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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2000 week 52
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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Happy New Year, may this list awake without all (nt) - Tory M. Blue 23:00 12/31/2000 (2)
- I second that! (nt) - Great528 23:31 12/31/2000 (0)
- Happy New Year, may this list awake without all - The immature behaviour 23:01 12/31/2000 (0)
Poor AM reception - Solutions??? - George R. Nicholson 22:52 12/31/2000 (1)
- Re: Poor AM reception - Solutions??? - Agent99 23:33 12/31/2000 (0)
HAPPY NEW CENTURY!! From Tokyo (early) (nt) - Saminu 22:39 12/31/2000 (2)
- Did God come down and wreak havoc?? Need to prepar - e for this time zone if so... -Dan B 23:18 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Nah - all is the same as before - Just older! - Saminu 06:17 1/01/2001 (0)
Need Navtech CD map #1 - RM 20:48 12/31/2000 (1)
- Can give it to yea for free :) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 22:32 12/31/2000 (0)
New Hella 5 series headlights w/part numbers (url) (pic) - Tank 20:24 12/31/2000 (0)
Nothing like NYC Times Square to bring in the New (nt) - Year. 20:09 12/31/2000 (0)
Gunk on wheels - Jimbo 19:51 12/31/2000 (3)
- 3M Adhesive Remover - safe & effective (nt) - David Zeckhausen 14:06 1/01/2001 (0)
- Re: Gunk on wheels - SLK 10:03 1/01/2001 (0)
- Re: Gunk on wheels - Wayne 23:54 12/31/2000 (0)
Just installed my UUC shifter upgrade... - AK 19:21 12/31/2000 (5)
- Re: Just installed my UUC shifter upgrade... - Lefty 19:34 12/31/2000 (4)
  - yep, backed it out 1/4 turn.... - AK 19:52 12/31/2000 (1)
    - I backed my out 1 1/2 turns (nt) - Lefty 20:29 12/31/2000 (0)
  - What's the "clunkiness" that you're referring to? - Robert A 19:51 12/31/2000 (1)
    - the UUC "clunk".. - AK 20:00 12/31/2000 (0)
92 535i Battery - hwmcateer 18:19 12/31/2000 (1)
- Re: 92 535i Battery - Wayne 23:57 12/31/2000 (0)
GS430 test drive today - EricS 18:06 12/31/2000 (8)
- Re: GS430 test drive today - Jeff 01:46 1/03/2001 (1)
  - But the GS' quality is considerably higher than a - Caddy. n/t Tim C. 16:30 1/03/2001 (0)
- great post!! thanks! - hukk finn 18:30 1/01/2001 (0)
- So, how did you like the 6 speed? (nt) - Zebra 15:28 1/01/2001 (1)
  - I liked it a lot - EricS 22:30 1/01/2001 (0)
- yep, GS430 is floaty - AK 19:26 12/31/2000 (0)
- I agree, I just posted something like that below. - RevHigh 18:20 12/31/2000 (1)
  - No Serious BMW Shopper is interested... - Mike 17:59 1/01/2001 (0)
540 is on the ship! Yahooooo! Get ready for a - gf 18:01 12/31/2000 (0)
YOU GUYS BE CAREFUL TONIGHT! (nt) - Tank 17:02 12/31/2000 (4)
- Heading into NYC right now. Its cold!! (nt) - Alpina22 20:29 12/31/2000 (0)
- I'm packin' it in with Chinese food and TV/family - Dan B (rem0te) (m) 19:02 12/31/2000 (0)
- What are you talking about ? Buarghhhhh ...;-) - Stepan 17:15 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Shy town is happening tonight! (nt) - RevHigh 17:53 12/31/2000 (0)
New M535i Website (url) - Rob Anderson 16:33 12/31/2000 (0)
Why is the rear fog-light not standard (US)??? (nt) - Michael-S 16:14 12/31/2000 (15)
- no one here knows how to use them. - felix 23:09 1/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: no one here knows how to use them. - Ole Vik 16:13 1/02/2001 (0)
- EPA Certification on Weight Restrictions. - SVTWEB 10:30 1/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: EPA Certification on Weight Restrictions. - Paul 14:07 1/01/2001 (0)
- Re: Why rear fog-light not standard (US) (Long) - Don 19:03 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Re: Why rear fog-light not standard (US) (Long) - Paul 19:59 12/31/2000 (0)
- $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ - Dan B (rem0te) 19:03 12/31/2000 (0)
- same reason first aid kit isn't. Different laws. (nt) - Tank 17:03 12/31/2000 (3)
  - Must be in the details... - GB 17:55 12/31/2000 (2)
    - also M-B and Audi - Brad D 15:35 1/02/2001 (0)
    - 2001 Volvo T5 has REAR Fogs and FA Kit (nt) - Roland , Menlo Park Calif 22:49 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: Why is the rear fog-light not standard (US)??? - Aaron Liu 16:52 12/31/2000 (3)
  - Am I missing something? Why rear fog lights? (nt) - gf 17:57 12/31/2000 (2)
    - Explanation ... - BillP 18:46 12/31/2000 (1)
      - Thanks, that makes sense. Happy New Year. (nt) - gf 18:48 12/31/2000 (0)
Voice Recognition with the NAV... - arnolds 15:36 12/31/2000 (7)
- Someone PLEASE make it work with 2/99 E39... (nt) (nt) - Brad D 15:45 1/02/2001 (0)
- Awesome...question though. - Fox 11:19 1/01/2001 (2)
  - Re: Awesome...question though. - MarkM5FtLauderdale 12:01 1/01/2001 (1)
    - Re: Awesome...question though. - Fox 22:20 1/01/2001 (0)
- Duh....here's the link... (url) - arnolds 15:44 12/31/2000 (0)
- Voice and TV retrofits? I'm in heaven if it's done (nt) - JD617 15:41 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Working on both, I'll keep everyone posted (nt) - SVTWEB 10:55 1/01/2001 (0)
In-Car Computer For Your Bimmer! (url) - Shawn 15:33 12/31/2000 (0)
Cosmos black - DENNIS 15:24 12/31/2000 (0)
Anyone have experience w/ Bosch Platinum +4 plugs? (nt) - NW 15:00 12/31/2000 (8)
- Another marketing gimmick. Try the NGK.... - RevHigh 15:57 12/31/2000 (0)
- Go get yourself some good plugs at Torque Master. (url) - Stepan 15:38 12/31/2000 (6)
  - Do you think those could get too hot? - Dan B 00:47 1/01/2001 (4)
    - Since you are running close to 12.5:1 static (m) - Stepan 14:49 1/01/2001 (1)
      - Ok. Thank you. I will ask them about the "s"(m) - -Dan B 21:56 1/01/2001 (0)
    - Not if you use the right heat range. (m) - RevHigh 10:22 1/01/2001 (1)
      - I'll give them a call when I get back. (nt) - Dan B (remote) (Not at parade) 11:56 1/01/2001 (0)
  - They wll build custom spark plugs for you, AWESOME (nt) - RevHigh 15:58 12/31/2000 (0)
Oil Change (nt) - Roger 14:46 12/31/2000 (1)
- Re: Oil Change - Roger 14:49 12/31/2000 (0)
Torque requirements for 540 rims? - jcs 14:45 12/31/2000 (2)
- 72 lbs-ft (100 Nm) - check manual "Changing tires" - Markus 14:55 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Many Thanks ! (nt) - jcs 17:02 12/31/2000 (0)
Dimming Mirrors and Reverse Backup Sensors - bd 14:21 12/31/2000 (1)
- Go with the Factory BMW Retrofit Kit (nt) - SVTWEB 22:00 1/01/2001 (0)
Observation... - JD617 13:55 12/31/2000 (9)
- Agree - Doesn't seem to be as many 'events'. (nt) - Dan L 21:05 12/31/2000 (0)
- It's cause more bimmers are sold in California.(m) - Lefty 19:18 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: Observation... - crazy528 14:21 12/31/2000 (0)
- Don't forget my CDV delete-fests in NJ! :-) (m) - David Zeckhausen 14:09 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Counting on your support Dave! - JD617 14:16 12/31/2000 (0)
- We rallye! It's DAMN COLD, man! I've posted pics. - RevHigh 14:08 12/31/2000 (0)
- Where are you located? - JIMMY 14:01 12/31/2000 (2)
  - BMWCCA Hub no less... BeanTown (nt) - JD617 14:10 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Jimmy, (OT: No Email) - Dan B (remote) 14:07 12/31/2000 (0)
540i Outside Temp Sensor - Gil Lopez 13:40 12/31/2000 (3)
- Re: 540i Outside Temp Sensor - Jim Cash 10:44 1/01/2001 (0)
- You will get a false -40 reading - no harm! - Richard P 13:48 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Re: You will get a false -40 reading - no harm! - Gil Lopez 13:56 12/31/2000 (0)
525 vs. 530 - Ted 13:40 12/31/2000 (1)
- 530 is better, and more expensive - Lez 17:53 12/31/2000 (0)
~*(PiC)*~Hey Guys, Check out this "///M5"! LOL... (url) (pic) - JIMMY 13:39 12/31/2000 (23)
- I dont think it's wise to make fun of this car. (pic) - Mike E. 11:23 1/02/2001 (2)
  - I do! - SteveP 15:49 1/02/2001 (1)
    - Totally agree with you but - Mike E. 10:48 1/03/2001 (0)
- Why would anyone do that? (nt) (nt) - JJV 00:51 1/01/2001 (0)
- Nice M5, like those 15" non-sport bmw wheels NOT (pic) - mola 21:39 12/31/2000 (0)
- Now u know what your fake lite bulbs remind us of! (pic) - lk 19:11 12/31/2000 (7)
  - yea, seriously, someone like JIMMY knocking on (pic) - Jack Li 19:46 1/01/2001 (0)
  - Did you forget to use your mouthwash again today? (pic) - JIMMY 12:54 1/01/2001 (0)
  - Hahahhahaha, that was good :) EOM (pic) - CYT 01:30 1/01/2001 (0)
  - Don't knock em till you try em! (pic) - Dan B 00:42 1/01/2001 (0)
  - I second that, mr fake XENONS. Ha Ha. The Jokes on (nt) - YOU!!! From Mr. Real Xenons 00:34 1/01/2001 (1)
    - You must be the owner of the car..... (m) - JIMMY 13:32 1/01/2001 (0)
  - Re: Just what I was thinking (nt) - Larry 22:50 12/31/2000 (0)
- probably has "kompressor" in the engine bay too... (nt) - The Artist 16:40 12/31/2000 (2)
  - Dinan? (nt) - tim 16:03 1/01/2001 (0)
  - DOH! (nt) - RevHigh 17:51 12/31/2000 (0)
- Hey Tank - Looks like an unhappy 528 driver LOL! (pic) - Markus 14:51 12/31/2000 (1)
  - He is not a member of the Get-6-Crew :-) (nt) - Tank 17:15 12/31/2000 (0)
- Sad! (nt) - Tank 14:29 12/31/2000 (0)
- MAY GOD HELP US! (pic) - Alex 14:00 12/31/2000 (1)
  - No, may God help that person! We're OK... - Markus 14:57 12/31/2000 (0)
- Proof that... (m) - JD617 13:58 12/31/2000 (0)
- 1 more detail PiC of the "///M SPEED"(A Must~See)~ (url) (pic) - JIMMY 13:44 12/31/2000 (0)
Dinan 18X9, 3-piece, 5-spoke, forged wheels FS - Jerry 13:25 12/31/2000 (1)
- Oops, here's the pic... (pic) (nt) - Jerry 13:27 12/31/2000 (0)
Colours - Orient Blue/Blk or Steel Blue/Blk - RPM 11:53 12/31/2000 (8)
- Re: Colours - Orient Blue/Blk or Steel Blue/Blk - HowardK 16:43 12/31/2000 (4)
  - Do you have the URL to Shaeffer's pics? - sw 17:18 12/31/2000 (3)
    - Can I have the URL to Shaeffer's steel blue pics? - Tim C. 18:19 12/31/2000 (1)
      - Re: Can I have the URL to Shaeffer's steel blue pi - RPM 11:40 1/01/2001 (0)
    - Thanks; Yes I have seen Shaeffer's pics - RPM 17:35 12/31/2000 (0)
- Both exterior colors work, but... - Robert A 14:29 12/31/2000 (0)
- Give me a week and I'll show you (m) - JD617 13:46 12/31/2000 (0)
- I haven't seen a bad color on and E39-get what - tim 12:21 12/31/2000 (0)
Tint Pictures... (url) - arnolds 11:50 12/31/2000 (12)
- Pictures of MY Formula One Tint from Tint Plus (url) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 14:29 12/31/2000 (0)
- Is that metallic tint? (m) - AK 13:56 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Yes....< 2 hours....just sat there and waited..(m) - arnolds 13:59 12/31/2000 (0)
- Yes the back is darker than the front...my bad..nt - arnolds 13:41 12/31/2000 (2)
  - 35% is LIGHTER than 20% (percentage of light) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 14:30 12/31/2000 (0)
  - check your email arnold - beewang 13:44 12/31/2000 (0)
- It looks like the other way around. 25 % front... (nt) - Michael-S 13:36 12/31/2000 (0)
- Couple of Questions.... - Gary Ray 13:07 12/31/2000 (2)
  - 20% means percentage of light allowed THRU=darker - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 14:28 12/31/2000 (0)
  - I've had most of my cars tinted..even the side (m) - arnolds 13:43 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: Tint Pictures... - Sal 12:29 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Here's their website.. (url) - arnolds 13:44 12/31/2000 (0)
OT: It's 2001 Here in Singapore Already... (m) - Rotor_head 11:02 12/31/2000 (1)
- Welcome to the Other Side. - Robert A 11:13 12/31/2000 (0)
Anyone NOT get sports pkg and happy? - McCarthy 10:55 12/31/2000 (11)
- Re: Anyone NOT get sports pkg and happy? - John S 21:30 12/31/2000 (0)
- Yes, SP is nice but . . . - Alan W 15:16 12/31/2000 (0)
- Happy Enough 99% of the time - harvey 14:14 12/31/2000 (0)
- Happy, but could be happier - Gary Ray 13:23 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: Fine without Sports Pkg - KT 12:59 12/31/2000 (2)
  - Re: Fine without Sports Pkg - Rick Borseti 23:52 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Re: Fine without Sports Pkg - McCarthy 14:40 12/31/2000 (0)
- Sports package in the minority!!!!! - Lee 11:52 12/31/2000 (0)
- yes- but I bought a used '97-no sport then- - tim 11:43 12/31/2000 (2)
  - Was a sport in 97- only 6sp though(eom) - sport 13:41 12/31/2000 (1)
    - I have a 528-forgot to say that in first post! - tim 14:23 12/31/2000 (0)
Uniden BCT-7...anybody have experience......? - arnolds 10:54 12/31/2000 (0)
97 540 glove compartment won't open - any ideas?? - bobs540 10:52 12/31/2000 (6)
- Re: 97 540 glove compartment won't open - any idea (url) - Julius 00:42 1/02/2001 (1)
  - Re:alldata.com - bobs540 10:41 1/03/2001 (0)
- Re: 97 540 glove compartment won't open - any idea - Jim Cash 11:43 12/31/2000 (3)
  - thanks for the help Jim - bobs540 12:10 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Re: 97 540 glove compartment won't open - any idea - bobs540 12:10 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Same problem!!! Posted a week ago!!!! - Lee 11:56 12/31/2000 (0)
Question for good American/British sailors.(m) - Stepan 10:46 12/31/2000 (9)
- Face it Step, the Kursk sunk on its own - EricS 12:18 12/31/2000 (8)
  - Could be. We have to wait less then a month to if - Stepan 12:57 12/31/2000 (7)
    - 12 SS-N-19 Shipwreck missiles (750 kg of explosive - EricS 13:16 12/31/2000 (4)
      - Not 12, but 24 "Granit" (SSN-19) supersonic (m) - Stepan 16:01 12/31/2000 (3)
        
        Hey, is it true a military rep from China was in i - t? -Dan B 20:24 12/31/2000 (2)
        
        If you call the Spirit of Comrade Mao a rep. - Stepan 22:45 12/31/2000 (1)
        
        lol. Hey, it's 70 deg here. How ya doin in IL? - -Dan B 23:19 12/31/2000 (0)
    - USS Memphis was in the area... - EricS 13:11 12/31/2000 (1)
      - SSN-691 "Memphis" has nothing to do with it. (m) - Stepan 16:10 12/31/2000 (0)
Outside Temperature Sensor - Gil Lopez 10:44 12/31/2000 (7)
- Re: Outside Temperature Sensor - Jim Cash 11:34 12/31/2000 (6)
  - Re: Outside Temperature Sensor - Gil Lopez 13:38 12/31/2000 (1)
    - Re: Outside Temperature Sensor - Jim Cash 15:54 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Re: Outside Temperature Sensor - Gil Lopez 13:07 12/31/2000 (0)
  - great to have you back,Jim! (nt) - tim 11:45 12/31/2000 (2)
    - Ditto - We've missed you! (nt) - Michael 14:55 1/01/2001 (0)
    - Second That One!! - WadeT 13:44 12/31/2000 (0)
I dented my 528i... please help me - AndyNix 10:25 12/31/2000 (0)
white car/black stripe/ try agian - white528 10:06 12/31/2000 (1)
- check archives -- it's doable for around $300. (nt) - The Artist 11:40 12/31/2000 (0)
white car/black stripe - white528 10:05 12/31/2000 (0)
M60 Block problems - jim 10:04 12/31/2000 (6)
- See E34 forum and www.530i.org (url) (nt) - Kuenftiger Kunde 13:07 12/31/2000 (5)
  - Future customer of what..... BMW? (nt) - RevHigh 13:18 12/31/2000 (4)
    - Siehe unten. (nt) - Kuenftiger Kunde 14:07 12/31/2000 (3)
      - Zustimmen! (nt) - RevHigh 14:22 12/31/2000 (2)
        
        Gleichzeitig alter Kunde - Kuenftiger Kunde 15:54 12/31/2000 (1)
        
        Ich verstehe - RevHigh 16:20 12/31/2000 (0)
Stock Speakers and silly fold down seats. - Mark Leidlein 09:43 12/31/2000 (7)
- Stock sound system... - spacey :D 02:08 1/02/2001 (0)
- I would keep the fold downs (m) - AK 13:48 12/31/2000 (0)
- Why did you get the fold down seats...(m) - jcs 13:43 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Re: Why did you get the fold down seats...(m) - Mark Leidlein 13:01 1/01/2001 (0)
- Speaker Locations and Directions (url) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 10:14 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Hey lefty, this is a good one for your website! (nt) - The Artist 11:43 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: Stock Speakers and silly fold down seats. - RevHigh 09:58 12/31/2000 (0)
Some driving tips, please - Meltdown 06:12 12/31/2000 (4)
- Bondurant, Skip Barber, Bertil Roos schools (more) (url) - David Zeckhausen 14:27 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Corrected URL for Bondurant is here. Sorry. (url) - David Zeckhausen 14:39 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: Some driving tips, please - Gwynne Spencer 10:17 12/31/2000 (0)
- From someone up north - DanT 08:41 12/31/2000 (0)
What good is the valet key? - Robert A 01:53 12/31/2000 (9)
- Oops! Disregard my post! - Robert A 11:13 12/31/2000 (0)
- Use master keys to lock trunk and glove box (m) - DanS 03:13 12/31/2000 (0)
- RTFM newbie!! ;-) (m) - beewang 02:34 12/31/2000 (6)
  - My owners manual is by my nightstand and I... - Robert A 14:31 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Re: RTFM newbie!! - or even again for Oldies !! - Jim Cash 11:52 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Re: RTFM newbie!! ;-) (m) - EricS 04:24 12/31/2000 (3)
    - Re: RTFM newbie!! ;-) (m) - RevHigh 10:03 12/31/2000 (2)
      - Re: RTFM newbie!! ;-) (m) - EricS 12:23 12/31/2000 (1)
        
        Re: RTFM newbie!! ;-) (m) - RevHigh 12:48 12/31/2000 (0)
My stereo light is flashing wierd... - Medicaptain 00:59 12/31/2000 (9)
- Common with 2000 M.I.D. - replace under warranty - oscarj 18:24 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: My stereo light is flashing wierd... - Joe 15:24 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: My stereo light is flashing wierd... - Sergio Cerda 11:14 12/31/2000 (3)
  - Did that fix it for good or just temporary? (nt) - David Zeckhausen 12:31 12/31/2000 (2)
    - flashlight trick worked for me.... - AK 13:51 12/31/2000 (1)
      - Who ever thought of THAT solution? Weird! Thanks! (nt) - David Zeckhausen 14:06 12/31/2000 (0)
- I have exactly the same problem (m) - David Zeckhausen 08:47 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Thanks - Medicaptain 09:31 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: My stereo light is flashing wierd... - Ian 01:43 12/31/2000 (0)
Picked up 540iA today (url) - sdbelt 00:39 12/31/2000 (11)
- Re: Congrats....(m) - PAB Texas 12:16 1/02/2001 (0)
- M86Z and M3448Z also say welcome home (nt) - Roland , Menlo Park Calif 12:43 1/01/2001 (0)
- M-8662Y and M-2600Z say congrats... - God 02:08 12/31/2000 (4)
  - Which one ? Are you daddy to one who could not - Stepan 09:44 12/31/2000 (2)
    - Bud is breakfast beer! (nt) - RevHigh 10:25 12/31/2000 (1)
      - Bud? Real man has 100 gramms before breakfast.;-) - Stepan 10:42 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Okay, I'm not God, I just play him on television. (nt) - JEM 02:10 12/31/2000 (0)
- LOL Nice Report : Still waiting for mine :( (nt) - Roland , Menlo Park 94025 01:37 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: Picked up 540iA today - Stacey 00:52 12/31/2000 (2)
  - Re: Picked up 540iA today - sdbelt 01:02 12/31/2000 (1)
    - Re: Picked up 540iA today - Stacey 01:20 12/31/2000 (0)
Impressions of 530i after 3,000km, 19 days (long) (url) (pic) - Rotor_head 00:35 12/31/2000 (4)
- Beautiful car! What colour is that? (nt) - RPM 08:46 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Anthracite/ Gray Interior (nt) - Rotor_head 10:53 12/31/2000 (0)
- Congratulations, nice car! - tim325is 07:34 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Re: Thanks... North-South Highway to Malaysia... - Rotor_head 10:56 12/31/2000 (0)
shocks needed where in boston should i go ?????? - crazy528 23:11 12/30/2000 (4)
- Re: shocks needed where in boston should i go ???? - Roger 14:51 12/31/2000 (0)
- Try RPM Motorsports (m) - Alexander 23:57 12/30/2000 (2)
  - or not! - JD617 11:35 12/31/2000 (1)
    - Re: or not! - crazy528 14:10 12/31/2000 (0)
CD Changer w/ NAV install Instructions (url) - arnolds 23:04 12/30/2000 (0)
in-dash cd is IN - tim 21:53 12/30/2000 (12)
- No photos of CD replacement on .... - Great528 00:25 12/31/2000 (0)
- What did you actually replace? - Great528 00:17 12/31/2000 (7)
  - cd/radio unit- - tim 01:45 12/31/2000 (6)
    - So you cannot simply add the cd player... - Great528 11:40 12/31/2000 (4)
      - I guess so-because it is both cd and radio- nt (nt) - tim 11:55 12/31/2000 (3)
        
        Correct me if I'm wrong, please - Great528 12:00 12/31/2000 (2)
        
        the MID come off so you can get at the - tim 12:17 12/31/2000 (1)
        
        Ahhh, my ignorance - Great528 15:29 12/31/2000 (0)
    - steering wheel controls still work! (nt) - tim 01:47 12/31/2000 (0)
- more - tim 22:11 12/30/2000 (2)
  - One more thing - KeithB 19:58 1/01/2001 (0)
  - Re: more - KeithB 19:44 1/01/2001 (0)
How to ID & remove clip to move drivers seat... - Franz 21:44 12/30/2000 (5)
- Re: How to ID & remove clip to move drivers se (url) - RobertB 22:48 1/01/2001 (0)
- Re: How to ID & remove clip to move drivers se (pic) - Boehler 02:05 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Okay, will do. (nt) - Lefty 03:28 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: How to ID & remove clip to move drivers se (url) - Lefty 01:25 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: How to ID & remove clip to move drivers se - Michael 01:20 12/31/2000 (0)
Question for Robert A (more) - Ben, Los Angeles CA 21:28 12/30/2000 (4)
- A little more information - Robert A 01:48 12/31/2000 (0)
- Regulation 1620 - Robert A 01:45 12/31/2000 (0)
- I'm interested too...here's a link to the pub.. (url) - arnolds 22:02 12/30/2000 (1)
  - one more link (url) - arnolds 22:07 12/30/2000 (0)
Scary Experience - S. DasGupta 21:05 12/30/2000 (8)
- Me too - Stan 09:28 1/01/2001 (0)
- Re: Scary Experience - Stacey 01:05 12/31/2000 (0)
- Theory 4 - Paul 23:24 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Re: Theory 4 - S. DasGupta 00:12 12/31/2000 (0)
- Let's try to troubleshoot ... - David Zeckhausen 21:55 12/30/2000 (3)
  - Re: Let's try to troubleshoot ... - S. DasGupta 22:27 12/30/2000 (2)
    - Re: Let's try to troubleshoot ... - x5guy 23:11 12/30/2000 (1)
      - Re: Let's try to troubleshoot ... - David Zeckhausen 08:57 12/31/2000 (0)
BMW Phone Instructions - Andy 20:39 12/30/2000 (0)
Pics of my 530i... (url) (pic) - arnolds 20:23 12/30/2000 (9)
- One more try (url) (pic) - arnolds 20:28 12/30/2000 (8)
  - Only one headlight? (pic) - Robert A 20:42 12/30/2000 (1)
    - Its the camera flash...I grabbed my safety (m) - arnolds 20:54 12/30/2000 (0)
  - more pics link here.... (url) - arnolds 20:30 12/30/2000 (3)
    - AAARRGGHHH..one more (url) - arnolds 20:35 12/30/2000 (2)
      - Was your emergency safety kit intact? - Robert A 20:44 12/30/2000 (1)
        
        No, the kit was emptied. - Robert A 01:56 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Re: One more try - RPM 20:30 12/30/2000 (1)
    - Anthracite.... - arnolds 20:35 12/30/2000 (0)
Does the 530i have the CDV? (nt) - Robert A 20:06 12/30/2000 (7)
- Pretty sure mine does..... - Nigel C 11:47 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Someone needs to check part numbers ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 14:37 12/31/2000 (0)
- What about the M roadster? - EricS 20:18 12/30/2000 (2)
  - Hey Eric, when are we gonna swap keys? (nt) - AK 21:45 12/30/2000 (1)
    - Tomorrow works for me - EricS 22:07 12/30/2000 (0)
- I wondering about that myself... - arnolds 20:17 12/30/2000 (0)
- 2000 528i has it, so I assume so does 530i - jay gans 528 5speed 20:10 12/30/2000 (0)
2001 530 or 2001 540?? - RPM 19:38 12/30/2000 (14)
- Re: 2001 530 or 2001 540?? - RPM 17:29 1/01/2001 (1)
  - Like I said, go for the 540 (m) - Zebra 00:40 1/02/2001 (0)
- Go for the 540 (m) - Zebra 16:20 1/01/2001 (0)
- What's really important to you?..(m) - jcs 13:53 12/31/2000 (0)
- I just traded in E36 325is for a 530i... - Nigel C 11:51 12/31/2000 (0)
- Re: 2001 530 or 2001 540?? - Ken 09:42 12/31/2000 (2)
  - good question - hukk finn 07:37 1/02/2001 (0)
  - Climate control is standard on all 530i's (more) - Tim C. 18:16 12/31/2000 (0)
- Can't lose either way - Milan 02:00 12/31/2000 (0)
- Can (nt) - Milan 01:58 12/31/2000 (0)
- No 530 regrets - RPM 20:16 12/30/2000 (1)
  - 530 options - rr 21:52 12/30/2000 (0)
- No 530 regrets - rr 19:59 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Re: No 530 regrets - Kirb 00:48 12/31/2000 (0)
540 Engine Knock - Bob olson 19:26 12/30/2000 (10)
- Re: 540 Engine Knock - Mike 19:37 12/30/2000 (9)
  - Re: 540 Engine Knock - Bob olson 19:46 12/30/2000 (8)
    - Get a Lexus, and the knock will go away (nt) - Switching to Toyota 22:17 12/30/2000 (7)
      - Re: Get a Lexus, and the knock will go away - Jimbo 22:40 12/31/2000 (0)
      - What can we do to get you to go away? (nt) - Great528 00:26 12/31/2000 (5)
        
        I'm bored on the Lexus board, no problems with it - Switching to Toyota 02:07 12/31/2000 (4)
        
        No disrespect intended Switcheroo...(m) - VDePalma 12:44 12/31/2000 (0)
        
        Lexus is just a car, even you know that (nt) - Great528 12:03 12/31/2000 (2)
        
        what's a BMW? an elephant??? EOM - CYT 01:32 1/01/2001 (1)
        
        Don't you know? (nt) - Great528 21:16 1/01/2001 (0)
I know you guys have been giving me grief......... (pic) - RevHigh 18:52 12/30/2000 (34)
- Re: I know you guys have been giving me grief..... (pic) - Dan B (remote) 13:59 12/31/2000 (2)
  - Lets keep our fingers crossed! How's the FFF? :-) (nt) - RevHigh 14:15 12/31/2000 (1)
    - I'm in negotiations to get out of going to the par - ade -Dan B 18:59 12/31/2000 (0)
- WAIT! seriously Rev, Get this part save your motor (url) (pic) - Tank 19:18 12/30/2000 (7)
  - Wow...I need that for my AEM Integra....thanks..nt - arnolds 22:41 12/30/2000 (0)
  - Wow! Awesome piece (for stock BMW too!) - Markus 19:25 12/30/2000 (0)
  - It is in the works plus some other goodies! Stage3 (nt) - RevHigh 19:22 12/30/2000 (4)
    - Wonder why more Tuners dont add that option? - Tank 19:24 12/30/2000 (3)
      - It was just released into the market a month ago. (nt) - RevHigh 19:29 12/30/2000 (2)
        
        Sport Compact guys got some good idea's, huh - Tank 19:32 12/30/2000 (1)
        
        Plan to add it to my Golf, also. No CAI from AEM. (nt) - Tank 19:33 12/30/2000 (0)
- Mums the word. Looking forward to mine...hehe. (pic) - NW 19:15 12/30/2000 (0)
- Will not work on M62TU - have to relocate air (pic) - pump. F(beep) tree huggers!;-) Stepan 19:13 12/30/2000 (10)
  - Is that the M5 engine? - Tim W. 22:42 12/30/2000 (1)
    - M62=V8/no VANOS, M62TU=V8/VANOS, S62=V8/M5. You - Stepan 08:23 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Air pump, blah, Jigsaw will take care of them! ;-} (pic) (nt) - RevHigh 19:20 12/30/2000 (7)
    - Great idea! If I can only find a saw to get rid of - check engine light. Stepan 19:24 12/30/2000 (6)
      - It is called MOTEC and a laptop. hehehe (nt) - RevHigh 19:30 12/30/2000 (5)
        
        MOTEC? What is that? (m) (pic) - Tim W. 22:49 12/30/2000 (1)
        
        Yeap. That's the one. - Stepan 08:25 12/31/2000 (0)
        
        MOTEC! my jealously levels are increasing!!!!! (nt) - Tank 19:36 12/30/2000 (0)
        
        Mother f(beep)! You have MOTEC ? How much did pay - for this toy ? Stepan 19:32 12/30/2000 (1)
        
        I borrowed one from a Supercharged GS400 running.. - RevHigh 09:30 12/31/2000 (0)
- Ok, GET HIM, Dinan Boys!....(m) - Tank 19:10 12/30/2000 (5)
  - Just DIY lifestyle as opposed to packaged (m) - Markus 19:31 12/30/2000 (1)
    - Thanks Marcus. I tried fitting a 5.0 filter....... - RevHigh 09:25 12/31/2000 (0)
  - Nobody's gettin nobody! He he he :-) (pic) (nt) - Jim W 19:22 12/30/2000 (1)
    - Ahhh, the real deal! Looks good man. - Tank 19:29 12/30/2000 (0)
  - HAHAHAHA! Can't touch this! (nt) - RevHigh 19:17 12/30/2000 (0)
- Looks Great! (m) - Tim W. 19:01 12/30/2000 (2)
  - Tim...... - RevHigh 19:12 12/30/2000 (1)
    - You DA MAN! (m) - Tim W. 22:51 12/30/2000 (0)
- DOH!! Forgot URL! (url) (pic) - RevHigh 18:53 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Looks Nice John, I may do the same. - Tank 19:11 12/30/2000 (0)
Southern California - Orange County - 12/30/2000 (pic) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 18:52 12/30/2000 (11)
- Brian, you are younger than I thought (pic) - EricS 20:33 12/30/2000 (1)
  - :) thats my son, 1 years old, looks just like dad (pic) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 23:18 12/30/2000 (0)
- You're cruel man...its so nice today.. - arnolds 19:43 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Give them 2 weeks to cure.... - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 19:44 12/30/2000 (0)
- Damn, I miss home! (nt) - RevHigh 18:55 12/30/2000 (0)
- Newport Beach, 60-75 degrees ALL DAY TODAY! (nt) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 18:54 12/30/2000 (5)
  - Everything is relative....(m) (url) - Alex Argyros 19:47 12/30/2000 (1)
    - Let's try again....(m) (url) - Alex Argyros 19:52 12/30/2000 (0)
  - Aruba is 75-90 Degrees ALL YEAR! (m) - Alex Argyros 19:41 12/30/2000 (2)
    - If some people are posting snow, I am posting sun! - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 19:45 12/30/2000 (1)
      - About 18 inches here (50 miles North of NY City) - Alex Argyros 19:55 12/30/2000 (0)
14"'s of snow!!!!!!!!!!!! - Sal 18:27 12/30/2000 (2)
- Re: 14"'s of snow!!!!!!!!!!!! - Gerard Power 15:34 12/31/2000 (0)
- I hope this helps (pic) - Jim W 18:35 12/30/2000 (0)
Summer tire recommendations - Steve 18:26 12/30/2000 (5)
- Need more info before we can give advice (more) - David Zeckhausen 21:36 12/30/2000 (2)
  - Re: Need more info before we can give advice (more - Steve 23:58 12/30/2000 (1)
    - Re: Need more info before we can give advice (more (url) - David Zeckhausen 09:07 12/31/2000 (0)
- Bridgestone SO2 Pole Positions are the BEST. - NW 19:16 12/30/2000 (1)
  - I agree completely....Pole Positions are the best. (nt) - AHA 20:18 12/30/2000 (0)
A couple of winter photos (pic) - David Zeckhausen 17:28 12/30/2000 (10)
- Dave! Iplowed all night(m) (pic) - Lee 12:02 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Re: Dave! Iplowed all night(m) (pic) - Lee 12:05 12/31/2000 (0)
- I also own Graspics 17" Had fun driving (pic) - rush 22:05 12/30/2000 (0)
- Hey David......... - Alpina22 21:20 12/30/2000 (2)
  - Maplewood. 11 miles away (more) - David Zeckhausen 22:02 12/30/2000 (1)
    - I know - 4 ways on all the time - idiots! (nt) - Alpina22 11:45 12/31/2000 (0)
- So far no snow.. (pic) - BimmerBoy 17:49 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Got some accumulation here in RI, strange indeed (nt) - Alexander 17:53 12/30/2000 (0)
- Cool pics, 17 inch wheels right. (m). (pic) - Dave Schmidt 17:47 12/30/2000 (1)
  - I used 17" because I'm upgrading to Porsche brakes - David Zeckhausen 18:07 12/30/2000 (0)
How to remove wax residue from body side mldgs. - Great528 17:05 12/30/2000 (10)
- Back to black..... - jcs 13:57 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Where can I buy that product?? (nt) - Great528 23:58 12/31/2000 (0)
- TRY R-A-I-N-B-O-W-W-A-X !! =) (nt) - beewang 17:30 12/30/2000 (5)
  - Err..does rainbow wax come with a rainbow sticker? - =pppppp Fly2LoW 17:51 12/30/2000 (3)
    - Careful..Rainbow stickers denote a sexual pref. - nt ... arnolds 20:04 12/30/2000 (1)
      - LOL! (nt) - RevHigh 12:49 12/31/2000 (0)
    - And rainbow badge???? hehehe................... (nt) - Alexander 17:55 12/30/2000 (0)
  - thanks for reminding me, I ALMOST FORGOT! (nt) - The Artist 17:43 12/30/2000 (0)
- a soft bristle tooth brush works great! (nt) - The Artist 17:28 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Finally, a STRAIGHT answer! Thank you. (nt) - Great528 00:29 12/31/2000 (0)
Couple questions about my 530i (more) - Robert A 16:53 12/30/2000 (11)
- Ventilation answer (if I understand question)... (url) - Franz 21:34 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Thanks! - Robert A 01:58 12/31/2000 (0)
- Answers (m) - Roland , Menlo Park 94025 17:08 12/30/2000 (8)
  - How I like it so far... - Robert A 17:26 12/30/2000 (7)
    - headrests - threeOh 17:51 12/30/2000 (4)
      - My personal thoughts on the controls - Robert A 17:58 12/30/2000 (3)
        
        Re: My personal thoughts on the controls - threeOh 18:14 12/30/2000 (2)
        
        Totally agree with you about the "E" (more) - Robert A 18:26 12/30/2000 (0)
        
        Totally agree with you about the "E" (more) - Robert A 18:24 12/30/2000 (0)
    - steering is the same as on 2000 528, there is - jay gans 528 5speed 17:35 12/30/2000 (1)
      - Yes, of course.... - Robert A 17:45 12/30/2000 (0)
1997-98 Sport Option - Need Clarification - Wayne 16:46 12/30/2000 (8)
- Original BMW Brochures (link) (url) - TedT 03:41 12/31/2000 (0)
- Details enclosed (more) - God 02:01 12/31/2000 (0)
- 97 -- 4.0 litter engine; 98 -- 4.4 litter engine.. - ilya 00:17 12/31/2000 (1)
  - Re: 97 -- 4.0 litter engine; 98 -- 4.4 litter engi - Tim C. 09:01 12/31/2000 (0)
- Disregard all that I have said in response!! (nt) - Great528 17:09 12/30/2000 (1)
  - That solves the chrome trim/sport pkg question - Wayne 17:32 12/30/2000 (0)
- Check that - Great528 17:03 12/30/2000 (0)
- Re: 1997-98 Sport Option - Need Clarification - Great528 17:01 12/30/2000 (0)
This new location hauls ass! Thanks Lefty. (nt) - Great528 16:41 12/30/2000 (1)
- yeah... it's much faster than geocities... (nt) - mola 02:10 12/31/2000 (0)
Pics of the clear corners for sale (pic) - Kim 16:35 12/30/2000 (5)
- Any references, Kim? It would help us help you... (nt) - Agent99 21:09 12/30/2000 (0)
- NE1 buy from this person before? (nt) - Lefty 17:44 12/30/2000 (3)
  - I purchased that Wheel from OLEG and... - mola 01:41 12/31/2000 (2)
    - What has that to do with this Kim person? (nt) - Agent99 01:56 1/01/2001 (1)
      - Absolutely nothing... It was a note for Lefty. - mola 03:37 1/01/2001 (0)
rim repair - darrly 16:16 12/30/2000 (0)
OT: Hey JIMMY check this. (pic) - Alpina22 16:04 12/30/2000 (3)
- can we get some of that snow here in Seattle??? (pic) - Aaron Liu 16:37 12/30/2000 (0)
- Jealous in CA....... - Great528 16:07 12/30/2000 (1)
  - The fun only lasts until the slush tomorrow :( (nt) - Alpina22 17:01 12/30/2000 (0)
OC CDV/UUC party 2????? (url) - Lefty 16:02 12/30/2000 (3)
- How about Arnie's Pizza parking lot..... - EricS 23:00 12/30/2000 (0)
- I volunteer my house as an alternative but.... - arnolds 22:46 12/30/2000 (0)
- Need a location... - TedT 19:38 12/30/2000 (0)
Quick thanx to Mr. Zeckhausen... - Jae 15:43 12/30/2000 (1)
- You're welcome! Check out the difference ... (m) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 17:18 12/30/2000 (0)
BMWTIPS.COM has moved. Please read!!! (url) - Lefty 15:18 12/30/2000 (2)
- Glad I could help out! :) (nt) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 18:01 12/30/2000 (0)
- Sorry meant to thank Brian Lewis! (nt) - Lefty 15:25 12/30/2000 (0)
Best way to check wheel for true - Great528 15:14 12/30/2000 (3)
- Re: - DHoang 09:15 12/31/2000 (0)
- Give it a polygraph? (nt) - SVTWEB 15:32 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Ummmm.........yeah............funny........I think (nt) - Great528 15:51 12/30/2000 (0)
Shocks needed where to in stall in Boston area???? - crazy528 14:07 12/30/2000 (0)
M5 temptation gone, thanks! - VDePalma 13:43 12/30/2000 (3)
- Wait for SMG!!! - EricS 20:35 12/30/2000 (0)
- good point!! I was just thinking the same thing.. - beewang 17:32 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Fight the urged, you DONT NEED AN M5!! - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 18:02 12/30/2000 (0)
M5 temptation gone, thanks! - VDePalma 13:43 12/30/2000 (2)
- Did someone say Starbucks? (pic) - MarkM5FtLauderdale 15:12 12/30/2000 (1)
  - Re: Did someone say Starbucks? (pic) - MarkM5FtLauderdale 15:14 12/30/2000 (0)
Should have bought snow tires!! - METHDECAL 13:20 12/30/2000 (3)
- Re: Should have bought snow tires!! - Flee 08:24 12/31/2000 (2)
  - No, I have Michelin Pilots sports Low Pros - METHDECAL 15:21 12/31/2000 (1)