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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,410,134
Posted By TiAgX5
And the sound bcredliners X makes? Better...

And the sound bcredliners X makes?

Better then any car with OE exhaust manifolds should.

First time I heard it, I told Brian it sounds like this.........
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,410,134
Posted By TiAgX5
The BavAuto coils are $350, the NGK R plugs were...

The BavAuto coils are $350, the NGK R plugs were $65 (with a 20% off for buying a $2 NAPA bucket to drop them in).

Big difference, vibration free, quiet idle (feels like the engine is off),...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2017, 11:59 AM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,410,134
Posted By TiAgX5
I've see 4 coil failures over the last year,...

I've see 4 coil failures over the last year, replaced one with new, other 3 with old set of 8 coils I got off E-bay for $60.

Done playing with it.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,791
Posted By TiAgX5
Good point. Worthy of noting, the Conti...

Good point.

Worthy of noting, the Conti Touring Contacts currently on the Benz have a treadwear rating of 320, the new Conti Extreme Contact DWS 06 has a 560 rating. more grip and longer tire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,616
Posted By TiAgX5
Wish I had one here too. My son and one...

Wish I had one here too.

My son and one of his friends went to a pick-N-pull $100 all you can carry day in FL. He got all the seats and door panels for his "well worn" Lexus ES 350 for $200....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,791
Posted By TiAgX5
The full new name is Continental Extreme Contact...

The full new name is Continental Extreme Contact DWS 06.

Has a redesigned sidewall also.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,791
Posted By TiAgX5
I currently use the Vredestein Ultrac Vortis on...

I currently use the Vredestein Ultrac Vortis on my summer staggered E53 wheels. Unreal wet/dry grip in hot weather, useless below 40 deg F. Don't even think about driving them on snow (near ZERO...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By TiAgX5
The OE harness comes with the 7 pin to 4 pin...

The OE harness comes with the 7 pin to 4 pin adapter.

I got the last one BavAuto had in stock around 6 yrs ago, was told they were not carrying the item any longer. Had to call and speak with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,791
Posted By TiAgX5
Wow, Tire Rack had the Conti DWS 06s on my...

Wow, Tire Rack had the Conti DWS 06s on my doorstep less then 24hrs after ordering online. Unreal.

Came out of their Shreveport location.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,791
Posted By TiAgX5
I just put Continental CrossContact LX Sports on...

I just put Continental CrossContact LX Sports on my winter wheels (18s). Porsche choosing this tire as OE fitment for the Cayenne helped with my choice.

Agree with Joshdub, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 23,509
Posted By TiAgX5
Or at a minimum, increase the max size of the...

Or at a minimum, increase the max size of the initial post, so I can update it with all these added shops.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
Well, the MB is home. Trip was 1546 miles,...

Well, the MB is home.

Trip was 1546 miles, 24.5 hrs run time, 26.5 total time (had to pull over for a 2 hr nap when I noticed my vehicle lane placement was starting to lack).

Ran with an MPG...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
Thanks Brian.

Thanks Brian.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
Well, I'm flying out Sun AM to drive the MB back...

Well, I'm flying out Sun AM to drive the MB back to TX.

Bringing my AAA card and the Auteltech AutoLink OBDII code reader that reads M'Benz specific codes/faults.

I guess a 2500 mile drive is...
Forum: The Lounge 03-30-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 50,843
Posted By TiAgX5
Some good news here in TX. Texas State...

Some good news here in TX.

Texas State Senate passed the NRA backed bill that dropped the License to Carry (LTC) fees from the highest in the Nation ($140), to among the lowest ($40).

...
Forum: The Lounge 03-28-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 386
Views: 50,843
Posted By TiAgX5
Congrats RB. Good to see someone else on...

Congrats RB.

Good to see someone else on here win a gun.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By TiAgX5
It could be a fuel pump that is on it's way out. ...

It could be a fuel pump that is on it's way out.

Have you hooked up a pressure gauge to the fuel rail?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
I plan on using the X to tow it. I've done a few...

I plan on using the X to tow it. I've done a few 1000 + trips with a 6000lb trailer without issues. The MB and trailer would be well below that weight.

The car currently has slightly over 18k...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
There SHOULD be a good relationship, yet the...

There SHOULD be a good relationship, yet the lowball trade-in value that triggered my purchase of the car! :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
Thanks RB. I could have the in-laws drop...

Thanks RB.

I could have the in-laws drop it at Morristown MB (between them, my parents, and four brothers/sisters, there have been around a dozen MBs purchased/serviced there).

The car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
I looked into that option, around $800 open, over...

I looked into that option, around $800 open, over $1000 enclosed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
Flying into Newark is another option (I drove the...

Flying into Newark is another option (I drove the car for the 2 weeks I was up there last month, left it at the in-laws house in Morristown).

Really want to go thru the vehicle and change all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,323
Posted By TiAgX5
Anyone in the NE with an auto transport trailer...

Anyone in the NE with an auto transport trailer they need in Texas?

Or someone with a trailer in TX that would rent at a reasonable rate?

U-Haul wants around $750 for a one way NJ to TX...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2017, 11:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,040
Posted By TiAgX5
From what I have come to understand, the sport...

From what I have come to understand, the sport air springs are for sport pkg E53s WITHOUT the height selection option (the 3 button ride height selector in the dash).

ALL other E53s take...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17,448
Views: 3,410,134
Posted By TiAgX5
Most welcome.

Most welcome.
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