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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2016, 05:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,498
Posted By X5girl
There are not that many options still available...

There are not that many options still available and as the Eibachs are known to work, thats my choice.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,178
Posted By X5girl
I would suggest you have a fault in the control...

I would suggest you have a fault in the control system and the ECU is detecting it. Normally if it tries to run the pump and nothing happens or the levelling sensors disagree.
You need to get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,291
Posted By X5girl
I can confirm that RC Racing do in fact...

I can confirm that RC Racing do in fact manufacture a coilover kit for the E53 X5.

They are obviously height adjustable but by shortening the strut body rather than pre-loading or unloading the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,784
Posted By X5girl
Or, from the designers of the Powerflex X5...

Or, from the designers of the Powerflex X5 bushes..........

RENTAL, BMW X5 E53 REAR SUBFRAME BUSH TOOL RENTAL | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
We pulled them a few weeks ago to have a look and...

We pulled them a few weeks ago to have a look and they are still like new.

They are far superior to the stock rubber ones improving steering accuracy and brake feel.

I would never go back now
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
Tool available here............ eBay - The...

Tool available here............

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320484215018&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT)

Regards.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,486
Posted By X5girl
You will need both the engine locking tools as...

You will need both the engine locking tools as well as the VANOS setting tools.

With the engine out of the car, its a pretty straightforward job. You actually cannot do the jobs you are discussing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,588
Posted By X5girl
It sounds like you have a leak from that front...

It sounds like you have a leak from that front airbag. If the system pumps-up to the correct height then it would seem that the pump and related electronics are functioning, as are the level sensors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
Correct. In this pic he is wrongly using the...

Correct. In this pic he is wrongly using the copper grease which will allow the bush to turn in the housing. There is only a small sachet of grease and this is for the pin.

You also need to remove...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
You use copper grease on the metal tube as it...

You use copper grease on the metal tube as it rotates in the urethane bush. Dont grease the outside of the bush where it presses in the housing or it will rotate.

If you grease the wrong parts, it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,138
Posted By X5girl
Hi, The bushes do wear gradually over a...

Hi,

The bushes do wear gradually over a period of time so that the deterioration is gradual and goes un-noticed until the bush fails so badly that the subframe actually starts banging up and down....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,138
Posted By X5girl
Yes, thats where the bush is. As you can see,...

Yes, thats where the bush is. As you can see, there is no room to see the condition of the bush as it is almost fully enclosed.

Lower the subframe slightly and you will see the outside of the bush...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,138
Posted By X5girl
Thats not the rear shock absorbers, its the rear...

Thats not the rear shock absorbers, its the rear subframe bushes completely detached.

Its really common and not visable from under the car until you lower the subframe, then the bushes will fall...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Posted By X5girl
As well as 2, 6 and 15, all of which control the...

As well as 2, 6 and 15, all of which control the rear alignment.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,424
Posted By X5girl
Jump starting it could have fried the ECU's but...

Jump starting it could have fried the ECU's but you need to diagnose the problems individually as some are the normal result of the car being left standing for a while and others due to the fact the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2011, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Posted By X5girl
You need to check the rear toe and camber and set...

You need to check the rear toe and camber and set it to within spec. You should also check those pesky rear subframe bushes to make sure the carrier is not floating about. Powerflex bushes for these...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,138
Posted By X5girl
Not too bothered about being on the forum as I am...

Not too bothered about being on the forum as I am highly active on the 8-Series boards but I am always here to help you guys with techno-info if you ever need it.

8Tech.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2011, 10:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,138
Posted By X5girl
I'm afraid X5Girl (Kerry) moved on just over a...

I'm afraid X5Girl (Kerry) moved on just over a year and a half ago and now the car is mine, thats why she no longer posts and I have been replying to any direct queries.

I am in Camberley whereas...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2011, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,138
Posted By X5girl
I'm afraid you are suffering from a mismatch on...

I'm afraid you are suffering from a mismatch on components and I can assure you, the poly bushes will make no difference to the ride quality or harshness.

I would say you have a problem with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
Adjustable drop links are from PhoenixMotorsport...

Adjustable drop links are from PhoenixMotorsport home page (http://www.phoenixmotorsport.co.uk).

X5Girl, xxx
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
You should be able to press the bush in with a...

You should be able to press the bush in with a large vice, then fit the central tube afterwards. DO NOT use grease as there needs to be grip between the arm and the bush, use some liquid soap instead...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
You have seperate adjustments for toe and camber....

You have seperate adjustments for toe and camber. You must set the camber first and then the toe. Adjusting the camber will affect the toe but not visa-versa.

X5Girl, xxx
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 32,912
Posted By X5girl
Once the rear shoes are correctly adjusted, then...

Once the rear shoes are correctly adjusted, then you should adjust the handbrke cables to allow full application between 3 and 5 clicks. Dont forget the handbrake is pretty puny at the best of times...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2010, 06:01 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 32,912
Posted By X5girl
It makes no difference whether the shoes are old...

It makes no difference whether the shoes are old or new. You are adjusting them just enough clicks back to clear the shoes when the wheel is rotating without rubbing.

You cannot adjust it by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 80,666
Posted By X5girl
No, the rear subframe bushes have an upper and...

No, the rear subframe bushes have an upper and lower part but there is no front/rear/left/right inclination on the Powerflex bushes. I believe the standard ones may have so that they fall to bits...
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