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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 131,665
Posted By mendes9
And just think for my ford explorer it cost $25...

And just think for my ford explorer it cost $25 for the ball and nut and took all but 30 seconds to install, wiring harness comes with the car. I just about fell back when I read here what it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2014, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,175
Posted By mendes9
Thanks for the info.. I found the google...

Thanks for the info.. I found the google calculator it's actually not that bad expect at slow speeds.. 50mph it's off by about 3.2mph and goes up from there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,175
Posted By mendes9
can I install 235/55zr17 tires instead of OEM 65 r17?

Hello,

I have 06 3.0 X5 with standard 17" OEM Michelin tires. I need to get a new set installed and based on the recommendations and price I was looking to get the Continental Extremecontact DWS...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,907
Posted By mendes9
youre thinking too hard.. just break it off..

youre thinking too hard.. just break it off..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,907
Posted By mendes9
http://mendesonline.com/wiper.jpg

http://mendesonline.com/wiper.jpg
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By mendes9
Ok, then I assume spark plug replacmenet is much...

Ok, then I assume spark plug replacmenet is much different? Friend at work got quoted for $450 from dealer, and I told him on my e53 it's an easy job. I just don't know about the e70.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2013, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By mendes9
Spark plug replacement the same on a 2010 e70 as e53 BMW? both 3.0 engine?

Hello,

Is the spark plug replacement procedure the same on a 2010 e70 BMW as e53 BMW? Both have 3.0 engine?

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 14,800
Posted By mendes9
Thanks for the tip, a little WD40 worked great.

Thanks for the tip, a little WD40 worked great.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,713
Posted By mendes9
Here is what you remove.. been bothering me for...

Here is what you remove.. been bothering me for months... finally got to me and had to fix it. This is what you remove.

http://www.mendesonline.com/wiper.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,907
Posted By mendes9
Dam, I've been living with this for months and I...

Dam, I've been living with this for months and I finally had it... looked on this forum and BINGO you guys gave me the answer. Love this forum!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,241
Posted By mendes9
ahhh thats the key tip, turn off auto mode for...

ahhh thats the key tip, turn off auto mode for the lights.. thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,241
Posted By mendes9
listen to radio with car turned off how?

06 with nav no dsp, how do i listen to radio witb car turned off? If i turn key to almost on postion everything comes on headlights etc which would drain nattery, and key wont turn in reverse like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,992
Posted By mendes9
Where are you guys buying the aux cable? Cheapest...

Where are you guys buying the aux cable? Cheapest ive seen is like $70
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By mendes9
Wow the whole time I t thought I had HID :dunno:...

Wow the whole time I t thought I had HID :dunno: , since with the lenses it looks like an HID headlamp. I wound up purchasing the Sylvania Ultra's H7 bulbs locally, they look great. Thanks for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,624
Posted By mendes9
my 06 3.0 I think it loud in the cabin also......

my 06 3.0 I think it loud in the cabin also... before I purchased it, I actually drove another to see if it was normal and it was.. 2 issues I have with these 3.0 engines is they are loud in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2011, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By mendes9
Wow... ok learn something new everyday, the...

Wow... ok learn something new everyday, the headlights looked exactly like HID's... ok good news for me these are cheap.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By mendes9
Yes, that's what I thought too, in fact I...

Yes, that's what I thought too, in fact I purchased those type bulbs in your link. Only to find out when I took out the original HID bulb that's it's an H7. My DRL lights, or the inner bulbs, are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2011, 10:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By mendes9
Yes, I have factory Xenon.. I looked for...

Yes, I have factory Xenon..

I looked for the Philips Blue Vision on Ebay.. looks like they are coming out of Singapore and the UK.. but they say Xenon effect, so I guess they are not reall HID...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2011, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By mendes9
Any cheap h7 hid bulb alternatives?

Hello, can anyone suggest cheap h7 bulb alternatives rather than the $100 oem?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,891
Posted By mendes9
Crystal clear now.. I'm gonig to have the DRL...

Crystal clear now.. I'm gonig to have the DRL turned off.. and what I will also is get the good LED bulf for the angel eyes rigs... and in the future do the FOG HID's.. Thanks so much.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,891
Posted By mendes9
So I'm still confused. This isn't making sense to...

So I'm still confused. This isn't making sense to me. The inner head light assembly is where the DRL OEM H1 bulb is installed that serves as the DRL and HI Beam. If I replace this bulb with an HID...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,891
Posted By mendes9
Thanks YII that really helps. Just one more...

Thanks YII that really helps. Just one more question, you say this can be installed as a high or low beam. If I install the high beam HID kit, I will not have DRL, does the computer complain about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,891
Posted By mendes9
I'm more confused now than when I started. ...

I'm more confused now than when I started.

A. This HIDNY kit, replaces my OEM halogen low beam hi beam H1 bulb?
B. If I install the kit, does this kit only give me high beam HID lighting?
C....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,891
Posted By mendes9
Thanks for the response. So when I install this...

Thanks for the response. So when I install this kit, it will then effectively turn off the DRL? If the angels eyes are not on I can live with that. If I did want to tap the wire, any instructions...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,891
Posted By mendes9
06 X5 HID Advice

Hello, I have an 06 x5, and of-course the day time lights are an ugly yellow halogen. So, after doing some reading here looks like the kit to get is the HIDNY HID-102HL > HID Dual (HILO)Beam...
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