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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2016, 06:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,512
Posted By g300d
No problem awntchi, glad to help. Good luck...

No problem awntchi, glad to help.

Good luck sorting it all out!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,662
Posted By g300d
I had no idea on the cluster sensor! Thanks...

I had no idea on the cluster sensor! Thanks Qsilver7!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 38,869
Posted By g300d
:bustingup

:bustingup
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,662
Posted By g300d
Yes, there are multiple bulbs. 5 of them, 1.5v...

Yes, there are multiple bulbs. 5 of them, 1.5v each.

First I've heard of a cluster-only light sensor, I doubt it.

There is a cluster brightness rheostat at the light switch, above the fog...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,063
Posted By g300d
Yeah, had that happen to me on a W124. Those...

Yeah, had that happen to me on a W124. Those look the same, they are probably alloy and hollow.

Yeah, good idea to do the mounts at the same time, less to come back to in that area.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2016, 07:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,512
Posted By g300d
Selector bushings arent a must do really, it's...

Selector bushings arent a must do really, it's more of a feel thing.

For the paddles, you will need the paddles themselves which you can get as a complete wheel (E46 SMG steering wheel), or you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,512
Posted By g300d
Oww, thats a lot of work! I need to fix my...

Oww, thats a lot of work!

I need to fix my center console accordion door and rear AC blower and that would be a good time to do it.

Center and rear cupholders, and maybe selector lever...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2016, 06:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,897
Posted By g300d
Yup, Valeo is the only listed supplier for the...

Yup, Valeo is the only listed supplier for the E53 3.0i 140amp alternators.

I assume it's the 6cyl as the 8's all had Bosch water cooled ones AFAIK ($$$).

I've read a lot of people go through a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,748
Posted By g300d
It's listed in the OP. Coconat777. So what...

It's listed in the OP. Coconat777.

So what trim did you get, Jay? :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 979
Posted By g300d
I'd give you some of my extra camber if I could...

I'd give you some of my extra camber if I could lol.

Bring it to the alignment shop and have them adjust it as mentioned by tmv.

If the shop says they cant adjust it anymore, it means you have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,512
Posted By g300d
Really cool! This will be useful info to us...

Really cool! This will be useful info to us future (and current) nav refitters!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 25,437
Posted By g300d
No problem at all Jay, it's still quite a ways...

No problem at all Jay, it's still quite a ways off.

So many things in line that need fixing before I can justify those.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,795
Posted By g300d
Had sheep on a W126, I liked them! Wouldnt...

Had sheep on a W126, I liked them!

Wouldnt mind them if the price is right.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 25,437
Posted By g300d
Thanks for the heads up, Jay! Will look at those...

Thanks for the heads up, Jay! Will look at those when I'm ready to get spacers.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 05:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,277
Posted By g300d
Well you sure got your money's worth on those...

Well you sure got your money's worth on those plugs lol!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 12:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 25,437
Posted By g300d
Thanks for posting the results! I think if I...

Thanks for posting the results!

I think if I do this I will go with just a smidge less, maybe 25mm.

Or do 30mm and add flares!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 02:29 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,415
Posted By g300d
Ugh. Hope you guys didnt get hosed.

Ugh. Hope you guys didnt get hosed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 02:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,114
Posted By g300d
You're not missing anything with no 3.0i's there...

You're not missing anything with no 3.0i's there lol!

I'd much rather have a facelift 3.0d like yours.

I drove a few and they feel a lot more responsive with the torque, and official specs show...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 01:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,114
Posted By g300d
No problem at all Wayne! Yeah, I had to...

No problem at all Wayne!

Yeah, I had to learn all that when it came time to change fluids. With all the talk of tranny failures on BMW's I dug long and hard to find out what trannys I had and to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 12:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,823
Posted By g300d
One thing to add, I noticed that these trucks are...

One thing to add, I noticed that these trucks are pretty sensitive to the condition of their bushings/joints.

Just a bit of deterioration is enough to have a noticeable effect on driving dynamics...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,114
Posted By g300d
Wpoll, the V8's have ZF trannys and the I6...

Wpoll, the V8's have ZF trannys and the I6 gassers have GM.

The I6 gassers have the same tranny from introduction to end of production.

The V8's had 5 speeds at introduction, and got 6-speeds...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,055
Posted By g300d
Congrats, good to see you got it done without...

Congrats, good to see you got it done without much drama! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,007
Posted By g300d
Oh. I thought you were talking about money. :(

Oh. I thought you were talking about money. :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,370
Posted By g300d
Awntchi, yeah, play there has a big chance to...

Awntchi, yeah, play there has a big chance to affect tracking.

And your tire pressure still sounds high. The 4.6 has the same tire sizes as your 4.8 and the tire placard on it only calls for 2.2...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,392
Posted By g300d
Yes you can if you can reach it, but it's kinda...

Yes you can if you can reach it, but it's kinda tight. It's a lot easier to see what's going on with the fan and shroud out.
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