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by Reedster
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:39 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: BMW E70 S/Steel rear bumper cover
Replies: 4
Views: 1187

Re: BMW E70 S/Steel rear bumper cover

Pm your email and I will forward. Looks the same as
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by Reedster
Sun Nov 04, 2018 7:16 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: BMW E70 S/Steel rear bumper cover
Replies: 4
Views: 1187

BMW E70 S/Steel rear bumper cover

Rear bumper S/Steel protector to fit X5 E70. Never fitted. Cost £45 new will accept sensible offer plus postage or collect from Cornwall.
by Reedster
Thu Sep 20, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Radio = Battery
Replies: 2
Views: 835

Radio = Battery

Driving along the radio lost all stations. CD, Sat nav all working OK ??????? Had a look on here and Google the problem giving possible battery problem. I tested the battery with a tester and it was showing only half charge. Off to battery centre who tested it in more depth showing a similar problem...
by Reedster
Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:29 pm
Forum: On the light side
Topic: Teaching Maths in Britain.....
Replies: 5
Views: 24593

Re: Teaching Maths in Britain.....

Brilliant and spot on.  :)
by Reedster
Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: 2009 3.0D M Sport
Replies: 2
Views: 833

Re: 2009 3.0D M Sport

BMW history or indy. Miles, MOT history, HPI are the other things I would look at.
by Reedster
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:06 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: log on
Replies: 10
Views: 2163

Re: log on

Same here. I have to have a couple of goes but eventually log on. Bit of a pain.
by Reedster
Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Birthday treat
Replies: 1
Views: 931

Birthday treat

Well the kids bought me a track day at Dunsfold, the Top gear track. Four car package and a fast lap. Saturday was a fantastic day weather warm, little wind sunny and apart from a quick shower, dry all day. First off Aston Martin V12, raw power is how I would describe it. Second was a Ferrari 430 sp...
by Reedster
Mon Feb 26, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Fuel price
Replies: 1
Views: 963

Fuel price

We all know that motorway services charge more for fuel but 21p a litre more was a rip off today. Put in £25 just to keep going. Cost at home was £118.9 a litre for Esso against Shell at the services. Gave the X5 a nice run from Cornwall to LHR to collect the daughter then back home before tea. Aver...
by Reedster
Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: 1 mph over
Replies: 7
Views: 2298

1 mph over

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/912418/Speeding-ticket-drivers-fine-speed-limit-1mph-police-UK Beggars belief. Suggested fines for 1mph over the limit. I would have thought the accuracy of a speedo would make us drive even slower than the limit shown therefore making journeys even longer, ...
by Reedster
Tue Jan 30, 2018 5:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Why take kids shopping ? Happy ending
Replies: 9
Views: 1833

Re: Why take kids shopping ? Happy ending

Happy ending is that the X is back on my drive all repaired and looking splendid. Credit to the guys at Fix Auto Penzance. They kept me informed and no problem if I called in to have a look if I was in the area. Life time warranty with the work as long as I own the car.  As its poo weather I have no...
by Reedster
Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Another day, another problem - Cracked Alloy
Replies: 4
Views: 1535

Re: Another day, another problem - Cracked Alloy

I would always replace a damaged alloy, its not worth risking it failing whilst driving. Sods law would kick in when it did fail and be when its under heavy stress.
Do like I have bolt an old alloy to the wall and use it as a hose reel....... complete with BMW centre cap.
by Reedster
Fri Jan 26, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Most unique looking E53 for sale
Replies: 7
Views: 1970

Re: Most unique looking E53 for sale

Ready for a " Crash test " only thing missing is the dummy inside.  :yikes:
by Reedster
Fri Jan 19, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: My bmw x5
Replies: 6
Views: 1638

Re: My bmw x5

Very nice, a lot of work keeping it clean this weather !!!!!! but that's half the enjoyment.
by Reedster
Sat Jan 13, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Any members with the H&R lowering kit?
Replies: 20
Views: 6513

Re: Any members with the H&R lowering kit?

Personal choice but I like the look on the X6 better.