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My E70 X5 3.0sd

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My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by Nine468 » Thu Nov 07, 2013 6:13 pm

Thought ide post a few pics of my recent purchase...
I know how you chaps like pictures... ;)
Its a 3.0sd 08 plate.
VERY VERY happy with... :) :) :)
It had the 21" wheels fitted when I bought it, but ive now fitted a set of 333 M sport wheels. [ unfortunately I havnt had chance to get any pics of it with the 20" wheels on yet]...ImageImageImageImage
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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by 535dboy » Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:09 pm

Looks good on those wheels.
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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by Raj » Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:36 pm

Welcome and nice purchase.

I actually prefer the 21's fitted...
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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by Nine468 » Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:34 pm

Ta for the nice comments.
Yes it does look well on the 21" wheels. But it rides a bit harsh, thats one reason for fitting the 20",s.
I like a smooth comfy ride...
Although ill be looking at getting some non runflats soon...
PS,,, the 21" wheels will be for sale soon...
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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by Watford1976 » Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:37 pm

Welcome.... lovely car! not sure about the colour though!!  :) :)

Did you find a big difference in the ride once you'd changed to 20"s - i was thinking of upgrading to 21"s on mine

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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by Reusch » Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:50 pm

Fine looking beast.
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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by Mpower » Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:46 pm

Nice example and nice colour,whats options does it have?

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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by Nine468 » Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:26 pm

[quote="Watford1976"]

Did you find a big difference in the ride once you'd changed to 20"s - i was thinking of upgrading to 21"s on mine
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Ride difference, Its not as "crashy" on the bumps and it doesnt seem to follow white lines as much, But im guessing itl get even smoother once the run flats that are on the 20,s have been changed to no rft,s...
It all depends how you like the car to feel...

The car needs its geometry doing aswell, but im trying to find someone local to me [ Blackpool area] who knows how to set it up with less rear negative camber but still maintaining the road holding.
If i take it to the main dealers im guessing theyl just set it up to BMW specs, thus ill continue to get front and rear tyre wear, [outer + inner wear]. ::) ::)

Ill dig out the options list and post up once found...[It has a ,,, few....]  :) :) :)
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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by X Box » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:17 am

Nice car. Welcome btw
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Re: My E70 X5 3.0sd

Post by squeaky2 » Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:46 am

Nice car  :)  Had mine for 2 years and still loving it  :)

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