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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,238
Posted By DrSavant
iPhone 6 issues

Got an iPhone 6, a couple of weeks ago. Everything was wonderful, until I've upgraded from iOS 8 to 8.0.2. While on iOS 8, everything was just as it was with the 5S.

In the X5, the problems are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,289
Posted By DrSavant
Interesting self levelling suspension malfunction

A few months ago, one of the pneumatic cylinders on my suspension failed - the car's rear collapsed onto the rear wheels, I got an error message about driving very slowly, or getting towed, and etc....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,320
Posted By DrSavant
My 2 cents would be, that once you get rid of the...

My 2 cents would be, that once you get rid of the water using @buckeyewalt's suggestion, do not replace the gasket - go the old school way of using butyl.

I'm saying this, because I had to fix...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-21-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,493
Posted By DrSavant
For sale: 2009 3.0 Grey X5, tons of customizations, Greater Toronto Area, Canada

** Carproof available upon request **

* Will sell for less without the 20" rims * The car can be sold as stock (visually, stock photo upon request)


Who said a family hauler has to be boring?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,025
Posted By DrSavant
Although this thread is not going anywhere, due...

Although this thread is not going anywhere, due to the OPs general attitude, this gives me an interesting idea - maybe we should compile a common issues guide, in a separate thread?

If anyone...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,755
Posted By DrSavant
Depends on the year of your E70 and the age of...

Depends on the year of your E70 and the age of the radiator you bought. If you buy a new OEM one these days, pre 11 models need an adapter, which makes the installation somewhat more annoying - went...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,286
Posted By DrSavant
Check pm Sent from my SM-N900W8 using...

Check pm

Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,025
Posted By DrSavant
Sounds like lots of preexisting issues... nobody...

Sounds like lots of preexisting issues... nobody is making you go to bmw parts and service - why would you, when out of warranty?

Hit Bimmex in Woodbridge or Markham, Raven Performance in Markham,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,517
Posted By DrSavant
I just had one of these today - there was a...

I just had one of these today - there was a whining noise, driving me nuts for a while now.

Spent some time poking around, and found out that the rubber strip, which goes underneath the air...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2014, 12:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,387
Posted By DrSavant
Some freon is how much exactly? Spend 20 bucks,...

Some freon is how much exactly? Spend 20 bucks, get a can, pump it in, and see if it makes a difference.

Made a big one for me. BMW wanted $850, indies were going 150 to 250, and it ended up...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2014, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,371
Posted By DrSavant
I dared the all season option, running a...

I dared the all season option, running a Continental DWS Extreme Contact non staggered set, on style 214 Y spoke 20" rims (275/40/20 to be exact).

It seemed to be going fine, until I hit a massive...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,359
Posted By DrSavant
And while it all sounds like an acceptable risk,...

And while it all sounds like an acceptable risk, I recently ended up on a tow truck, having to find a taxi to pick my wife and kids up from the highway - all thanks to a massive pothole and no spare...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,186
Posted By DrSavant
Please make sure you take a good close look at...

Please make sure you take a good close look at that 3rd row - it was my biggest regret with my 2009 - they are nearly useless.

Otherwise, the serviceability of the pre lci 3.0 is pretty good,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,237
Posted By DrSavant
I'd say powder coat - I have the exact same rims,...

I'd say powder coat - I have the exact same rims, and went that route. If you are thinking painting, I'd say plasti dip - easier to maintain and touch up.

Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-24-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,154
Posted By DrSavant
Using Brembo rotors, in the last iteration of my...

Using Brembo rotors, in the last iteration of my search for a perfect aftermarket braking combo. Works better than OE, in my book (and dust is not an issue for me - I have black rims :))
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,602
Posted By DrSavant
Here's my unfinished 09 3.0. Removing all the...

Here's my unfinished 09 3.0. Removing all the chrome shortly, for a matte black, and then may potentially install a custom aero kit with LED lighting.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,060
Posted By DrSavant
I totally feel your pain - basically I did not...

I totally feel your pain - basically I did not give in to BMWs cajoling, and that's how I was able to save the money, as it seems that we're having the exact same problem. According to one of my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,060
Posted By DrSavant
It's all BS bottom line, as it's simpler and...

It's all BS bottom line, as it's simpler and cheaper to just do an annual refill of freon - cost me $25 to do that, including a bit of a sealant, to isolate a potential leak. This is after being...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2013, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,728
Posted By DrSavant
Ghetto, but you helped me decide - I will black...

Ghetto, but you helped me decide - I will black out the X5 and the 3.0xDrive business :)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,375
Posted By DrSavant
Sounds very much like the FSR is acting up - keep...

Sounds very much like the FSR is acting up - keep your appointment, and have them inspect it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,375
Posted By DrSavant
The fuse for the front blower is located under...

The fuse for the front blower is located under the glove compartment, front passenger side. You need to remove 3 screws from the trim that sits in the footwell, right underneath the glove...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,728
Posted By DrSavant
Haha, lucky me I have the 3.0 :) I've done the...

Haha, lucky me I have the 3.0 :) I've done the halos, getting tinted later in the week and about to do the grill - also thinking about blacking out the badges, to go along with the rim change - I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-09-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,728
Posted By DrSavant
Excellent transformation! I have the exact...

Excellent transformation!

I have the exact same colour, and spent a while playing with Photoshop, to see if I want to go that route.

When you are saying you've painted the upper and lower...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,835
Posted By DrSavant
@ard - properly installed, with the right...

@ard - properly installed, with the right equipment, you have constant recording, including a parking mode.

I guess it all depends on where you drive - in my 20 years of heavy driving (with a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,835
Posted By DrSavant
I just installed one in my X5 and putting one...

I just installed one in my X5 and putting one into my wife's Lexus tomorrow. Insurance fraud is on the rise, and the warmer it gets, the more idiots there are on the road.

My system is from a...
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