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[jmack123]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Thanks! BC Racing

Awesome! I'm prob gonna go with the same soon. I know another member who likes his, will be interested to hear your thoughts as well.

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Awesome! I'm prob gonna go with the same soon. I know another member who likes his, will be interested to hear your thoughts as well.

Are you referring to Classic_Erik, if so he's the one that convinced me to go w/ BC Racing. I'll def give you my impressions. I used BC Racing coilovers on my E46 M3 and was extremely impressed. Let's not get it twisted though, the M3 is a totally different platform then this 5000 lb beast. Just looking for a fairly comfortable ride, closing the wheel gap, and hoping to reduce SOME bodyroll. Oh, and not bottoming out when she's loaded down w/ the fam.

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Are you referring to Classic_Erik, if so he's the one that convinced me to go w/ BC Racing. I'll def give you my impressions. I used BC Racing coilovers on my E46 M3 and was extremely impressed. Let's not get it twisted though, the M3 is a totally different platform then this 5000 lb beast. Just looking for a fairly comfortable ride, closing the wheel gap, and hoping to reduce SOME bodyroll. Oh, and not bottoming out when she's loaded down w/ the fam.

Yes I was referring to Erik, he convinced me as well haha. Looking forward to hearing your feedback!

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Yes I was referring to Erik, he convinced me as well haha. Looking forward to hearing your feedback!

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Are you referring to Classic_Erik, if so he's the one that convinced me to go w/ BC Racing. I'll def give you my impressions. I used BC Racing coilovers on my E46 M3 and was extremely impressed. Let's not get it twisted though, the M3 is a totally different platform then this 5000 lb beast. Just looking for a fairly comfortable ride, closing the wheel gap, and hoping to reduce SOME bodyroll. Oh, and not bottoming out when she's loaded down w/ the fam.

You guys can't go wrong! Good luck!

[classic_erik]

Lines

[Lighting.Grey]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Lines

Really nice

[sukhk527]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Finally had some time today to put together a proper video with my SuperSprint Race Muffler.

Enjoy!

Sick sound and car man. I need to make a video of mine now lol.

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

Sick sound and car man. I need to make a video of mine now lol.

Thanks! It was a lot of fun to do. Had to go out on Easter Sunday to find an empty commuter lot!

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Lines

Seriously, one of the nicest X5's I've seen on this forum! I'm ready to adopt that same stance.

[Revie19]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Seriously, one of the nicest X5's I've seen on this forum! I'm ready to adopt that same stance.

This 100%, everything is done so well on it.

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by M302_imola

Seriously, one of the nicest X5's I've seen on this forum! I'm ready to adopt that same stance.

Originally Posted by Revie19

This 100%, everything is done so well on it.

Thanks guys - really appreciate it!

[skoold2003]

I was walking out of CVS and thought wow the car looks really good in this light. Then I looked at my phone and realized that our pics never really do justice.. so I didn't take it. That is all..

[classic_erik]

Originally Posted by skoold2003

I was walking out of CVS and thought wow the car looks really good in this light. Then I looked at my phone and realized that our pics never really do justice.. so I didn't take it. That is all..

I post 1 picture for every 100 taken.

[M302_imola]

Originally Posted by skoold2003

I was walking out of CVS and thought wow the car looks really good in this light. Then I looked at my phone and realized that our pics never really do justice.. so I didn't take it. That is all..

I feel this same way about penis pics

[scotty339]

Got a call back from the dealer. Warranty is covering all the repairs. 113k KM. Didn't expect it but happy I took it in for a check up. I'll be interested to check the notes to see what was done on the repair. Maybe I can convince them to change out my tranny pan and fluid hahaha. Never love a car being ripped apart but always enjoy no cost repairs.

- torque converter output seal and fix the leaking bolts on the transmission pump. $1600 labor $1300 parts. big job. dropping the tranny.
- fixing the leaking o-rings on the turbo's cooling lines. i've heard this is a PITA job because of how the turbos interfaces into the exhaust manifold. $900 labor $375 parts. some even say to drop the engine.
- trans cooler lines. leaking at tranny housing. $220 total.

Freshly ceramic coated 469M's waiting patiently to go back on. Enjoying the loaner, its a blast to drive, but a bit tight at 6 ft 4. Miss my hitch, wanna go mountain biking.




Edit - Just went through NewTIS and looked at what steps are required for the above jobs.... glad I am not doing it. VERY intrusive. Lots to take off.

[devlinsky]

@phillypat Check your DM settings - I can't reply to your DM

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by sukhk527

Video of the Vibrant 10632 StreetPower muffler install on my 17 35i yesterday. Highly recommend. This is cold start, Comfort mode, valve welded open.

Any other videos of the sound? Where did you end up getting the muffler?

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by jmack123

Awesome! I'm prob gonna go with the same soon. I know another member who likes his, will be interested to hear your thoughts as well.

I run a set of BCR coilovers on my E53 4.8is X5 (to replace the problematic 2 axle air setup). Solid units. Happy with the ride quality and improved handling. I run it 3 clicks on the stiffer side all around. Not sure if the F15 has the same 30 click adjustability.

They aren't the best I'm sure, but at only ~$1000 they are over delivering. I bought from FCP Euro for the lifetime warranty in case there is ever a prob with them.

Edit: Sorry for the non-F15 content

[jmack123]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I run a set of BCR coilovers on my E53 4.8is X5 (to replace the problematic 2 axle air setup). Solid units. Happy with the ride quality and improved handling. I run it 3 clicks on the stiffer side all around. Not sure if the F15 has the same 30 click adjustability.

They aren't the best I'm sure, but at only ~$1000 they are over delivering. I bought from FCP Euro for the lifetime warranty in case there is ever a prob with them.

Awesome! Seems like they are pretty well received, especially for the price.

[blue dragon]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

I run a set of BCR coilovers on my E53 4.8is X5 (to replace the problematic 2 axle air setup). Solid units. Happy with the ride quality and improved handling. I run it 3 clicks on the stiffer side all around. Not sure if the F15 has the same 30 click adjustability.

They aren't the best I'm sure, but at only ~$1000 they are over delivering. I bought from FCP Euro for the lifetime warranty in case there is ever a prob with them.

Edit: Sorry for the non-F15 content

Not too many E53s still on the road here, I always notice them as well. So you have the E53, the E70 and now F15? Did you trade the E70 in?

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by blue dragon

Not too many E53s still on the road here, I always notice them as well. So you have the E53, the E70 and now F15? Did you trade the E70 in?

Still have the E70. At least until I finish swapping the trans out. Will likely sell it on then. Don't need 2 diesel X5's in the fleet. The E53 I've had since 2015 and is unlikely to go anywhere. I'll replace the motor in that to keep it on the road if I have to. Love that thing.

I bet E53's are rare up in the great white north. At this point the youngest one has seen 15 winters up there. Takes a dedicated owner to stay on top of cleaning the under carriage every season.

[spoonGD1]