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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,818
Posted By X5 in AK
Only way I've ever heard of removing the limiter...

Only way I've ever heard of removing the limiter is by 'chipping'. Which in the case of the e53, means a engine management software reprogramming. Not sure who is all is offering it for the M62...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2012, 03:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,818
Posted By X5 in AK
Now that you mention that, I remember that the...

Now that you mention that, I remember that the sport package had two wheel options. I forgot about the 18" option. Mine came with the 19" wheels, and those do have the higher speed rating, thus no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,818
Posted By X5 in AK
All the X5 4.4 with the sport package have no...

All the X5 4.4 with the sport package have no limiter. That started with the MY2000 production. My '01 has sport package, have had it to an indicated 143-144, which is probably about 138-139
Forum: Navigation System 05-15-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,601
Posted By X5 in AK
Radio won't turn on

Been having a couple of problems on the e53 with the radio. Was a few times where the radio would not shut off, even after turning off the car. It would eventually turn off, I don't remember...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2009, 01:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,465
Posted By X5 in AK
I'm replacing shocks on my '01 4.4 sports package...

I'm replacing shocks on my '01 4.4 sports package with rear air suspension. According to Bilstein, they do not make shocks that fit the rear air suspension X5. The part # F4-BE5-A744-HO shows up on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2009, 01:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,582
Posted By X5 in AK
According to Bilstein's website, and to the guy...

According to Bilstein's website, and to the guy at Bilstein in California I talked to, and to other vendors that sell them, Bilstein does not make a rear shock for the X5 with self-leveling...
Forum: The Lounge 02-27-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By X5 in AK
:gun:

:gun:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2009, 12:30 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,095
Posted By X5 in AK
Geez, what a bunch of weenies! :confused: ...

Geez, what a bunch of weenies! :confused:

Don't drive your X at 130?!?

The X5 is rock solid at 130, and my 4.4 is stable at 140.
And it gets right up to 140, doesn't take 10 minutes.
...
Forum: The Lounge 02-06-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,890
Posted By X5 in AK
Wow brass balls

Wow
brass balls
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,983
Posted By X5 in AK
'01 with 103k. runs great.

'01 with 103k. runs great.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,579
Posted By X5 in AK
Putting chains or cables on your big 20's is not...

Putting chains or cables on your big 20's is not a good idea.
They probably won't fit.
Check the clearance between the back of the tire and the inside of the wheel well that will be the tighest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,341
Posted By X5 in AK
I have the impression that BMW does VERY little...

I have the impression that BMW does VERY little cold weather testing on their vehicles. Maybe their engineers are afraid if they get further north than Bremen, their beer will freeze :dunno:. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,341
Posted By X5 in AK
I have to chime in from Alaska, as it is -30 F...

I have to chime in from Alaska, as it is -30 F (-35C) outside right now...

I have always, and always will, let a car warm up for 10-20 minutes if it has been left outside in extreme cold...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,662
Posted By X5 in AK
Well, what the heck, I never saw this post when I...

Well, what the heck, I never saw this post when I did my searches.

I updated this post with what I found, which is that I was able to just pull on the cable to get enough slack. :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,697
Posted By X5 in AK
I covered this in another post, but for the...

I covered this in another post, but for the record, here is what I found:
I was able to get enough slack in the cable by just pulling on the intake manifold side of the cable. There seems to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,662
Posted By X5 in AK
I found it easier to unclip the box from the...

I found it easier to unclip the box from the injector connectors from inside the box. On each injector connector, there is a little tab that is attached to the box that is holding the box to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,662
Posted By X5 in AK
OK, I got my driver's side cover off. There...

OK, I got my driver's side cover off.
There is enough slack in the big cable to get it pulled up over the timing gear hump and down to the front out of the way.
Have to pull rather hard on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,534
Posted By X5 in AK
When I bought my BMW hitch in Jan '07, it was...

When I bought my BMW hitch in Jan '07, it was available as a complete package with the hitch, wiring and module. Don't have the part number handy, but if I remember, will post it tonight.

Sucks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,662
Posted By X5 in AK
anyone come up with an answer for this? I have...

anyone come up with an answer for this?
I have the same question. There is NO slack in the cable, and no obvious way to get it moved.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2008, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,761
Posted By X5 in AK
There is no reason it shouldn't last a long time,...

There is no reason it shouldn't last a long time, IF you keep up on the maintenance. And that means disregarding BMW's new ideas on fluid change intervals. Change all your fluids now, your...
Forum: The Lounge 04-23-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,920
Posted By X5 in AK
That's typical Clarkson. His articles are mostly...

That's typical Clarkson. His articles are mostly rants on whatever, with a bit about the car thrown in at the end. You either think its funnier than hell (which is part of the reason I watch Top...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,464
Posted By X5 in AK
Your dealer will probably espouse the 'lifetime...

Your dealer will probably espouse the 'lifetime fill' mantra and be reluctant to change it.
But, if you want your tranny to last, get the fluid and the filter changed. I would find a good indie...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,736
Posted By X5 in AK
Even damaged, it has value to somebody looking to...

Even damaged, it has value to somebody looking to do a rebuild.
There are people out there who need a 3.0l engine and are willing to rebuild one to get it for cheap. Or already have a damaged...
Forum: The Lounge 04-14-2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,526
Posted By X5 in AK
Bummer! Last thing you need after a bunch of...

Bummer! Last thing you need after a bunch of traveling. Especially after the I-35 slog up from the cities in a rental.

FWIW, no state requires that you carry your title in the car. some...
Forum: The Lounge 04-12-2008, 03:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,792
Posted By X5 in AK
does your boss know you are trolling X5World...

does your boss know you are trolling X5World while on the clock??? :rofl::rofl:

Wagner, excellent topic, it is one that is does not seem to be brought up at all. Where I live, our gas prices are...
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