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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17,738
Views: 4,081,597
Posted By wuzilla
Scored a Compass/Auto Dim mirror and a working...

Scored a Compass/Auto Dim mirror and a working stereo display at the Pick and Pull on Saturday! $27 total :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 979
Views: 300,417
Posted By wuzilla
Hah, yeah, I'd sell my 150k 01 5spd in a...

Hah, yeah, I'd sell my 150k 01 5spd in a heartbeat for a fraction of that amount. Seriously, after seeing that BaT result, I'm going to take some beauty shots this weekend and go fishing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,068
Posted By wuzilla
If this is your first modern manual BMW, could be...

If this is your first modern manual BMW, could be something as simple as the transmission's CDV valve. That takes some getting used when shifting if coming from other makes, and is also a very quick...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2021, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,066
Posted By wuzilla
This is my current weekend project - rear...

This is my current weekend project - rear balljoint, upper control arms, shocks, and swaybar links. I'll grab a photo later of what 150k mile Northeast suspension components look like (hint: it's not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2021, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,041
Posted By wuzilla
This is a very common issue - search "brake...

This is a very common issue - search "brake light" and you'll find a lot of posts. (fyi - I prefer searching through Google instead of this forum. Type "brake light xoutpost")

It might be the bulb...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By wuzilla
With that amount of water, you can do some...

With that amount of water, you can do some testing to find the exact spot.

For the sunroof, open the roof, and pour water (I just used a water bottle) down the side channels. Obviously, pour...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,507
Posted By wuzilla
I'll also admit that I *meant to replace the...

I'll also admit that I *meant to replace the locknuts. But when ordering the giant box of parts for the entire front suspension overhaul, I ended up getting the wrong ones - luckily, I accidentally...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,507
Posted By wuzilla
Having just replaced struts, I can confirm that...

Having just replaced struts, I can confirm that they are the same size top/bottom.

Mine were heavily rusted as well, but I opted to only replace the self-locking nuts. The bolt is so big that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,063
Posted By wuzilla
Being a novice to rusty cars, always reading up...

Being a novice to rusty cars, always reading up on these adventures to see what I have to look forward to :rofl:

Any reason a standard hub remover (something like this:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,781
Posted By wuzilla
BTW - your wagon reminds me of my old touring...

BTW - your wagon reminds me of my old touring :thumbup:

https://i.gyazo.com/8b93fa5c37e034b7404260656d61c470.png
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,781
Posted By wuzilla
Good tip on that license plate bracket! It's now...

Good tip on that license plate bracket! It's now $7 shipped Prime. Mine has been installed cockeyed with sheet metal screws punched through the plastic since I bought the car (one of those I'll get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,434
Posted By wuzilla
Sorry to bring this one back from the dead after...

Sorry to bring this one back from the dead after 8 years, but after going through the hundreds of "door won't unlock" posts here, this one seems to be the most relevant (and have the most useful...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,518
Posted By wuzilla
While working on the brakes, definitely see if...

While working on the brakes, definitely see if you can check the condition of the brake lines. Being up in Ohio, there's a pretty good chance they're rusted to hell (and a big part of the braking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,270
Posted By wuzilla
It's a 2001 (06/00 build date.) Even has the...

It's a 2001 (06/00 build date.) Even has the cassette holder in the arm rest! I'm trying to dig up all the awesome mix tapes I made lol.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,270
Posted By wuzilla
What a neat idea! I always end up with all sorts...

What a neat idea! I always end up with all sorts of spares from my cars that I feel bad about tossing out. I'm only 3 months into X5 ownership, so don't have much yet (I'm still debating about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 300,417
Posted By wuzilla
This one was in Syracuse. I recently moved from...

This one was in Syracuse. I recently moved from MA, 2 months ago, hence the tags. I *may have used the plates from my old car for photos, and definitely not to make a perfectly legal trip from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 300,417
Posted By wuzilla
Been lurking here for a few months while I...

Been lurking here for a few months while I debated my next vehicle choice. I knew I wanted/needed something bigger then the GTI I was leasing for my 2 dogs, and for the "project" house I just moved...
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