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Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by gav525 » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:06 pm

Hello everyone, I'm on a lot of different car forums around the UK, first time on this one though  :)

Just a bought an LPG'd 2002 X5 3.0 Sport and absolutely loving it so far. Will put a thread up when I get some pics together. Actually found the forum while searching for answers to my wheel fitment issues, so hopefully get to the bottom of them soon!
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by Sanj » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:16 pm

Welcome! :ok:

Friendly forum, a cut above the rest (you'll see).

KDS is the OEM recommended 4 wheel laser alignment. Full tank of fuel and 62kgs of weight in the car (I think). Do a quick search, I did post this up a loooong time back.

But 4 wheel alignment with laser and as long as you have all the bushes sorted should make life easier.
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by pvr » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:17 pm

Welcome, isn't that Don's part of the world?

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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by gav525 » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:46 pm

Can't say I've noticed any pink X5s around here lol.

It's actually wheel fitment issues I'm having, for some reason it came out as figment on the first post but changed now. And yes, I will be getting laser alignment done an all.

Fitment issues are im fitting E70 wheels. Got the spigot rings and the fronts fit no problem, but having trouble with the back wheels catching the inner arch. Wheels are 11x20 ET37, fitted with 315/35 r20, so was trying to figure out 1) what size spacer I need, and 2) Can I use the slip on ones or do I need to buy the full on bolt on ones? What's the widest I can go on standard wheel bolts?

Cheers for the welcomes  8)
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by X5Sport » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:08 pm

Welcome aboard........ :)

And it's 'Vermilion' not pink..... :P

pvr has a 'hairdressers car', so all reds are pinks to him...... 8)

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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by pvr » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:10 pm

And an X6, not an X5 if you want to be picky  :P

Back from your Thai lady boys outing X5Sport?  :blink:
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Post by X5Sport » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:12 pm

Been back a week.......thanks for finally noticing.  Must be your pink tinted specs..... :P

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Post by pvr » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:16 pm

I have been abroad so have not monitored you  :P
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by Raj » Tue Nov 20, 2012 9:52 pm

Replied to your PM matey.

Welcome aboard again.

Depending upon how much space you have available the spacers will be non bolt on ones as you have to go a minimum of 20mm for the bolt on type.

You'll need longer bolts with any spacers 5mm and upwards.
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by Don Coffey » Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:21 pm

[quote="gav525"]
Hello everyone, I'm on a lot of different car forums around the UK, first time on this one though  :)

Just a bought an LPG'd 2002 X5 3.0 Sport and absolutely loving it so far. Will put a thread up when I get some pics together. Actually found the forum while searching for answers to my wheel fitment issues, so hopefully get to the bottom of them soon!
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Welcome Gav.

Hopefully you will find that you have fallen on to a great site with a lot of relevant knowledge and a healthy amount of banter to keep it light but informative.

I'm in the Co. Antrim area, what about your self?

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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by gareth82 » Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:38 pm

Welcome and looking forward to the pics

I am also from Northern Ireland
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by graemeX5 » Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:33 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum, you will find a lot of info to help with the cars and lots of ideas on where to improve your car
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by MJim » Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:48 am

Welcome, and I'm sure you will find your car to be brilliant!  There's lots if very knowledgeable members on this site ... and plenty of clueless ones as well like me.  ;)

Enjoy your honeymoon before the abuse kicks in.  :))
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by gav525 » Wed Nov 21, 2012 7:46 pm

Thanks all for the welcomes, will go and post some pics up in the gallery  :D

[quote="Don Coffey"]
Welcome Gav.

Hopefully you will find that you have fallen on to a great site with a lot of relevant knowledge and a healthy amount of banter to keep it light but informative.

I'm in the Co. Antrim area, what about your self?

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Cheers mate, Dromore Co Down myself
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Re: Northern Ireland Newbie

Post by Don Coffey » Wed Nov 21, 2012 9:21 pm

[quote="gav525"]
Thanks all for the welcomes, will go and post some pics up in the gallery  :D

[quote="Don Coffey"]
Welcome Gav.

Hopefully you will find that you have fallen on to a great site with a lot of relevant knowledge and a healthy amount of banter to keep it light but informative.

I'm in the Co. Antrim area, what about your self?

Don
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Cheers mate, Dromore Co Down myself
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