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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,970
Posted By franccesco30
Smile Well, winter to me :-) I'm in VA so mild winters....

Well, winter to me :-) I'm in VA so mild winters. Summer set up is Staggered Package Tires: 275/40/20, 315/35/20
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,970
Posted By franccesco30
Winter Ready Checked

Winter Ready Checked

Finally got around to install my winter set up wheels and decided to go bigger on tires with 265/60/18 Hankook Dynopro AT M. Happy with the performance and look, zero rubbing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 159,238
Posted By franccesco30
Winter Ready Checked

Winter Ready Checked

Finally got around to install my winter set up wheels and decided to go bigger on tires with 265/60/18 Hankook Dynopro AT M. Happy with the performance and look, zero rubbing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 159,238
Posted By franccesco30
Thanks KSpark for this posting. I'm also...

Thanks KSpark for this posting.

I'm also trying to run the same set up since I'm in need of new tires for the new inspection "coming up". (265/60/18 Falken Wildpeak AT3Ws on style 69s) Funny thing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2021, 02:10 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 159,238
Posted By franccesco30
Great Posts thstone, I've been looking to...

Great Posts thstone,

I've been looking to add a similar set up to my 2001 5Speed Manual as well. Would you mind sharing the link where you got the wheels from?

By the way, I also added the same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 303,745
Posted By franccesco30
Wow, my 2001 is a lot nicer that the red one,...

Wow, my 2001 is a lot nicer that the red one, maybe I should ask for more :-)

I may consider selling it this summer, Family just grew and need a larger vehicle that Wife can also drive. I've had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 979
Views: 303,745
Posted By franccesco30
My Old Friend - Time to See it Go!

Hello All,

I've been debating to sell or not sell my longtime friend. I'm the second owner of the 2001 5 speed 3.0 with 160k miles. I've taken care of it since 2008 always garaged kept and in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,970
Posted By franccesco30
Yes and also the airbag, but only because I...

Yes and also the airbag, but only because I wanted a clean look and decided to plastic wrap the bottom part as well. I've seen videos where people don't remove anything, it's just a matter of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,970
Posted By franccesco30
Indeed, the whole re-wrapping took me about an...

Indeed, the whole re-wrapping took me about an hour or so once I got control, there are some areas that are a bit more difficult like the thumbgrips, and also because I decided to use the three-tone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,970
Posted By franccesco30
I also did mine a few months back. ...

I also did mine a few months back.
https://xoutpost.com/members/franccesco30-albums-franccesco30-picture2782-img-6327.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,970
Posted By franccesco30
I got one as well, if you are in the Northern...

I got one as well, if you are in the Northern Virginia Area, you can borrow it anytime.

Regards
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 57,653
Posted By franccesco30
Thanks, I get a lot of compliments on the Angel...

Thanks, I get a lot of compliments on the Angel Eyes, not bad for a 2001 E53
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,150,970
Posted By franccesco30
I got mine some years ago from Depolights, they...

I got mine some years ago from Depolights, they were a perfect fit, I have since then updated to LED Angel Eyes made specifically for these.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2020, 04:27 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 57,653
Posted By franccesco30
Fresh Coat of Wheel Paint and Spring Detailed

Decided to give the wheels a nice fresh coat of paint and a very detailed spring cleaning, shines like a mirror.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Happy to Report again no more shaking issues,...

Happy to Report again no more shaking issues, drives like a plane but no Turbulence :-)

And followed the suggestions on keeping the same wheel color, gave it a fresh coat of paint.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Hey Guys, I meant to say the thrust arms not...

Hey Guys, I meant to say the thrust arms not control arms. I went with the TRW brand offered by FCP Euro.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Yes I really like the wheels and are also hard to...

Yes I really like the wheels and are also hard to find or see them on E53s. I just thought black color would give it a more modern look. But maybe you're right about painting them black!

I really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Indeed the shaking nightmare has been put to...

Indeed the shaking nightmare has been put to rest, at least for now.

This time I lowered the car to the ground before tighten the bushing bolts.

Next step getting my stagger wheels painted in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Hello Everyone, So I thought I would give an...

Hello Everyone,

So I thought I would give an update.

- Ordered a new set of new Control Arms from FCP Euro.
- Kept the Rotors (did not return), as you remembered these were installed in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Urggg wish this response came earlier, as I...

Urggg wish this response came earlier, as I already put in an order for new ones with FCPEuro.

Thanks for the offer, will keep this option as a back up in case the order is not confirmed for some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Good point on the bushings not fitting the DPUSA...

Good point on the bushings not fitting the DPUSA control arms. I wished I had kept my original Control Arms, I actually did for a while and then thought, when will I ever need them again :-(

New...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
So I decided to take the Control arms to inspect...

So I decided to take the Control arms to inspect them and there seems to be a few cracks visible on the bushings and there is a bit of play as well, damn DeutschePartsUSA these are about two years...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
has anyone bought any parts from...

has anyone bought any parts from https://www.oembimmerparts.com/
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
am-autoparts

am-autoparts
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,437
Posted By franccesco30
Yes I asked and they said they normally don't...

Yes I asked and they said they normally don't even do that with Rotors.

The ebay seller has just responded and offered a refund since the rotors are still under warranty and they don't have any...
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