Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-05-2013, 09:01 PM
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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum
02-16-2013, 06:29 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-23-2013, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,352
You need to get rid of the toe. Camber is akin...
You need to get rid of the toe. Camber is akin to walking on the inside of your shoe. Toe is the equivalent of dragging your shoe across the ground. One can get away with running a lot of camber...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 14,988
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-13-2012, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,513
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-12-2012, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,540
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-12-2012, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,513
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-12-2012, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,513
I have recently replaced the brakes all around,...
I have recently replaced the brakes all around, tires, and front axles so I don't think it has anything to do with those. I really feel it has something to do with the transfer case or front diff....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2012, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,513
Low speed grinding noise
New noise has started over the past couple weeks. It is a sort of grinding or roaring noise that is present at low speed when going straight. It sounds very similar to tire noise, but is not. It...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-06-2012, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 985
Random parts found in oil filter housing
I was changing the oil on my 04 4.4i and found these parts in the oil filter housing. No idea where they go. Weren't there on the last oil change 5k miles ago. Can't seem to find them on real oem....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-04-2012, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,031
I have not gotten any fault combos and have...
I have not gotten any fault combos and have driven about 800 miles on the setup so far. If you want to be absolutely sure, go with 245 50 19 front as that is the same size as 275 45 19 in the rear.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-02-2012, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,031
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-22-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,056
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2012, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 21,311
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-09-2012, 08:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,617
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-07-2012, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,688
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-06-2012, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 8,688
Rod knock. What you are hearing is the...
Rod knock. What you are hearing is the beginnings of a rod bearing failure. The clearance between the bearing and crank shaft has opened to the point that when oil drains in to the crank case after...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-05-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,124
Adding the weight does almost nothing to change...
Adding the weight does almost nothing to change the alignment (a good shop though will always align the car with the way it is driven most often). It typically adds -.1* of camber to the front right...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-04-2012, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 44,719
It's a bearing clearance issue. As the car...
It's a bearing clearance issue. As the car reaches temp and the oil heats up the viscosity lowers causing lower pressure. At idle the pssure is low enough to trip the light. Over time, and probably...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-03-2012, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,124
There really is nothing special about doing an...
There really is nothing special about doing an alignment on the x. Same as any modern car really in that it has toe adjustment front (camber if you remove the pin or add camber bolts) and camber/toe...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2012, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 887
Little heat from Side vents
Having an issue with the side vents producing heat and some with the center vent. With the heat on full blast and set to center with the blend mixer on full hot I get decently warm air out of the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 25,398
I use Turn in Concepts in Fairfield, OH. They...
I use Turn in Concepts in Fairfield, OH. They are an import shop focusing on performance and maintenance for all vehicles and are great with BMW's. They offer pretty much any maintenance items as...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-12-2012, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 289
Views: 141,179
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-11-2012, 09:24 PM
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Replies: 289
Views: 141,179
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-10-2012, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,077
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