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Problem or Not?

Discuss the problems with your X5 (E53).
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Problem or Not?

Post by nujon » Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:05 pm

I have noticed that on my newly acquired 3.0d, the turbo whistles whilst getting up to steady road speed from a cold start - can't be heard unless the window is open, isn't loud and intrusive and is actually quite pleasant-sounding !?

What do members think please

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Re: Problem or Not?

Post by X5Sport » Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:16 pm

My 2005 E53 does it too and always has. Sounds like normal to me.

I can't hear either of the turbos on the X6 even with the window open which I take it means the sound proofing is good, the whistle is out of my hearing range, or I'm a deaf old git (the wife's choice). They're definitely working coz the car goes like a 2tonne missile. :driving:
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Re: Problem or Not?

Post by Sanj » Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:57 pm

Agreed, all normal. I like the sound!?! :crazydude:
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Problem or Not?

Post by ITBarbie » Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:28 pm

Hi

Sounds normal to me. I could always hear mine quietly and it became more audible after it was remapped. Suppose you could call it comforting :-)


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Re: Problem or Not?

Post by nujon » Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:31 pm

Thanks all - that's very reassuring

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