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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-04-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 316,036
Posted By eskirvin
Went to the Auto Skills Center, intending to...

Went to the Auto Skills Center, intending to replace both rear wheel bearings. After getting the right rear hub pulled off, I saw the last time the bearings were replaced, someone cut deeply into the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-23-2022, 12:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By eskirvin
Still collecting parts and waiting for the...

Still collecting parts and waiting for the outdoors to cool down from oven temperatures, so I did a test of the aux audio input. I plugged a known good Bluetooth adapter into it and played music over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2022, 03:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By eskirvin
And apparently my car. I guess I'll know when I...

And apparently my car. I guess I'll know when I get it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2022, 01:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By eskirvin
Found It

I finally found the part, or at least I hope so. Reassembling the crumbled wreck of what was left, I found what I guess was the part number. 1182903 was followed by a space and then 1614. Putting the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2022, 01:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By eskirvin
That would suck. I have no desire to buy a new...

That would suck. I have no desire to buy a new tank, just for that part. I'll wait for my mechanic to come back with a resolution. I appreciate the assistance and confirmation of my fears.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2022, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By eskirvin
I will indeed. I ordered two from Amazon.

I will indeed. I ordered two from Amazon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 552
Posted By eskirvin
Fuel System Part, Level Sender Adapter

Fellow Members,

I can't seem to find a part on any diagrams, but it is present in my 2005 X5 4.4. There's a collar, made of plastic, called the "Fuel Tank Level Sensor Adapter Ring" on the E60,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 943
Posted By eskirvin
Lightbulb Possible Audio Game Changer

I've been collecting parts to upgrade the base audio in my 2011 X5 for a while now and came across something that could simplify installs greatly. A review for it is below:
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,029
Posted By eskirvin
Did you get your situation resolved? I'll be...

Did you get your situation resolved? I'll be starting a base audio upgrade soon. I'm unfamiliar with coding, but am guessing I'll have to give it a go since I'll be amplifying all of my speakers, not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2022, 01:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By eskirvin
I suspected so, thanks Ard. Since I have base...

I suspected so, thanks Ard. Since I have base audio, is that a function of the CIC?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 902
Posted By eskirvin
Question Warning sounds, buzzers, beeps, and chimes...

Do the various car chimes, beeps, and buzzers go through the audio system, or do they have their own speakers?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2022, 02:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,933
Posted By eskirvin
This whole thread just hurts. So much money spent...

This whole thread just hurts. So much money spent for a good experience that the user certainly isn't getting, from his perspective.

A number of people in various threads on too many forums to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2022, 01:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 971
Posted By eskirvin
I recently did something very similar. If the...

I recently did something very similar. If the length of the entire shaft has been increased by 1", the transfer case needs to be removed to install the shaft. Very drastic. I ended up cutting a half...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,781
Posted By eskirvin
From what I've seen, this is rarely an actual...

From what I've seen, this is rarely an actual gearbox issue. I had a similar problem and it turned out the interface between the valve body (mechatronic) and the transmission connector was bad....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2022, 02:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,662
Posted By eskirvin
Sad to see this stuff on a car forum. Posting...

Sad to see this stuff on a car forum. Posting about the high price of gas seems warranted, but delving into politics is madness.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2022, 03:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By eskirvin
Those prices would make me vomit on the spot. I...

Those prices would make me vomit on the spot. I don't know what you do for a living, but maybe having a mechanic friend help in return for what you're capable of wouldn't be a bad idea. I'd certainly...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2022, 02:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,828
Posted By eskirvin
I have the 12.3" unit and although I like it, I...

I have the 12.3" unit and although I like it, I honestly don't like how wide it is. I think this is more a matter of not utilizing the split screen capability correctly, but looking at Google Maps is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2022, 02:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,380
Posted By eskirvin
I'm gonna go along this route as well. I don't...

I'm gonna go along this route as well. I don't want to use wifi or bluetooth for OBD, so I'll do a splitter and run a cable. How'd you wire in your hub? Is it USB powered, or have a separate power...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,380
Posted By eskirvin
I've seen a few discussions about modifying the...

I've seen a few discussions about modifying the HU, but there's just so much to learn to do "one" simple thing, like having a nice dashboard.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2022, 01:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,380
Posted By eskirvin
DO you intend to upgrade amp/speakers in the...

DO you intend to upgrade amp/speakers in the future? I have base audio, so I'm pretty much resigned to having to do something.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2022, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,380
Posted By eskirvin
External DAC for Android Units

Is anyone running an external DAC with their Android head unit? I've seen some people complain the sound quality isn't good, or the output is too low. I'll be installing my aux in soon on my newly...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2022, 02:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By eskirvin
Looks good! Same car that I have in blue.

Looks good! Same car that I have in blue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2021, 12:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,871
Posted By eskirvin
I got my "wire frame" from a Ford 6R60 for 129...

I got my "wire frame" from a Ford 6R60 for 129 bucks. Installed last weekend, reset the codes, and I've been driving without issue since. The code has not reappeared and my symptoms of a trans...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 951
Posted By eskirvin
From this forum and other sites online, I found...

From this forum and other sites online, I found out about MHD. Evidently they offer remote tuning through their partners. I'll be giving them a try.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 951
Posted By eskirvin
Question Remote Performance Tuning

Are any members aware of a person or shop that will do remote performance tuning of an E70? I've seen many performance mods that suggest they can account for light modification such as a filter or...
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