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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Posted By atregent
Thanks Qsilver7, that's pretty handy info I...

Thanks Qsilver7, that's pretty handy info

I remembered to actually check my battery on the weekend and it has 16 10 stamped into the top of the negative terminal, which after a bit of looking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Posted By atregent
Oh dear Driving home from work last night,...

Oh dear

Driving home from work last night, the voltage was around 13.8-13.9, and there were HUD issues. Back in the car this morning, 14.6V, rock solid HUD.

Hopefully it comes down to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Posted By atregent
Yeah, it's on my list of things to take care of....

Yeah, it's on my list of things to take care of. Just need to check the actual age of the battery first. I believe the month/year was stamped into the negative terminal in some instances, not sure...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2017, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Posted By atregent
It seems the making the observation has affected...

It seems the making the observation has affected the outcome. I plugged a voltmeter into the cig socket this morning and got a reading of 14.6V with the engine running, and the HUD was nice and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2017, 01:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,476
Posted By atregent
Head Up Display image 'rolling'

I'm hoping this is not a major issue, but I'm also kind of fearing the worst

A couple of nights ago I started and drove off, and the HUD image started rolling slowly up (like in the old days when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,465
Posted By atregent
Thanks guys. The first photo doesn't really...

Thanks guys.

The first photo doesn't really do that hill justice. There's a hump about halfway up for water to drain off to the side, so while other 4WDs take a run-up to get to the top of that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2014, 01:39 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,465
Posted By atregent
Handles hill climbs like a champ! We hit a...

Handles hill climbs like a champ!

We hit a 60km rough dirt road with a 1000+kg camper trailer every year for our annual Christmas camping trip, never had any issues. Even make it up hills that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,518
Posted By atregent
A new player enters they fray BMW E39 E53 GO...

A new player enters they fray

BMW E39 E53 GO Multimedia Touchscreen Headunit GPS NAV DVD CD Radio Bluetooth | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251517938328)

I saw this on eBay the other day,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,518
Posted By atregent
They also have an Android model, which doesn't...

They also have an Android model, which doesn't look too bad

Android 7 Inch Car DVD Player for BMW X5 E53(Touchscreen,GPS,TV,Ipod,3G,Wifi)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,518
Posted By atregent
There's so many to choose from on eBay if you...

There's so many to choose from on eBay if you search for "e53 navigation", and it's really hard to know what they're like. The Eonon one, in my opinion, looks the nicest (visually).

I know the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,292
Posted By atregent
I had a similar issue with mine. The screen just...

I had a similar issue with mine. The screen just went all sort of staticy and garbled. Replaced the battery and good as new!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,809
Posted By atregent
I'm happy to spend the extra when it's warranted,...

I'm happy to spend the extra when it's warranted, but for a couple of tools that I'll use 2 or 3 times over the life of the car, it's hard to justify. Also, $63 shipping to Australia...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,809
Posted By atregent
Like this set? BMW Fan Clutch Nut Wrench...

Like this set?

BMW Fan Clutch Nut Wrench Water Hub Holding tool | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251043993158)

I need to change my drive belts, and not sure if I should struggle with a...
Forum: Australia Forum 06-30-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,959
Posted By atregent
Another happy clickable automotive customer here!...

Another happy clickable automotive customer here!

I emailed (via their website) for a price on front wheel bearings (my mechanic quoted me $670 to replace one!), within about 15 minutes, I had my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,544
Posted By atregent
I pay about $400 for a minor (oil service) and...

I pay about $400 for a minor (oil service) and $800 for a major (insp. 1) for my 2005 3.0d. I get it done every six months (I bought an extended warranty and the conditions require a service every 6...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-16-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,413
Posted By atregent
I've got a 2005 3.0d, love it. Country driving, I...

I've got a 2005 3.0d, love it. Country driving, I can get around 7.5l/100km (did go up to about 8.4 with a trailer full of camping gear in tow). Around town it averages around 10-11, so still pretty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2011, 04:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,783
Posted By atregent
SOLVED!

Turns out it was, in fact, a dead battery.

I went out to start her up this morning, and nothing. Fitted a new battery and everything is back to normal.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,783
Posted By atregent
My nav screen is playing up

Got back in the car yesterday afternoon, after a picnic in the country, programmed the next destination into the nav computer, drove off, and then the screen started to roll. Like the vertical hold...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,190
Posted By atregent
That really does appear to offer a lot more...

That really does appear to offer a lot more protection than I though it would, my search for one of my own starts now! Although, it may be cheaper and easier to get one custom made. The nudge bar is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,190
Posted By atregent
The under ride protection looks really nice! ...

The under ride protection looks really nice!

Does it actually offer any protection, or more of a decorative thing? We go camping a lot and I'd like to add something like that to my X. Any chance...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2011, 11:22 PM
Replies: 17,719
Views: 4,045,742
Posted By atregent
I added a pull out awning to my roof racks, took...

I added a pull out awning to my roof racks, took a bit of fiddling around getting the brackets to fit, but now we can have shelter wherever we go!

For some reason, I didn't get a pic of it in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,412
Posted By atregent
No need to mention it, a picture's worth a...

No need to mention it, a picture's worth a thousand words...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,412
Posted By atregent
I stumbled across this the other day, made by a...

I stumbled across this the other day, made by a mob in Sydney, Australia.

They say it's airbag compliant, and they even appear to have brought the front parking sensors forward and integrated...
Forum: Australia Forum 03-08-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,215
Posted By atregent
Hi Adam, welcome to Club X (!?!) I take...

Hi Adam, welcome to Club X (!?!)

I take mine (2005 3.0d) to European Car Service in Richmond (just behind East Richmond station). They always have time to talk about issues and concerns, and are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,390
Posted By atregent
When I hit my landmark 900k+, that was purely...

When I hit my landmark 900k+, that was purely open road.

When I picked up the car (about a year ago), I reset the consumption 2 meter which is currently sitting on 10.0.

The consumption 1...
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