Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-29-2012, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,512
There are several remote radar sites that post...
There are several remote radar sites that post your speed throughout Charlotte, including one in my neighborhood. I also verified with the Andriod app SpeedView. They all read 2-3 MPH below what my...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-28-2012, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 20,961
Replica Wheels
I am looking to switch out my 214's for a set of 337's. I have to say it's awfully tempting to save $5k and go for replicas.
I did do quite a bit of forum reading about reps, but I was hoping to...
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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum
08-28-2012, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,993
Replica Wheels
I am looking to switch out my 214's for a set of 337's. I have to say it's awfully tempting to save $5k and go for replicas.
I did do quite a bit of forum reading about reps, but I was hoping to...
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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum
08-28-2012, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,676
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-26-2012, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,698
Biodiesel
I filled up with diesel the other day at a gas station I don't normally frequent, and didn't notice until I had put in 10 gallons that it was a 5% - 20% biodiesel blend. I have to say I didn't...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-26-2012, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,512
Incorrect Speedometer Reading
I finally confirmed that my speedo is reading 2-3 MPH faster than it should be, at any speed. 2011 X5d, has factory 20" rims and OEM rubber.
Anybody else ran into this problem? Should this be...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-16-2012, 05:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,585
Dedicated winter tires are overkill here in...
Dedicated winter tires are overkill here in Charlotte NC - we will get a couple light dustings each winter that rarely sticks for more then 24 hours. However, lows will drop down to about 20 - 30...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-16-2012, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,585
20" All Season RFT?
I have the 20" staggered setup with Dunlop summer RFT's, and am actually perfectly happy with the ride. I would like to keep RFT's, but want to switch to all seasons before winter.
Problem is, I...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-07-2012, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,934
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-07-2012, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,209
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-07-2012, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,209
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-07-2012, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,209
Coasting in Neutral?
I drive through the western NC mountains quite often, and coasting down in Neutral definitely improves MPG. Is there any harm in the constant shifting between Drive and Neutral when going up and...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-06-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,934
I have a 2011 E70 with the upgraded audio and...
I have a 2011 E70 with the upgraded audio and streaming music through bluetooth is not available. I just imported my music collection through USB to the hard drive, it works much better anyway.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-03-2012, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,885
Where did you find your Proxes? My local stores...
Where did you find your Proxes? My local stores don't seem to carry them and I don't see them on Tire Rack. Onlinetires.com has them, but no real choices besides them. I would love to find them local.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-03-2012, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,885
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-02-2012, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 24,947
I rented an Explorer earlier this year for a...
I rented an Explorer earlier this year for a week, and my first impressions were positive. But by the time I returned the thing, I was glad to be rid of it. My issues -
1. I thought the MyTouch...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-02-2012, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,885
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-02-2012, 02:01 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,885
Thanks Zoich, good info.
I checked out...
Thanks Zoich, good info.
I checked out Safelite, and their website quoted me something like $450 total cost to replace, total work time of 1.5 -2.0 hours. My dealership wanted $1700, discounted...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-02-2012, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,885
I was very suspicious myself. The car was 700...
I was very suspicious myself. The car was 700 miles away, but I thought it was worth a plane ticket to check it out. I brought the X5 to the local BMW dealer for a PPI. They were familiar with the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-01-2012, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,885
Thanks for your reply.
I have 17k miles on...
Thanks for your reply.
I have 17k miles on original front and original rear tires. Rears appear to have about 6/32 left on them, fronts around 4/32. I'll probably replace the fronts at around...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
08-01-2012, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,885
First BMW. . . . EVER
Greetings guys and gals, I have been reading this forum for the past couple of months, and what an incredible wealth of information.
As a former GM engineer, I have owned nothing but GM products...
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