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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 48
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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Can someone post a pic of a 2001 white 530/sport? - Dr. Klein 23:45 12/03/2000 (1)
- yes..but i don't know how to post it here..if you - marty 04:27 12/04/2000 (0)
Heating Question - '97 528ia - Mo 23:16 12/03/2000 (2)
- Re: Heating Question - '97 528ia - EricS 00:01 12/04/2000 (1)
  - Depends on year of car... - Chuck 11:04 12/04/2000 (0)
VIN CHECK - nupe383 23:14 12/03/2000 (2)
- Re: VIN CHECK - wn 23:52 12/03/2000 (0)
- Here you go - RG 23:51 12/03/2000 (0)
Mesage to Galo - rafa 23:04 12/03/2000 (2)
- Yup, that was me...how in the hell did you find - Galo 16:39 12/05/2000 (1)
  - AND????????? :0) (nt) - Jim W 16:46 12/05/2000 (0)
Nav CD spins every time I open the trunk -- why? - Kurt Lieber 22:47 12/03/2000 (8)
- Who makes NAV System??? - Glenn R 09:40 12/04/2000 (3)
  - Re: Who makes NAV System??? - Ole Vik 16:13 12/04/2000 (1)
    - So VDO makes the sys for BMW 5's?..(more) - Glenn R 18:04 12/04/2000 (0)
  - Philips, I think - Mitch 11:43 12/04/2000 (0)
- So you can EJECT or INSERT a MAP CD... it's normal - mola 01:21 12/04/2000 (0)
- Mine does same. No idea why. (nt) - PNF 23:20 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Nav CD spins every time I open the trunk -- wh - Kurt Lieber 22:48 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Re: Nav CD spins every time I open the trunk -- wh - Rudegar 23:20 12/03/2000 (0)
STT: check your sheridan-inv mail (nt) - Fly2LoW 22:22 12/03/2000 (0)
Magellan 750 Mobile NAV system - Manish 22:11 12/03/2000 (1)
- Re: Magellan 750 Mobile NAV system - artie 15:09 12/04/2000 (0)
what's new on bmw phone - xyz 21:50 12/03/2000 (10)
- Info from BMWNA last week - Gary 15:42 12/04/2000 (5)
  - Re: Info from BMWNA last week - Gary 22:53 12/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: Info from BMWNA last week - Glenn R 18:10 12/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: Info from BMWNA last week - pmelanc 17:11 12/04/2000 (2)
    - Re: Info from BMWNA last week - HowardK 21:55 12/04/2000 (1)
      - StarTAC phone information - pmelanc 10:11 12/05/2000 (0)
- Re: what's new on bmw phone - kevin wilcox 07:09 12/04/2000 (0)
- Phone -Star Tac - glide 00:17 12/04/2000 (2)
  - Same old issue...(more) - Glenn R 05:58 12/04/2000 (0)
  - BMW currently offers 3 versions of Digital phone.. - MarkM5FtLauderdale 00:57 12/04/2000 (0)
drive by wire - threestar40 21:43 12/03/2000 (8)
- Re: drive by wire - Beem me up 04:13 12/04/2000 (0)
- How does it feel? (m) - Rudegar 23:17 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Re: How does it feel? (m) - threestar40 21:14 12/04/2000 (0)
- From 2001 on, it's drive by wire. - Fly2LoW 21:45 12/03/2000 (4)
  - Re: From 2001 on, it's drive by wire. - Paul 23:54 12/03/2000 (0)
  - SEE post below re turbo lag on 530 5speeds (NT) - Jay Gans 22:14 12/03/2000 (0)
  - Re: From 2001 on, it's drive by wire. - threestar40 21:54 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Re: From 2001 on, it's drive by wire. - Fly2LoW 21:56 12/03/2000 (0)
valvetrain noise - threestar40 21:42 12/03/2000 (1)
- It should be fairly quiet... - Chuck 22:29 12/03/2000 (0)
after inspection 2 my automatic trans shifts - really really rough! epromt failure? S5 21:41 12/03/2000 (0)
FS: G-Tech Pro - Fly2LoW 21:28 12/03/2000 (4)
- Re: FS: G-Tech Pro - john 22:35 12/03/2000 (1)
  - I hate it (nt) - Fly2LoW 22:40 12/03/2000 (0)
- What is it ??? - OLEG 22:13 12/03/2000 (1)
  - www.gtechpro.com (url) (nt) - Fly2LoW 22:22 12/03/2000 (0)
Independent service on E39s? - Paul 21:20 12/03/2000 (0)
98 528i Sport Whats it worth? (pic) - RickL 20:47 12/03/2000 (6)
- Re: 98 528i Sport Whats it worth? - Dave Mlinar 07:39 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: 98 528i Sport--just FYI... - allenjdbimmer 06:46 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: 98 528i Sport Whats it worth? - Glenn R 06:05 12/04/2000 (0)
- You can get a NEW 525 for $2k extra - Scott 21:21 12/03/2000 (0)
- I give up on pics... I can't figure it out. - RickL 20:49 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Your URL to the pic does not work...photopoint - works better...nt 20:51 12/03/2000 (0)
350 rwhp ESS/GIAC 1998 540 from Chicago. (m) (url) - Stepan 20:35 12/03/2000 (44)
- Ya great, but does it include the Dinan badge? - Chuck 21:17 12/03/2000 (3)
  - Who needs a stinkin' badge! ---------------------> (pic) - RevHigh 22:52 12/03/2000 (2)
    - Are those 2001 tail lights Revhigh? - mola 02:17 12/04/2000 (0)
    - Nice try John, but ya gotta have the Dinan badge�. - Chuck 23:08 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: 350 rwhp ESS/GIAC 1998 540 from Chicago. (m) - Chuck 21:16 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Ignore brain cramp. - Chuck 21:19 12/03/2000 (0)
- I checked it out Stepan. looks promising (m) - Zebra 20:46 12/03/2000 (14)
  - True but keep in mind the overhead Dinan has...... - RevHigh 21:54 12/03/2000 (9)
    - Two examples. NOT A FLAME, NOT A FLAME. Well, a - subtle one. Stepan 22:17 12/03/2000 (5)
      - I think it is the latter! (nt) - RevHigh 22:36 12/03/2000 (2)
        
        Still think it's a morgue around here? :-) - Chuck 22:49 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        it's always either morgue or hell(flames) (nt) - Fly2LoW 23:25 12/03/2000 (0)
      - You guys better stop this...JZ might wake up.... - LOL nt... 22:31 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        I apologize to all for everything. I am not worthy - Stepan 22:36 12/03/2000 (0)
    - Re: True but keep in mind the overhead Dinan has.. - Fly2LoW 22:02 12/03/2000 (1)
      - Marketing gimmick, I'll take cubic "s before anSC - I'm w/ ya! RevHigh 22:14 12/03/2000 (0)
    - You are lucky Greg is asleep.;-) - Stepan 21:59 12/03/2000 (0)
  - Or perhaps another explanation is (m) - Norm 21:41 12/03/2000 (0)
  - Re: I checked it out Stepan. looks promising (m) (url) - Stepan 21:06 12/03/2000 (2)
    - The ESS-SC540 does have a 3.15 gear ratio. - RevHigh 21:15 12/03/2000 (1)
      - Well then. For 5K he matches M5 in each gear! - Stepan 21:18 12/03/2000 (0)
- Where is the dyno result from your car? - Fly2LoW 20:41 12/03/2000 (22)
  - New topic: Do you think I should use 3.46? - Fly2LoW 21:14 12/03/2000 (13)
    - Addendum - Fly2LoW 21:15 12/03/2000 (12)
      - I would go for 3.46 gears w/ the amount of revs... - RevHigh 21:24 12/03/2000 (11)
        
        Re: I would go for 3.46 gears w/ the amount of rev - Fly2LoW 21:26 12/03/2000 (9)
        
        If money is no object you can manufacture ring/ - Stepan 21:31 12/03/2000 (5)
        
        Re: If money is no object you can manufacture ring - Fly2LoW 21:32 12/03/2000 (4)
        
        You meanis coming back with the Z8 unit ? If this - Stepan 21:35 12/03/2000 (3)
        
        Re: You meanis coming back with the Z8 unit ? If t - Fly2LoW 21:38 12/03/2000 (2)
        
        Re: You meanis coming back with the Z8 unit ? If t - Fly2LoW 21:42 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        Can you do me a huge favour ? Please ask FLP to - Stepan 21:45 12/03/2000 (0)
        
        Thnx, but I like the 3.46 better. (nt) - RevHigh 21:30 12/03/2000 (2)
        
        Messenger - Fly2LoW 21:35 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        I use stone age TALK. - Stepan 21:37 12/03/2000 (0)
        
        Re: I would go for 3.46 gears w/ the amount of rev - Fly2LoW 21:24 12/03/2000 (0)
  - I have dyno pulls from Dynojet. (m) - Stepan 20:48 12/03/2000 (7)
    - For sale: G-Tech pro. - Fly2LoW 21:19 12/03/2000 (1)
      - LOL! (nt) - RevHigh 21:25 12/03/2000 (0)
    - I would use the g-tech on it for real HP #'s. :-} (nt) - RevHigh 21:10 12/03/2000 (1)
      - I did. The thing is faster then 512M and puts out - well over 500 jhp. Stepan 21:15 12/03/2000 (0)
    - Re: I have dyno pulls from Dynojet. (m) - Fly2LoW 20:52 12/03/2000 (2)
      - Sounds like a good Holiday trip to me! (nt) - RevHigh 21:03 12/03/2000 (0)
      - If I were in your shoes I would move to LA.;-) - Stepan 20:55 12/03/2000 (0)
Okay what is the story with Leather vrs leathette? - Vinyl? 20:10 12/03/2000 (12)
- Ask yourself.... - Jules 19:34 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Okay what is the story with Leather vrs leathe - KT 15:09 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Okay what is the story with Leather vrs leathe - Harvey 13:59 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Okay what is the story with Leather vrs leathe - Gary Ray 00:58 12/04/2000 (0)
- Leather vs. Leatherette READ THIS! - Dr. Klein 23:56 12/03/2000 (0)
- Here is my opinion - Zebra 21:01 12/03/2000 (3)
  - Hey Z..you're making fun of my 88 Ford Tempo. - Glenn R 19:52 12/04/2000 (0)
  - I agree, get leather, 5's is a luxury car. (nt) - Alexander 22:56 12/03/2000 (0)
  - Agree, Sort of like real or fake xenons (e) - Chuck 22:34 12/03/2000 (0)
- My previous car, a 525i had leatherette and no one - Jeff 20:24 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Unfortunately, stereo won't add resale value - Glenn R 19:55 12/04/2000 (1)
    - Unfortunately, neither will leather. - nt Paul 03:29 12/05/2000 (0)
BavAuto, BMP springs (more) - dS 19:59 12/03/2000 (2)
- 97 528 with Bav Auto springs/Rides like stock (pic) - B 09:23 12/04/2000 (0)
- Here's a pic of your car w/ H&R sport springs..(m) (pic) - DanS 00:20 12/04/2000 (0)
REPOST FS: ESS S/C $2300 (5000 miles) - Charles 19:51 12/03/2000 (4)
- Re: REPOST FS: ESS S/C $2300 (5000 miles) - petros 08:57 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: REPOST FS: ESS S/C $2300 (5000 miles) - jim 08:00 12/04/2000 (0)
- ~(*PiC )*~ Charles's ESS Supcerharger! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 20:23 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Thanks again! (nt) - Charles 20:27 12/03/2000 (0)
Do M parallels fit on the 5 series? (m) - Brian R 19:48 12/03/2000 (6)
- i got a pic (url) (pic) - D.R 10:08 12/04/2000 (0)
- Check w BillP, I believe he has a set on his 5er. - D.Arnold 02:13 12/04/2000 (0)
- no im lying brian (jerkoff) - Jj 20:30 12/03/2000 (2)
  - I'm new to this board and didn't see your earlier - post, no need to be an ass 21:21 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Ignore this "Jj" dufus Brian... - Chuck 22:16 12/03/2000 (0)
- Yes, check the 2000-01 catalogue including pics. - Chuck 20:19 12/03/2000 (0)
lowering question - wn 19:45 12/03/2000 (0)
HELP! - Greg 19:22 12/03/2000 (2)
- You need professional help�. - Chuck 20:06 12/03/2000 (1)
  - good advice...hand clay works well, also - check archives lots of tips there. S5nt 21:06 12/03/2000 (0)
What fluid for intensive-cleaning system? - JB 19:09 12/03/2000 (2)
- Re: What fluid for intensive-cleaning system? - Gary Ray 20:15 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: What fluid for intensive-cleaning system? - Kevin 19:31 12/03/2000 (0)
Help needed removing instrument cluster (m) - SteveF 19:00 12/03/2000 (5)
- Re: Help needed removing instrument cluster (m) - Jim Cash 10:25 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Help needed removing instrument cluster (m) - PJ 04:12 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Help needed removing instrument cluster (m) - Fabrice 19:27 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Re: Help needed removing instrument (correction!) - Fabrice 20:45 12/03/2000 (0)
- I miss Jim :-((e) - Chuck 19:08 12/03/2000 (0)
In defense of Oleg Gladshteyn - chuck 18:49 12/03/2000 (12)
- Maybe he is not a crook, BUT....(m) - Alex Argyros 05:21 12/04/2000 (0)
- Thanks Chuck , for a good word !!! - OLEg 20:09 12/03/2000 (0)
- good point. (nt) - RevHigh 19:59 12/03/2000 (0)
- New (Maybe improved) Chuck- Not Me (e) - Chuck 19:02 12/03/2000 (8)
  - Thank God you are o'k, Chuck.;-) - Stepan 19:08 12/03/2000 (7)
    - Were you worried I'd gone soft on you? - Chuck 19:12 12/03/2000 (6)
      - It was not that. You sounded like one of many - happy Dark Sucker buyers. Stepan 19:14 12/03/2000 (5)
        
        You may be crazy Stepan, but you make me laugh (e) - Chuck 19:17 12/03/2000 (4)
        
        BTW, Chuck, I hate to prove you wrong but (m) - Stepan 19:24 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        Damn! That's the second time this year! (e) - Chuck 19:27 12/03/2000 (0)
        
        I am not crazy. I am normal, with the TWIST. - Stepan 19:18 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        Pretty big TWIST! ;-) (e) - Chuck 19:25 12/03/2000 (0)
Does anyone have access to BMW part numbers? (nt) - Fly2LoW 18:37 12/03/2000 (5)
- Re: Does anyone have access to BMW part numbers? - Gary Ray 20:17 12/03/2000 (0)
- What are you looking for? - Mola 20:14 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Re: What are you looking for? - Agent99 23:55 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Yes, I have the CD... - mola 01:35 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Does anyone have access to BMW part numbers? - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 18:57 12/03/2000 (0)
HELP - friend wants Lexus information - Birk 17:20 12/03/2000 (0)
Anyone added a DVD to NAV screen ?? more.. - ALEX 17:12 12/03/2000 (1)
- There was a thread on this below somewhere but... - Agent99 23:56 12/03/2000 (0)
Dinan exhaust installation? - Drew 15:41 12/03/2000 (0)
Rain drop stains (or something like that)?? - Stacey 15:04 12/03/2000 (3)
- Try vinegar - hector 17:50 12/03/2000 (0)
- Use any polish... - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 17:12 12/03/2000 (0)
- Thats not rain, you must have parked next to a - Jeff 16:29 12/03/2000 (0)
Politically incorrect, but funny! (url) - Fly2LoW 14:29 12/03/2000 (0)
It is like a morgue in here! So,here are some euro (pic) - prototype pics! RevHigh 13:34 12/03/2000 (4)
- Re: It is like a morgue in here! So,here are some - PAB Texas 19:03 12/03/2000 (0)
- Racing Dynamics is better than Dinan!- How's that? - Chuck 17:52 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Dinan sucks - Stepan 19:30 12/03/2000 (1)
    - LOL. See how you can have fun without using... - Chuck 20:12 12/03/2000 (0)
Euro-Delivery (Long) - HAPPY II 13:10 12/03/2000 (7)
- Re: Euro-Delivery (Long) - Mike 22:08 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Euro-Delivery (Long) - Tony 20:49 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Re: Euro-Delivery (Long) - HAPPY II 08:30 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Great report , same day delivery (m) (pic) - PAB Texas 19:21 12/03/2000 (0)
- Very Nice Report. Euro Delvy is the way to go (nt) - Roland , Calif (ex. Dublin , Ireland) 18:53 12/03/2000 (0)
- Great Report....I wish I could do it again! nt - arnolds 17:52 12/03/2000 (0)
- good tip re; cruise ship's schedule. Congrats ! (nt) - DHoang 16:12 12/03/2000 (0)
Here are some pics of SVTWEB and I in MD. (pic) - RevHigh 11:10 12/03/2000 (15)
- Hey!! - M5 LITE 08:51 12/04/2000 (0)
- Looks like Columbia Mall in the background.... (pic) - Mike 20:48 12/03/2000 (0)
- Snff...snff... - SS 16:57 12/03/2000 (0)
- Nice Pic, by the way, as to STVWEB: - JIMMY 13:34 12/03/2000 (1)
  - yeah SVTWEB is amazing with part #s! - must beJim Cash's bro or something!S5nt 16:45 12/03/2000 (0)
- Is that a �97 Oxford Green 540i w/ sand beige - Chuck 13:26 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Thats the color combo I got too hehehehe - Jeff 16:36 12/03/2000 (0)
  - hehehehe, you got it Chuck! (nt) - RevHigh 13:39 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Here are some pics of SVTWEB and I in MD. - Jon 13:21 12/03/2000 (1)
  - It is a Euro spec 528 ALL BMW! Not built in US - RevHigh 13:38 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Nice pictures, Sorry couldn't make it! (pic) - Dean 11:30 12/03/2000 (4)
  - Dean, my main man! Email me when you get the - chance. RevHigh 11:35 12/03/2000 (3)
    - Re: What is your email address?????? - Dean 11:43 12/03/2000 (2)
      - slammed540@hotmail.com (nt) - RevHigh 11:55 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        Re: Check Your Email!!!!! - Dean 12:08 12/03/2000 (0)
Front License Plate - JM 10:38 12/03/2000 (5)
- Re: Front License Plate - D.Young 15:37 12/03/2000 (0)
- Just do it yourself.... - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 10:53 12/03/2000 (3)
  - 01 Lic Plate Strip, comes Paint GRADE (m) - Roland , Calif (ex. Dublin , Ireland) 18:56 12/03/2000 (2)
    - Couldn't order the strip... - glide 00:12 12/04/2000 (1)
      - BMW Part # 51 11 8 226 564 - mola 02:31 12/04/2000 (0)
Programming - Kevin Wilcox 10:33 12/03/2000 (0)
18 in wheels & clear lens Trade? - Alfredo 10:33 12/03/2000 (7)
- interested, send me a pic of wheels on car - The Artist 12:54 12/03/2000 (6)
  - BTW, you can see pics of my wheels/car here (url) (pic) (nt) - The Artist 13:28 12/03/2000 (0)
  - BTW, you can see pics of my wheels/car here (url) (pic) (nt) - The Artist 13:28 12/03/2000 (4)
    - sorry for the double post, this one's no good..NT (nt) - The Artist 13:29 12/03/2000 (3)
      - Hey bud, you have a spectacular website! (nt) - RevHigh 14:08 12/03/2000 (2)
        
        thanks man, 1st time you've seen it? (nt) - The Artist 16:37 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        haven't seen it in a while. (nt) - RevHigh 16:40 12/03/2000 (0)
E39 upgrades - vincent latten 10:29 12/03/2000 (1)
- Sign up for the next BMWCCA drving school! (nt) - Fly2LoW 12:13 12/03/2000 (0)
Help...installing rear shocks.. - pt 10:21 12/03/2000 (0)
Mud Guards? Yes or No on 530i - Darrin 09:51 12/03/2000 (10)
- What about aerodynamics? - john 20:11 12/03/2000 (2)
  - No data but 115+mph w/o problem, mpg N/A - Jules 12:21 12/04/2000 (0)
  - Yup, you can only do 149 mph rather than 150 (e( - Chuck 20:16 12/03/2000 (0)
- Here are pics of mine on white 530 (url) - Jules 17:24 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Nice car Jules... - Chuck 18:08 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Thanks, 3,200+miles and LOVING IT!!! - Jules 19:45 12/03/2000 (0)
- My opinion on mudflaps for the E39 (longish)...... - Chuck 12:55 12/03/2000 (0)
- YES - MSP 12:01 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Mud Guards? Yes or No on 530i - Norm Ullock 10:58 12/03/2000 (1)
  - "Jules" has a white 530 w/Mud Flaps. Pics, too. (nt) - Agent99 16:29 12/03/2000 (0)
Off topic but E39 related... - JC 08:36 12/03/2000 (1)
- best soloution for me is leave the hood up (m) - marty 10:40 12/03/2000 (0)
Great news Its Here!!!! YEAH - Darrin 06:58 12/03/2000 (9)
- Great, sound like my options... - Jules 20:06 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Great news ,,,Boat is full of 530s - JG 19:58 12/03/2000 (0)
- When did you get status code 111 ? - jacqth 16:19 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Re: When did you get status code 111 ? - Glenn R 07:01 12/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: When did you get status code 111 ? - Darrin 17:22 12/03/2000 (0)
- Mine Too!! - Robin W 16:03 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Re: Mine Too!! - Darrin 16:12 12/03/2000 (0)
- Great - Same car - FreakFlyer 07:07 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Oh, Xenon and Rear Shades... (nt) - FreakFlyer 07:09 12/03/2000 (0)
Great news Its Here!!!! YEAH (nt) - Darrin 06:54 12/03/2000 (0)
530 'turbo lag'?? - Jonah 04:41 12/03/2000 (19)
- Re: 530 'turbo lag'?? - john 21:16 12/03/2000 (0)
- Easy fix - Zebra 18:38 12/03/2000 (2)
  - It's not just torque fall-off - rr 19:35 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Odd (nt) - Zebra 12:11 12/04/2000 (0)
- ...MORE 530 'turbo lag' (from archives) (url) - Jonah 17:04 12/03/2000 (0)
- I thought the CDV caused this - happens 2 me a lot - SS 17:02 12/03/2000 (1)
  - NOT in my y2k 528.ITS an electronic throttle - John Smith 20:55 12/03/2000 (0)
- Straight six's like a lot of RPM. - Lefty 12:41 12/03/2000 (0)
- Are you sure it's not just the ASC retarding the.. - JD617 11:08 12/03/2000 (5)
  - Re: Are you sure it's not just the ASC retarding t - Jonah 11:35 12/03/2000 (3)
    - Re: Are you sure it's not just the ASC retarding t - JJV 17:49 12/03/2000 (2)
      - Toe-may-toe, Toe-mah-toe, ASC, DSC let's get along - JD617 21:23 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        I have the same problems until..... - Alex T 23:52 12/03/2000 (0)
  - Re: Are you sure it's not just the ASC retarding t - Jonah 11:35 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: 530 'turbo lag'?? - rr 10:11 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Definitely think it's the engine program - rr 16:52 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Re: Definitely think it's the engine program - Jonah 17:13 12/03/2000 (0)
- All that whilst under 1,200 (below 4,500rpm)? (nt) - FreakFlyer 07:11 12/03/2000 (1)
  - Re: All that whilst under 1,200 (below 4,500rpm)? - Kevin Wilcox 10:38 12/03/2000 (0)
Door Squeaking fix - John Levelis 02:40 12/03/2000 (8)
- Re: Armorall for Door Squeaking fix - VC 20:58 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Door Squeaking fix - Henry 11:48 12/03/2000 (0)
- Gummi phledge??? Hope it's not contagious! :) (nt) - Lon 11:00 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Door Squeaking fix - AlexPS 09:42 12/03/2000 (4)
  - Re: Door Squeaking fix - John Levelis 11:00 12/03/2000 (3)
    - Agree w/ John (m) - DHoang 15:58 12/03/2000 (2)
      - Huh? - Zebra 18:46 12/03/2000 (1)
        
        Re: door seal - DHoang 21:40 12/03/2000 (0)
URGENT: Anybody use online financing? - Justin Timberlake 23:59 12/02/2000 (8)
- Re: URGENT: Anybody use online financing? - 530i owner 01:39 12/04/2000 (0)
- 2 cars with Peoplefirst 1 with virtualbank - Gary Ray 21:03 12/03/2000 (0)
- Workem - mlm 20:57 12/03/2000 (0)
- Make SURE your dealer accepts it Mine didn't - Jules 17:30 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: URGENT: Anybody use online financing? - es32 10:27 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: URGENT: Anybody use online financing? - me 01:37 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: URGENT: Anybody use online financing? - RG 01:23 12/03/2000 (0)
- Justin Timberlake? yeah right - Hansen 00:01 12/03/2000 (0)
OT. 2words.. FELIX-TRINIDAD!!!!PD 4 PD THE BEST! (nt) - METHDECAL 23:53 12/02/2000 (2)
- Re: OT. 2words.. FELIX-TRINIDAD!!!!PD 4 PD THE BE - Shawn528i5sp 02:31 12/03/2000 (0)
- Sorry guys, just had to say that!! - METHDECAL 23:54 12/02/2000 (0)
Any listers in the New Orleans Metro Area? (nt) - Rich30N90W 23:10 12/02/2000 (1)
- My ol' stompin' ground - was there last week. (nt) - DHoang 23:19 12/02/2000 (0)
ppl with 530 and 525's plz advise... - M3 EVO 22:45 12/02/2000 (3)
- thanx guyz! - M3 EVO 01:52 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: ppl with 530 and 525's plz advise... - Gregg 10:32 12/03/2000 (0)
- 530i if u don't mind paying the extra $$$$ for.. - Kirb 23:19 12/02/2000 (0)
Dinan suspension or others ? - Eddie 22:27 12/02/2000 (5)
- Re: Racing Dynamics (pic) - RevHigh 09:42 12/03/2000 (2)
  - Re: Racing Dynamics, Thank you - Eddie 11:25 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Re: Racing Dynamics, Thank you (pic) - RevHigh 11:32 12/03/2000 (0)
- Dinan on M5 (pic) - MarkM5FtLauderdale 08:03 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Dinan suspension or others ? - Fly2LoW 22:38 12/02/2000 (0)
pssst! hey newbee: pics of your delivery today... (pic) - Jon Shafer 22:11 12/02/2000 (5)
- Re: pssst! hey newbee: pics of your delivery toda (pic) - newbie 20:22 12/03/2000 (0)
- Nice - what are the options? (nt) - Birk 22:23 12/02/2000 (3)
  - 525ia with TSilv/Black, Premium Pkg+premium Snd - newbie 20:23 12/03/2000 (2)
    - Re: 525ia with TSilv/Black, Premium Pkg+premium Sn - Shiva The #1 Cousin 18:49 12/04/2000 (1)
      - just trying to avoid the inevitable.....! - newbee 19:31 12/04/2000 (0)
Question for Jimmy, still. - Peter G. 22:11 12/02/2000 (1)
- You've got mail! Sorry for the delay! - JIMMY 00:41 12/03/2000 (0)
What knob should I get? - Jim W 21:51 12/02/2000 (2)
- Re: What knob should I get? - M5 LITE 22:11 12/02/2000 (0)
- Pic (url) (nt) - Jim W 22:03 12/02/2000 (0)
Long Distance Buying - Randy Lum 21:41 12/02/2000 (6)
- Re: Long Distance Buying - Larry 23:55 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: Long Distance Buying - Larry 23:53 12/02/2000 (0)
- Bought a 528i on Ebay - RG 22:31 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: Long Distance Buying - Dan L 22:16 12/02/2000 (1)
  - Re: Long Distance Buying - Fabrice 17:41 12/03/2000 (0)
- Bought a Suburban on eBay... - JEM 21:43 12/02/2000 (0)
Sport Package or Leather? - Birk 21:27 12/02/2000 (21)
- Re: Sport Package or Leather? - Harvey 14:11 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Sport Package or Leather? - Rudegar 23:30 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Sport Package and Leatherette? - David 19:50 12/03/2000 (5)
  - MUST BE A MORON TO GET LEATHERETTE, A CHEAPO! - CHUNG 21:01 12/03/2000 (2)
    - Chung, you're an idiot. (but of course you - already knew that) nt Paul 03:34 12/05/2000 (0)
    - Please enlighten us with more of your opinions... - you're so smart....! 21:08 12/03/2000 (0)
  - MUST BE A MORON TO GET LEATHERETTE, A CHEAPO! - CHUNG 21:01 12/03/2000 (0)
  - MUST BE A MORON TO GET LEATHERETTE, A CHEAPO! - CHUNG 21:01 12/03/2000 (0)
- I advise sport package - Scott 11:22 12/03/2000 (0)
- money issue? - tim 11:15 12/03/2000 (1)
  - sheepskins, right? - tim, again 11:22 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Sport Package or Leather? - Norm Ullock 11:00 12/03/2000 (0)
- get both!!!! (m) - Dennis 09:44 12/03/2000 (0)
- Say NO to Vinyl in a BMW! - BigD 07:10 12/03/2000 (0)
- Get the sport but why not also get the leather? - Zebra 23:33 12/02/2000 (0)
- Get the leatherette and the sport package. The - Jeff 23:11 12/02/2000 (2)
  - Don't totally agree - Scott 11:19 12/03/2000 (0)
  - Re: Get the leatherette and the sport package. The - Gregg 10:35 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Sport Package or Leather? - YushBMW! 21:40 12/02/2000 (2)
  - Is the car a 530i or 540i? - Birk 22:16 12/02/2000 (0)
  - True...only a few dollar or so payment difference! (nt) - SS 21:58 12/02/2000 (0)
How can I tell if a 98 540i/6 has sport package? - Jack Profit 21:18 12/02/2000 (1)
- All 6 speeds have sport package. - EricS 21:31 12/02/2000 (0)
Crankshaft sensor 540i - EricS 21:11 12/02/2000 (0)
Will Switching To Xenon Cause::::: - Tim Hustead 21:04 12/02/2000 (1)
- I've hear it will however here is the fix... (url) - mola 00:14 12/03/2000 (0)
Anybody know about long term parking in Las Vegas? - Robert A 20:46 12/02/2000 (1)
- Do you mean airport parking or what? (m) - Stacey 19:00 12/03/2000 (0)
just put m parallel 18s on my 540 (nt) - Jj 20:33 12/02/2000 (1)
- PICS!!! PLEASE (nt) - The Artist 20:34 12/02/2000 (0)
Here's why the CDV sucks (pic) (nt) - AK 20:27 12/02/2000 (7)
- If CDV sucks... - Rudegar 09:51 12/03/2000 (1)
  - straight from the e39 new veh guide... - felix 21:46 12/03/2000 (0)
- Nothing like a good old 35mm for detail... (nt) - Nick C 01:24 12/03/2000 (0)
- Hey I was wondering where those pictures went... - Lefty 20:36 12/02/2000 (0)
- And here's how you fix this problem (pic) (nt) - AK 20:28 12/02/2000 (2)
  - Could you supply a few more details, please? :^) (nt) - Agent99 00:06 12/03/2000 (1)
    - The howto for AK's post is at the following link (url) - Lefty 00:19 12/03/2000 (0)
Blew the doors off a 540 bmw with my E55 mercedes. - 2001 M5 20:18 12/02/2000 (7)
- "Though the windows on the BMW were tinted dark - Chuck 13:34 12/03/2000 (0)
- Your mouth must be sore. Thank you fallacio! (nt) - vertigo 12:15 12/03/2000 (0)
- Picking on kids, huh Steve? The chrome wheels were - too heavy. RevHigh 10:20 12/03/2000 (0)
- Good thing it wasn't Jimmy's car, eh? - Kirb 22:53 12/02/2000 (0)
- It is all Relative. - Gary 21:46 12/02/2000 (0)
- apples & oranges..go try an M5.. (nt) - The Artist 20:30 12/02/2000 (0)
- Plausible, but what's your point? (nt) - Norm 20:30 12/02/2000 (0)
tire dressing - Jerry 19:59 12/02/2000 (5)
- Had pretty good luck with Vinylex so far. (nt) - Norm 20:32 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: tire dressing - Bruce 20:15 12/02/2000 (3)
  - Do you know if it contains silicone? (nt) - Jim W 21:29 12/02/2000 (2)
    - It does - BillP 22:19 12/02/2000 (1)
      - Who cares... tires don't last forever... - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 23:39 12/02/2000 (0)
PICS of my new stereo (url) (pic) - AK 19:44 12/02/2000 (11)
- Where do you fit the Golf clubs? (nt) - RevHigh 09:51 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: trunk space - DHoang 21:59 12/02/2000 (1)
  - I think he meant no more than before - nt - Bradley J. Otoupalik 01:56 12/03/2000 (0)
- Very nice! Looking forward to hearing to sometime (pic) - EricS 20:46 12/02/2000 (0)
- Looks great (m) - SS 19:55 12/02/2000 (3)
  - Try this if you have time--> - Agent99 23:42 12/02/2000 (0)
  - Re: Looks great (m) - AK 20:12 12/02/2000 (1)
    - Cool...thanx! (nt) - SS 20:31 12/02/2000 (0)
- Looks great! more.. - arnolds 19:52 12/02/2000 (2)
  - Re: Looks great! more.. - AK 20:06 12/02/2000 (1)
    - They can make a custom cover for yea... - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 23:44 12/02/2000 (0)
CLEAR FRONT LENS HELP! PLEASE! - The Artist 19:32 12/02/2000 (6)
- use the old socket WITH AMBER BULBS. - felix 19:53 12/02/2000 (3)
  - Thanks Felix. I would, but I broke one...(m) - The Artist 19:55 12/02/2000 (2)
    - don't think so.. - felix 20:07 12/02/2000 (1)
      - Crap. I was afraid of that... (nt) - The Artist 20:28 12/02/2000 (0)
- I don't think you have a choice - Zebra 19:37 12/02/2000 (1)
  - the sockets are keyed the same. (m) - The Artist 19:41 12/02/2000 (0)
'97 528i: mysterious interior humming...... - Brad O 18:48 12/02/2000 (11)
- Re: '97 528i: mysterious interior humming...... - Brad O 10:32 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: '97 528i: mysterious interior humming...... - POP6 07:02 12/03/2000 (0)
- Accessing temp sensor fan (pic) - DHoang 22:27 12/02/2000 (2)
  - Re: Accessing temp sensor fan - Brad O 10:34 12/03/2000 (1)
    - answer per Jim Cash - DHoang 14:37 12/03/2000 (0)
- Its the temp sensor fan.... - DSS 19:44 12/02/2000 (2)
  - Should the TempSensorFan be on? - Brad O 10:36 12/03/2000 (0)
  - got mine replaced under warranty. - AlexPS 10:02 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: '97 528i: mysterious interior humming...... - David 19:25 12/02/2000 (1)
  - possibly the ground to the antenna (nt) - tim, again 11:58 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: '97 528i: mysterious interior humming...... - LX 19:00 12/02/2000 (0)
spark plug gap for 535i (url) - Steve Poole 18:03 12/02/2000 (0)
Can I safely assume that this is a stripper? (nt) (url) (nt) - Birk 17:58 12/02/2000 (3)
- Re: Can I safely assume that this is a stripper? ( - Robert A 20:28 12/02/2000 (1)
  - Hey! That's the color I ordered! - Agent99 23:53 12/02/2000 (0)
- Thanks, wanted to know what the 525 looked like. - Jim W 18:26 12/02/2000 (0)
525 and 530 test drives - Scott 17:46 12/02/2000 (4)
- Re: just drove the 525, 300 miles...some thoughts. - newbie 00:18 12/04/2000 (0)
- Re: 525 and 530 test drives - john 23:49 12/02/2000 (0)
- Steering...(m) - SS 19:33 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: 525 and 530 test drives - Zebra 19:19 12/02/2000 (0)
NEED PIC'S AND LINKS 4 WEBSITE (url) - DAN 17:16 12/02/2000 (4)
- Re: NEED PIC'S AND LINKS 4 WEBSITE (url) - Lefty 17:53 12/02/2000 (1)
  - I hate posting multiple pictures....... (nt) - Lefty 17:53 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: NEED PIC'S AND LINKS 4 WEBSITE (url) - Lefty 17:52 12/02/2000 (1)
  - Don't ya just hate when that happens? (pic) - MarkM5FtLauderdale 21:34 12/02/2000 (0)
Is CPO Transferable? (url) - dave v 16:45 12/02/2000 (1)
- Yes it is. It stays with the vehicle. (m) - Tim W. 18:49 12/02/2000 (0)
NEED TO CANCEL ORDER...WHAT IS BEST APPROACH? (nt) - Ray Ray 16:40 12/02/2000 (1)
- Should be a refundable dep... talk to them (nt) - Jim W 18:41 12/02/2000 (0)
Pump 'em Up !!!! (more) - David 16:10 12/02/2000 (0)
changing to clear lights and cost of lowering - DIV 15:56 12/02/2000 (2)
- Headlight disassembly instructions (url) (nt) - Lefty 16:55 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: changing to clear lights and cost of lowering - Mensy 16:11 12/02/2000 (0)
Carbon Fiber - Grant 15:36 12/02/2000 (9)
- Directly behind the Carbon Fiber monster (nt) - Joey 15:38 12/02/2000 (8)
  - one of the classic post of our time...LOL..nt - arnolds 21:15 12/02/2000 (0)
  - Still Laughing. (nt) - Lefty 20:57 12/02/2000 (0)
  - LWTIME - MarkW. 19:41 12/02/2000 (0)
  - Oooohhhh rotfl (nt) - Jim W 18:50 12/02/2000 (0)
  - BWAHAHAHAHA :) - Tim W. 18:47 12/02/2000 (2)
    - How is the red rocket? (nt) - Jim W 18:50 12/02/2000 (1)
      - It is FAST!!!! (m) - Tim W. 22:08 12/02/2000 (0)
  - lol lol......(pause)....lol....... (nt) - Lefty 17:05 12/02/2000 (0)
beeps-- 540i - hukkfinn 14:23 12/02/2000 (5)
- Re: beeps-- 540i - Fly2LoW 16:01 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: beeps-- 540i - Mike 14:27 12/02/2000 (3)
  - Why 37? - Sal 14:33 12/02/2000 (2)
    - Re: Temp that roads can start to freeze!!! - Dean 14:39 12/02/2000 (1)
      - Disconnect temp sensor temporarily..... - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 10:57 12/03/2000 (0)
540i Aerodynamic Package - Mike 14:21 12/02/2000 (2)
- Re: 540i Aerodynamic Package - Shawn528i5sp 16:41 12/02/2000 (1)
  - Re: 540i Aerodynamic Package - Mike 16:58 12/02/2000 (0)
tire rotation - 540i/6spd - hukkfinn 14:04 12/02/2000 (17)
- BMW recommends NOT rotating tires-chk your manual (nt) - Doug 09:35 12/03/2000 (2)
  - IMO they're flat wrong, see thread below (nt) - JEM 10:05 12/03/2000 (1)
    - Yea, those darn German Engnrs, they must be dumb - Doug 11:09 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: tire rotation - 540i/6spd - hukkfinn 14:22 12/02/2000 (0)
- Yes, but... - JEM 14:20 12/02/2000 (12)
  - IMO - waste of time and not recommended. (nt) - Norm 14:23 12/02/2000 (11)
    - Disagree - JEM 14:51 12/02/2000 (9)
      - 8K more mileage may not be worth it (m) - Norm 15:34 12/02/2000 (6)
        
        Re: 8K is about 50% of tread life for some tires - DHoang 17:38 12/02/2000 (2)
        
        Re: 8K is about 50% of tread life for some tires - Norm 19:51 12/02/2000 (0)
        
        Sounds about right... - JEM 19:09 12/02/2000 (0)
        
        Re: 8K more mileage may not be worth it (m) - hukkfinn 15:45 12/02/2000 (2)
        
        Yes, it is in the manual (partial quote) (m) - Norm 16:55 12/02/2000 (0)
        
        RTFM (nt) - Joey 15:48 12/02/2000 (0)
      - Re: Disagree - hukkfinn 15:15 12/02/2000 (1)
        
        U subject ur wheels to damage w/ inexperi. techs. (nt) - DHoang 16:07 12/03/2000 (0)
    - Meant to reply to original post. - Norm 14:24 12/02/2000 (0)
SELLING **Amber Front lights & Amber Tail lights** - Mensy 14:00 12/02/2000 (0)
anyone know where there are HAMANN distributers - /stores in LA or Orange counties?? 13:57 12/02/2000 (1)
- wheel power 714-375-9666, Huntington Beach. - Lefty 14:19 12/02/2000 (0)
54i 6 speed Qs - dadbeh 13:28 12/02/2000 (10)
- Re: 54i 6 speed Qs - Jimlev 16:20 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: 54i 6 speed Qs - Terra Byun 21:49 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: 54i 6 speed Qs - hukkfinn 14:06 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: 54i 6 speed Qs - Jim W 13:36 12/02/2000 (6)
  - Re: 54i 6 speed Qs - YushBMW! 22:02 12/02/2000 (2)
    - Shifting issues - CDV removal and UUC (more) (url) - David Zeckhausen 08:09 12/03/2000 (0)
    - Does "paid" $57.5K include lux/sales tax? (nt) - Norm 22:08 12/02/2000 (0)
  - Re: 540i 6 speed Qs - JJV 16:30 12/02/2000 (0)
  - Shifting a matter of great opinion (m) - Norm 14:22 12/02/2000 (0)
  - Re: 54i 6 speed Qs - hukkfinn 14:07 12/02/2000 (0)
Briefly saw a new M3 - Jim W 13:13 12/02/2000 (5)
- Re: Saw one at the performance center. - brad@palmsprings 13:29 12/02/2000 (4)
  - Are you waiting for one? (nt) - Jim W 13:31 12/02/2000 (3)
    - Re: well.... - brad@palmsprings 13:36 12/02/2000 (2)
      - BAD BOY!!!!!!!! Hehe :0) (nt) - Jim W 13:37 12/02/2000 (1)
        
        Hey Brad - We'll have to race our demos... - Jon Shafer :) 14:21 12/02/2000 (0)
Seen a Magazine review on 530 yet???? (nt) - john 12:46 12/02/2000 (3)
- Strange isn't it ?? .......(more) - David 16:14 12/02/2000 (2)
  - Re: Strange isn't it ?? .......(more) - john 17:16 12/02/2000 (1)
    - automotive-review.com -- next week...... - Nigel C 17:37 12/02/2000 (0)
Question on 540iA Upgrades - Mike 12:15 12/02/2000 (4)
- Re: Question on 540iA Upgrades - David G 07:39 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Question on 540iA Upgrades - david 02:28 12/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Question on 540iA Upgrades - EricS 12:33 12/02/2000 (0)
- Re: 540iA Upgrades - PAB Texas 12:23 12/02/2000 (0)
cd changer for sale - pete 11:30 12/02/2000 (3)
- Re: cd changer for sale - G Fan 03:13 12/04/2000 (1)