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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By titan silber
It’s been almost a year since I did this so my...

It’s been almost a year since I did this so my memory on the gory details is hazy…

The inner door panel needs to be removed. This allows removal of the inner trim piece that goes up and around the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By titan silber
:D How long do I need to spend in the sin...

:D

How long do I need to spend in the sin bin?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By titan silber
it might have been rather frustrating to have...

it might have been rather frustrating to have paid that sort of money for an engine upgrade only to have BMW bring out the 4.8iS within 12-18 months with an engine developed by Alpina but sold by BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2023, 06:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 681
Posted By titan silber
Hartge E53 X5 5.0

Thought this might interest some of you…

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=2034505
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By titan silber
I ended up removing the horizontal trim piece...

I ended up removing the horizontal trim piece that runs along the door. i was then able to remove the upside-down U shaped channel that the window slides up and down in. This allowed me to insert the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By titan silber
rear door window replacement tips

Due it having a hole in it I need to replace the sliding rear door glass on the left side. It clearly doesn’t go in through a gap
in the inner door skin so must go in from outside and above? So much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2022, 12:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By titan silber
Should have mentioned that - alternator warning...

Should have mentioned that - alternator warning light goes out as normal. I see the issue from the voltage displayed by the Xtrons head unit and a separate voltage monitoring LED located in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By titan silber
Thanks for all the replies - sounds like some...

Thanks for all the replies - sounds like some alternator work is in my future. Is a regulator replacement likely to enough?

Pretty sure it’s not a belt issue - I’m thinking a slipping serpentine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 669
Posted By titan silber
Alternator slow to start charging on wet/dewy mornings

Twice now when I’ve started the car (05 4.8is) in the morning after heavy overnight rain or a heavy dew the alternator doesn’t start charging until perhaps 3-4 minutes. It then works fine for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2022, 06:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
As an aside I paid £320 delivered for both sets...

As an aside I paid £320 delivered for both sets of arms which I thought was a very good price. I guess the company realised the price was too good and they're now £420.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
Yes, after the refresh the minimum rear camber...

Yes, after the refresh the minimum rear camber that could be achieved was -2 49' on the left and right. Front cambers are -1 16' and -1 03' with the pins still in place.


My plan is to try to get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
Thanks for all the replies. I’m going to try the...

Thanks for all the replies. I’m going to try the following:

install a set of Hardrace toe and camber arms. I was able to buy them for £320 (about $370) so thought they were worth the likely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2022, 03:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
How did you arrive as those pressures?

How did you arrive as those pressures?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
Is that with 20s? If yes, what pressure do you...

Is that with 20s? If yes, what pressure do you run up front?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
Pretty confident my pressure gauge is accurate -...

Pretty confident my pressure gauge is accurate - I also installed an Xtrons head unit with a TPMS using valve cap sensors and the TPMS readings matches my gauge.

Euro tire pressures on the door...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
And for the sake of completness... I replaced 2,...

And for the sake of completness... I replaced 2, 4, 6 and 11 in the diagram.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
Thanks for the quick reply. The tires were...

Thanks for the quick reply. The tires were replaced yesterday with Toyos - the shop didn’t make any comment about the situation other than observing the tires were shot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2022, 04:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,114
Posted By titan silber
Another rear tire wear question - worn out in the middle

I’ve owned my 4.8is for about 3.5 years. When I bought it at 55K miles it was fitted with Dunlop runflat tires which gave a harsh ride. They also wore down to the cords on their inner edges after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 31,716
Posted By titan silber
If you're in North America DAB won't work.

If you're in North America DAB won't work.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,520
Posted By titan silber
Thanks for your reply - I’m guessing you mean...

Thanks for your reply - I’m guessing you mean these https://k-mac-camber-kits.com/product/bmw-e39-e52-e53-e60-e66-rear-camber-toe-bush-kit-bushing-inner-193726j/
And they go into the swing arm in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,520
Posted By titan silber
So... I also replaced the front wishbones...

So...

I also replaced the front wishbones and the rear tension arms and wishbones and integral links and the connected bushing/ball joints.

Only replacing the front tension struts made a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By titan silber
The tool worked fine but the bearings supplied...

The tool worked fine but the bearings supplied with it disintegrated as they weren't quite compatible with the supplied nuts so I just used conventional washers. I tightened the tool as much as I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,334
Posted By titan silber
I just replaced the front tension arms and...

I just replaced the front tension arms and wishbones and the rear tension arms and wishbones and integral links and the connected bushing/ball joint. My car had 60K miles and was almost certainly on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Posted By titan silber
The 250nm torque figure needs to be achieved...

The 250nm torque figure needs to be achieved after finger tightening the bolt and then putting the car's weight back on the wheels/suspension. I replaced the links working on my drive and can't get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2020, 07:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By titan silber
Thanks for the replies - have ordered it and will...

Thanks for the replies - have ordered it and will report back once I've used it in anger.
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