What Did You Do To Your E70 Today?

Dingles Wilder · 09-09-2020, 02:47 PM

Placed an order for a Dinan axle-back exhaust with black tips for my e70 X5M. They are out of stock at the moment, but I still placed the order.

chris604 · 09-09-2020, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingles Wilder

Placed an order for a Dinan axle-back exhaust with black tips for my e70 X5M. They are out of stock at the moment, but I still placed the order.

That's my next item on the list. What did that run you? I had the stock exhaust modified, but you can only hear it when you run it hard.

Dingles Wilder · 09-09-2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chris604

That's my next item on the list. What did that run you? I had the stock exhaust modified, but you can only hear it when you run it hard.

Dinan has it for $2199.95. I called them yedterday and the sales rep said they are not manufacturing any stock items right now. They have such a large back-order list that they are only making those items for shipping at the moment. So, the only way to get a place in line is to take a number. I decided to take a number by giving Dinan my credit card number. Now I am waiting in line...

chris604 · 09-09-2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingles Wilder

Dinan has it for $2199.95. I called them yedterday and the sales rep said they are not manufacturing any stock items right now. They have such a large back-order list that they are only making those items for shipping at the moment. So, the only way to get a place in line is to take a number. I decided to take a number by giving Dinan my credit card number. Now I am waiting in line...

Nice. Well, let us know how it sounds after install!

Dingles Wilder · 09-09-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chris604

Nice. Well, let us know how it sounds after install!

Sounds good. Hopefully it will only be a few weeks...

sunny_j · 11-16-2020, 01:20 AM

Started a big interior retrofit. Merino leather dash, Merino door cards, CF trim and individual audio coming soon

thegoodviking · 11-16-2020, 09:03 PM

How do I tell which version I have... E70? I have the 2006 X5 4.4L.

boneca · 11-16-2020, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoodviking

How do I tell which version I have... E70? I have the 2006 X5 4.4L.

u got E53 my friend!
first generation of X5

RoundelNut · 11-19-2020, 10:00 AM

Limp mode yesterday and drive train error. Code indicated crankshaft position sensor.

nodemgr · 11-19-2020, 11:06 AM

Nice you bought from wrecked vehicle?

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Originally Posted by sunny_j

Started a big interior retrofit. Merino leather dash, Merino door cards, CF trim and individual audio coming soon

sunny_j · 11-19-2020, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by nodemgr

Nice you bought from wrecked vehicle?

sure did. got it from a X5m part out with a blown engine. There's more pics in my build thread in the signature.

Conzyo · 11-19-2020, 02:25 PM

Gave the X5 a wash today

Colodano · 11-20-2020, 09:58 AM

Looking good sunny_j, I will admit that when I bought mine I was a bit ignorant on what options there were for the interiors, aside from that only the perforated merino was available for the cooled seat option. Once I saw an X5 without the leather dash, I was super happy that mine is optioned out the way that it was. Originally I did want the cf trim, for the look, but I have grown to like the gloss of the piano black.

Nyc Dito · 11-20-2020, 01:42 PM

Received a solar powered battery tender/maintainer/trickler thinga-majig ... Gotta keep the E70 ready to go now that the winter is approaching.

RL18 · 11-21-2020, 09:36 PM

Oil change, trans fluid change kit, new bridge gasket, as well as the 4 sleeves, and new orings on the connector plug sleeve (since I ended up breaking the new sleeve).

Not too bad of process, just take your time and have a helper. The fill procedure is pretty ridiculous... I was worried I didn't have enough fluid with 7 liters but just I was finishing up my last bottle, like literally almost out, I got my steady stream out the drain plug. I used a thermal gun on the bottom of the pan to make sure I was at the right temp for filling, which was 40C. Overall though not bad! Results are a buttery smooth transmission.

Dollma · 11-22-2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RL18

Oil change, trans fluid change kit, new bridge gasket, as well as the 4 sleeves, and new orings on the connector plug sleeve (since I ended up breaking the new sleeve).

Not too bad of process, just take your time and have a helper. The fill procedure is pretty ridiculous... I was worried I didn't have enough fluid with 7 liters but just I was finishing up my last bottle, like literally almost out, I got my steady stream out the drain plug. I used a thermal gun on the bottom of the pan to make sure I was at the right temp for filling, which was 40C. Overall though not bad! Results are a buttery smooth transmission.

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Originally Posted by RL18

Oil change, trans fluid change kit, new bridge gasket, as well as the 4 sleeves, and new orings on the connector plug sleeve (since I ended up breaking the new sleeve).

Not too bad of process, just take your time and have a helper. The fill procedure is pretty ridiculous... I was worried I didn't have enough fluid with 7 liters but just I was finishing up my last bottle, like literally almost out, I got my steady stream out the drain plug. I used a thermal gun on the bottom of the pan to make sure I was at the right temp for filling, which was 40C. Overall though not bad! Results are a buttery smooth transmission.

Where did you get your trans change fluid and parts and price

JDAURIA · 11-22-2020, 07:04 PM

FCP Euro has a transmission service kit.

Ernstauto · 11-23-2020, 02:14 PM

Very nice. What type of car wash do you use?

RL18 · 11-23-2020, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dollma

Where did you get your trans change fluid and parts and price

I bought my kit through fcp euro

ryansbmw · 11-23-2020, 08:38 PM

Had my car towed from VA Beach to NJ today.

Just got back from being underway for the past 3 weeks so the car was sitting at the pier. Came back Friday afternoon, it started right up and everything was normal. Drove 20 min to top off the tank and when I went to turn the car back on, the electronics turn on but the engine doesn’t even try to crank. Bunch of malfunction messages pop up on the idrive screen. Had it towed to the dealer which was luckily down the street. They looked at it on Saturday and couldn’t figure it out and needed more time. Apparently the communication with the DME is out of whack and there’s either a bad ground, frayed connection somewhere or possible the DME is failing. Had it towed up to NJ today to let my shop look at it. This should be fun.

Oh and whoever at BMW that decided not to have an accessible neutral override inside the car needs to be fired. I wasn’t able to get the car out of park. You need to remove a panel under the car and then tighten a bolt to force the transmission into neutral. Something that really can’t be done roadside. The 1st tow truck was a flat bed but he didn’t have the tools to remove the panel so he had to leave. Had to wait for another driver to come and bring rollers to put the car on.

JDAURIA · 11-24-2020, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ryansbmw

Had my car towed from VA Beach to NJ today.

Just got back from being underway for the past 3 weeks so the car was sitting at the pier. Came back Friday afternoon, it started right up and everything was normal. Drove 20 min to top off the tank and when I went to turn the car back on, the electronics turn on but the engine doesn’t even try to crank. Bunch of malfunction messages pop up on the idrive screen. Had it towed to the dealer which was luckily down the street. They looked at it on Saturday and couldn’t figure it out and needed more time. Apparently the communication with the DME is out of whack and there’s either a bad ground, frayed connection somewhere or possible the DME is failing. Had it towed up to NJ today to let my shop look at it. This should be fun.

Oh and whoever at BMW that decided not to have an accessible neutral override inside the car needs to be fired. I wasn’t able to get the car out of park. You need to remove a panel under the car and then tighten a bolt to force the transmission into neutral. Something that really can’t be done roadside. The 1st tow truck was a flat bed but he didn’t have the tools to remove the panel so he had to leave. Had to wait for another driver to come and bring rollers to put the car on.

Sorry to hear that man. Hope its nothing serious

Isn't there a part under the cup holder that can be turned to put the car in neutral?

Nyc Dito · 11-24-2020, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ryansbmw

Had my car towed from VA Beach to NJ today.

Just got back from being underway for the past 3 weeks so the car was sitting at the pier. Came back Friday afternoon, it started right up and everything was normal. Drove 20 min to top off the tank and when I went to turn the car back on, the electronics turn on but the engine doesn’t even try to crank. Bunch of malfunction messages pop up on the idrive screen. Had it towed to the dealer which was luckily down the street. They looked at it on Saturday and couldn’t figure it out and needed more time. Apparently the communication with the DME is out of whack and there’s either a bad ground, frayed connection somewhere or possible the DME is failing. Had it towed up to NJ today to let my shop look at it. This should be fun.

Oh and whoever at BMW that decided not to have an accessible neutral override inside the car needs to be fired. I wasn’t able to get the car out of park. You need to remove a panel under the car and then tighten a bolt to force the transmission into neutral. Something that really can’t be done roadside. The 1st tow truck was a flat bed but he didn’t have the tools to remove the panel so he had to leave. Had to wait for another driver to come and bring rollers to put the car on.

Damn Ryan, sucks to hear that. Hopefully its minor issue. Maybe those pesky ground straps that can cause issues?

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Originally Posted by JDNY516

Sorry to hear that man. Hope its nothing serious

Isn't there a part under the cup holder that can be turned to put the car in neutral?

I think that applies to 6HP's (35D) E70's...not sure though

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Dingles Wilder New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5M Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	Placed an order for a Dinan axle-back exhaust with black tips for my e70 X5M. They are out of stock at the moment, but I still placed the order.
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RL18 Major 274 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 2011 335d sport Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Maine iTrader: (0)	Oil change, trans fluid change kit, new bridge gasket, as well as the 4 sleeves, and new orings on the connector plug sleeve (since I ended up breaking the new sleeve). Not too bad of process, just take your time and have a helper. The fill procedure is pretty ridiculous... I was worried I didn't have enough fluid with 7 liters but just I was finishing up my last bottle, like literally almost out, I got my steady stream out the drain plug. I used a thermal gun on the bottom of the pan to make sure I was at the right temp for filling, which was 40C. Overall though not bad! Results are a buttery smooth transmission. Attached Images __________________ 2011 335d tuned by B.R.R. 2011 X5 35d tuned by B.R.R.
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ryansbmw Lieutenant 173 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 35i M-Sport, 2010 535x Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Had my car towed from VA Beach to NJ today. Just got back from being underway for the past 3 weeks so the car was sitting at the pier. Came back Friday afternoon, it started right up and everything was normal. Drove 20 min to top off the tank and when I went to turn the car back on, the electronics turn on but the engine doesn’t even try to crank. Bunch of malfunction messages pop up on the idrive screen. Had it towed to the dealer which was luckily down the street. They looked at it on Saturday and couldn’t figure it out and needed more time. Apparently the communication with the DME is out of whack and there’s either a bad ground, frayed connection somewhere or possible the DME is failing. Had it towed up to NJ today to let my shop look at it. This should be fun. Oh and whoever at BMW that decided not to have an accessible neutral override inside the car needs to be fired. I wasn’t able to get the car out of park. You need to remove a panel under the car and then tighten a bolt to force the transmission into neutral. Something that really can’t be done roadside. The 1st tow truck was a flat bed but he didn’t have the tools to remove the panel so he had to leave. Had to wait for another driver to come and bring rollers to put the car on. __________________ VRSF CP & DP \| BMS Intake \| MHD 2+ Tune \| BavSound Stage 1 \| 20% Tint Need coding or modules reset? PM me Last edited by ryansbmw; 11-23-2020 at 08:47 PM..
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