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Forum: X ///M Forum 01-18-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,702
Posted By 998M
MONEY

MONEY
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2011, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,831
Posted By 998M
Agreed. also, wide tire and speed are the two...

Agreed. also, wide tire and speed are the two biggest reasons for hydroplaning. Next would be tread depth. All-season are good all around tires but not great at anything. I run a summer and...
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-18-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,702
Posted By 998M
The show has been painful but I really liked...

The show has been painful but I really liked watching the X6M be pounded around the test track. Amazing to see how it cornes to flat.

M
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-14-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 24,898
Posted By 998M
Really hard to tell from the pictures. Letus...

Really hard to tell from the pictures. Letus know when you get some better ones.
M
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-12-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 90,838
Posted By 998M
Jason, Has everything finalized.   I was...

Jason,
Has everything finalized.
 
I was just reading in Roundel that BMW named Craig Westbrook as their new VP of Aftersales. Seems like the perfect person to help with your situation.
M
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-12-2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
Remind me. What kind and size did you get? ...

Remind me. What kind and size did you get?

The real fun is when it snows. Hit the "M" button and stand on it. Sideways with 4 tires flinging snow into the area. Matter of fact, think I am...
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-09-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
Like a spanking:D Where has this thread...

Like a spanking:D

Where has this thread gone...
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-07-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
here is what the 275 snow tire looks like o a...

here is what the 275 snow tire looks like o a stock 20X10" rim. Kind of messy. sorry

M
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-06-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
The 275 on the rears looks stretched on. I would...

The 275 on the rears looks stretched on. I would have preferred the wider tire but I couldn't find one in stock any where. I will look for a picture.

M
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-06-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
BMW OEM Style 215 and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx DSST...

BMW OEM Style 215 and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx DSST ROF tires. Front, 285/35 R21, 10JX21. Rear, 325/30 R21, 11.5JX21

Not sure why wheel diameter has anything to do with needed a longer wheel bolt. ...
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-04-2011, 09:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
No issues. Not sure why 20" snow tires would...

No issues. Not sure why 20" snow tires would handle snow any different than 20". I can see that a more narrow tire will handle deeper snow better. But I have not had any issues. I would say 95%...
Forum: X ///M Forum 01-03-2011, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
I am running 275 20" Pirellis Scorpion all...

I am running 275 20" Pirellis Scorpion all around. I heard the 275s are hard to come by. You may have to look at Blizzaks.

I have run-flats because I do a lot of driving in the middle of...
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-23-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,316
Posted By 998M
Picture? would like to see what it looks like. ...

Picture? would like to see what it looks like.

Thanks
m
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-23-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 90,838
Posted By 998M
Have you been making payments? I don't know the...

Have you been making payments? I don't know the specifics but seems to me that you either pay the payments or mileage. Not both. Would that be fair?
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-14-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,260
Posted By 998M
I love the look of carbon but leaving one panel...

I love the look of carbon but leaving one panel bare carbon while everything else is painted can make it look like you bought it at a used car part lot. I wonder if they could spray if black but...
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-13-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,484
Posted By 998M
BMW uses the angel eyes at their running lights. ...

BMW uses the angel eyes at their running lights. Adding LEDs might look a little to aftermarket for me.

M
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-12-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,484
Posted By 998M
Are you talking about adding LED daytime running...

Are you talking about adding LED daytime running light?
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-07-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,728
Posted By 998M
i havn't looked in a while but don't most big...

i havn't looked in a while but don't most big SUVs (subuerban or Tahoe XL) get around 10-12 MPG? And we are a LOT faster.
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-05-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By 998M
Here are both dynos from Active (top graph and...

Here are both dynos from Active (top graph and chart) and ESS (bottom graph). I know it is hard to compare data from different dynos. Is there someone out there who can help interpret this data. To...
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-05-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By 998M
I believe Eisenmann also has a sport exhaust with...

I believe Eisenmann also has a sport exhaust with the valve like the stock exhaust.

M
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-03-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By 998M
interesting. I wonder why other tuners are not...

interesting. I wonder why other tuners are not getting or making the same power claims.

M
Forum: X ///M Forum 12-01-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,409
Posted By 998M
I have heard rumors that other tuners are getting...

I have heard rumors that other tuners are getting more than 40-50 gains with just a tune. I believe ESS and Dinan will be more conservative with not only their tune but with the claims.
M
PS. I...
Forum: X ///M Forum 11-30-2010, 05:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,409
Posted By 998M
ESS tune 600hp. Thank you IND and ESS for outstanding customer service

So I ordered the ESS X5M tune through Ilia at IND. ESS is conservatively estimating horsepower at 40-50whp gain. Call IND for more information.
 
From ESS's website
"ESS X5M/X6M Performance ECU...
Forum: X ///M Forum 11-30-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,642
Posted By 998M
Congrats. 20k miles on mine and no issues. Well...

Congrats. 20k miles on mine and no issues. Well there were some self-inflicted issues.
M
Forum: X ///M Forum 11-21-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,897
Posted By 998M
Not as blacked out as it looks. I was taking the...

Not as blacked out as it looks. I was taking the picture into the sun. Was in a hurry. Will get better pictures. The wheels were powder coated with a color very similar (slightly darker) than the...
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