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Forum: The Lounge 03-07-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,936
Posted By st4
I can drive a manual just perfectly, and can even...

I can drive a manual just perfectly, and can even heel and toe (but not quite so well).

Sadly since a back injury Manual cars are a thing of the past as gear changing makes my back tense up....
Forum: The Lounge 03-06-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,563
Posted By st4
:iagree: Finally someone is beginning to...

:iagree:

Finally someone is beginning to catch on :thumbup:

I am with you, no such thing as this global warming. All designed to tax us more.
Forum: The Lounge 03-03-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,563
Posted By st4
I agree, its all hype pushed by the sort of...

I agree, its all hype pushed by the sort of people who want to see the destruction of the western world.
Forum: The Lounge 03-02-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,849
Posted By st4
I only meant ethanol for cars and trucks. IMO...

I only meant ethanol for cars and trucks. IMO renewables like solar and wind are great, but only for sunny or windy climates. Vast parts of europe don't have this....

Electricity generation is...
Forum: The Lounge 03-01-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,849
Posted By st4
Ah the deforrestation issue. I am not for de...

Ah the deforrestation issue. I am not for de forrestation at all. I know the benefits that trees bring our air.

I am for the production of ethanol for fueling cars etc
Forum: The Lounge 03-01-2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,849
Posted By st4
in the UK diesel costs more than petrol....its...

in the UK diesel costs more than petrol....its all about money.

I completely disagree that a few % points of CO2 would change the worlds climate. Did it change when Mt ST Helens erupted, or when...
Forum: The Lounge 03-01-2008, 07:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,563
Posted By st4
When there is such a small temperature rise being...

When there is such a small temperature rise being stated for say the past 50 years, I think there is too large a margin of error to accurately (99% certainity) to even argue the case that global...
Forum: The Lounge 02-29-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,563
Posted By st4
You're not far from the truth. Taking the...

You're not far from the truth.

Taking the thread waaaaaaaaaay off topic here, but the original theory about how the atoms are stuctured, have been scientifically disproved with our more modern...
Forum: The Lounge 02-29-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,563
Posted By st4
I do agree with the core poimt, and IMO we aren't...

I do agree with the core poimt, and IMO we aren't helping, but we aren't doing any harm.

All we have are markers, the greens want to scientifically prove a theory, my concepts on the basis of %...
Forum: The Lounge 02-29-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,563
Posted By st4
When people mention climate change and a rise in...

When people mention climate change and a rise in Global temperatures, they mean its risen.

How accurate is a measurement made in thr 1920's to one now. Not very, huge advances have been made with...
Forum: The Lounge 02-29-2008, 11:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,849
Posted By st4
I got that statistic from evo car magazine. ...

I got that statistic from evo car magazine.

Lets work with the pie charts. If man made CO2 accounts for 3.225% of CO2 and road traffic 22% of this, it works out at 0.7095% of net CO2 emmisons if...
Forum: The Lounge 02-29-2008, 10:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,849
Posted By st4
Its the principle, we are in the UK about 8USD,...

Its the principle, we are in the UK about 8USD, most of that is tax in the UK, and its set to rise again, when our governments should be making it cheaper. Not everyone can afford fuel for even a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,230
Posted By st4
It wouldn't be too heavy, it would be like my...

It wouldn't be too heavy, it would be like my last x5, which was easily managable, and I am not a particularly well made fella.

Servotronic is different to active steering. The amount of turns of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,230
Posted By st4
Servotronic

I believe I have servo tronic in my X5, as the level of power assitance is higher at low speed than it is at higher speed.

see http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=57859http://
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,913
Posted By st4
There is still more mass (by 100-200kg) extra in...

There is still more mass (by 100-200kg) extra in the front of the car and the suspension settings (correct me if I am wrong) are different to that of the 3.0i car.

I (and a UK journalist) have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,913
Posted By st4
I know this being an X5 forum and all so i expect...

I know this being an X5 forum and all so i expect some grief for the following comments I am going to make.

My 2004 4.4i X5 Sport has done only 26k miles, and I have had it since 22k miles. It has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,913
Posted By st4
Mercedes E class

Hi

Has anyone driven a 2002 onwards Merc E class. How does it compare to the E53 BMW X5.

Does it drive better, is it more comfortable, better equipped etc.

I am thinking about changing to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2008, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,553
Posted By st4
Happens on my 04 X. Wondering if it effects...

Happens on my 04 X. Wondering if it effects safety performance, i.e. if it will lock in the unthinkable....

Just came out un scathed from a car crash on friday night, my friend was driving his...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2008, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,124
Posted By st4
Face kift car's 6sp transmission

Does anyone on here know whether the 6sp ZF gearbox used in the 4.4i auto has the same reliability issues as the old 5sp gearboxes that were in the pre face lift car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,751
Posted By st4
:iagree: I too thought 5th was way to short,...

:iagree:

I too thought 5th was way to short, and the single biggest failing of my o2 X was that it did not have a 6th gear overdrive which it badly needed. Its 5th gear only had 20mph/1000rpm and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,429
Posted By st4
red, the silver would work on a silver or black...

red, the silver would work on a silver or black car. It IMO doesn't look right with the silver skid plate, go for the red....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,288
Posted By st4
The heavy steering is nice. My old X had the 17's...

The heavy steering is nice. My old X had the 17's and its steering was lighter than my facelift 4.4i sport. The Facelift car I got has "servotronic" power steering giving lightness @ low speed, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2008, 12:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By st4
I agree, I had an 02 3.0i manual and bought a 04...

I agree, I had an 02 3.0i manual and bought a 04 4.4i facelift.

In fuel consumption terms there is no comparison, unless you do freeway and dual carriage way driving the 4.4i uses FAR more fuel....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,911
Posted By st4
Its not the smoothest, with a manual (or in the...

Its not the smoothest, with a manual (or in the US a stick shift) I could do better, but its fast shifting.

Had it changing into 5th @ 130mph and it was nice to keep both hands on the wheel so I...
Forum: The Lounge 01-18-2008, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,644
Posted By st4
I'd have loved a car like that when I was 16....

I'd have loved a car like that when I was 16. Actually no, as in the UK you have to be 17 drive so it would bug the hell outta me that I had a car (especially as one as nice as an X and not be able...
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