What Did You Do To Your E70 Today?

Nyc Dito · 12-23-2022, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

Replaced D1S xenons with LEDs.
Very simple job! Last time I did it, I removed the wheel and the whole fender liner.
I looked it up again yesterday and the videos were right, I was able to change them from the engine bay. 5 minutes a side!

Right side had a bad ballast, which I thought I would forsure have to remove the wheel and liner. Luckily the X5M bumper has the huge grills. I was able to pop the grill out and access the ballast from there.

Any before and after pics of light output? Do you like the LED's over the Xenon's?

Serf27 · 12-23-2022, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

Any before and after pics of light output? Do you like the LED's over the Xenon's?

I have a before photo but it’s 2 years old and I’m not sure what the age of the xenon bulbs were at the time.
But they were never as bright as the LEDs. It might have been due to their age.
This is also on these lights I got off eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12480409681...mis&media=COPY

So maybe the xenon bulbs did not pair well with those lights.

I like the LEDs much better. Now I can see a lot further.

First picture is xenon bulbs with high beams on.
Second picture is LED bulbs with low beam.
Third picture is LED bulbs with high beams.

Nyc Dito · 12-25-2022, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

I have a before photo but it’s 2 years old and I’m not sure what the age of the xenon bulbs were at the time.
But they were never as bright as the LEDs. It might have been due to their age.
This is also on these lights I got off eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12480409681...mis&media=COPY

So maybe the xenon bulbs did not pair well with those lights.

I like the LEDs much better. Now I can see a lot further.

First picture is xenon bulbs with high beams on.
Second picture is LED bulbs with low beam.
Third picture is LED bulbs with high beams.

Very nice. I had the lens on the factory projectors swapped for clear ones, and it helped with output. The main issue is the actual projector though as they are nowhere near as capable as modern or aftermarket projectors i would think. I currently have Osram CBB's and love the color but thinking of going with CBN's and now you have me considering LED's lol

ronjon78 · 12-27-2022, 07:47 PM

PCV valve replacement both banks. New rear suspension bags. 2013 X5 50i

ronjon78 · 12-27-2022, 07:53 PM

Transmission filter/pan and fluid. Went with oem fluid. Used Foxwell NT530 to read the transmission oil temp for proper fluid level. ‘13 X5 50i. Been lucky with dealer coupons for oil changes for $100 but Next oil change likely tackle the loose oil pump chain that’s been mentioned here. Just rolled to 110k so it’s time.

ryansbmw · 12-27-2022, 09:38 PM

It was -35 deg out in Cleveland this past weekend and it resulted in my rear window shattering. Got that replaced today so I can finally drive home

Serf27 · 12-27-2022, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

Very nice. I had the lens on the factory projectors swapped for clear ones, and it helped with output. The main issue is the actual projector though as they are nowhere near as capable as modern or aftermarket projectors i would think. I currently have Osram CBB's and love the color but thinking of going with CBN's and now you have me considering LED's lol

The LCI E90/1 Xenon projectors are very bright. I really like those.

Do you think it’s possible to swap those into the E70?
I’ve never had light output issues with those.

These LED bulbs were actually for my pre lci xenon E90.
I bought them a few months ago but never installed them.
E70 needed them so I just put them on it.
I’ll most likely go with the LED again for the E90.

Serf27 · 12-29-2022, 08:32 PM

Replaced n55 valve cover gasket today.
I thought it would be simple and it was not.
Had to remove the wiper cowl to remove the bracket for the strut tower braces.
Bolt fell into turbo inlet pipe
Coil boot stuck on one plug.
What a DIY!

Conzyo · 01-01-2023, 01:18 AM

Got some gas.

Serf27 · 01-03-2023, 01:13 PM

Took it on a road trip.

freyasdado · 01-07-2023, 07:40 PM

cleaning all 4 vanos(currently a poor student). btw is there a relearning procedure or will using the old ones not need it? thanks 2011 x5 50i (are they all xdrive) w/m-sport pkg

RuskiE39 · 02-26-2023, 12:03 AM

Long overdue wash:

Daytonawim · 06-07-2023, 02:48 PM

Just some basic maintanance on the 3.5i

- cleaning Engine to check oil leaks (oil housing and valve cover)
- oil change
- belt change with tensioner and guiding wheels
- Reading fault memorie

Orderd some stuff from the dealer, and Made an apointment for recall action airbags driver and passenger.

0-60Motorsports · 06-07-2023, 03:04 PM

Ordered and received parts for valve cover seals job. This is going to be painful lol…..engine out

T-Dubbs · 06-08-2023, 09:35 AM

My r90 arrives today for my 35d

looking forward to 400whp and 600wtq!

Daytonawim · 07-03-2023, 02:26 PM

Brought my car to the dealer for MOT, breakfluid, update navi, and a recall driver and passender airbag.

Got the car back, no update was difficult somehow, no airbag replacment not on stock, due to delevery problems. Grrrrrr was not amused.

They noticed that the valve cover was leaking, but they didn’t noticed that the oilhousing was leaking to.

So need another appointment. The leaks I resolve myself.
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Daytonawim · 07-09-2023, 04:35 AM

I know that I had an leaking Issue with the valve cover and oilhaus.

So I replaced the cover today, its 32 degrees here in the shadow, unfortanaly there was no shadow.

Butt with some tips from the forum an YouTube movies is was a lot of work Butt is’t not very diffficult, finaly I took about 6 or 7 hours, with som breaks due to the extreem heat.

The old cover was over tightend, and a lot of sealant was used, so I bought a new cover at de dealer for 470 euro’s and some extra stuff.

So next job is to replace the seals from the inlet and oilpump housing.

tomjonesBT33 · 10-29-2023, 03:41 PM

Washed and waxed. I love the feeling of driving a clean car

StradaRedlands · 10-29-2023, 06:37 PM

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Washed and waxed. I love the feeling of driving a clean car

Such a good looking vehicle there!

pancakes · 11-05-2023, 08:09 PM

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Daytonawim · 11-06-2023, 01:23 AM

A Nice place for a mouse i guess, clean it up and check the wiring for damage.

StradaRedlands · 11-11-2023, 05:35 PM

Long adventure of a story with getting our new E70, but finally arrived and I swapped out intake, charge pipe, and added an oil catch can. All from BMS that I purchased here from craigness23 a few weeks ago. Still need to do fluids and rear brakes, otherwise ready to roll! Previous owner ran the tires underinflated, so they are prematurely worn. That's going to be some $$$ when I need to replace!

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ronjon78 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 50i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 [0.00]	Transmission filter/pan and fluid. Went with oem fluid. Used Foxwell NT530 to read the transmission oil temp for proper fluid level. ‘13 X5 50i. Been lucky with dealer coupons for oil changes for $100 but Next oil change likely tackle the loose oil pump chain that’s been mentioned here. Just rolled to 110k so it’s time.
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12-29-2022, 08:32 PM	#1196
Serf27 Brigadier General 2851 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	Replaced n55 valve cover gasket today. I thought it would be simple and it was not. Had to remove the wiper cowl to remove the bracket for the strut tower braces. Bolt fell into turbo inlet pipe Coil boot stuck on one plug. What a DIY!
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Daytonawim Private First Class 78 Rep 139 Posts Drives: X5 E70 LCI 3.5i 2012 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Brought my car to the dealer for MOT, breakfluid, update navi, and a recall driver and passender airbag. Got the car back, no update was difficult somehow, no airbag replacment not on stock, due to delevery problems. Grrrrrr was not amused. They noticed that the valve cover was leaking, but they didn’t noticed that the oilhousing was leaking to. So need another appointment. The leaks I resolve myself. .
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Daytonawim Private First Class 78 Rep 139 Posts Drives: X5 E70 LCI 3.5i 2012 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Valve cover replacement I know that I had an leaking Issue with the valve cover and oilhaus. So I replaced the cover today, its 32 degrees here in the shadow, unfortanaly there was no shadow. Butt with some tips from the forum an YouTube movies is was a lot of work Butt is’t not very diffficult, finaly I took about 6 or 7 hours, with som breaks due to the extreem heat. The old cover was over tightend, and a lot of sealant was used, so I bought a new cover at de dealer for 470 euro’s and some extra stuff. So next job is to replace the seals from the inlet and oilpump housing. Attached Images
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