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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,808
Posted By 95wildtt
Good Catch... Just looked, never noticed them...

Good Catch... Just looked, never noticed them before after 6+ years with the X, and I have the clear plastic "optical conductor" as well. It doesn't look like there is any LED or bulb at either end,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,437
Posted By 95wildtt
Great PICs... Welcome.

Great PICs...
Welcome.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,620
Posted By 95wildtt
Hi Toneaero, With the correct size tires,...

Hi Toneaero,

With the correct size tires, the overall rolling diameter won't be any different than what you are running now, or at least minimal... So, the 2" drop won't matter.

I have an H&R...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,647
Posted By 95wildtt
I've found that most of the wind noise seems to...

I've found that most of the wind noise seems to be from the sunroof, even when it's closed. If you close the sun shade, it gets even quieter.
Yeah, I just turn the tunes up...

It's a great ride...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,647
Posted By 95wildtt
Here's the device they used to "Road Force"...

Here's the device they used to "Road Force" balance your wheels/tires...
Road Force Touch® GSP9700 Wheel Balancer - The World's #1 Diagnostic Wheel Balancing Machine | Hunter Engineering Company...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,136
Posted By 95wildtt
Sorry, VERY old thread... Looks like I have a...

Sorry, VERY old thread...
Looks like I have a leak at the seam on my front diff now.
Found it while having the oil cooler/alternator bracket leak fixed.

:wow:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,252
Posted By 95wildtt
If you are good to go in those areas... Go for...

If you are good to go in those areas... Go for it!
You'll love the beast...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,250
Posted By 95wildtt
Welcome to the club... my 2008 4.8 is my first...

Welcome to the club... my 2008 4.8 is my first BMW also!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 83,364
Posted By 95wildtt
Nailed it... exactly!

Nailed it... exactly!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 83,364
Posted By 95wildtt
Having it looked at on Friday. Will let you...

Having it looked at on Friday. Will let you know...

Thanks,
John
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 83,364
Posted By 95wildtt
Another oil leak...

Now at 88k and have another oil leak... Haven't checked out the source yet, but have drops on the garage floor under the access hole for the filter.

From 2 years ago. 2/8/14
Had my coolant leak...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,142
Posted By 95wildtt
One SWEET Looking X5 Gregg3gs...!!! :wow:

One SWEET Looking X5 Gregg3gs...!!! :wow:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,395
Posted By 95wildtt
Hi Chris, Not unless someone broke into my...

Hi Chris,
Not unless someone broke into my garage and did it overnight. :dunno:
I've owned the X since day one and no glass changes...

Thanks,
John
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,395
Posted By 95wildtt
Solved!!

Hi,

There is most likely a very small (1/2" x 1/2") clip missing... I don't know how or why, but mine was missing and I NEVER run my X through the scratch-o-matic car wash.

It's a cheap & easy...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,395
Posted By 95wildtt
Loose Trim Piece on Windshield

Hi,
I was looking over the X this morning, and noticed a loose trim piece on the passenger side of the windshield.
The thin strip is lose at the bottom, where it meets the hood line.
I don't see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2016, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,966
Posted By 95wildtt
Hi Socal39, I used these to do exactly what you...

Hi Socal39,
I used these to do exactly what you are looking for with my Summer Vorsteiners...
The 15mm really didn't make a huge difference in the location of the outer surface to the fender arch...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,848
Posted By 95wildtt
It's an easy process... Have had mine off a...

It's an easy process... Have had mine off a couple of times and swapped the sport for an ///M wheel a couple of years ago. Shouldn't take you more than 30 minutes. total. As per previous post, the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,689
Posted By 95wildtt
Hi, I have a 2008 4.8 also... how many miles do...

Hi,
I have a 2008 4.8 also... how many miles do you "have on the clock" so I'll know when to expect this latest gift from my X5... I'm at 88k.
Wish I didn't like this car so damn much, would make...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,172
Posted By 95wildtt
Hi, I have the same wheel setup on my 2008 4.8i...

Hi,
I have the same wheel setup on my 2008 4.8i and have had great luck with the Toyo Proxes STIIs. I'm on my third set of them now and use them for all year driving in the Midwest. Great in Snow...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-05-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,143
Posted By 95wildtt
Looks GREAT!!! Sent from my iPhone using...

Looks GREAT!!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,760
Posted By 95wildtt
The new brakes work GREAT with no changes to...

The new brakes work GREAT with no changes to anything.
Just install them and enjoy!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-30-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,884
Posted By 95wildtt
I've had great luck with Rust-Oleum Engine Enamel...

I've had great luck with Rust-Oleum Engine Enamel Spray on calipers over the past 15+ years:
Auto Specialty Paints Engine Enamel Product Page...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,626
Posted By 95wildtt
I had this problem a few years ago on my 2008 4.8...

I had this problem a few years ago on my 2008 4.8 (it was about 3.5 years old at that time) and it was a combination of the refrigerant being low AND a bad final stage resistor....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-14-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,213
Posted By 95wildtt
Final Stage Resistor is also a problem, but can...

Final Stage Resistor is also a problem, but can be changed fairly easily.
Passenger side mirror motor tends to freeze up around 70k on some E70s and it too can be changed pretty easily...
Washer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,963
Posted By 95wildtt
The bottom option (Graphite)...

The bottom option (Graphite)...
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