Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-30-2011, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,139
RE: RFTs
Well its a no no in Aus, what compounds the problem with RFTs is the low profile. Yes I'm running M series wheels which came with RFTs and I seriously can't wait until they wear down enough to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-30-2011, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,139
RE: RUNFLATS
I can say with confidence that the advice your friend was given is correct or at least in Aus. The rims that runflat tyres are fitted to are reinforced in design to accommodate the increased stresses...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-28-2011, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,161,237
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-28-2011, 04:02 AM
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Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,161,237
Doesn't your 'IS' have air bag suspension which...
Doesn't your 'IS' have air bag suspension which is adjustable? I've dropped mine by 30mm (coil fr & re) I know 10mm isn't much but I should have gone 40. I've put some BMW Motorsport International...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-28-2011, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 270
Views: 53,897
The only reason I wouldn't update to another X5...
The only reason I wouldn't update to another X5 is I'm not too fussed on the E70 shape. As for reliability I have an 05 model and I'll say I'm not unhappy is the most honest answer I can give, the X...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-27-2011, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,161,237
More pics please! your X looks in as new...
More pics please! your X looks in as new condition. I sometimes wonder about M badges on E53s but I guess if any model deserved to have it, it would be a 4.8is, I'd like to drive one some day. Your...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2011, 12:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,850
I like my X5 more than my Xwife my X5 is low...
I like my X5 more than my Xwife my X5 is low maintenance, is more reliable, if I get tired of its appearance I can update it, and there are more dots connected in its central brain, cheaper to fuel...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2011, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,939
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-24-2011, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 5,898
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Forum: Australia Forum
05-22-2011, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 1,127
Views: 204,776
RE: E90 SPRINGS. Pedders in Newcastle did the...
RE: E90 SPRINGS. Pedders in Newcastle did the work (where I live) $800 sounds right,also when I mentioned wheel alignment the camber had to be adjusted front and rear , when the vehicle is lowered...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-20-2011, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,043
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Forum: Australia Forum
05-17-2011, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 1,127
Views: 204,776
Lowered X5
Show us your X5 P97 mine is a a late E53 (white) but you should still get a good indication. In the pics the tops of the tyres are shaded which makes it look a little higher than lt is. I'm fitting a...
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Forum: Australia Forum
05-15-2011, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,145
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-10-2011, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,499
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-08-2011, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 107
Views: 39,700
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-30-2011, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 1,127
Views: 204,776
EJAX5 RE: Springs. I went with Eibach srpings,...
EJAX5 RE: Springs. I went with Eibach srpings, Pedders did the work for me as you will obviously need a wheel alignment. I dropped it 30mm should have gone 40mm or at least 40mm in the rear as mine...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-28-2011, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,149
Thanks for the info and I think I'll give this...
Thanks for the info and I think I'll give this one a miss. freight is an odd one here I paid $600 AUD (freight) for my flares from Canada, but only $300 AUD for a big brake kit from the US which...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-28-2011, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,149
Intercooler 3.0 DIESEL
Can anyone (POWERS 1) give me the heads up on upgraded intercooler for 05 X5 diesel, I believe the face lift model had a larger one fitted but I've been told by a friend who is involved in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-25-2011, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,932
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-24-2011, 05:53 AM
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Replies: 1,127
Views: 204,776
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-20-2011, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,705
Stoptech Big Brake Kit
Can anyone give me an update on Stoptech rotors if they are still having cracking and warping problems. There was a company importing them into AUS but no longer does because of these problems which...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-16-2011, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,241
Re: Run flat tyres
Joined the runflat club I see, then you have joined the problem club. I have the same problems as you have described, and have done everything (except for the spacers) as you have been advised which...
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-15-2011, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,582
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Forum: Australia Forum
04-15-2011, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 6,943
RE: FUEL ECONOMY
I have 2 Turbo diesel vehicles and both improved noticeably once they started clocking up the ks, so be patient unless your X5 has a problem it will reward you as promised.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-11-2011, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 13,022
I think only the 4.8is came to Aus with air...
I think only the 4.8is came to Aus with air suspension, so you are fortunate you can vary your height. I'm running run flats they came with the wheels don't like them one bit, rough, skatey, & having...
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