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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2013, 02:06 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,396
Posted By xsx450
I am not looking to start a raging battle. I...

I am not looking to start a raging battle. I think the OEM hitch looks heavy duty as hell and I am sure it is a better part.

I chose to go with this hitch: 2000 2006 BMW x5 x 5 Trailer Hitch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 17,529
Views: 3,578,133
Posted By xsx450
So should i try to wrap it gloss black vinyl or...

So should i try to wrap it gloss black vinyl or get it sprayed piano black? Maybe even sapphire to match the outside...

About how much should a shop charge to paint the pieces if you bring them to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17,529
Views: 3,578,133
Posted By xsx450
That looks pretty good for gloss that can be...

That looks pretty good for gloss that can be removed. I might be interested in doing this in black, I Want piano black interior but i dont want to paint it if i end up not wanting it.

I am curious...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,441
Posted By xsx450
Any Progress? I Am anxious to hear if the carrier...

Any Progress? I Am anxious to hear if the carrier bearing was the culprit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
It is very difficult to move/rebound... I do...

It is very difficult to move/rebound... I do think the problem is internal in the shock, going to eliminate the tension bushing/ball joint first before i operate on an air strut
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,144,321
Posted By xsx450
Yeah i am trying to decide between the CF ones...

Yeah i am trying to decide between the CF ones and the all black ones... I dont know if i want to go ALL black (4.8is, smoke side marker, and the chrome around the roundel). Needs a little bit of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,144,321
Posted By xsx450
thanks man!!! She sounds pretty beastly too...

thanks man!!!

She sounds pretty beastly too (not as beastly as yours). I put straight pipes in instead of the resonator...

I am still trying to decide what to do with the roundel's/center...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17,529
Views: 3,578,133
Posted By xsx450
does this short trip syndrom happen when the...

does this short trip syndrom happen when the weather is above freezing?

My commute is about 10 minutes and the truck barley gets warm... but its never below 32. most mornings around 50....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,144,321
Posted By xsx450
Finally got some pics!!! ...

Finally got some pics!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/xcrf450/photo1_zpscbe81183.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/xcrf450/photo2-2_zpse7ba102a.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
okay, well I already know the tension bushing and...

okay, well I already know the tension bushing and ball joint are bad, so I Will start there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
understood. And the consensus is if I change any...

understood. And the consensus is if I change any of them, change all of them correct?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
Does this control arm come with the ball...

Does this control arm come with the ball joint?BMW X5 Front Lower Control Arm By Meyle (http://www.oembimmerparts.com/product_p/31126760275-276myx5.htm?CartID=3)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
Okay I am going to keep my fingers crossed and...

Okay I am going to keep my fingers crossed and work on these first. I am working on getting the tool to do this, Should have bought the entire arm, mechanic wants about 2.5hrs ($312) I think I Will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
Thank you! The rims are the stock 20" Just...

Thank you! The rims are the stock 20" Just Plasti-Dipped them to test out the black, i might powdercoat them gloss instead, still deciding.

Roof racks are cheapies off ebay with Thule discontinued...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
Where would the rubber bump stop be? Inside of...

Where would the rubber bump stop be? Inside of the air strut? Do they come apart? Can anyone find a blow up diagram of this?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,211,277
Posted By xsx450
Finally got some pics!!! ...

Finally got some pics!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/xcrf450/photo1_zpscbe81183.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/xcrf450/photo2-2_zpse7ba102a.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
Here are pictures of the height (angled drive way...

Here are pictures of the height (angled drive way sorry) It doesnt appear to be low??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/xcrf450/photo1_zpscbe81183.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
Thank you I will check and take pictures! ...

Thank you I will check and take pictures!

Every time it bottoms out i think i am damaging something, it sounds horrible.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,325
Posted By xsx450
Arnott Front Air Strut Bottoming Out, Screwed?

***UPDATE IF YOU DONT WANT TO READ TO THE LAST PAGE***

Currently having Control arm bushings replaced.

Also learned that the suspension was lowered with links that tricked the suspension......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By xsx450
wwait what did you do?

wwait what did you do?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By xsx450
couldnt get video to load but im willing to bet...

couldnt get video to load but im willing to bet it is coming from the tweeter in your door?

This is the SHIT DSP system. Clicks and will start to whine for no reason at all. The only way to stop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,441
Posted By xsx450
seems to require?? I though you just have to make...

seems to require?? I though you just have to make sure you line them up correctly to remain balanced??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,441
Posted By xsx450
that's exactly what i am experiencing! please...

that's exactly what i am experiencing! please update after its fixed!! thanks!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,659
Posted By xsx450
mine has 70k bought it at 68k so i dont know how...

mine has 70k bought it at 68k so i dont know how it was new but when cold (first shift from 1-2 in the morning) its a bit firm, after that its perfect...

Sometimes i can catch it at weird times...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 28,850
Posted By xsx450
if you guys want one sign up in the group buy...

if you guys want one sign up in the group buy sections, $19 off!! lol
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