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by Nictrix
Mon May 07, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 3 x Bridgestone Dueller runflat tyres for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1688

Re: 3 x Bridgestone Dueller runflat tyres for sale

Still have these if anybody is needing them
by Nictrix
Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:31 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: BMW M Carbon road bike .
Replies: 2
Views: 754

Re: BMW M Carbon road bike .

Is it just me or have you posted the same picture twice
by Nictrix
Sun Apr 15, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Headlight washer
Replies: 9
Views: 2564

Re: Headlight washer

[quote="BruceWayne"] I have the exact same issue. I’ve purchased the covers and new washer pumps from eBay. Just wondering if I can get away with removing the nozzles for the new units and clipping them in to the void on the existing ones to save me removing the bumper etc? [/quote] If the...
by Nictrix
Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: BMW 7 Series nicked in under 60 seconds
Replies: 13
Views: 11869

Re: BMW 7 Series nicked in under 60 seconds

Not sure if this is correct as I do not have Carly but I was reading some of the things that Carly can do and one of them was to disable the comfort access.
If this is correct it would put a lot of minds at rest.
by Nictrix
Thu Mar 15, 2018 5:15 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Headlight washer
Replies: 9
Views: 2564

Re: Headlight washer

[quote="Bigrichw"] Just noticed that the drivers side headlight washer is not quite right. It still works but when squirted a tube pops out and water just pours on the floor. Is this a simple diy fix? What parts do I need? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180306/dc828495c3010fed9a19726e9...
by Nictrix
Thu Mar 08, 2018 11:38 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Is it time to sell the petrol or diesel car and go electric
Replies: 57
Views: 14492

Re: Is it time to sell the petrol or diesel car and go electric

Why are they not fitting solar panels to these cars to charge the batteries?
They could make the whole roof a solar panel and it would help to charge the battery and possibly extend how far you could travel.
by Nictrix
Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!
Replies: 11
Views: 2803

Re: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!

[quote="Bigrichw"] I was quoted £101 for one plus the cover from Cotswold! Can you just replace the jet piece without removing the entire unit? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/quote] Yes. You just need to grab the washer while it is extended, hold it out and unclip the nozzle. The new...
by Nictrix
Wed Mar 07, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!
Replies: 11
Views: 2803

Re: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!

[quote="Bigrichw"] http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FE82-EUR-01-2008-E70-BMW-X5_48i&diagId=61_2149 I have the same issue. Need drivers side replacing. This link should help. Does anyone know if this is a diy replacement? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/quote] I managed...
by Nictrix
Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!
Replies: 11
Views: 2803

Re: sourcing E70 headlamp washer jets- confused!

Depending on what part you actually need I think the 2 parts are the main washer and the washer cover.
If its the main washer they are around £70 and the washers for each headlight are slightly different with the differences being the direction of the nozzles themselves.
by Nictrix
Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Hydraulic Floor Jack
Replies: 10
Views: 1946

Re: Hydraulic Floor Jack

You dont necessarily need a 2.5 ton jack as you are only lifting one corner at a time. I felt that 2 ton jacks were a bit flimsy and went for a stronger jack. The hockey pucks you mention fit into the jacking points to protect them, not really needed if you dont have one, a bit of wood would protect...
by Nictrix
Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Locking wheel nut keys
Replies: 12
Views: 2288

Re: Locking wheel nut keys

I am about to ditch my locking wheel bolts as one of them just sheared the top off while tightening it. I was lucky enough that the bolt was not overtightened as I managed to hammer the end back on and remove it. The bolt is a Mcgard that comes standard from BMW and is the ones with the spinning sid...
by Nictrix
Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Hydraulic Floor Jack
Replies: 10
Views: 1946

Re: Hydraulic Floor Jack

I recently bought a 2.5 ton Hawk trolley jack. Although it seems a bit overkill for changing wheels and working on brakes I had lost faith in the 2 ton jack I already had. The 2 ton jack seemed to twist while raising the car and I felt there was just too much weight on it to be reliable. I had to ge...
by Nictrix
Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Help needed please
Replies: 15
Views: 2441

Re: Help needed please

[quote="RichM50d"] [quote="Nictrix"] I check and adjust the pressures every other week so the caps don't get a chance to seize on. [/quote] Really?????!!!!!!!!!!!! :blink: [/quote] Yep. At the end of the day the set of tyres is close to a grand and I would like them to last as lo...
by Nictrix
Tue Feb 06, 2018 3:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Help needed please
Replies: 15
Views: 2441

Re: Help needed please

Do none of you check the tyre pressures every now and again?
Although there is TPMS on the car it doesn't really recognise slight pressure drops.
I check and adjust the pressures every other week so the caps don't get a chance to seize on.
by Nictrix
Sun Feb 04, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Increased Battery Discharge
Replies: 20
Views: 3502

Re: Increased Battery Discharge

Last year I was getting this message in the X6. Didnt seem to matter how many long journeys I went on it would still give this message now and again. One Monday morning after the car had been sitting not moving all weekend the battery was dead. Unfortunately it was parked in front of the garage with...