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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2020, 04:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By chefwong
I ordered both latches....presuming plastic on...

I ordered both latches....presuming plastic on them may be fatigued anyway. I know it's not the PS as I did pull that bowden and it released just fine.

I'll have to take a second pass on looking ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By chefwong
Appreciate the pic ! Just walked into the garage...

Appreciate the pic ! Just walked into the garage for a quick check. No bueno. Hood is pretty snug -kinda wanna say maybe 1/8" pass the headlight lense.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By chefwong
Regardless, as long as I can get to the DS...

Regardless, as long as I can get to the DS latch.....to pop, then I'll be golden with at least the hood up....The secondary cable to the RS is easy access


FedEx is arriving sometime...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By chefwong
The duct itself is in-expensive....but my time...

The duct itself is in-expensive....but my time is. Eyeballing from the kidney hole, looks like the front assembly will need to come all out if I decide to properly replace it. Given it's age, I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By chefwong
I removed the only visible trim panel retainer ...

I removed the only visible trim panel retainer in the front of the duct and the bumper support screw. Finagled with the duct but zero clearance on getting a screw to fit in any direction. Don't see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2020, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By chefwong
I see what you mean with the long screw.....I'll...

I see what you mean with the long screw.....I'll grab another look tomorrow but I can't recall seeing clearance from the side of the duct area and the area in question to -push- from the bottom
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,950
Posted By chefwong
Right Side Hood Latch - Access without invasive

I suspect my right side hood latch lock-cable bowden is done. I got tension on the hood release from the interior (minor) but the latch on the hood itself is not releasing.

Ordered up all 3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 983
Posted By chefwong
Ballast

Ballast
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,631
Posted By chefwong
Easy telltale right in the pic. No front stampings

Easy telltale right in the pic. No front stampings
Forum: X ///M Forum 03-20-2012, 12:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,459
Posted By chefwong
OT....looks great but at what temps did they bake...

OT....looks great but at what temps did they bake it at and for how long.
Low temp PC powder.

Personally 2X is reaching my upper limit of meturrlegy strength compromises...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,847
Posted By chefwong
The newer machines have different values for cars...

The newer machines have different values for cars ballasted or not - hence no sandbags.

Some machines don't have this so the indy just fudges. Reminder...it's not the machine, it's the operator...
Forum: The Lounge 10-10-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 614
Posted By chefwong
Anyone here in the Great White North....Canada

Need a slight favor... if anyone is up north.
Looking to order some items....from a canadian retailer that will not ship stateside across the border....

Will only accept canadian address as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,861
Posted By chefwong
For starters, yes, you can print postage via...

For starters, yes, you can print postage via ebay....

A rough guesstimate would be around 45lb for the wheel.
Add the total weight boxed, PROPERLY packed....you're coming up closer to 55lbs on...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 08-22-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,312
Posted By chefwong
Just snapped one Here goes ...

Just snapped one
Here goes

http://www.pingable.net/images/X5/grille.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,602
Posted By chefwong
Bad Windowswitch - Drivers Main

Just the other week - rear passenger would roll itself down while at idle. It happen 2X at the same moment.

Not thinking much of it, it did it today as well. However, this time, it would not roll...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 08-07-2011, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,312
Posted By chefwong
E53 Titanium Grill

Garage Cleaning Time.

Titanium Grilles for E53 - up to '03 Prefacelift.
I got these with the intent of making these *blackout theme* but never did get around to them.

$60 shipped CONUS
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 08-04-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,328
Posted By chefwong
AC CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTONS FORSALE

I have some spare brand new replacement buttons *for the AC panel* as I needed to replace 2 of them.

Each button will run $10 and total will be $15 shipped, as I plan to ship them in USPS...
Forum: The Lounge 07-20-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,969
Posted By chefwong
We have a backyard but it's full of...

We have a backyard but it's full of compost...tomatoes, etc, and AFAIK, that stuff is not good for the dog, so we did not let him in the back.

I share similar outlooks with ARD, and if I was to...
Forum: The Lounge 07-14-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,969
Posted By chefwong
Calling all Dog Owners

I've been thinking about getting a dog.....

I've done tons of reading and sometimes *knowing* is one thing but doing it is another...

So my friend let me borrow his dog for a couple of days...
Forum: The Lounge 04-17-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 868
Posted By chefwong
Dog Buying - Advice Needed

1st time dog owner here....

I've been researching and reading up.
I'm curious - how much do you guys care about the history if the pup.
I found this working punchlist which seems like ALOT to...
Forum: The Lounge 04-11-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,955
Posted By chefwong
CMY - Not the answer to your question but...

CMY -

Not the answer to your question but I've been pondering something similar.
Hardly go to the doctors, but the ones I pay OOP I get great bedside manners.....spends at least 15+ minutes...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-02-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,062
Posted By chefwong
CSL Style RAC RG4 Wheels - Super Strong and Super Light - Custom X5 Setup

These wheels need no introduction.The finest, custom SUPER STRONG wheel for the X. Made in Japan on a 8000 TON press. RAC RG4's custom bored to fit a X5. 72mm centerbore with 14mm lug holes. You will...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-13-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,075
Posted By chefwong
55W 3K Digital HID Xenon Bulbs

55W 3K Digital HID Xenon H11 Bulbs
Pair SHIPPED for $48
Retail is $75

10-15 hrs MAX on these bulbs.
I got my hands on projector housings - thus I need to swap to H3 bulbs.

some pics of my...
Forum: Detailing Forum 03-11-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,803
Posted By chefwong
Try to pull the seats and carpets. The foam...

Try to pull the seats and carpets.
The foam underneath probably has quite a bit of water just asking for mold to grow....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,313
Posted By chefwong
The easiest way to confirm is to spin...

The easiest way to confirm is to spin them.....with tires off.
When bent, you can see the ~hop~ when you spin them.

I've got some 19"s if you want to come down to Crooklyn
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