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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 25
The bimmer.org E39 Forum exists to provide all 1996-current BMW E39 5-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

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528i intake manifold - Pat 23:05 6/25/2000 (0)
Installed 3.15 today... Big problems!! - Help - Larry 22:58 6/25/2000 (17)
- What's the secret ? Please do elaborate. (more) - STT 07:04 6/26/2000 (2)
  - Step - Didn't You Order An M5 Limited Slip? (nt) - Marc 12:25 6/26/2000 (1)
    - It is sitting in a German made wooden crate in my - STT 12:42 6/26/2000 (0)
- Larry...I posted that some weeks ago, more - Galo 06:05 6/26/2000 (3)
  - Re: Larry...I posted that some weeks ago, more - Larry 13:29 6/26/2000 (1)
    - Got it. Thank you very much Larry. - STT 13:58 6/26/2000 (0)
  - I had to do this also...Galo is correct(m) - Tim W. 09:07 6/26/2000 (0)
- Pardon my ignorance.. Can this be done to a 528ia? - Abdoul Wane 01:21 6/26/2000 (6)
  - You cannot compare 528 & 540 Diff's - Larry 13:39 6/26/2000 (0)
  - 528i has Auto: 3.46 Manual: 2.93 ratio. Already - Higher than 540i - JIMMY 01:30 6/26/2000 (4)
    - Re: 528i has Auto: 3.46 Manual: 2.93 ratio. Alrea - Jay Gans 17:01 6/26/2000 (0)
    - Sorry to correct you...but 528iA has 4.10 - Wow! - NW 01:45 6/26/2000 (2)
      - wow. u sure? I got the 3.46 off 2000 E39 brochure - JIMMY 01:56 6/26/2000 (1)
        
        I got 4.10 from BMW USA - we're both right then ;) - NW 03:09 6/26/2000 (0)
- Installed 3.15 today... Big problems!! - Help - JIMMY 01:16 6/26/2000 (2)
  - Re: Installing 3.15, great pics! - Pat H. 11:29 6/26/2000 (1)
    - =) - JIMMY 13:44 6/26/2000 (0)
lower A/C vents don't work on Auto - John in Madison WI 21:41 6/25/2000 (3)
- Re: lower A/C vents don't work on Auto - Jim Cash 10:19 6/26/2000 (2)
  - Re: lower A/C vents don't work on Auto - John in Madison WI 16:53 6/26/2000 (1)
    - No vent setting will deflect a deer :-)) - Jim Cash 19:11 6/26/2000 (0)
Paint damage - tree sap - Rob 21:39 6/25/2000 (4)
- Soak w/WD40. Won't damage paint. - Keith 08:39 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: Paint damage - tree sap - Alan W 08:26 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: Paint damage - tree sap - Ernie V 08:07 6/26/2000 (1)
  - Thanks for all the good info guys. eom - Rob 15:55 6/28/2000 (0)
Front end problems (long but I need some advice) - paul 21:18 6/25/2000 (3)
- Re: Front end problems (long but I need some advic - crop 10:48 6/26/2000 (0)
- This is a tough one. One, the fact that the (more) - Galo 21:50 6/25/2000 (1)
  - Re: This is a tough one. One, the fact that the (m - paul 07:07 6/26/2000 (0)
Hi all! Back again, miscelaneous ramblings, more - Galo 19:08 6/25/2000 (1)
- Our man in Puerto Rico! - BMleW 12:01 6/26/2000 (0)
Cell phone FAQs and MY2001 stuff - AndrewK 18:51 6/25/2000 (2)
- Re: Cell phone FAQs and MY2001 stuff - Joe 23:22 6/25/2000 (1)
  - Re: Cell phone FAQs and MY2001 stuff - Don 19:10 6/26/2000 (0)
2000 540iA for sale - Rick in Colorado 18:19 6/25/2000 (0)
Q. re: 540i sport factory shocks - EricS 17:48 6/25/2000 (3)
- FOR SALE: '00 540i/6 Suspension Pieces - Barry 06:55 6/26/2000 (1)
  - Re: FOR SALE: '00 540i/6 Suspension Pieces - SteveF 10:55 6/27/2000 (0)
- Good idea...but what is the cost? Expensive? - NW 01:47 6/26/2000 (0)
electric windows/seat rattle - Henry 17:27 6/25/2000 (10)
- Re: electric windows/seat rattle - Jim Cash 10:41 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: electric windows/seat rattle - Jay Gans 18:54 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: electric windows/seat rattle - Don 17:51 6/25/2000 (0)
- same on my 97 540ia (more) - EricS 17:42 6/25/2000 (6)
  - Re: same on my 97 540ia (more) - g griggs 21:12 6/25/2000 (0)
  - Re: same on my 97 540ia (more) - g griggs 21:12 6/25/2000 (0)
  - Re: same on my 97 540ia (more) - gary griggs 21:01 6/25/2000 (2)
    - You can say that again!! - EricS 22:51 6/25/2000 (1)
      - Re: You can say that again!! - garymgriggs 00:47 6/27/2000 (0)
  - Re: same on my 97 540ia (more) - gary griggs 21:01 6/25/2000 (0)
anyone trade up from 528 to 540? worth $10k more? - dan 16:35 6/25/2000 (34)
- dad drove 97 540i today =) - bad a$$ 540i 21:38 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: anyone trade up from 528 to 540? worth $10k m - Don 17:53 6/25/2000 (3)
  - Hey Don, does your 2000 528i wagon...... - Tim C. 19:23 6/25/2000 (2)
    - I have a 2000 528T with a 5 sp stick - James Whitfill 12:42 6/26/2000 (0)
    - Re: Hey Don, does your 2000 528i wagon...... - Don 19:45 6/25/2000 (0)
- not $10k difference - EricS 16:45 6/25/2000 (2)
  - $9K, actually - BillP 22:37 6/25/2000 (1)
    - Re: $9K, actually - EricS 21:31 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: anyone trade up from 528 to 540? worth $10k m - buboy 16:39 6/25/2000 (25)
  - Ratios - and not gear ratios but - Harvey 16:31 6/26/2000 (0)
  - No Wonder Most People Think BMW Owners Are - Self-Absorbed, Egomaniacal A**holes 12:35 6/26/2000 (1)
    - Re: No Wonder Most People Think BMW Owners Are - and the truth hurts :))) 14:56 6/26/2000 (0)
  - R U trying to say the 528i - is a girl's car? 07:59 6/26/2000 (8)
    - Re: R U trying to say the 528i - buboy 12:29 6/26/2000 (7)
      - Free vocabulary lesson 4 U (more) - frankieNJ 14:54 6/26/2000 (6)
        
        Re: Free vocabulary lesson 4 U (more) - Blah, blah, blah!!! 14:59 6/26/2000 (5)
        
        ignorant:THAT'S WHAT I THOUGHT. thanks for - proving my point (frankieNJ) 15:02 6/26/2000 (4)
        
        Drive your 528 to soccer practice - Blah, blah, balh,wonk, wonk 15:12 6/26/2000 (3)
        
        CHECK THIS OUT.....LOL (more) metric units - frankieNJ 15:20 6/26/2000 (2)
        
        FrankieNJ-I think you may have penis envy??? - at least I have one! 15:43 6/26/2000 (1)
        
        WHATEVER!!!!!LOL - frankieNJ 16:26 6/26/2000 (0)
  - Whoa, "Dude".... okay, I'll bite!! - Jeez French 00:29 6/26/2000 (12)
    - Re: Whoa, "Dude".... okay, I'll bite!! - buboy 04:26 6/26/2000 (11)
      - Here it is in french buboy...mange dla marde - DanT 16:44 6/26/2000 (0)
      - How about Rack and Pinion Steering, lighter body.. - BMWGuy 15:38 6/26/2000 (0)
      - Another post that reveals his ignorance(more) - frankieNJ 15:01 6/26/2000 (5)
        
        The survey was held at many soccer practices - which you find many women 528 drivers 15:16 6/26/2000 (4)
        
        WHERE you find not WHICH you find - you moron....lol :-) frankieNJ 15:21 6/26/2000 (3)
        
        Get back in your bitchmobile! - buboy 16:35 6/26/2000 (2)
        
        Re: Get back in your bitchmobile! - Nice one buboy! 08:39 6/27/2000 (0)
        
        Out of respect for the entire board - (more)frankieNJ 16:44 6/26/2000 (0)
      - duboy is right! 528 sucks compared to a 540/6.... - 540/6 is a real man's car! hahahaha 10:58 6/26/2000 (1)
        
        I guess since school's out we can look forward to - more posts like this ;-) 12:34 6/26/2000 (0)
      - Rotton Attitude Kid.....................EOM - Ernie V 08:14 6/26/2000 (0)
Which outdoor car covers have best fit/material? - Rob S 15:40 6/25/2000 (3)
- I have a NEW still in box Noah cover for e39 - jcs 19:53 6/27/2000 (0)
- BMW Car Cover $139 at pacificbmw.com - Brian Lewis 16:11 6/25/2000 (1)
  - Noah is the Manufactor 82-11-1-470-386 (eom) - Brian Lewis 10:09 6/26/2000 (0)
Dig vs. Ana phone - Norm 15:17 6/25/2000 (1)
- Should be able to use dig phone with included - adapter--NT James Whitfill 16:58 6/25/2000 (0)
DSP Sound - DSP 14:37 6/25/2000 (12)
- Re: DSP Sound - T. Hart 18:55 6/27/2000 (0)
- thanks for all the posts and 1 more ? - DSP 12:01 6/26/2000 (4)
  - Did you adjust the EQ before - listening? (e) 15:53 6/26/2000 (0)
  - Sealed enclosure against back trunk - Brian Lewis 13:01 6/26/2000 (2)
    - Re: dvc should be mono only - daved 13:19 6/26/2000 (1)
      - Re: dvc should be mono only - Brian Lewis 15:45 6/26/2000 (0)
- DSP works - Rudegar 23:24 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: DSP Sound - joshAZ 17:02 6/25/2000 (2)
  - I semi agree - Brian Lewis 10:16 6/26/2000 (1)
    - Damn - can I do you a favor?? n/t ;-) - T. Hart 18:28 6/27/2000 (0)
- Re: DSP Sound - EricS 16:49 6/25/2000 (0)
- ITs not that great.... - Brian Lewis 16:14 6/25/2000 (0)
wheel opinion and fitment advice needed... - maoli 14:26 6/25/2000 (2)
- Re: wheel opinion and fitment advice --here's my . - allenjdbimmer 16:56 6/25/2000 (1)
  - Thanks, will do, got a sale pending... -e - maoli 11:15 6/26/2000 (0)
My 528ia/97 front roundel looks shitty! - Sergio 14:16 6/25/2000 (2)
- http://www.bavauto.com/ has new roundels ...more - davidKL 14:37 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: My 528ia/97 front roundel looks shitty! - 540Power 14:53 6/25/2000 (0)
Has anyone sharked their 528ia - JimConforti? - Sergio 13:42 6/25/2000 (3)
- Re: Has anyone sharked their 528ia - JimConforti? - Willard Lee 09:47 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: Has anyone sharked their 528ia - JimConforti? - 540Power 14:44 6/25/2000 (1)
  - Re: Has anyone sharked their 528ia - JimConforti? - Horac Sklar 06:33 6/26/2000 (0)
Rear sun-shade (more) - AC 13:28 6/25/2000 (4)
- Re: Rear sun-shade (more) - Jim Cash 10:51 6/26/2000 (2)
  - Jim, related question - Panos 20:14 6/26/2000 (1)
    - Re: Jim, related question - Jim Cash 07:33 6/27/2000 (0)
- I believe the answer is, "no" - BillP 22:44 6/25/2000 (0)
Lighting, etc. evolution - Hella site - Jim Cash 13:12 6/25/2000 (0)
Simple Question--CLK 430 - Carrie 12:13 6/25/2000 (9)
- Re: Simple Question--CLK 430 - Ivan 11:44 6/26/2000 (1)
  - Re: Simple Question--CLK 430 - buboy 12:36 6/26/2000 (0)
- Are you serious? (Link inside) - John K 12:15 6/25/2000 (6)
  - Re: Are you serious? (Link inside) - Carrie 12:21 6/25/2000 (5)
    - Re: Are you serious? (Link inside) - buboy 14:47 6/25/2000 (4)
      - And the last time you drove a CLK 430 was...??(nt) - JFrench 15:53 6/25/2000 (3)
        
        Re: And the last time you drove a CLK 430 was...?? - buboy 16:31 6/25/2000 (2)
        
        also test the CLK430 before I bought the 540 (m) - JIMMY 00:01 6/26/2000 (1)
        
        Agree.One I drove felt bigger than it actually is - NW 01:48 6/26/2000 (0)
Certified BMW Lease Help - vic528i 11:24 6/25/2000 (2)
- Re: Certified BMW Lease Help - P 528i 11:39 6/25/2000 (1)
  - Hey Vic (more) - Jon Shafer 13:39 6/25/2000 (0)
Quik ? re: Dinan - chzcake 10:52 6/25/2000 (1)
- Some do and some don't (m) - JIMMY 12:34 6/25/2000 (0)
97' 540ia ride getting even softer - Zandodad 10:09 6/25/2000 (1)
- Re: 97' 540ia ride getting even softer - Jim Cash 13:20 6/25/2000 (0)
Resetting Tool - Allan J. 09:46 6/25/2000 (1)
- Re: Resetting Tool - Scott R 08:26 6/26/2000 (0)
Next new car?? - Robert V. 07:53 6/25/2000 (1)
- Re: Next new car?? - Gregg 10:34 6/25/2000 (0)
To Jimmy - E39 05:05 6/25/2000 (4)
- Re: To Jimmy---depending - allenjdbimmer 07:19 6/25/2000 (1)
  - thank you Allen (n.t) - JIMMY 12:36 6/25/2000 (0)
- 19"x9". Sorry I don't know the offset, will be - happy to ask for you on Monday! - JIMMY 05:21 6/25/2000 (1)
  - Thank Y OU JIMMY ^^ - E39 06:56 6/25/2000 (0)
Country FM radio band settings ? - Adam 05:02 6/25/2000 (1)
- Re: Country FM radio band settings ? - Ole Vik 16:27 6/25/2000 (0)
JIMMY, how hard is it to install the foglight bulb - on E46? (m) Imp 03:41 6/25/2000 (3)
- Mechanically CHALLENGED that is :-) Thx Jimmy (nt) - Imp 11:38 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: JIMMY, how hard is it to install the foglight - JIMMY 05:16 6/25/2000 (1)
  - sorry, the top ,essage was to Mr. IMP =) - JIMMY 05:19 6/25/2000 (0)
540i vs 528i - Adam Fraser 02:28 6/25/2000 (23)
- My thoughts on 528i vs. 540i (more) - frankieNJ 08:46 6/26/2000 (3)
  - Well put...frankie...same here in Canada - Dant 19:46 6/26/2000 (2)
    - Thanks DanT - frankieNJ (eom) 11:12 6/28/2000 (0)
    - Thanks DanT - frankieNJ (eom) 11:06 6/28/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i vs 528i - Norm 18:27 6/25/2000 (0)
- I love my 528ia/97/Silver on Black! - Sergio 14:01 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i vs 528i - WAM 08:25 6/25/2000 (16)
  - Re: 540i vs 528i - buboy 14:57 6/25/2000 (4)
    - Re: 540i vs 528i - Kevin 22:56 6/25/2000 (0)
    - And the last time you drove a 528i was....???(nt) - JFrench 15:52 6/25/2000 (2)
      - Re: And the last time you drove a 528i was....???( - buboy 16:36 6/25/2000 (1)
        
        Bueno - JFrench 22:38 6/25/2000 (0)
  - Re: 540i vs 528i - Steel - subframe only - Jim Cash 13:33 6/25/2000 (0)
  - This is the best comparison I've read yet... - JFrench 13:10 6/25/2000 (9)
    - Re: This is the best comparison I've read yet... - Chris 12:07 6/26/2000 (0)
    - $67k for a 540i? - Mark OC 09:03 6/26/2000 (6)
      - Yes! - JFrench 12:29 6/26/2000 (5)
        
        Re: Yes! - Chris 14:04 6/26/2000 (4)
        
        Re: Yes! - Mark OC 14:12 6/26/2000 (3)
        
        hmmmm... - JFrench 14:45 6/26/2000 (2)
        
        don't forget gas guzzler...-nt - daved 16:20 6/26/2000 (1)
        
        Actually, you're right - loaded to the gills is - over $67k ... wow! Mark OC 18:51 6/26/2000 (0)
    - $67k for a 540i? - Mark OC 08:30 6/26/2000 (0)
rubbing in the Rear - R.J. 01:59 6/25/2000 (4)
- Short of major bodywork, trading 19x10 for (more) - Galo 19:18 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: rubbing in the Rear - Gregg 10:46 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: rubbing in the Rear - Gregg 10:43 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: rubbing in the Rear - Gregg 10:43 6/25/2000 (0)
Tire pressure question -- advice please! - rgk 01:25 6/25/2000 (0)
JIMMY's "Xenons"... - Rob 23:45 6/24/2000 (1)
- thank you very VERY MUCH! Enjoy the XENONS! - JIMMY =) 04:55 6/25/2000 (0)
how to file complaints about dealer (more) - jewel 23:09 6/24/2000 (1)
- Write them a letter (more) - Brian Lewis 23:49 6/24/2000 (0)
Is '99 540i drive by wire? (nt) - Norm 22:51 6/24/2000 (12)
- TO: Jim Cash - Your opinion? - Norm 19:23 6/27/2000 (0)
- NOT drive by wire - EricS 17:01 6/25/2000 (1)
  - For the last bloody time. 99 = 97 + 2 and (m) - STT 17:51 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Is '99 540i drive by wire? (nt) - Norm 15:07 6/25/2000 (6)
  - Re: Is '99 540i drive by wire? (nt) - Norm 15:25 6/25/2000 (3)
    - ???! - daved 21:00 6/26/2000 (2)
      - Re: ???! - Norm 21:09 6/26/2000 (1)
        
        !! - daved 08:12 6/27/2000 (0)
  - Drive by wire = no direct mechanical link, such(m) - STT 15:24 6/25/2000 (1)
    - Re: Whatever. - STT 15:32 6/25/2000 (0)
- It is. That is why we have DSC. - STT 13:08 6/25/2000 (0)
- If you call a throttle cable a wire (nt) - EricS 11:56 6/25/2000 (0)
Hood stone chips - Norm 22:48 6/24/2000 (3)
- make sure they do a careful job - jewel 22:55 6/24/2000 (2)
  - Re: make sure they do a careful job - Norm 22:58 6/24/2000 (1)
    - Oops - too much wine tonight .... - Norm 23:00 6/24/2000 (0)
Swap Old NAV CDs - Brick Susko 22:29 6/24/2000 (0)
Chips Away or Similar Paint Repair??? - Greg K 21:55 6/24/2000 (0)
To current 540 owners, are they worth it? - Chris M 21:35 6/24/2000 (16)
- If you can afford it why drive anthing else? EOM - Rudegar 23:27 6/25/2000 (0)
- It is definitely worth it if you can afford it and - BrianZ24 13:29 6/25/2000 (0)
- As my buddy Ferris would say... (m) - Doug 12:59 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: To current 540 owners, are they worth it? - RJ 12:53 6/25/2000 (2)
  - Re: To current 540 owners, are they worth it? - maoli 14:43 6/25/2000 (0)
  - worth e-v-e-r-y p-e-n-n-y ~ $ - JIMMY 12:58 6/25/2000 (0)
- You get what you pay for! - Frank B 09:26 6/25/2000 (0)
- Absolutely (m) - Grey 08:19 6/25/2000 (0)
- My entire list of problems with my 1999 540i.. - Jacob 02:00 6/25/2000 (0)
- fuq yes. (nt) - rob 23:30 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: To current 540 owners, are they worth it? - Sean 22:59 6/24/2000 (0)
- absolutely - jewel 22:57 6/24/2000 (0)
- Only if you're looking for . . . . - chzcake 22:01 6/24/2000 (2)
  - Hottest? How about M5? (e) - Alex Argyros 22:19 6/24/2000 (1)
    - M5 is not a car it's a rocket ;-) - chzcake 23:51 6/24/2000 (0)
- Absolutely, what else is there? - EricS 21:38 6/24/2000 (0)
'98 540IA HOOD LATCH PROBLEM - jim vomvas 20:53 6/24/2000 (1)
- Very easy Jim! ~*(PiC)*~ - JIMMY 21:03 6/24/2000 (0)
Fan speed display & hot country setting - Jim Cash - KeithB 19:07 6/24/2000 (3)
- Re: Fan speed display & hot country setting - - Jim Cash 14:10 6/25/2000 (2)
  - Re: Fan speed display & hot country setting - - Ole Vik 16:20 6/25/2000 (1)
    - Fu** the vent system... just give me (more) - EricS 17:11 6/25/2000 (0)
2000 528i 3pc sport wheels for SALE - MIKE 17:01 6/24/2000 (4)
- Re: 2000 528i 3pc sport wheels for SALE - Jaime 10:47 6/27/2000 (2)
  - Re: 2000 528i 3pc sport wheels for SALE - dfddef 23:26 6/30/2000 (1)
    - Re: 2000 528i 3pc sport wheels for SALE - fuc u 23:29 6/30/2000 (0)
- What about the spare? Only need 1. Tire type? (nt) - Roy in Texas 17:08 6/24/2000 (0)
Buboy: Here are some answers to your questions!! - JIMMY 16:53 6/24/2000 (1)
- Your 540 picture - NOT - (nt) - Jim Cash 17:53 6/24/2000 (0)
Stereo installers - Chicago area - Dave S. 16:45 6/24/2000 (1)
- Re: Stereo installers - Chicago area - hector 13:42 6/26/2000 (0)
Battery - EricS 15:27 6/24/2000 (3)
- Re: Battery - Add water - PLEASE - Jim Cash 18:41 6/24/2000 (1)
  - Ditto, check at least once during mid-summer (e) - WAM 08:32 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Battery - Bob 16:16 6/24/2000 (0)
My 528i/97 has Check Engine - what do I do? - Sergio 15:17 6/24/2000 (4)
- Check Gas Cap 1st. May take a few days. (eom) - Roy in Texas 17:13 6/24/2000 (2)
  - How long f/Gas Cap wait - what about O2? - Sergio 14:04 6/25/2000 (1)
    - It took a week, maybe 200 miles? Seemed long (eom) - Roy in Texas 17:12 6/25/2000 (0)
- If you reread their ads they say CHECK not replace - most items. 15:26 6/24/2000 (0)
I AM IRRITATED more - jaimoe 13:52 6/24/2000 (5)
- Just say no, and tell him that you will walk away - from the purchase if he tries it again. 16:59 6/24/2000 (0)
- Don't pay the dealer prep fee!!! - EricSr 15:21 6/24/2000 (0)
- Try Vagisyl. Worked great for my Easter Europian - shepherd (85lbs male) STT 15:01 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: I AM IRRITATED more - Niles 14:10 6/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: I AM IRRITATED more - FOR THE ORIGINAL POSTER - Ran 14:35 6/24/2000 (0)
Where can you buy extra cd mags? - (other than BMW dealer)AC 13:49 6/24/2000 (5)
- Thanks guys, I knew I could get the answer - to that one here! (nt) AC 10:37 6/25/2000 (0)
- Anywhere that carries alpine products. (more) - Rob 17:18 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Where can you buy extra cd mags? - Willard Lee 16:36 6/24/2000 (1)
  - O/T question for Will - James Whitfill 17:44 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Where can you buy extra cd mags? - PaulK74 13:59 6/24/2000 (0)
BMW DSP vs Standard audio system - Pat H. 12:45 6/24/2000 (18)
- Get NONDSP and then upgrade - Brian Lewis 00:02 6/25/2000 (5)
  - I agree - Frank B 09:30 6/25/2000 (0)
  - Re: Get NONDSP and then upgrade - Pat H. 00:21 6/25/2000 (3)
    - No problem... - Brian Lewis 16:31 6/25/2000 (2)
      - Nav system the deal, eh? - Pat H. 18:30 6/25/2000 (1)
        
        I know what you mean - Brian Lewis 09:03 6/26/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW DSP vs Standard audio system - Jim Cash 13:05 6/24/2000 (11)
  - Thanks & a follow up question on DSP v analog - Pat H. 17:12 6/24/2000 (2)
    - Re: Thanks & a follow up question on DSP v ana - Jim Cash 18:36 6/24/2000 (1)
      - Thanks, valuable tech info to consider(e) - Pat H. 20:46 6/24/2000 (0)
  - Another DSP question - EricS 15:30 6/24/2000 (1)
    - Re: Another DSP question - Jim Cash 18:46 6/24/2000 (0)
  - Hah! A Jim Cash error? - BillP 13:25 6/24/2000 (5)
    - Re: Hah! A Jim Cash error? - Jim Cash 18:06 6/24/2000 (0)
    - You should have known better - Chuck 14:36 6/24/2000 (2)
      - But the original poster is NOT from Canada (nt) - BillP 18:06 6/24/2000 (1)
        
        Just face it JimC is never wrong, lol; no excuses - SamS 20:48 6/24/2000 (0)
    - DSP comes with CD in Canada \nt - SC 13:35 6/24/2000 (0)
cd changer & perma plate - RD 11:59 6/24/2000 (4)
- perma-plate - jewel 23:00 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: cd changer & perma plate - Viraf 20:33 6/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: cd changer & perma plate - Igor 15:40 6/26/2000 (0)
- Snake oil (more) - BillP 13:29 6/24/2000 (0)
540i owners pls explain........... - Alpina22 11:49 6/24/2000 (0)
how do i post pictures? (eom) - /// DUDE 11:48 6/24/2000 (2)
- e-mail me & I'll show you how! Happy540@aol.com - JIMMY 13:55 6/24/2000 (0)
- Search archives for "post pictures" (nt) - BillP 11:50 6/24/2000 (0)
BIG rear airbag problem! Dealer service. - AC 11:30 6/24/2000 (6)
- Don't settle for an airbag with a big rear!! - EricS 15:45 6/24/2000 (2)
  - Or a big rear without an airbag!!! - AC 10:39 6/25/2000 (1)
    - What about an airbag with a nice rear!! e - EricS 17:06 6/25/2000 (0)
- Love is Blind - Marc 14:35 6/24/2000 (1)
  - ....more precisely - AC 10:35 6/25/2000 (0)
- BIG rear airbag problem! Dealer service. - (more) 13:56 6/24/2000 (0)
No remote with key - help please - Alan W 09:09 6/24/2000 (8)
- Re: No remote with key - help please - Jim Cash 18:11 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: No remote with key - help please - Lon 11:08 6/24/2000 (6)
  - Fix for-Re: No remote with key - help please - BMW6SPD 12:24 6/24/2000 (0)
  - Re: No remote with key - help please - Lon 11:12 6/24/2000 (4)
    - Re: No remote with key - help please - Alan W 12:28 6/24/2000 (0)
    - The rechargable batt is built into the Key, isn't - it? AC 11:37 6/24/2000 (1)
      - Yes (nt) - Alan W 12:29 6/24/2000 (0)
    - Sept. 2000 production (and later) recharge - See dealer for new key 11:37 6/24/2000 (0)
Tires anyone? - Spencer 07:55 6/24/2000 (0)
A Question for JIMMY - buboy 05:20 6/24/2000 (1)
- Re: A Question for JIMMY - JIMMY 17:03 6/24/2000 (0)
540iA - G-force tires, 245/45/17 - Paul B. 02:01 6/24/2000 (1)
- Re: 540iA - G-force tires, 245/45/17 - Gregg 10:59 6/24/2000 (0)
Will the look-and-fell of BMW 540i change? - Sean 01:58 6/24/2000 (0)
94 530i advice - Peter B 00:37 6/24/2000 (2)
- Re: 94 530i advice - Gregg 10:03 6/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: 94 530i advice - peter b 23:45 6/24/2000 (0)
Wax on black rub strip - Larry 00:26 6/24/2000 (7)
- Use a regular or firm toothbrush. - JustinR 11:20 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Wax on black rub strip - Steve D 10:04 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Wax on black rub strip - bb 09:05 6/24/2000 (0)
- Lexol's vinyl/rubber cleaner will work (nt) - BillP 00:39 6/24/2000 (3)
  - Re: Lexol's vinyl/rubber cleaner will work (nt) - Paul B. 01:34 6/24/2000 (2)
    - One week later, it's still gone (nt) - BillP 11:49 6/24/2000 (0)
    - Re: Lexol's vinyl/rubber cleaner will work (nt) - John Feng 06:43 6/24/2000 (0)
540i sport vs. nonsport shocks, the same??? more - EricS 00:19 6/24/2000 (1)
- 540i sport vs. nonsport shocks - Answers (more) - NW 00:31 6/24/2000 (0)
Anyone else annoyed by '00 sun visor? - craig 21:52 6/23/2000 (5)
- Re: Anyone else annoyed by '00 sun visor? - Don 00:24 6/24/2000 (2)
  - Re: Correct - Jim Cash 13:13 6/24/2000 (1)
    - With all due respect, I don't see how... - hch 21:15 6/25/2000 (0)
- Pisses me off too! - Dean O. 23:35 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Buy the sunvisors off the guy parting out the 528 - EricS 00:02 6/24/2000 (0)
Clear lights (more) - JZ 21:18 6/23/2000 (1)
- Re: Clear lights (more) - John K 21:23 6/23/2000 (0)
Will the Passat Plus beat the BMW 540???? - Brian Lewis 21:06 6/23/2000 (5)
- I own both, very different cars...(m) - Grey 22:05 6/23/2000 (3)
  - The Passat Plus is off the next A8 platform...... - Stu B 21:36 6/24/2000 (0)
  - true... - Brian Lewis 22:21 6/23/2000 (1)
    - Passat Plus will be as big as new S class..... - Stu B 21:44 6/24/2000 (0)
- Does it matter? You still have the bimmer... eom - Drew NYC 21:22 6/23/2000 (0)
CD Changer...likely old Q's - Dutchman 20:23 6/23/2000 (1)
- pacificbmw.com and circlebmw.com - Brian Lewis 21:05 6/23/2000 (0)
3: 15 diff./ Exhaust ? - Tom 20:08 6/23/2000 (1)
- 3.15 - JIMMY 20:17 6/23/2000 (0)
Dinan website glitch? - maoli 18:37 6/23/2000 (1)
- As well as 335lb/ft of torque for OEM engine. (m) - STT 19:47 6/23/2000 (0)
Which Hella, PIAA or JIMMYS XENONS? - Bruce 18:28 6/23/2000 (8)
- Re: Which Hella, PIAA or JIMMYS XENONS? - rob 21:01 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Thank you Rob! Let me know how you like the XENONS - JIMMY 00:18 6/24/2000 (1)
    - by the way I try to make your package bulletproof - JIMMY =) 00:19 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Which Hella, PIAA or JIMMYS XENONS? - JIMMY 19:30 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Re: Which Hella, PIAA or JIMMYS XENONS? - Norm 19:47 6/23/2000 (1)
    - hope this helps! - JIMMY 19:59 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: DO NOT GET PIAAS, get JIMMYS XENONS or IPFs! - KU 18:56 6/23/2000 (1)
  - More on IPF's? - john 23:15 6/23/2000 (0)
anyone painted over their chrome trim?or replaced? - cook 17:31 6/23/2000 (5)
- chrome = BMW - Hans 14:15 6/24/2000 (1)
  - PULLLLEAASE!! - BillP 18:17 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: anyone painted over their chrome trim?or repla - John K 19:05 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: anyone painted over their chrome trim?or repla - Rob 17:43 6/23/2000 (1)
  - i gathered it would be rare to find anyone - cook 19:15 6/23/2000 (0)
Has anybody transplant the 540 front brakes - VA 17:07 6/23/2000 (0)
No more front clears--illegal - EricS 16:27 6/23/2000 (14)
- Try Bavarian or Bekkers (m) - Jerrod 00:26 6/24/2000 (0)
- Clear lights at discount prices @ SPP - Eric @ SPP 23:40 6/23/2000 (0)
- so M5s are illegal here now??? (nt) - Grey 19:23 6/23/2000 (4)
  - Nope M5 Clears have amber reflectors - EricS 21:33 6/23/2000 (0)
  - Can't we just use the M5 clears in front??? - Brian Lewis 19:34 6/23/2000 (2)
    - Sure, Since BMW Must Have Rec'd DOT Approval - Marc 19:45 6/23/2000 (1)
      - Anyone have the part numbers? - Brian Lewis 19:47 6/23/2000 (0)
- Read This for the Truth - Marc 17:38 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Has anyone been cited for noncomplying clears? nt - EricS 17:47 6/23/2000 (0)
- what about clears with yellow bulbs? - Derek Coleman 16:49 6/23/2000 (1)
  - No, still need a reflector (nt) - Marc 11:42 6/24/2000 (0)
- False...Bekkers and others have them. (more) - Rob 16:34 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Contact info. for Bekkers?? - EricS 17:09 6/23/2000 (1)
    - www.bekkers.com (NT) - rob 17:37 6/23/2000 (0)
A Big Thank you to Ed Parker at BMW/NA (more) - Rob 16:05 6/23/2000 (2)
- Ed has also contact me about a different issue (m) - BillP 23:21 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Ontario, CA distribution center!!! - Brian Lewis 00:10 6/24/2000 (0)
Wide Angle mirror part num - RP 15:56 6/23/2000 (1)
- Wide Angle mirror part number is 51168119724 (nt) - VA 16:31 6/23/2000 (0)
Importation of nonconforming 2000 BMW 5 Series - DAK 15:53 6/23/2000 (4)
- Re: Importation of nonconforming BMW's - Pat H. 12:15 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Importation of nonconforming 2000 BMW 5 Series - DW 23:32 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Standard 118 Permits Use of Power Windows - Until Door is Opened 11:50 6/24/2000 (0)
- Note That Installation of U.S. Lamp Assemblies - Would be Required to Meet Standards 17:57 6/23/2000 (0)
Front suspension noise - Brian G 15:25 6/23/2000 (1)
- Re: Front suspension noise - Jim Cash 13:19 6/24/2000 (0)
BMW 5er Man, email me - harvey2 15:21 6/23/2000 (0)
Worth Sport-izing a non-Sport 528I? - Dave V 15:05 6/23/2000 (2)
- Re: Worth Sport-izing a non-Sport 528I? - buboy 04:40 6/26/2000 (0)
- Im thinking about doing this too....any comments? - cook 17:29 6/23/2000 (0)
Am I perverted? :-) (more) - Lon 14:19 6/23/2000 (10)
- orange perv here!! - AC 13:51 6/24/2000 (0)
- I think it depends on the color of the car, amber - looks beeter on some than others. 02:22 6/24/2000 (0)
- You can paint the trim - BrianSeattle 16:40 6/23/2000 (0)
- I'm a pervert too.... pic - Jim W 14:45 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Weather strip cosmetics - Paul 16:12 6/23/2000 (1)
    - Re: Weather strip cosmetics - Jim W 16:47 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Am I perverted? :-) (more) - JIMMY 14:35 6/23/2000 (0)
- You are not alone, probably also - effected by car color 14:27 6/23/2000 (2)
  - You are correct. Color makes BIG difference - Tim W. 18:07 6/23/2000 (0)
  - affected - correction 14:38 6/23/2000 (0)
Springs for 528i non sport package - Mike 14:13 6/23/2000 (1)
- Eibach Spring - EricS 16:01 6/23/2000 (0)
Just removed the Clutch delay valve(more) - ilya 13:09 6/23/2000 (5)
- What was involved with Bleeding it? - Tim W. 18:09 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: What was involved with Bleeding it? - ilya 18:29 6/23/2000 (0)
- Sounds good. Questions... - JFrench 15:44 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Re: Sounds good. Questions... - ilya 17:16 6/23/2000 (0)
  - Re: Sounds good. Questions... - crop 16:09 6/23/2000 (0)
Digital Phones - Shad 13:08 6/23/2000 (2)
- Digital Ramblings - Craig (orig) 13:47 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Digital Ramblings long - Shad 13:54 6/23/2000 (0)
water spots - crop 13:03 6/23/2000 (5)
- Re: water spots - Mitch 16:56 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: water spots - BillT 14:11 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: water spots - Hector 14:07 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Sounds like a smelly but effective solution. - Tim C. 18:12 6/23/2000 (0)
  - thanx. i'll try it. nt - crop 16:10 6/23/2000 (0)
Dent removal in SF Bay Area - Swee 12:58 6/23/2000 (4)
- Paintless Dent Repair - BillyG 14:18 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Dent removal in SF Bay Area - Gregory 13:10 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Re: Dent removal in SF Bay Area - rgk 13:13 6/23/2000 (1)
    - Re: Dent removal in SF Bay Area - Gregory 13:40 6/23/2000 (0)
Install Victor Steering wheel? - Alex 12:57 6/23/2000 (4)
- Re: Install Victor Steering wheel? - Euroboy 14:41 6/23/2000 (1)
  - do you have the phone number of CEC? - Derek Coleman 16:54 6/23/2000 (0)
- Alex: E-Mail me Happy540i@aol.com - JIMMY 14:10 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Install Victor Steering wheel? - peter 13:43 6/23/2000 (0)
High Performance Tires - Bob Sutton 11:41 6/23/2000 (3)
- Schroth racing harness ralleye 4 will work - JZ 12:17 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Do NOT use a harness without a rollbar!..... - EJM 22:51 6/25/2000 (0)
- Re: High Performance Tires - crop 11:45 6/23/2000 (0)
Buying First BMW - Antwan 11:33 6/23/2000 (1)
- Check the E34 board (nt) - BillP 12:16 6/23/2000 (0)
wheel sizes on 97 540i - Joan 11:32 6/23/2000 (3)
- 225/50/16 - EricS 12:23 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Re: WRONG! 225-55-16s! - Gregg 01:07 6/24/2000 (1)
    - Oops, you're right - EricS 13:42 6/24/2000 (0)
Driving school - Peter 10:12 6/23/2000 (0)
Check your speedo...w/ only ONE car:(long) - 540Power 09:31 6/23/2000 (3)
- Thanks for the tip, my 97 540i reads 4 over :( - EricS 15:42 6/24/2000 (0)
- Use Average Speed Reset - Brian Lewis 19:06 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Ditto ... nt - Jim W 12:18 6/24/2000 (0)
Production quantities:manual vs automatic - ArnoldB 07:15 6/23/2000 (0)
Anyone installed clears on front on a '00 540? - Grey 06:58 6/23/2000 (11)
- Clear lights at discount prices from SPP - eric @ SPP 23:41 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone installed clears on front on a '00 540? - Eric 23:41 6/23/2000 (0)
- JZ: Where did you get your clears? - rgk 13:43 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Pacific bmw (more) - JZ 21:11 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone installed clears on front on a '00 540? - Hoseong Yang 13:19 6/23/2000 (1)
  - sorry here's the pic - Hoseong Yang 13:20 6/23/2000 (0)
- yep-no probs (more) - JZ 07:52 6/23/2000 (4)
  - So then, Jz..... - SamS 08:53 6/23/2000 (3)
    - ok here are your answers - JZ 10:02 6/23/2000 (2)
      - Thnks JZ just the .... - SamS 10:53 6/23/2000 (1)
        
        check out my home page - JZ 12:22 6/23/2000 (0)
Funny hissing sound after parking 528i. - Dave 06:05 6/23/2000 (10)
- Check for a leak... - Brian Lewis 19:01 6/23/2000 (0)
- I think......(more) - David 06:56 6/23/2000 (8)
  - Re: I think......(more) - Dave 07:15 6/23/2000 (7)
    - Re: I think......(more & question) - JV 11:17 6/23/2000 (6)
      - Re: I think......(more & question) - Curt 18:18 6/23/2000 (4)
        
        Thats correct... - Brian Lewis 19:00 6/23/2000 (3)
        
        Why (more) - EricS 21:43 6/23/2000 (2)
        
        Re: Why (more) - Jim Cash 13:27 6/24/2000 (1)
        
        Thanks Jim, makes sense (nt) - EricS 17:17 6/25/2000 (0)
      - Re: I hear you 'brother'.....(more) - David 14:45 6/23/2000 (0)
If I remove my 528i emblem, and then... (more) - Lon 00:57 6/23/2000 (3)
- Use doubleside foam tape.(m) - Tim W. 09:41 6/23/2000 (0)
- Save the old one & Use double sided carpet tapeEOM - Casper 07:44 6/23/2000 (0)
- yep, my 540i is naked, just buy a new one (m) - Grey 05:44 6/23/2000 (0)
Audi vs BMW,Here s One dept.Bmw comes in 2nd... - DanT 00:43 6/23/2000 (3)
- Actually,... - KJK 18:02 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Audi vs BMW,Here s One dept.Bmw comes in 2nd.. - Dave 03:56 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Audi vs BMW,Here s One dept.Bmw comes in 2nd.. - joe 10:43 6/23/2000 (0)
To DMH540DINAN ~Dinan Exhaust~ - JIMMY 23:15 6/22/2000 (8)
- Compliments! - John 12:00 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Compliments! - JIMMY 15:22 6/23/2000 (0)
- Saw the prototype a couple weeks back... - Markus 09:31 6/23/2000 (0)
- Jimmy, don't you ever sleep? - Derek Coleman 03:56 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Z...z..........Z........z........Z............... - JIMMY 04:03 6/23/2000 (0)
- By the way, where did you get those neat center - caps for your Breyton? - JIMMY 03:40 6/23/2000 (2)
  - Re: By the way, where did you get those neat cente - DMH540DINAN 07:29 6/23/2000 (1)
    - Re: By the way, where did you get those neat cente - DMH540DINAN 08:37 6/23/2000 (0)
Does the M5 come with a short-shifter?(EOM) - NGS_M3 23:01 6/22/2000 (3)
- So will a M5 shifter fits on a 540i-6? - Peter 08:27 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Maybe, I don't see why not, but then again... n/t - M5 LITE 10:10 6/23/2000 (0)
- Yes (more) - M5 LITE 08:13 6/23/2000 (0)
grey leather - jay gans 22:47 6/22/2000 (6)
- Answer: BMW leather is not Analyne died - Paul 13:49 6/23/2000 (1)
  - Re:I believe that it's: "aniline" and "dyed"(more) - Pat H. 22:52 6/24/2000 (0)
- Re: grey leather - hch 12:23 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: grey leather - John 12:08 6/23/2000 (0)
- Re: grey leather - Jim Cash 22:54 6/22/2000 (1)
  - Re: grey leather - jay gans 22:57 6/22/2000 (0)