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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 283,162
Posted By trucky
There's a tool, that's less than $20, that is...

There's a tool, that's less than $20, that is designed specifically to slip the belt on our cars. Last time I searched I found it on Amazon.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,493
Posted By trucky
I have a recent set of Pirelli Scorpion Verde...

I have a recent set of Pirelli Scorpion Verde RFTs and love them. I recently had a major sidewall blowout after hitting a huge pothole. With the RFT I was able to drive (slowly) the rest of the way...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 87,665
Posted By trucky
I used to feel bad when I had to fire up my old...

I used to feel bad when I had to fire up my old Cummins 350 after a few squirts of ether on an icy Sacramento morning...

The smoke would lay low for several minutes as she stumbled to life. People...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By trucky
I don't think many would recommend a diesel when...

I don't think many would recommend a diesel when driving so few miles annually.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-12-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,116
Posted By trucky
You can replace the battery yourself then...

You can replace the battery yourself then purchase Carly for about what you'd pay most shops to register it. Then you have a useful tool for your car going forward.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-07-2017, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,345
Posted By trucky
It's a simple reset if you use Carly.

It's a simple reset if you use Carly.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,489
Posted By trucky
With Carly you can force a regen and then watch...

With Carly you can force a regen and then watch the process as you drive.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 283,162
Posted By trucky
With Carly you can tell it to ignore and not...

With Carly you can tell it to ignore and not report various light codes.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 38,792
Posted By trucky
I bet that was a fun drive! No CELs or codes?

I bet that was a fun drive!

No CELs or codes?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 38,792
Posted By trucky
So... How does she run? Everything working good?

So... How does she run? Everything working good?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,883
Posted By trucky
PhotoBucket no longer allows us to show pics on a...

PhotoBucket no longer allows us to show pics on a website like this. They call it 3rd party something and want several hundred dollars a year to do so. I'd suggest Google Photos or Amazon Photos...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2017, 06:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,459
Posted By trucky
There is a video on one of these sites very...

There is a video on one of these sites very recently of a guy replacing his passenger handle for the exact same reason. It was a 5 minute job and the part was about $50, if I remember right. You pry...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,768
Posted By trucky
According to BMW "The vehicle must be...

According to BMW "The vehicle must be reprogrammed before the trailer lights will work properly". Most report brake lights not working before getting programming done.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-24-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,594
Posted By trucky
On this one the heated seats are clearly visible...

On this one the heated seats are clearly visible in the upper left.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,249
Posted By trucky
Another easy and cheap fix is 2" butyl rubber...

Another easy and cheap fix is 2" butyl rubber tape. Get a third hand to hold the broken pieces together, form the tape in a V, peel the paper backing off and apply all along the edge.

I did this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-18-2017, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,608
Posted By trucky
Surge brakes on a trailer can fool you. Some...

Surge brakes on a trailer can fool you. Some vehicles send the proper signal and allow the system to electrically dis-engage. I had one boat trailer that required me to physically lockout the surge...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,446
Posted By trucky
I bought direct from Arnott to ensure the...

I bought direct from Arnott to ensure the lifetime warranty tho they may support 3rd party sales.

They did price match with Amazon...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-22-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,827
Posted By trucky
If it's quiet you should have no problem hearing...

If it's quiet you should have no problem hearing the compressor run. The most common cause of what you describe is leaking air bags. You can get lifetime warranty OEM replacements from Arnott and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-07-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,334
Posted By trucky
Don't you need to have the lift gate open in...

Don't you need to have the lift gate open in order to get to the battery in the first place?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2016, 05:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,738
Posted By trucky
That's the one. Works great. That handle was...

That's the one. Works great. That handle was never in a good place for me to use anyway. I use the sun glass holder every day.

There are, however, cheaper sellers.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-05-2016, 12:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,738
Posted By trucky
There is a sun glass holder that is color matched...

There is a sun glass holder that is color matched and a direct bolt replacement for the grab handle above the window on either side. It's designed for another model but there were several posts about...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-30-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,899
Posted By trucky
You don't want to cut your new ride but you let...

You don't want to cut your new ride but you let them hack the wires?

The OEM trailer wiring harness isn't that much in the grand scheme of things.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,216,134
Posted By trucky
Could be an interesting whole nuther thread on...

Could be an interesting whole nuther thread on how to properly accessorize your ride. I always keep junk in my trunk.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,216,134
Posted By trucky
Is that an Official BMW Accessory?

Is that an Official BMW Accessory?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-12-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,899
Posted By trucky
Has anyone seen any "official" statement...

Has anyone seen any "official" statement regarding the OEM trailer harness coding and PDC settings?

I had mine coded after installation and the PDC still comes on when in reverse with the trailer...
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