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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,116
Posted By sedc
Amazing deal!

Amazing deal!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,178
Posted By sedc
You can install 3.64s from an early 4.4i and drop...

You can install 3.64s from an early 4.4i and drop the highway rpms to a much more acceptable level on either the 5 or 6 speeds. My 5 speed now cruises 80mph at just a hair over 3k rpm. No adverse...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,095
Posted By sedc
No, there are no electronics involved in the...

No, there are no electronics involved in the gearing



Yes, the reading comes from the right rear wheel speed sensor, it is not affected by gearing
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 38,645
Posted By sedc
BMW heated seat elements are stitched into the...

BMW heated seat elements are stitched into the leather from the factory

The replacement part for most models is an element that can be sandwiched between the original (bad) element and the leather...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2015, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,952
Posted By sedc
No need to touch the steering rack to pull the...

No need to touch the steering rack to pull the front differential on 3.0 E53 (V8 is a different story)

It can be tucked down and out, will clear the frame rail no problem

Remove/install can be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By sedc
That's the part. It's not cheap and I don't...

That's the part. It's not cheap and I don't think it's rebuild-able -- staked aluminum joints :yikes:


I know I'm not a sponsor here (yet) but for Xoutpost members I'd do $249 and include free...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,215
Posted By sedc
Do this, and replace the axle nut ;)

Do this, and replace the axle nut ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By sedc
Quick fix: 30 minute steering joint replacement! (pics!)

Hey everybody

I just did a writeup on replacing the steering column joint on our E53 X5 (specifically M54 I6 models)

I had a dead spot and clicking noise in my steering wheel. This is a common...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,224
Posted By sedc
Thanks! Yes, '06 E53 4.4i diffs will bolt into...

Thanks! Yes, '06 E53 4.4i diffs will bolt into E53 X5 3.0i





I haven't seen them. Simple machining on the stock X5 axles is doable but they are so hard that I can't imagine cutting the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,224
Posted By sedc
Yes, I think the 4.10s on the manual trans cars...

Yes, I think the 4.10s on the manual trans cars was to keep tow rating as well

Unfortunately I have not towed a heavy trailer with the E53 (3.0i, 5MT) since this conversion was completed back in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,224
Posted By sedc
Yes, having the rear LSD was not optimal when...

Yes, having the rear LSD was not optimal when driving fast through corners. I am not sure what it would be like to have just the rear LS unit installed, I imagine much worse. I know having the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,224
Posted By sedc
Upgrades: differentials and limited slip lockers!

Hey guys,

I did a gearing change (4.10 to 3.64) and put a limited slip unit in the front differential of my '03 X5 5 speed

Thought you might like to see some pics! They are on my facebook...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,619
Posted By sedc
The carrier breaks because it's made of cheap pot...

The carrier breaks because it's made of cheap pot metal from the factory.

They all do it, very common E53 problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,732
Posted By sedc
It was always covered by hidden warranty. All...

It was always covered by hidden warranty. All you have to do is call BMW customer care (and then have the dealer diagnose it as micro cracks in the mat), 100% covered.

Don't start at the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2013, 01:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,871
Posted By sedc
Nice work. I have almost 40k on the CT chain...

Nice work.

I have almost 40k on the CT chain replacement job I did in '11 on my (then new to me) '03, it's a solid part so far. That was after driving the X 500 miles home from buying it without...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2013, 01:15 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,095
Posted By sedc
We built a '01 3.0 5 speed with factory BMW...

We built a '01 3.0 5 speed with factory BMW salisbury type LS units front and rear...it understeered unacceptably in the snow, so the rear LS was pulled out.





Yes, all E53 3.0i and 4.4i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,184
Posted By sedc
Cool, are you getting license plate light out...

Cool, are you getting license plate light out errors with those festoon bulbs? If not, where did you get them?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,095
Posted By sedc
An update on this... We had our first...

An update on this...


We had our first snow storm since I put the LS in the front and did the gearing change.

Naturally I turned OFF DSC and did some parking lot tests, the truck is a freakin'...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,288
Posted By sedc
Autologic is equivalent (and in many ways...

Autologic is equivalent (and in many ways superior) to a GT1.

Any serious BMW shop worth its salt has one.


The OP's vehicle has lost the diagnostic bus, so any DIS will not be able to read...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 33,028
Posted By sedc
I think you did really well for yourself!

I think you did really well for yourself!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,899
Posted By sedc
This is a very common problem in that exact...

This is a very common problem in that exact location on E53s.

Solution is to splice in new brake line, no need to re-run the entire lines.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,095
Posted By sedc
It's a lot of work. We did an S54 into an E39...

It's a lot of work. We did an S54 into an E39 wagon, many many headaches.





Sure, but three reasons why this isn't an option for me: 1) I haven't yet driven a V8 BMW, of any variety, that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,095
Posted By sedc
It does not have the sport pack, I have not...

It does not have the sport pack, I have not particularly noticed a difference in handling between it and the sport pack X5s I've driven. Perhaps your non-sport X has a worn suspension..




I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,095
Posted By sedc
This job is cheap if you don't add limited slips!...

This job is cheap if you don't add limited slips! You can sell your old 4.10 units for basically what you paid for the 3.64s!


The front drive shaft spacers are small enough to allow the use of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2012, 11:45 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 25,095
Posted By sedc
Upgrades: differentials and limited slips!

Had a '03 3.0i 5 speed manual for about a year now.

The gearing is awful from the factory!

4.10, waaay too short for comfortable highway cruising and 1st is mostly useless!

So what to do?
...
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