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by ChrisLux
Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: bm54 unit upgraded
Replies: 13
Views: 5414

Re: bm54 unit upgraded

I've just bought a standard 2/h BM54 to send away and have upgraded.
Seen lotsa reviews on M3Cutters and they all rave about Baris.
by ChrisLux
Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 autochanger cassette
Replies: 7
Views: 1728

Re: E53 autochanger cassette

I believe they are Alpine CDC's, and it's cheaper to buy as an Alpine part than the BMW re-badged. The other thing you could try is a Bluetooth FM Tranmitter http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Transmitter-Wireless-Modulator-FamilyMall-Black/dp/B00MVT72AY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1414150383&sr=...
by ChrisLux
Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:56 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Wanted - bm54
Replies: 12
Views: 2346

Re: Wanted - bm54

[quote="Estoril daz"]
It's ok Chris, you can have it fella.

I may have found one just waiting on pm, if not there will be others.

Thanks
[/quote]

Cheers Daz  :)

Reusch, answered your e-mail this morning.

Cheers, Chris
by ChrisLux
Thu Oct 16, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Wanted - bm54
Replies: 12
Views: 2346

Re: Wanted - bm54

[quote="Reusch"] It is mine mate £75 is fine pick up or post [/quote] Ooopps, I meant if Estoril Daz isn't interested, being as he was looking for one, I don't want to gazzump him. But if he doesn't, I'll take it, I'll have it posted to a UK address to save Overseas P&P. I'll give him ...
by ChrisLux
Thu Oct 16, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Wanted - bm54
Replies: 12
Views: 2346

Re: Wanted - bm54

[quote="Reusch"]
When it was in mine sound only came out a couple of speakers not sure on price not sure what they go for anybody any ideas.
[/quote]

If Reusch isn't interested/doesn't want it, I'd give ya £75 for it.
by ChrisLux
Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Flat Battery - Help!
Replies: 12
Views: 2738

Re: Flat Battery - Help!

[quote="Smeeagain"] There will be others who can probably contribute in greater detail but in my own experience Cars built around 2004 had problematic starters (they pull too much power out of the battery) - I had one of the problematic starters but I didn't replace it til 2010 when I boug...
by ChrisLux
Thu Oct 16, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Snow Chains
Replies: 6
Views: 2459

Re: Snow Chains

There are some resorts in the Alps, especially France, where it is COMPULSORY to have snow chains fitted if there is snow on the road, otherwise the Police will not let you pass. Those Thule one's are very good, but that's a hell of an expense, I'm sure you shud be able to get a set for max £100 sur...
by ChrisLux
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: West falia tow bar.
Replies: 4
Views: 1447

Re: West falia tow bar.

I've had this problem on an E39 after a long time of not using it. It could be a number of things. a) Make sure the ball bearings on the towbar contract all the way and that there isn't any small pieces of grit anywhere round them. Then give them a good GREASE, NOT WD40. You can use WD40 to 'wash' i...
by ChrisLux
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 OEM tow hitch
Replies: 1
Views: 1092

Re: E53 OEM tow hitch

They come up on eBay occasionally. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-x5-e53-detachable-tow-bar-/271543076518?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f393a86a6 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-x5-e53-detachable-tow-bar-/251583685367?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Touring_Travel&hash=item3a938e62f7 I k...
by ChrisLux
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Introduction - new X5 owner
Replies: 8
Views: 1631

Re: Introduction - new X5 owner

Welcome welcome  :)
by ChrisLux
Thu Jul 10, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 3.0D Remap ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3983

Re: 3.0D Remap ?

I had my '05 3.0d re-mapped about 2 months after I bought it 6 years ago. It had 85,000 kms on it. It already had a 'strong' engine before the re-map according to the guy that did it. I had it on a rolling road about 3 years ago and it had 275 PS and 535 NM if I remember correctly. Fuel consumption ...
by ChrisLux
Fri Jul 04, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 20" MK Motorsport Alloys - pics added
Replies: 18
Views: 5926

Re: 20" MK Motorsport Alloys

[quote="Raj"] [quote="ChrisLux"] [quote="Raj"] It was kind of driven by a planned trip to Spa lol. [/quote] When ya coming over to Spa, if I'm here maybe I'll meet up with ya  :) [/quote] 7th - 9th Sept [/quote] That might be possible, depending on what time I get back ...
by ChrisLux
Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:26 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 20" MK Motorsport Alloys - pics added
Replies: 18
Views: 5926

Re: 20" MK Motorsport Alloys

[quote="Raj"]

It was kind of driven by a planned trip to Spa lol.
[/quote]

When ya coming over to Spa, if I'm here maybe I'll meet up with ya  :)
by ChrisLux
Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:40 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox oil service near Telford ?
Replies: 26
Views: 6285

Re: Gearbox oil service near Telford ?

BM Euroservice in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton. They service my X5 and my Alpina B8, used them for years, highly recommended, both professional and good value for money. Ask for Mark or Paul 01902 40 88 55 If that's too far away there is a new specialist on the A449 going towards Stafford, by Four Ash...
by ChrisLux
Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Head unit upgrades
Replies: 11
Views: 3502

Re: Head unit upgrades

[quote="Ubatoid"] [quote="Spartanx5"] The only reason I don't want to go aftermarket is because I like use of the trip computer etc, Has anyone ever used the intervee? to do the job? Does it even? [/quote] If your up for a bit of fancy work, take a look at http://pibus.info/index...