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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,584
Posted By NicholasW
May sound silly, but you did install everything...

May sound silly, but you did install everything correctly, right? Not backwards? Sometimes it's the simple stuff that'll get missed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,825,890
Posted By NicholasW
The difference between 0W30 and 5W30 is only the...

The difference between 0W30 and 5W30 is only the cold weight. Once both of them reach operating temperature (approx 200-220 degrees), they are both "30"W oil.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,233
Posted By NicholasW
Great thread, thanks for the write up.

Great thread, thanks for the write up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,379
Posted By NicholasW
What's your expected power numbers? Before and...

What's your expected power numbers? Before and after the power adder. Thanks for the input on Mobil 1. It's not worth the risk IMO, I'll just run what BMW recommends.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,677
Posted By NicholasW
Very cool. I was up there in 2010 with my R34...

Very cool. I was up there in 2010 with my R34 Skyline. The only troubling part is that it's full of blind curves, so if you go flying around a corner you may come up to a jack-knived semi, stopped...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By NicholasW
Mine should be in this week, and I'll be...

Mine should be in this week, and I'll be installing it this weekend. I'll post up here how it goes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,595
Posted By NicholasW
Exactly the information that I was looking for....

Exactly the information that I was looking for. Thanks for the detailed response!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,595
Posted By NicholasW
Hey man, not sure if I overlooked it, but how did...

Hey man, not sure if I overlooked it, but how did the Dr. Color Chip stuff work for you? I've got some pretty nasty spots on my hood. I was considering getting the hood painted, but someone I know...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By NicholasW
Glad to help!

Glad to help!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,987
Posted By NicholasW
:iagree: I would go this route definitely,...

:iagree:

I would go this route definitely, since it sounds like you're a snow-season type of guy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2012, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By NicholasW
I've read that if its a BMW windshield that you...

I've read that if its a BMW windshield that you can just swap it out. There's videos on YouTube of people changing them on different models, it's common for Bmws. I ordered one last week, and will be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,703
Posted By NicholasW
Awesome. I'll be doing this one myself within the...

Awesome. I'll be doing this one myself within the next few weeks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,132
Posted By NicholasW
You can order the rubber strip for about $20....

You can order the rubber strip for about $20. Here's the link for ECS Tuning:

BMW E53 X5 N62 4.4L > Exterior > Window > ES#93002 Windshield Moulding - Upper - 51317182004...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,905
Posted By NicholasW
Purge valve might be the fuel purge valve. Not...

Purge valve might be the fuel purge valve. Not sure how the indy would know it was bad unless the engine light was on. Mine was bad when I bought my X. Cost me $65, and took 20 min to change. Those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,905
Posted By NicholasW
That seems pretty cheap to me, espcially coming...

That seems pretty cheap to me, espcially coming from a used car dealer. Usually not for a good reason in my experience. You have to decide if the accident matters to you, and also defnitely see what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,713
Posted By NicholasW
Personally, I wouldn't do it. As cool as those...

Personally, I wouldn't do it. As cool as those badges are, it would hard for me to justify it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,595
Posted By NicholasW
Ah, well that's good at least. I can only imagine...

Ah, well that's good at least. I can only imagine the amount of money the previous owner spent on your X, then!

Sadly, mine really was owned by a 16 year old girl who had it throughout high...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,595
Posted By NicholasW
Jeez, was the previous owner a 16 year old girl...

Jeez, was the previous owner a 16 year old girl who like to run into curbs, at 50 mph? Between the rims/tires and the suspension work, I wonder what was going on? Seems like your X was treated about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,825,890
Posted By NicholasW
Jason, you found those local? I've been checking...

Jason, you found those local? I've been checking Atlanta Craigslist for these or 177's.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2012, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,457
Posted By NicholasW
Looks good. I have the same wheels on a black X5....

Looks good. I have the same wheels on a black X5. I think I'm going to go with gunmetal.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,703
Posted By NicholasW
Found it. Here's the thread and video that...

Found it.

Here's the thread and video that mrbmwx5 made:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/61774-window-regulator-diy-rx.html

how to repair window regulator. | Flickr -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,703
Posted By NicholasW
Glad to help. I'm not sure if that's a BMW part...

Glad to help. I'm not sure if that's a BMW part that they are selling. I don't think BMW sells those clips separately from the regulator. You may be able to rig your existing clips, like TTGTR was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,944
Posted By NicholasW
Slick, your OE didn't leak a drop, but didn't you...

Slick, your OE didn't leak a drop, but didn't you replace the hoses at the same time? I wanted to replace my cooling system after reading about it so much on this forum, but this X5 is new to me, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,689
Posted By NicholasW
Thanks for the link man. I'm going to have to go...

Thanks for the link man. I'm going to have to go ahead and order some!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,703
Posted By NicholasW
I can't tell, but is it one of these? ...

I can't tell, but is it one of these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/200705592002?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649


1 Pack BMW X5 WINDOW REGULATOR CLIP Front B | eBay...
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