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by IIIRestorerIII
Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: N/S front tyre wearing on outside edge
Replies: 17
Views: 5451

Re: N/S front tyre wearing on outside edge

FWIW I had similar, outside shoulders on 20" Bridgestone Dueller RFT fronts wearing away. I had mine changed as per the attached image http://i67.tinypic.com/6hrz8l.jpg and have managed 15,000 miles with even wear since.

I think the main change was to get that third setting (toe) as close to 0 as ...
by IIIRestorerIII
Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:45 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Detailing report - Carbon Black M50d
Replies: 18
Views: 7135

Re: Detailing report - Carbon Black M50d

[quote="MarkG_M50d"]

Yes, wash myself with recommended products, grit guard and lambs wool mit.

I tell you what l, it's a big bugger!
[/quote]

Had my E70 detailed and now wash it myself. Along with the local use Yaris it's taking over 4 hours. That doesn't include glass, wheels or interior yet ...
by IIIRestorerIII
Mon Dec 19, 2016 3:43 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Power for a Dash-Cam
Replies: 12
Views: 7494

Re: Power for a Dash-Cam

[quote="rj1986"]

Digging this up - how did you route the cable?
[/quote]

I had my install done by Chameleon. The guy extended the wiring and took it across the top over the drivers side doors. Unfortunately I did not check exactly where he hardwired it to and my Thinkware F770 does give the ...
by IIIRestorerIII
Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: So what filters do i need to replace??
Replies: 4
Views: 2373

Re: So what filters do i need to replace??

In the end BMW had started a quote at £460 for the oil service and both sets of pollen filters. I suggested they do the oil server its own for which they charged me @£228.40 (think I got fleeced a little there) but then purchased the filters separately and fitted them myself for £130.15.

Noticed ...
by IIIRestorerIII
Mon Aug 22, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Soft Close and boot\trunk\tail lid
Replies: 3
Views: 1982

Re: Soft Close and boot\trunk\tail lid

[quote="splang"]
I have these options and the boot does thump close
[/quote]

Thanks. I've taken to letting the boot come down and pushing the button towards the bottom to stop it. If I time it right the boot then just needs a small push to "soft-close". Thankfully haven't trapped my arm, yet :crazy:
by IIIRestorerIII
Tue Jul 26, 2016 4:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: So what filters do i need to replace??
Replies: 4
Views: 2373

Re: So what filters do i need to replace??

Bump, does anyone have a copy of the oil service receipt so we can confirm which of the filters are replaced in the oil and filter service...

For an oil service I have been quoted
£275 with the microfilter
£180 for just oil

Parts dept have quoted for 2 filters...

£85 64.11.9.248.294
£25 64.21.9 ...
by IIIRestorerIII
Fri Jun 10, 2016 4:36 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Soft Close and boot\trunk\tail lid
Replies: 3
Views: 1982

Soft Close and boot\trunk\tail lid

Hi,

I have the soft close option on my X5, which to be fair I originally thought would be a gimmick but absolutely love now .

Anyways, my question to you guys is with the soft close doors and the the auto tailgate, would I expect the tailgate to latch and soft close?

If not, how do I go about ...
by IIIRestorerIII
Thu May 05, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Wheel Refurbish
Replies: 3
Views: 1851

Re: Wheel Refurbish

A little further away but I have used these guys in the past...

http://www.wheelrefurbishing.co.uk/
by IIIRestorerIII
Thu Mar 17, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Buying a AUC X5 62 plate- need advice
Replies: 34
Views: 11336

Re: Buying a AUC X5 62 plate- need advice

Found it very difficult to negotiate for anything after I'd put the deposit down on mine. I suggested one of these little ride-ons to cheer up my 20 month old who would be coming to pick the car up with me but didn't even get that. Stupidly assumed they'd clear the 2 big marks in the protection film ...
by IIIRestorerIII
Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:00 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Swirl flaps
Replies: 9
Views: 4125

Re: Swirl flaps

Thanks.
by IIIRestorerIII
Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Swirl flaps
Replies: 9
Views: 4125

Re: Swirl flaps

So I have a Dec 2012 x40d.  Is it worth me blanking these off as well?