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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 21
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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detailing/cleaning - HDMAXIMUS 23:24 5/27/2001 (5)
- Re: detailing/cleaning (url) - T.C. 18:41 5/29/2001 (0)
- Re: detailing/cleaning - Gary Ray 00:51 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: detailing/cleaning - taylor 00:27 5/28/2001 (0)
- FECES & URINE - fly 23:57 5/27/2001 (1)
  - I'm guessing you don't date much. - NY2OCJeff 00:05 5/28/2001 (0)
dash alphanumeric display lettering breaking up - m54 23:20 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: dash alphanumeric display lettering breaking u - Brad D 17:21 5/29/2001 (0)
- Common problem. Don't know why. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 00:03 5/28/2001 (0)
cost of servicing after 70K miles (more) - relatively new owner 23:08 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: cost of servicing after 70K miles (more) - MrLabGuy 12:12 5/28/2001 (0)
- Get a warranty (url) - Gary Ray 00:55 5/28/2001 (0)
Anyone tried/suggests "Perma-Coat" or "Touch-of - TJ Hsiao 22:46 5/27/2001 (4)
- Had the same experience a month ago... - KDJ 05:24 5/28/2001 (0)
- Hmm...sell cheap paint and then charge $1K to (nt) - protect it.....- Silver Bullet 01:32 5/28/2001 (0)
- Ben Dover BMW also sells these products. . . . . - NY2OCJeff 00:04 5/28/2001 (0)
- it is BS- just wax w/ a good quality wax - tim 23:57 5/27/2001 (0)
BMW 5 Series - 4 Wheel Drive - Stan 22:46 5/27/2001 (5)
- Re: BMW 5 Series - 4 Wheel Drive - Penn 14:42 5/29/2001 (0)
- My dealer was told 2004 MY (nt) - Katoomster 12:29 5/28/2001 (0)
- X5 - tim 23:59 5/27/2001 (2)
  - That smart-ass reply is a little old. (nt) - Scott 11:47 5/28/2001 (0)
  - ~*(PiC)*~ My 4-Wheel-Drive 5-Series (url) (pic) - JIMMY 00:23 5/28/2001 (0)
Weight of Alpina Softlines 17"? (nt) - Vince 22:20 5/27/2001 (2)
- pic of the rim? I've only heard Breyton Softline. (nt) - JIMMY 22:26 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: pic of the rim? I've only heard Breyton Softli (pic) - Samir 22:44 5/27/2001 (0)
OT: Where can i get those garage floor tiles? (nt) - Tank 22:09 5/27/2001 (2)
- www.motormat.com ...nt (url) - arnolds 22:10 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Thanks (nt) - Tank 10:05 5/28/2001 (0)
Disconnected temp sensor. Take a while to reset? - Mike A. 21:37 5/27/2001 (1)
- Re: Take a while to resset ? - YES - Jim Cash 09:21 5/28/2001 (0)
540ia Reliability - Bernard 20:27 5/27/2001 (2)
- How about a low mileage '97?.................. - Chuck 21:01 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: How about a low mileage '97?.................. (url) - Gary Ray 00:57 5/28/2001 (0)
Recommendation on great body shop in nyc? - young-nyc 20:18 5/27/2001 (4)
- Re: Recommendation on great body shop in nyc? - Michael 08:39 5/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Recommendation on great body shop in nyc? - young-nyc 09:12 5/29/2001 (0)
- My Friend @ Perfection Auto body! He's awesome - Methdecal 21:30 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Recommendation on great body shop in nyc? - dchen 21:06 5/27/2001 (0)
euro plate bracket for 5 series make offer - shawn 19:48 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: euro plate bracket for 5 series make offer - Brad D 10:42 5/28/2001 (0)
- 1.000.000.00 $ dollars - OLEG 05:17 5/28/2001 (0)
Air Conditioning Problem. Help. - Chris B 19:27 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: Air Conditioning Problem. Help. - Jim Cash 09:45 5/28/2001 (1)
  - Thanks (nt) - Chris B 20:23 5/28/2001 (0)
GS300 vs 530i??? (url) - Chee Ke 19:22 5/27/2001 (7)
- Please!! A 530 step will crush a GS300...more - jp 21:02 5/27/2001 (6)
  - Perfect example of bullshitters on this board - Salman Khilji 11:40 5/28/2001 (0)
  - Gee, I guess Ford overstated HP by more than was - announced! ... ?:^) - (nt) Silver Bullet 10:16 5/28/2001 (0)
  - hmm.. how can a 530 beat cobra?? that is not - possible 21:13 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Your 530i can keep up with a '99 Cobra?...... - Chuck 21:11 5/27/2001 (2)
    - Maybe falling off a bridge! (nt) - SVTWEB 21:44 5/27/2001 (1)
      - With a Tow Rope. :-) - (nt) Chuck 22:56 5/27/2001 (0)
Bubbling 540 Engine Paint�� - Chuck 19:19 5/27/2001 (1)
- All paint will buble with ext. oil exposure. - RevHigh 10:04 5/28/2001 (0)
service in San Diego area? - benkea 18:33 5/27/2001 (1)
- Cunningham in El Cajon - THE BEST! (nt) - John C 19:16 5/27/2001 (0)
Need your help in 528i purchase (pls read)........ - J.B. 18:29 5/27/2001 (5)
- Re: Need your help in 528i purchase (pls read).... - SS 06:37 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Need your help in 528i purchase (pls read).... - JFB 20:42 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Need your help in 528i purchase (pls read).... - Ron Man 19:23 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Sport Avail on '98 not '97 (nt) - SFBay5er 21:20 5/27/2001 (0)
- Please correct me if I'm wrong but... - SFBay5er 18:54 5/27/2001 (0)
2001 540 6-Speed FOR SALE-Anthracite-NC (url) (pic) - Dave 17:50 5/27/2001 (0)
OT: Hey Tank... Where is Montoya??? - bevcor 17:31 5/27/2001 (0)
alumatech info - mauricio aravena 17:30 5/27/2001 (0)
Anyone in King Co./Seattle with the unit (m) - Tim H 16:32 5/27/2001 (0)
2000 528iT sprt/prem 5speed for sale (url) - Dale 16:03 5/27/2001 (0)
'99 E39 stock tail lites - Jester3003 15:11 5/27/2001 (2)
- They practically give 'em away on Ebay (nt) - Gary Ray 16:03 5/27/2001 (0)
- You've got mail !! (nt) - Greg 15:22 5/27/2001 (0)
Does anyone paint its E39 door/bumper strip - 99540iASport 14:49 5/27/2001 (4)
- Jae did...Looks great. Going to do it myself! - WadeT 16:48 5/27/2001 (3)
  - How much for the molding? No prepainted available? (nt) - nm 18:05 5/27/2001 (2)
    - nm - $ 172 (complete set) continued - GMoney 01:48 5/28/2001 (0)
    - nm - $ 172 (complete set - GMoney 01:47 5/28/2001 (0)
Radio code still needed? - Don Eilenberger 14:21 5/27/2001 (3)
- Re: Radio code still needed? - Jim Cash 16:38 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Radio code still needed? - Don Eilenberger 17:21 5/27/2001 (0)
- No code on my 98 radio w/NAV. - Mike E 98 540 15:07 5/27/2001 (0)
BMW Fahrer-Training in Munich - donch 14:01 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: BMW Fahrer-Training in Munich - Paul 16:40 5/27/2001 (0)
- check your email (nt) - beewang 14:15 5/27/2001 (0)
FS: 5 set of 17" BMW radial 32 w/ Dunlop SP2000 (pic) - Andrew 13:49 5/27/2001 (4)
- Dude.. give me a break..they are worth like $1200. (pic) - jon 15:43 5/27/2001 (1)
  - He's selling FIVE wheels & tires (includes spare) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 17:22 5/27/2001 (0)
- Shipping wheels is easy. Use Tire Rack method ... - David Zeckhausen 13:59 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Shipping wheels is easy. Use Tire Rack method - Andrew 23:42 5/27/2001 (0)
CD Install on Wagon with NAV - JohnM 13:47 5/27/2001 (1)
- Send an email to eurobuyers - Chris B 19:32 5/27/2001 (0)
530i/528i CDV different than 540i CDV, but ... (m) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 13:41 5/27/2001 (6)
- How does this change feel on a 530i? - Silver Bullet 13:46 5/27/2001 (5)
  - I also have no problem shifting the 530 - Chris B 19:35 5/27/2001 (4)
    - CDV mod done on my 528i. (more) - Greg-NJ 19:58 5/27/2001 (3)
      - Re: CDV mod done on my 530i (m) - Peter 08:27 5/29/2001 (0)
      - Hope you meant "sweet" spot, not Sweat spot! :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:30 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        No, the sweat spot, near the big gulp.:-) - Greg-NJ 07:58 5/28/2001 (0)
CDV and brake swap clinic full report ... (long) (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 13:32 5/27/2001 (2)
- Re: CDV... Many thanks to David Z. - Peter 08:12 5/29/2001 (0)
- Didn't mean to post this a 2nd time! (nt) - David Zeckhausen 13:42 5/27/2001 (0)
Best tire pressure for 245/40/18 tires? Thanks. (nt) - Kevin W - NJ 12:51 5/27/2001 (0)
E39 Engine - Tero Eronen 12:48 5/27/2001 (1)
- Re: E39 Engine (url) - JIMMY 15:08 5/27/2001 (0)
Has anyone tried 90 or 100Hz? (nt) - John W 11:56 5/27/2001 (1)
- on the DSP frequency shift - John W 11:58 5/27/2001 (0)
sport package in Bay Area (long) - John W 11:52 5/27/2001 (4)
- I agreed. sports is cool on perfect road cond, .. - 2001_530i owner 17:05 5/28/2001 (0)
- Check the tire pressures (m) - Katoomster 12:43 5/28/2001 (2)
  - Road condition is one reason I'm sticking with - stock susp - Neo528 15:15 5/28/2001 (1)
    - Thanks for the input - I'll try lower pressure (nt) - 150 mph (Rhein Valley) John W 16:46 5/28/2001 (0)
The next 5 series. Yikes! (pic) (nt) - qwest 11:42 5/27/2001 (11)
- The E60 545i is on the street in 2003..!! (url) (pic) - rasper 09:34 5/28/2001 (0)
- That should be called 518Ti (nt) - Alpina740i 20:57 5/27/2001 (0)
- ~*(PiC)*~ Front looks better comapre to the rear (url) (pic) (nt) - JIMMY 15:35 5/27/2001 (0)
- Relax, it will look similar to the next 7 - costasz 13:19 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: The next 5 series. Yikes! (pic) - qwest 11:43 5/27/2001 (6)
  - It looks like a Toyota Camery! - Mo 08:21 5/28/2001 (0)
  - Relax...computer generated images - Silver Bullet 11:46 5/27/2001 (4)
    - I wouldn't relax... - Robert A 12:16 5/27/2001 (3)
      - Automobile Mag reported.... - sno 17:15 5/27/2001 (0)
      - Aren't BMW's scoops always dissapointing? Will (nt) - turn out all right probably...Phil530 12:39 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        Phil, where're the pics of your new car? - Robert A 12:57 5/27/2001 (0)
DSP malfunctioning causing drained battery - JT 11:35 5/27/2001 (3)
- Re: DSP malfunctioning causing drained battery - JimL 12:47 5/27/2001 (0)
- had battery die but different problem (m) - David 540 12:40 5/27/2001 (0)
- Why wouldn't it be covered under warranty? - Mike A. 12:15 5/27/2001 (0)
Finally Bought the 98 540/6 CPO - Arch 11:34 5/27/2001 (0)
Stereo Question. Where is the best place to - Dave/San Diego 11:18 5/27/2001 (1)
- Re: Stereo Question. Where is the best place to (url) - JimL 12:53 5/27/2001 (0)
Paging Brian Lewis !! - peter 11:10 5/27/2001 (6)
- Re: Paging Brian Lewis !! - Brian Lewis (00 540 Sport) 12:02 5/27/2001 (5)
  - I have one on my 540iA with DSP.... - DerekCurtis 12:54 5/29/2001 (0)
  - Re: Paging Brian Lewis !! - peter 12:16 5/27/2001 (3)
    - My understanding is BavAuto pnp is nonDSP only - Brian Lewis (00 540 Sport) 12:47 5/27/2001 (2)
      - BavAuto kit available in DSP and nonDSP EOM (nt) - DerekCurtis 12:56 5/29/2001 (0)
      - Tks again ill find and post for sure regards - peter 17:13 5/27/2001 (0)
DSP Modifiers - You need this modified!!! - Brian Lewis (00 540 Sport) 10:41 5/27/2001 (3)
- Dealer can't always change the DSP settings....... - ROBERT-NJ 13:04 5/27/2001 (2)
  - JIML, have any comments on this? (more) - Brian Lewis (00 540 Sport) 15:38 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Re: JIML, have any comments on this? (more) - JimL 17:50 5/27/2001 (0)
Trunk Won't Open - WarrenR 09:37 5/27/2001 (1)
- Re: Trunk Won't Open - Jim Cash 10:52 5/27/2001 (0)
European Delivery Stories (long) - donch 09:30 5/27/2001 (8)
- Did you pick-up on Fri 5/18 too? - (eom) hts 17:12 5/27/2001 (1)
  - No, the 26th. nt (nt) - donch 17:22 5/28/2001 (0)
- Did you really get Biarritz Blue? - Robert A 11:00 5/27/2001 (3)
  - Opps! Orient Blue--sorry, Jetlag strikes. - donch 17:20 5/28/2001 (0)
  - Re: Did you really get Biarritz Blue? - donch 14:11 5/27/2001 (1)
    - Berlitz Blue is not offered by BMW in the... - Robert A 18:54 5/27/2001 (0)
- Manual rear shade? PN#s? Fill me in... - Stugats 09:45 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Manual rear shade? PN#s? Fill me in... - donch 14:16 5/27/2001 (0)
How was the CDV clinic yesterday? (nt) - Todd 08:54 5/27/2001 (6)
- CDV and brake swap clinic full report ... (long) (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 12:08 5/27/2001 (3)
  - Thanks... (more) (url) (pic) - Big 20:49 5/27/2001 (1)
    - If you get Porsche brakes, I'll install them 4 U! (nt) - David Zeckhausen 21:50 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: CDV and brake swap clinic full report ... (lon (url) (pic) - Kevin W - NJ 12:44 5/27/2001 (0)
- David Z, did a great job on my 528i/5. - Greg-NJ 09:47 5/27/2001 (1)
  - How does it feel different? - Todd 10:34 5/27/2001 (0)
rain rain go away - rob r 08:45 5/27/2001 (0)
FS: 2000 540 Xenon lights (pic) - Nik 08:36 5/27/2001 (4)
- how many times do you have to post? (nt) - Aaron Liu 15:53 5/27/2001 (3)
  - SHUT UP !! - OLEG 17:38 5/27/2001 (2)
    - Is NIK selling for you? (nt) - mola 02:43 5/29/2001 (1)
      - NO , your MAMA DOES !!! :) - OLEG 00:24 5/30/2001 (0)
Hey Bev, Juan will have his day. (nt) - Tank 08:31 5/27/2001 (3)
- Re: Hey Bev, Juan will have his day. - bevcor 17:27 5/27/2001 (0)
- he likes to kick the rear out (m) - Alpina22 08:36 5/27/2001 (1)
  - spoke too soon...... - Alpina22 08:58 5/27/2001 (0)
FS: 2001 M5 suspension kit, only 1200 miles (pic) - Nik 08:30 5/27/2001 (4)
- Where did yo uget all of these parts...stolen... - Dragonfly 08:00 5/28/2001 (0)
- Weight issue: Does it raise the 528? 530? 540? (nt) - BillP 14:20 5/27/2001 (0)
- Does it come with ballasts? (Just kidding!) :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 10:23 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Does it self level/aim itself? :+) (nt) - Mike E 98 540 10:28 5/27/2001 (0)
528i handling question - Fla528i 08:07 5/27/2001 (5)
- Re: 528i handling question - Phil Cox 21:35 5/28/2001 (0)
- Also same car, same tires - Dave S. 06:31 5/28/2001 (0)
- same car, same tires - A Held 20:31 5/27/2001 (0)
- 2001 530, came with Michelin, I dont have problem (nt) - Chris B 19:51 5/27/2001 (0)
- have same prob on 01 530 - del 12:25 5/27/2001 (0)
5-series change - Ron 07:58 5/27/2001 (1)
- Re: 5-series change - John 08:11 5/27/2001 (0)
5 Series AWD??? - John 07:47 5/27/2001 (1)
- They already make one (more) - Fly2LoW 16:20 5/27/2001 (0)
Need advise on OEM CD player add on - ipct 07:05 5/27/2001 (5)
- Buy from Steve @ EUROBUYERS.COM -- $389 delivered - and he even sent it next day air !!! 12:14 5/27/2001 (0)
- use the BMW unit-direct plug-n-play and the steer- - tim 09:23 5/27/2001 (2)
  - Pacificbmw.com or eurobuyers, about $400 DIY - Jay Gans 528 5speed 10:13 5/27/2001 (1)
    - $600 single in-dash, $400 trunk 6-disc (nt) - tim 11:06 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Need advise on OEM CD player add on - Nameless 08:17 5/27/2001 (0)
16" in the trunk (spare tire)...(m) - Mike-S 06:18 5/27/2001 (5)
- Yes - Alan W 08:34 5/27/2001 (1)
  - You�re right. Had�nt thought of that. Thanks. (nt) - Mike-S 13:22 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: 16" in the trunk (spare tire)...(m) - Ron 06:43 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Ron. (nt) - Mike-S 08:34 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: 16" in the trunk (spare tire)...(m) - Ron 06:41 5/27/2001 (0)
cosmos black/tinan red - JJ 05:13 5/27/2001 (4)
- Did he tell you anything about the cost... - Robert A 11:11 5/27/2001 (3)
  - Re: Did he tell you anything about the cost... - JJ 13:32 5/27/2001 (2)
    - Hope to see some pics (more) - Robert A 14:03 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Re: Hope to see some pics (more) - JJ 15:22 5/27/2001 (0)
subwoofer upgrade - socalnewbie 04:48 5/27/2001 (1)
- Here - Brian Lewis (00 540 Sport) 10:12 5/27/2001 (0)
subwoofer upgrade - socalnewbie 04:47 5/27/2001 (0)
See u later boys/gals... vacationtime! :-) - Magnus M 04:40 5/27/2001 (1)
- Hi Magnus. Have a nice vacation and thanks for the (nt) - mail. Mike-S 06:12 5/27/2001 (0)
NE1 know where to get BMW Owners manual in pdf? (nt) - BigD 03:38 5/27/2001 (1)
- BMWNA's website--Owner's Circle (nt) - Reed 06:38 5/27/2001 (0)
AV-Input - Christian 02:35 5/27/2001 (0)
530i stumble w/ A/C on - Robert A 02:04 5/27/2001 (7)
- give it more gas with A/C on (nt) - clutch challenged 10:20 5/27/2001 (6)
  - Can do. Is it normal? - Robert A 10:58 5/27/2001 (5)
    - AC pulls a lot of power away from car, is normal (nt) - T.C. 11:27 5/27/2001 (4)
      - Are you having the same experience with your 530? - Robert A 12:20 5/27/2001 (3)
        
        Yes, my 540 does it, all cars do it to a degree (nt) - T.C. 17:06 5/27/2001 (2)
        
        I disagree with that statement entirely. - NY2OCJeff 00:10 5/28/2001 (1)
        
        Re: I disagree with that statement entirely. - T.C. 18:49 5/29/2001 (0)
Delivery Charge - Mark 01:59 5/27/2001 (1)
- anywhere from $500 to $2,000 (m) - beewang 14:13 5/27/2001 (0)
E39 performance - YME 01:49 5/27/2001 (0)
Another subwoofer question - will this work? - John W 01:36 5/27/2001 (0)
Changed rotors to X-drilled? I want your stock 1's - okayplayerkass 01:36 5/27/2001 (0)
Premium Sound System Questions - 1999 - GMoney 01:32 5/27/2001 (3)
- Here you go (more) (url) (pic) - Brian Lewis (00 540 Sport) 10:25 5/27/2001 (0)
- Start here (url) - John W 01:45 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Thanks John Great archive , must bookmark !! - peter 10:58 5/27/2001 (0)
Curious: How fast is Dinan 528ia sport??--(more) - TerryC 01:02 5/27/2001 (5)
- Did you beat the TL @ 60mph? - KevenSJ 01:10 5/27/2001 (4)
  - Re: yeah...(more) - TerryC 01:29 5/27/2001 (3)
    - If you ONLY bought a 540, you wouldn't be......... - MRREALDEAL 01:33 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Oh well.....there will be faster cars... - TerryC 01:38 5/27/2001 (0)
    - shoulda bought a 540... in acceleration the 528 - will get spanked by many, many cars 01:33 5/27/2001 (0)
HELP!! Hood appears to have been re-painted... - Nathan 00:38 5/27/2001 (5)
- Nathan, if the car is otherwise good, . . . . . - (nt)NY2OCJeff 12:35 5/27/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the great advice! - Nathan 11:03 5/27/2001 (0)
- Check other areas as well - BigD 03:34 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Great responses just remember these cars are - peter 11:03 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: HELP!! Hood appears to have been re-painted... - Gary Ray 01:39 5/27/2001 (0)
fan clutch question, Jim Cash maybe? - VA 23:18 5/26/2001 (2)
- Re: fan clutch question, Jim Cash maybe? - Jim Cash 09:33 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: fan clutch question, Jim Cash maybe? - threestar40 09:26 5/27/2001 (0)
Best Shop to Get the Windows Tinted in Bay Area? - TJ Hsiao 22:32 5/26/2001 (0)
new owner finds perfect car - JensenH 22:00 5/26/2001 (0)
Test track in San Jose, CA - John W 21:08 5/26/2001 (0)
Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Don Eilenberger 21:05 5/26/2001 (12)
- Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - rifphd 12:12 5/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Alan W 14:13 5/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - KT 03:08 5/27/2001 (4)
  - Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Don Eilenberger 13:04 5/27/2001 (3)
    - Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - KT 16:07 5/27/2001 (2)
      - Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Don Eilenberger 17:14 5/27/2001 (0)
      - tape player - KT 16:25 5/27/2001 (0)
- 2000 528 radio/ head unit sounds great - A C Held 21:49 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Jim Cash 21:23 5/26/2001 (3)
  - Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Don Eilenberger 11:45 5/27/2001 (2)
    - Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Jim Cash 16:49 5/27/2001 (1)
      - Re: Crappy radio reception, '98 528i - Don Eilenberger 22:53 5/27/2001 (0)
Texas Gathering--Map and Details!! - adam p 20:43 5/26/2001 (0)
I see numerous requests from people who want - Carfax subscribers to run a VIN. (m) 20:36 5/26/2001 (1)
- The one thing that annoys me... - Silver Bullet 20:42 5/26/2001 (0)
Upgrade "door open" indicator? - Brad D 20:35 5/26/2001 (5)
- I'll gladly trade you my instrument cluster. - Robert A 02:07 5/27/2001 (0)
- I disagree somewhat - Zebra 21:26 5/26/2001 (2)
  - Re: I disagree somewhat - Brad D 10:51 5/28/2001 (0)
  - Re: I disagree somewhat - Brad D 10:50 5/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Upgrade "door open" indicator? - Jim Cash 21:15 5/26/2001 (0)
New "Service Engine Soon" light... - Brad D 20:30 5/26/2001 (0)
Does anyone have a pic of the new E60? (nt) - Thomas 20:14 5/26/2001 (1)
- Search archives for "E60"... - Silver Bullet 20:15 5/26/2001 (0)
The new 540 coupe is out. (pic) (nt) - bull 20:11 5/26/2001 (6)
- Wonder where does he take it in for service? :-) - MIKE E. 12:30 5/27/2001 (1)
  - BMonda dealer of course!...... (nt) - Silver Bullet 10:12 5/28/2001 (0)
- prelude or accord platform with a complex (nt) - Ricky 10:25 5/27/2001 (0)
- I'm going to lose my breakfast (nt) - TAXFREE 09:48 5/27/2001 (0)
- what an idiot! (nt) - JIMMY 22:39 5/26/2001 (1)
  - sure he is. (nt) - Aaron Liu 00:39 5/27/2001 (0)
ACS Dual M5 exhaust - Nickk 18:56 5/26/2001 (0)
Question about window button on 528i - Nickk 18:55 5/26/2001 (5)
- My '97 528 has one touch up on the driver's window - SFBay5er 21:21 5/26/2001 (0)
- Close the door and then try it? (nt) - Tank 20:05 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Question about window button on 528i - Beacon 19:44 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Correct - BUT - Jim Cash 20:39 5/26/2001 (0)
- My '98 528 has one touch up on the driver's window - (nt)NY2OCJeff 19:00 5/26/2001 (0)
tire pressure for 2001 540ia NON Sport 225/55/16 ? - Jay Gans 528 5speed 18:47 5/26/2001 (3)
- How about w/Sport? (nt) - John W 11:55 5/27/2001 (0)
- trust me on this - VA 22:34 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: tire pressure for 2001 540ia NON Sport 225/55/ - E. Kurek 21:04 5/26/2001 (0)
WTB: 2001 M5 Wheels and Tires in Mint Cond... - Dave 18:44 5/26/2001 (0)
BMW 98 528i E39 - John 18:03 5/26/2001 (0)
540 misfiring at 2,000 miles? - John W 18:02 5/26/2001 (8)
- shouldn't you get a yellow light? (nt) - VA 22:40 5/26/2001 (2)
  - I would have thought so (nt) - John W 22:58 5/26/2001 (1)
    - It happend to me once once and no light - VA 23:11 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: 540 misfiring at 2,000 miles? - Jim Cash 20:48 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: 540 misfiring at 2,000 miles? - John W 21:06 5/26/2001 (0)
- Have it fixed quickly before you damage the - Catalytic Converter 20:07 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Sorry, ignore that - I thought you said it - was backfiring, not misfiring 20:08 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: 540 misfiring at 2,000 miles? - Beacon 19:54 5/26/2001 (0)
do yopu guys miss stick shift? - Jay Gans 528 5speed 17:40 5/26/2001 (2)
- No - A C Held 21:56 5/26/2001 (0)
- sorry about error in "you" - Jay Gans 528 5speed 17:41 5/26/2001 (0)
Please post pics with BMW aerodynamic kit on 5 ser - 98Mpower 17:35 5/26/2001 (11)
- Re: Please post pics with BMW aerodynamic kit on 5 (url) (pic) - JIMMY 18:14 5/26/2001 (10)
  - JIMMY what springs do you have? I love the ride... (pic) - Nik 22:14 5/26/2001 (3)
    - DINAN (nt) - JIMMY 22:39 5/26/2001 (2)
      - Strange, when i had 18's my car sat higher then... - Nik 23:58 5/26/2001 (1)
        
        could it be the overall bigger diameter of the19"? (nt) - JIMMY 00:43 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: Please post pics with BMW aerodynamic kit on 5 (pic) - 98Mpower 18:31 5/26/2001 (5)
    - Re: Please post pics with BMW aerodynamic kit on 5 (pic) - CHAZ 07:32 5/27/2001 (0)
    - Paid $830 ( $430 Parts + $400 Paint & Install) (M) - JIMMY 19:21 5/26/2001 (3)
      - I believe current price is $298@ Pacific BMW - TerryC 19:33 5/26/2001 (2)
        
        Re: I believe current price is $298@ Pacific BMW - 98Mpower 20:14 5/26/2001 (1)
        
        I only did the front spoiler - JIMMY 20:21 5/26/2001 (0)
how much for a 97 540iA? - HDMAXIMUS 17:12 5/26/2001 (1)
- Good price if it's a clean car. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 17:25 5/26/2001 (0)
Question about MODIC & BMW diagnostic equipment - Robert A 16:34 5/26/2001 (3)
- Re: Question about MODIC & BMW diagnostic equi - T.C. 18:10 5/26/2001 (0)
- MoDiC Function Check - SVTWEB 17:31 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Quick Test - Robert A 18:04 5/26/2001 (0)
Used Photopoint.......now the picture works... (pic) - cole 16:31 5/26/2001 (6)
- Nice smoked tail lights. Are they Hella? (nt) - DanS 18:22 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Yes..they are Hella smoked tailights - cole 19:35 5/26/2001 (0)
- nice car, U get a free bowl of soup w/ that? - nice 18:11 5/26/2001 (0)
- I like the d9d picture better....get a BMW... (nt) - Silver Bullet 17:40 5/26/2001 (0)
- Hmmmm... that doesn't look like a 540 at all!!! - Mz3bo, Qu�bec, Canada 16:55 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Looks like an Audu A6 to me - Nik 17:12 5/26/2001 (0)
is it a good deal for this set of wheel + tires? (pic) - Aaron Liu 16:05 5/26/2001 (3)
- Re: is it a good deal for this set of wheel + tire - okayplayerkass 00:29 5/27/2001 (0)
- Aaron, you know the answer! - DanB 16:11 5/26/2001 (1)
  - actually it is on ebay. (nt) - Aaron Liu 00:36 5/27/2001 (0)
How long does it take to break into a 5er? (url) (nt) - The Brits take aim at luxos 15:51 5/26/2001 (0)
Best Detail job and window tinted in the Bay Area? - TJ Hsiao 15:47 5/26/2001 (4)
- Go with Detail Plus - Peeetah 16:27 5/26/2001 (0)
- Detail shop: Diablo Auto Polishing, Mtn. View (url) - DanB 16:08 5/26/2001 (2)
  - Must have a big lot for the 600 Yugos (nt) - BillP 18:36 5/26/2001 (1)
    - What are you, a math major? - DanB 18:45 5/26/2001 (0)
Jim Cash, it fixed the problem!!! more (url) - Vernice 15:34 5/26/2001 (2)
- Re: Jim Cash, it fixed the problem!!! more - Jim Cash 21:05 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Noted. Thanks! nm (nt) - Vernice 00:24 5/27/2001 (0)
S6 should be compared to 540i... - Arch57 15:08 5/26/2001 (9)
- Re: S6 should be compared to 540iT WAGON!. - Don 16:46 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: S6 should be compared to 540i... - Don 16:43 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: S6 should be compared to 540i... - Don 16:43 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: S6 should be compared to 540i... - Don 16:43 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: S6 should be compared to 540i... - Don 16:43 5/26/2001 (4)
  - Re: Sorry about posts in error. Something went @%! - Don 16:48 5/26/2001 (3)
    - It's because you have an Audi... ?:^) (nt) - Silver Bullet 17:42 5/26/2001 (2)
      - No, He Doesn't... - Viken B. (L.A.) 18:19 5/26/2001 (1)
        
        My bad, read the original posters text... (nt) - Silver Bullet 18:26 5/26/2001 (0)
Anybody have ESS supercharger in 528? - JohnT 14:51 5/26/2001 (1)
- Re: Anybody have ESS supercharger in 528? (url) - JIMMY 14:59 5/26/2001 (0)
Just got my car back from service and the car look - SF Bimmer 13:47 5/26/2001 (3)
- Do you trust your dealer?? - Spring swap? 14:32 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Add "unless the dealer stole your springs" to my - prior post! (nt)NY2OCJeff 14:36 5/26/2001 (0)
- I think you're imagining things. - NY2OCJeff 13:53 5/26/2001 (0)
Got new wheels!! (pic) - AK 13:41 5/26/2001 (8)
- Damn..those look my wheels...exactly! (m) - arnolds 16:23 5/27/2001 (0)
- BBS RK-II's - I love mine! - Markus 13:43 5/27/2001 (0)
- What kind and what size are they? - Dave 16:34 5/26/2001 (1)
  - I think they are 18's but i know they are BBS's - Nik 22:25 5/26/2001 (0)
- Sweeeeeet... (nt) - Vincent 528i 14:33 5/26/2001 (0)
- Looks great!!! (nt) - Zebra 14:10 5/26/2001 (0)
- ?? - Jim W 13:49 5/26/2001 (1)
  - I think JZ has 1-poece, AK's BBS 2 or 3-piece? (nt) - JIMMY 13:57 5/26/2001 (0)
Synthetic oil: When did BMW start using in E39? - NY2OCJeff 13:30 5/26/2001 (1)
- MY '99 and later, beginning with E46 (nt) - Tyrone 13:44 5/26/2001 (0)
17" Wheels and Tires FOR SALE (url) (pic) - //M5Wheels 13:08 5/26/2001 (0)
Parts Questions: armrest, ashtray, VR (pic) - Todd 12:56 5/26/2001 (0)
Euro Delivery License Plates - Anyone? - M-Tech Marc 12:04 5/26/2001 (0)
Part #s for Bruyere Club Trim - Nick 11:15 5/26/2001 (0)
KWEENS meeting today... - okayplayerkass 10:50 5/26/2001 (1)
- Make sure you don't go to Cunningham park today!! (url) - Methdecal 11:25 5/26/2001 (0)
Anyone here have a lic plate that says 1234FIVE? - Tank 10:45 5/26/2001 (7)
- Hey stranger how have you been? (nt) - Jim W 11:40 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Great! Just very busy (nt) - Tank 11:42 5/26/2001 (0)
- Nope. So what is this: S5280FT (nt) - Silver Bullet 11:06 5/26/2001 (4)
  - You guys are too quick! You must drive a BMW!... - ?:^) - (nt) Silver Streak 11:26 5/26/2001 (1)
    - Streak? hmmm..where's my coffee..... (nt) - Silver Bullet 11:35 5/26/2001 (0)
  - :-) (e) - Mark OC 11:24 5/26/2001 (0)
  - SMILE :-) - JimL 11:24 5/26/2001 (0)
Car (nt) - slim 10:42 5/26/2001 (1)
- and Driver (nt) - Phat 11:09 5/26/2001 (0)
Air Intake Porblem? - Calvin 10:19 5/26/2001 (1)
- Re: Air Intake Porblem? - NO Problem - Jim Cash 11:23 5/26/2001 (0)
OT:Can anyone here get madonna tickets(NY/NJ)? (nt) - leo 10:14 5/26/2001 (0)
Retrofitting factory Nav - Nick 09:58 5/26/2001 (1)
- Re: Retrofitting factory Nav - Tyrone 15:00 5/26/2001 (0)
5er change? - Ron 09:49 5/26/2001 (0)
SERVICE ON A 530IA - md 09:49 5/26/2001 (3)
- This topic has been..... - Mike 12:53 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: SERVICE ON A 530IA - Todd 12:09 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: SERVICE ON A 530IA - Ron 09:51 5/26/2001 (0)
5-series model change - Ron 09:37 5/26/2001 (2)
- Re: 5-series model change - Sam 11:25 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: 5-series model change - John W 14:15 5/26/2001 (0)
HELP: "Service engine soon" light - TSG 09:25 5/26/2001 (4)
- Service engine soon light will. . . . . - NY2OCJeff 10:57 5/26/2001 (3)
  - Thanx NY2OCJeff (more) - TSG 11:41 5/26/2001 (2)
    - Service engine soon and check engine are. . . . . - NY2OCJeff 12:11 5/26/2001 (1)
      - Going to my garage now..Thanx :) (nt) - TSG 12:28 5/26/2001 (0)
Modded Audi 2.7TT's have nothing on the 5'ers (m) (pic) - Expose' by RevHigh 08:45 5/26/2001 (6)
- Thanks for the info. John, but I won't be "using" - Chuck 17:43 5/26/2001 (0)
- GIAC graph has been around the board - Joe(Ming2.7T) 15:38 5/26/2001 (0)
- That can be misleading... - Mike W. 14:24 5/26/2001 (0)
- Wow, 33% drivetrain loss - that's substantial! (pic) - Markus 11:25 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: what is 540 putting out on the wheeles? (pic) - Eugene 10:52 5/26/2001 (1)
  - 240-250 (nt) - BillP 12:14 5/26/2001 (0)
Morning everyone! =) (nt) - Nik 08:39 5/26/2001 (4)
- Nik, send me a pic of your Schnitzer wheels/tires. - Dave 16:36 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Sorry Dave they were sold - Nik 17:10 5/26/2001 (0)
- Good afternoon! :-} (nt) - RevHigh 08:46 5/26/2001 (1)
  - John can you help with this... or know someone? (url) - Jim W 11:54 5/26/2001 (0)
Help - CD Changer on 530i with DSP and NAV - Y-man 07:56 5/26/2001 (1)
- Here's what you do - Chris B 19:47 5/26/2001 (0)
Any1 know how to extend the MAF sensor plugwiring? (pic) - 540-6 RevHigh 07:26 5/26/2001 (2)
- Re: Any1 know how to extend the MAF sensor plugwir (pic) - Gwynne Spencer 09:08 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Gwynne, but there is barely enough room - - RevHigh 09:18 5/26/2001 (0)
OT- Need Opinions for Choosing a -LAPTOP- - JD617 06:49 5/26/2001 (14)
- Kaypro - though you need a big lap (nt) - Living in the 80's 18:52 5/27/2001 (0)
- DELL, b/c they almost never break - can't say that - about IBM, Toshiba, or Compaq 20:11 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: OT- Need Opinions for Choosing a -LAPTOP- - harvey 19:49 5/26/2001 (0)
- Thinkpad T Series - Dan L. 12:55 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Nice pc I agree - Jim W 13:54 5/26/2001 (0)
- Check out Dell Inspiron 4000 (Colors too!) - Waiting4a540i 10:47 5/26/2001 (1)
  - I love my Dell 4000 - William 13:03 5/26/2001 (0)
- I just got a Toshiba Satellite 2805-S402(m) - Zebra 10:34 5/26/2001 (0)
- Check out Compaq Presario 17 XL 570 (url) - Greg C 10:24 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Second for Compaq Presario - Westcat 13:48 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: OT- Need Opinions for Choosing a -LAPTOP- - Eugene 09:16 5/26/2001 (0)
- OT- Mods are for Honda's ? Who wants to race this? (pic) - RevHigh 09:14 5/26/2001 (1)
  - I want one! (nt) - Lycoming360 09:43 5/26/2001 (0)
- get an IBM - mola 08:27 5/26/2001 (0)
Any new options for E39 model 2002? - SOLO 03:39 5/26/2001 (4)
- Re: Any new options for E39 model 2002? (url) - Paul 16:02 5/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Any new options for E39 model 2002? - Y-man 07:51 5/26/2001 (2)
  - I am paying 52 K out the door.. - SOLO 01:46 5/27/2001 (0)
  - Is yours included tax? (nt) - SOLO 01:34 5/27/2001 (0)
Ugh... I can't believe this thing actually exists (pic) - Tim Collins 03:07 5/26/2001 (23)
- GIVE 'EM A BREAK... - M-Tech Marc 11:51 5/26/2001 (2)
  - All we need now is Honda owners asking about (nt) - self levelling lights. - Alpina22 12:57 5/26/2001 (1)
    - He probably already has them... - M-Tech Marc 00:44 5/27/2001 (0)
- Glad you didn't post pic of wheels - look scary... - Markus 11:27 5/26/2001 (0)
- Pathetic but nice looking car! (pic) - Chang90 03:27 5/26/2001 (14)
  - Even if it is a "wannabe" car... (m) - Magnus M 08:34 5/26/2001 (7)
    - for the money probably could have had an old 540/6 (nt) - Nick 08:43 5/26/2001 (6)
      - Yes, but then the joy of making the car is gone... (nt) - Magnus M 09:13 5/26/2001 (4)
        
        but then there's the joy of DRIVING a car - Jack Li 09:25 5/26/2001 (3)
        
        If you build a car U can do it as you like (m) - Magnus M 09:48 5/26/2001 (2)
        
        my take - Jack Li 12:29 5/27/2001 (0)
        
        I'm sure he didn't build up chassis/brakes... - Tim Collins 12:58 5/26/2001 (0)
      - No such thing as an 'old' 540, 'broken in 540' (nt) - RevHigh 08:52 5/26/2001 (0)
  - It's a HONDA with a face lift (pic) - mola 08:29 5/26/2001 (5)
    - YUP! Finally someone got it! (nt) - RevHigh 08:50 5/26/2001 (4)
      - I thought it was a Hawn-duh Quaalude, but it's a - Tim Collins 13:16 5/26/2001 (2)
        
        Funny...I'm 18 and I drive a Prelude and a new M3 - austin b 23:10 5/27/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Funny...I drive a Prelude and a new M3 - austin b 23:17 5/27/2001 (0)
      - Really? It is har to tell from that angle - Zebra 10:38 5/26/2001 (0)
- I must admit whoever did this have the best skill. (nt) - Kong 03:27 5/26/2001 (0)
- He's not that ugly. Did he dump you or something?? (nt) - LoFat 03:11 5/26/2001 (2)
  - LMFAO... that's me!.. I was REFERRING to the car!! (nt) - Tim Collins 03:31 5/26/2001 (1)
    - Hee hee - LoFat 08:24 5/26/2001 (0)
Question: Aux. audio inputs - Basem 00:08 5/26/2001 (1)
- no... (m) - JimL 03:04 5/26/2001 (0)
Is this for real?? (url) - TerryC 00:01 5/26/2001 (5)
- M5 Wheels my a$$, it's a 525i or 528i wheels (pic) - mola 08:36 5/26/2001 (0)
- The title says M5 wheels, but pic shows otherwise - EricS 00:37 5/26/2001 (1)
  - He knows. I emailed him after I bid but. . . . . - NY2OCJeff 11:00 5/26/2001 (0)
- Dayum..I should have sold my Style 42 on ebay!! nt - arnolds 00:02 5/26/2001 (1)
  - Bidder has "0" feedback. That always makes me - suspicious. NY2OCJeff 00:45 5/26/2001 (0)
Question: Motorola Timeport Programming - Basem 23:20 5/25/2001 (1)
- Nope....you have to buy the BMW one... :=( nt -