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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2016, 12:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By CarlJohnson
So after I got an alignment I still have an issue...

So after I got an alignment I still have an issue I was having before but I thought it was just the lack of alignment. The rear end seems disconnected so much that I feel like I am driving a truck....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 516
Posted By CarlJohnson
Question Air compressor for F+R self leveling on just rear?

Hey,

So I swapped to coilovers so I'm selling random air suspension parts. A guy wants to buy my air compressor and a few other things but if he has just rear self leveling will my compressor for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2016, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By CarlJohnson
I am aware but with the weight of these "SAVS"...

I am aware but with the weight of these "SAVS" they still will wear faster even with zero toe. My M3 has a lot of camber and the tires don't wear too fast. My other concern with lowering too much was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By CarlJohnson
The lowered height was when I first installed...

The lowered height was when I first installed them and it was after they had settled about an inch or so. I decided to raise it simply because it is my daily driver/ family car (and I want more life...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2016, 08:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By CarlJohnson
Thanks man and I appreciate the advise you were...

Thanks man and I appreciate the advise you were giving me. Gotta try and offload the stock equipment to someone now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By CarlJohnson
Pics should show but they are uploaded from...

Pics should show but they are uploaded from bimmerforums. Maybe you need to be registered there as well?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,462
Posted By CarlJohnson
BC coils on my 4.4

Installed a set of BC BR coil overs last weekend and drove around town all week to allow the springs to settle and give me enough time to adjust accordingly. Ended up going against my typical ways...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,901
Posted By CarlJohnson
Im in CT, snow isn't really accumulating where I...

Im in CT, snow isn't really accumulating where I am but am looking forward to going out if we get 8"+
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 707
Posted By CarlJohnson
Question Converting 4-wheel air suspension to coilover?

All,

Can I order any coilover made for the E53 whether it is air suspension or not? Are the mounts the same etc. from a non-air ride or rear air ride E53?

Really have had enough of dealing with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2014, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,373
Posted By CarlJohnson
I am most likely going to get coilovers, and will...

I am most likely going to get coilovers, and will be selling me oem setup once I do that. I will sell the links I made separately.
My 4.4 with links all around:\...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,980
Posted By CarlJohnson
Ended up making my own custom lowering links out...

Ended up making my own custom lowering links out of mini hiem joints. Front I had to machine them down to dial in the height but not a big deal.
result:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 16,656
Views: 2,389,512
Posted By CarlJohnson
lowered it yesterday. ...

lowered it yesterday.
http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/f99fcc74199511e3b55d22000a9e0010_7.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,033,417
Posted By CarlJohnson
http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/f99fcc741...

http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/f99fcc74199511e3b55d22000a9e0010_7.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 71,093
Posted By CarlJohnson
Anyone in CT or MA that can do some coding for...

Anyone in CT or MA that can do some coding for me? Obviously will pay you for your time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,980
Posted By CarlJohnson
Haha, random yeah. I looked up online and you can...

Haha, random yeah. I looked up online and you can buy the interface cable to plug into the obd2 port with a USB but where can I get the software to use with it? Torrent maybe?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,980
Posted By CarlJohnson
Sorry for bumping an old thread, but someone was...

Sorry for bumping an old thread, but someone was telling me instead of using the drop link arms I could program the height using a computer to manually adjust the OEM computer settings. I believe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2013, 11:20 PM
Replies: 16,656
Views: 2,389,512
Posted By CarlJohnson
Got my wheels mounted and cleaned it up a bit. ...

Got my wheels mounted and cleaned it up a bit.
http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/e96bdff8a7be11e293dd22000a1fb194_7.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 21,075
Posted By CarlJohnson
Any particular reason you didn't remove the amber...

Any particular reason you didn't remove the amber from the headlights when you had them split or just personal preference? I want to split my headlights on my 05 to remove the amber.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,033,417
Posted By CarlJohnson
http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/e96bdff8a...

http://distilleryimage5.s3.amazonaws.com/e96bdff8a7be11e293dd22000a1fb194_7.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 16,656
Views: 2,389,512
Posted By CarlJohnson
hahah... yesterday I plastidipped my grills and...

hahah... yesterday I plastidipped my grills and hood vents. I do not like chrome and it looks pretty good against the grey.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-04-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By CarlJohnson
Ehh, I got a set of stock 18's with good tires......

Ehh, I got a set of stock 18's with good tires... is the ride height in your sig. what the lowering links achieve?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2013, 01:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,031
Posted By CarlJohnson
Paint, but you get the idea... I was bored. ...

Paint, but you get the idea... I was bored.
http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz304/e36cruiser/estoril.jpg
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-02-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,287
Posted By CarlJohnson
I'm about 2.5 hrs from you are you firm on your...

I'm about 2.5 hrs from you are you firm on your asking price for your tires?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-02-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By CarlJohnson
Super tempting, you use to have the 5 series on...

Super tempting, you use to have the 5 series on schmidt's from Boston correct? Entertaining trades of any sort?
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