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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,292
Posted By simoncpw
Btw Weasel, Any thought on the below? 3)...

Btw Weasel,

Any thought on the below?
3) Would putting too much fuel in the tank cause damages to the sensors? - because I always tried to refill to the FUEL, even the fuel gun has stopped and I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,248
Posted By simoncpw
I wanna know too if they are available. I had to...

I wanna know too if they are available. I had to paint my to glossy black cause I couldn't them in shadow with the same font and size.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,292
Posted By simoncpw
No worries. I'll try to do more research on this,...

No worries. I'll try to do more research on this, or might just bring it in to check while I'm on away for this week. Thanks man.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,931
Posted By simoncpw
I had a 2005 X3 before (my son was from 0 to 18...

I had a 2005 X3 before (my son was from 0 to 18 months), and now a 2002 X5 (my son is 2.5 years old). I changed car due to moving to another country, nothing to do with disliking the X3, I loved it a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,292
Posted By simoncpw
Any idea how to set 19 to unlock? I managed to...

Any idea how to set 19 to unlock? I managed to pull up the menu by using the check botton (#8 from the pic below), but unable to change the setting:

1) press Check selector + key swith from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 41,475
Posted By simoncpw
Thanks man. Wow.. 60 LEDs! Look forward to seeing...

Thanks man. Wow.. 60 LEDs! Look forward to seeing the pics :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,292
Posted By simoncpw
I gave it a go.... managed to get the hidden OBC...

I gave it a go.... managed to get the hidden OBC service menu to display by pressing the OBC message selector (not trip reset) + switch key position 1. However, I was unable to unlock menu 19 to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,292
Posted By simoncpw
Hi Weasel, Yes, both sides (item 1 and 3...

Hi Weasel,

Yes, both sides (item 1 and 3 here (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FB92&mospid=47743&btnr=16_0460&hg=16&fg=15)) were replaced.

Unlocking the service menu in cluster......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 41,475
Posted By simoncpw
Hey bro, you really going to contact Umnitza...

Hey bro, you really going to contact Umnitza (http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/53278-umnitza-projector-53-a.html) soon???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 41,475
Posted By simoncpw
Except for the AEs, these look exactly the same...

Except for the AEs, these look exactly the same headlights as mine. Each of the AE on mine is made up of 5-6 little bulbs spread around the ring.

I wonder if these are exactly the same but just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,028
Posted By simoncpw
After a couple days... I have to say that this...

After a couple days... I have to say that this look is really growing on me! Although the new P53 headlights gave a completely fresh look to this classic SAV, I've always been annoyed by the flat...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 12:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 25,377
Posted By simoncpw
I have the H&R kit (springs for front and links...

I have the H&R kit (springs for front and links for rear air) on my 4.6iS with sports suspension. I find very little to no difference in ride comfort; less rolls when cornering (but I also put on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,292
Posted By simoncpw
Angry AGAIN - inaccurate fuel level problem

My car keep having problem with the fuel level meter, still reads low or no fuel even after refueling to full tank...

Back in May, I already had both the fuel level sensor and fuel sender changed....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,028
Posted By simoncpw
Hahaha... thanks for all the comments, both the...

Hahaha... thanks for all the comments, both the positive and negative :thumbup: Bimmer_Ese's "E73" comment probably described it best :thumbup:

I too am not sure whether I like it or hate it. It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By simoncpw
Take a look my post from here...

Take a look my post from here (http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/60452-mission-completed-here-we-go.html)... it has links directly to the post with photos of my car.

Hope this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,810
Posted By simoncpw
What size of wheels and do you have the fender...

What size of wheels and do you have the fender flares?

My wheels are 275/40/20 and 315/35/20, and I got 15mm for the front and 25mm for the rear, which I think is the best combo for this set up....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,028
Posted By simoncpw
I got really bored this morning....

... so I gave my latest mod a try: "Eye Lid" which cost me US$2 only.

What'd you guys think? :p:

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By simoncpw
They look pretty good. It gives a fresh look if...

They look pretty good. It gives a fresh look if your original one looks worn.

Most people probably would not notice that it is not OEM.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By simoncpw
Click on the different pic which shows the one...

Click on the different pic which shows the one for X5, which is exactly the same as the ebay one (I believe they are for E36 as well).

It's more expensive only because it has the plugged wired...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,411
Posted By simoncpw
Do you have the sports suspension and is your car...

Do you have the sports suspension and is your car lowered?

I was going to take Weasel's suggestion of 1.5.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By simoncpw
Here's (http://www.bimmian.com/X5/LSL/) one!

Here's (http://www.bimmian.com/X5/LSL/) one!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,411
Posted By simoncpw
Had another look at the front tires. They look to...

Had another look at the front tires. They look to be perfectly fine and still got some life to go. So in order to save cost after having just rebuilt the tranny last week, I might just get a pair of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,411
Posted By simoncpw
Did the tires swap this morning. The rear tires...

Did the tires swap this morning. The rear tires are definitely out and needs replacing.

Really disappointing as I only did about 15k km on these tires (Yokohama Advan ST).

What tires do you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2009, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,411
Posted By simoncpw
Thanks guys. I did have the alignment done right...

Thanks guys. I did have the alignment done right after installing the lowering kit and spacers.

Apart from the wearing more on the inner side, I don't feel any suspicious vibration or noises, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,411
Posted By simoncpw
Question Negative Camber

Hi all,

Anyone know the correct negative camber for the 4.6iS? What symptoms are there if there's too much negative camber?

I notice the inner side of the rear tires are worn quite a bit more...
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