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      03-22-2016, 11:28 AM   #463
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Hi Alan,

Great thread and I wanted to get your latest update on the reliability of the car. I haven't had a chance to go through every page here (yet). I found your original thread asking about X5 reliability rating.

So far, what I got is your went with the 6cyl over the 8cyl for that longevity reason.

I am in the market for a family SUV and I really want to stick with BMW. However, my last car (2011 335i couple) was ALWAYS in the shop. Out of warranty, it was a nightmare and I ended up trading it in for a Lexus.

Now I am in the market for a SUV, I really want to convince myself to go BMW again. But after the 335i and the poor ratings on JD Powers, I am hesitant.
I think any BMW that is out of warranty will give you more headaches than other brands. But the 35i engines seem to be a lot more reliable than teh 50i.
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Are you running the pirellis with different load and speed ratings? I haven't been able to find a set of those tires with all the same specs.
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Hi Alan,

Great thread and I wanted to get your latest update on the reliability of the car. I haven't had a chance to go through every page here (yet). I found your original thread asking about X5 reliability rating.

So far, what I got is your went with the 6cyl over the 8cyl for that longevity reason.

I am in the market for a family SUV and I really want to stick with BMW. However, my last car (2011 335i couple) was ALWAYS in the shop. Out of warranty, it was a nightmare and I ended up trading it in for a Lexus.

Now I am in the market for a SUV, I really want to convince myself to go BMW again. But after the 335i and the poor ratings on JD Powers, I am hesitant.
I think any BMW that is out of warranty will give you more headaches than other brands. But the 35i engines seem to be a lot more reliable than teh 50i.
The 35i has come along way and I would say the N55 engine is one of the more reliable power plants BMW makes now. I should absolutely not say this.....but my 2011 35i is as smooth as it was the day I bought it and I will have a hard time giving it up should the day come.
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Yes, that Pirelli Scorpion Zero is All Season tire.
Are the Pirellis star marked? Ben? Alan?
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      06-28-2016, 04:32 PM   #467
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I think any BMW that is out of warranty will give you more headaches than other brands. But the 35i engines seem to be a lot more reliable than teh 50i.
I can attest to this. my 2012 5.0i had to have the injectors replaced twice. i've been running my 6 banger with the racechip and it's been fine.
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      06-28-2016, 04:57 PM   #468
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Are the Pirellis star marked? Ben? Alan?
If you mean BMW "star" approved. They are not
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      06-28-2016, 05:41 PM   #469
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Yes, that Pirelli Scorpion Zero is All Season tire.
Are the Pirellis star marked? Ben? Alan?
Nope. Star marked is a way to scare you with BMW approved tires.
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Yes, that Pirelli Scorpion Zero is All Season tire.
Are the Pirellis star marked? Ben? Alan?
Nope. Star marked is a way to scare you with BMW approved tires.
Any BMW star marked wheels in 295/30/22 and 335/25/22?

Edit: And does it matter? Are dealers strict with regard to warranty?
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Yes, that Pirelli Scorpion Zero is All Season tire.
Are the Pirellis star marked? Ben? Alan?
Nope. Star marked is a way to scare you with BMW approved tires.
Any BMW star marked wheels in 295/30/22 and 335/25/22?

Edit: And does it matter? Are dealers strict with regard to warranty?
Only OEM sizes. No aftermarket sizes with star mark.
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Very nicely done, sweet ride
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very nice mods!
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      07-27-2016, 10:38 PM   #474
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Going with the 4 piston M Performance brake setup but with F85 cross drilled rotors. The m performance brake kit is a bargain considering it comes with the same size brakes in the back and calipers as the F85. Putting all the F85 components together seperately will cost a lot more money.

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Hey Allen, I'm kind of new in here and been watched your post, great work done.

Just want to ask you about the mpbk, for the x5m routers are they exactly the same size as the mpbk front and the back routers? Because I'm working with the dealer to get the thing set up, but they all told me is different size or either have to order different part.

I really love the X5m style vs the solid one which came form MPBK...

Please advise, thanks a lot
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Hey Allen, I'm kind of new in here and been watched your post, great work done.

Just want to ask you about the mpbk, for the x5m routers are they exactly the same size as the mpbk front and the back routers? Because I'm working with the dealer to get the thing set up, but they all told me is different size or either have to order different part.

I really love the X5m style vs the solid one which came form MPBK...

Please advise, thanks a lot
It is exactly the same.
At least 3-4 guys in the forum has done it.
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Hey Allen, I'm kind of new in here and been watched your post, great work done.

Just want to ask you about the mpbk, for the x5m routers are they exactly the same size as the mpbk front and the back routers? Because I'm working with the dealer to get the thing set up, but they all told me is different size or either have to order different part.

I really love the X5m style vs the solid one which came form MPBK...

Please advise, thanks a lot
It is exactly the same.
At least 3-4 guys in the forum has done it.
Thanks for the quick reply, I went to couple dealers but they all given me either wrong or different answer. I'm just so confuse.:

So just order some special parts and i can install those x5m routors (front and back) with Mpbk right?
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Correct, the F85/X5M rotors are the same size as the 'blanks' that come with the MPBK.

The correct part numbers for the F85 X5M rotors are as follows:

Front - 34112284901 (left) & 34112284902 (right)
Rear - 34212284903 (left) & 34212284904 (right)

You'll also need the HEX screws that hold the rotor, fronts are 34111123072 (1 per side) and the rears are 34211161806 (2 per side). If you want to run the rear rotors, you'll need to drill the rotor hat to work with the F15 hub. Our hubs use a single retainer bolt, the F85 uses two.

I couldn't get the front hex bolts to sit flat / recessed in the rotor hat when I did my install, so I just used them for mounting the caliper and bleeding the brakes and then removed them before putting my spacers and wheels back on.
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Correct, the F85/X5M rotors are the same size as the 'blanks' that come with the MPBK.

The correct part numbers for the F85 X5M rotors are as follows:

Front - 34112284901 (left) & 34112284902 (right)
Rear - 34212284903 (left) & 34212284904 (right)

You'll also need the HEX screws that hold the rotor, fronts are 34111123072 (1 per side) and the rears are 34211161806 (2 per side). If you want to run the rear rotors, you'll need to drill the rotor hat to work with the F15 hub. Our hubs use a single retainer bolt, the F85 uses two.

I couldn't get the front hex bolts to sit flat / recessed in the rotor hat when I did my install, so I just used them for mounting the caliper and bleeding the brakes and then removed them before putting my spacers and wheels back on.
Omg, that's a lot of work...how can you manager them...???!

Or did you go to dealer to install it? Which one you recommend...?

For your info it's much more difficult to install the rear parts because need to make the adjustment, you done it by yourself or the dealer did it for you?

Sorry it's a lot of question but thanks a lot for the help
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To my knowledge no one with a non x5m has put rears on.
To have to drill properly is a drill press and your talking about the safety of a rotor and compromising it.
Some have talked about changing the hub to fit. Not sure it can be done and what would be the cost.
If you can get over the fact that fronts are cross drilled and backs aren't , then just live with the fronts being cross drilled. I know Mercedes sells cars like this.
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I did the install myself, took me about 6 hours. I hit a few snags, see my post for details - link below. If you're not a savvy mechanic, you can have the dealer or an independent do the install for you. If you do go for the MPBK, make sure you have the dealer code your vehicle following. This is necessary to take full advantage of the kit and improve pedal feel.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1285546
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So you put the cross drilled backs on? Pic please

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I did the install myself, took me about 6 hours. I hit a few snags, see my post for details - link below. If you're not a savvy mechanic, you can have the dealer or an independent do the install for you. If you do go for the MPBK, make sure you have the dealer code your vehicle following. This is necessary to take full advantage of the kit and improve pedal feel.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1285546
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So you put the cross drilled backs on? Pic please
No, I'm running the MPBK blanks in the rear, F85/X5M cross drilled up front.
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I did the install myself, took me about 6 hours. I hit a few snags, see my post for details - link below. If you're not a savvy mechanic, you can have the dealer or an independent do the install for you. If you do go for the MPBK, make sure you have the dealer code your vehicle following. This is necessary to take full advantage of the kit and improve pedal feel.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1285546
Learning on it and thanks for the sharing
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@kobe81367 I think Alan.I and Atomic80 installed front and rear X5M rotors.
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