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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By itsbrokeagain
I thought they illuminate while turning but the...

I thought they illuminate while turning but the foglights do that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2018, 06:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,103
Posted By itsbrokeagain
so nice you older guys have a solution for your...

so nice you older guys have a solution for your headlights. Us facelift trucks have to deal with crappy looking aftermarket or just spend loot for xenons. My lenses are starting to cloud and they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-24-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,077
Posted By itsbrokeagain
Judging by the very low mileage I'm gonna say a...

Judging by the very low mileage I'm gonna say a lot of the issues are stemming from very short drive times and no adequate highway driving. I'd say a good long trip at highway speeds to get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,763
Posted By itsbrokeagain
Mine had the same pop after I did the front...

Mine had the same pop after I did the front control arms. Turns out my preloaded torque readings were garbage. On the alignment rack they were so loose I could have wiggled it with a wrench and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2018, 10:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,861
Posted By itsbrokeagain
I took mine out, used some scotchbrite to clean...

I took mine out, used some scotchbrite to clean up the corroded areas on the taillight and bought some new bulb holders. Everything works as new now.

Why not go that route? The ebay LED lights...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,268
Posted By itsbrokeagain
how many miles are on it? Id prolly recommend...

how many miles are on it? Id prolly recommend doing the front shocks too if they were never changed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,634
Posted By itsbrokeagain
my module is corrupt as well, guess I will resort...

my module is corrupt as well, guess I will resort to ebay to flip through them and find a good one that will be able to reset when needed.

My E39 also suffers from this problem, but its module is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2018, 10:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,056
Posted By itsbrokeagain
what do you mean by buttons flickering?

what do you mean by buttons flickering?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,021
Posted By itsbrokeagain
welcome to the forum! I picked up a very late 06...

welcome to the forum! I picked up a very late 06 build 3.0 from a friend when it was down and out and not running 1.5 years ago.

I bought it with 115k on it, 157k now. Pretty much have revamped...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,575
Posted By itsbrokeagain
can you say, ew? Those kidneys look like...

can you say, ew?

Those kidneys look like they belong on some stealth fighter jet. The back looks too audi.

The x3 looks like poop as well..the taillights very asian-esqe, borderline nissan...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,002
Posted By itsbrokeagain
check your aux fan for operation. if it doesnt...

check your aux fan for operation. if it doesnt work, the pressures can get too high and it will shut the compressor off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,606
Posted By itsbrokeagain
betting 98% the fan is shot. given the age of...

betting 98% the fan is shot. given the age of these vehicles its not uncommon. mine crapped out on the PO so I replaced it. AC is brick.

My E39 one crapped the bed as well. Went through 3 used...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,487
Posted By itsbrokeagain
alternator.

alternator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,193
Posted By itsbrokeagain
i cant stand this. Its so overdone here in my...

i cant stand this. Its so overdone here in my neck of the woods. I hate it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,019
Posted By itsbrokeagain
mine has a slight clunk too if im light on the...

mine has a slight clunk too if im light on the brakes making a right turn, and the left wheel hits a small bump. The struts are dead in my truck at 151k and thats the only thing I havent replaced. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2018, 07:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,402
Posted By itsbrokeagain
My battery was somewhere in the 260-320 range for...

My battery was somewhere in the 260-320 range for the correct Bosch unit. It was a hassle to get it in the trunk but no problems since. I can see why an independent would want to charge you an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,272
Posted By itsbrokeagain
How bad is the sunglare with that 9" screen?

How bad is the sunglare with that 9" screen?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2018, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,651
Posted By itsbrokeagain
I'm sorry but that mentality will only get you so...

I'm sorry but that mentality will only get you so far. The gaskets are old and brittle, and now at least 12 years old. That isn't working smarter, it's cutting corners.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,581
Posted By itsbrokeagain
ive got 150k and she looks like a top and runs...

ive got 150k and she looks like a top and runs like one. buy mine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,293
Posted By itsbrokeagain
whoa...

whoa...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,297
Posted By itsbrokeagain
yeah it shouldnt be that loose I think? I forget...

yeah it shouldnt be that loose I think? I forget if they have a heim joint on the inside or is it just rubber.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2018, 10:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,217
Posted By itsbrokeagain
they definitely were trash. Guess mine will...

they definitely were trash. Guess mine will follow suit shortly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2018, 12:44 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 25,875
Posted By itsbrokeagain
those ebay ones look great. I replaced the...

those ebay ones look great. I replaced the lenses on my 99 528 with smoked turn signals and orange bulbs and it really cleaned up the look of them.

I wish I could do it to my 06. Unfortunatley...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,166,340
Posted By itsbrokeagain
New front pads and rotors. Akebonos/Zimmerman...

New front pads and rotors. Akebonos/Zimmerman combo. Practically dustless but definitely less initial bite over the Jurid/Pagid pads.

M56 valvecover is on it's way from Cali. Noticed some idle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2018, 05:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,217
Posted By itsbrokeagain
Use an engine cradle (brace across engine bay)...

Use an engine cradle (brace across engine bay) hook the motor by the OFH and lower the subframe down and let it hang via the control arms.

Actually, I'd remove the stiffening plate first, may be...
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