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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,062
Posted By dkl
Same here - I just keep a folder of all the...

Same here - I just keep a folder of all the receipts for work/parts bought for each car we have. It's definitely not for resale value for sure as each of my cars are pretty much worthless by the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13,401
Views: 1,853,798
Posted By dkl
Not the case in the US. HID/Xenon was either a...

Not the case in the US. HID/Xenon was either a standalone option or part of the premium package when I purchased mine back in 2004.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2021, 12:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,905
Posted By dkl
Got your message and replied - thanks!

Got your message and replied - thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2021, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,905
Posted By dkl
A guide would greatly appreciated, if you have...

A guide would greatly appreciated, if you have one :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,905
Posted By dkl
Did you have to put a capacitor on it to prevent...

Did you have to put a capacitor on it to prevent the LED bulbs from flickering? A picture of your wiring would greatly be appreciated :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 934
Posted By dkl
I had the opposite experience. I wasn't that...

I had the opposite experience. I wasn't that impress with the 4.4i when my mechanic loan me his ride while I had our 3.0 in repair - this was about 10 years ago. I didn't come back wanting to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 461
Posted By dkl
Since you have to keep the same rolling diameter,...

Since you have to keep the same rolling diameter, having 19" wheels up front and 20" wheels in the rear will look very odd due to the increased tire wall that you must keep on those 19" wheels. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,424
Posted By dkl
Congrats on hitting 190k! Our have been pretty...

Congrats on hitting 190k! Our have been pretty much stalled at 148k since our X had been relegated to being our spare 3rd car duty.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,424
Posted By dkl
The sparkling sapphire flakes does look...

The sparkling sapphire flakes does look mesmerizing in the sun ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,424
Posted By dkl
Nope - Jet Black and Sapphire Black were the 2...

Nope - Jet Black and Sapphire Black were the 2 blacks offered for the entire 1999 to 2006 model years (at least here in the North America market). Most people (included myself) chose Sapphire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,424
Posted By dkl
BMW was colorblind back in the days, where there...

BMW was colorblind back in the days, where there were 2 blacks, about 5 shades of gray/silver, white, and a silverish blue (toledo).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2021, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 550
Posted By dkl
Agreed. The stock 10-speaker non-DSP system is...

Agreed. The stock 10-speaker non-DSP system is actually pretty good, just lacking bass. The amp & sub was one of the very first mod that I did to the car and it still sounds phenomenal after 16...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2020, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By dkl
My hood latches don't look like that. It's very...

My hood latches don't look like that. It's very hidden and requires lots of trim removal to get to :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 700
Posted By dkl
I think their algorithm is that smart and just...

I think their algorithm is that smart and just takes into account of all X5 in that year/mileage and just average it out.

Do Carmax still buy e53s?

That is the main reason why I am still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2020, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 325
Posted By dkl
Great work! PM me if you want to earn some extra...

Great work! PM me if you want to earn some extra cash or side job and do mine ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13,401
Views: 1,853,798
Posted By dkl
How is the rear badge attached? Is it similar to...

How is the rear badge attached? Is it similar to the front - just with a couple of rubber grommets?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,611
Posted By dkl
Understood. I was just trying to say that some...

Understood. I was just trying to say that some units may not come with a resistor, so you'll have to swap it over regardless if that's the case.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,611
Posted By dkl
OK - I see the resistor on another listing on...

OK - I see the resistor on another listing on Amazon
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,611
Posted By dkl
Awesome! That looks simple to swap over...

Awesome! That looks simple to swap over :beerchug:
The part now only cost $80 on Amazon! However, the pictures on Amazon doesn't show or come with the resistor?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,611
Posted By dkl
Thanks for digging this up. Is the resistor...

Thanks for digging this up.

Is the resistor soldered on the motor? I need to look for pictures to see how the resistor is attached to the motor. Thanks again for the info!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,611
Posted By dkl
Thanks for the update - really appreciate it! My...

Thanks for the update - really appreciate it! My old actuator is still working after rotating the gear 180*...so this is a really good option when my gear gives up!

Did you have to get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2020, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By dkl
:iagree:That looks like some type of sanded down...

:iagree:That looks like some type of sanded down bondo, which is not used at the factory.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 538
Posted By dkl
My X5 turns fully synthetic oil black in about 10...

My X5 turns fully synthetic oil black in about 10 miles after an oil change. The color of the oil doesn't necessarily represent the condition of it. But look at how clean the engine is, even with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2020, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 538
Posted By dkl
Car came from the factory with full synthetic.

Car came from the factory with full synthetic.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 538
Posted By dkl
Conventional is fine if you just short cycle it...

Conventional is fine if you just short cycle it (~3k miles). BMW only specified fully synthetic for it's long change cycles. Just make sure they put in the correct amount is what I would worry more.
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