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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 32,451
Posted By mele4nyc
What did your noisy transfer case sound like?...

What did your noisy transfer case sound like? Every time I put my car in gear (drive or reverse) or gas it from a complete stop I have some type of metal racket, like the chain is loose is snapping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,243
Posted By mele4nyc
Although I would never need to do something like...

Although I would never need to do something like - I'm just dropping in to say thanks for the effort you put into this DIY. I had my own troubles with the water control valve a few years ago. Mine...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-26-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By mele4nyc
Yes, still looking. PM sent

Yes, still looking. PM sent
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-05-2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By mele4nyc
Exclamation WTB: (4) All-Season Used 255/55/r18 Tires

I'm looking for a set of lightly used all-seasons 255/55/R18. Nothing more worn than 7/32. I'm open to all brands, but Michelin / Pirelli preferable. Looking forward to the PMs guys. Thanks.

Open...
Forum: Navigation System 11-15-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 39,983
Posted By mele4nyc
I already have the OEM ipod adapter mounted in...

I already have the OEM ipod adapter mounted in the glovebox by BMW. I need a Line in in order to use my Droid. What do you guys suggest, should I go with the line-in adapter or is there another way?...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-15-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,378
Posted By mele4nyc
I had the same DSC and ABS lights come on and it...

I had the same DSC and ABS lights come on and it was one of my wheel speed sensors also. No sure how its possible a wheel speed sensor will affect your leveling suspension though. Good luck.
Forum: The Lounge 06-30-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,506
Posted By mele4nyc
With the amount of cooperation between wireless...

With the amount of cooperation between wireless providers I doubt prices will come down anytime soon. I think we can all agree the telecoms should go fuck themselves.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,361
Posted By mele4nyc
I'm having a similar problem with my X5. When I...

I'm having a similar problem with my X5. When I turn on the A/C I only get cool air through the middle vents. If I set it to top or footwell vents, it blows strictly HOT air. Even if I leave the IHKA...
Forum: The Lounge 06-28-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,506
Posted By mele4nyc
Yes, but that sounds too much like the typical...

Yes, but that sounds too much like the typical apple fanboy excuse. I realize that you're probably not supporting this idea that its a great gadget and therefore it doesn't matter if it fails as a...
Forum: The Lounge 04-10-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,269
Posted By mele4nyc
Didn't Ziggy Sobotka pull this off with Benzes...

Didn't Ziggy Sobotka pull this off with Benzes during the second season of the Wire?
Fucking Ziggy man...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,424
Posted By mele4nyc
I had one of my headlights replaced after a minor...

I had one of my headlights replaced after a minor fender bender. I used the 3m kit this summer on the other headlight and had similar results. The 7 year old headlight nearly matched the clarity of...
Forum: Navigation System 02-27-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 131,765
Posted By mele4nyc
I received my DVD M3 4.6 Drive and I'm happy to...

I received my DVD M3 4.6 Drive and I'm happy to say that everything worked perfectly. Reads backups DVD maps perfectly as well. Now that I installed the new drive I realize the sound my previous...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,444
Posted By mele4nyc
I make a 200 mile trip back and forth every other...

I make a 200 mile trip back and forth every other week from Binghamton NY to NYC with my 03 4.4i. There's some changes in elevation, but no much. Using cruise control for 190 of those miles I get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,243
Posted By mele4nyc
Hey nom3rcy, Do you have higher resolution copies...

Hey nom3rcy, Do you have higher resolution copies of #3 and #4? The stars in the sky really set those apart. They came out great !
Forum: Navigation System 02-10-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 131,765
Posted By mele4nyc
Unfortunately I don't know anyone that has the...

Unfortunately I don't know anyone that has the MKIV, let alone let me mess with it. I ordered a new drive, I should have it in one to two weeks. That should fix the problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,841
Posted By mele4nyc
What about Graugruen? Here's my 4.4i. Only seen...

What about Graugruen? Here's my 4.4i. Only seen one two other X this color in 7 years. Is it as rare as I've come to think of it?
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5923/img0373p.th.jpg...
Forum: Navigation System 02-09-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 131,765
Posted By mele4nyc
So it's nearly a month later, I attempted my fix...

So it's nearly a month later, I attempted my fix and failed miserably =(.

It goes like this. I thought the problem was my laser. The symptoms fit. Immediately after my battery died my drive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2010, 06:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,968
Posted By mele4nyc
Philips/Osram isn't BMW. Its actually the bulbs...

Philips/Osram isn't BMW. Its actually the bulbs every other manufacturer uses : Lexus, Audi, Mercedes etc. My point is they don't fail, so no you wouldn't be waiting for a replacement. They are 100...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,968
Posted By mele4nyc
You pay more because you get a higher quality...

You pay more because you get a higher quality product that doesn't burn out often. The adage you get what you pay for may not always be true, but in this case it is. I didn't touch the bulb as you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,968
Posted By mele4nyc
I also had my right headlight replaced through...

I also had my right headlight replaced through insurance after an accident. The new Philips 4300K bulb they put in no longer matched the other bulb which was seven years old and already color shifted...
Forum: Navigation System 01-29-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,347
Posted By mele4nyc
You can add the POI's in yourself, but then would...

You can add the POI's in yourself, but then would need to burn it to a Dual Layer DVD because the filesize would be extremely large. I hope I don't break any rules by linking to another forum, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2010, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,827
Posted By mele4nyc
There's a navigation section to this forum...

There's a navigation section to this forum friend. You'll find everything you need there, including a link to the newest firmware....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2010, 03:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,040
Posted By mele4nyc
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,890
Posted By mele4nyc
I have an E46 and asked around on e46fanatics. I...

I have an E46 and asked around on e46fanatics. I also live in Maspeth, so it turned out to be even more convenient, plus they are right off the L.I.E at the Maurice Avenue exit. Wish I would have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,890
Posted By mele4nyc
If you're looking for a good shop in Queens, you...

If you're looking for a good shop in Queens, you should give Impressive Auto Center a shot. They worked on my E53, did a great job diagnosing what was wrong and low labor rates :) :: IMPRESSIVE ::...
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