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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-25-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,853
Posted By RSA12
It actually an easy process. Start wet...

It actually an easy process.

Start wet sanding with 1000 grid. Then move up to 1500 grid. I went to 3000 grid. I used 3M wet paper.

Folllow this by a good polish / cleaner like Megs Plastic...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2010, 03:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By RSA12
also seems a common problem. Post a thread with...

also seems a common problem. Post a thread with pics on the topic. Try another dealer, they replaced both of mine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By RSA12
Thanks Appreciate your reply. Mine...

Thanks

Appreciate your reply.

Mine is a 2007 - so off to the dealers.:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By RSA12
Condensation in Fog lights

anyone had this problem before / any fixes ?

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2010, 06:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,011
Posted By RSA12
exact same problem. Dealer did not want to...

exact same problem. Dealer did not want to replace. had to pay about $40 for a company to take off the trim, strip the excess plastic and then respray with soft plastic coating - with a 2 year...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-10-2010, 05:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,688
Posted By RSA12
New mods installed. Sorry for pic quality. ...

New mods installed.
Sorry for pic quality.

Also - did LED rods install for footwell lightning.
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee93/juriebez/10022010186-1.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2010, 04:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,688
Posted By RSA12
My X'er is booked for this afternoon to fit the...

My X'er is booked for this afternoon to fit the quad exhaust tips. Tips are made by Bosal exhaust and are made of high quaility SS.

Will post some pics by tommorrow.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2010, 05:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,036
Posted By RSA12
hi there , yes - do a search a you find my...

hi there , yes - do a search a you find my previous thread with pics of water in both rear fog lights.

The dealer replaced both under motorplan. But I know where the fault lies with your lights...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2010, 04:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,427
Posted By RSA12
most tyre places will not repair a run flat tyre...

most tyre places will not repair a run flat tyre when the object pierced close to the side wall / close proximity of the edge of the tyre. Happen to
me on my 3 series yesterday. they informed me...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2009, 03:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,365
Posted By RSA12
After highway driving, I still like to follow the...

After highway driving, I still like to follow the habit of idling my 3.0d for about 3 -5 min.

Regular oil changes will also help.

I also could not believe how dirty my air filter was when I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2009, 05:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,599
Posted By RSA12
thanks crazy4cars, the type of wattage drawn by...

thanks crazy4cars, the type of wattage drawn by the LEDS seems to solve the flickering problem of the rear passenger lights and the centre console light.

I experimented last night and it seems...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2009, 05:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,921
Posted By RSA12
I decided to get this job done last night. ...

I decided to get this job done last night.

For those of you with diesels, this is not that of a difficult job.

Just need a small wrench set with flexible head.

Replaced the filter and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2009, 05:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,249
Posted By RSA12
Also had the rear lights without the reading...

Also had the rear lights without the reading light. Just ordered i - costs about $60 for both from dealership. not too bad considering the upgrade. :thumbup:

Thanks for the info
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2009, 06:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,599
Posted By RSA12
Is the flickering to do with the low wattage that...

Is the flickering to do with the low wattage that is drawn by the LED ?

If it is, was wondering if resistor might cure the problem. I have ordered high output LED's from V-leds and will give...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2009, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,921
Posted By RSA12
Air filter on 3.0d or 35d

any replaced their air filter on the diesel X and can share how to do this?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2009, 05:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,353
Posted By RSA12
Not worth it. Like you stated, there is...

Not worth it.

Like you stated, there is good aftermarket products such as quality waxes and leather treatments.

I would give it a skip
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,599
Posted By RSA12
I'm also very interested. My rear seat lights...

I'm also very interested. My rear seat lights located above are flashing as well as the map light in the centre console.

also tried LED's from superbrightled's and more with no success.:dunno:s
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,535
Posted By RSA12
I see my booklet recommend LL-04 for the oil on...

I see my booklet recommend LL-04 for the oil on the diesel and LL-01 for the petrol.

I used mobil 1 - LL01 with the oil change on my diesel.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2009, 03:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,561
Posted By RSA12
or if you like to spend some time, Paint...

or if you like to spend some time,

Paint them yourself.

I sprayed mine with krypton spray paint.

Took them off , cleaned them and applied 2 coats of grey primer.

this was followed...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By RSA12
thanks jpl 100% correct - highway driving...

thanks jpl

100% correct - highway driving gives that "hollow humming" sound which spoils the ride of the X'er.

My next option will be Michelin or Pirreli.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2009, 06:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,354
Posted By RSA12
Best Tyres

Which tyres do you use with the 19 inch rim and the size you use 255/50 etc. ?

I currently have Continental tyres but dislike the road noise .
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2009, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,947
Posted By RSA12
Pls advise which LEDs you used for the centre...

Pls advise which LEDs you used for the centre console and the rear seat lights. All Leds that I have tried blinks. Thanks
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2009, 01:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,885
Posted By RSA12
power sockets

I noticed on my e70 exclusive pack that there are only one powersocket in the rear ( bootspace) of the car. I find it strange, as my E53 had two power socket which came in handy for the freezers etc....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,485
Posted By RSA12
Quite a tideous job, but I use Megs metal polish...

Quite a tideous job, but I use Megs metal polish for the alu. It protects it well and has some water resistant qualitites.

Then top it of with a a bit of Megs UQD for shine and protection with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,951
Posted By RSA12
sorry, my mistake. That is what I meant. If the...

sorry, my mistake. That is what I meant. If the other interior lights are on, then I suspect a problem with the switches located on each of the 4 doors.

If no other lights are on, it is the lCM (...
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