I think we need another car... - Page 16

dan · 11-12-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

That. And then driving on it totally flat for however long it was that it took to wear away the sidewall like that. And with the car so tilted that it actually threw a fuel level sensor error.

Let’s hope the transfer case is OK.

wdc330i · 11-12-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dan

No kidding!

*clyde* · 11-12-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

I did.

Then you don't need me to

Josh (PA) · 11-12-2021, 03:13 PM

My wife and / or daughter never, ever, EVER did the exact same thing on the right rear tire of our E46 in March of this year. Nope, not at all.

Nick M3 · 11-19-2021, 12:15 AM

Still waiting for the new wheel to arrive.

In the mean time, I’ve completed another round of tweaks:
1) Swapped the MAF (FCPEuro warranty covered part) from the in-law’s X5.
2) Swapped the front door glass from the in-law’s X5. These panes were tinted with expensive Pinnacle F1 film, so it was worth the effort when I already had to pull the door panels.
3) Swapped the front door speakers for a Morel MDT-12 tweeter and a Dayton RS150P-4 mid.
4) Swapped the front door handles, which were looking quite shitty and used up for leather covered.

I’m really, really surprised by how much of a difference swapping the speakers made. I expected the stock all to be a lot more of a hindrance than it actually was. It’ll be WAY better with a real amp and a sub installed, but it now sounds decent enough that you could live with it.

Josh (PA) · 11-19-2021, 06:34 AM

So you're saying you like it?

Nick M3 · 11-30-2021, 12:34 PM

As a coda to the tire saga, it turns out that Continental includes a road hazard warranty with their tires. So, for $38 (and a new-used wheel), the tire got replaced.

I also mounted up an extra Michelin that I had around on the kind of trashed old wheel. Might as well have the extra spare.

Nick M3 · 11-30-2021, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by clyde

The manual is the problem with the equation.

I don't think I would have imagined you'd wind up with anything other than this with that requirement. The problem I'd expect you to have (but don't necessarily expect you to find it a problem that you'll need to fix) is that the X5 is only marginally better at the things you want it to do than what you already had.

A minivan or any number of crossovers and other SUVs solve the practical problems way, way better than the X5 while the X5 is better than what you have, it's not that much better. Time doesn't just change perspective, but needs change with time, too. It's weird. I'm sure the X5 will be interesting experiment and hope it's successful.

Happened to skim over this looking for my gearing chart...

After living with the X5 for a little while (and 5,000 miles), I think that the reality here is that this is both right and very wrong. Even though I agree that the E53 is not a very space efficient vehicle, it is *dramatically* more capacious for our needs.

The E90 can carry some cargo, baby, and one passenger. If we are super desperate, a dog can go on the front seat. We did that once. Obviously it was a very short trip.

The X5 can carry baby, two passengers (even three passengers in a pinch - the middle seat is actually wide enough to use next to the baby seat), AND both dogs. And there'd still be a (very limited) amount of room for cargo.

If the E90 wasn't so fucking awful at fitting a baby seat, it would be closer. But it's really bad.

wdc330i · 12-01-2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick M3

Happened to skim over this looking for my gearing chart...

After living with the X5 for a little while (and 5,000 miles), I think that the reality here is that this is both right and very wrong. Even though I agree that the E53 is not a very space efficient vehicle, it is *dramatically* more capacious for our needs.

The E90 can carry some cargo, baby, and one passenger. If we are super desperate, a dog can go on the front seat. We did that once. Obviously it was a very short trip.

The X5 can carry baby, two passengers (even three passengers in a pinch - the middle seat is actually wide enough to use next to the baby seat), AND both dogs. And there'd still be a (very limited) amount of room for cargo.

If the E90 wasn't so fucking awful at fitting a baby seat, it would be closer. But it's really bad.

Add a roof box to the E53, and you’re golden. We had to do that with the E70, because kid, three dogs, and crap going back and forth to the country. Same deal for driving vacations…

Nick M3 · 12-01-2021, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Add a roof box to the E53, and you’re golden. We had to do that with the E70, because kid, three dogs, and crap going back and forth to the country. Same deal for driving vacations…

I was kind of leaning to a hitch carrier. I don't know where we would put a roof box.

11-12-2021, 03:13 PM	#154
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,529	My wife and / or daughter never, ever, EVER did the exact same thing on the right rear tire of our E46 in March of this year. Nope, not at all. __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

11-19-2021, 12:15 AM	#155
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	Still waiting for the new wheel to arrive. In the mean time, I’ve completed another round of tweaks: 1) Swapped the MAF (FCPEuro warranty covered part) from the in-law’s X5. 2) Swapped the front door glass from the in-law’s X5. These panes were tinted with expensive Pinnacle F1 film, so it was worth the effort when I already had to pull the door panels. 3) Swapped the front door speakers for a Morel MDT-12 tweeter and a Dayton RS150P-4 mid. 4) Swapped the front door handles, which were looking quite shitty and used up for leather covered. I’m really, really surprised by how much of a difference swapping the speakers made. I expected the stock all to be a lot more of a hindrance than it actually was. It’ll be WAY better with a real amp and a sub installed, but it now sounds decent enough that you could live with it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo

11-19-2021, 06:34 AM	#156
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,529	So you're saying you like it? __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

11-30-2021, 12:34 PM	#157
Nick M3 Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 12,458	As a coda to the tire saga, it turns out that Continental includes a road hazard warranty with their tires. So, for $38 (and a new-used wheel), the tire got replaced. I also mounted up an extra Michelin that I had around on the kind of trashed old wheel. Might as well have the extra spare. __________________ 2011 M3 2006 Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison 2004 X5 3.0i 6MT 1995 M3 S50B32 1990 325is 1989 M3 S54B32 Hers: 1989 325iX 1996 911 Turbo