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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2011, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,193,823
Posted By cocoabrova
Thanks! It's still has to be a functional...

Thanks! It's still has to be a functional grocery-getter/soccermom-mobile so I didnt' want t go to hard on the mods...




Thanks to you too...I know the blacked-out lighting was in back in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,813
Posted By cocoabrova
Is is poss. to post up an audio clip of the...

Is is poss. to post up an audio clip of the noise? There isn't reaaly much under the hood that would produce a "growling" sound... Squeals, rattles, tapping, knocking etc? What area is the noise...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,334
Posted By cocoabrova
I'm pretty sure you have to hold that bracket...

I'm pretty sure you have to hold that bracket with the torx hole to be able to loosen the pulley nut...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,193,823
Posted By cocoabrova
Recent pics from a photoshoot by the homies @...

Recent pics from a photoshoot by the homies @ illmotion.com, props to them and enjoy...
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5095361337_8ae291bc7b_o.jpg
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,009
Posted By cocoabrova
werd on the icons.... They're work well in both...

werd on the icons.... They're work well in both the winter and summer, especially in the climate I live in where its 6 mths of winter and 6 mths of summer:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2010, 01:31 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 268,564
Posted By cocoabrova
Definitely a great write-up.... I've had to do...

Definitely a great write-up.... I've had to do both my front carriers AND handles luckily the rears are still good for now *knock on wood*
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2009, 05:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,161
Posted By cocoabrova
Okay now I got it... Forget about anything to do...

Okay now I got it... Forget about anything to do with LL ratings and stick to the API ratings, gotcha finally. Yes I will be staying away from them although I thought Elf was a fairly well-known...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,161
Posted By cocoabrova
Crazy info JCL, thanks for the clarification....

Crazy info JCL, thanks for the clarification. This should be stickied somewhere too...

It looks like the API SM rated oil is the same as the BMW LL-04, and the API SL is the BMW LL-98 in the Elf...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By cocoabrova
Well if the shaft side is clean, most likely the...

Well if the shaft side is clean, most likely the inside of the hub where the shaft slides into is dirty. I'd try to take a rounded wire brush to that hole to clean out any grime that's in there.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,161
Posted By cocoabrova
Well BMW says to use API SH or higher SAE rated...

Well BMW says to use API SH or higher SAE rated oil in place of the "BMW high-performance synthetic oil," so I guess any full-synthetic with those ratings or higher would be sufficient.... but for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,161
Posted By cocoabrova
MANN and MAHLE (and a few others) have been...

MANN and MAHLE (and a few others) have been supplying Euro manufacturers, including BMW, with their filters (and more) for a very long time. The main differences between and aftermarket filter and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By cocoabrova
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/x5_1.jpghttp://m...

http://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/x5_1.jpghttp://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/x5.jpg As you can see my wheels aren't 'that' skinny lol... Okay my prob is that my wheels are 1/2" smaller width-wise than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2009, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,252
Posted By cocoabrova
Good advice, and just to add to that, make sure...

Good advice, and just to add to that, make sure to shove some di-electric grease in there before you plug it back in....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By cocoabrova
Yeah I'm not as concerned about the speedo but...

Yeah I'm not as concerned about the speedo but moreso the related functions.... I only need two tires so basically I'd be changing my setup from 275/40R20 in the front to 255/45R20 and 315/35R20 to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2009, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 889
Posted By cocoabrova
Could be a fault in the left rear level sensor,...

Could be a fault in the left rear level sensor, or most likely an air leak somewhere in the left rear air lines....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 952
Posted By cocoabrova
Wheel diameter question....

If I'm running a 28.7" (total diameter) wheel setup for all 4 wheels, would anyone know if changing the fronts to a 29.0" setup would throw any of the vehicles related functions off i.e....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 28,774
Posted By cocoabrova
01 4.4 with 220kms/137500 miles hurrr

01 4.4 with 220kms/137500 miles hurrr
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,278
Posted By cocoabrova
Are you getting a CEL or any codes (if you've...

Are you getting a CEL or any codes (if you've scanned it)?

What was it doing prior to changing the MAF to cause you to replace it? Usually replacing a MAF is fairly straightforward- make sure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By cocoabrova
Yes, BMW's (E53's and E39's in particular) are...

Yes, BMW's (E53's and E39's in particular) are known for having negative camber issues in the rear, but this is also one reason why the handle so well. Aside from the rear camber KIT like 4.6is Ryder...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2008, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By cocoabrova
I know the rears are the same for both sides, but...

I know the rears are the same for both sides, but not sure about the fronts. I would think that they'd be the same for left and right, but different for front and rear....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2008, 02:28 AM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,193,823
Posted By cocoabrova
A couple new pics showing rear wiper/roof rack...

A couple new pics showing rear wiper/roof rack delete.....
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/x5_1.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/cocoabrova/x5.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,021
Posted By cocoabrova
Brembo also makes OE-type rotors, not just the...

Brembo also makes OE-type rotors, not just the slotted or vented, those are the ones that they sell @ FCP Groton, which I also second the notion that they are an excellent place to buy from......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 52,407
Posted By cocoabrova
Wow Alpina 4.8is w/ ACS (reps most likely)...

Wow Alpina 4.8is w/ ACS (reps most likely) wheels, and like streetsoffire pointed out, stock strg. wheel w/ Alpina badging....:rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2008, 02:19 AM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,193,823
Posted By cocoabrova
Salamat! They're staggered 20" TSW Estorils, 20x9...

Salamat! They're staggered 20" TSW Estorils, 20x9 front, 20x10 back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2008, 02:09 AM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,193,823
Posted By cocoabrova
My X and my other German-mobiles

My 1993 325i, 1991 500SL, and 2001 X5 4.4...
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