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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Nothing really on upgrading. One guy that claims...

Nothing really on upgrading. One guy that claims to have swapped to a super short rear end, forget what ration but I believe a 4.44 or something from on old model. Never came through on the details...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-20-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
Posted By spyro235
Totally understand that notion. I have an old...

Totally understand that notion. I have an old Carly for the in car stuff. In my e90, I had the MHD too. Now I just rely on the carly for my e90 for the "oh, a code popped up" or "hmmm, I'm towing 7k...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-20-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
Posted By spyro235
If you're goign to invest ina fowell, why not...

If you're goign to invest ina fowell, why not just set up ISTA? Even if you don't want to set it up yourself, you can purchase one click installs for under $40 on the internet. Free if you set it up...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-20-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,347
Posted By spyro235
What a relief. Money is tight, I really shouldnt...

What a relief. Money is tight, I really shouldnt be buying things, and i was going back and forth on the bull bar every day.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-18-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,649
Posted By spyro235
Non 3rd row air suspension is a pretty rare...

Non 3rd row air suspension is a pretty rare feature. It's more common to have deleted 3rd row than to have a build like that! They do exist though.

I put Airlift helper bags in my rear springs,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Just about the same- I was told that this 90k...

Just about the same- I was told that this 90k mile diff was put in the car at around 185k. That would make this unit have right around 150kish miles, which seems to be high time for it to start to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
I've got the fluyid, I'm just looking for the...

I've got the fluyid, I'm just looking for the time. I'm doing front and rear fluid, and if within 1000 miles it doesnt quiet down, I think I'll starting looking for differentials.

As far as power...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Quesion- what had to be removed to get the front...

Quesion- what had to be removed to get the front diff removed? I'm considering swapping ratios if I need to do a new rear diff, so that would require me putting a different front in too.

Mind...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
ouuuchhh. Sorry to hear that! Mine's started to...

ouuuchhh. Sorry to hear that! Mine's started to whine I believe. You have the normal gas i6?!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Details ont he 275 rebuild? Are you reffering to...

Details ont he 275 rebuild? Are you reffering to the VW active tank fix, or will they actually do it for you now?!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
I've done a lot over the last bit. Majorly, I...

I've done a lot over the last bit. Majorly, I retrofitted comfort seats into my X5. I also fixed my xdrive, by replacing the actuator gears, changing the fluid, and running adaptations on ista+.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,858
Posted By spyro235
I'm getting a driveline whine too, mainly off...

I'm getting a driveline whine too, mainly off throttle coasting. I'm about to change my fluids in hopes to get rid of it. But, unfortunately, I'm under the impression that it will come back, and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By spyro235
My abd- it was $103. on ECS, the VDO unit....

My abd- it was $103. on ECS, the VDO unit. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-vdo-parts/blower-motor/64119245849~vdo/

FCP only has bmw oem and to make it worth it I'd need to replac it twice more....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By spyro235
Throwing it out there, the blower motor is SUPER...

Throwing it out there, the blower motor is SUPER easy to replace. mine was like $60, and 20 minutes of my time, including changin the filter next to it too. That's the re circulation filter, the one...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,649
Posted By spyro235
Totally agree, I don't look for a name brand, I...

Totally agree, I don't look for a name brand, I look for well used, high traffic stations.

You could get that out of your original turbos, I'm about to hit 244k on my originals, and I've only...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-03-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,964
Posted By spyro235
Hi- I have a fully deleted diesel. It sounds...

Hi- I have a fully deleted diesel. It sounds great, and I still have the factory muffler. It sounds more throaty from outside, and you definitely will hear the turbo whistle with the windows open. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,039
Posted By spyro235
Yea, that matches my math- but at 15.5% change it...

Yea, that matches my math- but at 15.5% change it would Be more like down to 2200 from 2600.

I believe I’d be content with the 50i diffs alone- I use my x5 for a decent amount of long distance...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,039
Posted By spyro235
Where are you getting the 50% number from? By my...

Where are you getting the 50% number from? By my math, it’ll lower our highway rpm by 15.5% from our 6 speed/3.15. I was under the impression that that would put us very in line with the engine speed...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,039
Posted By spyro235
Very interested in how this goes. I know the...

Very interested in how this goes. I know the ATC700 is thought to be much stronger- and my 35d would need it. I've looked into swapping to the 3.15 of the 50i, to bring my final drive down from 3.64,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,649
Posted By spyro235
There's no real reason I know of to only consdier...

There's no real reason I know of to only consdier a 2013 35d. As far as I know, the drivetrain is unchanged from 2009-2013.
As far as high mileage, I'll restate that mine has 242k miles, take care...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,649
Posted By spyro235
You wouldn't believe the towing ability of the...

You wouldn't believe the towing ability of the X5. I'm more than willing to surpass he US tow rating of 6k, because the EU rating is at 7k I pulled 7K for 2300 miles straight, and it was super...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2019, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,562
Posted By spyro235
I'm an aerospace engineer by trade, and I see...

I'm an aerospace engineer by trade, and I see nothing wrong at all with his MAF modification. I even thought it was before the actual sensor, but as long as the cross section didnt change on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,649
Posted By spyro235
My 2010 x5d has 242k miles on it. Suspension is...

My 2010 x5d has 242k miles on it. Suspension is feeling the wear, and it could use a $1300 front end refresh of all arms and bushings, springs and struts. I have normal rear suspension. I offroad my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
I use my X5 offroad at times. It does really...

I use my X5 offroad at times. It does really well, actually. Theres a guy on a facebook forum with a 2" spacer lift on his, but the tire size is still limited by the front suspension design. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,095
Posted By spyro235
What are those tire/ wheels off of? Check their...

What are those tire/ wheels off of? Check their weight loading, especially if you do any hauling. Know that 20mm less rubber on the ground DOES make a difference, especially when it comes to a...
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