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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,289
Posted By spyro235
My next tow vehicle would be a 350 probably....

My next tow vehicle would be a 350 probably. Something that I didn’t need to daily, potentially drw. The only reason I can see getting rid of the x5d is that my towing needs out grow it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,289
Posted By spyro235
$250 to replace a blower motor? It’s a $90 part,...

$250 to replace a blower motor? It’s a $90 part, and 15 minutes of work... if you lost your screwdriver and had to spend 5 minutes looking for it.
Arnott bags with lifetime warranty should’ve been...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,755
Posted By spyro235
As far as unknowns-you can talk to tuners about...

As far as unknowns-you can talk to tuners about any questions you might have. I talked to my tuner to make sure every fault and diagnostic function would still work, and was assured that they would....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2019, 09:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,289
Posted By spyro235
Just goes to show that all parts aren’t made...

Just goes to show that all parts aren’t made equal. Mine sits at arpune 85-86C at idle with 20 ambient temp! If I was driving it at all, it would surely be up there too.
When mine failed it had a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,755
Posted By spyro235
Completely in agreement- I always presume that...

Completely in agreement- I always presume that someone about to mod/ tune things is up to date on maintenance, but I do acknowledge that’s a strong assumption in some cases.

I did perform the full...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,755
Posted By spyro235
0 regrets, absolutely none. Between the delete...

0 regrets, absolutely none. Between the delete and tune, and rod sutphin's trans tune, I can honestly tell you that it has transformed into an entirely different vehicle. You don't need any mods to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,755
Posted By spyro235
In the US, in NY, I had the full delete and tune...

In the US, in NY, I had the full delete and tune done for $2000 usd, including labor and tune.

DUDMD Stage 2, ATM downpipe and midpipe (no cat) bimmerworld egr race pipe (I'm blaninking on this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,289
Posted By spyro235
Hey- I've got a good amount of hands on...

Hey- I've got a good amount of hands on experience with the 35d. I bought mine at 203.5k on new years this year, and I'll be turning over 240k miles on my way home from work. 11 months, about 36k...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,031
Posted By spyro235
What are you guys talking about? I'm about to...

What are you guys talking about? I'm about to roll over 240k miles and my CBS still works. I change it before it thinks I need to, between 5 and 8k most times.... but the CBS definitely works....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-19-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Oh yea! It's about that time of the year, I need...

Oh yea! It's about that time of the year, I need to do my fall waxing, and then come spring it's time for another clay bar. I might start teaching myself to detail on my drift car's paint, so I can...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By spyro235
I suspect they used Wipe New- Comes in the pouch...

I suspect they used Wipe New- Comes in the pouch on a white towellete saturated in it. I've used wipe new extensively, and with good prep work your lights can come out look brand spankin new. I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2019, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By spyro235
Surprised noone mentioned- If you want a glossy...

Surprised noone mentioned- If you want a glossy black finish, you can actually lightly sand off the peeling coating and polish the black underneath. Pics of new ones installed? My wheel is perfect...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,347
Posted By spyro235
I'm certainly not expecting to winch from it, but...

I'm certainly not expecting to winch from it, but I'd like to be able to push a car in neutral, something like that. Mostly for looks, but don't want it to damage if I go to actually use it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,347
Posted By spyro235
Ballocks- I was hoping for it to be pretty...

Ballocks- I was hoping for it to be pretty sturdy. I'm going to hold off on it then- while it looks great, I might have to make my own and tie it into the tow hook mounts to have it be decently...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,347
Posted By spyro235
I've read through the directions, and it looks...

I've read through the directions, and it looks like it basically just bolts through the plastic of the front bumper cover, through holes that I would drill. Is that correct? Or am I missing something?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,347
Posted By spyro235
This is the OEM bull bar that looks as though it...

This is the OEM bull bar that looks as though it curves into the bumper? Ties into both tow hook mounts?


If so.... I'm VERY interested. I'd be looking to get it shipped to NJ, though. Have no...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-06-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 96,152
Posted By spyro235
ATM was out of stock when I went to order...

ATM was out of stock when I went to order something last from them, just give them an email or a call. They ended up having the thing I wanted in stock, and updated the page to allow me to order it....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-06-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,105
Posted By spyro235
Oh man, I’ll get 27mpg if I’m real highway...

Oh man, I’ll get 27mpg if I’m real highway cruising at a real speed of 75-80. I’m deleted with dudmd stage 2.
I usually get 28.5-29.5 at 70 real speed on cruise control. I’ve gotten 31.4 when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-06-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,105
Posted By spyro235
I'm sure if I cruised at your cruising speeds,...

I'm sure if I cruised at your cruising speeds, mine would go down to the same. I'm still heavily considering trying out the 50i diff swap, which would lower the final drive from 3.46 to 3.15. If I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,105
Posted By spyro235
Just want to update this thread- towed 2300 miles...

Just want to update this thread- towed 2300 miles over last thursday, friday, this monday and tuesday. The 2 weekend days were the drift event at the wonderful USAIR track in Shawano WI.

The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,856
Posted By spyro235
Congrats! I just turned 234k on my X5d, and the...

Congrats! I just turned 234k on my X5d, and the last 2300 miles were towing 6500# of drift car and wheels to an event and back over 4 days. They last if we take care of them! I'm hoping to see 500k...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2019, 12:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,105
Posted By spyro235
Bfeng- I just towed 30 miles home, at night, 1/3...

Bfeng- I just towed 30 miles home, at night, 1/3 through hilly windy county roads(35-45 mph limits) and 2/3 on a particularly hilly section of interstate (fr 80- 65mph). I was towing at 70 mph for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-27-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,105
Posted By spyro235
Ok... Installed the airbags. The don't seem to be...

Ok... Installed the airbags. The don't seem to be leaking, so I guess I plumbed them alright. I have them at 30psi now and don't really notice a difference in how it drives, but I'm hoping it helps...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Can you elaborate on how you had to make the...

Can you elaborate on how you had to make the tool? I'm about to do this and want to go into it prepared for those 4 bolts, rather than get there and start having to brainstorm what to loosen, move,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-13-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By spyro235
I’ll shoot you one soon. I’m headed up to usair...

I’ll shoot you one soon. I’m headed up to usair for a drift event, but after detroit I’ll be squad deep, caravanning with about 7 other drifters so I’m not sure I’ll be able to stop.


Bfeng- no...
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