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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By aeroresh
Its just an excuse as always to milk us for more...

Its just an excuse as always to milk us for more money!

Although its branded as a 4x4 tax it also affects most performance cars aswell as its down to Co2 emmisions not the size of vehicle.
...
Forum: Other BMWs 10-16-2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,111
Posted By aeroresh
Not done a 0-60 yet but others have recorded...

Not done a 0-60 yet but others have recorded 5.1-5.5s with the same remap!

The torque is just amazing, it feels like it only needs one gear! a good prod of the throttle at say 40 mph deosnt even...
Forum: Other BMWs 10-15-2006, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,111
Posted By aeroresh
Lucky for me its was an ex-BMW management car so...

Lucky for me its was an ex-BMW management car so came with all the Individual goodies and was no more expensive to buy second hand than the regular model!:thumbup:
Forum: Other BMWs 10-14-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,111
Posted By aeroresh
535d M-Sport Individual

Just replaced my written off modded Volvo S60 T5 with this ex BMW mangament '06 535d M-Sport Individual. It was remapped by DMS last week to around 345 BHP with 700 NM torque!

Needless to say it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2006, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,840
Posted By aeroresh
Whining is from the viscous fan! There's a...

Whining is from the viscous fan! There's a relief:rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,922
Posted By aeroresh
Just to throw an additional spanner in the works,...

Just to throw an additional spanner in the works, the new X5 is only just around the corner. With this in mind the older X5s (ie 4.6) will be better value as the newer cars (4.8) will take the bigger...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,840
Posted By aeroresh
whine noise under throttle

For the last few days my car has developed a whining noise (and its not the wife before someone says!) similar in sound to a supercharger when accelerating. Definately coming from the engine rather...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2006, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,722
Posted By aeroresh
I'll try to be brief! Although the X5 is a great...

I'll try to be brief! Although the X5 is a great drive compared with the Rangie (The Rangie feels like a big 4x4 to drive compared to the more car like experience of the X) the 2 cant really be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,198
Posted By aeroresh
Sounds similar to my problem. See link to...

Sounds similar to my problem.

See link to thread below:-

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/16735-whooshing-noise.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2006, 05:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,722
Posted By aeroresh
Sounds indentical to mine. With the hot weather...

Sounds indentical to mine. With the hot weather we've been having in the UK recently, the fan noise is there alot of the time. You can actually hear it engage and disengage.

Makes my V8...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2006, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,301
Posted By aeroresh
Tar remover works wonders on mine in conjection...

Tar remover works wonders on mine in conjection with a domestic washing up sponge (scourer side:confused: )
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,072
Posted By aeroresh
Octane isnt measured the same around the world....

Octane isnt measured the same around the world. Dont ask me how:tsk: but US 91 is similar to uk 95, etc
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,595
Posted By aeroresh
I see what your saying but the car comes from the...

I see what your saying but the car comes from the factory with wider wheels on the back for a reason. If BMW spend million$ developing the handling of this car you got to figure they know best.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2006, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,595
Posted By aeroresh
I can see why you'd want to do it for aesthetic...

I can see why you'd want to do it for aesthetic resaons, but ultimately you're going to change the handling balance of the car on the limit...ie in an emergency situation.

More front end grip...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,737
Posted By aeroresh
Wasnt it 3 colours, estorial, silver and black...

Wasnt it 3 colours, estorial, silver and black with Imola Red being special order only?:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,149
Posted By aeroresh
I just replaced the stock centre muffler with a...

I just replaced the stock centre muffler with a couple of stainless steel "cherry bomb" mufflers. No X pipe. Sounds great compared with stock with no resonance issues when at highway speeds.

Only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,649
Posted By aeroresh
Well, I actually had a day off work today and...

Well, I actually had a day off work today and just happened to be passing a local buddies' tyre and exhaust shop.

Next thing I know, its 2 hours later and the X-pipe mod has been done to my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2006, 03:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,649
Posted By aeroresh
What does it sound like?:) Is it very...

What does it sound like?:)

Is it very subtle?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2006, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,722
Posted By aeroresh
Think you've hit the nail on the head!:thumbup: ...

Think you've hit the nail on the head!:thumbup:

Its definately an engine noise, does sound like a massive fan and is engine speed related. It comes and goes. Seems to do it just after start up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,722
Posted By aeroresh
whooshing noise

The engine in my X5 quite often makes a loud whooshing type noise when accelerating which drowns out the sound of the V8! Kind of like a viscous coupling fan spinning up.

I thought at first it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,508
Posted By aeroresh
Recently bought my misses a 2002 example. Body...

Recently bought my misses a 2002 example. Body wise it was perfect but mechanically it needed a new starter motor, central locaking regulator and a tyre pressure monitor sensor all of which added up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,028
Posted By aeroresh
Chances are you've cought a stone and its ripped...

Chances are you've cought a stone and its ripped the rubber boot. Once this happens its only a matter of time before the CV joint dries up and you get the infamous clicking noises which usually means...
Forum: The Lounge 05-28-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By aeroresh
I had an Audi S6 4.2 Avant before my X and it was...

I had an Audi S6 4.2 Avant before my X and it was brilliant. The only things it needed in the 40,000 miles I had it other than regular servicing were new rubber and brakes. Excellent all round...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,759
Posted By aeroresh
I figure there's a choice of 2 supercharger...

I figure there's a choice of 2 supercharger conversions, ESS or Dinan. Unfortunately Dinan dont have a UK distributor and the kit is almost double the price even though it uses the same supercharger....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2006, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,759
Posted By aeroresh
4.6iS ESS Supercharger conversion

Im seriously thinking about having the ESS supercharger conversion on my car. Been quoted £7000 fitted by Linden Special Vehicles here in the UK to do it which sounds a bit expensive but palletable...
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