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by Richard137
Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'
Replies: 35
Views: 11408

Re: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'

All 4 tyres are now changed for New, Fingers crossed nowt breaks now!
by Richard137
Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'
Replies: 35
Views: 11408

Re: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'

Thank you everyone, The outer tread was worn before I got it and the first thing I did was 4 Wheel laser align it, After Thursday it'll have Brand new Rubber all around too! lol
by Richard137
Sun Sep 25, 2016 9:09 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'
Replies: 35
Views: 11408

Re: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'

[quote="AW8"] In a word NO......however I advise replacing illegal tyres asap. [/quote] I have a mobile fitter booked for Thursday, where they're changing all four (rears have 4mm+ left), fronts are still legal but I'm uncomfortable with the outer wear. I fully recommend the 4 wheel laser align. I'm ...
by Richard137
Sat Sep 24, 2016 9:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'
Replies: 35
Views: 11408

E53 Tyres, 'Scare Story or True Story?'

Hi all, After hearing lots (and lots) of Scare Stories and Old wives Tales, I have managed to separate most into their relevant box, I just have a problem with one that I cannot get a definitive answer to!- Tyres- My front tyres are worn to below legal, Thanks to the previous owner not having had a ...
by Richard137
Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Strange wrong gear noise whilst towing.
Replies: 2
Views: 1254

Re: Strange wrong gear noise whilst towing.

[quote="Greydog"] The box will down change when going down hill mine does it from around 30 or below to give engine braking. doesn't need much of a hill either. The previous 4.4 was the same, i find it quite useful when you have 2 fat horses in a trailer hooked up behind. [/quote] Thank you for ...
by Richard137
Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:10 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Strange wrong gear noise whilst towing.
Replies: 2
Views: 1254

Strange wrong gear noise whilst towing.

I was driving back from Snowdonia last week (lots windy roads) towing a Caravan, when briefly (about 3 seconds) the car sounded/felt like it dropped down a gear (auto box) when not really needed. Has anyone had/heard of any similar experiences please? Have been enjoying my E53 all without any ...
by Richard137
Fri Jul 08, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Re-map tuning in Lancashire?
Replies: 5
Views: 3486

Re: Re-map tuning in Lancashire?

Try DDG in Rochdale, he did mine & has done lots more.
by Richard137
Mon Jul 04, 2016 5:24 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Step by Step instructions request please.
Replies: 7
Views: 4275

Re: Step by Step instructions request please.

Thanks everyone, finally managed to do it.
by Richard137
Sat Jul 02, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Step by Step instructions request please.
Replies: 7
Views: 4275

Re: Step by Step instructions request please.

[quote="X5Sport"] You can get hold of electronic owners manuals on line for free. They may be for US cars, but the functions are pretty much the same. Might help you with some light reading :) [/quote] I managed to find a .pdf version on line, probably American as it seems to totally ignore the ...
by Richard137
Sat Jul 02, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Step by Step instructions request please.
Replies: 7
Views: 4275

Re: Step by Step instructions request please.

[quote="fenj66"] ok. assuming yours is the same steering wheel as mine, the bottom button on left bank of buttons is the cruise on/off button. the middle button is the set speed for when you reach the speed you want to cruise at and also temporary disengage button. press it again to resume cruise at ...
by Richard137
Sat Jul 02, 2016 9:35 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Step by Step instructions request please.
Replies: 7
Views: 4275

Step by Step instructions request please.

Good Day everyone, I have a 2006 E53 3.0d Auto (as most of you are aware), and it has come the time that my and the E need to get to know each other better! So, Can anybody out there offer up any Step by Step instructions on a few things please? Resetting/Setting the speed on Cruise Control ...
by Richard137
Wed Jun 15, 2016 10:35 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: newbie
Replies: 6
Views: 2309

Re: newbie

Image
by Richard137
Thu Jun 09, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: New family member
Replies: 5
Views: 3560

Re: New family member

Very deep shine, Congratulations on your new family member!
by Richard137
Mon Jun 06, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: What's missing???
Replies: 8
Views: 2259

Re: What's missing???

I've seen Aux Sockets here before.
by Richard137
Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: What's missing???
Replies: 8
Views: 2259

Re: What's missing???

So it's a quill ejector?