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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 56,864
Posted By LeftCoastErik
NICE!

NICE!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,342
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Ok.put it on the rack. Cut the muffler off. Drove...

Ok.put it on the rack. Cut the muffler off. Drove it..unfortunately no appreciable change in sound. Even wot. We would have to ditch the cat at the very least in order to get any sound

Sent from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,342
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Now that is funny! Sent from my DROID RAZR...

Now that is funny!

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,342
Posted By LeftCoastErik
I'll get mine on the rack over the next couple of...

I'll get mine on the rack over the next couple of weeks and see what it would take to design a system. Maybe see if I can get one of my suppliers to give me some mufflers to try out. Getting a good...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,023
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Also, FYI, modern diesels run at somewhere in...

Also, FYI, modern diesels run at somewhere in the 18 (low smoke/emissions) and -40 (cruise):1 ratio for AFR.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,023
Posted By LeftCoastErik
OK, let me clarify, since you are making an...

OK, let me clarify, since you are making an assumption that I don't understand modern diesels. I never stated that the M57 has a throttle body or butterfly in the system (although some diesel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 27,409
Posted By LeftCoastErik
ECS, does that kit work on the e70 also?

ECS, does that kit work on the e70 also?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,023
Posted By LeftCoastErik
I would recommend removing it. Mine is tucked...

I would recommend removing it. Mine is tucked under the engine cover, so they should not have any reason to spot it. But why take a chance? It only takes about 5 minutes to install/uninstall it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,023
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Its the electronic throttle. Better in DS. ...

Its the electronic throttle. Better in DS.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,510
Posted By LeftCoastErik
We build them in house. Runs about $5500 to build...

We build them in house. Runs about $5500 to build one like mine. Billet input, triple disc converter,constant pressure valve body. Etc.
They are junk stock

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 12:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,510
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Yeah..not a dinan fan. Too much for not enough ...

Yeah..not a dinan fan. Too much for not enough

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 11:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 56,864
Posted By LeftCoastErik
I used the autologic at my other shop...

I used the autologic at my other shop (edgemotorworks.com)

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,023
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Umm.in the software. Sent from my DROID...

Umm.in the software.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 56,864
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Yes, I did break it, but I could have taken it...

Yes, I did break it, but I could have taken it apart more gently. I just made the command decision that I would never need it and I didn't want to spend hours dissecting it. I didn't cut any of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,510
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Yeah, its pretty nuts. Our sled puller is daily...

Yeah, its pretty nuts. Our sled puller is daily driven and makes 906HP (1800approx TQ, our dynojet flatlines TQ at 1500, but Cummins are generally 2:1) on a single charger with no NOS or anything....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,924
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Alignment has a ton to do with it. I put my new...

Alignment has a ton to do with it. I put my new X5 on our Laser Rack and was pretty amazed at the results. Here's a link:
Why would you align a Brand-New car? Here’s Why. | Edge Motor Works...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,023
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Very happy with mine so far! Just wish someone...

Very happy with mine so far! Just wish someone would work out the electronic throttle delay. That is incredibly annoying..
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 06:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,510
Posted By LeftCoastErik
I'll chime in here. I just got my 2012 X5 35d and...

I'll chime in here. I just got my 2012 X5 35d and I am very happy so far. The "rattle" you hear off idle is actually timing rattle and pretty common on most HPCR diesels. I own Left Coast Diesel,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 56,864
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Got it...Just removed torx, got the cradle where...

Got it...Just removed torx, got the cradle where I could work on it, removed the two small torx under the rubber feet at the front edge of the cradle, split the cradle, removed the wiring and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 56,864
Posted By LeftCoastErik
Any update on this? I am at the same point on my...

Any update on this? I am at the same point on my 2012 X5 35d. That cradle is making me mental.
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