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by nlr74
Mon Jul 28, 2014 11:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: SE or MSport?
Replies: 9
Views: 3772

SE or MSport?

the E53 is going... its been a short affair, but steering, doors etc. far too heavy for Mrs M. and the kids... so dealer is looking for a 2011-12 40d for me ... I've always had MSport cars, but tempted to go for an SE this time due to the ride... What do you think? or is it seats / suspension and ...
by nlr74
Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: totally bizarre - cracking interior
Replies: 0
Views: 2305

totally bizarre - cracking interior

My dash screen has developed two cracks and now the air-con buttons are cracking and falling out --- anyone had this before... not exactly tropical here in Northern Ireland!

My wife says I drive the X5 like the M3 and its my fault :(
by nlr74
Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heated steering wheel on E53
Replies: 8
Views: 2519

Re: Heated steering wheel on E53

I got a replacement OEM facia for £38 from ebay (seller was bmwminiwatford).

Heated steering wheel is good ;) ... first car to have one, and won't be the last!
by nlr74
Fri May 23, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Titan Grills
Replies: 3
Views: 1263

Re: Titan Grills

I got mine from these chaps ... http://www.schmiedmann.com/X_series/X5_E53.htm original parts and well priced.

I did the front and bonnet ...

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by nlr74
Wed May 21, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Parts Clear Out
Replies: 4
Views: 2008

Re: Parts Clear Out

Hey there - interested in the Scanner .. what sort of things can you code?
by nlr74
Wed May 14, 2014 3:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: is this a good deal?
Replies: 10
Views: 2550

Re: is this a good deal?

@snipez999 did that actually work - I remember using it way back in my 5er and not making a difference.
by nlr74
Wed May 14, 2014 1:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: What new tyres to fit?
Replies: 28
Views: 10390

Re: What new tyres to fit?

I've always had good experience with Hankook and Michelin ... hated Vredestein, dstroyed toyos in a couple of thousand miles :) I have a couple of these in the basket at blackcircles - Ventus S1 Evo 2 SUV K117A .. my X5 has 4 different treads (last owners fault - and maybe why my steering is soo ...
by nlr74
Thu May 08, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bonnet bra
Replies: 13
Views: 3591

Re: Bonnet bra

by nlr74
Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BavSound (Bavarian Sound Werks) Speaker upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 2607

Re: BavSound (Bavarian Sound Werks) Speaker upgrade

thanks for the reply mate - much appreciated. I've been on email to them and not much help. Just worried about installing the rest of it in case i have other probs... will get on the phone to them today.

does your car have DSP?
by nlr74
Tue Apr 29, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: B&C post have tarnished how do I fix? (Shadow line) with pics
Replies: 6
Views: 2480

Re: B&C post have tarnished how do I fix? (Shadow line) with pics

have a look at this thread http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/t ... l#msg97326 ... the meguiars stuff i used was very good - highly recommend it.
by nlr74
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: PDC part no check
Replies: 6
Views: 1406

Re: PDC part no check

ack crap ... mine started doing this today - thought it was just dirt :(
by nlr74
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BavSound (Bavarian Sound Werks) Speaker upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 2607

Re: BavSound (Bavarian Sound Werks) Speaker upgrade

thanks for the reply mate ... the dash ones are what I've been trying to do (the nice easy part ... and then let someone else break the trim clips)... simples - well i thought! You don't recall the part number do you - mine are bsw.mr65 ... the holes aren't lining up and there's no sound :( What do ...
by nlr74
Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BavSound (Bavarian Sound Werks) Speaker upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 2607

BavSound (Bavarian Sound Werks) Speaker upgrade

Hey there - has anyone done this for their E53? I got the stage one upgrade, but having problems with their 'plug and play' speaker :(
by nlr74
Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: side steps.
Replies: 26
Views: 8624

Re: side steps.

i used autosol metal polish and really really fine wire wool - came up really nice. I saw a black E70 with the side steps powder coated black .. looked really well.
by nlr74
Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:52 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Black gloss finish
Replies: 15
Views: 4337

Re: Black gloss finish

I got mine from ebay... never seen it before at Halfords