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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
Thanks for the tip on the Kroil - I will check...

Thanks for the tip on the Kroil - I will check that out.

Didn't make any progress on the clutch. I am trying to isolate the circumstances where it gets worse.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
Notch another win up to the carrier pins

I got my SSK in but there was no way the carrier pins were coming out. After several hours of massaging them back and forth about 30 degrees, I decided to give up before I broke the retaining clips...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
Thanks Green Dragon. Sorry for being...

Thanks Green Dragon.

Sorry for being ambiguous in my original post - I should have stated the squeak/groan from the pedal area is only on Clutch Engagement(pedal dis-engagement) towards the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
CDV Delete - no improvement!

Hi Guys,

So - I picked up my '05 6 speed back in December but really have not had much opportunity to drive it consistently until recently. The first hing I noticed about it was the funky clutch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,853
Posted By GRBE53
Sarek - when you get a minute, could you post...

Sarek - when you get a minute, could you post details of where you got those springs. Also - did you have regular or sport springs to start with? It looks like one option is to fit a non-sport OEM...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,853
Posted By GRBE53
No worries - I am getting the impression that it...

No worries - I am getting the impression that it is quite a rare build and may be why I am finding the ride to be a little on the obnoxious side of firm. I find the rear especially to be pogo-stick...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,853
Posted By GRBE53
RB - not sure if you are saying that all sports...

RB - not sure if you are saying that all sports had at least rear air as standard but I have sport package 6 speed with no air.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
Thanks RB - lots to consider there. I am not...

Thanks RB - lots to consider there. I am not really looking to make everything rock solid. Anecdotally, from an E34 I had years ago, an E60 and another manual E53 with lower mileage I drove when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
No kidding! I wouldn't consider it for the...

No kidding! I wouldn't consider it for the single purpose of the SSK install. I can make some useful work visits along the way - swing by Tire Rack in South Bend for new tires which I need anyway...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
I have been mulling that over - go for plan A and...

I have been mulling that over - go for plan A and switch if needed. My concern is that my stock shifter is pretty sloppy and while I was feeling around doing my CDV, I am fairly certain I could feel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
Thanks RB and Riggo for the input. I had...

Thanks RB and Riggo for the input. I had e-mailed Rob prior to getting the kit and he had advised it is "not really difficult but awkward" due to the interference of the transfer case. Calling for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 33,649
Posted By GRBE53
Riggodeaux - do you have any info or thoughts on...

Riggodeaux - do you have any info or thoughts on what exactly UUC may have done to get 'good' access on your install or if they ran into seized pins on the carrier? I also have a 6 speed, have my SSK...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 479
Views: 183,134
Posted By GRBE53
I have been having really good luck with...

I have been having really good luck with bmwpartsupply.com - they are out of California which seems wacky but I have had several larger parts shipped for their standard $15 shipping fee and they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,144
Posted By GRBE53
I just picked mine up in December with 119k - it...

I just picked mine up in December with 119k - it was originally delivered in Wisconsin. I did scurry under there and double-check that I do have actual springs. Haven't gotten too far into it but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,144
Posted By GRBE53
Got it - I have mechanical coil springs all around

Got it - I have mechanical coil springs all around
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,144
Posted By GRBE53
Forgive my ignorance but, was the sport package...

Forgive my ignorance but, was the sport package and air-springs mutually exclusive? Do you have air springs on your 4.4?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,144
Posted By GRBE53
Interesting - I have driven just one other E53...

Interesting - I have driven just one other E53 that was a non-sport and I noticed a significantly less harsh ride - it reminded me of my previous E34 525, nice and firm/connected but not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,637
Posted By GRBE53
Cool - thanks! I did see your post on the...

Cool - thanks! I did see your post on the install but missed the details on possible stock locations.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,637
Posted By GRBE53
where did you get your OEM hitch? I am told...

where did you get your OEM hitch? I am told there are none in the US or Germany!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,144
Posted By GRBE53
Desporting!

Has anyone gone through the process of replacing the sport suspension components?

I picked up a 2005 3.0 Manual with sport package. I love the seats, shadow line, etc. but find the ride to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 88,254
Posted By GRBE53
My build date is listed on the info plate as...

My build date is listed on the info plate as 12/2004. However, the vehicle was originally delivered before Christmas 2004 and multiple components I have come across have 07/04 written on them. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,112
Posted By GRBE53
I can't claim the X is particularly good on...

I can't claim the X is particularly good on ice/snow. Lived in Wisconsin for 20 years so have plenty of experience and I will drive my Honda Pilot in the crud as I finds the X is prone to nasty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 313,835
Posted By GRBE53
Ratios

Thanks - I guess I assumed the rations were different and they split the difference on bottom and top to end up with the stump pulling 1st so good to know that is not the case.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 313,835
Posted By GRBE53
Folks - has anyone had both 5 and 6 speed that...

Folks - has anyone had both 5 and 6 speed that could offer direct experience of comparison or any specific pros/cons? I currently have a 6 speed and have opportunity to pick up a much lower mileage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,973
Posted By GRBE53
SIB

Yes - please do post
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