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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2019, 02:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,113
Posted By alpinasam
chuck it all out now & switch to proper shocks &...

chuck it all out now & switch to proper shocks & springs, SLS is a rabbit hole and a never ending drain on your finances, likely to cost you more than the car over a long enough timeline. I'm up to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2019, 12:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By alpinasam
I love the air suspension when it works,...

I love the air suspension when it works, unfortunately I'm now about 6k in on sorting out air suspension & camber wear issues on rear tyres etc & the air has been continuously playing up for 12...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2019, 09:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By alpinasam
Good luck with reinstallation, if you need any...

Good luck with reinstallation, if you need any bits cheap let me know as I'm about to pull my air ride system out.

What are the bilstein parts/numbers? My air ride has just screwed up again & I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 1,033,926
Posted By alpinasam
Pics/ audio?

Pics/ audio?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By alpinasam
E53 4.8is SLS inactive

Anyone know why car keeps dropping in one corner which is deactivating the SLS. I've replaced all the bags and there's no pressure drops or anything.

Have calibrated with the computer a dozen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2017, 03:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 815
Posted By alpinasam
Airbag delete to coilovers in 4.8is??

Has anyone done this & what are their thoughts, what coilovers did you choose etc?

I always new that i'd be getting to this point sooner or later & it's either replace everything with coilovers &...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,130
Posted By alpinasam
E53 4.8is rear camber wear

What are the options for rear end camber adjustment? We're changing rears every 15-20,000kms due to inner tyre wear from camber & still seeing sound 60% left on the rest of the tyre.

I'm about to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 18,930
Posted By alpinasam
My 4.8is has just started billowing blue smoke...

My 4.8is has just started billowing blue smoke when taking off after idling at lights etc only since last service. I'm guessing the previous owner might have switched to a heavier oil & an additive....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 1,033,926
Posted By alpinasam
Hi Werewolf, We have had ours for 3 weeks...

Hi Werewolf,

We have had ours for 3 weeks now & love it... I tossed up between an RS6 Audi & the 4.8is but ended up going for the BMW as it is the the devil I know. Like any used Euro they will...
Forum: The Lounge 09-07-2014, 01:03 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 32,605
Posted By alpinasam
in order from first to current starting in 89: ...

in order from first to current starting in 89:

83 nissan pulsar tc (stolen)
73 holden hq statesman 308 V8! (sold)
78 audi fox (sold)
78 bmw E12 528i (stolen)
95 nissan pulsar (sold)
82 bmw...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2014, 02:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By alpinasam
I've been thinking of this, but have to wait and...

I've been thinking of this, but have to wait and see.... The boys at ESS are just about to release an SC kit for the 4.8is so if I go for that I will need to rethink the whole exhaust system from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2014, 04:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 23,661
Posted By alpinasam
Following, simply because in pre purchase...

Following, simply because in pre purchase inspection the sun roof rails in our car were starting to crack & I'm not planning on paying a dealer 4k to fix when it goes....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2014, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1,214
Views: 1,033,926
Posted By alpinasam
Newbie here... Hi all, just picked up 05...

Newbie here...

Hi all, just picked up 05 4.8is & just love it!

Have done a little detailing already, I spent half a day cleaning the interior, which was already pretty good condition, now in...
Forum: Australia Forum 09-04-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,412
Posted By alpinasam
I need mine done if u have his contact info? ...

I need mine done if u have his contact info?

cheers
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