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by Hammy
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Front lower torsion arms
Replies: 0
Views: 947

Front lower torsion arms

What sort of price would you be looking at for supply & fit of a pair of these?

Our X5 was juddering under braking and "diving", took it back to the dealer, they diagnosed these as the cause and are replacing them FOC under warranty.
by Hammy
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: What to buy next?
Replies: 27
Views: 8392

Re: What to buy next?

The cars currently soaking wet, but have a cople of teasers, I'll do more later once it's dry (and hopefully in a more photogenic location than my driveway!) Not much room here... http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee501/nunchukhamster2/0a5ea620.jpg 360mm front discs, 4 pot calipers... http://i1231 ...
by Hammy
Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:04 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: hankook vs toyo proxes.
Replies: 17
Views: 8630

Re: hankook vs toyo proxes.

I'm a big fan of Vred Sessanta's, been using them for several years on the Volvo.
by Hammy
Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:41 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: What to buy next?
Replies: 27
Views: 8392

Re: What to buy next?

[quote=""Giles90""]get some pics up![/quote]

Currently this is all I have...

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You can see the size of the front brakes though, 360mm discs with 4-pot calipers.
by Hammy
Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: What's the most you you put in
Replies: 7
Views: 2279

Re: What's the most you you put in

[quote=""scooby1doo1""]I'm abit bored so thought I'd start a boring thread.

What's the most you have put in your E53 in one week, mines is £223. [/quote]

Amateur :rofl: I can, and have done, that much in 24hrs on my Germany runs.
by Hammy
Tue Nov 08, 2011 4:45 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: What to buy next?
Replies: 27
Views: 8392

Re: What to buy next?

Just heard from the seller, the scratch and a small scuff on rear bumper are done, being serviced Thursday. Should pick it up Saturday morning.
by Hammy
Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: What to buy next?
Replies: 27
Views: 8392

Re: What to buy next?

Gotta love insurance, it's actually cheaper or me to insure the E55 than for my modified (but older, cheaper, less nickable, less powerful, slower) Volvo. Genius.
by Hammy
Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth
Replies: 19
Views: 4871

Re: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth

Are you doing the full procedure? Key in, ignition at 0 Press and hold the button in the armrest (for 10 secs IIRC) Whilst still holding the button, turn the ignition on Wait a few seconds, then release the button, mid should display BLUETOOTH PAIRING Enter the 4 digit code on the phone, once ...
by Hammy
Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:23 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: What to buy next?
Replies: 27
Views: 8392

Re: What to buy next?

Well, a deal has been struck and a deposit paid. I'm now the owner of an E55 AMG, being serviced and prepped next week for me to collect next Saturday. Damn it's fast!
by Hammy
Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:13 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Parking sensor sensitivity
Replies: 18
Views: 7903

Re: Parking sensor sensitivity

[quote=""fenj66""][quote=""dirtymonkey29""]Why would you disable the fronts?[/quote] I disabled my fronts also. The reason- one of the front sensors was faulty meaning no sensors worked front or back. Because I never need front sensors and their so awkward to replace, by disabling them completey ...
by Hammy
Tue Nov 01, 2011 4:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: replacing angel eyes
Replies: 19
Views: 7598

Re: replacing angel eyes

Right, bulbs are here, now I just need the car to go with hem :rofl:

No tips anyone, or is it as simple as I hope to fit them?
by Hammy
Mon Oct 31, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread ( Keep related chat here please)
Replies: 352
Views: 396774

Re: Winter Tyre Info and Discussion Thread

[quote=""bonerp""]finally got round to ordering the 18's from the tyremen with Wntrac 4 tyres - slightly spurned on by the weather conditions in NY at the mo...we always end up with the back end of what they have! When do people start to fit them to their trucks?[/quote] Mine are on already, but I ...
by Hammy
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: I'm back.
Replies: 10
Views: 2895

Re: I'm back.

[quote=""pvr""]:rofl:[/quote] There used to be, and I kid you not, a Wank Garage (no longer exists, the site is now a wine retailer) but I can't find the picture right now. One of the mountains next to Garmisch is called The Wank (pronounced wonk), therefore you go up the Wank by using the Wank Bahn ...
by Hammy
Sun Oct 30, 2011 8:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: replacing angel eyes
Replies: 19
Views: 7598

Re: replacing angel eyes

Ok, having gotten bored of the "dirty yellow" halo's, I've ordered a set of he LEDs from HIDS4U, I'm hoping fitting is a simple task?
by Hammy
Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: I'm back.
Replies: 10
Views: 2895

Re: I'm back.

[quote=""x555""]Nice pics :thumbsup:[/quote]

Cheers, just realised I missed one off.....

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