Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2009, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,931
Have you tried going through BMW NA for a...
Have you tried going through BMW NA for a good-will repair for the bad-pixel issue? When I got my 02 x5 the cluster was pretty bad, I did a little research and contacted Leonora Vlaovich, a BMW NA...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2009, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,562
my x5 v1 setup
Sorry took so long, just got around to posting the pics:
Display mounted on dash:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/3920869627_da3591c81c_o.jpg
V1 hardwired near rear-view mirror:
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2009, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,562
V1 hardwire & hidden display
As I drove I wanted it in my line of sight... . I went with mounting it on top of the dash, driver's side, where the windshield meets up with the A-pillar. I'll post a pic when I get home but I think...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2007, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 977
The X and I, it's a love/hate thing...
Last week the X basically barfed all its coolant onto the garage floor. Didn't look like a broken or slipped off hose from what I could tell, so took it to the dealer (they're near my house) and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2007, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 29,431
Door panels
There's also a screw behind the little plastic "AIRBAG" plug. Carefully pry out the little plug (it's held onto the panel by a length of plastic so it'll just dangle when you remove it), there's a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-13-2007, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,081
Door lock actuator questions...
Last month it was the rear passenger's side window regulator which went out with a bang, this week it's the driver's side door actuator...
I pulled into my garage, turned off the car, and went to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-25-2007, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 980
Rear airbags and replacing window regulators
I'm driving along last night, about to get on the freeway, and I go to roll up the windows... when I hear a BANG like someone had shot the window out. I look back and I see my rear passenger's side...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-20-2006, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,942
Effects of 94 octane?
Coming back from Whistler I filled her up with 94 octane and felt that the car ran much better. It was smoother and didn't feel as labored up hills, etc. Maybe it was just whishful thinking, but...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-10-2006, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,009
yup
Thanks! The ride is much softer than the SP Michelins, with a tad more roll through the corners... Since it's been raining here for the last few weeks I've noticed that the Michelin's are pretty...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-10-2006, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,009
Wearing winter shoes.
Got my winter wheels/tires mounted this morning. Based on all the recommendations I went with the scorpion ice & snows. I actually got a staggered set so I could re-use some old wheels I had...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2006, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,874
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2006, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,874
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-07-2006, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Winter/Snow tire recommendations?
Hey Guys,
I've been considering getting some winter rubber for the X to mount on some extra 17s I have laying around. I'm leaning towards the Dunlop SJ6s, but would welcome any...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-16-2006, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,966
oh yes...
I have an annoying dash rattle as well, after many trial-n-error attempts to localize it I've finally found it. Mine is the bezel for the Business CD... with the little cover up, if I jam my finger...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-25-2006, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,525
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-24-2006, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,525
Vehicle Options
My interior is black dakota leather... I went to the dealer a couple weeks ago and had them pull the service history for the car (as well as the original in-service options), here they are:
364...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-13-2006, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 8,377
BMW Cluster Replacement
This has been posted all over, but here's the info you need... BMWNA has a goodwill replacement policy in place for the 5/7 series (includes the x5).... I recently had this done for my out of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2006, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 948
Staggered m68s on an X5?
Since I've replaced my Z3 with the X5 I have a set of staggered OEM m68 wheels wearing summer rubber... the front is 17x7.5, rear: 17x8.5 I believe. Could I use these as winter wheels? Or would...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2006, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,532
yup
Yah, I've addressed this too... I actually used some GOOP sealant between the bottom of my license-plate frame and the actual license plate. The particular frame has only two mounting points on the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2006, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,532
bump stops, cargo cover, spare-tire well...
My tailgate was rattling and adjusting the bump stops seems to have tightened things up a lot (thank you forums). When it was loose I also ran into an issue where when pulling out of my garage (which...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-17-2006, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,525
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-16-2006, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,525
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-16-2006, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,525
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-16-2006, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,525
Seattle newbie
Hey Guys,
Figured I'd say hello after lurking around for a while. :)
I recently traded in my z3 for this "new-to-me" Topaz Blue on black '02 x5 3.0. She's SP, PP, WP, and all sorts of other...
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