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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2016, 06:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,742
Posted By motordavid
Not a CTek user, but I've been hooking up my...

Not a CTek user, but I've been hooking up my Battery Tender low amp charger to the engine bay lugs since about Day 10 of owning this '01, nearly 15 years ago.

Never a problem...
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,058
Posted By motordavid
Premium Members only, probably... Spend a few...

Premium Members only, probably...
Spend a few bucks, support the site, and one gets to list stuff For Sale.
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By motordavid
On our '01, AM reception has sucked from day one...

On our '01, AM reception has sucked from day one 15 yrs ago...
Way back when, I had the dlr do some 'fix' to it, and it worked a bit better for awhile but it soon reverted back to Sucks.

A not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,781
Posted By motordavid
Have used AGMs in my motorcycles for years, one...

Have used AGMs in my motorcycles for years, one in my VetteVert for past 6 yrs, (replacing the oe batt), and on my 2nd AGM batt in our '01 X, 3.0, (2nd replacement after oe orig batt)...never a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,571
Posted By motordavid
The myth of CPO, and dealer geniuses...

The myth of CPO, and dealer geniuses...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-06-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,571
Posted By motordavid
OP should read current CPO docs, esp the 'what...

OP should read current CPO docs, esp the 'what isn't covered' sections...

Agree on don't get hung up on the specific car at that specific, boiler plate dlr.

Not many dealers will let customer...
Forum: Site Suggestions and Feedback 06-04-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,313
Posted By motordavid
Dunno what's to exclude or why? When I hit...

Dunno what's to exclude or why?
When I hit Today's Posts, the list of forums with new/today's posts show up in vertical order, but if there hasn't been a post in a specific forum, it doesn't show...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2016, 06:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,382
Posted By motordavid
Noisey & Loud... GL, mD

Noisey & Loud...
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,382
Posted By motordavid
Our '01 3.0 isn't loud at 3,000 rpms or more...

Our '01 3.0 isn't loud at 3,000 rpms or more climbing through the gears, or at 3,000/4,000 rpms at steady cruise, which in our 5 spd is 60+ to 80+ mph.

At idle, I know it's running, (not electric...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,569
Posted By motordavid
Not anti-DIY, or having it done by a local...

Not anti-DIY, or having it done by a local artisan, but for less than $3Bens, the dlr will have a new OE key for OP in a couple days, guaranteed to work. Just my opin..
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2016, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By motordavid
BSB, I'm gonna put it on ebay starting at...

BSB, I'm gonna put it on ebay starting at $several thou... ;)

That, and my center cap BWM spinners. :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By motordavid
willy manily: Sorry...I looked in the usual...

willy manily:
Sorry...I looked in the usual places in my garage and all I have is an old X5 World decal. :(

From fading memory and at looking at old XOutpost Sticker threads, it may have not come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By motordavid
See post #5 in this thread: ...

See post #5 in this thread:
http://www.xoutpost.com/regional-forums/australia-forum/88060-xoutpost-stickers-oz.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By motordavid
I'll dig around down in my garage today and see...

I'll dig around down in my garage today and see if I have an extra laying around...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,781
Posted By motordavid
I have them on our '01 3.0...from fading memory,...

I have them on our '01 3.0...from fading memory, maybe part of the 'Cold Weather Pkg' ours came with.

Not a huge item, unless one drives in mud/snow a lot, which I don't anymore.
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,781
Posted By motordavid
Welcome! OG here, in terms of tenure on this...

Welcome!
OG here, in terms of tenure on this board(s), my X's vintage and my age.
But, we all get along, some posters here really know their shit, and all the forums are worth a read, in addition...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,356
Posted By motordavid
Similar story here: I lost a set of keys with X5,...

Similar story here: I lost a set of keys with X5, wife's Hyundai Tucson, two houses of keys, etc.

Found it under the seat of her car about 20 mins after getting a new double set of keys from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2016, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,820
Posted By motordavid
^ +1... GL, mD Oh Wait, Wait! We need...

^ +1...
GL, mD

Oh Wait, Wait! We need another Oil Thread... :rolleyes: ... :D
Forum: The Lounge 05-12-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 55,423
Posted By motordavid
^ +1 ... A dozen women members of our golf club...

^ +1 ...
A dozen women members of our golf club took the class and got their NC CWP; some carry all the time. These women are 60-80 yrs old. :)
GL, mD
Forum: The Lounge 05-12-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 55,423
Posted By motordavid
Interesting read & stats on TX gun ownership,...

Interesting read & stats on TX gun ownership, from the NewYawkTimes of all places...
Yeah, I read the NYTimes every day, (along with the WSJ), but for their writers and articles, not their OpEd...
Forum: The Lounge 05-11-2016, 01:33 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 55,423
Posted By motordavid
:wow: ... :rolleyes: What a couple of fookin...

:wow: ... :rolleyes:
What a couple of fookin idiots.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,579
Posted By motordavid
Here is a list of Indie shops US/CDA... Scroll...

Here is a list of Indie shops US/CDA...
Scroll down and three are listed in GA. I suspect some GA people will chime in; you may want to post your query into Lounge or other forums as some readers...
Forum: The Lounge 05-09-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 55,423
Posted By motordavid
Looking forward to reading your opins of both. ...

Looking forward to reading your opins of both.
Shoot safely...
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-08-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,623
Posted By motordavid
Improved mpg based on a few full tank refills...

Improved mpg based on a few full tank refills with arithmetic, or what the OBD readout is showing?

In 14.5 yrs and ~ 108k miles, our '01 3.0 full tank refill w/arith has shown very steady and even...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2016, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,389
Posted By motordavid
Rootripper, Wish you were closer to me,...

Rootripper,
Wish you were closer to me, geographically: I have a fine azz set of oe Style 69 18" that I replaced with 19" 132s.

The tires mounted are old and not much tread left, but fineazz 18"...
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