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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 11
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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How much does it cost to install Alarm in 525i?? - Pinka 23:47 3/18/2001 (0)
911 turbo high speed video thru Stockholm (url) - EricS 23:05 3/18/2001 (0)
Where is the BEST place to fix a 19' rim ..SF bay - area ..thanks .....OLEG 22:47 3/18/2001 (2)
- Wheel techniques in Campbell, CA.. Da Best! - The Artist 23:33 3/18/2001 (1)
  - oh yeah, www.wheeltechniques.com (url) - The Artist 23:34 3/18/2001 (0)
Driver's door speaker wiring - Jimlev 21:32 3/18/2001 (0)
BRAKE DUST - CHAZ 21:32 3/18/2001 (3)
- Re: BRAKE DUST - Hawkeye1951 09:07 3/19/2001 (0)
- Re: BRAKE DUST - Jack 07:39 3/19/2001 (0)
- wax 'em- or don't stop! (nt) - tim 21:36 3/18/2001 (0)
How should I customize a 2001 white 540iA sport? - white540iA sport 21:12 3/18/2001 (10)
- Get the Supersprint exhaust and slightly cut the.. (pic) - SamInu 00:32 3/19/2001 (2)
  - Re: Get the Supersprint exhaust and slightly cut t (pic) - SamInu 00:35 3/19/2001 (1)
    - What color is your 540i? (pic) - Tim C. 18:12 3/19/2001 (0)
- drive it a while before you decide (m) - The Artist 23:36 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Very good advice. - JD617 09:51 3/19/2001 (0)
- Porsche brakes will look great under those ... (m) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 21:46 3/18/2001 (3)
  - Dave... your killing me :) (m) (url) (pic) - WadeT 21:49 3/18/2001 (2)
    - Wade did you order the Hartge's Yet? (nt) - bevcor 22:53 3/18/2001 (0)
    - Determining spacer size ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 22:15 3/18/2001 (0)
- Check this white bimmer out (more) (url) (pic) - Marcus in San Diego 21:20 3/18/2001 (0)
Rearview Mirror with Compass - VE 21:12 3/18/2001 (4)
- Re: Rearview Mirror with Compass - Steve R. 14:23 3/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Rearview Mirror with Compass - Dave 07:38 3/19/2001 (0)
- Do you have the part number? - Glenn R 06:25 3/19/2001 (0)
- That's NOT correct - same bracket ! it twists off - John C 23:20 3/18/2001 (0)
has anyone found 17 inch winter tires? - tim 21:03 3/18/2001 (9)
- TireRack has plenty of 17" options. (m) - Leigh 08:24 3/19/2001 (1)
  - Might not find much this time of the year (e) - Mark OC 08:36 3/19/2001 (0)
- Hakkapellitta makes a 17" studded tire... (m) - Magnus M 00:18 3/19/2001 (0)
- Re: has anyone found 17 inch winter tires? - Mike E 22:03 3/18/2001 (0)
- Hint Hint (m) - Doug 21:19 3/18/2001 (2)
  - Re: Pothole vulnerability affects 16" & 17" & 15" - Leigh 08:31 3/19/2001 (1)
    - Disagree (m) - Doug 12:21 3/19/2001 (0)
- Re: has anyone found 17 inch winter tires? - Jim 21:06 3/18/2001 (1)
  - I'm in Montana-snow anytime! (nt) - tim 21:10 3/18/2001 (0)
cd stacker mounting bracket - Danny 20:44 3/18/2001 (1)
- there are two brackets for non-nva cars one that - Jay Gans 528 5sp 22:55 3/18/2001 (0)
Who's got the best deals on factory wheels? - Robert A 20:23 3/18/2001 (0)
Hey, Dave Zeckhausen!!(m) - Jae 20:18 3/18/2001 (13)
- So, what are you trying to say? (m) - 540eeter 10:50 3/19/2001 (3)
  - What are YOU talking about? (m) - BillP 14:17 3/19/2001 (2)
    - If you read between the lines (m) - 540eeter 14:40 3/19/2001 (1)
      - Got it (nt) - BillP 16:46 3/19/2001 (0)
- No Kidding... Daves the Man! (nt) - WadeT 21:29 3/18/2001 (0)
- I just want Dave to move next door to me so I can - tim 20:52 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Yeah Dave Z, come do a MT/WY clinic! (nt) (nt) - Andy_WY 23:15 3/18/2001 (0)
- Herumschleichen! (nt) - RevHigh 20:32 3/18/2001 (5)
  - der Ganove! (nt) - Jae 21:42 3/18/2001 (4)
    - der Schwool! (nt) - RevHigh 09:51 3/19/2001 (3)
      - Jae ist eifers�chtig! - RevHigh 09:57 3/19/2001 (2)
        
        LOL, nice spelling! - Mark (Ger) 10:17 3/19/2001 (1)
        
        Danke! I know I messed up the "f" one. LOL (nt) - RevHigh 10:20 3/19/2001 (0)
Today�s car show IMHO (long)�.. - Chuck 18:46 3/18/2001 (6)
- Re: Canadian Dinan sources - AlDes 20:09 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: Canadian Dinan sources - Jim Tsatsos 14:09 3/19/2001 (0)
- You Talking to me?? - beerO'wanger 20:00 3/18/2001 (2)
  - Yep, this one had the hard top too. Very tempting - (nt) Chuck 20:08 3/18/2001 (0)
  - Got my mail about the M5 guy who email me earlier? - JIMMY 20:05 3/18/2001 (0)
- Digiman Master! - RevHigh 19:36 3/18/2001 (0)
Noisy gear lever - Rich 18:43 3/18/2001 (1)
- carefully pull the edge of the boot up around all - Jay Gans 528 5sp 22:59 3/18/2001 (0)
Paging B. Lewis... are you around? (nt) - METHDECAL 18:33 3/18/2001 (6)
- Always, way to often - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 19:15 3/18/2001 (5)
  - hey buddy.. quick question.. - METHDECAL 19:55 3/18/2001 (4)
    - Well... (pic) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 20:18 3/18/2001 (2)
      - How much are you selling the Solobarics for? - METHDECAL 21:13 3/18/2001 (1)
        
        Re: How much are you selling the Solobarics for? (url) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 22:03 3/18/2001 (0)
    - ohoh..brb gotta catch the sopranos!! - METHDECAL 19:56 3/18/2001 (0)
Best way/place to sell OEM used BMW parts & acces - Dale 18:33 3/18/2001 (2)
- Ebay of course - Gary Ray 22:38 3/18/2001 (0)
- here are some alternative ways.... - Aaron Liu 20:20 3/18/2001 (0)
Best place in Bay Area for Dent Removal/Body Work? - Dale 18:18 3/18/2001 (0)
Thanks to all who posted re: debadging - SMR 94301 17:43 3/18/2001 (0)
Did I make a mistake - Bimmercrazed 17:38 3/18/2001 (3)
- Re: Did I make a mistake/ my $0.02 - PeterV 08:51 3/19/2001 (0)
- No mistake. (m) - Leigh 08:40 3/19/2001 (0)
- Two sets of rims and tires,or.. - Dennis 17:52 3/18/2001 (0)
Topaz Blue 530i SPP Pictures (pic) - jp 16:59 3/18/2001 (7)
- Anyone have comfort seat pics for comparison? - LordBodak 18:03 3/18/2001 (1)
  - I do, see the post way at the top for my pics. (nt) - Agent99 15:07 3/19/2001 (0)
- Wow! Beautiful! Debadge it! (nt) - SMR 94301 17:51 3/18/2001 (4)
  - How cum the 540 guys don't debadge!?!?!?! - BigD 03:22 3/19/2001 (1)
    - SMR just bought a 540.... (nt) - Gary Ray 09:03 3/19/2001 (0)
  - I agree! The badge is just status anyway!(e) (nt) - Jae 20:20 3/18/2001 (1)
    - And so much cleaner (more) (url) (pic) - Marcus in San Diego 21:04 3/18/2001 (0)
Pictures of my car and snow (long) (url) - Steve D 16:54 3/18/2001 (1)
- Get Pirelli Snow sport...more (url) - DanT 18:45 3/18/2001 (0)
Fender Rolling problems-- HELP!!! - Andy 16:45 3/18/2001 (5)
- Re: Fender Rolling problems-- HELP!!! - andy 07:00 3/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Fender Rolling problems-- HELP!!! - Greg C 02:20 3/19/2001 (0)
- Recommendation - DC 17:54 3/18/2001 (0)
- i had SAME problem .... more .. - OLEG 17:31 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Yes, for that size tire a cut is necessary along (nt) - w/ the M5 liners. RevHigh 18:30 3/18/2001 (0)
Motorola car phone for sale - matt 16:21 3/18/2001 (0)
Euro Dash Question for David Zeckhausen - W Ped 16:16 3/18/2001 (2)
- No problem. Metal plate does nothing. ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 17:58 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Thanks David! (nt) - W Ped 07:13 3/19/2001 (0)
Received my 530I Yesterday - Gary Vernick 16:03 3/18/2001 (4)
- Comfort Seats - Beemer guy 21:51 3/18/2001 (2)
  - Re: Comfort Seats - Bob A 11:28 3/19/2001 (0)
  - Re: Comfort Seats - GaryNJ 08:29 3/19/2001 (0)
- Congrats, welcome to the club! :) (nt) - gf 19:06 3/18/2001 (0)
I love Springtime! - A couple of pics in the sun (pic) - Markus 15:46 3/18/2001 (16)
- Very Nice Mark! (pic) - JIMMY 18:31 3/18/2001 (0)
- Nice car! Lose the Dinan/540 badges, add tint. - (nt) 18:24 3/18/2001 (1)
  - I agree lose dinan, add tint job! - Bryan(540iA sport) 10:41 3/19/2001 (0)
- Try the link directly - having trouble here (url) - Markus 17:41 3/18/2001 (7)
  - Re: Try the link directly - having trouble here - Fly2LoW 08:29 3/19/2001 (0)
  - Markus, nice ride! When you get some time..(m) - RevHigh 18:40 3/18/2001 (5)
    - do the brakes need to be completely disassembled - tim 08:32 3/19/2001 (1)
      - no, very easy on the rotor. (nt) - RevHigh 14:11 3/19/2001 (0)
    - What kind of paint do you suggest? (nt) - JJV 21:07 3/18/2001 (2)
      - High heat paint over Rustoleum high heat primer. (nt) - RevHigh 14:12 3/19/2001 (1)
        
        once all that drys..about 12 hours. I highly recom (nt) - several clear coats. RevHigh 14:13 3/19/2001 (0)
- no pic. ? (nt) - Aaron Liu 16:03 3/18/2001 (4)
  - Huh? They show up in my browser. - Markus 16:26 3/18/2001 (3)
    - That's because your browser has them cached. - RainMan540 16:42 3/18/2001 (1)
      - Thanks. Had to change IE settings - Markus 17:24 3/18/2001 (0)
    - That (nt) - ulbs? RainMan540 16:41 3/18/2001 (0)
1999 528ia sport $32.4 only 17k miles - Todd 15:37 3/18/2001 (0)
OT: IROC revisited (pic) - Alpina22 15:28 3/18/2001 (2)
- No pun intended, eh?! (nt) - SS 15:42 3/18/2001 (0)
- Not that one! That one is way too nice! (nt) - RevHigh 15:32 3/18/2001 (0)
I just created another CAI for the 540.....(m) (url) - RevHigh 15:23 3/18/2001 (4)
- So.. Ahhh.. How do you attach that to the armrest? - :-) (nt) Chuck 22:50 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: I just created another CAI for the 540.....(m) - Steve D 16:17 3/18/2001 (2)
  - Streve, thanks for the compliment. (nt) - RevHigh 18:34 3/18/2001 (0)
  - Re: I just created another CAI for the 540.....(m) - RevHigh 18:27 3/18/2001 (0)
Question on reprogramming UGDO - rdm 15:21 3/18/2001 (1)
- Re: Question on reprogramming UGDO (url) - Lon 18:01 3/18/2001 (0)
530 Anthracite in Production! - Status 150 - Chris B 15:08 3/18/2001 (6)
- WHere on BMWUSA.COM do I check production? - NewUser 18:12 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Here's how..... - Chris B 18:31 3/18/2001 (0)
- Where in Mass? (e) - Mark OC 15:42 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Holden (nt) - Chris B 18:33 3/18/2001 (0)
- When you ordered the car? - When you ordered the car? 15:38 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Ordered Fri Feb 23 (More) - Chris B 18:24 3/18/2001 (0)
All clear rears... (url) - Magnus M 14:45 3/18/2001 (0)
An E-Mail to JIMMY from a 2001 M5 Owner..... (url) (pic) - JIMMY 14:03 3/18/2001 (2)
- which state does he live in? (url) (pic) - Mike 15:35 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Don't know. I will ask him. - JIMMY 15:55 3/18/2001 (0)
2001 540i/6 power gap - need help - netman 13:29 3/18/2001 (2)
- sounds like CDV slippage? - SamS 13:52 3/18/2001 (0)
- turn off your DSC (nt) - bevcor 13:38 3/18/2001 (0)
Win a BMW Z3 ROADSTER or $25000 ! (url) - Affordable Housing Concepts, Inc. 13:05 3/18/2001 (0)
UDE returns to the Washington, DC area - Fred Meloan 12:58 3/18/2001 (1)
- So how do we sign up? (nt) - M5 LITE 08:11 3/19/2001 (0)
M5 wheels - rod stevenson 12:52 3/18/2001 (2)
- Re: M5 wheels - Johnny 02:31 3/19/2001 (1)
  - I just bought 18" more - aerius 07:50 3/19/2001 (0)
Color - test 12:50 3/18/2001 (0)
Is this a good deal? (url) (nt) - bevcor 12:21 3/18/2001 (8)
- no, unless you get to inspect the car - Mike 15:38 3/18/2001 (0)
- No, but you can probably steal it since the owner - has lost touch with reality. (nt) Chuck 12:32 3/18/2001 (2)
  - haha. (nt) - bevcor 12:36 3/18/2001 (1)
    - When I posted, I thought you knew who the seller - was. (nt) Chuck 17:37 3/18/2001 (0)
- No. - Jose Travieso 12:31 3/18/2001 (3)
  - Re: No. - bevcor 12:39 3/18/2001 (2)
    - Notice the seller! - PaulR 13:10 3/18/2001 (1)
      - Thanks! (nt) - bevcor 13:14 3/18/2001 (0)
Paging Dave Z + other NJ CCA members (url) - Alpina22 11:42 3/18/2001 (0)
FOR SALE - 2001 330Ci - Anthony 330Ci 11:18 3/18/2001 (1)
- would you take 38K for it ????? - OLEG 16:24 3/18/2001 (0)
How the hell do the headrest come out? PULL!? (nt) (nt) - Mike A. 11:01 3/18/2001 (3)
- Press the button to recline the seats up or down! (nt) - jp 12:48 3/18/2001 (0)
- yes- pull straight up - County Cork 11:02 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Need a friggin wench! - Mike A. 11:05 3/18/2001 (0)
Do you have any broken climate control buttons? - Gary Ray 10:59 3/18/2001 (2)
- Ok, no more buttons.... - Gary Ray 10:47 3/19/2001 (0)
- check your e-mail (nt) - tim 11:54 3/18/2001 (0)
sport vs. comfort - scott 10:47 3/18/2001 (3)
- Should have no problem... - CRAIG 15:53 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: sport vs. comfort - Gary Ray 11:44 3/18/2001 (0)
- You could but why would you want to? (m) - Mark OC 11:16 3/18/2001 (0)
Oil for 1999 540i - nothing is ever easy! - Cove Runner 10:24 3/18/2001 (1)
- 10-40 synthetic is fine (nt) - County Cork 11:08 3/18/2001 (0)
Annapolis Meeting Report Wanted - Fly2LoW 10:04 3/18/2001 (5)
- I couldn't make it either! (nt) - RevHigh 10:16 3/18/2001 (4)
  - U stood us up you drunk! (nt) - SS 10:25 3/18/2001 (3)
    - No, more like my car stood me up. (nt) - RevHigh 10:37 3/18/2001 (2)
      - A GS400 wouldn't of stood you up - OUCH :-) 11:00 3/18/2001 (1)
        
        LOL, no it just lies on its back and gives it up. (nt) - RevHigh 11:06 3/18/2001 (0)
Does everyone get BMW magazine?.... - Chuck 10:04 3/18/2001 (3)
- I get it. boring info. (nt) - RevHigh 10:16 3/18/2001 (2)
  - What? You don't like the artsy fartsy pics with - no real info? (nt) Chuck 11:56 3/18/2001 (1)
    - and all the Quandt family charity event pics? ;-) - MG Davis, South Florida 22:15 3/18/2001 (0)
Thinking about getting Hamman side skirts - rush 09:54 3/18/2001 (1)
- Professional installation required (nt) - Fly2LoW 10:00 3/18/2001 (0)
Sway bars worth the money? - rush 09:52 3/18/2001 (2)
- Stock sizes: 528-13mm, 540-14mm, M5-16.5mm (m) - RevHigh 11:03 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Sway bars worth the money? - Fly2LoW 09:59 3/18/2001 (0)
PLASMA HID BULBS REPLACEMENT? WHICH ONES (url) - ronnie 09:50 3/18/2001 (0)
Check Out THe BMW HYDRO Prototype (url) (nt) - Todd 09:16 3/18/2001 (0)
540 Strut Brace - Any Non Dinan options? (url) - WadeT 09:11 3/18/2001 (3)
- Racing Dynamics makes one that comes w/ a Carbon (url) - Fiber engine cover. RevHigh 09:45 3/18/2001 (2)
  - I knew that Rev couldn't resist to answer it :) (nt) - Fly2LoW 10:02 3/18/2001 (0)
  - Here is the actual pic of Fly's carbon fiber w/o (url) (nt) - strut bar in place. RevHigh 09:49 3/18/2001 (0)
Early draft of Porsche brake instructions ... (m) (url) - David Zeckhausen 09:01 3/18/2001 (0)
Is the 'buy-out price' (from a lease) negotiable ? - Tom 08:13 3/18/2001 (6)
- By the way, I'm using BMWFS - Tom 10:41 3/20/2001 (0)
- Re: Is the 'buy-out price' (from a lease) negotiab - Opus 12:36 3/19/2001 (0)
- Depends (m) - Dan L 11:18 3/18/2001 (0)
- Probably all depends on (more) - Mark OC 09:38 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Is the 'buy-out price' (from a lease) negotiab - Lonnied 09:32 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Is the 'buy-out price' (from a lease) negotiab - dkb 09:31 3/18/2001 (0)
Does anyone know when BMW will redesign the 5's? (nt) - dking 07:59 3/18/2001 (1)
- 2003 for now - Salman Khilji 09:10 3/18/2001 (0)
IS THE PREMIUM SOUND WORTH IT? Pleases help. Thank (nt) - southwind 07:35 3/18/2001 (11)
- Re: IS THE PREMIUM SOUND WORTH IT? Pleases help. T (url) - Glenn R 08:25 3/19/2001 (0)
- Thank you for the input. - southwind 06:16 3/19/2001 (0)
- Listened to it...Ordered it (More) - Chris B 18:47 3/18/2001 (0)
- Yes, if you don't want to bother with aftermarket - DennisRM 12:17 3/18/2001 (0)
- premium sound is worth it - bimmerfan 11:03 3/18/2001 (0)
- worth it if you don't like to "fool around" much - hukk finn 10:23 3/18/2001 (0)
- My opinion. - Fly2LoW 10:06 3/18/2001 (0)
- So So - Salman Khilji 09:11 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: IS THE PREMIUM SOUND WORTH IT? Pleases help. T - BigD 08:29 3/18/2001 (2)
  - Whats the price for upgrading to Premium Sound? (nt) - Mike-S 09:00 3/18/2001 (1)
    - $1,200 - TG 17:15 3/18/2001 (0)
nav-tv - hotdog 03:59 3/18/2001 (1)
- please seach the archieve (nt) - Aaron Liu 13:26 3/18/2001 (0)
2001 540i Sport M5 look. Muffler upgrade? - 5X 01:20 3/18/2001 (1)
- Re: 2001 540i Sport M5 look. Muffler upgrade? - jimu 20:00 3/18/2001 (0)
does Rolling Rock count? Green bottle (nt) - County Cork 23:44 3/17/2001 (0)
Texas Residents - Help - DCC 22:52 3/17/2001 (0)
Snow tires and OEM wheels, anyone? (url) - Irish TeamGreen 22:40 3/17/2001 (0)
Mintex rear pads questions for 540i 98? - Alex 22:17 3/17/2001 (0)
parts (url) - wheelsaway 22:14 3/17/2001 (0)
Happy St. Patty's day!! ***hick-up*** ;-) - beerO'wanger 21:28 3/17/2001 (5)
- You can all be Irush on St Paddy's Day Cheers !! - Roland , Calif 94025 ex Dublin Ireland 23:45 3/17/2001 (0)
- St. Pattys Day? I had Italian tonight! :) (nt) - gf 23:10 3/17/2001 (0)
- LOL! What a LUSH!!! :-P - Jon Shaf(t)er 22:01 3/17/2001 (0)
- Yesh...abshalutey! - Irish TeamGreen 21:59 3/17/2001 (0)
- Patrick, O'Doul, Kennedy, Wang- all so Irish :-) - (nt) Chuck 21:32 3/17/2001 (0)
WANTED: 18 or 19 inch rims & tires - Nik 21:19 3/17/2001 (0)
Radar Detector's - Bernie 21:11 3/17/2001 (2)
- Re: Radar Detector's - jimlev 08:34 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Radar Detector's - RDL 23:00 3/17/2001 (0)
My latest project. Porsche brakes on my 540i! :-) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 20:08 3/17/2001 (8)
- Re: My latest project. Porsche brakes on my 540i! - bevcor 08:21 3/18/2001 (3)
  - Yes. I looked at the Brembo kits, but ... (more) (url) - David Zeckhausen 08:53 3/18/2001 (2)
    - Incredible analysis. One problem....(m) (url) - Andy_WY 23:11 3/18/2001 (0)
    - Thanks. - bevcor 09:02 3/18/2001 (0)
- LOOKS great! (and PERFORMS even better I bet...) (nt) - Irish TeamGreen 22:12 3/17/2001 (0)
- How much can a job like that go for? (pic) - Mz3bo, Montreal, Canada 21:20 3/17/2001 (2)
  - Kit goes for $2895 at The Ultimate Garage ...(m) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 07:43 3/18/2001 (1)
    - Ouch! (nt) - NY2OCJeff 12:21 3/18/2001 (0)
Drunk and wondering.... - Magnus M 19:53 3/17/2001 (5)
- Agree... Don't do it - Mz3bo, Montreal, Canada 09:30 3/18/2001 (0)
- Oh Please NO - Salman Khilji 09:15 3/18/2001 (0)
- it will look like those cheap Honda (nt) - Aaron Liu 20:16 3/17/2001 (0)
- If you want to look like a Lexus IS 300, I want - what you're drinking.! (nt) Chuck 20:04 3/17/2001 (1)
  - I WAS drinking beer and some booze... (m) - Magnus M 14:17 3/18/2001 (0)
Headlight Out - John Levelis 19:42 3/17/2001 (2)
- Pep Boys, BMW Dealer, Cheap Xenon imitations - Gary Ray 19:47 3/17/2001 (1)
  - Some of the " Cheap Xenon imitations" aren't so - cheap :-) (nt) Chuck 19:50 3/17/2001 (0)
M5 Replica Wheels on 97 540iA (url) (pic) - Gary Ray 19:41 3/17/2001 (10)
- HATE TO SAY IT: NOT THE SAME EFFECT AS 18" M5 - pvas 19:52 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: HATE TO SAY IT: NOT THE SAME EFFECT AS 18" M5 - Gary Ray 22:40 3/18/2001 (0)
- Gary - they look great. Even my wife agrees. (nt) - SMR 94301 10:11 3/18/2001 (0)
- The wife factor... - Arch57 09:17 3/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: The wife factor... - rod stevenson 13:02 3/18/2001 (0)
- About those 16" wheels... - TeamGreen 23:08 3/17/2001 (1)
  - There's already a bid.... (url) - Gary Ray 23:58 3/17/2001 (0)
- I got the same replica wheels from Discount Tires - Johnny 20:31 3/17/2001 (0)
- Very nice Gary- and they suit your car. - (nt) Chuck 19:46 3/17/2001 (1)
  - Gary, they look great. - Roger 17:02 3/19/2001 (0)
anyone have a pic of an anthracite 540 sport? (nt) - Bimmer nut 19:11 3/17/2001 (1)
- Goto the following web address.....(m) - Dave Schmidt 21:21 3/17/2001 (0)
Just back from 540ia Euro Delivery (long) - Sharper 18:46 3/17/2001 (8)
- Nice post -couple of questions? - Gary B 14:06 3/18/2001 (2)
  - Gary B. When you ordered the car? - When you ordered the car? 16:14 3/18/2001 (0)
  - Re: Nice post -couple of questions? - Sharper 15:26 3/18/2001 (0)
- Till I go pick mine up - 7 more weeks 23:14 3/17/2001 (3)
  - Re: Till I go pick mine up - scott 10:42 3/18/2001 (0)
  - Did tourist delivery on a 930 turbo in 1986. FUN! - southwind 05:57 3/18/2001 (0)
  - Re: Till I go pick mine up - Sharper 23:59 3/17/2001 (0)
- Great write-up, your color combo is the best! :) - gf 23:02 3/17/2001 (0)
00' 528 Sport - Price? - Justin 18:22 3/17/2001 (1)
- Re: 00' 528 Sport - Price? - Fla528i 23:30 3/17/2001 (0)
Orient Blue finally here (long) - Aladdin 18:03 3/17/2001 (2)
- Orient/sand is the best! Congrats........:) (nt) - gf 23:04 3/17/2001 (0)
- Congrats! I have the same color combo. - Robert A 21:40 3/17/2001 (0)
check out my website (url) (nt) - joey 17:44 3/17/2001 (1)
- That's really nice Joey! You should put some BMW s - tuff on there. -DanB 17:54 3/17/2001 (0)
Thoughts after 2K DINAN Upgrade**540ia** - TaxFree 17:32 3/17/2001 (0)
2000 BMW 328 Ci For sale. - Tom 17:31 3/17/2001 (0)
Need help replacing climate control buttons (pic) - Gary Ray 17:24 3/17/2001 (2)
- Translation ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 07:30 3/18/2001 (0)
- Never mind, figured it out. - Gary Ray 23:55 3/17/2001 (0)
My M5 and 540i 6 Speed (pic) - Terra Byun 16:27 3/17/2001 (6)
- Wheels on the 540, Breyton Magic? (n/t) (pic) - MG Davis, South Florida 04:45 3/18/2001 (1)
  - OEM for 6 Speed (nt) (pic) - Terra Byun 09:41 3/18/2001 (0)
- why black and white? (nt) - Aaron Liu 17:05 3/17/2001 (3)
  - Re: why black and white? - Terra Byun 17:21 3/17/2001 (2)
    - Re: why black and white? - Bimmer nut 19:13 3/17/2001 (1)
      - Re: why black and white? - Terra Byun 22:59 3/17/2001 (0)
Trying to figure out RDS adjustable settings...... - ROBERT-NJ 15:24 3/17/2001 (1)
- Re: Trying to figure out RDS adjustable settings.. - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 15:55 3/17/2001 (0)
Minidisc and nav - Ken 15:13 3/17/2001 (0)
where is the best place to fix a rim in bay area ? (nt) - THANKS ..... OLEG 15:10 3/17/2001 (0)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System? (url) (pic) - Jeff Lieb 14:49 3/17/2001 (1)
- I have one of these systems ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 15:22 3/17/2001 (0)
Do E34 and E39 540i use the same oil filter? ...m - David Zeckhausen 14:34 3/17/2001 (3)
- Never mind! They do. I pulled filter and compared. (nt) - David Zeckhausen 18:25 3/17/2001 (2)
  - E34 oil filters are often way cheap on EBay, BTW (url) (pic) - Gary Ray 19:45 3/17/2001 (1)
    - They are $8 at BMW - jimlev 22:10 3/17/2001 (0)
another video site (url) - zkilzz 13:23 3/17/2001 (0)
530 question - scott 13:18 3/17/2001 (10)
- Re: 530 question - Doug L 20:09 3/19/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 question (url) - Glenn R 08:17 3/19/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 question - Kendall 22:08 3/18/2001 (0)
- direct comparison....(m) - marty 17:04 3/17/2001 (1)
  - Should I delete the prem. sound package? - southwind 06:06 3/18/2001 (0)
- 530 Answers - Jeff Lieb 15:23 3/17/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 question - CG 15:14 3/17/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 question - Robert A 13:36 3/17/2001 (0)
- Why not buy a 99 or 2000 540i w/ low miles??? - Bryan(540iA sport) 13:35 3/17/2001 (1)
  - I agree, and with a CPO car you get the 6/100 warr - NY2OCJeff 15:30 3/17/2001 (0)
530 Delivery Timing? - Phil 13:05 3/17/2001 (2)
- recent 530 delivery times - CG 21:49 3/17/2001 (0)
- I just ordered the same car. - southwind 14:23 3/17/2001 (0)
FS: Authentic German Plates! *NEW* - Aaron 11:41 3/17/2001 (0)
Best Winshield Fluid - RP 11:20 3/17/2001 (4)
- RainX enhanced fluid is kinda cool - Gary Ray 00:00 3/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Best Winshield Fluid - Westcat 20:34 3/17/2001 (0)
- its really all the same, alcohol& water/ - Jay Gans 528 5sp 17:14 3/17/2001 (1)
  - Exactly! isoprpyl alcohol & water make your own. - rush 06:53 3/18/2001 (0)
I raced my friends 99 GS400 last night..... - Bryan(540iA sport) 11:19 3/17/2001 (1)
- did his have 17in performance tires? - Jay Gans 528 5sp 16:03 3/17/2001 (0)
Sorta OT: BMW mentioned... I laugned SO HARD! (url) - DanB 11:18 3/17/2001 (3)
- Oh My Goodness. I haven't laughed this hard ... - JD617 08:11 3/18/2001 (0)
- DanB, thanks for the stomache LOL! BMW 7 series - KU 21:58 3/17/2001 (0)
- Dan where do find this stuff? To funny! (nt) - bevcor 11:35 3/17/2001 (0)
REV HIGH'S TRUE IDENTITIY REVEALED!!!!! - The Artist 11:08 3/17/2001 (6)
- Nope, that's his last name. His first is "Long".. (url) - Chuck 19:03 3/17/2001 (0)
- Yes, but can you reveal my last name??? (nt) - RevHigh 18:44 3/17/2001 (1)
  - St. Pierre... yawn...want me to do the middle too? - ;-) - The Artist 20:42 3/17/2001 (0)
- DAVID ZECKHAUSEN'S TRUE IDENTITY REVEALED!!!!! - David Zeckhausen 14:36 3/17/2001 (0)
- IT'S TRUE - I CAN WITNESS THIS!!! (nt) - SS 14:35 3/17/2001 (1)
  - ME TOO! - arnolds 15:18 3/17/2001 (0)
Can you get the new-style nav with - JK 11:00 3/17/2001 (2)
- No can do. I would like it as well. (nt) - Zig 17:26 3/17/2001 (1)
  - Re: No can do. I would like it as well. - Gregg 23:14 3/17/2001 (0)
Anyone have pic of M5 Rear bumper w/ Single Exhaus (nt) - t? bKip 10:58 3/17/2001 (1)
- Here are the pics you are in search of...SVTWEB's (url) (nt) - ride! RevHigh 10:45 3/18/2001 (0)
540 Steering question - Salman Khilji 10:44 3/17/2001 (2)
- here's the problem.... - beewang 14:15 3/17/2001 (0)
- Not sure directly, but... - Paul 11:40 3/17/2001 (0)
Odometer to switch from MPH to KMH ? - Cougar 10:23 3/17/2001 (1)
- You can't do it yourself - Gary Ray 10:54 3/17/2001 (0)
'98 528 CD Changer - Richard Citrin 10:22 3/17/2001 (2)
- Easy...(m) - TeamGreen 14:57 3/17/2001 (0)
- Easy...(m) - about good things/good people? TeamGreen 14:57 3/17/2001 (0)
Stuck in office doing system upgrade this weekin. (url) - BILLT 10:14 3/17/2001 (0)
Stuck in office doing system upgrade this weekin. (url) - BILLT 10:13 3/17/2001 (0)
BMW 520i cylinder problems - crdiscoverer 09:46 3/17/2001 (4)
- Re: Describe the "damage" to the plugs (NT) - Gwynne Spencer 10:38 3/17/2001 (3)
  - Re: Describe the "damage" to the plugs (NT) - crdiscoverer 13:07 3/17/2001 (1)
    - Re: Reading plugs - Gwynne Spencer 20:32 3/17/2001 (0)
  - Re: Describe the "damage" to the plugs (NT) - crdiscoverer 13:01 3/17/2001 (0)
Help! 540i wheel bearing part number? (more) - David Zeckhausen 09:42 3/17/2001 (3)
- You have the right one, 528-Different # (nt) - SVTWEB 12:41 3/17/2001 (0)
- Same partnuber for both 540 and 528 (m) - Magnus M 11:30 3/17/2001 (1)
  - That's odd! SVTWEB found something different ...m - David Zeckhausen 11:56 3/17/2001 (0)
38Kmi,pads/rotors? - mike krav 08:28 3/17/2001 (2)
- If they're straight and thick enough, use 'em - again NY2OCJeff 15:33 3/17/2001 (0)
- Re: 38Kmi,pads/rotors? - bimmerfan 09:21 3/17/2001 (0)
Riddle this BAT-WANG Firewall :-) (pic) - Mike E. 08:21 3/17/2001 (9)
- The company is motorex at www.skylinegtr.com (nt) - Terence 14:59 3/18/2001 (0)
- My friend owns one and it is in SEATTLE!!! - Aaron Liu 12:43 3/17/2001 (1)
  - Ye, you can bring them over and register it. - Mike E. 19:06 3/17/2001 (0)
- Sign me up whenever they finally bring it over... - JD617 09:55 3/17/2001 (3)
  - Re: Sign me up whenever they finally bring it over - Fly2LoW 10:35 3/17/2001 (2)
    - I've heard about this company... - JD617 08:02 3/18/2001 (0)
    - Yes there is one. R34 are going over six figs. - Mike E. 19:08 3/17/2001 (0)
- Skyline GTR. Saw tons of those in Japan. Cool car! (nt) - Zebra 09:44 3/17/2001 (1)
  - Your right! Tons here but you have to see the R34 - Mike E. 18:59 3/17/2001 (0)
Second voice coil wiring for cell phone??? - Jimlev 07:57 3/17/2001 (0)
Just ordered a 530!Can I track its progress? - southwind 05:41 3/17/2001 (2)
- Yes you can track your..... - Aladdin 18:12 3/17/2001 (0)
- Re: Just ordered a 530!Can I track its progress? - Bimmer nut 05:54 3/17/2001 (0)
Pictures of non-leather interior (2001 model)? (nt) - Mike-S 05:21 3/17/2001 (0)
See, Dinan S/C kits are for "OFF ROAD ONLY!" (pic) (nt) - DanB 02:01 3/17/2001 (3)
- Driving school before S/C upgrade good idea - EricS 11:19 3/17/2001 (0)
- is that a Washington state license plate??? (nt) - Aaron Liu 04:49 3/17/2001 (1)
  - yes - ///M3PIRAT 12:40 3/18/2001 (0)
Stereo Wiring Questions - DanB 01:39 3/17/2001 (6)
- THE ANSWER!!! - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 11:38 3/17/2001 (4)
  - Thank you! (m) - DanB 12:08 3/17/2001 (3)
    - Re: Thank you! (m) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 12:47 3/17/2001 (2)
      - Thx. I'll just do two speakers if it holds true fo - r the other side! -DanB 16:00 3/17/2001 (1)
        
        Use these!! $19.95 for a set! (url) - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 19:34 3/17/2001 (0)
- I want to know too... please tell us! (nt) - Magnus M 08:15 3/17/2001 (0)
Anyone know of courses on vintage car restoration? - Gil 01:22 3/17/2001 (1)
- Beleive it or not...... - MarkM5Lauderdale 08:24 3/17/2001 (0)
Hey JIMMY... - Todd 01:03 3/17/2001 (1)
- Thanx! - JIMMY 04:15 3/17/2001 (0)
Damn Foot and Mouth.... - Todd 00:41 3/17/2001 (1)
- Re: Damn Foot and Mouth.... - Rule Britannia 18:05 3/18/2001 (0)
All time low on the 14th - Mark Wagner 00:39 3/17/2001 (1)
- OT: I'm also in Austin; are you a CCA ? (pic) - DHoang 08:16 3/17/2001 (0)
HAMANN Special (more info) (url) - Eric @ SPP 23:57 3/16/2001 (0)
FS - 17" BMW/BBS style wheels & tires - 3M3 23:51 3/16/2001 (1)
- Are these aftermarket? - Zebra 09:46 3/17/2001 (0)
It's here!!! In my garage!!!!! 2001 M5 =) - Stacey 23:39 3/16/2001 (16)
- Your luck has changed , CONGRATS. - Jay Gans 528 5sp 15:20 3/17/2001 (0)
- Yee-hah! Mars needs women, or something (m) - JEM 09:35 3/17/2001 (0)
- Feng Shui Master?! LOL! Congrats on the car. - nt Paul 00:57 3/17/2001 (0)
- No, talk here. Only action... Bee paying attentn. - Lefty 00:24 3/17/2001 (9)
  - righty!! pay attention!! - beewang 03:29 3/17/2001 (8)
    - Do they have Euro delivery for M5? I thought ... - bimmerphile 12:02 3/17/2001 (2)
      - Yes, they do...BTDT (m) - JEM 23:15 3/17/2001 (0)
      - M5 s are build in Dingolfing, Germany (m) - beewang 13:55 3/17/2001 (0)
    - I know just givin ya hell. :0 (m) - Lefty 10:18 3/17/2001 (1)
      - LOL I know, just "busting your balls" a lil' ;-) - beewang 13:57 3/17/2001 (0)
    - Since when did they say they will have a M5 SMG2? (nt) - James 05:43 3/17/2001 (2)
      - What is SMG2? - just ignorant I guess 08:45 3/17/2001 (1)
        
        SMG2 (url) - beewang 14:08 3/17/2001 (0)
- WOOHOO! Congrats, Stacey! Remember what I said (nt) - about good things/good people? TeamGreen 00:09 3/17/2001 (0)
- and i will post pixs soon ... (nt) - Stacey 23:41 3/16/2001 (0)
- Congrats, Stacey (nt) - Fly2LoW 23:40 3/16/2001 (0)
Help w/radio ant. - TDH 22:39 3/16/2001 (0)
Can I get a wake up call for tomorrow's 8AM EST - Tysons meet? RevHigh 21:50 3/16/2001 (5)
- I wish I could be there tomorrow. (nt) - Fly2LoW 22:38 3/16/2001 (1)
  - Wishing I still lived in Falls Church - MG Davis, South Florida 00:43 3/17/2001 (0)
- Oh man, I wish I could be there!!! - TeamGreen 22:29 3/16/2001 (0)
- Sure, I just set your wake-up call for 5:30 AM and - Chuck 22:10 3/16/2001 (1)
  - As long as it comes w/ my wet and burnt toast! I'm (nt) - set. RevHigh 18:48 3/17/2001 (0)
peace on the board - riverflyer 21:50 3/16/2001 (1)
- We can dream, can we not? - NY2OCJeff 22:07 3/16/2001 (0)
Q-for the hardcore Dinan fans. What dyno does - Dinan utilize? RevHigh 21:35 3/16/2001 (2)
- I dunno. I'll ask next week. - DanB 21:36 3/16/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! I was looking over the ESS site and the... - RevHigh 21:39 3/16/2001 (0)
Happy Birthday!!!!! I LOVE MY CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! - DanT 21:35 3/16/2001 (8)
- Re: Happy Birthday!!!!! I LOVE MY CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 21:45 3/16/2001 (6)
  - Re: Happy Birthday!!!!! I LOVE MY CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Todd 10:34 3/17/2001 (0)
  - At least have a Heinekin!! (e) (pic) - Mark OC 06:33 3/17/2001 (0)
  - That will cool the blower down! (nt) - RevHigh 21:47 3/16/2001 (3)
    - No, blower's fine. It doesn't have a HAI! ;-) - DanB 23:40 3/16/2001 (1)
      - and neither do I. LOL (nt) - RevHigh 07:42 3/17/2001 (0)
    - Yep, and they are iced too! - JIMMY 21:50 3/16/2001 (0)
- It must be a green car. (nt) - RevHigh 21:40 3/16/2001 (0)
To Fly2Low, where are you from, MD? - Nick 21:21 3/16/2001 (1)
- Ohio is home. Now in NY. Thanks (nt) - Fly2LoW 22:24 3/16/2001 (0)
Fly, question on RD strut and Carbon Fiber covers- - RevHigh 21:11 3/16/2001 (2)
- Re: Fly, question on RD strut and Carbon Fiber cov - Fly2LoW 22:26 3/16/2001 (1)
  - Wunderbar! (nt) - RevHigh 07:45 3/17/2001 (0)
NEED USED TIRE!!! - Vikram Handa 20:19 3/16/2001 (0)
ATTN: SVTWEB : you have cash !!! and i have a (m) - OLEG 20:10 3/16/2001 (1)
- Cluster won't work.... & - SVTWEB 20:30 3/16/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: Parting out 1997 with tan interior - Nik 20:00 3/16/2001 (2)
- Re: FOR SALE: Parting out 1997 with tan interior - Arthur Murray 12:05 3/17/2001 (0)
- Re: FOR SALE: Parting out 1997 with tan interior - - abdoul w. 02:57 3/17/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: Parting out 1997 528 with tan interior - Nik 19:58 3/16/2001 (0)
FOR SALE; M5 Cluster with only 40,000 miles - Nik 19:52 3/16/2001 (3)
- Only thing is that the RPM warmup lights wouldn't - work, would they? -DanB 19:57 3/16/2001 (0)
- i'll buy it !! would it fit 1999 528 ?????? - OLEG 19:54 3/16/2001 (1)
  - RPM's will not work on 6cyl..I KNOW THIS!!! - ELIBEEMER 20:27 3/16/2001 (0)
Anyone with Satin "Mattchrom" trim want to trade f - or wood??? -DanB 18:58 3/16/2001 (8)
- Re: Anyone with Satin "Mattchrom" trim want to tra - Gary Ray 18:59 3/16/2001 (7)
  - $662.00 from Pacific. Vs. $1150.00 from Stevens Cr - eek. -DanB 19:05 3/16/2001 (6)
    - Stevens Creek is a waste of real estate - Gary Ray 19:36 3/16/2001 (1)
      - Ah, they will do ANY warranty work, no Q's for me. - -DanB 19:39 3/16/2001 (0)
    - And $340.00 of that is the center console!!! - -DanB 19:16 3/16/2001 (3)
      - And that will fit an automatic too? - Gary Ray 19:42 3/16/2001 (2)
        
        It does not include shift knob, (m) - -DanB 19:47 3/16/2001 (1)
        
        And it does fit auto and manual. - -DanB 19:48 3/16/2001 (0)