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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 182
Posted By LA02MAX
Hmmm strange, mine had the torx bolts.... are you...

Hmmm strange, mine had the torx bolts.... are you sure yours aren't also, and maybe they're just dirty and look like hex? lol
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
I just did my headliner in alcantara as well, and...

I just did my headliner in alcantara as well, and love it! Getting the headliner in and out was relatively simple....but re-covering it was very difficult. That OEM glue on the pillars and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 49
Posted By LA02MAX
Funny, my 4.8is 1-2 upshift is the opposite of...

Funny, my 4.8is 1-2 upshift is the opposite of harsh. It's super smooth but also pretty slow lol. I have already done the full kit you quoted from FCP Euro (at this point, I've sent about $10k their...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
My guess is that one of the ribbon cables popped...

My guess is that one of the ribbon cables popped loose at some point, or was never secured during your installation. I did the same replacement and the ribbon cables are very finnicky, and I remember...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
I took some pictures of the orientation of the...

I took some pictures of the orientation of the spring clips. They're only installed on the driver's side of the rear shade. The first picture is with the clip installed in place with the mounting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
Looks great! I actually didn't even think about...

Looks great! I actually didn't even think about covering the little trim piece on the overhead console like you did - mine is just black plastic. And yeah, I might consider a re-do with better...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
Funny you should ask, because I just re-covered...

Funny you should ask, because I just re-covered my headliner yesterday. It took me the entire day and yes....it's a big pain. I did the same job on my R53 mini with no sunroof a few months ago and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2023, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By LA02MAX
Ok. Got it figured out. Turns out, in all the...

Ok. Got it figured out. Turns out, in all the permutations of mix and matching old vs. new parts, I got the motors mixed up, and I was using the new motor with all the other old parts. The way I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By LA02MAX
Yeah, trust me I've looked at the way it's being...

Yeah, trust me I've looked at the way it's being installed several times lol. The thing is, there's only one way it can be installed (at least up to the point where it stops working). There are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 117
Posted By LA02MAX
Different side view mirror problem

Hey all, hoping someone has experienced what I’m going through now with my side view mirror. I had the same issue everyone else has with the stupid power folding mirrors where they would fold in and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 87
Posted By LA02MAX
I took apart my headlights to upgrade the...

I took apart my headlights to upgrade the projectors and replace the faded lenses, and mine were the same way. It honestly wasn't too bad of a job, but you definitely need a few days to finish both...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 122
Posted By LA02MAX
That junction box you're missing is mounted...

That junction box you're missing is mounted directly to the wheel well toward the back of the vehicle. However, the level sensor is toward the front of the vehicle mounted on the suspension. Check...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
First of all, love the name Frau Blücher...

First of all, love the name Frau Blücher (neeeeeiiiigh)

I read a post on here recently about someone's fuel pump dying and coming back to life, briefly. Do you know how old yours is? Might be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 43
Posted By LA02MAX
Yeah, leaving it alone never works out! Congrats...

Yeah, leaving it alone never works out! Congrats on the purchase - I'm sure you're going to love it. Coming from an E46, the E53 is more complicated, but I still found that my 4.8is was a joy to work...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 43
Posted By LA02MAX
Good way of going about it! I got mine mainly as...

Good way of going about it! I got mine mainly as a project and it’s been a ton of fun to work on. A lot of the money spent was maintenance but also “while I’m in there” items, so thankfully not all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 43
Posted By LA02MAX
Best of luck - that's my car's twin! I've been...

Best of luck - that's my car's twin! I've been tempted to throw it up on BaT, but I think I'm just going to list it conventionally and hang on to it until it sells - I still love to drive it, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
My fuel pump went out at MSY a few weeks ago....

My fuel pump went out at MSY a few weeks ago. Place is cursed! :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
Going on 2 1/2 years with mine. I think the last...

Going on 2 1/2 years with mine. I think the last time I charged it was 7-8 months ago, and it's still showing full charge. :) It's saved my ass a few times.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
I've had bad experiences with certain jumper...

I've had bad experiences with certain jumper cables in the past, so it could be as simple as that. I tried whatever I could to make them in full contact with each battery terminal and could never get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
Tip of the iceberg with the amount of driving I...

Tip of the iceberg with the amount of driving I do LOL. Fortunately i have 4 cars to spread the mileage across haha
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
I've considered it....but would it have really...

I've considered it....but would it have really helped me in any of these scenarios? I don't believe my insurance would have paid for a $450 tow to my house...they would want to tow it 2 miles down...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
Spent $450 on a 35 mile tow :( I was...

Spent $450 on a 35 mile tow :(

I was picking someone up at the airport waiting in the cell phone lot, and the fuel pump just decided to quit living. Zero warning or symptoms prior to that point,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 59
Posted By LA02MAX
Not to get in the middle of anyone's rental...

Not to get in the middle of anyone's rental business, but I got an amazon one for $58 and it's fantastic. I've used it for the subframe bushings and I've also used pieces from it to press out wheel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11
Posted By LA02MAX
Congrats, I think the G01's 30i's drive very...

Congrats, I think the G01's 30i's drive very nicely, albeit with much less sporty intent than our E53s. My mom has the same car and it's solid, quiet, and peppy. Just replace the weak points in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,781
Posted By LA02MAX
Installed a new center support bearing and CV...

Installed a new center support bearing and CV joint on my driveshaft. Man, what a complete pain this thing is to remove. The rear flange on my 4.8is was tucked way under the stupid exhaust heat...
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