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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,639
Posted By dredre
Im gonna bring it into Stan's Transmissions here...

Im gonna bring it into Stan's Transmissions here in town for a second opinion; free inspection/ diagnosis and courtesy car.

Might get a 3rd opinion from one of the places Canuck suggested to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2011, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,639
Posted By dredre
Did you only get the valve body rebuilt? No full...

Did you only get the valve body rebuilt? No full over haul of the tranny?

I was paying closer attention to the rpms last night and here is what I noticed:

@ normal acceleration, gears 1-3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,639
Posted By dredre
No symptoms before fluid change Another indy...

No symptoms before fluid change
Another indy shop did the fluid change with the recommended fluid and did the refil warm and running procedure.
Ill confirm on my invoice if the filter was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,639
Posted By dredre
4.8is Recommend Transmission Shop Vancouver BC

So heres my scenario... I had my tranny fluid replaced (not flush) 3 weeks in hopes of doing preventative maintenance. Car was totally fine before. After the replacing fluid, the following issues...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2011, 02:18 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,487
Posted By dredre
subscribing to this post :)

subscribing to this post :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,254
Posted By dredre
You are probably bang on but it is definately not...

You are probably bang on but it is definately not normal. Wheels look round to my naked eye... I wish i bought these directly from a BMW dealer so I could go back and tear them a new one for putting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,254
Posted By dredre
Snapped Spoke OEM 215s... Beware of Pothole!

Thought I'd share this pretty rare incident with everyone... driving home on Sunday and hit a pretty gnarly pothole on the highway. Was a pretty severe rattle but car seemed ok and drove the home...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2011, 06:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,284
Posted By dredre
I run the stock 20" with BS duelers for summer...

I run the stock 20" with BS duelers for summer and been using 18" with snows for the winter. Have to say (to my surprise) the ride and control is same if not better on Run Flats. Not stiff and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2011, 07:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,284
Posted By dredre
Thanks for all the comments... Didnt know this...

Thanks for all the comments... Didnt know this color was so rare; bought the car from my brother the original owner who had this color special ordered at the time... probably cost him $5K for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,284
Posted By dredre
Finally! OEM 215 on my 4.8is

Well after searching long and hard and debating 20" or 21", OEM or reps etc... I finally got my OEM Style 215 in Ferric Grey. Picked em up and got them mounted yesterday and pretty happy. Here are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 54,101
Posted By dredre
So to confirm, 21' oem x5/x6 (staggered) wheels...

So to confirm, 21' oem x5/x6 (staggered) wheels will fit an e53 4.8 with a hub ring 74.1-72.56. Correct?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2011, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,265
Posted By dredre
21" Tires... Not many options :(

Are the dunlops the only brand that offers tires for the following specs???

Fronts 285/35/21
Rears 325/30/21

Anyone know were to get these at a "rasonable" price?
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 03-30-2011, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,584
Posted By dredre
215s in gunmetal 20" available yet?

215s in gunmetal 20" available yet?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2011, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By dredre
Thanks! Im about to get these tires but the...

Thanks!

Im about to get these tires but the non-RFTs dont look like they are low profile as they are for the RFTs on the TR site. Am I missing something?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,296
Posted By dredre
RFT or non RFT?

Question for those who have good experience with their Dueler's, are you running the non-RFTs? I hear the RFTs are noisy and stiff
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2011, 01:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,338
Posted By dredre
just ordered it from Arnott!

just ordered it from Arnott!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,338
Posted By dredre
Is there any re-programing needed if you install...

Is there any re-programing needed if you install the strut/ bag from Arnott?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2011, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,327
Posted By dredre
thanks Britcom I guess my question is.... did...

thanks Britcom I guess my question is.... did replace just the air bag or the airbag and strut?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,327
Posted By dredre
thanks for the reply! What is the...

thanks for the reply!

What is the difference between the "new" vs. "re-manufatured" part? which did you use?

Also, should i replace the one (sagging) side or should both sides be replaced for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,327
Posted By dredre
Did you use new or re-manufatured struts from...

Did you use new or re-manufatured struts from Arnott?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,327
Posted By dredre
Hey guys! First post... :) Been reading alot...

Hey guys! First post... :) Been reading alot about this problem on this forum and want to get some confirmation about my problem: My front left sags over night down to the tire but re flates on start...
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