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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2011, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,049
Posted By mrtm2008
Cool...I also forgot to mention that I towed with...

Cool...I also forgot to mention that I towed with the 22s & it wasn't an issue with the 3 questions you asked. Like I said, I found the Toyo Proxy II to be awesome in dry/wet/snow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2011, 12:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,049
Posted By mrtm2008
We had 22" Asanti wheels on the X5 we used to own...

We had 22" Asanti wheels on the X5 we used to own & had Toyo Proxi II tires (Best tires in my opinion). We had I believe 22x9 on all 4 corners.

1. Very nice ride.
2. Decent handling.
3. I...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 03-31-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
Posted By mrtm2008
Are you still looking for a set of these? E-mail...

Are you still looking for a set of these? E-mail me at [email protected] if you are.
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 03-31-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,236
Posted By mrtm2008
Are you still looking for a set used? E-mail me...

Are you still looking for a set used? E-mail me at [email protected] if you are :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 39,027
Posted By mrtm2008
I already do this with my wife's X5 4.4i,...

I already do this with my wife's X5 4.4i, expecially on cold start up. I manually shift until I see the oil temp is at or close to normal running temp.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 12-30-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
Posted By mrtm2008
Still for sale... FYI...The health scare we...

Still for sale...

FYI...The health scare we had with my wife (thought she might have Leukemia because she showed most of the physical symptoms) was found to be caused by Yaz (the birth control)!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,827
Posted By mrtm2008
Nice...cost us $763.27 from the stealership! Had...

Nice...cost us $763.27 from the stealership! Had to have it just done about 3 weeks ago!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Tow Control Module

Tow Control Module
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
This I do not know since I already had the OEM...

This I do not know since I already had the OEM tow package on the X5.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
I would think you could if you connected each of...

I would think you could if you connected each of the bushing contact wires into the (+) 12v wire that is already going into connectors at each rear tail light. The (-) ground wire that already...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2009, 03:31 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Thumbs up Front Fogs, yes....Rear Fogs, no :)

Front Fogs, yes....Rear Fogs, no :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2009, 10:58 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Thumbs up Your welcome :thumbup: Wife got home from...

Your welcome :thumbup:

Wife got home from getting her nails done...was supposed to be 1 hour...3 hours later :rolleyes:

Anyway...DIY is done :dancing:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Talking Cool...Like I found, before you start, go to the...

Cool...Like I found, before you start, go to the LCM & check what type of Bushing Contact your 2 X5s use, since the origional DIY I followed from here stated a different one than I ended up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Sorry, haven't gotten to that part yet...gonna...

Sorry, haven't gotten to that part yet...gonna get to do it today :rolleyes:



Yeah, I believe the build date on my wife's X5 is 3/2004 & it had Xeons, but not adaptive. Stock Light Control...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Thumbs up I then estimated how much wire I needed to reach...

I then estimated how much wire I needed to reach the TCM plus some and cut the 18 gauge wire off the spool. Here I felt it was appropriate to test the new rear fog lights, so I turned the car back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
With the tail light removed, I inspected it & it...

With the tail light removed, I inspected it & it was obvious where the new rear fog light would be installed:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4098819503_63467b1209_b.jpg
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
PART 2 - REAR SECTION WIRING Now with the...

PART 2 - REAR SECTION WIRING

Now with the front wiring complete, it's time to head to the rear of the X5 and remove the Spare Cargo cover:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Then I ran the wire up through the dash board &...

Then I ran the wire up through the dash board & right behind the Light Control Unit. Then I connected the 18 gauge wire to the wire from the bushing contact and tucked the wire behind the leg well...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 88,875
Posted By mrtm2008
Arrow 2004 E53 X5 4.4i Rear Fog light Install...COMPLETE!

As based on this origional DIY:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/lights/9603-adding-rear-fog-lights-2005-x5.html

There are 2 parts to this install:
1. Front Section Wiring
2. Rear...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-09-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
Posted By mrtm2008
Price Update...

Price Update...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-03-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,454
Posted By mrtm2008
Arrow FS: 22" Asanti 142 with Toyo Proxes STII

$2750 shipped OBO

22"x9" Asanti Black/Chrome - all 4 wheels

There is a little bit of wear on these wheels and 2 small curbed spots on 2 of the wheels.

265/35-22 Toyo Proxes STII - (2)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,396
Posted By mrtm2008
Smile When I got the BSW Speaker upgrade for my wife's...

When I got the BSW Speaker upgrade for my wife's '04 X5 in '07 you had no choice & they are Rainbow speakers.
Forum: Navigation System 10-15-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,973
Posted By mrtm2008
Question I thought you had to do it for the other file...

I thought you had to do it for the other file too? I did...would that mess anything up?
Forum: Navigation System 10-14-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,973
Posted By mrtm2008
Thumbs up OK...just would like it to stay up or at least...

OK...just would like it to stay up or at least come up every time you get into the car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,158
Posted By mrtm2008
Angry I know you did....I LIVED in CA from '06 till...

I know you did....I LIVED in CA from '06 till this past April '09! I bought the Mercury Insurance Extended Warranty policies when I was living in CA and used the warranty at STERLING BMW in Newport...
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