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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,076
Posted By SigBoi
Arnott actually sells just the air spring...

Arnott actually sells just the air spring portion, but looking from the bottom it doesn't look like it'll mount the same way as a coil spring on the shock unit.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,076
Posted By SigBoi
Nice photo! I was actually asking if you or...

Nice photo! I was actually asking if you or someone on here would happen to know if coil springs would fit the existing air shock. Was hoping the front air springs are designed to sit on regular...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,076
Posted By SigBoi
Thanks for the input LVR, do the springs fit the...

Thanks for the input LVR, do the springs fit the existing air ride shocks in the front?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2019, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By SigBoi
Looking at BC coilovers, rear coilover or separate spring/shock?

Hey Guys, I'm finally done with the air ride on the 4.8is, and I am considering the BC coilovers for an affordable replacement.

Looking on their site, they offer two versions, one with a full...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 48,076
Posted By SigBoi
I've got a few questions for you guys who have...

I've got a few questions for you guys who have converted. Mine is starting to leak, and mainly want to ditch the air ride due to future repair cost, many members are commenting they should have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By SigBoi
Nope, in sport mode it shifts at high rev and...

Nope, in sport mode it shifts at high rev and doesn't allow the engine to get down below 1500rpm. Shifts are quick and normal, no delay in the actual shift itself, just the shift point!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,754
Posted By SigBoi
https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB150-UltraSafe-Lithiu...

https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB150-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B015TKSSB8

Hands down the GB150 4000A. I bought 2 for my small dealership, 1st one is 3yrs old with hundreds if not a thousand...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 996
Posted By SigBoi
Auto Trans upshifting early?

Hey Everyone,

I've always noticed that while normally driving, the transmission likes to keep higher gears, nothing unusual, but almost always around 1k-1500rpm, and when the road starts getting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,055
Posted By SigBoi
Anyone tried these aftermarket 4.8is flares?

Hey Everyone,

At the shop, we got in a 3.0i e53 with the oem aluminum running boards, and I got the ok to swap them with my stock sidesills on my 4.8is. I was doing a lot of reading and it looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,986
Posted By SigBoi
From what wpoll said above, I think you're...

From what wpoll said above, I think you're supposed to have all green for pre facelift, and I'm supposed to have all white. That should fix it, along with the cleaning of the tail lights for some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,986
Posted By SigBoi
Thanks for the confirmation! Also, the green...

Thanks for the confirmation! Also, the green socket does work in my car, so I'll keep it as a spare.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,986
Posted By SigBoi
Thanks for all the input, and the great info...

Thanks for all the input, and the great info wpoll!

So previous owner put in a green socket, which is for pre-facelift and not needed for my car correct? So I just need to order a new white...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,986
Posted By SigBoi
I believe the euro rear fogs are in the trunk lid...

I believe the euro rear fogs are in the trunk lid mounted tail lamps?

If everyone has white 2 contact sockets for brake, I’m not sure why I have a green 3 contact one on one side only. I’ll try to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,986
Posted By SigBoi
Nice, how difficult was it to rewire for all 4 to...

Nice, how difficult was it to rewire for all 4 to come on for brake? I think that would look more uniform.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,986
Posted By SigBoi
Rear tail lighting order

Hey Everyone,

I just got a "check tail light" and "check brake light" warning today, 04 e53, and when I went back to take a look, my driver side bottom bulb was burned out with running lights on. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,337
Posted By SigBoi
Debating the same thing myself, front brakes are...

Debating the same thing myself, front brakes are coming up.

I'm comparing Centric Stoptech slotted rotors for the fronts
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6155586&cc=1434388&jsn=1
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By SigBoi
Wow that is one big bill :wow: I run a...

Wow that is one big bill :wow:

I run a dealership, and we have access to a good shop (with a BMW master tech on staff), so it'd be better to have it done at my cost then list it for sale. Even as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By SigBoi
A few photos from when I got it, it looks exactly...

A few photos from when I got it, it looks exactly the same now, just with roof rack and 19's on it now, need to dig up some photos.

https://preview.ibb.co/cL7BGx/DSC02042.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,431
Posted By SigBoi
Considering selling, would like opinions on what my 2004 4.8is is roughly worth?

Hey Everyone,

Like title says, I'm considering selling my beloved 4.8is. I'm not getting much use out of it due to having a daily driver. Also, wife is wanting more kids, and looks like a 3rd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By SigBoi
Wow, sounds like a big job, thanks for the tips,...

Wow, sounds like a big job, thanks for the tips, I'll look into those!




Just rolled past 113k, can't believe the mounts are going so soon. My e46 mounts didn't go until 180k.



Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,096
Posted By SigBoi
Sorry to see another 4.8is gone, hopefully...

Sorry to see another 4.8is gone, hopefully everyone is ok.

May I ask about how fast the other car was going, what type of car?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,977
Posted By SigBoi
Wow it’s been a while since I posted here! I got...

Wow it’s been a while since I posted here! I got the wheels and tires mounted a few weeks ago, and happy to report that they fit well and I haven’t had any issues. Luckily I had ordered the h&r 30mm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,719
Posted By SigBoi
Other parts to replace while doing Engine Mounts on N62 E53?

Hey everyone,

I've been dealing with cold start vibrations and surging idles for a while. So we finally found out that there was no fuel pressure, zilch after it sits overnight. It's a wonder...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,663
Posted By SigBoi
When both panels tilt up, and then you try to...

When both panels tilt up, and then you try to open the roof, the front panel goes down but not back. At this point, did the rear panel come back down? If it didn't come back down, the dremel fix...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,663
Posted By SigBoi
Congrats on the great buy, and nice color combo...

Congrats on the great buy, and nice color combo and options!

How is the panorama roof not opening? Does it try to tilt up both panels, but the rear panel doesn't tilt up, causing the roof to jam...
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