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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,284
Posted By Fretish
Question High idle on start up....solved by restart

Well like the title says, after start up there are high rpm's....around 1200. Which I wouldn't be to worried about if it was after a complete cold start but this is after 20 mins or so. I noticed it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
HAHAHAHa Looking good 4.8isX5.....I challenge you...

HAHAHAHa Looking good 4.8isX5.....I challenge you to an Alberta clean off!! If you can drive 500 kms north from Edmonton and keep it as squeaky as yours looks like in the pic I will give you $1000!!!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2013, 02:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,643
Posted By Fretish
Just had my fronts go, not sure if my pump is...

Just had my fronts go, not sure if my pump is gone yet but I think I'm going to pick one of these repair kits up either way, and maybe some rears as well.....wallet is already open lets tear the cash...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
Got her home! between multiple phone calls asking...

Got her home! between multiple phone calls asking about dead heads going back to Edmonton looking to add an SUV to there empty truck, craigslist and Kijiji.....fond a guy to take me 350 of the 475kms...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
Again guys, thanks a lot for the responses and...

Again guys, thanks a lot for the responses and the information. I will be ordering the complete assemblies today! Now just to get the towing situation taken care of.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
Here is a quick question before I go and make the...

Here is a quick question before I go and make the order tomorrow....The mechanic has done a basic visual on the hoist and could feel the air coming out of the bottom of the bag, so the bags are done...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
Well looks like both bags are blown, Im going to...

Well looks like both bags are blown, Im going to get it towed home. I'm likely going to be able to get the dealer I purchased it from to cover the install and I will get the parts from Arnott...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
I have to admit though.....I love the way it...

I have to admit though.....I love the way it looks slammed like this.

Got the car into the only place in town that can help me. He said it may not be the bag that has blown....I guess we will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
They inflate a very little bit while driving....

They inflate a very little bit while driving. There is no way I will make it home like this....maybe I could but it would take 12+ hours. Mechanic is telling me it isn't safe to drive. He is putting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
Well at least I'm getting the self level susp...

Well at least I'm getting the self level susp inactive warning
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
Did some searches, it looks like one of the front...

Did some searches, it looks like one of the front bags must be gone. Hoping I can get something quickly. I can't imagine the cost of a 400km plus tow
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By Fretish
Exclamation I think my front Air suspension just blew!!

So I'm up in northern AB seeing some customers and as I'm driving to lunch I hear what sounds like a massive release of air and now my front suspension is basically lowered right down, can't lift it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,459
Posted By Fretish
God damn I love this forum! Sorry, first off...

God damn I love this forum! Sorry, first off because I should have done a search of course before putting this out there....it was just a bit of a panic moment before heading out to my basketball...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,459
Posted By Fretish
Exclamation Panic...oil at min level.....

So I turn off my 4.8is today and the check oil level indicator came on the dash!!! WTF!! So I check the dip stick and its right at the min level marker. I just purchased the vehicle a month ago and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,168,982
Posted By Fretish
Picked her up just over 2 weeks ago, 2006 4.8is....

Picked her up just over 2 weeks ago, 2006 4.8is. Just came from a 2008 Touareg V8, previous to that 2007 Dinan 335. Her other family members right now are my 1973 BMW 2002 as well as an Alfa Romeo...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,410
Posted By Fretish
Well I certainly plan to. Should have the BT up...

Well I certainly plan to. Should have the BT up and running here soon!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,865,625
Posted By Fretish
Summers on!

Just had the 168's powder coated black, after having her 8 days I like the improvement! Certainly not as clean as the one in the pics above her :wow: but looking ready for summer!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,410
Posted By Fretish
Well after 8 days I think she is looking much...

Well after 8 days I think she is looking much more presentable.Pics were taken at normal ride height. Had the summers put on after getting the Powder coat. I am replacing the rears with Conti DWS's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2013, 02:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,881
Posted By Fretish
I just had my set of 168's PC'd They wont be...

I just had my set of 168's PC'd They wont be installed until friday. Cost $400 for the sanding and PC
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,137
Posted By Fretish
Another Albertan!! Cheers man and congrats on the...

Another Albertan!! Cheers man and congrats on the new ride!!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,410
Posted By Fretish
Took some new pics with the roof rails off....not...

Took some new pics with the roof rails off....not the gretest but you get the idea. Wheels will be done on Thursday ready for tires Friday. Called an Indy BMW guy here and he quoted me $500 to do the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,410
Posted By Fretish
Added a couple pics to the OP. Car is sitting on...

Added a couple pics to the OP. Car is sitting on its winter set up right now as I am getting the rims powder coated as we speak......roof rails will hopefully be off today and I will repost some more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,202
Posted By Fretish
It seems Like I have the S639A Option...

It seems Like I have the S639A Option "Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN"

Im gonna crack into the back momentarily and get the code, see what happens from there.

Hopefully its all smooth...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,202
Posted By Fretish
well I looked for it in my console and its not...

well I looked for it in my console and its not there, I tried doing what you told me to and no pairing prompt came up. Im pretty sure from looking at another post that i can find the code in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,202
Posted By Fretish
I will look for it, my armrest doesn't look...

I will look for it, my armrest doesn't look anything like the one in the pic
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