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by lacky
Mon Dec 24, 2012 1:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: re mapping
Replies: 15
Views: 3962

Re: re mapping

[quote="awj85"] How much did performance hq charge? [/quote] Can't Remember off the top of my head think it was around £300 I'd have to dig out the receipt. [quote="jason@bwchiptune"] [quote="lacky"] The auto box is a limiting factor for remapping! You will get more out of a remap with a manual than ...
by lacky
Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:16 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Driver's Door Handle Query
Replies: 2
Views: 1477

Re: Driver's Door Handle Query

Not really, mine was sticking in the cold so I sprayed WD40 in the latch to try and drive any water away.
You might just have to take the door card off and have a look/grease. Its not too hard to get in, much easier when the doors not stuck shut like mine was lol
by lacky
Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:12 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Where to buy FSR
Replies: 11
Views: 3299

Re: Where to buy FSR

Righto I'll try get my hands on a Meyle one!
Demister seem to come on sometimes when I brake so I'm going to double check the plugs fully in etc today!

The hardest part for me was getting that ruddy clip that holds the thing in off! If I could of swung a hammer at it i would of haha
by lacky
Sun Dec 23, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: re mapping
Replies: 15
Views: 3962

Re: re mapping

The auto box is a limiting factor for remapping! You will get more out of a remap with a manual than us poor auto boys :)) You can always tell your mapper not to push the car too hard if your worried about clutch slip. I had my car remapped (not memory flashed) at Performance HQ and it totally ...
by lacky
Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Any Suggestions for Aftermarket Headlight Units?
Replies: 15
Views: 4458

Re: Any Suggestions for Aftermarket Headlight Units?

I have the ones in the picture as well. bit of a fiddle getting them through the slam panel but apart from that an easy job. Mine have horrible yellow angel eyes though so I disconnected them.
by lacky
Fri Dec 21, 2012 12:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Where to buy FSR
Replies: 11
Views: 3299

Re: Where to buy FSR

Any idea how much it is from BMW? I'll order it after xmas time, shame I'm selling the car soon so the warranty wont matter lolĀ 
by lacky
Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Where to buy FSR
Replies: 11
Views: 3299

Where to buy FSR

I got one new from ebay but the fan doesn't always come on when I want it to! Not handy when the windscreen is misting up and I cant clear it. It has stopped the battery going flat though.

Where can I buy one that will actually work?
by lacky
Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Parking heater remote start- Enabling
Replies: 588
Views: 337072

Re: Parking heater remote start- Enabling

Just bought that one form maplin evoblue, looking forward to a warm car when i get in this winter!