Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Page 10 of 20 123456789 10 111213141516171819 Last »
Showing results 226 to 250 of 500
Search took 0.06 seconds; generated 80 minute(s) ago. Search: Posts Made By: Weasel
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 741,666
Posted By Weasel
Yeah, only Euro models got that nifty feature...

Yeah, only Euro models got that nifty feature activated... the car had to be dumbed down for stupid, sue-happy Americans apparently. (or at least California people :nanana:)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,271
Posted By Weasel
Do coils get "worn"? I'm not sure that coils can...

Do coils get "worn"? I'm not sure that coils can really get weaker over time rather than just short a winding and go out... If you know differently educate me, I'm always up to learn something new!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,132
Posted By Weasel
If the noise is mainly when turning back and...

If the noise is mainly when turning back and forth a little or over slight bumps it may be the sway bar links. #7 in this link .
RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0d Stabilizer, front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,909
Posted By Weasel
To the OP, usually with new brakes, especially...

To the OP, usually with new brakes, especially when the rotors aren't replaced, the brake feel is much softer until the pads seat in. Usually after driving around for a little while the brakes feel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,132
Posted By Weasel
These steering racks almost never give problems,...

These steering racks almost never give problems, it is more likely to be somewhere else in the front steering/suspension. Could be the flex joints in the steering spindle to the rack, ball joints of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2011, 04:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,271
Posted By Weasel
So there is a noticeable difference in feel then?...

So there is a noticeable difference in feel then? I may consider getting them if I keep the 4.6is, (considering selling in the next year depending on upcoming life changes) and probably will go that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2011, 02:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,048
Posted By Weasel
I'd always vote for a professional programming...

I'd always vote for a professional programming that takes ALL parts of the system into account (like VANOS activation, valvetronic, etc. especially since valvetronic IS the throttle control on the...
Forum: The Lounge 05-02-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,542
Posted By Weasel
That pic is so fake it looks like an elementary...

That pic is so fake it looks like an elementary school kid photoshopped it with MS Paint... And here's the seperate pics. Blatently obvious.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,271
Posted By Weasel
Yeah, I got pretty good gains/improvements on my...

Yeah, I got pretty good gains/improvements on my old "89 bronco w/351w by switching to a pro-billet distributor, performance coil and multi-spark setup... but our BMW's are actually multiple spark...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,896
Posted By Weasel
The idle drop is normal... but the rev when...

The idle drop is normal... but the rev when dropped isn't. It could be caused by quite a few things, and I haven't come across this personally yet. I think a good place to start would be to simply...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,934
Posted By Weasel
Basically, treat those lights just like the check...

Basically, treat those lights just like the check engine light. It can be caused by a number of things and would need diagnosis to know what the culprit is.
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 04-30-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,029
Posted By Weasel
Yeah, but you can't fault the expansion tank for...

Yeah, but you can't fault the expansion tank for a blown engine... fault the driver for driving an overheating engine (with warning lights mind you) till it dies. An S62 with a thrown rod, I'd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,138
Posted By Weasel
From the sound of it you will need to replace the...

From the sound of it you will need to replace the door latch. The central locking actuator is built in to it. Also, make sure the foam barrier is fully intact and properly stuck, especially the...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 04-30-2011, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,029
Posted By Weasel
It actually makes the F25 faster than ANY E53,...

It actually makes the F25 faster than ANY E53, 4.6is/4.8is drivers now need to watch out for the X3!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2011, 11:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,271
Posted By Weasel
Ah, I had forgot about pelican parts... That is...

Ah, I had forgot about pelican parts... That is about the same as my price through dealer with employee discount and all. So about $400 for a full set of OE for me, or $600 for bavauto "performance"...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,271
Posted By Weasel
JCL, where did you find the OEM coils for $33...

JCL, where did you find the OEM coils for $33 online? The ones for my truck are over $80...! Also, the ones pictured in post 1 are for the N62 engine anyways, not the M62. They have the M62 coils set...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 04-29-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,029
Posted By Weasel
I see no reasons why we can't get a couple...

I see no reasons why we can't get a couple hundred thousand miles out of any modern BMW engine with normal proper maintenance... and in modern times with the high level of electronics in these...
Forum: Other BMWs 04-29-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,611
Posted By Weasel
With BMW building so many "niche'" cars lately...

With BMW building so many "niche'" cars lately with low speculated sales numbers to begin with you'd think they'd bring this to the states... I'd expect the 1 series hatchback with the diesel or N55...
Forum: The Lounge 04-29-2011, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,572
Posted By Weasel
A friend and previous tech from my dealer moved...

A friend and previous tech from my dealer moved to Alabama, finally heard from him this morning. His apartment complex received minor damage and will be without power for a while... I told him he...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,852
Posted By Weasel
Yeah, the N54 engine. SIB 11 04 10 even shows the...

Yeah, the N54 engine. SIB 11 04 10 even shows the special tools needed and outlines the whole procedure, in an attached PDF file. Just call back the dealer, tell them the noise is getting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,642
Posted By Weasel
What he said. The sunroof rear drains overflowing...

What he said. The sunroof rear drains overflowing is the main way for water to get back there, second to the tail light gaskets and/or a body seam just under the tail lights.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,686
Posted By Weasel
Does the rest of the central locking system still...

Does the rest of the central locking system still work properly? If everything else works fine and just the gas door locking pin doesn't work then yes, it is most likely the actuator.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,046
Posted By Weasel
Heck, I had a customer with a 3 day old vehicle...

Heck, I had a customer with a 3 day old vehicle come in with two complaints....... Hesitation from a stop, and that the gas mileage is lower that expected. This was a case of "fix the customer". We...
Forum: The Lounge 04-28-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,572
Posted By Weasel
A friend of mine has a missing family member in...

A friend of mine has a missing family member in Alabama right now who's house was torn apart by a tornado.... not looking good. And I heard the death toll is well over 200 now. One hell of a storm!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,387
Posted By Weasel
April fools joke or not they still cut a hole in...

April fools joke or not they still cut a hole in the fender for a snorkel kit, fit larger offroad tires, a custom made front bumper/grill guard, custom made roof rack, etc. Can I use it the other 364...
Showing results 226 to 250 of 500
Page 10 of 20 123456789 10 111213141516171819 Last »

 
Forum Jump


Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:43 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.