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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By g300d
Yes it will only shift at redline with foot to...

Yes it will only shift at redline with foot to floor, otherwise it shifts before. Exact shift point varies with throttle position. I can get it to shift up early by letting off the throttle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By g300d
Nope, no trans gear icon lighting up, no trans...

Nope, no trans gear icon lighting up, no trans failsafe warning, the trans display never disappeared or showed anything other than its supposed to.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,048
Posted By g300d
3.0 automatic - harsh shift 3-4?

I noticed that I am getting harsh shifts from 3-4.

The closer to redline the shift, the harsher it gets.

At the lowest possible rpm upshift its all smooth, but as you upshift at a bit higher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,252
Posted By g300d
Noice! I think about FI once in a while but I...

Noice! I think about FI once in a while but I really dont trust the autos to handle them. Even without FI I feel they are just a redline run away from breaking lol.

Very cool ride!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 01:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
Posted By g300d
Yes the DSP system has a proprietary external...

Yes the DSP system has a proprietary external amp.

I've never experienced having an amp not turn off before, in factory and aftermarket systems, but I suppose there is a first time for everything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
Posted By g300d
White noise and clicks from speakers - even with the radio off

Noticed some clicking the other day, noticed it was from the speakers. Thats when I noticed the white noise.

I turned on the radio and the white noise stopped for a second, then came back, then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 12:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,968
Posted By g300d
Sorry to hear that, glad the missus is ok!

Sorry to hear that, glad the missus is ok!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2019, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 251,817
Posted By g300d
Currently the 3.0 has about 73k and the 4.6 has...

Currently the 3.0 has about 73k and the 4.6 has about 49k.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,252
Posted By g300d
Dayum! I want to see the faces of the iS drivers...

Dayum! I want to see the faces of the iS drivers when you pull on them!

Is this a manual? Either way how is your trans handling this??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,252
Posted By g300d
Thanks! I assume its a centtifugal? How much...

Thanks! I assume its a centtifugal? How much power did you end up with?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2019, 11:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,252
Posted By g300d
Neat! I may have missed it, is this a 6cyl or a...

Neat! I may have missed it, is this a 6cyl or a V8?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,430
Posted By g300d
No prob! Also, o2 sensors would tell you your...

No prob! Also, o2 sensors would tell you your cats are in bad shape long before you would feel anything, if you are worried about that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2019, 05:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,430
Posted By g300d
I dont see why it couldnt be done, but why go...

I dont see why it couldnt be done, but why go through all the trouble? Not being a killjoy, it's just I havent had the need or desire to examine the inside of the cats on any vehicle ever.

Is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2019, 04:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By g300d
^good to know these guys are reliable for ...

^good to know these guys are reliable for different applications too! Will definitely check them out
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By g300d
Thanks for the link! Not expensive too! ...

Thanks for the link! Not expensive too!

Appreciate the heads up on the brightness. Hmm, maybe upgrade the tailights too while I'm at it lol!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2019, 04:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,223
Posted By g300d
LED license plate bulbs, who are you using nowadays?

I'm in the market for rear LED plate bulbs.

I bought some cheap ones and they are already dying.

I did code off bulb monitoring for the plate lights already.

Wondering who people are using...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2019, 04:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,021
Posted By g300d
Haha yeah, I learned the hard way too!

Haha yeah, I learned the hard way too!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,050
Posted By g300d
I've had excessive negative camber at the rear on...

I've had excessive negative camber at the rear on a suspension without anything obviously broken.

When we pulled the upper arm the bushing had taken a set inward. Not broken, but deformed.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,021
Posted By g300d
Yup its pretty much like that. It does get...

Yup its pretty much like that.

It does get reluctant to self center if you get it too tight though, lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,021
Posted By g300d
No prob! Yeah, you will see it when you get it...

No prob! Yeah, you will see it when you get it up in the air, it's accessible from the bottom.

Heck, I remember crawling underneath and adjusting it without even jacking it up lol! It was a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,021
Posted By g300d
Yes there is. Right at the bottom of the...

Yes there is.

Right at the bottom of the rack. IIRC there is a big nut and the adjustment bolt in the middle of it.

You loosen the big nut and adjust the rack, then re-tighten the big nut.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,525
Posted By g300d
^Yes it sounds like a variable displacement...

^Yes it sounds like a variable displacement compressor problem.

Some discussion on it in this thread. Hope it helps.
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/87481-2004-3-0-ac-delay.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,768
Posted By g300d
Thanks for the info and links, wow, they are...

Thanks for the info and links, wow, they are pricey! The assemblies are $$$ too, I think they are like $800 or $1000 each (HID/Dynamic) last I looked.

I think the adhesive on those lenses are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2019, 02:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,768
Posted By g300d
E53 Facelift Headlight Lens replacement

I've been away for a bit playing with Subarus lol, just turned my attention back to E53's.

My facelift headlights need attention and it looks like there is deterioration on the inside part of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2019, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
The 3.0 has been in storage for a while, got it...

The 3.0 has been in storage for a while, got it out so I can get my daily fixed after someone backed into it.

Put a new battery in and started it, it would catch then die. Unplugged the MAF and...
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