Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-28-2013, 02:14 AM
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Replies: 115
Views: 30,170
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-08-2013, 04:12 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,218
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2013, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 115
Views: 30,170
Fitment is very good, as the front spoiler is a...
Fitment is very good, as the front spoiler is a very tight fit it cracked the small wrap arounds on the ends that sit inside the wheel arch, so I reinforced them with a little more f/glass, this is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2013, 06:05 AM
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Replies: 115
Views: 30,170
Body kit
Hi Doru, I used the same kit on mine when I had it, minus the wheel arch flares, I didn't trust the glass, so I purchased Lemans flares from Kelowna BMW ( Canada ) If you need any advice on...
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Forum: Australia Forum
06-01-2013, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,304
Remaps
Hi Skier, I'm also in Newcastle if you want to send me a PM, can give you the heads up on remaps, exhaust mods etc, for maximum benefit as I did on mine when I had it. Happy to talk on the phone...
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-14-2013, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,142
Traded X5
Yes I traded my 05 diesel, 95 ks in Jan for $ 31gs, for business reasons only. Also I was advised by a friend in the industry, at 10 years of age vehicles are sold without a warranty, so if I waited...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-14-2013, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Hi bigwave, the economy in urban driving is...
Hi bigwave, the economy in urban driving is pretty poor to say the least, I haven't checked the figures (not game) If where you live is fairly flat then deactivation will have a chance to work,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-13-2013, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Reliability
I did some reliability research before I bought the Jeep, everyone I spoke to who owned one were more than satisified with that aspect, the same can be said for many X5 owners. The first 4 years of...
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Forum: Australia Forum
03-02-2013, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,727
I know 05 back had the old type as I replaced...
I know 05 back had the old type as I replaced mine ( 05 ) the only change was the redesign with no filter, so it acts like a collection cannister which drips the oil back into the engine. Check the...
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Forum: Australia Forum
03-02-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,727
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Forum: Australia Forum
02-08-2013, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,982
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Forum: Australia Forum
01-10-2013, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,801
Trading up
I recently traded my X5 for a Jeep SRT8 Alpine, no it's not an X5M but darn close, it's a brute I just want to keep driving with 344kw, and deactivation on 4 cylinders, I'm more than happy with fuel...
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Forum: UK Forum
01-09-2013, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,810
The ulimate fix
Hi Skier, well I did fix it.... I traded it in and bought a Jeep SRT8 ALPINE. Yes an expensive fix but it did the job :D. Seriously I sold it for business reasons at 8 years old I was advised to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-01-2013, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-01-2013, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,393
Goodbye X5 Hello SRT8
A sorry day, but a good one as well, with my X5 8 years old it was time to trade for business reasons, and it has to be the most reluctant sale of a vehicle I've made to date. Looking at all of the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-21-2012, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,762
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-20-2012, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,762
Space saver
Could you give me a lead on an aftermarket space saver as I'm running RFT's on my E53 (X6M wheels) Importing from the USA no problem. Thank you.
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Forum: UK Forum
12-12-2012, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,810
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-06-2012, 11:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,738
Remap
Try POWERS 1 on the Forum, I haven't spoken to him for a while, I'm sure he is still around, he knows his craft well. I've been assured these figures are a safe acheivement. The 40d has had extensive...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-06-2012, 05:28 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,738
Diesel mods..
I transformed my diesel X by having the ECU remaped and modified the exhaust to relieve back pressure, also removed the heavy sock off the air filter. End result 203kw (276 HP ) 615nm (452 fp torque...
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Forum: UK Forum
11-26-2012, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,810
Diesel, power loss, limp mode
I have a 05 X5 diesel and have had no luck with this one despite exhaustive efforts. Problem in sequence when I'm accelerating the engine loses boost, a dull siren sound starts on lower right side of...
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Forum: Australia Forum
07-12-2012, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,731
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-31-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 4,220
Hi Bigwave, as you probably know I did the same...
Hi Bigwave, as you probably know I did the same to mine some time ago, mine sits a little higher in the rear with no spare ( RFTs ) now my friend its time for an exhaust mod & a 4.8is kit. ( keep the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2012, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 65
Views: 16,294
My 05 diesel (6 speed ) was remaped and the...
My 05 diesel (6 speed ) was remaped and the exhaust modified to 615Nm 3 years ago and I personally haven't experienced any problems, and torque is by far more of a problem to the the drive line than...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-03-2012, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
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