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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 07-17-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By inky
I have an OEM 4.6 kit for sale no arches or tips,...

I have an OEM 4.6 kit for sale no arches or tips, black w/ ACS type spoiler for $900 +shipping(from Hawaii) if anyone is interested
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By inky
Kinda at wit's end already with this one. Took it...

Kinda at wit's end already with this one. Took it back today with a rebuilt ABS module to configure the whole shebang. ABS works perfect but the brand new steering angle sensor shows that it's at 0...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,563
Posted By inky
it's not like a carb where the spacer can tune...

it's not like a carb where the spacer can tune the rpm range or enhance the fuel atomization and distribution. You have injectors that fire at the intake valve so the fuel atomization is already...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By inky
thanks for the input rogerkiu. I knew that they...

thanks for the input rogerkiu. I knew that they didn't have to be replaced in pairs but thought it was kinda funny that he told me to do that. I replaced one of the sensors last year to see if it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2010, 04:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By inky
anyone have some insight on where to start on...

anyone have some insight on where to start on this one?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2010, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By inky
GT1 readout for DSC problem

My dash lights have been on for the last year and I finally had it read`with a generic reader while replacing my entire cooling system. Code for that came back as unable to connect with steering...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 03-25-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,201
Posted By inky
steering angle sensor

what kind of price am I looking at for the steering angle sensor for a 2001 x5 3.0 with shipping to 96815? thanks for the help!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2010, 04:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 50,540
Posted By inky
real easy DIY, after the car is jacked up and the...

real easy DIY, after the car is jacked up and the wheels off it'll take about 5 minutes per side.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,966
Posted By inky
thank you for the compliments! Good luck with the...

thank you for the compliments! Good luck with the tips, I'm sure it'll come out great and you sure can't beat the price!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,966
Posted By inky
it was a bit of work, true. Everything depends on...

it was a bit of work, true. Everything depends on what degree of "look" your after. To me, getting tips that look like 4.8 tips means cutting the old tips and removing the mesh so it doesn't look...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,966
Posted By inky
I bought the black chrome version of these and...

I bought the black chrome version of these and wasn't happy with them at all as a bolt on. they look like a cheap bolt on especially with the mesh at the back and seeing the original tips partially...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2009, 03:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,289
Posted By inky
tap into the parking light then. easy enough with...

tap into the parking light then. easy enough with the wires right there at the headlight
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,417
Posted By inky
I have Intrax springs on mine. There are other...

I have Intrax springs on mine. There are other choices out there besides the typical 2. Intrax lowers it a full 1 1/2 inch(lower than the others) and gives a ride that isn't any more rough than the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2009, 06:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,648
Posted By inky
the rear has concentric bolts BUT...my rear is...

the rear has concentric bolts BUT...my rear is dropped around 2 inches so my camber is perty bad. The KMAC kit puts a concentric bolt on the TOP in addition to your bottom adjustable bolt so you can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,648
Posted By inky
thanks alot for the info! I will pass it on to my...

thanks alot for the info! I will pass it on to my guy when I finally get around to doing the install.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2009, 05:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,882
Posted By inky
looks great sir! I did this to mine also a little...

looks great sir! I did this to mine also a little while ago along with painting the turn signal reflector black but may I suggest pulling the chrome bulb out and replacing it with the stock amber but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,648
Posted By inky
hey jst2878, since you did the kit already...how...

hey jst2878, since you did the kit already...how much did it help out? Where you able to get the camber back up to specs or even a little less camber than stock? I killed my back tires in less than 6...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,648
Posted By inky
I bought the KMAC kit too but haven't installed...

I bought the KMAC kit too but haven't installed it yet cause everyone is afraid to touch the suspension for a bimmer. Found a shop to do it and they quoted $130 per side +alignment. I'll do it after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By inky
Thanks amacman, I was figuring that would be the...

Thanks amacman, I was figuring that would be the best answer but at $125 a pop to read the codes it's not gonna happen. I wouldnt trust the "techs" at my dealership anyway, took them 4 days to tell...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2009, 12:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By inky
ABS/DSC odometer?

got a question that I have not been able to answer through searching the forums. It seems that my ABS/DSC lights have been on and off for the last few 6 months and on constantly for the last 2-3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2008, 02:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,828
Posted By inky
i just tried to trade in my '01 X5 3.0 with all...

i just tried to trade in my '01 X5 3.0 with all the goodies plus touch screen DVD and all but they were offering $8,000. Car is in cherry condition with 64,000 miles so definately a no go. They...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,648
Posted By inky
plan on taking about 15 minutes or more to do it...

plan on taking about 15 minutes or more to do it the first time cause you dont "know" what it looks like inside, even after looking at all the tutorial pics. After the first time you take it out and...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-28-2008, 03:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,472
Posted By inky
sorry tjunkers I cant show you a X3, I own a X5 ....

sorry tjunkers I cant show you a X3, I own a X5 . I was just cruising through your forum and saw your post. I would say do it anyway. I was a bit hesitant doing mine even after looking at some pics...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-26-2008, 12:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,472
Posted By inky
i used tail light tint vinyl and just stuck it...

i used tail light tint vinyl and just stuck it over the hole. my car is black so you cant see it at all and its a nice thin piece so you dont have bulky black rubber doughnuts sticking up. the vinyl...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 09-25-2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,329
Posted By inky
even though your tires are of different sizes...

even though your tires are of different sizes like 315/30 and 275/35 or whatever its ultimately comes down to the overall tire diameter that matters. with a 315 tire its wider but the sidewall height...
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