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aimtimes100 06-28-2011 11:44 AM

I wouldnt lower it.my x5 is slightly lowered n its bitch on the frony axel.the bacl axels seem to b holding up well tho so lower at ur own risk.im still playing the price considering i have to get my front drivers side axel replaced.again.

aimtimes100 06-28-2011 11:46 AM

Just fixed my back seat cup holders.they wouldnt slide for shyt earlier.thank god for wd 40

Piston 06-28-2011 11:48 AM

Send it to the dealer for some expensive diagnostic. It may be its final resting place.

tomcat 06-28-2011 05:02 PM

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As she's nearing her 6th birthday next month, I got her professionally detailed. I'm guessing it's the cleanest she's been since then. Don't have a fancy camera to take magazine worthy shots and it's flipping hot out there. Ordered underseat storage today as well.

Scott

huntertec 06-30-2011 03:15 AM

Don't need a fancy camera to make X look any better! some more pics would be nice (please)

powers1 06-30-2011 05:01 AM

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[QUOTE=huntertec;831769]Hi F, I also didn't get the PM with the Eibach X.

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Managed to downsample it!
Heres the Eibach suspension test report and more, for you to see and I also want share with everyone :)
The test car is an earlier 3.0D ,running 21" wheels,Eiback srpings,anti roll kit ,spacers and is "softly" tuned...
Love tghe comments about the handling of the car :D

huntertec 06-30-2011 06:05 AM

Eibach X
 
Thanks for that, good read, my X with 10''fr and 11''re wheels with eibach springs is a little harsh compared to its standard form unlike yourself 'F' I don't have a mother inlaw to impress so for me I love it. Our roads in Aus aren't as good as Euro so I just avoid the bad ones. I sometimes take a drive to Sydney on the old Hwy which has a good surface and some great corners the X is in its element there. My daughter sometimes asks why I drive a little fast around some corners, best answer I've given is this :D.
Like the new Avatar!

romeokc10 06-30-2011 01:41 PM

What did you do to / for your E53 today??

Prayed nothing else will break anytime soon......LOL!!

aimtimes100 07-02-2011 04:28 PM

I know its frowned upon but just installed LED footwell lights.cant wait to see it at night XD

1stE53 07-02-2011 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aimtimes100 (Post 832367)
I know its frowned upon but just installed LED footwell lights.cant wait to see it at night XD

Post a picture please

dolbyX5 07-02-2011 07:22 PM

This past week, I had the coolant tank and aux fan replaced (ouch). Also got the ELM327 bluetooth OBDII xmit and using the torque app on my phone, so I can keep an eye on engine data in real time. Thinking about mounting a 7" Galaxy Tablet down in the ashtray as a permanent item. I'd tie it in to the Mediabridge and it would make for a larger display for the torque app. Has anyone tried this ?

TriX5 07-02-2011 09:58 PM

busy day
 
4.4
Put new drain plug in radiator
Put font belly pan back after trans work completed last week
Continue work on headlight mod

4.8
Fresh 10-30 engine oil and new filter.

Picked up a 1000 pounds of pavers for the patio....not with the X.....:rofl:

aimtimes100 07-02-2011 09:58 PM

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night time pic from the back seat.sorry about the dirty interior,i gotta go to a car wash soon

1stE53 07-04-2011 08:11 AM

I changed my valve cover gasket yesterday afternoon. I was nervous at first but I can't believe how straight forward it was. BMW does such an amazing job engineering these engines, its almost as it they designed them with us in mind. I was also pleasantly surprised of how clean it was. I just scrubbed the inside of the cover with degreaser.
I just took it for a drive at 430 this morning and no leaks.

One word of advice though, be very careful when taking off the cover. The rubber seal turns to brittle plastic and pieces can fly everywhere. I had to fish a small piece that I nearly lost deep inside the crevices of the engine .

fraserp 07-04-2011 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aimtimes100 (Post 832367)
I know its frowned upon but just installed LED footwell lights.cant wait to see it at night XD

didnt know it was frowned upon :(. is there a reason why???:dunno:. i did all my interior with LED.

aimtimes100 07-04-2011 10:41 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fraserp (Post 832589)
didnt know it was frowned upon :(. is there a reason why???:dunno:. i did all my interior with LED.

are we talking about the same LEDS? LED dome lights, door lights, etc are okay.im taking about these

fraserp 07-04-2011 11:30 AM

oops sorry. now i know.

gwinder 07-04-2011 11:57 AM

Axle replacement
 
It took hours of reading on the forum and watching youtube videos to muster up the courage to replace tie rods (seized) CV boots. By the time I had everything taken apart which was quite straight forward I have decided at 95K to replace the drive shafts, bearings, bushes etc. Feeling pretty good since the dealer quoted almost $2000 and I have only spent $300 on parts.

Thanks to all those that contribute articles and tips on the forum.

Gary

aimtimes100 07-05-2011 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwinder (Post 832611)
It took hours of reading on the forum and watching youtube videos to muster up the courage to replace tie rods (seized) CV boots. By the time I had everything taken apart which was quite straight forward I have decided at 95K to replace the drive shafts, bearings, bushes etc. Feeling pretty good since the dealer quoted almost $2000 and I have only spent $300 on parts.

Thanks to all those that contribute articles and tips on the forum.

Gary

All four drive shafts or just the front two?ive only the front two go bad and my X has 89k on it

z168 07-05-2011 06:06 PM

1. polished the lenses with mothers headlight polisher; had to sand the driver side too and re-polish
2. replaced fog lamp bulbs with yellow H3 bulbs

aimtimes100 07-10-2011 10:52 PM

Finished changing the spark plugs,fixed the passenger side window and swapper out the rear wash fluid pump to the front since the front pump is broken but is more important

r40hyo 07-11-2011 01:27 PM

Placed rubber protector mats underneath my kids' car seats to save my leather :bustingup

r40hyo 07-11-2011 01:33 PM

Over the past month I have done;

Angel Eye Headlight Upgrade
LED Backlight Upgrade
Re-furbished running boards
New 22" Alloys and tyres
New Badges on Bonnet, Boot, Steering Wheel and Wheel caps
New BMW Alpina Number Plate surrounds
New Towing Eye Cover
New Kidney Grilles
New Fog covers
New wipers front and back
Unblocked my front windscreen washer filters
New fuel line kit
New Air filter
New Pollen Filter
Fixed Front PDC problem
Fitted Hualingan Double Din Headunit :D

Not much left! Just need to find 2 front seats in two-tone grey and a drivers side door card! Oh, and a new bonnet. :yawn:

r40hyo 07-11-2011 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarb (Post 800034)
update

custom coding "signal flash 3 times" with one touch for lane change like e70 :cool:

Could you PLEASE tell me how you did this!!? I really miss this function since switching from my E60 :thumbup:

1stE53 07-12-2011 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r40hyo (Post 833669)
Could you PLEASE tell me how you did this!!? I really miss this function since switching from my E60 :thumbup:

me too please. Love the feature, I actually use the signals when this is available :D otherwise I just don't bother.

sapphireX5 07-14-2011 12:14 AM

Picked up my new trailer hitch from BMW today for my 4.8is. I was told they were back ordered with no ETA but it came in unannounced today.

I'll try to install it this weekend.

pnoyako85 07-14-2011 07:23 PM

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got tires and rims for my turck....before ..19"....after...20"

petener999 07-14-2011 07:42 PM

^^^Nice looking wheels. Post some pics after installation.

oxblood8 07-15-2011 12:05 AM

Geez you didnt mess around after the photochop I did you yesterday. Good work mate. Looking forward to the pics after they are on.

:thumbup:

pnoyako85 07-15-2011 11:29 PM

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ur-x5-107.html


here u go...xoblood...

2004_BMWX5_4.4i 07-16-2011 11:53 AM

Yesterday I installed the Car-Solutions eLight Ultimate in the car. The instructions were not exactly perfect translations of the German set but after reading through it a few times and looking into it I figured it out.

They left some simple things off the instructions however I managed. It works great.

BAX5 07-18-2011 02:30 AM

I recently bought some Goodyear Eage F1's SUV spec for her. Got an alignment done at a good little independent here in Bend.

Then drove the heck out of her and nows its flipped 100k!

Fraser 07-18-2011 04:21 AM

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I just drive mine.

PropellerHead 07-19-2011 04:19 PM

Went for another family outing in the X5 and ticked over another mileage mark. Man, it is so nice having that power underfoot. A few times I would get into a situation where I could simply curl my toes and find the power to move around interstate traffic so much more easily. Of course, I loved my 3.0, but I did drive it differently. And not nearly as often in the upper stratosphere of double digit speeds. :yikes:

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/16k.jpg

Matyoka 07-19-2011 05:27 PM

Opened the garage door for HER(yes, HER) to breathe

x5sportman 07-19-2011 07:53 PM

I just installed a USA SPEC iPod adapter from Crutchfield which replaces the CD changer, and it works like a charm. Even displays artist and song name on the instrument panel! Very easy DIY project.

aimtimes100 07-19-2011 10:28 PM

Re wired the footwell lights and got a new key.my dealer was really nice about it considering when they programmed the key they also programmed a feature where all the doors lock once u hit 15mph for free.also bout tire and rim shiner for the X so it can look good when i dont feel like going to the car wash

indianapolisX5 07-20-2011 09:47 PM

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forgot to turn on its Valentine1

1stE53 07-21-2011 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianapolisX5 (Post 835004)
forgot to turn on its Valentine1

those f%&#%@s. Camera? Some stats have made them illegal now.

2004_BMWX5_4.4i 07-21-2011 08:28 AM

Yesterday I took the X5 into my independent shop because the "Service Engine Soon" indicator illuminated with no signs of any problems at all.

A vacuum line had sprung a leak. They replaced the hose.

A few strange errors appeared in the diagnostics: Instrument Cluster error stating the fuel gauge was reading inaccurate and some other odd thing. None of which seemed to make any real sense or cause any real problems.

Cost to Diagnose errors, reset diagnostics, new hose and installation of said hose?

$20.00! That place is the best!:thumbup:

If I went to the local dealer, I would still be there waiting for them to finish and it would have cost $200.00 at least.

sarb 07-21-2011 04:30 PM

Washed it and ready to hit the road for 5k to pick up my new toy Ford GT :D:cool:

Weasel 07-21-2011 07:19 PM

Lucky bastard! Be sure to post up some pics when you get GT, they are awesome cars.

1stE53 07-21-2011 07:44 PM

be sure to get the photos with the GT on the trailer hooked to the X though

sapphireX5 08-01-2011 01:29 AM

Installed my trailer hitch. It was a bit time consuming but I am glad to save $700 as quoted by the dealer.

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...2/IMG_5175.jpg
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aimtimes100 08-01-2011 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarb (Post 835164)
Washed it and ready to hit the road for 5k to pick up my new toy Ford GT :D:cool:

i hope its really a ford GT and your not fooling us and end up posting a pic of a ford mustang gt.also are you sure its an 09?i know here in the U.S. the ford GT was only produced for sale between 2003 and 2008

Gixxerboy63 08-02-2011 11:33 AM

New radiator and control arm bushings

J.Belknap 08-02-2011 12:40 PM

Going to fix that water temp gauge today. Just waiting on the big brown truck to deliver goodies from PLX Devices.

edit: really, aux fan? Today? Really? sigh.

edit2: WTF UPS, how can you still estimate the delivery to happen yesterday... time travel?

edit3: Dear air conditioning system,

I hate you.

- J

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/645061e2.jpg

Too hot (humid) for all this. Grumble.

edit4: UPS finally came through! Water temp gauge is fixed. :)

MINIz guy 08-10-2011 01:14 AM

Two weekends ago, I noticed that the front tires were nearly bald and the rears were nearing that too; too many teen driving schools the past few months!

Scoured Craigslist last week and found a set of 4 rims and tires with decent tread for under the price of getting 4 new tires. WINNING! I'll roll on these new wheels, still the same style 57's, and possibly get winter tires on the other rims with bald tires.

aimtimes100 08-10-2011 08:09 PM

when i first installed my footwell lights, i noticed that the setup it was shock resistant.if i move the wire or hit a bump the lights would turn on.this became a problem when the car was off.id wake up in the middle of the night, look out the window and find them on.finally re-wired it so if the car is off, theres no possible way those lights are turning on

on the side note i installed an e39 MID.sadly it was from a 95 5 series so it wasn't plug and play.wires still matched up tho.i like the nob better and it actually fits nicer then the X MID(good job BMW)

nigwhyrito 08-10-2011 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aimtimes100 (Post 838353)
when i first installed my footwell lights, i noticed that the setup it was shock resistant.if i move the wire or hit a bump the lights would turn on.this became a problem when the car was off.id wake up in the middle of the night, look out the window and find them on.finally re-wired it so if the car is off, theres no possible way those lights are turning on

on the side note i installed an e39 MID.sadly it was from a 95 5 series so it wasn't plug and play.wires still matched up tho.i like the nob better and it actually fits nicer then the X MID(good job BMW)

@ Aimtimes: Curious was it a dsp or non dsp mid?.. Today I took my spare front sports seat headrests and put them on the rear seats. So now my rear seat go back and forth and the rear passangers can adjust there head rests up down back and forth like the front ones.
"thanks BFfredricks"
Currently talking to a machine shop about making the rear seats recline further back without damaging the X.

bigwave2255 08-10-2011 09:28 PM

got a 110,000 km service and had the diff oils and transfer case oil changed.

still running sweatly

aimtimes100 08-10-2011 10:04 PM

I have a non dsp car and the MID i got was non dsp as well

Milsy 08-11-2011 12:49 AM

Got the water pump, thermostat and alternator changed today. And installed my skid plate and painted the brake calipers black again.

simoespoir 08-12-2011 12:21 AM

chrome grill
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by X5DINAN (Post 811622)
I replaced the chrome grille with a satin matte black one from eBay.
The chrome one looked alright, but there was no other chrome accents on the truck. I think the black one suits it better?;)

i wanted to do the same thing , but i wasn't able to find the part , if you can provide the link to the ebay part that will be great .thank you .

1stE53 08-12-2011 06:53 AM

Just paint them. Much less expensive and fun. Two coats of primer and three coats of paint. I painted mine a year and a half ago and still looks like I bought them.

4.6toddy 08-13-2011 12:52 AM

Today i ordered new shoes for the X
Vredestein Sessanta UHP in the usual 20" staggered sizes

boxer259 08-13-2011 08:55 AM

I drove to summet racing to buy some cleaning products ....just a little excuse to drive it around and to see some classics (Hot August Nights)...

boxer259 08-13-2011 09:01 AM

oil pressure
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PropellerHead (Post 834822)
Went for another family outing in the X5 and ticked over another mileage mark. Man, it is so nice having that power underfoot. A few times I would get into a situation where I could simply curl my toes and find the power to move around interstate traffic so much more easily. Of course, I loved my 3.0, but I did drive it differently. And not nearly as often in the upper stratosphere of double digit speeds. :yikes:

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/16k.jpg

No oil pressure

teknik_ranger 08-13-2011 02:18 PM

work work work
 
Pulled the 5hp24 transmission to do a tear down and rebuild. Ordered the kit and it shipped U.S. snail mail...who in turn sent it to the wrong city!

Busted my knuckle open to the bone breaking the bolts loose on the bell-housing and ended up getting sealed up with superglue in the ER (bell-housing edge is sharp as a knife!!!).

What led me to this? Burnt fluid, hard/delayed shift into 1st, hard 2-1 downshift, and a transmission fail-safe mode after it slipped coming off the freeway. Apparently pretty common?

PropellerHead 08-13-2011 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxer259 (Post 838742)
No oil pressure

That's oil TEMP. I had just started off for the day. I doubt the temp was any higher than the reading. Works fine today.

Gixxerboy63 08-13-2011 04:18 PM

Detail
 
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In the last 6 months, I have spent several thousands getting all the maintenance items updated; valley pan, injectors, belts, hoses, full tune, radiator, etc.... hopefully good for another 100k! ...So I spent the entire day cleaning and a full detail. Wash, vaccumed the interior and LEXALed the leather, Cleaned all the brake dust from the inner wheels... Looks outstanding! not bad for 124k miles; looks and smells brand new again!

Now, its going to rain!:dunno:

boxer259 08-13-2011 08:11 PM

Fantastic job.....

X5click 08-14-2011 04:31 PM

I Did not did it today but last week. I Add tray's to my 2006 X5. I am new on this forum. Hope to learn a lot here

http://main.district8.net/wp-content/forum.jpg

J.Belknap 08-15-2011 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gixxerboy63 (Post 838795)
In the last 6 months, I have spent several thousands getting all the maintenance items updated; valley pan, injectors, belts, hoses, full tune, radiator, etc.... hopefully good for another 100k! ...So I spent the entire day cleaning and a full detail. Wash, vaccumed the interior and LEXALed the leather, Cleaned all the brake dust from the inner wheels... Looks outstanding! not bad for 124k miles; looks and smells brand new again!

Now, its going to rain!http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/dunno.gif

Awesome job man! :thumbup:

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5click (Post 838911)
I Did not did it today but last week. I Add tray's to my 2006 X5. I am new on this forum. Hope to learn a lot here

Congrats and welcome! :)

Milsy 08-15-2011 09:33 PM

Got my air conditioner re gassed, it's now freezing again. Got camber pins for the front and had the rears adjusted to straighten everything up. And had an alignment and balance.

Gave the seats a leather balm treatment. Car smells brand new.

Updated my MkIII software and put in the 2011 Nav disk.

117000 kms (72000 miles)

Shaun 08-17-2011 04:00 AM

My X5 E53 4.6is today
 
Had transmission checked tried ti get it flushed & new fluid but of course the cooler inlet is to large for the rushing unit to connect properly so just had the diff oil changed& new wiper blades. 2 weeks ago have oil system flush & oil change penziol 5W30, throttle body clean injector clean new air filter & cooling system pressure check & new fluid.
Bought front & rear camber/toe kits from Kmac to align it all up it's close but not quite a bit of rear tyre inner wear as it's lowered 40mm from & rear front with king springs & whiteline comp sway bar, the rear was lowered with the diagnostic computer to reset the zero height setting to match the front springs.

So no I need to fing someone in Newcastle to adapt & flush my transmission get the Kmac camber kits installed & aligned the it's time for new front & rear brake rotors & red stuff pads all round

And then its time for forced induction!!!

joeboch348 08-17-2011 09:12 PM

i changed my oil/filter and sanded/polished my headlights, i must say they look great!

x5yankee 08-18-2011 01:05 PM

Replaced tires after 12k mi. thanks to the crazy amount of rear camber the X has. Having it 4 wheel aligned. Took it to a tire shop and not BMW hope they do ok.

indianapolisX5 08-24-2011 07:34 AM

paid the $145.00 speeding ticket it earned me a few weeks ago

1stE53 08-25-2011 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by indianapolisX5 (Post 840396)
paid the $145.00 speeding ticket it earned me a few weeks ago

:rofl:. When I get them they usually run $1000 or more!!:wow:

aimtimes100 08-25-2011 10:24 PM

considering the X feels so slow when your obeying the speed limit, i constantly use cruise control to avoid speeding...but i deff take advantage of being the first one at a red light:thumbup:

Shaun 08-25-2011 10:43 PM

My X5 today
 
My X5 is having transmission fluid & transfer case fluid changed the diff has been done last week.
The K-Mac front & rear race camber kits were fitted over the past 2 days (big job) as soon as I drove it it felt different,
the steering had a more solid feel not light & floaty like before
it corners completley different, very confident to push it a bit harder now
a V8 Aristo tried me on the way home, silly boy...
it was wet windy & uphill after the second corner I could no longer see him!
the car felt like it was on rails, amazing.
Ok now for brakes (DBE 4000 & RED STFF pads) & wheel bearings to be safe
then saving for supercharger!!!

Shaun 08-26-2011 07:59 PM

My X5 4.6is
 
OK transmission & transfer case fluid changed, much quicker gear changes
I don't know about the long life transmission fluid policy on the X5 it was BLACK
thats just not good but anyway all done.
now the brake rotors & wheel bearings

MINIz guy 08-27-2011 06:36 PM

Hurricane modding...

Installed new wiper inserts as well as applied AmetVi (a glass coating from Japan that makes water bead and roll right off when moving).

Then I got the itch and finally removed the roof rails. Plugged it up but didn't use silicone sealant; took the clear vinyl I have and covered up the plugs real well so it is also watertight. Completely reversible with no mess when removing too!

StartX5 08-27-2011 06:52 PM

Hurricane little modie... install cluster silver face and chrome rings


http://sites.google.com/site/khuelecorp/cluster1.jpg


http://sites.google.com/site/khuelecorp/cluster2.jpg


http://sites.google.com/site/khuelecorp/cluster4.jpg

Shaun 08-28-2011 04:46 AM

My X5
 
Now my headlights are too high...
Luckily I had the front lowered 40mm as the front camber kit added 20mm
No I have to plug in & raise the rear to match (pneumatic rear)...

indianapolisX5 08-28-2011 08:43 PM

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wash, clay, and fresh wax

Naz24 08-28-2011 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by indianapolisX5 (Post 841028)
wash, clay, and fresh wax

your winter prep again? always looks so great after that

joeboch348 08-29-2011 10:16 PM

I motherf**##ed mine! It sat since before Irene hit until today. Radio dead, battery box full of water. The wind must have pushed water past the sunroof.

ihvabmr 08-29-2011 10:48 PM

Added 1/2 quart of engine oil, topped off brake fluid with Motul Dot 4, touched up a few spots with touch up paint.

bmwman528e 08-29-2011 11:09 PM

Did Brembo Brakes with Akebono Dustless Pads on all 4 Corners :) Tomorrow the Matte Black Style 214's go on with the new 315/275 Staggered Setup. Now my 3.0 is only missing a powerful motor to push these heavy things lol

1stE53 08-30-2011 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeboch348 (Post 841168)
I motherf**##ed mine! It sat since before Irene hit until today. Radio dead, battery box full of water. The wind must have pushed water past the sunroof.

So was the media over hyping the storm or what! Would you have left your X alone knowing what you know now about the non hurricane hurricane?

Weasel 08-30-2011 07:57 AM

It wasn't all over hyped... it was still pretty bad in many places. Living in south Louisiana I learned a long time ago to never not take a hurricane seriously.

25 Frightening Photos Of Hurricane Irene's Destruction: Pics, Videos, Links, News

Donegal TDI 08-30-2011 10:07 AM

I ordered a workshop manual, to find out among other things how to change diesel filter and the dreaded air filter.

MINIz guy 08-30-2011 12:32 PM

Washed, clayed and waxed yesterday. Then I ruined all that work fording water to get some nice pictures. It's all dusty from parking outside too. At least I have time today to clean it up again. I would post pictures if I didn't have just phone internet.

x5sportman 08-30-2011 06:38 PM

New axles
 
I just had both front axles on the '04 X5 4.4i replaced, as well as getting four new Nitto Crosstec tires. Tire and driveline noise are way down, but still noticeable at low speed. I wonder if it's because of all the hardware in the awd. Since I haven't driven another one for comparison, I'd like to hear from others about whether this is "normal". I'm specifically asking about low level "mechanical" noise.

1stE53 08-31-2011 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x5sportman (Post 841310)
I just had both front axles on the '04 X5 4.4i replaced, as well as getting four new Nitto Crosstec tires. Tire and driveline noise are way down, but still noticeable at low speed. I wonder if it's because of all the hardware in the awd. Since I haven't driven another one for comparison, I'd like to hear from others about whether this is "normal". I'm specifically asking about low level "mechanical" noise.

No, I only hear road and engine noise from mine. Whenever I hear something mechanical, something is wrong :confused:

x5sportman 08-31-2011 11:04 AM

Mechanical noise
 
Thanks for the response 1stE53. I think BMW went to xDrive in '04, so the awd in mine may be different from yours. I know how hard it is to diagnose minor noise issues, and I'm going to have an indie BMW shop look at bearings and such. Just looking for input before I start chasing something that is possibly inherent in the X.

powers1 08-31-2011 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donegal TDI (Post 841227)
I ordered a workshop manual, to find out among other things how to change diesel filter and the dreaded air filter.

Hi old timer :)..Nice to see you back.
Lets us know if you need any help replacing those ;)

aimtimes100 08-31-2011 11:18 AM

finally got rid of my brake light.now its just the airbag light thats left...

The Dude 09-04-2011 12:53 AM

I installed oem running boards... I really love the new look! :thumbup:

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/...daMtHood44.jpg

http://i1031.photobucket.com/albums/...daMtHood52.jpg

Rick27 09-04-2011 01:20 AM

Looks great "dude".

I restored my head light lenses, which really didn't need it...but the driver side was a hair foggy and I had nothing better to do. :boogie:

aimtimes100 09-04-2011 09:40 AM

any gray X5's out there with running boards?i havent seen one yet

xriderob 09-04-2011 01:53 PM

Allignment for the ol girl. Figured it was about time. Also ordering new brakes up front, trying to decide if I want to stick with oem or go Zimmerman rotors and axxis pads. I want lower dust but don't want to sacrifice any performance or cold weather performance.

X5H 09-04-2011 04:16 PM

Washed, polished and interior cleaned today. Its in for its annual MOT tomorrow and then rear brake discs and pads to be replaced

Ghost-Flame 09-04-2011 05:53 PM

I fried all my electronics, today. 8 inches of water in the trunk from bad weather stripping and Irene the hurricane. nothing works and alarms are sounding even when off. going to the indie hospital on tuesday....

MINIz guy 09-05-2011 03:33 PM

Finally fixed my pulsing FSR. Didn't buy a new one because I'm cheap so I used this DIY:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...r-fix-diy.html

Worked like a charm and was completely free since I had all the materials.

Next up will be window regulators as the front passenger window clicks when it gets to the top. Taped off the switch so people know not to use it and also locked the rear windows so those don't start to break either.

Milsy 09-07-2011 03:32 AM

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I started the pixel fix for the LCD on the instrument cluster. Completed it, checked it, good to go, then dropped the cluster. Dang. 1000 AUD later and here is the new one installed. No dead pixels is awesome!

03BamaX5 09-07-2011 07:07 PM

I walked by mine in the driveway that is currently down because I'm having to replace every gasket on it from the top of block on up and I spit on it.

amc1957 09-07-2011 11:39 PM

X pipe on toady so resonator & stock mufflers gone, sports mufflers on rear (no idea what brand) - awesome sound........................
X pipe cost $250 installed at local exhaust shop.....

Ghost-Flame 09-08-2011 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03BamaX5 (Post 842344)
I walked by mine in the driveway that is currently down because I'm having to replace every gasket on it from the top of block on up and I spit on it.

O3Bama,
You know you want me. You spit on me now but, you'll be back. You know you can't live without me.:nanana:

http://www.paperstone.co.uk/images/N...ashy_girl2.jpg

Helmuth 09-09-2011 11:18 AM

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Changed one rear door panel to leather with sunshades - the others to come. I already have them. 3 more door panels and all interior is changed to leather then .........

joeboch348 09-09-2011 04:31 PM

Unclogged my rear hatch drains and finally found my leak. everyone should check theirs

Helmuth 09-10-2011 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Helmuth (Post 842615)
Changed one rear door panel to leather with sunshades - the others to come. I already have them. 3 more door panels and all interior is changed to leather then .........

Did the rest today - looks great now - all in leather.

1stE53 09-10-2011 12:14 PM

I was going to change the oil filter housing seal, got lazy and decided to simply change the oil. I will do that seal at my next oil change.

Cisc0 09-10-2011 01:27 PM

Angel eyes finally...
 
I unclogged the lower tailgate plugs:

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...1NC5qcGc-1.jpg

And got the 'cojones' out of my dresser to crack open the headlights for angel eye install:

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...TE1Mi5qcGc.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/m...TE1Mi5qcGc.jpg

left the amber corners out, installed chrome/amber invisibulbs turn signals. Will post night time pics later.

Thanks to all that contributed to the installation write ups in the "Tips & Tricks" section.

Helmuth 09-10-2011 02:33 PM

ordered a window regulator left rear --- guess why :-)

amc1957 09-12-2011 02:14 AM

Replaced coolant reservoir tank - split from top to bottom on weekend.
BMW quote $310 !!! got same at Euro parts for $225.
10 min job to change-out.

Clockwork 09-12-2011 02:27 AM

bought used (relatively good shape tho) style 168 wheels off of a woman going thru a divorce battle. $350 for all 4 with 2 good front tires... excellent deal.

amc1957 09-14-2011 07:28 AM

Installed my 25mm H&R wheel spacers today - looks gr8 - was worried about 25mm on front but really improves the stance & looks, arches should be here any day.
The spacers come with studs to fix them to the hub so you can use existing wheel studs to bolt wheel to spacer, my wheel studs where about 1-2 mm to long so had to grind them all down, running 20" 168 reps so just be cautious as you could be up for a new set of studs.

romeokc10 09-14-2011 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amc1957 (Post 842970)
Replaced coolant reservoir tank - split from top to bottom on weekend.
BMW quote $310 !!! got same at Euro parts for $225.
10 min job to change-out.


You could've gotten it from Pelican for $106 USD, don't know how much the shipping would be to Perth though.

Pelican Parts - Product Information: 17-10-7-514-964-M9

x5sportman 09-15-2011 09:00 PM

Driveline noise
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stE53 (Post 841397)
No, I only hear road and engine noise from mine. Whenever I hear something mechanical, something is wrong :confused:

You were right on. Finally had to practically demand the shop to replace the left front bearing, and sure enough, my X finally sounds like it should.

1stE53 09-18-2011 09:10 AM

I spend 5 hours replacing the driver's axle! Worse job I've had to do so far. Turns out the noise I was hearing was not the axle, the bearings are bad too!!!! The CV boot had leaked most of the grease anyway and was rusting inside. I don't think the bearing will be a DIY though. Sick of buying special tools every time I work on something.

dskyers 09-19-2011 08:36 AM

Decided I'm going to try and fix as much as I can while she's broken down. Might be out of a car for a week or two I'm thinking because of cost but better in long run right. Need moter mounts. Complete tune up. Water pump needs to be changed. Belts needs to changed. Fuel filter. All ofther filters as well. Ughh.

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enigmae12 09-19-2011 09:20 AM

Finally got my projector53 from umnitza. Looks great in box, can't wait til INSTALL! I WILL POST PICKS.:-)

coloradox5 09-19-2011 02:19 PM

Wash, clay bar and wax.
Ordered new front suspension, shocks, struts, springs, front brake rotors/pads/sensors, internal door handle, power steering hoses...

Helmuth 09-19-2011 03:36 PM

Replaced the rear left window regulator which made a loud "clicking" sound on closing. Amazing: why can you order that windows regulators on ebay? Maybe they break on a regular basis? :yikes:

Shaun 09-19-2011 05:26 PM

Great thinking
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dskyers (Post 843943)
Decided I'm going to try and fix as much as I can while she's broken down. Might be out of a car for a week or two I'm thinking because of cost but better in long run right. Need moter mounts. Complete tune up. Water pump needs to be changed. Belts needs to changed. Fuel filter. All ofther filters as well. Ughh.

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This is exactly what I'm doing, I have seen so man posts with people complaining about the repair cost of there X5 but if you keep up the preventive maintenance it will save you a fortune. After 100K kilometers your car will need belts & TENSIONER, water pump. transmission., transfer case and diff lube changes plus wheel bearings & maybe front axle/CV joints or check the boots if there perished replace them instantly plus suspension check bushes ect... I'm sure there more but you get what I mean.
I can't find a better car so I'll look after this one!

Shaun 09-19-2011 05:27 PM

pics
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by amc1957 (Post 843342)
Installed my 25mm H&R wheel spacers today - looks gr8 - was worried about 25mm on front but really improves the stance & looks, arches should be here any day.
The spacers come with studs to fix them to the hub so you can use existing wheel studs to bolt wheel to spacer, my wheel studs where about 1-2 mm to long so had to grind them all down, running 20" 168 reps so just be cautious as you could be up for a new set of studs.

please post some wheel pics when you have done them

RMak 09-19-2011 05:48 PM

Got a new set of tires. My pirelli zero asimmetricos lasted a little over 19 thousand miles.

Shaun 09-19-2011 06:35 PM

Tyres
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RMak (Post 843986)
Got a new set of tires. My pirelli zero asimmetricos lasted a little over 19 thousand miles.

I have tried quite a few brands & type, I now have Yokahama ADVAN SPORT
asymmetrical on the front (275) & GoodYear EAGLE F1 directional on the rear (315) so far with a good alignment & camber kits 20K out of the rear & low wear, the front have only done 5K but have no wear indication yet, they do have a rounded outer edge with a harder compound on that part of the tyre so should be good!

RMak 09-19-2011 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 843990)
I have tried quite a few brands & type, I now have Yokahama ADVAN SPORT
asymmetrical on the front (275) & GoodYear EAGLE F1 directional on the rear (315) so far with a good alignment & camber kits 20K out of the rear & low wear, the front have only done 5K but have no wear indication yet, they do have a rounded outer edge with a harder compound on that part of the tyre so should be good!

I would have bought another set of Pirelli's but they discontinued them. I was also looking into Toyo Proxes ST II's but they don't make the rear sizes for my X5. I have the 19 inch sport package set up. I ended up purchasing a set of Kumho Solus kr21's. I was looking for an all-season tire set up.

1stE53 09-20-2011 06:46 AM

Getting new bearings and hub today. Was it truly necessary to get a new hub? They tell me yes, but I don't know.

x5sportman 09-20-2011 06:17 PM

Bearing and hub
 
I just had a left front bearing installed, and I asked about the need for a hub replacement. They said no, so I went with just the bearing and it sounds like a different car. Love it.

Shaun 09-20-2011 07:03 PM

bearing
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by x5sportman (Post 844118)
I just had a left front bearing installed, and I asked about the need for a hub replacement. They said no, so I went with just the bearing and it sounds like a different car. Love it.

Should you just replace the noisy one or do both? as they have the same wear factor, I ask as I'm about to do mine but only the right front is noisy. I was going to do all 4 just to be sure, plus slotted rotors & red stuff pads all round
while I'm at it adjustable caster bushes & go with radial arm solid bushes...

Shaun 09-20-2011 07:06 PM

tyres
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RMak (Post 843993)
I would have bought another set of Pirelli's but they discontinued them. I was also looking into Toyo Proxes ST II's but they don't make the rear sizes for my X5. I have the 19 inch sport package set up. I ended up purchasing a set of Kumho Solus kr21's. I was looking for an all-season tire set up.

thats a shame about the proxies they make them for the 20" 315 I had them on, great tyres but I damaged an inner side wall on one in a car park!!!

x5sportman 09-20-2011 07:22 PM

Wheel bearings
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaun (Post 844130)
Should you just replace the noisy one or do both? as they have the same wear factor, I ask as I'm about to do mine but only the right front is noisy. I was going to do all 4 just to be sure, plus slotted rotors & red stuff pads all round
while I'm at it adjustable caster bushes & go with radial arm solid bushes...

My X only has 65K on it, so my sense is that by listening to all four bearings with a stethoscope and finding only one bad one, I'm comfortable replacing only the one. With significantly more mileage on the vehicle, I might opt for doing them in pairs. (I've had other cars go over 150K miles with no bearing problems.)

Having said that, since the bearings are only about $95 each, if you got a break on the labor because you were already in there doing other stuff, it might make sense to go on and get them done. BTW, it cost me almost $400US to get the one bearing done.

captainmorgan702 09-22-2011 06:44 PM

Oil change, coolant expansion tank change (darn thing busted at the seam), 4 wheel road force balance and last week changed out a rear window regulator. Still trying to diagnose a vibration that only occurs while coasting.

fcx56 09-22-2011 07:52 PM

A set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS 255/55-18s, a new tie rod, put on a set of RedStuff pads all around, and an alignment. Original tires were OEM, 9 years old with 65,000mi. What a difference, feels like the car is brand new again.

aimtimes100 09-22-2011 08:20 PM

looking at your signature thats quite the X you got there.Mine is an auto and has absolutely 0 features:(

1stE53 09-24-2011 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainmorgan702 (Post 844411)
Oil change, coolant expansion tank change (darn thing busted at the seam), 4 wheel road force balance and last week changed out a rear window regulator. Still trying to diagnose a vibration that only occurs while coasting.

try looking into the bearings (front). I have also heard of tires that will not stay balanced. My neighbor is fighting the tire shop aver this. Will only stay balanced for a hundred miles or so.

1stE53 09-24-2011 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x5sportman (Post 844132)
My X only has 65K on it, so my sense is that by listening to all four bearings with a stethoscope and finding only one bad one, I'm comfortable replacing only the one. With significantly more mileage on the vehicle, I might opt for doing them in pairs. (I've had other cars go over 150K miles with no bearing problems.)

Having said that, since the bearings are only about $95 each, if you got a break on the labor because you were already in there doing other stuff, it might make sense to go on and get them done. BTW, it cost me almost $400US to get the one bearing done.

I ended up replacing both the hub and bearing. Only one side though. Close to $400 at indi. Dealership would be twice that much.

indianapolisX5 09-24-2011 10:53 AM

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Cisc0 09-24-2011 08:03 PM

Lesson Learned!
 
Back in March/April I replaced:

- Lower Front control arms
- Sway Links
- Tie Rods

with MTC brand parts from ECS (not ecs fault) and here I was today replacing them AGAIN and it hasn't been 5/6 months (3,000 miles). I tried to cut corners by being cheap and I have learned my lesson. I purchased Febi control arms, Febi ball joints, Lemfoerder sways and tie rods and the difference is night and day. I will be sending back the old defective parts to ECS for a warranty claim because even though they are cheaply made parts, I don't think they should have deteriorated that fast.

I will also be replacing my front thrust arm bushings with Febi ones because I still have a slight shake when breaking from 60mph down and it is due to the PowerFlex poly bushings I have in there. I can live with the slight shake but my wife keeps nagging about it.

So do yourselves a favor and DO NOT PURCHASE MTC BRAND SUSPENSION PARTS. Spend more now and less in the long run.

1stE53 09-25-2011 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisc0 (Post 844653)
Back in March/April I replaced:

- Lower Front control arms
- Sway Links
- Tie Rods

with MTC brand parts from ECS (not ecs fault) and here I was today replacing them AGAIN and it hasn't been 5/6 months (3,000 miles). I tried to cut corners by being cheap and I have learned my lesson. I purchased Febi control arms, Febi ball joints, Lemfoerder sways and tie rods and the difference is night and day. I will be sending back the old defective parts to ECS for a warranty claim because even though they are cheaply made parts, I don't think they should have deteriorated that fast.

I will also be replacing my front thrust arm bushings with Febi ones because I still have a slight shake when breaking from 60mph down and it is due to the PowerFlex poly bushings I have in there. I can live with the slight shake but my wife keeps nagging about it.

So do yourselves a favor and DO NOT PURCHASE MTC BRAND SUSPENSION PARTS. Spend more now and less in the long run.

Do you have a plan for pressing out old bushings and in the new ones?

Cisc0 09-25-2011 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stE53 (Post 844740)
Do you have a plan for pressing out old bushings and in the new ones?

Same as I did when I went from OEM bushings to PowerFlex polys, I took off entire arm and pressed them out at a shop with a hydraulic pump press. It was easy to do the powerflex, but I think my biggest challenge with the next will be getting them aligned in the sleeves. It is a no brainer to purchase the bushings, either Meyle Hd's or Febi's over the complete thrust arm w/bushing.

xriderob 09-25-2011 03:24 PM

Installed Zimmerman coat z rotors and pbr deluxe pads. Install went well thanks to write ups on here!! Can't thank you guys enough for that. Found out before bedding in brakes with coat z you must lightly brake around town until you can't see anymore dull coating on rotor face. After 20km it's half gone. Can see a few deposit build ups though, but easily removed with a bit of muscle. Hope it doesn't build up to much before I can bed them in proper. Glad to have it done though. First wheel took over an hour and second about 30 min once you get the hang of it. Bought rotors and pads for front with 1L pentosin dot 4 lv for $323 can shipped free from Canada auto parts online. Rotors pads to door in 2 days and fluid a week. Best prices but awful support service.

aimtimes100 09-25-2011 07:17 PM

cleaned the X both inside and out.i really need to take care of that water problem though...

imalabil 09-25-2011 07:29 PM

New front rotors and pads (and wear sensor) from Advance Auto to match the new rear pads and rotors I put on 2 weeks ago. Searched the FAQ for torque specs and finally found them. After looking at a lot of options I went with Wager Thermoquiet pads and plain rotors. The old rotors were just slightly above wear limits so they got replaced. I don't use the X as a canyon carver--there are not many canyons in northeast Indiana--so I went with quality pads that have a lifetime warranty from a store that will be around for awhile, even if they might not provide the absolute ultimate in braking performance. After bedding in, they stopped fine. I'm also looking forward to a reduction in dust.
Bill

aimtimes100 09-27-2011 07:51 PM

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had some fun with VHT NIGHTSHADE.what i learned:tailights= worth it(don't do the reverse lights though).headlights= amazing unique look BUT NOT WORTH IT IN ANY WAY

imtheneal 09-27-2011 09:04 PM

installed my dice on my x5 with navigation and dsp. easy install after i found out i didnt need to install the dsp adapter even though i have dsp! have a dsp adapter for sale!!!!!! PM me if you want it!

amc1957 09-28-2011 03:54 AM

Replaced battery - died at the servo so got a jump start, died again soon after in traffic - embarrassing & scary, these X5's are dam hard to push. Hopefully it is the battery!!!

Still trying to get my DICE to go - no sound through speakers??!#

imtheneal 09-28-2011 12:15 PM

do you have nav and dsp equipped car?

amc1957 09-28-2011 07:57 PM

I have the NAV & TV, no DSP - all seems to be working ok other than the sound - just get a faint noise when I turn the volume up to max, thats on the Ipod.
Sound and all else ok for radio, Nav & TV.

dhyrk3 09-28-2011 10:59 PM

gave her a bath and updated nav OS from v23 to v32 .. :D

MINIz guy 09-29-2011 04:49 PM

Bought some tires totes to store our wheels away nicely and also bought an auxiliary input adapter.

No more burning CDs! Just plug 'n play all the songs on my iPod or my friends' iPods. Cool feature too as I have another menu on the headunit screen.

Next up is projector headlights... one day.

aimtimes100 10-08-2011 01:42 PM

just installed 2 pionner 250 watt 2 way speakers. kind of upset that the bass isn't as good as the OEM speakers, but considering i spent 46 bucks on these and the OEM speakers were blown i can't really complain.gonna see if i can get my hands on 300+watt 3 way speakers for the rear

Turbo_Bimmer 10-08-2011 02:47 PM

Yesterday I installed a set of 30mm H&R spacers at the back of the 4.8is. The X looks a lot better. Those flares are huge! I could have put 40mm spacers and the top of the tread would still be covered.
So for those who hesitate if they should buy 25 or 30mm, go with the 30s, the tire treads are still inside the flares, and the flares are inline with the sidewall. Looks mean!

Now I want front flares and 25mm to match. That will be my next mod.
Oh, and I bought the Ipod Aux adapter that I need to install.

aimtimes100 10-08-2011 04:09 PM

^pics?

ArmyX5 10-08-2011 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeboch348 (Post 842661)
Unclogged my rear hatch drains and finally found my leak. everyone should check theirs

Can you be more specific on which draining holes you are talking about? I have a leak to my battery box and cannot find the hole. Picture please.

amacman 10-08-2011 08:04 PM

gave it some nice big Brembo calipers and discs .

1stE53 10-08-2011 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amacman (Post 846449)
gave it some nice big Brembo calipers and discs .

Now that needs pics...

1stE53 10-08-2011 10:05 PM

I changed the driver's side axle, again!!! Second time in 3 weeks. First one was from EMPI and it was too fat, causing the clamp to come off the inside boot and spay grease all over. What a mess. Got a new one from FCP and so far seems to be good. Looks just like the original. I did shave off about 3.5 hours from the first time I did it 3 weeks ago. 2.5 hours this time. still a hell of a job to get that damn inside part out.

amacman 10-08-2011 11:33 PM

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RMak 10-15-2011 08:55 AM

In for oil change and inspection.

aimtimes100 10-15-2011 10:50 AM

just installed a dynvian nav system

B-man 10-19-2011 12:05 PM

Just traded it in for a toyota 4runner

aimtimes100 10-19-2011 12:11 PM

For the love of god why would you do such a thing.

B-man 10-19-2011 12:31 PM

As much as I love my X, it's sending me to the poor house. I miss the ride and handling. But I am very happy with my 4runner.

aimtimes100 10-19-2011 02:59 PM

didn't even wanna step down to a lexus at the least?

ARTRIGA 10-19-2011 09:23 PM

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I didn't do crap, but this guy did some serious decal upgrades to his Hyundai. I almost bumped his rear as I was trying to snap the pic. ... and when I think about it, I probably should have. His body shop would have a hard time ordering parts for the right car.!ouch:

aimtimes100 10-20-2011 06:44 AM

i honestly wonder what kinda of thought process led him to throw on several badges from different cars and not even keep the badges that came from oh I don't know....HYUNDAI?!

TEMA 10-20-2011 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aimtimes100 (Post 847809)
i honestly wonder what kinda of thought process led him to throw on several badges from different cars and not even keep the badges that came from oh I don't know....HYUNDAI?!

dude its a fucking bat mobile just look at the badge. its is also azera m6 limitied. but thats all part of the battmobile brand

aimtimes100 10-20-2011 06:02 PM

:rofl: i was with several friends when i read that comment and i laughed so hard they began to question if i was breathing or not

wayneadair 10-21-2011 12:22 PM

New turbo and breather etc etc in august, and for its mot last week - discs and pads all round, handbrake shoes, 2 x wishbones, 1 x ball joint and two rear tyres!!
£2,500 inside 8 weeks

Now up for sale!

J.Belknap 10-21-2011 12:48 PM

I for one like the new batmobile.

amacman 10-21-2011 10:23 PM

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heuer21 10-21-2011 11:04 PM

New Bosch battery, Off road mud flaps, new steering wheel trim, LED license place lights.

Rick27 10-22-2011 07:24 PM

Just a lil' scrubbin'.


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Cisc0 10-24-2011 08:26 AM

Bought her a cupcake... She turned 99k
 
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Wolf539 10-24-2011 08:41 AM

Preflight!
 
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Preflight!

Naz24 10-24-2011 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisc0 (Post 848298)

I'm just 600 miles behind you, watch out!

aimtimes100 10-24-2011 12:38 PM

Congrats bro.just one more k to go.im around 91k and its time for an oil change

romeokc10 10-26-2011 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisc0 (Post 844653)
Back in March/April I replaced:

- Lower Front control arms
- Sway Links
- Tie Rods

with MTC brand parts from ECS (not ecs fault) and here I was today replacing them AGAIN and it hasn't been 5/6 months (3,000 miles). I tried to cut corners by being cheap and I have learned my lesson. I purchased Febi control arms, Febi ball joints, Lemfoerder sways and tie rods and the difference is night and day. I will be sending back the old defective parts to ECS for a warranty claim because even though they are cheaply made parts, I don't think they should have deteriorated that fast.

I will also be replacing my front thrust arm bushings with Febi ones because I still have a slight shake when breaking from 60mph down and it is due to the PowerFlex poly bushings I have in there. I can live with the slight shake but my wife keeps nagging about it.

So do yourselves a favor and DO NOT PURCHASE MTC BRAND SUSPENSION PARTS. Spend more now and less in the long run.


Hey Cisc0, why would the PowerFlex bushings cause a vibration, have you swapped them out yet?

aimtimes100 10-26-2011 06:15 AM

what kind of shaking?when i brake abrutly at higher speeds i noticed my steering wheel shakes. I always thought this was due to bad rotors

Cisc0 10-26-2011 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by romeokc10 (Post 848613)
Hey Cisc0, why would the PowerFlex bushings cause a vibration, have you swapped them out yet?

I failed to torque them once loaded. I have since replacing all components torque them while loaded on all fours and the shaking has minimized a lot so I kept them. They are stiff as hell though in these mean NYC streets. The minimal shake I still have has to do with a minor bend on one of my front rim. This was discovered after a RoadForce balance. I guess I could live with that.

Cisc0 10-26-2011 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aimtimes100 (Post 848630)
what kind of shaking?when i brake abrutly at higher speeds i noticed my steering wheel shakes. I always thought this was due to bad rotors


My shaking was more like a trembling/vibration on the steering wheel. Check your sway links, front thrust arm bushings, lower control arms, ball joints, flex disk and as you mention, rotors.

J.Belknap 10-26-2011 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf539 (Post 848299)
Preflight!

How do you tell if there's a Naval Pilot in the bar?

He'll tell you.

:p:

I get a pass, the F-18's doing touch-and-go's on the office roof and blue angels going supersonic 50ft over the parking lot are quickly making me deaf. NAS Oceana, oh you....

But on a related note the X5 is going to the local detailer tomorrow for some high-speed rotary love.

Wolf539 10-26-2011 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J.Belknap (Post 848644)
How do you tell if there's a Naval Pilot in the bar?

He'll tell you.

Good one... I'll pass it on to my son; USNA Class of 2014! Go Navy! :thumbup:

amacman 10-27-2011 12:11 AM

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PropellerHead 10-27-2011 03:06 AM

I finally put the protective film on the front and prepped for winter with a solid polish. I met with a guy who did the same on his new (to him) Estoril 4.6. Nice ride- 60K miles. Mine is already shy of 19K miles with a 1,000 mile weekend ahead! :driver:

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/front2sm.jpg

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/frontsm.jpg

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/rearqtr3sm.jpg

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/rearqtr2sm.jpg

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/46grillsm.jpg

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/46sidesm.jpg

http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/wheelsm.jpg

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http://www.my02.com/images/4.8is/46frontblursm.jpg

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Wolf539 10-27-2011 08:00 AM

Very nice! :thumbup:

J.Belknap 10-27-2011 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf539 (Post 848658)
Good one... I'll pass it on to my son; USNA Class of 2014! Go Navy! :thumbup:

Bravo Zulu to your son on his accomplishments that got him in the door! Hope he finds continued success at Annapolis.

PropellerHead, X5 looks great man!

Well, I handed the SAV over to the detailer today. First time I've contracted that job out, so we'll see what comes of it tomorrow.

MINIz guy 10-27-2011 05:01 PM

Finally reserved some snow tires for the X5. General Artics at ETD Discount Tires; decent performance at a price cheaper than Blizzak WS70's so I made the order. I will finally have a winter with safe tires; actually, the only winter that I will drive in this X5.

Turbo_Bimmer 10-28-2011 05:04 PM

I went today to have a protective film installed. Funny, Propellerhead just did the same yesterday, and we have the same truck!

At the same time, they offered me to tint the front door windows to match the rears. I couldn't say no.

So now I'm also ready for winter.

Phr3d 10-29-2011 08:04 AM

catch-up

head gasket and assorted oddities to reach factory-spec for a needs-nothing ~120k X.

replace lights all-around, face-lift style. One Depo LED AE DOA (left outside), awaiting replacement after ahem much back-and-forth conversation from ebay seller and abandonment by my body-guy that couldn't figure out how to install 'em (needed ballasts as I believed that it had xenons, not so much).
Word for wise, buy them HERE on XOutpost! ! !

Real nice painted under-oilpan plate installed by said body-man after an obvious misunderstanding as I thought I was buying,painting,installing the skid plate seen in many pictures here. It is unique, for the people that ever get to see it -and remove it, so they can actually work on the engine. If you need a true skid plate, I can provide the part number, though I recommend you skip painting it. I am comforted in knowing that should my wife need to drive through earthquake rubble on her way to the grocery store, the lower engine can not be harmed. and I will probably skip RE-painting it should that occur.

4.8i exhaust, delivered ~50 days after it was paid for (here) with a nice bent hanger. Fortunately the shop had no problems installing it. and it looks goo-ood, as opposed to that crap that Bavaria put on to show everyone that you bought the cheap model.

calipers cleaned and painted as the rust on the ol' bastids could be seen from 20 feet. (more cheap-model effect?)

meguirs x 2 (still not happy, signed up for detailing clinic).

conti snows will be ordered as soon as I hear back about the OZ rims with the odd 29mm offset that I'm likin'..

Last of the $2.4k work, tie-rod ends etc. next paycheck.. then done and hibernate ;)

we did get to drive it through all of this and it has been a very pleasant vehicle, for the most part.. exhaust seems to have tamed the take-up issues in 1st gear, though it is probably just us getting used to it.. coincidence is hard to ignore though.. she just seems much happier throughout the range with the 4.8 exhaust. I'm embarrassed to say I rev-limited 1st gear today running from a stop light right turn, testing 93-octane gas. Sure wish they had seen fit to include -at least- the 3.2 variation of the big six. but, hey, I am getting a solid 21mpg, so how can I complain? (only ever got 22mpg from my e12 2.8 @ only ONE-and-a-half tons)

(trying to decide if I should post pics with my HID outside, AE center headlights. They are somewhat singular, heheh.)

PropellerHead 10-30-2011 12:59 PM

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Went on a road trip and cleared 19K!

Wolf539 10-31-2011 10:48 AM

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Went on a road trip and cleared 19K!

At approximately 100 mph! Excellent...! :thumbup:

Naz24 10-31-2011 10:54 AM

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I got 80k on you! Yikes!

740ilDuke 10-31-2011 06:56 PM

Fresh transmission fluid and filter! Still shifting smooth @177k I did not flush it, so I plan to drive it a few thousand miles then drain and refill to get the remainder out. A drain/filter swap gets you about 45% there. My magnets were very clean but the fluid was black after all those miles. I bet if you change fluid every 70k or so it will last 250k or more...glad they quit calling it Lifetime fluid.

1stE53 11-01-2011 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 740ilDuke (Post 849511)
Fresh transmission fluid and filter! Still shifting smooth @177k I did not flush it, so I plan to drive it a few thousand miles then drain and refill to get the remainder out. A drain/filter swap gets you about 45% there. My magnets were very clean but the fluid was black after all those miles. I bet if you change fluid every 70k or so it will last 250k or more...glad they quit calling it Lifetime fluid.

Keep us posted if you fun into any issues please. I'm still debating about changing mine, i'm at about 150000 km. 97k miles.

740ilDuke 11-01-2011 11:18 AM

I would change it for sure. I've had 3 e38s (same transmission) and always had good results. It's those that wait until they have issues with shifting that suffer in the end usually. I use valvoline maxlife, it's better than what is in it now & a decade further along in development.

neilrmp 11-02-2011 02:03 PM

I changed the spark plugs, engine oil and transfer case oil, used GT1 to proformed adaptation procedure. Next week I will change the differential oil and valve cover gasket :)

TEMA 11-02-2011 02:06 PM

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I changed the spark plugs, engine oil and transfer case oil, used GT1 to proformed adaptation procedure. Next week I will change the differential oil and valve cover gasket :)

which oil you used? oem or other brands?

neilrmp 11-02-2011 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TEMA (Post 849849)
which oil you used? oem or other brands?

I used the BMW brand for my x5. I don't think there are any substitute.

740ilDuke 11-02-2011 02:15 PM

Is GT1 the fluid for the T-Case? I was about to look that up somewhere..

TEMA 11-02-2011 02:17 PM

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Is GT1 the fluid for the T-Case? I was about to look that up somewhere..

gt1 is the software used to reset the adaptations of t-case after oil change

TEMA 11-02-2011 02:17 PM

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I used the BMW brand for my x5. I don't think there are any substitute.

how much is it now?

neilrmp 11-02-2011 02:18 PM

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Is GT1 the fluid for the T-Case? I was about to look that up somewhere..

No, it is the diagnostic software for BMW.

740ilDuke 11-02-2011 02:20 PM

Is this a must after swapping Tcase fluid? (software) What fluid did you use in the tcase?

I'd heard of Progman, but not GT1...Ill look it up. :)

Thanks!


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