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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,869
Posted By X5Newb
I used a bench grinder such as below: ...

I used a bench grinder such as below:

http://homefixated.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Delta-GR275-Benchtop-Grinder.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,869
Posted By X5Newb
I ground the edges of the hex bolts until they...

I ground the edges of the hex bolts until they fit. Problem solved!

Hopefully I can finish the install tomorrow and then I can test it out with the Harbor Freight trailer I'm building.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2012, 05:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,869
Posted By X5Newb
I tried that for awhile on one side of one of the...

I tried that for awhile on one side of one of the bumper supports, but figured I'd post before mangling something too much. It looks like you'd have to break at least some of the bends between the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,869
Posted By X5Newb
Latest BMW Hitch Kit - Bumper Supports (16mm receptacle and 17mm bolt heads)

How many people have installed the latest BMW hitch kit on their E53 X5?

The integrated bolt holders on the bumper supports (and the tow bar itself) appear to be for 16mm bolt heads, but the M10 x...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2009, 11:50 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 29,236
Posted By X5Newb
Ditto, so far anyway ... no one is perfect :)

Ditto, so far anyway ... no one is perfect :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,914
Posted By X5Newb
You MUST use each key occassionally or the battery will die!

If you have the ability, you can replace the internal battery. Worth a shot before buying a new key from the dealer. The battery is like $10. You NEED to use each key every so often so it continues...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
LOL ... i have an all leather shift knob to swap...

LOL ... i have an all leather shift knob to swap in yet. This is what I didn't like the sound of:

I guess I'm anal, but I want the finger release to work as it does now. Anyone know how to swap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
All the Pics...

All the Pics (http://picasaweb.google.com/emasshardt/X5InteriorTrimReplacement#)

Some highlights:
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_FbtA_74CYsY/Sb79Vj6vQLI/AAAAAAAADXk/jd-8M2X_ObM/s800/LeftDash.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
Got some without using the flash (while X5 was...

Got some without using the flash (while X5 was outside), but most I took while in the garage without the flash didn't come out (need tripod). I'll get what I have uploaded to picasa and linked in,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,526
Posted By X5Newb
Ekvals, do you have a price specifically for the...

Ekvals, do you have a price specifically for the interior trim pieces that they charged you to have them painted? Did they do the prep work or did you? How many coats of primer, paint, clear did they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
Shitty weather strikes again ... 800 mph winds...

Shitty weather strikes again ... 800 mph winds and awesome loose topsoil in the construction zone made quick work of having just washed the truck! Gaaahhhhh!!!! Hopefully the weather will be better...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
So last night I finished the install (minus...

So last night I finished the install (minus fashioning a bracket on which to install the Intravee and Alpine iPod Interface where the CD-changer used to be) ... after much cursing and yelling :rofl:...
Forum: The Lounge 02-19-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By X5Newb
I'd never seen one either and I think it's a...

I'd never seen one either and I think it's a fabulous idea! Someone was thinking ... :thumbup:
Forum: The Lounge 02-19-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By X5Newb
Topside "Creeper"

Might need to get one of these before doing that preventative work on the oil separator :)

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200360239_200360239
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
Uploaded more from the other camera (Panasonic...

Uploaded more from the other camera (Panasonic TZ5):

http://picasaweb.google.com/emasshardt/X5InteriorTrimReplacement#

That's all I have for now. I want to get some in the daylight over the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
Have some on new camera I just got that I'll have...

Have some on new camera I just got that I'll have to upload as well, but they'll all end up here I guess (gallery here only allows 9.63MB, ugh):
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
Trim installed on center console (which is in my...

Trim installed on center console (which is in my living room) the night before last (also had to do a bunch of cleaning as the previous owner spilled coffee or something all over) and installed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,500
Posted By X5Newb
The eBay Cosmos Schwarz nav trim kit arrived...

The eBay Cosmos Schwarz nav trim kit arrived today! I'll have to figure out where to put the pics (I'm assuming there's a gallery here I can post/link to). Is there a DIY on replacing the interior...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,351
Posted By X5Newb
Can't wait to see it. I'll PM you about possibly...

Can't wait to see it. I'll PM you about possibly getting the front bumper with 4.6 spoiler :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,351
Posted By X5Newb
MMMMMmmmmm ... going ahead with it already? :o

MMMMMmmmmm ... going ahead with it already? :o
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 32,111
Posted By X5Newb
Any further progress on your own solution to fix...

Any further progress on your own solution to fix this issue X5 in AK? I'm sure many here would be interested (me included)!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By X5Newb
I would guess for the reset of all modules as he...

I would guess for the reset of all modules as he stated :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,177
Posted By X5Newb
Honey, shoes off the swanky leather seats! ;) ...

Honey, shoes off the swanky leather seats! ;)

Looks pretty schweeet.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,148
Posted By X5Newb
i like this one where it appears the guy's wife...

i like this one where it appears the guy's wife is going to yell at him at the end :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka9BrEV672k&feature=related
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,190
Posted By X5Newb
I'm far from being under warranty ... so I guess...

I'm far from being under warranty ... so I guess I get to eat it and do it myself? :)
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