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by Craney
Sun Oct 23, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Cold Engine Screech... Turbo?
Replies: 4
Views: 2544

Re: Cold Engine Screech... Turbo?

Any update on this as ours does that too.  It seems to me as it makes the noise as one of the turbo comes in. 
by Craney
Sat Sep 24, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Superchips Bluefin
Replies: 6
Views: 4641

Re: Superchips Bluefin

[quote="Craney"] [quote="scz4"] Hi, I had one on my 2005 3.0D, made a noticable difference both on throttle response and pull at "higher" revs, also helped mpg by 1-3mpg depending on the type trip. Since you've used it before, you know the advantage of being able to rem...
by Craney
Sat Sep 24, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Superchips Bluefin
Replies: 6
Views: 4641

Re: Superchips Bluefin

[quote="scz4"] Hi, I had one on my 2005 3.0D, made a noticable difference both on throttle response and pull at "higher" revs, also helped mpg by 1-3mpg depending on the type trip. Since you've used it before, you know the advantage of being able to remove the remap if necessary,...
by Craney
Sat Sep 24, 2016 8:06 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)
Replies: 11
Views: 2356

Re: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)

Thanks graemeX5
by Craney
Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:44 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)
Replies: 11
Views: 2356

Re: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)

It does have the open grill on near side front bumper.
by Craney
Fri Sep 23, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)
Replies: 11
Views: 2356

Re: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)

The wheels are a bit chipped and have been painted before at some point.  Just looking to get them powder coated in the oem silver.  The BMW tows a million times better than the freelander.  I had a tuning box on that which did help but not a patch on this It has the complete tow package.  3.5t towi...
by Craney
Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)
Replies: 11
Views: 2356

Re: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)

Thanks for the warm welcome. The towbar is factory fit from new.  It is the optional extra package with increased towing capacity and an additional oil cooler.  The tow ball looked like new so not sure if it was used before?  Our son races so we use it to tow to the car/trailer to each meeting.  A m...
by Craney
Fri Sep 23, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Superchips Bluefin
Replies: 6
Views: 4641

Superchips Bluefin

Hi, has anybody got a bluefin remap on their 3.0sd/35d?  I had Bluefin on our old Focus ST and it was great, just wondered if anybody has tried it on their X5?. 

Thanks, Steve.
by Craney
Fri Sep 23, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)
Replies: 11
Views: 2356

Our first ever BMW (X5 35d)

Hi, we have had our X5 for 4 months now and absolutely love it.  There are a few things i have in mind that i would like to do to it.  Thought a good place to start would be joining here to see what you guys have done with yours.  Looking forward to having a good nosey through the forum.  Steve. htt...