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DTMdan 11-02-2012 10:07 AM

I noticed that almost all of the pixels on my dash are magically working now. :cool:

PropellerHead 11-03-2012 05:17 PM

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Missed it by THAT much! :(

TwinTurboGTR 11-03-2012 05:46 PM

Well my shipment from Autohaus came today. Put a little smile on my face to work on the car and forget about my surroundings. Replaced the air and cabin filter today. That took all of 10 minutes to install and then the joy was over.

jgold47 11-03-2012 08:47 PM

Changed the oil with castrol 0-30. Not sure what was in there before bit it was pretty gross. Not burnt but kinda reddish. Hmm. Drained the cooling system and refilled. Sucked out the old ps fluid and refilled with fresh. Seems to be leaking, but I think it's missing an o-ring will tackle spring. Changed the coolant temp sensor oring as it was leaking there too. Sucked out the brake fluid. Also pretty gnarly. Will need new pads in the spring so will do a full fill.

Spent the evening getting my gt1/ncs/inpa/winkfp computer up and running again. Going to try some coding/updates tomorrow. Hopefully this will flash the throttle sensitivity update

Joeybricks 11-04-2012 10:38 AM

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It was a good weekend for my X5. Changed the sway bar links, the reason for the stupid clunking sound. Attachment 56592

Also changed the tie rod assemblies and put a set of fresh rubber on the front. Now I just need to get an alignment. I'll probably go to the dealer, every shop I've taken her to has never been able to align her properly.

I also changed the lcd screen on a 16:9 board monitor to upgrade my 4:3 screen.
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Luckily I sourced an mk4 nav unit to replace my mk2. I'll probably wait to get the brackets to install the head unit, then I'll just post the 4:3 and mk2 nav unit up for sale.

Still got plenty to do on my to do list, but at least we are making some progress.

Cisc0 11-06-2012 10:01 AM

Door Handle Carrier... My Turn... FML
 
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Well I guess it was only a matter of time till my shit failed also. At least I have hundreds of DIY's here to fix this shit. Door still opens, looks like it got lose from rear of Carrier. Will try snapping back in and twist locking to see if I can save myself the full carrier purchase.

SlickGT1 11-06-2012 11:21 AM

I looked at the X today. It is still there. You can't even steal it, no fuel. lol.

Dark5yde 11-06-2012 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 905508)
I looked at the X today. It is still there. You can't even steal it, no fuel. lol.


Damn I came here to post the same exact thing. I haven't been able to have a full tank of fuel since the first week of august. $20 here $30 there. Times get rough when myself and the wife are unemployed. But hey without having lows, youd never respect how good the highs are.

Ldiggs910 11-06-2012 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark5yde (Post 905511)
Damn I came here to post the same exact thing. I haven't been able to have a full tank of fuel since the first week of august. $20 here $30 there. Times get rough when myself and the wife are unemployed. But hey without having lows, youd never respect how good the highs are.

WOW... What an awesome positive attitude in the face of adversity! I respect u tremendously for being so humble. Gonna send u a PM...

weekend camper 11-06-2012 03:44 PM

Put on the smoked LED side markers and Sprintbooster, all from bimmian. Put the also new oil filter on the shelf for next spring's oil change.


Really happy with the SB, but have to figure out how to hide the control box more OEM style.

Zook_b 11-06-2012 04:33 PM

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Finally got around to a headlight restoration. My wife hit our mailbox in my car the day after I bought it so there was paint on the passenger side headlight. Looks much better now! NINJA EDIT: You can kinda see where she hit on the passenger side, the orange filter has a hole where it broke. T_T

Now I need to wash it again.

(w00t! First post!)

wolaila 11-06-2012 09:12 PM

New blacked out grill, cold air intake, cleaned up.

SF2000x5 11-07-2012 12:35 AM

Oil change with German castrol 0w-30 after a year and about 15k miles.

Also, fixed the rear left door carrier.

To do: r/r rear left window regulator. It's on order for $31 shipped.

dhyrk3 11-08-2012 06:36 AM

Replaced broken front left door handle carrier.

But I had removed the connector for the airbag. :(
Now I have my SRS light on all the time. :(

DTMdan 11-10-2012 01:10 AM

Finally put the 132s on. Removed the 25mm rear spacers too so if anyone's interested in those you know how to get ahold of me.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...404C2E8F91.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...40578569A6.jpg

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rfdude 11-10-2012 11:32 AM

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DTMdan, they look good!

I wasnt as fortunate as Zook_B as mine were damaged on the inner lens too. Found a set in very good condition for $200 for both so replaced mine today.

The job was very simple after watching this youtube video:

BMW X5 4.4i 2002 replacing the signal lights - YouTube

I also replaced the daytime running bulbs with cool white ones I bought new on ebay for $10 for both. Look much better than the yellow look.

Overall I would rate this a 6 out of 10 for level of difficulty. Took about 1.5hrs total, it was first thing in the morning so enjoyed the time waking up puttering around. Pictures of result attached.

nebilex 11-10-2012 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zook_b (Post 905536)
Finally got around to a headlight restoration. My wife hit our mailbox in my car the day after I bought it so there was paint on the passenger side headlight. Looks much better now! NINJA EDIT: You can kinda see where she hit on the passenger side, the orange filter has a hole where it broke. T_T

Now I need to wash it again.

(w00t! First post!)

Congrats on ur first post.... How did u clean it that well

TwinTurboGTR 11-11-2012 12:24 PM

Replaced the rod lickages for the self level suspension on both sides and replaced the PDC control sensor on the RT front Corner. Now when I back up, I don't get an error message for PDC. Broke another tab taking the bumper off, (What else is new) and now I have a SES light. Pulled the codes and cyl 6 is out of range. Awesome. But my PDC works! lol

SlickGT1 11-11-2012 12:51 PM

Put on 1 snow wheel. Went to my friends shop to test my tire gauges. 3 gauges are toast. The most expensive on was exponentially of. If I inflated my tires to 32, as per gauge, it was actually 49. Wtf. If gauge is at 25, actual was 33. Only gauge that stayed consistent was my shitty .99c pen gauge. Those dial gauges need to all hit the trash can.

jgold47 11-11-2012 02:21 PM

new front wiper blades, installed a belly pan shield - got it from ebay (chineese aftermarket part), had to modify it a little to get it to fit, but will be nice to have no more drips...(got to tackle that damn P/S hose leak). Installed a new rear 'grip' so now I have working license plate lights.

Just need my MID to show back up (not happy at how long this took - had the work done by German Audio Tech), and since its so nice out, I'm gonna go tackle my NCS coding. I think I am just going to pay the dealer to flash my DME and EGS, I am too chicken to do it myself, not having a very good power supply....

TwinTurboGTR 11-11-2012 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 906298)
Put on 1 snow wheel. Went to my friends shop to test my tire gauges. 3 gauges are toast. The most expensive on was exponentially of. If I inflated my tires to 32, as per gauge, it was actually 49. Wtf. If gauge is at 25, actual was 33. Only gauge that stayed consistent was my shitty .99c pen gauge. Those dial gauges need to all hit the trash can.

:rofl::bustingup::nanana:

"So thats why when I was using the nail gun, the nails were going through the 2x4's lol. Pressure for the compressor was prob 200PSI lol

Ah man. Well, don't pitch them, that expensive one you got, I think when I looked at it has a removable back. There should be an adjustment pin inside that thing.

SlickGT1 11-11-2012 07:41 PM

Yea I took the expensive one apart with a hammer. Nope, didn't find the adjuster pin. Lol. I'm just going to order a nice digital one, and use my brass pen one for tires.

Man that is why my finish nailer has been jamming on me. I tuned the compressor with a buddies digital one, and used it all day with not one jammed nail. Can you believe how these gauges have been screwing me? I can't even describe this BS. Well I guess I need to fix the gauges on my compressor too. Lol.

Skyline 11-11-2012 08:51 PM

Installed thrust arm ball joints and front sway bar end links. Definite improvement, but still more work to do in the front suspension. Thrust arm bushings next.

Ricky Bobby 11-12-2012 10:05 AM

Found out I have 6 interior LEDs out today, damn cheap ebay sellers.

Ordered some better ones off Amazon, I've been noticing my interior has been darker lately lol!


Putting together an order from ECS with Meyle HD thrust arms, Febi balljoints and wishbones, and getting ready to drop my truck off to get those all replaced, along with getting my Ractive exhaust tips finally welded on at my local indy.

I've been dealing with vibrations from my steering wheel for way too long, I can literally get under my car, grab a thrust arm in my hand, and shake it back an forth enough to get about an inch of play.

Skyline 11-12-2012 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 906405)
Found out I have 6 interior LEDs out today, damn cheap ebay sellers.

Ordered some better ones off Amazon, I've been noticing my interior has been darker lately lol!


Putting together an order from ECS with Meyle HD thrust arms, Febi balljoints and wishbones, and getting ready to drop my truck off to get those all replaced, along with getting my Ractive exhaust tips finally welded on at my local indy.

I've been dealing with vibrations from my steering wheel for way too long, I can literally get under my car, grab a thrust arm in my hand, and shake it back an forth enough to get about an inch of play.

I just installed the Febi ball joints on my thrust arms, (see above). No way would I recommend using the hex head bolts that come with these ball joints. They totally suck. The hex hole is way too shallow, and it will not allow very much torque applied until the hex socket slips out. Which is asking for a major hassle when and if they need to come out again in a few years. I'd order up a new set of the stock inverted Torx bolts.

Cezarcaz 11-12-2012 12:57 PM

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Got rid of the blue
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Ricky Bobby 11-12-2012 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyline (Post 906422)
I just installed the Febi ball joints on my thrust arms, (see above). No way would I recommend using the hex head bolts that come with these ball joints. They totally suck. The hex hole is way too shallow, and it will not allow very much torque applied until the hex socket slips out. Which is asking for a major hassle when and if they need to come out again in a few years. I'd order up a new set of the stock inverted Torx bolts.


Solid info thanks for sharing with me. My indy is doing the work anyways so I'll let him know and if he feels like getting another set of inverted torx head bolts i'll pay him for them.

nebilex 11-12-2012 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cezarcaz (Post 906423)
Got rid of the blue
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Looks like you took a black & White picture there :D... do you have a full car pic to see how it looks with that.

Russianblue 11-12-2012 03:11 PM

Yesterday, installed the DICE Mediabridge Bluetooth Unit from Bavarian Soundwerks. it 'werks' pretty well. still getting everything set up. BTW, if all you want is wireless BT streaming, no USB, no charging, no phone talk etc, you can literally throw this into the rear CD changer area, plug it in and you are DONE. less than TWO minutes.

Skyline 11-12-2012 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russianblue (Post 906432)
Yesterday, installed the DICE Mediabridge Bluetooth Unit from Bavarian Soundwerks. it 'werks' pretty well. still getting everything set up. BTW, if all you want is wireless BT streaming, no USB, no charging, no phone talk etc, you can literally throw this into the rear CD changer area, plug it in and you are DONE. less than TWO minutes.

Can you elaborate as to what additional install is involved? Did you run a direct connection up front to your phone? (Like the ashtray iphone holder they sell)? Are you relying on BT to get music to your head unit? Do you have DSP and did you need an adapter? How about some pics?

DTMdan 11-13-2012 08:12 PM

Sold my spacers. Bought a pair of Ractive tips.

jgold47 11-13-2012 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMdan (Post 906639)
Sold my spacers. Bought a pair of Ractive tips.


pictures?

DTMdan 11-13-2012 09:23 PM

Search the forum, there are a bunch of threads on the tips. I don't have any pics since I just ordered them.

JAyala54 11-14-2012 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjallstar (Post 877800)
took a pic of her after a wash! might be one of the last before she gets spacers and blacked out chrome window trim :D

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/7214/img0349iw.jpg

bro, what % is that?

ive got 3% all around the back, 10% on my 2 front windows and 35% on my windshield... cops hate it :thumbup: lol

i can only imagine what they say to you.... looks awesome though. I wanted to go that dark and regret not doing so ):

Ricky Bobby 11-14-2012 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMDan
Sold my spacers bought a pair of Ractive tips


Believe it or not mine are still in the trunk, waiting for my mechanic to weld on when I take the X to him after thanksgiving for thrust arms, wishbones, and ball joints FINALLY!


its been a long few months waiting for the new tips and my steering wheel to stop shaking, but lot of house work in the meantime and I was more preoccupied with my Triumph :)


did you get chrome or black chrome Dan?

DTMdan 11-14-2012 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 906742)
Believe it or not mine are still in the trunk, waiting for my mechanic to weld on when I take the X to him after thanksgiving for thrust arms, wishbones, and ball joints FINALLY!


its been a long few months waiting for the new tips and my steering wheel to stop shaking, but lot of house work in the meantime and I was more preoccupied with my Triumph :)


did you get chrome or black chrome Dan?

Glad to hear you're finally addressing the wheel shake, I still have to order my rear control arms (have the ball joints). I think the new tires helped eliminate some vibration/roughness from the road though.

I decided to go with chrome. :thumbup:

Skyline 11-14-2012 08:59 PM

Enabled the feature that allows each key to trigger a different seat memory setting when the doors are unlocked. This also sets the steering wheel, mirrors and the climate control. Done with a friend's Autologic.

mistasteppa 11-14-2012 11:23 PM

I just fixed my folding mirrors and I'm so happy

PropellerHead 11-15-2012 03:47 PM

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Installed these! Even though my front right was perfect, I figured I just as well do 'em both.

If anyone wants a front right air spring with 30K on it, let me know!

jgold47 11-15-2012 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMdan (Post 906653)
Search the forum, there are a bunch of threads on the tips. I don't have any pics since I just ordered them.


yeah - gotcha. I dont think I have a stock 3.0 exhaust on my car then. I already have an oval, but its coming right out of the resonator. I need to post a picture. I want chrome tips like those, but I dont think I can short of really re-doing it.

SF2000x5 11-16-2012 03:14 AM

had it towed to a shop last Friday. Transmission went out cruising on the freeway.

tmv 11-16-2012 01:08 PM

Check the engine oil and fill in a quart.

Koody 11-16-2012 05:15 PM

Refitted the 'Ol 17inch style 57 Winterset. Not the greatest design but it gets the job done.

delviacv2 11-16-2012 08:48 PM

12 watts angel eyes LED's

SlickGT1 11-17-2012 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by delviacv2 (Post 907205)
12 watts angel eyes LED's

Pics or it didn't happen.

XVII 11-18-2012 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by XVII (Post 895469)
installed the 'is' rear spoiler..

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7445/76592615.jpg

finally got around to installing the 4.6is front lip..

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/3591/14642184.jpg

mistasteppa 11-18-2012 05:42 PM

Looking good man:thumbup:

joemorelli99 11-18-2012 06:49 PM

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/thumbup.gif LOOKING SHARP BROTHER http://www.xoutpost.com/images/smilies/thumbup.gif

I personally replaced one of my headlight washer nozzles today - the INSIDE one on the passenger side. What a raging PITA!! But it's DONE. I am thinking about just pulling the electrical connection on the washer pump for the headlight washers...they make a huge mess of my front end when I want to clean my windshield. Anyone else disconnect the headlight washers?

DTMdan 11-20-2012 11:30 AM

Snip snip...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...02E8EE96D7.jpg

I'm curious as to how 4.4/4.6/4.8 models can remove their rear bumper without dropping the exhaust. What I realized last night was that with the longer extending tips it's impossible to get the bolt that goes through the bumper/bumper bar out from the bottom because it doesn't clear the exhaust tips. So that put a detour in my way of finishing the Ractive tip mod. My dad and I decided it'd be best to have a place (i.e. Meineke) make a short pipe that would fit snugly over the existing piece on the muffler and weld that, then slide the Ractive tip over that pipe (snug fit) and screw it in from the bottom.

Ricky Bobby 11-20-2012 12:02 PM

you bought the bolt on versions and not the weld on ones?

I guess that would work if thats the case, good luck and let me know how it comes out! I'm going in next week!

DTMdan 11-20-2012 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 907736)
you bought the bolt on versions and not the weld on ones?

I guess that would work if thats the case, good luck and let me know how it comes out! I'm going in next week!

No, I bought the weld on version. IMO it'd be stupid to weld them on after realizing you will not be able to take off your rear bumper.

Ricky Bobby 11-20-2012 12:37 PM

I'll have to look at my truck I'm confused. Is there enough room if you loosen the hanger to get that bumper bolt out?

SlickGT1 11-20-2012 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMdan (Post 907742)
No, I bought the weld on version. IMO it'd be stupid to weld them on after realizing you will not be able to take off your rear bumper.

If you remove the exhaust from the hanger, drop it down some, and use an angle ratchet to remove the two screws, would it still not work.

DTMdan 11-20-2012 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 907755)
If you remove the exhaust from the hanger, drop it down some, and use an angle ratchet to remove the two screws, would it still not work.

Possibly :dunno:

It is an extremely long screw though. From the bottom of the bracket (#3 on diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/w/m/82.png) to the top of the Ractive tip, the screw only came down about 2 inches. I'll see if I can take some pics after work to explain it better, it is confusing without seeing it.

For reference, this is without trimming anything off the Ractive tip - tip sitting flush against muffler.

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I also don't know how guys were able to weld the tips on without dropping the exhaust or removing the bumper, there's barely any room in there.

DTMdan 11-20-2012 02:17 PM

Went out for a break real quick...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...146558CB8F.jpg

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SlickGT1 11-20-2012 02:43 PM

Right, but the screw is way up top no? So that 2 inch should be enough. I was pretty sure I saw body-shop guy pull of a dudes bumper without removing tips 4.8is. I remember him swearing like crazy, but he got it out. I was drinking in his shop, so I might be confused. But I was pretty sure.

Ricky Bobby 11-20-2012 03:03 PM

Dan,

tips look good.

Do they stick out at all more than you'd like? All the posts I was reading saying they need 1.5 - 2 inches trimmed off before they are welded on.

DTMdan 11-20-2012 06:05 PM

Another pic where you can see it with where the bolt actually comes down to...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...23D5C3BBAD.jpg

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 907782)
Right, but the screw is way up top no? So that 2 inch should be enough. I was pretty sure I saw body-shop guy pull of a dudes bumper without removing tips 4.8is. I remember him swearing like crazy, but he got it out. I was drinking in his shop, so I might be confused. But I was pretty sure.

I don't know about everyone else's bumpers but the reinforcement bar came off with the bumper and that bolt goes through the bottom of that bar through the bumper bracket and screws into the top, so at least on my vehicle I had to remove the bolt completely to remove the bumper. *Edit: Unless the bolt isn't supposed to be removed all the way so the bumper can pull away from the bar and only it comes off.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 907790)
Dan,

tips look good.

Do they stick out at all more than you'd like? All the posts I was reading saying they need 1.5 - 2 inches trimmed off before they are welded on.

They stick out less than I expected (which is good). Yeah I took another look at it when I got home and I think if I trim 1-3/4" off the tips it might be enough to clear. Meineke was no help btw haha, I stopped after work and they pretty much told me I'm S.O.L.

SF2000x5 11-21-2012 06:01 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../photo-137.jpg

Transmission went out so I let an auctioneer have it..

xsx450 11-21-2012 06:24 PM

New High Beam Bulbs, Fresh Wash, Installed new Cross Bars and ordered my snowboard Racks!!!

Skyline 11-21-2012 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SF2000x5 (Post 908028)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../photo-137.jpg

Transmission went out so I let an auctioneer have it..

Very sad.....:(

Ldiggs910 11-21-2012 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SF2000x5 (Post 908028)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../photo-137.jpg

Transmission went out so I let an auctioneer have it..

Sorry to hear... hope u get another and stay in the family

Cezarcaz 11-21-2012 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xsx450 (Post 908033)
New High Beam Bulbs, Fresh Wash, Installed new Cross Bars and ordered my snowboard Racks!!!

What type of bulbs did you use? Was it very hard to replace?


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xsx450 11-21-2012 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cezarcaz (Post 908055)
What type of bulbs did you use? Was it very hard to replace?


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I lied, they are still in the box!! fresh though!! I will let you know tomorrow. I went with high end sylvania ones, like $15 each...

pnoyako85 11-21-2012 11:05 PM

ROAD RAGE...TOO FUNNY...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151072388436895

mistasteppa 11-22-2012 10:42 AM

I gave her a good cleaning and brighten her angel eyes with 12w led bulbs

dhyrk3 11-22-2012 12:34 PM

What brand do you have?

mistasteppa 11-22-2012 12:52 PM

Bmw led

SlickGT1 11-23-2012 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistasteppa (Post 908116)
Bmw led

Pics or it didn't happen.

TwinTurboGTR 11-24-2012 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 908200)
Pics or it didn't happen.

LOL :nanana::iagree::rofl::D

Christiano 11-24-2012 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 908200)
Pics or it didn't happen.

BMW led? :popcorn:

TwinTurboGTR 11-24-2012 06:17 PM

Installed new rear air struts from Arnott on the 01 4.4 today. The easiest R&R on this thing I have ever done.

mistasteppa 11-24-2012 08:25 PM

I see that we got some comedians on the forum

pnoyako85 11-24-2012 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mistasteppa (Post 908407)
I see that we got some comedians on the forum

I do want to see the AE's man...curious how strong the LED's are .....

mistasteppa 11-24-2012 09:54 PM

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X5Ghost 11-24-2012 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mistasteppa (Post 908419)
here it goes

Way too bright to the point that can't be seen??
Are these 5Watts?

JAyala54 11-25-2012 12:12 AM

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(: new grilles!

xsx450 11-25-2012 12:42 AM

Just installed umnitsa vxx will upload pics in a bit.


Is there anyway to turn off the orange side lights?

pnoyako85 11-25-2012 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mistasteppa (Post 908419)
here it goes

oh that looks bright...so its 6w each bulb?

mistasteppa 11-25-2012 06:56 AM

No its says that its 12w each but it looks more like about 10w each. It also has 2 voltage resistors with each bulb so no error light nor burning of the connectors

Ldiggs910 11-25-2012 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistasteppa (Post 908419)
here it goes

Would something like that work on an X6? I'm doing my research in advance. If so where would I buy something like that & what's the exact name of the product?

mistasteppa 11-25-2012 03:04 PM

I bought mines off ebay, but a friend of mines got his installed from Bmw for his 09 X6M for $250

DTMdan 11-26-2012 01:06 AM

Finished installing the tips tonight.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...10B8F7D137.jpg

SlickGT1 11-26-2012 01:12 AM

Coded my own X. My windows now roll up with remote. Tomorrow, LCM module.

Ricky Bobby 11-26-2012 09:54 AM

Dan,

Tips look sexy, mine go on on friday, PM me if you get a sec (so we dont clog the thread) and let me know if trimming the tips down helped with the bolt removal, or what else you needed to do to get them on there right.

pnoyako85 11-26-2012 12:53 PM

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Coded my own X. My windows now roll up with remote. Tomorrow, LCM module.


DTMAN are those Ractive tips?>...like what i have>

Russianblue 11-26-2012 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 908595)
Coded my own X.

how did you pull this off?

SlickGT1 11-26-2012 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoyako85 (Post 908660)
Slick are those Ractive tips?>...

?????, I think that is your car dude. I have the 4.8is, and I don't know the name of the factory tips. Sorry bud.

SlickGT1 11-26-2012 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russianblue (Post 908666)
how did you pull this off?

NCS Expert. Cost me about 6 hours of time to setup, and figure out WTF it wasn't making the right files. Now, I think, I am going to code the shit out of my car. Can't wait.

pnoyako85 11-26-2012 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 908672)
?????, I think that is your car dude. I have the 4.8is, and I don't know the name of the factory tips. Sorry bud.



oh ....I meant to ask DTMAN for this..lol..
"edited"...lol..the post

Litsie E53_05 11-26-2012 02:06 PM

putting these wheels on tomorrow :)

http://i50.tinypic.com/2s62fb6.jpg

pnoyako85 11-26-2012 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litsie E53_05 (Post 908686)
putting these wheels on tomorrow :)

http://i50.tinypic.com/2s62fb6.jpg

that looks nice....

DTMdan 11-26-2012 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoyako85 (Post 908660)
DTMAN are those Ractive tips?>...like what i have>

Ractive T815

DTMdan 11-26-2012 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 908625)
Dan,

Tips look sexy, mine go on on friday, PM me if you get a sec (so we dont clog the thread) and let me know if trimming the tips down helped with the bolt removal, or what else you needed to do to get them on there right.

My dad and I decided to go a slightly different route. Bought two exhaust pipe adapters from PepBoys – 2-1/8"ID X 2-1/2"OD ($2/ea.), trimmed off what we didn't need. Ractive tips were trimmed 1-3/4". The adapters were welded on, the tips were slid over the adapters (snug fit), and then we put a pop rivet in through the bottom so the tips could be removed in the future.

The tips stick out almost the same amount that they did before we trimmed them (sitting flush against the muffler).

JAyala54 11-27-2012 03:08 AM

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Put some 30mm spacers on... love it.

JAyala54 11-27-2012 03:50 AM

hey bro, how did you do you emblems? did you order new ones and paint them black orrrr? im looking to do the same thing.

Litsie E53_05 11-27-2012 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoyako85 (Post 908687)
that looks nice....

http://i47.tinypic.com/33pbnyp.jpg

here the real look..

http://i48.tinypic.com/14ctt2d.jpg

Litsie E53_05 11-27-2012 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAyala54 (Post 908821)
Put some 30mm spacers on... love it.

what's the rear tire size?

Cezarcaz 11-27-2012 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAyala54 (Post 908823)
hey bro, how did you do you emblems? did you order new ones and paint them black orrrr? im looking to do the same thing.

You can order them in black already. I was cheap I used black 3M vinyl and covered the blue.


Sent from my iPhone

DTMdan 11-28-2012 08:13 PM

Just ordered new drive belts, t-stat, w.pump & expansion tank from ECS.

JAyala54 11-28-2012 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMdan (Post 909050)
Just ordered new drive belts, t-stat, w.pump & expansion tank from ECS.

i might do the same with my drive belts....

deanblue9 11-29-2012 09:45 AM

Removed and painted my nasty peeling steering wheel. I could have not done it without the DIY on this forum. I tried both Plastidip and High Temp paint(flat). I feel that the high temp flat paint its a better match.

JAyala54 11-29-2012 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanblue9 (Post 909130)
Removed and painted my nasty peeling steering wheel. I could have not done it without the DIY on this forum. I tried both Plastidip and High Temp paint(flat). I feel that the high temp flat paint its a better match.

pictures? (:

Cisc0 11-29-2012 01:48 PM

Got Raped...
 
Greetings gang,

So I've been under the weather and have not had time or energy to do an oil change and I ask my wife to take the X to get an oil change. She took it to an indie shop in Mount Vernon, a place we've been to before and she got lubbed up with the old oil and raped. They fooking charged her... ready for this... $218.80. Yes that is correct, Two Hundred Eighteen Fooking Dollars and Eighty Cents.

Here is the breakdown of the bill:

Motor Oil - 8qts - $106.16
Oil Filter - 1 - $12.72
Change Oil & Filter; Check Over - 0.75 hrs - $81.00
Recycling Chrg - 2 - $2
Tax - 16.92
Total - $218.80

I asked her if she paid for this shit and her reply was: "I had to, what do you want me to do, I asked him why so much and he said that's standard."

I called the place and told the owner to enjoy those $218.80 that they will be the last they see from me (before cursing his ass out).

PSA:

Stay the FOOK away from: EuroMeccanica in Mount Vernon New York.

SlickGT1 11-29-2012 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisc0 (Post 909175)
Greetings gang,

So I've been under the weather and have not had time or energy to do an oil change and I ask my wife to take the X to get an oil change. She took it to an indie shop in Mount Vernon, a place we've been to before and she got lubbed up with the old oil and raped. They fooking charged her... ready for this... $218.80. Yes that is correct, Two Hundred Eighteen Fooking Dollars and Eighty Cents.

Here is the breakdown of the bill:

Motor Oil - 8qts - $106.16
Oil Filter - 1 - $12.72
Change Oil & Filter; Check Over - 0.75 hrs - $81.00
Recycling Chrg - 2 - $2
Tax - 16.92
Total - $218.80

I asked her if she paid for this shit and her reply was: "I had to, what do you want me to do, I asked him why so much and he said that's standard."

I called the place and told the owner to enjoy those $218.80 that they will be the last they see from me (before cursing his ass out).

PSA:

Stay the FOOK away from: EuroMeccanica in Mount Vernon New York.

Holy shit. If it makes you feel better, I know of people getting bent over worse.

pnoyako85 11-29-2012 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 909183)
Holy shit. If it makes you feel better, I know of people getting bent over worse.

holy shit......i would fooking.....get on this put it on forum put them on blast.....how they charge labor if your paying the oil change.......2x more than a open road bmw dealer.....that Eff up...

Cisc0 11-29-2012 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoyako85 (Post 909209)
holy shit......i would fooking.....get on this put it on forum put them on blast.....how they charge labor if your paying the oil change.......2x more than a open road bmw dealer.....that Eff up...

He had the fooking nerves to tell me it was "parts & labor".

XCUSM5 11-29-2012 04:53 PM

$81 just for the labor LOL. No shame at all.

pnoyako85 11-29-2012 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisc0 (Post 909210)
He had the fooking nerves to tell me it was "parts & labor".

That is bull.......so how much does he charge for regular oil change?....
he must be stupid.......

on the other hand...i do see people charging 180$ for oil change....i usually go with what you said man....go online and look for Value Specials to get the discount...hope your X runs smooth for 100yrs man..witht that synthetic 200$ job........btw...ill have a few M3's hooking up with you sunday to meet us somehwere....and where is better to meet up man...you know the area?...lets meet up before we head there...

Skyline 11-29-2012 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisc0 (Post 909175)
Greetings gang,

So I've been under the weather and have not had time or energy to do an oil change and I ask my wife to take the X to get an oil change. She took it to an indie shop in Mount Vernon, a place we've been to before and she got lubbed up with the old oil and raped. They fooking charged her... ready for this... $218.80. Yes that is correct, Two Hundred Eighteen Fooking Dollars and Eighty Cents.

Here is the breakdown of the bill:

Motor Oil - 8qts - $106.16
Oil Filter - 1 - $12.72
Change Oil & Filter; Check Over - 0.75 hrs - $81.00
Recycling Chrg - 2 - $2
Tax - 16.92
Total - $218.80

I asked her if she paid for this shit and her reply was: "I had to, what do you want me to do, I asked him why so much and he said that's standard."

I called the place and told the owner to enjoy those $218.80 that they will be the last they see from me (before cursing his ass out).

PSA:

Stay the FOOK away from: EuroMeccanica in Mount Vernon New York.

That's a little high...but not totally crazy. I would not get too pissed off. You think 3/4 hr labor is excessive for an oil change? I'd bet that's the book rate. I would guess at a shop like that, they spend at least that amount of time checking the car over. And $108/hr is NOT bad for this area. Try BMW Manhattan...I'd bet the labor rate is significantly higher ($150/hr???) If you feel better about going to Jiffy Lube, and have a pimply faced kid with no training at all messing with your X5; have at it. You can probably get the same oil change for half that price...assuming they have the correct oil. Or do it yourself and save even more. The oil and filter prices are pretty much retail; go to a dealer and price those at the parts counter; our cars do not use cheap oil. You can not expect ANY shop to charge you Walmart prices for oil and filter.

Lots of quality places, BMW dealerships included, do oil changes at below actual retail cost to get you in the door. They are hoping to find other stuff wrong with your car to offset the cost. What you paid is full retail at Indy prices...nothing more. A Dealer with no special deals going on might charge even more.

epdarks 11-29-2012 06:48 PM

Another important factor is the oil change interval. In theory you can go for 10000 miles on that oil.

hippee0 12-01-2012 04:19 PM

petrol & match
 
nothing this week
but if it turns out i need a gearbox i will be giving it a gallon of petrol and a match
good riddance x5

rfdude 12-01-2012 04:23 PM

been there before hippee0, been there...

Cisc0 12-01-2012 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyline (Post 909223)
That's a little high...but not totally crazy. I would not get too pissed off. You think 3/4 hr labor is excessive for an oil change? I'd bet that's the book rate. I would guess at a shop like that, they spend at least that amount of time checking the car over. And $108/hr is NOT bad for this area. Try BMW Manhattan...I'd bet the labor rate is significantly higher ($150/hr???) If you feel better about going to Jiffy Lube, and have a pimply faced kid with no training at all messing with your X5; have at it. You can probably get the same oil change for half that price...assuming they have the correct oil. Or do it yourself and save even more. The oil and filter prices are pretty much retail; go to a dealer and price those at the parts counter; our cars do not use cheap oil. You can not expect ANY shop to charge you Walmart prices for oil and filter.

Lots of quality places, BMW dealerships included, do oil changes at below actual retail cost to get you in the door. They are hoping to find other stuff wrong with your car to offset the cost. What you paid is full retail at Indy prices...nothing more. A Dealer with no special deals going on might charge even more.


I usually do my own oil changes, heck for $75 I get the ECSTuning deal. I haven't gotten an oil change at a dealer or indy in a long time so the price to me was shocking. I also know what I am getting when I buy from ECS, unlike here I do not know what I got. My wife said they pumped the oil out of a red barrel with no markings on it into a gallon then measured with the dip stick as needed. She said she saw a yellow and green box and I guess that't the Mann filter. In a nutshell, I will continue to do my own damn oil changes and pay myself the labor rate in cognac.

SlickGT1 12-01-2012 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cisc0 (Post 909558)
I usually do my own oil changes, heck for $75 I get the ECSTuning deal. I haven't gotten an oil change at a dealer or indy in a long time so the price to me was shocking. I also know what I am getting when I buy from ECS, unlike here I do not know what I got. My wife said they pumped the oil out of a red barrel with no markings on it into a gallon then measured with the dip stick as needed. She said she saw a yellow and green box and I guess that't the Mann filter. In a nutshell, I will continue to do my own damn oil changes and pay myself the labor rate in cognac.

Honestly I only do my own oil change because it's just so much faster to do. By the time it takes me to get to my Indy, wait, BS, do the change, come home, etc. If I do it, it just gets done on my own time.

DTMdan 12-02-2012 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMdan (Post 909050)
Just ordered new drive belts, t-stat, w.pump & expansion tank from ECS.

Installed the parts today, thanks Wayne's World for the great DIY writeup http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...-3-0-auto.html

jgold47 12-02-2012 04:01 PM

I installed my euro side view mirror. Not as easy as I thought, but I got it after a few minutes. The mirror is STRANGE, will take some getting used to for sure!

DTMdan 12-02-2012 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgold47 (Post 909657)
I installed my euro side view mirror. Not as easy as I thought, but I got it after a few minutes. The mirror is STRANGE, will take some getting used to for sure!

:thumbup: I need to get some for mine, I had em on my E46 and I miss the wide angle view.

Joeybricks 12-02-2012 10:03 PM

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Finally upgraded to the 16:9 board monitor! I replaced the screen during Sandy but never got a chance to put it in the truck being that I didn't have the retro fit brackets until now.

Attachment 56965
Looks sooo much better!!
Attachment 56966
Attachment 56967
Attachment 56968

Old one going on eBay!

Oh yeah! Just gotta find some screws that fasten the radio to the retro fit brackets...

Also swapped the MK2 nav for a MK4, much better!

Ricky Bobby 12-03-2012 09:48 AM

Got my car back after replacement of front sway bar bushings, Thrust arms, wishbones, and ball joints. The front end is quiet as ever and tight, feels brand new.

Now I just need an alignment (and I am setting the camber outside BMW specs as per recommendations from this forum, .01 I believe so I can wear tires evenly) and a roadforce balance as the only steering wheel shake I get now is at highway speeds, regular mount and balance just doesn't cut it anymore.


Anyone know a welder in Jersey that would do my exhaust tips?

relentlessone 12-03-2012 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 909742)
Got my car back after replacement of front sway bar bushings, Thrust arms, wishbones, and ball joints. The front end is quiet as ever and tight, feels brand new.

Now I just need an alignment (and I am setting the camber outside BMW specs as per recommendations from this forum, .01 I believe so I can wear tires evenly) and a roadforce balance as the only steering wheel shake I get now is at highway speeds, regular mount and balance just doesn't cut it anymore.


Anyone know a welder in Jersey that would do my exhaust tips?

Mind sharing how much that suspension work cost you in labor? I have the parts sitting in my garage and planned on doing it myself this past summer, but here it is December and I still haven't had a free weekend to tackle it. Going to take it to my indy after the holidays, or wait until spring, lol.

The Dude 12-04-2012 11:35 AM

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After debating about it for over a year, I finally installed new headlights with AEs:

Attachment 56976

Attachment 56977

I also unclogged on of the sunroof drains. The car had almost a 1/5 inch of water in the driver side footwell after a heavy rain.

Ricky Bobby 12-04-2012 12:43 PM

@ Relentlessone...


My indy charged me 234 for replacement of the thrust arms, ball joints, and wishbone control arms, plus tax. he charged me a half hour labor for replacing the front sway bushings which came to 47.50 plus tax. I think he is a very fair indy mechanic who does good honest work, torques every bolt to spec and has a great attention to detail.


If you need the name and number of my indy mechanic i'm happy to give a reference, he is in Madison, Morris County.

DTMdan 12-12-2012 07:49 PM

Spent about 2 hours trying to take apart the headlights. Just couldn't get it no matter what I did. :damn:

xsx450 12-12-2012 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 909910)
After debating about it for over a year, I finally installed new headlights with AEs:

Attachment 56976

Attachment 56977

I also unclogged on of the sunroof drains. The car had almost a 1/5 inch of water in the driver side footwell after a heavy rain.

wow, what kind are those?

pnoyako85 12-12-2012 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dude (Post 909910)
After debating about it for over a year, I finally installed new headlights with AEs:

Attachment 56976

Attachment 56977

I also unclogged on of the sunroof drains. The car had almost a 1/5 inch of water in the driver side footwell after a heavy rain.

what kinda headlights are those?>..
care to share the expense?....

mistasteppa 12-12-2012 08:20 PM

I got new DWS tires installed

delviacv2 12-14-2012 03:43 PM

removed the stage 2 AFE cold air intake since I will most likely trade my E53 in for a E70 35d.

is on ebay if anybody is interested

Afe Stage 2 Intake P5R BMW x5 E53 00 06 V8 4 4L 4 8L | eBay

Dark5yde 12-15-2012 02:32 AM

ran to the store for some food, brake light came on said check fluid. I checked fluid, it was a little low no big deal, So i topped it off. Came out after my lacrosse game tonight to find a nice puddle of brake fluid under the driver door....grrrrrrrrrr apparently the line has a pinhole in it somewhere.

davintosh 12-15-2012 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark5yde (Post 911840)
ran to the store for some food, brake light came on said check fluid. I checked fluid, it was a little low no big deal, So i topped it off. Came out after my lacrosse game tonight to find a nice puddle of brake fluid under the driver door....grrrrrrrrrr apparently the line has a pinhole in it somewhere.

Check for rust... The lines drop down the firewall to the underside of the car, behind a plastic panel. The brake lines are notorious for rusting in there. Best remedy is to cut out a section and replace, rather than replace whole lines, which extend back to the rear axle. Search the forum for brake line rust and you'll find the threads.

Dark5yde 12-15-2012 10:54 AM

yea it appears to be leaking right as the lines hit horizontal again. Plates are coming off of her monday due to poor funding, so I suppose now is as good a time as any to fix it lol.

Ricky Bobby 12-16-2012 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DTMdan (Post 911378)
Spent about 2 hours trying to take apart the headlights. Just couldn't get it no matter what I did. :damn:


you tried baking the hell out of the 2003 lights Dan? I pm'ed mrbmwx5 since he recently got open the facelift headlights believe it or not.


I'd really love to polish the inside of my lenses, dremel out the amber, and maybe remove waffles and install angel eyes but it looks like the only way we can get ours open is to cut them open with a dremel lol.

SlickGT1 12-16-2012 01:19 PM

Why don't you send yours to mrbmwx5 and have him upgrade the lights for you. His prices are very reasonable, maybe he will even send you a spare for the time being.

Ricky Bobby 12-16-2012 04:22 PM

i sent him a pm, he hasnt volunteered his services to me yet

pnoyako85 12-16-2012 04:47 PM

I sent him a pm too just now...

DTMdan 12-16-2012 11:00 PM

Finished installing the city lights...

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65...B4850E4D43.jpg

Ricky Bobby 12-17-2012 09:33 AM

Dan that looks sexy!

No go on removing the amber though right? my headlights are 7/2003 production. Did you get your truck coded to keep the fogs on with the high beams? or is that the city lights on?

I had amber city lights on my old VW and they were so nice

DTMdan 12-17-2012 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 912192)
Dan that looks sexy!

No go on removing the amber though right? my headlights are 7/2003 production. Did you get your truck coded to keep the fogs on with the high beams? or is that the city lights on?

I had amber city lights on my old VW and they were so nice

Thanks man, the pics aren't really accurate as to how bright they are... they're much dimmer/more subtle in person (about 1/4–1/2 the brightness of the top pic). I'll try to get some pics with the DSLR later. I used clear bulbs btw - install was easy, same as you would do to hook up AEs.

No go on removing ambers... I couldn't get the lens separated and I wasn't going to ruin the lights by trying other methods haha. I'll just get some DEPOs eventually, I don't mind the stock lights but I figured if I could do it easily why not. My production date is 11/2002. No fogs with highs (I wish), like I said the pics are a bit deceiving on how it actually looks. I wanted to do amber CL's but because I can't disable the corner lights I decided it would clash when all lights were on, I may try yellow later since I have Nokya Yellows coming for the fogs but I'm happy with how it looks currently.

tmv 12-17-2012 11:33 AM

^Buy a set of 2000-2002 headlights and mod them to your liking, then sell yours.

DTMdan 12-17-2012 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmv (Post 912227)
^Buy a set of 2000-2002 headlights and mod them to your liking, then sell yours.

Thought about it, but I'd rather just get DEPO's later.

Ricky Bobby 12-17-2012 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmv (Post 912227)
^Buy a set of 2000-2002 headlights and mod them to your liking, then sell yours.


I've done some searching and they arent easy to find, especially with lenses in good condition, and the sport package version so I only have a small amount of amber to remove (not the whole piece). my 2003 lights are mint and its tough to find ones that are.

unless i'm looking in the wrong places lol.


Dan nice work, I was thinking DEPO's eventually too but 5 bills is tough to swallow for headlights on a 9 year old car for me lol

Ldiggs910 12-17-2012 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmv (Post 912227)
^Buy a set of 2000-2002 headlights and mod them to your liking, then sell yours.

I have a set from my 2001 with ccfl angel eyes already installed/amber removed sitting in my basement. I have Depo units installed.

Ricky Bobby 12-17-2012 09:48 PM

diggs you wanna send my some pics? how much would you want for those jams?

Ldiggs910 12-18-2012 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 912318)
diggs you wanna send my some pics? how much would you want for those jams?

Check out this thread RB:

http://www.xoutpost.com/classifieds/...installed.html

pnoyako85 12-18-2012 07:14 PM

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did my Euro 15w HID rear fog light...with a manual switch ON and OFF


the picture at the BUTTom was the plan for the AE's but it was bright enough for me...so i ended up having my boy Hook it up for me...

courstesy of CISco for the IDEa...

mistasteppa 12-18-2012 09:26 PM

Nice bro

nebilex 12-18-2012 10:40 PM

Sway bar links, ccv and oil filter housing changed for $270 in labor cost. I provided the parts. No more leaks except for what's been accumulated on the skill plate foam.. Pressure washing that in the morning and now looking at the next thing to fix.. Real squeak sound and alignment...

Schtonky 12-19-2012 02:39 AM

Replaced Air Con Aux fan. Easy!

Ricky Bobby 12-19-2012 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoyako85 (Post 912520)
did my Euro 15w HID rear fog light...with a manual switch ON and OFF
tapped to one of the power source infront (cigarette lighter under the glove box(hidden feature of E53))...and put a manual switch for it.

can use it during daytime alone or nighttime....

the picture at the BUTTom was the plan for the AE's but it was bright enough for me...so i ended up having my boy Hook it up for me...

courstesy of CISco for the IDEa...


LOOKS SOLID BRO! so you were able to hook up the rear fogs without the Trailer wiring harness because you were using your own switch, not the BMW euro headlight switch?

pnoyako85 12-19-2012 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 912597)
LOOKS SOLID BRO! so you were able to hook up the rear fogs without the Trailer wiring harness because you were using your own switch, not the BMW euro headlight switch?

Yes

Ricky Bobby 12-19-2012 09:57 AM

I like it a lot, nice work, I just wish I could use it with the euro BMW switch and just run a wire to the back hatch like I did on my old VW, but I come to find out that the Trailer wire harness also is needed with that install. You used HID bulbs with the rear fogs? wild man.

Definitely contemplating this even with my own switch one of these days.

pnoyako85 12-19-2012 10:25 AM

Yeah man, we had to find a wire that had consistent power source since most wires were only sending 2-8w voltage,... So it was hard took about 3.5hrs finding it

Ricky Bobby 12-19-2012 10:27 AM

I wonder if you could theoretically run the wire from the euro switch to the LCM and then use power from that same wire in the glovebox, then run 2 separate wires to the tailgate to power up the bulbs in the rear fog?

would that work? bypassing the Trailer module? hmm....

pnoyako85 12-19-2012 11:10 AM

Euro switch is the best idea

Ricky Bobby 12-19-2012 03:15 PM

yeah but the question is how to make it work via euro switch without buying the 150 trailer module...

DTMdan 12-19-2012 07:45 PM

Threw the black kidneys back on and put the Nokya yellows in the fogs.

delviacv2 12-19-2012 08:23 PM

Traded in for a E70 4.8i

TwinTurboGTR 12-19-2012 09:35 PM

ummmm... Carwash... Needed Badly... Check. lol

Skyline 12-19-2012 11:01 PM

Filled it to the roof with at least 1,500 lbs of used Snap-on tools.

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/q...psc6949569.jpg

Crappy nite cellphone pic...but you get the idea. Under the towel is a KRL side box, (just a small component of a very big toolbox, and cost $1,700 new).

nebilex 12-20-2012 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skyline (Post 912771)
Filled it to the roof with at least 1,500 lbs of used Snap-on tool.

Wow 1500 lbs worth of tools? Looks like you are getting ready for some more DYI for 2013

Skyline 12-20-2012 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nebilex (Post 912820)
Wow 1500 lbs worth of tools? Looks like you are getting ready for some more DYI for 2013

I'm pretty well set for tools already. There are a few specialty tools I still have on my wish list like Vanos tools and subframe bushing tools, but I already have just about every possible hand tool and air tool, and a large array of diagnostic tools.

My 17yr old daughter runs a used tool business selling professional mechanic's tools on eBay. Mostly Snap-on, Mac and Matco stuff. This will be inventory for her. It will be gone in about two to three months and a couple of hundred auctions. This is how she pays for her $100 fill-ups in the X5. To give you an idea, here's her eBay store:

Snap-on Tools, Other Brands items in ExpertTools store on eBay!

Ricky Bobby 12-20-2012 09:56 AM

FINALLY got my ractive tips welded on yesterday. pic to follow

flatlander 12-20-2012 10:34 AM

I parked my E53 yesterday and covered up for the winter storm that's about to hit. I picked up a 2013 Ford Fusion to use as my new daily driver. At least I'll have no unexpected winter maintenance on the X5 this year :thumbup:

jgold47 12-20-2012 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatlander (Post 912851)
I parked my E53 yesterday and covered up for the winter storm that's about to hit. I picked up a 2013 Ford Fusion to use as my new daily driver. At least I'll have no unexpected winter maintenance on the X5 this year :thumbup:


This I will never understand. You parked your highly capable 4x4 for the winter, so you can drive your small sedan in the illinois winter?


See, most people do things like park their small sedans so they can drive their capable 4x4's during the winter.

I for example park my e36 convertible for the winter so I dont have to worry about getting stuck in the snow, in you know, a convertible.

One of lifes great joys is ripping past people in little sedans in a 4x4 during a winter storm. God I miss my jeep. and my passport with the A/T tires, so much fun crabbing sideways up snow covered hills in Pittsburgh in 4-Low.

I am very much looking forward to the winter in my X5, its got to be better than the 325xi I just sold, and that thing was rock solid.

flatlander 12-20-2012 11:02 AM

Yeah, I know :) Doesn't make sense does it. :rofl: After two winter breakdowns with the CCV, it's just better to leave the X5 in the heated garage. I've even got the "cold weather" CCV upgrade, and it failed on me one winter, ruining travel plans.

Needless to say, after owning this car for many years, I've learned the hard way (many of us here have). The V8 is temperamental, at best, during the winter. The winter handling is great, but the engine tends to give me trouble in the cold. Mine's 10 years old now, and I'd like to have a few more seasons of non-winter driving with it.

Skyline 12-20-2012 05:20 PM

Installed a Mediabridge. Sounds good and works well for BT, but clearly not like what you'd have on a modern radio.

jgold47 12-20-2012 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyline (Post 912938)
Installed a Mediabridge. Sounds good and works well for BT, but clearly not like what you'd have on a modern radio.


I have such a love/hate relationship with my Mediabridge. on one hand for what it is and does its pretty amazing. On the other, you need a phd to figure it out. After almost 3 years, they have made some great strides and I couldnt imagine not having one.


The BT quality has always been a bit of an issue, but a lot has to do with where you mount the mic. In my e46 I had it in the factory spot, which I swapped with the sun roof switch so it was right over my head. on the e53, I am using the OEM bluetooth so I cant comment.

UCrewX5JR 12-20-2012 09:27 PM

Newest Upgrades
 
Well this week I have been really busy with the upgrades. I threw on a set of style 99 rims for the winter (thank you Drex), installed DEPO angel eyes and fabricated a custom subwoofer box for a Kicker S10L5 in place of the standard DSP subs.

If anyone is interested in the DSP sub from my 4.6is PM me and I will arrange to have it shipped out to you. Would like to get 50 bucks for it plus whatever it costs to ship it to you. It is an improvement from the stock system, but don't expect major bass from it (go aftermarket if that is what you are looking for).
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SlickGT1 12-20-2012 10:38 PM

JR, nice job. I like the semi stealth instal of the sub and amp. Looking good. Still stock headunit?

Qsilver7 12-20-2012 10:49 PM

1. LH & RH auto dim/heated/wide angle side view mirrors (still awaiting arrival from across the Atlantic)
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2. four new snow tires (235/60/18 Michelin Lattitude X-Ice xi2) mounted on my style 153 wheels

3. front & rear oe BMW mud flaps (in but still need to install)
4. style 87 wheels (found them on my porch this morning...won't mount until spring)

Not my X5...but same color (sterling gray) & was my inspiration for mud flaps & Style 87 wheels...thank you genemish :D
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UCrewX5JR 12-21-2012 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 912981)
JR, nice job. I like the semi stealth instal of the sub and amp. Looking good. Still stock headunit?

Thank you! Yes still the stock headunit, I am torn between putting in an OEM navigation or an aftermarket system.

SlickGT1 12-21-2012 08:28 AM

If you don't have a nav already, go aftermarket. So much cool with those. Easy camera, BT, nav, iPod connect, and much more. Just extend your obc controls to glovebox.

Ricky Bobby 12-21-2012 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by UCrewX5JR (Post 913013)
Thank you! Yes still the stock headunit, I am torn between putting in an OEM navigation or an aftermarket system.


all depends on your wallet man, last i checked from the guys at bimmernav the complete retrofit kit was 2800 bucks if you didnt have factory nav already :wow:

Wolf539 12-21-2012 02:28 PM

Today was Mayan Apocalypse filter day! Changed the cabin air filter and the engine air filter. Took all of about five minutes... :thumbup:

UCrewX5JR 12-22-2012 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 913031)
all depends on your wallet man, last i checked from the guys at bimmernav the complete retrofit kit was 2800 bucks if you didnt have factory nav already :wow:

I was looking into doing something like this.

BMW x5 5 M5 E39 E53 7" HD SAT Nav GPS 6CDC Bluetooth iPod iPhone TV DVD Player | eBay

Still in the early stages of researching different models but I like the OEM look of this one.

nezarnuaimat 12-22-2012 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by UCrewX5JR (Post 913119)
I was looking into doing something like this.

BMW x5 5 M5 E39 E53 7" HD SAT Nav GPS 6CDC Bluetooth iPod iPhone TV DVD Player | eBay

Still in the early stages of researching different models but I like the OEM look of this one.

Just installed one like this. Let me know if I can be of help :)

UCrewX5JR 12-22-2012 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by nezarnuaimat (Post 913129)
Just installed one like this. Let me know if I can be of help :)

Thanks! I will definitely get in touch with you if I need it. :thumbup:

nezarnuaimat 12-22-2012 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by UCrewX5JR (Post 913130)
Thanks! I will definitely get in touch with you if I need it. :thumbup:

Hey, before you order it, you need to check your car configuration.
Meet me here & feel free to ask: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...hualingan.html

Koody 12-22-2012 07:50 AM

Got a full tank of fuel and ordered a basic OBD-scantoolreaderthingy (Autel maxiscan ms300) as a xmaspresent to myself on Fleebay.

SlickGT1 12-22-2012 09:26 PM

Filled it up, then stretched it's legs all tue way to NJ. I really need to install my updated sunroof seal. Wind noise through the pano, at those speeds, was nuts. Putting it in vent position actually helped.

X5SND 12-22-2012 10:32 PM

Finally got around to dealing with the intermittent frozen check valve post compressor. Added a water separator to the system to catch moisture before it enters the main line. Also wired in a compressor kill switch by the drivers kick panel.

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indianapolisX5 12-26-2012 07:24 PM

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Qsilver7 12-26-2012 07:45 PM

Cool...I thought about taking pics...but I just wanted to get out of the stuff. :) I'm a bit further north (Allen county) and we only got about 5 inches of snow...looks like Naptown got hit pretty good.

Also finally got a chance to see how my Michelin Lattitude X-Ice xi2 winter tires handle in the white stuff. I got them 11/17/12 and we've only had unseasonably warm, cold, & wet weather...finally some snow. Must say the drive was totally uneventful (steady & stable) & couldn't even break them loose under normal driving dynamics...just as they should be. ;)

BTW...are you running all seasons or dedicated winter tires?

Tymatk 12-27-2012 12:08 AM

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Led indicator .....

Trying to polish the headlight but FAIL :(, going to have another go with proper sanding down .....

upallnight 12-27-2012 12:29 AM

Got it coded so that

1. All the doors unlock with just a single push on the remote button.

2. All the doors self lock when the car is moving.

3. All the windows and sunroof open with the remote.

4. All the windows and sunroof close with the remote

5. can blind the driver in front of me with my fog lights and high beams.

tmv 12-27-2012 10:46 AM

Tymatk, I'm interested to see more of that LED indicator bulb. Any pics of it in the light housing?

DTMdan 12-27-2012 11:14 AM

Put a new expansion tank in the fiance's X yesterday, took mine out yesterday for some fun in the snow. It handled great with the new tires on. Scheduled an alignment for next week too (much needed).

My buddy finished up my E46 computer chair the other day...
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tmv 12-27-2012 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7 (Post 912982)
1. LH & RH auto dim/heated/wide angle side view mirrors (still awaiting arrival from across the Atlantic
How much are they? and where did you get them from?

2. four new snow tires (235/60/18 Michelin Lattitude X-Ice xi2) mounted on my style 153 wheels

3. front & rear oe BMW mud flaps (in but still need to install)

4. style 87 wheels (found them on my porch this morning...won't mount until spring)
Shipping company must have my address mixed-up woth yours. I'll give you the correct one and cover shipping cost ;) :D

Nice QSilver7

Ricky Bobby 12-27-2012 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DTMdan (Post 913793)
Put a new expansion tank in the fiance's X yesterday, took mine out yesterday for some fun in the snow. It handled great with the new tires on. Scheduled an alignment for next week too (much needed).

My buddy finished up my E46 computer chair the other day...
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Sick computer chair Dan. glad to hear the Atturos took the snow well, I must say when I drove on my Toyos they werent bad either!

Qsilver7 12-27-2012 02:08 PM

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Nice QSilver7

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1. LH & RH auto dim/heated/wide angle side view mirrors (still awaiting arrival from across the Atlantic
How much are they? and where did you get them from?
4. style 87 wheels (found them on my porch this morning...won't mount until spring)
Shipping company must have my address mixed-up woth yours. I'll give you the correct one and cover shipping cost ;) :D

1. Woo Hoo!. The mirrors arrived yesterday evening...they were used mirrors purchased off ebay from a seller from Riga, Latvia. Their ebay store name is: bmwelshoplv

I paid a total of $262 (both mirrors + shipping) which was still a few dollars cheaper that the purchase of one new EC/heated/aspherical mirror. The lowest price I could find for one new mirror here in the states was $270.

I'll post pics comparing the original (left/right) plain/convex mirrors to the aspherical/aspherical set when I can get the garage warm enough to pop the old mirrors out without breaking anything.

2. There was a note in the bottom of the box that said that I was getting these wheels that were originally for someone else who'd been naughty this year...so Santa dropped them off on my porch because I was extra good this year. Did you just tell on yourself? :D:D:D

DTMdan 12-27-2012 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 913798)
Sick computer chair Dan. glad to hear the Atturos took the snow well, I must say when I drove on my Toyos they werent bad either!

:thumbup: Post pics of your truck up already, what are you waiting for?

xsx450 12-27-2012 03:47 PM

I drove my Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport RFT (Summer ONLY) Tires in the snow, 25 degrees F. ICE and 6" Inches of snow.... AND THEY DID AMAZING.

I realize some of you may consider this "negligent" however I am no newbie to snow driving and know perfectly well how to responsibly drive in the snow. They did not grip as well as snow tires I would assume but staying under 30-40mph they drove fine, turned fine, and stopped fine. The traction control is very smart on the x5.

DTMdan 12-27-2012 10:46 PM

Gave her a bath today.

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After I got home, the glossy black 3M vinyl arrived... so here's a comparison of the (temporary) plastidip grill and the new glossy black. Looks way better and matches my sport pkg window trim now.

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SlickGT1 12-27-2012 11:14 PM

That looks great DTM.

Dark5yde 12-28-2012 12:56 AM

Can't do much until the 2nd (no tags until then) But we got a good 12" of snow last night. I decided to hop in the X earlier, let it warm up and put it in manual 1st and it idled through the 12" snow about 50-60' down my driveway. I was impressed. I cant wait to really romp on this thing in the snow.

Ricky Bobby 12-28-2012 09:45 AM

Gotta give my X a bath so she looks as good as yours, I'll get you a few pics for a New years special Dan! I thought you'd be happy I got the X as my avatar haha!

Great job on the gloss black trim, ties in with the paint and the window trim so much better now. And I really love the city lights, do you not have xenons? your second pic looks like halogen low beams, I thought all premium packages had xenon but I could be wrong.

Did you code off your turn signals as parking lights? In the pic with your low beam on I don't see the amber turns.

DTMdan 12-28-2012 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickGT1 (Post 913919)
That looks great DTM.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby (Post 913948)
Gotta give my X a bath so she looks as good as yours, I'll get you a few pics for a New years special Dan! I thought you'd be happy I got the X as my avatar haha!

Great job on the gloss black trim, ties in with the paint and the window trim so much better now. And I really love the city lights, do you not have xenons? your second pic looks like halogen low beams, I thought all premium packages had xenon but I could be wrong.

That doesn't show what it looks like and it's only like 100 pixels haha

Yeah they're halogens.

TerminatorX5 12-29-2012 03:08 AM

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hey guys... did anyone break these LED housings open? I've had these since the E39 days, they fit fine to facelifted E53 but they are toast... before ditching them, i was thinking about trying a new set of LEDs to solder in... but I can't get the damn thing open - I pulled it apart to the last piece where the dome of the LED is sitting but can't figure out if the AL piece is screwed together, pressure fitted, glued or snapped together...'

if you look at the circular ridges, you will see that at the top portion, there is wider gap with a thin line - I suspect, that it is where the top portion comes undone from the bottom... but how???

any advice?

DTMdan 12-29-2012 12:08 PM

Made some snow angels this morning :driver:

SlickGT1 12-29-2012 12:39 PM

Term, put them in a vise, grab the other side with a pipe wrench and give it a go. You don't have much to lose.


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