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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,542
Posted By fiber46is
So you want to use the same wheels, then you need...

So you want to use the same wheels, then you need to with staggered wheels also, probably the wheel width in front and back differs too much to be able to use same size tires.
I have 255/55-18...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,050
Posted By fiber46is
If MAF is not working that for sure affects to...

If MAF is not working that for sure affects to performance, and probably to MPG also.
I had broken MAF in my 530d and it was very slow, it felt more like 1.6L engine instead of 3.0 turbo diesel :).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,950
Posted By fiber46is
Seems that there are differences in car body...

Seems that there are differences in car body between US and Euro models, I got confirmation from BMW Technical Support for this.
So only option is to install US spec hitch.
Then next thing would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,950
Posted By fiber46is
Now I have some more information. I got a message...

Now I have some more information. I got a message from Brink ( Thule Towing Systems (http://www.brink.eu) ) that manufactures towing hitches for BMW also, the sales rep stated that there are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,950
Posted By fiber46is
Yes I know that the ball size is different but...

Yes I know that the ball size is different but the biggest difference is how the receiver is attached to hitch, in US it is rectangular tube but in EU it is totally different as you can see from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2010, 04:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,950
Posted By fiber46is
Euro Towing Hitch to US Spec X5

I've been considering for installing hitch to my X5.
Searched for threads of installation but couldn't find anyone installing Euro hitch to US spec X5.
Great instructions here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By fiber46is
Good points. I bought 4.6is 4 years a go...

Good points.
I bought 4.6is 4 years a go because couldn't reason myself spending $20k more for a truck with similar mileage with only 2 year difference in age.
Now, when price difference is not as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2010, 04:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,092
Posted By fiber46is
02 4.6 at 50k. Spark plugs, oil separator,...

02 4.6 at 50k.
Spark plugs, oil separator, valve cover gasket replaced and upper water hose replaced.
Otherwise running well.
I drive maybe 3k a year only, this has continued now 3 years.
I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,984
Posted By fiber46is
Really great pictures, the color of X5 comes to...

Really great pictures, the color of X5 comes to alive :)
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 12-13-2009, 03:22 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 62,142
Posted By fiber46is
Seem to grow to same size as E53, which is good. ...

Seem to grow to same size as E53, which is good.
But the price jump is huge if the information by Autocar is correct, starting price 35000£
Present model price range is from X3 xDrive 18d 27870£ to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,594
Posted By fiber46is
Been there with the 275 & 315 wide summer tires...

Been there with the 275 & 315 wide summer tires :)
Happens also when there is a lot of slush with the winter tires I have.
Would be safer to use 235/60-18 size.
Next time I need to replace winter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,594
Posted By fiber46is
Looks great but needs a lot of work to keep them...

Looks great but needs a lot of work to keep them clean on winter.
I chose 18" wheels with 255/55 tires as I think they are safer on a road with lots of snow or slush.

Don't use spacers for front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,575
Posted By fiber46is
Great looking headlights :thumbup:

Great looking headlights :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,240
Posted By fiber46is
I had the center wear issue in my two cars and...

I had the center wear issue in my two cars and after discussed with several tire dealers got another view on this.
With the tire profile as low as 40 or 35, you need to have extreme pressures in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2009, 11:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,806
Posted By fiber46is
One thing to remember is to have oil separator...

One thing to remember is to have oil separator and hoses made for winter.
I didn't remember to change those and the valve cover gasket and oil separator hose blew.
So ended up paying a bit more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,401
Posted By fiber46is
I was going for 2004 4.4i but then I saw this...

I was going for 2004 4.4i but then I saw this 4.6is on sale, and never looked back :)
Pictures in this thread...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,373
Posted By fiber46is
had to aling the wheels also as tires were...

had to aling the wheels also as tires were wearing too fast from inner side.
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 05-28-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 62,142
Posted By fiber46is
these are claimed to be the interior shots of...

these are claimed to be the interior shots of 2010 X3,
found them from bimmerfest.com
Also dimensions should be pretty close to E53 which is perfect, I think E70 is too big. New BMW X3 to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,664
Posted By fiber46is
Damn, I got the same thing, oil separator and/or...

Damn, I got the same thing, oil separator and/or hoses froze and I need to replace the separator and hoses that are designed for winter conditions, also the valve cover gaskets needs to be replaced....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,591
Posted By fiber46is
X5 with v8 is better for sure. One benefit is...

X5 with v8 is better for sure.
One benefit is that it is heavier than X3 and therefore more stabile when towing, secondly the V8 has more torque and HP, and especially the torque is needed when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,173
Posted By fiber46is
Looks great :thumbup: I like the color combo...

Looks great :thumbup:
I like the color combo also :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,937
Posted By fiber46is
If you get the alarm you should pull over as fast...

If you get the alarm you should pull over as fast as possible.
It may be that the water level is slightly too low or in worst case the water hose has broken and you will damage the engine if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,283
Posted By fiber46is
Seems that many think that you need to get...

Seems that many think that you need to get alignment when going e.g. from 17" to 19" wheels, that's not the case.
Usually you should keep the tire diameter same or to be exact, the length of tire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2008, 03:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,272
Posted By fiber46is
Supersprint centre muffler

Thinking of modifying the exhaust for my 4.6is.
Has anyone installed the Supersprint centre muffler ?
Would that do it, a bit louder exhaust note so that you can hear the v8 growl better. I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 30,491
Posted By fiber46is
You better take the car to a tire shop or service...

You better take the car to a tire shop or service that has a 4 wheel alignment tools, they can then adjust all the wheel exactly as they should be.
But, cure for the tire wear, assuming the...
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