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by adricky
Fri Jan 18, 2019 9:45 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Bridgestone or Dunlop
Replies: 21
Views: 7348

Re: Bridgestone or Dunlop

I've had 2 set of Dunlops and now on my third set of Bridgestone.
I get 15/20% more miles out of the Bridgestone and they feel slightly better on the road.
20" staggered setup 40d.
by adricky
Mon Dec 11, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014
Replies: 162
Views: 266541

Re: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014

Hi, So after reading this thread I contacted BMW Ireland regarding this issue, they confirmed that there was an outstanding QE on my 40d 2011. I then booked it into my local dealer (Keary's BMW) and today the propshaft was changed. They told me that there was "excessive play" so they installed a new ...
by adricky
Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tail gate lights
Replies: 2
Views: 1197

Tail gate lights

One of my tail lights in the tailgate has stopped working.
How do i fix it? 2011 40d
by adricky
Mon Mar 28, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Non run-flat tyres
Replies: 43
Views: 12623

Re: Non run-flat tyres

Ok so I'm gonna go for non run flats, can someone recommend some good mid-range tyres please?
by adricky
Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Non run-flat tyres
Replies: 43
Views: 12623

Re: Non run-flat tyres

Anybody have experience with Hankook K117A Ventus S1 Evo 2?
by adricky
Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Non run-flat tyres
Replies: 43
Views: 12623

Non run-flat tyres

I need new tyres for my 40d and i want to try non run-flats. Can anyone recommend good tyres that won't scrub off too fast and at a good price? I've got 315/35 R20 - 275/40 R20 setup.
by adricky
Tue Dec 01, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 8-speed or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 4706

Re: 8-speed or not?

I'm having trouble finding a decent LCI model at the right price, is there really that much deference between 6 and 8 speed?
by adricky
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 8-speed or not?
Replies: 11
Views: 4706

8-speed or not?

Hi,

I'm on the hunt for a 2010/2011 E70 30d LCI, how do I tell if a 2010 model has the 8-speed auto without actually viewing it?