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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-13-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,849
Posted By TheClaw
2003 X5 18" Wheels

Last December my son totaled my 2003 BMW X5 into a utility pole in a snow storm. He left for swim team practice at 5:15 am, there was no snow. By the time he was heading home it was a small blizzard....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,296
Posted By TheClaw
Problem solved. There were two issues. The thrust...

Problem solved. There were two issues. The thrust arm bushings were pretty nasty. A year ago my tech said I should replace them.

Also, the right side caliper had partially seized and the wheel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,296
Posted By TheClaw
Not sure how they did that last strut. The X has...

Not sure how they did that last strut. The X has 96k miles on it. I'll be checking it out later today.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,296
Posted By TheClaw
Sorry guys, I'm supposed to get "Instant" email...

Sorry guys, I'm supposed to get "Instant" email notifications but did not and I didn't realize you all had replied to my post.

Here's an update, lately, at highway speeds when braking firmly,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2015, 05:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,296
Posted By TheClaw
Front end wobble then it goes away!

First the particulars, 2003 X5 4.4i, recent strut replacement. 95,000 miles

This morning i got a weird wobble in the front end. Felt like it was coming from the right side. I touched the brake...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 955
Posted By TheClaw
Yeah, that was pointed out to me on the other...

Yeah, that was pointed out to me on the other thread. Feel silly that I didn't realize that before posting. :dunno:

I got in there yesterday and sprayed some soapy water and could not find a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2015, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,548
Posted By TheClaw
No worries, i didn't take it as a flame. I was...

No worries, i didn't take it as a flame. I was really flaming myself!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,548
Posted By TheClaw
Thanks,PropellerHead. I guess I should have...

Thanks,PropellerHead. I guess I should have edited my post, shortly after putting that up I found the warranty. You have every right to flame me for not doing my homework!!:flame:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,843
Posted By TheClaw
Slickdaddy, Sent you a pm about your parts for...

Slickdaddy, Sent you a pm about your parts for sale.

Jeff
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,727
Posted By TheClaw
subscribed. I'm considering switching to coil...

subscribed. I'm considering switching to coil overs. I'm getting a sag in the front again after replacing both struts less than 2 years ago.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 955
Posted By TheClaw
Time to rip out the old bags?

I started a thread over here about http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/100265-another-air-strut-issue.html and I'm wondering if it's time to replace the entire system.

The left...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2015, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,548
Posted By TheClaw
Ok, I've been burried so I too this to a guy I...

Ok, I've been burried so I too this to a guy I trust in town to look at. He says I need a new strut except I've just replaced that 18 months ago, only 13,000 miles. I can't believe the strut is bad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,548
Posted By TheClaw
Thanks, I'll let you what I find.

Thanks, I'll let you what I find.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,548
Posted By TheClaw
What I noticed yesterday was they both where...

What I noticed yesterday was they both where down. Where is the valve group under the car? (I'll have to find a decent repair manual).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,548
Posted By TheClaw
Another air strut issue

A couple of years ago after much pain and confusion by my local German car "expert" we found some issues with my front air strut system. Replaced the compressor and the left strut for $$$$$. Later as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,984
Posted By TheClaw
That's helpful. Thanks. I don't show this car...

That's helpful. Thanks. I don't show this car the same love as I do my Porsche but I'm capable. I just need to want to. There are things about the vehicle I really like and its in very good cosmetic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,984
Posted By TheClaw
Theses are some interesting comments. I would...

Theses are some interesting comments. I would expect more positive things coming from a X5 forum. I've gone back and forth about selling mine for about a year now. I've changed the CV boots, air...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 133,782
Posted By TheClaw
Absolutely love this thread and the build. Nice...

Absolutely love this thread and the build. Nice work Sarek. You just may have saved me from selling my '03.

I've been itching for a FJ, 2 Door Tahoe or something to replace my expensive to fix...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2013, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By TheClaw
I got the "half screen of vertical lines"...

I got the "half screen of vertical lines" syndrome.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By TheClaw
That's a good idea. My desktop iMac has about...

That's a good idea. My desktop iMac has about given up the ghost. Don't feel like spending all the money for a new one when all I really need is internet access and some storage for pictures and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,350
Posted By TheClaw
If it's a leaky strut, they are easy to replace....

If it's a leaky strut, they are easy to replace. I had the front left replaced this april, just did the front right this morning. Took me a couple of hours, tops.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By TheClaw
That's pretty slick but I'll need a Windows...

That's pretty slick but I'll need a Windows laptop.

Maybe I can ask my son to borrow his homemade desktop :)

Thanks,
Jeff
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By TheClaw
Keeping Suspension on High Setting

I like the look and feel of setting the ride height at the upper setting, however I think there's logic in the system to lower it at a certain speed. Is there a way to disable that? I don't want to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,350
Posted By TheClaw
Wheel sensor? Compressor issue? Is the car...

Wheel sensor? Compressor issue? Is the car drooping after an extended period of time?

I had some issues this spring, local German shop (Gearhead in Glen Ellyn) fiddled with it for a couple of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,431
Posted By TheClaw
Awesome thread. I just went through this and...

Awesome thread. I just went through this and replace the FSR. It was a bee-ache to get the bugger out and then back in. Even had my 12yo son try with his smaller hands. Finally we got it together...
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