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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-22-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,008
Posted By elmo
Yes, sorry - I should have posted something...

Yes, sorry - I should have posted something earlier. Yours looks really good.
I have made some progress, albeit not as rapidly as you have. I have decided to keep and use the rear Aero bumper which...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 05-08-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,008
Posted By elmo
M-Sport/Aero Bumpers & Wood Trim

Good. Can't wait to see photos. I'm still not sure what to do ; rather than change the trunk lid finisher to the curved end type (which I need to do to fit the Aero Package bumper I have) which seem...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-14-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,008
Posted By elmo
Thanks for the responses, guys. Sorry for the...

Thanks for the responses, guys. Sorry for the delay in responding but I didn't get any "reply alerts". Just to update ; I managed to buy 4 used "wood" door handle trims ( the seller also had the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,696
Posted By elmo
I agree with CTSportX5 - it sounds like...

I agree with CTSportX5 - it sounds like Intermediate Levers. Even in our (relatively) mild UK winters, this problem arises. My dealer replaced the ignition coils initially (as the codes indicated...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-11-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,008
Posted By elmo
M-Sport Bumpers & Wood interior trim

Just bought a 2004 ( ie pre- late 06 facelift) X3 3.0i Sport for my wife to supplement my 2006 E53 X5 4.4i Sport, which she does not like driving. A couple of queries about the X3. I want to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 57,725
Posted By elmo
Me again! Now it's getting colder in the UK I...

Me again! Now it's getting colder in the UK I wonder if the Intermediate Levers issue will rear its ugly head again. I had mine done but it hasn't really been that cold since then so I am not sure if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2010, 06:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,061
Posted By elmo
The fault sounds like Intermediate Lever problems...

The fault sounds like Intermediate Lever problems in the valvegear of the N62 V8 engine. Do a search on "Intermediate Lever Issues". The ignition coil "failure" is a false trail and may not be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 57,725
Posted By elmo
See my pm to you.

See my pm to you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2010, 04:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,321
Posted By elmo
I'll take the answer to my offer as a "no"...

I'll take the answer to my offer as a "no" then.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 20,644
Posted By elmo
Let's face it - we didn't buy them for their fuel...

Let's face it - we didn't buy them for their fuel economy. In the UK most E53 X5s are 3.0 Diesel! I chose to buy a 4.4 as I don't do a huge number of miles (and I like the sound of a V8). You guys in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2009, 04:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,090
Posted By elmo
Thanks, TwinsPoppa, Yes, these arches appear to...

Thanks, TwinsPoppa,
Yes, these arches appear to be called "Le Mans" flares in the USA. The "Sport Plus" package in the UK includes these and the 20" rims; the "Sport" package includes - amongst...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2009, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,090
Posted By elmo
SITREP - got both rear wheels off using the...

SITREP - got both rear wheels off using the hammer and wood method. Changed the rear brake pads - very straightforward ; I didn't bother undoing the guide bolts but unbolted the 16mm caliper carrier...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,090
Posted By elmo
Right - the trick with lowering the jack with...

Right - the trick with lowering the jack with hand-tight studs did not work. In the end, I resorted to the piece of wood and a "Manchester screwdriver" (a lump hammer) - pleased to say it worked. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,090
Posted By elmo
Thanks, Guys. I'll try the technique of putting...

Thanks, Guys. I'll try the technique of putting the studs back in hand-tight and gently lower the wheel down. I agree, prob not a good idea to get underneath and kick in case it comes off the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,090
Posted By elmo
Access to jack / getting wheels off

I have had my X5 a few months and now need to replace the rear pads; no problems there, I thought, as I have done the job many times before on my previous cars. However, two snags ; firstly, whilst I...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-11-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,788
Posted By elmo
How did you get the Black Chrome tips off? I want...

How did you get the Black Chrome tips off? I want to do the same mod but the tips look as if they won't move easily!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2009, 04:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,522
Posted By elmo
Yes, actually I realise I was confusing it with...

Yes, actually I realise I was confusing it with something I read about the Range Rover Sport - you can't easily fit the OEM 20" wheels ( like those standard on the Supercharger versions) to ones...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,914
Posted By elmo
The 4.4i Sport has twin "Black Chrome" circular...

The 4.4i Sport has twin "Black Chrome" circular exhaust tips (or at least they do in the UK) which I understood were an interference fit ( ie not welded on).
I think you can fit OEM chrome tips in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2009, 02:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,522
Posted By elmo
I stand to be corrected but I read on some BMW UK...

I stand to be corrected but I read on some BMW UK forum that the 20" wheels were only fitted on the 4.8is (as standard) or 4.4i (with the Sport "Plus" package) and that you could not just swap your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By elmo
I think that's what I said. By the way, I tried...

I think that's what I said. By the way, I tried to purchase a rear flap kit whilst I was on holiday in Scottsdale, AZ last Autumn but the parts guy was worried that they wouldn't fit because I had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By elmo
Yes, I think the Off Road versions are around 1.5...

Yes, I think the Off Road versions are around 1.5 to 2 inches longer but similar in style to the standard versions. I have got a set of front & rear flaps for mine but haven't got round to fitting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By elmo
You can fit the Rear "off-road" versions but if...

You can fit the Rear "off-road" versions but if you have the slightly wider wheel arch plastic trims (these are usually a standard fitment if you have OEM 20" alloys) you will need to do a little...
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