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- Wed Jan 14, 2015 6:24 pm
- Forum: Buy and sell
- Topic: FOR SALE: E53 ALPINE LCD TV's BUILT INTO GENUINE BMW BLACK HEADRESTS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3051
Re: FOR SALE: E53 ALPINE LCD TV's BUILT INTO GENUINE BMW BLACK HEADRESTS
Obviously RoShamBo is interested but if he doesn't want these I will buy them from you. Just let him/her have first refusal 

- Sat Apr 26, 2014 8:51 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Intravee issues
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3127
Re: Intravee issues
Above the volume know is a button with 'MODE' and an image - press the image to stop it flicking back.
- Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:43 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: what the f%@k
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4076
Re: what the f%@k
I suppose the good thing is that the wheels are not included in the sale. The only question is why keep them !?!
- Thu Mar 13, 2014 8:56 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Replacing rear BMW badge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1585
Re: Replacing rear BMW badge
The rear one is stuck with double sided foam adhesive (sorry not sure of name) - When I replaced mine I just used some number plate adhesive pads trimmed to suit.
If you are using the genuine BMW one it may be worth asking for the adhesive pad as well if it doesn't come with one. I was replacing ...
If you are using the genuine BMW one it may be worth asking for the adhesive pad as well if it doesn't come with one. I was replacing ...
- Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:40 pm
- Forum: The lounge
- Topic: Sonos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2626
Re: Sonos
Had the connect for a while and got a couple of Play 5's last Christmas. Really well thought out pieces of kit. Even my wife likes them and to say she hates my 'toys' would be an understatement.
Spotify is amazing. Ended up having to get a second spotify account for my eldest once she realised what ...
Spotify is amazing. Ended up having to get a second spotify account for my eldest once she realised what ...
- Sat Nov 02, 2013 6:56 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: 4.8is plastic pipe dislodged under bonnet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2394
Re: 4.8is plastic pipe dislodged under bonnet
The pipe with the red arrow is supposed to be like that - same on my 4.4. Not sure exactly what it is though tbh but sure someone will post.
Is the one marked green for power steering? I had what I thought was an oil leak as I saw a drop of oil on my drive and when I checked it was the pipes ...
Is the one marked green for power steering? I had what I thought was an oil leak as I saw a drop of oil on my drive and when I checked it was the pipes ...
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 1:50 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Steering wheel badge
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1073
Re: Steering wheel badge
It's fixed. The badge I got just stuck over the top of the original.


- Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:43 pm
- Forum: Gallery
- Topic: My x5 4.4i sport
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7236
Re: My x5 4.4i sport
Like mine - best spec and colour
really nice example.
Been tracking fuel usage on mine over the last year since I bought it. Decent runs with combination of motorway and A roads with a trans pennine section give me just over 20mpg. My daily driving around town is closer to 12mpg.

Been tracking fuel usage on mine over the last year since I bought it. Decent runs with combination of motorway and A roads with a trans pennine section give me just over 20mpg. My daily driving around town is closer to 12mpg.
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:17 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: New 'Crash for Cash' scam
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4594
Re: New 'Crash for Cash' scam
One of the problems is the highway code only says to flash headlights to let other motorists know you are there. I suppose these guys will use that to their advantage. I'm very defensive when I drive. Too many people running red lights round here and regardless of someone flashing to let me go I ...
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 5:43 pm
- Forum: The lounge
- Topic: Protect & Survive
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2081
Re: Protect & Survive
I remember the booklet but was only 11 at the time. Have vague memories of my parents discussing it. A very different world indeed.
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:40 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: light above mirror on visor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2300
Re: light above mirror on visor

You can see a sort of spring clip. No tools needed. Just pull down on the long edge nearest to you.
(Facelift here if it makes any difference)
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:38 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: light above mirror on visor
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2300
Re: light above mirror on visor
On mine you pull down on the long edge furthest from the visor. Have a dodgy iphone pic I will post in a sec.
- Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:07 pm
- Forum: How-To
- Topic: Reverse Camera Install (E53)
- Replies: 160
- Views: 226836
Re: Reverse Camera Install (E53)
I do have a trim removal tool that I was using. Will have another try. At least there are no clips to break. Cheers guys.
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:53 pm
- Forum: How-To
- Topic: Reverse Camera Install (E53)
- Replies: 160
- Views: 226836
Re: Reverse Camera Install (E53)
Almost embarrassed to admit this but I'm struggling to remove the tailgate grip piece to start fitting my camera. I have undone the 4 t20 screws but can't seem to get the handle to move at all. I am very concerned about breaking anything but are there any clips etc? Any tips for removing this?
- Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:44 am
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: Intravee Latest Firmware 6.02-7035
- Replies: 52
- Views: 19871
Re: Intravee Latest Firmware 6.02-7035
Just checked to make sure I'm not giving duff info. This is with 7044
Entry/exit with intravee setting - top part lit.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/21/zezyne9u.jpg
Car lights on - both parts lit
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/21/5u3uheha.jpg
And finally parking light on with indicator ...
Entry/exit with intravee setting - top part lit.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/21/zezyne9u.jpg
Car lights on - both parts lit
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/21/5u3uheha.jpg
And finally parking light on with indicator ...