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by barnowl930
Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:06 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto "kicking down" when descending hills
Replies: 11
Views: 4584

Re: Auto "kicking down" when descending hills

Turn off the DSC, this stops that and it turns into waftamatic.

The bloke that wrote the software for the x5/zf 6hp26 was a d%*khead.  imho
by barnowl930
Thu May 03, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Leaking brake pipes
Replies: 14
Views: 6386

Re: Leaking brake pipes

Hi, No dismantling is allowed in the MOT to inspect components.. That said, you do have to pay extra attention to BMW brake pipes because there are a few common areas which seem to catch the dreaded rot. On E46's where the flexy from the rear trailing arms joins the steel pipes in front of the coil ...
by barnowl930
Wed May 02, 2012 7:08 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: HID help?
Replies: 127
Views: 21238

Re: HID help?

Be aware of the new regs before you fit.

Section 3


http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/customer-inf ... s-2010.pdf
by barnowl930
Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: The tyre truth will be revealed....maybe!
Replies: 6
Views: 2101

The tyre truth will be revealed....maybe!

Had our tyre supply rep in yesterday and due to European law as of 1st Nov 2012 all tyres will have a sticker on them that looks like the one on all the white goods.

It will show fuel efficiency, wet grip and exterior noise.

Will be interesting to see if budgets are any good or not.
by barnowl930
Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: anyone know much about these?
Replies: 11
Views: 6445

Re: anyone know much about these?

There just for looks, I can't see how that will connect to the standard pipes.

Look pretty cool when you boot it and all the smoke still comes from underneath :rofl:
by barnowl930
Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Budget Tyres
Replies: 19
Views: 7139

Re: Budget Tyres

I sell tyres and I've got a new set of Accelera's (20") on mine.

They are narrow for the size though.

Nice and quiet compared to my previous nexens.

Most of the budget brands are backed by the major players, I have a list at work of who owns who and it makes for interesting reading!!
by barnowl930
Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Fitting a Westfalia Detachable Towbar & Dedicated Electric
Replies: 87
Views: 606815

Re: Fitting a Westfalia Detachable Towbar & Dedicated Electr

Try towequipe or p f jones.Should be around the £30 mark.
by barnowl930
Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Fitting a Westfalia Detachable Towbar & Dedicated Electric
Replies: 87
Views: 606815

Re: Fitting a Westfalia Detachable Towbar & Dedicated Electr

No it is a Westfalia part number.

Westfalia make the towing equipment for BMW and others.

BMW could probably supply it in one of their BMW branded boxes for a stupid price. ;)
by barnowl930
Mon Apr 09, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Fitting a Westfalia Detachable Towbar & Dedicated Electric
Replies: 87
Views: 606815

Re: Fitting a Westfalia Detachable Towbar & Dedicated Electr

Im sure you need to buy Westfalia part number 300025300113 (continuous load line) in addition to the wiring kit to make the fridge and battery charging work.
by barnowl930
Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bmw scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 5
Views: 2454

Re: Bmw scanner 1.4.0

Some journey Sanj, im in Cornwall !!
by barnowl930
Sat Mar 10, 2012 8:08 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bmw scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 5
Views: 2454

Re: Bmw scanner 1.4.0

Many thanks jaynana, rear suspension diagnosis is exactly what im looking for.
by barnowl930
Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bmw scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 5
Views: 2454

Bmw scanner 1.4.0

Firstly hello everybody I am new but have followed the forum for a long time. I am a mechanic (please forgive me!) with two X5's at the moment, 05 3.0d sport and 06 Le Mans edition. Anyway I wondered if any forum members could give me some info on the scanner 1.4.0 and its capability. I have at the ...