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by mikemsm999
Fri Mar 23, 2018 1:09 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fitting BC Coilovers to 3.0D
Replies: 10
Views: 4145

Re: Fitting BC Coilovers to 3.0D

Yes, a friend used his programmer to remove the air suspension error message from the binnacle.
by mikemsm999
Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fitting BC Coilovers to 3.0D
Replies: 10
Views: 4145

Re: Fitting BC Coilovers to 3.0D

[quote="Bristol X5 E53"] Hi guys new here. I've got a 2006 E53 3.0D Le Mans Edition and some BC Coilovers, just looking for some information with regards to fitting these. Ideally looking for someone that has already done this modification. I have tried searching on here already  ;) [/quot...
by mikemsm999
Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wheels Refurbished!
Replies: 25
Views: 5503

Re: Wheels Refurbished!

Thats a great price and the finish looks very good
by mikemsm999
Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:15 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Door Handle Fix (E53)
Replies: 156
Views: 413002

Re: Door Handle Fix (E53)

Thanks Sanj for the instructions, just had this very problem so this has made my life much easier!  :)
by mikemsm999
Mon Feb 15, 2016 11:04 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: newbie x5 facelift 4.4/4.8 purchasing and fault code reading
Replies: 13
Views: 4059

Re: newbie x5 facelift 4.4/4.8 purchasing and fault code reading

When you find and buy a good 4.8is you will love it - especially as it not going to be your daily driver you will appreciate it more when you do use it.

Good luck with your hunt, keep us updated  :)
by mikemsm999
Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: newbie x5 facelift 4.4/4.8 purchasing and fault code reading
Replies: 13
Views: 4059

Re: newbie x5 facelift 4.4/4.8 purchasing and fault code reading

I had 3Ltr diesel for 2 years and for the last 9 years a 4.8is - both great but different. The diesel drove it's self, no user input required, the 4.8is drives much more like a 'big' sports car, tramlines (on our bad Welsh roads!) and demands attention, which in tern I find makes the drive more enjo...
by mikemsm999
Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Scanner
Replies: 11
Views: 3104

Re: Scanner

[quote="toonarmy"] What coil overs mate back front let's see them [/quote] Sorry for the slow reply, haven't check here for a few weeks. After much deliberation I ended up purchasing a BC Racing BR Series Coil Over Kit as it seemed the best compromise between throwing endless amounts of mo...
by mikemsm999
Tue Jan 26, 2016 7:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Scanner
Replies: 11
Views: 3104

Re: Scanner

Yes ordered one in the end, for the cost it will always come in handy.

Fitted coil overs so need to delete the self leveling suspension error message .

Thanks for the offer though :)
by mikemsm999
Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:12 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Scanner
Replies: 11
Views: 3104

Re: Scanner

[quote="toonarmy"]

NJ Diagnostic
9 anglesey way
bridgend
Bridgend
cf36 3tl
United Kingdom

Phone:01656|360022
On eBay as autofixdirect mate
[/quote]

Great stuff, thanks very much! :)
by mikemsm999
Fri Jan 15, 2016 4:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Scanner
Replies: 11
Views: 3104

Re: Scanner

[quote="toonarmy"]
Back from Scotland and woooohoooo scanner here took of self level message after converting to springs first job of 2016 tomorrow egr blank and rest susp dirty hands yipeeeee
[/quote]

Where did you order your scanner from toonarmy?

Thanks