
9. Better build quality 10. Electronics that...

9. Better build quality
10. Electronics that work
11. Reduce the need for components to be coded

+1 UK as well
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 36,454
Posted By DBC
On the sd and the 4.0d is not that much removed,...

On the sd and the 4.0d is not that much removed, the oil is continued to circulate after swithing off the engine to ensure that the oil lubricating the turbo is not fried in the bearings leading to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2011, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,873
Posted By DBC
After having BMW's for over 25 years now, i would...

After having BMW's for over 25 years now, i would think that apart from some minor tinkering to meet the ever changing emissions laws the E70 X5 has had all the revisions that it will get, anything...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2011, 06:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,598
Posted By DBC
Just started my 3.0SD for the first time in a...

Just started my 3.0SD for the first time in a month, started first time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,928
Posted By DBC
No rivert gun is required, the new riverts...

No rivert gun is required, the new riverts supplied with UK mudflaps, you simply push into the hole untill the flange is flush with the mudflap, then push / tap the centre plastic pin inuntill it is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,928
Posted By DBC
Wen i fitted my mud flaps the UK instrictions...

Wen i fitted my mud flaps the UK instrictions stated just to get a small punch and knock teh centre pin right in, this releases the rivert and you can withdraw it with you finer nails.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,638
Posted By DBC
The dozy salesman at my dealership was that...

The dozy salesman at my dealership was that concerned with putting mats, bootliner on the order that he did not hear me sy aluminium trim, so the car came with wood, World War 3 broke out and Anglo...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,658
Posted By DBC
My E53 was a 2001 it had quoted 184 (193 actual)...

My E53 was a 2001 it had quoted 184 (193 actual) bhp, when they were facelifted 2004ish they went to 218 bhp and that is where E53 stayed. E70 was launched with 235 bhp and 230 odd grams of whatever...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2010, 07:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,658
Posted By DBC
I went from E53 3.0d to a E60 535d and vowed...

I went from E53 3.0d to a E60 535d and vowed never to have another X5 untill the sinc turbo motor was installed and i am not disapointed with the SD. It is only 2 grand difference between the two,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,658
Posted By DBC
I had a E53 diesel, an early one and am now on an...

I had a E53 diesel, an early one and am now on an SD and to say they are like chalk and chease would be an understatement. Nothing much will ever pass you if you dont want them too. The sinc turbo...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,207
Posted By DBC
The UK increased towing lomit is a simple paper...

The UK increased towing lomit is a simple paper exercise raising the towing limit i think to 3500KG (I'm British and still prefer British Ton'e realy) The tow bar stays the same. If it is an SE it...
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