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by sitrom
Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Genuine BMW X5 bumper fitted bike carrier
Replies: 18
Views: 4280

Re: Genuine BMW X5 bumper fitted bike carrier

Whereabouts are you based sid10?
by sitrom
Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:01 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Genuine BMW X5 bumper fitted bike carrier
Replies: 18
Views: 4280

Re: Genuine BMW X5 bumper fitted bike carrier

Is this still for sale?
by sitrom
Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: new tyres
Replies: 5
Views: 1924

Re: new tyres

I changed tyres about 4 months ago and went for the Vredesteins. I don't think there are any tyres for 20 inch alloys that are BMW * marked. I couldn't find any myself anyway.

After changing to non RFT the ride was noticeably different and the road noise was a lot less too.
by sitrom
Sun Nov 06, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: FOR SALE: USED OEM 19" ALLOY WHEELS & WINTER TYRES
Replies: 6
Views: 1742

Re: FOR SALE: USED OEM 19" ALLOY WHEELS & WINTER TYRES

Will these fit an E70? I live in Bracknell's too. Do you think we could meet so I can have a look ast them?
by sitrom
Mon Oct 10, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: What CIC head units fit E70?
Replies: 6
Views: 2259

Re: What CIC head units fit E70?

I did this retrofit on my X5 E70 about a couple months ago. It cost me 900 for all the parts including all the plastic trim. The unit came already coded (I had to supply my VIN to the seller) and I fitted the whole thing myself in under 4 hours including being meticulous to not damage anything and a...
by sitrom
Sat Oct 08, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans failsafe prog and other issues
Replies: 19
Views: 3953

Re: Trans failsafe prog and other issues

I had the same error message come on my E53 and after looking at and replacing alternator and battery, it turned out it was the throttle body. However, the only difference was that when the error message was displayed, the car would go in limp mode and needed a trans reset to get out of it.
by sitrom
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Superchips Bluefin
Replies: 6
Views: 4563

Re: Superchips Bluefin

I had my 3.0sd remapped by Jason at BW chiptune and the transformation was phenomenal. Like mentioned above he does forum discounts for members. The differnece between a Bluefin (and other plugin chips) and a remap is that they tailor make the map bespoke to the car. Give him a ring and I am sure he...
by sitrom
Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Blacking out chrome window trim
Replies: 7
Views: 2010

Re: Blacking out chrome window trim

Interested in that as well. It is the last item of chrome on my car. I am getting my interior ALU trim wrapped up in 3 weeks, I might ask the guys there if they have any ideas.
by sitrom
Sat Jul 30, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyres.??
Replies: 6
Views: 2088

Re: Tyres.??

The Vredestein are Non RFTS
by sitrom
Fri Jul 29, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Tyres.??
Replies: 6
Views: 2088

Re: Tyres.??

I just took my RFTs off, and went for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti. They were about £250 cheaper than the Michelins. It has completely transformed the ride compared to the Bridgestones I had on before.
by sitrom
Sun Jul 24, 2016 5:06 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Exterior Transformation Complete
Replies: 6
Views: 4059

Re: Exterior Transformation Complete

To be honest I hadn't considered doing anything to the chrome trim. As a matter of fact I wasn't even aware of shadowline. I might have to do some digging and some photoshoping to see what it would look like.
by sitrom
Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Exterior Transformation Complete
Replies: 6
Views: 4059

Exterior Transformation Complete

So one year after purchasing Xena, I have completed the Exterior mods I wanted to do to her. I've always wanted an all black look on her, and I couldn't be happier with how she's turned out. Before (her first wash) http://i67.tinypic.com/2qktair.jpg http://i64.tinypic.com/2ufty77.jpg And after.... T...
by sitrom
Tue May 10, 2016 11:35 pm
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: XDrivers Meet 2016 - 15th May 2016
Replies: 133
Views: 253478

Re: XDrivers Meet 2016 - 15th May 2016

I will be there. Haven't seen Jason since he remapped my X5. Spent too much time driving around with a big grin on my face...
by sitrom
Tue Apr 19, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Wheel Refurbish
Replies: 3
Views: 1477

Wheel Refurbish

Hello,
would anyone know and recommend a good Wheel Refurbishment company around the Bracknell/Reading/Berkshire area?
by sitrom
Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:18 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Aerosus air bag suspensions - any reviews?
Replies: 30
Views: 29417

Re: Aerosus air bag suspensions - any reviews?

I bought the same ones last week, and had them fitted myself. It was the first "major" mechanic job I did on a car. It was surprisingly simple and satisfying doing it yourself without having to donate a kidney to pay BMW to do it. Both of them took under two hours to do (with some swearing...