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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,505
Posted By TowX
Darn dealer raised the rear up when doing alignment

I've got the H&R lowering parts in my '04, lower springs up front and adjustable self leveling links for the rear air bags. Had the X at the dealer a couple weeks ago for a couple other items before...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,649
Posted By TowX
Unfortunately that only works for trailers that...

Unfortunately that only works for trailers that either have no brakes or have surge brakes. Electric brakes require a 6- or 7-pin plug.

Here's the Valley part for the 7-round to 7-round adapter:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,649
Posted By TowX
Interesting. My trailer uses the same filament...

Interesting. My trailer uses the same filament for brake and blinker. I suppose the LED lights I got could be different, haven't looked at them that closely. What I'd really like is amber blinkers...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,570
Posted By TowX
I run TSW18x9 wheels with Hankook IceBears for...

I run TSW18x9 wheels with Hankook IceBears for the winter. I've got the 4.8is running boards and rear flares so added 25mm spacers in the rear. Gets me through upper midwest winters just fine, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2010, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,649
Posted By TowX
I had the same problem on my trailer with regular...

I had the same problem on my trailer with regular bulbs until I had the dealer reflash the ECU to recognize the trailer. All was fine for 2 years until I decided to try LED light replacements, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,792
Posted By TowX
The only way I tie any race car on my trailer is...

The only way I tie any race car on my trailer is through the wheels. Or over the wheels with wheel nets. By going through all 4 wheels you get the car good and tight, and the car can still float on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,091
Posted By TowX
I had my trans replaced last month under CPO too....

I had my trans replaced last month under CPO too. Dealer told me to give in a couple hundred miles to adapt. When I first got it back, it seemed to shift very lazily, but now it's just the way I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 07:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,950
Posted By TowX
I've been chasing a problem in my steering column...

I've been chasing a problem in my steering column that my 8 yr old says sound like a cat meowing whenever I turn the wheel left or right at slower speeds. Dealer's replaced the upper steering column...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,782
Posted By TowX
it's all in the prep work. I painted a set of...

it's all in the prep work. I painted a set of calipers on my 911 track car a few years ago with the basic Autozone VHT red high heat paint, and it flaked right off when the calipers got hot. And...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,876
Posted By TowX
I use the H&R 25mm spacers- the kind that bolt to...

I use the H&R 25mm spacers- the kind that bolt to the hub with my OE staggered 19's. It's been lowered about an inch with H&R front springs and rear links, and I've added the 4.8is rear flares and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,484
Posted By TowX
Lost lots of low end torque with x-pipe on my...

Lost lots of low end torque with x-pipe on my 4.4. There was what felt like a gain at 4000+, but I tow my trailer at 2500-3500 rpm and couldn't afford to lose that low end grunt. Swapped to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,162
Posted By TowX
Thanks for the recommendation. I'd forgotten...

Thanks for the recommendation. I'd forgotten about EBC. Ran Greenstuff on an old Audi A6 close to 10 years ago and liked the way they worked. Especially like the "break-in coating" on the pad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,162
Posted By TowX
Hawk HPS pros/cons after 3000 miles

I'd been running stock pads until now so thought I'd try something different. Wanted a pad that offered a bit more heat resistance for the trailer-haulilng days. And less dust would be a bonus. So...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2010, 10:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,744
Posted By TowX
From my experience, if you just want the noise...

From my experience, if you just want the noise leave the center resonator in place and replace the rear mufflers. Why pay for the torque of a V8 and give it up for more noise. Not that I'm against...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,744
Posted By TowX
I'd tried the part they're now calling the Tru-X...

I'd tried the part they're now calling the Tru-X Crossover on my 4.4 in place of the center resonator a couple years back. It completely destroyed all my midrange torque. So much so that in places...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,455
Posted By TowX
Only way I've found is to delete them one at a...

Only way I've found is to delete them one at a time from the screen. highlight the one to delete then hold the select button down for several seconds. Repeat numerous times
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,540
Posted By TowX
I've done the reverse trip to the OP- Chicago to...

I've done the reverse trip to the OP- Chicago to St Louis several times. With the cruise set at just under 80, I used to get 19.5-20 mpg. The most recent round trip with the new Bridgestone Dueler...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,593
Posted By TowX
Now if you can incorporate some fan blades into...

Now if you can incorporate some fan blades into the antenna, you could power the battery instead of using the alternator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,625
Posted By TowX
I'll let you know how long it takes to memorize...

I'll let you know how long it takes to memorize my driving habits. Right now with standard programming the trans feels pretty lazy, wanting to shift into 4th and 5th at really low rpms.

I keep...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,625
Posted By TowX
Service manager when I picked up my X5 yesterday....

Service manager when I picked up my X5 yesterday. And he's been a BMW service manager for close to 15 years. And I'd been told the same thing with a previous Audi I had.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,625
Posted By TowX
I picked mine up yesterday, with fresh trans too....

I picked mine up yesterday, with fresh trans too. So far so good, though in my case it feels just like the old trans but without the 3-4 upshift hoot, and so far no slow speed bang.

Swath- don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,625
Posted By TowX
Mine was replaced last week under CPO. Waiting...

Mine was replaced last week under CPO. Waiting for them to do a couple other things on the car before I pick it up. Am I "concerned"? Heck no, just happy that they found the problem before my CPO...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,593
Posted By TowX
I used to have mine on the roof but every time I...

I used to have mine on the roof but every time I went through the car wash the brushes would move the antenna on the roof. When the antenna finally died I put the new one in the spoiler. Reception...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2010, 09:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,195
Posted By TowX
You can drop from 19" to 18" and get a lot of...

You can drop from 19" to 18" and get a lot of ride comfort back. I'm amazed every winter when I mount up my snows how much nicer the ride is with the 18" wheels and tires.

However, tire choice...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,543
Posted By TowX
I don't know all the details in my particular...

I don't know all the details in my particular case yet. I just know that what started out as an inspection of the fairly common slow speed throttle take-up bank has turned into a trans replacement. ...
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