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by Johnny-p
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 300m wheels on an e53???
Replies: 13
Views: 2559

Re: 300m wheels on an e53???

Maybe I'm getting my wheel names wrong...

The wheels I was referring to are twin 5 spoke versions, saw them on an M5 at the weekend-nice  >:D
by Johnny-p
Sat Nov 23, 2013 1:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 300m wheels on an e53???
Replies: 13
Views: 2559

Re: 300m wheels on an e53???

Hi Nifty

Has yours been lowered??

:camera: would be nice...
by Johnny-p
Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: X5 3.0i sport
Replies: 6
Views: 1558

Re: X5 3.0i sport

:hi:

A wealth of knowledge awaits!!!
by Johnny-p
Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering issues, maybe its me.
Replies: 14
Views: 2409

Re: Steering issues, maybe its me.

Not sure it's going to help much but...... I had a mercedes e320 estate before buying the X.. Now bear in mind this was running on 18 inch sport wheels with upgraded suspension so drove like a saloon.. The X felt very vague and soft in comparison but it's a damn site higher and about 400kg heavier,I...
by Johnny-p
Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Anyone use http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/ for aftermarket towbar?
Replies: 5
Views: 1295

Re: Anyone use http://www.witter-towbars.co.uk/ for aftermarket towbar?

Hi there I had a witter fitted to my previous e class merc,this was a fixed one and had no problems.. Just had a detachable tow trust towbar fitted to the X again no problems,didn't get a witter this time only due to it being more expensive.. Both came with a years warranty.. Both were fitted by FS ...
by Johnny-p
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 300m wheels on an e53???
Replies: 13
Views: 2559

Re: 300m wheels on an e53???

Nice one..

Looked great on a lowered x5

Hopefully see it again to quiz the owner..,

Logged in the bank for my final mod-maybe?
by Johnny-p
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Detailing
Replies: 29
Views: 4377

Re: Detailing

Cheers fella!!

He seems a very genuine chap,who in his own words "likes a challenge"..

I'm sure I've given him that!!

Will post pics upon collection.
by Johnny-p
Thu Nov 21, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 300m wheels on an e53???
Replies: 13
Views: 2559

300m wheels on an e53???

I spotted a very nice looking E53 on 300m 20's

I thought these were for the E70??

What's involved to get them to fit..

Forgive me if it's a numpty question,as with most things I know what I like but haven't a clue of what's involved :-[
by Johnny-p
Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Engine Oil question
Replies: 14
Views: 3254

Re: Engine Oil question

+2

My 2005 05 had bog roll aswell..

Changing it has reduced black smoke considerably.
by Johnny-p
Thu Nov 21, 2013 9:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Detailing
Replies: 29
Views: 4377

Re: Detailing

Hi crash

The company is world of detailing based in Chatteris Cambridgeshire.

Have seen some of his work and it looks top notch..

But to be fair this is my first foray into paint correction..

Trust me if it does get f**cked up I won't be the one paying for a respray!!!

John
by Johnny-p
Thu Nov 21, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lowering
Replies: 35
Views: 7574

Re: Lowering

B5tew

How low have you gone and where/what front springs did you fit?

I take it the rear was lowered electronically?

John
by Johnny-p
Wed Nov 20, 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Detailing
Replies: 29
Views: 4377

Re: Detailing

Very cynical... :))
by Johnny-p
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lowering
Replies: 35
Views: 7574

Re: Lowering

:o :o like you say -mates rates!!!
by Johnny-p
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lowering
Replies: 35
Views: 7574

Re: Lowering

Cheers anyway..!!

It's solved one of my front bumper problems as the previous owner has tried unsuccessfully to mend some blemishes..

I take it you had the rear skirt done aswell??
by Johnny-p
Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lowering
Replies: 35
Views: 7574

Re: Lowering

sorry for all the questions but were they sprayed in situ or taken off?? Gonna be trawling the breakers for some flares arches and I reckon i may go your route with bumpers aswell,after all it's sapphire black bodywork already.. What was the cost?? What make of lowered springs did you use as most I'...