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by RichB
Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 4 Tyres need replacing so Wheel Swap time???
Replies: 7
Views: 2117

Re: 4 Tyres need replacing so Wheel Swap time???

Hi, I have a 55 plate 3.0D and I did this myself. I collected a set of 20" 5 spoke 4.6IS wheels from different ebay sellers. The wheels cost me just over £300 in all, then ~£700 for a set of matched Kumho rubber fitted and balanced (which have proved to be excellent). I think the 20s (especia...
by RichB
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: SKID PLATE ORDER
Replies: 62
Views: 19004

Re: SKID PLATE ORDER

I quite like the whole 4.6 kit, arches and everything... euro 450 isn't a bad price if the quality is spot on.
by RichB
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hankook tyres...
Replies: 33
Views: 10235

Re: Hankook tyres...

[quote=""Turks""][quote=""RichB""]Is the calibration against 19's / 20's any diffent, given the 19s run higher profiles tyres? From my experience using my GPS reader on the satnav as true speed compared to the speedo, the difference in this case is negligable....
by RichB
Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hankook tyres...
Replies: 33
Views: 10235

Re: Hankook tyres...

[quote=""bonerp""]Just as a quick note have we all seen that Tesco now do tyres from Black Circles - good prices and they fit too. Unfortunately they dont have rear Hankooks or front toyos at the mo grrrr[/quote] ...and that's why I ended up with a set of Kumhos so far so good wi...
by RichB
Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: SKID PLATE ORDER
Replies: 62
Views: 19004

Re: SKID PLATE ORDER

Can you also get facelift 4.8is ones?
by RichB
Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hankook tyres...
Replies: 33
Views: 10235

Re: Hankook tyres...

Is the calibration against 19's / 20's any diffent, given the 19s run higher profiles tyres? From my experience using my GPS reader on the satnav as true speed compared to the speedo, the difference in this case is negligable. My speedo reads over by just under 4%.
by RichB
Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Pics of latest mods
Replies: 9
Views: 2544

Re: Pics of latest mods

What sub / amp set up did you go for? Any pics?
by RichB
Tue Aug 09, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: SKID PLATE ORDER
Replies: 62
Views: 19004

Re: SKID PLATE ORDER

[quote=""Sanj""]The reason why the skidpan is listed for the 4.6is as well is because it WILL fit but you need to remove the lower valance first. That valance on the 4.6is will fit any standard bumper for all the range except the 4.8is. Straight fit. So another curve ball thrown ...
by RichB
Thu Aug 04, 2011 10:05 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fitting Running Boards
Replies: 1
Views: 1115

Fitting Running Boards

Hi, I've got some running boards to fit; have the boards themselves, and the plastics that go around the wheel arches. Had a look at the fitting guide on xoutpost; makes sense (although the plastics look different for some reason). Is there anything I need also; I was hoping to re-use any bolts etc ...
by RichB
Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:59 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hankook tyres...
Replies: 33
Views: 10235

Re: Hankook tyres...

Just to reinvigorate this thread for a moment, I had my 20s fitted yesterday, new tyres all round via blackcircles.com so that's 275/40/20 and 315/35/20. Went for Kumho tyres as a matched set - couldn't get Toyos (would have been my preferred choice) in an matching set, could get Toyos of both sizes...
by RichB
Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Wanted: Type 87 20" Front wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 2061

Re: Wanted: Type 87 20" Front wheel

Full set for £310 eventually...

then bought the tyres :o
by RichB
Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Good insurers for X5s with Modifications
Replies: 1
Views: 1041

Good insurers for X5s with Modifications

Hi, I have a garage full of stuff waiting to be fitted to my X5 3.0D, looking forward to getting on with it; most are factory fit options, so not worried necessarily about these, but the question of insurance concerns me; for those of you who have modified X5's, especially if you have had them remap...
by RichB
Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:16 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Wanted: Type 87 20" Front wheel
Replies: 6
Views: 2061

Re: Wanted: Type 87 20" Front wheel

Got one now.
by RichB
Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:15 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: X5 E53 DSP Subwoofer
Replies: 4
Views: 3249

Re: X5 E53 DSP Subwoofer

I missed this, and now the auction is ended already :headbang:

Anyway, if it falls thorugh, let me know please.

If anyone else happens to have one of these kicking about, please PM me.

Thanks :thumbsup:
by RichB
Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fitting petrol back boxes to a diesel
Replies: 7
Views: 4300

Re: Fitting petrol back boxes to a diesel

Just swapped emails with an exhausts place. They can fabricate a fake set of pipes similar to the 4.6is letterbox style ones to the rear silencers of the diesel (without changng anything functionally) for £150. Saw a pic too, looks like a half decent job; very tempting!! Good point on the insurance...