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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,522
Posted By ofcrimson
thank you tmv.

thank you tmv.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2016, 06:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,522
Posted By ofcrimson
I am with you. I have an angel eye bulb out and...

I am with you. I have an angel eye bulb out and have not replaced it yet. I would love to brighten and whiten the light of my 2006 4.8is angel eye.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,405
Posted By ofcrimson
That is a good price from JC Whitney for the...

That is a good price from JC Whitney for the remanufactured front struts. From Arnotts, mine were $420 each after the cores were returned including shipping. The price above, at ~$320 each after the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Update: After 2 days and temps under 37 deg F,...

Update: After 2 days and temps under 37 deg F, the front passenger side is not losing air. Changing the air struts fixed my front passenger side sagging. Thanks for all of your help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 32,643
Posted By ofcrimson
TiminIndy - How are the Weisslicht LED Angel Eye...

TiminIndy - How are the Weisslicht LED Angel Eye upgrades doing? Did you turn off cold bulb check? Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Parts: The Arnott remanufactured air struts were...

Parts: The Arnott remanufactured air struts were $460 each, and I will receive a $50 core fee refund for each, which works out to $410 per strut.

Time: He is a pro and made the work look very...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
replaced the air stuts today

My mechanic friend came over today and replaced the air struts. We used Arnott remanufactured struts that I ordered from the Arnott website. So far the front passenger side is holding. I will let you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Thank you David. This gives me a good place to...

Thank you David. This gives me a good place to start.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
I have a friend that is a mechanic that is coming...

I have a friend that is a mechanic that is coming on Friday to change the air struts. What do you think is a fair price to pay him for his labor? He is going to change both air struts. I purchased...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Thank you David.X5. Once it warms up outside, I...

Thank you David.X5. Once it warms up outside, I will do some additional troubleshooting.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
This afternoon when I unlocked the x5, the front...

This afternoon when I unlocked the x5, the front passenger side did not raise to the normal level. I cranked the vehicle, and it still did not race to the normal level. Does this change your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Thank you Trojanman for your input. I ordered the...

Thank you Trojanman for your input. I ordered the front air struts from autozone and they will arrive tomorrow. I will install them this weekend and see if that fixes my problem. I will update the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Thankfully, I do not have errors on the dash. ...

Thankfully, I do not have errors on the dash.

I have searched for discount codes, but haven't found one that works for Arnott. Anyone used a discount code at Arnott's? Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Thank you Ricky Bobby. The front passenger side...

Thank you Ricky Bobby. The front passenger side pumps itself up a few seconds after I unlock the car, prior to starting. It inflates when the car is not running. Is your assessment still the same?. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,671
Posted By ofcrimson
Front Passenger side sagging

The past few mornings, I have noticed that my front passenger side is sagging. A few seconds after unlocking the car, the front passenger side will inflate and raise. Is the sagging likely due to a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2013, 12:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,597
Posted By ofcrimson
Thanks Qsilver7 for the insight. I will keep...

Thanks Qsilver7 for the insight. I will keep track of when I need to change my oil, and only reset the lights as necessary.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,597
Posted By ofcrimson
I think that this is the link to reset the...

I think that this is the link to reset the service light. If this is not correct for reseting the oil service light then please correct me. Thanks.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,597
Posted By ofcrimson
Thanks for your response JCL. I am in the middle...

Thanks for your response JCL. I am in the middle of Alabama and not towing. I think that I will go with 5w30.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,597
Posted By ofcrimson
Oil change approaching - reset service indicator?

I have my first oil change approaching on my 2005 4.8is. Do I need to reset the service indicator light after the change? If so, how do I reset the light? Thanks for your help.

I also noticed that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 21,719
Posted By ofcrimson
Anyone have experience with ThermoQuiet by Wagner...

Anyone have experience with ThermoQuiet by Wagner brake pads on the X5? I saw that the Akebono ceramics only have a 3 year warranty, and I would like lifetime. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,509
Posted By ofcrimson
IMHO it looks ok but not great. Reminds me of the...

IMHO it looks ok but not great. Reminds me of the wheels on a Chrysler suv.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,678
Posted By ofcrimson
Very nice.

Very nice.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,146
Posted By ofcrimson
I was able to unlock the on board tests. I...

I was able to unlock the on board tests. I checked the voltage while driving and it was 14.1. It was cool to be able to do that.

Some warnings on the cluster said check brake lights and check side...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2013, 10:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,146
Posted By ofcrimson
Test drove 2005 x5 4.8is today

I test drove a 2005 x5 4.8is today. The handling and power were great. Those 20 inch wheels are huge. This one had 112,000 miles on it, which is more than I want. It was black sapphire cream beige.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,328
Posted By ofcrimson
I too am curious if you had to replace the timing...

I too am curious if you had to replace the timing chain guides. Thanks.
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