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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 09
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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ESS Supercharger Group Buy (url) - Bob B 22:31 3/04/2001 (0)
FS: 1997 540i/6 Speed...Alpine Silver W/18" ACS - ian 22:00 3/04/2001 (0)
LOGOS. Our "unofficial poll" results. (url) (nt) - Akakubi 21:58 3/04/2001 (3)
- Looking at the winning logo gives me a headache - NY2OCJeff 12:56 3/05/2001 (0)
- Great winner! Well done to all contributors. n/t - Leigh 07:31 3/05/2001 (0)
- Sorry, but I hate all the finals...........:( (nt) - gf 22:34 3/04/2001 (0)
black 6speed forsale - sixgears 21:45 3/04/2001 (0)
2001 530i first impressions (m) - Royal Red 530i 21:31 3/04/2001 (10)
- Drool, drool, salivate....3/9 3/9 3/9 3/9 3/9 - Agent99 11:35 3/05/2001 (1)
  - Gee Cowboy, that's a mighty dang big belt buckle - you have there. . . NY2OCJeff 12:52 3/05/2001 (0)
- Auto Gear Shift - JD 09:43 3/05/2001 (1)
  - Re: Auto Gear Shift - dave 15:13 3/05/2001 (0)
- Re: how is auto gear shift? (m) - dave 21:56 3/04/2001 (5)
  - Re: how is auto gear shift? (m) - Bob A 10:06 3/05/2001 (0)
  - It varies, but I don't have much data yet (m) - Royal Red 530i 08:58 3/05/2001 (3)
    - Re: It varies, but I don't have much data yet (m) - dave 15:07 3/05/2001 (2)
      - Checked it out at lunch - pretty dang smooth (m) - Royal Red 530i 18:45 3/05/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Checked it out at lunch - pretty dang smooth ( - Mark 18:37 3/06/2001 (0)
WANTED: AC Schnitzer wheels in any condition - NIK 20:57 3/04/2001 (1)
- Re: WANTED: AC Schnitzer wheels in any condition - ian 21:15 3/04/2001 (0)
Style 5 wheels on ebay- I'm not the seller! (url) - NY2OCJeff 20:30 3/04/2001 (0)
Deterioration in E39 quality..??? - mike 19:25 3/04/2001 (8)
- My experience... - DC 08:05 3/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Deterioration in E39 quality..??? - No Way! - Dinx 06:49 3/05/2001 (0)
- JDPower Survey would be a more - Kuenftiger Kunde 22:56 3/04/2001 (0)
- Nature of the board, news in general - JJV 21:15 3/04/2001 (0)
- Deterioration in E39 quality.? Not a chance. - Dan 20:58 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Deterioration in E39 quality..??? - handyman 20:06 3/04/2001 (0)
- I think not. (m) - Dennis 19:59 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Deterioration in E39 quality..??? - Dan L 19:41 3/04/2001 (0)
"click" sound when opening door - Griffin 19:16 3/04/2001 (4)
- My door checkstrap has two bolts holding it to - the door. NY2OCJeff 20:00 3/04/2001 (3)
  - How do you get to the bolts? - Griffin 20:29 3/04/2001 (2)
    - Peel back that square rubber boot to reveal - bolts. Torx I believe. NY2OCJeff 20:33 3/04/2001 (1)
      - Thanks. (eom) - Griffin 22:30 3/04/2001 (0)
ATTN:The "SOPRANOS" return tonight 9 PM est @ HBO (nt) - ROBERT-NJ 19:04 3/04/2001 (1)
- Was disappinted - no more Pussy... ;-) - Markus 22:39 3/04/2001 (0)
Hey Agent99, I finally made it!!! - handyman 18:55 3/04/2001 (11)
- Welcome, handyman, get ready to become instantly - Agent99 19:01 3/04/2001 (10)
  - Yeah, there's something wrong w/your dash! :-) (url) - David Zeckhausen 07:28 3/05/2001 (5)
    - Re: Yeah, there's something wrong w/your dash! : (url) - handyman 12:05 3/05/2001 (0)
    - CDV as well. (nt) - RevHigh 08:49 3/05/2001 (3)
      - Anyone figure out part # for CDV for 530i? Or at - Agent99 10:19 3/05/2001 (2)
        
        depends..6 speed or 5 speed models? hehehe (nt) - RevHigh 11:13 3/05/2001 (1)
        
        Boy, the dealer cost me on that muck-up...5-speed! (nt) - Agent99 11:52 3/05/2001 (0)
  - Re: I've already applied for a "separate"..... - handyman 19:13 3/04/2001 (3)
    - Hey, could you guys please "get a room" :-)) - (nt) Chuck 19:34 3/04/2001 (2)
      - Re: aaah... you're just jealous! ;-) - handyman 20:41 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        :-) - (nt) Chuck 22:30 3/04/2001 (0)
Base seat comfort? - JD 18:26 3/04/2001 (1)
- Re: Base seat comfort? - Tyrone 21:12 3/05/2001 (0)
more Quaife impressions - karl 18:06 3/04/2001 (17)
- Torque-biasing diff remarks (m) - JEM 00:22 3/05/2001 (1)
  - Re: Torque-biasing diff remarks (m) - Karl 08:58 3/05/2001 (0)
- Thank you very much! My Qaife is also on its way. - JIMMY 19:01 3/04/2001 (2)
  - BTW, how much did you paid for? (Parts + Labor) - JIMMY 19:53 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Re: BTW, how much did you paid for? (Parts + Labor - Karl 09:02 3/05/2001 (0)
- When do the 15" Mickey Thompson slicks come on? (nt) - RevHigh 18:16 3/04/2001 (1)
  - After S/C is bolted on? 8-) Kidding, for now... - karl 19:04 3/04/2001 (0)
- Karl, you should take our friend Chuck for a ride. (nt) - RevHigh 18:15 3/04/2001 (2)
  - Sure, if he's near Ottawa... - karl 19:06 3/04/2001 (1)
    - I'm in "western" Ottawa- Calgary to be exact... - Chuck 20:11 3/04/2001 (0)
- I have an opposite cornering experience with - Stepan 18:15 3/04/2001 (6)
  - Sounds the same, not opposite... - karl 19:03 3/04/2001 (1)
    - My bad English ... Don't you just LOVE it?;-))))) - Stepan 22:22 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Re: I have an opposite cornering experience with - Fly2LoW 18:38 3/04/2001 (3)
    - Fly, understeer cure == MORE GAS with my setup. - Has been tested ... Stepan 18:45 3/04/2001 (2)
      - Re: Fly, understeer cure == MORE GAS with my setup - karl 19:10 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        Throttle Oversteer!! YEEEHAAAA - Fly2LoW 21:06 3/04/2001 (0)
Re: Driver's Ed and insurance (MA) - Carl Stjernfeldt 17:54 3/04/2001 (2)
- Re: Driver's Ed and insurance (MA) - T.C. 15:26 3/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Driver's Ed and insurance (MA) - Dan L 18:48 3/04/2001 (0)
RobertA-- how much for those wheels and tires? - NY2OCJeff 17:48 3/04/2001 (3)
- Asking $330 per wheel... - Robert A 18:40 3/04/2001 (2)
  - Tires included? If so, what are they? Miles? (nt) - NY2OCJeff 20:20 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Re: Tires included? If so, what are they? Miles? - Robert A 22:52 3/04/2001 (0)
BMW NA: US version of GSM phone? - Carlos Soledade 17:33 3/04/2001 (11)
- Just tried the Handspring Visor PDA GSM phone (url) - Steve (incoming '98 540i) 11:54 3/05/2001 (0)
- GSM Phones (pic) - Gary Ray 22:06 3/04/2001 (9)
  - That map is Sprint's Coverage Map (m) (url) - Chad 09:47 3/05/2001 (3)
    - Re: That map is Sprint's Coverage Map (m) (pic) - Gary Ray 10:08 3/05/2001 (2)
      - Going to have to disagree with you... - cowpoke 13:56 3/05/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Going to have to disagree with you... - Gary Ray 10:03 3/06/2001 (0)
  - GSM is thonly option if you travel internationally - Carlos Soledade 22:37 3/04/2001 (4)
    - Re: GSM is thonly option if you travel internation - Gary Ray 01:12 3/05/2001 (3)
      - Re: GSM is thonly option if you travel internation - x 01:42 3/05/2001 (2)
        
        Re: GSM is thonly option if you travel internation - Gary Ray 09:45 3/05/2001 (0)
        
        Talk to the phone companies... - MarkM5Lauderdale 09:41 3/05/2001 (0)
To my virtual friends I'm Leaving for a while..... - Tank 17:14 3/04/2001 (10)
- You wanna take JIMMY with you? Be Careful Out - There! (nt) Chuck 22:43 3/04/2001 (0)
- Take Care Sir (nt) - NY2OCJeff 20:42 3/04/2001 (0)
- Take care! (nt) - Dan L 18:49 3/04/2001 (0)
- Take care - EricS 18:29 3/04/2001 (0)
- Did you get my e-mail?If not, you have mail. - NW 17:47 3/04/2001 (2)
  - Got it, You've got mail (nt) - Tank 18:11 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Thanks - NW 18:32 3/04/2001 (0)
- See you in Chechniay soon ... Safari time!!!!;-) - Stepan 17:18 3/04/2001 (2)
  - LOL, keep your "head" down Tank. (nt) - RevHigh 17:27 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Nah, there is this Geneva Convention BS ...;-) - Stepan 17:33 3/04/2001 (0)
Audio Upgrade Recommendations - Greg 16:40 3/04/2001 (8)
- Re: Audio Upgrade Recommendations - RB 17:00 3/04/2001 (7)
  - MB quart upgrade you can do yourself! (url) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 20:50 3/04/2001 (6)
    - How did you get around dual voice coil issue? (m) - David Zeckhausen 22:18 3/04/2001 (5)
      - Re: How did you get around dual voice coil issue? - justin 15:40 3/05/2001 (0)
      - lightly educated opinion - daved 09:19 3/05/2001 (1)
        
        jvr install link (url) (nt) - daved 09:25 3/05/2001 (0)
      - Maybe 2000 DSP connects phone another way? - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 08:56 3/05/2001 (0)
      - Only Single Voice Coil in my US 2000 540i - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 08:56 3/05/2001 (0)
VISIT A GREAT SITE (url) - TIGER 16:36 3/04/2001 (24)
- Terrible Site! - jp 19:26 3/04/2001 (0)
- great -- another israeli hypocrite who loves BMWs! - those fools never learn! 17:33 3/04/2001 (18)
  - Ignorant. (nt) - Dan L 18:54 3/04/2001 (17)
    - Thoughtfull.(nt) - Stepan 22:24 3/04/2001 (16)
      - This - john 23:28 3/04/2001 (9)
        
        What "this"? - Stepan 23:29 3/04/2001 (8)
        
        Stand up for yourself or stop wasting time - john 23:30 3/04/2001 (7)
        
        Norm is that you? Stand up for what and against wh - om? Having delusions again? Stepan 23:32 3/04/2001 (6)
        
        This is john, what is so thoughtful? - john 23:35 3/04/2001 (5)
        
        Short and pointed reply by Dan L. - om? Having delusions again? Stepan 23:37 3/04/2001 (4)
        
        OK, sorry, I thought you were arguing against him. - john 23:38 3/04/2001 (3)
        
        Give your brain a rest. - Stepan 23:39 3/04/2001 (2)
        
        your bad manners lead people to expect the worst - john 23:44 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        I have no manners as well no respect for "people" - you are referring to. Ciao. Stepan 23:49 3/04/2001 (0)
      - Make your point... - john 22:47 3/04/2001 (5)
        
        To whom? - Stepan 23:01 3/04/2001 (4)
        
        To me and the board - john 23:22 3/04/2001 (2)
        
        And WFAY? And point regarding what? - Stepan 23:26 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        Pardon my English, should read "WTFAY", not "WFAY" - Stepan 23:29 3/04/2001 (0)
        
        ;-) (nt) - BillP 23:06 3/04/2001 (0)
- The second page has the BEST theme music..A-Team! (nt) - RevHigh 17:26 3/04/2001 (2)
  - You must mean, "best on the site" (m) - BillP 23:05 3/04/2001 (1)
    - poor kid, just playing around on his computer, tes - ting his html ability. RevHigh 23:15 3/04/2001 (0)
- Premature to announce this site. No content ... - David Zeckhausen 16:46 3/04/2001 (0)
Can I place new Halo HL in 98 540? - Yasir 16:34 3/04/2001 (2)
- Re: Can I place new Halo HL in 98 540? - JIMMY11105 16:39 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Still need to fix warning with Zenon? (nt) - TedT 00:02 3/05/2001 (0)
New 2000 528i available special pricing - John W 16:17 3/04/2001 (0)
FS: one Dunlop 2000E 255/40ZR17 tire - m3niko 16:15 3/04/2001 (7)
- $29 bucks more for a NEW Dunlop SP 9000 from (url) - tire rack - mola 03:04 3/05/2001 (0)
- Insane price for a 1/2 dead used OEM tire! (more) - David Zeckhausen 16:49 3/04/2001 (2)
  - your thinking is flawed..... - m3niko 21:47 3/04/2001 (1)
    - I'm basing it on personal experience ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 22:43 3/04/2001 (0)
- Boy, a used tire for $100 ... such a deal !!!! - Joe 16:44 3/04/2001 (2)
  - then don't buy it - m3niko 21:37 3/04/2001 (1)
    - NOBODY's GONNA BUY IT, YOU FOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!! - Joe 15:00 3/05/2001 (0)
Malibu Canyon Runners - Steve.K 15:56 3/04/2001 (0)
Sport seat wear issues.... - handyman 15:41 3/04/2001 (2)
- Re: Sport seat wear issues.... - CalypsoDiver 10:10 3/05/2001 (1)
  - Re: Thanks CalypsoDiver!!! - handyman 11:58 3/05/2001 (0)
Clear indicators lenses for 97 540?? - matt 15:40 3/04/2001 (4)
- '01 Celis/Halo lts? OR '00 and older clears?? more - Tom W 09:34 3/05/2001 (1)
  - Front 2001 upgrade are $580 per set at Pacific - BMW NY2OCJeff 10:10 3/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Clear indicators lenses for 97 540?? - Greg 16:20 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: Clear indicators lenses for 97 540?? - E39Nubie 05:11 3/05/2001 (0)
Euro Delivery 3/12...does anyone know what the - sw 15:38 3/04/2001 (12)
- Don't count on the 4/2 boat; takes about a week.nt - Tom W 09:36 3/05/2001 (0)
- I pick up on 3/16 will also drop off around 3/30 (nt) - auvette 22:23 3/04/2001 (0)
- I recommend a stop in Amsterdam first =-} - NY2OCJeff 20:40 3/04/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the information...more is welcome : ) (nt) - sw 18:31 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Euro Delivery 3/12...does anyone know what the - PhilH 17:20 3/04/2001 (5)
  - Hey PhilH, maybe I'll see you there. (m) - auvette 22:27 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Re: Hey PhilH, maybe I'll see you there. (m) - PhilH 09:11 3/06/2001 (0)
  - Go to www.wlna.com (m) - arnolds 17:28 3/04/2001 (2)
    - Re: Go to www.wlna.com (m) - PhilH 19:33 3/04/2001 (1)
      - I think only about 6 miles were added to my..(m) - arnolds 19:40 3/04/2001 (0)
- Euro Delivery drop off to on ship time - GP 16:44 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Euro Delivery 3/12...does anyone know what the - Gary 15:48 3/04/2001 (0)
JIMMY IS A THIEF!!!!!!! ****ALERT - Marcus 15:30 3/04/2001 (32)
- JIIMMY....THEY ALL BE PLAYER HATERS!! - ZEL 20:03 3/05/2001 (0)
- Correction: Pair of balls I ordered. - Marcus 19:41 3/04/2001 (0)
- Ground Hog Day? - Bill Murray 16:34 3/04/2001 (0)
- Dude, aren't you the guy that called me racist? - EricS 16:07 3/04/2001 (1)
  - EricS.. that was me. A friend of Beewang's.. more - Marcus in San Diego 18:12 3/04/2001 (0)
- Why isn't Jimmy defending himself - Bob 16:05 3/04/2001 (13)
  - Does Jimmy have to defend himself..(m) - Glenn R 16:25 3/04/2001 (2)
    - If he wants to keep his name clean he should reply - Bob 16:38 3/04/2001 (1)
      - Bulbs shouldn't be sold on the board in the first - Mark OC 16:41 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Could be that he's not on the board 24-7? - -Dan B 16:06 3/04/2001 (9)
    - Yes Dan. I Don't Know the guy,this topic is boring - JIMMY 16:22 3/04/2001 (8)
      - BTW, did you get my e-mail? - JIMMY 16:22 3/04/2001 (7)
        
        Yep, didn't get a chance to reply. - -Dan B 16:23 3/04/2001 (6)
        
        P.S. Magic phrase of the day: "Libel & Slander" - -Dan B 16:24 3/04/2001 (5)
        
        ... or "trade mark" infringement ... - Stepan 17:47 3/04/2001 (3)
        
        His use of the name "BMW' in his ads I mean. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 18:30 3/04/2001 (0)
        
        BMW has to know about it. . . . - NY2OCJeff 18:15 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        Re: BMW has to know about it. . . - Stepan 22:24 3/04/2001 (0)
        
        =) - JIMMY 16:27 3/04/2001 (0)
- Hey buddy, shut the fuck up.. show some proof - Net_Poloice 15:55 3/04/2001 (2)
  - Read all about your f***up below (nt) - BillP 22:42 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Net_Poloice...Are you in Italy?? LOL (nt) - Net_Polizie 16:01 3/04/2001 (0)
- I thought this was a question - answer board????? (nt) - Johnny G 15:36 3/04/2001 (0)
- Jimmy, have your lawyer send this guy a letter. ( (url) (nt) - m) -Dan B 15:35 3/04/2001 (4)
  - You guys moving to Canada? :-) - (nt) Chuck 18:35 3/04/2001 (0)
  - You need some more? (url) - -Dan B 15:42 3/04/2001 (2)
    - JIMMY, you could retire from this! (more) (url) (nt) - -Dan B 15:44 3/04/2001 (1)
      - Who said you can't make money from the internet? ( (url) - another one) -Dan B 15:46 3/04/2001 (0)
- JIMMY SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED TO SELL HIS BULBS HERE - allan 15:33 3/04/2001 (2)
  - He does.. idiot.. - Net_Poloice 15:55 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Before calling someone an idiot, check your facts! (nt) - BillP 22:40 3/04/2001 (0)
- If it's a personal check from outoftown bank it- - Need a CAI? RevHigh 15:33 3/04/2001 (0)
BMW caters to retards more and more.(m) - Stepan 14:28 3/04/2001 (25)
- Perhaps the market lapse will help "cull the herd" - Agent99 15:18 3/04/2001 (3)
  - Cisco documentation is an oxymoron (nt) - Gary Ray 17:04 3/04/2001 (1)
    - :) We document, maybe not well, but we do! :) (nt) - Agent99 17:34 3/04/2001 (0)
  - After all, Sun has a Solaris installer now ...;-) - Stepan 15:46 3/04/2001 (0)
- Speedo is still off by about 4mph at 60mph. - Stepan 14:34 3/04/2001 (20)
  - No Amex, sorry. ..... - RevHigh 15:00 3/04/2001 (19)
    - Freacking thing is till down. Send me (m) - Stepan 15:07 3/04/2001 (18)
      - I just emailed you the details and look at this... (url) - RevHigh 15:27 3/04/2001 (17)
        
        Hold your horses Revvy ... This REAL pull, i.e. - Stepan 17:30 3/04/2001 (12)
        
        DO DA WHEELS, baby! No G-tech shit or 'Dynojet' - crap. (m) RevHigh 17:34 3/04/2001 (11)
        
        SOLD! - Stepan 17:40 3/04/2001 (10)
        
        I need to re-dyno my car once I finish the --- - RevHigh 17:57 3/04/2001 (9)
        
        Another interesting observation yielded by (m) - Stepan 18:08 3/04/2001 (8)
        
        Pick up the damn phone! (nt) - RevHigh 18:24 3/04/2001 (6)
        
        Re: Pick up the damn phone! - Has been tested ... Stepan 18:47 3/04/2001 (2)
        
        That is not on Rush St. (nt) - RevHigh 19:04 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        Clark and Addison. - Stepan 22:25 3/04/2001 (0)
        
        I'm cheap - I use ATT dial up. You are cheap too - - your service provider SUCKS!!! Stepan 18:40 3/04/2001 (2)
        
        All ISP's are horrible. Nature of the industry :-) (nt) - RevHigh 19:35 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        I meant your cell phone - "all lines are busy now" - Stepan 22:26 3/04/2001 (0)
        
        LOL! very true! all final dyno pulls are in 3rd. (nt) - 3.46 gears:-{ 540 RevHigh 18:18 3/04/2001 (0)
        
        If any1 cares: perf. ECU dyno chart on '00-up3.0L (url) - engine RevHigh 17:17 3/04/2001 (0)
        
        It's so SWEET!!! Look at low rpms ... (m) - Stepan 15:43 3/04/2001 (2)
        
        YES! I have a test mule for your engine now....(m) - RevHigh 16:08 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        We would need a car w/ those mods to customize ECU - (more)RevHigh 16:11 3/04/2001 (0)
Need help, burning oil question.... - EricS 14:11 3/04/2001 (8)
- Valve cover leaks or PCV valve. . . - NY2OCJeff 14:28 3/04/2001 (7)
  - PCV cost me about $750.... (nt) - Gary Ray 14:52 3/04/2001 (6)
    - What exactly cost that much?? - -Dan B 15:49 3/04/2001 (2)
      - Re: What exactly cost that much?? - Gary Ray 17:07 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        Ah! Thanks. - -Dan B 17:08 3/04/2001 (0)
    - Re: PCV cost me about $750.... - EricS 15:14 3/04/2001 (2)
      - Positive Crankcase Ventilation - NY2OCJeff 17:07 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        Crap..not covered by extended warranty then... - EricS 22:00 3/04/2001 (0)
what slush box model is on the 20001 540 non - Jay Gans 528 5sp 14:00 3/04/2001 (3)
- ZF5HP24... - 540eeter 06:55 3/05/2001 (0)
- 20001 too far in the future to know this. (nt) - Kuenftiger Kunde 14:27 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Ha Ha meant 2001 - Jay Gans 528 5sp 14:35 3/04/2001 (0)
CPT8000 - HowardK 13:07 3/04/2001 (2)
- Re: CPT8000 - Jeff Lieb 16:38 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: CPT8000 - HowardK 20:52 3/04/2001 (0)
Stereo problems on 97 540 - Lionel Wallace 12:50 3/04/2001 (1)
- Similar problem on mine (more) - Mike 14:49 3/04/2001 (0)
2000 M5 STRUTS AND SPRINGS ON EBAY (url) (nt) - . 12:00 3/04/2001 (0)
Extra,Extra, Read All About It- Jimmy Dethrowned! - Stealth 11:30 3/04/2001 (5)
- lol, what is this? Newbie dick week? - Dan B 12:24 3/04/2001 (1)
  - yes... - Glenn R 16:19 3/04/2001 (0)
- Beewang doesn't even own an E39!! - Beewang's pal 12:18 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: Beewang doesn't even own an E39!! - bee's (other) pal 12:44 3/04/2001 (0)
- HA HA JIMMY.NOT SO CLEVER NOW R U - TOM 11:58 3/04/2001 (0)
Accidentally put in 87 octane. My car is a dog !! - Jeff Fox 10:57 3/04/2001 (2)
- Re: Accidentally put in 87 octane. My car is a do - Jeff Fox 18:11 3/04/2001 (0)
- Yes. - (nt) Chuck 10:59 3/04/2001 (0)
Chip upgrade/Top Speed by-pass - Fla528i 10:44 3/04/2001 (8)
- Re: Chip upgrade/Top Speed by-pass - RB 11:16 3/04/2001 (7)
  - Re: Q on the Injector - BigBill 11:49 3/04/2001 (4)
    - Re: Q on the Injector - RB 16:02 3/04/2001 (2)
      - Re: Q on the Injector - BigBill 16:40 3/04/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Q on the Injector - RB 17:11 3/04/2001 (0)
    - Re: Q on the Injector - Bailey Taylor 12:35 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Re: Chip upgrade/Top Speed by-pass - Gary 11:32 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Re: Chip upgrade/Top Speed by-pass - Sharper 15:08 3/04/2001 (0)
Options - Fla528i 10:40 3/04/2001 (1)
- Automatic leveling is for xenons dont know about (nt) - list for tool box mlm 11:01 3/04/2001 (0)
buy CPT8000 phone now, work in E39 later? - JB 10:33 3/04/2001 (1)
- Yes..that is what I did - I parker 20:15 3/04/2001 (0)
2000 528 Touring (Wagon) Rear Wiper - Jack Kukura 10:08 3/04/2001 (1)
- Pull back on the wiper stalk. - jdholder (M3c 528iT M3racecar) 10:16 3/04/2001 (0)
530 Question - RT 09:38 3/04/2001 (8)
- What's your objective? - Royal Red 530i 09:22 3/05/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 Question - bimmerphile 23:53 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 Question - HowardK 20:56 3/04/2001 (0)
- Ride harshness is not the issue - Kuenftiger Kunde 14:31 3/04/2001 (0)
- Get the Sport, it's not too harsh and . . . . - NY2OCJeff 13:49 3/04/2001 (0)
- Test a used 528 with sport - easier to find - CG 11:54 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 Question - Doug L 11:19 3/04/2001 (0)
- Not sure of non sport But I Love the Sport (nt) - list for tool box mlm 11:03 3/04/2001 (0)
Does the 540I have 8 knock sensors? - Jeff Fox 09:20 3/04/2001 (0)
Does the 540I have 6 knock sensors? - Jeff Fox 09:20 3/04/2001 (1)
- Re: Does the 540I have 6 knock sensors? - Jeff Fox 09:21 3/04/2001 (0)
In Dash CD for 98 - Alan 09:00 3/04/2001 (5)
- easy retro-fit-Part #65 12 6 909 872 (more) - tim 10:22 3/04/2001 (4)
  - Re: easy retro-fit-Part #65 12 6 909 872 (more) - CalypsoDiver 10:15 3/05/2001 (0)
  - I'll document install if I get one next week (nt) - Dan B 12:02 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Re: easy retro-fit-Part #65 12 6 909 872 (more) - Alan 11:01 3/04/2001 (1)
    - cassette (above the MID) is also the radio - - tim 11:32 3/04/2001 (0)
Wiper Blades for '97 E39 - Paul 08:57 3/04/2001 (2)
- 61-61-8-217-711 $6.96 ea @ Pacific BMW - (nt) Chuck 10:40 3/04/2001 (0)
- Walmart. Cut to size. (nt) - Gary Ray 09:31 3/04/2001 (0)
What happened to the registry here? - Franz 08:12 3/04/2001 (1)
- "Important Links" section to the right (e) - Mark OC 08:47 3/04/2001 (0)
Paging John Shafer - Owen 03:40 3/04/2001 (5)
- Re: Paging John Shafer - DickP 14:56 3/04/2001 (0)
- Owen, curious to know if there's a special - Robert A 10:26 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: Owen, curious to know if there's a special - Owen 03:08 3/05/2001 (0)
- Sorry Owen.... n/a in N.A. - Jon Shafer... (nt) 05:51 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: Sorry Owen.... n/a in N.A. - Owen 08:37 3/04/2001 (0)
To Those in the Northeast..Stay Inside Tomorrow!! - DC 01:27 3/04/2001 (5)
- Re: To Those in the Northeast..Stay Inside Tomorro - Dan L 12:44 3/04/2001 (0)
- 55 and not a cloud in the sky in Calgary.... - Chuck 11:02 3/04/2001 (3)
  - We have your Canadian cold front now.. (nt) - Robotussin 14:57 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Now I understand your low mileage (e) - Alex Argyros 12:09 3/04/2001 (1)
    - ...meant MILES/KILOMETERS (e) - Alex Argyros 12:10 3/04/2001 (0)
US part number for toolkit triangle? - Carlos Soledade 01:24 3/04/2001 (4)
- Warning Triangle part # is... - Jeff Lieb 08:48 3/04/2001 (3)
  - Re: Warning Triangle part # is... - Carlos Soledade 17:20 3/04/2001 (0)
  - My BMW dealer claimed he couldn't get it... - JB 10:22 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Buy it from a fellow board member here (url) - EricS 16:05 3/04/2001 (0)
to buy a 525i or 530i? how much over inv for 530i? - m6NY 00:52 3/04/2001 (9)
- Re: to buy a 525i or 530i? how much over inv for 5 - Dan 21:55 3/05/2001 (0)
- Did you drive stick or auto 525? - DickP 14:45 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: to buy a 525i or 530i? how much over inv for 5 - schmiker 14:00 3/04/2001 (0)
- Where you buy makes determines what you pay. (m) (url) - Agent99 13:51 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: to buy a 525i or 530i? how much over inv for 5 - cmr 08:04 3/04/2001 (4)
  - BMWCar Magazine (UK) -- Test of 530i vs 525i - Nigel C 09:26 3/04/2001 (3)
    - Re: BMWCar Magazine (UK) -- Test of 530i vs 525i - m6NY 10:20 3/04/2001 (2)
      - $2500 over invoice in Philly back in Oct (nt) - Nigel C 05:52 3/05/2001 (0)
      - Re: BMWCar Magazine (UK) -- Test of 530i vs 525i - cmr 12:40 3/04/2001 (0)
German Crash in Bavaria - Be Careful out there - Roland , Menlo Park 94025 23:47 3/03/2001 (0)
part number for rear amber turnsignal bulb... - taylor 23:29 3/03/2001 (1)
- Buy Philips Silver Vision... (m) - Magnus M 13:34 3/04/2001 (0)
Moment of silence for the course marshall. (nt) - -Dan B 23:20 3/03/2001 (1)
- Ohhhh Jeeeeze! - Peeetah 00:21 3/04/2001 (0)
Cross Bolted BMW Alloys Wanted - Ahsin Rasheed 22:44 3/03/2001 (3)
- Here's a set on ebay (url) (nt) - NY2OCJeff 20:28 3/04/2001 (0)
- These the ones you're looking for? (pic) (nt) - NY2OCJeff 22:57 3/03/2001 (1)
  - Want to sell your..17"?... email me - Mz3bo, Montreal, Canada 07:48 3/04/2001 (0)
FS: 1998 540iA (url) - RainMan540 20:45 3/03/2001 (0)
All Wheel Drive e39? - CopperBlue 19:16 3/03/2001 (3)
- Re: All Wheel Drive e39? - Dan L 20:14 3/03/2001 (0)
- Re: All Wheel Drive e39? - Mark OC 20:14 3/03/2001 (0)
- Re: All Wheel Drive e39? Nope. Wait for E60. - Don 20:09 3/03/2001 (0)
Headlight Replacement - DWA 18:58 3/03/2001 (1)
- just untwists from the back- buy at any parts stor (nt) - tim 19:31 3/03/2001 (0)
PHOTOS: Feb 25 Hayward (CA) BMW Drive (url) (pic) - BillP 18:46 3/03/2001 (7)
- Looks like a fun day in the bay! (nt) - mlm 21:35 3/03/2001 (0)
- Where's the one with the JIMMY bulbs? (Not kidding - !) -Dan B 18:48 3/03/2001 (5)
  - Re: Where's the one with the JIMMY bulbs? (Not kid - RDS 19:11 3/03/2001 (2)
    - Re: Where's the one with the JIMMY bulbs? (Not kid - -Dan B 19:18 3/03/2001 (1)
      - LOL! - (nt) Chuck 23:34 3/03/2001 (0)
  - That and more ... - BillP 18:51 3/03/2001 (1)
    - That would be "politically INcorrect" - BillP 18:52 3/03/2001 (0)
Anyone buy wheels from thewheelexchange.com? - Arch57 18:20 3/03/2001 (2)
- Re: Anyone buy wheels from thewheelexchange.com? - Gary Ray 10:40 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone buy wheels from thewheelexchange.com? - DickP 21:04 3/03/2001 (0)
So what is the REAL 0-60 on a 530 and 525? - Scott 17:51 3/03/2001 (4)
- I meant 7.5 seconds (nt) - Scott 13:38 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: So what is the REAL 0-60 on a 530 and 525? - Bob Tunis 00:27 3/04/2001 (0)
- it is slow man. it doesn't make a difference - jon 18:13 3/03/2001 (1)
  - Didn't the 318ti thread establish the fact that. . - NY2OCJeff 19:10 3/03/2001 (0)
Buy a repaintyed car? - Michael C. 17:34 3/03/2001 (4)
- Depends also on quality of paint besides how appli - harvey 17:37 3/04/2001 (0)
- Who painted it? - Gary Ray 09:38 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Buy a repaintyed car? - John S 22:02 3/03/2001 (0)
- I avoid repainted cars as a rule. . . - NY2OCJeff 17:44 3/03/2001 (0)
Insurance in the Bay Area - Jack 17:30 3/03/2001 (5)
- The usual suspects: Mercury and 21st Century - Gary Ray 09:49 3/04/2001 (0)
- Call AIG, they just beat my prior co. AAA by - 25% NY2OCJeff 21:57 3/03/2001 (0)
- Try AMICA....great service and reasonable rates... (nt) - DC 18:43 3/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Insurance in the Bay Area (url) - Steve (incoming '98 540i) 18:02 3/03/2001 (0)
- Try online sites first (nt) - BillP 17:33 3/03/2001 (0)
For Sale: Suspension pieces from 1998 540i/6 - Chip's 540i 17:16 3/03/2001 (0)
POLL: FEEDBACK ON JIMMY BULBS? ARE THEY WORTH IT? - BARRY Z. 17:15 3/03/2001 (23)
- Reboot, and no they are not worth it. Get real HID (nt) - M5 LITE 08:23 3/05/2001 (0)
- JIMMY'S XENON ARE THE BEST! GOT ALL 3 SETS. - Alpina540 17:20 3/04/2001 (0)
- Bought Jimmy's Xenon last June, they work great! - DCBMW 14:15 3/04/2001 (2)
  - JIMMY SHOULD BE BANNED FROM THE BOARD (nt) - MammaMia 15:26 3/04/2001 (1)
    - your ass should be banned. - Net_Poloice 15:59 3/04/2001 (0)
- WHY THE HELL DOES EVEY ONE TALK ABOUT JIMMY SO - MUCH... 11:54 3/04/2001 (0)
- No problems yet, i can afford it, nice color - dinan540boy 01:59 3/04/2001 (0)
- PIAA SUPERWHITES ARE BETTER! MADE IN JAPAN! - Russel 01:19 3/04/2001 (0)
- Why would u put these shitty bulbs in a 50k + car - JoshNYC 01:13 3/04/2001 (0)
- Some people are here to profit off of others!!!!! - GeorgeW 01:10 3/04/2001 (0)
- apparently fine but pricey- why would anyone buy - tim 21:06 3/03/2001 (0)
- Not worth the money! - Sicilian 20:13 3/03/2001 (0)
- JIMMY BULBS SUCK - Poppy 19:59 3/03/2001 (5)
  - Yes, JIMMY"S BULBS REALLY DO SUCK........ - Chuck 22:59 3/03/2001 (4)
    - Chuck great imagination very funny... - rush 06:33 3/04/2001 (1)
      - I can't take credit, I lifted this from somewhere. - Chuck 10:25 3/04/2001 (0)
    - Great writing!! - David 02:57 3/04/2001 (0)
    - CHUCK, Did you ever consider writing for a sitcom? - ROBERT-NJ 00:11 3/04/2001 (0)
- Anyone have a pic of the 2003 5series with JIMMY b (nt) - ulbs? RainMan540 19:35 3/03/2001 (0)
- Love it! (pic) - Stepan 18:12 3/03/2001 (2)
  - Hahahahaha! (nt) - RevHigh 19:08 3/03/2001 (0)
  - Step, get your funny, hung over ass in IRC!!! (pic) - Dan B 18:20 3/03/2001 (0)
- Incoming!!! - BillP 17:52 3/03/2001 (0)
Any one experience this in their new 5er? - newbee 16:18 3/03/2001 (12)
- Re: With BMW wing, center light can not work(more) - CalypsoDiver 10:22 3/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Any one experience this in their new 5er? - TNT's 528i Sport Premium 09:13 3/04/2001 (1)
  - I've heard the DSP sound sys makes it more - difficult . . . .. NY2OCJeff 13:08 3/04/2001 (0)
- mine went out at 18K - BluChipBWM 20:22 3/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Any one experience this in their new 5er? - DC 18:44 3/03/2001 (0)
- rear brakelight went out at 6k (m) - Dennis 17:06 3/03/2001 (0)
- Bad brake light bulb? Check the middle brake - light. NY2OCJeff 16:22 3/03/2001 (5)
  - dont understand ..how to check middle brake? help. - newbee 16:52 3/03/2001 (3)
    - Re: dont understand ..how to check middle brake? h - CalypsoDiver 11:31 3/05/2001 (0)
    - Or have someone look while you step on the brake (nt) - Kuenftiger Kunde 21:26 3/03/2001 (0)
    - Have someone step on the brakes while you look. . - at the lights NY2OCJeff 17:19 3/03/2001 (0)
  - Re: Bad brake light bulb? Check the middle brake - newbee 16:52 3/03/2001 (0)
Sigh - Seattle quake delays '98 540i (url) - Steve (incoming '98 540i) 15:55 3/03/2001 (9)
- Re: Sigh - Seattle quake delays '98 540i - Ritchmeister 20:41 3/03/2001 (2)
  - Based upon the shadowline trim it is a Sport car - NY2OCJeff 13:10 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Re: Sigh - Seattle quake delays '98 540i - Steve (incoming '98 540i) 00:49 3/04/2001 (0)
- Just curious. . . - NY2OCJeff 16:00 3/03/2001 (5)
  - Re: Just curious. . . (url) - Steve (incoming '98 540i) 16:08 3/03/2001 (4)
    - I see. I am afraid to buy something so $$$$$$$ - NY2OCJeff 16:17 3/03/2001 (3)
      - full warranty for nearly two years-should be OK (nt) - tim 19:53 3/03/2001 (0)
      - Can't say I'm not a bit nervous - Steve (incoming '98 540i) 16:23 3/03/2001 (1)
        
        Good luck. Hope all turns out well. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 17:20 3/03/2001 (0)
Release Option ? - Need advice - Peter 15:53 3/03/2001 (0)
All wheel drive 5 series? - Greg Broderick 15:44 3/03/2001 (1)
- X5 is it (e) - Mark OC 15:54 3/03/2001 (0)
Hey Phil in NC, Sorry so late..... - Tank 14:51 3/03/2001 (0)
light yellow interior - Owen 13:56 3/03/2001 (2)
- Re: light yellow interior - so tight? Robert A 14:10 3/03/2001 (1)
  - Re: light yellow interior - Owen 03:29 3/04/2001 (0)
Lease - money factors - RainMan540 13:42 3/03/2001 (0)
New to board 2000 528i - Fla528i 13:25 3/03/2001 (3)
- Look in your glove box for the flashlight, I guess (nt) - RobertB 13:47 3/03/2001 (0)
- That's what Roadside Assistance is for (nt) - RainMan540 13:35 3/03/2001 (0)
- You never have to look under the hood of a BMW at - night. NY2OCJeff 13:29 3/03/2001 (0)
M5 Grille- How does Jimmy do this? (url) - NY2OCJeff 12:48 3/03/2001 (23)
- Re: M5 Grille- How does Jimmy do this? - EricS 14:31 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Finally, a possible right answer! I think you're - correct! NY2OCJeff 17:11 3/04/2001 (0)
- Jeff, you are a lawer right? WTF is BMW XENON ad? - Is his ass grass or what? Stepan 13:38 3/04/2001 (1)
  - My best guess is that . . . - NY2OCJeff 17:24 3/04/2001 (0)
- Jimmy's full of S#%T! On the board to profit only! - Georgio 01:07 3/04/2001 (2)
  - Profit's not a dirty word. Unless ur on welfare, - it pays your salary MG Davis 23:26 3/04/2001 (0)
  - How long have you been here? - Dan B 12:19 3/04/2001 (0)
- If JIMMY can make at least $66 for a grill that... - Chuck 23:49 3/03/2001 (0)
- That explains the X5, 540i, 328i,and the Benz - Sicilian 18:49 3/03/2001 (0)
- My personnal opinion... - DanT 16:38 3/03/2001 (2)
  - Did you interpret my post to be a slam on Jimmy? - NY2OCJeff 17:22 3/03/2001 (1)
    - I was questioning the bidders not the seller. (nt) - Understand now? NY2OCJeff 17:24 3/03/2001 (0)
- Jimmy is an expert HYPNOTIST, your under his spell - ROBERT-NJ 16:19 3/03/2001 (0)
- But will he answer an email? - rjb528 15:38 3/03/2001 (0)
- Lol, I dunno Ralph Nader? - Dan B 13:21 3/03/2001 (0)
- he is smart, knows how to make $$$. (nt) - Aaron Liu 13:00 3/03/2001 (2)
  - Granted, but what compels anyone to pay - NY2OCJeff 15:20 3/03/2001 (1)
    - Here is the saying: "If you don't know..that is (nt) - where your money goes.RevHigh 15:04 3/04/2001 (0)
- He's a good bidness man (nt) - BillP 12:56 3/03/2001 (4)
  - Dat Jimmy be a magnate! (nt) - RevHigh 19:10 3/03/2001 (0)
  - For Sale: 1998 528i Sport- $75,000 firm - NY2OCJeff 13:24 3/03/2001 (2)
    - 77k, take it or leave it--final offer.... ;^) (nt) - Agent99 15:34 3/04/2001 (1)
      - You insult me. I counter at $85K. . . . . - NY2OCJeff 17:10 3/04/2001 (0)
Any good place for euro delivery...more - nik 12:03 3/03/2001 (9)
- What are interests? Roads? (m) - Big 18:38 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: take it to the - DHoang 20:25 3/03/2001 (1)
  - Nurburgring! - DHoang 20:30 3/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Any good place for euro delivery...more - so tight? Robert A 13:24 3/03/2001 (1)
  - Re: Any good place for euro delivery...more - Brad D 13:58 3/03/2001 (0)
- Couple thoughts (url) - JEM 13:00 3/03/2001 (3)
  - Re: Couple thoughts (url) - handyman 15:26 3/04/2001 (0)
  - Re: Couple thoughts (url) - southwind 11:14 3/04/2001 (1)
    - Antique technologies...(m) - JEM 23:47 3/04/2001 (0)
LOOKING FOR STYLE 5 RIMS - Basilli 11:59 3/03/2001 (7)
- 7000 mile set from 540i: - pvas 21:27 3/03/2001 (2)
  - Re: 7000 mile set from 540i: - Basilli 22:48 3/03/2001 (1)
    - Re: 7000 mile set from 540i: - pvas 18:26 3/04/2001 (0)
- Here's a pic of them (pic) (nt) - NY2OCJeff 16:12 3/03/2001 (1)
  - Re: Here's a pic of them - Sam Saprunoff 16:44 3/03/2001 (0)
- I have style 42's available, if you're interested - Robert A 14:41 3/03/2001 (1)
  - What's your price Robert? Tires included? 17"? - NY2OCJeff 15:13 3/03/2001 (0)
FS: Hamann 18X8.5 Fits any E39 (more) - NW 11:55 3/03/2001 (7)
- Re: FS: Hamann 18X8.5 Fits any E39 (more) - Bruce 16:56 3/04/2001 (1)
  - Yes. I believe so. Will check my box at home. - NW 17:43 3/04/2001 (0)
- Re: FS: Hamann 18X8.5 Fits any E39 (more) - Corey Dalling 13:17 3/03/2001 (1)
  - www.d2technik.com/ www.supremepowerparts.com - NW 16:27 3/03/2001 (0)
- Re: FS: Hamann 18X8.5 Fits any E39 (more) - themadhatter 12:15 3/03/2001 (2)
  - Madhatter: What is your e-mail? - NW 21:50 3/03/2001 (0)