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by lezmtaylor
Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Car Insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 247

Car Insurance

A couple of years ago my ins co ( Saga) offered me a deal to fix my premiums for the next 3 years, so in my 3 rd year renewal (May 2024) has just come through and it has gone down !! 2023 -2024 £353-65p inc breakdown cover and 3K miles per annum. This year 2024-2025 £338-65p inc breakdown cover and ...
by lezmtaylor
Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Cheap & nasty OE rear wiper arm
Replies: 3
Views: 1061

Cheap & nasty OE rear wiper arm

I have a 02 E53 and have yet to find a rear wiper that actually operates correctly. I have purchased several and all seem to have the same fault : always they seem to lift off the screen when operating, I have tried several types and all do the same. Have tried lubricating the blade arm at the joint...
by lezmtaylor
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Roger from Margate, UK saying hi.
Replies: 4
Views: 956

Roger from Margate, UK saying hi.

welcome,

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:04 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Where is everybody?
Replies: 30
Views: 2151

Where is everybody?

I have been a member of this forum and the previous forum since inception and purchase of my 2002 E53 in 2006, have had a lot of help when needed. Gone are the days of Sanj and X5, they have moved on, I fear also last meet up was several years ago would be nice to have another. I am 81 in May so am ...
by lezmtaylor
Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Searching for an E70 LCI model
Replies: 15
Views: 3616

Searching for an E70 LCI model

I to have a dodgy back, and have found the comfort seats the best extra one can have.

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Any church mice around?
Replies: 8
Views: 995

Any church mice around?

I have always used neat screenwash from Lidl, never had a problem in 18 years ownership of my 02 e53.

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Tue Dec 05, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: SEO Migration Agency - Spam deleted!
Replies: 6
Views: 28402

SEO Migration Agency

what the hell has this to do with our site ?????

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: MOT
Replies: 4
Views: 26434

MOT

Put my 2002 4.4 E53 through the MOT Friday 1st Dec and she passed with a couple of advisories, what a relief !!.
Had to change the led bulbs back to originals before mot, now to put the leds back

Lez.
by lezmtaylor
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:49 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hi new member
Replies: 5
Views: 10632

Hi new member

Welcome and what motor do you have?

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Paddle shift
Replies: 37
Views: 119980

Paddle shift

and me

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Seething and downright angry
Replies: 26
Views: 25370

Seething and downright angry

What is the betting the ''appropriate person'' has left before you return !!

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Thu Sep 21, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Paddle shift
Replies: 37
Views: 119980

Paddle shift

No mention of LPG as yet !!

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:20 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Paddle shift
Replies: 37
Views: 119980

Paddle shift

I would suggest'' Cruise Control '' if you car is fitted with it and it will '' engage '' at such a low speed.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Tue Sep 12, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Paddle shift
Replies: 37
Views: 119980

Paddle shift

did the paddleshift conversion on my 2002 4.4 e53,using the e46 steering wheel, used it a couple of times now use '' kick down'', too much hassle to shift to'' sports mode '' and then use paddles.

Lez
by lezmtaylor
Thu Aug 10, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Intermittent Chirping Noise
Replies: 7
Views: 9534

Intermittent Chirping Noise

Nice to see a "Thankyou" to a question.

Lez