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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2011, 04:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,154
Posted By trent_ky
Awesome post! This should be put in tips and...

Awesome post! This should be put in tips and tricks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2011, 03:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,864
Posted By trent_ky
Mine does the same thing...it will come out...

Mine does the same thing...it will come out lukewarm from the face vents but not completely warm.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,551
Posted By trent_ky
I was actually thinking the same thing but I...

I was actually thinking the same thing but I didn't want to give anyone bad direction and end up with a knife sticking out of their dash :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,551
Posted By trent_ky
It is very simple. All you need is something...

It is very simple. All you need is something flat (i.e. a screwdriver) to pry it out with. Just be careful not to damage the dash or the climate control unit.

Also you should try replacing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2011, 01:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,145
Posted By trent_ky
Hmm...its definately not my taste but with the...

Hmm...its definately not my taste but with the exception of the lions and the dash its not all that bad.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,996
Posted By trent_ky
If that were an 00-03 I'd say definitely fourth. ...

If that were an 00-03 I'd say definitely fourth. I'm not familiar with the 6 speed trans but I still think its probably fourth (just guessing). You could always find out for sure in manual mode :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,009
Posted By trent_ky
:iagree: I actually did this repair myself when...

:iagree: I actually did this repair myself when the very same thing happened to me. It is a bit cumbersome but it's definitely worth doing yourself if you'd like to save some money. There is a great...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2011, 04:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,717
Posted By trent_ky
I'm sorry I have nothing to contribute but I just...

I'm sorry I have nothing to contribute but I just had to say...these cars are unreal! I've never heard of such. Best of luck to you in finding a solution.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,857
Posted By trent_ky
Interesting. While I've never had a problem with...

Interesting. While I've never had a problem with getting stuck or even close to it in my X I have tried a procedure I read about a while ago on here that consists of pressing and holding the DSC...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2011, 05:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,454
Posted By trent_ky
Are these the depo headlights?

Are these the depo headlights?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2011, 04:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,275
Posted By trent_ky
Congrats on the new rides! Your pictures are...

Congrats on the new rides! Your pictures are amazing!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,202
Posted By trent_ky
I have personally cleaned mine with a small...

I have personally cleaned mine with a small sponge, soapy water, and a low pressure water hose. I then start the engine for a bit to dry some of the water then i wipe up the rest with a microfiber...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2011, 02:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,950
Posted By trent_ky
Ok here's an update: I took the FSR out to see...

Ok here's an update: I took the FSR out to see if anything looked fishy and it appears that there is some melted plastic inside the connector. I think I am going to order an FSR and hope like hell...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,950
Posted By trent_ky
Blower Fan Dead?

A few weeks ago I noticed that after driving a good distance the climate control fan would start making a "squeek" noise. I have searched and I'm almost certain my blower fan has died because it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2011, 03:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,562
Posted By trent_ky
if it is raining outside my display looks quite...

if it is raining outside my display looks quite good. Most of the time it is pretty much not legible. I've been thinking about sending it to vdorepair.com but I'm kind of unsure right now.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 12-26-2010, 05:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By trent_ky
That is great! I can't wait to see what you...

That is great! I can't wait to see what you think! I will be using these year round so I am very torn on the staggered vs non-staggered options. From what I have been told by a couple local tire...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 12-26-2010, 03:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,358
Posted By trent_ky
To stagger or not to stagger: That is the question.

So I came across a great deal on two Style 87 front wheels for my 01 4.4 non-sport. They are the 20 by 9.5 size. I am trying to decide whether to go with the same size for the rear or get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2010, 01:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,468
Posted By trent_ky
Where is your brothers shop? Can you find out...

Where is your brothers shop? Can you find out about how much he would charge to rebuild a transmission on an 01 4.4.

There are no reviews for any transmission shops around here all I have to go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,468
Posted By trent_ky
I have actually went to his place of business on...

I have actually went to his place of business on three separate occasions. He was glad to show me all of the parts he took off and also showed me to worn torrington bearing(?) that was the main...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2010, 02:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,468
Posted By trent_ky
My X has been in the shop for 5 months

Well, back in May the transmission in my 2001 X5 4.4 with 112k miles decided it needed some TLC. I wasn't surprised, nor was I overly worried about it since I (supposedly) had a powertrain warranty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2010, 01:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,222
Posted By trent_ky
My story is a bit different but I live in a very...

My story is a bit different but I live in a very hilly area and in January we got 11 inches of snow and ice. Virtually no one could get to their houses and everyone who was outside shoveling snow...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,230
Posted By trent_ky
Could someone please pm me the procedure to get...

Could someone please pm me the procedure to get into my X5 should my battery go dead? After I replaced my door handle carrier my key hole on the door handle does not work. I probably didn't...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-25-2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By trent_ky
I need both temperature down buttons if you have...

I need both temperature down buttons if you have them. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 18,844
Posted By trent_ky
The same thing happened to me on the drivers side...

The same thing happened to me on the drivers side and it turned out to be caused by a kinked up sunroof drain hose. I de-kinked it and problem solved! You can examine this by removiing the a pilar. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,726
Posted By trent_ky
This is a slightly off topic question but did you...

This is a slightly off topic question but did you add halos to the headlights? It appears that your lights have halos where as my 01 4.4 does not.

Thanks for the restoration tips too...I have...
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