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Slick's right. Im running a custom air setup, it allows me to set 3 preset heights, and also manually control each corner from inside the truck. I just dropped it for that pic....you can't actually drive it like that.

TerminatorX5

01-24-2013 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by neilrmp (Post 918520)

Got my relay for my backup camera installAttachment 57683

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keep us posted on your install, please

neilrmp

01-24-2013 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TerminatorX5 (Post 918541)

keep us posted on your install, please

Will do.

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JWMich

01-26-2013 01:56 PM

Suspension refresh, at 110,000 miles. It's pretty challenging to source some kind of non-oem approach to the struts and shocks for a 4.4i with sport package. At end of the day, I used the Stage 2 suspension kit here:
BMW X5 (2000-06) - Suspension - Page 1
along with these additional pieces:
BMW X5 Front 6 Piece Control Arm Kit By Meyle
BMW X5 Rear Ball Joint OEM
and a set of Powerflex subframe bushings.

The Pelican Parts kit is very nice - thorough and complete with all the incidental parts for the job included, excellent quality and fit throughout. My mechanic had a lot of good things to day about their product.

If you've run out past 100,000, you should really think about doing this kind of a refresh. You'll be very happy with the results.

jgold47

01-26-2013 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JWMich (Post 919024)

Suspension refresh, at 110,000 miles. It's pretty challenging to source some kind of non-oem approach to the struts and shocks for a 4.4i with sport package. At end of the day, I used the Stage 2 suspension kit here:
BMW X5 (2000-06) - Suspension - Page 1
along with these additional pieces:
BMW X5 Front 6 Piece Control Arm Kit By Meyle
BMW X5 Rear Ball Joint OEM
and a set of Powerflex subframe bushings.

The Pelican Parts kit is very nice - thorough and complete with all the incidental parts for the job are included, excellent quality and fit throughout. My mechanic had a lot of good things to day about their product.

If you've run out past 100,000, you should really think about doing this kind of a refresh. You'll be very happy with the results.

holy jesus thats expensive. So you just did shocks, but not springs? Or do you have SLS?

Did you do it yourself or have a shop do it?

joemorelli99

01-26-2013 05:43 PM

...replaced the Panoramic Sunroof rubber seal (actually my excellent new mechanic did it for $90 and I supplied the BMW OEM part# 54 10 7 199 533 that I got from ECS Tuning for $39.42 including shipping = $129.42 for the entire job!!). Looks awesome and is said to be designed as much more durable than the factory OEM seal. Here's the link to the seal for those looking to do this job (it's even LESS $$$ NOW!) as it fits my 2005 4.8is E53 PERFECTLY:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/54107199533/ES260387/

Next up = EXHAUST UPGRADE (pics & audio / video coming) :)

JWMich

01-26-2013 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jgold47 (Post 919048)

holy jesus thats expensive. So you just did shocks, but not springs? Or do you have SLS?

Did you do it yourself or have a shop do it?

Yeah - a little bit of change, that's for sure. Mine is SLS, but I have some new springs on order so that'll be done before long, too. There won't be much left on the suspension that isn't redone at that point, so at least that part is ready for another 100k. Had a shop do it, a little bit beyond my ability to be the wrench.

If you really want to bring tears to your eyes, try pricing out this project at dealer rates.

pnoyako85

01-26-2013 06:39 PM

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what you guys think...the wheels really stick out now..

Yay or Nay....?..

DTMdan

01-26-2013 08:14 PM

Too low IMO

TonyN

01-26-2013 09:01 PM