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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 79,398
Posted By Grant
This is apparently how I fixed it many moons ago:...

This is apparently how I fixed it many moons ago:





I do recall buying a number of microswitches from digikey but I can't remember if any of them were suitable replacements.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 4,037,425
Posted By Grant
Approved AU$6,000 quote to rebuild the...

Approved AU$6,000 quote to rebuild the transmission :yikes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2013, 12:37 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 42,528
Posted By Grant
Old thread, but I have to say thanks for the...

Old thread, but I have to say thanks for the suggestion. I changed out a front suspension strut then had the knocking noise a few days later (could be felt through the floor and steering). I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2013, 03:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,050
Posted By Grant
"air struts" - why be condescending? It is a...

"air struts" - why be condescending? It is a suspension strut. It is pneumatic. I don't see the problem. Unless you think I mean a gas strut with a conventional coil spring?

As for conflating the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 09:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,050
Posted By Grant
Delphi part numbers for sports air suspension struts 37116761443

Hi Guys,

I bought an OEM air strut off eBay for my 4.8is. The struts are being sold as 'Neutralized OEM' (ie. no branding).

The strut has had all labels removed and does not bear the BMW or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,256
Posted By Grant
+1 I source from Amazon (US), ECS Tuning,...

+1

I source from Amazon (US), ECS Tuning, FCP Euro, AutoAnything and Pelican Parts and bundle in all the consumables, project parts etc. I'll need for the foreseeable future. I've spent thousands...
Forum: Australia Forum 03-06-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,408
Posted By Grant
Dynamic Lights is indeed different to single...

Dynamic Lights is indeed different to single plane leveling, but there was never a self-leveling light housing without Dynamic Lights, so far as I know (which isn't much).
Forum: Australia Forum 03-06-2013, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,408
Posted By Grant
I recall reading somewhere that you could get...

I recall reading somewhere that you could get Dynamic Lights without HID (though possibly not in Aust.), but not HID without Dynamic Lights. That is, all HID E53's have Dynamic Lights as far as I am...
Forum: Australia Forum 11-19-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,487
Posted By Grant
Updating the firmware does seem to have improved...

Updating the firmware does seem to have improved the downshift issue for me, but it still occurs, even if less frequently. Resetting the adaptations also seems to help.

I believe the...
Forum: Australia Forum 11-16-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,487
Posted By Grant
Have done the trans firmware update: 1) It...

Have done the trans firmware update:
1) It takes a long time (about an hour from memory), therefore,
2) Make sure you have a high-current charger attached for the duration unless you want to be...
Forum: Navigation System 10-03-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 132,119
Posted By Grant
Many thanks to the contributors to this thread,...

Many thanks to the contributors to this thread, this is a much better option than buying a new BM54.

silyb0y, can you please confirm which firmware binary you used?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,434
Posted By Grant
Reviving and old thread to see if you ultimately...

Reviving and old thread to see if you ultimately had the tune done at Evolve Technik and what the outcome was?

Looking to get a tune for a 3.0d and an 4.8is...
Forum: Australia Forum 02-11-2012, 08:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,340
Posted By Grant
+1 from another Aussie. Four orders and...

+1 from another Aussie.

Four orders and $2.5k later, it's been nothing but positive. With access to most of the BMW parts catalogue, it's a fantastic resource.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,842
Posted By Grant
bigwave, you don't need to justify your position,...

bigwave, you don't need to justify your position, you are right. The other thread was interesting in the way it exposed so many strong opinions based on anecdotes and perceptions rather than facts....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,842
Posted By Grant
See here: ...

See here:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/77350-anyone-familiar-atturo-tires.html

bigwave2255 seems to have strong opinions on this topic :)

Experience suggests you get...
Forum: Australia Forum 02-07-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,400
Posted By Grant
Okay, you probably got SSS/Progman as well? INPA...

Okay, you probably got SSS/Progman as well? INPA is okay for basic diagnostics and tweaking some settings, but Progman has far more utility. So far I have updated the firmware in the transmission and...
Forum: Australia Forum 02-06-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,400
Posted By Grant
I'm sure there are a few of us :) It sounds...

I'm sure there are a few of us :)

It sounds like SSS/Progman is what you want.

Is there something specific that you want to update/change?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,842
Posted By Grant
I'm also in Victoria and for expensive tyres I...

I'm also in Victoria and for expensive tyres I use tirerack.com. For example, tyres for my HSV are about AU$860/each local, about US$250/each from tirerack.com.

I also intend to use tirerack.com...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2011, 02:32 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 79,398
Posted By Grant
Folding mirror issue also experienced here (MY05...

Folding mirror issue also experienced here (MY05 4.8is).

Here are a couple of tips that may save some time:
1) You can identify which mirror has the faulty switch by manually folding the mirrors...
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