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by jeepstertim
Thu Sep 21, 2017 2:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Replacement 10.25" screen, with built-in Android!
Replies: 28
Views: 9383

Re: Replacement 10.25" screen, with built-in Android!

I ended up going direct to Avin and at yesterday's exchange rate it was £393 delivered.  Waiting for delivery but it will be good to get rid of the marked screen I currently have and add functionality.
by jeepstertim
Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Replacement 10.25" screen, with built-in Android!
Replies: 28
Views: 9383

Re: Replacement 10.25" screen, with built-in Android!

Thanks for the reply, I am about to do the same through Avin.  Could you confirm that the FM and the DAB work in the UK?  Are there any negatives so far?
by jeepstertim
Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Replacement 10.25" screen, with built-in Android!
Replies: 28
Views: 9383

Re: Replacement 10.25" screen, with built-in Android!

Could I ask what you ended up paying, were you clobbered for import duties?
by jeepstertim
Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:46 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Scratched idrive screen
Replies: 5
Views: 2832

Re: Scratched idrive screen

this is an absolute must for my screen, could you enlarge on 'LCD cleaner', I'm guessing the solvent will need to clean the existing anti glare coating off?
by jeepstertim
Sat Jul 01, 2017 9:28 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Mud flaps
Replies: 6
Views: 1945

Re: Mud flaps

I'm also looking for mudflaps but everything I find on ebay doesn't fit the m sport body.  Not keen to pay dealer prices so I'd appreciate any pointers on where to buy.

Picking up on the last post, The second is towbars.  Is there a guide on how to fit anywhere?
by jeepstertim
Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Sunroof drains
Replies: 4
Views: 1363

Re: Sunroof drains

I had a Passat with blocked drains, the fault was actually at the drain end as the rubber exit has a flap to stop muck going up, the exits were in the A post.

Compressed air on the Passat was not recommended as it blew the rubber drain tube of the drain and then you were buggered!
by jeepstertim
Mon Apr 03, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: What average mpg do you get from a diesel 3.0sd?
Replies: 18
Views: 10193

Re: What average mpg do you get from a diesel 3.0sd?

over the now 2500miles I have had it, yet to drop below an average of 30mpg.
by jeepstertim
Mon Mar 20, 2017 9:00 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: IDrive screen
Replies: 1
Views: 933

Re: IDrive screen

I have tried uploading pictures but they don't appear the post!
by jeepstertim
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello and a cry for advice please!
Replies: 7
Views: 2341

Re: Hello and a cry for advice please!

Well 2000miles in and really pleased with the car. 
by jeepstertim
Mon Mar 20, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: IDrive screen
Replies: 1
Views: 933

IDrive screen

My screen has what look like bubbles on it, as if there is a clear film badly applied over the top.  Is there anyway to remedy this, hard to see in sunlight.
by jeepstertim
Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Dipstick or I drive
Replies: 32
Views: 8049

Re: Dipstick or I drive

I have added 7.5l exactly which says full on I drive and 1/3 Rd on the dipstick.  I still feel a bit more would be ideal but I believe 7.5l is right for an oil change.
by jeepstertim
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Dipstick or I drive
Replies: 32
Views: 8049

Re: Dipstick or I drive

Thank you.  What is the capacity of the 3.0sd, I have read 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5?
by jeepstertim
Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Dipstick or I drive
Replies: 32
Views: 8049

Dipstick or I drive

Which do I believe?  The dipstick shows c. 1l to fill and the IDrive picture is saying full?
by jeepstertim
Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Steering wobble when braking
Replies: 8
Views: 2279

Re: Steering wobble when braking

Thanks for the replies.  I haven't looked underneath yet but I assume 2 control arms each side (wishbones?).  Economical way will be to replace the bush not the arm?

Bushes seem refreshingly reasonable, how much of a job is it to fit?  Cost?
by jeepstertim
Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:30 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Steering wobble when braking
Replies: 8
Views: 2279

Re: Steering wobble when braking

Thank you, 4 wheel alignment and balance has been done in the last 10 days.  I'll get the disks checked and search the forum again.