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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 988
Posted By blkxer
You'd probably want to post in the E70 forum for...

You'd probably want to post in the E70 forum for comments on a 2008 model
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,163
Posted By blkxer
Thanks, good to know the non difference between...

Thanks, good to know the non difference between 2008 to 2009!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,163
Posted By blkxer
Thanks guys. I agree with Kzang's comment on...

Thanks guys. I agree with Kzang's comment on early production years. I think if I do look for an E70, it'll have to be 2009 or later.

Just curious as to the level of issues you guys are seeing on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,163
Posted By blkxer
Thanks guys. Looks like the transmission and...

Thanks guys. Looks like the transmission and valley pans are still a weak point in these beasts. So strange that these continue to plague the X5 going into the next generation X.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,163
Posted By blkxer
Thanks for the first response 3Series. Seems...

Thanks for the first response 3Series.

Seems like the transmission components are still a weak point (mechatronic being the tranmission valve body?). I've been doing some research, and it seems...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,163
Posted By blkxer
Advice on E70 purchase consideration

Hey guys,

I currently have an 03 E53 4.4i, and I'm feeling a major repair bill coming. I was planning on keeping the E53 for at least another 3-4 years, but with the high cost of any transmission...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,484
Posted By blkxer
:yikes: I was hoping it was something in the...

:yikes: I was hoping it was something in the range of $1500-1000. Is that price with labor included? Is that a brand new valve body unit, or a rebuilt one?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,484
Posted By blkxer
Icer006, I was wondering how much does it cost to...

Icer006, I was wondering how much does it cost to replace the valve body?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,484
Posted By blkxer
Hey Hobbes, I was wonder if you've gotten this...

Hey Hobbes, I was wonder if you've gotten this issue resolved for your X? And if so, what was the final diagnosis?

I'm experiencing very similar issues when slowing to a stop at low speed, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By blkxer
Doing some research online; has anyone tried...

Doing some research online; has anyone tried getting a rebuilt transmission from ZF of NA directly? Thinking of contacting them to see if they offer anything.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG | Transmissions...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By blkxer
Thanks. Would you be able to comment on where...

Thanks. Would you be able to comment on where your dealership gets the rebuilt transmission from? I'm guessing it's not really from BMW of Germany, but a US source?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,440
Posted By blkxer
Poll: Rebuilt Transmission life/mileage

Questions:

How many miles have you put on the rebuilt transmission?

How is it running to date (smooth, continue to be problematic, etc.)?

Where did you get the rebuilt transmission from? Or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,260
Posted By blkxer
Sorry to hear about issue with such a shady...

Sorry to hear about issue with such a shady dealership. As another suggestion to get their attention, go get a large banner printed and park it outside their dealership/service dept and hand out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,234
Posted By blkxer
Good to hear that you'll be still be with the X5...

Good to hear that you'll be still be with the X5 groupie :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 28,176
Posted By blkxer
PDC control unit and rear view camera

Hey guys,

Is this silver box in the battery area the PDC control unit?

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll72/lanass/BMW%20X5%20E53%20Dynavin%20Install/IMG_0583-1.jpg

Doing some research...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,704
Posted By blkxer
My indy mechanic charged me 1 hour labor ($110) ...

My indy mechanic charged me 1 hour labor ($110)

His shop is kinda pricey these days; almost the same as the dealerships! But he is the most reputable BMW shop around this area and they do good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2012, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,704
Posted By blkxer
I've been having a similar problem with my '03...

I've been having a similar problem with my '03 4.4i recently (the past ~3 months). When coming to a rolling stop, sometimes there is a jolt when going from 2nd to 1st gear. It also occurred sometimes...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-02-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,597
Posted By blkxer
Good site if you need BMW wiring diagrams: e53 -...

Good site if you need BMW wiring diagrams: e53 - WDS (http://wds.spaghetticoder.org/en/e53/)
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-01-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,753
Posted By blkxer
Sent you a PM milesz

Sent you a PM milesz
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-01-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,753
Posted By blkxer
Cool. Yeah, I'd be interested. Would you be able...

Cool. Yeah, I'd be interested. Would you be able to build the box and cut the sub hole to the specific spec of the subwoofer I'm thinking of dropping in there?

I posted a thread looking to...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 05-01-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 727
Posted By blkxer
WTB: Subwoofer enclosure fabrication

I'd like to replace my subwoofer on my '03 X5 E53 4.4i. Thinking of just going with the basic design provided previously by Essam in the thread: Subwoofer Project FINISHED!!! (Enclosure Dimensions...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,062
Posted By blkxer
Subwoofer enclosure fabrication

Anyone on the main E53 thread can help with this fabrication I posted on the electronics forum?
...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-01-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,196
Posted By blkxer
Subwoofer enclosure fabrication

I'd like to replace my subwoofer on my '03 X5 E53 4.4i. Thinking of just going with the basic design provided previously by Essam in the thread:...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-01-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,753
Posted By blkxer
Interesting. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is...

Interesting. Sorry for my ignorance, but what is "DIB design"? Did you complete your prototype and can share some pics?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,181
Posted By blkxer
Unless you picked up a European or Japanese...

Unless you picked up a European or Japanese version of the X5 :stickpoke j/k

I meant the trunk compartment on the passenger side. With the DSP option, the right side compartment had the subwoofer...
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