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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 44
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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Re: 2001 Xenon headlamps & RR tail lamps. Swap? - DEMAX 23:06 11/05/2000 (1)
- Yes, ask Jimmy - Aaron Liu 23:10 11/05/2000 (0)
M5 wheel clearance issues on 540i - David Zeckhausen 23:05 11/05/2000 (6)
- Will they rub with 255/35-18 tires in rear? (more) - David Zeckhausen 05:25 11/06/2000 (1)
  - 255 should be okay (per Pacific BMW) (nt) - Lockhart 14:17 11/06/2000 (0)
- Rubbing confirmed. (m) - Lockhart 05:16 11/06/2000 (0)
- I have them on... (url) - Dan B 00:53 11/06/2000 (1)
  - 275/30s up front- who says size doesn't matter ;-) - Markus 12:36 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: M5 wheel clearance issues on 540i - MaxE39 23:10 11/05/2000 (0)
540 DSP Sound System (url) - John Levelis 22:41 11/05/2000 (3)
- I had a rattle in my '97 528i w/DSP fixed (m) - Tulsa Steve 18:11 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: 540 DSP Sound System - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 09:09 11/06/2000 (1)
  - Re: 540 DSP Sound System - John Levelis 19:20 11/06/2000 (0)
Price: 97 528i, 35k mi; $25,600 -- Good Deal? - Donald 21:50 11/05/2000 (6)
- Almost sounds too good for SoCal (m) - Zebra 11:24 11/06/2000 (0)
- Double check - Kenny 06:10 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: Price: 97 528i, 35k mi; $25,600 -- Good Deal? - Johnny Boy 00:24 11/06/2000 (1)
  - Re: Price: 97 528i, 35k mi; $25,600 -- Good Deal? - drew 00:10 11/07/2000 (0)
- check out www.kbb.com... use Trade In Value. - Mola 23:21 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Price: 97 528i, 35k mi; $25,600 -- Good Deal? - Dennis 22:00 11/05/2000 (0)
need some pics and ideas what 18's rims to get EOM - leo 20:42 11/05/2000 (3)
- 18" AC Schnitzers type III (pic) - Richard 11:51 11/06/2000 (0)
- Try the 18" M5 wheels... (url) (pic) - AHA 22:14 11/05/2000 (0)
- Try www.tirerack.com - geekysteve 20:56 11/05/2000 (0)
can i put lowering springs with stock shocks? - leo 19:53 11/05/2000 (6)
- yes, you can but... - discokid 14:32 11/06/2000 (1)
  - Re: yes, you can but... - SCB 15:08 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: can i put lowering springs with stock shocks? - SCB 11:07 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: can i put lowering springs with stock shocks? - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 21:36 11/05/2000 (0)
- You would have to change shocks & springs... - METH 20:53 11/05/2000 (0)
- check your mail - William Wallace 20:11 11/05/2000 (0)
Just GOT a chance to read the replys regarding the - GM Makes total SHIT 19:36 11/05/2000 (5)
- Re: Just GOT a chance to read the replys regarding - Kendall 22:06 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Just GOT a chance to read the replys regarding - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 21:38 11/05/2000 (0)
- So don't buy one... - Jules 20:50 11/05/2000 (0)
- R&R and Bentley also use GM transmissions! - KU 20:48 11/05/2000 (0)
- Buy a 540 and then you don't have to worry - EricS 19:53 11/05/2000 (0)
FS: (2) 18-inch Dunlop SP Sport W-10s - Al 19:06 11/05/2000 (0)
Anyone in the market for a 98 540i? W/DINAN stuff. (url) - Tim W. 18:26 11/05/2000 (0)
vibrations - albert 18:15 11/05/2000 (1)
- Could also be a bent wheel.... (nt) - Gary Ray 18:47 11/05/2000 (0)
Instant Wheel Cleaner (Meguiar's Gold Class) - Manish 18:03 11/05/2000 (4)
- Here's an alternative - Alan W 07:56 11/06/2000 (0)
- It says EXCEPT uncoated aluminum (more!!) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 18:19 11/05/2000 (2)
  - U R right, I was confused either way(more) - Manish 18:50 11/05/2000 (1)
    - Clear Coat type of rim, Meguiars GOLD CLASS wax - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 21:40 11/05/2000 (0)
What is part# 12.52-1432 452? - AlanH 17:54 11/05/2000 (2)
- Covering Cap, Battery B+ - geekysteve 20:43 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Through my p/n research...(m) - JD617 05:51 11/07/2000 (0)
Tech Bulletin 11 06 97 - Lou 17:36 11/05/2000 (0)
This board isn't the same w/o gentleman Jim Cash n - Dave S. 16:26 11/05/2000 (4)
- He's probably tired of all of the spam, etc. here. - geekysteve 20:57 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Yup - Jim will be back when (if) the chat room - Mark OC 09:32 11/06/2000 (0)
- Agreed. Maybe its a challenge (m) - Dennis 19:08 11/05/2000 (0)
- Agreed! Hope his absence is still holidays. (nt) - Lon 16:31 11/05/2000 (0)
:-( Lost a P-Zero to a small nail today... - William Wallace 16:08 11/05/2000 (3)
- $350 at Tirerack.com - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 18:47 11/05/2000 (0)
- I didn't think 30 series tires HAD a sidewall. :) - Lon 16:29 11/05/2000 (1)
  - I'm having second thoughts about my suggestion... - Lon 16:43 11/05/2000 (0)
530i BMW cellphone - HowardK 15:39 11/05/2000 (3)
- Try this bracket (url) (pic) - aussie 18:52 11/05/2000 (0)
- I emailed you about this (nt) - James Whitfill 17:18 11/05/2000 (0)
- No.Only the BMW phones will work (unique software) (nt) - Alan W 16:42 11/05/2000 (0)
Accessories - Any good on line sites - Robin W 14:26 11/05/2000 (1)
- Re: Accessories - Any good on line sites (url) - Lefty 00:12 11/06/2000 (0)
Warranty Gold extended warranty - Rocket 14:18 11/05/2000 (4)
- Re: Warranty Gold extended warranty - lmays 14:34 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: Warranty Gold extended warranty (url) - Kurt Lieber 20:41 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Warranty Gold extended warranty - Steve B. 18:05 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Warranty Gold extended warranty - KeithB 14:25 11/05/2000 (0)
Poll: Who changes oil filters 'mid-service'?Easy! - ngs 6sp 13:39 11/05/2000 (1)
- Re: Poll: Who changes oil filters 'mid-service'?Ea - geekysteve 20:46 11/05/2000 (0)
OPINIONS: headlight trim - Sue 13:32 11/05/2000 (2)
- Re: OPINIONS: headlight trim - Jack L 19:51 11/05/2000 (0)
- In my opinion they ROCK. (pic) - Tim W. 17:48 11/05/2000 (0)
New BMW CD Changer with install kit $385 - Steve 13:26 11/05/2000 (4)
- will it match up to 2001 530 without modifications - dee 19:05 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Yes - Steve 21:29 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: New BMW CD Changer with install kit $385 - HowardK 15:49 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Made by Alpine but is OEM BMW part. - Steve 21:28 11/05/2000 (0)
R/T button on multi-function steering wheel - TD 11:58 11/05/2000 (2)
- Re: R/T button on multi-function steering wheel - Ray 04:18 11/06/2000 (0)
- It toggles between road or track use mode. - Zebra 15:46 11/05/2000 (0)
DINAN SUSPENSION OR NOT? - JD 11:34 11/05/2000 (0)
WOW! Got to love the cars here in Germany! - RevHigh 10:04 11/05/2000 (4)
- I'm going in 2 weeks and can't wait (m) - Tulsa Steve 18:48 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: WOW! Got to love the cars here in Germany! - Dave S. 16:11 11/05/2000 (0)
- What are you driving over there? (m) - Norm 15:05 11/05/2000 (0)
- That's how I felt when I was there last week (m) - Robert A 13:56 11/05/2000 (0)
Jimmy, left you an E-mail(eom) (nt) - Stevus 09:40 11/05/2000 (1)
- checking......... - JIMMY 12:59 11/05/2000 (0)
Trunk capacity - Vince 09:19 11/05/2000 (8)
- Smaller than A4, C-Class - Waitin for my 530i 10:52 11/06/2000 (2)
  - Re: Smaller than A4, C-Class (long) - Tim C. 18:51 11/06/2000 (1)
    - here's why - felix 11:27 11/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Trunk capacity - Paul 19:32 11/05/2000 (0)
- 11.1 according to carpoint.com (url) (nt) - Gary Ray 18:52 11/05/2000 (0)
- 32 is for wagon, 11 for sedan - Jules 12:32 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Didn't know it is smaller than the C-class - Vince 16:14 11/05/2000 (0)
- 11 cu ft is right I think (m) - Mark OC 11:32 11/05/2000 (0)
WOT: Zack - could we take this offline? - Norm 09:18 11/05/2000 (9)
- YOU started the personal attacks Norm... - Zack 18:36 11/06/2000 (3)
  - Come on take it OFF LINE. Use EMAIL!!! (nt) - Lefty 20:58 11/06/2000 (1)
    - He refuses to post his e-mail - OK no more. (nt) - Norm 21:12 11/06/2000 (0)
  - Still OT: Please stop the attacks. - Norm 20:53 11/06/2000 (0)
- "Zack" & "Bob" need to grow up.... (nt) - Aaron Liu 12:24 11/06/2000 (1)
  - I would hope you incude yourself to "growing up." (url) - Zack 18:38 11/06/2000 (0)
- That Zack has a problem! - Jeff 11:04 11/06/2000 (0)
- Very well said and courteous, Norm (EOM) (nt) - Lefty 00:54 11/06/2000 (1)
  - Yes,it's the first courteous thing he's said to me - Zack 18:39 11/06/2000 (0)
Interesting find in AC Schnitzer web site...more, - Galo 09:18 11/05/2000 (0)
Cell phone - Darrin 09:03 11/05/2000 (0)
Any Canadian BMW owners use Krown Rust - Norm Ullock 09:00 11/05/2000 (0)
Cell Phone - Darrin 08:56 11/05/2000 (6)
- Try this link (url) - James Whitfill 17:21 11/05/2000 (4)
  - Pro.Fit Part Numbers for 5-series (url) - Gary Ray 08:52 11/06/2000 (0)
  - Re: Try this link - Jimlev 23:32 11/05/2000 (1)
    - Check the attached link for pictures/instructions (url) (nt) - Gary Ray 08:55 11/06/2000 (0)
  - Yes! A must for installing a car kit (nt) - Gary Ray 18:44 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Cell Phone - HowardK 17:10 11/05/2000 (0)
Washed & waxed the Taurus..oops, wrong board... (nt) - Galo :o) 07:54 11/05/2000 (3)
- Here I've got an Opel Strada wagon, L�L! - RevHigh 10:08 11/05/2000 (0)
- Did da Bimmer yesteday, so sorry! Cant keep - Galo 07:56 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Hehe, Hey Galo No time no see,LOL - METHDECAL 08:20 11/05/2000 (0)
330i vs. 530i - Qgar 06:58 11/05/2000 (10)
- Be wary of steering feel on 330i(nt) - Mark 09:25 11/05/2000 (0)
- Saab Owner for Years - FreakFlyer 08:05 11/05/2000 (2)
  - Fitting in a 3er - Qgar 08:13 11/05/2000 (1)
    - I guess I must be WIDER ;') (nt) - FreakFlyer 08:59 11/05/2000 (0)
- If space/ride is were no concern, would do same... - Galo 07:59 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Roads in PR are in really bad shape!! - METHDECAL 08:21 11/05/2000 (0)
- Many here been through these same thoughts (m) - Grey in NC 07:28 11/05/2000 (3)
  - What about rich kids in their 5ers? ;P (nt) - JD617 11:56 11/05/2000 (0)
  - Key phrase: "drive the V8 and I was hooked" - Qgar 07:38 11/05/2000 (1)
    - Re: Key phrase: "i get to be different" - hukkfinn 15:05 11/07/2000 (0)
Anyone in No. VA have A/D/S Upgrade? - A l a n K 05:47 11/05/2000 (8)
- Frustration (long) - Lockhart 06:55 11/05/2000 (7)
  - Re: Frustration (long) - A l a n K 20:42 11/05/2000 (2)
    - Pop from lack of turn on delay in amp (more) - M5 LITE 08:33 11/06/2000 (1)
      - Pops, level and noise. - Bob Hazelwood 17:04 11/06/2000 (0)
  - Re: Frustration (long) - Dave S. 16:18 11/05/2000 (3)
    - Re: Frustration (long) - M5 LITE 08:38 11/06/2000 (2)
      - Re: Frustration (long) - A l a n K 05:47 11/07/2000 (0)
      - Thanks for the input (more) - Lockhart 14:29 11/06/2000 (0)
ForSale Opti-blue SuperWhite bulbs (pic) - Kim 05:00 11/05/2000 (0)
Curious: how many are driving a completely stock.. - Stacey 01:17 11/05/2000 (23)
- '00 528i Stock plus: - Harvey 18:03 11/06/2000 (0)
- Stock 528i (nt) (nt) - Peter Doege 08:16 11/06/2000 (0)
- Cell phone charger and jumper cables (nt) :-) (nt) - frankieNJ 21:53 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Curious: how many are driving a completely sto - John 18:52 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Curious: how many are driving a completely sto - Steve D 17:11 11/05/2000 (0)
- My '00 528 is all stock .. except - Dan L 14:40 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Curious: how many are driving a completely sto - Alexander 14:20 11/05/2000 (0)
- My 540 is stock. (url) - Lefty 14:16 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Curious: how many are driving a completely sto - Terra Byun 13:13 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Sorry.. Mistake.. 540i 6spd with M5 rear spolier - Terra Byun 13:14 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Curious: how many are driving a completely sto - Bill 11:47 11/05/2000 (0)
- Mine's stock.... (m) - Oleaus 11:44 11/05/2000 (0)
- totally stock '00 540iA - Will H 10:29 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Curious: how many are driving a completely sto - Alan W 10:23 11/05/2000 (0)
- Clears & shift knob only (still stock IMO) - Alpina22 10:08 11/05/2000 (0)
- 540i/6 all stock. (nt) - Norm 09:49 11/05/2000 (0)
- YES, my 530iA is ALL stock:)) - Jules 08:07 11/05/2000 (0)
- Just a macho thing, ya know...big cojones and... - Galo 08:06 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Curious: how many are driving a completely sto - David G 04:34 11/05/2000 (0)
- Stock with delusions of future mods - Gary Ray 02:07 11/05/2000 (0)
- methinks it is testicular fortitude that (m) - JD617 02:06 11/05/2000 (2)
  - Not normal, but definitely "common" drives. (nt) - Gary Ray 02:09 11/05/2000 (0)
  - before anyone thinks what I said is (m) - JD617 02:08 11/05/2000 (0)
MB site like this one? - R. Michael Moore 01:16 11/05/2000 (2)
- http://www.mbworld.org/home.html (url) (nt) - Aaron Liu 01:27 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Re: http://www.mbworld.org/home.html - R. Michael Moore 01:30 11/05/2000 (0)
How much to install springs? - JamesFL 00:16 11/05/2000 (6)
- Has anyone changed springs without changing shocks - JamesFL 13:23 11/06/2000 (1)
  - Re: Has anyone changed springs without changing sh - SCB 15:09 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: How much to install springs? - SCB 11:34 11/06/2000 (0)
- You pay grip, if you have rear sunshades. - John 05:55 11/05/2000 (0)
- $350 for H&R springs+4 hr labor+wheel alignment (nt) - DanS 02:11 11/05/2000 (0)
- I PAID 350$ takes about 2 hours ..GOOD LUCK !! - oleg 00:34 11/05/2000 (0)
Picked up my 530 today - Manish 23:12 11/04/2000 (21)
- re: new 530 - Kirb 01:05 11/06/2000 (2)
  - C320! I say go for 540 instead, you'll love it (nt) - Manish 21:43 11/06/2000 (1)
    - Re: C320! I say go for 540 instead, you'll love it - Kirb 01:32 11/07/2000 (0)
- I recommend the Xpel product. - Norm 16:46 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Picked up my 530 today (url) - Jules 08:30 11/05/2000 (0)
- Manish? R U in Charlotte? (m) - Grey in NC 07:34 11/05/2000 (5)
  - Re: Manish? R U in Charlotte? (m) - Chip Deason 19:04 11/05/2000 (0)
  - Grey, I am in Charlotte - Manish 17:49 11/05/2000 (3)
    - CCA Charlotte get-together?? - Grey in NC 17:50 11/06/2000 (1)
      - Lets all meet sometime - Manish 19:28 11/06/2000 (0)
    - Re: Grey, I am in Charlotte - John 06:38 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: Picked up my 530 today - Darrin 05:44 11/05/2000 (3)
  - No roller shades - Manish 07:41 11/05/2000 (0)
  - Re: Picked up my 530 today - Stratguy 07:08 11/05/2000 (1)
    - Wait really kills you! - Manish 07:34 11/05/2000 (0)
- Congrats! (more) - BillP 23:39 11/04/2000 (5)
  - Re: xpel in SF area - beelover 12:16 11/05/2000 (2)
    - Try Xpel.com and see for yourself (nt) - Agent99 12:26 11/05/2000 (1)
      - Unreliable: many never installed or stopped - BillP 15:49 11/05/2000 (0)
  - Re: Congrats! (more) - Manish 07:22 11/05/2000 (1)
    - (Xpel) Try www.carcareonline.com--My favorite URL (nt) - Agent99 12:15 11/05/2000 (0)
Need help with wheel fitment on '98 540iA - jamesfl 23:05 11/04/2000 (2)
- Re: Need help with wheel fitment on '98 540iA - Basel 23:38 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Re: Need help with wheel fitment on '98 540iA - JamesFL 00:18 11/05/2000 (0)
540 brakes squealing - John Levelis 22:47 11/04/2000 (3)
- Need more details to diagnose (long) (url) - David Zeckhausen 08:43 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Re: Need more details to diagnose (long) (url) - John Levelis 11:07 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: 540 brakes squealing - Gary Ray 02:10 11/05/2000 (0)
Paging Aaron Liu - Dale Thomas 22:06 11/04/2000 (2)
- I think Dear Abby is another board... :) - Mola 02:44 11/05/2000 (0)
- let's all drop this topic and talk about bimmer - Aaron Liu 00:07 11/05/2000 (0)
Saw a dark 540i pounce on a yellow E36 M3 on 101.. - Qgar 20:12 11/04/2000 (15)
- Short Sprints? Probably M3(I have both 6sp and M3) - ngs 6sp 13:33 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Saw a dark 540i pounce on a yellow E36 M3 on 1 - Big 11:48 11/05/2000 (0)
- ....in heavy traffic? - bob 21:08 11/04/2000 (2)
  - They were working on BMW drivers' fine image. (nt) - Qgar 21:23 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Ditto - daved 23:20 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Saw a dark 540i pounce on a yellow E36 M3 on 1 - Aaron Liu 20:37 11/04/2000 (9)
  - Bob needs to grow up... - aus 15:15 11/05/2000 (0)
  - ...better driving skill in heavy traffic - bob 21:09 11/04/2000 (7)
    - Bob, do you mind defining "denadulated" for us - Webster 00:19 11/05/2000 (2)
      - My guess: probably qualifies you to guard harems. (nt) - Lon 01:13 11/05/2000 (1)
        
        absolutely right - bob 10:29 11/05/2000 (0)
    - Sorry, I am too old for high school (nt) - Aaron Liu 23:53 11/04/2000 (3)
      - then... - bob 10:30 11/05/2000 (2)
        
        Bob: Go ask your mother what is "immature" (nt) - Aaron Liu 22:42 11/05/2000 (1)
        
        your mamas on my lips - bob 23:25 11/06/2000 (0)
Tuner in South Florida? - Jerry 19:56 11/04/2000 (4)
- Active Autowerke (url) - felix 13:35 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: Tuner in South Florida? - JFE 16:17 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Re: Tuner in South Florida? - JamesFL 15:43 11/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Tuner in South Florida? - jamesfl 22:49 11/04/2000 (0)
Phoenix area -530i - jerry b. 19:06 11/04/2000 (4)
- Re: Phoenix area -530i - sdbelt 02:20 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: Phoenix area -530i - Nathan 23:43 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Phoenix area -530i - Stacey 00:42 11/05/2000 (0)
- Chapman - Andrew Papanikolas 23:06 11/04/2000 (0)
2001 530i - jerry b. 18:59 11/04/2000 (0)
Question for SVTWEB (or anyone) re. 1st aid kit... (url) - AHA 18:17 11/04/2000 (4)
- Also interested, does it fit comfort seats? - Gary Ray 19:38 11/04/2000 (1)
  - US vs. Euro - BillP 19:58 11/04/2000 (0)
- Do you have the bracket? DanB can help too. (nt) - BillP 19:19 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Yes. I have the bracket as well. (nt) - AHA 19:56 11/04/2000 (0)
Pulled the trigger (long) - OB1 18:05 11/04/2000 (2)
- My dealer has a 2000 leftover at 40.9K same color! - Victor 18:54 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Didn't make a 530 in 2000 (nt) - Scott 18:56 11/04/2000 (0)
Predelivery Surface Scratches on my new 530i - Robert A 17:50 11/04/2000 (2)
- Re: Predelivery Surface Scratches on my new 530i - Doug 09:14 11/05/2000 (0)
- most minor scratches can be polished out. - Jay Gans 18:44 11/04/2000 (0)
ac shnitzer stress bar for sale -> 400$ (nt) - oleg 16:54 11/04/2000 (1)
- for a 528i 97 - 2000 - oleg 16:54 11/04/2000 (0)
540 Forced Induction Question (m) - JD617 16:39 11/04/2000 (1)
- Yes, no, maybe... - JEM 14:29 11/05/2000 (0)
just drove '00 528 sport - KC318 15:53 11/04/2000 (0)
What's the max size for 9X17 stock rim? - John 15:48 11/04/2000 (4)
- What's your goal? - JEM 14:12 11/05/2000 (1)
  - Re: What's your goal? - John 19:14 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: What's the max size for 9X17 stock rim? (url) - Lon 17:12 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Re: What's the max size for 9X17 stock rim? - John 19:59 11/04/2000 (0)
Go George W Bush 00 Lets keep our Bimmers - Al gore 15:39 11/04/2000 (14)
- Thought this was a Bimmer board... - Mike 23:15 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Re: Thought this was a Bimmer board... - Oleaus 23:48 11/04/2000 (0)
- There is no safer car to drink and drive in than - MaxE39 21:31 11/04/2000 (4)
  - Huh? - Oleaus 23:45 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Bill Clinton isn't running... - Mike 23:32 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: There is no safer car to drink and drive in th - rr 23:31 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Clinton isn't running... - Mike 23:16 11/04/2000 (0)
- I second that. (nt) - Dave Schmidt 17:16 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Go George W Bush 00 Lets keep our Bimmers - David Hanley 16:04 11/04/2000 (5)
  - Re: Go Al Gore 00 Lets keep our Bimmers - Zack 03:36 11/05/2000 (0)
  - Right on, Dude! - Oleaus 23:00 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Demos & Repubs seek car confiscation for speeding - Zack 03:30 11/05/2000 (0)
  - Don't forget his awful education plan (nt) (nt) - Mike W. 21:01 11/04/2000 (0)
  - BMW Solved that problem for us. - Dan L 19:36 11/04/2000 (0)
Anybody has pinout for standard audio(not DSP)? (nt) - Wn 14:56 11/04/2000 (1)
- Re: Anybody has pinout for standard audio(not DSP) - Harvey 14:32 11/06/2000 (0)
00"540ia or 01' 530i? Got the 540ia - Gary 14:53 11/04/2000 (6)
- The dealer has to program them. Congrats! (nt) - Zebra 15:06 11/04/2000 (5)
  - Has anyone done that? How much? Very cool! (nt) - Gary Ray 19:40 11/04/2000 (4)
    - dealer charge by hour rate. Free under - Aaron Liu 20:40 11/04/2000 (0)
    - Price varies - more - BillP 20:14 11/04/2000 (2)
      - What is the "Follow-me-home" Feature? (nt) - Gary Ray 02:01 11/05/2000 (1)
        
        Provides a timed use of headlights w/o car on ... - BillP 11:22 11/05/2000 (0)
replacing ashtray with storage slot (pic) - Boehler 14:10 11/04/2000 (4)
- What is felt? - timc 19:55 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: replacing ashtray with storage slot - Sue 18:13 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Park Brake - Boehler 18:51 11/04/2000 (0)
- Nice parking brake handle...is this a mod too? (nt) - George 17:10 11/04/2000 (0)
Install Instructions for Front Clear Lense E39??? - TaxFreeBimmer 14:09 11/04/2000 (2)
- TFB - check your email (nt) - BillP 17:41 11/04/2000 (0)
- what do you need to know? - Mike/DK 15:30 11/04/2000 (0)
Snow tires for a 530i w Premium package - Sherif 14:02 11/04/2000 (1)
- If you're in Albany, get snows (e) - Mark OC 18:51 11/04/2000 (0)
~*(PiC)*~ Check this out guys! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 13:33 11/04/2000 (4)
- Very Cool!!! (nt) - AHA 14:58 11/04/2000 (0)
- Glad you guys like it! (nt) - Alex PS 14:24 11/04/2000 (0)
- Very NICE!!!! (nt) - The Artist 13:57 11/04/2000 (0)
- Alex nice work. Good job with the reflections. (nt) - Lefty 13:41 11/04/2000 (0)
1st oil change '97 540ia - Sue 13:30 11/04/2000 (5)
- Not 100% sure about this, but...(pic) (pic) - Lon 13:53 11/04/2000 (4)
  - Lon - Did you ever plug up that hole? - DM 16:27 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Ashamed to say I haven't yet. With winter coming.. - Lon 16:32 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: Not 100% sure about this, but...(pic) (pic) - Sue 14:00 11/04/2000 (0)
  - On the other hand - mine's a 2000, so if yours... - Lon 13:56 11/04/2000 (0)
530 vs. 528... - bamapete 13:04 11/04/2000 (2)
- Re: 530 vs. 528... - A.Fraser 14:38 11/04/2000 (0)
- Several good posts in last two weeks - archives (nt) - BillP 13:29 11/04/2000 (0)
Separation anxiety is killing me (more) - BillP 12:52 11/04/2000 (6)
- Don't feel bad. My car is sitting in Paris now. - Robert A 19:32 11/05/2000 (0)
- I feel your pain. I can so relate. (nt) - mlm 20:40 11/04/2000 (0)
- Aww, calm down Bill!! (m) - Stacey 13:09 11/04/2000 (3)
  - I hear ya - I had to buy a new Acura MDX (m) - Mark OC 18:38 11/04/2000 (2)
    - Curious! How is the MDX? - Stacey 00:52 11/05/2000 (1)
      - Awesome (more) - Mark OC 07:20 11/05/2000 (0)
new 530I is in port - MD 12:48 11/04/2000 (1)
- what is your production week? (eom) - Peter 16:09 11/06/2000 (0)
BMW OEM orange ligts/set for sale! Please make an - offer and email me. Thanks. Kevin 12:39 11/04/2000 (1)
- chirp chirp (crickets) - nt 03:50 11/07/2000 (0)
Wheel fitment - 2000 540i 6-speed (pic) - David Zeckhausen 12:14 11/04/2000 (7)
- Re: Wheel fitment - 2000 540i 6-speed (pic) - Norm 12:52 11/04/2000 (6)
  - What did you pay for your wheels? - David Zeckhausen 13:13 11/04/2000 (5)
    - Norm, IS THIS A DIFFICULT QUESTION? HOW MUCH???? - Zack 03:09 11/05/2000 (2)
      - Zack: quit being such a dick (nt) - BillP 15:53 11/05/2000 (0)
      - Oh, sorry Zack - already e-mailed Dave. (nt) - Norm 08:55 11/05/2000 (0)
    - aaarims - refinished - but still good price. (nt) - Norm 14:33 11/04/2000 (0)
    - Wow - good price - let's just say your getting (m) - Norm 14:21 11/04/2000 (0)
Wheel fitment - 2000 540i 6-speed (pic) - David Zeckhausen 12:13 11/04/2000 (0)
Ugly dent on hood!?! - Stacey 11:54 11/04/2000 (5)
- Depending on location, you might look into (m) (url) - Norm 12:55 11/04/2000 (3)
  - Some more useful information from Norm. - Zack 02:54 11/05/2000 (1)
    - Not interesting - business trip to Atlanta (OK?) (nt) - Norm 09:00 11/05/2000 (0)
  - thanks Norm! (m) - Stacey 00:49 11/05/2000 (0)
- Re: Ugly dent on hood!?! - JEM 12:09 11/04/2000 (0)
AC Shnitzer Decal pics? - eric 11:14 11/04/2000 (3)
- I found this pic. on Ebay. (pic) - Aaron Liu 16:30 11/04/2000 (0)
- I thought Dinan's SC was for the 540 only?? (nt) - BillP 13:03 11/04/2000 (0)
- More on supercharger? - john 12:40 11/04/2000 (0)
I LOVE my radar detector!!!!! - Jules 10:00 11/04/2000 (3)
- That's great Jules - mine saved me once on Laser! - Norm 11:13 11/04/2000 (2)
  - Baloney, Get YOUR OWN facts straight Norm. - Zack 02:52 11/05/2000 (1)
    - Well, truth be told (m) - Norm 09:06 11/05/2000 (0)
Anyone/Jon Schaffer - Question - Waiting5401 09:16 11/04/2000 (3)
- From the VPC to Your BMW Center - Jon Shafer 09:40 11/04/2000 (2)
  - Jon, another question... - bob 14:34 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Bob, you are pain in the ass - Aaron Liu 12:30 11/06/2000 (0)
Completed A/D/S Upgrade II (pic) - A l a n K 09:08 11/04/2000 (9)
- Very nice system - Dave S. 14:35 11/04/2000 (0)
- Here is what I would do... (pic) - Alan 10:57 11/04/2000 (0)
- I think you have three options. - JCondMike 10:51 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Completed A/D/S Upgrade II (pic) - Chris 09:58 11/04/2000 (2)
  - Very Niice Chris!! Are your subs behind the amps? - Methdecal 10:01 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Re: Very Nice Chris!! Are your subs behind the amp - Chris 10:05 11/04/2000 (0)
- Where are the port holes?? - Methdecal 09:42 11/04/2000 (2)
  - Re: Where are the port holes?? - A l a n K 13:31 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Re: Where are the port holes?? - M5 LITE 09:12 11/06/2000 (0)
Almost finished with the installation of LCDs - Methdecal 08:35 11/04/2000 (2)
- Pictures?? - Mike/DK 12:36 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Yeah Mike, will post once finished - Methdecal 19:51 11/04/2000 (0)
Oil leak, am I the first one? - VA 08:28 11/04/2000 (3)
- maybe Oil filter housing too - Johnny Boy 00:38 11/06/2000 (0)
- Re: Oil leak, am I the first one? - MacSanta 01:21 11/05/2000 (0)
- Yes - Victor 10:13 11/04/2000 (0)
Got the phone, used it once before it broke! - Nicole Hamilton 08:01 11/04/2000 (6)
- Re: Got the phone, used it once before it broke! - jimd 23:28 11/04/2000 (2)
  - Appreciate the suggestion about Fonesync ... (url) - Nicole Hamilton 08:20 11/05/2000 (1)
    - Only the GSM models if I recall.. (url) - Dan L 14:47 11/05/2000 (0)
- Convoluted Possible Solution ... - Dan L 19:43 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Got the phone, used it once before it broke! - jerry 19:42 11/04/2000 (0)
- Sorry to hear it's that bad, Try this (m) - SVTWEB 11:20 11/04/2000 (0)
Car LCD's + In-Car Computers (url) - Shawn 08:00 11/04/2000 (0)
530iA Steering wheel. . . it does telescope - ssusm 07:23 11/04/2000 (2)
- Congratulations! steering wheel... - Franz 07:51 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: 530iA Steering wheel. . . it does telescope - Darrin 07:26 11/04/2000 (0)
How much are 2000 (used) cross spoke sport wheels? - CNP 07:08 11/04/2000 (0)
Installing PDC - Vince 06:32 11/04/2000 (5)
- Re: Installing PDC - Vince 06:41 11/05/2000 (0)
- Dealer charges $400-$500 for installation (more) - BillP 12:06 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Installing PDC (long) - jimd 10:32 11/04/2000 (2)
  - Re: Installing PDC (long) - Norm 11:22 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Re: Installing PDC (long) - jimd 17:33 11/04/2000 (0)
way OT but I saw the topgear video of the 996turbo - and all I can say is WOW...Dogra 00:24 11/04/2000 (0)
Hey, I made a random photoshop pic too! (pic) (nt) - Dan B 00:21 11/04/2000 (2)
- So that's what $15K+ looks like!! ;-) (nt) - BillP 00:25 11/04/2000 (1)
  - Hard to see, but that's a solid gold hose fitting. - Dan B 00:30 11/04/2000 (0)
Fun with photoshop ... A random *~PIC~* (pic) - The Artist 23:35 11/03/2000 (21)
- To The Artist... (m) (pic) - JIMMY 23:56 11/03/2000 (19)
  - Here you go Jimmy... (pic) - Mola 10:35 11/04/2000 (2)
    - bmw2.jpg and bmw3.jpg ROCK! (nt) - BillP 12:59 11/04/2000 (0)
    - wow..... THANK YOU SO MUCH!! - JIMMY 12:31 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Second Try (pic) - Lefty 03:20 11/04/2000 (7)
    - One more Pic (pic) (nt) - Lefty 03:22 11/04/2000 (6)
      - That's a really cool effect (m) - Norm 12:59 11/04/2000 (0)
      - THANX PAL! - JIMMY 12:32 11/04/2000 (0)
      - Re: One more Pic - Mola 10:18 11/04/2000 (3)
        
        Don't forget to squeege the reflections off. - Lefty 13:06 11/04/2000 (0)
        
        Pencil eraser.....By hand! - Lefty 12:54 11/04/2000 (1)
        
        That's a lot of work... take a look at Knock Out (url) - Mola 17:51 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Jimmy: check your email. (nt) - Alex PS 01:42 11/04/2000 (1)
    - THANX FOR THE PIC!! Will post soon!! - JIMMY 12:32 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Try this hope the pics load. (pic) - Lefty 01:30 11/04/2000 (1)
    - no Pic, e-mail me Lef =) (pic) - JIMMY 12:33 11/04/2000 (0)
  - check your email..... (nt) - The Artist 00:17 11/04/2000 (1)
    - THANK YOU!! - JIMMY 12:33 11/04/2000 (0)
  - I'll play with 'em over the weekend. (m) - The Artist 00:02 11/04/2000 (0)
  - more pictures.... (night pic of 2001 face-lift) (pic) - JIMMY 00:00 11/04/2000 (0)
- Whoa........trippy*** - A.Fraser 23:45 11/03/2000 (0)
Here are some *crappy* exhaust photos (m) (url) - The Artist 23:32 11/03/2000 (1)
- Re: Here are some *crappy* exhaust photos (m) (pic) - JIMMY 23:40 11/03/2000 (0)
2000 540 or 2001 530 - john 23:07 11/03/2000 (2)
- Exactly. Many 530 options are standard on 540 (nt) - Zebra 12:35 11/04/2000 (0)
- Easy Choice.. 540i. It comes pretty well loaded - Brianz24 10:55 11/04/2000 (0)
Site finally up. Please submit posts to archive. - Lefty 22:20 11/03/2000 (5)
- HERE'S the URL. Yes, I'm a dumb ass. ********* (url) (nt) - Lefty 22:22 11/03/2000 (4)
  - Very nice. Thanks. You can add my brake job note - Doug 528i in NC 19:47 11/05/2000 (0)
  - *GREAT* additions to Tips 'N' Tricks!!!! Thanks! (nt) - The Artist 22:52 11/03/2000 (2)
    - Still have to add the HD-technik CAI. (more) (pic) - Lefty 23:09 11/03/2000 (1)
      - Very intersting!!! Post your results!!!! (nt) - The Artist 00:18 11/04/2000 (0)
Stock 8X17 Cross Spoke wheel anyone? - John 21:47 11/03/2000 (5)
- Re: Stock 8X17 Cross Spoke wheel anyone? - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 22:24 11/03/2000 (4)
  - Re: Stock 8X17 Cross Spoke wheel anyone? - John 15:40 11/04/2000 (1)
    - John, try this... - Lon 16:48 11/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: Stock 8X17 Cross Spoke wheel anyone? - Norm 13:02 11/04/2000 (0)
  - You sure about that, Brian? - Lon 23:41 11/03/2000 (0)
Is the armrest and dash in 2000 540iA leather? - Dave Schmidt 21:39 11/03/2000 (1)
- Nope - vinyl. You can get a leather armrest ... - BillP 00:06 11/04/2000 (0)
Test only! (nt) - John 21:35 11/03/2000 (2)
- Please, no more suspense - did we pass? (nt) - Norm 21:38 11/03/2000 (1)
  - LOL! Way better than the std. "test board" flame (nt) - The Artist 22:59 11/03/2000 (0)
$1200 off msrp 530iA - john 21:27 11/03/2000 (0)
Top 10 Reasons my 540 is haunted......... - Krellboy 21:13 11/03/2000 (5)
- Re: haunted.. rear light - Michael 22:11 11/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Top 10 Reasons my 540 is haunted......... - RJ 21:35 11/03/2000 (3)
  - How did the dealer fix the sunroof rattle? more - MaxE39 22:00 11/04/2000 (2)
    - Re: How did the dealer fix the sunroof rattle? mor - RJ 15:44 11/05/2000 (1)
      - Re: How did the dealer fix the sunroof rattle? mor - MaxE39 23:40 11/05/2000 (0)
I swear on my future 5 my last off-topic-no flames (url) - Dale Thomas 20:54 11/03/2000 (17)
- You stupid idiot, I know who you are!!!! (more) - Aaron Liu 02:58 11/04/2000 (6)
  - Aaron would blow GEICO or Gore for a lower rate... - MORE... 12:51 11/04/2000 (3)
    - At least I got my 540i and you got none! - Aaron Liu 16:27 11/04/2000 (2)
      - OK, your 540 against my M5 for PINK SLIPS.... - howabout it BIGMOUTH??? 17:14 11/04/2000 (1)
        
        M5? but you can't even make your own decision - Aaron Liu 17:27 11/04/2000 (0)
  - I DISAGREE - Andy 03:47 11/04/2000 (0)
  - So tell us how you **really** feel, Aaron :-) n/t - mgdavis 03:34 11/04/2000 (0)
- I'm voting for the one who'll look best burning in - effigy in the Middle East -(nt)JFrench 00:34 11/04/2000 (0)
- Get off this board.... - Mike 22:19 11/03/2000 (0)
- A little bit of this is OK with me, no big deal. (nt) - Dave Schmidt 22:00 11/03/2000 (0)
- Maybe you and 'Zack' can e-mail each other. (nt) - Norm 21:42 11/03/2000 (5)
  - Norm, why do you always have an asinine remark? - Zack 00:49 11/04/2000 (4)
    - Are you the Historian of Norms quotes? :) - Mola 02:15 11/06/2000 (0)
    - It was a rhetorical question Norm, Duh! - Zack 02:50 11/05/2000 (0)
    - I, for one, appreciate Norm's wit - keep it up!! (nt) - BillP 10:24 11/04/2000 (0)
    - Hmmm ... guess I struck a nerver there huh? (m) - Norm 08:59 11/04/2000 (0)
- PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE..... - GO TO YAHOO MSG BOARDS.. 21:05 11/03/2000 (0)
Question on searching the archives of this board. - Dave Schmidt 20:33 11/03/2000 (2)
- I had the same problem. Poor search system (nt) - Chris B 10:21 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Question on searching the archives of this boa - BillP 22:50 11/03/2000 (0)
Picking up my 530 tomorrow - Manish 20:08 11/03/2000 (6)
- Re: Picking up my 530 tomorrow - Darrin 05:28 11/04/2000 (0)
- Don't worry about the insurance - it's covered (nt) - BillP 22:59 11/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Picking up my 530 tomorrow - John 21:56 11/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Picking up my 530 tomorrow - ssusm 20:35 11/03/2000 (1)
  - Thanks - Manish 21:58 11/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Picking up my 530 tomorrow (url) (pic) - JIMMY 20:28 11/03/2000 (0)
Help needed asap ! Wife got rear-ended... - Peter 19:29 11/03/2000 (10)
- Would definitely contact your insurance (m) - Norm 11:35 11/04/2000 (0)
- The insurance process and a "Volvo People" rant - Gary Ray 10:05 11/04/2000 (3)
  - Response to Volvo comments (m) - Roland 08:26 11/05/2000 (0)
  - This Volvo person ... - BillP 10:40 11/04/2000 (1)
    - Re: This Volvo person ... - Gary Ray 12:28 11/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Help needed asap ! Wife got rear-ended... - Larry 01:25 11/04/2000 (0)
- Sorry, forgot to add text. Long day - Jules 22:06 11/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Help needed asap ! Wife got rear-ended... - Jules 22:00 11/03/2000 (0)
- I agree, I'd contact her insurance company... - mola 20:17 11/03/2000 (0)
- get her insurance info &