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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 1,015
Views: 159,588
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Mine just rolled over 213,000 The 04+...

Mine just rolled over 213,000



The 04+ clusters were a different design and did not succumb to the pixel issues which plagued E39's and early E53's
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2022, 01:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 158
Posted By BimmerBreaker
If it is looking for a home right now ... let me...

If it is looking for a home right now ... let me know ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) :rofl:

Fitment should be much better in the E39. Most critically, the E39 framerails are the same width apart as the E60....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 701
Posted By BimmerBreaker
That is likely an issue with your cable or the...

That is likely an issue with your cable or the settings on your laptop. There is a lot of information on this online - if the cable is ok the problem usually has to do with the COM port settings
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2022, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 158
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Wouldn't think much of him if he couldn't since...

Wouldn't think much of him if he couldn't since the E53 came with the 4.8 :dunno:

The better question is can he flash the Alpina H1 tune to the E53 DME as that would allow me to run the H1 engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2022, 12:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 158
Posted By BimmerBreaker
I contacted them just now, will see what they...

I contacted them just now, will see what they say. I contacted a few other tuners about this recently but nobody even got back to me. I get the feeling they are rolling in money from tuning the new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 228
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Wrap a string around the belt routing, pull it...

Wrap a string around the belt routing, pull it taut and tape it together. Cut through the tape, then measure the length of the string. Go to your local friendly auto parts store and buy a few belts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 701
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Heed the words of "nick325xit 5spd" said, he is...

Heed the words of "nick325xit 5spd" said, he is correct in all he has said here

I would (and have) used good used parts instead of aftermarket. If I buy new electrical sensors I try to buy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2022, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 467
Posted By BimmerBreaker
It's not an M badge, the 4.6is badge pretty much...

It's not an M badge, the 4.6is badge pretty much just signified the engine. The other changes were fairly trivial even to more diehard enthusiasts. Diff ratio changes, interior options, some various...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2022, 01:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,874
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Still rocking the 4.8is. I bought an E70 4.8i and...

Still rocking the 4.8is. I bought an E70 4.8i and had both for awhile but after just a little while I decided to sell the E70, I do feel overall it may have been a better car but it had too many...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 158
Posted By BimmerBreaker
You can buy N62's all day for ~$1000 in both 4.4...

You can buy N62's all day for ~$1000 in both 4.4 and 4.8 displacement, if one was going to the work of refreshing one from the ground up then the cost of the stroker would be trivial. My next project...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 158
Posted By BimmerBreaker
N62 Stroker Feasibility

I have looked and not seen any answers about this topic so was hoping someone may have some insight as this seems like one of the more active forums regarding N62's

The N62TU (4.8) had revised...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Little Stumped On 4.8is Air Suspension

Hey guys,

I recently picked up a second 4.8is as a bit of a project car and have been trying to get it back together. It is really putting up a fight :nanana:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2020, 07:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,718
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Personally I do not believe in changing...

Personally I do not believe in changing thermostat temps, especially on BMW engines with electronically assisted thermostats. The thermostats are designed to vary the engine's temperature depending...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,541
Posted By BimmerBreaker
I believe the structure damage was in the car's...

I believe the structure damage was in the car's history and it has been repaired and is not currently damaged
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,638
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Unrelated

Unrelated
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,874
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Few updates in here. Didn't get a good picture of...

Few updates in here. Didn't get a good picture of one of my favorite mods - the European aspheric side mirrors. Mmmm.... visibility :thumbup:

196,000 did an oil change
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2019, 02:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,515
Posted By BimmerBreaker
I believe they will be collectible someday,...

I believe they will be collectible someday, that's not why I own mine, but historically its the cars you dont expect to be collectible that do become so. Especially with the recent insurgence of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16,572
Views: 2,309,282
Posted By BimmerBreaker
I personally never understood removing the air...

I personally never understood removing the air system for coilovers. I love the soft, comfortable ride of the air springs and being able to adjust the height. Is there a reason to do this besides the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,490
Posted By BimmerBreaker
I found the procedure in ISTA to be pretty...

I found the procedure in ISTA to be pretty confusing personally, the one in INPA was pretty simple for me

Use the manual controller in INPA to adjust the ride height then go outside with a ruler...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,085
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Pretty sure thats backwards - M54 it calculates...

Pretty sure thats backwards - M54 it calculates oil temp from some other data (coolant temp, ambient temp, oil pressure). M62 and N62 have oil temp sensors
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2019, 09:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,874
Posted By BimmerBreaker
So here's where we get into some of the things...

So here's where we get into some of the things that let you know it is indeed a nearly 200,000 mile car :nanana:

Previous owner used duct tape to hold the mirror in place, as the internal folding...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,874
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Battery is fine, not sure what you are looking at...

Battery is fine, not sure what you are looking at but everything is working now as it should be

Saw this below picture awhile ago on instagram and thought the silver foglights was such a cool...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Miles are just a number. Sounds like the higher...

Miles are just a number. Sounds like the higher mile car is in much better condition... dont get caught up in #'s. Ive seen low mile cars in MUCH worse shape than 200k+ examples. Numbers dont mean...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Posted By BimmerBreaker
Yeah you need to calibrate it. I was able to use...

Yeah you need to calibrate it. I was able to use INPA for it as well
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,874
Posted By BimmerBreaker
I have also observed that adjusting air systems...

I have also observed that adjusting air systems when static can lead to some odd results so I was moving the car in and out of the garage as I was adjusting it, for all except the final .5" or so....
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