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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2021, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By mike325ci
I didnt buy any commercially available thing, but...

I didnt buy any commercially available thing, but the same idea: I used some "die springs" with washers on both ends. About $1?

Later,, I had go remove a spring from one side because it had too...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By mike325ci
Looks way too small, not the oem hitch at all. ...

Looks way too small, not the oem hitch at all. The cover does not fit over the oem hitch because it sticks out more.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2021, 02:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By mike325ci
Good idea and info. I also broke my fob trying...

Good idea and info. I also broke my fob trying to replace the Panasonic battery, desoldered something...

Mind sharing where you are finding them that cheap? They seem to be just the shell no...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 06-17-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,952
Posted By mike325ci
Agreed, too nice to part out - repair and enjoy! ...

Agreed, too nice to part out - repair and enjoy! PM sent
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By mike325ci
I can't find the "after" photo but this shows...

I can't find the "after" photo but this shows where I started to cut the metal plate. There is an L piece under that had to be cut out slightly as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By mike325ci
I also bought the kit without the metal bumper...

I also bought the kit without the metal bumper (aka "euro bumper"). So I had to used a die grinder to cut out the middle section to make it fit. It needed a small amount of clearance, but the metal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By mike325ci
I have both front and rear dashcams that are hard...

I have both front and rear dashcams that are hard wired for ignition on.

For the front, I used the garage door opener (homelink) as this is ignition powered, to initiate a relay. The power...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,517
Posted By mike325ci
I have a 4.4i (non-servo) and a 4.6is with a non...

I have a 4.4i (non-servo) and a 4.6is with a non working servo. For sure, the 4.6is steering is much much heavier, probably on the same level of effort at parking lot speeds as my manual steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,349
Posted By mike325ci
You mean the hitch ball mount? Any standard 2"...

You mean the hitch ball mount? Any standard 2" will do. I'm using the Curt 45036 rated for 7500 lbs.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By mike325ci
The dealer ones and the eBay/Amazon ones are no...

The dealer ones and the eBay/Amazon ones are no different. They all break eventually and/or if installed wrong. When you tighten the nut and bolt, do NOT tighten them down all the way. The plastic...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 10-23-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,047
Posted By mike325ci
I was on the fence about it (versus getting an...

I was on the fence about it (versus getting an Android unit), but I came back here to surprisingly find that the price jumped up 75% from $200 so my decision is clear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,269
Posted By mike325ci
The overflow is pressurized, so age and...

The overflow is pressurized, so age and brittleness makes it crack and leak. When was it last replaced if ever? Mine cracked from heat and brittleness, usually the red bobber snaps off as a sign...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,313
Posted By mike325ci
There is also a vent hole on the cap (and on...

There is also a vent hole on the cap (and on almost every BMW I've owned or seen) where hot power steering fluid can weep out, hence why there is always fluid residue around the cap. So over time you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2019, 12:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,291
Posted By mike325ci
Yes, it's RWD. There are 2 videos in this...

Yes, it's RWD. There are 2 videos in this article. The one with Hans Stuck driving is in German, but turn up the volume because that X5 sounds wicked!!
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,291
Posted By mike325ci
Call me when a salvage title wrecked McLaren F1...

Call me when a salvage title wrecked McLaren F1 shows up for cheap.... :/

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 37,665
Posted By mike325ci
LN80392 2003 Estoril Blue 4.6is Black Nappa...

LN80392
2003 Estoril Blue 4.6is
Black Nappa Leather

176k miles, WA State entire life
Seattle, WA area nowhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190507/65752b70436f5559ec510be127f39a04.jpg

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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-10-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,328
Posted By mike325ci
I just finished my install the other day.... not...

I just finished my install the other day.... not too hard all considered. I didn't bother making the "reverseable" harness. Just soldered right into the existing harness. This thread was the most...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 28,890
Posted By mike325ci
So in the end you removed the "Self Destruct Tab"...

So in the end you removed the "Self Destruct Tab" assembly altogether with no ill effects or changes to the function? I'd be curious to see how updated/recent BMW door handle carrier looks like to...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-04-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,328
Posted By mike325ci
Sounds like a great ending!! Lucky new owner,...

Sounds like a great ending!! Lucky new owner, hope it keeps on truckin'!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,746
Posted By mike325ci
Brilliant fix for the frozen latch. Do you...

Brilliant fix for the frozen latch.

Do you replace the entire motor or clean out the commutator? What's the part # on the motors?

DHC fix / reinforcement also brilliant. I'm about to replace...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2019, 11:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,889
Posted By mike325ci
Haha been there done that. In fact, I found my...

Haha been there done that. In fact, I found my lost 10mm socket about 8 months after I lost it in the engine bay of my E53. It was gleaming, just sitting there on top of one of the frame bars. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,993
Posted By mike325ci
I got mine from the dealer. I assume you're...

I got mine from the dealer. I assume you're talking about the vapor barrier that keeps water out if your interior. You will probably also need the adhesive, 3M Window Weld. Or Butyl tape.

Sent...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 02-01-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,328
Posted By mike325ci
I have been following this closely, as I'm in the...

I have been following this closely, as I'm in the market for 4.6is. Mechanically this is the type of car I've love to have, but I wanted Estoril Blue. However, this Imola looked stunning and I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,287
Posted By mike325ci
Same leak happened when I was changing all my...

Same leak happened when I was changing all my coolant hoses. It didn't leak before I unplugged it, so unplugging it broke whatever deal was keeping it from leaking: the o-ring was cut. I couldn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2018, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By mike325ci
A scan will tell you if your sender is bad. Had...

A scan will tell you if your sender is bad. Had it happen on one my X5s, ran a scan it pinpointed the sender as being faulty...

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