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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2010, 10:54 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
The porsche forum is boring.......they dont break...

The porsche forum is boring.......they dont break that much. Seriously, I dont know why u guys are worried about plugs anyway, it's not the bane of the x5. Its the whole x5....lol.:nanana: Ok, I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
Ok its like talking to a drunk, I'll leave.

Ok its like talking to a drunk, I'll leave.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
Burying myself in internet land, now I'm really...

Burying myself in internet land, now I'm really bummed.:D
I sure am enjoying my problem free cayenne TT:thumbup: You guys should try one. I'm really enjoying myself..........lol, no pun intended, or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
Your splitting hairs, and we are talking...

Your splitting hairs, and we are talking plugs.....thats it. Dont bring alll those other items into it because I did not mention them. Go with a proven brand and thats it. Only the tip and electrode...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
False- lack of lube leads to an erroneous...

False- lack of lube leads to an erroneous reading, call a bolt manuf.

I support the use of a calibrated torque wrench. I personally dont need one for plugs. Almost everything else I will use one,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
Anti-seize is not for aluminum engines.[/QUOTE] ...

Anti-seize is not for aluminum engines.[/QUOTE]

Why not? Do tell-...... Corrosion leads to seizure. Alum is far more corrosive than steel.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
Look at your avatar and how you publicly display...

Look at your avatar and how you publicly display your family, that's something to be proud of.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
Its my perogitive, and I'm sure you would like...

Its my perogitive, and I'm sure you would like that.;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
What do you think bmw has a plug factory? OE and...

What do you think bmw has a plug factory? OE and aftermaket are the same, just rebranded. A platinum or iridium tip plug w/one ground electrode is just that. No matter the maker. Two plugs of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
False. An uncalibrated torque wrench leads to...

False. An uncalibrated torque wrench leads to overtorqueing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2010, 10:26 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
The o2's do have sum on em. And yes the stuff is...

The o2's do have sum on em. And yes the stuff is nasty, hard to wash off!
Torque specs always account for lubed threads, that way your getting a true reading. Like when you assemble an engine, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
If you dont use anti -seize, when you remove the...

If you dont use anti -seize, when you remove the plugs, the friction on the threads also removes a small amount of the aluminum plug threads in the head. You may not notice, but over time it will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
"They used to fight for who got to do it, not...

"They used to fight for who got to do it, not that they are teenagers they fight for who "has" to do it."

LOL, At first they cant get enough, then they cant get away-

Kinda like owning an x5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,665
Posted By i-want-in
Why........ thank you sir. Would you like some...

Why........ thank you sir. Would you like some grey poupon?:rofl:

I thank all who took the time to answer any post I made. Its the membership that makes a forum great. I think this is a great...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2010, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,665
Posted By i-want-in
F-it.......I bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo. With...

F-it.......I bought a Porsche Cayenne Turbo. With exhaust, an ecu flash, 21" GTS wheels, about 500 or so horse conservative. BMW designed to break.45038

45039

45040

45041

SEE YA- AND...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,313
Posted By i-want-in
Why even change the oil? Save your money for...

Why even change the oil? Save your money for every thing else that is gonna break.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,749
Posted By i-want-in
Pic of the bloody deer please-

Pic of the bloody deer please-
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,870
Posted By i-want-in
There are no electronicly controlled...

There are no electronicly controlled thermostats. That is a sensor. Usually there are two or three. One is exclusive to the dash panel guage, usually located in or around the thermo housing to give...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
BMW engine isnt made of unobtanium. I'm sure BMW...

BMW engine isnt made of unobtanium. I'm sure BMW has some sort of algorithm that tells them: if they change ur oil for the first 50k, you buy an extended warranty or they certify it CPO when u trade...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2010, 11:56 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
I dont rely on a camera and pictures or Heresay...

I dont rely on a camera and pictures or Heresay to check tolerances. BMW is in the buisness of making money and saving money, but not for you. Changing plugs @ 50k vs. 100k isnt about preventative...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
I didn't say tranny. Agree to disagree. If you...

I didn't say tranny.
Agree to disagree. If you like, just do whatever BMW tells you to, its your perogitive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,848
Posted By i-want-in
I wanted to say a bunch but it is simple. The...

I wanted to say a bunch but it is simple. The core of the plug can develop fractures and increased resistance. Tell me how YOU test resistance @ 25k plus volts. Not on a plug.... not that easy.
All...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,876
Posted By i-want-in
*A piece of advice from the owner a more than a...

*A piece of advice from the owner a more than a few turbo'd cars.*

Go buy a turbo timer. Or sit in your vehicle every time you drive and let it cool 3-5 min.
Dont build boost until the engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,665
Posted By i-want-in
:thumbup: Thanks!

:thumbup: Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,246
Posted By i-want-in
If you look closely, the pro kit has more...

If you look closely, the pro kit has more capability than the enthusiast. And I'd be willing to bet they are going to be more inclined to offer software upgrades to the pro kit rather than the...
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