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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-17-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,014
Posted By docpowell
Says the guy reading a blog on the internet on a...

Says the guy reading a blog on the internet on a computer or smartphone device.
I don't, "raise" my kids in the back seat of my vehicle. I drive, they remain occupied so that I may concern myself...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,536
Posted By docpowell
What did you do with the trim you took out? My...

What did you do with the trim you took out? My wife scratched the piece on the left hand door, and I need to replace it. Any chance you would want to sell it?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,710
Posted By docpowell
I agree with Ard... There is only ONE thing...

I agree with Ard...
There is only ONE thing that is in contact with the ground on your very nice and expensive vehicles, and that is the tires. Why would anyone try to, "save money," on this. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-30-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,318
Posted By docpowell
Its fine. Go ahead and use it.

Its fine. Go ahead and use it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-25-2011, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,881
Posted By docpowell
We will have to meet up at one of the Bimmer...

We will have to meet up at one of the Bimmer meets sometime. Are you in any of the clubs there? I want to join up one of the Bimmer car clubs when I get back to meet other owners and get help/ideas,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,435
Posted By docpowell
no pics. only Xs.

no pics. only Xs.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2011, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,881
Posted By docpowell
I also have an 09 335d, and I love it. I am...

I also have an 09 335d, and I love it. I am getting my '12 X5 xdrive35d on the 2nd of Dec. Picking it up at the BMW Welt. I had to wait 6 extra weeks for it to be shipped over here. (Germany.) I get...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,795
Posted By docpowell
Diesel longevity has been proven time and time...

Diesel longevity has been proven time and time again. And in most cases a diesel doesn't even get truly, "broken in," until the 60K-80K mile mark. And though the US spec diesel is fairly new, and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 23,707
Posted By docpowell
Its called a Sprint booster. Its pretty good....

Its called a Sprint booster. Its pretty good. Doesn't erase the delay completely, but improves it significantly. Plenty of video reviews on you tube also.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-26-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,019
Posted By docpowell
Lawyer up if you need too. The do need to provide...

Lawyer up if you need too. The do need to provide you with the cause, not just, "an external force." Tell the dealer and BMWNA that you will be speaking to your lawyer about a lemon buy back and that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,493
Posted By docpowell
If you had paid attention, I said that there was...

If you had paid attention, I said that there was NOTHING made for the X5! Ard told me to post a link to a DEF bypass, which is what the link is...too DEF bypasses. We were discussing the diesel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,493
Posted By docpowell
Exactly, the reason you will not find a US spec...

Exactly, the reason you will not find a US spec X5 exhaust system, is because there is not one. The one you refer to above is for non-US spec models that DO NOT have the urea system, many X5ds here...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2011, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,493
Posted By docpowell
For European spec cars, this is possible for...

For European spec cars, this is possible for aftermarket. But US Specs have urea addative and exhaust filtration system which do not except these exhaust kits. But I think it sounds bad ass.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,493
Posted By docpowell
Here is a SINGLE website with tons of them. ...

Here is a SINGLE website with tons of them.

Diesel Performance Kits (http://www.dpfdeletekits.com/)

Try Google...search DEF or DPF delete. You will find many.

Good enough...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,493
Posted By docpowell
No..no..Ard. I know that you believe that you are...

No..no..Ard. I know that you believe that you are the supreme knowledge on all things auto, you are not.
Having owned a few diesel trucks with modified exhausts, I can speak to this. While most...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,493
Posted By docpowell
I cannot see how that would work. The US spec...

I cannot see how that would work. The US spec Diesel has a specific exhaust and urea system that would not be compatible with the X6 35i system. The DEF and other components make this impossible.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,880
Posted By docpowell
It all depends on your wheel/tire size, and wheel...

It all depends on your wheel/tire size, and wheel flares or not. The distance from the outer edge of the tire, to the edge of the fender well will tell you what size spacer you will need/want. You...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-04-2011, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,726
Posted By docpowell
there are several options on the web. Including...

there are several options on the web. Including an identical mount to the BMW one.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-03-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By docpowell
I am military in Germany, my vehicles go through...

I am military in Germany, my vehicles go through US military sales, which are all US spec. My options and vehicles are what is available in the US only.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-03-2011, 01:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By docpowell
Sorry, forgot the link. ...

Sorry, forgot the link.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicles/x/x5/2010/_shared/pdf/X5_individual_catalogue.pdf
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-03-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,160
Posted By docpowell
Here is the catalog with ordering codes. Have...

Here is the catalog with ordering codes. Have your CA place your selections on the order sheet and submit to BMW.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
Posted By docpowell
that has both.

that has both.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,116
Posted By docpowell
Yes, all new purchases include the maintenance...

Yes, all new purchases include the maintenance and the warranty. My 09 335d, did not include this.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2011, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,116
Posted By docpowell
We military here that purchase these BMW's do not...

We military here that purchase these BMW's do not have to pay for shipping a car back. BMW ships the vehicle back for free, (actually included in the purchase price.) Or you can ship it back on your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-11-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,172
Posted By docpowell
I am US military, stationed in Germany. I have a...

I am US military, stationed in Germany. I have a US spec MY12 X5d as well. Soft close doors are an option for MY12, not MY11.
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