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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 17
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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Stepan, Email Me If we are gonna do the Dyno!!! m - Scott D 23:58 4/29/2001 (1)
- Challenge? What challenge?(m) - Stepan 08:39 4/30/2001 (0)
How to make those angel eyes look better? - bbm 23:55 4/29/2001 (7)
- Call them Halos for starters.... (nt) - Agent99 09:57 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: How to make those angel eyes look better? (pic) - RICK 04:35 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: How to make those angel eyes look better? (pic) - JIMMY 04:29 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: How to make those angel eyes look better? (url) (pic) - JIMMY 00:20 4/30/2001 (1)
  - But your bulbs are not OEM..... (pic) - SecretSpy 00:51 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: How to make those angel eyes look better? (url) - JIMMY 00:19 4/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: How to make those angel eyes look better? - JONNY 11:23 4/30/2001 (0)
OT - Anyone had LASIK? - RobertB 23:32 4/29/2001 (21)
- Did your doctor tell you this? - Joe 17:38 4/30/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the replies - RobertB 14:10 4/30/2001 (1)
  - that's the machine I had mine done with - Ken 15:08 4/30/2001 (0)
- old - 20/400; now 20/15 and 20/20........more... - Ken 10:31 4/30/2001 (8)
  - Latest doesn't always mean greatests.... - Silver Bullet 11:37 4/30/2001 (1)
    - I'm no expert, but I assume that any modificaiton - Ken 12:45 4/30/2001 (0)
  - How does one check latest software, machine type? (nt) - Agent99 11:31 4/30/2001 (4)
    - Ask the Dr. what machine is in use and (url) - Ken 12:58 4/30/2001 (2)
      - url not working (at least on my machine) - RobertB 13:44 4/30/2001 (1)
        
        try this........ (url) - Ken 15:04 4/30/2001 (0)
    - Ask the doctor! (m) - AK 11:47 4/30/2001 (0)
  - Good point... very true as well. - Marcus in San Diego 10:58 4/30/2001 (0)
- Got it done in March 2000 (more) - Marcus in San Diego 10:10 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: OT - Anyone had LASIK? - Michael 08:15 4/30/2001 (0)
- Loved it. 20/15 one eye, 20/30 other. Wonderful! (nt) - Galo 06:41 4/30/2001 (0)
- I had mine done in December of last year, results - Dave/San Diego 06:12 4/30/2001 (0)
- another vote for tooma!!!! (url) - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 01:54 4/30/2001 (2)
  - It's not a tooma. - Arnold 02:16 4/30/2001 (1)
    - uh???? - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 11:57 4/30/2001 (0)
- yep. more.. - AK 00:01 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: OT - Anyone had LASIK? - (eom) peterd 23:54 4/29/2001 (0)
Anyone interested in Pioneer Navigation system?? (url) - bc 23:27 4/29/2001 (1)
- what's the cost? - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 01:51 4/30/2001 (0)
Anyone interested in Pioneer Naviagation system?? (url) - bc 23:20 4/29/2001 (0)
Can 1st. oil change be at 15,000mi????? - Charlie 22:30 4/29/2001 (4)
- 5K for me (nt) - JB 14:45 4/30/2001 (0)
- Change your oil as often as you feel it is right.. - Agent99 09:56 4/30/2001 (0)
- I plan on changing my own at 5K (nt) - Mike-Italy 02:27 4/30/2001 (0)
- Yes, 15K is normal, don't worry synoil does work - (eom) peterd 23:51 4/29/2001 (0)
Early 1st draft of rear Porsche brake installation (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 22:03 4/29/2001 (2)
- Re: Early 1st draft of rear Porsche brake installa - Paul 00:43 4/30/2001 (1)
  - Answers to your questions ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 10:47 4/30/2001 (0)
Early 1st draft of rear Porsche brake installation (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 22:02 4/29/2001 (2)
- Hey, Newbie! Go to the test website, please! ;^) (nt) - Agent99 11:29 4/30/2001 (0)
- And ignore this one too. Doh!! Sorry. :-( (nt) - David Zeckhausen 22:04 4/29/2001 (0)
Early 1st draft of rear Porsche brake installation (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 22:02 4/29/2001 (1)
- Ignore this copy. HTML screwup. (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 22:04 4/29/2001 (0)
Automatic Car Wash - causing scratches - Brad R 21:45 4/29/2001 (9)
- Hand washing requires you to - Kuenftiger Kunde 10:31 4/30/2001 (0)
- I use Car Washes (m) - pete 10:04 4/30/2001 (0)
- Scratches=from towel drying; not from wash (more) - Tom W 09:31 4/30/2001 (0)
- auto washes..not necessarily bad. - peterd 23:02 4/29/2001 (1)
  - You wanna gamble on which ones are kosher??? - DanB 00:15 4/30/2001 (0)
- Use the touchfree at least, if you have to. (nt) - Alexander 22:59 4/29/2001 (0)
- Yup, never ever use an auto. car wash. - Silver Bullet 21:48 4/29/2001 (0)
- never use auto. car wash. Use your own hands! (nt) - Aaron Liu 21:46 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Try to do that when it's zero degrees Faren. (e) - Alex Argyros 05:32 4/30/2001 (0)
M3 / 540i legroom / ride - Jon 21:07 4/29/2001 (3)
- 540i = Torque, and lots of it. M3 needs revs. (nt) (nt) - CT Rob 08:59 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: M3 / 540i legroom / ride (nt) - Mike-Italy 00:40 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: M3 / 540i legroom / ride - Silver Bullet 21:44 4/29/2001 (0)
E38(740i) questions (sorry; non E39 topic) - cosmos540 20:58 4/29/2001 (3)
- Re: E38(740i) questions (sorry; non E39 topic) - peterd 23:49 4/29/2001 (0)
- For real depreciation, check out the 750iL !!...m (url) - David Zeckhausen 22:17 4/29/2001 (0)
- Big depreciating asset for sure! - LNL 21:12 4/29/2001 (0)
Do wheel locks come with the 530? - Chris B 20:44 4/29/2001 (4)
- My PO - they are nothing but a PITA (nt) - Ken 10:34 4/30/2001 (0)
- No; my buddy and I both ordered our 530's (m) - pete 10:05 4/30/2001 (0)
- Mine came with NONE (nt) - Agent99 09:52 4/30/2001 (0)
- Yes..came with mine.. - marty 21:02 4/29/2001 (0)
BMW designers must all have garages. . . - john 20:24 4/29/2001 (0)
Hacking into the car's main computer - Robert A 20:03 4/29/2001 (4)
- Re: Hacking into the car's main computer - Jim Cash 21:12 4/29/2001 (3)
  - Re: Hacking into the car's main computer - TLWood 21:45 4/29/2001 (2)
    - Re: Hacking into the car's main computer - Jim Cash 14:09 4/30/2001 (1)
      - Jim, Thanks for your thoughts - TLWood 18:50 4/30/2001 (0)
Agent99 - need photos - RogBMW 19:15 4/29/2001 (2)
- Check your mail or follow the (url) (nt) - Agent99 10:05 4/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: Check your mail or follow the - chiawei 12:22 4/30/2001 (0)
I need a 540i 6-speed for cheap!!!!!! - BmwRazorBellevue 18:16 4/29/2001 (4)
- There's a 1998 540 6spd for $35,000. - Zel 00:26 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: I need a 540i 6-speed for cheap!!!!!! - Fly2LoW 18:31 4/29/2001 (1)
  - $40k for a 1997 is total stupidity - Scott 20:27 4/29/2001 (0)
- They are out there. Keep looking. - NY2OCJeff 18:19 4/29/2001 (0)
Passport SR1 - Jeff 18:14 4/29/2001 (0)
2002 BMW 530? - Joe 18:11 4/29/2001 (5)
- Re: 2002 BMW 530? = Same a '01(m) - Don 22:44 4/29/2001 (0)
- What month will 2002 530 come out? (EOM) (nt) - Sam G. 21:46 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: What month will 2002 530 come out? (EOM) - rob r 08:11 4/30/2001 (0)
- No!! (nt) - beewang 21:45 4/29/2001 (0)
- Nope - DanB 19:16 4/29/2001 (0)
Tire noise on Bridgstone 730 - Matt K 17:45 4/29/2001 (3)
- That seems to be a problem with the 730's as they - Dave/San Diego 06:19 4/30/2001 (0)
- When/what is the noise? Mileage? (m) - BillP 18:24 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: When/what is the noise? Mileage? (m) - Matt K 08:24 4/30/2001 (0)
Glacier Green, new wheels, Bav Auto springs teaser (pic) - Gatt 17:22 4/29/2001 (4)
- Re: Glacier Green, new wheels, Bav Auto springs te - JBB 21:14 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Glacier Green (url) - tom 04:15 4/30/2001 (0)
- Two shades of Glacier Green. (pic) - NY2OCJeff 18:18 4/29/2001 (1)
  - so true, here is a pic next to a buddy's silver m5 (pic) - Gatt 18:29 4/29/2001 (0)
need a 528 i 98/99 - Jim 16:36 4/29/2001 (1)
- Automatic or manual? More (pic) - NY2OCJeff 13:46 4/30/2001 (0)
High-pitch metallic noise from engine bay upon - cold start? - Neo528 16:26 4/29/2001 (13)
- Re: High-pitch metallic noise from engine bay upon - Freeman 11:26 4/30/2001 (0)
- OK, so if it's the belt, why does it stop after - engine warms up? (m)- Neo528 04:18 4/30/2001 (1)
  - Cold belts are noisier than warm ones. - NY2OCJeff 13:48 4/30/2001 (0)
- Does it happen with the AC on? - Jose Travieso 19:33 4/29/2001 (0)
- Water pump or belt tensioner. (nt) - Stepan 19:05 4/29/2001 (4)
  - Water pump or belt tensioner. - Mike E 98 540 19:58 4/29/2001 (3)
    - Re: Water pump or belt tensioner. - Stepan 21:00 4/29/2001 (2)
      - Thanks! I'm tired of Chicago winter + salt too (m) - Mike E 98 540 21:11 4/29/2001 (1)
        
        "There's nothing you can do about this thing now!" - -Base Commander Ripper 21:16 4/29/2001 (0)
- armor all better... - threestar40 19:00 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: High-pitch metallic noise from engine bay upon - Ian Linnett 17:22 4/29/2001 (2)
  - Don't do the WD-40. It will only exacerbate the - problem. . . . . (m)NY2OCJeff 18:21 4/29/2001 (0)
  - your kidding about the wd-40, right? - Scott 18:14 4/29/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: 2000 M5 Xenon lights - Nik 15:11 4/29/2001 (0)
FOR SALE:2000 M5 tail lights - Nik 15:09 4/29/2001 (0)
What to look for on 97 528i? - ExM3Owner 15:08 4/29/2001 (6)
- Another Glacier Green pic (pic) - Gatt 17:30 4/29/2001 (0)
- Here's my 97 528i w/ H&R's Bilsteins (pic) - Methdecal 16:53 4/29/2001 (3)
  - Re: Here's my 97 528i w/ H&R's Bilsteins - Gary Ray 09:53 4/30/2001 (0)
  - Re: Here's my 97 528i w/ H&R's Bilsteins - Jose Travieso 17:47 4/29/2001 (1)
    - No problems at all.. - Methdecal 21:41 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: What to look for on 97 528i? - Ian Linnett 15:34 4/29/2001 (0)
Audi Tiptronic v. BMW Steptronic - LordBodak 15:03 4/29/2001 (11)
- If only there were a shift kit for a BMW . . . (m) - Bob 09:18 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Audi Tiptronic v. BMW Steptronic - peterd 23:32 4/29/2001 (0)
- Unless you just have to have an automatic... - Mike 18:56 4/29/2001 (0)
- Very interesting post! - southwind 16:33 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Audi Tiptronic v. BMW Steptronic - Don 16:26 4/29/2001 (1)
  - DSP - Mike W. 18:19 4/29/2001 (0)
- The problem with the Tiptronic - Kuenftiger Kunde 15:21 4/29/2001 (0)
- Audi's Tiptronic is poor, BMW's Steptronic is good - LNL 15:08 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Audi Tiptronic v. BMW Steptronic - Magnus M 15:07 4/29/2001 (2)
  - I think Tiptronic is Porsche-developed, although - Neo528 16:07 4/29/2001 (1)
    - General Motors? I think GM (Allison?) does BMW's - Mike E 98 540 17:42 4/29/2001 (0)
E39 OBC Test Codes and the Country Code Change - Dirim 14:51 4/29/2001 (13)
- Re: E39 OBC Test Codes and the Country Code Change - Jim Cash 21:24 4/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: E39 OBC Test Codes and the Country Code Change - Dirim 02:14 4/30/2001 (1)
    - Re: E39 OBC Test Codes and the Country Code Change - Jim Cash 14:15 4/30/2001 (0)
- What can be changed.... - PaulR 15:07 4/29/2001 (9)
  - Re: What can be changed.... - Dirim 15:26 4/29/2001 (7)
    - New Related Question... - Big 18:56 4/29/2001 (5)
      - Thanx - should have checked the manual first. - Big 13:35 4/30/2001 (0)
      - Re: New Related Question..PROG. - Jim Cash 21:19 4/29/2001 (0)
      - Re: New Related Question... - Mike E 98 540 20:03 4/29/2001 (1)
        
        You get to that mode by pushing and holding BC - Mike E 98 540 20:04 4/29/2001 (0)
      - Which car do you have? - Robert A 19:58 4/29/2001 (0)
    - Re: What can be changed.... - (nt) PaulR 15:47 4/29/2001 (0)
  - Re: What can be changed.... - Dirim 15:23 4/29/2001 (0)
Feathering tire wear pattern - what do I do? - griffin 14:32 4/29/2001 (4)
- Up your tire pressure a little. - .. 16:09 4/30/2001 (0)
- By feathering I presume you mean the individual - Galo 06:48 4/30/2001 (0)
- If realigned, nothing... - PaulR 18:27 4/29/2001 (0)
- If it rides ok, keep it (m) - Mark OC 17:18 4/29/2001 (0)
Survey time: rim upgrade, best looking rims - ;-) 14:21 4/29/2001 (21)
- Whoops. 17" M5 Replicas (AFTER) (pic) - Gary Ray 09:55 4/30/2001 (3)
  - Much better than (BEFORE) pic! ;^) (nt) - Agent99 11:28 4/30/2001 (1)
    - Re: Much better than (BEFORE) pic! ;^) - Gary Ray 23:39 4/30/2001 (0)
  - Whoops. 17" M5 Replicas (BEFORE) (pic) - Gary Ray 09:56 4/30/2001 (0)
- 17 - Gary Ray 09:54 4/30/2001 (0)
- 17 - Gary Ray 09:54 4/30/2001 (0)
- Style 32 every time ... (url) - Paul 03:44 4/30/2001 (0)
- Style 5's are looking real tired on. . . . . . (pic) - NY2OCJeff 21:42 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Survey time: rim upgrade, best looking rims - JBB 21:19 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Survey time: rim upgrade, best looking rims (pic) - AlexPS 19:36 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Survey time: rim upgrade, best looking rims (pic) - Fly2LoW 17:52 4/29/2001 (2)
  - Where's the rest of the car? ;-P nt - arnolds 18:42 4/29/2001 (1)
    - Couldn't afford it...hihihi [:-) (n/m) - Trung - 5er Sport 11:17 4/30/2001 (0)
- BBS RKII 18X8 Fr, 18X10 Rear (pic) - arnolds 17:45 4/29/2001 (3)
  - Nice! What tire (brand) did you go w/on new wheel? (pic) - Mike E 98 540 17:57 4/29/2001 (2)
    - Disposable KUMHO's ECSTA ..nt - arnolds 18:41 4/29/2001 (1)
      - how is KUMHO's ECSTA? performance, ride? nt - Peter 10:43 4/30/2001 (0)
- Type 19, of course! :+) (pic) - Mike E 98 540 17:36 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Absolutely! (nt) (pic) - Big 18:56 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Survey time: rim upgrade, best looking rims (pic) - David Zeckhausen 16:12 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Survey time: rim upgrade, best looking rims - JBB 21:18 4/29/2001 (0)
How do you wash your engine down??? - m54 13:39 4/29/2001 (3)
- thanx guys!!!!!!!! - m54 21:50 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: How do you wash your engine down??? - PhilH 15:15 4/29/2001 (1)
  - www.carcareonline.com has whole section on this. - Mark W. 20:34 4/29/2001 (0)
540 shimmy? - T.C. 12:57 4/29/2001 (5)
- Shimmy shimmy coco pop, shimmy shimmy pop. - NY2OCJeff 18:24 4/29/2001 (0)
- Join the e39 shimmy club! Search the archives for - Neo528 16:10 4/29/2001 (3)
  - E39 Shimmy Club?? Glad I didn't have to... - Mike 19:03 4/29/2001 (0)
  - E39 Shimmy Club?? Glad I didn't have to... - Mike 19:00 4/29/2001 (0)
  - E39 Shimmy Club?? Glad I didn't have to... - Mike 18:58 4/29/2001 (0)
~*(PiC)*~ Dinan Exhaust "Custom Fitting" (url) (pic) - JIMMY 12:51 4/29/2001 (3)
- One More Picture. (pic) - JIMMY 13:19 4/29/2001 (0)
- Looks great! How's it SOUND? (nt) - mikeo 13:10 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: SOUND (url) - JIMMY 13:18 4/29/2001 (0)
How long from port to dealer for euro deliv? (m) (pic) - auvette 12:49 4/29/2001 (8)
- Mine took 3 wk.s 'til I was driving it home (nt) - Royal Red 530i 17:35 4/30/2001 (0)
- A little wet there at the 'Ring eh? have fun? nt - Tom W 09:39 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: How long from port to dealer for euro deliv? ( - PhilH 13:53 4/29/2001 (0)
- Depends....(m) - beewang 13:11 4/29/2001 (4)
  - Also, boat takes 1 month to reach west coast (nt) - Royal Red 530i 17:36 4/30/2001 (0)
  - B, here's links to 'Ring sites: (url) - Tom W 11:08 4/30/2001 (0)
  - Re: Depends....(m) - auvette 10:34 4/30/2001 (0)
  - You didn't answer his question B. About 10 days+/- - Tom W 09:39 4/30/2001 (0)
Where is the amp? - Ian Linnett 12:23 4/29/2001 (0)
Paging B. Lewis (nt) - Methdecal 12:10 4/29/2001 (0)
Comments on a/c performance (m) - Greg 12:10 4/29/2001 (5)
- I agree w/ Greg (m) - pete 10:23 4/30/2001 (0)
- I agree w/ Greg (m) (nt) - pete 10:19 4/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Comments on a/c performance (m) (url) - Mike E 98 540 13:55 4/29/2001 (0)
- 2 things... - DanB 12:38 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Dan..yes black interior and already tinted..tks (nt) - Greg 18:00 4/29/2001 (0)
Need to talk to somone with m5 fender liners (m) - TedT 11:55 4/29/2001 (8)
- I can help you in Southern California - DC 14:55 4/29/2001 (0)
- I completely agree with Dan B - Greg C 13:15 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Need to talk to somone with m5 fender liners ( (pic) - DanB 12:26 4/29/2001 (5)
  - Wait, you actually shaved the fender off? (pic) - Neo528 16:13 4/29/2001 (2)
    - No. Just the inside. Did not cut outside of fender (pic) - at all -DanB 16:23 4/29/2001 (1)
      - Dang, for a sec I thought you cut up the body...:P (pic) - Neo528 16:28 4/29/2001 (0)
  - More questions... (pic) - TedT 14:25 4/29/2001 (1)
    - Ted, I just had this work done in So Cal (more) (pic) - Tom W 09:49 4/30/2001 (0)
Coin holder removal... - Robert A 11:33 4/29/2001 (1)
- I found this in the archives -- there's more there - Kuenftiger Kunde 12:11 4/29/2001 (0)
How soon can I wax? - SLK 11:16 4/29/2001 (3)
- Re: How soon can I wax? - PhilH 14:00 4/29/2001 (0)
- My Dealer waxed before delivery... - I parker 11:21 4/29/2001 (0)
- Walt, its prob safe now(m) - arnolds 11:17 4/29/2001 (0)
Anyone who bought a 540 as a Penis Extension Pls - Leave the Board -(m) Scott D 10:14 4/29/2001 (49)
- Agreed...read on... - PaulR 15:40 4/29/2001 (5)
  - Concur- Who Are These People? - xsrdx 14:15 4/30/2001 (0)
  - You flamed, you got flamed back (m) - Mark OC 17:20 4/29/2001 (0)
  - How about this one....F Off! (nt) - RevHigh 17:13 4/29/2001 (2)
    - I thought you had more intelligence... Wrong? - Scott D 23:44 4/29/2001 (1)
      - Dude, I have enough to spare is what I was told. (nt) - RevHigh 18:40 4/30/2001 (0)
- Why do postings like this get more responses... - Where were you last Saturday? Robert A 12:45 4/29/2001 (2)
  - Why does "people" sell more mags than "Scientific - American ??? -DanB 12:46 4/29/2001 (1)
    - Because People has more photos you can understand - w/o reading the caption - Neo528 16:31 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone who bought a 540 as a Penis Extension P - TedT 12:15 4/29/2001 (0)
- Well said, Scott. I don't feel like I've been - Mike E 98 540 11:27 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone who bought a 540 as a Penis Extension P - Steve D 11:05 4/29/2001 (0)
- Right on JZ. AMF! - Stepan 11:03 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Sorry, should read "Scott D.". AMF! (nt) - Stepan 11:05 4/29/2001 (0)
- Well said Scott. (nt) - Alpina22 10:39 4/29/2001 (0)
- It's IRC where the school girl chat originated... - AOL is good! ;-} (m) RevHigh 10:38 4/29/2001 (10)
  - IRC's been around since 1980s. It was more of a - Neo528 16:22 4/29/2001 (1)
    - hehehe (nt) - RevHigh 17:05 4/29/2001 (0)
  - School girl chat preceded IRC by years here (e) - Mark OC 12:44 4/29/2001 (0)
  - Nope, step. needs his low Dinan Dyno #'s so he can - rubber stamp it on all S/C kits. -DanB 12:04 4/29/2001 (2)
    - P.S. They're saying you're a slut in IRC. (Schoolg - irl chat) -DanB 12:42 4/29/2001 (1)
      - thanks for proving my point! lol (nt) - RevHigh 17:05 4/29/2001 (0)
  - John.....do you have a problem with IRC? (m) - arnolds 11:06 4/29/2001 (3)
    - Are you sure I haven't been on it & it isn't - school girl chat? REvHigh 17:02 4/29/2001 (2)
      - Whatever John..your animosity towards IRC (M) - arnolds 17:09 4/29/2001 (1)
        
        hahaha, no, I just don't agree bringing it here. (nt) - RevHigh 17:14 4/29/2001 (0)
- Well said. My idle is not stable. Any advise? - AndrewT 10:28 4/29/2001 (21)
  - Do you not get it??? - (nt) PaulR 15:42 4/29/2001 (10)
    - I think I do. - AndrewT 07:04 4/30/2001 (0)
    - Do you get it???? (url) (nt) - Stepan 15:57 4/29/2001 (8)
      - Do you have a beef, Stepan? (nt) - (nt) PaulR 18:19 4/29/2001 (7)
        
        Not that I care, but ...(m) - Stepan 18:37 4/29/2001 (6)
        
        Apparently you do... - PaulR 19:04 4/29/2001 (5)
        
        No. I DO NOT CARE (m) - Stepan 19:13 4/29/2001 (4)
        
        Ok, I get it.. - PaulR 20:27 4/29/2001 (0)
        
        Re: No. I DO NOT CARE (m) - DanB 19:21 4/29/2001 (2)
        
        Re: No. I DO NOT CARE (m) - Stepan 19:32 4/29/2001 (1)
        
        Oh yeah? - DanB 19:54 4/29/2001 (0)
  - Mine too (m) - TedT 12:10 4/29/2001 (7)
    - Re: Mine too (m) - Mike E 98 540 13:43 4/29/2001 (4)
      - Maybe time for Dinan upgrade... (m) - TedT 09:44 4/30/2001 (3)
        
        It's almost as if the idle is too low - Mike E 98 540 11:10 4/30/2001 (2)
        
        Maybe. Your idle RPM same after Dinan? - TedT 21:53 4/30/2001 (1)
        
        Yes, no change. Around 500 RPM (+/-). (nt) - Mike E 98 540 21:55 4/30/2001 (0)
    - I don't get that (m) - DanB 12:28 4/29/2001 (0)
    - Doesn't sound normal - my 99 540 doesn't (e) - Mark OC 12:26 4/29/2001 (0)
  - Re: My idle is not stable. Any advise - Mike E 98 540 11:30 4/29/2001 (1)
    - Re: My idle is not stable. Any advise - AndrewT 07:11 4/30/2001 (0)
- READ IT I DARE YOU! - Scott D 10:15 4/29/2001 (0)
CPT8000 Caller-ID Display *correction* - JB 09:25 4/29/2001 (1)
- Thanks for the update! (m) - Brad D 13:06 5/01/2001 (0)
2000 M5 for $63K (url) - LNL 09:19 4/29/2001 (0)
Best place for Passport SR1 remote display (M) - I parker 09:15 4/29/2001 (0)
Best place for Passport SR1 remote display (M) - I parker 09:15 4/29/2001 (3)
- Re: Best place for Passport SR1 remote display (M) - Alan W 12:58 4/29/2001 (2)
  - Re: Best place for Passport SR1 remote display (M) - IndyDave 20:41 4/29/2001 (1)
    - Re: Best place for Passport SR1 remote display (M) - Alan W 16:34 4/30/2001 (0)
Potenza SO-3 Mid-may? - Mark OC 09:08 4/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Potenza SO-3 Mid-may? - Dirim 15:34 4/29/2001 (0)
Wax & 3m Glaze question - Chris B 08:49 4/29/2001 (6)
- Re: Wax & 3m Glaze question (pic) - AlexPS 10:14 4/29/2001 (5)
  - Were both products easy to use (m) (pic) - GJD 19:11 4/29/2001 (3)
    - Both products easy to use (m) - AlexPS 22:16 4/29/2001 (2)
      - Thanks, Alex! - GJD 12:16 4/30/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Thanks, Alex! - wtdr 08:27 5/01/2001 (0)
  - Nice !!!!! nt - arnolds 10:59 4/29/2001 (0)
CD Changer Suggestions - SLK 08:40 4/29/2001 (2)
- Try Steve D at www.eurobuyers.com (m) - arnolds 09:25 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Hey Arnold... - AlexPS 10:16 4/29/2001 (0)
Resum� ? - Magnus M 08:18 4/29/2001 (1)
- Add to that... - Mike E 98 540 08:43 4/29/2001 (0)
Those of you engaging in the endless debates - Galo 08:10 4/29/2001 (6)
- Supplement to above - Gwynne Spencer 11:45 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Those Kompressor Volvi are way cool engines, - Galo 06:39 4/30/2001 (0)
- Ok, I'll be in La Isla Bonita w/ 10 of my drunken - buddies. ;-} RevHigh 09:31 4/29/2001 (3)
  - LOL!! Well, da wake is gonna be kinda high for - Galo 06:40 4/30/2001 (0)
  - Can I be one of your drunken buddies! Let go! :) (nt) - Jim W 12:43 4/29/2001 (1)
    - I bet right now it is perfect down there! (nt) - RevHigh 17:19 4/29/2001 (0)
Auto Climate Control Removal - Rafa Carmona 07:49 4/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Auto Climate Control Removal - Brad R 11:29 4/29/2001 (0)
Standard shift 540 - Charles Laszlo 04:33 4/29/2001 (1)
- Re: Standard shift 540 - Jimlev 06:32 4/29/2001 (0)
Standard shift 540 - Charles Laszlo 04:33 4/29/2001 (5)
- BMW replaced my gearbox. - AndrewT 10:46 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Standard shift 540 - David G 09:05 4/29/2001 (2)
  - What is "backlash"? - Robert A 11:12 4/29/2001 (1)
    - I think it is when the shifter spanks you (nt) - Kuenftiger Kunde 12:15 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Standard shift 540 - Grey in NC 06:33 4/29/2001 (0)
How do I fit an amp with RCA inputs - Ian Linnett 04:16 4/29/2001 (0)
ISOFIX only original. not retrofitable later - Pepe 03:52 4/29/2001 (0)
Electric Sunshade Pics? - Please Post 01:46 4/29/2001 (0)
My worst nightmare - Vernice 00:09 4/29/2001 (1)
- Re: My worst nightmare - SLK 09:45 4/29/2001 (0)
FS:18inch AC Schnitzer type II 3 piece rims/tires - Nik 23:51 4/28/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: 2001 M5 suspension, only 1200 miles! - Nik 23:45 4/28/2001 (3)
- Re: FOR SALE: 2001 M5 suspension, only 1200 miles! - mikeo 11:13 4/29/2001 (0)
- The price is caving, I'll wait until June (nt) - BillP 23:47 4/28/2001 (1)
  - LOL!! (nt) - beewang 02:36 4/29/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: 2001 M5 suspension, only 1200 miles! (nt) - Nik 23:40 4/28/2001 (0)
Front bumper differences?? - lair 21:43 4/28/2001 (1)
- I think it is identical,not sure, check w/ dealer - Tom W 09:52 4/30/2001 (0)
Guys,NO,I mean boys,whats with ALL the mudslinging (nt) - ROBERT-NJ 21:40 4/28/2001 (4)
- Damn, looks like I missed the fun! (nt) - RevHigh 09:18 4/29/2001 (0)
- Believe me, they like each other (m) - Alex Argyros 22:17 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Boring or peaceful? (nt) - NY2OCJeff 00:16 4/29/2001 (0)
- I have just learned to ignore it. Took a while, - though. (m)NY2OCJeff 21:53 4/28/2001 (0)
Beewang taiwanese for "I suck" (nt) (nt) - Mike 21:27 4/28/2001 (11)
- The question is.....Does he swallow? ;-} (nt) - RevHigh 09:22 4/29/2001 (0)
- Mike is Jacka$$ for "I bought a fast couch *cough* - I mean a Lexus! -DanB 03:49 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Mike! kahn ni lian gee ba - chiawei 00:54 4/29/2001 (3)
  - HAHAHAHAHAHA~! - JIMMY 01:07 4/29/2001 (2)
    - Re: HAHAHAHAHAHA~! - JIMMY 01:17 4/29/2001 (1)
      - Re: HAHAHAHAHAHA~! - JIMMY 01:18 4/29/2001 (0)
- You're right..you do suck! ;-P - arnolds 23:30 4/28/2001 (0)
- Even I have to ask you ...(m) - Alex Argyros 22:25 4/28/2001 (0)
- I think you need to hire a new Taiwanese tutor! - Aaron Liu 22:23 4/28/2001 (0)
- Do you care to expand on your comment? Explain? - ROBERT-NJ 21:31 4/28/2001 (1)
  - He is an idiot! (nt) - Cowboy 22:10 4/28/2001 (0)
breakin period a "new" engine in a 528? - stan528i 21:14 4/28/2001 (1)
- Yes. A new engine needs to break-in also. - NY2OCJeff 21:54 4/28/2001 (0)
IRC Bevcor server Help - EricS 20:41 4/28/2001 (2)
- Go in via java interface (www.bmwtips.com) and ask (nt) - BillP 21:56 4/28/2001 (0)
- Re: IRC Bevcor server Help - bevcor 21:54 4/28/2001 (0)
Help removing rear parcel shelf - Brad D 19:49 4/28/2001 (2)
- Here some tips... - arnolds 23:28 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: Here some tips... - Brad D 12:03 4/30/2001 (0)
resetting oil light - steve 19:44 4/28/2001 (3)
- Re: resetting oil light - Ian Linnett 02:52 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: resetting oil light (pic) - Mike E 98 540 19:58 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: resetting oil light - steve 20:20 4/28/2001 (0)
elect. radiator cooling fan - Steve Dreyer 18:49 4/28/2001 (0)
sports seats 530 & sunroof - Adrian Everett 18:41 4/28/2001 (6)
- I thought the requirements were... - Robert A 19:19 4/28/2001 (5)
  - CP requires PP, SPP, or moonroof! - Scott 22:59 4/28/2001 (4)
    - wrote BMWNA - Adrian Everett 23:40 4/28/2001 (3)
      - Re: wrote BMWNA - Gunter 16:27 4/29/2001 (1)
        
        Seems to be a flaw in the website! - Kuenftiger Kunde 17:42 4/29/2001 (0)
      - Nothing...BMWNA/USA/AG doesn't give a crap about.. - Agent99 01:49 4/29/2001 (0)
Paging Scott D.. Scott, let's arrange dyno time - Stepan 18:32 4/28/2001 (8)
- Hey All - Read This From Me! - Scott D. 00:22 4/29/2001 (0)
- I doubt he bought the kit for this pissing contest - (m) -DanB 18:50 4/28/2001 (6)
  - What's your problem? I paid for your dyno pull (m) - Stepan 19:06 4/28/2001 (5)
    - Re: What's your problem? I paid for your dyno pull - -DanB 19:44 4/28/2001 (4)
      - Wrong Danb! Radiator is a common fatality on E39 - RevHigh 10:01 4/29/2001 (2)
        
        re: - DanB 12:00 4/29/2001 (1)
        
        I gotcha....old school bro! (nt) - RevHigh 17:08 4/29/2001 (0)
      - Wow, such a deep knowledge of hyenas. "I hate Step - an club rings the bell? Wrong lion. 20:09 4/28/2001 (0)
Jimmy do you do anything besides gloat about... m - JONNY 17:03 4/28/2001 (15)
- You ever going to get out of Columbia? 6 ys. and s - till posting from there??? -DanB 03:45 4/29/2001 (0)
- If you want Jimmy - JIMMY 22:31 4/28/2001 (3)
  - 's attention. e-mail me and get this off the board (nt) - JIMMY 22:34 4/28/2001 (2)
    - NICE TRY! but Jimmy have his own @home IP address! - Aaron Liu 22:39 4/28/2001 (1)
      - thanx Aaron, that's not me. - JIMMY ((THE REAL ONE)) =) 01:08 4/29/2001 (0)
- Johnny, your education is SHIT! read my message! - Aaron Liu 22:13 4/28/2001 (0)
- AGREE! He is a crook anyway! (nt) - Cowboy 22:13 4/28/2001 (0)
- Bugger you and the horse you rode in on . . . - Bob 21:54 4/28/2001 (0)
- 6 yrs Ivy ed? You're still an ass- try Dale Carneg (nt) - tim 20:39 4/28/2001 (0)
- Jealous?? - EMMPWR 18:08 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Yes, we can tell..... - StanleySJ:) 19:14 4/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Jimmy do you do anything besides gloat about.. - ;-) 17:46 4/28/2001 (0)
- No E39? (nt) - JD617 17:32 4/28/2001 (0)
- And who says and Ivy education means anything? - Andy 17:27 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: And who says and Ivy education means anything? - Jon Cane 17:58 4/28/2001 (0)
Wheel Changing Alignment Tool - For changing tires? 16:56 4/28/2001 (2)
- Here's your answer (url) - David Zeckhausen 19:43 4/28/2001 (0)
- www.ultimategarage.com (url) - Steve 18:45 4/28/2001 (0)
Looking for parts e39 540i 1999 - Bob B 16:21 4/28/2001 (3)
- This might help! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 18:34 4/28/2001 (2)
  - Thanks Jimmy! (nt) - Bob B 21:47 4/28/2001 (1)
    - you bet! - JIMMY 21:58 4/28/2001 (0)
Silver vs. Dark Grey..what do u think? (nt) - TyFight 16:09 4/28/2001 (4)
- Dark Grey - Chang90 16:58 4/28/2001 (0)
- Dark Grey..(nt) - Number6 16:57 4/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Silver vs. Dark Grey..what do u think? - Nate 16:31 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: It can only be Silver - Ian Linnett 12:34 4/29/2001 (0)
Toolkit Picture - PhilH 15:45 4/28/2001 (7)
- Any pics for the wagon (528it)? - Peter 11:18 4/29/2001 (0)
- Toolkit Picture - 1998 540i (pic) (nt) - Mike E 98 540 19:32 4/28/2001 (3)
  - triangle not offered in U.S. cars - Scott 21:37 4/28/2001 (0)
  - Missing sruff from 98 too. No triangle (m) - Mike E 98 540 19:36 4/28/2001 (1)
    - Re: Missing sruff from 98 too. No triangle (m) - PhilH 19:46 4/28/2001 (0)
- sparkplug wrench, tire handger are not provided - Jay Gans 528 5speed 16:25 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: sparkplug wrench, tire handger are not provide - PhilH 19:22 4/28/2001 (0)
want to change the wood trim to the M5 steel trim. - solo 15:19 4/28/2001 (2)
- Let me know if you want to sell old trim. - Gary Ray 23:16 4/29/2001 (0)
- Easy to replace. Just snap in after removing old - Asim 15:50 4/28/2001 (0)
Silver or Black 530i? - solo 15:15 4/28/2001 (4)
- Re: Silver or Black 530i? (url) - T.C. 12:49 4/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Silver or Black 530i? - Tony R 09:07 4/29/2001 (0)
- Silver - Nate 16:32 4/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: Silver - Krish24 22:34 4/28/2001 (0)
Silver or Black 530i? (nt) - solo 15:13 4/28/2001 (4)
- Re: Silver or Black 530i? - Gatsis 10:56 4/29/2001 (0)
- Black = hot in summer, dirty in winter - JB 09:12 4/29/2001 (0)
- Yes! - Mike E 98 540 17:42 4/28/2001 (0)
- Silver! Unless you like to wash your car daily!.. (nt) - Silver Bullet 16:40 4/28/2001 (0)
B. Lewis where are ya?? (nt) - Methdecal 14:07 4/28/2001 (2)
- Testing both Subs 2day..(m) - Methdecal 14:14 4/28/2001 (1)
  - GReat!! how does it sound? - Brian Lewis (00 540iA Sport) 10:58 4/30/2001 (0)
Corollas FASTER than you think! (url) (nt) - Ben H 13:49 4/28/2001 (3)
- especially when driven by Mr. Ching Shit! (nt) - Ken 21:23 4/28/2001 (1)
  - At least now you can quanitfy Being Fast as Shit! (nt) - Ben H 00:19 4/29/2001 (0)
- ROFL! (nt) - 540i Black 14:01 4/28/2001 (0)
Tire noise -could it be cupping? - Griffin 13:47 4/28/2001 (2)
- Could be (m) - Mark OC 08:55 4/29/2001 (1)
  - Looks like feathering - what do I do? - griffin 14:36 4/29/2001 (0)
~*(3 PiC)*~ 900+ HORSEPOWER!! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 13:27 4/28/2001 (24)
- Okay, I'll bite: 540=290hp. Blackfin 29 with twin - Galo 07:38 4/29/2001 (0)
- Ya, But I got a SuperCharged 6 Speed :))) (pic) - Scott D. 00:24 4/29/2001 (2)
  - Uh...Oh.. we better watchout! =) (M) - JIMMY 01:12 4/29/2001 (1)
    - Jimmy, I'm gonna do dual S/C's Ha! :))) - Scott D. 10:05 4/29/2001 (0)
- Jimmy you forgot to cover Danb's license number. - RevHigh 14:33 4/28/2001 (2)
  - He didn't cover his own either - none there! (nt) - BillP 23:54 4/28/2001 (0)
  - it's already mosaicked - JIMMY 14:38 4/28/2001 (0)
- Dan, care to comment? - FLy2LoW 14:09 4/28/2001 (8)
  - Fly2LoW, don't do it. - Doc 10:59 4/29/2001 (0)
  - Who the hell are you? - Fly2LoW 17:12 4/28/2001 (0)
  - See, we have this little HP trick...(m) - -DanB 14:59 4/28/2001 (5)
    - A couple of questions. (m) - Stepan 17:59 4/28/2001 (1)
      - Re: A couple of questions. (m) - -DanB 18:25 4/28/2001 (0)
    - I am hoplessy confused now. (m) - Stepan 17:46 4/28/2001 (2)
      - Not hopeless! - -DanB 18:42 4/28/2001 (0)
      - PS. These power losses are for Dynojet units. (nt) - Stepan 17:47 4/28/2001 (0)
- So what is it? 410, 430, 450? Keeps changing! (nt) - 540i Black 14:00 4/28/2001 (6)
  - Re: So what is it? 410, 430, 450? Keeps changing! (url) (pic) - JIMMY 14:04 4/28/2001 (5)
    - 1000 horses ??? SO - Stock 14:14 4/28/2001 (2)
      - Man U r sick, don't be jealous...be nice. - StanleySJ:) 19:10 4/28/2001 (0)
      - ??????????? - JIMMY 14:43 4/28/2001 (0)
    - SO ! - Stock 14:12 4/28/2001 (1)
      - you would post if you had his car :-) (nt) - kenny 16:46 4/28/2001 (0)
- can you plz make more references to your website? (nt) - =) 13:53 4/28/2001 (0)
Tire Size - SoCalE39 13:22 4/28/2001 (1)
- 235/45ZR17 (IMO) (nt) - Mike E 98 540 15:01 4/28/2001 (0)
CPT8000 installed 2 days ago - sdbelt 13:07 4/28/2001 (1)
- Two questions. - George 01:57 5/01/2001 (0)
CPT8000 installed 2 days ago - sdbelt 13:07 4/28/2001 (0)
Service Manual - joemac 12:44 4/28/2001 (0)
WHY is my clutch to hard to modulate smoothly? - Robert A 11:59 4/28/2001 (9)
- I think some is the poor throttle response (m) - Mark OC 13:14 4/29/2001 (0)
- I agree with you Robert, the clutch is hard to... - Agent99 01:39 4/29/2001 (0)
- Some possibly related, long-winded thoughts - Kuenftiger Kunde 12:33 4/28/2001 (2)
  - Does it get any better with time? - Robert A 16:31 4/28/2001 (1)
    - If by "it" you mean "you", yes. (nt) - Kuenftiger Kunde 17:12 4/28/2001 (0)
- Lots feel that way - Jim W 12:22 4/28/2001 (3)
  - But he's talking about the 530i not 540i... - 540i6'er 12:29 4/28/2001 (2)
    - That's true, I am talking about... - Robert A 16:28 4/28/2001 (0)
    - He is experincing the same IMO :) I agree - Jim W 12:32 4/28/2001 (0)
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