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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-06-2019, 04:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,804
Posted By Riggodeaux
Your buyer from 'that state up north,' as my Ohio...

Your buyer from 'that state up north,' as my Ohio relatives would say, made a great deal. Smart to fly down here and pick it up. Hopefully he/she will post on xoutpost on his new wheels .....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2019, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,847
Posted By Riggodeaux
Cat replacements

Like you, Chedeng, I'm getting those dreaded Cat codes. Passed inspection last year, but I'm concerned I won't make it next November. I'm hoping my southern X5, avoiding most road salt, will be an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,534,333
Posted By Riggodeaux
My bad: I heard the death-rattle from the...

My bad: I heard the death-rattle from the alternator bearings, but drove home anyway Sunday night. Heading up the ATL Downtown connector, I thought I'd hit some road trash when the alternator light...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 01-08-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,977
Posted By Riggodeaux
The better half has asked me to look at F25 X3s...

The better half has asked me to look at F25 X3s for her. What is the "WP" woes you describe? A search for the WP acronym kicked up nothing. Like you, I lean toward the 3.0L six, particularly with the...
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 07-16-2018, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,978
Posted By Riggodeaux
Experience update

My CEO continues to like hers, though the overwrought electronics can be annoying. She's had to replace one RFT [we live in a construction zone, unfortunately], and its tire pressure monitors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 28,714
Posted By Riggodeaux
The front right corner of my pano roof is...

The front right corner of my pano roof is 'sprung,' out of its track. Otherwise operational. The headliner on the two panels that slide and hide the pano are also loose and need regluing. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,411
Posted By Riggodeaux
If you are not a particularly proficient sander,...

If you are not a particularly proficient sander, the 3M kit that includes a power drill disk works well, and may be up to the task. Mine were not that bad, but the 3M kit has worked well for me on 3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,923
Posted By Riggodeaux
I'm having Conti UHP summer sport truck tires...

I'm having Conti UHP summer sport truck tires mounted today; I wasn't particularly impressed with the Cooper summer sports I ran the last couple of summers. I'll let you know what I think. On Tire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,782
Posted By Riggodeaux
thanks guys, I'm working on it - see what it is...

thanks guys, I'm working on it - see what it is Safelite is installing locally. I'll report back my results.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,782
Posted By Riggodeaux
I found the other thread noting the real oem link...

I found the other thread noting the real oem link - it shows the part no. as 51318408529 for the comfort glass, without rain sensor, at around $850 for the BMW OE version. I'll look for the part no....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,782
Posted By Riggodeaux
What should the comfort glass cost? I have some...

What should the comfort glass cost? I have some chips and asked a local BMW dealer's body shop and they quoted over $1k for part no. 51317064863, 'with rain sensor'. What gives? Any idea what comfort...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 124,171
Posted By Riggodeaux
So, I'm reading back over this long thread prior...

So, I'm reading back over this long thread prior to having mine painted. Although mine has sat since the original order, leaching out the mold release agent, it appears a body shop will need to clean...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 124,171
Posted By Riggodeaux
I haven't yet mounted mine, or had it painted. I...

I haven't yet mounted mine, or had it painted. I have a minor boo boo in my rear bumper cover and was thinking about having my skid pate painted titanium when I have the boo boo fixed, and then mount...
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 05-02-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,978
Posted By Riggodeaux
I leave the photos to the pros hired by BMW -...

I leave the photos to the pros hired by BMW - ours' looks like the one in the ads .....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,923
Posted By Riggodeaux
I have only one cautionary note about the Conti...

I have only one cautionary note about the Conti DWS, not an issue for you guys up north - they are a bit soft for summer use on hot Georgia asphalt. I'm probably the only guy in Georgia who swaps out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,923
Posted By Riggodeaux
I'm with the last two guys, Conti DWS is a fine...

I'm with the last two guys, Conti DWS is a fine all season choice, in 18" if you can get 'em. E70 wheels, with hubcentric ring adapters, seem to be available around here.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,139
Posted By Riggodeaux
I placed a sizeable order for suspension parts...

I placed a sizeable order for suspension parts [Bilstein shocks, struts, plus] recently and, as I usually do, shopped around. Over the years I have bought BMW and Mercedes parts from FCP, AutohausAz...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,545
Posted By Riggodeaux
Making progress, Skeletor. Have you swapped out...

Making progress, Skeletor. Have you swapped out those rear subframe bushings yet? I have the parts, plan to have my local indy shop do those coincident to new shocks/struts and rear control arms/ball...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,139
Posted By Riggodeaux
I've had good experience with them as well. About...

I've had good experience with them as well. About to order shocks, struts, rear suspension mounts, and the 8? part lemforder rear ball joints, etc. kit, and will most likely get all from them.
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 04-03-2017, 08:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,978
Posted By Riggodeaux
BTW, I looked last night and the Boss's new X1...

BTW, I looked last night and the Boss's new X1 has Goodyear Eagle all-weather run-flats ['made in Germany'].
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 04-02-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,978
Posted By Riggodeaux
I'm happy to share with you lease issues [via...

I'm happy to share with you lease issues [via private mail]. Crashing used car prices, which 'coming off lease' feeds, is having an effect on dealers offering deals. There was a WSJ article on the...
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 04-02-2017, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,978
Posted By Riggodeaux
By the way, love your pix of the southwestern...

By the way, love your pix of the southwestern road trip via 'vette. I still hope to make it to the Utah parks and Monument Valley, when time permits!
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 04-02-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,978
Posted By Riggodeaux
Is there such a thing as a 'good' lease? I doubt...

Is there such a thing as a 'good' lease? I doubt it, but can share the details with you via private message once I've had time to review them. Do look for the 'x-drive' version; many on the lots are...
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 04-02-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,978
Posted By Riggodeaux
wife's new ride: 2017 X1, xdrive

Grey, oyster pleather interior, heated seats pany sunroof, etc. Supposedly with the optional spare and dealer to swap out [or did .....] RFTs for regular tires. She chose a lease package.

I...
Forum: X1 (F48) Forum 03-20-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,494
Posted By Riggodeaux
MotorDavid, well worth a look. But for those...

MotorDavid, well worth a look. But for those RFTs, I liked it, as does C&D - BMW X1 Reviews - BMW X1 Price, Photos, and Specs - Car and Driver (http://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/x1)

Good news is you...
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