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Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-12-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 278
Posted By ioannis214
Having had a worn drive shaft coupling on an e30,...

Having had a worn drive shaft coupling on an e30, i know that it doesn't just click.... It clonks rather loud. It's like someone with a hammer is hitting the undercarriage, so you would definitely...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-08-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 307
Posted By ioannis214
I think that a brand new car, since it's brand...

I think that a brand new car, since it's brand new, has all suspension components in perfect condition. Over the years and as miles accumuate and suspension takes pounding and abuse etc etc some...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-08-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 167
Posted By ioannis214
You definitel need an adapter for the iso...

You definitel need an adapter for the iso connections and You will need an adapter for the steering wheel controls. As for the bluettoth, i a, not sure how the bmw unit works, so i can't help you...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 05-07-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 307
Posted By ioannis214
Don't blame our tyre installer...unless he did...

Don't blame our tyre installer...unless he did wheel alignment at the same time. Tyre changing, wheel rotation etc don't mess the alignment at all. Bu potholes, pavement curbing and normal tear and...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 03-11-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By ioannis214
Interesting stuff! Tell us more about equipment...

Interesting stuff! Tell us more about equipment needed, costs, sellers etc etc
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 01-14-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326
Posted By ioannis214
In the past on an E30, incarried out a fuel...

In the past on an E30, incarried out a fuel injector clean up using a liquiq sonification system. Basically its a piece of equipment where they remove the injectors from your car, plug them into that...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 11-08-2012, 04:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,914
Posted By ioannis214
Shouldn't be a problem based on speed. However,...

Shouldn't be a problem based on speed. However, due to the cars weight, it might be worth having a wheel alignment check, if something went out of place it will show up and you can have it corrected.
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-03-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,074
Posted By ioannis214
It sucks...to answer your question as simply as...

It sucks...to answer your question as simply as possible, but being part of the EU all products get the quality checks from the EU. However, there are always a few big scams going on!!
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-03-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,074
Posted By ioannis214
I respect everyones opinion.....everybody is...

I respect everyones opinion.....everybody is right, from their perspective and for their needs.


however people are willing to pay hundreds of dollars for a 100% made chinese product...but...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-02-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,074
Posted By ioannis214
I haven't been told a brand as yet, only that...

I haven't been told a brand as yet, only that it's chinese. I will have to go back and do a better investigation, but i wanted to see if there is any prior experience, so as to avoid wasting my time.
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-02-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,074
Posted By ioannis214
All points are correct. However i really want to...

All points are correct. However i really want to know if anyone has had experience. I know that reputable firms make expensive tyres under their brand and on the same plant they make a cheaper older...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 10-02-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,074
Posted By ioannis214
Opinions...chinese tyres

Winter is coming upon us soon and I'm starting to investigate my options for winter tyres. I have a good experience with snow tyres from well known brands, but my local tyre shop recommended some...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 09-20-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,254
Posted By ioannis214
From the things you mention your car is fine and...

From the things you mention your car is fine and is worth keeping. Tires are the expensive bit for sure and then the springs. Allignment costs almost the same irrespective of the car, the belt should...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 09-17-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By ioannis214
There is software that you can use along with a...

There is software that you can use along with a proper OBDII cablem however the smaller sized software the triad of INPA, EDIABAS & NCSEXPRT, but are a bit complicated to learn to use and the other...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 09-12-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,622
Posted By ioannis214
White smoke from the exhaust usually means head...

White smoke from the exhaust usually means head gasket faiure and coolant leaks in the combustion chamber producing the white smoke. Check your coolant level to make sure it's ok and keep an eye on...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 09-07-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,968
Posted By ioannis214
Pretty sure you are right, my clutch has had...

Pretty sure you are right, my clutch has had 157000km on it, so pretty worn out, considering driving conditions in the country in most cars it would have given up already. Also, by the time it...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 09-05-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,968
Posted By ioannis214
My guess is that off-roading is more popular in...

My guess is that off-roading is more popular in the states than here in greece.... However, the hobby is picking up momentum with 4x4 clubs, races etc. however, the main problem here is that the...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 09-04-2012, 01:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,968
Posted By ioannis214
That's the reason I posted my experience as well,...

That's the reason I posted my experience as well, since it's good to keep in mind that you have to have a a vehicle nearby capable to pull you out. Also,there was a debate about pulling the car out...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 09-03-2012, 05:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,968
Posted By ioannis214
Well.... I got stuck! Went off roading in...

Well.... I got stuck!

Went off roading in the sand by the beah and despite the fatt that I was going well, a wrong judgment-miscalculation (you name it), got me into a plaxe that the x3 could not...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 08-16-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,968
Posted By ioannis214
Great pics... Just great! Specially like the mud...

Great pics... Just great! Specially like the mud water crossing! Still haven't tried out the off roading a ilities of my x3. I'm only a year old on AWD cars and don't have any off road experience,...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 08-13-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By ioannis214
Woud you rellay want to cut wires amd risk...

Woud you rellay want to cut wires amd risk upsetting the CAN-BUS wiring of your car??? You would risk never ending error codes!!

Just a thought!
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 08-09-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,928
Posted By ioannis214
Not necessarily, if you have angel eyes then the...

Not necessarily, if you have angel eyes then the DRL will be what you call corona lifths, but as far as i've seen, a car with angel eyes has the DRLs activated from factory anyway. So, it's probably...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 08-02-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,744
Posted By ioannis214
I had two leaking evaporators on an E30, which...

I had two leaking evaporators on an E30, which normal approach requires for the entire console/instrument panel to be removed! However, a skilled local bmw garage had another approach. Since...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 07-16-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 913
Posted By ioannis214
Unfortunately, no.... The PDC started working...

Unfortunately, no.... The PDC started working very well for about a month, and it's been a couple of weeks again that it's been doing the same problems again. To be honest as long as it beeps when i...
Forum: X3 E83 (2004 - 2010) 07-16-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 744
Posted By ioannis214
In order to get access you will need to remove...

In order to get access you will need to remove the air filter housing as well, otherwise you won't have enough space to work!
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