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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 05
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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528i vs 328i Dilemma (long) - Andy 23:34 2/04/2001 (8)
- Pretty happy with 528i sport - john 11:21 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: 528i vs 328i Dilemma (long) - ad 10:18 2/05/2001 (1)
  - Go for the '98 - john 11:15 2/05/2001 (0)
- My honest opinions... - SS 00:49 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: 528i vs 328i Dilemma (long) - Zebra 00:22 2/05/2001 (3)
  - Scroll down for the guy selling 540i (m) - Mark OC 05:30 2/05/2001 (1)
    - I agree, he'd take $35.5K for a '98 540/6 with 29K - miles on it NY2OCJeff 11:54 2/05/2001 (0)
  - I agree with you (m) - Alexander 00:48 2/05/2001 (0)
Just ordered Euro dash upgrade parts (more) (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 22:48 2/04/2001 (11)
- Thoughts about removing safety equipment... (url) (pic) - robert a 10:48 2/05/2001 (4)
  - Here's my thinking on the subject ... (more) (url) - David Zeckhausen 12:30 2/05/2001 (1)
    - About the mirrors... - Robert A 13:08 2/05/2001 (0)
  - And you must believe the Gov. is here to help you - SVTWEB 11:40 2/05/2001 (0)
  - Good point. There might be liability there (url) (pic) - nt 11:20 2/05/2001 (0)
- Does that list include the frame/cage conversion- - RevHigh 10:00 2/05/2001 (2)
  - Yes. But the story gets better ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 10:21 2/05/2001 (1)
    - AWESOME! That will save you many painful hours! - RevHigh 10:27 2/05/2001 (0)
- Fer all the money yer dumpin in it, ya could a new (url) (pic) - 7 series 09:44 2/05/2001 (0)
- What are the upgrades? - AlexPS 23:54 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Thinner padding under dash. 2" more legroom (m) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 04:57 2/05/2001 (0)
BMW 540i Sport Wheels - Pictures Now on Ebay (url) - Tommy Jamail 22:26 2/04/2001 (1)
- Are these off a car or bought separately? - Zebra 00:03 2/05/2001 (0)
Our local BMW meetup pic! :) (url) (pic) - Axl 22:22 2/04/2001 (2)
- What's that car in RED with to round tailight (url) (pic) - Mz3bo, Montreal, Canada 08:57 2/05/2001 (1)
  - Fiat Coup� (nt) - Magnus M 09:18 2/05/2001 (0)
NAV installation by dealer - Bob 22:13 2/04/2001 (3)
- Yes and No... - mola 02:21 2/05/2001 (0)
- Cost and Labor Prohibitive (m) - SVTWEB 22:30 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Sounds like just your kind of project! :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 22:33 2/04/2001 (0)
BMW 1999 528iT looking for... - Zoitas 22:10 2/04/2001 (0)
Angel Eye, Devil Eye, Eagle Eye, CELIS question .. (url) - David Zeckhausen 22:08 2/04/2001 (4)
- U can convert halogen to halo without xenon upgrad (url) - Status Imports 14:59 2/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Angel Eye, Devil Eye, Eagle Eye, CELIS questio - R Burns 22:17 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! I'll await your report. Good luck! (nt) - David Zeckhausen 22:32 2/04/2001 (0)
- Dr. Evil Eye?? (nt) - The Artist 22:17 2/04/2001 (0)
clay - Henry 21:59 2/04/2001 (6)
- Re: clay (url) - BigD 02:42 2/05/2001 (0)
- I used Clay Magic on a light colored car. . . . - NY2OCJeff 22:06 2/04/2001 (4)
  - Re: I used Clay Magic on a light colored car. . . - PhilH 10:49 2/05/2001 (0)
  - Who makes "Clay Magic," and where do you buy it? - Dave 07:00 2/05/2001 (2)
    - I bought the kit at Pep Boys for $20. - NY2OCJeff 12:02 2/05/2001 (0)
    - www.emmonscoachworks.com (800-NOW4WAX) (nt) - Scott R 08:08 2/05/2001 (0)
OC Meet report.... - arnolds 21:56 2/04/2001 (9)
- Jimmy, THANKS!!! for Lunch. Brad for the ride (m) - Lefty 14:21 2/05/2001 (1)
  - no problem! - Bradley J. Otoupalik 16:23 2/05/2001 (0)
- Jimmy, - Lefty 14:19 2/05/2001 (0)
- Thanx Guys, A Pleasure,will post Pics tomorrow! =) - JIMMY 00:57 2/05/2001 (3)
  - JiMmY wish I coulda met you...maybe next time :-) (nt) - JFrench 00:59 2/05/2001 (2)
    - =) - JIMMY 02:34 2/05/2001 (0)
    - Psst!! its a BMW meeting. NOT German car meet (M) - beewang 01:25 2/05/2001 (0)
- Don't forget how gracious Jimmy was ... - Bradley J. Otoupalik 22:07 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Yes...very true.....nt - arnolds 22:11 2/04/2001 (0)
Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few Qs - Bernsen 21:47 2/04/2001 (14)
- Re: Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few - cgdriving 17:29 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few - Bob A 09:55 2/05/2001 (0)
- I'd say 530i is between C320 and E320 (m)... - Waitin for my 530i 09:21 2/05/2001 (0)
- Fair Compair would be E320 and 530.... (m) - Mz3bo, Montreal, Canada 09:01 2/05/2001 (0)
- Took 530i over E320, Luv it - Manish 01:07 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few - Kirb 00:11 2/05/2001 (0)
- 2002 c32 amg - 5ver 23:02 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few - Stacey 22:53 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few - John S 22:28 2/04/2001 (0)
- The C class Benz doesn't seem to be in the same - NY2OCJeff 22:11 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few - Henry 22:01 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Just took 530i for test drive, and have a few - jacqth 21:59 2/04/2001 (0)
- The benz is more like driving a big sofa-the bim - tim 21:57 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: The benz is more like driving a big sofa-the - Tom St. 22:14 2/04/2001 (0)
Locking doors w/dog inside, no alarm - Charlie 21:20 2/04/2001 (1)
- Press alarm button twice. Don't leave him long! - Lon 21:52 2/04/2001 (0)
City lights vs Daytime running lights. Difference? - David Zeckhausen 21:02 2/04/2001 (1)
- Not much- except City Lights can be turned off.... - Chuck 22:27 2/04/2001 (0)
Tint Costs?? Millenium or Premium $250 OK?? - SamInu 19:54 2/04/2001 (16)
- Re: Tint Costs?? Millenium or Premium $250 OK? - Adrien 23:08 2/04/2001 (0)
- sounds like way too much.....(m) - Ward 20:32 2/04/2001 (0)
- what kind of Tint is that? - jacqth 20:23 2/04/2001 (3)
  - Formula One Tint...and yes..its illegal..nt - arnolds 20:28 2/04/2001 (2)
    - Never mind my last post, I didn't read the one (nt) - above yours NY2OCJeff 20:44 2/04/2001 (0)
    - Do you mean that only the film on the front . . . - NY2OCJeff 20:38 2/04/2001 (0)
- Sounds ok..6 windows correct...(m) - arnolds 19:56 2/04/2001 (9)
  - Yeah 6 windows. But premium or millenium? (m) - SamInu 20:10 2/04/2001 (7)
    - see my pics, I got Premium slightly more mirrorish (url) (pic) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 08:52 2/05/2001 (0)
    - I got millenium.....m (pic) - arnolds 20:13 2/04/2001 (2)
      - Please explain the % - NY2OCJeff 20:23 2/04/2001 (1)
        
        The pct means...(m) - arnolds 20:27 2/04/2001 (0)
    - Right 5!!! cant add on Sundays!! (nt) - SamInu 20:11 2/04/2001 (2)
      - Last time I counted there were 7 + windscreen (nt) - Franz 08:50 2/05/2001 (0)
      - Yup same here...too much brewskis with Beewang.nt - arnolds 20:14 2/04/2001 (0)
  - sorry 5 windows..not incl windshield - arnolds 20:08 2/04/2001 (0)
PIC of AEM W.C.V. installed on my intake... (pic) - RevHigh 19:45 2/04/2001 (4)
- Re: PIC of AEM W.C.V. installed on my intake... (pic) - Bradley 00:46 2/06/2001 (0)
- I thought your intake was the short type? Not... - SamS 13:37 2/05/2001 (1)
  - That was a prototype. (nt) - RevHigh 13:53 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: forgot these other pics...if interested..... (pic) - RevHigh 19:53 2/04/2001 (0)
Help - Oily spark plugs - M5Yates 19:13 2/04/2001 (3)
- Or it could be bad valve seals... - PJ 00:49 2/05/2001 (0)
- Do you mean..... - Krellboy 23:07 2/04/2001 (0)
- YES! bad piston rings. (nt) - Tank 20:40 2/04/2001 (0)
1999 528iT question - Zoitas 19:04 2/04/2001 (0)
rotors warped again? - Steve 18:49 2/04/2001 (1)
- Don't use greepads (m) - TedT 19:21 2/04/2001 (0)
TIRE NEEDED -ADVICE (in boston) - vikram 18:43 2/04/2001 (1)
- Bridgestone Potenza RE730 - tirerack.com or (url) - mola 19:11 2/04/2001 (0)
Tire pressures on 540/6 - MikeU 18:29 2/04/2001 (5)
- How about 235/255 setup? - TedT 09:26 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Tire pressures on 540/6 - Bill 08:59 2/05/2001 (2)
  - Re: Tire pressures on 540/6 - Mike U 09:19 2/05/2001 (1)
    - Weight is 52:48 - Bill 10:35 2/06/2001 (0)
- If it's stock, look at your door pillar. - (nt) Chuck 22:54 2/04/2001 (0)
Clear lens replacement (headlight) - Bill 18:20 2/04/2001 (1)
- Go here for help..... (url) (nt) - RevHigh 18:32 2/04/2001 (0)
Bye Bye 540i/6 Tampa FL - Salman Khilji 18:17 2/04/2001 (5)
- 540i/6 - Clay 16:38 2/06/2001 (0)
- Sorry to hear that - Ken 11:26 2/05/2001 (0)
- Sounds like a deal to me. That's a $42K car here - in sunny OC CA NY2OCJeff 22:18 2/04/2001 (0)
- Porsche, Ferrari, M5, RAV4, they're all the same! - Chuck 19:38 2/04/2001 (1)
  - eww, does it still come w/the Buzz Lightyear doll? (nt) - 540eeter 16:44 2/05/2001 (0)
John, is the the guage you're thinking of? (pic) - Dan B 17:23 2/04/2001 (5)
- Yes! I like the VDO face over the AutoMeter..... - RevHigh 17:41 2/04/2001 (4)
  - you can always have the face re-painted! - Bradley J. Otoupalik 22:03 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Yeah, only 1 thing though... - Dan B 18:15 2/04/2001 (2)
    - AutoMeter is the one you want with a Vacuum&PSI - gauge. RevHigh 18:30 2/04/2001 (1)
      - Exaclty- this is the guage to get! - Bradley J. Otoupalik 22:03 2/04/2001 (0)
OT: computer question - Tank 17:20 2/04/2001 (8)
- Re: OT: Another computer question. Help, SVT? - MG Davis, in South Florida 20:47 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: OT: Another computer question. Help, SVT? (url) - Todd 21:50 2/04/2001 (0)
- Stick with NT and get rid of 98... :) - mola 18:34 2/04/2001 (1)
  - 98 rocks if you know how to tweak it (m) - The Artist 22:13 2/04/2001 (0)
- How about trying... - arnolds 17:57 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Thanks guys! (nt) - Tank 18:37 2/04/2001 (0)
- Computer Answer - SVTWEB 17:54 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: Computer Answer - Gary Ray 18:44 2/04/2001 (0)
Lost Rear Bumper Cap over the Tow Hook - Bruce O. 17:00 2/04/2001 (8)
- NO, NO not an automatic scratch-wash? Dealer... - Tank 17:10 2/04/2001 (6)
  - NEVER take your E39 to the car wash!!! (read why) (pic) - Dan B 18:11 2/04/2001 (5)
    - Don't you have LASERWASH? ZERO contact w/ paint - xsrdx 11:37 2/05/2001 (0)
    - NO Acido on los wheel por favor! (At Lozano's) (nt) - The Artist 22:16 2/04/2001 (2)
      - Those bastards are responsible for my hood swirl m - arks!!! -Dan B 01:02 2/05/2001 (1)
        
        go see luther hall, emial me for details. He's the - best there is!!! The Artist 09:22 2/05/2001 (0)
    - LOL! You forgot to paint the tow hook red! - RevHigh 18:35 2/04/2001 (0)
- Stick the hook on and drive around like that. Chic - ks dig the tow hook -Dan B 17:09 2/04/2001 (0)
John S., saw/read your post...... - ROBERT-NJ 16:51 2/04/2001 (2)
- Excuse me while I hurl. :-(((((( - (nt) Chuck 21:00 2/04/2001 (0)
- Did I ever...Smirk Smirk - John S. 17:00 2/04/2001 (0)
Manual Vs. Auto Tranny - Marc 16:49 2/04/2001 (10)
- Why your 6sp Sucks - xsrdx 14:18 2/05/2001 (2)
  - Counterpoint - why it kicks ass... - M5 LITE 16:10 2/05/2001 (1)
    - here-here, not to mention(m) - 540eeter 16:57 2/05/2001 (0)
- Manual - TODD 08:48 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Manual Vs. Auto Tranny - A. Fraser 21:49 2/04/2001 (0)
- Depends on your needs (m) - Alexander 19:35 2/04/2001 (0)
- I have driven both, Manual is MUCH better IMO (nt) - Tank 17:07 2/04/2001 (0)
- Mine is Auto and it is a blast! (nt) - mlm 17:06 2/04/2001 (0)
- Mine now is auto, next one is stick for sure!!!!! - The Artist 16:51 2/04/2001 (1)
  - some days...I need - Kumar 22:30 2/04/2001 (0)
Opened up my 528 Manual last night on Sprain Pkwy - John S. 16:31 2/04/2001 (4)
- Re: Opened up my 528 Manual last night on Sprain P - Kumar 22:25 2/04/2001 (0)
- You shouldn't read the manual while driving! (nt) - Homer 17:32 2/04/2001 (0)
- Hehe, good for you, skill will win every time! (nt) - BMW.M.FIVE 16:49 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Amen to that, brutha! (nt) - Waitin for my 530i 09:36 2/05/2001 (0)
a/d/s link (url) - W Ped 15:39 2/04/2001 (2)
- yes it is (m) - Bradley J. Otoupalik 16:14 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: yes it is (m) - Ned530 21:15 2/04/2001 (0)
Just finished Rear Fog light install.. - MarkM5Lauderdale 15:37 2/04/2001 (0)
FS: Brand new E39 AC front lip - CA$850 - Mikli 14:46 2/04/2001 (1)
- $850 is full Retail NOT cost .... - OLEG 14:48 2/04/2001 (0)
2001 E39 Headlight Upgrade and Spoiler -- HELP!!! - Vikram 14:38 2/04/2001 (2)
- Re: 2001 E39 Headlight Upgrade and Spoiler -- HELP (url) - Status Imports 14:50 2/06/2001 (0)
- Re: 2001 E39 Headlight Upgrade and Spoiler -- HELP - Axl 22:28 2/04/2001 (0)
Anyone from Canada?Alta?Calgary?Canmore? (nt) - Paul from Canmore 14:38 2/04/2001 (11)
- Sherwood Park-how about a meet!!!!!!! - msbeezy 17:55 2/05/2001 (3)
  - I'm keen. - Paul from Canmore 09:47 2/06/2001 (2)
    - The Bay..U Know..West Edmonton Mall - msbeezy 01:43 2/07/2001 (0)
    - The Bay..U Know..West Edmonton Mall - msbeezy 01:42 2/07/2001 (0)
- Ottawa, ON (nt) - AY 17:11 2/05/2001 (0)
- Calgary, AB - (nt) Chuck 08:22 2/05/2001 (0)
- Edmonton, AB - Sam Saprunoff 22:08 2/04/2001 (0)
- Vancouver BC. (nt) - A. Fraser 21:50 2/04/2001 (0)
- Just skied Fernie, B.C. - does that count? (nt) - Waitin for my 530i 16:01 2/04/2001 (2)
  - Re: Just skied Fernie, B.C. - does that count? - Paul from Canmore 13:03 2/05/2001 (1)
    - Snow's weak in Fernie - Waitin for my 530i 19:05 2/06/2001 (0)
Paging.............. JFrench!! - Jon Shafer 14:25 2/04/2001 (4)
- Hey Shafer, PAGE "THIS" - JFrench 15:58 2/04/2001 (3)
  - How many miles on the 528 JFrench? (nt) - NY2OCJeff 21:03 2/04/2001 (2)
    - Hey there - JFrench 00:57 2/05/2001 (1)
      - Damn, where were you in December! (m) - NY2OCJeff 14:04 2/05/2001 (0)
Anyone use any aftermarket CD changer in the trunk - for your bimmer? Kevin 13:33 2/04/2001 (1)
- search the archieve, answered before (nt) - Aaron Liu 16:50 2/04/2001 (0)
Any of you guys use a clutch stop? (nt) - Tank 12:46 2/04/2001 (9)
- ~*(PiC)*~Tank! Your E39 in my webiste! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 13:34 2/04/2001 (8)
  - Danke Herr Jimmy! (nt) - Tank 13:52 2/04/2001 (7)
    - Tank, that is one beautiful automobile. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 13:56 2/04/2001 (5)
      - Thank you, are you a HAM radio operator? (nt) - Tank 14:21 2/04/2001 (4)
        
        No. Why do you ask? (nt) - NY2OCJeff 15:57 2/04/2001 (3)
        
        The "NY20C" in your name. Just wondering. (nt) - Tank 17:14 2/04/2001 (2)
        
        No Hamm, grew up in NY and moved to OC CA. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 20:24 2/04/2001 (1)
        
        ahhhhhhh (nt) - Tank 20:42 2/04/2001 (0)
    - no problemo ~ - JIMMY 13:54 2/04/2001 (0)
BMW Jacket - JB from FL 12:39 2/04/2001 (1)
- try the flea market, they have MBZ and Lexus too! - The Artist 16:52 2/04/2001 (0)
7 Series Antenna on E39 - Tim 12:16 2/04/2001 (2)
- Re: 7 Series Antenna on E39 - Jeff Lieb 15:18 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: 7 Series Antenna on E39 - Jim Cash 14:26 2/04/2001 (0)
Question about new Startac Phones - Robert A 11:21 2/04/2001 (0)
Question about new Startac Phones - Robert A 11:21 2/04/2001 (5)
- Re: Question about new Startac Phones - Brad D 18:09 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Question about new Startac Phones - Tom Mills 17:40 2/04/2001 (2)
  - This one's been asked 1,000,000,000 times (m) - beewang 22:08 2/04/2001 (1)
    - touchy Bee? Yoko won't let you drive her car? - tim 22:21 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Startac Phones (actually TimePort) ...more. - Don 11:57 2/04/2001 (0)
Dan B. and Jimmy or any other SC 540's........ - RevHigh 10:44 2/04/2001 (5)
- Re: Dan B. and Jimmy or any other SC 540's........ - JIMMY 13:38 2/04/2001 (0)
- I haven't put colder plugs in (m) - Dan B 11:02 2/04/2001 (0)
- The side effect - Fly2LoW 10:46 2/04/2001 (2)
  - NO2/SC/Turbo, it all applies. Sluggish only if ... - RevHigh 10:51 2/04/2001 (1)
    - Re: NO2/SC/Turbo, it all applies. Sluggish only if - Fly2LoW 11:43 2/04/2001 (0)
Protecting alloys - Meltdown 10:28 2/04/2001 (5)
- What's wrong with just waxing them? (nt) - Nicole Hamilton 10:32 2/04/2001 (4)
  - I don't know, is that advisable ? (nt) - Meltdown 12:33 2/04/2001 (3)
    - Detail from that URL - Mike-Italy 03:12 2/05/2001 (0)
    - Yes (m) - Alexander 16:03 2/04/2001 (0)
    - Info in the URL says to wax 'em! (url) (nt) - Agent99 12:36 2/04/2001 (0)
Suspension creak during aggressive driving (540iA) - Gary Ray 10:07 2/04/2001 (4)
- Re: Suspension creak during aggressive driving (54 - Jim Cash 14:29 2/04/2001 (3)
  - Re: My stabilizer bar was loose...more - Marcus in San Diego 16:15 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Yes! - Gary Ray 14:56 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Yes! - Gary Ray 14:55 2/04/2001 (0)
Found my problem with phone & voice recognition! (url) - Nicole Hamilton 09:50 2/04/2001 (1)
- The fuse, I guess we all missed that one. Enjoy! (url) - mola 03:03 2/07/2001 (0)
540 IA Performance at SearsPoint Raceway - Ken Miller 09:38 2/04/2001 (4)
- Trun the DSC off!!! - Bill 09:11 2/05/2001 (0)
- My Experience at Sears Point Raceway - Marc 22:43 2/04/2001 (0)
- You don't have sports Pkg??(m) - beewang 09:48 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: You don't have sports Pkg??(m) - Ken Miller 10:03 2/04/2001 (0)
cylinder heads M62 540i 740i 30,000 mi. - Bill 09:24 2/04/2001 (0)
Standard Configuration for 97,98,99, and 2000 528i - RocketM 09:10 2/04/2001 (2)
- What do you mean? Options? (nt) - Tank 12:30 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: What do you mean? Options? - RocketM 15:02 2/04/2001 (0)
is the new 2001 kindey grill the same to the 1999 (nt) - kindey grill D.R. 09:06 2/04/2001 (1)
- Re: is the new 2001 kindey grill the same to the 1 - Brad D 00:24 2/06/2001 (0)
Also replaced the adj. UUC shifter yesterday(m) - Jae 09:01 2/04/2001 (0)
Bye bye 540 - Terra Byun 08:55 2/04/2001 (3)
- Imola = Arrest-me-red. Diplomatic Plates ? - Leigh 09:54 2/05/2001 (0)
- Excellent color choice! Same one I want. (nt) - Zebra 11:56 2/04/2001 (0)
- Post a pick, sounds sweet! Congrats! (nt) - RevHigh 10:06 2/04/2001 (0)
Have a question on spoiler installation - Fat Daddy 08:39 2/04/2001 (1)
- Good question- Here's what I did.......... - Chuck 12:06 2/04/2001 (0)
To all, and RevHigh, a page you will love.... (url) (nt) - Tank 07:51 2/04/2001 (9)
- RDSport C4 is the lightest 19" right now (url) - Fly2LoW 11:40 2/04/2001 (6)
  - And at $1252 / wheel MSRP - it better well be (nt) - M5 LITE 15:09 2/05/2001 (1)
    - We can hook you! $1225/wheel :-) (nt) - RevHigh 10:35 2/06/2001 (0)
  - Now that is" TIGHT"! (nt) - RevHigh 16:36 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Looks OKay (nt) - Tank 12:32 2/04/2001 (2)
    - The look is a very subjective preference =) (nt) - Fly2LoW 12:34 2/04/2001 (1)
      - True, I like th BBS CH. May be next? (nt) - Tank 12:47 2/04/2001 (0)
- WOW, look at the Axis Se7en's! hehehe The lightest - 19 rim! :-} RevHigh 10:26 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Racing Dynamics' 19" wheels are also the lightest. (nt) - RevHigh 10:35 2/04/2001 (0)
5 convertible - Adro 07:39 2/04/2001 (0)
CD Prewired.... - Noz 07:15 2/04/2001 (1)
- Re: CD Prewired.... (url) - Jeff Lieb 08:39 2/04/2001 (0)
JIMMY, check your mail. (nt) - Tank 07:13 2/04/2001 (0)
Temperature Problem....(more) - David 07:04 2/04/2001 (7)
- Thanks to all who commented...(more) - David 16:01 2/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Temperature Problem - Dick 07:20 2/05/2001 (0)
- waiting 6 weeks for replacement t-stat for same (nt) - prob -James Whitfill 17:01 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Got you beat 8 weeks - SLK 20:08 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Temperature Problem....(more) - Don 12:00 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Temperature Problem....(more) - Bill 09:43 2/04/2001 (0)
- Hey Dave, I had the same problem (m) - METHDECAL 08:56 2/04/2001 (0)
2001 E39 Headlight Upgrade and Spoiler -- HELP!!! - Vikram 03:10 2/04/2001 (4)
- Check with Bekker's ...They have all your parts (nt) - MarkM5Lauderdale 15:39 2/04/2001 (0)
- OT - Kumar 04:05 2/04/2001 (2)
  - Re: OT - Vikram 11:40 2/04/2001 (1)
    - Re: OT - Kumar 22:42 2/04/2001 (0)
Hey Jimmy, I was surprised to not find.... - SamS 02:37 2/04/2001 (1)
- Re: Hey Jimmy, I was surprised to not find.... - JIMMY 13:40 2/04/2001 (0)
PAGING Jon Shafer... - Andrew Papanikolas 01:08 2/04/2001 (4)
- Andrew - (url) - Jon Shafer 12:45 2/04/2001 (3)
  - So did bee pull the trigger? (m) - Andrew Papanikolas 12:57 2/04/2001 (2)
    - Re: M5 Availability - Jon Shafer 14:28 2/04/2001 (1)
      - Been there, done that... have the hat & T-shirt - Andrew Papanikolas 15:34 2/04/2001 (0)
So where are the pics of (nt) - todays get together in O.C.? 01:03 2/04/2001 (1)
- It was a large turn out... wanted to stay longer - but had to go... mola 02:10 2/04/2001 (0)
Squeek/Rattle from driver's door - Dave 01:00 2/04/2001 (2)
- Here's my fix - EricS 17:23 2/05/2001 (0)
- Go to BMWtips.com for removal. (m) - SteveF 10:11 2/05/2001 (0)
For Sale clear sidemarkers - Kim 23:45 2/03/2001 (0)
Rev, what about this boost guage? (pic) (nt) - Dan B 22:37 2/03/2001 (11)
- Greddy is great for asian cars! Go German........ - RevHigh 10:32 2/04/2001 (10)
  - AutoMeter is my recommendation... - Bradley J. Otoupalik 16:17 2/04/2001 (1)
    - yup, AutoMeter is a much better gauge. (nt) - RevHigh 16:39 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Can't do pillar pod John, pillar is an airbag. (e) - Dan B 11:04 2/04/2001 (7)
    - The head air bags? It is time for the dash on the- - RevHigh 11:11 2/04/2001 (6)
      - Yeah, that could work. I'd like to see one on an E - 39 before I do it though -Dan B 11:14 2/04/2001 (5)
        
        Looks like I'm gonna' have to do one for the (nt) - pillar and dash. RevHigh 11:28 2/04/2001 (4)
        
        Also John, - Dan B 11:39 2/04/2001 (1)
        
        Yup, it could. - RevHigh 11:43 2/04/2001 (0)
        
        Go for it! Here's another idea... - Dan B 11:35 2/04/2001 (1)
More shifter pics... (m) (url) (pic) - Jae 22:23 2/03/2001 (4)
- There are 3 LEDs inside (m) - Zebra 00:39 2/05/2001 (0)
- What about wiring ? - Meltdown 04:07 2/04/2001 (1)
  - After reading the Roundel...(m) - Jae 08:41 2/04/2001 (0)
- Not a lamp inside (m) - TedT 01:01 2/04/2001 (0)
PDC color - KeithL 21:56 2/03/2001 (1)
- Re: PDC color - Raj 22:04 2/03/2001 (0)
Buy Bosch Platinum+4 plugs from Autozone (m) - DHoang 21:46 2/03/2001 (5)
- I think I will try torquemasters-more $$ (about - tim 22:12 2/04/2001 (0)
- Don't kid yourself... - David 07:12 2/04/2001 (0)
- 540-NGK Platinum Hi-Po- BKR6EQUP - RevHigh 21:52 2/03/2001 (2)
  - FWIW- NGK BKR6EQUP is same plug for my 528i. (nt) - DHoang 21:56 2/03/2001 (1)
    - Those frugal Germans! (nt) - RevHigh 22:02 2/03/2001 (0)
How to remove inside door panel ? easy, quick ? - Marek P. 21:36 2/03/2001 (2)
- Go to bmwtips.com, its there (url) (nt) - Jeff Lieb 08:34 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Thanks, I got it !!! - Marek P. 15:45 2/04/2001 (0)
Pssst! Paging gf! HEY GARY!!!!!!!!!! (pic) - Jon Shafer 21:16 2/03/2001 (30)
- Molding..... (pic) - Sal 11:50 2/04/2001 (1)
  - 2001 the molding is the same color as the car.. (nt) - gf 11:55 2/04/2001 (0)
- Not bad... - stephen 10:29 2/04/2001 (1)
  - Thanks kiddo, you can drive it when you come out - gf 11:41 2/04/2001 (0)
- Congrats, Gary! We're going to have to have - AHA 01:20 2/04/2001 (7)
  - I'm picking my 530i up March 9th! (nt) - Agent99 12:18 2/04/2001 (5)
    - Re: I'm picking my 530i up March 9th! - Tom 23:15 2/04/2001 (0)
    - Re: I'm picking my 530i up March 9th! - Tom 18:48 2/04/2001 (1)
      - Congrats to you! (nt) - gf 19:43 2/04/2001 (0)
    - Chris, we got to get together with our new toys!;) (nt) - gf 18:42 2/04/2001 (1)
      - Yup! You betcha!! (nt) - Agent99 14:41 2/05/2001 (0)
  - Thanks, I'm ready now! :) (nt) - gf 11:38 2/04/2001 (0)
- Don't let beewang see this (Orient Blue no less!) - (nt) Chuck 22:51 2/03/2001 (6)
  - Offered him a Tit Silver M5 today, but he "passed" - Jon Shafer 00:00 2/04/2001 (4)
    - C'mon BEE, get some HUEVOS!! - JFrench 03:05 2/04/2001 (1)
      - Unfortunately, statistics is against Bee.;-) - Stepan, Russian size - Average 10:59 2/04/2001 (0)
    - ****SIGH*** You Bastard!! =) (m) - beewang 01:29 2/04/2001 (0)
    - Are you sure, beewang??? (pic) - Jon Shafer 00:18 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Only if it has "545i" or "///M5" on it... (nt) - Agent99 23:08 2/03/2001 (0)
- WOW! Jon, I am speechless! I'm either ready to - gf 22:04 2/03/2001 (1)
  - I'm looking fwd to meeting you too! - Jon Shafer 00:02 2/04/2001 (0)
- Should be a glorious trip back to the Bay Area!! (nt) - Agent99 21:55 2/03/2001 (4)
  - You bet, Agent. And a fast one! (nt) - gf 22:08 2/03/2001 (3)
    - Not too fast: break in, dont ya know ;) (e) - Jae 22:26 2/03/2001 (2)
      - Damn! (nt) - gf 22:34 2/03/2001 (1)
        
        Shift no later than 4k!! (nt) - Agent99 23:11 2/03/2001 (0)
- Gary, LOOKS GREAT (m) (pic) - Alex Argyros 21:24 2/03/2001 (3)
  - Thanks Alex, I think so too! (nt) - gf 22:07 2/03/2001 (2)
    - Re: Thanks Alex, I think so too! - Stratguy 22:56 2/03/2001 (1)
      - Thanks Darryl, it's funny that you just emailed - gf 00:42 2/04/2001 (0)
discounts on 2001 530i? - steve 21:13 2/03/2001 (5)
- Re: discounts on 2001 530i? - CG 00:06 2/04/2001 (0)
- DO NOT GET A GS300! - jp 21:35 2/03/2001 (3)
  - question - steve 22:05 2/03/2001 (1)
    - Re: question - jp 22:15 2/03/2001 (0)
  - Stock '97 540iA was a little (m) - Alex Argyros 21:44 2/03/2001 (0)
Anyone have photos of an aero kit on a light color - Rod Dowdell 20:44 2/03/2001 (10)
- How about this one? :-) (url) - (nt) Chuck 22:40 2/03/2001 (2)
  - Or this!........ (url) - (nt) Chuck 22:43 2/03/2001 (1)
    - Once I weld the rear doors shut... - Rod Dowdell 07:23 2/04/2001 (0)
- Racing Dynamics (url) - Fly2LoW 20:55 2/03/2001 (6)
  - That looks Cheese E to me. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 22:52 2/03/2001 (5)
    - That was insightful coming from a RAT! (nt) - RevHigh 10:46 2/04/2001 (4)
      - Are we back to square one Rev? (nt) - NY2OCJeff 12:00 2/04/2001 (3)
        
        No, couldn't resist the rat one. (nt) - RevHigh 13:24 2/04/2001 (2)
        
        Re: No, couldn't resist the rat one. - I mean NY2OCJeff 13:52 2/04/2001 (0)
        
        I'll take that one like the man I am. - Al Bundy 13:51 2/04/2001 (0)
~*(PiC)*~Tank!Your E39 has been updated on my site (url) (pic) - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 20:38 2/03/2001 (3)
- Thank You! (nt) - Tank 06:37 2/04/2001 (0)
- How did you the OC meet go? Did you guys go any (url) (pic) - where after lunch ? - mola 22:30 2/03/2001 (1)
  - Lunch @ TBC Will post MeetPic tomorroew or Monday! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 22:45 2/03/2001 (0)
2001 Headlights Avalible? - TRK 20:34 2/03/2001 (1)
- Yup. $290 per side from BMW, non-xenon (nt) - NY2OCJeff 21:02 2/03/2001 (0)
Otoupalik, Bob, appears on pg. 80 in Roundel. Any - Agent99 20:21 2/03/2001 (4)
- here is a pic of the car form laguna! (url) (pic) - Bradley J. Otoupalik 21:57 2/04/2001 (0)
- yep, that's my pops! (nt) - Bradley J. Otoupalik 04:40 2/04/2001 (2)
  - What caused the DNF? (nt) - Agent99 12:20 2/04/2001 (1)
    - answer ... - Bradley J. Otoupalik 21:56 2/04/2001 (0)
Best Hotel in Munich? - phil horvitz 19:45 2/03/2001 (6)
- Re: Best Hotel in Munich? - arnoldb 10:59 2/04/2001 (3)
  - Re: Best Hotel in Munich? - Tbss 18:31 2/06/2001 (0)
  - Re: Drive to Zurich? - PhilH 20:45 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Re: Best Hotel in Munich? - Todd 11:37 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Best Hotel in Munich? - Henry 22:47 2/03/2001 (0)
- just make sure to stop by the......... - Kbia 20:12 2/03/2001 (0)
540iT Audio - Audio Upgrade Worth It? - W Ped 19:41 2/03/2001 (2)
- I like DSP (huh?) (m) - xsrdx 15:24 2/05/2001 (0)
- I have DSP and like it but it's a matter of taste. - Nicole Hamilton 10:12 2/04/2001 (0)
I thought these cars went out in the 80's?? (pic) - Alpina22 19:09 2/03/2001 (12)
- You can mess with the 3rd gen, but don't mess - with the 1st gen Fly2LoW 10:49 2/04/2001 (0)
- Re: I thought these cars went out in the 80's?? - Kumar 04:23 2/04/2001 (0)
- LOL, you guys are total dicks. (pic) - Dan B 21:11 2/03/2001 (4)
  - What do you expect from BMW drivers..Saints? (nt) - well maybe some...:-}RevHigh 21:21 2/03/2001 (3)
    - You're a st. by default John. =) - Dan B 22:20 2/03/2001 (2)
      - That's what my wife says also! Wolf in sheeps (nt) - clothing. RevHigh 10:38 2/04/2001 (1)
        
        LOL, careful, that's what Volvo said about the 850 - R -Dan B 11:05 2/04/2001 (0)
- Forget the car....(m) (pic) - Alex Argyros 20:44 2/03/2001 (1)
  - Must of been from Jersey? j/k (nt) - RevHigh 20:59 2/03/2001 (0)
- Re: I thought these cars went out in the 80's?? (pic) - Alex Argyros 20:42 2/03/2001 (0)
- Re: I thought these cars went out in the 80's?? (pic) - ROBERT-NJ 19:49 2/03/2001 (1)
  - Girl's name should be along the lines of Stella (pic) - Ward 20:19 2/03/2001 (0)
JIMMY did you get those links? (nt) - Tank 18:48 2/03/2001 (2)
- not yet, shoot me the links! - JIMMY 20:08 2/03/2001 (1)
  - %$#$^$&%^% They were still in my Outbox!!!! (nt) - Tank 20:10 2/03/2001 (0)
528iA Gears Question - Fuad 18:07 2/03/2001 (1)
- Re: 528iA Gears Question - C 19:16 2/05/2001 (0)
Lighted shifter installed! (m) (pic) - Jae 18:01 2/03/2001 (1)
- ///MMMMMMMM Nice! (nt) - Tank 18:32 2/03/2001 (0)
One-of-a-kind Floormats! (pic) - Tank 17:58 2/03/2001 (3)
- What is that under the seat? Firat Aid KIT? (pic) - Jay Gans 528 5sp 18:05 2/03/2001 (2)
  - Yes, purchased car in Germany. (nt) - Tank 18:31 2/03/2001 (0)
  - make that"First Aid" sorry (pic) - Jay Gans 528 5sp 18:06 2/03/2001 (0)
weird idle.. started car was cold, let it idle in - Jay Gans 528 5sp 17:54 2/03/2001 (0)
OT: V8 E46 M3 in GT race on speedvision. (nt) - Tank 17:14 2/03/2001 (0)
Krellboy and Ban B. (m) - Stepan 17:09 2/03/2001 (4)
- Gotcha. Will be on standby. - Dan B 21:12 2/03/2001 (0)
- Looks like your Sun keyboard also lost a D. :-} (nt) - RevHigh 21:02 2/03/2001 (2)
  - Re: Looks like your Sun keyboard also lost a D. :- - Blitzkrieg 21:09 2/03/2001 (1)
    - YA WOHL!!!! BlitzKrieg! (nt) - RevHigh 21:13 2/03/2001 (0)
Installed Voice Recognition but ... (url) - Nicole Hamilton 16:58 2/03/2001 (7)
- Try this - SVTWEB 17:20 2/03/2001 (1)
  - It was worth a try ... - Nicole Hamilton 18:18 2/03/2001 (0)
- You are a programmer, right ? (m) (url) - Stepan 17:06 2/03/2001 (4)
  - ground out the neg to pos contacts to reset... (url) - mola 19:16 2/03/2001 (2)
    - Oops! Should I have disconnected the battery 1st? - Nicole Hamilton 20:55 2/03/2001 (1)
      - after a reset/short just the time clock is lost... - mola 02:20 2/04/2001 (0)
  - Oops. I forgot that you are Unix babe.;-) (url) - Stepan 17:07 2/03/2001 (0)
Laser Shield Question - Jeff Lieb 15:29 2/03/2001 (1)
- Gimmick (nt) - SVTWEB 15:46 2/03/2001 (0)
FS CD Changer Magazine (url) - Jeff Lieb 15:24 2/03/2001 (0)
Interesting site... - Tom S 15:23 2/03/2001 (0)
2001 Headlights Naming thus far... - Agent99 14:04 2/03/2001 (11)
- How about "FUGLY" - Jay Gans 528 5sp 17:50 2/03/2001 (1)
  - That would be totally inappropriate, don't. . . (pic) - NY2OCJeff 18:13 2/03/2001 (0)
- CELIS. . . direct from the hella.com site (nt) - NY2OCJeff 16:51 2/03/2001 (6)
  - WTF is CELIS??? What does this word mean? (nt) - Agent99 20:06 2/03/2001 (5)
    - Latin based..Cielo=Sky/Heaven-Angels-Halo.. (nt) - follow the pattern? RevHigh 21:27 2/03/2001 (4)
      - Thanks, Professor RevHigh.... (nt) - Agent99 21:33 2/03/2001 (3)
        
        OT: Found some 442 pics..scanning them in soon. - RevHigh 21:42 2/03/2001 (2)
        
        OT: Look forward to the 442 pics...good ole - Agent99 21:54 2/03/2001 (1)
        
        That's why you kept asking about my 442! ok, cool! - RevHigh 22:01 2/03/2001 (0)
- I vote for Halo Lights (but now I like "Cat Eyes" - (nt) Chuck 14:49 2/03/2001 (1)
  - I vote for giving it the Arabian Goggles! - RevHigh 21:32 2/03/2001 (0)
Photo of all 3 types of fog light switches (more) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 13:41 2/03/2001 (19)
- There's one more! - SVTWEB 15:27 2/03/2001 (3)
  - OK. Then how's this photo? :-) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 19:04 2/03/2001 (2)
    - Pefect, except the shaft dosen't match :) (nt) - SVTWEB 10:37 2/04/2001 (1)
      - I KNEW you would pick up on that! I was too lazy. (nt) - David Zeckhausen 15:50 2/04/2001 (0)
- Cool, did you do the Euro City light install yet? - RevHigh 15:13 2/03/2001 (4)
  - Not yet. Is there a switch involved or ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 18:37 2/03/2001 (3)
    - Re: Not yet. Is there a switch involved or ... (m - RevHigh 20:44 2/03/2001 (2)
      - where did you get the new bulb from? part # ? - mola 03:52 2/04/2001 (1)
        
        Here you go mola....... - RevHigh 10:58 2/04/2001 (0)
- Do you know what diameter the holes are ??? (pic) - Dan B 13:52 2/03/2001 (9)
  - Do you want me to take measurements? (more) - David Zeckhausen 18:35 2/03/2001 (8)
    - I'm thinking of putting a boost guage in there (m) - Dan B 21:13 2/03/2001 (7)
      - I think there might be room (more) - David Zeckhausen 04:15 2/04/2001 (4)
        
        Thanks Dave, will investigate. John wants pod. - Dan B 11:37 2/04/2001 (2)
        
        Always suspected John was one of those pod people! (nt) - David Zeckhausen 16:06 2/04/2001 (1)
        
        hehehe! (nt) - RevHigh 16:44 2/04/2001 (0)
        
        All that work to find out....Boost gauge needs .. - RevHigh 11:07 2/04/2001 (0)
      - I don't think there is enough room back there..... - RevHigh 21:48 2/03/2001 (1)
        
        Thanks John (m) - Dan B 22:33 2/03/2001 (0)
Tire size for the M5?? Front and rear. (nt) - Mike-S 12:56 2/03/2001 (1)
- 245/40ZR18-front 275/35ZR18-rear (nt) - AHA 12:59 2/03/2001 (0)
540i - Stereo - Sacramento, California - concali 12:54 2/03/2001 (0)
NAV CD's - Europe - For Sale - concali 12:52 2/03/2001 (1)
- Sold ! - NAV CD's - Europe - For Sale - concali 18:35 2/03/2001 (0)
FS: 2000 528i Titanium Silver/Grey Leather - Shane 12:42 2/03/2001 (3)
- NOTE: Car is in Hamden CT, Mileage is 17k - Shane 12:46 2/03/2001 (2)
  - Re: NOTE: Car is in Hamden CT, Mileage is 17k - Lou 13:51 2/03/2001 (1)
    - Re: NOTE: Car is in Hamden CT, Mileage is 17k - Shane 15:19 2/03/2001 (0)