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What It Is: The fourth generation of BMW's mid-size crossover SUV.

With newer competition from brands such as Audi and Volvo, the current BMW X5 has become

a dated option in a crowded and contentious field.

The 2019 X5 will look to have what it takes to return the nearly 20-year-old nameplate

to the top of its segment.

Look for the new X5 to boast evolutionary styling that combines the looks of the current

BMW X3 and the forthcoming BMW X7, a model previewed recently in concept form.

Unlike today's X5, the new model will clearly separate its headlights from its kidney grille.

That grille, however, will be bigger than before and feature more angular styling as

previewed on the X7 iPerformance and M8 Gran Coupe concepts.

BMW looks to shake things up on the sides by way of a kinked crease stretching from

the edges of the front wheel wells to the ends of the taillights.

Those rear lights will take on a more bulbous shape and will feature lighting elements similar

in design to those of the X3.

A decidedly upright rear end is sure to make the most of the X5's footprint, maximizing

cargo space while also ensuring there's plenty of room in the lineup for the all but

certain next-generation X6.

As on X5s past, the new model is expected to retain a split hatch with a top portion

that swings up and a lower one that swings down.

The interior of the new X5 is also expected to evolve current BMW design themes.

Look for an available digital gauge cluster and a central touchscreen for controlling

all infotainment functions.

Spy photos reveal that BMW's infamous iDrive controller remains, but its control knob and

associated buttons are more integrated into a center-console space that also houses the

stubby gearshift lever and controls for driving modes.

A new Off-Road mode has us guessing that all-wheel-drive 2019 X5 models will be more serious about

negotiating unpaved terrain than is the current X5.

Why It Matters: Crossover SUVs are big moneymakers, and the X5 sits squarely in the center of

the mid-size luxury segment, where profit margins are especially fat.

As the first BMW model into the space, the X5 in many ways sets technological and styling

standards for the brand's range.

Platform: The new X5 will be based on BMW's new cluster architecture (CLAR) that already

underpins the X3, the 5-series, the 6-series Gran Turismo, and the 7-series.

The platform will also form the basis of the larger X7.

Look for a modest growth spurt relative to the current X5.

A longer wheelbase and greater overall length ought to improve cargo and passenger space—the

latter of which will be particularly beneficial to those shoved into the available third-row

seats.

Powertrain: We expect the X5 to largely mirror the powertrain offerings of its nomenclature

counterpart, the 5-series sedan.

That makes a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six the bread-and-butter offering, and that approximately

300-hp engine will likely mate to an eight-speed automatic transmission and be offered with

either rear- or all-wheel drive.

Those in search of more power will be able to get a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 in

the all-wheel-drive X5 M50i with output of 450 horsepower or more.

An even higher-performing X5 M is guaranteed, and we've already spied that model, expected

to be 600-hp-plus, testing on public roads.

Additionally, a plug-in hybrid iPerformance model is sure to return, probably with the

same 308-hp powertrain offered in today's stupendously inanely named xDrive40e iPerformance

trim.

Finally, it wouldn't surprise us if BMW were to offer its 248-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter

inline-four in both rear- and all-wheel-drive forms to lower the new X5's starting price

and boost the model's overall fuel economy.

Estimated Arrival and Price: The new BMW X5 is expected to be unveiled this summer, with

sales starting in the fall.

Look for pricing to start at close to $60,000 for the rear-wheel-drive, six-cylinder X5

sDrive40i, with the X5 xDrive M50i adding at least $20,000 to the bill.

The X5 M will make its debut a few months to a year after the standard X5 and is expected

to go on sale as a 2020 model.

For more infomation >> 2019 BMW X5: Fourth-Gen Crossover Welcomes New Platform - Duration: 5:48.

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BMW e30 m52 turbo winter maintenance. S02E03 New fuel pump and bump steer fix - Duration: 23:24.

Welcome back to Sipa's garage.

After last time the front of the car is still assembled.

And for start of this video we will still not assemble that.

But we are trying to fix the horrible handling of the car first.

And we are going to do it new, because we have plenty of room to work here.

Now when this all is still unassembled.

To tell about the car's suspension, the wheel alignment is spot on.

And all the suspension parts are brand new, so in that point of view everything should be ok.

But no. The car is horrible to handle in certain situations.

Back then when I tried to investigate that, it looked like the wheels turn when I press down front of the car.

Which means I have some bump steer in my e30.

Which probably causes the bad handling.

And that is probably caused by the e36 steering rack which I installed here.

To install that you need spacers that can be over or under the steering rack.

And then there is bolt holes to mount it front or further back.

And from those 4 locations, it's probably in wrong one.

And that causes the issues.

To check that I'm going to put laser in the wheel hub pointing forward to some cardboard.

Then I'm going to find spot for the steering rack so that the laser point will not move sideways on the cardboard.

When the wheel moves up and down.

So I will take the springs off and put laser here.

And then I will move this up and down at the driving height.

And lets see which steering rack position works the best.

And because I'm now taking the springs off from that BC extreme drop -coilover set. I'm changing the stock springs that are annoyingly stiff.

It drives quite ok. but still I would prefer bit softer ride.

So I have here couple of kilograms lighter springs ordered from the BC importer here in Finland.

And I will put these in when I'm ready to put this back together.

But to start everything, I will take the old springs off that I can move this up and down freely.

And then continue from that.

I did draw that line vertically, so the laser should follow it if the wheel doesn't turn while moving up and down.

How long have you had that car?

Some time..

?

For some time..

And only now it will be drive-able.

Well it has been ok in normal driving but when trying to go sideways, it was horrible.

Now I will jack up this.

Do you have the eccentric bushes there.

On the front?

Yeah. I have.

On the lollipops?

Yes.

So you have quite much caster.

Yes.

Well yeah. How much is that...

I think the wheel turns couple of degrees.

Well yeah it's not even close to how it should be.

I then tried to move the steering rack.

And ended up moving the spacers from up to down.

To get rid of the bump steer.

This meant that the power steering cooling loop, didn't fit anymore and I had to throw that to trash.

I need to get hose made to replace it. But now bump steer looks like this.

So almost non existent which is good. Next the new springs can go in.

After that I did fix the windshield washer hose that I could pass the MOT inspection.

When that is done, I could finally assemble the front end.

100 Nm?

I had it at lowest setting.

So no.

I'm so tempted to scratch the fenders with this.

Will those wires go under or over.

Don't remember. Put those where they go easiest.

Be careful. This will drop here very easily.

This is almost broken.

I think you are good now.

Yeah I can finish this myself.

Now when that is done, it's time to continue with the fuel system.

To install the in-tank fuel pump, I got new fuel pump bracket from ebay.

I got cheapest one I could find, because I only needed the bracket.

It came with crappy pump, but that needs to go.

I will mark the spot for the new walbro 450lph e85 fuel pump.

And then slide in the fuel level sender that I can check the pump orientation.

This fuel level sender should be for the 55 liter tank I have, even though the fuel pump assembly is for newer 60 liter tank with dual sensors.

The provided fuel hose goes to the pump.

And the pump is installed to the bracket using big hose clamp.

The clamps need to be tightened, wires need to be soldered and after installing the filter sock, the assembly is ready.

After that I could install the finished assembly.

This means removing the rear seat that we could get access to the lid that covers the fuel tank.

What the hell.

I had 5 cent coin under my seat.

Can't believe how fast those start appearing there.

Those magically just appear there.

Yeah.

There you can see the fuel sender unit for carburetor engine. Which only has fuel feed line.

I have added fuel return to that, but it needs to go now.

And if someone wonders why I use those on-time use hose clamps. The reason is for the sweet OEM look.

Using some cheapo hose clamps will not look nearly as good as those.

The tank doesn't look bad at all.

What? The tank.

No rust?

No. Looks good. Even the e85 smells good.

Take a look.

Oh fuck i dropped something there.

Looks good.

What should I drop there. That coin..

So I was bit afraid that the tank would have suffered from all this time being unused, because it was only half full.

But it was like new and even the e85 smelled good.

Not like normal gasoline after sitting that long.

Then the new pump assembly needs to go in.

The fitment is really tight so it barely goes in.

Oh fuck!

What?

What is the thing that you normally forget.

When installing something?

The seal from between.

Then the fuel level sender goes in.

If you wondered before why that is separate piece. The reason is that the whole assembly wont fit in one piece from that tiny hole.

Now to plug in everything.

First I will put in the return hose.

And when that is done the lid can go back.

When that is done, lets change the fuel hoses under the car.

And now we are under the car. Unfortunately I can't fit camera here.

So I need to use the potato cam in the phone.

There are the fuel lines to the engine.

That goes to the filter.

And under the filter I had the external fuel pump.

But now from the hoses that went to the surge tank.

The one that comes from the pump, needs to connect to the filter.

And the return hose needs to be connected to the return line.

So I need to figure out which hose is which and connect those.

And now the whole system looks lot simpler.

Now the hose from pump goes to the filter and from there to engine.

And from return line the hose goes back to the tank.

So lot simpler system. I also changed that filter so that the hoses would run better.

Should be fine now.

And rear seat can go back.

Huge amount of dust.

But that's there. Next I will work with the fuel system at the engine.

Well and I don't have the injectors installed anymore.

I tested if those would work and it looked like three of those were clogged.

With wd40 I got something to go through those.

But there were clear difference between those.

Those have been sitting uninstalled for over 1,5 years.

So those did got clogged during that time, so I need to send those to be cleaned.

So I can't get the fuel system ready.

But to keep things moving, I glued bolts under here.

To the runners so that I can bolt the flex fuel sensor here.

I also made this hose that clicks here and goes to fuel rail.

I also need to install same kind of quick connect connector to those in the car.

But like that I made this neat mounting for the flex fuel sensor.

So this is now ready to be bolted on.

But of course I also need to run wires for this. But that's the situation with this.

lets put this back to the car.

And well. Fuck that. I will not install that yet.

Because i got annoyed from those clogged injectors.

All this looks like big mess now.

Everything is just thrown there.

I'm also missing all kinds of small things.

But I'm now too tired for that. I'll let this wait for the next time.

But yeah there isn't much to do.

Besides running all kinds of wires this only needs assembling.

But then there is also.

The power steering pump that is missing.

last summer we took the pump bracket from this to Petri's car.

And i just remembered that I still miss that one.

I still have the pump, but the bracket is wrong one.

Which can't be bought separately.

So I would need right bracket or different type pump.

Or something.

And also I'm now missing the cooling loop for that also.

So I need hydraulic hose to replace that also.

I could hack up something. But I would rather hack any steering parts.

But yeah. After that only some wires need to be added and bolt everything back.

So next time this all is probably ready.

Then of course I need to take off the gearbox to fix that.

Then to fix the tire hopping, I have new shocks coming. But that is like 5 minutes to change those.

I would guess that there is like day or two worth of work here left.

So pretty good situation compared to how much snow there is left on ground.

I just need to find time to come here to work with this.

So that means I need to end this video here.

We got quite much done this time. The front is now fully assembled.

Fuel systems almost ready and so on.

So bye.