newbs first post...
 

Hi all,
This is my first post and I just want to thank all of you who have made postings/articles on this site. It’s incredible! I bought my black 2001 x5 3.0i a couple of months ago (long awaited self bday gift) and I can’t tell you how many of the postings have helped me. Just a quick recap of what i’ve done based on the helpful info on this site:
- Full tranny flush – 3 flushes with a filter and gasket replacement on the 3rd (original ‘lifetime’ oil was black!)...
- Cleared SES light – uh... several times. :)
- Reset service interval light (after the tuneup etc was done - holy easy!)
- Removed door panel and replaced window reg...
- Tuneup (oils, spark plugs, etc)
- Upgraded to K&N filter
- Replaced microfilter (put a carbon one in)
- Repaired rear brake light. Uh... and then repaired the other one.
Ok – so as you can see there was a bit of work needed – got the vehicle for a steal and now that it’s ‘renewed’ I love it! It was a dream vehicle for me, so I couldn’t be happier.
I plan to post some questions in a bit – there are a few, so I’m sure I’ll be chatting with a few of you soon enough...
Cheers,
:)
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:welcome: Hi dib,
Welcome to what's probably one of the best (if not the best) web sites one can go to with queries if you own an X5. Sounds like you've been busy.
A picture (or photo's) paint a thousand words, show us your new ride.......
Good luck.
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:xoutpost: You're right, there are a ton of great articles here. Keep reading! ;)

Let's see some pics soon.

:xoutpost: ................now is the time to start planning your mods for next spring! LOL! It's contageous!

RR:thumbup:

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dib, just be carefull... this site has a habit of spreading the mod bug quicker than should be legal!:wow:

What was wrong with your tail light? how did you repair it?

:iagree: :bustingup

Same problem that's pretty common with the older ones - faulty setup that should be recalled in my opinion - instead the delaership will have you purchase a whole replacement tail light assemply for $250+...

got the fix here:

http://www.x3world.com/x5-e53-forum/...ion-fix-4.html

pretty straightforward fix - I got the help of my local indie shop with this stuff - they have the tools and the space - but these little articles and how-to's have really helped to pinpoint the issues very quickly...

Hallo dib! :wavey:

HAHAHA!! I just literally got a knock on the door when I was about to post a reply to this - just got my new exhaust tips!! They're sweeeeeet!! huge chrome tips that look alot like the 4.6's - way nicer than the image from the ebay seller - and they were a pretty good deal..!

oh, and for the record - the mods done/planned so far:
-installed alpine type S 6.5" components all around - nice clean crisp sound, but nooooo bass at all!! factory amp dropped down to 4ohm is really underpowering them. i'm dying.
-still figuring what I'll do for the sub - might just do an infinity basslink - small all in one and it can be mounted out of the way...
-ordered Alpine w505 (still need to sort the double din faceplate)
-looking into conforti chip
-still shopping for some decent wheels...

aaaahhhh - and the modding continues... :)

i just took some pics, but i have no clue how to add them... lol. is there a photo album area in my CP that i can't see..? can someone show me how to load them in a post..?

As much of an infinity fan as I am, I would do this JL setup for bass


http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...3694280&tp=113

I would love to go that route too - I'm pretty sure i have seen you write about it before. My problem is budget. If I get the JL, then I have to buy a seperate mono amp, then I have to pay for install on both - add it all up and you're looking at triple the amount of going with the Basslink...
hard to justify - I've heard the basslink and i think it's enough to round out the sound at a reasonable price for me...

Yeah, it just takes up room in the back... And with the information available on this site and from BSW, the JL setup with the mono amp could easily be a DIY mod. But it is largely dependant on what you want from your sound. I personally would like the precise thump from the JL 10 since I listen to metal. Most people are more than happy with the BSW sub. But is the space is not an issue, the basslink is a excellent sounding setup. Like I said, I have always been a fan of infinity!

ok - hopefully this works...

http://www.xoutpost.com/C:\Users\Aade...e\P9040004.JPG
http://www.xoutpost.com/C:\Users\Aade...e\P9040005.JPG
http://www.xoutpost.com/C:\Users\Aade...e\P9040010.JPG

Welcome !