Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-27-2014, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 47
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I agree to a point although, for most drivers...
I agree to a point although, for most drivers alignment to factory specs should provide you a decent experience with tires. They should achieve their mileage rating with somewhat vanilla handling...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-27-2014, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 17,863
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-24-2014, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 17,863
Update:
I've had the tires almost 2 years...
Update:
I've had the tires almost 2 years now, about 30k. They've been fantastic, once the first 500/1000 miles were gone they tightened up not a greasy. They're still a little soft on hard...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-26-2014, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,565
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-30-2013, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,242
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-30-2013, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 17,863
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-09-2013, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 17,863
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-12-2012, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
My thoughts were more around the tires that the...
My thoughts were more around the tires that the 3.0 has vs the 4.8. Most of the 4.8's I've seen are running 20"s with performance tires upwards of 275 in width that can't perform in snow. Not to say...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-12-2012, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
**Update**
I'm now convinced even the 3.0...
**Update**
I'm now convinced even the 3.0 needs snow tires. I took mine to SC from NH so I put my regular Michelins on as to not chew through my winter set. I was planning on swapping back this...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-08-2011, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,586
Do a google search of "Mechatronics sealing...
Do a google search of "Mechatronics sealing sleeve" and you'll see this is a issue that crosses all product lines at BMW that run the ZF 6spd tranny. It's pathetic they haven't resolved the issue...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-08-2011, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,155
I'll try to add as much value as i can here,...
I'll try to add as much value as i can here, don't have all the answers....
I haven't heard of cracking on replica rims, sounds like a stealer ship story. IF that were the case the likes of...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-08-2011, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,586
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-08-2011, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,357
Are you talking computer MPG or actual MPG. My...
Are you talking computer MPG or actual MPG. My computer's a little generous in it's estimate. Actual MPG the best I've seen is 24.5. that was a trip from NH to NJ on cruise 72/73 Soon as you see...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-05-2011, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,654
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-05-2011, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 31,542
Slightly related but rather then dredge up an...
Slightly related but rather then dredge up an older thread or start a new one this may be the right place to start.
I have an '08 e70 that just started leaving stains in the garage. Dealership...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-12-2011, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,565
SOLVED!!!
I brought the beast back in last...
SOLVED!!!
I brought the beast back in last week while it was raining, you could feel the carpet getting wet again. I finally convinced the dealership to pull the carpet and try to drive the car...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-29-2011, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,565
Update:
Just heard back from the service...
Update:
Just heard back from the service advisor that all drains are operating correctly and that they were unable to reproduce water entering the cabin via the sunroof, roof drains, windshield,...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-29-2011, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,565
Seeing as they had a detailed remediation plan...
Seeing as they had a detailed remediation plan based on my conversation surrounding water in the foot well I'd guess this is pretty well documented in their service area. Guess I'll be adding this...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-26-2011, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,565
I just took a more in depth look at the...
I just took a more in depth look at the situation. I poured water with dye in it down the drains from the sunroof and they clear the catch effectively. Water ends up coming out a few places though...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-26-2011, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,073
I've always been a fan of Blizzak tires, I've...
I've always been a fan of Blizzak tires, I've purchased about 3 sets and put well over 100k combined on them which is pretty good given they are such a soft tread compound. That said they were on a...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-26-2011, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,565
Water in Drivers footwell
I have to say, I'm not a very happy person right now. My CPO X5 is headed into the dealership after I discovered the carpeting was SOAKED after driving through rain yesterday in CT.
Previously, I...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-03-2011, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,387
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-02-2011, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,577
I ran Blizzack WS50's on my FWD Altima but that...
I ran Blizzack WS50's on my FWD Altima but that was out of necessity. 1. I couldn't get out of an intersection if it had to, 2. on snow cover highways when you changed lanes the back end would hang...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-02-2011, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-02-2011, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
More headroom would be nice
So my gripe is I don't have enough head room, it is completely my parents fault as I'm 6'9". Has anyone been able to achieve more headroom out of the stock seats? Only think I can think of is to undo...
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