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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,141
Posted By theblue
I did some googling around and it look like...

I did some googling around and it look like almost no BMW wheels are forged. makes sense based on the weights. It's all markup.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 09-18-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,987
Posted By theblue
I'll offer you everything you have for $110...

I'll offer you everything you have for $110 shipped.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,141
Posted By theblue
correct me if wrong, but aren't BMW OEM wheels...

correct me if wrong, but aren't BMW OEM wheels also cast. I don't know what the big deal is with hating on replicas is. I've had 18" reps on my E36 for years now without issue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,610
Posted By theblue
don't some models come staggered from the factory?

don't some models come staggered from the factory?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,610
Posted By theblue
you're not going to noticeably change the size of...

you're not going to noticeably change the size of the tire by changing the pressures and even if you could it wouldn't remain constant as the tires heat up and cool down at different rates.

Try to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By theblue
agreed.. I'm sure some will be scared of doing...

agreed.. I'm sure some will be scared of doing something like this, but I doubt that anything will go wrong. I would stick with all the same type of tire (snow, all season, summer)

overall tire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,006
Posted By theblue
maybe, hard to tell from your diagram... ...

maybe, hard to tell from your diagram...

first thing I found on google:

00-06 BMW X5 Front Upper Strut Mount w/ Bearing & Spring Seat Pair Set | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,257
Posted By theblue
just get a front push bar and set cruise faster...

just get a front push bar and set cruise faster than the car in front of you. does the same thing :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,006
Posted By theblue
I have to imagine the upper strut bearings are...

I have to imagine the upper strut bearings are due for a replacement.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 09-17-2012, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,574
Posted By theblue
love this color on X5

love this color on X5
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
I like the 69s, but I'd probably throw some reps....

I like the 69s, but I'd probably throw some reps. on from a newer X5 if I do something.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
maybe if you have like OE 18s or 19s... but not...

maybe if you have like OE 18s or 19s... but not interested in 17s.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
trade what for what?

trade what for what?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-17-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,432
Posted By theblue
I'm willing to trade 20 iphone5 for a new hood,...

I'm willing to trade 20 iphone5 for a new hood, anybody?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,696
Posted By theblue
a common way to fix sagging head liners is to use...

a common way to fix sagging head liners is to use a fabric steamer. What happens a lot of times is the glue loses it's moisture and fails. The steam gives it a second life and will often fix it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
tons of parts have been replaced on this thing. ...

tons of parts have been replaced on this thing. I think the previous owner just sort of gave up around a year ago when he got a new pickup and didn't need this to be reliable anymore...

so I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
I've take a pretty good look through the front...

I've take a pretty good look through the front suspension... most of it looks good with the exception of the one thrust arm bushing that came with the car. I even got an extra set of thrust arms so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,325
Posted By theblue
I want to add to this thread that my 17x,xxx mile...

I want to add to this thread that my 17x,xxx mile X5 has never had it's fluid changed and still shifts like it's brand new. I like the idea of changing it mostly to get a new filter in there, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
Question. so the owner told me that he...

Question.

so the owner told me that he replaced the self leveling sensors but when he started it up the car just went to max height.

Am I right in thinking that I just need to get that GT1...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
yeah, I'm going to dig into drain lines. ...

yeah, I'm going to dig into drain lines.

I've heard a few people now say their favorite X5 was a 4.4 why is this?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
we'll see.. the one guy selling the exact hood I...

we'll see.. the one guy selling the exact hood I want on ebay wants way too much money.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
MAF replaced with $25 ebay one. Works great and...

MAF replaced with $25 ebay one. Works great and no more check engine light.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2012, 11:34 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
don't know the true expectation, but they work...

don't know the true expectation, but they work fine while I'm driving along and do nothing with the key out of the ignition.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 30,895
Posted By theblue
thanks! updates: - door handle fixed -...

thanks!

updates:
- door handle fixed
- the power rear seats was a misunderstanding, key needs to be in ignition.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 48,716
Posted By theblue
yeah... we need to reverse engineer that thing.

yeah... we need to reverse engineer that thing.
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