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by macky1986
Wed Aug 22, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: GP Thunder H8 Angel Eyes
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

GP Thunder H8 Angel Eyes

[quote="Finglonga"] Depending on your budget get LUX V3's, they are mega expensive but worth it IMO. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/X6Lux.jpg I have a garage full of old bulbs (M-TEC, GP Thunder amongst others) and LED bulbs on my quest for the ones I liked. [/quote] Lux ...
by macky1986
Thu Aug 16, 2012 3:41 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help with Bulbs (again!) ..... Side/Park light...
Replies: 5
Views: 3568

Help with Bulbs (again!) ..... Side/Park light...

I used GP Thunder 8500k that I bought off an eBay seller in the US. It's the H8 bulb on my E70 with Xenons but I Think they vary. They give a very nice white light but aren't as bright as the original bulbs during the day. Here is pics of mines, original on the right and GP Thunders on the left ...
by macky1986
Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Latest buy
Replies: 55
Views: 11137

Latest buy

A punch bag to compliment my homemade gym in Afghanistan. Complete with homemade weight bench and torsion bar with flywheels welded on as weights lol.
by macky1986
Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Westside's old 4.8is back up for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 5145

Westside's old 4.8is back up for sale

[quote="scooby1doo1"]
[quote="wilkoturbo"]
Le mans red ???? ;-)
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Le mans only come in black and blue, I have the other black one lol.


Sent from the Iphone via talktapa
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Yes but does yours have the very rare sunroof option and a Bose sound system? Lol
by macky1986
Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: GP Thunder H8 Angel Eyes
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

GP Thunder H8 Angel Eyes

I got them from a seller Justpal on eBay. I just checked and they are very dull in daylight but look better at night.

X5Sport they are 8500 I went for.
by macky1986
Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:24 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Urgent - Need a THIN 18mm spanner, where from?
Replies: 15
Views: 4977

Urgent - Need a THIN 18mm spanner, where from?

I would either grind down an old one if you have one or try getting vice grips onto it.
by macky1986
Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:06 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: GP Thunder H8 Angel Eyes
Replies: 6
Views: 3349

GP Thunder H8 Angel Eyes

Well I finally fitted the GP thunder bulbs and must say they look good at night. Not sure how they will be in the daytime yet. I have added a couple of pics for those interested the left hand lights are GP thunder and right hand original. http://img.tapatalk.com/5ad319ec-4192-02a6.jpg http://img ...
by macky1986
Sun Jul 15, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Low speed knocking
Replies: 5
Views: 1992

Low speed knocking

Sounds like a CV joint. Does the clicking become more rapid if u speed up through the corner?
by macky1986
Fri Jul 13, 2012 1:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Some questions I have
Replies: 61
Views: 17555

Some questions I have

[quote="X5Sport"] [quote="535dboy"] [quote="macky1986"] [/quote] No I think the 08s are too old X5sport is loosing his touch and not actually fully reading the posts! [/quote] Never had a touch mate......and didn't know the pre-LCI version couldn't do it either. Another new fact stored away ...
by macky1986
Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Some questions I have
Replies: 61
Views: 17555

Some questions I have

After messing around with it I'm convinced I can't play music through Bluetooth on this. Looks like it will be aux cable or radio.
by macky1986
Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Some questions I have
Replies: 61
Views: 17555

Some questions I have

Yeah mines is an 08 plate so will Have the older idrive. I hate BMW showrooms, I went in to pick it up and ended up in about all the brand new X5s and M5s lol. The wife was having a heart attack.
by macky1986
Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:28 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyre wear
Replies: 12
Views: 3520

Tyre wear

Agreed with above plus was it a proper 4 wheel alignment that was carried out before? A lot of garages I have worked in have all the equipment but most mechanics only know how to do front wheel alignment I.e toe in and toe out. When it comes to rear camber they are clueless.
by macky1986
Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Some questions I have
Replies: 61
Views: 17555

Some questions I have

Ok thanks. Will give it a go when the wife gets back in with the car. I will update if I figure it out.
by macky1986
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Some questions I have
Replies: 61
Views: 17555

Some questions I have

I'm wondering if it's because I have a 3GS. I can't find any of the options you have mentioned. I do have a new IPod touch with Bluetooth though.
by macky1986
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Some questions I have
Replies: 61
Views: 17555

Some questions I have

After just under a week of ownership I can say that I love my new X5. I got a wee surprise in the post of an iPhone snap in adapter and an email from the salesman saying he took it out a trade in and sent me it. I have a question though, I have the media pack but don't have a USB port, the snap in ...