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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,862
Posted By jeffmiller
Genuine BMW black bumper grills:...

Genuine BMW black bumper grills: https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/X5/Bumper-Cover-Grille/?year=2006&m=228&e=180&t=6&b=11&d=589

Genuine BMW black top of hood grills:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By jeffmiller
Russian M54 e53 headers guys have updated their...

Russian M54 e53 headers guys have updated their site at a new URL: https://www.doctorlavr.com/catalog/vypusk/kollektory/kollektor_ravnodlinnyy_m54_dvigatel_bmw_e53_e39_e60_61_e65/

Translation...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By jeffmiller
Didn't know that. Thanks!

Didn't know that. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,110
Posted By jeffmiller
The 4.4i exhaust with dual tips are a direct bolt...

The 4.4i exhaust with dual tips are a direct bolt on.
A few companies make stainless cat-back systems (billyboat, super sprint, etc), but they are pricey.
You can also just take your 3.0i exhaust...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeffmiller
Thanks man! I'm going to try the headlight...

Thanks man! I'm going to try the headlight left/right swap first (unfortunately it's a bumper removal situation to get those headlights out).

I'll drop you a line if I get to a spot needed some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeffmiller
Will try thanks! the thread you referenced sounds...

Will try thanks! the thread you referenced sounds like my exact problem!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2024, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeffmiller
I'm definitely out of my comfort zone if wiring...

I'm definitely out of my comfort zone if wiring diagrams are involved. First thing I will do is remove left headlight and try on the right side cable, see if low beam comes on. After that, I'm just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeffmiller
Yep, that’s working fine.

Yep, that’s working fine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeffmiller
Whoops you are correct. the OUTER bulb is the low...

Whoops you are correct. the OUTER bulb is the low beam. That is indeed the light that is not working no matter which D2S bulb I use. High beam works fine (when pulling back on the light stalk)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeffmiller
Yes the inner light. And the turn signal is...

Yes the inner light. And the turn signal is indeed working.

Also wonder if a ballast issue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,131
Posted By jeffmiller
Xenon headlight not working with new bulbs

Vehicle: 2006 X5 3.0i

Headlights: Bi-xenon adaptive

Issue: Low beam on driver's side (left) went out, replaced with two different D2S bulbs from two different brands (both known-good)....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
Whoa. What brakes are those?

Whoa. What brakes are those?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,071
Posted By jeffmiller
Has anyone tried the aluminum expansion tank from...

Has anyone tried the aluminum expansion tank from Turner Motorsports?

The page says its e53-specific (M54-only, however).
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
My first door handle carrier replacement

It took three weekends and a rush-shipped, incorrect-color door handle, but I finally replaced my first door handle carrier successfully. I broke a million things and if the door panel stays on for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
#1 - I'll have another go at removing it. #2...

#1 - I'll have another go at removing it.

#2 - I've seated and reseated it 100 times. No dice. I can live w/o for a little while if I can just get the dang door carrier installed.

#3 - Yep,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
Third weekend of attempting to replace door...

Third weekend of attempting to replace door carrier. Here's all the crap I broke and still haven't successfully replaced it.

No matter what I do I am unable to align the new carrier so that I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2023, 10:34 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
INTERESTING! I like this idea quite a bit. May...

INTERESTING! I like this idea quite a bit. May hit the yards this weekend...

Thank you!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
The plug was missing the handle thing that gets...

The plug was missing the handle thing that gets rotated to lock it into place. I'm guessing that is the issue (broken by same person who destroyed the vapor barrier I'm guessing). It has worked for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
Fail

Today was a Fail day.

Attempted to replace the driver's side handle carrier. First time ever attempting this (first time removing door panel actually).

2 hours later all I had accomplished was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 277,800
Posted By jeffmiller
Picked up my holy grail this week, an e83 HEATED...

Picked up my holy grail this week, an e83 HEATED Motorsport steering wheel. Leather looks ok-ish, not great though. Will give it a re-condition and see what happens. The trim panel, airbag (those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,427
Posted By jeffmiller
I use these guys: ...

I use these guys: https://www.germanautocenter.com
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 618
Posted By jeffmiller
German Audio Tech - $199 ...

German Audio Tech - $199

https://www.germanaudiotech.com/collections/bmw-products/products/bmw-e53-x5-sharp-navigation-monitor-radio-display-wide-screen-lcd-glass
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,071
Posted By jeffmiller
still waiting on somebody (morimoto, moroso) to...

still waiting on somebody (morimoto, moroso) to make an e53 aluminum version. I know that ship has probably sailed, but still making offerings to my deities. one day, one day...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By jeffmiller
Do an LED conversion on that glovebox flashlight...

Do an LED conversion on that glovebox flashlight and make it actually usable.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,172,313
Posted By jeffmiller
What/Where is the hinge and/or hinge-screws? I...

What/Where is the hinge and/or hinge-screws? I didn't mess with the anything on the back of the glovebox. Just removed the six screws along the face and it dropped.

Are y'all talking about the...
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