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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 58,592
Posted By 70Sixter
Smile Replaced iDrive controller today with new BMW...

Replaced iDrive controller today with new BMW part from Pelican for $284. Like others reported the click or tap function had failed. Hardest part was prying up the black plastic surround after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,956
Posted By 70Sixter
Part is $284 on Pelican. Diagram is not helpful...

Part is $284 on Pelican. Diagram is not helpful for install.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,956
Posted By 70Sixter
I have the same problem getting to the...

I have the same problem getting to the controller. Pulling knob isn't much help. How do you get it out of the console?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,748
Posted By 70Sixter
You'll have to ask dealer, but don't know why...

You'll have to ask dealer, but don't know why not. Tell them the TR price, might match it. BMW dealers normally have top notch mounting equipment.

TR will ship to your installer. TR sells tire...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,488
Posted By 70Sixter
High mounting is good for radar detection. ...

High mounting is good for radar detection. Lowest possible mounting is better for lidar.

Laser beam is usually aimed low at a flat surface (like a license plate), and the beam is very narrow. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 33,098
Posted By 70Sixter
Well, after our complete battery meltdown last...

Well, after our complete battery meltdown last year, when the low battery warning came on a coupla weeks ago I paniced.

Took the X5 to dealer, turned off engine, and it refired without problem. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,551
Posted By 70Sixter
There is a tray for it in the center arm rest. ...

There is a tray for it in the center arm rest. Griot's has a rechargeable that plugs into the 12V outlet for about $25.

IIRC Porsche sells theirs for $48!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2009, 03:39 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 33,098
Posted By 70Sixter
No more signs of battery drain and car is...

No more signs of battery drain and car is actually running better. Of course there was not a sign when it suddenly lost DC power overnite due to fan relay failure.

Update is, got our refund...
Forum: Politics Forum 09-11-2009, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 999
Posted By 70Sixter
It is not a brothel. It is a center for...

It is not a brothel. It is a center for performing arts!:wow:

Acorn is a bunch of nuts!
Forum: Politics Forum 09-09-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By 70Sixter
Communism bad.

Communism bad.
Forum: Politics Forum 09-09-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,318
Posted By 70Sixter
I understand the NY Times finally reported...

I understand the NY Times finally reported something on him on Monday.

Jones was not a liberal, he was a communist - self avowed. The Obama administration makes the liberal Clinton admin look...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By 70Sixter
Not so in the E70. To my great regret. Wait...

Not so in the E70. To my great regret. Wait until you need to plug a battery maintainer in to get enuf voltage to open the glove box after a battery meltdown.

See the thread on massive...
Forum: Politics Forum 09-09-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 10,849
Posted By 70Sixter
In my mind respect for the office left with...

In my mind respect for the office left with Clinton. He showed no respect for the office, and it was contagious. Smirky jokes still abound.

The treatment the prissy pressies gave George W and...
Forum: Politics Forum 09-06-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,318
Posted By 70Sixter
Not no mo'

Not no mo'
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,080
Posted By 70Sixter
I use a battery maintainer on my Boxster and...

I use a battery maintainer on my Boxster and recommend it for anything over a week. I plug my almost 6 year old battery in every time I park the car in the garage unless I know I'm going back out.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-30-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,543
Posted By 70Sixter
You can always sign up for their drivers' ed. ...

You can always sign up for their drivers' ed. That is most of the fun.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-30-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,543
Posted By 70Sixter
Someone mentioned dinner a bit ago. BMW picks...

Someone mentioned dinner a bit ago. BMW picks you up at the airport, assigns you a personal driver, buys dinner and breakfast for two and covers the hotel bill. Edit: And lunch at the Performance...
Forum: The Lounge 08-28-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 693
Posted By 70Sixter
Isn't that sicko?! Ruined most of three young...

Isn't that sicko?! Ruined most of three young lives. Let's pray they recover to some degree. And their family. I cannot imagine fully getting over that kind of trauma.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,479
Posted By 70Sixter
They just hook the other side to an aluminum...

They just hook the other side to an aluminum suspension piece.:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2009, 04:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,275
Posted By 70Sixter
Speaking of which, why the hell isn't there one...

Speaking of which, why the hell isn't there one on the instrument panel. That and a temperature gauge. :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2009, 04:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,275
Posted By 70Sixter
My other problem was I couldn't get to the manual...

My other problem was I couldn't get to the manual 'cuz the glovebox locked itself also. :rolleyes: Even my tiny Boxster trunks have emergency releases!

BMW Assist knew none of the info several of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2009, 04:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,072
Posted By 70Sixter
I've been rear-ended twice in my life, both times...

I've been rear-ended twice in my life, both times while in stopped traffic.

Watching a car get bigger and bigger in your rear view mirror is horrifying. Being able to think fast at times like...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-26-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,275
Posted By 70Sixter
I'll try to post some details on pin to pin...

I'll try to post some details on pin to pin testing tomorrow. I'm mystified personally and am also amazed by the attention to technical detail on the site.

Even RennTech rarely gets this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-26-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 24,275
Posted By 70Sixter
Sorry. I futzed the part number. Should be...

Sorry. I futzed the part number. Should be 61-36-7-661-503

The fan was probably not running at all since previous day the at idle temp produced a "drive moderately, engine hot" type warning.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By 70Sixter
After recently being charged 75 bucks for use of...

After recently being charged 75 bucks for use of dollies because could not get E70 into neutral because T-handle could not be accessed, I'd question paying anything for BMW assist.

They said they...
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