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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,050
Posted By bpowa
Lol.. If I could go back in time I would keep...

Lol.. If I could go back in time I would keep both of my crx si stock, and not crash them..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,050
Posted By bpowa
brake lines.. separate and collapse over time.....

brake lines.. separate and collapse over time.. It happens.. Not just on BMW's.

I can see why you are frustrated.. Im sure you will be happy with the lexus.. Every car, and brand I owned have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 38,546
Posted By bpowa
Blue = Updated hoses.. With insulation warped...

Blue = Updated hoses.. With insulation warped around no tee needed

Red = Old model hoses.. with tee..

No offense but if you dont get this then you should take it to a mechanic.

Once again....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,539
Posted By bpowa
I have an efan.. 2004 and up v8 do.. Id keep...

I have an efan.. 2004 and up v8 do..

Id keep the clutch fan.. I did this mod once on my wranger.. After a year and a half.. the plastic shroud started to break... Cheap plastic fan..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By bpowa
hmm.. when I drive.. Mixed I usually get...

hmm.. when I drive.. Mixed I usually get 17-18mpg.. My wife gets 16-17..

I try to figure out when and where to brake and gas..

I actually got close to 22. but I averaged out to 21.. and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 38,546
Posted By bpowa
Agreed..:popcorn: OP is thinking too hard...

Agreed..:popcorn:

OP is thinking too hard about it.. Sound like some engineers I encountered. Sometimes it pays not to over think things. All the replies say not to worry about the nipple..:dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,234
Posted By bpowa
Well it depends how much the vehicle is.. I got...

Well it depends how much the vehicle is.. I got mines at 156k 2004 4.4.. Spent under 150 for plugs and oil change and some cleaning up.. So far so good.. It was 1 owner dealer maintained. Just make...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2013, 12:37 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 139,652
Posted By bpowa
I see what you mean.. I took the x on a...

I see what you mean.. I took the x on a roadtrip. It rides great, smooth and ooogs of power up the mountains. I like the idea of it being a all can do vehicle, but it is not (just my opinion). I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 139,652
Posted By bpowa
I admit the x looks bad ass with a slight lift...

I admit the x looks bad ass with a slight lift and tires..

But that is all it is good for for offroading.. and they have its fair issues on regular street driving, with parts wearing out..
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,189
Posted By bpowa
I just want to share MY First MPG, trip

I took the x 4.4l to Tahoe, gambled and fished..

I did my best to for mpg.. Averaged freeway speed was 70-75mph up and down the sierra mountains..

I know the MPG average is fairly precise...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 38,546
Posted By bpowa
Yes the updated hoses to the nipple dont exist on...

Yes the updated hoses to the nipple dont exist on newer models..

I loose about almost half a quart 1k miles.. Try cleaning out your ccv, hoses.. It helped me and I also seafoamed the engine.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 148,138
Posted By bpowa
Well. So far i have not seen any smoke at stop...

Well. So far i have not seen any smoke at stop lights. But I don't have it idle for long. I poured half a can of seafoam into the engine and drove for a few hundred miles. I also sprayed carb...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,575
Posted By bpowa
Good info. It looks like the updated hose is...

Good info. It looks like the updated hose is thicker to trap oil from getting into the throttle body.

In the picture... Did you hook up the lower end to the intake on the drivers side?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 09-24-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,819
Posted By bpowa
Beautiful man.. If I had a 4.8is Id keep it for a...

Beautiful man.. If I had a 4.8is Id keep it for a long while.. Tbh.. I dont know how long id keep my '04 4.4.. I just dont feel its that special of a vehicle, and I just got it.

If it last 3-5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By bpowa
for what engine?

for what engine?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By bpowa
I just got mines.. drove it for 2 weeks and just...

I just got mines.. drove it for 2 weeks and just handed it to her.. did plugs, oil, and checked for all leaks and ccv..

Its as good as it can get. It does have slight blue smoke, but its at 80%...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,764
Posted By bpowa
Those would look sweet. I just ordered 700...

Those would look sweet. I just ordered 700 dollars worth of tires. If be more inclined to buy those wheels and tires for 900.

I tried looking but the wheels in my area all had mashed up tires.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2013, 12:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,572
Posted By bpowa
Nice. I wouldn't mind doing trails. But that is...

Nice. I wouldn't mind doing trails. But that is too risky for me.

I had a jeep wrangler before and it makes that climb feel like a speed bump.

However I'm surprised the x5 had no issues...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,575
Posted By bpowa
Any update on this? Is your x still smoking?

Any update on this? Is your x still smoking?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,226,452
Posted By bpowa
nice x.. however dont be a douche and park on...

nice x.. however dont be a douche and park on the handicap unless you really need to...

for some reason I see a lot of highend cars that do.. if your afraid of dings park farther and walk. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By bpowa
Get your suspension checked out. Jack up the...

Get your suspension checked out. Jack up the front and wiggle your wheels. See whats loose. And replace it. Not much else to do, its obviously a worn part.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,885
Posted By bpowa
Well I read again of the ebay china made led halo...

Well I read again of the ebay china made led halo I bought.

its actually 6w..

I installed them last night, and they were bright enough for me to be happy.

Im sure the 10w is super white.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,764
Posted By bpowa
Welcome.. I never seen that kit before, cant wait...

Welcome.. I never seen that kit before, cant wait to see it wh the wheels.

.. do you like the pin stripes?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2013, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By bpowa
I thought i missed the fan also. But the v8. ...

I thought i missed the fan also. But the v8. Are placed behind the radiator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By bpowa
Lol. I just did my plUgs also. All 8 for 57...

Lol. I just did my plUgs also. All 8 for 57 bucks from eBay.

The led lights also just came in. I think mines are only 12watts. I don't really care about the brightness. I just got them to...
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