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by john_o
Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New Tyres for the X5
Replies: 12
Views: 2880

Re: New Tyres for the X5

Recently fitted continental sport contact 5 suv staggered to the x5
Star rated and really seem to wear well (after alignment)
Not cheap but id recommend them if you are staying rft and star rated.

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by john_o
Mon Jul 24, 2017 7:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: M sport ride height
Replies: 6
Views: 2045

Re: M sport ride height

11 plate x40d 20 inch wheels. 
M sport suspension delete.
7 seat so rear air suspension

32 front
32.5 rear



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by john_o
Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Wheel refurb colour choice
Replies: 8
Views: 2391

Re: Wheel refurb colour choice

Here they are. It's black chrome which blends from chrome on the wheel face to black on the rear. They are flawless and I think look brill. The change of the rear tyres to matching continental s with lots of tread has also cured a 'just before you stop judder ' . The diff clearly didn't like full ...
by john_o
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyre choice ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2800

Re: Tyre choice ?

As x5sport says I don't think tyres are going to help I'm afraid. Although you shouldn't do it for long. You could try much higher pressures to see if that helps. I'm just about to have continental sport contact 5 suv rft star rated on the rear to match the front. They seem a good tyre so far ...
by john_o
Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Wheel refurb colour choice
Replies: 8
Views: 2391

Wheel refurb colour choice

333 style 20 inch wheels. I've narrowed it to 2 main options which are powder coat. Wheels refurbd at least once prior to buying. Diamond cut is nice but simply doesn't last Left is flash chrome. Black base Right is chrome 2nd is my current wheelfor reference 3rd is blackchrome Which do you like ...
by john_o
Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 8
Views: 2586

Re: Folding mirrors

Thanks x5sport.  Is that door panel off  or are there connectors to check elsewhere?
by john_o
Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Must have's?
Replies: 45
Views: 11025

Re: Must have's?

The two things that stand out for me are Heated seats. Once you've had them,you never go back! I did think they would be std on x5s but apparently not. Non msport suspension. This really helps the ride if on 20 inch runflat and still handles great. Either that or ditch the rf and/or get smaller ...
by john_o
Sun Feb 12, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 8
Views: 2586

Re: Folding mirrors

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by john_o
Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 8
Views: 2586

Re: Folding mirrors

Passengers side failed permanently today.  No longer folds at all. Car will need to be looked at by a dealer now.  It's in warranty so ok

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by john_o
Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 8
Views: 2586

Re: Folding mirrors

Lol you spotted my deliberate mistake.
I can assure this time it was the 1 in 4 flllup of vpower.

Somethings amiss as my wife said the passenger's mirror did the delayed unfold this morning!

Thanks for the tip might review in icarly

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by john_o
Sun Feb 05, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 8
Views: 2586

Re: Folding mirrors

Today they work just fine.  I'm stumped but pleased.

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by john_o
Sat Feb 04, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Folding mirrors
Replies: 8
Views: 2586

Folding mirrors

Use them all the time when parking. Tonight folded then in to park. Pressed button to unfold and only drivers side does so. Drove home and got petrol on the way. Then noticed the passenger's one had opened up! Tried button again. Only drivers side one folds. After 3 goes. That stopped working too ...
by john_o
Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Shadowline
Replies: 4
Views: 1649

Re: Shadowline

Not tried it myself but you could also try plastikote/dip. Different finish but easily removable.

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by john_o
Sat Jan 21, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X40d tracking and alignment 20 inch staggered wheels
Replies: 12
Views: 3590

Re: X40d tracking and alignment 20 inch staggered wheels

Update. Had both fronts replaced with the continental sport contact rft about 2 weeks ago. Then today managed to get a day off and pop into ninemeister (a Porsche specialist with Hunter alignment close to me) Just over an hour. £99 and the place is lush. Full of some amazing cars. https://uploads. ...
by john_o
Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X40d tracking and alignment 20 inch staggered wheels
Replies: 12
Views: 3590

Re: X40d tracking and alignment 20 inch staggered wheels

I confirmed I can get also get conti sport contact 5 rft *rated for the rear too, so have just ordered 2 front tyres and plan to replace rear with conti to go back to a matched set in due course (if they are any good) Hunter alignment asap to take out some toe! £230 each Inc fitting They have placed ...