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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
Ok... got car back. The transmission has been...

Ok... got car back. The transmission has been rebuilt / overhauled. Only drove it for a little bit last night from workshop to home. So far so good. The only thing (and it might just be my mind only)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 59,172
Posted By simoncpw
Thanks guys. Roadfrog - as far as I know,...

Thanks guys.

Roadfrog - as far as I know, the shop painted the time attack with usual masking technique.

Omodos - my rims were originally silver color. I got it painted in matt black with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
Updates: Took the car in, GT1 reset didn't...

Updates:

Took the car in, GT1 reset didn't help, replace a sensor didn't help.

So the car is in for a little make over on the transmission now. Estimated US$2k. Ouch!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 859
Posted By simoncpw
Errr.... I did exactly the opposite - switched...

Errr.... I did exactly the opposite - switched from bodycolor to black color handle. Except I replaced the original handles totally with the OEM black plastic handles (cost even lass than painting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2009, 12:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
Hi Weasel - is the result from resetting the...

Hi Weasel - is the result from resetting the adaptation via GT1 different than the "30 second reset"?
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-Turn key to position 2. But dont start the engine.
-Floor the gas pedal for 30-40 secs....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
May be not black (that's why I put "bad / black"...

May be not black (that's why I put "bad / black" ;-)) as I didn't see it myself. The guys are pretty good and have been able a couple of tricky problems for me so far.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
The oil change was suggested by the trustable &...

The oil change was suggested by the trustable & reputable local workshop that I always go to. In fact the oil was changed twice because the oil condition was pretty bad / black after the first...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
Update: - tried in S-Mode, the "double down...

Update:
- tried in S-Mode, the "double down shift" happens even more often!
- tried in manual mode, NO PROBLEM found. Gear changes at low or high RPM, up or down shift, all seemed pretty smooth....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2009, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
Sorry forgot to mentioned that it's a 2002 4.6iS....

Sorry forgot to mentioned that it's a 2002 4.6iS. Info added to the original post now.

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By simoncpw
Unhappy Rough / Double down shift?

Hi all,

I recently noticed my X5 4.6iS 2002 has develop the following symptom:
1) cruising in D mode normally on highway, 80Km/h, need to take over a car, floor the gas pedel
2) car auto...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,030
Posted By simoncpw
I went with H&R sets: - 15mm for the front...

I went with H&R sets:
- 15mm for the front (ordered with the longer bolts as well for additional cost)
- 25mm for the rear (came with the extending bolts)

To match with my black rims, I painted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By simoncpw
Xoutpost rocks! Thank you!

Xoutpost rocks! Thank you!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,095
Posted By simoncpw
After reading some of the posts, looks like...

After reading some of the posts, looks like cleaning the sensor might be a good start.

Can anyone confirm if the sensors can be accessed easily? just by lifting the rear seat?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2009, 01:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,095
Posted By simoncpw
Fuel Level sensor

The Fuel Level indicator is having problem again. It just sits at the lowest level (empty) with the orange light even after a full tank refill.

The Fuel level sensor and Fuel pump were replaced...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-03-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,444
Posted By simoncpw
So he debaged the other 4 "M" logos???

So he debaged the other 4 "M" logos???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,220
Posted By simoncpw
I think the spacers is going to make a huge...

I think the spacers is going to make a huge different. You might need to do the front as well though.

Good luck :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,966
Posted By simoncpw
My rims look just like those when not cleaned...

My rims look just like those when not cleaned after a couple of weeks or so ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,371
Posted By simoncpw
I read that in some countries, cars with Xenon...

I read that in some countries, cars with Xenon lights are required to have "Auto Leveling". I had a pair of headlights that looked very similar to these, which had no leveling motor. So may be that's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2009, 12:47 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 41,475
Posted By simoncpw
Hey guys, I believe the corner / reflector...

Hey guys,

I believe the corner / reflector of the two are actually the same. It's just the lighting when the photos were taken, and there's a amber light bulb fitted in the ebay one while no light...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 33,419
Posted By simoncpw
Very very nicely done. She is absolutely a...

Very very nicely done. She is absolutely a beauty!

Congrats!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By simoncpw
Thank you guys. These are really helpful.

Thank you guys. These are really helpful.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2009, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By simoncpw
Help: Fender Flare

Hi all,

The rear-left fender flare on my 4.6 popped out. So I'm trying to install it back.

Any idea what's the part number for these metal plates (http://www.imagebam.com/image/05b37c18438602/)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 59,172
Posted By simoncpw
Sorry, what do you mean by "machined"?

Sorry, what do you mean by "machined"?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 59,172
Posted By simoncpw
Yep, that's right ;-)

Yep, that's right ;-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,353
Posted By simoncpw
Definitely without the hood protector for me. ...

Definitely without the hood protector for me.

And if you do go for titanium silver grill, you might want to go black for the outline of the grill (that is currently chrome). Have a go first on...
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