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by b21playa
Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:10 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Steering wheel vibrating
Replies: 14
Views: 2427

Re: Steering wheel vibrating

I will check torque on bolts when I get back and get wheels balanced tomorrow.

Thanks
by b21playa
Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Steering wheel vibrating
Replies: 14
Views: 2427

Re: Steering wheel vibrating

Many thanKs
by b21playa
Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:13 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Steering wheel vibrating
Replies: 14
Views: 2427

Steering wheel vibrating

Hi all

Popped out at lunch and while driving on the motorway the steering started to vibrate vigorously. I thought the wheel was going to come off. Stopped car and checked and visually everything looks ok

Any ideas what it could be?

Thanks
by b21playa
Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 3.0sd intercooler pipe
Replies: 1
Views: 623

Re: 3.0sd intercooler pipe

Just to update, ordered a new silicone hose replacement in the end and clipped in much easier. Hopefully all is ok
by b21playa
Sun Mar 17, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 3.0sd intercooler pipe
Replies: 1
Views: 623

3.0sd intercooler pipe

Hi all Ordered new seals as mine was leaking. Managed to just about get old one out but struggling to get it clipped back into the intercooler side. Thought I’d done it until taking car for test drive and it’s popped out. So frustrating, any tips? I had to drain coolant to remove top pipe so fan cou...
by b21playa
Thu Nov 01, 2018 1:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Fitting towbar
Replies: 48
Views: 11231

Re: Fitting towbar

I brought a westfalia for the e70, but haven’t had chance to fit it yet
by b21playa
Thu Sep 27, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???
Replies: 10
Views: 1430

Re: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???

New aerial seems to have sorted out the signal issue.
by b21playa
Sun Sep 23, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Winter wheels wanted for e70
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: Winter wheels wanted for e70

[quote="Avtar"]
Don't mean to crash the negotiations but I have some 19" Winters on the 'Buy Sell' section
[/quote]

Thanks but looking for 18s as cheaper to replace tyres. Think I’ve found a set with 6-7mm on them for 450, just waiting for seller to confirm bore size
by b21playa
Sat Sep 22, 2018 5:44 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Winter wheels wanted for e70
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: Winter wheels wanted for e70

[quote="Digidick"]
Where are you based?

I have a set of 18's with decent winter tyres I might sell.
[/quote]

Hi pal

Based in Birmingham. Which ones you got and what you after?

Thanks
by b21playa
Sat Sep 22, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Winter wheels wanted for e70
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Winter wheels wanted for e70

After a set of 18s for an e70

Thanks
by b21playa
Sat Sep 22, 2018 12:43 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: taken off sale
Replies: 11
Views: 2097

Re: BMW X6 alloys and winter tyres 19" fits E53 X5 .

[quote="sid10"] Hi if you have an E70 they wont fit on the rears as they are X6 wheels the centre hub is 72.6 for some reason BMW did 74.1 fronts 72.6 on the rears , the E70 has 74.1 all round unless you get the centres rebored at a machine shop then they will fit . £750 tyres cost me that...
by b21playa
Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???
Replies: 10
Views: 1430

Re: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???

[quote="Alan Gunn"] [quote="b21playa"] [quote="NehalX5"] Interesting, is it a bad signal that is overall weak or does it intermittently drop out? [/quote] A bit of both really. I’ve ordered another aerial to see if that’s the issue. Also want to update the software on i...
by b21playa
Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???
Replies: 10
Views: 1430

Re: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???

[quote="Horizon"] [quote="b21playa"] [quote="NehalX5"] Interesting, is it a bad signal that is overall weak or does it intermittently drop out? [/quote] A bit of both really. I’ve ordered another aerial to see if that’s the issue. Also want to update the software on it ...
by b21playa
Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???
Replies: 10
Views: 1430

Re: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???

[quote="NehalX5"]
Interesting, is it a bad signal that is overall weak or does it intermittently drop out?
[/quote]

A bit of both really. I’ve ordered another aerial to see if that’s the issue. Also want to update the software on it at some point. It’s finding the time and right weather
by b21playa
Thu Sep 20, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???
Replies: 10
Views: 1430

Re: Anyone got dab fitted to pre-lci with ccc???

[quote="NehalX5"] Not sure if I can help you. Matter of fact, am looking at a DAB retrofit myself. Could you post pictures and instructions if you complete it? Would really like to know how to do it and there isn't much online on how to do it. [/quote] I’ve done the retrofit, not hard at a...