What have you done to your E70 today?
 

I seen this thread is a few forums but not on the E70 so here we go:

a few days ago I installed:

M package front wheel arches
M Package door trims
Regular rear wheel arches (painted)
And got the black plastic covers on the rear bumper primed/painted silver.

Before

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After

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Washed and vacuumed, next up- lubricate the sunroof, it doesn't want to move lately.

LUX V3

OP, Looks good but unfinished, since looks like the front end still black and the side rails. question for you the front flares and side trim were purchased painted already from bmw?

they do not come painted, they come primed ready to paint.

I still have to do the front bumper.

which side rails are you talking about roof rails? or running boards? im not planning on touching those:(

thanks How much? and yes i was referring running boards, not doing them? it would complete the look as it is looks like something missing specially if you are doing the front. just my 2.0 but either way she looks good ;)

thankyou.
the M door mouldings are about $52 a piece,M the wheel arches are about $125 a piece at getbmwparts.com

oh i see so are the door moldings shaped different or you just choose to just get new ones instead of painting the existing ones? thanks sorry for all the questions but this is a mod ive been looking to do. love the monochromatic look of the M models

They are not shaped different but they come primed ready to pain, If the boddy shop has to do this they charge a lot of money to prime them and they do not give you any Waranty on the paint in case it starts peeling off.

The wheel arches are shaped different a bit and the rears don't fit without the M package rear bumper.I didn't know this so I have 2 M package rear wheel arches in the garage :(

ooh! great info thanks!

Received my LED angel and interior lights, will install tomorrow.


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Neil, which interior light set did you buy?

just got my '07 3.0Si back
i was having some delay with acceleration in lower RPM's
they found the tranny sleeve seal leaking and oil filter housing gasket leaking
looks like they replaced oil filter housing too??.. showing a price of $472 so i'm sure the gasket itself is not that price.
replaced oil pan and filter, oil filter stand gasket
so warranty covered that then of course there's more
coolant hose was starting to dry rot along with the vent piping.. $160
they charged me for refilling anti-freeze.. $23
charged me for atf synthetic.. $59
charged me for windshield washer fluid.. $7
replaced left brake light blub... $4

after warranty i ended up paying $430.. not too impressed as i sent it in thinking everything would be covered by warranty
was done at an Indy shop because of warranty we can't pick and chose where to have it repaired really

*EDIT*
the guy came back and dropped the key off
took it too the gym and back, seems to be fixed :thumbup:
now i wonder if i should still get a sprint booster

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black grill :)

Installed the Lux V4 angel eyes. Very pleased with the results. However, installation became a process in that the left bulb was absolutely fused at the gasket. Ended up twisting off the end and from there it was a giant mess. Ended up drilling two holes with a Dremel tool to insert two steel pins to be able to create leverage. On further twisting more disintegration and more of a mess. Became a dismantling piece process and then a delicate piece removal process including using a magnet and a special attachment to my shop vacuum to try the best I could to clean up my mess. Wonder what I could and should have done differen? Heat gun, or WD-40? Obviously hoping not for a repeat but it would be good to save someone else.

This week:

Plasti Dip Grill
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Upgrade HUD to X5M HUD:

before and after

just got some 22" Vossen VVS082's with custom paint (Chrome Metallic Special Effect Paint) put on

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Installed OEM trailer hitch. Went fairly smooth and took about 2.5 hours. The wiring was the least fun. '08 X5. Now I can use my boat again as I sold my previous towing vehicle (Suburban) last week.

Ditched the run flats and put on some nice new Toyo,s
Upgraded to the latest version led angle eye bulbs.:yikes:

^^
OEM led bulbs??
I still have ugly yellow type and besides ebay or lux there's nothing else that I know of

Installed an OEM Hitch on my '09 35d. All the hitch installation posts made this a less daunting task. Took the suggestion of fellow boarders and modified the hitch and trim piece to minimize the cutout on bumper. Taking in for flashing this week.

put gas in it.

Very nice and neat job. Don't forget that you can get it remotely coded, plus enable the rear camera hitch zoom from an independent coder. The dealer will not be able to add the zoom camera function.

Thanks. I took my time and had the help of a friend who is a great (read finicky) welder. I am anxious to get it coded and have not had any remote coding performed before so I am going to use the dealer for this job. I will research an independent coder for future upgrades.

I thought the hitch zoom feature was "standard" for earlier E70 models when the system was flashed for the hitch installation. I hope it is available. That is one of the "cool" features I was hoping to get.

Regards,
Chris D.

2 Minnesota dealers were unable or unwilling to code the rear zoom, even when I showed them how to do it (got the info from the forums). Rear zoom was a must have for me, since I tow heavy trailers that can't be moved by hand onto the hitch. It was a day of rejoicing when I finally got it coded.
You may have better luck with your local dealer, but I doubt it.

On the e70 35d: New rear brake disks and pads. (Came with the wrong wear sensor...aargh). Wider rear arches.

Waiting in the garage to be mounted on the car: black grilles and wider front arches.

swapped out my 6 inch display and cd player for the CCC Nav system with 8.8 inch display. coded a bunch of stuff :cool:

I'm really enjoying my 2013. A big improvement over my tired Escalade.
I installed the dog's booster seat today. Otis likes to peer out the front windshield. The top surface is non-skid material. It's a handy place for the phone and other items too.

I put fuel in it...

X5M
 

Installed new vellano forged vtg wheels 24x10 24x12. I also had the bodyshop paint every outside black piece factory silver. Last but not least I installed a tracvision a7 low profile satelite that was also painted factory silver .

Speechless.....

Nice, but I would have used a black front grille for a little contrast. Hows the ride with the 24's.

Thanks! The ride is kind of rough on uneven surfaces or roadways that have defects. But highway driving is a breeze.

just got my WeissLicht LED fogs in to complete the set of LED's on the front.. for those of you that hate the blue tinge would definitely like these..
now i've got WeissLicht LED Angel Eyes, Turn Signals and Fogs..

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pics are off my Note3 phone so lighting isn't the best

Do you have an actual output pic? Saw that as one of the options when I did my fog upgrade but didn't see much output from that style.

what do you mean by output pic..

they are 5w cree led that are suppose to mimic Xenon fogs

More wanting to know if they are useful at actually filling the gap between the OEM HIDs and the front of the car. And then the scatter to get road side light coverage.

Or are they more just a color match?

These are actual bulbs not the whole housing but they fill the housing perfectly haha.. I haven't had a chance to drive with them at night and no traffic in front of me to see if they are brighter than oems. . We don't get a lot of fig so I bought them more to match the rest of my LEDs. . Now all my lights match except headlight and side markers. . Anyone know what bulb is used for the side markers

Saw a good deal on eBay for Carbon fiber eyelids and got them, fitment and quality looks very good, I may have them painted body color . What do you guys think? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/21/ugyjera2.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/21/tydapeny.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/21/ebubu3aq.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/21/vu7u5upu.jpg


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Over the last 2 weeks: Replaced my 18" 212's with 20" 214's (plus new Nitto Motivo rubber), installed EBAY Corona LEDs, tinted to 35%, hardwired my V1. Next up new black grills, replacing the stock X5 a$$ badge with Gloss black variant, shaving the side emblems, aero kit and quad exhaust tips.

What have you done to your E70 today?
 

Took a few pics today after I gave her a bath. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...d070407cec.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...a7a1401a1b.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...b54189dcd9.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...1b477f5699.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14...9b99f2e958.jpg


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She's almost done
Not Pictured: CF Grill
Waiting on: Custom front lip, Gloss black roof wrap, CF Rear Lip wrap

Looks Good!!!

Thank's! She's almost done! just a couple finishing touches :D

Nazty looks good bro..

Naf that quad tips look good..are they Meisterschafts?>..are the vossen concave?..they blend in really well with the look you went for...

Pnoyako Thanks man! And nahh I wish haha, I just swapped out the resonator for an x-pipe, and did a secondary cat delete. For the tips, I just swapped out the stock 3.0 tips for the quad tips. About the Vossen's, I'm honestly not sure. And thank's I'm loving them

Here is what I did. Not super challenging but, it sure changed the look for the better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w2iLOnVJe8

Nice job on the video:thumbup:

Bought one!

LCI Tails, finally!
iDatalink Remote Start
Meisterchaft GTC Exhaust (on the way...)

Merry Christmas!

Replaced old coolant tank with new updated tank, replaced hoses # 1,6, & 14 with updated parts which eliminated hose #2. Next on the list is to replace remaining hoses along with a new radiator.

I changed the oil and filter today. 1st time of this vehicle. Pretty straight forward.

Picked up the 35D from the dealer today - Trans sleeve was leaking, PS pump was whining, and both NOX sensors replaced - all under factory warranty still until October, thankfully, and CPO after that!

On deck for this weekend -
-Debadge
-Remove airbag stickers on visors and roadside sticker on glass
-Clay and deep clean wheel barrels off the car (new tires next week - DWS06)
-Wash and seal
-Install Stainless BMW pedal set
-Interior LED's
-Front amber delete with IND Design color matched side markers (if enough time), already have color matched rear reflectors installed :)
-Air filter change to AFE Pro Dry S
-Oil change with Rotella T6 and OE filter (if enough time)

In the coming weeks:
-Euro light switch install and activation of rear fogs
-Coding of features (www.codemycar.com)
-Navigation update to 2017-1 maps
-Fresh D1S Nightbreaker bulbs and xenon match H11 fog lights
-Tint 15% all around

Not exactly today, but here's what I've done in the last week or so:

-Replaced front upper control arms, went w/ Lemforders
-Drained front diff and topped up w/ Amsoil Severe Gear - Left rear for now, looked good
-Had new 18" Conti Extremecontact DWS 06's installed on factory 18's
-Alignment

Coming up soon:
-Oil change
-Cabin air filters
-Transfer Case Fluid

DIY things I am working on.
 

-Replacing coolant hoses DIY.
-Power steering fluid change DIY.

New wiper blades and bavsound System 1 speaker upgrade.


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Over the last couple of days I decided to take on a project I had no clue would be so involved. I got tired of seeing the hazard sign in my gauge cluster telling me that the windshield washer fluid was low. Every time I filled it, it would start leaking out really slowly to the point where the sensor would read no fluid.

I started by thinking I was just gonna take the passenger fender off and inspect the reservoir for cracks. Well, that turned out to be a huge PITA. So i nixed that idea & took the front wheel off to get into the wheel well. With all the light I could get I started pouring in water and searching for the leak. When things were not progressing, I ended up pulling out the fender liner (which I hate for the simple fact that the fender flares have to come off at least partially and you have to buy new rivets.)

To make the story short, I had to de-loom the giant wire harness running through the fender well/fender just to get to the washer fluid lines. They were taped up in the harness. I FINALLY discovered a pinhole leak in the line from the reservoir to the windshield sprayer. I pulled that line and took it to BMW in hopes they'd have one. No dice. They had to order the hose but also threw in a repair kit of a thing which I just didn't ask what it was about. So this is Thursday and my car is torn apart, wires exposed, can't drive it. Waiting until Monday or Tuesday to receive the part.

This afternoon I decide to go retape the harness and leave the washer lines out of the bundle. I peer at the repair kit they gave me (I bought) and low and behold that's all I needed! Cut the hole out, put in the new section of line and it all op checked good! All that damn work and pain just to replace a washer fluid line and to get rid of the warning message in the cluster :thud:

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Well this weekend I did the following:
-Wash and Seal
-Airbag stickers on sunvisor delete (91% alcohol and a few cotton balls and about 20 mins)
-Air filter changed to AFE Pro Dry S panel filter (OE filter I retained in case I need to go to dealer, was filthy after 15k miles, which was when it was last changed according to service records)
-Oil Change - 8 quarts of Rotella T6*, OE filter, and Dimple Products magnetic drain plug

X is running quiet and wonderfully. Oil was black and dirty (although that is not an indication of protection), and the oil jockeys had 2 CRUSH WASHERS ON THE DRAIN PLUG - Stuff like that irks me to no end, and makes me happy to do the majority of my own maintenance.


*Cue flame suit and the GASPS because I didn't use LL-04 approved oil - I could give two shits about long term intervals, I change oil on any engine with a turbocharger every 7k-7500 miles max - super low SAPS is all I care about with the DPF and T6 is approved in that respect

I've been running the T6 this OCI as well. Hard to tell if I'm seeing any noticeable difference, as I was crunched for time when my X5D arrived to me back in July, so I had the Firestone across the street from my office do a quick change. I'm guessing they used some sort of Penzoil product, but no clue.

Likely going to go w/ Mobil 1 ESP next change (7.5k interval here as well, cause why not?) to see if I notice any difference in performance or regen.

Like my E53 I noticed a bit quieter engine and running well so far. Absolutely no complaints. I know the 5w-30 is an across the board spec but with our heavy trucks I like the 5w-40 in all season temps (except maybe the frozen tundra) as I feel it gives a bit better wear protection being a touch heavier.

I've heard great things about ESP though - but considering I've used it for almost 4 years in 2 other vehicles and it's readily available at $21 a gallon at Wally World I will likely be sticking with T6 for the duration we own it.

Got my "CodeMyCar" tuning list and I am going to have some changes done to my "Helga". Also an oil change with Shell Rotella T6 5w-40. I love this oil. Good and robust.
;)

I've been running Rotella during this OCI.

But, as a reminder, it's not BMW LL-04 approved.

LL-04? You need to check this out:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ub...l_specs#UNREAD

:thumbup:

Originally Posted By: MateoTorgy
And don't use LL-04 oil if your using North American gas.

From Bobistheoilguy.com

Oh! You've got the SI anyways, so yeah...now it makes sense. I just always assume everyone has the 35D, because that's what I have. :rofl:

:thumbup:

I run T6 as well - LL-04 is only necessary if you are doing factory long drain intervals - I do not, 7k-7500 miles tops - in these intervals T6 will be doing wonderful for your 35D engine -

T6 has low ash (1% spec vs. the BMW oil at .8%) so its perfectly fine on the DPF, you just don't want anything over 1% to be "within spec" and rated for DPF - I'll be changing out again in another 2-3k miles just because I want to do a couple short intervals to clear up any gunk that might have accumulated during the first 40k miles using 12k OCI's -

The engine runs super strong and quiet since changing out, I'm sure it was happy to get fresh oil and filter in there.

Ended up doing an oil change tonight, draining the Rotella. Last one was at 109K. Was at just over 114k, and iDrive said I had 1,400 miles left before oil service. Seems like I was trending short on this OCI.

Was very surprised at the crud accumulated on the filter. Having never changed a diesel before, not positive if that's normal or if it may be partially due to driving habits and/or oil used.

Filled with 8qts of Mobile 1 ESP 0w-30 and reset the service via Carly.

Took a short drive then measured via dip stick. Just about 3/4 between min and max. Perfect!

Added 2 gallons of DEF in the passive tank as well. Oddly, after a short drive, Carly still reported 6% level in the passive tank. May need to drive a bit longer for it to pull the new level.

Not today, but Sunday...did the oil filter housing gaskets (cooler, too) and belt tensioner and idler. My N52 is much happier now! I also learned about the coolant bleed procedure!

Added new Bimmereyes led halos, new 6000k headlight bulbs, new rear airbag on suspension fixed the valve cover gasket leaks and coolant leak from top of the engine. Now it's needs a good power polish and a new stop/start button.


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New LEDs in the angel eyes.

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Replaced OEm kidney grills...
 

with all black grills. ;)

New CF & Piano Black Interior Trim

Wheel locks deleted with 4 new lug bolts - if anyone wants to try to steal 80 lbs worth of 20" Style 214 in my garage be my guest -

X5 Spark Plug Replacement DIY
 

Changed Spark Plugs in my 4.8I and made a DIY from it. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/eI7SdnwiYuY

reverted back to OE grills
 

the black ones i bought off ebay were crap. one fell apart when i shut the hood.

I bought these and they are pretty good. Fit well. I did break a clip fitting the oem shroud on.

Brand New High Gloss Black Kidney Grill BMW E70 X5 2007-2013 Models | eBay

Replaced valve cover gaskets and spark plugs. What a big job that was!!!

What have you done to your E70 today?
 

Spark plugs
Valve cover gaskets
Upper timing chain cover gaskets
Valley pan
Various O-rings
Vacuum pump leak.
95 degree thermostat (running around 99-100 on the highway now as opposed to 106-108)

2009 Xdrive4.8 with 88548 miles on the clock.

Did the rear pads and rotors on my '11 X5D the other night.

ABSOLUTE SHIT SHOW. I couldn't believe how hard it was to get the rotors off. So much rusty corroded gunk. Ended up using ratchet straps around a tree to pry one of them free, as no amount of human force and hammering could get it off.

Hoping the fronts go smoother. Temps have taken a dip here in MN, so I'll likely wait another week or so before I do the fronts. iDrive says I've got 10k left on those, but was -600 on the rears before I got them done.

What have you done to your E70 today?
 

That's a lot of work guys. I have sometimes had luck of loosening the rear lug bolts and driving in the driveway hitting the brakes hard. Some times that is enough to break the rust free.

Oh yea and it seems the rear is always the worst.

Repaired Active Seat Function... New Pump & Valve actuator.

Next up, Power Tailgate Retrofit.

This is from last weekend but interesting to some perhaps. Had my X5 on the lake. Drove around a couple miles.

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I did a power tailgate retrofit last weekend. Was actually a lot easier than others made it sound. Got my spindle drives & latch with micro switch off eBay for around $300 shipped. Got the hkl module & a wiring harness from a guy in Russia for $300 shipped. Because my module came from a Russian car it was already programmed to open and close using the dash button, the key fob, the exterior tailgate switch & the interior tailgate switch. It also came off an E71 X6 which doesn't have a lower tailgate so it will open and close without the bottom being closed. Will just bounce back if the lower tailgate is open, but in hindsight I didn't have to deal with swapping out the bottom latch & could have saved myself some money. It's also 1 less switch to worry about going bad & needing to be replaced. I had to cut 1 wire from going to the hkl module from the interior switch. My harness had 2 wires going to the module & 1 ground. This switch is simply run in parallel to the exterior switch & the wire color even match. Grey/yellow wire & brown go to same colors on exterior switch. The grey/blk wire was simply to power the red led on the interior switch & that's the only wire that actually needs to be run to the hkl module from the interior switch.
With the grey/yellow wire run to hkl module the trunk would open itself if the doors weren't locked. Once this wire was cut all was good.
Go for it......it really isn't that difficult

"90c" thermostat and replacement of parking brake controller. Oil change, coolant and break fluid.

Ordered a new coolant reservoir to replace the cracked and leaking one.

Power tailgate retrofit.

Fresh Liqui Moly oil change and air filters too. Just received the bull bar and preparing to install this coming weekend.

I added a quart of oil...

Took delivery on Wednesday. 2009 xDrive35d with 120k miles.

First thing on the to-do list is replacing the thermostat/water pump as the coolant temp is struggling to stay above 70C.

Then I'll be going through the brakes, as they are a little throbby despite low miles on them.

Next up, new rear air springs. They droop overnight.


Then, here eventually, I hope to do a DPF delete.


This is my wife's DD and our family truckster, so anything I can do to maximize the MPGs from the diesel is key.


Should I do an introduction thread? I've been lurking on here a while, but now I'm officially an owner!

Welcome!!
:thumbup:

Tossed in a new coolant reservoir and bled out. The shop apparently likes green crap coolant so I'm planning a full flush and fill soon with BMW blue.

Debadged trunk and doors - much more satisfied with the clean look now (been doing it on all my cars since I was 17 and this is the 3rd car I've done for my wife since we started dating in 2011)

Now the amber front is screaming at me, I need to drop the bumper and install the IND color matched side markers I bought (rears I already installed)

Put an absorbent mat underneath to catch the drip or two of oil coming from the passenger front corner of the car. Too bad it snowed today, it makes it a little messy to crawl under there and see what's going on. I'm just wondering if it's still remnants of the oil dropped when I changed the oil filter adapter housing and oil cooler gasket. But that was a month ago period I would think all that would stop by now.

Did some mild off-roading in the X. Got a new set of the re-designed Continental DWS Extreme Contact tires a few days ago. So far I like them. They handle mud half decent at least... :rofl:

I frequently visit construction sites due to my work and came across an exceptionally large mud-pit of a site and decided to have a minute of fun before I left. The site was empty at the time so no one there to yell at me. (evil laughter)

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Finally mounted my new wheel setup. 20x11 Style 214 on all four corners, wrapped in 295/40R20 Falken FK-453 tires. 3mm spacer up front to clear knuckle, and a 30mm H&R spacer in the back to match. Nevermind the dirty paint... Went snowboarding over the weekend. ZERO rubbing whatsoever.

I don't think anyone has ever tried this fitment setup before... Happy to set it works great, allows for tire rotation, cheaper tire options, and a slightly taller sidewall for comfort.

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Hopefully will be installing new thrust arms with monoball bushings tomorrow. Should help keep the 295's up front nice and stable. :driver:

Diving in on my water pump job. Would like to hear everyone's comments on this discovery:

Interested in your review of them. I Put moniballs in the trailing arms of my E46... made a huge difference.

I second the review on the monoball bushings. Does Meyle make them or did you have them pressed on Meyle arms?

They are Meyle arms and had the syncro design works monoboall's pressed in @ their shop. Failed getting them installed today as I was unable to get the balljoint to budge from the hub at all. After an hour at it I gave up.
Anyone have any tricks of the trade to share?

I will be sure to post a review once I get them in.

This did the trick when I did mine:

http://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/ima...3&op_sharpen=1

Thanks, picked one up this afternoon. That and some deep creep soaking in overnight will hopefully give me better luck tomorrow.

New thermostat! Woooo!

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ORIGINAL egr cooler :yikes::yikes::yikes::yikes:
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What brand did you use? The one I picked up yesterday is "oem" and does not seem to fit around our balljoint. I couldnt get it to go on any further with hammering...

I got mine online from Sears, but it looks exactly like yours. I also remember having a tough time getting it in there, but it worked in the end.

Drove 350 miles through the Appalachia region of North Carolina to pick up some cheap, new Arnott air springs.

Befor replacing the t-stat the truck was averaging 18.6 mpg. On this trip through various state and local highways, longs hills, and the occasional stop-and-go in-town driving, we managed 25mpg. Well worth the effort and sore knuckles from yesterday.

Bought fender flairs to fit these I just picked up https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a81070707d.jpg


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Nice. What size are they?

Rears are 335/25/ZR22 and fronts are 295/30/ZR22


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Wheel Spacers (Rear)
 

I installed some Rear Wheel Spacers today and created a little DIY for others on the fence.

https://youtu.be/4O0rJ1xrYHE

Good videos. Subscribed :thumbup:

Replace motor for e-box fan. Paid $8.5 for the motor instead of $146 for the whole fan.

RFK -> TSRVC Camera retrofit.
CIC -> NBT EVO retrofit.

Spark Plugs, Thrust arms, rear pads and rotors

Did you complete these retrofits? Can you put together the steps you took? Especially the TSRVC camera?

#6 Glowplug changed
Intake mani gaskets changed
Air filter changed
126710 miles

Added two Vibrant resonators to my muffler delete. Sounds much better. Still has all of the low bass notes without as much raspiness.

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I still have to do spark plug #6 which is a real pain to get to. There's this cover above it which gets in the way and I can't seem to get it off. 3 screws come off easily but I must be missing another on the other side?

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Added carbon fiber covers on my mirrors.

Installed new front rotors and pads and installed 2 new cam position sensors. Runs like a charm


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Hi,
Here is a great DIY that I followed for the TRSVC retrofit.
DIY - 2012 X5, OEM Backup / Reversing Camera Retrofit. How 2 Install for le$$ !!!

Note that if you are working with a Pre-LCI X5, as I was, you also must do the folllowing:
1. Replace the JBBF (Junction Box module under the glove box) with a newer LCI module
2. Extend all of the PDC sensor wires from the old PDC in the Left rear area to the new JBBF module (which has the PDC built into it)
3. Remove the old PDC module
4. Code the new JBB module

There are a number for DIYs on the NBT, but I purchased a kit from Bimmer Retrofit and their product has been perfect and their tech support even better...
If you want to do this retrofit, I HIGHLY recommend them!!

Enjoy,
John

1. Changed my fog lights from the white bulbs to yellow LED's. Looks great but now
throwing the fog light out code. Going to check getting it re-coded.

2. Repaired a leak from my headlight washer. Dealer did some repairs on my front end
and did not reattach the washer line back on. Found it and corrected.

3. Oil and filter change. NAPA Gold filter and Rotella T6 oil.

Yesterday I did the ATF change on my wife's 2009 xdrive35D.

While test driving it afterward the alternator crapped out. I ordered a cheap reman unit from Rock Auto, but I think I may look into rebuilding the OEM one myself. If I can get brushes and a new Reg/Rect it shouldn't be hard. I know the Reg/Rect from BMW is about $170.



The loss of control experienced was much worse than when the power steering goes out on an older vehicle. It really felt like the steering was fighting me as the dynamic drive functions started to fail due to low battery voltage. I'm glad it happened to me and not my wife.

Got these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...iglink20444-20

Saw this:
Directly plug and play for most vehicles,easy installation.yet for some European vehicles built in CAN-BUS system, it may require the load resistor or decoder to avoid the error code or blinking issues.

Anyone know any coders that can correct this in my area?

I have the same fog light bulbs. You will need load resistors. They are cheap. Link in my thread here: https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...-led-drls.html

Hah!! I got the idea to do this from your thread! I even bought the resistors. I also read that they get very hot and they will melt the plastic under there. I do not want that issue so I will look for the coder option first. How have yours been holding up so far?

No issues with mine. I zip tied them in a manner that keeps them away from plastic.

Do you have any pictures that I can see where you tied them?

Took a black magic marker and blacked out the Death Stickers on the sun visors. Looks great!

Installed an invisihitch. Got the bike rack receiver & 2" hitch with the oem harness! Going to finish the wiring tomorrow.. Fits very well with the aero kit.

Yeah!
 

over the last week and change I hard wired my V1 and had my windows tinted...

Changed oil in both diffs today, used about 1.6L in all.
You can see new oil still in the pump hose compared to the old, luckily no shavings or anything in it. 87K on the clock for those on the fence about "lifetime".
Little freebie in there for anyone that can read small print :thumbup:

To change the rear diff, did you sucked all the fluid possible then measure how much fluid you took out to refill it?

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Finally replace the harmonic pulley on my wife's diesel. I'm still getting battery discharge warnings any time the doors are left open for an extended period. So I'm going to replace the battery with the correct group and size. Decided to go AGM. Hope I don't regret it.

Somewhat- just used a vacuum brake bleeder and took note of how much was in the container. I just filled to when it started dripping. Very close to the exact same amount so was comfortable with it.

I bought a new battery, but I'm afraid I can't install it yet because I don't have a working ISTA install to register it with, and I don't have time to order a new CARLY interface.

DIY, How To, Step by Step, X5 E70 Engine Oil and Filter Change
 

Created a DIY oil and filter change video.:thumbup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF66...vc5VqE&index=9

^^^ good instructional video.

Gave her a good wash. Also replaced the side markers with DEPO smoked units.

http://i.imgur.com/qco3hvY.jpg

I picked up a Sport wheel and had to swap out the airbag and install it with the sport cover.

For those who want to swap steering wheel covers here's an easy way to do it.

The cover has built in clips which lock the airbag in place, the problem is you have to gently pry up each clip so you can shimmy the airbag away from the cover.

I found the best way is to pry away the clip and then slide a dime under the clip to hold it from snapping back into place. This lets you release all of the clips at once then you can work the airbag from the cover:

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Once you have the airbag out , gently pack it into the sport cover.

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Nice job, looks great Mike! Let me know if you need any codes cleared, I have ista+ on a laptop.

Thanks for the wheel Steve- i would love to take you up on that - would like to disable auto entry/exit.

Update: So after driving with the sport wheel I noticed it's not centered and slightly off- the spline is slotted so there is only one way to install the wheel. I'm wondering if a front end alignment will cure this?

Anyone have similar issues? I plan on installing front h&r springs so I'll get a 4 wheel alignment after.

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you could try adjusting the tie rod ends by equal amounts on both sides

Try to find a shop in your area with a modern Hunter laser alignment machine.

thanks - will do

The spline doesnt have a space for 3-4 teeth adjustment on either side? I know the wheel & spline have marks for center but could have sworn there was a couple teeth left/right adjustment?

I don't think so-- There are the two marks for alignment but there is a flat spot on the spline and inside wheel. I'm going to do a search vs take off for the 3x.

Heard from BMW finally...my airbags are here! Woo Hoo!

Got the same letter. I just hope they don't curb my rims like last time.

Wife took my daughter and some friends (who sat in the third row) up to our cottage. She had to use the X5 as there was 5 kids. Roof box was used since there is no trunk space with the 3rd row in use

http://www.wardphotography.com/temp/x5.jpg

^ how do you get stuff up to that roof box easily? I'm thinking of adding that accessory as we are traveling more for sports now.

Do you use a ladder or do the side rails help? Stepping inside the rear door? I also recall seeing a solution that hooks onto the tire?

I just step on the running boards. My wife has it a little tougher to get into roofbox, so I typically mount it all the way to one side to make it a bit easier, and she may use the inside of the rear door to reach stuff all the way inside the roofbox.

I like those wheels! Which ones?


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AC Recharge
 

Had AC colder on drivers side then passenger. Was 38 degrees one side and 65 on the other. So I bought one of those AC Pro Refill kits. Shot some freon in there, air now blows in the 28 degrees out of both center vents. Kick ass.

Rennen Forged Wheels - Monolicht Concave Series -
This is the 8th summer with these wheels, our roads in Toronto are notorious for potholes, and I have had no issues with them. Running standard 275/40 and 315/35 rubber

Installed an Invisihitch from an F15 X5 today. Bolted right up to my E70 with no problems. Must be exactly the same as as the E70 model.

Used the OEM harness for the E70

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Threw 900+ miles on it... Florida to Ohio. Rode real nice. Done this trip 3x's in the E53 previously. The E70 showed its moxie.

I changed the radiator. Easy job, just in a couple of hours...

Changed angl eyes from yellow to white! Took out bluetooth m8dule to reset it... no change! Can not use bt option...any help?
Built in Hamann emblem with crystal ring!

Had FRM module replaced under warranty all tho the only symptom was a frm communications error on rheingold.

first visit they logged the error and erased it ( i told them the windows would now roll down ocasionally i lied)
second visit they replaced it and proceeded to struggle for 4 days as the new module would not communicate with programming hardware.

I guess the moral of the story is do not attempt to program the frm module as they are brittle and temperamental.

Tinted my windows with heat reflecting ceramic tint.


Got 30 degrees out of the main vent with a 97 degree ambient temp.



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Angel Eyes Halo 6000K Upgrade Install
 

Created an Angel Eyes Halo LED upgrade DIY to 6000K.

https://youtu.be/CJKdsNO2OrE

So today was my turn at glow plug, module, swirl flaps, and a few vaccum hoses that were crap - should have done more hoses but was tired of it.

Took about 5 hours in total - overall things went ok - getting the back nut off and dealing with the stupid BMW connectors was the hardest part. I'm deleted so no EGR removal issue

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Took my intake off (again) to do the swirl flap delete and EGR delete.

Then I removed the mid-pipe and shipped the DDE off to DUDMD.

Still need to remove the DPF. Not looking forward to that.

where did you buy that race pipe? and does the inside diameter match the throttle valve ?

looks like your entire engine compartment is full of oil

find any water in the compartment where the dde case is? mine was full of leaves and the drains where clogged...one day found the dde submerged in 1/4 inch of water :yikes:

No, sir. Dry as a bone. Unfortunately I busted my silicone that was keeping the windshield trays together.

Not because I had to, just because I'm clumsy.

Might still be worth a look, mine didnt get water until i drilled a hole in the bottom of the DDE case.

THEN the water came in.

this is what i found behind my DDE compartment.

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http://i.imgur.com/HpuEaS3l.jpg

just pour water in that compartment if it doesn't flow to the road it's clogged.

I should post a diy on this.

Mines much cleaner than that inside.

*something* is retaining water though. I had a steady drip....drop the whole time I was working under it.

It's from aarodriguez - everything matches up just fine. Yes, its pretty oily in there... I don't have any major leaks to the ground, I loose about 1 quart every 7000 miles.

Red charge hose and one of the turbo oil hoses should be replaced at some point but I'm deep enough in the car already... replacing stuff as needed.

Just got my Hamann scuffs! So cool!!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6ac186a63c.jpg

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dropped mine off to get the wheels powdercoated...

35d programmer
 

ordered a programmer for the 35d. Hopefully get a little more pep out of it....

https://www.dinancars.com/product/d4...ries&mid=1277/

http://files.dinancars.com/webresour...0010_thumb.jpg

Programmed the following:
- AE brightness
- Corner delete
- Nav disclaimer removed

Finally took a video of my muffler delete: https://youtu.be/xx3kq3vRxgQ

solid video!

balanced my wheels today at discount tire...

Dinan x35d programmer install fail
 

Tried to install the programmer sent from Duncan but had a fail. Kit they sent has a connector not compatible with the car. Checked their website and the part number they list is what they shipped. Too bad instructions are kind of week. Hard to say it's even the right kit since the pics on install docs don't even look like the car very much.

Finally replaced that gooey front passenger door handle. 22 minutes from start to finish, including the time to find the correct torx bits.

Replaced A/C clutch/pulley assembly, recharged and now enjoying ice cold A/C! :D

2011 X5 35d 110K service this month in order:

-Thermostat and water pump. Replaced original 2011 parts on the engine as the waterpump had the plastic impeller and metal gasket.
-Replaced Trans fluid thermostat.
-Checked and cleaned turbos
-Removed and cleaned charge pipes and intercooler of CCV oil.
-Installed Provent CCV fix.
-Removed intake manifold, cleaned carbon and sludge, replaced all seals. Decoked egr valve and degreased throttle body.
-Drained refilled both diffs and transfer case with Ravenol fluids.
-Drained transmission, changed filter, and filled with Mercron SP.
-changed engine Intake, and cabin filters.
-Engine oil change using Ravenol oil and mahle filter
-Coolant flush and fill.
-replaced serpentine and ac belts

Collected parts and stuff for a couple months and got after it. X5 was down two weeks but in the end it was worth the work. Should be good for another 100k.

I really need to do this.

How was replacing the serpentine belt? I've heard it's a bit of a pain.

Getting the AC stretch belt out of the way is the only hard part. You can get a tool, but you still need to turn the crank. Some just use the pulley bolt, but I made a tool to turn the crank by the hub of the pulley.

That is outstanding!! :thumbup:

Put on Hamann pedals and new rear wiper!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3a169fa9fa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...ebca6eb28d.jpg

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Sweet! I like those pedals!!

For the AC belt I got the Lisle tool from amazon and one of those crank hub adapters with the 4 holes from ebay. $40 bucks total for the two tools. I cut the old belts off since I had new conti belts to replace them with. The serpentine was tedious due to routing issues but I left it out in the sun for a while for it to "lose" its carboard holder memory and be easier to put on the pulleys. The ac belt with the lisle tool went on in a snap.

Modified the plug on my dinan tuner to fit the fuel rail side. Per dinan they had me rio out the inner sleeve that was not compatible with fuel rail side. Seems to work. Too bad instructions with the device did not suggest that.

I saved my E70 from falling into the hands of some undeserving schmuck.

I'm now the proud new owner of a 2011 X5 35d. New to the forum. Previous diesel owner of a 2003 Jetta TDI but sold it some years back. Been in love with diesel ever since.

Threw a fuel rail high voltage code today at startup. Disconnected my dinan tuner. Then dr Be to autozone. They gave me the details of my code. Called dinan Friday and they told me to turn down the tuner from full to one level lower and reconnect it. So far after two days no code so that is a relief.

replaced leaking top turbo oil line
http://i.imgur.com/whzRsPxl.jpg

I continued my homework on what EGR delete kit to purchase and what chip to go with.

Looking at AA Rodriguez's delete kit and Chipwerke piggyback.

Welcome!

Thank you sir. I'm used to the forum thing as I'm a South Carolina redneck that likes to hunt, fish, boat, etc. I'm part of a close-knit community of guys and gals on a forum called SCDucks.com

I even met my mechanic on there oddly enough. He was a BMW tech before he went out on his own and diesel tuning is one of his specialties.

Removed and replaced the two rear exhaust hangars and the nuts. They were heavily rusted. Now onto other components.

Threw another engine light. Guessing it's the dinan programmer again. Will unhook and travel to autozone for a hand.....

Looking at those vacuum lines, may want to consider replacing those soon too.