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by dazzasgotav8
Sat Jun 01, 2019 5:37 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: notifications / private message
Replies: 2
Views: 808

Re: notifications / private message

i have a notification but when i select it its not there ....
by dazzasgotav8
Fri May 31, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: notifications / private message
Replies: 2
Views: 808

notifications / private message

not sure how or why but i got an email to say i had a pm come on to the site to read it and soon as i opened it it was gone , i also have a notification but when i click on it theres nothing there but it is there if that makes sense , my question is the site currently having issues with these things...
by dazzasgotav8
Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Any one removed roof bars on e53 ?
Replies: 3
Views: 4047

Re: Any one removed roof bars on e53 ?

will be removing my roof bars easy job no need to drop head lining , look on the inner edge of the roof bar you will see 3 rubber bungs prise these away then undo the bolts x3 lift off roof bar , then remove the brackets left bolted to the roof hey presto no roof bars , all you need to do is polish ...
by dazzasgotav8
Tue Apr 30, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wheel alignment problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1949

Re: Wheel alignment problem

henrym3 wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 11:21 pm As an after thought, remember you need to jack the vehicle up and let the air out (completely) from the airbag, then you can check it for play
its at this point you realise just how worn your bushes are i no mine where
by dazzasgotav8
Sun Apr 28, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wheel alignment problem
Replies: 6
Views: 1949

Re: Wheel alignment problem

i agree item number 2 will be shot for sure both mine where i also did 11 and 4 just because i had to take them off so why refit old parts , just remember you need a tool to replace this bush but can be brought cheap enough although i did need to modify mine to make it more user friendly , make sure...
by dazzasgotav8
Fri Mar 08, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Posting tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 2170

Re: Posting tyres

mr angry wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:02 pm I did contact them initially as they are local and have used them for other items. However, they said tyres over 18 inch require to be put on a pallet which was expensive.
thats strange as i have used them recently and they had no problems in delivering two 19 " wheels with tyres on .......
by dazzasgotav8
Thu Mar 07, 2019 10:00 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Posting tyres
Replies: 9
Views: 2170

Re: Posting tyres

i have always used paisley freight for wheels and tyres which seems kinda ironic being your in paisley :rofl:
by dazzasgotav8
Sun Feb 24, 2019 1:49 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 AIR FILTER
Replies: 8
Views: 3272

Re: E53 AIR FILTER

over the years with messing around with filters i have settled for just buying a good quality paper one now, for my x5 i use nothing but mann filters which is what bmw use anyway and always buy them using the mann part number rather than for a specific vehicle as then you avoid the good ole bmw mark...
by dazzasgotav8
Sat Feb 23, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 AIR FILTER
Replies: 8
Views: 3272

Re: E53 AIR FILTER

are we talking about a performance panel filter to replace original or a cone style filter to replace the original box
by dazzasgotav8
Thu Feb 07, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Confused????
Replies: 4
Views: 1319

Re: Confused????

on my v5 mine is classed as an estate :?
by dazzasgotav8
Sun Jan 27, 2019 10:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: rear number plate size
Replies: 9
Views: 2299

Re: rear number plate size

i think the bigger plate suits a bigger car and it fills the recess a treat which i think looks more oem , as for the exhausts they are remus stainless one of the best mods i have done makes the v8 burble like it should :thumbsup:
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by dazzasgotav8
Sun Jan 27, 2019 8:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: rear number plate size
Replies: 9
Views: 2299

Re: rear number plate size

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by dazzasgotav8
Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:08 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: rear number plate size
Replies: 9
Views: 2299

Re: rear number plate size

well today i fitted my new number plates and i got to say i really do like the larger rear one plus i now have nice clean and fresh plates no dirt between the layers ..
by dazzasgotav8
Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: plenty of space in the back
Replies: 0
Views: 888

plenty of space in the back

used the x5 at the weekend for a spot of removals and wow you can get a lot in the back with the seats down very impressed :thumbsup:
by dazzasgotav8
Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW X5 E53 RADIO PIXELS DAMAGED
Replies: 4
Views: 1086

Re: BMW X5 E53 RADIO PIXELS DAMAGED

Hello and welcome still a newbie myself , but with reference to you radio issue if you have the larger display there is currently a couple for sale on a certain auction site for around £75 each .