Does it come with a standard towbar?

AldoG420 · Post by **AldoG420** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 11:11 pm

Hey guys just wondering if the e53 comes with a factory detachable towbar . I need to use a small trailer .. But I don't need power coz it's small

fenj66 · Post by **fenj66** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:30 am

they were not standard on all models,
just on the options list if the first owner specified one.

jaynana · Post by **jaynana** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 1:08 pm

[quote=""AldoG420""]Hey guys just wondering if the e53 comes with a factory detachable towbar . I need to use a small trailer .. But I don't need power coz it's small[/quote]

'standard'? what is 'standard' - even the steering wheel might be an option to tick when buying brand new

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:06 pm

[quote=""jaynana""][quote=""AldoG420""]Hey guys just wondering if the e53 comes with a factory detachable towbar . I need to use a small trailer .. But I don't need power coz it's small[/quote]

'standard'? what is 'standard' - even the steering wheel might be an option to tick when buying brand new

[/quote]
Indeed! Miss that box and it's a set of mole grips until you can afford a wheel....

And Aldo, whatever you do, DO NOT ask how much a retrofit is from a dealer unless you have had your heart checked recently!!

AldoG420 · Post by **AldoG420** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:54 pm

Thanks for replys ... I didn't get the car from new.. Previous owner was a banker so doubt very much he tick the box for it .. And for Wat I need it for I ain't buying one lol
I've seen the prices and I rather spend that amount on other things .
I was having a look on eBay the other day and this guy was advertising one and the way he describe it , it seem every x5 had one unless the owner misplace it . So I was just checking ... I'll just have to fold back seat for Wat I need to do ( 45 boxes 400*400) lol that should be fun . I'll take pic and post it here.. My poor x5 is turning into a work van!!

AldoG420 · Post by **AldoG420** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 4:56 pm

I really need to get my hands on a scanner to find out what previous owner choose on the x5 .. And unlock few things ..,

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 5:52 pm

If you read this thread, you can find out exactly what was specced when the car was ordered.....

AldoG420 · Post by **AldoG420** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 9:47 pm

[quote=""X5Sport""]If you read this thread, you can find out exactly what was specced when the car was ordered.....[/quote]

Thanks a lot .. Just bin on it just bit dissapointed on the power 160

, was expecting bit more.
It says sport suspension settings, what does it mean? And battery master switch.
Thanks
Aldo

jaynana · Post by **jaynana** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:19 am

[quote=""AldoG420""][quote=""X5Sport""]If you read this thread, you can find out exactly what was specced when the car was ordered.....[/quote]

Thanks a lot .. Just bin on it just bit dissapointed on the power 160

, was expecting bit more.
It says sport suspension settings, what does it mean? And battery master switch.
Thanks
Aldo[/quote]

160? Urs should be 218bhp and 369lb/ft torque, being a 2006, right?

fenj66 · Post by **fenj66** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:27 am

160 might be the power output in kw

AldoG420 · Post by **AldoG420** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:14 am

[quote=""jaynana""][quote=""AldoG420""][quote=""X5Sport""]If you read this thread, you can find out exactly what was specced when the car was ordered.....[/quote]

Thanks a lot .. Just bin on it just bit dissapointed on the power 160

, was expecting bit more.
It says sport suspension settings, what does it mean? And battery master switch.
Thanks
Aldo[/quote]

160? Urs should be 218bhp and 369lb/ft torque, being a 2006, right?[/quote]

Yeah it is

for now

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:56 am

Sport suspension means stiffer springs at the front and higher air pressures in the air bags at the rear. Gives a firmer ride.

Not sure about the battery master switch though. Unless they mean the explosive one on the +ve battery terminal? In the event of airbag deployment it fires an additional charge that cuts the main battery cables just leaving a thin connection for the phone/telematics/Assist system and low power circuits to prevent any risk of fire.

It's a point to remember whenever you change the battery. Always dis the negative first!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:57 am

DUPLICATED POST - to be removed by: pvr please..

jaynana · Post by **jaynana** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 4:27 pm

[quote=""X5Sport""] Unless they mean the explosive one on the +ve battery terminal? In the event of airbag deployment it fires an additional charge that cuts the main battery cables just leaving a thin connection for the phone/telematics/Assist system and low power circuits to prevent any risk of fire.

It's a point to remember whenever you change the battery. Always dis the negative first![/quote]

waw! never knew that.. interesting feature. plus i did change the battery, although luckily enuf i did discon the negative first!

AldoG420 · Post by **AldoG420** » Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:09 pm

Here are the pics of my box removal without a trailer , 60 boxes an 2 trips later...
Trip 1

Trip 2

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