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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By nikinas
Here is a link to a VW version:...

Here is a link to a VW version: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003124510254.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By nikinas
Really interesting idea! Browsing Aliexpress...

Really interesting idea!

Browsing Aliexpress I can see VW based versions selling for around $100AUD, my only concern would be the dimensions of the badges and the mounting depth required
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,058
Posted By nikinas
Bumping this thread up instead of starting a new...

Bumping this thread up instead of starting a new one, but has anyone actually attempted this?

The clear coat on my pre-facelift X5 is peeling and is at a point which requires a respray. Purchasing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2020, 04:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,618
Posted By nikinas
Sorry to bump an old thread but does anyone have...

Sorry to bump an old thread but does anyone have a definitive answer to this question? I am interested in installing a wheel from a Z4 E89 with paddle shifters:

https://i.imgur.com/iC7m6vr.png
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 399
Views: 59,617
Posted By nikinas
Was inspired to replicate an amazing two-tone...

Was inspired to replicate an amazing two-tone individual interior I seen here in the forums!

Plasti-dipped my door but I am not sure yet if I want to fully commit and do the rest of the doors,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,044
Posted By nikinas
Hey mate, fellow aussie here! I use the following...

Hey mate, fellow aussie here! I use the following mount (Purchased from JB Hi-Fi) above the middle AC vent: https://www.scosche.com/magicmount-pro-dash

Works great for me!
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,914
Posted By nikinas
Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas to all!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 17,766
Views: 4,269,617
Posted By nikinas
Finally took some pictures of an ambient lighting...

Finally took some pictures of an ambient lighting idea I tried out. Need to play around with the lighting in the centre above the stereo to get it lighting evenly and add some footwell lights to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2018, 12:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
That did it. No airbag light either so I have no...

That did it. No airbag light either so I have no idea what on earth was happening there...

Thanks either way for the nudge to remove the jumper and have a Merry Christmas!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2018, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
Any other ideas? Still have no position 1

Any other ideas? Still have no position 1
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,929
Posted By nikinas
My apologies.

My apologies.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
Just found this in the glovebox fuse compartment,...

Just found this in the glovebox fuse compartment, not sure it is related but it does tell me that the PO has been messing with the electricals:

https://i.imgur.com/qqOh9Uj.jpg

Fuse 44 is being...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,929
Posted By nikinas
It is mounted using a magentic dash mount. I...

It is mounted using a magentic dash mount. I bought the following locally as I wanted to get it installed the same day: https://www.scosche.com/magicmount-pro-dash

Here is a picture of the mount...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
Sorry for the confusion, that wasn't the best...

Sorry for the confusion, that wasn't the best choice of words!

I was referring to the steering wheel adjustment, ie. I can't move the entire steering column up/down using the stalk behind the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
New ignition switch finally arrived (Delayed...

New ignition switch finally arrived (Delayed deliveries to my area, probably due to Christmas orders), car starts again but I still have no position 1.

I think it is safe rule out the switch and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2018, 02:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,929
Posted By nikinas
I would love something like this, but it seems...

I would love something like this, but it seems like it is only for NAV equipped cars?

My current setup is tablet in a magnetic mount in the same spot:

https://i.imgur.com/aK0RCrql.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2018, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
Switch is definitely worn, jiggling it around a...

Switch is definitely worn, jiggling it around a bit and reinserting the connecter got it started again. Replacement on the way!

Still not sure why I have no Position 1, I will dig deeper once the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
Jumping those two pins still engaged position 2....

Jumping those two pins still engaged position 2. I will have to dig a little deeper to see if the PO has done any weird things in regards to the ignition!

I did however get a spare key programmed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2018, 01:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
Sorry I thought I had it in my signature, it is a...

Sorry I thought I had it in my signature, it is a 2003 3.0i.

Thank you for the diagram, I will give it a shot!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,746
Posted By nikinas
No ignition position 1

Slowly getting through my to-do list of small fixes!

When turning my key in the ignition barrel, the first click does not engage the first ignition position, it goes straight to position 2. I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2018, 02:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By nikinas
Already tried that during my motor diagnosis! ...

Already tried that during my motor diagnosis!

Either way the window now works again, now to solve all the other little issue the PO hadn't fixed :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2018, 01:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By nikinas
I did exactly that, couldn't find any way to...

I did exactly that, couldn't find any way to access the motor to somehow wind it down manually and save the regulator.

Thanks for the idea :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2018, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17,766
Views: 4,269,617
Posted By nikinas
Let us know your results!

Let us know your results!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By nikinas
Every video or replacement article I read starts...

Every video or replacement article I read starts with lowering the window, which I can't do.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,162
Posted By nikinas
Passenger window issue

I need some help repairing my passenger window :D

The passenger window stopped working and is all the way up. Pressing the switch makes an audible click (sounds like the relays are working) but...
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