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- Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:55 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
- Topic: Possible E70 4.8 purchase
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9733
Re: Possible E70 4.8 purchase
Hi guys, its been a while since i let my x go, still have the van but the business is going well. Just a thought...... We are all spread out over the country. Just an example I drove past snows in Portsmouth yesterday, would have been more than happy to stick my head in and give you an opinion on ...
- Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:04 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4330
Re: Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(
Thanks for the good luck messages. If a Hog Roast is required for any meet I will be happy to do one...The good part.... i'd do my best to do it as near to cost as is possible There is always an option for half a pig which would feed up to 50 people max.
Thanks again and all the best, Stew.
Thanks again and all the best, Stew.
- Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:13 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4330
Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(
Just wanted to say many thanks to all that have helped out with issues over the last couple of years. I owned a 52 plate 3.0i and overall the car was great. I sold the car over a week ago and still seem to find myself visiting the site daily. I was made redundant during last year and have decided to ...
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:37 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: FSR Hegdehog replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3009
Re: FSR Hegdehog replacement
Many thanks guys.... Just what I was looking for. I'll aim to get the part tomorrow all ready for Friday.
Have a great Christmas
Have a great Christmas
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:13 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: FSR Hegdehog replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3009
FSR Hegdehog replacement
Merry Christmas everyone :) I was looking for some info on how to replace the fsr on my 52 plate e53 x5. I remember reading sometime ago how AW8 had changed his..... cant find the original post :( If any one has any information on changing the fsr it would be greatly appreciated. I am going away ...
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:16 pm
- Forum: Buy and sell
- Topic: Drivers side Mirror Glass
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1251
Drivers side Mirror Glass
I posted in the discussions section of E53......oooppsss.
If anyone has a Drivers side 2002 Mirror glass please let me know.
Thanks, Stew.
If anyone has a Drivers side 2002 Mirror glass please let me know.
Thanks, Stew.
- Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:14 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Drivers side Mirror Glass cracked
- Replies: 0
- Views: 988
Drivers side Mirror Glass cracked
Hi Guys, I havent posted for a while, hope everyone is keeping well. I returned to the X today and some little s*d has tried to steal my drivers side mirror. They have cracked the mirror which has oozed fluid all down the door. (It took ages to get off) They were bloody useless at stealing it as ...
- Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:56 pm
- Forum: The lounge
- Topic: After an 18 yr absence I've just been awarded 3 points
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7997
Re: After an 18 yr absence I've just been awarded 3 points
9 Points in one envelope...... 3 different tickets all in the same envelope. When i opened and read the tickets I thought hey had made a mistake and sent me the same ticket three times. Three different tickes on three different days all by the same camera :( I used to work nights in New Covent ...
- Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:12 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: A/C MAX Button
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3343
Re: A/C MAX Button
Thanks for the replies guys. It was 6 degrees here earlier and it seems the 5 degrees theory is correct, thanks for clearing this up for me.
* note to self..."don't try and fix a problem that isn't there" *
* note to self..."don't try and fix a problem that isn't there" *
- Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:18 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: A/C MAX Button
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3343
A/C MAX Button
Hi Guys, a quick question for you all. I have a 52 plate 3.0i x5. Recently I pressed the A/C MAx button and nothing happened. After work today I jumped in and was playing with the buttons and it seemed to be working fine. When I returned home I tried it again...... Nothing. The question i have for ...
- Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:46 am
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Poor radio reception
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2638
Re: Poor radio reception
Hi Glenn822... Nothing was altered and the reception issue seemed to disappear. all is good again now... Very perculiar although a nice "cheap" fix.
- Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:04 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Comms screen slow to load up
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3208
Re: Comms screen slow to load up
I had a very similar problem with my sat nav screen and the blue text issues last year and a new battery once again sorted the problem..... It seems that the battery solves lots of gremlins and with the cold being issues for you both, it might possibly point to a weak battery.... Good luck getting ...
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:13 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Trans fail safe....Repaired
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6430
Re: Trans fail safe....Repaired
Hi AW8, not sure what the hourly rate was for Barkers I can find out and let you know though. He currently owns an E53-V8.
All the best Stew.
All the best Stew.
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:04 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Poor radio reception
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2638
Re: Poor radio reception
Hi Turks.. No the head unit hasn't been removed,nothing touched disturbed or visibly damaged.
- Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:35 am
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Poor radio reception
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2638
Poor radio reception
Hi guys, could do with some advice. Recently I have noticed the radio reception on FM has become poor, I have googled etc but seem to have had very little luck. If anyone has any ideas what the problem could be (before I spend most of tomorrow scratching my head) please let me know. I am recieving ...