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by ChrisLux
Wed Aug 07, 2024 8:37 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 Custom handmade wooden 7’’ bass unit
Replies: 2
Views: 6898

E53 Custom handmade wooden 7’’ bass unit

Ah that’s him 👍🏻 Glad he’s still around
by ChrisLux
Tue Aug 06, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 Custom handmade wooden 7’’ bass unit
Replies: 2
Views: 6898

E53 Custom handmade wooden 7’’ bass unit

For sale is this gorgeous custom handmade wooden bass unit for fitment behind the OSR boot panel for E53. I bought this from a member on this forum, who made these himself, but I never got round to fitting it in mine. I’m looking for £150 plus P&P, but would consider a sensible offer. It’s currently ...
by ChrisLux
Tue Aug 06, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello again, long time no post
Replies: 2
Views: 6013

Hello again, long time no post

Cheers for that, I’ll post up some pics tomorrow :)
by ChrisLux
Mon Aug 05, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello again, long time no post
Replies: 2
Views: 6013

Hello again, long time no post

Hi again everyone, I was active member on this forum with my E53 about 10 years ago but kinda faded away. Since then I’ve owned a Sapphire Black E70 3.0d for a few years, and now, for last 18 months an F25 Alpina XD3 Bi-turbo, also in Sapphire black. I’m clearing out my late father-in-law’s house and ...
by ChrisLux
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Hidden/special features - codable features
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Re: Hidden/special features - codable features

Thxvm guyz, guess I'll just have to try it as I go :thumbsup:
by ChrisLux
Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Hidden/special features - codable features
Replies: 3
Views: 1517

Hidden/special features - codable features

Hi guyz, After 13 years with an E53 3.0d, I just bought a 2012 E70 3.0d, so I'm not really familiar with all things. I'm looking to find out if there are any hidden/special features on the car, and also what things can be re-coded to make it more pleasant. Could anybody give me a list of things I ...
by ChrisLux
Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Electrics? problem on 3.0d
Replies: 2
Views: 2454

Re: Electrics? problem on 3.0d

I did wonder about that thxvm.

However, in Lux we actually have NO breakers yards at all, so looks like I'll be going to Germany as I live on that side :)
by ChrisLux
Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:06 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Electrics? problem on 3.0d
Replies: 2
Views: 2454

Electrics? problem on 3.0d

Hi peeps, long time no hear from me. My 3.0d is now nearly at KM 300k but I've been having a few probs last weeks; The speedo and MPG meter, plus trip and total KM's stop working intermittently. There is no rhyme or reason for when they stop, just happens. Sometimes it comes back working for couple ...
by ChrisLux
Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: E53 or E70, which one?
Replies: 5
Views: 2340

Re: E53 or E70, which one?

[quote="X5Sport"] If it’s a 40d with the 8sp box then you should have 600Nm on tap already. I think the box can take a maximum 700Nm. ECUs have to be removed from the car to be remapped due to the way BMW have locked them, but Jason can advise if you send him a PM :) [/quote] It's the single turbo 3. ...
by ChrisLux
Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:15 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: E53 or E70, which one?
Replies: 5
Views: 2340

Re: E53 or E70, which one?

[quote="Waka"] Replying to agree with dgms's points - do it! You might find the E70s a bit underpowered compared to your E53. I did when I moved from my mapped E53 even to the 40d...although m/s mode is fun ;) Also to add, wow that's strong money for a high mileage E53! I think UK prices for second ...
by ChrisLux
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: E53 or E70, which one?
Replies: 5
Views: 2340

E53 or E70, which one?

I'm in a position where someone wants to buy my E53 3.0d and I have a choice of 2 E70 3.0d's with 245PS and I'm in dilemma as to whether to change. We've had the E53 nearly 10 years, re-mapped it when bought it to 272PS / 525NM and done 275,000KM of untroubled time in it, but it's still a great car ...
by ChrisLux
Mon Mar 20, 2017 12:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox oil change - garage recommendations in West Midlands
Replies: 3
Views: 1587

Re: Gearbox oil change - garage recommendations in West Midlands

BM Euroservice changed the gearbox oil on my 3.0d twice and never had any problems, go to them.
by ChrisLux
Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:05 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: LED Halo side light recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

LED Halo side light recommendations

Hi All,

I want to replace my side lights with LED's to make them brighter white, can someone recommend a decent set
that don't cause any error messages and look good, easy to fit etc etc pls?

Cheers
by ChrisLux
Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trust worthy garage for x5 in south/south east london?
Replies: 4
Views: 2126

Re: Trust worthy garage for x5 in south/south east london?

[quote="Denis O"]
The one Chris is talking about is http://www.handcmotors.co.uk/ I suspect.

Very good and good pricing.
[/quote]

That's the one, thxvm Denis  :ok: