Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-27-2006, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Going from stock '05 4.4 19"s to likely...
Going from stock '05 4.4 19"s to likely refinished 4.8s 20"s (meaning I'll buy them then have them refinished to a darker color).
I don't want to change my tire diameter, just want want firmer...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-26-2006, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
H&R Sport Springs
Frankly I'm not impressed w/ the stock "Sport" setup at all. I find the suspension, steering, wheels and tires all sub-par for the price.
That said, just installed new springs on the '05 4.4 Spt....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-20-2006, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,238
Using 2 bulk/stainless pipes instead
Just got back from the shop where they recommended ordering a few feet of stainless steel pipe instead. They stated there's no gain in sound or HP from the X-Pipe (vs. cherry bombs or straight pipe)...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale
06-19-2006, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,484
no idea what it's worth
I know it's the most expensive airbag/wheel combination for the X5 however all I can find on eBay are old non-sports, old sports, etc (no heated).
It's the same as the non-heated sport illustrated...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale
06-16-2006, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,484
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-16-2006, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,321
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-16-2006, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,003
4.4i Sport front suspension life
I don't drive recklessly bump-wise, still Toronto's roads aren't spectacular.. With 19"s my '00 shocks failed at 20K (miles) and on my '05 they're beginning to fade at 10K.
Anyone else noticing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-14-2006, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,070
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-14-2006, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 17,824
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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale
06-14-2006, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,484
'05 Heated Steering Wheel w/ Airbag
Any offers? Not sure what the street value is but together probebly close to $1500MSRP.
I'd also be interested in trading for a pre-'04 sport wheel+airbag however I'd want a bit of cash along w/...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-08-2006, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 948
Dude,
I just primed my grille and chrome...
Dude,
I just primed my grille and chrome rings over the weekend as I too couldn't find any 04+ kits... took out the wiper sprayer covers as well.
Waiting one more day for the primer to set...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2006, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,793
Parts List
I used the following:
- Power Acoustik PT-727MSV (now the 729 which is not as simple looking)
$170 Example reseller...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2006, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
I highly doubt it
Thanks again...
I'm going to repaint all the facelift parts and this piece to body, will post pics in a few weeks.
Josh
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2006, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,793
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2006, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
[Q] Part No. for '04+ OEM decorative skid plated
IMHO this rounds out and thickens the nose of the OEM bumper cover/moulding which I personally find to be a bit skimpy when compared to the front of a CayanneS for example.
I wasn't aware that...
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Forum: Bluetooth
10-20-2005, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,086
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-19-2005, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,686
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Forum: Bluetooth
10-17-2005, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2005, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,582
as a side...
Being a unibody, the X5 has other issues when towing then the typical frame-based vehicle. For example, an F150 will stress at the tranny w/ max tow load where the X5 will stress at every...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2005, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,029
these guys do BMWs
http://www.leatherz.com/
(not sure if they'll do the entire interior or not)
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Forum: Bluetooth
10-17-2005, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
I think I got it
Sounds like the purple connector in the arm rest is not needed for a base BT install in the X5.
I do have the antenna module you mentioned but wasn't sure whether to install it in the front or...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2005, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,047
Yup
I thought my first X5 drove like a car, this one definately doesn't. Likely the reason for this is that I was in decent cars between the two.
My X5 complaints ('05 4.4i sport):
- drives heavy, V8...
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Forum: Bluetooth
10-17-2005, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
re: antenna
Sure,
In a BT/Visteon install I'm not sure whether the first/only antenna should be at the front or rear.
There's the purple connector in the arm rest.
There's four antenna jacks in the...
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Forum: Bluetooth
10-17-2005, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,519
Bluetooth install guide, manual, and..
I migrated the ULF/mic/etc from my old M3 to the '05 X5. I've encountered two problems:
- Antenna cabling is not straight forward
- Don't know the BT controls/interface on a non-Nav system
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-14-2005, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,686
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