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by Ducklakeview
Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Who can wiggle their driveshaft for me please - video link
Replies: 3
Views: 1073

Re: Who can wiggle their driveshaft for me please - video link

The "in/out" movement is normal and doesn't look excessive to me. It's there as the shaft has be able to change it's length as the suspension moves up and down.

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Drivers mirror E53 new
Replies: 2
Views: 1119

Re: Drivers mirror E53 new

[quote="stue7380"]
Hi,
Do you still have the E53 drivers mirror?
Stu
[/quote]

If he doesn't. I have a pair for sale on here, original OEM, AND I'm only around the corner from you..

Just saying :)

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:40 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: DIY Nightmare!
Replies: 18
Views: 24767

Re: DIY Nightmare!

Oops...

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: High mileage and the M57 engine - twin turbo
Replies: 23
Views: 6217

Re: High mileage and the M57 engine - twin turbo

[quote="moggyboy"]
I was of the impression that they were supposed to be sealed for life the gear boxes?
[/quote]

Yes, they supposedly are, but I would not be happy running the original fluid over 70k.

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014
Replies: 162
Views: 266947

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

Mine went in a few weeks ago, managed to get BOTH porps replaced as the senior tech doing the work made a call to BMW HO... Does help that he's a good friend :)

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: FS: Pair of E70 facelift door mirrors in Space Grey Metallic
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

Re: FS: Pair of E70 facelift door mirrors in Space Grey Metallic

[quote="Digidick"]
Nice one, mine has them and quickly coded them to fold using Carly.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
[/quote]

Was tempted to go down the "top view" route, but a lot more hassle, front/rear PDC and rear camera will suffice!

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:10 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: FS: Pair of E70 facelift door mirrors in Space Grey Metallic
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

Re: FS: Pair of E70 facelift door mirrors in Space Grey Metallic

[quote="Digidick"]
What’s on there instead?


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[/quote]

Elec folding, one of the few options this one didn't have, but was on my "must have" list.

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: FS: Pair of E70 facelift door mirrors in Space Grey Metallic
Replies: 4
Views: 1254

FS: Pair of E70 facelift door mirrors in Space Grey Metallic

Selling a pair of E70 facelift mirrors, complete with original glass. They are Space Grey, but the covers can easily be swapped for your own if a different colour. They work perfectly, and are in really good condition. Apologies for images, trust it to rain today! Looking for £200 for the pair, ...
by Ducklakeview
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Front control arm bushes a bit hard perhaps - Who’s fitted what?
Replies: 13
Views: 3074

Re: Front control arm bushes a bit hard perhaps - Who’s fitted what?

[quote="Digidick"] [quote="Ducklakeview"] Mine were shot when I got my car, that passed an MOT the day before :( Swapped them out in situ, without removing the arms from car, with Lemforder. BIG improvement. Might try MeyleHD "next" time.. Mike [/quote] You said you’d used MeyleHD and even linked me ...
by Ducklakeview
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Steering wheel lock (for 2011 E70 X5)
Replies: 2
Views: 1195

Re: Steering wheel lock (for 2011 E70 X5)

I had a small size Disklok in my garage from when I had my Stag (before my E85) as paranoia set in when I got home in the E70, I dug it out of the garage - PERFECT fit, and peace of mind. Takes 10 secs to fit/remove once you've done it a couple of times and is supposed to be one of the more thief ...
by Ducklakeview
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Reversing Camera Retrofit
Replies: 7
Views: 2703

Re: Reversing Camera Retrofit

[quote="gileso"] [quote="Lyons"] Apparently that kit is an aftermarket camera, and they don’t do supply only. [/quote] Our new (to us) 40d didn't have a camera (which we had on our previous 35d), so I contacted the Ebay seller mentioned above (OEM retrofit being way too expensive). Apparently, for a ...
by Ducklakeview
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:28 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Front control arm bushes a bit hard perhaps - Who’s fitted what?
Replies: 13
Views: 3074

Re: Front control arm bushes a bit hard perhaps - Who’s fitted what?

Mine were shot when I got my car, that passed an MOT the day before  :(

Swapped them out in situ, without removing the arms from car, with Lemforder. BIG improvement. Might try MeyleHD "next" time..

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Auto hold button - how does it work?
Replies: 7
Views: 2477

Re: Auto hold button - how does it work?

I tend to only use auto hold around town, reason being that the last thing I want after decelerating down a motorway slip road to a halt is the pads pressed against hot discs. It can lead to hot spots, deposits and warping.

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: High mileage and the M57 engine - twin turbo
Replies: 23
Views: 6217

Re: High mileage and the M57 engine - twin turbo

I would be changing the gearbox oil, and sump/filter.. Changed mine last week at 80k, and the old stuff was black (which I expected) but like water compared to the new. Don't forget it does a lot of work in there!

Mike
by Ducklakeview
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:43 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Driving in France - switching to LHD lights
Replies: 6
Views: 1606

Re: Driving in France - switching to LHD lights

If you have active xenons, I believe there is a setting in the idrive for it. Not checked on mine though.

Mike