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by Bigchris1c
Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:00 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlight conversion
Replies: 14
Views: 7087

Re: Headlight conversion

Work in progress!!!
by Bigchris1c
Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E39 climate control unit compatibility with x5.
Replies: 2
Views: 930

E39 climate control unit compatibility with x5.

I recently fitted an e39 climate control unit into my x5. Reason for this was the pixels had gone on my original one. I was delighted initially with the new unit with the little screen being clear as a bell. In time however, I realised that the commands were not being followed as before. For example ...
by Bigchris1c
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlight conversion
Replies: 14
Views: 7087

Re: Headlight conversion

They do look like that right enough but I'm assured they aren't. Time will tell!!!
by Bigchris1c
Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlight conversion
Replies: 14
Views: 7087

Re: Headlight conversion

Well, I've just broke the bank on a set of xenon lights. They appear to be oem and were originally imported from Germany. Never seen ones like this before but they look good. Hopefully this will update the look of my car. Let me know what you think.
eBay number 271832950223.
by Bigchris1c
Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: If you've got a 10 yr+ X5, Oil Separator pipes / Hoses may need replacing.
Replies: 6
Views: 2977

Re: If you've got a 10 yr+ X5, Oil Separator pipes / Hoses may need replacing.

Find this really interesting Leon. I have the same car as your and although I have no visible oil leaks, my oil does need topped up occasionally. This may or may not be the reason but will give me food for thought.  Feel free to post a pic if that's ok!!

Thanks, Chris.
by Bigchris1c
Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: New Rear Tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 2674

Re: New Rear Tyres

In the process of replacing my diamaras on the rear also Denis. Exact same symptoms as you. Plenty of treads at the side, worn to the warning mark on the middle. I've never over inflated them despite what the condition of the tyre suggests.
by Bigchris1c
Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlight conversion
Replies: 14
Views: 7087

Re: Headlight conversion

This is all great stuff guys. Thank you so much.

Can you give me an idea of the angel eyes you were referring to on eBay? I've looked myself and it's so much if a minefield!!!
by Bigchris1c
Tue Apr 07, 2015 6:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlight conversion
Replies: 14
Views: 7087

Re: Headlight conversion

Well it's great to find someone in the same boat as myself. I have an imola red, 2002 4.6 x5 and love it to bits. With exception of the headlights. To be honest, these after market headlights for the e53 in my opinion don't look the best. The depo ones linked to this post look the best I've seen but ...