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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,747
Posted By watrob
Sucks, cannot wait until the new X5 model comes...

Sucks, cannot wait until the new X5 model comes out with the 4 cylinder twin turbo diesel with electric motors, under 6 ltr per 100klm with plenty on nm of torque.

I am nearly tempted to buy a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2012, 02:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,548
Posted By watrob
Hope your not doing that in your 4.8i? ...

Hope your not doing that in your 4.8i?


Ps. What about the lowest, I had a BMW 850ci 6 speed manual, owned it for 9 years from new, done a total of 14,000klms when I sold it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,747
Posted By watrob
In Australia a US gal works out to be around...

In Australia a US gal works out to be around $5.65 ($1.49 per litre) for diesel.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,548
Posted By watrob
You beat me, I did about 26,600klm in the first...

You beat me, I did about 26,600klm in the first 12 months, and a total of 73,000klm in 35 months when I sold the previous X5 35d.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,467
Posted By watrob
X5 M50d 0 - 260 km/h on Autobahn Video

Found this YouTube video!

Speed New BMW X5 M50d E70 0-260 km/h Acceleration - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_IvsatWe_E)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,668
Posted By watrob
There was a recall I believe on some X5 for power...

There was a recall I believe on some X5 for power steering pumps, there was a engineering fault on the shaft which could lead to hydraulic fluid leaking into the engine bay, wondering if your X5 is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,022
Posted By watrob
My system has just started to thats as well,...

My system has just started to thats as well, cannot post any smiles, just jumps back to posting and i have to start all over again, thing some microsoft update has change my windows explorer setting.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,083
Posted By watrob
Do you have adaptive drive? If so the...

Do you have adaptive drive?

If so the chance is play in the front electonic/ hydraulic swaybar, you cannot tell while the X5 is standing still as the swaybar is under tension, it has to be loosen...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By watrob
I think we are getting a little confused or I am,...

I think we are getting a little confused or I am, first off the y-cable connects into the USB socket which has RCA audio socket right beside it in the centre console box lower down on the inside...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2012, 04:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By watrob
The Y-cable should plug straight into the...

The Y-cable should plug straight into the iPhone?

Use to buy from FV but for the last 12 years its been Motorline
Forum: Australia Forum 07-02-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,330
Posted By watrob
Have managed to code the right & left indicators...

Have managed to code the right & left indicators flash in HUD, when the X5 first came out the indicators used to show?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By watrob
That gives you the ability to have a special...

That gives you the ability to have a special media iphone cradle so you can have your phone connected and have music etc at the same time thru the iphone, otherwise you can only run the standard...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,528
Posted By watrob
Your probably right. Think they are running out...

Your probably right. Think they are running out as many x5 E70 versions as they can until the 3rd generation is released. Give it 18 months and we will be all drive old models................
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-30-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By watrob
Nice M-Sport

Nice M-Sport
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-29-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,528
Posted By watrob
Picked the M50d up late this afternoon, compared...

Picked the M50d up late this afternoon, compared with my last White X5 m-sport 35d which is the same as the 40d ( 600nm torque), considering I have the same option bar a couple there is not alot of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2012, 04:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By watrob
Can't beat the Internet

Can't beat the Internet
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,528
Posted By watrob
Wheels are m-sport 435's, I checked on my X5 late...

Wheels are m-sport 435's, I checked on my X5 late this afternoon and it has now been tinted with a black 3m film, it will have a full detail tomorrow and will pick it up late tomorrow afternoon.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,528
Posted By watrob
Wheel alignment now done after 5mm offset castor...

Wheel alignment now done after 5mm offset castor bushes installed as well towbar fitment. Now waiting on window tint & pre-delivery check & full detail.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,528
Posted By watrob
They will dull off, just that red & blue don't...

They will dull off, just that red & blue don't look right on a white X5, thinking of painting the wheels black but the problem is the mirrors are the same colour as the wheels as it the plastic strip...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,528
Posted By watrob
Here is a photo of the wheels on the M50d just...

Here is a photo of the wheels on the M50d just after there test drive from the installation of the painted calipers, it was pouring down rain.
Forum: Australia Forum 06-27-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,824
Posted By watrob
The M50d has 385mm front rotors (have measured...

The M50d has 385mm front rotors (have measured mine and bought ceramic pads for it), the X5 40d came with 365mm, the X6 40d comes with 365mm in Australia

In Europe the X5 40d & X6 40d has 365mm...
Forum: X ///M Forum 06-27-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,442
Posted By watrob
Once they have finished pre-delivery I will check...

Once they have finished pre-delivery I will check again but I think because I have Xenon lights the inner lights are not active, the same as on the X5M.

The panel shop is going to give me the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By watrob
You need to check with your dealership whether...

You need to check with your dealership whether you have all the options required. I think its 6NF and one other. There are a couple different cradles for the current iPhone so you need to check which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,603
Posted By watrob
That's correct, the cable splits from the phone...

That's correct, the cable splits from the phone to usb & a audio jack, here a picture
Forum: Australia Forum 06-27-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,402
Posted By watrob
These are the calipers front & rear after I had...

These are the calipers front & rear after I had them painted, sorry for the quality of the photos but I used my iPhone.
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