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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2021, 02:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,579
Posted By Purplecty
BBA was my goto until their recent negative...

BBA was my goto until their recent negative reviews and shut down. Now I use Moduler Repair Pro.

https://www.shop.modulerepairpro.com/
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,966,439
Posted By Purplecty
We in chicago are expecting 8-12 more inches as...

We in chicago are expecting 8-12 more inches as well in sub zero temperatures. It feels more like Wisconsin this february.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
I never paid attention to the eBay seller I...

I never paid attention to the eBay seller I purchased the unit from, but it appears he repairs these units also. I am thinking he repaired a range rover unit and potentially swapped the casing when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2021, 02:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
Im assuming the software it is showing is from...

Im assuming the software it is showing is from the MK4 I have installed? Im sure I updated it years ago to whatever the latest version was which included the modification of the ///M logo on bootup.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
Figured I'd open the old one up and play with the...

Figured I'd open the old one up and play with the ribbon cable and clean it and re-seat it to see that will restore the color. I've read others having good results with this. I just hope it at least...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
For the knobs I installed a set of e90 chromeline...

For the knobs I installed a set of e90 chromeline ones that are a bit slimmer, which allow the light to illuminate around them nicely. I think these are the ones I used.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
Anyone have newer software than this...

Anyone have newer software than this one?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210213/b0357f93bf90b70ea988d08d3e633d3c.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
I saw a section in NCS Dummy that shows the...

I saw a section in NCS Dummy that shows the monitor can be programmed for a range rover and even a mini but I am unable read the coding of the monitor with NCS.I have no idea if this will make any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
I feel it has to do something with being a later...

I feel it has to do something with being a later model unit. I looked on eBay and all of the range rover ones have a land rover part number on it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
I think the screen is the same but the internal...

I think the screen is the same but the internal adjustment is different? Although the VIN stored within is from an 07.03 4.6iS, I wonder if its from a range rover and that's why it has the green...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
I turned on the lights to back it out of the...

I turned on the lights to back it out of the garage last night after swapping it in and was just like hmmm something seems off... The illumination that is visible behind the knobs is because I used...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,141
Posted By Purplecty
16:9 Widescreen

I swapped out my widescreen navigation display due to a color issue with the LCD on my e38 and the background lighting is green vs the typical amber lighting. Has anyone seen this before? I figured...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,579
Posted By Purplecty
That is great news! I wonder if the business was...

That is great news! I wonder if the business was purchased?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,966,439
Posted By Purplecty
I think you just need to turn the ignition on for...

I think you just need to turn the ignition on for a minute or 2 and it should turn the light off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,966,439
Posted By Purplecty
That is a great price! I'm coming to Texas! Do...

That is a great price! I'm coming to Texas! Do you know what coating he used?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,966,439
Posted By Purplecty
That looks outstanding! How much did the paint...

That looks outstanding! How much did the paint correction and ceramic coating run you? I need to do this as soon as it warms up here. Was the detailer able to bring the pillars back to life as well?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 15,622
Posted By Purplecty
UPDATE: The battery has still been holding a...

UPDATE:
The battery has still been holding a charge since removing the aftermarket iPod modules.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,966,439
Posted By Purplecty
For some reason I read it that you dropped red...

For some reason I read it that you dropped red off at the dealer for a detail. Woops!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2021, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,966,439
Posted By Purplecty
I'd rather goto a good known detail shop vs the...

I'd rather goto a good known detail shop vs the dealer. I plan to take mine to chicago auto pros in the spring / summer for my imola. Check out their youtube videos. They do amazing work!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,668
Posted By Purplecty
RIP! She served you well!

RIP! She served you well!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,225
Posted By Purplecty
The LCM IV arrived...

The LCM IV arrived today!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210202/d7c395477c76f9e01e0f56c9181cf907.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,225
Posted By Purplecty
Ok good to know! I scored one for $45 on eBay and...

Ok good to know! I scored one for $45 on eBay and will retrofit it when I get a chance and report back my results.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,225
Posted By Purplecty
I have an 02 4.6iS with Xenon non adaptive...

I have an 02 4.6iS with Xenon non adaptive headlights. I have retrofitted a 6961141 w/ manual LWR LCM4 to my E38 with xenon headlights and for the auto headlight feature and the additional bulb check...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,225
Posted By Purplecty
LWR LCM

Im trying to do an LCM IV upgrade on my 02 4.6 but I am not sure which of the many modules I can go with. I see w/auto LWR, W/manual LWR and one without LWR. I currently have an LCM3 but I couldnt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,965
Posted By Purplecty
You have an N62 4.8iS right? Will you go with a...

You have an N62 4.8iS right? Will you go with a 2.5 inch x-pipe?
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