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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2026, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 801
Posted By BigBody
Saw this video like 10 years ago. Super cool look...

Saw this video like 10 years ago. Super cool look inside this world but also quite sad. It looks like they are breaking almost perfect cars, one was even a Z3M. I wonder what kind of scrapping this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,076
Posted By BigBody
Keys are a disaster. I programmed new key with...

Keys are a disaster. I programmed new key with AK90, now there is a shadow code when used that something is wrong with the key (even though it works fine). Im sure this happens with every key not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,821
Posted By BigBody
Losing a ton of functionality without the EHC...

Losing a ton of functionality without the EHC system IMO. For example, did you know the bags are actively working depending on what the body is doing? Accelerating hard will cause the bags to kick in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,247
Posted By BigBody
I bought cheap B&G lowering springs on eBay a few...

I bought cheap B&G lowering springs on eBay a few years back with new sachs struts/bumpstops and Kmac adjustable top hats. My take- struts and cheap lowering springs are absouletly perfect. I would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,652
Posted By BigBody
The car has not had door locks since new. ...

The car has not had door locks since new.

Some quick backstory- my father purchased this car in 2005; it was already his second E53 after purchasing a 3.0 in 2001. At the time, his office was in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,652
Posted By BigBody
LOL i just ordered a brand new key too! After 19...

LOL i just ordered a brand new key too! After 19 years and exact same thing, key will NOT turn in ignition... ridiculous, i think key is miscut..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,871
Posted By BigBody
They will not, without major modification that...

They will not, without major modification that would make them not worth it. There is a reason OP took a different route... i will leave it at that.

E70-F15/85 are bolt on for front calipers to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By BigBody
Better change that alternator... had the same...

Better change that alternator... had the same symptoms and ignored... then the car had a trans fail safe, followed by complete shut down rolling half way up the verrazano bridge. Needless to say the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,316
Posted By BigBody
Same here. Impeller was fine. I...

Same here. Impeller was fine.



I replaced my WP with Hepu, from FCPeuro, exactly 2 years ago. Metal impeller, and no problems, knock on wood.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2022, 10:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 54,729
Posted By BigBody
Ran 22" Breyton Magic Super on the E53 circa...

Ran 22" Breyton Magic Super on the E53 circa 2010... god those wheels were cool. Yes they fit. Ride however, is a different story. Im on 20's now, with tires that barely fit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By BigBody
Why not level with the running boards? If the car...

Why not level with the running boards? If the car is to be lifted on a standard automotive lift, the car must be level with the running boards (as the jack points are). Regardless, does a degree or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By BigBody
I did not want to wait until the weekend. I...

I did not want to wait until the weekend. I lifted the car again and leveled as per the running boards. Fired up the motor and began cycling through the gears. Opened fill port at 30c and no fluid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2022, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By BigBody
That is correct.

That is correct.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By BigBody
I followed the ZF procedure, shifting through the...

I followed the ZF procedure, shifting through the gears and what not. The trans lost a lot of fluid as the box sat open over night with the mechatronics out. I filled more than FCP even supplies with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,534
Posted By BigBody
Transmission Problems after Flush & Service

Hi folks,

My 6HP26 seems to be giving me problems after I flushed the fluids and serviced the rubber components last month. Perhaps it is just low on fluid, but im having a hard time finding the...
Forum: The Lounge 04-29-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 391
Posted By BigBody
Bimmerboost down for... maintenance...

https://i.imgflip.com/6ecuhz.jpg

:popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:


https://www.lotusboost.com/showthread.php?107447-DOWNTIME-SITE-MAINTENANCE&p=869881#post869881...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,256
Posted By BigBody
2005 would be xDrive. Do you have any errors on...

2005 would be xDrive. Do you have any errors on the dash? This is one of the symptoms of failed transfer case actuator. If you give it enough gas at full lock, does the car still move?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,173,806
Posted By BigBody
Have no idea. Car developed some issues and...

Have no idea. Car developed some issues and noises which slowly got worse and worse. Sharp turn followed by hard acceleration caused the entire car to shudder hard. Like teeth skipping. This must’ve...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,173,806
Posted By BigBody
Well that about explains it... ...

Well that about explains it...

https://i.ibb.co/7KZJ1yR/Screen-Shot-2022-03-06-at-8-14-32-PM.png
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,173,806
Posted By BigBody
Makes sense. But this was not my case as the diff...

Makes sense. But this was not my case as the diff was full of fluid. Something happened to the right side of the diff. The axle had major play and after ruining the seal on that side and spitting out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 17,763
Views: 4,173,806
Posted By BigBody
My rear diff went out. <90k 4.4i X5. I dont...

My rear diff went out. <90k 4.4i X5. I dont understand why or how... in either case, yesterday i removed it and today i installed the new (to me) one. Got lucky and picked a relatively low mileage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,017
Posted By BigBody
Well folks... Wpoll was right on the money....

Well folks... Wpoll was right on the money. Sensor replaced with Meyle part 3148000046. Problem solved. Thanks to everyone and special thanks to Wayne!!! :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,017
Posted By BigBody
That is basically what I did guys. Laptop on the...

That is basically what I did guys. Laptop on the passenger seat while I was on the highway. Glanced back and forth at my laptop and LF wheel speed was again pegged at 0. All 3 other wheels read...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2022, 12:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,017
Posted By BigBody
Wayne, as strange as it sounds, I really hope I...

Wayne, as strange as it sounds, I really hope I destroyed the sensor! Did not notice it at all to be honest. Looks like it definitely protrudes quite a bit. Will pull it out and inspect, many thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2022, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,017
Posted By BigBody
My apologizes, I worded that poorly. Yes, the...

My apologizes, I worded that poorly. Yes, the larger black ring/chamfer was pressed into the knuckle first. The hub was then pressed into the side with the smaller chamfer.

Did not remove the...
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