Yes it's the Generation 1 kit for 6hp26

Good idea about the solenoids deepblonde

Thanks guys, will contact Jason.

Here are a couple of links that might help those in search of a fix for the lurch

http://www.sonnax.com/zip_kits
http://www.bmwlogicseven.com/?p=3738

Hi guys,

My X5 has a intermittent harsh 2-1 downshift. Reading around, a Zip Kit seems to be able to fix the problem and makes for smoother changes throughout.
Sonnax Zip Kits come from America so I want to be sure to order the correct kit.
Would anyone know if the 2005 3.0 Diesel uses a ZF6HP26 ...

Thanks for the heads up, fuse 46 (transfer case) removed.
Don't BMW supply a fuse removal tool, was tough getting it out

Newlite pro, also goes by the name glassylite works EXTREMELY well

Thanks for the input gents, will have the tech look at it this week.
I read somewhere that the Xdrive can be disabled by unplugging a cable found under the passenger orrear seat. Is this true?

Xdrive must be disabled, there are no warning lights.

There are no drive shafts, looks like the front diff suffered a catastrophic failure, there's a hole in the casing where something shot through! :)) but absence of the shafts hasn't affected steering or suspension.
The 3.91 ratio seem ...

Hi everyone,

I recently procured a 2005 3.0d which has a shot front diff. The front drive and prop shafts have been taken out so its rear wheel drive only at the moment. It uses a 3.91 ratio which seems to be as rare as a very rare thing to come by. So my questions are:
Is it safe to run for the ...