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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2005, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,608
Posted By bimmerfan
funny how many of us have an e46

funny how many of us have an e46
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2005, 06:22 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 18,641
Posted By bimmerfan
3.0i - 2005 - 900 miles

3.0i - 2005 - 900 miles
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2005, 05:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,127
Posted By bimmerfan
personal opinion but red BMWs have never looked...

personal opinion but red BMWs have never looked good to me... Not overly fond of white etiher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2005, 05:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,147
Posted By bimmerfan
I didn't originate this thread but - I'd...

I didn't originate this thread but -

I'd like to remove the passenger alarm because I have the habit of putting my laptop backpack on the passenger seat when i get into the car and it makes the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2005, 05:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By bimmerfan
:rtfm: In the time it takes to respond with...

:rtfm: In the time it takes to respond with RTFM... you can just tell the person how to do it... It is really very simple, get your garage door opener, get in your X, press buttons 1 and 3 at the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2005, 05:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,701
Posted By bimmerfan
i don't quite understand the idea of lowering an X

i don't quite understand the idea of lowering an X
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2005, 04:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By bimmerfan
I purchased my 3.0 X5 about three weeks ago. So...

I purchased my 3.0 X5 about three weeks ago. So far the issues I have had are:

When the dealer installed my tow hitch the power switches for the rear seats stopped working.

The passenger...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2005, 07:42 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,253
Posted By bimmerfan
Well we need to be thinkin that in order to get...

Well we need to be thinkin that in order to get VM to make them we need to get enough people interested in buying them to justify it!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2005, 06:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,253
Posted By bimmerfan
Well I have 18s and they look pretty good.. we...

Well I have 18s and they look pretty good.. we are clearly looking at the wrong size tire here. Can any one photoshop the tires on that pic to give a better idea?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2005, 04:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,253
Posted By bimmerfan
Stoked. Cannot wait to see what it looks like. ...

Stoked. Cannot wait to see what it looks like. I think these are hands down the best looking wheels BMW has put on a car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2005, 04:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,253
Posted By bimmerfan
I don't think it is the same bolt pattern but if...

I don't think it is the same bolt pattern but if you can make it happen I am 200% behind it. Please show us!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2005, 03:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,253
Posted By bimmerfan
FYI the 19 inch wheels: 8.5 front and 19.5 rear...

FYI the 19 inch wheels: 8.5 front and 19.5 rear are $899... not bad... can't imagine it would be much more for the 20s...

BTW: Thank you or the quick p'shops... they look sick! I want them on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2005, 02:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,253
Posted By bimmerfan
we would have to photoshop them as they do not...

we would have to photoshop them as they do not exist for the X5 right now... That is sort of the point of my post is to try to get them made...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,253
Posted By bimmerfan
///M3 CSL Rep wheels for the X5!! feeler

The folks over at Velocity Motoring are going to be getting their 19 inch M3 CSL repros in soon (which I will be quickly snapping up for my 330)... But I wanted to try and convince them to make a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2005, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,457
Posted By bimmerfan
For what it's worth, I have been driving BMWs...

For what it's worth, I have been driving BMWs since 1993 and have owned 8 of them in that time. Every time I go to purchase a new car I drive every competitor vehicle and so far obviously I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2005, 07:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,135
Posted By bimmerfan
I heard some recent rumors about this as well. I...

I heard some recent rumors about this as well. I don't quite understand how they could track something like this before OBDIII (On Board Diags III) big brother type changes are implemented. And...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2005, 08:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,439
Posted By bimmerfan
There is a tool for it and I believe it can be...

There is a tool for it and I believe it can be purchased from your local dealer. I do not know the BMW Part # or the cost but I have read threads where people refer to it and recommend purchasing it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2005, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 839
Posted By bimmerfan
Rear climate control question

When the rear air vents are turned on in my X5 they are unusually loud... I have them in my M5 and I can't hear them when they are on so the ones in the X5 seem off to me. Is this normal? Do the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2005, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,939
Posted By bimmerfan
I agree. This fix is not intended to resolve the...

I agree. This fix is not intended to resolve the issue of brakes starting to squeal spontaneously after being installed on the car for a long period of time. That problem can be caused by a whole...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2005, 10:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,939
Posted By bimmerfan
Well... all I can say is that when installing...

Well... all I can say is that when installing aftermarket pads on my BMWs over the past 12 years, I have successfully eliminated squeals by applying high temp grease to backing plate of the pad (and...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-18-2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,480
Posted By bimmerfan
that is how they should ship IMHO...

that is how they should ship IMHO...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-18-2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,367
Posted By bimmerfan
my local stealership (Sterling BMW in Newport...

my local stealership (Sterling BMW in Newport Beach, CA) typically paints the bumpers on most of their X3s... It's night and day.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2005, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,939
Posted By bimmerfan
How to stop disc brake squeal - DIY

I saw a few threads where people were talking about their brakes squealing so I thought I would just start a new thread to share what causes it and how to fix it:

The squeal in disc brakes is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2005, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,179
Posted By bimmerfan
"squealing" in disc brakes is caused by the pad...

"squealing" in disc brakes is caused by the pad vibrating against the caliper. This vibration causes a high pitched sound which to the human ear sounds like a squeal... It is actually really easily...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,173
Posted By bimmerfan
That camera in the roundel setup is really slick!

That camera in the roundel setup is really slick!
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