What Did You Do To Your E70 Today?

[greddy91]

Originally Posted by pdX5M

Also, what width are those rear wheels? Are you running a square setup with the 22" wheels? Looks like the rear are same as the front...

335/25-22 on a 22x11 Rear and 295/30-22 on the 22x10 Front

[chadism]

Originally Posted by greddy91

315/25-22 on a 22x11 Rear and 295/30-22 on the 22x10 Front

Do you mind sharing wheel manufacturer?

[boneca]

Originally Posted by laselvasurf

I've been a bit quiet on here lately as I've been working on a different kind of "mod." I'm a cinematographer/DP who has specialized in camera movement and UAV/drone work for the past 5+ years. One of the primary reasons I recently purchased my X5M is to use it as a very capable camera platform. There are a lot of camera platforms out there, some more capable than the X5M, but few combine the ability to comfortably seat a director, AC and head operator/DP all while easily keeping up with just about any consumer vehicle.

I've spent the last couple weeks working on building a basic structure to mount a camera rig to and finally did some testing yesterday. I know this is slightly off topic but I thought I'd share a quick photo of what my initial build looks like. If you're curious as to what kind of stuff I shoot, check out http://phillima.com

this is impressive

can I take a wild guess that all this camera equipment cost as much as the car?

[greddy91]

Originally Posted by chadism

Do you mind sharing wheel manufacturer?

TSW Interlagos - mistake on tire size; 335/25/22 rears

[pdX5M]

Originally Posted by laselvasurf

I've been a bit quiet on here lately as I've been working on a different kind of "mod." I'm a cinematographer/DP who has specialized in camera movement and UAV/drone work for the past 5+ years. One of the primary reasons I recently purchased my X5M is to use it as a very capable camera platform. There are a lot of camera platforms out there, some more capable than the X5M, but few combine the ability to comfortably seat a director, AC and head operator/DP all while easily keeping up with just about any consumer vehicle.

I've spent the last couple weeks working on building a basic structure to mount a camera rig to and finally did some testing yesterday. I know this is slightly off topic but I thought I'd share a quick photo of what my initial build looks like. If you're curious as to what kind of stuff I shoot, check out http://phillima.com

That's bad ass dude. Nice work!

[laselvasurf]

Originally Posted by boneca

this is impressive

can I take a wild guess that all this camera equipment cost as much as the car?

Thanks! It looks simple, but was definitely a challenge to put together in a solid/safe way.

You're right about the value of the camera equipment... I was testing it with my old camera, but even with that the camera/gimbal/arm comes in almost exactly the same as I paid for my X5M. Once things are dialed in, I'll be using my higher end camera which alone costs $30K, so nearly doubling what I'm testing with now.

Originally Posted by pdX5M

That's bad ass dude. Nice work!

Thanks!

[chadism]

Originally Posted by greddy91

TSW Interlagos - mistake on tire size; 335/25/22 rears

Thanks. Looks like TSW discontinued the 22" some time ago and have not been able to locate leftover inventory. Oh well.

[KmanOz]

Considering the car is now coming up to 12 years old and my old steering wheel was very tired and worn, I installed this wheel which I had hanging around. Looks much better and freshens the interior up a little.

My next investment is a Android / CarPlay screen. The old iDrive needs an update me thinks

[NCA Motorsports]

Freed up finally. Did some services on mine and my buddy's Ms and then sprint booster install as well

[Autobacs]

Completed changing out the left, center, and right rear differential fluid with Liqui Moly 75W-90.

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by Autobacs

Completed changing out the left, center, and right rear differential fluid with Liqui Moly 75W-90.

Damn dude, I need you to come over... did you follow a tutorial?

[Autobacs]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

Damn dude, I need you to come over... did you follow a tutorial?

Not sure if you're serious Just lift up, 14 MM socket, .54 on left, .96 on center, and .58 on right, all in liters, and it's good.

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by Autobacs

Not sure if you're serious Just lift up, 14 MM socket, .54 on left, .96 on center, and .58 on right, all in liters, and it's good.

I am serious, I want to do all of the maintenance that you've been doing lately, but haven't done it before and don't have a lift, so I'm worried about the levels being wrong when I lift it etc.

[Yanchii]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

I am serious, I want to do all of the maintenance that you've been doing lately, but haven't done it before and don't have a lift, so I'm worried about the levels being wrong when I lift it etc.

I did all the fluid changes without a lift as well and it really isnt the bad, the only thing I used a lift for was the trans service if I had a lift for all the other things I would have used it as it makes everything that much easier , you'll be alright! just have something to measure how much fluid you took out is how much you put back in.It was my first time ever changing them pretty straight forward just read up alot of DIY forums and went forward with it!

[Autobacs]

Originally Posted by 9vapors

I am serious, I want to do all of the maintenance that you've been doing lately, but haven't done it before and don't have a lift, so I'm worried about the levels being wrong when I lift it etc.

I actually used ramps for both front and back wheels as I have two sets.

[Jarhed1964]

Well, not today but Friday:

2nd Parking brake failure event. At a gas station. Waited five hours for the CORRECT truck to arrive. Told the first guy he will NOT be dragging my car onto a flatbed.

So, we had a lovers spat. I cursed Bridgette (My 2009 X5) all night Friday night and into Saturday. Told her she just got a new Valve Cover, belt tensioner, and OFHG a couple of weeks ago and had no reason to be throwing these tantrums. Then finished some school work and settled into finding out what I could do to fix this mess. Dealer or Indie. Loaner car or rental. Decisions, decisions.

[X5 MAN]

Originally Posted by Jarhed1964

Well, not today but Friday:

2nd Parking brake failure event. At a gas station. Waited five hours for the CORRECT truck to arrive. Told the first guy he will NOT be dragging my car onto a flatbed.

So, we had a lovers spat. I cursed Bridgette (My 2009 X5) all night Friday night and into Saturday. Told her she just got a new Valve Cover, belt tensioner, and OFHG a couple of weeks ago and had no reason to be throwing these tantrums. Then finished some school work and settled into finding out what I could do to fix this mess. Dealer or Indie. Loaner car or rental. Decisions, decisions.

I have always told whoever cares to listen, that BMWs are like expensive mistress. They give you great pleasure and thrills, but will break your bank

[9vapors]

Originally Posted by Autobacs

I actually used ramps for both front and back wheels as I have two sets.

I have one set, gonna pick up a second... my driveway isn't level though either. I need to just move

[Nyc Dito]

Originally Posted by Jarhed1964

Well, not today but Friday:

2nd Parking brake failure event. At a gas station. Waited five hours for the CORRECT truck to arrive. Told the first guy he will NOT be dragging my car onto a flatbed.

Serious Question, What's the "correct" truck if not a flatbed?

[greddy91]

Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

Serious Question, What's the "correct" truck if not a flatbed?

One with a cabled, 4 wheel toting, mini trailer to go under the rear wheels would be my bet.

[X5 MAN]

Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

Serious Question, What's the "correct" truck if not a flatbed?

https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/Tow-Dolly-Rental/TD/

[Sophisticated Redneck]

Originally Posted by Nyc Dito

Serious Question, What's the "correct" truck if not a flatbed?

Flatbed is the right truck, the trick is loading and unloading it right. Either the driver needs dollys for all four wheels or he will need to jack up the X5, take out the transmission protection plate, and twist the bolt that disengages the parking pawl and pops it into neutral (this is the for the 8speed, think the 6 is different and has a release under the cup holder). BMW made it so easy!