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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,301
Posted By nitrorocket
I prieced a 4.8is longblock for grins and the...

I prieced a 4.8is longblock for grins and the dealer wanted $19k over the counter... Thats all these trucks are worth, Lol.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,301
Posted By nitrorocket
If your gonna go through all the trouble, I have...

If your gonna go through all the trouble, I have a 4.8is motor out of my truck I may sell. :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,181
Posted By nitrorocket
I assume a rack from a 5 series may fit or be...

I assume a rack from a 5 series may fit or be very close with rack length and mounting points. Then we would just have to know the differences in lock to lock.

This think need to steer quicker, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,181
Posted By nitrorocket
Nobody has swapped racks or anything?

Nobody has swapped racks or anything?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,717
Posted By nitrorocket
Wtf is BMW's problem, they need to loosen ip the...

Wtf is BMW's problem, they need to loosen ip the parameters that trip the trans fail safe.
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-07-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 787
Posted By nitrorocket
I have a lemans blue 2005 4.8is for sale, It has...

I have a lemans blue 2005 4.8is for sale, It has black interior but white seats... $18,500 takes it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By nitrorocket
I'm more talking purely from a performance...

I'm more talking purely from a performance standpoint. The 4.8is is a rocket ship of a suv that handles as good as most sports cars. I would think that would make it desirable. If it weren't for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2012, 01:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By nitrorocket
I would think the 4.6 and 4.8 would get a good...

I would think the 4.6 and 4.8 would get a good premium, but they really arent worth any more then the base model 4.4. I dont think most people realize how much nicer the 4.6 and 4.8 are. I have owned...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,559
Posted By nitrorocket
Pretty disgusting for a $70,000 truck that is...

Pretty disgusting for a $70,000 truck that is barely broken in!!

I cannot beleive the horrible resale of these, the same year m3 still goes for $20k even though they were $10k cheaper when new!!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,617
Posted By nitrorocket
Ill sell you my 4.8is for $18,500 if interested!!...

Ill sell you my 4.8is for $18,500 if interested!! Lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 24,058
Posted By nitrorocket
Ill sell you my 4.8is for $18,500. I have...

Ill sell you my 4.8is for $18,500.

I have had a few x5's and this truck is very nice, hard to beat all the standard options the 8 has. The 6 speed automatic is very nice too!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
Posted By nitrorocket
If you get all the suspension from a donor truck...

If you get all the suspension from a donor truck it should all bolt on, but you might need to activate it in the ECM.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
Posted By nitrorocket
It would be a direct bolt in, but you would have...

It would be a direct bolt in, but you would have to get wiring, ECU, and engine sensors and accessories, as I am keeping them. Your engine harness might be able to work with some repinning. Your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,493
Posted By nitrorocket
Those prices you find are not for rebuilt. If you...

Those prices you find are not for rebuilt. If you want to add a serious upgrade to your truck I am selling my motor, trans, and transfer case out of my 2005 4.8is. :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By nitrorocket
It is design, I don't like it. I guess options...

It is design, I don't like it. I guess options are getting thinner ps fluid, increasing line pressure, or I'm not sure if the servotronic crap can be adjusted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,364
Posted By nitrorocket
Anybody know how to adjust steering effort?

I'm looking for a way to adjust the steering effort to make it less effort anybody know any tricks drilling restrictors adjusting servos changing the rack, anything?

There's nothing wrong with it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,744,630
Posted By nitrorocket
Actually, the 4.8is is pretty worthless value...

Actually, the 4.8is is pretty worthless value wise and has the worst depreciation ever. Have you priced these things? Worthless unfortunately... :(


So what are you going to do with the truck??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,463
Posted By nitrorocket
I'm a mechanic... If I were to dive into this I...

I'm a mechanic... If I were to dive into this I would start by hooking up a fuel pressure gauge and also checking for spark when I know this will happen. This will eliminate these as a factor, but it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,999
Posted By nitrorocket
I would never buy trade with a dealer. They rape...

I would never buy trade with a dealer. They rape you. Take the time and sell your truck and buy the one you want second had. Unless you just have excess money to blow... :)

Ever think of just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,015
Posted By nitrorocket
I would definetly tackle this little project. Get...

I would definetly tackle this little project. Get the motor/trans and then install it. For the electronics I would start by using the engine harness from the 4.8is truck along with the ECU. I would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,812
Posted By nitrorocket
Yeah, Im pretty surprised to see Porsche(a niche...

Yeah, Im pretty surprised to see Porsche(a niche unpractical sports car) hold much higher resale then the BMW's. I am bummed because I thought I could do a lateral trade year for year wise. Oh well,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,015
Posted By nitrorocket
$7000 for a used 4.8is is dirt cheap! A dealer...

$7000 for a used 4.8is is dirt cheap! A dealer long block cost $19,000 at the dealer. They are very rare engines and hard to find. Surprised you even found one.

FYI, I am an engine builder and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,287
Posted By nitrorocket
I haven't gotten any emails... The 4.8is stuff is...

I haven't gotten any emails... The 4.8is stuff is more rare then hens teeth I discovered. I called the dealer for a motor once and they wanted $19k for a long block engine!! Here is my email,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 12:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,287
Posted By nitrorocket
I also have the xdrive transfer case if you want...

I also have the xdrive transfer case if you want to go that route too! :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,812
Posted By nitrorocket
Nobody will even take my truck in trade for a 5...

Nobody will even take my truck in trade for a 5 year older 911 with the same miles. They laugh at me. My truck cost more then a 2005 c2, yet it's not even worth a 99 c2 in trade. Guess I'm gonna...
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