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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,087
Posted By Pre-H20
I'm in the same boat..... open to...

I'm in the same boat.....


open to suggestions...


i have a 3.0 2004 X5.


i have 285 50 19's in the rear.
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 06-06-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,453
Posted By Pre-H20
can you fellas give me an idea/ estimate on how...

can you fellas give me an idea/ estimate on how much this service cost you?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,679
Posted By Pre-H20
Wow... Plasti-dip has lasted 4 years? I always...

Wow... Plasti-dip has lasted 4 years? I always thought it was a 6-9 MONTH application and needed to be re-applied..... (not sure why I thought that come to think of it, maybe read it somewhere)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,679
Posted By Pre-H20
Jsoto...... nice!...... thanks for the thought...

Jsoto...... nice!...... thanks for the thought process.

Yes.... like a top. less than 100K on the clock, I bought "Rocco" from an older lady that bought it from the dealer, barely used the X5.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,679
Posted By Pre-H20
I appreciate all the comments fellas.... keep...

I appreciate all the comments fellas.... keep them coming......

I'm poking around to see if I'm gonna pull the trigger.

I know/knew nothing of this process and option...... learning a lot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,679
Posted By Pre-H20
OOOHHHH I dropped the ball on my original post. ...

OOOHHHH I dropped the ball on my original post.

I personally and not looking to take on a full X5 wrap.... I am going to take it to a professional....

sowilliams...... This is the nitty gritty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,679
Posted By Pre-H20
Vinyl Wrap X5............. Want the TRUTH !

Hey Guys.....

Sooooo I'm thinking about wrapping my X5 in matte black vinyl, TAKING IT TO A LOCAL PRO SHOP.

There's nothing fancy about my X5, not a show piece or racer nor do I obsess over it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,521
Posted By Pre-H20
Vinyl Wraping an X5/ Looking for the TRUTH!

Hey Guys.....

Sooooo I'm thinking about wrapping my X5 in matte black vinyl.

There's nothing fancy about my X5, not a show piece or racer nor do I obsess over it in any way.

BUT......
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
Cross-roads

William,

Hummmmm the meter thing might be a little above my pay-grade. i have no idea how to use or read those things. I've never used one before.

I may be stumped.

Although, I did take the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2017, 03:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
Update

ok.....

SSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO a sad update.

Maybe I can bother you fellas for some more insight.

The X5 is almost back to normal.....

I SUCCESSFULLY resolved my water damage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
Clarification

Just to clarify..... i forget which one of our members had pointed out that "I SAID IT RAINED A LOT LAST NIGHT"

I did.

I realized that "perception" is the operative word here. I live in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
Update Tuesday Morning

For anyone that cares.... here is a quick update.

Soooooo this morning I re-assembled the overhead may light console, ALOT more involve than I thought as one of the inserts fell out and I had hard...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2017, 03:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
Oh ok.... makes sense that your up late. Ya...

Oh ok.... makes sense that your up late.

Ya I hope that it only takes the re initialization, hopefully.

I now need to figure out how to best dry the interior..... I was thinking having a detail...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2017, 03:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
William, Thanks for the encouragement........

William,

Thanks for the encouragement..... seems like we both are still up.

Soooooo.... the moon roof actually partially works so I dont think it a fuse or switch issue.... the moon roof will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2017, 02:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
Update 11pm

Just in case anyone is still up.......

so its almost 11pm.... been at this since 3pm.......

turn out the battery is toast.

bought a new one 162.00.

Put everything back together, went back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2017, 12:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
Update: 3 hours later......................... ...

Update: 3 hours later.........................

Sooooo I was able to take the map light assembly apart to access the moon roof manual close nut, that is done. a few scraped knuckles was worth it. i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,186
Posted By Pre-H20
AAARRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!

So I have a family with little ones, all under 4 years old.

Somehow...... the moon roof was left open last night.

IT RAINED ALOT LAST NIGHT.

Today..... I go outside and see the moon roof...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,601
Posted By Pre-H20
Bushing relief

Thank youz all !

THAT'S what I needed !

:)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,601
Posted By Pre-H20
The bushing in question is in between #16 and #17...

The bushing in question is in between #16 and #17 in the diagram.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,601
Posted By Pre-H20
BTW..... I am NOT looking to replace the BALL...

BTW..... I am NOT looking to replace the BALL JOINTS......

I AM looking to replace the Lower Control Arm Bushing (Passenger side)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,601
Posted By Pre-H20
Audiophool,...... ya I know, I was taken back a...

Audiophool,...... ya I know, I was taken back a bit. glad I can refer back you guys for REAL insight..... gotta love these forums!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,601
Posted By Pre-H20
Joshdub: If you're talking about the control arm...

Joshdub: If you're talking about the control arm in the rear of the vehicle, I replaced mine. I cut out the stock ones and replaced them with polyurethane ones.

THIS!

Can you share where you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,601
Posted By Pre-H20
Replacing Rear lower control arm Bushing

Has anyone replaced the BUSHING alone?

Seems the whole control arm needs to be replaced at 500.00.

I dont feel like dropping 500.00 when the bushing alone needs to be replaced and that part is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2016, 09:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 665
Posted By Pre-H20
Alignment Shop REFERRAL Needed Please

Hey Fellas......

Does anyone have a shop to get my suspension aligned?

I just got a new set of tires and noticed that the wear on the old tires was WAY off.....

I am in the BREA, CA area.......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2016, 12:04 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,413,803
Posted By Pre-H20
jljljl, Funny you should ask about the tire...

jljljl,

Funny you should ask about the tire dressing and being shiny...............

So over the years I've used ALOT of the tire dressings out there, I mean alot of them...... some pretty good...
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