What Did You Do To Your E70 Today?

9vapors · 06-05-2019, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pdX5M

Didn't really "do" anything other than drive but she hit the 70k mile mark today.

Best thing to do to your car!

Cactus_BMW · 06-06-2019, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by X5 MAN

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Originally Posted by DakarX5

No rain in the forecast, then rained later

Why the Deusch ( German ) Plates ?

Deusch s/b "Deutsch" (dropping that T takes this word in a different direction, at least phonetically)

I have a German front tag on mine too. Driving a German auto, lived in Germany, drove on the Autobahn, great conversation piece.

Ein bier bitte.

fareast1 · 06-08-2019, 12:45 PM

Lost to a really bad golfer...

import_junkie · 06-09-2019, 08:08 AM

Ouch... that sucks!

quick · 06-09-2019, 10:12 AM

Lucky it was the glass and not the driver rear quarter

fareast1 · 06-09-2019, 11:23 AM

Certainly could have been worse!

ddinse · 07-02-2019, 12:26 PM

Been studying at YouTube online school. My first attempt at becoming a rap artist:

I will post completed pictures in a few days when I get the car finished. This is the 2011 e70 I had talked about wrapping in an earlier post

heatmizr · 07-02-2019, 01:12 PM

Impressive. That just looks like too much work for me!

I have been having issues with the Sport/Manual mode being locked out on my shifter. I researched here and Xoutpost, and disassembled my shifter enough to conclude that yes, its a standalone little "box of switches" with a Gearshifter sticking out the top, is connected by only wiring to the car, and the issue must be internal to that "box". Looks to be an easy swap.

It is working normally today, but the issue comes and goes. Now its decision time - get another gearshifter and swap it in, taking the chance that fixes it 100% ?
Club price at dealer is $995 ! Best price online I see is $775.
If I swap and it doesn't fix it, I am out the price!

MillerMav · 07-03-2019, 06:26 AM

Nothing exciting but debadged the tailgate and doors then gave her a wash (13 X5d). I have always loved how a car looks when all the badging is taken off.

ryansbmw · 07-03-2019, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MillerMav

Nothing exciting but debadged the tailgate and doors then gave her a wash (13 X5d). I have always loved how a car looks when all the badging is taken off.

Me too. Looks so much cleaner

Nyc Dito · 07-03-2019, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MillerMav

Nothing exciting but debadged the tailgate and doors then gave her a wash (13 X5d). I have always loved how a car looks when all the badging is taken off.

Same here, hope to do this in the next week or so.

Lviv777 · 07-03-2019, 08:52 AM

Changed oil filter housing gasket, engine oil cooler seal, upper coolant hose, upper radiator hose, and boost solenoid, and vacuum lines. Car running like new again,

Spyro235 · 07-03-2019, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MillerMav

Nothing exciting but debadged the tailgate and doors then gave her a wash (13 X5d). I have always loved how a car looks when all the badging is taken off.

I've been meaning to do the letters and stuff. Although, I kind of want to keep the "35d" on my doors but it would bug me that one side is set back behind where the "xdrive" used to be. Maybe I'll just leave it on the pass side where it'll look ok.

As far as what I did to my e70- I rolled 225k miles. Many more to come! Since I bought it on december 30th, 2018, I've put 21.5k miles on it. Yikes! In that time I've spent $2285.66 on fuel, and a measly $2992.93 on "service." This includes 2000 on a delete and tune, a shop replacing the thermostat, and a wheel bearing, AND the purchase of my summer set of 19's that came with tires. Oil is free to me, sicne I have a local shop that does an FCP-esque warranty, so I use the good liquimoly stuff. I also only had to buy the first oil filter, as I just warranty those too. All in all, post delete, I havent really put any money into the car.

I still need to swap my Glow plug controller, I have the part, but haven't had a moment to change it. Been spending all my time on my drift car, which needed a starter changed and then the fuel pump ended up dying at the same time which took a bit of diagnosing before figuring out the issue. All this work is happening after I commute an hour home from work, then 30 mins to my shop, after a full day at my full time job. Too many projects! I've been bringing my DRZ400 back to it's former glory too, so time is hard to come by.

pdX5M · 07-03-2019, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyro235

Since I bought it on december 30th, 2018, I've put 21.5k miles on it.

Almost 22k miles in 6 months is impressive man! Sounds likes it's been a reliable 22k miles as well. Hope it keeps treating you well!!!

quick · 07-03-2019, 07:43 PM

Always put PPF's on all my vehicles as soon as I buy them. Called my PPF guy to set up an appointment to cover the X5M... Cost $2600 for front bumper/complete hood/fender/rocker panels/flares/rear bumper guards etc.

Since I spent so much money on PPF, thought screw the PPF guys and lets go and get an official training, become a certified PPF installer and never having to worry about them again

Excited about this new venture and looking forward to installing my own PPF on my cars

ddinse · 07-04-2019, 01:43 PM

All finished. Started Friday. Lots of late nights after work but I think it turned out OK

ddinse · 07-04-2019, 01:56 PM

Before:

NorthCountryGuy · 07-04-2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ddinse

All finished. Started Friday. Lots of late nights after work but I think it turned out OK

That is very impressive.
Well done.

JokerElite · 07-04-2019, 03:24 PM

Sourced a space saver spare and then a tray with tools for under half the price vs new.

Nkponder · 07-04-2019, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ddinse

All finished. Started Friday. Lots of late nights after work but I think it turned out OK

Very nice! I like the blue details, and the awesome treehouse in the background!!

boneca · 07-05-2019, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ddinse

All finished. Started Friday. Lots of late nights after work but I think it turned out OK

I admire your dedication, not an easy job for sure!

not feeling the blue accents but as long as u like it that's all what matters.

Nyc Dito · 07-06-2019, 08:35 AM

Replaced the rear reflectors with the IND units. Very happy with them and their service. I bought the fronts as well but those will be installed at a later date.

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06-09-2019, 10:12 AM	#357
quick Captain 216 Rep 780 Posts Drives: '12 X5M, '01 E55, '91 964 Trbo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	Lucky it was the glass and not the driver rear quarter
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07-02-2019, 12:26 PM	#359
ddinse Private 5 Rep 62 Posts Drives: bmw 328d x drive Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Color Change.... Been studying at YouTube online school. My first attempt at becoming a rap artist: I will post completed pictures in a few days when I get the car finished. This is the 2011 e70 I had talked about wrapping in an earlier post Attached Images
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07-02-2019, 01:12 PM	#360
heatmizr Captain 153 Rep 709 Posts Drives: E70 X5 50i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Impressive. That just looks like too much work for me! I have been having issues with the Sport/Manual mode being locked out on my shifter. I researched here and Xoutpost, and disassembled my shifter enough to conclude that yes, its a standalone little "box of switches" with a Gearshifter sticking out the top, is connected by only wiring to the car, and the issue must be internal to that "box". Looks to be an easy swap. It is working normally today, but the issue comes and goes. Now its decision time - get another gearshifter and swap it in, taking the chance that fixes it 100% ? Club price at dealer is $995 ! Best price online I see is $775. If I swap and it doesn't fix it, I am out the price! __________________ heatmizr [Todd] g26 i4 e40 - Clean Machine e70 X5 50i M-Sport "The Boss" Loaded e90 328i - sold e36 M3 - Gone to become a track star
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07-03-2019, 06:26 AM	#361
MillerMav Patiently waiting until the spring 8 Rep 48 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Howell MI iTrader: (0)	Nothing exciting but debadged the tailgate and doors then gave her a wash (13 X5d). I have always loved how a car looks when all the badging is taken off.
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Lviv777 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 269 Posts Drives: f30 330e, C8 Vette Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Highway iTrader: (0)	Changed oil filter housing gasket, engine oil cooler seal, upper coolant hose, upper radiator hose, and boost solenoid, and vacuum lines. Car running like new again,
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quick Captain 216 Rep 780 Posts Drives: '12 X5M, '01 E55, '91 964 Trbo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	Always put PPF's on all my vehicles as soon as I buy them. Called my PPF guy to set up an appointment to cover the X5M... Cost $2600 for front bumper/complete hood/fender/rocker panels/flares/rear bumper guards etc. Since I spent so much money on PPF, thought screw the PPF guys and lets go and get an official training, become a certified PPF installer and never having to worry about them again Excited about this new venture and looking forward to installing my own PPF on my cars Last edited by quick; 07-04-2019 at 05:44 AM..
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07-06-2019, 08:35 AM	#374
Nyc Dito First Lieutenant 113 Rep 300 Posts Drives: BMW X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Replaced the rear reflectors with the IND units. Very happy with them and their service. I bought the fronts as well but those will be installed at a later date. __________________ E70 LCI 35D Sutphin trans tune///xDelete///What EGR?
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