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by sapphireblack
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: TIS
Replies: 1
Views: 13

TIS

Am i right in thinking there are still free versions for older vehicles? I've done it before but don't recall how to access foglight bulbs on an E71. YouTube has some tutorials, but they don't work on my car.
by sapphireblack
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: TIS
Replies: 1
Views: 7

TIS

Am i right in thinking there are free versions for older vehicles? I've done it before but don't recall how to access foglight bulbs on an E71. YouTube has some tutorials, but they don't work on my car.
by sapphireblack
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 X5 metal screeching sound (from suspension/rack) when I turn the steering wheel right.
Replies: 3
Views: 82

E53 X5 metal screeching sound (from suspension/rack) when I turn the steering wheel right.

On my old V8, the horrendous noise mine once generated was a seized alternator pulley. Hard turns strained everything to a point the belts were under huge pressure hence the really loud noise.
by sapphireblack
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
Replies: 4
Views: 379

I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?

I'd love to know what it's capable of, unless its just a wannabe off roader.
by sapphireblack
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
Replies: 4
Views: 379

I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?

With the modifications to the bonnet, I'd suspect some mods or even an engine swap?
by sapphireblack
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
Replies: 4
Views: 379

I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?

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by sapphireblack
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 15
Views: 1856

Insurance

Ice cars are paying for ev problems too thats why everybody's is going up there are not enough ev's about yet to cover the increased costs yet plus training and expensive equipment needs serious investment and somebody has to pay for that ..us the consumers :rofl: They need to make batteries repair...
by sapphireblack
Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Just joined up.
Replies: 13
Views: 1725

Just joined up.

rustyroger wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:01 pm
sapphireblack wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:08 am Hello from another man of Kent, or am i a Kentish man? I've never been sure who's definition is correct..
Supposedly if you were born east of the river Medway you are a Kentish Man. :o

Roger
I wuz born in londin. I'm merely a Kentish resident.
by sapphireblack
Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Roger from Margate, UK saying hi.
Replies: 4
Views: 542

Roger from Margate, UK saying hi.

Yea, a new member, :hi: :hi: :thumbsup:
by sapphireblack
Sun Mar 31, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 30
Views: 1161

Where is everybody?

The logic, or so i am told, of Kent CC is that garages are mostly not used for vehicles any more as you suggest. Car barns are more likely to be used as they are 'drive straight in' unlike most garages with doors. The irony, as i see it, is numerous car barns where my daughter lives have been enclos...
by sapphireblack
Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 30
Views: 1161

Where is everybody?

As a (very) much younger man, i was always envious of the pit in my Father's garage . A previous owner of the property must have had it dug out. It was tile lined and had power. Id like that now, though an X6 or similar doesnt fit in the average Noddy car sized garage. There's quite a lot of housing...
by sapphireblack
Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Wheel rim protection
Replies: 3
Views: 231

Wheel rim protection

More than once I've toyed with the idea of contrast colour edges, but the few I've noticed on other vehicles didn't convince me. One issue for me would be getting a perfect butt joint, as thats only as good as the person fitting them. Gaps that fill with crud highlighting the joint would not be a sm...
by sapphireblack
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Is It Possible to Obtain a Free VIN Number Lookup for a Classic Car?
Replies: 2
Views: 213

Is It Possible to Obtain a Free VIN Number Lookup for a Classic Car?

Two newbies today. Neither said 'hello' and clearly are just info hunting :x
by sapphireblack
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 471

Non OE drl's

Fitting sheet is here: https://www.osram.com/ecat/LEDriving%20LG-LED%20daytime%20running%20light-Car%20lighting-Automotive/com/en/GPS01_1175836/ZMP_1167079/#downloads Doesn’t look too tricky. 4 wires only if I’m reading it right. Wiring might be straightforward, i think they'd look good on facelift...
by sapphireblack
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: General X6 Forum (E71 - 1st gen : 2008-2015)
Topic: Non OE drl's
Replies: 11
Views: 471

Non OE drl's

These might have been good, but for the price and p&p. The chrome section wasn't ideal either :oops: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285281633068?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=K_X_jHKHScq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Pdt3tBmuQSq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY