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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
Posted By h20mobius
What did you find out? Just picked up an 06'...

What did you find out? Just picked up an 06' 4.4i myself with 18k miles - but build date is September 30th... I will ask the dealer, but I assume this means I dont have Mp3. Wonder if they'd be...
Forum: Navigation System 10-11-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 605,254
Posted By h20mobius
Hey thanks - really apprecaite the advice. Do...

Hey thanks - really apprecaite the advice. Do you know if the Night Mode version is based off the v.32?

Chris
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By h20mobius
Thanks for confirming I'm not the only crazy one...

Thanks for confirming I'm not the only crazy one out there :)

If it were nominal, I'd let it slide... but the difference is rather profound. Looks like I'll be considering an upgrade.

In my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,144
Posted By h20mobius
Different Versions of Premium Audio?

Hi -

Just traded by 2002 4.4 on a 2006 4.4... however, the audio quality in my 02 seemed much better. Both have DSP (the 02 didn't have NAV), and both spec sheets pulled at the dealer have...
Forum: Navigation System 10-10-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 700
Views: 605,254
Posted By h20mobius
Hi guys - really eager to try this upgrade... but...

Hi guys - really eager to try this upgrade... but want to do it right. There are an overwhelming amount of posts on here! I have an MKIV nav running 4-1/71.

FEW QUESTIONS:


Can I upgrade from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2009, 01:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,714
Posted By h20mobius
Sorry to disappoint guys... I found an impeccable...

Sorry to disappoint guys... I found an impeccable '06 4.4i tonight... and traded in the '02. Unfortunately, I won't be reporting back how the swap went...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,714
Posted By h20mobius
About as hard as you'd pound a picture hangar...

About as hard as you'd pound a picture hangar into sheetrock... I was afraid to hit the AC? lines located just above it...

I will probably just R&R the heater valve...

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,714
Posted By h20mobius
I experienced the same problem: - mist coming...

I experienced the same problem:
- mist coming from vent
- drivers side cooler air, passenger side warmer air (regardless of center vent mixture control)
- higher fan speed on auto (presumably...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-29-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,115
Posted By h20mobius
Correct, Rapid Aero Bars (450R I believe?) and...

Correct, Rapid Aero Bars (450R I believe?) and Thule Atlantis (corrected**) 1600.

I love the box... it's easy to use, closely resembles my Black Sapphire Metallic color, is the appropriate...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 01-23-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,124
Posted By h20mobius
Is there really such thing as protection from...

Is there really such thing as protection from instant-on laser? I don't think so based on my research... you can hope for a "stray refraction" - but seeing as laser is such a narrow beam and has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 23,916
Posted By h20mobius
Pretty sure they're actually 53" - I will check...

Pretty sure they're actually 53" - I will check when I get my car back from the shop tonight.

You can always saw off any excess - so go longer. Once you saw, you simply replace the plastic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,898
Posted By h20mobius
Small World! if you look closely you can see my...

Small World! if you look closely you can see my graphite "O" sticker on the rear window.

Go Ducks - talk to you soon!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 23,916
Posted By h20mobius
Style 96, 17" off a E46, 325i sport package

Style 96, 17" off a E46, 325i sport package
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 01-23-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,124
Posted By h20mobius
Almost took the V1 plunge, but 90% of my driving...

Almost took the V1 plunge, but 90% of my driving is city driving in familiar areas. The V1, in a highway application, provides better warning at greater distances, but also provides for more false...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,898
Posted By h20mobius
Ha - I'm in Beaverton/Orenco. The X would pair...

Ha - I'm in Beaverton/Orenco. The X would pair nicely with Beaver colors... but I'm loyal to my alma mater - even if they do firebomb car dealerships down there...

Any relation to Jim Knotz? ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 23,916
Posted By h20mobius
I hadn't either... but I picked up the wheel &...

I hadn't either... but I picked up the wheel & tire combo for $400 in the middle of our states worst snowstorm in 50 years, so I'm happy. Note ** they had one very minor rubbing issue, which you'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,898
Posted By h20mobius
2) Funny you should ask... the pictures with...

2) Funny you should ask... the pictures with Summer Tires were original paint. The pictures with Winter Tires are after the front was re-sprayed. The same week I bought it, I drove down to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,898
Posted By h20mobius
Correct - I bought it Private Party in CA, and...

Correct - I bought it Private Party in CA, and drove it back to Oregon. If you buy it from a dealer however, you have to either pay sales tax, or pay to have it shipped to the Oregon border. Buying...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,707
Posted By h20mobius
Nice deal you found! I tried finding a local guy...

Nice deal you found! I tried finding a local guy with "some experience" but the only way I could break the $300 threshold was to use a non-OEM regulator...

I even tried craigslist, mini-shops,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,544
Posted By h20mobius
I wish I was confident in my ability to tackle...

I wish I was confident in my ability to tackle this... but everyone was quoting 2.8 hours of labor... which means it would take me well over 5. My time, coupled with the fact I've never tried...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2009, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,898
Posted By h20mobius
1) Correct - - I was hesitant to use the e46...

1) Correct - - I was hesitant to use the e46 wheels, but we had 2 weeks of snow here (which is very unusual) and the tire shops were backordered for weeks, so I bought the wheels/tires (with studs)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,707
Posted By h20mobius
Bryan - not sure if you fixed yours yet, but...

Bryan - not sure if you fixed yours yet, but thought I would share with you my findings...

My X5 is going in to an indy tomorrow for a new, OEM regulator here in Portland, Oregon.

I called...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,544
Posted By h20mobius
I'm getting my Thermostat replaced next week...

I'm getting my Thermostat replaced next week through an independent BMW mechanic for $330. Still waiting on quote for the expansion tank - but I assume another $300. Dealer wanted $1300!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,898
Posted By h20mobius
Finally Posting some Pictures of The X...

http://home.comcast.net/~christopherbaldwin/IMG_6657b.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~christopherbaldwin/IMG_6659b.jpg


http://home.comcast.net/~christopherbaldwin/IMG_7391b.jpg


Winter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 23,916
Posted By h20mobius
http://home.comcast.net/~christopherbaldwin/IMG_73...

http://home.comcast.net/~christopherbaldwin/IMG_7391b.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~christopherbaldwin/IMG_1902b.jpg
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