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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 33
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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Opinions needed on K40 radar (m) - SamS 23:53 8/20/2000 (15)
- Search archives, not worth it. To many falses in (nt) - X band. JMO 19:13 8/21/2000 (0)
- Why ask for opinions? Here are test results - Jules 17:20 8/21/2000 (4)
  - Cool page, but why no info on Valentine?? - EricS 22:32 8/21/2000 (3)
    - Re: Cool page, but why no info on Valentine?? - Jules 18:09 8/22/2000 (2)
      - Re: Cool page, but why no info on Valentine?? - Mark OC 18:39 8/22/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Cool page, but why no info on Valentine?? - EricS 22:03 8/23/2000 (0)
- Escort Passport SR-1 - Remote (more) - Mark OC 16:45 8/21/2000 (0)
- I have one in my 540(m) - Tim W. 09:15 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Opinions needed on K40 radar (m) - Alan W 08:27 8/21/2000 (0)
- V-1 is the only radar worth buying, escort maybe - JZ 08:06 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Opinions needed on K40 radar (m) - DougL 06:38 8/21/2000 (2)
  - Re: Opinions needed on K40 radar (m) - modfear 08:32 8/21/2000 (1)
    - Re: Opinions needed on K40 radar (m) - DougL 15:00 8/21/2000 (0)
- Another resource - Zack 05:50 8/21/2000 (0)
- I've got one K40 radar/laser. Not worth it IMO. - NW 01:07 8/21/2000 (0)
M5 mpeg movie from the BBC - Fred 22:51 8/20/2000 (2)
- Re: M5 mpeg movie from the BBC - Dean 19:42 8/21/2000 (0)
- anyone have any other good car movies??NT - Dogra 09:01 8/21/2000 (0)
So. Calif. meet next Saturday, anyone going? - EricS 22:33 8/20/2000 (3)
- It would be fun to meet everyone ... - JFrench 10:45 8/21/2000 (0)
- Want to, but.... - AndrewK 23:13 8/20/2000 (1)
  - Im going nt (nt) - BruinBoy 01:12 8/21/2000 (0)
Help reset S.I. lights on 97' 528i - Frank G 21:43 8/20/2000 (2)
- Buy a BMW SI light reset tool ... - Biph 00:53 8/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: Buy a BMW SI light reset tool ... - Frank G 02:05 8/21/2000 (0)
MY '00 Starter Battery - Harvey 21:36 8/20/2000 (0)
4.4i Badges.. .. right above side indicators.. - Clark 21:18 8/20/2000 (8)
- Re: 4.4i Badges.. WHY????? (eom) - Don 00:59 8/21/2000 (1)
  - just for fun I guess, they can be removed anytime - JIMMY (e) 01:17 8/21/2000 (0)
- Clark,Yes I did 4.4i badge, will post pic tomorrow - JIMMY (n/t) 22:45 8/20/2000 (2)
  - do you like the way it looks? - Clark 00:10 8/21/2000 (1)
    - Honestly.....YES! Will post some pix tomorrow! (e) - JIMMY 00:31 8/21/2000 (0)
- yes I did the badge, will post picture soon! Regar - Tank 22:39 8/20/2000 (1)
  - Tank, sorry! I mis type meesage to your name =� - JIMMY (The Real One) 22:42 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: 4.4i Badges.. .. right above side indicators.. - Henry 22:25 8/20/2000 (0)
540i synthetic oil - Norm 20:55 8/20/2000 (1)
- Re: 540i synthetic oil - Jim Cash 10:25 8/21/2000 (0)
Easier oil change (long) - Harvey 20:54 8/20/2000 (9)
- Yeah, it's called JIFFY LUBE....(NT) - rob 18:56 8/21/2000 (0)
- There is MUCH, MUCH easier way. (more) - STT 21:12 8/20/2000 (7)
  - I have tried it top changer, good but... - Hector 11:49 8/21/2000 (2)
    - Re: I have tried it top changer, good but... - Kirk Lewis 17:33 8/21/2000 (0)
    - Don't forget to Redline the Diff too. nt (nt) - EJM 15:55 8/21/2000 (0)
  - Easiest of all: park car so wheels on one (more) - Galo 11:29 8/21/2000 (2)
    - BTW, Commander, 22nd looks very good. You'll have - STT 12:40 8/21/2000 (0)
    - If it is a public street curb you do not need an - oil pan.;-) STT 12:37 8/21/2000 (0)
  - Re: There is MUCH, MUCH easier way. (more) - Harvey 21:29 8/20/2000 (0)
Style 19 alloy wheels - Dr. BMW 20:16 8/20/2000 (1)
- They are avail. as aftermarket from the dealer... - (nt) RevHigh 21:22 8/21/2000 (0)
Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - Dan B. 19:53 8/20/2000 (9)
- Be careful of Invoice packaging - Jules 21:47 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - John 17:11 8/21/2000 (1)
  - Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - MLM 17:17 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - MLM 11:41 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - Just Wondering 20:24 8/20/2000 (4)
  - Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - Delroy 13:10 8/22/2000 (0)
  - Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - Albert 01:58 8/21/2000 (2)
    - Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - BB 08:24 8/21/2000 (1)
      - Re: Purchase 530i $1800 over invoice - NM 15:07 8/21/2000 (0)
Hamann sport mirrors - Rene'-MG RACING 19:21 8/20/2000 (0)
Q's for anybody who installed X-Pel kit (m) - Norm 19:13 8/20/2000 (4)
- Re: Q's for anybody who installed X-Pel kit (m) - Brian Lewis 08:59 8/21/2000 (3)
  - Re: Q's for anybody who installed X-Pel kit (m) - Norm 20:21 8/21/2000 (0)
  - what is this X-Pel kit? (nt) - BMW man 13:47 8/21/2000 (1)
    - Re: what is this X-Pel kit? - Brian Lewis 17:01 8/21/2000 (0)
BMW introduces cars for Apple iMac users (pic). - Lon 19:07 8/20/2000 (1)
- Re: BMW introduces cars for Apple iMac users (pic) - Harvey 20:33 8/20/2000 (0)
Does anyone use California Car Dusters?? - MJ (The Real Thing) 17:39 8/20/2000 (5)
- Re: Does anyone use California Car Dusters?? - Dave S. 15:32 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Does anyone use California Car Dusters?? - melt 02:15 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Does anyone use California Car Dusters?? - Bill 19:26 8/20/2000 (1)
  - BMW-specific California Car Duster question. (m) - Lon 22:16 8/20/2000 (0)
- Yup! They work Great! - Tim W. 18:29 8/20/2000 (0)
'98 540iA Sport for Sale - Ira 17:28 8/20/2000 (1)
- Re: '98 540iA Sport for Sale - layabout 16:44 8/21/2000 (0)
Semi Clear Tail light assembly for e39?? (pic) - MJ (The Real Thing) 17:19 8/20/2000 (3)
- ~$300/pair - pacificbmw, circlebmw, bekkers, spp - BillP 19:33 8/20/2000 (2)
  - Correction: "Prices for rears and *sides* ...." - BillP 20:00 8/20/2000 (1)
    - Thanks, Bill!! :) (nm) - MJ (The Real Thing) 18:05 8/21/2000 (0)
540i steering - I like it! (m) - Norm 17:11 8/20/2000 (0)
CD Changer (Power Wire) - Gary Ray 16:08 8/20/2000 (0)
All HARTGE Wheels on sale @ SPP (more) - Eric @ SPP 15:52 8/20/2000 (0)
Going out of warranty - Marty 15:18 8/20/2000 (0)
'97 540/6 coin holder removal ? - Stuart 15:13 8/20/2000 (1)
- Hopefully your warranty isn't up... - EJM 16:01 8/21/2000 (0)
Dealers in Raleigh/Durham/CH - Which is best? - TNG 15:09 8/20/2000 (5)
- Although I haven't dealt with him personally, - hts 21:43 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Dealers in Raleigh/Durham/CH - Which is best? - KeithB 21:23 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Dealers in Raleigh/Durham/CH - Which is best? - RDU bimmer 20:45 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Dealers in Raleigh/Durham/CH - Which is best? - lair 19:12 8/20/2000 (1)
  - Re: Dealers in Raleigh/Durham/CH - Which is best? - REE 21:16 8/21/2000 (0)
Anybody has information of the Hartge H5-4.7 540i? - Tank 14:15 8/20/2000 (5)
- Re: Anybody has information of the Hartge H5-4.7 5 - LT 18:54 8/21/2000 (0)
- I think I might have a picture, hang on........ - JIMMY 14:52 8/20/2000 (3)
  - Here you go! ~*(PiC)*~ of Hartge 4.7 litre 540i =) - JIMMY 15:07 8/20/2000 (2)
    - Jimmy you're the man! a few more things... - Tank 15:34 8/20/2000 (1)
      - Pic from Japanese E39 book , E-mail me for XENON!! - JIMMY (HAPPY540i@aol.com) 22:48 8/20/2000 (0)
Clutch Upgrade for 540 - DougL 13:30 8/20/2000 (6)
- Re: Clutch Upgrade for 540 - Chip 14:06 8/20/2000 (5)
  - Re: Clutch Upgrade for 540 - 540eeter 16:37 8/21/2000 (3)
    - What do you think about Centerforce ? (m) - STT 17:58 8/21/2000 (2)
      - Re: What do you think about Centerforce ? (m) - 540eeter 16:55 8/22/2000 (0)
      - 540eeter is the tranny expert but ... - RevHigh 20:52 8/21/2000 (0)
  - Re: Clutch Upgrade for 540 - DougL 14:47 8/20/2000 (0)
Anyone know what luxury tax will be for 2001? (nt) - This year is 5% over $38,000, yes? (nt) 12:23 8/20/2000 (2)
- the answer is: - beewang 13:30 8/20/2000 (1)
  - Thanks bee - (nt) 13:50 8/20/2000 (0)
testimonial to carcareonline - jewel 11:52 8/20/2000 (1)
- True indeed! (nt) - Alpina22 17:18 8/20/2000 (0)
FS: Bridgestone SO2 225/45/17 used 1000 miles - Geoff Kao 11:01 8/20/2000 (0)
I need help here! BBS question. (m) - turbo///m 07:25 8/20/2000 (7)
- To state the OBVIOUS (answer to your question) - John Feng 08:52 8/21/2000 (6)
  - OBVIOUSLY you didn't "read" the post.. (m) - Nuno 10:28 8/21/2000 (5)
    - He did NOT say ASAP - John Feng 19:47 8/21/2000 (3)
      - hey John, thanks for calling me... (m) - Nuno 08:59 8/22/2000 (1)
        
        Re: hey John, thanks for calling me... (m) - John Feng 09:25 8/22/2000 (0)
      - Hey Johnny, don't get bent out of shape (m) - turbo///m 08:49 8/22/2000 (0)
    - thank you Wasabi-san (nt) - turbo///m 12:49 8/21/2000 (0)
hit the curb - Sanman540 02:32 8/20/2000 (4)
- *Glue* a max performance tire-are you 4 real? - EJM 16:05 8/21/2000 (0)
- we are blesed with the TireRack forum. Its to the - right... 22:00 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: hit the curb - Lon 18:34 8/20/2000 (0)
- I would replace it (m) - Mark OC 08:06 8/20/2000 (0)
Can 2000 540i nav. be turned into a TV? - BMW man 01:29 8/20/2000 (1)
- Re: Can 2000 540i nav. be turned into a TV? - Ole Vik 02:24 8/20/2000 (0)
ess supercharger fitting - V J Belan 00:59 8/20/2000 (4)
- BS! I've talked w/ them and it is a complete kit! - (nt) RevHigh 20:58 8/21/2000 (0)
- How much was it? Is ESS going to send (more) - NW 02:11 8/20/2000 (2)
  - Re: How much was it? Is ESS going to send (more) - Hans 06:47 8/20/2000 (1)
    - Hans you read my mind :) - JZ 12:49 8/20/2000 (0)
2001 Residuals and money factors - Mike 00:16 8/20/2000 (5)
- I have 530 and 330 info... - David (NJ) 06:49 8/20/2000 (1)
  - How many miles per year? - Don 07:18 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Residuals and money factors - Jon Shafer 01:16 8/20/2000 (2)
  - Re: Residuals and money factors - Robert A 10:04 8/21/2000 (0)
  - Re: Residuals and money factors - Don 07:21 8/21/2000 (0)
'01 5 series steering boost being changed? - Robert A 00:16 8/20/2000 (3)
- YEp...If it s not broken don t fix it! - DanT 01:39 8/20/2000 (0)
- I sure as hell hope not...LISTEN UP BMW!! - Paul 00:25 8/20/2000 (1)
  - Re: I sure as hell hope not...LISTEN UP BMW!! - jay gans 08:57 8/20/2000 (0)
Worth it to upgrade my e39? - MJ 23:56 8/19/2000 (8)
- Why? Street driving you're not using all the.... - EJM 16:13 8/21/2000 (0)
- Probably Not.... - Mike 15:45 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Worth it to upgrade my e39? - rush 08:42 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Worth it to upgrade my e39? - MJ (original) 08:30 8/20/2000 (2)
  - Re: Worth it to upgrade my e39? - DougL 14:58 8/20/2000 (1)
    - Answer to your question... - MJ (original) 15:58 8/20/2000 (0)
- Yes and no, it depends on the driver (More) - Bruce 01:29 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Worth it to upgrade my e39? - *TopGrinder* 00:41 8/20/2000 (0)
I need instructions for changing hibeams please - JZ 23:29 8/19/2000 (5)
- Yo J, Here is a ~*(PiC)*~ & info for your refernce - JIMMY 23:42 8/19/2000 (4)
  - Jimmy thanks, your the man :) - JZ 12:46 8/20/2000 (0)
  - Jimmy thanks, your the man :) - JZ 12:46 8/20/2000 (0)
  - DUDE, are you ever NOT online?? ;-) (nt) (nt) - Rob 23:44 8/19/2000 (1)
    - me,the never-ever-sleep E39 forum guarding angel - JIMMY =) (more) (PiC) 23:50 8/19/2000 (0)
my baby went 2 the doctor today w/curb rash (long) - rob 23:29 8/19/2000 (4)
- So they =can= just polish out the nicks! (nt) - Nicole Hamilton 00:05 8/20/2000 (3)
  - YEP!!! should look good too! (nt) - Rob 01:06 8/20/2000 (2)
    - What kind of cost? And do they clear-coat? (nt) - Nicole Hamilton 06:49 8/20/2000 (1)
      - $650 for the whole job with clearcoat. (nt) - Rob 10:30 8/20/2000 (0)
Strange Alarm and Radio Operation '97 528 - Art 21:46 8/19/2000 (0)
Need a good REAR sway bar for 98 540 Sport - Tim W. 21:44 8/19/2000 (6)
- Racing Dynamics! - (nt) RevHigh 21:13 8/21/2000 (0)
- Eibach from Tire Rack - get FT & RR! ~$400 (nt) - EJM 16:14 8/21/2000 (0)
- I have factory M5 - quiet and R an improvement - NW 00:16 8/20/2000 (0)
- Here is a pic of Dinan rear sway bar & rear shocks - JIMMY 23:44 8/19/2000 (1)
  - Can you buy just the rear bar from Dinan? - Tim W. 10:48 8/20/2000 (0)
- i think you have 2 choices, Dinan or Eibach. (nt) - rob 23:20 8/19/2000 (0)
Coolant leaking. Please help. - Ashok 21:18 8/19/2000 (1)
- wish I could help =( please keep us posted - S5 nt 01:46 8/21/2000 (0)
Thought you guys might dig this... - Jon Shafer 21:11 8/19/2000 (5)
- Re: Thought you guys might dig this... - DW 19:59 8/20/2000 (2)
  - Keith Kruser @ Pacific BMW can do Individual (m) - Robert A 10:03 8/21/2000 (0)
  - "Individual Program" is n/a in N.A. (nt) - Jon Shafer 00:03 8/21/2000 (0)
- pretty cool thanx =) - JIMMY 22:27 8/19/2000 (0)
- Interesting - thanks for sharing it Jon (nt) - Panos 22:26 8/19/2000 (0)
2001 540ia - russ 21:07 8/19/2000 (0)
UK sitings - sort of o/t - Craig (orig) 20:47 8/19/2000 (0)
Questions about the New 5 Series, More.. - Chris 20:39 8/19/2000 (3)
- Here is a 2001 facelift picture of E39 5-Series - JIMMY 22:37 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Questions about the New 5 Series, More.. - Stacey 22:22 8/19/2000 (1)
  - I bet its like 110 degress in Vegas now? =) - JIMMY 22:38 8/19/2000 (0)
JIMMY can you post some pictures of your car....? - Alex5 20:35 8/19/2000 (1)
- will do soon, stay tuned. =) (e) - JIMMY 20:46 8/19/2000 (0)
I found a Pioneer CD changer compatible with a (nt) - E39 for $209. Should I get it? 20:32 8/19/2000 (6)
- I have the Pioneer - Casper 07:57 8/21/2000 (1)
  - Autotoys link - Casper 10:15 8/21/2000 (0)
- I'd stick with alpine, guaranteed 2 work (nt) - Rob 23:33 8/19/2000 (0)
- Plus (perhaps) $100+ adapter and $20 bracket - BillP 23:06 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: I found a Pioneer CD changer compatible with - Bob M 22:16 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: I found a Pioneer CD changer compatible with - jay gans 22:12 8/19/2000 (0)
Does anyone have the retrofit navigation system? - Nick Iliff 20:13 8/19/2000 (6)
- Re: Does anyone have the retrofit navigation syste - Aaron Liu 18:15 8/20/2000 (0)
- Stay away from the BMW Nav unless it's built in... - spacey :) 14:23 8/20/2000 (0)
- Consider the Alpine DVD NAV system instead (nt) - BillP 23:38 8/19/2000 (2)
  - The one with that hinge arrangement? - Nicole Hamilton 00:01 8/20/2000 (1)
    - BMW accessory better than you describe (m) - Norm 09:25 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Does anyone have the retrofit navigation syste - Phil Scott 22:15 8/19/2000 (0)
Anybody have BBS RS2 18 - Joe 19:55 8/19/2000 (0)
What is the diff. in performance: 540 6sp vs Step? - Nick Iliff 19:36 8/19/2000 (1)
- Real-world difference is 0.1-0.2 (more) - BillP 23:18 8/19/2000 (0)
What is the best chip for the 540i? - Nick Iliff 19:30 8/19/2000 (1)
- Autothority! - (nt) RevHigh 21:10 8/21/2000 (0)
Really Really OT: Audiophile? (long, sorry) - CMT 17:38 8/19/2000 (13)
- Re: Really Really OT: Audiophile? (long, sorry) - Stuart 10:28 8/21/2000 (1)
  - B&K PT3 Solved it all - CMT 22:02 8/21/2000 (0)
- Final Decision: B&K PT3 - Difference is amazing - Thanks guys! - CMT 19:41 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Really Really OT: Audiophile? (long, sorry) - jay gans 09:50 8/20/2000 (0)
- get a preamp - Car Nut 03:10 8/20/2000 (3)
  - Re: get a preamp - CMT 09:26 8/20/2000 (2)
    - Re: get a preamp - Robert 17:22 8/20/2000 (1)
      - Done and done! - CMT 19:31 8/20/2000 (0)
- before you run and get a preamp (more) - Rob 23:40 8/19/2000 (1)
  - thanks for the heads-up on audioreview.com!! - Spent all morning there. CMT 09:29 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Audiophile? - A 19:40 8/19/2000 (2)
  - Re: Audiophile? - Marco 23:20 8/19/2000 (1)
    - Re: Audiophile? - Dave S. 14:54 8/20/2000 (0)
Post Your 5 Series Bimmer PIX!! - MJ 17:33 8/19/2000 (5)
- 2000 528i Anthracite (pic) (nt) - PeteB 09:43 8/20/2000 (0)
- More pic. in my web site (Pic.) - Aaron Liu 06:21 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: Post Your 5 Series Bimmer PIX!! - MJ 23:50 8/19/2000 (0)
- '00 540iA/Sports Anthracite/Black - BillP 22:09 8/19/2000 (0)
- link enclosed (nt) - Morgen 20:17 8/19/2000 (0)
Has anyone shoehorned the 5L V12 into an E39 yet? - Nick 17:28 8/19/2000 (4)
- Hamann has... - Morgen 09:23 8/20/2000 (0)
- MVR did a 6.0 V8 in Germany (n/t) - Super JIMMY =) 00:16 8/20/2000 (1)
  - opps I mean 6.0 V12 - Super JIMMY =) 00:17 8/20/2000 (0)
- Sounds like a job for Super-JIMMY! :-) (nt) - Rob 23:43 8/19/2000 (0)
Just testdrove a new 'Vette... (more) - Brianz24 17:03 8/19/2000 (5)
- Go test drive a Z06 then let us know =) (nt) - LT 21:29 8/19/2000 (2)
  - rougher and louder - stuff he doesn't like n/t - M5 LITE 07:47 8/21/2000 (0)
  - Re: Go test drive a Z06 then let us know =) - Brianz24 11:12 8/20/2000 (0)
- I used to have a 'Vette... (more) - ExVetter 19:34 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Just testdrove a new 'Vette... (more) - MJ 17:20 8/19/2000 (0)
has anyone had problems using a pioneer CD changer - in a E39 w/out nav or DSP? 16:22 8/19/2000 (1)
- Re: has anyone had problems using a pioneer CD cha - jay gans 16:28 8/19/2000 (0)
Schroth Seatbelts - Enzo 16:10 8/19/2000 (1)
- Yeah - DON'T do it without a rollbar!! nt - EJM 16:23 8/21/2000 (0)
97 5 Series Vin# - jmb 14:50 8/19/2000 (2)
- see following URL's - VA 15:49 8/19/2000 (0)
- VIN decoding chart (enc.) - Bruce 15:15 8/19/2000 (0)
Ticket for window tint in Ca. (more) - ??? 14:42 8/19/2000 (23)
- What about... (more) - Stacey 18:22 8/21/2000 (0)
- it's legal if the tint is 88% - nt 05:51 8/21/2000 (2)
  - Under what circumstances? (n/t) - ??? 20:16 8/21/2000 (1)
    - Re: Under what circumstances? (n/t) - nt 20:43 8/21/2000 (0)
- I live in Los Angeles and I have gotten the same - Farbod 17:10 8/20/2000 (0)
- CHP gave me a front window tint fix-it ticket ... - Biph 01:39 8/20/2000 (0)
- CHP gave me a front window tint fix-it ticket ... - Biph 01:39 8/20/2000 (0)
- Go to the doctors office and have them write a ... - Ske39 15:44 8/19/2000 (6)
  - Re: Go to the doctors office and have them write a - nt 20:45 8/21/2000 (0)
  - Photophobia and the VA DMV... - M5 LITE 07:53 8/21/2000 (0)
  - that works in NYC which have similar laws - Ske39 15:45 8/19/2000 (3)
    - Does this include the windshield? nt - DMII 19:10 8/19/2000 (2)
      - No it does not include the windshield - Ske39 06:43 8/20/2000 (0)
      - Re: Does this include the windshield? nt - Henry 20:44 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Ticket for window tint in Ca. (more) - e39er 14:50 8/19/2000 (8)
  - Let's all understand the logic ... - BillP 14:57 8/19/2000 (7)
    - Cops prefer you NOT open the windows - EricS 02:08 8/20/2000 (2)
      - Actually they do prefer - Brian Lewis 02:46 8/20/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Actually they do prefer - EricS 03:09 8/20/2000 (0)
    - The 4th amendment ain't what it used to be. - Zack 18:33 8/19/2000 (1)
      - Amen to that! - T. Hart 18:16 8/20/2000 (0)
    - Re: Let's all understand the logic ... - MJ 17:30 8/19/2000 (1)
      - I must agree... (more) - ??? 17:46 8/19/2000 (0)
Need help purchase used E39 out of state! - e39er 14:25 8/19/2000 (3)
- Re: Need help purchase used E39 out of state! - Neil 22:47 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Need help purchase used E39 out of state! - Robert A 20:58 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Need help purchase used E39 out of state! - Sales tax 16:38 8/19/2000 (0)
WTB: 540i sport package 17" wheels - Robert 14:15 8/19/2000 (0)
NYC Paintless dent removal please help - Ske39 13:53 8/19/2000 (2)
- Re: NYC Paintless dent removal please help - immy 14:03 8/19/2000 (1)
  - Thank you very much. I appreciate it greatly - Ske39 15:46 8/19/2000 (0)
HELP: windshield and tinting advice needed - BillP 13:19 8/19/2000 (5)
- My 00 540 Sport Window READS... - Brian Lewis 02:07 8/20/2000 (1)
  - Very helpful, thanks (nt) - BillP 10:33 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: HELP: windshield and tinting advice needed - Schlepper 13:42 8/19/2000 (1)
  - $500 installed, insurance paid $400 (nt) - BillP 13:46 8/19/2000 (0)
- If needed, it's a '00 540iA w/Sports (nt) - BillP 13:32 8/19/2000 (0)
Can I use a non-BMW CD Changer... - Mark Detar 12:38 8/19/2000 (5)
- Not unless you find a PROTOCOL ADAPTOR - Aussie2U 22:50 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: Why not use the bmw unit for $375 - Steve 14:07 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Can I use a non-BMW CD Changer... - Alex ps 13:29 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Can I use a non-BMW CD Changer... - jay gans 12:55 8/19/2000 (0)
- your 2 choices are BMW or Alpine with a ..... - rob 12:53 8/19/2000 (0)
'98 540i 6 speed questions - Bill 12:08 8/19/2000 (4)
- Re: '98 540i 6 speed questions - Leigh Stone 19:53 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: '98 540i 6 speed questions - Lew 12:45 8/19/2000 (2)
  - Re: '98 540i 6 speed questions - Ed 21:23 8/20/2000 (1)
    - Not double vanos for 4.4. (nt) - Norm 21:55 8/20/2000 (0)
What year did the current bodysyle appear (more) - 3To5 11:48 8/19/2000 (4)
- Re: What year did the current bodysyle appear (mor - B. 01:25 8/20/2000 (0)
- 96' as 97' model for the Olympic Games in ATL(e) - FJ 18:44 8/19/2000 (0)
- Spring 1996 as MY1997 in US, Oct 96 in Europe (e) - WAM 13:29 8/19/2000 (0)
- 1997? - Mark Detar 12:55 8/19/2000 (0)
ANy cd changers for sale 96+ OEM alpine?? - Santino 11:20 8/19/2000 (1)
- I don't understand why you want a used units (m) - BillP 13:10 8/19/2000 (0)
disparaging remarks about K&N filtes - BillyG 11:09 8/19/2000 (2)
- Propaganda - (nt) - SVTWEB 10:39 8/20/2000 (0)
- Re: disparaging remarks about K&N filtes - J.Lewis 11:26 8/19/2000 (0)
Soda clean-up? - Pete in Houston 10:46 8/19/2000 (1)
- try q-tips and alcohol, I usually have some (more) - rob 12:50 8/19/2000 (0)
'98 6spd Clutch Slipping ??.......no CDV.. more... - JFE 09:37 8/19/2000 (1)
- time to go for 40% lock diff andSACH raceclutch =) - LT 10:44 8/19/2000 (0)
The straight skinny on keys - Nicole Hamilton 08:30 8/19/2000 (3)
- Be happy w/ keys - Richard Webbe 20:14 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: The straight skinny on keys - gary griggs 11:01 8/19/2000 (1)
  - No, nothing on cell phones - Nicole Hamilton 11:24 8/19/2000 (0)
FS: Dinan badge - LT 00:43 8/19/2000 (13)
- Re: FS: Dinan badge - Andy 09:39 8/19/2000 (0)
- Hey "Laurent", why selling from your M3 badge???? - Markus 01:05 8/19/2000 (3)
  - Re: Hey "Laurent", why selling from your M3 badge? - LT 01:24 8/19/2000 (1)
    - Cost effective to use free ISP - save $$ for SC - Markus 14:54 8/19/2000 (0)
  - Re: Hey "Laurent", why selling from your M3 badge? - LT 01:24 8/19/2000 (0)
- I heard someone was selling it on eBay for $500(e) - JIMMY 00:47 8/19/2000 (7)
  - Re: I heard someone was selling it on eBay for $50 - LT 00:51 8/19/2000 (6)
    - Thought Dinan sold through reps, not direct (m) - Markus 01:00 8/19/2000 (4)
      - Re: Thought Dinan sold through reps, not direct (m - LT 01:32 8/19/2000 (3)
        
        Re: Thought Dinan sold through reps, not direct (m - LT 10:52 8/19/2000 (2)
        
        I'm not the one changing names on the board... - Markus 15:07 8/19/2000 (1)
        
        Re: I'm not the one changing names on the board... - LT 18:04 8/19/2000 (0)
    - You should call (650)962-9401 (m) - JIMMY 00:57 8/19/2000 (0)
How to open up my door pannel? - tonyq 00:28 8/19/2000 (0)
hartge any good for making a 540i M5 killer? - bimmer 23:58 8/18/2000 (8)
- M5 Killer... - WW 10:53 8/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: M5 Killer... - LT 18:19 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: hartge any good for making a 540i M5 killer? - WW 10:53 8/19/2000 (0)
- They have several engines for E39, 4.7L or 5.0L? - LT 00:54 8/19/2000 (4)
  - Hey "Laurent", selling your Dinan M3???? - Markus 01:10 8/19/2000 (3)
    - Re: Hey "Laurent", selling your Dinan M3???? - LT 10:50 8/19/2000 (2)
      - Still didn't change my name on this board... - Markus 15:16 8/19/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Still didn't change my name on this board... - LT 18:09 8/19/2000 (0)
0-60 of 98 540i 6spd vs 99 549i 6spd???? - Salman Khilji 23:36 8/18/2000 (0)
FS: 1)Factory amber lenses set and 2)a pair of - LT 23:09 8/18/2000 (1)
- Re: FS: 1)Factory amber lenses set and 2)a pair of - Schlepper 13:50 8/19/2000 (0)
Want to buy 17" near Sacramento - dan 23:05 8/18/2000 (0)
Help! Why is my steering wheel shaking? ((Urgent)) - JIMMY 22:53 8/18/2000 (31)
- It's possible that the tires might be . . . - Alan F 13:02 8/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: It's possible that the tires might be . . . - JIMMY 13:11 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Help! Why is my steering wheel shaking? ((Urge - Norm 11:44 8/19/2000 (4)
  - thanks, can you give me the URL of the archieve? - JIMMY 13:16 8/19/2000 (3)
    - Ah, found it - see link. (nt) - Norm 22:35 8/19/2000 (1)
      - Thank you Norm =) - JIMMY 23:10 8/19/2000 (0)
    - Will let you know if I find it - unable to so far. (nt) - Norm 22:23 8/19/2000 (0)
- Mine does that too. I also have 19inch wheel (more - M0710 03:40 8/19/2000 (4)
  - Re: Mine does that too. I also have 19inch wheel ( - Frank Simon 11:19 8/19/2000 (3)
    - Re: Mine does that too. I also have 19inch wheel ( - M0710 14:25 8/19/2000 (2)
      - You have to put it on a balance machine......(m) - JIMMY 16:18 8/19/2000 (1)
        
        tks JIMMY. (nt) - M0710 14:50 8/20/2000 (0)
- Correction:Rear tires are 275 P-Zero Rosso,not 245 - JIMMY 00:38 8/19/2000 (0)
- Front tires shouldbe replaced. Had same problem(m) - NW 00:25 8/19/2000 (5)
  - My front tires are like 2.5 month new ..... - JIMMY 00:46 8/19/2000 (4)
    - Front tires may have been damaged when off - Breytons and on to AC NW 01:11 8/19/2000 (1)
      - I have them "triple checked", not a chance (e) - JIMMY 01:32 8/19/2000 (0)
    - Thanks for the advice, ONE QUESTION (m) - JIMMY 00:51 8/19/2000 (1)
      - I would go the same all around. Your problem(more) - NW 01:08 8/19/2000 (0)
- Are you using the hubcentric rings (more) - BP 00:12 8/19/2000 (3)
  - Yes, each wheel comes w/ a ring and (m) - JIMMY 00:21 8/19/2000 (2)
    - I personally don't like using old tires (more) - BP 00:28 8/19/2000 (1)
      - P-Zero Tires - JIMMY 00:36 8/19/2000 (0)
- what are you doing with the breytons? selling?(nt) - rob 23:45 8/18/2000 (1)
  - I might sell them,or keep them in the garage.. (m) - JIMMY 23:58 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Help! Why is my steering wheel shaking? ((Urge - steve 23:12 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Help! Why is my steering wheel shaking? ((Urge - steve 23:10 8/18/2000 (3)
  - Thanks, the wheels are brand new though... (m) - JIMMY 23:55 8/18/2000 (2)
    - It is how the tires are mounted on the rim (long) - Rotor_head 03:04 8/19/2000 (1)
      - thank you very much for the info =) - JIMMY 20:45 8/19/2000 (0)
- Jim Cash? Anyone please help!! (n/t) - JIMMY 22:55 8/18/2000 (0)
FS 99 540i 6-speed - Jun A 21:52 8/18/2000 (0)
Autocross 9/10-Cape Cod - BobS-RI 21:46 8/18/2000 (0)
First brake repair - S. DasGupta 21:14 8/18/2000 (1)
- do you stop for animals on the road? - Fraser 21:17 8/18/2000 (0)
any reason to void a warranty?????? - Fraser 19:49 8/18/2000 (2)
- Re: any reason to void a warranty?????? - Philip Saenger 10:25 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: any reason to void a warranty?????? - RD 19:59 8/18/2000 (0)
540iA spanks 540i/6 - Bill 18:31 8/18/2000 (12)
- hmm.. 6sp fellas getting defensive? - cosmos540 18:59 8/19/2000 (1)
  - See, here's where I'm confused ... - Nicole Hamilton 13:37 8/20/2000 (0)
- Watch out for those Autos. you manual bad boys! - Bill 22:41 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: 540iA spanks 540i/6 - jay gans 20:04 8/18/2000 (3)
  - Your premise is faulty - Marc 20:17 8/18/2000 (2)
    - Re: Your premise is faulty - Nicole Hamilton 21:00 8/18/2000 (1)
      - OOOUUCCHH!! You are a tough crowd arent you!! (nt) - Fraser 21:15 8/18/2000 (0)
- automatic vs. manual - rick 19:42 8/18/2000 (1)
  - Re: automatic vs. manual - Paul B. 23:04 8/18/2000 (0)
- Count your lucky stars... - mike 19:08 8/18/2000 (0)
- can't find them, grind them! (nt) - RevHigh 18:50 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: 540iA spanks 540i/6 - Fraser 18:41 8/18/2000 (0)
~~~~~~~~~~Poll~~~~~~~~~~~~ - jonathan 18:25 8/18/2000 (9)
- Why, my E39, of course...DUH...(e) - 540Power 21:57 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: ~~~~~~~~~~Poll~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Randy Hughes 07:32 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: ~~~~~~~~~~Poll~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Gregg 22:31 8/18/2000 (0)
- 67 shelby GT 350H (nt) - Dick 20:15 8/18/2000 (0)
- 1974 Schwinn Stingray with a banana seat......(NT) - rob 19:47 8/18/2000 (0)
- 1964 Corvair Spyder... - mike 19:06 8/18/2000 (0)
- Dude, how many poll's are you taking? - RevHigh 18:51 8/18/2000 (1)
  - He's watching you, RevHigh. - WW 21:08 8/18/2000 (0)
- 77' OldMobile Cutlass Salon - 350 4barrel - Bill 18:33 8/18/2000 (0)
Opinions/Info needed - clears, wax, and my 2cents - DougL 18:25 8/18/2000 (1)
- Amen, Doug...just be happy! - RevHigh 18:53 8/18/2000 (0)
MY '00 528i Oil Drain Plug - Harvey 18:08 8/18/2000 (3)
- Re: MY '00 528i Oil Drain Plug - Mike 14:20 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: MY '00 528i Oil Drain Plug - jay gans 09:59 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: MY '00 528i Oil Drain Plug - Biph 00:01 8/19/2000 (0)
Fellow 528 owners - a question, if you will (pic) - Lon 17:31 8/18/2000 (11)
- My 98 528i has a vaccum line .... - Biph 00:25 8/19/2000 (2)
  - NOW you've got my curiosity aroused! - Lon 01:21 8/19/2000 (1)
    - Here's a photo ... - Biph 02:08 8/19/2000 (0)
- Clean fix for holes. - DMH540DINAN 20:25 8/18/2000 (1)
  - Xenons - David 21:45 8/18/2000 (0)
- We all have that hole... - mike 19:03 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Fellow 528 owners - a question, if you will (p - Harvey 18:25 8/18/2000 (1)
  - I don't think the hole is open directly down...(m) - Lon 18:36 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Fellow 528 owners - a question, if you will (p - ad 18:04 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Fellow 528 owners - a question, if you will (p - jay gans 17:53 8/18/2000 (1)
  - Yeah, I know it wasn't built in August, but...(m) - Lon 18:30 8/18/2000 (0)
FS: 2 265/35/18 Bridgestone So-2's (more) - Sam L 17:22 8/18/2000 (0)
Any good web sites with BMW movies? (nt) - BMW man 17:17 8/18/2000 (0)
Niki, How was the broom flight back from Germany? (nt) - 540eeter 17:13 8/18/2000 (0)
New Dash Trim Panels for 540 - Wil 15:57 8/18/2000 (3)
- Re: New Dash Trim Panels for 540 - Don 18:33 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: New Dash Trim Panels for 540 - Don 18:33 8/18/2000 (0)
- I think Pacific BMW has them for 650ish - Tim W. 17:29 8/18/2000 (0)
17" 7 spoke wheels and tires for sale. - pt 15:50 8/18/2000 (1)
- Re: 17" 7 spoke wheels and tires for sale. - Tony 10:44 8/19/2000 (0)
does tinting widows void warranty? - BMW man 15:48 8/18/2000 (6)
- Accurate response - BillP 17:43 8/18/2000 (2)
  - Never heard of this either - EricS 20:48 8/20/2000 (0)
  - I had never even HEARD of removing windows... (m) - Lon 20:41 8/18/2000 (0)
- Does adding air to tire pressure void warranty? - ;-) just kidding; hts 17:05 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: does tinting widows void warranty? - Stacey 17:03 8/18/2000 (0)
- are you serious? more... - Ske39 16:22 8/18/2000 (0)
Pacific Audio & Alarm in O.C. - Frank Simon 15:34 8/18/2000 (1)
- Re: Pacific Audio & Alarm in O.C. - Brian Lewis 18:02 8/18/2000 (0)
K n' N filter box negates warranty??? - Fraser 15:22 8/18/2000 (1)
- Re: K n' N filter box negates warranty??? - RevHigh 19:03 8/18/2000 (0)
I am going to die waiting!!! - Fraser 15:16 8/18/2000 (6)
- Re: I am going to die waiting!!! - lisa 19:31 8/19/2000 (1)
  - Lisa I am in Vancouver too - Fraser 19:51 8/20/2000 (0)
- "audiophile sys" ... hahahah! (sorry couldn't resi - cosmos540 17:18 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: I am going to die waiting!!! - Steve 16:50 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: I am going to die waiting!!! - Robert A 15:21 8/18/2000 (1)
  - I live in Canada. It is an option here (nt) - Fraser 15:25 8/18/2000 (0)
My 54o DIED twice this afternoon...Any Ideas? - Tim W. 14:25 8/18/2000 (5)
- happened to my 98 540iA - M0710 03:55 8/19/2000 (0)
- Do you have a chip upgrade? Usually that can.. - RevHigh 19:06 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: My 54o DIED twice this afternoon...Any Ideas? - Don 18:36 8/18/2000 (0)
- Car has 9 lives, you now have 7 left - or is it... - Lon 17:44 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: My 54o DIED twice this afternoon...Any Ideas? - Rick 15:48 8/18/2000 (0)
Spark Plugs for 540i - Jeff Schleutker 14:22 8/18/2000 (0)
1998 540i SPORT 4SALE - Jj 14:02 8/18/2000 (0)
Rockville, MD meet... (more) - M5 LITE 13:01 8/18/2000 (9)
- Yeah, count me in... - Alex 07:47 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Rockville, MD meet... - spacey :D 19:43 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Rockville, MD meet... (more) - Dean 16:42 8/18/2000 (0)
- I can get that filter for you tomorrow....... - RevHigh 14:50 8/18/2000 (1)
  - Check you e-mail! n/t (nt) - M5 LITE 14:58 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Rockville, MD meet... (more) - Shad 14:35 8/18/2000 (3)
  - Rockville meet... - M5 LITE 15:01 8/18/2000 (2)
    - Re: Rockville meet... - Frank G 21:40 8/20/2000 (0)
    - mmmmmmmmm beeeer! I'm game (nt) - RevHigh 19:09 8/18/2000 (0)
Whats wrong with the 5 series - Andrew 12:41 8/18/2000 (11)
- Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - RC 22:53 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - MJ 23:10 8/18/2000 (1)
  - Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - hehehohohaha 00:42 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - Keith 17:12 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - from the board - The New Guy 15:00 8/18/2000 (4)
  - Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - from the board - JEM 15:19 8/18/2000 (3)
    - Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - from the board - Tim C. 16:26 8/18/2000 (2)
      - Trunks. - JEM 21:30 8/18/2000 (1)
        
        I agree, the trunk is a bit small - Nicole Hamilton 22:27 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - Jeff 13:53 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: Whats wrong with the 5 series - WAM 13:11 8/18/2000 (0)
FEEDBACK:wheels/suspension-how's it workin' 4 u? - Bill III 12:35 8/18/2000 (1)
- Take a look at this - EricS 00:12 8/21/2000 (0)
17" wheels for sale or trade, Style 19 - Kirk Leiws 11:37 8/18/2000 (5)
- Re: 17" wheels for sale or trade, Style 19 - Mike 13:17 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: 17" wheels for sale or trade, Style 19 - Don 12:54 8/18/2000 (1)
  - Re: 17" wheels for sale or trade, Style 19 - Kirk Lewis 13:05 8/18/2000 (0)
- Re: 17" wheels for sale or trade, Style 19 - Ben 12:36 8/18/2000 (1)
  - Re: 17" wheels for sale or trade, Style 19 - Kirk Lewis 12:50 8/18/2000 (0)
suggestions for replacement tires for 2000 528i - texasrad 11:11 8/18/2000 (8)
- Re: suggestions for replacement tires for 2000 528 - Tim T 10:11 8/19/2000 (1)
  - Re: suggestions for replacement tires for 2000 528 - gary griggs 12:48 8/21/2000 (0)
- Re: suggestions for replacement tires for 2000 528 - RB 07:48 8/19/2000 (0)
- Re: suggestions for replacement tires