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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-02-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,365
Posted By 818Guy
dang... NO one can help me? :excited:

dang... NO one can help me? :excited:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 782
Posted By 818Guy
need paint shop in L.A. area

Since I'm not getting replies in the X3 forum I thought I'd post the link here hoping someone might be able to help me:
...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-25-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,365
Posted By 818Guy
need rear bumper painted (L.A. area)

I backed into a wall at 2 mph and put some scrapes on the passenger side of my rear bumper. (5:30am on a Sunday morning, still waking up. My stupid mistake.) It's not that big of a deal but I want...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-15-2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,127
Posted By 818Guy
Finally went to the dealership. Have...

Finally went to the dealership. Have approximately 11,500 miles with my "next service" telling me approximately 4,500 miles. Dealership said they have to wait until within 500 miles of the service...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-04-2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,127
Posted By 818Guy
For me in my limited experience, I "only" drive...

For me in my limited experience, I "only" drive an X3. That's the reception I get when I'm at BMW dealerships in the Los Angeles area. IMO that's not a great attitude to have for future BMW...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-03-2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,127
Posted By 818Guy
Thanks everyone. I guess I should contact the...

Thanks everyone. I guess I should contact the dealer nearest to me and ask.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-02-2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,127
Posted By 818Guy
First service: 15k miles or 1 year ?

I've had my 2006 X3 for one year now. Best vehicle I've owned. :thumbup:

I have approximately 11,000 miles on it. Is the first service only to happen at 15,000 miles or should I take it in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-05-2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,724
Posted By 818Guy
I see you're from Los Angeles. What dealership...

I see you're from Los Angeles. What dealership told you this?


.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-05-2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,816
Posted By 818Guy
Did they give you a loaner? Just curious...

Did they give you a loaner? Just curious...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 11-30-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,632
Posted By 818Guy
I hear ya. My brain was in fantasyland. !ouch: ...

I hear ya. My brain was in fantasyland. !ouch:

I read that about 10% of towing weight as an estimate for tongue weight after my post above.

I guess I'll have to sell my motorcycle and get a...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 11-29-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,632
Posted By 818Guy
Interesting… This website indicates the following...

Interesting… This website indicates the following for tongue weight:

"Tongue weight must not exceed the rated capacity of the hitch. Tongue weight of motorcycle is typically 50% to 60% of the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 11-29-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,632
Posted By 818Guy
Ah, okay. Thanks for the info. I was...

Ah, okay.

Thanks for the info. I was considering a small trailer but this looked interesting and there seemed to be an "ease" of use compared to a trailer.

:thumbup:
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 11-28-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,632
Posted By 818Guy
how many lbs. can the hitch tongue take

I'm looking into a motorcycle "hauler" that suspends the bike via the tow hitch.

http://www.joehauler.com/camloc/camloc.shtml

http://www.joehauler.com/camloc/355x220/image01.jpg

Obviously...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,195
Posted By 818Guy
It depends. It will not void the entire warranty...

It depends. It will not void the entire warranty but you can bet that if you take your X3 in for any suspension service they will not cover it.

(Yeah, this reply is a bit late but I haven't been...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 05-20-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,902
Posted By 818Guy
Great find.

Great find.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 05-09-2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Posted By 818Guy
http://www.x3world.com/x3-e83-forum/12086-clear.ht...

http://www.x3world.com/x3-e83-forum/12086-clear.html?highlight=clear+bra

Check out this thread. There are other links within.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 05-08-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,846
Posted By 818Guy
Yes, I do reset every tank fill. Been keep a log...

Yes, I do reset every tank fill. Been keep a log as well with gallons added at each fill.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 05-08-2006, 07:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,846
Posted By 818Guy
Yeah, the L.A. city driving kills my mileage. ...

Yeah, the L.A. city driving kills my mileage. While I do have a motorcycle (Big Bear Choppers Venom ProStreet) I went ahead a bought a scooter for zipping around near where I live.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-27-2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,846
Posted By 818Guy
I get about 13 mpg with mainly stop and go city...

I get about 13 mpg with mainly stop and go city driving (Los Angeles). This is what is killing me at the pump.

Mix driving will get me 17-18 mpg.

Strickly freeway has gotten me about 21 mpg.
...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-10-2006, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,894
Posted By 818Guy
Congrats (again). :thumbup:

Congrats (again). :thumbup:
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-07-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,888
Posted By 818Guy
If they are BMW wheels, you should have no...

If they are BMW wheels, you should have no problems.

Good luck.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-06-2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,141
Posted By 818Guy
It's going to be tough to get just one. ...

It's going to be tough to get just one.

Might as well start shopping online for an OEM replacement.

Retails for about $430 but I'm sure you can get it for less than that.

Maybe other members...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-06-2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,268
Posted By 818Guy
What tires (brand) did you go with?

What tires (brand) did you go with?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-06-2006, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,888
Posted By 818Guy
Probably not. BTW, your fronts will be 0.3%...

Probably not.

BTW, your fronts will be 0.3% too slow. When your speedo reads 60mph, you'll be traveling 60.2mph.

With your rears, you will be 0.5% too fast. When your speeo reads 60mph,...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-05-2006, 09:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,268
Posted By 818Guy
Nice. A couple of cigars at the ready. :thumbup:

Nice. A couple of cigars at the ready. :thumbup:
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