Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-28-2012, 09:09 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 43,961
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-28-2012, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 43,961
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-18-2012, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,060
I'm am sure ninekrpm already knows this and is...
I'm am sure ninekrpm already knows this and is using one, but when towing at the limit, a good proportional brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy is a must. Hopefully the trailer is a twin axle...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-18-2012, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,060
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-18-2012, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 9,060
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-26-2012, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,137
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-26-2012, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,137
I wouldn't rule out the diesel so quickly....
I wouldn't rule out the diesel so quickly. Compare the HP/TQ curves carefully. Maximum torque on the diesel is available almost off idle. The X5d is a workhorse, and when you are not hooked up...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-24-2012, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,313
Tons of people are running this mod with no...
Tons of people are running this mod with no issues. Dyno results are significant and well documented. There is a diesel enthusiast section over @ Bimmerfest and more BT discussion @ N54tech. Seeing...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-24-2012, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
@DrSavant
Thanks for providing the level of...
@DrSavant
Thanks for providing the level of detail you have. It helps everyone to understand the nature of the problem and maybe what to look for, especially on that last visit or two before...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-23-2012, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-18-2012, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,631
If original, your battery should be the white...
If original, your battery should be the white (lead-acid) type. Mine was lead-acid (mfg. Aug. '09) Remove the battery cover in the trunk with 4-5 phillips head screws. Write down the numbers and note...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-17-2012, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,631
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-17-2012, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,631
There are now two battery chargers rebadged by...
There are now two battery chargers rebadged by BMW. One is the Deltran Battery Tender and the other is the CTEK 3300. AGM batteries require a higher charging voltage than lead-acid which the CTEK...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-15-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,359
Drivetrain? For a V8 or Diesel, sounds like a...
Drivetrain? For a V8 or Diesel, sounds like a decent price. I paid about $3000 more for an '09 CPO X5 35d with the same options w/ 25k @ 09/11, build date 09/09, but it also has adaptive drive and...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-12-2012, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 11,125
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-09-2012, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 49,464
Can't confirm retrofit, but do you have BT? If...
Can't confirm retrofit, but do you have BT? If not, it can be added easily. Once you have BT working, you can remove the cradle, and you will have full use of your console. There is a blind cover...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-09-2012, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,418
My vote would be to keep looking. First I...
My vote would be to keep looking. First I wouldn't buy anything from Texas Direct... there is a reason this vehicle is at auction and it probably isn't a good reason. Second, It is a stripper. I...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-08-2012, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 49,464
Looks ugly bro... coinsectomy ...
Looks ugly bro... coinsectomy (http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/68964-x5-coinectomy-where-not-place-coins.html)
edit... son of a bitch. Looks like he was able to get the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-04-2012, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
There are a couple to chose from OEM. One looks...
There are a couple to chose from OEM. One looks like the Euro type with the curved forging. I would recommend you specify a Class III hitch whether you go OEM or aftermarket. Several designs for the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-03-2012, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,434
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-31-2012, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 5,113
Curious why the different year models? If they...
Curious why the different year models? If they are specific vehicles you are looking at, maybe you should have included mileage on each. I'm certainly biased, but I would choose the diesel. MPG is...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-29-2012, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 49,464
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-25-2012, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,369
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-24-2012, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 49,464
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-24-2012, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 49,464
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