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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2014, 06:42 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 265,562
Posted By rolfi
Sorry for bringing up an old thread, but after...

Sorry for bringing up an old thread, but after doing this job, I have some input.

The front right CV-joint on my car was bad, and believe me I tried knocking it off the axle. I used a bunch of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2014, 03:16 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 39,466
Posted By rolfi
You need a dremel. Test fit it carefully, and...

You need a dremel. Test fit it carefully, and mark with a pencil or something where you want the cutouts. Then dremel it :) Take your time and cut/grind off smal pieces at a time. It's better to do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 39,466
Posted By rolfi
Installation instructions here:...

Installation instructions here: https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=no&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fprotuning.lv%2F%3Fop%3Dworks2%26id%3D236%26mid%3D234

Translated from Russian :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2014, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,327
Posted By rolfi
Towing stuff is no problem at all. The E32 750i...

Towing stuff is no problem at all.
The E32 750i is 1900kg/4188lbs and the trailer is around 600kg/1322 lbs. The X5 is honestly the best car I've ever towed anything with....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,015
Posted By rolfi
I had to solder the red wire back on the circuit...

I had to solder the red wire back on the circuit board. My computer couldn't find the cable at all.

Check the voltage on your battery. If the voltage is too low, the program might refuse to do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,015
Posted By rolfi
Does the BMW Scanner 2.0.1 work with the E53? I...

Does the BMW Scanner 2.0.1 work with the E53? I thought the 2.0.1 was for the newer generation only, and the only one working with the E53 was the 1.4.0?

The BMW Scanner doesn't work with INPA,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2014, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,015
Posted By rolfi
You can use SSS Progman for that. I don't have...

You can use SSS Progman for that. I don't have any instructions, and I can't take screenshots to show you, as my battery is nearly dead. But SSS is almost as easy as BMW Scanner 1.4.0/PA Soft. It's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,015
Posted By rolfi
For what I know, there is no possibility of...

For what I know, there is no possibility of running only angel eyes with the light switch in Auto mode. I have tried several coding options, but none of them lets the angel eyes stay on in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2014, 03:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,466
Posted By rolfi
OMFG! That looks awesome! Veeery nice! Those...

OMFG! That looks awesome! Veeery nice! Those wheels and that height works great together.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2014, 03:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,507
Posted By rolfi
For $500 you could buy BMW Scanner 1.4.0 from...

For $500 you could buy BMW Scanner 1.4.0 from ebay, easily program DRLs and a LOT of other things yourself, and still have $475 left to spend on lots of candy, gallons and gallons of ice cream, or a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2014, 03:05 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,088
Posted By rolfi
Nice! That steering wheel trim really shows how...

Nice! That steering wheel trim really shows how flexible the wrap is, as well as your skills in doing this. Great work!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2014, 03:22 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,088
Posted By rolfi
WOW! That looks awesome! :wow::wow::wow:Even...

WOW! That looks awesome! :wow::wow::wow:Even better than I imagined it would look! Wow! Just wow!
I'm definately doing this in my car! Getting rid of that matte cheap looking Graphite metallic trim....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2014, 04:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,679
Posted By rolfi
Not to hijack the thread, but I wonder... I...

Not to hijack the thread, but I wonder...
I can't remember seeing any US X5s with the "normal" detachable towing hitch. The one that is hidden by the cover on the bumper when not in use.

Aren't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 04:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,749
Posted By rolfi
I have mine laying loose in the glove box. I...

I have mine laying loose in the glove box. I don't have a ashtray, so I can't fit it there.

I've thought about fitting it in the rear center console, where the IN/OUT stuff is located on cars...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,471
Posted By rolfi
My battery isn't as bad as your old was, yet....

My battery isn't as bad as your old was, yet. I'll replace it if I start experiencing the weird electrical issues a bad battery can cause, or if I have problems starting the engine. Until then, it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,471
Posted By rolfi
The webasto doesn't drain any noticeable amount...

The webasto doesn't drain any noticeable amount of battery.
The only time I can feel the battery drain, is when I have used the webasto as a parking heater. It cranks a little bit slower than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2013, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,035
Posted By rolfi
It might involve moving the reverse light or rear...

It might involve moving the reverse light or rear fog lights. Depending wether you want the bars right below the top hatch, or at the bottom of the lights.

I would want a set of clear, white tail...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,035
Posted By rolfi
I like the led bars too. I feel the thick bars...

I like the led bars too. I feel the thick bars would look too modern for the E53, but the E83 X3 facelift has thinner bars.
I have been wondering if I could hack up a pair of E83 taillights, take...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,035
Posted By rolfi
With a lot of modifications, I guess you can...

With a lot of modifications, I guess you can mount them. But it still won't look right. If you look at the picture of the E70, the line under the top rear hatch continues with a bump in the taillight...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2013, 03:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,541
Posted By rolfi
Good thing you found it. I forgot about it :p ...

Good thing you found it. I forgot about it :p

But I did look in the manual under starting, and it said that the engine can be started as soon as the "Pre-heating" message disappears. If it doesn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,541
Posted By rolfi
The Webasto is meant to help the engine warm up....

The Webasto is meant to help the engine warm up. If you have the remote control, or the "Aux vent/heating" menu on your navi screen, it can warm up the engine, as well as warm up the cabin when the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2013, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,541
Posted By rolfi
I can't help you with the humming noise. I...

I can't help you with the humming noise. I haven't noticed any humming, except for the fan starting and all the vents opening up.
Cyprus isn't very cold, is it? In temperatures under approximately...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,156
Posted By rolfi
All X5 diesels I have seen, has the Webasto...

All X5 diesels I have seen, has the Webasto heater. Maybe it's only the Euro ones? It starts when the engine starts, and warms the engine up in minutes. In the winter, I have my webasto set to start...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,762
Posted By rolfi
They certainly look good. How are they during...

They certainly look good. How are they during daylight?
Would have been interesting to compare them to the 32 and 40w, as the WeissLicht are 1x10w. I have no doubt that the WL's are built good and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,762
Posted By rolfi
I've found both 32w and 40w Angel Eyes LED bulbs...

I've found both 32w and 40w Angel Eyes LED bulbs on ebay lately. Has anyone tried them? The 32w has four 8w CREE chips in each, and the 40w has four 10w CREE chips in each.
Would be interesting to...
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