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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,224
Posted By potxoli
I'm pretty sure one bulb lights up a bank of two...

I'm pretty sure one bulb lights up a bank of two on each side. At least that is what it looks like from the pictures.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,224
Posted By potxoli
the umnitza solution is $100 less with high...

the umnitza solution is $100 less with high output... is angelibright worth the extra money?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By potxoli
how can you tell which generation you have?

how can you tell which generation you have?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,128
Posted By potxoli
255/50-19 in the front and 285/45/19 in the rear....

255/50-19 in the front and 285/45/19 in the rear. I got the staggered setup and it looks really good, the 285s really fill out the back. They also sell the non staggered, 255s front and back which is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,101
Posted By potxoli
on my 911 with similar fat tires and camber, I...

on my 911 with similar fat tires and camber, I could get 15,000 miles from a set of summer tires. I'd guess maybe 20K or 30K on the bmw?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2008, 10:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,378
Posted By potxoli
thanks! Great car btw!!

thanks! Great car btw!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,378
Posted By potxoli
where do you get that sticker plain white on...

where do you get that sticker plain white on clear? The "store" link only shoes blue on white stickers....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,128
Posted By potxoli
Dude, if what you say is true, then I weigh 7lbs...

Dude, if what you say is true, then I weigh 7lbs more than I thought I did :( DOH...

Seriously, interesting info. I like the 132s in 19" a lot as well. Both look really good to me.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2008, 12:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,128
Posted By potxoli
20"s would have been closer to 2K with the same...

20"s would have been closer to 2K with the same tires so not much more. But, I wanted the extra bit of protection from a bigger sidewall. We have monster pot holes in DC and I commute 40 miles each...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-19-2008, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,382
Posted By potxoli
LOL no, I wish I had thought of that! :)

LOL no, I wish I had thought of that! :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2008, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,128
Posted By potxoli
Smile Installed style 87s in 19" today !!

I took advantage of the free shipping special from lakeshore wheel and tires and got 19" replicas with Pirelli Scorpion Zero mounted. $1700 shipped to my door seemed like a good deal. They got here...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-19-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,382
Posted By potxoli
update... I took it to the gas station to get...

update... I took it to the gas station to get this done. It took two guys banging and hitting the wheels to get them off, insane! I should have thought about the antisieze oh well...

Going to post...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-19-2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,382
Posted By potxoli
You have it right. I tried that with no luck. I...

You have it right. I tried that with no luck. I did not back the wheel with rocks :) I wrapped a rock with a cloth and tried to bang the tire since I do not have a rubber mallet.

At this point, I...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 01-19-2008, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,382
Posted By potxoli
Angry HELP Can't take off rear wheel

Hi,

I'm trying to install my new wheels on my 3.0 X5. first front wheel worked fine. I removed all 5 lugnuts from rear wheel and then pulled and nothing. I think the hub centric carrier thing is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,241
Posted By potxoli
I just fixed this yesterday after doing a search....

I just fixed this yesterday after doing a search. Simply find some round felt pads for furniture and stick them on the rubber stoppers on the pillars of the upper tailgate. Problem gone :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By potxoli
do a search this has been discussed at length. I...

do a search this has been discussed at length. I think the consensus is that aftermarket trailer hitches are crap if you are actually going to tow anything, but might be OK for a bicycle rack.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,726
Posted By potxoli
yes exactly. The fact that the auto is shift near...

yes exactly. The fact that the auto is shift near limiter at WOT is a good thing. why would you want to deprive yourself of those extra 500rpm?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,726
Posted By potxoli
In sport mode on the gearbox, I have no trouble...

In sport mode on the gearbox, I have no trouble readlining my 3.0 when I mash down on the pedal. As long as it shifts at redline and does not simply stall or go past it, I don't see what the problem...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2008, 06:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,968
Posted By potxoli
thanks. that is cheaper than what I thought. I...

thanks. that is cheaper than what I thought. I should get around to doing this, but it has been like this for a year and I barely notice it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,968
Posted By potxoli
I have a crack 5" long on mine right at the...

I have a crack 5" long on mine right at the passenger A pillar. What does replacing the windshield run with OEM glass?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By potxoli
thanks for your help, I'll look at the...

thanks for your help, I'll look at the angelbright. But that did not really answer my question.

What I wanted to know is if by installing any vendor's angel eye brightness kit, I can disable the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2008, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
Posted By potxoli
Predator ICE as DRL on '06 X5?

Sorry to cover old ground, but I've searched a lot and can't seem to find a definitive answer. On the umnitza page it says "Can be Wired as Daytime Running Light Operation as standard", which I...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-10-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,275
Posted By potxoli
thanks for your help. YEs it is under warranty....

thanks for your help. YEs it is under warranty. I'll try the dealer again, but of course, whenever I'm there it shows the artist info so they haven't been of much help....
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-10-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,275
Posted By potxoli
Sirius "No Antenna" message?

I have an 06 X5 with factory sirius. Reception is no problem, but 80% of the time, rather than seeing the artist name and track name, I see nothing except the message "No Antenna". This happens all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,643
Posted By potxoli
there is no heated version of this wheel right?...

there is no heated version of this wheel right? I'm actively researching a 3 spoke steering wheel, but it needs to be heated. So far, I'll I've found that works for sure is the standard sport package...
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