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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 24,059
Posted By carlgo
Just got my '05 X5 wheel bearing replaced at an...

Just got my '05 X5 wheel bearing replaced at an independent BMW specialist. A little over $400. While I can get discounts on BMW parts, this job with all the pulling and pressing just was too nasty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 165,367
Posted By carlgo
Wow, years and years ago I did the Essam version...

Wow, years and years ago I did the Essam version and contributed some to the thread, and I return to the forum and it is still a hot subject, with different versions and 32,000 hits!

BTW, mine is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,091
Posted By carlgo
I used a suction device and it worked. Hard to...

I used a suction device and it worked. Hard to beat the use of a reliable assistant. Do not allow any drinking until the job is complete (both of you) and check the fluid level in the reservoir...
Forum: The Lounge 11-27-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 53,891
Posted By carlgo
I got high mileage used ones when I was young and...

I got high mileage used ones when I was young and had to get new ones. Now I can afford cars that have five years of life left in them and keep them that long. My 05 X5 is just fine and I would keep...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 24,059
Posted By carlgo
For what it is worth, my WB noise hasn't gotten...

For what it is worth, my WB noise hasn't gotten any worse or different in many thousands of miles, many long trips.

One bearing had been replaced some time ago under warranty because one of the...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 02-25-2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,772
Posted By carlgo
In the body shop, I had a customer with a famous...

In the body shop, I had a customer with a famous name. Damn near 100 years old, and his wife in maybe the low 80s (ran off with a young hottie 60 years ago).

Anyway, they had his and hers...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,261
Posted By carlgo
Good research. I should have said that the lights...

Good research. I should have said that the lights were available as part of various packages. My used X has sort of a family touring option list, gps, rear heating/ac controls, the lights, etc. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2011, 12:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,261
Posted By carlgo
I absolutely love this feature. In fact, I...

I absolutely love this feature. In fact, I searched for a model that had this option, along with the HID lights. It was must-have for me.

So nice being able to see around corners instead of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,474
Posted By carlgo
It has been so long...if I had to do it today I...

It has been so long...if I had to do it today I would have to see where it was dripping out on the clear drains and hope it was the same deal on the other side.

The other post regarding the...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-30-2011, 12:56 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 189,406
Posted By carlgo
The Essam design is nice. I built one and use it...

The Essam design is nice. I built one and use it in conjunction with the BSW speakers. It all works together well. It is surprising that a maximum 10" shallow mount woofer in a small sealed box can...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-29-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 189,406
Posted By carlgo
You are going deeper into this than I thought...

You are going deeper into this than I thought when I responded to your post. That is impressive stuff and it is understandable why you would want to work with exactitude! I thought about making home...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-28-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 189,406
Posted By carlgo
I admire your attention to detail and physics,...

I admire your attention to detail and physics, but it would be interesting to know why you would bother being so exact. After all, it is just bass playing in what is not the world's quietest vehicle....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,931
Posted By carlgo
Where are you getting this reading? I spliced my...

Where are you getting this reading? I spliced my positive at the left back-up light in the tail gate. Never checked the voltage.

I took care to run the ground out of the gate to where other...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-31-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 189,406
Posted By carlgo
38807 38806 My method was to cut the...

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My method was to cut the amp wire, bare the ends of course, slide on a length of shrink tubing, solder all three ends together and then slide the tubing up and shrink it. You can...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 09-23-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 460
Views: 189,406
Posted By carlgo
If you have seen the X speaker mounts you would...

If you have seen the X speaker mounts you would know that they are anything but drop-ins for aftermart speakers! Of course, a clever person with experience and tools can fit nearly anything.

Not...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 09-23-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 189,406
Posted By carlgo
Due to the very specific way the BMW amp works, I...

Due to the very specific way the BMW amp works, I strongly suggest using the BSW tweeters and mid-ranges at the least. And that includes the rear door.

And, really, the whole system with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,931
Posted By carlgo
I connected mine inside the tailgate, near the...

I connected mine inside the tailgate, near the left B/U light.

The first unit was a transmitter type and had all sorts of static. Not good.

They sent me another and it was staticy as well.
...
Forum: The Lounge 09-14-2009, 12:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,868
Posted By carlgo
I think the issue here is focus, not a filter....

I think the issue here is focus, not a filter. You need to experiment and find out why this happened.
Forum: The Lounge 09-14-2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,868
Posted By carlgo
I use the shutter and aperture settings more and...

I use the shutter and aperture settings more and more now on my still pretty damned good Nikon D40. These settings do wonders in getting good shots, like depth of field, in difficult situations. In...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,527
Posted By carlgo
Due to the unique way the factory amp works, and...

Due to the unique way the factory amp works, and the size and shape of the factory speakers, you have two choices:

1. Go BSW.

2. Tear everything out and start new with a custom system.

You...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,404
Posted By carlgo
Cautionary wheel bearing info

When I bought my 05 3.0 about 15K miles ago I thought I heard a bit of bearing noise from the L/F. The tech thought it was tire noise and we spun it in the air and felt nothing.

The noise got just...
Forum: The Lounge 08-27-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,458
Posted By carlgo
A sperm whale can hold its breath for an hour,...

A sperm whale can hold its breath for an hour, I'll bet we can't hold our breath for &%$#@ forever.
Forum: Site Announcements 08-27-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 25,848
Posted By carlgo
A sperm whale can hold its breath for an hour,...

A sperm whale can hold its breath for an hour, I'll bet we can't hold our breath for &%$#@ forever.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Posted By carlgo
Installing bushings is only fun when you are done.

Installing bushings is only fun when you are done.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
Posted By carlgo
Turn the key to position 1, push the center of...

Turn the key to position 1, push the center of the sunroof button up (as you would for tilt) and hold it. The panels will go through the motions and then close, 30+ seconds. At that point it is...
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