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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 10
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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Anyone install aftermarket chip to their 528? Any - information? Thx. Rob L 23:32 3/11/2001 (2)
- Re: Anyone install aftermarket chip to their 528? - RB 14:30 3/12/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone install aftermarket chip to their 528? - RB 14:30 3/12/2001 (0)
Question about Ride Height, Wheel Upsizing - JD617 23:14 3/11/2001 (1)
- Shorter tire wall may cause larger gap illusion - DC 00:06 3/12/2001 (0)
OT Way funny website!!! (url) (nt) - The Artist 23:09 3/11/2001 (0)
Tires - Pete in Houston 23:02 3/11/2001 (12)
- Firestone SZ50EP - LeNoah 19:16 3/12/2001 (0)
- Bridgestone Potenza RE730 is the best value - Blaise 17:54 3/12/2001 (0)
- If comfort is a priority, go with Dunlop SP9000's - Galo 10:05 3/12/2001 (1)
  - Re: If comfort is a priority, go with Dunlop SP900 - Norman 13:15 3/12/2001 (0)
- Kumho is definitely an up & comer. They are the - roger 08:32 3/12/2001 (0)
- Get Michelin XGT V4 or Z4, Period! (nt) - Scott R 07:42 3/12/2001 (1)
  - Completely Agree, Go XGT Z4 and never go back(m) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 08:59 3/12/2001 (0)
- Re: Tires - AK 23:53 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Tires (pic) - mola 23:48 3/11/2001 (0)
- AK, Kuhmo question here..... - EricS 23:10 3/11/2001 (0)
- Bridgestone Potenza RE730 (nt) - Gary Ray 23:07 3/11/2001 (1)
  - I second that - Bridgestone Potenza RE730 (nt) - M5 LITE 13:04 3/12/2001 (0)
look VERY closely (all your base.....) (pic) (nt) - Zig (The Artist) 22:59 3/11/2001 (4)
- OK, please explain to this dumb old fart... - Lon 00:08 3/12/2001 (1)
  - See link... (url) (nt) - Gary Ray 00:15 3/12/2001 (0)
- Christ! That slogan is EVERYWHERE! - DanB 23:16 3/11/2001 (1)
  - It's kinda creepy.... (pic) (nt) - Gary Ray 23:36 3/11/2001 (0)
Lojack - is it worth buying?? - m6NY 22:50 3/11/2001 (2)
- My dealer didn't recommend it..(m) - Glenn R 05:58 3/12/2001 (0)
- Probably not - CG 23:21 3/11/2001 (0)
I want to buy 525i - NewB 22:26 3/11/2001 (8)
- You want a BMW?? How did you pass English class? - good god. 11:26 3/12/2001 (3)
  - Re: You want a BMW?? How did you pass English clas - NewB 12:59 3/12/2001 (0)
  - Pr*ck!! How many languages do YOU speak, zippy? - BillP 12:45 3/12/2001 (1)
    - BTW, I believe you're late for the Klan meeting (nt) - BillP 12:51 3/12/2001 (0)
- Re: I want to buy 525i - sid1200 00:44 3/12/2001 (0)
- 525 good, 530 better if you have the scratch - CG 23:14 3/11/2001 (1)
  - 540 even better..... - ken 23:22 3/11/2001 (0)
- The 525i with 5=speed is a fine choice and - Jeff 22:40 3/11/2001 (0)
Station ID / Clock LCD Panel Blinking - Kristof D. Frestedt 22:18 3/11/2001 (2)
- I just got mine replaced under warranty. Its a - Jeff 22:37 3/11/2001 (0)
- Possible solution to flickering display - NY2OCJeff 22:22 3/11/2001 (0)
HELP - PROPER COOLANT LEVEL FOR '98 540i - jim vomvas 21:38 3/11/2001 (3)
- Re: HELP - PROPER COOLANT LEVEL FOR '98 540i - Jay Gans 528 5sp 22:02 3/11/2001 (2)
  - Improper coolant level never cause of Ck Engine Lt - NY2OCJeff 22:15 3/11/2001 (1)
    - Re: check engine light - DHoang 05:05 3/12/2001 (0)
HEY FLY2LOW you go to Cornell don't you!?! - EMW's BMW 21:16 3/11/2001 (2)
- Re: HEY FLY2LOW you go to Cornell don't you!?! - Fly2LoW 21:47 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Re: HEY FLY2LOW you go to Cornell don't you!?! - Big 08:35 3/12/2001 (0)
Euro Dash - Part Numbers for Black / M5 Trunk Lip - WadeT 21:11 3/11/2001 (3)
- Wait!! Give 'im the Grey #'s too!! (e) - Jae 21:49 3/11/2001 (0)
- Email me.... (nt) - SVTWEB 21:26 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Youve Got Mail! (e) - WadeT 21:47 3/11/2001 (0)
Help. Anyone has pictures of side and rear body - kit? Thx. Kevin 21:08 3/11/2001 (0)
HEY FLY2LOW you go to Cornell don't you!?! - EMW's BMW 21:08 3/11/2001 (0)
I think I need professional help... (m) (pic) - Jae 20:50 3/11/2001 (18)
- Re: I think I need professional help... (m) - dean 20:59 3/12/2001 (0)
- I do the same (url) (nt) - T.C. 10:46 3/12/2001 (0)
- I wash mine in the bath tub (no kidding) NT - ultamte 09:12 3/12/2001 (0)
- That is normal for a BMW owner. If you want obse- - ssive....RevHigh 08:17 3/12/2001 (0)
- Same here... (more) - M5 LITE 08:08 3/12/2001 (0)
- You frighten me, Jae. Now where's my lugwrench? - MG Davis, South Florida 01:05 3/12/2001 (0)
- I understand, I have the same disorder DC (SoCal) - DC 23:54 3/11/2001 (0)
- WAX INSIDE BEFORE PUTTING BACK ON! - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 21:28 3/11/2001 (1)
  - I use spray wax, got it from CarCare for this job - Blaise 22:38 3/11/2001 (0)
- I do it too every few months! Looking good.... - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 21:27 3/11/2001 (0)
- I thought you were supposed to clean the outside!! (nt) - DC 21:25 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: I think I need professional help... (m) - NKYBimmer 21:14 3/11/2001 (0)
- I hope you waxed inside before reinstalling! :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:59 3/11/2001 (1)
  - It's like you're inside my HEAD!! LOL! (e) - Jae 21:04 3/11/2001 (0)
- I do that @ each tire rotation time... - DHoang 20:54 3/11/2001 (1)
  - me too - Blaise 21:12 3/11/2001 (0)
- What stuff did you use to clean them? (nt) - Mz3bo, Montreal, Canada 20:53 3/11/2001 (1)
  - P21S Wheel cleaner and Simple Green(e) - Jae 21:00 3/11/2001 (0)
Paging Jeff (did your xenon conv Sat at INTRAX) - DC 20:48 3/11/2001 (0)
Photos of 17"' Wheels on 5-series NON-sport - Gary Ray 20:28 3/11/2001 (7)
- If your car doesn't look funny now, it won't later - Chuck 07:47 3/12/2001 (0)
- Here'e mine - I haven't lowered yet... (pic) - BobCool 07:06 3/12/2001 (3)
  - Way Down - Thumbs DOWN 20:01 3/12/2001 (0)
  - Re: How's the ride now vs 16's? (pic) - FredL 08:41 3/12/2001 (1)
    - I notice more bumps, but only slightly... - BobCool 13:31 3/12/2001 (0)
- mine WAS like that, you'll want to lower it... (nt) - The Artist 22:47 3/11/2001 (0)
- No photos, but I saw one the other day - NY2OCJeff 20:32 3/11/2001 (0)
525 vs 528 - norman 20:20 3/11/2001 (2)
- Tough choice - CG 23:27 3/11/2001 (0)
- I liked the 528 better. . . . - NY2OCJeff 20:31 3/11/2001 (0)
Brake pad replacement question? - Fred 20:19 3/11/2001 (1)
- Re: Brake pad replacement question? - DHoang 05:32 3/12/2001 (0)
Anyone in Tampa area know of a good place to get (nt) - rims fixed? SamS 20:13 3/11/2001 (0)
How do I refurbish sand blasted headlight lens? - Fred 20:11 3/11/2001 (6)
- Here it is courtesy of M5 lite - EricS 23:09 3/11/2001 (2)
  - Thanks! I know what I'll be doing this weekend - Fred 18:46 3/12/2001 (0)
  - Cool :-) Thanks for the kudos! (more) - M5 LITE 08:14 3/12/2001 (0)
- Replacement (url) (pic) - Gary Ray 20:24 3/11/2001 (2)
  - Are these OEM or After Market? - Fred 20:34 3/11/2001 (1)
    - You should ask the seller, usually by Hella=OEM - Tom W 09:38 3/12/2001 (0)
OT: testing picture...please dismiss (url) (pic) - Danny Zuca 19:31 3/11/2001 (9)
- Re: OT: testing picture...please dismiss (pic) - Jeff(IL) 20:45 3/11/2001 (2)
  - Somalia. You'll need it there to protect your BMW (nt) - Gary Ray 09:11 3/12/2001 (1)
    - It works great in DC traffic. (nt) - RevHigh 09:43 3/12/2001 (0)
- Post your test shots at the bottom of the board - not the top NY2OCJeff 20:06 3/11/2001 (5)
  - Screw you guys! It says please dismiss & OT, LOL. (nt) - RevHigh 08:25 3/12/2001 (2)
    - "OT" is not a license to abuse (nt) - BillP 12:48 3/12/2001 (1)
      - True, a BMW came up on the pic. Which was posted (nt) - once, not 15 times.RevHigh 13:17 3/12/2001 (0)
  - better yet, use the TEST board - EricS 20:19 3/11/2001 (1)
    - Is that what that damn thing is for? ;-} (nt) - NY2OCJeff 20:20 3/11/2001 (0)
update on my 540's boo-boo - Stacey 18:59 3/11/2001 (8)
- When in doubt salvage the car - CG 23:39 3/11/2001 (0)
- Smashed up SHO - RainMan540 22:14 3/11/2001 (0)
- Your only hope is that they total it. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 20:00 3/11/2001 (0)
- Don't let them fix it...you'll never recoup (more) - Andrew 19:47 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Only God can make your car what it was before! - NY2OCJeff 20:02 3/11/2001 (0)
- Stacey, R U getting the Anthracite M5? - EricS 19:36 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: update on my 540's boo-boo - benkea 19:24 3/11/2001 (0)
- Good things happen to good people! - TeamGreen 19:09 3/11/2001 (0)
Why does the dealer have alot of 528i? - Jay in Chicago 18:56 3/11/2001 (9)
- Re: Why does the dealer have alot of 528i? - CG 23:31 3/11/2001 (0)
- many are probably lease returns (nt) - Stacey 19:06 3/11/2001 (7)
  - Are off-lease bmw cars ok to purchase? (more) - Jay in Chicago 01:13 3/12/2001 (6)
    - Make sure that it's Cerfitied - xitMom 09:30 3/13/2001 (0)
    - Re: Are off-lease bmw cars ok to purchase? (more) - E39 S. Cal 14:29 3/12/2001 (0)
    - Re: Are off-lease bmw cars ok to purchase? - Alan 10:59 3/12/2001 (0)
    - Well, I would ask the hard question: - DHoang 06:03 3/12/2001 (2)
      - Hell, I own my car and I don't do all that stuff - NY2OCJeff 11:44 3/12/2001 (0)
      - Because it's the right thing to do. - Gary Ray 09:01 3/12/2001 (0)
Anybody regret replacing E34 with E39 - Kuenftiger Kunde 18:14 3/11/2001 (12)
- no regrets - JB 19:52 3/12/2001 (1)
  - Just what I needed, thanks. (nt) - Kuenftiger Kunde 10:10 3/13/2001 (0)
- You won't regret it. Name change in a few months? (nt) - Royal Red 530i 17:27 3/12/2001 (1)
  - After May, I'm dropping my first name. (m) - Kuenftiger Kunde 10:08 3/13/2001 (0)
- Re: Anybody regret replacing E34 with E39 - Colin Campbell 13:14 3/12/2001 (0)
- Just went from E34 to E39 (more) - PeterV 10:58 3/12/2001 (0)
- From an E34 owner... - Tim T 08:25 3/12/2001 (0)
- Re: Anybody regret replacing E34 with E39 - robert a 21:40 3/11/2001 (0)
- Looked closely at E34 before buying my E39... - TeamGreen 19:23 3/11/2001 (0)
- once you own it (E39), you'll love it. (nt) - Aaron Liu 18:41 3/11/2001 (0)
- I own a 2000 540i, carpool in a 1995 540i (more) (url) - David Zeckhausen 18:40 3/11/2001 (0)
- I traded a 95 525iA for a 99 540iA - Jeff 18:36 3/11/2001 (0)
Anyone have pics of Anthracite/Black? (nt) - Bricks 18:12 3/11/2001 (2)
- Here's some URL's for mine ... - BillP 20:32 3/11/2001 (0)
- go to this site.... - Dave Schmidt 19:44 3/11/2001 (0)
Anyone have pic of 18" wheels on stock suspension? - Gatt 16:55 3/11/2001 (5)
- Re: Anyone have pic of 18" wheels on stock suspens (pic) - TSilver 12:05 3/12/2001 (0)
- How about 17" wheels with stock 540iA suspension? - Gary Ray 18:31 3/11/2001 (0)
- Just posted photos yesterday (url) - BillP 17:04 3/11/2001 (0)
- Here ya go!! (pic) - METHDECAL 17:00 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Another shot (pic) - METHDECAL 17:57 3/11/2001 (0)
Mud Guards on new 525? Posted 1st wrong. - Jake 16:46 3/11/2001 (3)
- The ones I've seen... - TeamGreen 19:44 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Mud Guards on new 525? Posted 1st wrong. - Chip's 540i 18:47 3/11/2001 (0)
- 95% says "don't do it" except in harsh winters (nt) - BillP 17:05 3/11/2001 (0)
Would you rather drive a 540 sport or a 740i?? (nt) - Bimmer nut 16:44 3/11/2001 (5)
- 1700 miles in a 740i this weekend(my impressions) - Lee 14:28 3/12/2001 (0)
- Why do you keep posting the same question? (m) - Mark OC 17:18 3/11/2001 (3)
  - Re: Why do you keep posting the same question? (m) - Bimmer nut 17:28 3/11/2001 (2)
    - You'll only succeed in getting sarcastic responses (nt) - BillP 20:34 3/11/2001 (0)
    - Can what other people say really impact your - decision? NY2OCJeff 20:23 3/11/2001 (0)
Mud Guards on new 525? (nt) - Jake 16:43 3/11/2001 (1)
- Mud Guards (url) (pic) (nt) - Jeff Lieb 17:02 3/11/2001 (0)
Where to get aftermarket nose mask/bra? No OEM prt - bimmerphile 16:39 3/11/2001 (2)
- pics of nose bra (pic) (nt) - Jeff Lieb 17:00 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Re: pics of nose bra - Sayeed 22:29 3/11/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: Parting out 98 528i - Nik 16:35 3/11/2001 (2)
- What color interior?? - METHDECAL 17:01 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Yes, I need black parts.... (nt) - Gary Ray 00:28 3/12/2001 (0)
Rear DECKLID removal-HELP! - David Farmer 15:52 3/11/2001 (2)
- check you email (nt) - Jeff Lieb 16:42 3/11/2001 (0)
- Brian Lewis's site might yield info on this... (url) - Lon 16:09 3/11/2001 (0)
Does anyone have any good info/pics of the 2003 (nt) - 5 series? (eom) Gene 15:50 3/11/2001 (0)
2001 Eye Transplant Completed, url enclosed (url) - DC 15:49 3/11/2001 (26)
- Re: 2001 Eye Transplant Completed, url enclosed - M5 LITE 08:24 3/12/2001 (1)
  - disregard (nt) - M5 LITE 08:25 3/12/2001 (0)
- No check light? - TedT 01:10 3/12/2001 (1)
  - Halogen=Xenon ---> no, check low beam - DC 02:45 3/12/2001 (0)
- Are the new rears LED or regular bulbs? (nt) - RobertB 22:07 3/11/2001 (5)
  - CELIS=LED, see night pics in rear lamp album (url) - DC 23:45 3/11/2001 (4)
    - No - CELIS=light transmissive plastic - M5 LITE 08:23 3/12/2001 (2)
      - Too tired last night, like your answer - DC 10:56 3/12/2001 (1)
        
        no prob :-) (nt) - M5 LITE 13:07 3/12/2001 (0)
    - Bad url, try this (url) - DC 00:00 3/12/2001 (0)
- EricS, check the rear lamp album, added night pics - DC 20:51 3/11/2001 (0)
- Very cool, you got the Euro clear headlight versio - EricS 16:43 3/11/2001 (2)
  - Are your ready to convert? I'll volunteer to help - DC 20:10 3/11/2001 (1)
    - Thanks. I'm thinking of tail lights first.... - EricS 21:08 3/11/2001 (0)
- Great job DC! I'm right behind ya on the rear LED (nt) - smoke install. RevHigh 16:18 3/11/2001 (3)
  - Rev High, heads up, watch the torque on nuts - DC 21:04 3/11/2001 (1)
    - JB Weld holds everything. ;-} Thanks for the into! (nt) - RevHigh 08:30 3/12/2001 (0)
  - Thanks buddy - DC 20:03 3/11/2001 (0)
- What is your plan if you get a fix-it tik. for the - clear markers? NY2OCJeff 16:06 3/11/2001 (5)
  - Stick on amber reflector, remove next day - EricS 18:23 3/11/2001 (4)
    - Takes less than 1 hr to do complete swapout - DC 20:19 3/11/2001 (2)
      - And if the next guy wants it stock. . . . - NY2OCJeff 20:35 3/11/2001 (1)
        
        Hey, bonus! Thanks I like you idea - DC 20:42 3/11/2001 (0)
    - Ditto :) - DC 19:50 3/11/2001 (0)
- Very nice,what did it cost //? - Jay Gans 528 5sp 16:00 3/11/2001 (1)
  - I bought the kits from SPP, here's the prices - DC 19:59 3/11/2001 (0)
BMW FRU labor unit =how many minutes? - EricS 14:24 3/11/2001 (1)
- It's broken down into tenths of an hour = 6 min. (nt) - when I attempt to access NY2OCJeff 14:50 3/11/2001 (0)
97 528 coolant leak at the thermostat housing?? - bill 13:37 3/11/2001 (0)
Help! Should I buy 5 series or 7? - Cameron Reddy 13:20 3/11/2001 (8)
- FIVE FORTY SPORT (nt) - JB 17:06 3/11/2001 (0)
- 5 Definitely - Salman Khilji 15:36 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Even better , a RAV4!! (nt) - BillP 17:07 3/11/2001 (0)
- 5 series is a compromise between - Blaise 13:44 3/11/2001 (3)
  - Re: 5 series is a compromise between - Bruce Hallberg 14:44 3/11/2001 (2)
    - Thanks Bruce - Blaise 16:24 3/11/2001 (1)
      - Re: Thanks Bruce - Bruce Hallberg 22:12 3/11/2001 (0)
- Sorry for typo - Cameron Reddy 13:24 3/11/2001 (0)
My 540/6 AutoT ECU s/w Upgrd. only dyno sheet.... (url) - RevHigh 13:05 3/11/2001 (5)
- Boss, check your e-mail/voice mail. - Stepan 21:00 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: My 540/6 AutoT ECU s/w Upgrd. only dyno sheet. - WadeT 20:49 3/11/2001 (3)
  - That is the 'public' ECU upgrade w/ stock airbox. (nt) - RevHigh 08:27 3/12/2001 (2)
    - Rev, Whats your email? (nt) - WadeT 09:09 3/12/2001 (1)
      - Revhigh@hotmail.com (nt) - RevHigh 09:47 3/12/2001 (0)
OT. Yeah BABAY!!We're going to Da DANCE!! - beewang- Go CSUN Matadors!! 12:04 3/11/2001 (15)
- Doubt if you'll "get" Duke, but if you do... - Mike 20:12 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: OT. Yeah BABAY!!We're going to Da DANCE!! - Mike 20:10 3/11/2001 (0)
- PLEASE....Grow up and stop your idiotic posts! - Mike 12:15 3/11/2001 (8)
  - And your post is helpful in what way? (nt) - BillP 16:36 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Oh, relax, might be CSUNs first & last - DC 14:31 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Tolerance and understanding, Mike. Bee is special. (pic) - ;-) Stepan 14:26 3/11/2001 (0)
  - this was not nessecary, lighten up...... - Blaise 13:49 3/11/2001 (0)
  - I agree - Zig 13:34 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Careful, Mike. He's got a Glock! - John528 12:41 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Lighten up buddy....nt - arnolds 12:20 3/11/2001 (0)
  - MIKE you can KISS my A$$!! I posted OT!!! - beewang- Go CSUN Matadors!! 12:20 3/11/2001 (0)
- I watched the game but missed you-my MSU Bobcats - tim 12:10 3/11/2001 (0)
- How bout them Hawkeyes! (nt) - Jeff 12:10 3/11/2001 (2)
  - Re: How bout them Hawkeyes! - Jeff(IL) 20:48 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Yeah Baby!! Big Ten Champs!! - WadeT 19:08 3/11/2001 (0)
slightly OT- re:E34 540/530--is there anything - tim 12:02 3/11/2001 (1)
- Tim... - TeamGreen 20:11 3/11/2001 (0)
Oakland,CA service recommendations - Derrick 11:27 3/11/2001 (3)
- Bavarian Professionals in Berkeley - Chucky 00:12 3/12/2001 (0)
- Weatherford in Berkeley - see ya there! (nt) - Gary Ray 18:22 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Oakland,CA service recommendations - Rudegar 12:08 3/11/2001 (0)
Need advice, suspension questions. - Gatt 11:17 3/11/2001 (5)
- Re: I have the M5 18" setup + the 540 sports.. - Davidkl 01:38 3/13/2001 (0)
- great ride quality with 18", sport shocks, Eibachs (url) - EricS 18:20 3/11/2001 (0)
- If you truly want to maintain good ride. . . - NY2OCJeff 14:55 3/11/2001 (0)
- If u want comfy ride, return 18" wheels ordered - DHoang 14:23 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Need advice, suspension questions. - Chip's 540i 13:46 3/11/2001 (0)
Can anyone tell me what this blue thing is? (pic) - DanB 11:09 3/11/2001 (11)
- A very small amp... or Line/Level converter? - George 23:20 3/13/2001 (0)
- Poorly installed LoJack! Ask Nicole for more. (nt) - Lefty 00:45 3/12/2001 (0)
- Sorry Dave, I can't tell you that (nt) - Rudegar 22:54 3/11/2001 (0)
- do u have any aftermarket stuff installed? - felix 19:53 3/11/2001 (0)
- cloaking device for the CHP (nt) - tim 17:32 3/11/2001 (0)
- It's a tracking device by BMW AG, to invade privac - arnab 14:27 3/11/2001 (0)
- Either a whatchamacallit or a thingamajig. - Lon 13:20 3/11/2001 (0)
- is it ticking? (nt) - x 12:51 3/11/2001 (0)
- something to do w/ SC install probably - AK 12:03 3/11/2001 (1)
  - or maybe it's a hydrosilator (nt) - AK 12:42 3/11/2001 (0)
- Flux Compositors (nt) - TaxFree 11:50 3/11/2001 (0)
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO - Basilli 11:04 3/11/2001 (5)
- Debagging the rear deck lid - Jeff Lieb 16:02 3/11/2001 (0)
- Fishing line works as well - here's mine (m) (url) (pic) - Marcus in San Diego 14:23 3/11/2001 (0)
- Dental Floss will debadge in 6 seconds, then...... (url) - JIMMY 13:36 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Should not it be 4.1 seconds?;-) - Stepan 14:44 3/11/2001 (0)
- I have heard that dental floss will cut right thru - Jeff 11:49 3/11/2001 (0)
Now that Xephyz CAI doesn't spam us anymore, - Dave 10:40 3/11/2001 (0)
CYLINDER HEADS M62 motor 30,000 miles 500.00 - Bill 10:32 3/11/2001 (0)
Rattling in the back seat and Trunk problems? - Alex 10:13 3/11/2001 (2)
- Rear seat bottom could be loose. - T.C. 13:39 3/11/2001 (0)
- Check latest Roundel for trunk latch recall - Markus 11:59 3/11/2001 (0)
car cover locks - tc 08:40 3/11/2001 (2)
- Do not use one(more) - T.C. 13:43 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Re: thankx try bungee/nylon rope(also 97 540/6) - tc 07:51 3/12/2001 (0)
Cross spoke bolted II alloy (url) - kenny 08:27 3/11/2001 (3)
- Umm, those aren't Bolted IIs (Hint: No bolts!) (nt) - Zebra 01:03 3/12/2001 (0)
- I just got mine... - TeamGreen 19:03 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Re: I just got mine... - robert a 21:58 3/11/2001 (0)
Clears Illegal?? - Andy 07:29 3/11/2001 (1)
- Re: Clears Illegal?? - rgk 15:51 3/11/2001 (0)
97' 528 Start-up Noise - Craig S 05:41 3/11/2001 (1)
- Check air pump (nt) - Blaise 11:15 3/11/2001 (0)
Re:**ASC* CLUSTER LIGHT - Bobby B (BLACK/DIAMOND) 03:18 3/11/2001 (1)
- the wire cable is a weak link- mine went at 52k mi (nt) - tim 11:21 3/11/2001 (0)
Need PICS of BMW or other black rubber mats....... - BobCool 02:07 3/11/2001 (10)
- Visit your dealer - Blaise 11:19 3/11/2001 (0)
- BMW rubber mats are great for winter,keep carpets - Jay Gans 528 5sp 09:59 3/11/2001 (0)
- I prefer the BMW rubber mats over WeatherTechs (m) - RobertV 09:41 3/11/2001 (0)
- Do They Slide Forward? - Todd 07:03 3/11/2001 (2)
  - No they don't - dean 21:03 3/12/2001 (0)
  - Re: Do They Slide Forward? - mark 08:24 3/11/2001 (0)
- Here ya go.. I got these.. (url) - BimmerBoy 02:22 3/11/2001 (3)
  - Did you have to cut them to fit because of...(m) - BobCool 08:52 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Weathertechs are the best...(m) - LNL 07:55 3/11/2001 (1)
    - Re: Weathertechs are the best...(m) - mark 08:28 3/11/2001 (0)
EBC Brake Pads - Scott R 23:38 3/10/2001 (2)
- do you know where i can get the pads? - jimu 03:36 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Brake Parts Warehouse (url) - Scott R 07:48 3/11/2001 (0)
540 reliability/durability past 80k miles - Mike Searle 23:26 3/10/2001 (4)
- Re: 540 reliability/durability past 80k miles - Ritchmeister 18:58 3/12/2001 (0)
- Re: 540 reliability/durability past 80k miles - Clay 11:47 3/12/2001 (0)
- less trouble than most cars after 80k miles- (nt) - tim 13:24 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: 540 reliability/durability past 80k miles - DHoang 08:29 3/11/2001 (0)
If I buy the car after my lease, is it possible to - Peter 22:08 3/10/2001 (7)
- Re: If I buy the car after my lease, is it possibl - JohnC ('99 540iA) 22:29 3/10/2001 (2)
  - Re: If I buy the car after my lease, is it possibl - mark 08:34 3/11/2001 (1)
    - the charge was built into purchase price- (nt) - tim 13:23 3/11/2001 (0)
- Good question. . . . .. - NY2OCJeff 22:25 3/10/2001 (3)
  - Re: Good question. . . . .. - mark 08:39 3/11/2001 (1)
    - That surprises me. Why would the do that? - NY2OCJeff 15:01 3/11/2001 (0)
  - I will let you know (m) - Peter 08:01 3/11/2001 (0)
Photos of my new Mille Migla MM11-2 Sports (url) - BillP 21:46 3/10/2001 (21)
- Great color choice on T5 Bill :) (nt) - Roland 2001 540iA Sp FOR SALE Zero Miles 12:33 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Is there any other good color! (nt) - BillP 16:52 3/11/2001 (0)
- You definitely need bigger brakes! How about this? (pic) - David Zeckhausen 23:43 3/10/2001 (4)
  - Please! These are brakes for 3000lb car. For big (pic) - Stepan 23:57 3/10/2001 (3)
    - Those look like stock M5 brakes. Porsche is ... (url) - David Zeckhausen 00:58 3/11/2001 (2)
      - DZ, I am pulling your leg. (sort of) (m) (url) - Stepan 01:17 3/11/2001 (1)
        
        Response to claims that MOV'IT is unsafe ...(long) - David Zeckhausen 17:55 3/11/2001 (0)
- Whatever makes you happy Boss!;-) (m) (pic) - Stepan 23:01 3/10/2001 (3)
  - I think the rubber fumes are getting to you :-) (pic) - EricS 00:39 3/12/2001 (0)
  - Your car isn't lowered is it? (nt) - RevHigh 19:43 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Your neighbor can't drive! (nt) - JFrench 17:12 3/11/2001 (0)
- Time to lower. A lot of clearance in front. - NY2OCJeff 21:58 3/10/2001 (1)
  - New springs/shocks is the next change for me (nt) - BillP 22:01 3/10/2001 (0)
- I would recommend WIDER tires next time (more) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 21:55 3/10/2001 (7)
  - And I believe Bill said. . . . - NY2OCJeff 22:01 3/10/2001 (3)
    - Look at the full picture#1 - that fitment was - recommended by TireRack - BillP 22:03 3/10/2001 (2)
      - My faith in TireRack just diminished a bit! - NY2OCJeff 22:22 3/10/2001 (1)
        
        What about JC? After all, he failed to make beer - out of Bud (KIng of Beer). Stepan 01:33 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Yep, next time I'll go 245f and 275r (nt) - BillP 22:00 3/10/2001 (2)
    - Bill - what size are they now? (e) - Mark OC 05:44 3/11/2001 (1)
      - 235/40/18(f) and 265/35/18(r) (nt) - BillP 16:43 3/11/2001 (0)
530i Manual Iniitial Impressions (long) (url) - Carlos 21:44 3/10/2001 (2)
- Good write-up Carlos, I agree with all you said. (nt) - gf 00:04 3/11/2001 (0)
- Beautiful car, love those wheels (nt) - kevinfl 23:37 3/10/2001 (0)
Short shifter question for 540 (url) - LDD 21:43 3/10/2001 (1)
- Re: Short shifter question for 540 - bimmerfan 12:14 3/11/2001 (0)
1999 528ia sport for sale $32,400 - Todd 21:41 3/10/2001 (0)
EBC pads. Comments on owners... - NJDave 20:35 3/10/2001 (3)
- partnumber ebc brakepads 4 528 - Joxer 21:23 3/10/2001 (0)
- Re: EBC pads. Comments on owners... - Steve 20:58 3/10/2001 (1)
  - ...should try Porterfields R4S. None better! n/t - roger 06:36 3/12/2001 (0)
ever heard of dickie-spielzug Radio Control cars? - ThinRedLine 20:29 3/10/2001 (0)
How do you post a picture ?? please help !! thanks (nt) - OLEG 20:28 3/10/2001 (5)
- You mean like this? :-) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 21:14 3/10/2001 (4)
  - Geocities images broken at least 1/2 the time. . . - when I attempt to access NY2OCJeff 22:27 3/10/2001 (0)
  - THANK YOU VERY MUCH !!!!!! (pic) - oleg 22:08 3/10/2001 (2)
    - Maybe this will work - Mike-Italy 02:13 3/11/2001 (1)
      - Damn! (pic) - Mike-Italy 02:14 3/11/2001 (0)
Anyone is going to the car show on April 24 in SAC (pic) - OLEG 20:22 3/10/2001 (0)
528ia Stereo - Dusty 19:51 3/10/2001 (2)
- Re: 528ia Stereo (url) - Fla528i 09:47 3/11/2001 (1)
  - you can buy the same Infinity Basslink for about - tim 11:27 3/11/2001 (0)
528ia Stereo (nt) - Dusty 19:49 3/10/2001 (0)
Does anyone know what a status 150 means - Bimmer nut 18:38 3/10/2001 (1)
- Here is a list of all the codes (more) - Marcus in San Diego 18:44 3/10/2001 (0)
1997 528 with only 5,300 miles on it! (url) - NY2OCJeff 18:32 3/10/2001 (9)
- Re: 1997 528 with only 5,300 miles on it! - Basilli 21:39 3/10/2001 (0)
- They claim a $45,000 "replacement value" !! (m) - David Zeckhausen 21:21 3/10/2001 (1)
  - Insurance-speak, true, but misleading (nt) - BillP 21:36 3/10/2001 (0)
- Not a bad price... - NJDave 20:24 3/10/2001 (1)
  - Ha!! Manheim Auto Auction one of US's largest! - (nt) Paul 22:30 3/10/2001 (0)
- Even if it's correct, still'd make me nervous. (nt) - Dan L 19:04 3/10/2001 (3)
  - I agree with Dan.. more - Marcus in San Diego 19:23 3/10/2001 (2)
    - This is a base model (m) - DanC 19:42 3/10/2001 (1)
      - The "value package" as the dealers say. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 21:35 3/10/2001 (0)
How Much and How Difficult is it to replace (more) - WJM 18:16 3/10/2001 (6)
- impact strips - Jeff Lieb 19:12 3/10/2001 (0)
- This is what i was told (more) (url) - Marcus in San Diego 18:28 3/10/2001 (4)
  - What do folks do when they crash the car and. . . - NY2OCJeff 21:38 3/10/2001 (0)
  - Marcus, is that RD front bumper you have? - Aaron Liu 19:23 3/10/2001 (1)
    - Aaron, R48 front spoiler by RDynamics (nt) - Marcus in San Diego 19:25 3/10/2001 (0)
  - Nice car! ;-) (nt) - AlexPS 18:44 3/10/2001 (0)
hi-end stereo shop in Seattle or San Diego - Kurt Lieber 18:02 3/10/2001 (0)
Steve Diamon - Eurobuyers - Thanks for.. - Brett Red 325iT 17:50 3/10/2001 (0)
Today's project.. a new bumper... more later (e) (pic) (nt) - Jae 16:52 3/10/2001 (2)
- pic here? dang photopoint (e) (pic) - Jae 16:59 3/10/2001 (1)
  - Jae.. i see the picture. (e) - Marcus in San Diego 17:00 3/10/2001 (0)
Finally got Pictures of my car!! (MORE) (url) (pic) - Marcus in San Diego 16:47 3/10/2001 (11)
- lowering kit question: (url) (pic) - pvas 22:05 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Really nice...what brand springs/ shocks? (nt) (url) (pic) - allenjdbimmer 21:57 3/11/2001 (0)
- Sweet ride, although I think chrome fits white... (url) (pic) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 19:38 3/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Finally got Pictures of my car!! (MORE) (url) (pic) - Jeff(IL) 19:07 3/10/2001 (1)
  - Jeff, 18" AC Schnitzer rims (type II) (e) (url) (pic) - Marcus in San Diego 19:21 3/10/2001 (0)
- Looks Great! - Bumper is nice (nt) - Dan L 19:03 3/10/2001 (0)
- Very NICE and real clean!! (nt) - DanS 17:37 3/10/2001 (0)
- is that a 540 or a 528? (url) (pic) - ken 17:12 3/10/2001 (3)
  - Ken, it's a 528 (debadged) (e) (url) (pic) - Marcus in San Diego 17:16 3/10/2001 (2)
    - nice.. how much did you pay for the front bumper? (url) (pic) - ken 17:47 3/10/2001 (1)
      - Ken.. got the bumper at Turnermotorsports.com (mor (url) (pic) - Marcus in San Diego 17:53 3/10/2001 (0)
What is faster, gs430 or 540sport?? Which to buy? (nt) - Bimmer nut 16:44 3/10/2001 (3)
- Up close and personal comparison - My other car is a Viper 11:00 3/11/2001 (1)
  - Re: Up close and personal comparison - benkea 14:58 3/11/2001 (0)
- see thread below - benkea 17:23 3/10/2001 (0)
What can Dinan do to help the 525? (nt) - southwind 16:35 3/10/2001 (2)
- Swap in a 4.4L V-8? - MG Davis, South Florida 17:40 3/11/2001 (0)
- Sell you a badge?;-) - Stepan 16:37 3/10/2001 (0)
SVTWEB..sent you email..(m) - Glenn R 16:21 3/10/2001 (0)
A good Window Tint shop in Indianapolis area? (nt) - Mark W. 16:05 3/10/2001 (1)
- Dreyer/Reinbold has a guy come in. Otherwise I'd - roger 06:38 3/12/2001 (0)
John Miller... I need your email address - SVTWEB 15:58 3/10/2001 (0)
Hey, Anyone use "Leatherique" Leather Care Prod? - PG 15:53 3/10/2001 (1)
- Yes and it is very good - Blaise 17:16 3/10/2001 (0)
2 Questions - Please Help - tb 14:13 3/10/2001 (14)
- Let Me Explain....... (MORE/LONG) (url) (pic) - JIMMY 14:45 3/10/2001 (12)
  - Thanks Jimmy!!! (url) (pic) - tb 11:51 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Here's the illegal one (pic) - AlexPS 19:28 3/10/2001 (3)
    - Is that your car, Alex? (nt) - NY2OCJeff 21:32 3/10/2001 (2)
      - Yes. (nt) - AlexPS 09:15 3/11/2001 (1)
        
        Nice. (nt) - when I attempt to access NY2OCJeff 12:37 3/11/2001 (0)
  - Correction: (this one) - JIMMY 14:51 3/10/2001 (0)
  - Correction: (url) (pic) - JIMMY 14:49 3/10/2001 (0)
  - Hey.. look guys! Finally no spelling error!! =) - JIMMY 14:47 3/10/2001 (4)
    - Your Freudian slip is showing though- "I'd be bald (nt) - to help you - Dan Lewis 19:24 3/10/2001 (2)
      - Jimmy--hair club for men!! - EricS 22:59 3/10/2001 (0)
      - thanx, I saw that =) - JIMMY 20:43 3/10/2001 (0)
    - Need to work on the grammar though... LOL... - JIMMY 14:48 3/10/2001 (0)
- Re: 2 Questions - Please Help - Robert A 14:33 3/10/2001 (0)
Sacramento, CA - Stereo Shop - concali 13:47 3/10/2001 (2)
- Bevcor, this is for you - BillP 16:43 3/10/2001 (1)
  - Re: Bevcor, this is for you - concali 09:48 3/11/2001 (0)
Center Console Removal - Easy - Hemant 13:45 3/10/2001 (2)
- thanks!! Now here's a way to make it easier.... - Paul 19:53 3/11/2001 (0)
- I am stupid, I need pictures of the procedure (nt) - NY2OCJeff 18:10 3/10/2001 (0)
Cost of extra key? - Fla528i 13:15 3/10/2001 (3)
- Jay's right...$114 for mine last month... (nt) - TeamGreen 00:04 3/11/2001 (0)
- Re: Cost of extra key? - gf 13:57 3/10/2001 (0)
- about 110 bucks. - Jay Gans 528 5sp 13:57 3/10/2001 (0)
Got blown away bye a AMG SL73. WOW.... - Mike-S 13:01 3/10/2001 (5)
- Over 200mph!! (nt) - DanS 18:01 3/10/2001 (0)
- Re: Got blown away bye a AMG SL73. WOW.... - benkea 13:19 3/10/2001 (2)
  - Re: Got blown away bye a AMG SL73. WOW.... - benkea 13:20 3/10/2001 (1)
    - Re: Got blown away bye a AMG SL73. WOW.... - benkea 13:36 3/10/2001 (0)
- 7.3 liter 48-valve V12, probably 500 hp & 500 ftlb - but it costs 3x as much as your 540 ! 13:17 3/10/2001 (0)
Anyone interested in a 95 m3 with 50k miles? - Sum3anth 13:00 3/10/2001 (0)
540iA vs Lexus Ls430 - Zene 13:00 3/10/2001 (6)
- Apples and Oranges - My other car is a Viper 11:14 3/11/2001 (0)
- The 5 is bigger than it looks. Hop in one! (nt) - Royal Red 530i 19:13 3/10/2001 (0)
- Too small?? You are joking right? - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 13:23 3/10/2001 (3)
  - I think the 5 has less rear legroom - Scott 14:56 3/10/2001 (2)
    - With you on the legroom issue (m) - MG Davis, South Florida 18:00 3/11/2001 (1)
      - Re: With you on the legroom issue (m) - Ritchmeister 17:37 3/12/2001 (0)
clear lense bulbs legal in calif ? - tom 12:45 3/10/2001 (1)
- I believed it's illegal in U.S. - Aaron Liu 12:49 3/10/2001 (0)
Service Records - My540i 12:12 3/10/2001 (1)
- Most dealers do it without a problem. . . - NY2OCJeff 12:25 3/10/2001 (0)
My '68 Z-28 test photo...Enjoy - Fla528i 12:11 3/10/2001 (8)
- Here's my '69 Z-28 302ci 4:56:1; 11.2sec 1/4mi (pic) - DHoang 08:23 3/11/2001 (0)
- This is now bimmer + GM muscle car forum! (nt) - Mike-Italy 17:46 3/10/2001 (0)
- OK, Now the Tahoe (url) - Fla528i 12:46 3/10/2001 (3)
  - Post the web address to the "Optional Image URL" - NY2OCJeff 13:00 3/10/2001 (0)
  - Re: OK, Now the Tahoe (pic) - NY2OCJeff 12:58 3/10/2001 (1)
    - Thanks..that makes sense. - Fla528i 13:04 3/10/2001 (0)
- Much easier this way (pic) (nt) - NY2OCJeff 12:26 3/10/2001 (0)
- Re: My '68 Z-28 test photo...Enjoy one more time. (url) - Fla528i 12:14 3/10/2001 (0)
My '68 Z-28 test photo...Enjoy - Fla528i 12:11 3/10/2001 (0)
Looking for OEM sill plates or rep. chrome? (m) (url) - TeamGreen 12:03 3/10/2001 (0)
ATTN: ALL Geocities members! You can post pics! (m (pic) - M Power 11:00 3/10/2001 (0)
Test Picture: my SS (pic) (nt) - Mike-Italy 10:47 3/10/2001 (2)
- Attempt two (pic) - Mike-Italy 10:49 3/10/2001 (1)
  - OK, now the Vette (pic) (nt) - Mike-Italy 10:52 3/10/2001 (0)
2001 BMW M-5 IN STOCK BLACK /BLACK (NJ) (nt) - BMWCAR7@AOL.COM 10:16 3/10/2001 (0)
Race - 540i vs. 740i - BigD 10:15 3/10/2001 (2)
- Car & Driver sez: - JFrench 12:55 3/10/2001 (0)
- sounds about right to me - felix 12:35 3/10/2001 (0)
BMWs (M) - Jim S, Hanau Germany 09:37 3/10/2001 (0)
hello revhigh - riverflyer 09:30 3/10/2001 (0)
OT:Agent 99&others interested, PICS of my '68 442 (url) - RevHigh 09:03 3/10/2001 (3)
- Re: My '67 convrtbl. Skylark is in there as well.. (pic) - RevHigh 18:03 3/10/2001 (0)
- Re: OT:Agent 99&others interested, PICS of my - Mike-Italy 10:42 3/10/2001 (0)