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by exon16m
Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: differences between bmw eu5 and eu6 diesel 3.0
Replies: 3
Views: 1889

Re: differences between bmw eu5 and eu6 diesel 3.0

just wondering if the diesel demonisation continues what are the options mechanics are the same emissions half if it's a case of some urea and an exhaust mod this might be viable considering.
by exon16m
Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: differences between bmw eu5 and eu6 diesel 3.0
Replies: 3
Views: 1889

differences between bmw eu5 and eu6 diesel 3.0

the e70 and f models have what appears to be same engine same output but one is eu5 other eu6

what did they do to it and is it retrofit option?
by exon16m
Sun Aug 14, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: what new battery
Replies: 4
Views: 1879

Re: what new battery

by exon16m
Sat Aug 13, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: what new battery
Replies: 4
Views: 1879

Re: what new battery

it's quite an odd capacity (most are 95ah and 800cca in this size)and ah for this format 019 will a 020 fit? has anyone tried this.


temotes to try halfrauds new black battery life time warranty  one
by exon16m
Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:12 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: what new battery
Replies: 4
Views: 1879

what new battery

I am getting intermittent flat battery all the checks done.

looking to replace battery currently 105ah and 950 cca mechanic says undersized and wodo advise bigger. what are the  battery dimensions and what's the biggest that will fit?
by exon16m
Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Adaptive drive
Replies: 1
Views: 1471

Adaptive drive

Little confused.

I have a 2013 E70 with adaptive drive, but the module in the boot (4) is not there. The sensors and adaptive dampers are but no control module or wires.

Did the module become integrated elsewhere ?

https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=335352&d ...
by exon16m
Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Heated windscreen E70
Replies: 0
Views: 1438

Heated windscreen E70

Anyone in the UK fitted a aftermarket heated screen?

Where did you get it done?


I have had a quote of 330 +vat for the screen but min purchase of 5
+Fitting and aftermarket auto electrician to wire 2x17A connections
by exon16m
Mon Dec 28, 2015 8:42 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: top view cameras at night
Replies: 1
Views: 1327

top view cameras at night

top view cameras ... is the picture at night totally black on yours?
is additional lighting or ir supposed to activate?

If not anyone fitted any if so how
by exon16m
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: x5 50d ... whats the lag between putting your foot down and accelleration?
Replies: 3
Views: 1635

x5 50d ... whats the lag between putting your foot down and accelleration?

Had mine 6 months never been that impressed with the take off reaction speed it takes 2-3 seconds for the car to react

Had just been into the dealer who has said that they road tested and all is as it was meant to be.


any thoughts is this normal?

if so how does it get to 60 in under 6 sec? is ...
by exon16m
Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: end of 3 years warranty check
Replies: 2
Views: 1314

end of 3 years warranty check

mine went I Monday still waiting g 2 days later to get it back due to secure update taking lo Germany than planned.

I sent in the following niggles :

side bolsters not going back to pre set positions following starting car
wing mirrors not demisting
wheel corrosion rejected as previous bmw dealer ...
by exon16m
Sat Aug 01, 2015 7:35 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New car is this normal???
Replies: 16
Views: 8433

Re: New car is this normal???

What madness and poor design to to provide charge current
by exon16m
Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New car is this normal???
Replies: 16
Views: 8433

Re: New car is this normal???

has anyone uses a powered from usb 2.5" drive with it? I have a drive that has one usb to power and the other for data.
by exon16m
Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New car is this normal???
Replies: 16
Views: 8433

Re: New car is this normal???

galaxy s6 with original cable.

was normal braking after getting a quote for pads and disks at over 1500 pounds it might be cheaper to crash than use them !

looks like I will have to get a separate charger. are there any power injectors you can use to allow it to charge and use media at the same ...
by exon16m
Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New car is this normal???
Replies: 16
Views: 8433

Re: New car is this normal???

The belts are a bit concerning my wife hit her head on the dash when brake most cars much more than a brisk tug locks them with these you have to be nearly throwing speed to lock them.

I am only trying to charge a standard smart phone and it hardly adds a few % an hour is there a fix other than ...
by exon16m
Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New car is this normal???
Replies: 16
Views: 8433

New car is this normal???

Had my e70 m50d for 6 weeks now

1) usb charge points - very weak both glove box and arm rest phone will show it's charging but typically gain a few % over an hour.

2) seat belt innertia lock not happening till very fast an no pre locking on use of breaks

3) gear box if you select manual gear it ...