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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

01-05-2012, 06:19 PM

Replies: 53

Removing head lights unit x5 2008?

Views: 41,415

Posted By terry.s

I just replaced both front low beams on my 2007....

I just replaced both front low beams on my 2007. The passenger side went and then a few days later the drivers side went.

Once i worked out the best way to hold my hand to get the clip to work...

Forum: X3 (E83) Forum

03-10-2011, 08:07 PM

Replies: 6

08 Auto not changing down consistently

Views: 2,204

Posted By terry.s

The warranty is 3 years, unlimited kms. So its...

The warranty is 3 years, unlimited kms. So its still covered until August.

I live 2 hours from the dealer so I was thinking i could have a look at it myself if I could work out if it was something...

Forum: X3 (E83) Forum

03-10-2011, 03:31 AM

Replies: 6

08 Auto not changing down consistently

Views: 2,204

Posted By terry.s

08 Auto not changing down consistently

I just noticed today the auto in our 08 X3 is acting a little erratically.

I first notice on a long hill climb on the freeway with the cruise on. Rather than down shift to maintain speed, the car...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

11-21-2010, 05:08 AM

Replies: 3

X5 E70 brake service

Views: 14,124

Posted By terry.s

use this walk through ...

use this walk through

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/brakes/9584-bmw-x5-complete-brake-job-diy.html

piece of cake. if the warning light came on, you will need to replace the sensor.

Forum: X3 (E83) Forum

11-21-2010, 04:32 AM

Replies: 4

Brakes: Front & Rear

Views: 2,756

Posted By terry.s

I've done front and rear rotors and pads on my...

I've done front and rear rotors and pads on my X3, and it is pretty straight forward.

these instructions are for an X5, but the X3 is almost identical.
...

Forum: Navigation System

10-28-2010, 09:25 PM

Replies: 10

******Do not buy from BMWNAV.NET********

Views: 11,887

Posted By terry.s

classic!

classic!

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

10-11-2010, 07:18 AM

Replies: 14

X5 Slays the Dragon

Views: 4,440

Posted By terry.s

That is cool. The X looks great in the pics.

That is cool. The X looks great in the pics.

Forum: Australia Forum

10-06-2010, 01:13 AM

Replies: 4

Parts in Oz

Views: 2,074

Posted By terry.s

cheers, mate.

cheers, mate.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-06-2010, 01:06 AM

Replies: 1

Just did my brakes.

Views: 1,374

Posted By terry.s

I did the front rotors and pads on my X3 a few...

I did the front rotors and pads on my X3 a few weeks back and it was a piece of cake. there is enough good instruction out there on the site for anyone who is reasonably competent at following...

Forum: Australia Forum

10-01-2010, 08:36 AM

Replies: 5

Had an X1 23d loaner today

Views: 1,886

Posted By terry.s

So, how do you really feel? :rofl:

So, how do you really feel? :rofl:

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-01-2010, 08:15 AM

Replies: 7

Really wierd braking

Views: 1,573

Posted By terry.s

Sounds like ABS being activated to me. :dunno:

Sounds like ABS being activated to me. :dunno:

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

09-28-2010, 05:33 PM

Replies: 11

Home made rear entertainment unit

Views: 5,055

Posted By terry.s

Looks great. Well done. I agree that it...

Looks great. Well done.

I agree that it might need some kind of cover to protect from little feet

Forum: Australia Forum

09-22-2010, 12:22 AM

Replies: 26

paint defect in new car

Views: 6,394

Posted By terry.s

Try contacting Stavros Yallouridis, who is the...

Try contacting Stavros Yallouridis, who is the Managing Director of BMW Australia.

You could also try Piers Scott who is BMW Australia’s PR & Corporate Communications Manager.

Maybe the PR...

Forum: Australia Forum

09-17-2010, 08:55 AM

Replies: 26

paint defect in new car

Views: 6,394

Posted By terry.s

Call BMW in Melbourne and try and speak to...

Call BMW in Melbourne and try and speak to someone in management. That is unacceptable.

Forum: X3 (E83) Forum

09-17-2010, 03:19 AM

Replies: 3

X3 Brake job

Views: 3,556

Posted By terry.s

I just did my front rotors and pads myself. took...

I just did my front rotors and pads myself. took about an hour.

i bought OEM jurid rear pads on ebay last night for US$36. Saw some OEM rear rotors for $130 or some other options for US$130-$165.

Forum: X3 (E83) Forum

09-15-2010, 08:34 AM

Replies: 7

Rotor thickness on X3?

Views: 5,414

Posted By terry.s

The minimum thickness on the rears is 20.4mm

The minimum thickness on the rears is 20.4mm

Forum: Australia Forum

09-15-2010, 01:33 AM

Replies: 4

Parts in Oz

Views: 2,074

Posted By terry.s

Parts in Oz

I'm pretty sure I saw a post with a guy who does parts at good prices, but I'll be blowed if I can find it after an hour searching.

Anyone have any details or am i imagining it?

thanks

Forum: Australia Forum

09-15-2010, 01:31 AM

Replies: 26

paint defect in new car

Views: 6,394

Posted By terry.s

that's a shame. when i had a defect in a newly...

that's a shame. when i had a defect in a newly delivered car (once out of 9 BMWs), the dealer couldn't do enough to make sure it was fixed to my satisfaction.

Forum: X3 (E83) Forum

09-14-2010, 09:27 PM

Replies: 7

Rotor thickness on X3?

Views: 5,414

Posted By terry.s

Did the pads and rotors yesterday. The...

Did the pads and rotors yesterday.

The minimum thickness is 23.4mm on the front rotors. Mine were at 23.6 and 23.58 so i replaced them with new ones.

For completeness, i'll look at the rears...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

09-14-2010, 09:17 PM

Replies: 3

My New 2011 X5 E70 diesel - Deep Sea Blue on Cinnamon Brown and Bamboo

Views: 4,790

Posted By terry.s

Wow, looks cool, what tyres does it have on...

Wow, looks cool,

what tyres does it have on it? the tread pattern looks a bit more aggressive then standard or is it just me?

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

09-14-2010, 01:40 AM

Replies: 12

Can one put 4.8is calipers on a 3.0D?

Views: 7,070

Posted By terry.s

you should be able to get some tubing from your...

you should be able to get some tubing from your local hardware store. that is where i got mine from. Cost about $2

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

09-14-2010, 12:20 AM

Replies: 18

swap out run flats + 3rd row seats

Views: 6,696

Posted By terry.s

here is the link BMW Group Australia > BMW...

here is the link

BMW Group Australia > BMW Owner > Genuine BMW Accessories > X5 Spare Wheel Carrier > Introduction (http://www.bmw.com.au/com/en/owners/accessories/x5_spare_wheel_carrier/)
...

Forum: X5 (E70) Forum

09-13-2010, 08:15 PM

Replies: 18

swap out run flats + 3rd row seats

Views: 6,696

Posted By terry.s

what about one of these? ...

what about one of these?

http://files.me.com/terrysteer/4kk2tr

Forum: X3 (E83) Forum

09-12-2010, 07:47 AM

Replies: 7

Rotor thickness on X3?

Views: 5,414

Posted By terry.s

The car has done 105k km in a little over two...

The car has done 105k km in a little over two years, and the sensor light has just come on. I bought new pads for the fronts - they have about 4 or 5mm left from my quick inspection with the wheels...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

09-12-2010, 07:15 AM

Replies: 7

parking sensors playing up!

Views: 1,471

Posted By terry.s

You don't want them to work all the time. That...

You don't want them to work all the time. That was how they worked on my Cayenne and it was a pain in the arse. Had to keep turning them off as they were driving me crazy.

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