Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-11-2021, 07:46 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-10-2021, 10:58 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2021, 01:26 AM
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Acceleration will be impacted from two causes:...
Acceleration will be impacted from two causes: (1) lower (effective) gearing due to the larger diameter tires; (2) increase in unsprung weight of the tires.
In driving on the street around town,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-01-2021, 12:20 PM
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Brian,
Sounds like great progress! The...
Brian,
Sounds like great progress! The Method Racing 701's are pretty bad ass and should look and perform great.
I sent some thoughts via PM regarding the lift.
Tom
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-14-2021, 01:32 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-12-2021, 10:32 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-12-2021, 10:31 AM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-07-2021, 06:33 PM
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Renting a travel trailer these days works a lot...
Renting a travel trailer these days works a lot like AirBnB: there are national websites where private trailer owners post their trailer for rent and renters (like me) use the website to reserve the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-07-2021, 12:40 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-07-2021, 12:34 PM
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:D:D
My guess is that climbing 4200...
:D:D
My guess is that climbing 4200 vertical feet over Grapevine/Tejon Pass on I-5 (north of LA) is a big hit to the mileage. Next time towing, I'll check the mileage over a long section of flat...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-05-2021, 05:01 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-05-2021, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 328
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Pro Tips for Towing:
#1: Use a weight...
Pro Tips for Towing:
#1: Use a weight distribution hitch with anti-sway control
#2: Use side mirror extensions so you can see around the trailer.
#3: Don’t be in a hurry. If you’re used to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-05-2021, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 328
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-05-2021, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 328
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On the steepest hills (6% or more), the...
On the steepest hills (6% or more), the transmission will downshift to 3rd and the engine will rev to 5,000 rpm to maintain a speed around 55 mph. Under these conditions, this is all the power there...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-05-2021, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 328
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** Towing Update **
Sorry for the lengthy...
** Towing Update **
Sorry for the lengthy delay in posting! The biotech business that I run has been super busy and I’ve been car racing a lot.
At this point, I have towed on four separate...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2021, 04:05 PM
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Thanks for the comments!
I'll have to see...
Thanks for the comments!
I'll have to see about removing the rear bumper cover to take some photos of the hitch mounting points. If I had to guess, I would say that the hitch most likely mounts...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-03-2021, 03:41 PM
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Tow Hitch/7-Pin Connector/Brake Controller
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Tow Hitch/7-Pin Connector/Brake Controller
Generally I like to DIY whatever I can because I like working in my workshop and find it to be a great stress-reliever from my work life.
After...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-02-2021, 01:11 PM
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Thanks for the comments!
Despite its...
Thanks for the comments!
Despite its reputation as a family grocery hauler, I am finding that the E53 performs really well in a wide range of conditions despite the lack of advanced tech that came...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2021, 09:52 PM
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Snow!!!
I drove up to Lake Arrowhead, CA...
Snow!!!
I drove up to Lake Arrowhead, CA (about 60 miles north east of LA) early this morning where there was 3-5 ft of snow and it was super beautiful!
At first, I was a bit hesitant to use...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-04-2021, 01:19 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-01-2021, 04:29 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-01-2021, 01:00 PM
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Replies: 328
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** Fender Flares **
With a break over the...
** Fender Flares **
With a break over the holiday, I finally had time to get the fender flares installed!
I ended up installing a combination of the factory 4.4is fender trim along with an...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2020, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 328
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I wrote a review for them and they posted the...
I wrote a review for them and they posted the photos. For $85 its really a great product.
For clarity, I am not sponsored or compensated in any way by any of the manufacturers/products that I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2020, 01:39 PM
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Sure, hope this helps...
Crossbars:...
Sure, hope this helps...
Crossbars: https://omacshop.com/products/bmw-x5-2000-2006-cross-bar-fly-bar-black-2-pcs-alu?_pos=5&_sid=d497e7124&_ss=r
Roof basket:...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2020, 01:16 AM
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