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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-04-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,427
Posted By motordavid
Not a fan of any tire goop permanently in a tire...

Not a fan of any tire goop permanently in a tire other than maybe an accessory can for an application in a "I can't fix it" emergency...

150,000+ miles on my m'cycles and have had one flat, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By motordavid
FSR, Final Stage Resistor? If your X has...

FSR, Final Stage Resistor?

If your X has orig part, it is long past replacement time, imo.

Could be other parts/stuff, but a new FSR would be my first effort.

Use Search Tab: lots of threads...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,906
Posted By motordavid
Do you not like any of the BMW oe style wheels...

Do you not like any of the BMW oe style wheels that could fit your E70, in staggered or square fitment?

Haven't shopped for aftermkt wheels, but I suspect those Beyern and BBS wheels are healthy...
Forum: Detailing Forum 04-29-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,325
Posted By motordavid
I use a pressure washer on my driveway, and on...

I use a pressure washer on my driveway, and on the lanai...not sure I would fire up my pressure washer to wash the cars.

I still hand wash, and the outside spigot hose pressure is good enough for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,124
Posted By motordavid
One key is original: never replaced anything in...

One key is original: never replaced anything in it. It will be 14 yrs old in Sept.
Other key is brand new: lost the mate.
Valet key still works, obviously, and my hideaway plastic key still works....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 251,832
Posted By motordavid
Riggodeaux, Our '01 is a 5 speed manual...pretty...

Riggodeaux, Our '01 is a 5 speed manual...pretty standard rpms for that speed.
Engine hasn't blinked in 100,000 miles. :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 251,832
Posted By motordavid
Rolled over 100,000 miles yesterday, during the...

Rolled over 100,000 miles yesterday, during the PIA migration trip north from our FL Winter house to our western NC Mtn home.

Shaky pic, as we were caught up in an 80+ mph NASCAR like bumper to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,124
Posted By motordavid
Our 13+ yr old key works from a hundred plus...

Our 13+ yr old key works from a hundred plus yards away, if it is a direct sightline...
Try holding it under your chin: seems like one's neck and head 'cone'/focus the wave. :)
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,798,221
Posted By motordavid
R, If you roll up to western NC this summer/fall,...

R, If you roll up to western NC this summer/fall, DM me or bang on our door...
We are in Waynesville/Haywood County, on a ridge on Eagles Nest Mtn, above Laurel Ridge CC.

Glad to hook up,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,706
Posted By motordavid
Here is my 'current' clam shell phone, circa 2006...

Here is my 'current' clam shell phone, circa 2006 model.
Still works OK...

The CEO has a smart phone; she & our kids won't let me get one. They tell me I'm not 'smart enough', and I talk on this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,798,221
Posted By motordavid
Riggodeaux, I hear you... You ought to be...

Riggodeaux, I hear you...
You ought to be nearly 68 humping this stuff: the upper body strength isn't quite like it was. :(

Clean as a whistle under there, and really an easy DIY, even working...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2015, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,798,221
Posted By motordavid
Switched our the batt this afternoon... ...

Switched our the batt this afternoon...
Previous batt I R&R'd was in Oct 2007, so it was probably due.

Took <30 mins, including chewing the fat with a couple neighbors who wandered by.

85...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 279,256
Posted By motordavid
Here is a gauge pic I took & often use of...

Here is a gauge pic I took & often use of indicated <85, which is probably about 80 ish, just as RB wrote.

No pic for 75, but it's about 3600 rpms.

Fwiw, my '02 Vettevert 6 spd loafs along at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,988
Posted By motordavid
Ground Hog Day... A similar thread from...

Ground Hog Day...
A similar thread from February, where the usual 'what oil to use' arm wrestles can be viewed. ;)
GL, mD
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,798,221
Posted By motordavid
RB/J...both of my original '01 keys worked fine,...

RB/J...both of my original '01 keys worked fine, inc the one I left on the roof of another car, and drove off, out from under.

My non lost old key works fine, new key works fine as expected, as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,798,221
Posted By motordavid
Got a replacement smart key for our '01 3.0...

Got a replacement smart key for our '01 3.0 today...
I lost 'my key ring' with 2 cars, two houses and other keys a while ago, and finally got around to replacing the two cars sets of keys.

It was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 979
Views: 279,256
Posted By motordavid
^^^ Our '01 3.0 is a 5 speed, and doesn't have...

^^^
Our '01 3.0 is a 5 speed, and doesn't have that better 6th ratio, but fwiw my OBC shows 20.3 cumulative, which has only been reset a couple times in 13+ yrs and 99 thou + miles.

On tank fills...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,380
Posted By motordavid
If the summer set ran smoothly and steered well...

If the summer set ran smoothly and steered well when you took them off, I would put them back on and go...

Use a decent torque wrench, maybe re torque in 500+ miles, and if they run smooth again,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,970
Posted By motordavid
See Post #s 11 & 12, in this thread: ...

See Post #s 11 & 12, in this thread:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/64885-what-part-2.html

Admranger: I just read your Search Post, I just used Search and found the thread...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,613
Posted By motordavid
Our '01 3.0 is not in the same league/era as your...

Our '01 3.0 is not in the same league/era as your new X, computers/electronics wise, but I run a Battery Tender frequently via the under hood lugs, and often 'do stuff' in the car, doors open, etc.,...
Forum: X ///M Forum 04-03-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,675
Posted By motordavid
Texas Lemon Law from a quick net search: ...

Texas Lemon Law from a quick net search:
TXDMV.GOV - Lemon Law (http://txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/lemon-law)

Scroll down and it also includes brief language on a used car, still...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,316
Posted By motordavid
I guess I missed that news on the big 'switch' of...

I guess I missed that news on the big 'switch' of BMW going from Castrol to Shell.
As for anyone changing from the previously 'recommended' Castrol to the now 'recommended' Shell, why would they?
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2015, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,758
Posted By motordavid
I like it in white, and the wheels are Titz! ...

I like it in white, and the wheels are Titz!
Congrats and hope you get several low maintenance years out it...
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,942
Posted By motordavid
GOOG BMW Repair Shops Wilmington, NC: There are...

GOOG BMW Repair Shops Wilmington, NC:
There are a half dozen listed; couple have to be decent.
That Dlr quote is really list price +++.
GL, mD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,774
Posted By motordavid
Helluva 're do'! :bow: It's like a Lazarus...

Helluva 're do'! :bow:
It's like a Lazarus project, or a metamorphosis, or a reincarnation... :wow:
GL, mD
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