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by The Mechanic
Fri May 19, 2017 9:50 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Set of staggered tyres
Replies: 0
Views: 961

Set of staggered tyres

Having just sold my X5 with the winters still on, I have a set of conti sport contact run flats with approx 6 k miles use.  Staggered 255 50 19 for the front and 285 45 19 for the rear. Will sell for £400 Ono.
by The Mechanic
Fri May 19, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Goodbye X5
Replies: 1
Views: 902

Goodbye X5

Well, the X5 is no more (with me that is). Due to my moving into semi retirement I have swapped the X5 for more economical F31 320d touring with Xdrive. Just need to find a decent F31 forum now. Also need to dispose of a set of nearly NEw staggered tyres. Sold the car with the winters on. Will post ...
by The Mechanic
Fri May 19, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Advice please - x5 wheels (seized bolts - dealer liable?)
Replies: 15
Views: 5068

Re: Advice please - x5 wheels (seized bolts - dealer liable?)

When I changed over to winter tyres last October, the garage striped one of the locking wheel nuts.  I went to the local bmw dealer with the intention of buying a new set.  After giving them a sob story as they had only recently replace all the brake pads they gave me a new set of locking studs foc.
by The Mechanic
Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Iphone 6 S not pairing with Car
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

Re: Iphone 6 S not pairing with Car

I'm saving up for an aeroplane 8)
by The Mechanic
Sun Feb 12, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Connect Drive Subscription
Replies: 2
Views: 976

Connect Drive Subscription

I have received a letter from BMW too say that my Connect Drive subscription runs out in the next few days.  They want £165 for a year.  Is it worth it?
by The Mechanic
Thu Jan 26, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Tyres
Replies: 24
Views: 9259

Re: Tyres

Full stops and commas are good. ;)
by The Mechanic
Wed Jan 18, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Iphone 6 S not pairing with Car
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

Re: Iphone 6 S not pairing with Car

Thanks for the advice. I have checked the on board software and it is up to date according to the latest version available from BMW website. Also tried to update and it tells me it is already up to date. Since upgrading to IOS 10.2 all other bluetooth issues with other devices seem to be sorted ...
by The Mechanic
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Iphone 6 S not pairing with Car
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

Iphone 6 S not pairing with Car

I have a 2015 X5 30d Msport. Until I updated my Iphone 6S to IOS 10 I had no problems pairing my phone to the car. Since them I have had problems with the phone dropping out, poor transmission. In addition, when I disconnect a call, the phone un pairs itself. I have upgraded to the latest 10.2 but ...
by The Mechanic
Fri Nov 18, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyre Replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 4679

Re: Tyre Replacement

Hummm!  According to the blurb that came with my 2012 X5, drive is normally 60% rear and 40% front unless the X-Drive system calls for something else when the wheels start to lose grip. 
by The Mechanic
Tue May 17, 2016 4:05 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Wheel Bolts - To Grease or Not to grease, that is the question
Replies: 1
Views: 1095

Wheel Bolts - To Grease or Not to grease, that is the question

What is the wisdom on greasing wheel bolts, particularly locking variety. The local tyre shop has just snapped one of my locking wheel nuts off. Fortunately they managed to remove the broken bit. Last year when I changed my winters over, the garage destroyed the lock key. I guess there is either a ...
by The Mechanic
Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:13 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: BMW extended warranty
Replies: 7
Views: 3411

BMW extended warranty

My E70 is three years old this month and therefore runs out of warranty.  What is the general opinion of taking the BMW extended warranty.  It is not cheap at nearly £1400 for a year.
by The Mechanic
Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:46 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Code x5
Replies: 43
Views: 19713

Re: Code x5

Ok thanks.  I've got it now.  Can I still use it on iPad?
by The Mechanic
Fri Aug 28, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Code x5
Replies: 43
Views: 19713

Re: Code x5

I have tried to get the Carly app from the App store but it keeps telling me that it is unavailable.  I managed to get the Lite version via the Carly website but still don't know where I can get the full app from.  Any tips?
by The Mechanic
Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyre's Mixed or Not
Replies: 20
Views: 7729

Re: Tyre's Mixed or Not

I have just collect my 2012 X5 30D MSport from the local BMW dealer after a routine service. The Service guy said that it needs two new front tyres. I asked him if it was a problem with new tyres on the front and not new on the back since the tread depth will be different. His answer was that as ...
by The Mechanic
Thu Apr 30, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Road Deposits on Paintwork
Replies: 6
Views: 3275

Re: Road Deposits on Paintwork

Thanks guys, will give the claying a go.