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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2017, 05:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,180
Posted By blakamin
Jeezus... I thought this was a community to help...

Jeezus... I thought this was a community to help people, looks like I was wrong.

So many uptight people, anyone would think it was an Audi page.
:(

Just a shame nobody "polices" the blatantly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2017, 12:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,215
Posted By blakamin
Link worked for me. I read about this...

Link worked for me.

I read about this earlier today. I'd rather they recall the E53 with N62s due to valve guides, or the M62s for timing chain guides, but they wont because no fires.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2017, 05:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,535
Posted By blakamin
I haven't had a BMW 6cyl that was any good under...

I haven't had a BMW 6cyl that was any good under 2500rpm.

After 2500, all good!


And I've had a few... (look below).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,435
Posted By blakamin
According to Crowz, fuse 7 in the glove box is...

According to Crowz, fuse 7 in the glove box is ACC on. I used it myself for a usb charger. No interference or issues. It's actually the radio fuse.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2017, 01:57 AM
Replies: 17,756
Views: 4,136,283
Posted By blakamin
Bought some struts, strut bearings and top strut...

Bought some struts, strut bearings and top strut mounts. Was going to put them in after work, but it can wait until tomorrow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2017, 03:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,583
Posted By blakamin
Wow, you guys are all fancy. For pad changes: ...

Wow, you guys are all fancy.
For pad changes:
2 long screwdrivers or pry bars in an "X".
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2017, 03:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,160
Posted By blakamin
What E53? pre-facelift?

What E53? pre-facelift?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2017, 02:50 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,906
Posted By blakamin
If you tried when everyone said to try, you would...

If you tried when everyone said to try, you would have it by now, and we might not be still in this thread...

What's cheaper, $50 for a switch, or a mechanic?

In other words, what do you have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2017, 02:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,583
Posted By blakamin
Don't you get a sensor with a new set of pads? ...

Don't you get a sensor with a new set of pads?
I did with the set I bought for the Mrs' X5, but me posting it to you would take ages. And be expensive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2017, 03:39 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,906
Posted By blakamin
This is Australia... Our system doesn't work like...

This is Australia... Our system doesn't work like that. He might be able to take them to "small claims" court, if he wants to waste a few more months.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2017, 03:34 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 34,906
Posted By blakamin
What do you mean BMW took it? You don't...

What do you mean BMW took it?

You don't register a battery on a 2002 (or any that I know of) e53.
So they have no idea obviously.

That said, I can't see what they could do to wreck everything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2017, 08:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,994
Posted By blakamin
Mine's routed to my ashtray, along with a...

Mine's routed to my ashtray, along with a switched micro USB power supply that I ran from the fuses in the glove box to the ashtray, still without doing anything except pulling the heater controls....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2017, 03:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,138
Posted By blakamin
Totally different on a V8 OP's car: "Lastly...

Totally different on a V8

OP's car: "Lastly the reason why i am here, 05 x5 4.4. Purchased for pocket change and trailered home."
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2017, 03:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,994
Posted By blakamin
Even quicker to pull out the heater controls (no...

Even quicker to pull out the heater controls (no screws at all), plug in the 3 pin connector and route it wherever.
Takes 30 seconds all up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By blakamin
If I'm lucky. That's empty, with just me in it,...

If I'm lucky.
That's empty, with just me in it, commuting. Lots of crappy drivers in Adelaide.
Better on a long trip, but I don't do them often.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,333
Posted By blakamin
Jeez, I get about 6km/l around town and 8.5km/l...

Jeez, I get about 6km/l around town and 8.5km/l on the highway.
The Mrs diesel only gets 12km/l combined!

I'm happy with 7.6km/l :confused:
Even my 95 E38 (m60) only got 8.3km/l and I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2017, 01:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,219
Posted By blakamin
hahah.. Need video!!!

hahah.. Need video!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2017, 12:56 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,039
Posted By blakamin
WTF are you on about? I'm not in the US, I was...

WTF are you on about?
I'm not in the US, I was referring to an Australian *senator* (I'll use that term loosely) that Crowz and I were talking about, who is well known here for being a loonie. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,039
Posted By blakamin
Because he's a nutcase. It's like asking...

Because he's a nutcase.

It's like asking Richard Spencer his view on race relations.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,039
Posted By blakamin
Him??? BWAHAHAHAHA... I hate to tell you...

Him??? BWAHAHAHAHA...

I hate to tell you this, but that guy in considered a total fruitcake by anyone with half a brain (unfortunately, his electorate didn't have half a brain).

He's a total...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,997
Posted By blakamin
Yeah, sorry, I should've put S/PDIF.

Yeah, sorry, I should've put S/PDIF.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,997
Posted By blakamin
OK, that's the DSP unit. It's basically just a...

OK, that's the DSP unit. It's basically just a very good amp, with heaps of options and a nightmare to replace. The thin black cable is digital audio cable that goes to a 6-disc CD changer. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2017, 03:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,644
Posted By blakamin
My issue with the E83 is looks... They wrecked...

My issue with the E83 is looks... They wrecked the "Hofmeister Kink (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofmeister_kink)"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2017, 03:29 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,452
Posted By blakamin
Subscribed! Except coils here are $80...

Subscribed!


Except coils here are $80 each!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2017, 03:06 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,452
Posted By blakamin
I'm thinking about these because of the straight...

I'm thinking about these because of the straight rear wiper..
http://r.ebay.com/4EUoxi
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