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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,880
Posted By snowsurfer
Around 68k, crazy that they could go so soon. The...

Around 68k, crazy that they could go so soon. The replacement cost is redic, especially with adaptive drive.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,880
Posted By snowsurfer
Ended up selling the X5 to my local indy. He...

Ended up selling the X5 to my local indy. He wanted it as a pet project...Onward to newer things, too bad, loved the x5...way too many issues though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,880
Posted By snowsurfer
07 X5 Rear Strut Replacement

Anyone replace the rear struts on their X5? I've got the sport package, third row, and self leveling suspension.

One of my struts is leaking a bit and I'm trying to gauge how much the damage will...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 15,872
Posted By snowsurfer
I had mine replaced for 50 dollars under...

I had mine replaced for 50 dollars under CPO...not sure what it would cost without though....Took them at least 4 hours I believe.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,982
Posted By snowsurfer
Supposedly they tested for parasitic decharge (I...

Supposedly they tested for parasitic decharge (I specifically made mention of checking the comfort access modules). We'll see how it goes, there is definetly a difference in how the car "feels" with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,982
Posted By snowsurfer
Car has been fine since they replaced the...

Car has been fine since they replaced the battery, guess we can just chalk it up to bad luck
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-12-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,982
Posted By snowsurfer
Dealer was the one that performed the initial...

Dealer was the one that performed the initial install of the new AGM battery and did the reprogramming of it.

They actually determined that there is a bad cell in the battery and it will never be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-10-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,982
Posted By snowsurfer
2007 4.8i DOA...

Put gas in my car yesterday morning, 10 miles round trip. Came back home, parked the car and went about my day. Went to go out at 6PM and it wouldn't fire up. The idrive screen turned on and there...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,015
Posted By snowsurfer
Is it CPO'ed or did you buy it new?

Is it CPO'ed or did you buy it new?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,217
Posted By snowsurfer
No hot cigarette lighter for battery charger?

Went to throw the bmw advanced battery charger on my x5 for a few days while I'm away and low and behold no hot cigarette lighter sockets. Wtf. 3 sockets on the car and I can't charge through any of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,345
Posted By snowsurfer
Ditto this statement, got a 850A AGM, not covered...

Ditto this statement, got a 850A AGM, not covered under anything, paid out of pocket.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,376
Posted By snowsurfer
It's an 850A AGM, I assume that's larger than...

It's an 850A AGM, I assume that's larger than what was in there. They also cleaned the battery cables because they were corroded.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,621
Posted By snowsurfer
Are you able to lemon the car? seems like there's...

Are you able to lemon the car? seems like there's something else going on besides just a battery issue.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,376
Posted By snowsurfer
Just as an update, got an AGM battery this week,...

Just as an update, got an AGM battery this week, and have been leaving the car locked at night. Haven't seen any issues with battery drain.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,421
Posted By snowsurfer
Just got the AGM battery and the battery cables...

Just got the AGM battery and the battery cables cleaned, seems to be fine, we'll see if it lasts for the long haul. I'm actually scared to leave it at the airport and come back to a dead car.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-30-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,981
Posted By snowsurfer
If you have PDC be careful when removing the...

If you have PDC be careful when removing the bumper, the wires and clips are there.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,831
Posted By snowsurfer
Hmm I'll definitely have to check into it more,...

Hmm I'll definitely have to check into it more, from the few pictures I've seen it looks like it needs to be right outside the tow holes...aka hole saw time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,831
Posted By snowsurfer
Grille Guard / Push Bar / Bull Bar?

Any thoughts on the OEM BMW one, is it functional? Or is it not worth having? I'm also trying to find a set of install instructions before I buy it because it looks like I'll need to use the hole saw...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-15-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,881
Posted By snowsurfer
Mine used to cloud up at least every two weeks,...

Mine used to cloud up at least every two weeks, polish them out with plastic polish (griots worked great) and put on the clear plastic headlight shields...problem solved.

If the plastic headlight...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 11-06-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,731
Posted By snowsurfer
Ended up getting a set of Blizzak DM-V1's we'll...

Ended up getting a set of Blizzak DM-V1's we'll see how they do
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-27-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,731
Posted By snowsurfer
Is the ultra grip wrt and the ultra grip 8 the...

Is the ultra grip wrt and the ultra grip 8 the same thing is the 500 dollar question..
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-23-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,731
Posted By snowsurfer
also debating trying the good years...was there a...

also debating trying the good years...was there a link to the actual test somewhere? did I miss it?
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-20-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,731
Posted By snowsurfer
Hmm, well now I'm rethinking getting a set of...

Hmm, well now I'm rethinking getting a set of blizzaks next week...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-09-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,834
Posted By snowsurfer
Thanks for the heads up, still trying to find a...

Thanks for the heads up, still trying to find a set of winter rims.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-04-2011, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,834
Posted By snowsurfer
Anyone Ordered from Original Wheels.com?

Looking for winter rims / possibly changing my summer rims to winter rims and getting a new pair of summer rims, stumbled upon this site....anyone ever order from them?

thanks,
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