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Remus Exhaust Install

Blog, NewsFebruary 20, 2024190Views 0Likes 0Comments

A few tips if you’re planning DIY. Thanks to those before me who performed this task. 1. It’s much easier to remove the bumper unless you have a lift to raise X5 high enough for removal/install. 2. Make sure you have a T55 torx socket. This is not available at most stores and is needed…

Rear passenger speaker grill replacement

Blog, NewsFebruary 19, 2024198Views 0Likes 0Comments

A passenger recently kicked her foot through the speaker grill in the rear driver’s-side door. The speaker was fine but the plastic grill split down the middle. This isn’t covered under warranty, of course, so I ordered a replacement grill (around $20, as I recall). The TIS layed out a lengthy set of directions for…

X5 E53 Message Board

NewsFebruary 10, 2024158Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hello Everyone. I just completed the install on my 2002 (Yes 2002) X5. I first off wanted to thank some people. Thanks to Peter (IFLYX5) for preparing such awesome DIY Instructions and for the help you gave me on the Sirius questions I had. Also big thanks to everyone that makes the X5world.com website Run…

BMW Sirius Satellite Radio

NewsFebruary 8, 2024132Views 0Likes 0Comments

From their National Broadcast Studios in NYC, the SIRIUS Stream Jockeys pore through the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow to create a streaming experience unlike anything you’ve ever heard.Every minute of every day, SIRIUS beams programming from our studios to our three state-of-the-art satellites moving high above the earth in figure eight, geo-synchronous orbits.…

AM radio Fix

NewsFebruary 6, 2024135Views 0Likes 0Comments

Here is a stealth, rarely admitted, (by BMW), fix for common poor AM radio reception. I don’t promise it is Your prob., but it fixed mine: part # 65-12-6-916-242…I got it done, only after considerable complaining and tossing out this # at the dlr. The work receipt simply shows this # and doesn’t explain whether…

DIY AUX Input Installation for BMW NAV System – iPod Integration via Tape Deck or Blitzsafe (By Arnolds)

NewsFebruary 5, 2024153Views 0Likes 0Comments

Prepared By arnolds Thanks to Lefty, AK, EricS, and Mug Purpose: To add an auxilliary audio input using the Tape deck audio outputs. The audio input will be used to connect an external MP3 player like the Apple IPOD. Since I never use the tape deck, we decided that sacrificing tape functionality was acceptable. Basically, we cut the preamp output from the…

Mounting of CD Changer

NewsFebruary 4, 2024140Views 0Likes 0Comments

Parts and Accessories BMW X5 (E53) Mounting of CD ChangerFor E53 with or without On-Board Navigation System (SA609)E53 with Nav Hardware Kit P/N 82 11 0 009 305E53 without Nav Hardware Kit P/N 82 11 0 009 302Alpin CD Changer P/N 82 11 1 469 404BMW of North America, Inc. Product & Service Engineering Dept.…

BMW Audio System Upgrade – Part 2: Brian C’s DIY Project Continues

NewsFebruary 2, 2024137Views 0Likes 0Comments

🔧 Introduction Welcome to Part 2 of Brian C’s comprehensive BMW audio system upgrade series. In Part 1 (link to first post), we covered head unit integration, planning, and initial disassembly. Now in Part 2, we move deeper into amplifier installation, signal routing, speaker upgrades, and final tuning. Whether you're an audiophile or just tired…

BMW X5 4.8is Speaker Upgrade – Breathe New Life into Your E53 Sound System

NewsFebruary 1, 2024146Views 0Likes 0Comments

The BMW X5 4.8is (E53) is a powerhouse of a luxury SUV, combining style, performance, and comfort. But one area that often leaves enthusiasts underwhelmed is the factory speaker system. Whether you have the standard Hi-Fi system or the upgraded DSP setup, you may have noticed muddy bass, weak mids, and dull highs — especially…

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Remus Exhaust Install

Rear passenger speaker grill replacement

X5 E53 Message Board

BMW Sirius Satellite Radio

AM radio Fix

DIY AUX Input Installation for BMW NAV System – iPod Integration via Tape Deck or Blitzsafe (By Arnolds)

Mounting of CD Changer

BMW Audio System Upgrade – Part 2: Brian C’s DIY Project Continues

BMW X5 4.8is Speaker Upgrade – Breathe New Life into Your E53 Sound System

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