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by moggyboy
Sun Feb 16, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: N57 30d remap opinions
Replies: 7
Views: 2528

Re: N57 30d remap opinions

I do fully understand your caution. I was also cautious and a little sceptical about what the gains v risks might be when I was first considering it. As I said I had three BMW diesels done and covered about 100k miles after the remaps with much improved performance and zero problems. For the record ...
by moggyboy
Fri Feb 14, 2020 11:42 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: N57 30d remap opinions
Replies: 7
Views: 2528

Re: N57 30d remap opinions

I've had three BMW diesels remapped by Simon of https://www.e-maps.co.uk and very satisfied with each one.
Economy neither improved or worsened but performance and smoothness improved dramatically.
Have a look at his website.
by moggyboy
Fri Dec 06, 2019 1:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Looking at winter wheel set for our 4.0d m sport .....
Replies: 1
Views: 1220

Re: Looking at winter wheel set for our 4.0d m sport .....

Mine are still for sale on Xdrivers and ebay
Just reduced the price to £450. Wheels are 3.5 years old and cost £1200 then.

https://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic. ... 95#p172495
by moggyboy
Tue Oct 22, 2019 12:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Electric swivel towbar
Replies: 2
Views: 1551

Re: Electric swivel towbar

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/83205-swi ... try1168642 If this link still works you might find something in the pages and pages of posts but be warned it is quite a saga. I'm no expert but my money would be on coding although it does make sense to double check that the module is the correct one. Sor...
by moggyboy
Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:15 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 4 x Near perfect alloys with Pirelli winter RF tyres
Replies: 0
Views: 1569

4 x Near perfect alloys with Pirelli winter RF tyres

PRICE REDUCED A set of genuine BMW borbet Alloy wheels in near perfect condition with no scratches or kerbing. From my 2010 X5 E70 35d. Style 211 Y spoke 255 x 50 x R19 Tyres are Pirelli Scorpion Winter run flats 107v star rated with the following tread depths. Outer Centre Inner 3.8 4.8 3.9 3.8 4.6...
by moggyboy
Wed May 08, 2019 11:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Recall - Alternator Screw
Replies: 15
Views: 4096

Re: Recall - Alternator Screw

Fortunately that didn't cost me as my breakdown insurance covered that.
by moggyboy
Wed May 08, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Recall - Alternator Screw
Replies: 15
Views: 4096

Re: Recall - Alternator Screw

Claim has been approved by BMW and the cheque is on it's way.
by moggyboy
Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Recall - Alternator Screw
Replies: 15
Views: 4096

Re: Recall - Alternator Screw

I've lodged a claim with BMW UK.
I'll let you know the outcome.
by moggyboy
Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Sold E70 35d
Replies: 5
Views: 1497

Re: For Sale E70 35d

Yes done when I got it 5 years ago.
I've had all my BMW diesels done.

Any idea how I can move it to the correct forum without having to upload it all again?
Ta
by moggyboy
Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Sold E70 35d
Replies: 5
Views: 1497

Re: For Sale E70 35d

Oh! where should it be posted?

I can see the pics when viewing??
by moggyboy
Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Sold E70 35d
Replies: 5
Views: 1497

Sold E70 35d

Now sold .
by moggyboy
Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Recall - Alternator Screw
Replies: 15
Views: 4096

Re: Recall - Alternator Screw

Get the recall done!
I found out about the recall 6th March.
First available date for the recall work 28th March.
Bolt failed 13th March.
Car recovered and repaired, £500 bill.
Currently trying to recover costs from BMW.
by moggyboy
Tue Mar 26, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Bloody marvelous
Replies: 10
Views: 2613

Re: Bloody marvelous

Just to update. The failed bolt was a sod to get out but eventually was removed. My Indy replaced all associated pulley's and belts etc and checked out the spring installation by the MoT garage. There was no reason to associated the spring replacement work with the pulley bolt failure. The parts to ...
by moggyboy
Sat Mar 23, 2019 1:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Bloody marvelous
Replies: 10
Views: 2613

Re: Bloody marvelous

Yeah I think I imagined the trim lol!
by moggyboy
Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: 2011 E70, X5 4.0d lci - SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 2645

Re: 2011 E70, X5 4.0d lci

I totally agree. Well worth a top end price.
Good luck.
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