Forum: Politics Forum
06-10-2026, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 825
Views: 102,051
Trump
MAGA here. For me Trump is easy to understand. He's arrogant, a braggart, self involved individual. Most of the time I wish he would invoke his 5th amendment right and remain silent. One can only...
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Forum: Politics Forum
06-10-2026, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 3,529
roe v wade
Roe's decision was split 5-4 so this wasn't some "all in agreement" decision. The issue the "4" had was simple. Jurisdiction. Was this an issue to be decided by SCOTUS or by the individual states?...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-10-2026, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,514
door handle carrier
I agree with Andrewwynn regarding the steel zip ties. I also soldered the ties so as to prevent slippage. I go one step further and disassemble the gearing so as to move the lever/actuating arm one...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-20-2024, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,137
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-27-2024, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,814
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-16-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
So.....got the dryer sock and installed it....
So.....got the dryer sock and installed it. Previous to this I disconnected everything from everything. Ran acetone though the lines (not compressor) and looked for any contamination. None. Blew air...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-05-2024, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-04-2024, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
Both good points. Actually ordered 2 socks....
Both good points. Actually ordered 2 socks. Condenser still leaking just a tiny bit of oil as of last night. Socks due Sat. so by then condenser oil should be completely drained. Will install new...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-04-2024, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2024, 07:47 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
So I checked the pressures with my gauges and...
So I checked the pressures with my gauges and sure enough......they read low. 6 and 60. So I'm thinking I must have a leak somewhere let's just add some Freon and see if I can find it. There's dye in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-22-2024, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
Well......and I apologize for this.....I did...
Well......and I apologize for this.....I did recharge A/C 2 weeks ago. Had little in it. It's been without A/C for 4 years now. Finally got the aux fan to work which then allows A/C to work. All is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-22-2024, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
And this would occur in one of the four vents?...
And this would occur in one of the four vents? I've read where people have checked the Freon level but never understood how/why one of the four vents would be affected. I'll check that but in the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-22-2024, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,316
'03 3.0l same problem-ish. Mine starts up at...
'03 3.0l same problem-ish. Mine starts up at first cold......then gets warm......then goes back to cold......then warm as you drive. Have yet to put a driving condition to the changes. Seems at...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2022, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,928
seat belts
there are several things on a car one should not fix. seat belts fall under that category. you replace them. having said that, I've had my share of what you just described. that's a fix you can do.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2022, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,720
driver's side doors
Having lived in the Northeast/Midwest most of my life where one gets snow during the winter...... salt ......kills those doors. LKQ has locations in the south where salt isn't needed and the doors...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-03-2022, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,468
Chinese parts
With regards to Chinese parts, just remember where your computer was made and how technologically advanced it is. Or, where your cell phone was made. Manufacturers subcontract to Chinese...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-17-2021, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
collision shop choice
I say this based upon actual hands on experience. If it's smaller........more on the dent and paint level.......and not heavy damage.......you might give Caliber Collision a try. Yes.....they are a...
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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum
08-17-2021, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,460
Repairing damaged wheels
Being in the collision bis we have subcontractors that repair/refinish those wheels for roughly $100. Now retail customers........probably a little more. Now I'm in Houston so it's a little different...
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