Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Page 1 of 6 1 23456
Showing results 1 to 25 of 137
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: ucsbwsr
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
Posted By ucsbwsr
Ended up getting an OEM coolant pipe and a new...

Ended up getting an OEM coolant pipe and a new hose for good measure. No leaks!...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2025, 03:11 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
Posted By ucsbwsr
I don't follow your first question. I ran a...

I don't follow your first question.

I ran a square setup of REAR Camaro wheels. Staggered should work but you'll have to calculate offsets to see what it would look like and of course pay...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2025, 12:48 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
Posted By ucsbwsr
It's been ~6 months since the last update, makes...

It's been ~6 months since the last update, makes sense as my son is now 6 months old. lol Everything checks out!

With the addition of my son our family has officially outgrown the X5. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2024, 10:09 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
Posted By ucsbwsr
X5 is filthy but some pics anyway: ...

X5 is filthy but some pics anyway:
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
Posted By ucsbwsr
A set of OEM Style 612M popped up locally and if...

A set of OEM Style 612M popped up locally and if you go back to page 1 of this build you will see that I previously owned a set when I first acquired the X5. I love the styling and the fact they are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
Posted By ucsbwsr
"Deleting" the E-equipment and differential swap...

"Deleting" the E-equipment and differential swap are probably the most influential.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
Posted By ucsbwsr
Winter is wrapping up in Colorado, technically...

Winter is wrapping up in Colorado, technically it's Spring but Colorado weather follows plays by it's own rules. 75F, 6" of snow, 75F, more snow...

In March we got ~18" of wet snow, not the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2024, 11:31 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 1,008
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: 1,008
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: 200
Views: 84,308
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: 10,030
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: 10,030
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...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 137
Page 1 of 6 1 23456

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:53 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.