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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By montoya
Personally, I am going with a 25MM spacers on the...

Personally, I am going with a 25MM spacers on the rear only. I'm not running any mudflaps (not good in deep snow). Anymore than that and I'm concerned about the tires kicking up too much of the sand...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2010, 02:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By montoya
Other than causing more road debris to hit your...

Other than causing more road debris to hit your car, not really. You do want to buy a hubcentric spacer that centers the wheel on the hub. It may cause some extra wear on wheel bearings, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By montoya
No, very easy- take a look at these H & R spacers...

No, very easy- take a look at these H & R spacers from Turner Motorsports:

Turner Motorsport - Item# HWH-70-20-B - H&R 20mm Wheel Spacers and Bolts for BMW E70 X5, E71 X6 (Pair) - E70 E71...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By montoya
Yes they do. They get the wheel and tire out to...

Yes they do. They get the wheel and tire out to the edge of the fender. As a consequence the wheel and tire are more exposed and road debris is more likely to hit the car rather than the inside of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-25-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
Nothing yet! We have it for the occasional...

Nothing yet! We have it for the occasional trailer rental for home improvement projects, mulch etc.



I just installed the new wheels last week, the weather has been a constant rain since then,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,574
Posted By montoya
Posted elsewhere in this forum, smart phone...

Posted elsewhere in this forum, smart phone integration provides enhanced reception from the antenna in the shark fin, along with charging feature for the I Phone (don't know about others). And yes,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2010, 10:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 74,681
Posted By montoya
Thanks, I found Da Ripper had the same issue, so...

Thanks, I found Da Ripper had the same issue, so I guess it's just a change on the '10's.

Like I said, weird...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 74,681
Posted By montoya
Just a bump and an update... Just installed...

Just a bump and an update...

Just installed the arches on my 2010 X35D today. I used the Marson tool and it was easy, just needed to turn the front wheels to access all the rivets.

The arch...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,347
Posted By montoya
It's louder than I thought it would be. We...

It's louder than I thought it would be.

We owned a ML320CDI and that seemed quieter.

Having said that, it is still new and I have heard it gets quieter over time. I am liking the noise in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-08-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,000
Posted By montoya
If you give the car to someone to move it or park...

If you give the car to someone to move it or park it. You can keep the key.

They can lock it using the central lock button.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-08-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,120
Posted By montoya
Your welcome. What does it do, I just rec'd the...

Your welcome. What does it do, I just rec'd the press release and posted. I haven't actually tried it myself
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-08-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,120
Posted By montoya
New smart phone features:

BMW Roadside Assistance Introduces Smartphone Application



08.04.2010
Press Release


Woodcliff Lake, NJ – April 8, 2010 – BMW of North America, LLC today introduced a ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,928
Posted By montoya
Our X35D is still new, but we are getting around...

Our X35D is still new, but we are getting around 19 MPG in the city. Hills are a big factor- not sure where you live, but even mild hills really cut into the mpg. We live in the hills around Portland...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-23-2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,252
Posted By montoya
Press Release on New X5 from BMWUSA

BMW Manufacturing Launches New X5



23.03.2010
Press Release


New Model includes 4,000 new parts
Spartanburg, S.C. – March 23, 2010… More dynamic, efficient, and...
Forum: Test Forum 03-11-2010, 02:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,101
Posted By montoya
test

test
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,453
Posted By montoya
Well, we are newbies with only 350 miles so far,...

Well, we are newbies with only 350 miles so far, but we are loving it. It's a beautiful, comfortable machine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2010, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
It is dark brown with light brown streaks- I am...

It is dark brown with light brown streaks- I am not home at the moment so I can't say if there is any gray, but I don't think so. It matches perfectly with the saddle interior!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2010, 11:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
Our trim is bamboo with Saddle Brown Nevada...

Our trim is bamboo with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather. The pictures don't do it justice, it is a stunning color combo.

Love all the IB M3's, its a beautiful color, although now if it's the slightest...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2010, 03:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
Cool, I agree! Only problem is that both are...

Cool, I agree! Only problem is that both are clean and shiny so they aren't getting driven in the rain- seems kind of silly with X5, but while we still have other wheels, we might as well keep the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2010, 04:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
NICE! Mine is IB- I'm on M3 Post occasionally- I...

NICE! Mine is IB- I'm on M3 Post occasionally- I use the same handle, Montoya. I recognize your M3 posts there, especially loved the photos you had done of your M3- spectacular.

So we have a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,566
Posted By montoya
Yes indeed, duh! (reference only to me of course!)

Yes indeed, duh! (reference only to me of course!)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2010, 03:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
Thanks! We think so too. Now if it just could...

Thanks! We think so too. Now if it just could stay dry we could keep the cars shiny all the time!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-22-2010, 01:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
No, they are OEM BMW wheels 10 and 11 inch, made...

No, they are OEM BMW wheels 10 and 11 inch, made by Ronal!

The new car wheel price from the dealer was better than anyone else, although still $2K plus- I know the reps are a lot less, but I just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,371
Posted By montoya
I'm going to frame mine with my smart airbag...

I'm going to frame mine with my smart airbag warning stickers.

Soon we will all have the following warning sticker in every car:

CAUTION: Pressing pedals with your feet when the car ignition is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-21-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,566
Posted By montoya
I seem to remember from other forums that the...

I seem to remember from other forums that the Bluetooth connection for your phone already connects your phone to the external antenna... I'll look around and post if I find something factual (other...
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