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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2011, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Looks good :thumbup: The detachable UK one...

Looks good :thumbup:

The detachable UK one is kinda like hiding the fact you tow stuff though...I'm proud of it! Just like I leave my roofbars on permanently and the dog gate's always in the boot...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,252
Posted By philfallout
Used a BMW specialist last time for the first...

Used a BMW specialist last time for the first time. It surprised me after my first service (at BMW dealer) the service indicator said 18,000 miles till next service...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-12-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
I'm sure the UK towbar would be a simpler job...

I'm sure the UK towbar would be a simpler job (and probably cheaper after taking shipping into account) and it's probably what I'll end up doing. The reason I'm not that keen on doing it though is...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-11-2011, 04:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Okay, so It seems I may be able to fit the US...

Okay, so It seems I may be able to fit the US style tow hitch with the UK wiring (thanks for all the help, on this and other threads). After searching through the US versions of BMW, Amazon and Ebay...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-10-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,138
Posted By philfallout
I saw that on the "how to install a BMW Factory...

I saw that on the "how to install a BMW Factory trailer hitch" guide/article on here but guessed it was an option rather than the US standard. It looks so much better than the swan neck thing in the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-09-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,903
Posted By philfallout
It's a UK car btw.

It's a UK car btw.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-09-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,903
Posted By philfallout
Mine has different size tires front and rear and...

Mine has different size tires front and rear and was advertised Sport as opposed to SE. Does this mean I have different suspension? I have no M badges on the car anywhere...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-09-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,138
Posted By philfallout
With my Blackberry I had incoming/outgoing calls,...

With my Blackberry I had incoming/outgoing calls, text message reader and directory search, all without touching the phone and on the navi screen. Now I have an iphone and it does the same, but...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-09-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
Posted By philfallout
Does anyone know what brand BMW sell? I can go...

Does anyone know what brand BMW sell? I can go to the nearest dealer but it's about 30 miles and would rather use something closer...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-08-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
Posted By philfallout
Which coolant?

Hi there, excellent forum, I've been here a couple of days and already received some great info, thanks.

My coolant level is slightly below the minimum for the first time since owning the car so...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-08-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,138
Posted By philfallout
Did you check what month your X3 was from? Mine...

Did you check what month your X3 was from? Mine is Dec 04 and has bluetooth.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-07-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,171
Posted By philfallout
You can't fit snow chains on 18s either. Or at...

You can't fit snow chains on 18s either. Or at least my 18s are 255/45 and you can't put snow chains on these on the X3.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-07-2011, 02:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Okay thanks again guys. I've done some more...

Okay thanks again guys. I've done some more research and will definitely ask a dealer about that. After trawling through online stores over here it seems the cheap thing I was looking at was a...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
I see why it's cheaper to buy as a bundle now! ...

I see why it's cheaper to buy as a bundle now! The trailer towing module alone is over $200!

Maybe I'll have a rethink about sourcing them separately...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Okay thanks for all this help. I called a dealer...

Okay thanks for all this help. I called a dealer and they quoted £545 for everything (except labour), but then I found a used BMW X3 towbar (advertised with all electrics). Thing is I'd like to get...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Perfect thanks. Hopefully the part number is the...

Perfect thanks. Hopefully the part number is the same over here :)
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Thanks again for the excellent info. Do you know...

Thanks again for the excellent info. Do you know what the proper name of the white box is? That way I can look if it's included in the kit I'm looking at. Thanks.

Thanks also, JLC.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Thanks for the quick reply! Do you also know do...

Thanks for the quick reply! Do you also know do I basically need to buy 3 things: one - the tow bar/hitch, two - the 12N electrical kit (for trailer lights) and three - the white box in photos 32...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-06-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,772
Posted By philfallout
Thanks for this extra info. Does your 2004 X3...

Thanks for this extra info. Does your 2004 X3 have the reverse parking sensors? If so was it still easy to remove the bumper?

Thanks in advance.
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