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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2025, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,095
Posted By Lowblock
Are you literally talking about the lenses that...

Are you literally talking about the lenses that are in the fold down tailgate portion of the hatch? If so the only lights that come on for the US cars are the backup lights. I believe there is a mod...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2025, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By Lowblock
I believe that they are the same or very similar,...

I believe that they are the same or very similar, if you contact BC they will allow you to choose your spring rates for a custom order and they also offer and "ultra low" selection as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2025, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By Lowblock
On my 4.4 I went with B6's and H&R springs, I...

On my 4.4 I went with B6's and H&R springs, I replaced everything in the front that was suspension related and also replaced the airbags in the rear. The ride is stiffer, but to me not uncomfortably...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By Lowblock
Yeah, I was the same, I actually tried it on my...

Yeah, I was the same, I actually tried it on my e39 and ended up messing the cluster up. I even got a kit from Europe that had needle pullers and everything and still ended up messing up a spare...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,752
Posted By Lowblock
Op, I will say the same about Paul, hes on...

Op, I will say the same about Paul, hes on facebook under Fixels. I had the same exact situation as yours however I own 2 E53's one 4.4 and one 4.6. My 4.4 cluster had the dead pixles, well they both...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,484
Posted By Lowblock
on my 4.4 I have the H&R with the B6's as well....

on my 4.4 I have the H&R with the B6's as well. It was a minimal drop but noticeable. On my 4.6 I have BC coils and you can put it on the ground (not really but much more then the H&R's). I also have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,081
Posted By Lowblock
I have personally installed both the Avin units...

I have personally installed both the Avin units and the Dynavin units in 1 of my e39's one in my e38 and both of my e53's. The first one I installed in my 4.4 x5 was the Dynavin unit and I have to...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 08-13-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By Lowblock
Well, aren't you just a great big ray of...

Well, aren't you just a great big ray of sunshine....thank you for your contribution.....:thumbup:
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 08-12-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By Lowblock
WTB: 4.6 engine, PNW area.

Looking to find a complete running 4.6 engine or one that is rebuildable. Im in oregon so looking for somewhere reasonably close. Let me know if you guys have anything.

Thanks
Dave
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,732
Posted By Lowblock
Yes, this would be the first thing I would check....

Yes, this would be the first thing I would check. The valves should be on the drivers side fender IIRC, tap on them both and check the wiring.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By Lowblock
Im pretty sure that the CD changer cable and the...

Im pretty sure that the CD changer cable and the Sirius cable are different. IIRC it was easier putting sirius in when the car was optioned with the changer however. i would check out bimmernav, they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By Lowblock
They are most likely telling you there was no...

They are most likely telling you there was no "siriusxm" module because it wasnt SiriusXM until after 2008 that is when the merger took place and it took abit of time for the modules to roll out. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2022, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 449
Posted By Lowblock
My 1995 750 has this neither one of my 3 series...

My 1995 750 has this
neither one of my 3 series have it, nor does my 5 series touring, but both my x5's my 540 and 750 do.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,758
Posted By Lowblock
If the entire front lens is going to be replaced,...

If the entire front lens is going to be replaced, by using the cutting method would be the far easiest method correct? To me its easier replacing the lens then it is to do a "headlight restoration"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,758
Posted By Lowblock
how difficult was the removal of the lens? I need...

how difficult was the removal of the lens? I need to replace them on both my x's and would like to install halos on my 4.6.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2022, 03:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,315
Posted By Lowblock
yes, I did it in my e39. One thing that was...

yes, I did it in my e39. One thing that was helpful is that I bought off ebay for cheap a 12 inch section of the cluster wiring for the e38/9/53 high cluster. the easiest way to install it is to get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2022, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By Lowblock
It can be done with factory nav, with CD changer....

It can be done with factory nav, with CD changer. However it is more then just ordering the module with the part number above. There is a bracket involved and there is a secondary harness involved as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,315
Posted By Lowblock
BMW used to manufacture a kit for the e38 and e39...

BMW used to manufacture a kit for the e38 and e39 to do this conversion. I would assume it would transfer over to the e53 as well. I built my own kit using the schematics that bmw provided using...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,629
Posted By Lowblock
After getting a set of mine powdercoated the...

After getting a set of mine powdercoated the installer managed to swap the 10's to the front by mistake, I didnt notice it as it was dark, and the only reason I could tell is because when I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2022, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 937
Posted By Lowblock
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=51-11-...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=51-11-7-073-517&series=E53

Looks like they were only for the e53.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,274
Posted By Lowblock
Ah, the 4.6 was factory nav but the 4.4 was the...

Ah, the 4.6 was factory nav but the 4.4 was the business radio, but thats the one that got the dynavin unit and those are still a "din" radio. There may have been some filing down of some areas but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,274
Posted By Lowblock
Thats strange because mine went right in without...

Thats strange because mine went right in without taking anything out. I have a Dynavin too and that didnt require any mods to go in either. weird
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,736
Posted By Lowblock
The seller has them up on ebay now for $700 +...

The seller has them up on ebay now for $700 + shipping.

I personally like the look of them but for that price I will keep both my x's without. If they were on canadian models so much more, does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Lowblock
I will see if I can find what wire I have, I have...

I will see if I can find what wire I have, I have no problems with mine after install. Keep in mind that you need to use a PWM trailer light module as well, are you doing this or did you tap directly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,389
Posted By Lowblock
It is considered a time based brake control. It...

It is considered a time based brake control. It even says it in the company's own description of the product. In the 25+ year I have being in the RV industry and setting up countless wire to tows, I...
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