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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,305
Posted By CarveRoad
I never measured the amp draw when I had this...

I never measured the amp draw when I had this problem, but pulling fuse #74 as described in post #12 cured it. Still running the same battery 1-1/2 years later. I don't use any of the associated...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-29-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,076
Posted By CarveRoad
What do you think of the Ascent box? Are those...

What do you think of the Ascent box? Are those the Thule rapid aero bars?

Looks very cool.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-29-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,240
Posted By CarveRoad
All Terrain / Trail Tires on an X5

Nobody ever mentions using off road tires on the X. Yeah, I know it doesn't have the ground clearance for serious off roading, but wouldn't an extra set of A/T tires be a nice compliment? I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2009, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 969
Posted By CarveRoad
Grew up in Pleasanton back when it only had one...

Grew up in Pleasanton back when it only had one stoplight!

I have had Big Blue ('04 Estoril 4.4i) there a few times to visit the toads!

Chris
Las Vegas
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 36,552
Posted By CarveRoad
I like sport mode when I am stuck in that slow...

I like sport mode when I am stuck in that slow moving stop and go type traffic and the vehicle keeps shifting between 1st and 2nd. Generally keeps it in 1st gear. This is my perspective coming from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,816
Posted By CarveRoad
"Don't crap your pants!" Oh my passenger is...

"Don't crap your pants!"

Oh my passenger is 3 yrs. old.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,558
Posted By CarveRoad
Skis

Skis
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,295
Posted By CarveRoad
Be prepared to pay sales tax when you head down...

Be prepared to pay sales tax when you head down to the DMV however.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2008, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,300
Posted By CarveRoad
Run it till it dies! A slight tick at 153k miles...

Run it till it dies! A slight tick at 153k miles shouldn't be anything to fret about. It is just getting broken in! Try a heavier weight oil and see if that helps.

A used motor will probably...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2008, 12:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,837
Posted By CarveRoad
Personally, I'd hold out for a 2004 or newer 4.4...

Personally, I'd hold out for a 2004 or newer 4.4 -- more power and better gas mileage with the valvetronic motor and xDrive AWD system.

I also wouldn't want an X5 without some sort of name brand...
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