Honestly I think it wouldn't have taken much more time than writing those long explanations
If Paul can find the data I simply give him my FTP address + user/password... Takes him less them 5 mins to send it on it's way...
And I wouldn't expect much activity on your new, blank forum. I for sure won't spend more hours of my time on there now...
Even if the X-5 is discontinued lots of drivers will still use it for years to come. Just look at the XX4...
I already linked to the best treads from this page:
www.ymr.no/10orTips.htm
But 1/2 of it is dead links now...
And had you guys sent a warning to all your forum users we could have extracted the useful treads before you removed it.