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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2025, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 326
Posted By PropellerHead
I did this years ago on the '04 4.8is. I...

I did this years ago on the '04 4.8is. I transferred the heated wheel to the OTHER '04 E53, a 4.4. Works well. Wife likes it. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2025, 09:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,787
Posted By PropellerHead
:wavey:

:wavey:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2025, 10:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 379
Posted By PropellerHead
She's dead, Jim: Ole Blue is gonzo

Well, boys, I got the news today from the mechanic kid I sold Ole Blue, my '04 4.8is:

The TQ converter went bad and exploded in glorious fashion. Sent parts throughout, including through the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2025, 09:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
:D I figure if yer gonna clear 198k, may as...

:D

I figure if yer gonna clear 198k, may as well add some style points!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2025, 01:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
We're not far away.. The OTHER N62 rests...

We're not far away..

The OTHER N62 rests easily in the garage. She drove it to work today (~2miles, I've walked it). But the white one is short lived. We're both ready to move on. Every time I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2025, 09:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
THat is EXACTLY why I bought this one! Mileage!...

THat is EXACTLY why I bought this one! Mileage! :rofl: I heard from sooo many mechanics who drive M57's that this thing was just getting started.

This is the 1st vehicle I have purchased that my...
Forum: Test Forum 05-25-2025, 08:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 27,296
Posted By PropellerHead
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2025, 08:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
Thanks for your vote of confidence! :thumbup: ...

Thanks for your vote of confidence! :thumbup:

I will offer that doing seals again on the 194K mile 4.8is weighed heavily on me. Letting it go was more of a relief than I expected. It helped A LOT...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2025, 02:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
If any of us has hung out on the E70 board, this...

If any of us has hung out on the E70 board, this one miiight look familiar. (https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/110149-build-log-m57-x5.html) :D

Yep. Flew out today and got my 1st...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2025, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
Also.. StopTech calipers and drilled rotors from...

Also.. StopTech calipers and drilled rotors from the white one are available. MAYBE 15k miles. And that seems like a lot given we bought the thing with 32k and it has 66 k on it now. I just KNOW the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2025, 11:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
I'm up late in anticipation. But like any good...

I'm up late in anticipation. But like any good wish.. It's not real 'till it's true...

The 0400 wakeup is sooner than I'd like. I just hope I don't fall asleep on the plane and end up in another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2025, 08:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,380
Posted By PropellerHead
After 14yrs and 194k miles...

Today was the day.

I transferred the title and accepted the transfer of the funds for my (not so) trusty N62 4.8is. The title reveals I am the 2nd owner in 2011 with just 11k miles at the time.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2025, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,625
Posted By PropellerHead
As far as I can tell, the Turner monoballs...

As far as I can tell, the Turner monoballs installed in the blue E53 2022 lasted about 20k miles and a little over two years. The white E53 has had them about a year and a little over 10k miles. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By PropellerHead
That's where my head is at as well. A little...

That's where my head is at as well. A little higher than I was thinking.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2025, 01:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By PropellerHead
The worst part about this wasn't the powdercoat...

The worst part about this wasn't the powdercoat wait. It was the wait for the seals and dust covers to rebuild the calipers! But, the wait was worth it! The Unicorn now has a full six pot front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2025, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 236,428
Posted By PropellerHead
With the obligatory TPMS error that went away at...

With the obligatory TPMS error that went away at the next startup. I will NOT miss that about my old friend. He insists it's called 'character' and 'charm.' :rolleyes:

I fear this is the last of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2025, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By PropellerHead
Well. They didn't really have a Blue that was...

Well. They didn't really have a Blue that was anymore a shout out to Ole Blue than anything else, so I went ahead with the old reliable. They look SWEET though!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2025, 12:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,715
Posted By PropellerHead
We're just that much closer! I had to order...

We're just that much closer! I had to order another set of rebuild seals and covers, so they will be delayed coming off. But the new ones are pretty pretty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2025, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17,505
Views: 3,530,973
Posted By PropellerHead
The rears are also newly coated. Rebuild would...

The rears are also newly coated. Rebuild would have happened for all four corners today, but I received poor advice from ECS about the seals and dust cover kits. I needed to order one for EACH...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2025, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By PropellerHead
+1 on Edge for Windows.

+1 on Edge for Windows.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2025, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By PropellerHead
I still love the thing. And FWIW, the F25 is a...

I still love the thing. And FWIW, the F25 is a soul-less toaster. I'm already making designs to give it to my daughter while I take her 128. :popcorn:

But alas, while Blue was in there, they did...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By PropellerHead
I like this idea a lot. :thumbup: Dropped The...

I like this idea a lot. :thumbup: Dropped The Unicorn off today to remove the OE rears that will go back on Blue. The rear StopTechs from Blue will go onto The Unicorn after powder coating. Since...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2025, 09:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By PropellerHead
Today, I ran around looking for powdercoat...

Today, I ran around looking for powdercoat solutions for the StopTech six pot calipers that I took off of Ole Blue. In doing so, I realized that this was a good opportunity to rebuild the calipers....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2025, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,755
Posted By PropellerHead
Introducing... The Unicorn

I've talked about this white '04 4.4 in the goodbye to Ole Blue. But I spent a few hours a day over the past week or so working on the paint. I have wanted to do this since we bought it in 2019 with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2025, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,715
Posted By PropellerHead
Dual pane windows came across to the white one...

Dual pane windows came across to the white one today. It's slow going, but pretty soon, ole Blue will be close to stock and ready to go!
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