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by BigGX5
Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

Looks like the wife's Leaf is going back. He said he would be on to us with the next great deal, not heard anything yet. Might drop him a line. Anyway we are 6k per year and she is under that just, so all good. Apart from the fact I had to get the back quarter sprayed as four cameras not enough for ...
by BigGX5
Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:05 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

Don,  just wanted to say thanks. Car arrived on 27thSept and don't think we have ever enjoyed a car as much. So much so that I sold the X5 yesterday. It has made me more aware of the damage I have been doing running the Diesel. Not turning into a tree hugger, but just being a little more thoughtful ...
by BigGX5
Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 22" wheels possible issue- rubbing noise
Replies: 13
Views: 4451

Re: 22" wheels possible issue- rubbing noise

To add my 2 cents worth. It looks damn good. As for the brake disk dust shields. I had a problem with one of mine rubbing suffered for two weeks then the other started doing same. Spoke to a mechanic from BMW, who told me to cut them off and chuck them away as they are a bad design and prone to fail...
by BigGX5
Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Headlight Washer fault
Replies: 9
Views: 3974

Headlight Washer fault

So as the title says, my headlight washers are staying out every time I scoosh my lights. They pop up and scoosh but don't go down. I have to push then down. No amount of WD40 has made the situation better.
Any thoughts on a fix?????
by BigGX5
Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

[quote="Don Coffey"]
Yes that's the one. The Leaf is fitted with a Type 1 socket, the type 2 socket is the standard  so a type 2 plug  required for fast chargers. Rapid chargers are already fitted with a cable and suitable plug.

Don
[/quote]

Thanks Don.
by BigGX5
Tue Sep 08, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

Sorry to be a pain. Car due on the 25th and thought I better sort out a type 2 cable for when out and about. Don would this be the boy I need and how does the price fit with what you boys paid. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00YN11WEA?keywords=leaf%20charging%20cable&qid=1441707835&ref_...
by BigGX5
Tue Aug 25, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

Struggling to register for Leaf Talk, it won't allow me. Fill in the fields then nothing happens on second page. Tried other computers but just the same, thought it might be a mac thing.

Was wondering about the best home charger point to get. Any advice appreciated.

Greg
by BigGX5
Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

[quote="Don Coffey"] Hi Big 'G' I've just had an email from the dealership, a very good deal so if interested ring Jackie direct at Aberdeen Specilist Cars 01224 402 990. Hi Don, here the special deal for you and your friends. only till end of this month LEAF TEKAN non metallic  paint 6,00...
by BigGX5
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

Can anyone explain what Gap insurance is please?
by BigGX5
Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

[quote="Don Coffey"] [quote="BigGX5"] Ok Peeps. Spoke to the wife and she has agreed to chop in her Golf for some Leaf power. Where was that last good deal had? Great Thread Don, 535dboy etc. Great read. [/quote] I got my car from the Aberdeen dealer, however  the deal I secured ...
by BigGX5
Tue Aug 11, 2015 12:29 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Moving On
Replies: 671
Views: 151198

Re: Moving On

Ok Peeps. Spoke to the wife and she has agreed to chop in her Golf for some Leaf power. Where was that last good deal had? Great Thread Don, 535dboy etc. Great read.
by BigGX5
Mon May 25, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 20" RFT poor ride quality
Replies: 19
Views: 6820

Re: 20" RFT poor ride quality

Just changed my rear 315/35/20's from Bridgestone Dueller Rf to Dunlop RF's. Very happy with change. Feels like the sidewalls are so much softer, much less jarring IMO. Paid £560 fitted for the pair. Will change to Dunlops on front when those Bridgestone wear out.
by BigGX5
Wed Mar 25, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: BW Chiptune remap on my 3.0d
Replies: 26
Views: 16181

Re: BW Chiptune remap on my 3.0d

[quote="mobilejo"] I called Jason last night and decided to pull the trigger on a remap for my 2007 e70 ASAP after speaking to him. He is very knowledgeable and professional and you know your car is in good hands with him. I went to one of his agents' premises (Rick of Autotune in Telford)...
by BigGX5
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Traction Control Issue
Replies: 8
Views: 3860

Re: Traction Control Issue

So I put on two Accelera IOTA XL 315/35 R20 110 W instead of Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport 315/35 R20 110 W and the traction control hated it. Why when the specs seem to marry up according to Oponeo??????????? Had to go back to the Bridgestones for it to run normal again.
by BigGX5
Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:31 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New 22" Alloys & Tyres Fitted
Replies: 8
Views: 2601

Re: New 22" Alloys & Tyres Fitted

Hoops, good job, I like that muchly. How did you lower the front suspension?