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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-09-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,410
Posted By watrob
You will be very happy with AD, you know you have...

You will be very happy with AD, you know you have to move forward, you cannot be stuck in a BC X5, times move on;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-09-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,164
Posted By watrob
They are standard on the X5 here, our cars are...

They are standard on the X5 here, our cars are very close to the EU spec.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,922
Posted By watrob
If you want to play DVD's on the iDrive then you...

If you want to play DVD's on the iDrive then you need to buy the LCI X5, late 2010 -2011 model, you can pick it by the extra buttons around the controller knob, then recode it to play while in motion.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,410
Posted By watrob
This is a very easy choice? When it comes...

This is a very easy choice?

When it comes to resale, there are two X5's on the lot, one with AD, one without. (now you know you don't get much extra on a trade even if your car has extra options)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By watrob
Get another 35d, then wait until the next gen X5...

Get another 35d, then wait until the next gen X5 has been out for 12 months. Every April & Sept BMW do minor changes and this will be no exception for the new model.

I had the first model E70 in...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-08-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By watrob
Make sure its got the extended warranty?

Make sure its got the extended warranty?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By watrob
I see you have a 35d, the 35i would not have as...

I see you have a 35d, the 35i would not have as much torque as the diesel and fuel economy would be alot worse also!

Your 35d is a far better X5 than the 35i model;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,410
Posted By watrob
It would not be anymore than 9-15lbs, the shocks...

It would not be anymore than 9-15lbs, the shocks are alittle heavier, the swaybars being electronic/hydraulic would weigh 2-4lbs more each, plus wiring, sensors etc.

BMW uses alot of aloys in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,553
Posted By watrob
Stick to 20"

Stick to 20"
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,410
Posted By watrob
AD out weighs any disadvantage that the extra...

AD out weighs any disadvantage that the extra weight may cause, in my lastest X5 I dropped the third row seats as I never use them.

If your worried about weight & performance drop back to 19"...
Forum: The Lounge 10-08-2012, 07:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,116
Posted By watrob
My dealer gave me this to drive in for a day?

My dealer gave me this to drive in for a day?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-08-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,410
Posted By watrob
Drive one with AD on a twisty road, you will feel...

Drive one with AD on a twisty road, you will feel the difference when you push the "Sports" button, AD not only gives you electronic/hydraulic swaybars but EDC shocks as well.

I have owned four...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-07-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By watrob
Only LCI's have 8 speeds!

Only LCI's have 8 speeds!
Forum: Australia Forum 10-07-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By watrob
Think the problem is BMW put Bridgestone on it...

Think the problem is BMW put Bridgestone on it instead of Dunlops which are the better tyre.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-04-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,725
Posted By watrob
Those front tyres look like they are scolloping...

Those front tyres look like they are scolloping by shadows that are cast on the tread edges, due to under inflation, also causing heat buildup.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,163
Posted By watrob
You have to remember BMW have put alot of thought...

You have to remember BMW have put alot of thought into there sports suspension, there springs, shocks & swaybars are all matched, you cannot really change just one item.

I am not sure how many...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,163
Posted By watrob
Have you priced the springs, shocks & matching...

Have you priced the springs, shocks & matching swaybars from BMW, then priced it from some after market suppliers?

It can be done its not to hard to do, its whether you want to spend the dollars?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 60,897
Posted By watrob
The module will have to be coded for the paddle...

The module will have to be coded for the paddle shifts to work. The code will not be in your X5 as they only just started to come with paddle shifts. If you have added the module and it is wired...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-02-2012, 07:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,541
Posted By watrob
Whoes coding the X5 after you have done the...

Whoes coding the X5 after you have done the wiring?
Forum: Australia Forum 10-02-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By watrob
I am averaging with 70% city & 30% country diving...

I am averaging with 70% city & 30% country diving 9.6ltr/100klm and thats with pretty heavy optioned X5.

You also need to keep the tyres pumped up pretty hard at the top of the range per the...
Forum: Australia Forum 10-02-2012, 12:46 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By watrob
I got this:thumbup: for a day.

I got this:thumbup: for a day.
Forum: Australia Forum 10-01-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By watrob
Hey Fraser, glad to see you joined the X5M 50d...

Hey Fraser, glad to see you joined the X5M 50d club:p:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2012, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,573
Posted By watrob
2 things, get some 18" rims with snow tyres and...

2 things, get some 18" rims with snow tyres and an Extended Warranty option?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,849
Posted By watrob
That's what the recall was, the power steering...

That's what the recall was, the power steering pump shaft was machined wrong and it may cause to leak? X5's built in the first quarter of this year I think?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,849
Posted By watrob
Was'nt there a recall due to the staft & bearing...

Was'nt there a recall due to the staft & bearing on the Altenator, something to do with bad machining?
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