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by redz
Thu May 22, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto 'coasting'
Replies: 13
Views: 3476

Re: Auto 'coasting'

i have always assumed, maybe incorrectly, that it saves fuel. also i notice that quite often when going down hill the revs are really high and i get engine braking. have never had this in an auto before but suppose its just as easy to switch to manual if it bothers me that much! :)
by redz
Tue May 20, 2014 10:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto 'coasting'
Replies: 13
Views: 3476

Auto 'coasting'

i have been advised that shifting into neutral to 'coast' in an auto can cause problems?

true or not?
by redz
Thu May 15, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How long does your aircon last?
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

Re: How long does your aircon last?

hmmm.. when it was degassed they checked for leaks.. or maybe not! lol

oh well. better get it checked!
by redz
Wed May 14, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How long does your aircon last?
Replies: 5
Views: 1726

How long does your aircon last?

As title..

How long does your aircon last after 'filling up'??

I regassed mine in August 2011 and it's completely gone..

In my other cars it's lasted twice as long!!
by redz
Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:49 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 X5 3.0d Sport 2004 (54) 112k
Replies: 14
Views: 5910

Re: E53 X5 3.0d Sport 2004 (54) 112k

is this still for sale??
by redz
Wed Apr 23, 2014 12:17 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: FOR SALE - brand new Bosch battery to suit X5 E53.
Replies: 13
Views: 4979

Re: FOR SALE - brand new Bosch battery to suit X5 E53.

if he ^^ doesnt then i will!
by redz
Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:52 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 X5 3.0d Sport 2004 (54) 112k
Replies: 14
Views: 5910

Re: E53 X5 3.0d Sport 2004 (54) 112k

still for sale??
by redz
Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:01 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: E53 X5 3.0d Sport 2004 (54) 112k
Replies: 14
Views: 5910

Re: E53 X5 3.0d Sport 2004 (54) 112k

where in notts are you? i may have a friend interested. PM me your details
by redz
Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: Selling car
Replies: 11
Views: 4231

Re: Selling car

faster payments are limited to 1k in most cases.

Chaps or Bacs or by far the safest way of ensuring you have the money. Normally cleared in a few hours.

its the same way house payments are made by the solicitor.
by redz
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:55 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: carbon fibre wrap
Replies: 15
Views: 8594

Re: carbon fibre wrap

searched everywhere and cannot find anybody that has done the handles.. :(

they look silly being the only silver piece on the door..
by redz
Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: side steps.
Replies: 26
Views: 9713

Re: side steps.

would this remove the pitting and 'rust' stains?
by redz
Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: side steps.
Replies: 26
Views: 9713

Re: side steps.

seriously considering getting em wrapped.. never actually step on em! lol
by redz
Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: side steps.
Replies: 26
Views: 9713

side steps.

What have people done with the 'tarnished' side steps?

Im thinking its either a complete sand and polish then lacquer, powder coating or wrapping in CF..
by redz
Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:24 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: carbon fibre wrap
Replies: 15
Views: 8594

Re: carbon fibre wrap

normal corners have gone ok, its the more tricky edges that I've struggled with.. and i did try stretching around corners!! lol


has anybody done the door handles? not the grabs, the actual 'pulley' bit
by redz
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: carbon fibre wrap
Replies: 15
Views: 8594

Re: carbon fibre wrap

this is not easy...  >:( lol