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by Takson
Sat Dec 01, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues - unfortunately
Replies: 3
Views: 1342

Re: Gearbox issues - unfortunately

Thanks for that, I'm booked in for a checkup on Tuesday
by Takson
Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues - unfortunately
Replies: 3
Views: 1342

Re: Gearbox issues - unfortunately

Well, apart form the not working two speakers and the reversing sensors of course.  However, I don't mind that as it is still a great car....
by Takson
Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues - unfortunately
Replies: 3
Views: 1342

Gearbox issues - unfortunately

Hi All, I'm after some advice. Ive got a 2004 x53.0d sport with some gearbox problems... Downshifts: Downshifts when approaching a stop can be harsh, with the 2-1 shift appearing to occur too early with a jolt. A slow approach to a stop is less affected than a quick approach. This is worse than ...
by Takson
Tue Nov 22, 2011 11:21 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Park Heater success
Replies: 59
Views: 21730

Re: Park Heater success

I would be very interested in trying this. Is there anyone in the Wiltshire/Gloucestershire area with the right software and equipment?

I am obviously happy to pay for the privilege of trying it, as you will have had to buy the system in the first place.
by Takson
Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Parking sensor sensitivity
Replies: 18
Views: 7906

Re: Parking sensor sensitivity

That's good to know. My front NS sensor doesn't work and the beep drives the war department nuts.
by Takson
Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Back in! Finally
Replies: 5
Views: 2156

Re: Back in! Finally

ok, so I found the parts in the end. I will post part number when I'm back in blighty, but can safely say it is one of the more expensive bulbs I've found for such a small one. It is actually the whole unit as one, rather than just a bulb. about £22. Parking sensor was about £60 and I treated the o ...
by Takson
Tue Oct 25, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Back in! Finally
Replies: 5
Views: 2156

Back in! Finally

So I Finally tracked the forum down again. I did briefly earlier this year, but couldn't get in and then had trouble finding it again. It is great to be back and seeing decent banter and advice flowing. I have bought an old P38 Range Rover to play around in (Sold the war departments Zafira instead ...
by Takson
Mon Oct 25, 2010 2:25 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 20k miles into a remap
Replies: 3
Views: 2889

20k miles into a remap

I have now put 20k miles on my 54 plate x5 3.0d sport, since I had it remapped. It is not one of Jason's systems, only because one of the people I worked with had a link with another company. I believe the process is similar to bluefin, but obviously the company and actual system is going to be ...
by Takson
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:52 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Have E71 owners done something to upset the members?
Replies: 12
Views: 5556

Re: Have E71 owners done something to upset the members?

e71 is a really nice car. I just wish I could put the 3 kiddies across the back and the 53 would be swapped.
by Takson
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: FInaly made it back!
Replies: 4
Views: 1673

FInaly made it back!

I go away for 3 weeks and it takes me months to track the forum down again. Admittedly the last 2.5 months I have visited a few times and tried to get the authorisation email to work. I was beginning to take it personally. Anyhow, it is good to be back amongst the helpful and knowledgeable again ...