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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By luvmy03E53
Thanks very much for the well wishes! My...

Thanks very much for the well wishes!

My company car is an X4 (G02), because I work where we build them, Plant Spartanburg. I know, if a shame, but somebody's gotta put miles on these things......
Forum: Site Suggestions and Feedback 06-21-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By luvmy03E53
Why no G01 or G02 Forums?

I'm sure it takes a tremendous amount of time to maintain and moderate the forums, but I'm kinda surprised there are not yet any G01 or G02 forums. The G01 has been in production almost a year now.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By luvmy03E53
She's gone...

My beloved 2003 E53 has been officially totaled by my insurance company. She met her demise late Saturday night when a Cadillac SRX hit her in the right rear fender and pushed her into a concrete...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,035
Posted By luvmy03E53
YouTube can sometimes be useful. Found this video...

YouTube can sometimes be useful. Found this video from 50sKid, really help with rebuilding the lock.

https://youtu.be/f-f-rkejtuY

Paid $8.99 on Amazon to get the rebuild kit, took me maybe 30...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,035
Posted By luvmy03E53
Key stuck in driver’s door lock

Went out today to reinstall rear door panels after successfully replacing window regulators, only to have my key get stuck in the driver’s door lock. I’ve removed the lock from the door, and even...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,543
Posted By luvmy03E53
I truly appreciate all the great feedback! This...

I truly appreciate all the great feedback! This is exactly why I'm a member here. Such great information and dialogue, which I'd never get from folks outside this forum.

I'll be working to fix my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,543
Posted By luvmy03E53
No worries, Stephen... I hear the V8's use...

No worries, Stephen... I hear the V8's use Louisville Cardinal tears as lubricant in lieu of oil... quite an abundance of that today... :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,543
Posted By luvmy03E53
I think the consensus for the 3.0L M54B30 is...

I think the consensus for the 3.0L M54B30 is Shell Rotella T6, 5W40, probably about a pint or so... :bustingup
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,543
Posted By luvmy03E53
I did the OFHG and VCG about 2 years ago, and...

I did the OFHG and VCG about 2 years ago, and from what I can see from underneath (without the stiffening plate removed), the oil isn't coming from either of those places. I intend to fix the weeping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,543
Posted By luvmy03E53
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,543
Posted By luvmy03E53
RB, the car was designed with TTY bolts for a...

RB, the car was designed with TTY bolts for a reason. I'm not privy to the design reasoning for this, nor do I wish to be. I'm an electrical engineer by degree, not a mechanical engineer, so such...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 31,543
Posted By luvmy03E53
Stiffening plate removal / reinstallation

I'm in the process of investigating a potential new oil leak, and looking at the necessity of removing the stiffening plate to see where the oil is coming from. I know I have weeping power steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,065
Posted By luvmy03E53
I've found a treasure trove of information on the...

I've found a treasure trove of information on the topic over on e46fanatics. I'll be sharing my experience with this endeavor as things progress. Stay tuned. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,065
Posted By luvmy03E53
Thanks for the tip RB! If you do decide to...

Thanks for the tip RB!

If you do decide to move down here to God's country, you'll wonder why you didn't do it earlier! Let me know if you do, we'll definitely have to get together!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,065
Posted By luvmy03E53
I would definitely have the DME reflash done by a...

I would definitely have the DME reflash done by a trusted indy shop. What I'm hoping to find is anyone else who has done this for their E53 M54. I've read much over on E46Fanatics by guys who have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,065
Posted By luvmy03E53
Updating the DME software with a reflash. I'm not...

Updating the DME software with a reflash. I'm not interested in any tuning, just solving / preventing the 2800 rpm stutter.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,813
Posted By luvmy03E53
This is a well-known issue with the seat switch...

This is a well-known issue with the seat switch module, which also controls the movement of the steering column. The relays on the circuit board go bad, and the circuitry will no longer drive the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,065
Posted By luvmy03E53
M54B30 MS43 DME update?

In helping my son with his '03 E46, I've come across quite a bit of discussion of a DME software update for the MS43 DME. Which has me wondering... Is this something I should also consider for my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By luvmy03E53
Mine looks pretty much the same, though not...

Mine looks pretty much the same, though not nearly as clean... Lol

Thanks!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2016, 03:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 22,135
Posted By luvmy03E53
Great video! Have done this job on 2 M54's and...

Great video! Have done this job on 2 M54's and and an M52 now, gets easier every time. Not nearly as bad as one might imagine. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By luvmy03E53
Rear brake pad retaining clip

Working on getting the rear brake pads replaced on my '03 today, and struggling with getting the retaining clips back on properly. Does the pic look like I've got it right? Sorry if the pic is huge,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,135
Posted By luvmy03E53
Best feature of my '03, if you ask me. I'll...

Best feature of my '03, if you ask me.

I'll give up driving my baby when I'm in the ground. :bustingup
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 16,588
Views: 2,323,586
Posted By luvmy03E53
Finally got around to installing LED license...

Finally got around to installing LED license plate lights and LED interior lights. Why didn't I do this years ago?? :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 95,817
Posted By luvmy03E53
Came out of work yesterday and found that some...

Came out of work yesterday and found that some poor sap driving an X4M40i wanted a photo-op with history...
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,990
Posted By luvmy03E53
I stand corrected. Freude am Fahren

I stand corrected.

Freude am Fahren
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