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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,524
Posted By Kris G
Trying to determine if I want 25mm, 30mm or 35mm...

Trying to determine if I want 25mm, 30mm or 35mm spacers in the rear running this 315 square setup.

Ran it in the past without spacers.

Then ran stock staggered again.

Just got new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,013
Posted By Kris G
thats very weird. are you absolutely sure yours...

thats very weird. are you absolutely sure yours is an IS?

i have never heard of a true IS, 4.6 or 4.8, not having the E39 M5 cluster with warm up temp LED's in the Tachometer, and the oil temp...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
I think the capillary action is happening between...

I think the capillary action is happening between the heat shrink and individual copper conductors insulation. There are still some small voids in this to allow for capillary action.

Not sure it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 844
Posted By Kris G
Dinan software experiences

Hi all,

Was just going through the original owners receipts today on my 03 to figure out what Dinan software upgrades i have. they offered a few different options or stages.

turns out i have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2020, 07:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
thanks! sorry i was unclear. i know HOW it...

thanks! sorry i was unclear. i know HOW it happens.

by why wouldn't BMW put some type of bleed/drain hole in the cable shrink before it could get close enough to the DME to fry it? or just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
That's exactly what I've heard as well. I've...

That's exactly what I've heard as well. I've heard it's possibly only 2003 build dates. Or 2002-3. My car has the Dinan S2 trans and engine reprograms as well. Not sure if that changes anything in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
Im not sure it's as simple as reprogramming the...

Im not sure it's as simple as reprogramming the DME.

That circuit isn't designed to run all the time. I find it very hard to actually meet the parameters for it to engage, when it does, it's only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
After 16k miles w/ the 88c: The car runs...

After 16k miles w/ the 88c:

The car runs from 90-95. It may briefly touch 96c when idling before aux fan cycles on. (AC off) I think there were 2 or 3 times it hit 97-99c as I entered a warm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
does your car have an electrical connection at...

does your car have an electrical connection at the thermostat?
would love to know this.

The 88c thermostat does not have an electrical connection. it has the opening for the connection blanked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 284,344
Posted By Kris G
mileage in signature. anyone over 300k miles...

mileage in signature.

anyone over 300k miles in a 4.6is?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
Update

Update:

After installing yesterday car runs 90-1c on the highway.
Peaking at 92-3c occasionally.

Cycles between 93-5c while idling at operating temp.
Car has no mechanical fan/clutch. Or fan...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,677
Posted By Kris G
88C direct fit thermostat for M62TU

Hello,

figured i would share this info.

new member here. but been lurking for 6 years.
i have been wanting to operate at a lower temp than 105-110C for years.
I dont agree with running...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 01-19-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,639
Posted By Kris G
I bought this on 12/21. nice running truck. ...

I bought this on 12/21.
nice running truck.
daily driving it.

but not as perfect as everyone thinks.
lots of small issues along with cosmetics.

my 2nd 4.6. i put 100k miles on my 2002...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By Kris G
hey, where in NYC? i would love to pick up all 6...

hey, where in NYC? i would love to pick up all 6 as spares.
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