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Re: Scanner
Post by X5-D-Sport » Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:05 pm
Fabbo, let us all know how it goes.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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Re: Scanner
Post by mikemsm999 » Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:48 pm
[quote="toonarmy"]
Back from Scotland and woooohoooo scanner here took of self level message after converting to springs first job of 2016 tomorrow egr blank and rest susp dirty hands yipeeeee
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Where did you order your scanner from toonarmy?
Thanks
Back from Scotland and woooohoooo scanner here took of self level message after converting to springs first job of 2016 tomorrow egr blank and rest susp dirty hands yipeeeee
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Where did you order your scanner from toonarmy?
Thanks
2004 E53 X5 4.8is Imola Red
mikemsm999
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Re: Scanner
Post by toonarmy » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:14 pm
NJ Diagnostic
9 anglesey way
bridgend
Bridgend
cf36 3tl
United Kingdom
Phone:01656|360022
On eBay as autofixdirect mate
9 anglesey way
bridgend
Bridgend
cf36 3tl
United Kingdom
Phone:01656|360022
On eBay as autofixdirect mate
X5 e53 3.0d 53 plate and Honda vtr1000 fun time
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Re: Scanner
Post by mikemsm999 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:12 am
[quote="toonarmy"]
NJ Diagnostic
9 anglesey way
bridgend
Bridgend
cf36 3tl
United Kingdom
Phone:01656|360022
On eBay as autofixdirect mate
[/quote]
Great stuff, thanks very much!
NJ Diagnostic
9 anglesey way
bridgend
Bridgend
cf36 3tl
United Kingdom
Phone:01656|360022
On eBay as autofixdirect mate
[/quote]
Great stuff, thanks very much!

2004 E53 X5 4.8is Imola Red
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Re: Scanner
Post by toonarmy » Mon Jan 25, 2016 5:13 pm
Did u get one wouldn't care I'm just over the water from you in Hinckley and have mine with me but still a trek for you
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Re: Scanner
Post by mikemsm999 » Tue Jan 26, 2016 7:21 pm
Yes ordered one in the end, for the cost it will always come in handy.
Fitted coil overs so need to delete the self leveling suspension error message .
Thanks for the offer though
Fitted coil overs so need to delete the self leveling suspension error message .
Thanks for the offer though

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Re: Scanner
Post by mikemsm999 » Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:31 am
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What coil overs mate back front let's see them
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Sorry for the slow reply, haven't check here for a few weeks.
After much deliberation I ended up purchasing a BC Racing BR Series Coil Over Kit as it seemed the best compromise between throwing endless amounts of money at the air suspension and cobbling together a shock/ spring kit from genuine BMW parts. Raj was kind enough to give me some advise regarding the change over so thought I would give it a go!
I was about to order from them direct from BC but then by pure chance found a company called KAM Racing that were £100 cheaper at the time (£77 cheaper now), great company to deal with, helpful, friendly and delivered on time. First time I had ordered off them but would do so again.
If anyone else is thinking of doing this heres the kit: http://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/b ... -2006.html
Fitting was straight forward enough, removed all the old air suspension components but didn't strip out the lines in case the next owner wants to go back to original. Kit came preset so have had it running that set up now for 3 months but will give it a tweak and lower it a bit more when I get a chance.
Ride is different, no quite so soft but the sportier feel suits me so I'm happy.
In the office at the moment and the car is at home so will take a pic and add it on Monday.
Kit and front strut top adjustment below...


What coil overs mate back front let's see them
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Sorry for the slow reply, haven't check here for a few weeks.
After much deliberation I ended up purchasing a BC Racing BR Series Coil Over Kit as it seemed the best compromise between throwing endless amounts of money at the air suspension and cobbling together a shock/ spring kit from genuine BMW parts. Raj was kind enough to give me some advise regarding the change over so thought I would give it a go!
I was about to order from them direct from BC but then by pure chance found a company called KAM Racing that were £100 cheaper at the time (£77 cheaper now), great company to deal with, helpful, friendly and delivered on time. First time I had ordered off them but would do so again.
If anyone else is thinking of doing this heres the kit: http://www.kamracing.co.uk/car-tuning/b ... -2006.html
Fitting was straight forward enough, removed all the old air suspension components but didn't strip out the lines in case the next owner wants to go back to original. Kit came preset so have had it running that set up now for 3 months but will give it a tweak and lower it a bit more when I get a chance.
Ride is different, no quite so soft but the sportier feel suits me so I'm happy.

In the office at the moment and the car is at home so will take a pic and add it on Monday.
Kit and front strut top adjustment below...


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