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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,129
Posted By spyro235
I bought my car with a honkin' crack from one...

I bought my car with a honkin' crack from one edge to the other. Just been sitting on it during the winter, and as soon as I know there won't be more salt on the road, I'm going to call my insurance...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By spyro235
That's a pretty good idea, I'll have to look at...

That's a pretty good idea, I'll have to look at the actual channel attachment's spacing and see if that kind of idea would be possible.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By spyro235
Man, what a story! I missed this reply somehow!...

Man, what a story! I missed this reply somehow! Vnose really does make a difference, and I'm impressed by all your enclosed trailer towing. I don't have a WDH/ anti sway hitch setup, just the normal...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By spyro235
I recalibrated, and haven't had the issue since....

I recalibrated, and haven't had the issue since. I still seem to have a bit of a clicking on the upwards tilt, but it goes down smoothly. I tried it at least 15 times, with no issue.
Still going to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2019, 07:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 22,258
Posted By spyro235
Man, I really wish my D had the comfort seats,...

Man, I really wish my D had the comfort seats, and the HUD. Mine's pretty base, but it's brown interior at least! Also deleted+ tuned.

Crazy that there was stuff under the headliner, I wonder if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By spyro235
I have not, but I'm going to shortly. In...

I have not, but I'm going to shortly.

In further research I've uncovered that is seems to be the rear panel venting that causes the issues. I've also uncovered a tutorial to dremel off a section...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By spyro235
My sliding motion will also do the "close...

My sliding motion will also do the "close partially and then reopen," but that only occurs rarely. Maybe 3 time in the 4 months (and 11k miles) that I've owned the car. The tilt definitely qualifies...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2019, 08:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,101
Posted By spyro235
Not bad yet- but I have a finicky Sunroof!

All- My sunroof is periodically finicky. about 70% of the time when I tilt it, it wont smoothly go back down with the one touch. I have to essentially tap the close a few times to get it started, and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,105
Posted By spyro235
I’ll have a tongue weight scale to check it...

I’ll have a tongue weight scale to check it before driving.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,105
Posted By spyro235
Towing with my 35D- load leveling?

On saturday I'm likely going to be towing about 5500lbs a bit over an hour away. I'm still super nervous, being that I don't have the self leveling suspension, and know it's going to be squatting...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By spyro235
What year is your D? I'm under the impression all...

What year is your D? I'm under the impression all M57's have a dipstick- my 2010 has one.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-25-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Well shucks, my long post got lost in a browser...

Well shucks, my long post got lost in a browser error.

Long story short, it's been 2k miles since my delete a week ago in my X5d. Got 24.5 mpg towing home 400 miles, and 28.6 with aggressive daily...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,907
Posted By spyro235
Sweet. You managed to reach the connectors on the...

Sweet. You managed to reach the connectors on the bottom of the module? Did you remove the coolant line?

I'm thinking I might be able to reach the connectors from below, coming up behind the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2019, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,907
Posted By spyro235
My next question, now that I've ordered a...

My next question, now that I've ordered a controller and will have it today, is: Is it actually possible to remove the controller without removing the intake manifold? I just realized that I only...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,907
Posted By spyro235
Glow plug module, or glow plugs?

My code is 004A2E "Glow plug cylinder 5, control"

All- I'm very familiar with the fact that glow plugs go on the diesels. I did have a failed thermostat, and had to drive on it for a bit. I would...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By spyro235
I’m hoping to fit it when I buy the trailer but...

I’m hoping to fit it when I buy the trailer but if I have any trouble it’s no big deal. I’ve towed 2000 lbs behind the car before unbraked, and the x5 did totally fine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By spyro235
Great to hear! I guess the pins must have power...

Great to hear! I guess the pins must have power through the stock wiring, and the brake controller add on is just from the braking signal wire. Looking forward to picking up my trailer this weekend,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
3 days ago: I mounted the PDC, and the bracket is...

3 days ago: I mounted the PDC, and the bracket is in place. I repaired the broken with on the harness side of the connector, but maybe my sensor was damaged when it was hit. Ordered a replacement off...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
I replaced a fog light that had come unclipped...

I replaced a fog light that had come unclipped and smashed itself the other day- must have been poorly installed. I'll epoxy my PDC sensor bracket back in place next week with the warmer weather,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-03-2019, 06:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 49,139
Posted By spyro235
Hey, holy thread revival! Any of you still...

Hey, holy thread revival! Any of you still around? I’m wondering if after the oem harness is all hooked up (without touching the extra brake controller wires) the rf prodigy is plug and play. I’m...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-03-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By spyro235
Tekonsha RF trailer brake question

Hi, I understand that the RF wireless units is probably the most painless way to get trailer brakes In my e70 X5d. I’ll be towing about 5500 lbs of racecar and trailer, so I want to be sure I’ve got...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-01-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
I mean, the EGR delete is a strictly reliability...

I mean, the EGR delete is a strictly reliability related modification. DPF would be best too, but I get not wanting to be rid of that. I know the tuners would be able to give you a tune just to tune...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,281
Posted By spyro235
Today I'm tuning my X5d's trans with sutphin's...

Today I'm tuning my X5d's trans with sutphin's tune! I've only heard great things, so I'm going for it. The oem tune on the tcu is a load of buttocks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By spyro235
Thanks a ton for the insight! that sounds light...

Thanks a ton for the insight! that sounds light exactly what I'll do. I know it'll need a few hours to set overnight, and this weekend I'll be able to have my x5 in a garage, so I'll tackle it this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By spyro235
I was thinking about epoxy/ jbweld type stuff as...

I was thinking about epoxy/ jbweld type stuff as the solution. I have SOME access to the area because the previous owner left out the two bottom most screws from the fender liner,so with the one...
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