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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
I decided to try a different intake setup. My...

I decided to try a different intake setup. My cold air intake has served me well over the past 4+ years but I wanted to try something with better filter protection. Now that I live in Colorado...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
After getting the winter setup installed and KW...

After getting the winter setup installed and KW adjusted down I got an alignment done (lifetime at Firestone) and the results weren't great regarding camber. The E70 lacks useful adjustment in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Feels weird to throw the winter setup on the X5...

Feels weird to throw the winter setup on the X5 when it was 68F outside but that's Colorado for you. 5-7" expected for Christmas and no, that's not an inappropriate joke. hehehaha!

With the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-18-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Snow/Winter. Being in Colorado there is a lot of...

Snow/Winter. Being in Colorado there is a lot of nice weather throughout the winter but also a fair amount of snow and with weekly (ideally) trips to the mountains, putting around at 10,000-12,000ft...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Right on, glad the thread is useful! Keep in...

Right on, glad the thread is useful! Keep in mind 295/45/20 can rub up front depending on your specific tires. It will wear itself down over time and shouldn't be an issue. You can see a pic of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
X5 has been chugging along being a versatile...

X5 has been chugging along being a versatile beast, currently approaching 135,000 miles young. The pile of parts for maintenance/mods has been growing and I am looking forward to diving into a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2023, 05:53 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
They are aftermarket, quality is "fine"

They are aftermarket, quality is "fine"
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Driving home from a trailhead I was on a dirt...

Driving home from a trailhead I was on a dirt road which had a lot of washboard surfaces. On the drive a small front end clunk became a front end bang-bang. When I got back onto paved roads the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2023, 06:26 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Just rolled over 131,000 and since my last update...

Just rolled over 131,000 and since my last update in April I have averaged >26mpg over the past 5,000 miles, very respectable. Over the past 5 months the X5 has been a doing it's job facilitating...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-08-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
End of Winter Start of Spring Update. ...

End of Winter Start of Spring Update.

Truck/trailer rental? No thanks!...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-08-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Honestly I don't remember exactly but there are...

Honestly I don't remember exactly but there are guides floating around on the internet so just keep poking around. IIRC it was changing to VO and then I changed a couple things to activate the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
No real update on the phantom fuel system aside...

No real update on the phantom fuel system aside from it's still installed and in use.
295 section width up front does tram-line on uneven road surfaces, as you know it comes with the territory.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
I got it from Amazon but it's no longer available.

I got it from Amazon but it's no longer available.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 141
Posted By ucsbwsr
90-100lbs which is primarily from the Kilmat

90-100lbs which is primarily from the Kilmat
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 141
Posted By ucsbwsr
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4AWV4/ref=p...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4AWV4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NL4A53Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Glad you enjoy the build thread. I have thought...

Glad you enjoy the build thread. I have thought making some videos but it never really comes to fruition. My forum posts could essentially be used as a scripts to make the videos of but video...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,279
Posted By ucsbwsr
I have laid out a very clear guide on the parts...

I have laid out a very clear guide on the parts used and how to assemble; very easy for someone to copy ....but people are lazy. I could sell it as a kit but these same people likely wouldn't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,279
Posted By ucsbwsr
No news is good news. Pleased to say the...

No news is good news.

Pleased to say the intake has been working as it should over the past 35,000 miles. I have been through a few K&N dry chargers due to failing elastic but that was covered...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
2022 ended with a nice road trip to Flagstaff, AZ...

2022 ended with a nice road trip to Flagstaff, AZ for New Years. It was a fun opportunity to explore more of the Rockies and put the X5 to work. On the outbound trip there was "motivated" driving...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
I have completed my sound deadening project, for...

I have completed my sound deadening project, for now. I will add some more when it's convenient but the majority of work has been done. I made a separate thread for it here:...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Glad you enjoy. Detailed forum posts were (and...

Glad you enjoy. Detailed forum posts were (and still are) very useful information sources for me so I am glad to give back and create useful and hopefully entertaining content for others.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 141
Posted By ucsbwsr
Project STFU X5

I love the power, efficiency, reliability, and versatility of my diesel X5 but it's not perfect. My biggest complaints revolve around the poor ride quality and interior noise; the crackling,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEVudDJ82...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/AL9nZEVudDJ82h_bv_WzKPgWUtUpo_Z-KDM8c-L4HYuKZoBpnH3-5cpXmc4ziPQ4GsJR0Hyp-boOi9scFBx5OIZ-zvtStLyqnOjM-A_FGwJeOI41k4qGQZD99MKOgJRGVaBceO8M0HmqGFRT_f3Lu97TPAScNg=w123...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-29-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
I am pleased to say I have some catching up to do...

I am pleased to say I have some catching up to do on the build thread since the X5 has received some love recently.

We will start with some remaining pics from Fall in CO and peanut butter mud....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-29-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 53,534
Posted By ucsbwsr
Wagons are the best! Yup, I have a 30a 240v...

Wagons are the best!

Yup, I have a 30a 240v outlet ran in the ceiling in prep for a Bendpak.
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