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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2008, 09:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,161
Posted By Mi5
since delivery I have averaged 9.8 L/100 km and...

since delivery I have averaged 9.8 L/100 km and thats with the odd hammering here and there. Avg speed thus far is 55.7 km/h and consistently getting 830 to 880 kms between fill ups.

On the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 915
Posted By Mi5
i remember being told by my dealer that the twin...

i remember being told by my dealer that the twin turbo diesel wont come out in the X5...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2008, 07:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,313
Posted By Mi5
:iagree: :iagree:

:iagree: :iagree:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2008, 02:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,141
Posted By Mi5
i checked my tyre pressures this morning and they...

i checked my tyre pressures this morning and they were 32psi all around. I left them this way.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2008, 02:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,877
Posted By Mi5
the rattle is gone !. I placed packing under all...

the rattle is gone !. I placed packing under all 4 metal clips, not just the loose ones and reinstalled the back cover.

Not one rattle did I hear afterwards !
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,877
Posted By Mi5
thanks for the info. I pulled the cover off and...

thanks for the info. I pulled the cover off and noticed a couple of the metal clips were loose in their mount.

I will drive around with the cover off for awhile to verify it is the source of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,141
Posted By Mi5
i would suspect that higher inflation pressures =...

i would suspect that higher inflation pressures = better fuel economy. this maybe the reason why they did this at the factory. The 4.8is isn't terriby fuel efficient in the first place so lowering...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,877
Posted By Mi5
does it require a lot of force to pull off the...

does it require a lot of force to pull off the seat covers or a special technique. I would like to try what you have suggested.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-22-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,877
Posted By Mi5
that annoying rattle

For weeks now, I like many other E70 owners had a rattle. In my case it seems to have come from the front passenger seat. I thought it was the head rest but it wasn't.

After bashing the seat all...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,780
Posted By Mi5
when the dealer get thems in and approves of them...

when the dealer get thems in and approves of them is when I will have them installed.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2008, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,780
Posted By Mi5
i dont know if Australian X5s are European or...

i dont know if Australian X5s are European or American version. We have European specs ie TV, clear indicators, no reflectors on bumpers etc but the TV wont display picture unless in Park which I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2008, 04:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,780
Posted By Mi5
I wonder why the amount is different for the...

I wonder why the amount is different for the front and rear. Previous version lowered the front and rear equal amounts - 1.2 inches (30mm).

Up to 40mm for the front seems extreme. I hope it ends...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2008, 01:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,780
Posted By Mi5
Eibachs previous springs for the E53 fitted the...

Eibachs previous springs for the E53 fitted the 3.0i and 3.0d aswell as the 4.4i. I presume these springs for the E70 will fit the entire range too.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,780
Posted By Mi5
Eibach Lowering Springs for E70

http://www.optionseuro.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EIB-2093.540

can't wait to have them installed...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 34,880
Posted By Mi5
looks great. I think when i lower mine i want it...

looks great. I think when i lower mine i want it to be around 30mm like i had last time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,096
Posted By Mi5
I'm surprised Michelle hasn't put her comments...

I'm surprised Michelle hasn't put her comments here regarding lag and the 3.0si.:rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,901
Posted By Mi5
Gosh, don't ever say lowering and X5 in the same...

Gosh, don't ever say lowering and X5 in the same sentence. There are ppl on this forum who will tell you to buy a 5 series instead... :rolleyes:

As soon as the dealer gets the lowering springs...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2008, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,280
Posted By Mi5
I totally agree. I wish the X5s were made in...

I totally agree. I wish the X5s were made in Germany !!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2008, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,896
Posted By Mi5
the sure way to tell a X5 is a 3.0si is to look...

the sure way to tell a X5 is a 3.0si is to look for an opening in the lower front grill - drivers side. If there isn't one then its a 3.0si.

The 4.8i and 3.0sd have this open grill/vent and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2008, 07:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,896
Posted By Mi5
Thats the ride height I want !. fantastic !

Thats the ride height I want !. fantastic !
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,896
Posted By Mi5
Put simply, a 5 series doesnt look like an X5 and...

Put simply, a 5 series doesnt look like an X5 and I bought the X5 because I liked it's looks.

My E53 was lowered 30mm which dramatically improved its appearance because the ride height was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,751
Posted By Mi5
well i just debadged my 3.0SD this afternoon. The...

well i just debadged my 3.0SD this afternoon. The X5 badge survived as one piece but I broke both 3.0 SD badges in pulling them off.

I agree it looks better.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2008, 02:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 29,887
Posted By Mi5
i have an annoying rattle which I think is the...

i have an annoying rattle which I think is the passenger sports seat but I'm not quite sure. The seats headrest can be extended forward and even when its pushed in the rattle is still there. It's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2008, 02:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,896
Posted By Mi5
Lowered X5

Has anyone fitted lowering springs to their X5 ? I'm looking around for a supplier but it seems Eibach who had springs for the E53 dont have any for the E70.

I was really impressed with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 29,887
Posted By Mi5
how did you end up fixing this ?

how did you end up fixing this ?
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