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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Yeah, the Prodigy RF covered me fine when I was...

Yeah, the Prodigy RF covered me fine when I was towing. My primary tow rig is a 3/4 ton diesel, but I had to move a car while it was broken.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,027
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
It's worth noting that the coil spring suspension...

It's worth noting that the coil spring suspension actually holds cargo and/or tows quite well.

I'd say that the primary benefit on the E53 is probably actually ride quality, and you really want...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,033
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
The facelift N62 mufflers are louder than the M62...

The facelift N62 mufflers are louder than the M62 mufflers. (M62 and M54 mufflers appear to be the same. N62 mufflers have an obviously different case.)

Your simplest cheap upgrade is N62 4.4i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,653
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Take a flashlight and shine it down behind the...

Take a flashlight and shine it down behind the oil filter housing. You should be able to see some of the webbing on the side of the engine. If there's oil pooled there, it's probably the OFHG. (It's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2024, 08:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,305
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
I have it running well in a VM on UTM. Even with...

I have it running well in a VM on UTM. Even with x86 emulation on ARM it's running well for me.

As a bonus, I can just copy the VM from machine to machine and it starts right up (I've now run it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,305
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
For BMWs, nothing beats having INPA / ISTA /...

For BMWs, nothing beats having INPA / ISTA / NCSExpert / Tool32 / WinKFP.

The Foxwell and such are handy tools to have, but not nearly as capable.

Fun fact: You can run these in a VM on an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,551
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
I'd bet that the tech was simply not paid to do...

I'd bet that the tech was simply not paid to do the rear main. Did they even pull the flywheel? No reason to pull it if you're just doing a clutch swap.

The real question is what size input shaft...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,276
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
I got two Super Turbos to fit in the stock space...

I got two Super Turbos to fit in the stock space in the back of an E30. I would be very surprised if you can't get them to fit.

The standard length for a Super Turbo is 14", which is only a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,358
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
For me, I generally like to run the INPA bleed...

For me, I generally like to run the INPA bleed procedure a couple times, followed by a traditional "two man" bleed. Note this burns a LOT of power. A 10A power supply is often not enough to get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
I mean, it's not good for it. And the diff is...

I mean, it's not good for it. And the diff is trash anyway. So why not see?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 454
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Diff seals will not protect against blasting. You...

Diff seals will not protect against blasting. You can blast an empty case.

My observation from the couple of times I've had a friend to it against my advice is that the diff is trash. Pick up used...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,271
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Everything but the 4.8is has the same flange at...

Everything but the 4.8is has the same flange at the front, so yeah they will work. I actually used 4.4i pipes to make my 4.8is mufflers work.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,276
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
I paid $150 for mine. X5 parts are cheap.

I paid $150 for mine. X5 parts are cheap.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,276
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
I have 4.8 mufflers on my 3.0 and the noise...

I have 4.8 mufflers on my 3.0 and the noise difference is dramatic. To the point where non-car people notice. Combined with your resonator delete, it'll make a real difference.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2023, 12:05 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 13,276
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
It's important to note that the 4.8is mufflers...

It's important to note that the 4.8is mufflers are MUCH louder than the 4.6 mufflers (which are the same as the 3.0i mufflers, except for the tips). If you want some extra noise for low effort,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,975,885
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
If it topped out that low, there was something...

If it topped out that low, there was something limiting it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,975,885
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Buy a hood clamp while you're at it: ...

Buy a hood clamp while you're at it:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/lift-support-clamp-cta-5360
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,975,885
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-hood-strut-x5...

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-hood-strut-x5-51238402551s#fitment

No reason to buy the off brand ones.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,908
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
First things first: You most likely have a ground...

First things first: You most likely have a ground or power issue. Ignore all other errors until that is solved. Cars generally light up like a christmas tree when there are power issues, so you’ll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,507
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
If the blower fan isn’t working correctly, or at...

If the blower fan isn’t working correctly, or at all, step one is to replace the final stage resistor. This is cheap, easy, and the cause of most blower motor related issues in E46/E39/E53/E38s.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2023, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,524
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
If the compressor won’t kick on, low side and...

If the compressor won’t kick on, low side and high side pressure will be equal (and too high). You can’t add to a system that isn’t running unless it’s basically empty.

Roughly speaking, I’d...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,524
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
big is high side, small is low side.

big is high side, small is low side.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Probably auto-dimming. I'm not really a fan of...

Probably auto-dimming. I'm not really a fan of auto-dimming side mirrors, so I personally wouldn't worry about it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Also, don't assume that there's actually a hole....

Also, don't assume that there's actually a hole. These cars are known for defective schrader valves. The diagnostic may have simply been "it comes out real fast."

Net-net, though, you want to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,975,885
Posted By nick325xit 5spd
Well, got it back on the ground and it started...

Well, got it back on the ground and it started creaking and groaning horrifically. Apparently the time in the air exposed a dried out balljoint. I greased the outer balljoints - you can at least gain...
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