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by shaunm41
Tue Nov 19, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3508

Re: Tyres

I've found a supplier online with he correct sizes of Hankook ventus ST RH06 under £600 delivered.

I will ring the supplier of the UHP and tell them where to stick their order

Thanks for the help
by shaunm41
Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3508

Re: Tyres

I spoke with them and they said they are the GT tyres and they have replaced the uhp as they are a better tyre. They said the 80/20 or 100/0 on/off road listings are a load of rubbish and both gt and uhp are the same. Both on road only tyres. Are they taking the piss?
by shaunm41
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:17 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Sooty build up
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: Sooty build up

That's a relief then. Thanks for the pic, I will have that off later on and have a look about
by shaunm41
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Sooty build up
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: Sooty build up

With the engine running there is a bit of a smell of burnt fuel. Could the buildup and whistling be linked? I will check for leaking hoses. It smokes a bit when I boot it aswell if that makes a difference.
by shaunm41
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:05 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Sooty build up
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Sooty build up

Hi I steam cleaned the engine bay yesterday as it was all covered in crap. the silver engine cover was totally black and absolutely everything was covered in like a sooty stuff. Opened bonnet today and there's small amounts of it about on the engine cover. Also not sure if this is connected but when ...
by shaunm41
Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:59 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3508

Re: Tyres

Well if yours coped with all that I rekon I should be ok. I've just ordered a set of grabber UHPs in the original sizes so that should be ok. What pattern has your grabbers got? The ones I had ordered had a v type pattern which looked good but they emailed and said the pattern of the UHPs has now ...
by shaunm41
Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3508

Re: Tyres

What about if I found a set of 19' fronts and put them on the rear? Then fitted the grabber at2 all round? Would that work?
by shaunm41
Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:53 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3508

Re: Tyres

I was looking at the grabber UHP's and so far they looking like the best option. Although I don't intend in 'off roading' as such, u do need some off road capability on the estate we shoot and fly hawks on. Driving up muddy fields, stuff like that. Also will be towing a bit too. But I'm thinking we ...
by shaunm41
Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3508

Re: Tyres

Thanks for the informative reply.

So in theory the general grabbers I mentioned will be no good?

Just out if interest, is the spare generally the same as a front? As my n/s front wheel has been badly curbed so was going to swap them over if there the same
by shaunm41
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 18
Views: 3508

Tyres

Can anyone enlighten me as to the need for different sized tyres front and rear? I need some all terrains and I'm really struggling. It's a 2004 (facelift) 3.0d sport with 19' rims. Currently 285/45 rear and 245/50 front (I think) but I'm hoping to fit general grabber at 255/50/19 on al 4 corners ...
by shaunm41
Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bluetooth problems
Replies: 20
Views: 5963

Re: Bluetooth problems

[quote="COLIN"]
Hi Shaun thats good news , i need  one of them , name , website  price etc etc , thanks, Colin...
[/quote]

I bought it on ebay. Item number 251312141337

Defo worth buying
by shaunm41
Wed Nov 13, 2013 5:19 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bluetooth problems
Replies: 20
Views: 5963

Re: Bluetooth problems

Just to update on this, I bought a BMW scanner and managed to get the Bluetooth into paring mode and paired up my iPhone 5s and I'm pleased to say its working faultlessly. Connects as soon as ignition is on, full phone book synced, calls are crystal clear, made a 20min call without a hitch, answer ...
by shaunm41
Mon Nov 04, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bluetooth problems
Replies: 20
Views: 5963

Re: Bluetooth problems

I might give it up as a bad job then. I'd av liked to keep it standard and use the steering wheel buttons but perhaps that's not gonna happen.
by shaunm41
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:53 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: WANTED - dog guard for 2004 X5
Replies: 1
Views: 935

WANTED - dog guard for 2004 X5

As the title says, I'm looking for a dog guard but a genuine metal one not cloth as my springer would be straight through that. If no one on here has one where could I locate one? I've been looking for hours

Thanks. Shaun
by shaunm41
Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bluetooth problems
Replies: 20
Views: 5963

Re: Bluetooth problems

Thanks for the replies. I've tried both the button in the centre and the steering wheel and still nothing.

I'm assuming it might not work with iphone 5s anyway but would like to at least try.

Thanks

Shaun