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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2007, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,993
Posted By midwesterner
rattle in the trunk for an E53

I have heard that this is an infamous rattle. I have started to get sick of it and cannot figure out how to solve the problem. Anyone have a quick fix?

My X5 is in for service at the dealer. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,252
Posted By midwesterner
For your xenons, I would recommend doing the...

For your xenons, I would recommend doing the angel eyes upgrade. You will get a great new look to your front end and also be able to get high quality xneons. I do not have a link to a specific vendor...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 05-08-2007, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,481
Posted By midwesterner
Talking so whats the story with these seats? I am more...

so whats the story with these seats? I am more curious as to what you replaced them with ? M3 Seats?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,517
Posted By midwesterner
Where did you get the exhuast tips? ...

Where did you get the exhuast tips?


They look beautiful!
Forum: The Lounge 04-27-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,374
Posted By midwesterner
That car looks amazing. Great job keeping the...

That car looks amazing. Great job keeping the black clean!:thumbup:
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 04-22-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By midwesterner
thanks!!!!

I think I am going to buy them, they look great on your pics. If you have any more pics you could share that would be great. Can you recommend an reputable ebay seller for these lense?
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 04-17-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,653
Posted By midwesterner
How was the installation of them Silver5? I...

How was the installation of them Silver5?

I am pretty inept when it comes to installation of these types of things. Do you think it is easy?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By midwesterner
I assume your warranty covered this BIG...

I assume your warranty covered this BIG expense.....not that I am willing to wait that long. I was just curious. So it was glazed rotors?

I am going to the dealer on Saturday morning.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By midwesterner
squeaky breaks...on a new car

I have about 3,000 miles on my X5. For some reason I hear a squeak when I apply my breaks. Not all the time, but intermittently. The brake pads cannot be bad since its a new car, so what could be the...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-04-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,998
Posted By midwesterner
Looks nice. What bezel is that? Did you look into...

Looks nice. What bezel is that? Did you look into any of the touch screen units with Nav?

I see you are from Minnesota. I was born and raised in St. Paul. Great City and State!! Now I am out in...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-04-2007, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,998
Posted By midwesterner
pics of your alpine unit

Which alpine unit did you put in out of curiousity? Pics???
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,015
Posted By midwesterner
Well I am glad I went with the X5 over the RR...

Well I am glad I went with the X5 over the RR sport. I think it would have been one big headache. Its funny to read an RR forum. Each member consistly prays that their car is not going to the shop or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,015
Posted By midwesterner
Question I think something did not go through....

I think something did not go through....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,015
Posted By midwesterner
Just curious, I was pretty close to buying a RR...

Just curious, I was pretty close to buying a RR sport. I absolutely love the way the look and the wife was dead set on it as well. Then I went onto a RR forum and realized they have a lot of problems...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,114
Posted By midwesterner
looks sweet, what was the cost?

looks sweet, what was the cost?
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 03-26-2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By midwesterner
I understand that Rim Doctor even goes as far as...

I understand that Rim Doctor even goes as far as New York
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 03-26-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,895
Posted By midwesterner
Scratched Rims-now fixed

To all of those fellow members living in and around the Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and surrounding areas, I wanted to share a great experience. A few weeks ago, I put on some new 20s on my X5....
Forum: Other BMWs 03-23-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,619
Posted By midwesterner
LeMansX5 The pics are not showing up? Am I...

LeMansX5
The pics are not showing up? Am I doing something wrong?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,446
Posted By midwesterner
Make that a double!

Frank,
If you could send us the link for the tips that would be great. I assume that you had to do no modification to the existing rear bumper?

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,421
Posted By midwesterner
no doubt...go for it By the way, does...

no doubt...go for it

By the way, does anyone have that body kit on their X? Or even the front bumper? Seems like a good alternative to the 4.6/4.8is bumper.....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,398
Posted By midwesterner
The dealer loves these...

The dealer loves these options/packages....everyone has their own opinion but most will agree that the rust/underbody protection plan is a waste.

I think the wheel and tire plan is a waste...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,398
Posted By midwesterner
I would have to put in votes for Premium package,...

I would have to put in votes for Premium package, Technology package (although quite expensive), and Rear Climate Package. I am sure most people on the forum would probably throw in sport package. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,374
Posted By midwesterner
I am not entirely sure how much torque is...

I am not entirely sure how much torque is required, but I would recommend the following:

1) Install the 20's and tighten the lugnuts.

2) After about 100 miles, re tighten the lugnuts to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,062
Posted By midwesterner
nice but not my style

I love the orange lights on the BMW's. Its one of the things that makes them unique (kinda like the kidney grills).

I hate to say it but the blue reminds me of a VW Jetta..........
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,311
Posted By midwesterner
Pics are coming....

I will post pics later this weekend. I think the ride is not bad in terms of roughness, but the handling has gone up ten fold compared to the 17's that came on the X5.

My wife drives the X5...
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