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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 18,018
Posted By kfan
what is the currency rate in Australia vs the...

what is the currency rate in Australia vs the U.S.? i just need to know how much you guys are paying for your twin turbo's. thanks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
i think it's just the roads getting...

i think it's just the roads getting worse!!;)[/quote]


Hahaha i think your right on that.

this is something that is a tradeoff btwn bwm and mercedes. i love the hands on feel of driving a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
i've done this on different cars (not suv's) all...

i've done this on different cars (not suv's) all of the results were positive in the direction of performance, some made the ride worst and some made it the same as stock but just lower. that was the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2008, 03:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
I gotta go drive an x5 with the sports package...

I gotta go drive an x5 with the sports package and see what the difference is!

here is some good feedback i found from "sports package" vs "non sports package" thread
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
5k miles so far.. ride hasn't changed much from...

5k miles so far.. ride hasn't changed much from new.

just will have to deal with it. better tires on the 22's will make some difference i think. i am going see how it rides with the 22's before...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2008, 12:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
yup i know that adding the larger wheels and...

yup i know that adding the larger wheels and lowering the vehicle will not achieve towards the results i would like.

i don't know if these aftermarket vendors have a product that would marriage...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2008, 11:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
Yeah your probably right. the car is just stiff...

Yeah your probably right. the car is just stiff in general, and does not absorb the bumps and holes in the road that I would like in a luxury / performance SUV. Anyone else feel this way, or have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2008, 12:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
yeah i've heard that about run flats. they will...

yeah i've heard that about run flats. they will be off soon, so i will give you feedback once the 22's are on.

h&r 1.2 drop front 1 drop rear
vs
eibach 1.2 drop all 4
vs
hartge 50 or 30 mm's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
i wanted a more comfortable ride with the x5 so i...

i wanted a more comfortable ride with the x5 so i assumed by opting out of this option i would be getting the best ride. i had no idea nor did i take the time to test drive one with the sports...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2008, 11:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
thanks i read that entire post and it really...

thanks i read that entire post and it really comes down to each individuals own interpretation of ride quality.

anyone put aftermarket springs on the car (like eibach or H&R)? any feedback out...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2008, 11:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
When i had the RR, i had changed out the stock...

When i had the RR, i had changed out the stock 20's to 22's HRE forged wheels... my experience then was the 22's didn't ride anyworse, just noisier (wider tires) and worst gas mileage.

the x5...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,155
Posted By kfan
Hi First post., new 08 X5, harsh ride... shocks, lowering, etc. any suggestions

Hi, just purchased the titanium silver 4.8i 08 x5 but w/o sport package, therefore no edc.

The ride to me is a little harsh (running stock 18's), meaning i feel every little bump in the road, car...
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