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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 38
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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hi guys, i just got a some dinan stuff for my 540 - arjun m 23:46 9/24/2000 (1)
- Re: hi guys, i just got a some dinan stuff for my - JIMMY 01:42 9/25/2000 (0)
JUST GOT BACK FROM MAUI- and didn't miss my 528! m - KenG 23:44 9/24/2000 (1)
- Re: JUST GOT BACK FROM MAUI- and didn't miss my 52 - Pat D 00:32 9/25/2000 (0)
Question for JIMMY - kent 23:18 9/24/2000 (6)
- K&N Filter for Dinan CAI...... - JIMMY 00:28 9/25/2000 (5)
  - how often do you change yours? THX... - kent 00:43 9/25/2000 (4)
    - My Dinan technician recommend every 10000 miles(e) - JIMMY 01:03 9/25/2000 (3)
      - I didn't change the filter, just clean & oil (n/t) - JIMMY 01:05 9/25/2000 (2)
        
        thx.. you the man!! - kent 01:48 9/25/2000 (1)
        
        Re: thx.. you the man!! - JIMMY 02:05 9/25/2000 (0)
experience with roadside assistance (long) - john 22:36 9/24/2000 (3)
- There's ur problem - u called BWM instead of BMW! - ;-) n/t - M5 LITE 08:48 9/25/2000 (1)
  - At least he didn't call BM...guy might have shown - up with a honey hut on a flatbed... 20:20 9/25/2000 (0)
- If it wasn't a broken radiator connection.. (m) - 540Power 22:53 9/24/2000 (0)
Would I bee able to take a Mustang GT??? - The Player 21:01 9/24/2000 (2)
- Re: Would I bee able to take a Mustang GT??? - M5 LITE 09:06 9/25/2000 (0)
- That sounds like a post on a Honda forum! sorry;} - RevHigh 22:09 9/24/2000 (0)
Best place to buy the Hella Xenon retrofit kit - Jeff 20:57 9/24/2000 (1)
- Re: Best place to buy the Hella Xenon retrofit kit - HA 12:07 9/25/2000 (0)
proper oil for New England 5-30 0r 5-40 synthetic? - Jay Gans 20:46 9/24/2000 (0)
Ordered New 530 finally (m) - Skydoc 20:43 9/24/2000 (6)
- Re: Ordered New 530 finally (m) - BDJ 00:52 9/25/2000 (3)
  - We are in Schweinfurt but don't know exact (m) - Skydoc 05:15 9/25/2000 (2)
    - Re: We are in Schweinfurt but don't know exact (m) - BDJ 06:54 9/25/2000 (1)
      - Congratulations! - Skydoc 19:09 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Ordered New 530 finally (m) - Jules 22:02 9/24/2000 (0)
- Thats awsome. Congrats. Mine's here in a month - Fraser 21:50 9/24/2000 (0)
A 530d on the Nuerburgring - Peter G. 19:51 9/24/2000 (3)
- Re: Why no diesels in USA - Bob in Florida 16:43 9/26/2000 (0)
- Re: A 530d on the Nuerburgring - Big 17:02 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: A 530d on the Nuerburgring - Gary Ray 23:32 9/24/2000 (0)
F/S BMW 00'ed. ETK PARTS CATALOG CD (VERY RARE) - ALL MODELS TIL 7/2000 19:44 9/24/2000 (0)
5-Series Video Tape - Nicole Hamilton 19:29 9/24/2000 (4)
- Re: 5-Series Video Tape - Chris 12:56 9/25/2000 (1)
  - Humorous moments on tape - Nicole Hamilton 13:46 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: 5-Series Video Tape - Leigh 08:01 9/25/2000 (1)
  - Yes, there is home field advantage with my 540i! - Nicole Hamilton 11:20 9/25/2000 (0)
What's new with the '01 540? - Mike 18:37 9/24/2000 (2)
- Re: What's new with the '01 540? (very long) - Tim C. 21:08 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Thanks! - mike 18:09 9/25/2000 (0)
High Performance BMW Car Show in Ca - Tim 18:35 9/24/2000 (1)
- ~*(PiC)*~ Car Show Contest flyer and submit form!! - JIMMY 18:48 9/24/2000 (0)
mission accomplished - oil changed - Jeff 18:32 9/24/2000 (0)
HELP! JIMMY! or any loyal 540 6 speed owner - Dan 17:15 9/24/2000 (24)
- ~*(PiC)*~ Dan! Here comes your Dyno Graph! - JIMMY 02:36 9/25/2000 (8)
  - Nice pic. Proof positive that all u 'redline... - Galo 10:54 9/25/2000 (7)
    - Some people get it & some DON'T...shiftpoints! - RevHigh 13:21 9/25/2000 (6)
      - Re: Some people get it & some DON'T...shiftpoi - 540eeter 16:31 9/25/2000 (5)
        
        Well, it's obvious YOU dont get it...if I'm not - Galo 20:31 9/25/2000 (2)
        
        Oh, I forgot: the Taurus's red line is 6500 and - Galo 20:41 9/25/2000 (1)
        
        That is funny, Galo! LOL - RevHigh 21:38 9/25/2000 (0)
        
        Not the point (more) - BillP 17:40 9/25/2000 (1)
        
        EXACTLY! Thank you Bill.... - RevHigh 21:45 9/25/2000 (0)
- My guess is 7 hp from the ECU, 15 hp from (more) - Galo 19:41 9/24/2000 (8)
  - Consistant low results from Dinan... - 540eeter 16:41 9/25/2000 (7)
    - You are full of it, DINAN hater. Check out (m) - STT 18:10 9/25/2000 (6)
      - I am not a Dinan hater...(m) - 540eeter 10:05 9/26/2000 (2)
        
        540eeter, how about a little sence of humor ?;-) - STT 11:18 9/26/2000 (1)
        
        Sorry, a little defensive, didnt catch the sarcasm - 540eeter 12:23 9/26/2000 (0)
      - ROTFLMAO! tears r pouring out STT, is HELL freezin - over now?? RevHigh 21:52 9/25/2000 (2)
        
        Depends what circle you are in. - STT 00:54 9/26/2000 (1)
        
        The only circle I want to be in is the winners... - circle. Not bitch sessions! RevHigh 12:04 9/26/2000 (0)
- Re: HELP! JIMMY! or any loyal 540 6 speed owner - JIMMY 18:23 9/24/2000 (5)
  - Like to see that verified on a dyno - JEM 22:16 9/24/2000 (4)
    - You can check "www.dinanbmw.com" for dyno graphs. - JIMMY 22:46 9/24/2000 (3)
      - Details, and corroboration. - JEM 01:59 9/25/2000 (2)
        
        Typically, they are a bit enthusiastic.... - KJK 13:43 9/25/2000 (0)
        
        Thanx, I'm looking forward to your update! =) - JIMMY 02:35 9/25/2000 (0)
BMW repair manual on cd-roms. - spoodle 17:09 9/24/2000 (0)
Question - low fuel indicator lamp - Jim Cash 17:06 9/24/2000 (15)
- Re: Question - low fuel indicator lamp - THANKS - Jim Cash 20:57 9/25/2000 (0)
- no, 97 528i - Pat D 00:36 9/25/2000 (0)
- No, '98 540iA - Paul 23:00 9/24/2000 (0)
- yup, got the glow, 97 540ia, email if you need VIN - EricS 22:32 9/24/2000 (0)
- Nice pattern (nt) - BillP 21:54 9/24/2000 (2)
  - What do you mean?I broke the pattern - Jeff 22:14 9/24/2000 (1)
    - '97=yes, others=no - BillP 23:27 9/24/2000 (0)
- Yes, 97 540iA - WBADE632XVBW51213 - Gary Ray 21:44 9/24/2000 (0)
- No. '00 528i WBADM6346YGU21471* - Karl Haug 19:06 9/24/2000 (0)
- yes, 97 540/6, WBADE532XVBV91864 - felix 18:33 9/24/2000 (0)
- NO, 99 540iA WBADN6332XGM60416 - Jeff 18:18 9/24/2000 (0)
- Yes, '97 540iA, WBADE6321VBW57482 - Chuck 18:00 9/24/2000 (0)
- No glow (99 528 manual) WBADM5347XBY17012 - Volel 17:54 9/24/2000 (0)
- Yes-97/540/6-WBADE5327VBV90400, 1/2 tank n/t - RevHigh 17:47 9/24/2000 (0)
- No glow - 2000 528iA WBADM6343YGU08189 (nt) - Lon 17:41 9/24/2000 (0)
RWD vs. AWD - Bert 16:51 9/24/2000 (11)
- Warning, warning.... - 540eeter 10:04 9/25/2000 (2)
  - Rather get Quattro that's been around for years - well tested than a new BMW AWD product 11:37 9/25/2000 (1)
    - Re: Rather get Quattro that's been around for year - 540eeter 16:50 9/25/2000 (0)
- So-so, not really, kinda, fairly well. - JEM 22:32 9/24/2000 (0)
- Each has distinct advantages/disadvantages - john 21:54 9/24/2000 (0)
- BMW's stability systems DSC etc. give it the edge - harvey2 19:44 9/24/2000 (1)
  - AWD Audis now have stability control too - Bert 08:28 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: RWD vs. AWD - Steve B. 19:35 9/24/2000 (0)
- Weather handling is awesome... (more)! - Brian (00 540iA Sport) 17:25 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: Weather handling is awesome... (more)! - Volel 17:46 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: RWD vs. AWD - Jim Cash 17:12 9/24/2000 (0)
clutch upgrade - Rafy Molina 16:47 9/24/2000 (1)
- SACH racing cluctch!!!!! - LT 19:24 9/24/2000 (0)
Where can I find the Mercedes board? - Chike 16:40 9/24/2000 (2)
- www.mbworld.org ... more ... - Brad 18:29 9/24/2000 (0)
- it's at www.mbnz.org - marty 17:13 9/24/2000 (0)
'97 528 auto transmission problem - RB 15:55 9/24/2000 (4)
- Re: '97 528 auto transmission problem - Jim Cash 16:37 9/24/2000 (3)
  - Re: '97 528 auto transmission problem - RB 18:47 9/24/2000 (2)
    - You are the victim of a GM trans...(m) - 540eeter 10:39 9/25/2000 (1)
      - Re: You are the victim of a GM trans...(m) - RB 11:52 9/25/2000 (0)
Xenon bulbs from JIMMY - RC 15:42 9/24/2000 (1)
- Thanks & Enjoy!! (More) - JIMMY 18:30 9/24/2000 (0)
JIMMY: have you ever opened your cold air (m)? - LT 15:28 9/24/2000 (6)
- Re: JIMMY: have you ever opened your cold air (m)? - JIMMY 18:45 9/24/2000 (0)
- Not Jimmy but have your answer.... - RevHigh 15:46 9/24/2000 (4)
  - Re: Not Jimmy but have your answer.... - LT 15:51 9/24/2000 (3)
    - BTW John, how about the quaife diff? any goodnews? (nt) - LT 15:52 9/24/2000 (2)
      - I'll make some calls this week and let you know(e) - RevHigh 16:01 9/24/2000 (1)
        
        Thanks - LT 16:16 9/24/2000 (0)
Help with wiper blade install please - EricS 15:24 9/24/2000 (2)
- Re: Help with wiper blade install please - Gary Ray 19:13 9/24/2000 (1)
  - I've got the right lengths, 22" and 24", but... - EricS 19:20 9/24/2000 (0)
Dan Gurney, Dan Gurney...how do I contact (nt) - Speedvision?? Galo 14:27 9/24/2000 (7)
- All American Racers 714-540-1771 - LarryD 20:57 9/24/2000 (0)
- Dan Gurney? From Newport Beach?(more) - Stevus 15:39 9/24/2000 (2)
  - Well..the Dan Gurney I'm thinking of is the (more) - Galo 19:44 9/24/2000 (1)
    - Must be gurney senior. - Stevus 20:39 9/24/2000 (0)
- Here you go: (949) 707-1800. Ask for Federico.;-) - STT 14:36 9/24/2000 (2)
  - Persistent, are'nt U?? I could not get the damn - Galo 14:42 9/24/2000 (1)
    - Not at all. Just get back from a "little" ride (m) - STT 14:47 9/24/2000 (0)
Its official, the race is OVER for BMW Williams F1 - beewang 14:07 9/24/2000 (1)
- Hey "Tough Guy"..... - JFrench 20:32 9/24/2000 (0)
Missing your car...huh Bee? nt - arnolds 14:02 9/24/2000 (3)
- Re: Missing your car...huh Bee? nt - beewang 14:04 9/24/2000 (2)
  - Welcome home Bee nt - EricS 14:55 9/24/2000 (1)
    - Thanks Eric, good to be back (sort of ) =) (e) - beewang 15:09 9/24/2000 (0)
The Schumacker Bros. sharing 1st and 2nd!! (m) - beewang 13:44 9/24/2000 (1)
- More like M. Schummy 1st and Ralphy in the ~10th. - RevHigh 14:08 9/24/2000 (0)
bye bye Hakinen!!!! LOL His car is on FIRE!! (nt) - beewang 13:40 9/24/2000 (0)
Ralfy at 3rd!!! Go Ralfy!!! go!! - beewang 13:29 9/24/2000 (0)
Damn!! Jensen Buttom, is out of the race!! - beewang 13:27 9/24/2000 (0)
FYI: Driving Techniques Website (more) - JLE 13:19 9/24/2000 (0)
Go BMW Williams F1 BABY!!! =) (nt) - beewang 12:54 9/24/2000 (0)
I am Back!!!! =) - beewang 12:53 9/24/2000 (2)
- Dude, just build your own NT server...(m) - 540Power 22:22 9/24/2000 (0)
- ZOOX sucks, they still don't have fabric :) (nt) - AK 18:25 9/24/2000 (0)
Anyone install clears without glass difusers? - Ben 12:50 9/24/2000 (5)
- Re: Anyone install clears without glass difusers? - M5 LITE 09:22 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone install clears without glass difusers? - Jim Cash 16:21 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: Anyone install clears without glass difusers? - Ben 19:26 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Anyone install clears without glass difusers? - erwin 14:17 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: Anyone install clears without glass difusers? - Ben 19:27 9/24/2000 (0)
ac schnitzer trunk emblem - dee 11:43 9/24/2000 (0)
Update on the 3.0 engine in the 530 - Chris B 11:29 9/24/2000 (1)
- Re: Update on the 3.0 engine in the 530 - Jay Gans 12:30 9/24/2000 (0)
BMW tuner? - Jerry 10:07 9/24/2000 (4)
- Tuners of performance parts retailers? (nt) - LT 14:14 9/24/2000 (1)
  - I mean "or" - LT 14:14 9/24/2000 (0)
- Foreign Affairs Motorsports - MarkM5FtLauderdale 12:39 9/24/2000 (1)
  - forgot the link - MarkM5FtLauderdale 12:40 9/24/2000 (0)
paint finish - Randy H in Dallas 10:06 9/24/2000 (3)
- Learn to live w/it; I have jet black :O - Tom W 14:55 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: paint finish - BillP 20:23 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: paint finish - Fox 15:14 9/24/2000 (0)
E39 as a track car? - Eric Carnell 09:38 9/24/2000 (10)
- Re: E39 as a track car? - Peter G. 18:45 9/24/2000 (2)
  - well said (n/t) - Brad 22:56 9/24/2000 (0)
  - Re: E39 as a track car? - Eric Carnell 19:06 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: E39 as a track car? - Bert 16:41 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: E39 as a track car? - Eric Carnell 19:13 9/24/2000 (0)
- Lot's of e39 Track experience ... - Brad 12:33 9/24/2000 (3)
  - Re: Lot's of e39 Track experience ... - Eric Carnell 19:24 9/24/2000 (2)
    - my experience is this ... - Brad 22:54 9/24/2000 (0)
    - Any car 5er-size is going to be hard on brakes - JEM 22:36 9/24/2000 (0)
- 330i? - Mark OC 10:30 9/24/2000 (0)
CD optional?! - Bert 09:03 9/24/2000 (1)
- Pretty bad BMWNA - Brian (00 540iA Sport) 14:28 9/24/2000 (0)
2001 GS300 or 2000 528i? - Dave 04:11 9/24/2000 (23)
- Re: 2001 GS300 or 2000 528i? - Harvey 13:13 9/25/2000 (0)
- The only good thing about the GS..(worthless post) - JFrench 20:39 9/24/2000 (2)
  - What do you think about Audi's? - EricS 00:51 9/25/2000 (1)
    - Well they can at least win PRO races... - JFrench 01:24 9/25/2000 (0)
- GS300 vs 528i test drive results. - Dave 19:29 9/24/2000 (0)
- I have a Lexus and a Bimmer - Joseph 17:42 9/24/2000 (0)
- Are you looking for a better bang for the bulk?(m) - CYT 12:17 9/24/2000 (0)
- I think you can get the BMW at that price. - Nicole Hamilton 11:14 9/24/2000 (0)
- Here is my take after spending some time in Japan - Zebra 10:57 9/24/2000 (3)
  - Lexus is only 10 years old! no comparison! Big (m) - Max 16:42 9/25/2000 (0)
  - Re: Here is my take after spending some time in Ja - Harvey 13:20 9/25/2000 (0)
  - Re: Here is my take after spending some time in Ja - Gary Ray 18:09 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: 2001 GS300 or 2000 528i? - Jay Gans 10:38 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: 2001 GS300 or 2000 528i? - Harvey 13:25 9/25/2000 (0)
- Pricing - Burzt 09:53 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: 2001 GS300 or 2000 528i? - S. DasGupta 09:31 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: 2001 GS300 or 2000 528i? - Jules 08:45 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: 2001 GS300 or 2000 528i? - Dave 07:16 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: JD Powers CSI... - DHoang 08:17 9/24/2000 (0)
- just get your lexus if you can't afford the bimmer - jang... 05:41 9/24/2000 (0)
- there is no way you can get it at low 40's.. - jang... 05:40 9/24/2000 (2)
  - Re: there is no way you can get it at low 40's.. - Harvey 13:30 9/25/2000 (0)
  - What??!! I was quoted 43K on a sprt/prem 2000 528! - Bad10 13:15 9/24/2000 (0)
Yet another 'check engine light' question... - Lon 03:35 9/24/2000 (2)
- Re: Yet another 'check engine light' question... - Jim Cash 10:01 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: Yet another 'check engine light' question... - Lon 17:25 9/24/2000 (0)
Gettin' attention in my 540 - AK 02:29 9/24/2000 (2)
- Hey AK, what caused the check engine light? - EricS 11:52 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Check Engine light.... - AK 18:23 9/24/2000 (0)
Clunking when Hot - Gary Ray 01:29 9/24/2000 (3)
- Re: Clunking when Hot - Jim Cash 10:09 9/24/2000 (2)
  - Re: Clunking when Hot - Gary Ray 10:23 9/24/2000 (1)
    - Re: Clunking when Hot - Jim Cash 16:28 9/24/2000 (0)
540i for sale - Randy 01:24 9/24/2000 (0)
"Check Engine" light - G.R. 01:22 9/24/2000 (5)
- Re: "Check Engine" light - KPG 10:21 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: "Check Engine" light - KPG 10:18 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: "Check Engine" light - Sergio 18:09 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: "Check Engine" light - PeteB 07:45 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: "Check Engine" light - Aaron Liu 01:51 9/24/2000 (0)
FS: 18" and 17" Tires, Almost new. Top Brand (nt) - Tonny 00:11 9/24/2000 (2)
- what type of tires? - METHDECAL 11:34 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Firestone / Bridgestone, of course.. hehehhehe(e) - 540Power 22:56 9/24/2000 (0)
Potential Audi A6 buyer curious about 530i/540i - Leomania 00:07 9/24/2000 (20)
- I own both. Here is what I notice. - Dave 19:12 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: I own both. Here is what I notice. - Leomania 00:45 9/25/2000 (0)
- A6 is not a driver's car, IMHO (m) - Karl Haug 15:00 9/24/2000 (2)
  - Agree 100% (more) - BillP 20:06 9/24/2000 (1)
    - Re: Agree 100% (more) - Leomania 00:40 9/25/2000 (0)
- That 28 mpg was extraordinary in the 540. - Nicole Hamilton 11:34 9/24/2000 (4)
  - Re: That 28 mpg was extraordinary in the 540. - schlepper 14:30 9/25/2000 (1)
    - Best mpg prob at low RPMs in 6th = 70 to 75 mph. (nt) - Nicole Hamilton 15:13 9/25/2000 (0)
  - Re: 28 mpg is a regular event - Leigh 17:03 9/24/2000 (0)
  - Re: That 28 mpg was extraordinary in the 540. - Jay Gans 12:42 9/24/2000 (0)
- Drive them - Dan L 09:22 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: Drive them - Leomania 10:18 9/24/2000 (0)
- Get the 530i/540, unless road feel doesn't mean... - stoppy 08:29 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: Get the 530i/540, unless road feel doesn't mea - Leomania 10:22 9/24/2000 (0)
- one bimmerhead's opinion... - AK 01:05 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: one bimmerhead's opinion... - Leomania 10:29 9/24/2000 (0)
- Who wants a VW???? -not me :) - Brian (00 540iA Sport) 00:59 9/24/2000 (0)
- Who wants a VW???? -not me :) - Brian (00 540iA Sport) 00:58 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: Who wants a VW???? -not me :) - Gary Ray 01:24 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: mileage is certainly an issue on 540s - bimmerbug 00:23 9/24/2000 (0)
E46 rims on E39? - future 5er 21:55 9/23/2000 (3)
- Re: E46 rims on E39? - Jim Cash 23:33 9/23/2000 (0)
- diff'rent hub diameter (not sure of offset) JCash? - The Artist 23:25 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: diff'rent hub diameter (not sure of offset) JC - Gary Ray 10:53 9/24/2000 (0)
**** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - Chuck 21:23 9/23/2000 (21)
- Re: **** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - crop 10:47 9/25/2000 (0)
- I do! Thank you very much Mr. Cash! n/t - M5 LITE 10:23 9/25/2000 (0)
- Jim thanks for all your help!! much appreciated - rush 07:22 9/25/2000 (0)
- Jim is SuperBMWman! (Jim, Please Read) - Alex Argyros 05:18 9/25/2000 (0)
- Me! Live long and Prosper, Jim. (nt) - Karl Haug 19:13 9/24/2000 (0)
- Jim the walking BMW encyclopedia! Thanks, n/t - RevHigh 11:17 9/24/2000 (0)
- THANKS JIM ! You're BMW's Cupid! - Rudy 10:55 9/24/2000 (0)
- Jim....You Da Man!!! (nt) (nt) - Gregory 09:19 9/24/2000 (0)
- MANY THANKS JIM CASH! - mola 02:30 9/24/2000 (0)
- BMW N.A. should offer a top position for Jim.(EOM) (nt) - Aaron Liu 01:53 9/24/2000 (0)
- Many thanks Jim. (EOM) - John K 01:31 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: **** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - Pat D 23:57 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: **** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - JIMMY (the XENON guy) 23:35 9/23/2000 (0)
- XENON JIMMY #1 - JIMMY FAN 23:05 9/23/2000 (2)
  - thanx =) - JIMMY 23:36 9/23/2000 (0)
  - different Jim. - The Artist 23:22 9/23/2000 (0)
- JIM RULES!!!!!!! - The Artist 22:57 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: **** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - The Player 22:38 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: **** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - Larry V. 22:25 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: **** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - Jay Gans 22:16 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: **** POLL **** WHO THANKS JIM CASH? - Chuck 21:25 9/23/2000 (0)
Since when does BMW certify privately owned cars? (nt) - ss 21:02 9/23/2000 (2)
- But you CAN X-fer the warranty. Buddy did it(e) - 540Power 22:58 9/24/2000 (0)
- They don't (nt) - Jon Shafer 21:12 9/23/2000 (0)
Poll: What's the WORST color combination? - Robert A 19:09 9/23/2000 (8)
- Metallic brown and anything. Remind's me of Buick. (nt) - The Artist 22:59 9/23/2000 (4)
  - Hey what's wrong with a Buick! *PIC* - RevHigh 11:03 9/24/2000 (2)
    - 67' w/ gangsta white walls... :>} n/t - RevHigh 11:14 9/24/2000 (1)
      - Blilng Bling, Bling BLANG - 540eeter 10:23 9/25/2000 (0)
  - uh-oh...that's my Taurus's color...chestnut/sand. (nt) - Galo -LOL!!!!!!!!! 08:33 9/24/2000 (0)
- Agreed! (m) - Stacey 22:15 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Agreed! (m) - Jay Gans 22:18 9/23/2000 (0)
- Is this for the E39? (more) - Tim C. 21:08 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:44 9/23/2000 (8)
- DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!!!! (nt) - The Artist 23:01 9/23/2000 (0)
- DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!!!! (nt) - The Artist 23:00 9/23/2000 (0)
- DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!!!! (nt) - The Artist 23:00 9/23/2000 (0)
- DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!!!! (nt) - The Artist 23:00 9/23/2000 (0)
- DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!!!! (nt) - The Artist 23:00 9/23/2000 (0)
- DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!!!! (nt) - The Artist 22:59 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Get the picture?? (nt) - The Artist 23:01 9/23/2000 (0)
- Really obnoxious - a single post would suffice. (nt) - Norm 20:04 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (1)
- ONCE IS ENOUGH!!!! Why do you post is so much? (nt) - Zebra 18:40 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:34 9/23/2000 (0)
1997 BMW 528 FOR SALE!!!! (****PIC*****) - Vikram 18:33 9/23/2000 (1)
- Specs of the wheel is wrong on your website (nt) - DanS 01:53 9/24/2000 (0)
Does NE1 know how to turn on the ph. voice tags? - Zebra 18:11 9/23/2000 (3)
- Re: Does NE1 know how to turn on the ph. voice tag - Jim Cash 23:10 9/23/2000 (2)
  - Thanks, but it never prompts for a voice tag. Why? - Zebra 10:14 9/24/2000 (1)
    - Re: Thanks, but it never prompts for a voice tag. - Jim Cash 13:48 9/25/2000 (0)
Thinking of 3.38 instead of 3.15 - LT 16:07 9/23/2000 (35)
- Re: Thinking of 3.38 instead of 3.15 - Lon 00:47 9/24/2000 (0)
- Assuming 26" diameter tires, 3.38 diff will (more) - Galo 18:42 9/23/2000 (0)
- My calculation - LT 16:31 9/23/2000 (32)
  - Re: This is theoretically speaking right? - RevHigh 18:11 9/23/2000 (16)
    - John, tell me more about the Quaife LSD please. (nt) - LT 18:46 9/23/2000 (15)
      - Just checked quaifeamerica.com - LT 18:52 9/23/2000 (14)
        
        Clarifying the issue - LT 19:03 9/23/2000 (3)
        
        Uh, wait a second here... - JEM 02:11 9/24/2000 (1)
        
        I'll give you an update when my car is done =) (nt) - LT 14:17 9/24/2000 (0)
        
        Is it an RMS engine ? - STT 20:04 9/23/2000 (0)
        
        Don't give up that easy! I can help.. - RevHigh 18:57 9/23/2000 (9)
        
        Might save a few bucks... - JEM 16:01 9/24/2000 (7)
        
        Re: Might save a few bucks... - STT 16:16 9/24/2000 (2)
        
        The suspense is killing me... - JEM 02:05 9/25/2000 (1)
        
        No suspence here. Yo send in your 25% M5 diff and - STT 07:52 9/25/2000 (0)
        
        Re: Might save a few bucks... - RevHigh 16:15 9/24/2000 (3)
        
        Re: Might save a few bucks... - JEM 02:15 9/25/2000 (1)
        
        Re: LOL! FORD wagon is it a Woody? - RevHigh 08:47 9/25/2000 (0)
        
        It's not an M5, it's a 540 6sp. (nt) - LT 16:19 9/24/2000 (0)
        
        I'm waiting patiently.... =) (nt) - LT 15:34 9/24/2000 (0)
  - Can you calculate the topspeed on both 3.15& 3.38? - JIMMY (e) 16:36 9/23/2000 (14)
    - I doubt if the theoretical top speed is an issue - BillP 16:42 9/23/2000 (13)
      - My RPM w/ 3.15 seemed high while traveling at 125+ - JIMMY (m) 16:56 9/23/2000 (12)
        
        120mph = 4000 RPM on my 3.15 (more) - BillP 17:56 9/23/2000 (0)
        
        What's the RPM at 125mph? - LT 17:17 9/23/2000 (9)
        
        Can't remember, will be back with answer! - JIMMY 17:32 9/23/2000 (8)
        
        ~(PiC)~ I'm Back!! - JIMMY 21:30 9/23/2000 (4)
        
        I am affraid it's drag limited (nt) - LT 21:59 9/23/2000 (3)
        
        sorry I didn't quite catch your point.... - JIMMY 23:45 9/23/2000 (2)
        
        Re: sorry I didn't quite catch your point.... - LT 14:51 9/24/2000 (1)
        
        Can you calculate where(mph) does the 3.15 end up? - JIMMY (n/t) 18:52 9/24/2000 (0)
        
        BMWUSA - LT 17:39 9/23/2000 (2)
        
        Where is Nebraske? Somewhere in Russia? :-) (nt) - The Artist 23:24 9/23/2000 (0)
        
        Lol.... I hear your LT - JIMMY 21:31 9/23/2000 (0)
        
        You wil hit that mark easy... nt - Jim W 17:01 9/23/2000 (0)
BMW will not sell me another car. - Andy 15:48 9/23/2000 (21)
- Re: BMW will not sell me another car. - BigTony 22:24 9/23/2000 (3)
  - Sounds like my family to me... - 540eeter 17:04 9/25/2000 (0)
  - I love it.. - Brian (00 540iA Sport) 01:04 9/24/2000 (0)
  - LOL!!! - Andy 22:37 9/23/2000 (0)
- Piss on the nay-sayers (m) - Scott 20:41 9/23/2000 (2)
  - FACT: All German made service really sucks! - Timothy 15:04 9/24/2000 (0)
  - Re: Piss on the nay-sayers (m) - Aaron Liu 03:03 9/24/2000 (0)
- Sounds like it may just be you (more) - Zebra 18:19 9/23/2000 (5)
  - Wow! I did not know it was a big problem(more) - Zebra 19:30 9/23/2000 (1)
    - Re: Wow! I did not know it was a big problem(more) - Andy 19:34 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Re: Sounds like it may just be you (more) - Andy 19:22 9/23/2000 (0)
  - It's definitely NOT him...(m) - SS 19:00 9/23/2000 (1)
    - Re: It's definitely NOT him...(m) - esheehy 23:53 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW will not sell me another car. - Jules 16:01 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: BMW will not sell me another car. - Jay Gans 15:52 9/23/2000 (6)
  - Re: BMW will not sell me another car. - Andy 15:54 9/23/2000 (5)
    - Re: BMW will not sell me another car. - Gary Ray 19:23 9/23/2000 (3)
      - Re: BMW will not sell me another car. - Andy 19:35 9/23/2000 (2)
        
        Rental is easier than ANOTHER Headache - Jules 20:39 9/23/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Rental is easier than ANOTHER Headache - Gary Ray 01:32 9/24/2000 (0)
    - Yeah, after all that color's a bitch. (nt) - Norm 16:45 9/23/2000 (0)
German Spec 1997 528i - jr49erfan1 14:47 9/23/2000 (1)
- Re: German Spec 1997 528i - Jim Cash 16:09 9/23/2000 (0)
Center Console With Storage - bimmerbug 13:41 9/23/2000 (3)
- Re: Center Console With Storage - Barry B 07:32 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Center Console With Storage - Marty Cohen 15:42 9/24/2000 (0)
- Not a factory option in the US - check archives (nt) - BillP 16:52 9/23/2000 (0)
Question - Sal 13:40 9/23/2000 (1)
- Re: Answer - RevHigh 14:46 9/23/2000 (0)
Pic of SuperSprint with Notched bumper - Brad 13:23 9/23/2000 (19)
- Very Nice! (more w/ questions)... - M5 LITE 11:06 9/25/2000 (0)
- Brad, May I ask who did the notch for you? - JIMMY 00:22 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Star Performance ... - Brad 12:18 9/24/2000 (0)
- The deep notch looks good. (nt) - Norm 17:29 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Thanks! (n/t) - Brad 12:19 9/24/2000 (0)
- ~*(PiC)*~I have Dinan Exhaust with a smaller notch - JIMMY 15:54 9/23/2000 (9)
  - Jimmy read this..... - Aaron Liu 01:58 9/24/2000 (0)
  - Re: ~*(PiC)*~I have Dinan Exhaust with a smaller n - DC2591 23:24 9/23/2000 (1)
    - thanx I will! - JIMMY 23:37 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Close, But No Cigar...... - Chuck 21:36 9/23/2000 (2)
    - Re: Close, But No Cigar...... - JIMMY 23:44 9/23/2000 (1)
      - Why would I spend all that cash to look like a ... - Brad 12:22 9/24/2000 (0)
  - Those pipes are the ugliest ones I've ever seen. - John 18:13 9/23/2000 (2)
    - It's all good =) (more) - JIMMY 23:50 9/23/2000 (1)
      - I see - John 00:02 9/24/2000 (0)
- No Flame here..But it looks crooked. (m) - Tim W. 15:42 9/23/2000 (0)
- Supersprint uses same exhaust for 528 and 540? (m) - NW 14:45 9/23/2000 (2)
  - yes - Brad 16:36 9/23/2000 (0)
  - It should according to the website info and others - as well. RevHigh 14:48 9/23/2000 (0)
WTD: '97 Fog Light, driver's side - EricS 13:19 9/23/2000 (2)
- You need drvr, I need Pass. Lets go in 2gether(e) - 540Power 21:34 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: WTD: '97 Fog Light, driver's side - abdoul 13:57 9/23/2000 (0)
Where's BeeWang? - EricS 13:15 9/23/2000 (0)
clutch delay valve - Keith 13:08 9/23/2000 (0)
prices on 2001 in SF area? - bimmerbug 13:02 9/23/2000 (0)
2001 530i pictures wanted - Vikram 12:56 9/23/2000 (4)
- Go to dealership,ask to see the M steering wheel. - Fraser 17:21 9/23/2000 (3)
  - Re: Go to dealership,ask to see the M steering whe - Tim C. 21:10 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Re: Go to dealership,ask to see the M steering whe - Tim C. 21:10 9/23/2000 (1)
    - M5. - Fraser 05:15 9/24/2000 (0)
Anyone still thinking of a MB-CLK 430?..Read on - BrianZ24 12:39 9/23/2000 (2)
- Re: Anyone still thinking of a MB-CLK 430?..Read o - Jay Gans 13:02 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Anyone still thinking of a MB-CLK 430?..Read o - Danny 15:19 9/23/2000 (0)
BMW Inspection Cost - Dave 11:58 9/23/2000 (0)
CPT 8000? - Jerry 11:32 9/23/2000 (4)
- Re: CPT 8000? - Jerry 09:34 9/24/2000 (0)
- What is the CPT 8000? (more) - Rudegar 16:18 9/23/2000 (0)
- I've heard last week of September - Neophite 12:38 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Early January if you are lucky! (eom) - Don 23:17 9/23/2000 (0)
on board computer/ventilation/navigation system - Chris B 10:46 9/23/2000 (10)
- You realize you DO get an OBC in the 528, just... - Lon 18:29 9/24/2000 (2)
  - Re: You realize you DO get an OBC in the 528, just - Chris B 21:25 9/24/2000 (1)
    - I don't have a 540, but read this archive msg... - Lon 12:11 9/25/2000 (0)
- I would not want to be without those items... - Zebra 14:31 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: on board computer/ventilation/navigation syste - Chris B 10:04 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Re: on board computer/ventilation/navigation syste - Mitch 16:37 9/25/2000 (0)
- That is odd. My '97 540 has all those but no NAV (nt) - Zebra 18:22 9/23/2000 (1)
  - You have 540 (not 528) so it's standard. (nt) - Norm 20:14 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: on board computer/ventilation/navigation syste - Jim Cash 11:08 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: on board computer/ventilation/navigation syste - Don 10:55 9/23/2000 (0)
Thoughts on keyed wheel studs vs special inserts - Lance 10:38 9/23/2000 (2)
- Re: Thoughts on keyed wheel studs vs special inser - crop 10:59 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Thoughts on keyed wheel studs vs special inser - ngs 6sp 11:51 9/23/2000 (0)
Picked up my 540i yesterday ... - Nicole Hamilton 09:36 9/23/2000 (25)
- Re: Congratulations - Leigh 19:43 9/24/2000 (1)
  - Yes, it was definitely worth it going to Utica! - Nicole Hamilton 22:01 9/24/2000 (0)
- Agree - my 540i/6 comp is 1+ mpg high. (nt) - Norm 16:39 9/23/2000 (0)
- Congratulations and all, but Greyhound? Yikes. - (nt) hts 13:58 9/23/2000 (0)
- Congrats and FLOOR IT! - JFrench 13:05 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Congrats and FLOOR IT! - Gene 13:43 9/24/2000 (0)
- Congrats Nikki, I'm bummed cause mine (540iA)won't - gf 12:31 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Picked up my 540i yesterday ... - Gene 10:47 9/23/2000 (9)
  - Reality. - JEM 21:06 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Save your lectures for another board!!!!!!! - Bad10 17:45 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Poor logic ... - BillP 16:50 9/23/2000 (0)
  - It's not the speed but... (~PIC~) - Oliver 15:54 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Ah - The Imperialistic American Dogoodocrat speaks - T. Hart 13:48 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Good Info Grandpa.... (not) (e) - Mike 11:17 9/23/2000 (0)
  - At least I did it where it was legal. - Nicole Hamilton 10:57 9/23/2000 (2)
    - Not totally legal.... - BDJ 07:11 9/24/2000 (0)
    - Turbo Civic Si w/ 325Hp for the kids instead - of the 540. 15:34 9/23/2000 (0)
- 28 mpg? Are you sure you have 8 cylinders? - EricS 10:35 9/23/2000 (6)
  - Re: 28 mpg? Are you using Imperial Gallons? - Don 23:20 9/23/2000 (0)
  - 540iA 17.2 avg, 21 fwy. M5 17.0 avg, 23 fwy... - JEM 21:17 9/23/2000 (0)
  - Hmm, I average like 12MPG per tank, best was 24MPG (nt) - Zebra 18:29 9/23/2000 (0)
  - It was downhill and the engine off. n/t - RevHigh 12:12 9/23/2000 (0)
  - I counted 'em! (Cruise ctrl in 6th helps mpg.) (nt) - Nicole Hamilton 10:59 9/23/2000 (1)
    - Re: I counted 'em! (Cruise ctrl in 6th helps mpg. - Jay Gans 11:50 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: Picked up my 540i yesterday ... - JEM 10:05 9/23/2000 (0)
Re: BMW Tire Pressure - CRAIG 09:25 9/23/2000 (0)
Need Exhaust! - Kevin 09:25 9/23/2000 (1)
- Pic of SuperSprint - Brad Otoupalik 13:21 9/23/2000 (0)
ROTATING TIRES - PatB 09:06 9/23/2000 (6)
- Re: ROTATING TIRES - Joe 16:04 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: ROTATING TIRES - Jim Cash 11:39 9/23/2000 (4)
  - BMWs are also rear wheel drive... - Rudy 17:15 9/23/2000 (3)
    - And that has to do with...? - JEM 21:16 9/23/2000 (2)
      - Re: did not say "worn unevenly" - Jim Cash 23:25 9/23/2000 (1)
        
        Re: did not say "worn unevenly" - CRAIG 21:57 9/24/2000 (0)
Real HID XENON Conversion Kit from Philips - steven 07:36 9/23/2000 (2)
- Available for $550-650 from - Nick C 12:53 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Real HID XENON Conversion Kit from Philips - DHoang 10:51 9/23/2000 (0)
Upkeep on a 530i - frank 07:21 9/23/2000 (5)
- Would the board yell at me if I said that my 540.. - Stacey 21:10 9/23/2000 (3)
  - Re: Would the board yell at me if I said that my 5 - Dave V 00:27 9/24/2000 (2)
    - How did you know? I did lease my 540i! - Stacey 19:15 9/24/2000 (0)
    - Very good point indeed. (more to add..) - DHoang 08:37 9/24/2000 (0)
- Re: Upkeep on a 530i - Dan Queens NY 09:11 9/23/2000 (0)
Seattle (Kirkland) Group Dyno Run Event - Mel 03:14 9/23/2000 (5)
- Mel, How about a car show at the same time!!! - jrhrx 22:18 9/23/2000 (1)
  - Re: Mel, How about a car show at the same time!!! - Mel 02:33 9/24/2000 (0)
- I am in.... - Aaron Liu 18:47 9/23/2000 (2)
  - 328is or 540i or both? - Mel 02:35 9/24/2000 (1)
    - Re: 328is or 540i or both? - Aaron Liu 03:10 9/24/2000 (0)
"IPF" halogen headlights-HELP: KU or anyone - G.R. 03:12 9/23/2000 (2)
- I got those H7 IPFs from BC Auto Racing in Toronto - KU 10:08 9/23/2000 (0)
- I got those H7 IPFs from BC Auto Racing in Toronto - KU 10:08 9/23/2000 (0)
Hey Bee! Inquiring minds want to know... - arnolds 21:49 9/22/2000 (1)
- Yeah bee....? (nt) - Jon Shafer 22:27 9/22/2000 (0)
Using Voice Mail with BMW phone? - JB 20:48 9/22/2000 (2)
- Re: Using Voice Mail with BMW phone? - Marty Cohen 02:44 9/25/2000 (0)
- Re: Using Voice Mail with BMW phone? - Jim Cash 15:48 9/23/2000 (0)
5 Series purchase this weekend - Andy 20:10 9/22/2000 (7)
- Re: 5 Series purchase this weekend - Andy 09:36 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: 5 Series purchase this weekend - Jules 08:59 9/23/2000 (0)
- Re: 5 Series purchase this weekend - arnolds 21:51 9/22/2000 (0)
- Re: 5 Series purchase this weekend - Fraser 21:02 9/22/2000 (3)
  - Re: 5 Series purchase this weekend - Jay Gans 12:56 9/23/2000 (2)
    - Xenons are standard, DSCIII is not. Weird hey..... - Fraser 17:41 9/23/2000 (1)
      - Re: Xenons are standard, DSCIII is not. Weird hey. - Jules 18:27 9/24/2000 (0)