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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By blue99
I had to get quite insistent with my dealer. I...

I had to get quite insistent with my dealer. I also got the "we can't speed with the vehicle in order to replicate the problem, sir". i was advised by my dealer that this issue of wind noise IS a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By blue99
Yes. Not an easy task as it is glued in place. ...

Yes. Not an easy task as it is glued in place. My dealer simply accepted the fact that they would likely break the windshield getting it out, so a replacement was ordered and installed with the fix.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2006, 02:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By blue99
Really good question...

Really good question...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By blue99
Had the same problem. Determined that it was the...

Had the same problem. Determined that it was the windshield adhesive. Apparently there is a rather prevalent problem with the factory install. My dealer replaced the windshield and the problem has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2006, 11:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By blue99
DinanM3, You might want to keep checking with...

DinanM3,
You might want to keep checking with Dinan on the engine software issue, because I have been getting the same story for some time. In May, 2005 it was due to come out in September, 2005. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By blue99
I usually do the same (and tried to on paper, but...

I usually do the same (and tried to on paper, but Dinan only shows a picture of the exhaust tips in their literature)....so this time I relied upon a buddy's 4.6is example which he had installed a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By blue99
I'm sorry guys, although your past experiences...

I'm sorry guys, although your past experiences might warrant your convictions, mine certainly do not. Further, their equipment may be of sound design and quality, but their marketing tactics for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By blue99
I do not think all A/M systems are hack and clamp...

I do not think all A/M systems are hack and clamp versions (e.g., Remus?). Besides, what does it really take to add 4 feet of pipe and a flange? I also realize that the tips are stainless, but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By blue99
Thumbs down 2005 4.4 Dinan Exhaust - POS

Just had the local BMW dealer install a Dinan exhaust "system" on my 05. What a joke. $2600 Cdn (+installation) gets you 2 mufflers (i.e., not a full cat-back system) and some chrome exhaust tips. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2005, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By blue99
Dinan M3, Thanks for your note. I spent the...

Dinan M3,
Thanks for your note. I spent the later part of yesterday afternoon down at the dealer "helping" the tech. Thanks to X5Jay, we focused upon the windshield as the culprit. By pushing on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2005, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By blue99
Vibration Noise

Purchased 2005 4.4 X5 with the Performance, Activity and Premium packages (now 6 wks old). Under certain conditions, a high pitched squeal/vibration noise develops which seems to originate from...
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