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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,053
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
You can do eet! Post up when you're done or let...

You can do eet! Post up when you're done or let us know if you run into an issue mid-install :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,053
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
definitely worth it to do yourself. Don't know...

definitely worth it to do yourself. Don't know where you're getting your RPS kit from, but I got all 4 corners from rotorpros for $380 shipped, shelled out another $20 for brake fluid, and took my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2011, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,122
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
(edited for brevity) So this only happens...

(edited for brevity)

So this only happens when you're coasting downhill with a good tailwind and the ignition turned off?

I'm just messing with you, maybe hubcentric rings?

E
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,625
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
heavy suv + stop and go traffic = shitty gas...

heavy suv + stop and go traffic = shitty gas mileage

With a hundred-mile and a five-hundred mile road trip behind me I'm averaging about 12 mpg over the past 6 months with 3800 miles behind me -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,457
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
wierd, my tow harness was tucked up under the...

wierd, my tow harness was tucked up under the rear bumper cover on the passenger side zip-tied to the PDC sensor wiring. Just had to cut a zip-tie and pull it over to the tow hitch area...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,837
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
if... your local indy shop now has not one, but...

if... your local indy shop now has not one, but _two_ BMW certified E53/E70 technicians on staff.... and another on-call
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,058
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Wow how did I miss a request for pics! ...

Wow how did I miss a request for pics!

Attached, embedded, these are the only pics I can find from my old car club site. More to come if I magically lose laziness at home...
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,058
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
::jealous:: also ::cursing my allergies:: - I...

::jealous:: also ::cursing my allergies:: - I could try doing this on a nice weekend, but I'd end up with sneezing fits thanks to all the pollen.

Looks great, I used to swear by Zaino until the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
I think I saw a thread last week where someone...

I think I saw a thread last week where someone pulled a PDC sensor meant for a Land Rover for like $35 and it worked flawlessly.

Good luck!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,547
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Exterior: Toss up between the Toledo Blue (which...

Exterior: Toss up between the Toledo Blue (which I have now) and the "Mahogany" (reminds me so much of my last car)

Interior: Black Alcantara is awesome, wish the X5 I bought had it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,137
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
The trans fluid is supposed to be "lifetime"...

The trans fluid is supposed to be "lifetime" according to BMW - that said, you can tell more about the fluid by smell than by look, as fluid used for even just a few thousand miles will collect all...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-09-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 40,285
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
emailed regarding seats, door panels, dashboard,...

emailed regarding seats, door panels, dashboard, and the module above the rear cupholders that has the cig lighter and rear heated seat switches. Hope we can work a good deal.

Thanks
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,852
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Looks remarkably like the '65 Shelby Cobra...

Looks remarkably like the '65 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe, at least in profile...
http://images.myride.com/images/vehicle/2007/BMW/Z4/oem/07.Z4.16_%28400x300%29.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,077
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Nice, would like to get one with heat function if...

Nice, would like to get one with heat function if I could retain all the stock button functions with it =/
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2011, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,308
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
PDR will pretty easily take out the dent on the...

PDR will pretty easily take out the dent on the left side of your picture, but the one on the right going over what looks like a fender crease - that's gonna be tricky.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,778
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Only input I have is that Meyle bushings do not...

Only input I have is that Meyle bushings do not seem to hold up well. Indy shop price to use OE bushing for me was $410, thankfully covered under the aftermarket warranty - net cost to me = $100
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 38,623
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
While I was having a bunch of other work done to...

While I was having a bunch of other work done to my '06 4.4i, I had the trans software flashed to the latest revision (v17?) - while the lurch is not totally gone, it is _SO_ much better than it was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,400
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Almost worth it to purchase and have hauled to...

Almost worth it to purchase and have hauled to part out... Anyone local interested in doing just that? Would be interested in wheels for the right price (I'm sure I'd need to replace tires if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2011, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
BMC was great =)

Ok so I went in expecting ~$3-5k worth of work being needed, and I wasn't too far off monetary wise, but way more work than what I'd anticpiated. Took out $2650 worth of work today and the following...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,633
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
BMC Automotive in Chantilly is HIGHLY recommended...

BMC Automotive in Chantilly is HIGHLY recommended by my coworkers and friends with BMW's - I'm taking the X5 in tomorrow morning first thing to have INSP2 and some other work done - will come back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,267
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
http://www.funnycatpix.com/_pics/jesus_christ_its_...

http://www.funnycatpix.com/_pics/jesus_christ_its_a_lion.jpg
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/funny-pictures-your-safari-trip-is-wrong.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,267
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Other than the headrests, it's not _that_...

Other than the headrests, it's not _that_ terrible, looks like saddle leather to me, kinda makes sense for the SAV market... meh to each their own
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,159
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
that's pretty disgusting right thar, just felt...

that's pretty disgusting right thar, just felt like I needed to chime in with that... ;puke;
Forum: Dealer Info 02-11-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,865
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Even better to have a look 5 months on, EEE Auto...

Even better to have a look 5 months on, EEE Auto Sales is no longer in business, the LLC is liquidated, nobody left to sue. Noted some creaky suspension issues, looks like subframe bushings are shot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17,454
Views: 3,446,094
Posted By Lookin4Trouble
Set up an appointment with a great local indy...

Set up an appointment with a great local indy shop to get INSP2 - the shady stealership I bought it from gave me forged paperwork that said it had been done at a local dealer, who has no record of...
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