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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 27
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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Some newbie questions, can't find in archives... - PeterE 23:07 7/08/2001 (2)
- Re: Some newbie questions, can't find in archives. (url) - Mike-Norfolk 06:50 7/09/2001 (1)
  - Re: Some newbie questions, can't find in archives. - PeterE 20:29 7/09/2001 (0)
HELP ME!!!!!! - Bmw 530i 22:53 7/08/2001 (2)
- Get dealer to reset computer - bmer 01:56 7/09/2001 (0)
- Call roadside assistance (m) - Abschleppbereit 23:00 7/08/2001 (0)
BTW...the Blitz Skyline R34 runs 2.8bar (34psi) - - 22:22 7/08/2001 (3)
- Dyno video shows 1000hp at the wheels - SteveD/Movit NA 07:40 7/09/2001 (0)
- What is static compression with 2.8 bar? (m) - Stepan 23:04 7/08/2001 (0)
- So hows your wax ??? - peter 22:43 7/08/2001 (0)
re: 540 6 speed - BAM 22:18 7/08/2001 (1)
- Re: re: 540 6 speed - Steve D 22:30 7/08/2001 (0)
OT: Emoticon for the new narcoleptic 7er: B( - Ben H 21:56 7/08/2001 (2)
- Narcoleptic or merely soporific? (nt) - Schlafnot 23:02 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Heh... That, too. (nt) - Ben H 00:25 7/09/2001 (0)
Attn: Simon@evosport.com (more) (url) (pic) - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 21:23 7/08/2001 (31)
- your car just became 1000x hotter than the ACS (nt) - Strictly New York! 07:05 7/09/2001 (0)
- Awesome! Thanks! (url) (pic) - Simon (EvoSport) 01:41 7/09/2001 (0)
- Got any engine pics? (nt) - Stepan 21:35 7/08/2001 (28)
  - Show me your DYNO. - Mike 04:26 7/09/2001 (1)
    - Show me your DYNO. (nt) - Stepan 09:02 7/09/2001 (0)
  - Plus (more) - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 21:38 7/08/2001 (0)
  - step, stock. everyone has seen stock.. so no pics. - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 21:36 7/08/2001 (24)
    - I see. No new motor for you? (nt) - Stepan 21:37 7/08/2001 (23)
      - Step.. eventually. not yet. - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 21:39 7/08/2001 (22)
        
        Good idea. Make sure that people you talk to know - what they are talking about ... Stepan 21:40 7/08/2001 (21)
        
        I was thinking Racing Dynamics.. but (more) - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 21:42 7/08/2001 (20)
        
        Actually, if you want to do it right and do not (url) - want to listen to bozos ... Stepan 21:55 7/08/2001 (14)
        
        to put a euro e36 motor in an e39 is not as easy - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:13 7/08/2001 (13)
        
        Really? (m) - Stepan 23:09 7/08/2001 (12)
        
        on cams ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 23:26 7/08/2001 (10)
        
        Got before/after independend duno pulls? (nt) - Stepan 23:29 7/08/2001 (9)
        
        the last run we saw 259.9 rear wheel hp-last week - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 23:39 7/08/2001 (0)
        
        yes, see will turner's web site for our dyno (pic) - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 23:38 7/08/2001 (7)
        
        Wait a second. TMS lists it as SCHRICK cams. Kit (nt) - is listed for $2365. WTF? Stepan 23:56 7/08/2001 (4)
        
        I know ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 23:59 7/08/2001 (3)
        
        I see. Blanks do not have lobes grinded, right? (nt) - Stepan 00:03 7/09/2001 (2)
        
        exactly! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 00:07 7/09/2001 (1)
        
        Hmmmmm. (nt) - Stepan 00:10 7/09/2001 (0)
        
        Now you are talking! 40 rwhp gain. Not bad, not ba - d at all! Stepan 23:47 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        the kit is AWESOME! ... BUT ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 23:57 7/08/2001 (0)
        
        it is not a direct bolt in in an e36 ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 23:24 7/08/2001 (0)
        
        There are none in CA ... I guess you are stuck (nt) - with 2.8. Stepan 21:44 7/08/2001 (4)
        
        there are plenty of options in CA step - c'mon! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:11 7/08/2001 (3)
        
        Like what? Give me a tuner that brings 2.8 over - Stepan 23:10 7/08/2001 (2)
        
        we have done 260 rear wheel hp on 3.0 for less - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 23:27 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        Yeah! DanB has 383 rwhp dynopull too. (nt) - Stepan 23:31 7/08/2001 (0)
1999 vs 2000 540i - Mark 21:21 7/08/2001 (0)
OT: Selling 2001 Harley - HOG 21:18 7/08/2001 (1)
- Hey Bee! Pay attention. You'll finally have a - Stepan 11:36 7/09/2001 (0)
Hey, RevHigh!! M5 Lite!Dean!Dave! - Jonathan 20:47 7/08/2001 (5)
- Yeah - that was a good meet... (more) - M5 LITE 08:11 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Hey, RevHigh!! M5 Lite!Dean!Dave! - Dean 07:08 7/09/2001 (0)
- Yeah, I didn't think smoking tires in 2nd was (pic) - possible either. :-} }} RevHigh 20:57 7/08/2001 (2)
  - God, I love those Honda rims you got :-) ha ha LOL (pic) - . 00:29 7/09/2001 (1)
    - It seems to me that...(m) - 540eeter 08:23 7/09/2001 (0)
What's the rule of thumb for how much boost I (nt) - can run on 10.1:1 compression? 20:39 7/08/2001 (17)
- 6 psi is same, 7 is ok usually, more is a risk - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 10:32 7/09/2001 (0)
- Until it pings/detonates! Got boost? (nt) - RevHigh 20:59 7/08/2001 (3)
  - C'mon RevHigh...what's your input on this? - - 21:06 7/08/2001 (2)
    - Who are you first of all? (nt) - RevHigh 21:14 7/08/2001 (1)
      - Just a lurker... - - 22:23 7/08/2001 (0)
- 3.5 psi is roughly 1 point. 11.5-12:1 is the limit (nt) - Stepan 20:42 7/08/2001 (11)
  - Ok...so about 7psi then. How much HP will I gain (nt) - on a 3.0L at 10:1 and 7psi? 20:48 7/08/2001 (10)
    - Nope. 7 psi in manifold. 8-9psi at the head unit. - Stepan 20:51 7/08/2001 (9)
      - How come some Supra run 35psi? (nt) - - 21:00 7/08/2001 (8)
        
        Wha? What's the compression? (6:1 or something?) (nt) - Ice and intercoolers? Stepan 21:02 7/08/2001 (7)
        
        Re: Wha? What's the compression? (6:1 or something - - 21:05 7/08/2001 (6)
        
        Yeah, until your pistons melt & rods fly out from - your block. RevHigh 21:12 7/08/2001 (0)
        
        Yeah. Right. Audi I5 with 7.5:1 runs 22 psi. Get (nt) - real! Stepan 21:12 7/08/2001 (0)
        
        330 runs 10.2:1 compression. What do you want to (nt) - know? Stepan 21:10 7/08/2001 (3)
        
        I'm thinking of doing a twin turbo on my 330 - - 22:20 7/08/2001 (2)
        
        Look, you need to know static CR. Cams are very - Stepan 23:14 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Look, you need to know static CR. Cams are ver - Danno 05:43 7/09/2001 (0)
FS: one breyton magic 18x9.5" - texas Edz 19:43 7/08/2001 (0)
Any one have pics of the new 5 series (E60) (nt) - NK540 19:19 7/08/2001 (2)
- Yes. - Neuwagenbeobachter 21:12 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Where? n/t - Tim C. 20:49 7/09/2001 (0)
540 launching - Nick 18:49 7/08/2001 (7)
- Neutral drops! j/k 3500 rpms (nt) - RevHigh 18:54 7/08/2001 (0)
- 1800 ~ 2700RPM (nt) - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 18:53 7/08/2001 (5)
  - That only applies to SC 540iA's :-} I bet you (nt) - still smoke the tires? RevHigh 18:57 7/08/2001 (4)
    - Re: That only applies to SC 540iA's :-} I bet you - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 19:06 7/08/2001 (3)
      - NICE! You need some cheap 17" wheels & tires 4 (nt) - burnouts! :-} RevHigh 20:48 7/08/2001 (2)
        
        you selling yours? - . 00:32 7/09/2001 (1)
        
        Notta warry Makie. Theayare not fitta Mitsushitto. (nt) - Stepan 09:18 7/09/2001 (0)
My bimmer needs HELP!!! - Bmw 530i 18:37 7/08/2001 (0)
00 OEM 540i sport springs & exhaust for sale; Good - Deal! Kevin 18:27 7/08/2001 (0)
5 speed conversion using e36 tranny? Possible? - abdoul w. 18:23 7/08/2001 (2)
- It depends ... - David Zeckhausen 19:58 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: It depends ... - abdoul w. 21:11 7/08/2001 (0)
Car Phone Solution, please. - Chris B 18:18 7/08/2001 (6)
- I have a BusLink cigarette lighter adapter that - works good. 17:27 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Phone Solution, please. - sdbelt 11:21 7/09/2001 (2)
  - Re: Car Phone Solution, please. - xaoc 12:34 7/11/2001 (0)
  - How much did you pay for the BMW phone? (nt) - Chris B 18:53 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Phone Solution, please. - Andy 05:57 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Phone Solution, please. - CG 20:42 7/08/2001 (0)
My bimmer needs HELP!!! - Bmw 530i 18:14 7/08/2001 (0)
Is there a such thing as a "IN-LINE 8" engine? (url) (pic) - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 17:41 7/08/2001 (8)
- Commonly called "Straight Eight" - Crusader 14:59 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Is there a such thing as a "IN-LINE 8" engine? (url) (pic) - Steve D 22:24 7/08/2001 (0)
- Buick, Packard, Auburn, Cadillac, La Salle, etc - Reihenmotorenliebhaber 19:10 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Ich liebe Mushi (nt) - - 21:01 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Nice name :-) (nt) - Tyrone 19:21 7/08/2001 (0)
- Beleive it or not but I saw a pre 1940 Ford with . (url) (pic) - abdoul w. 18:33 7/08/2001 (0)
- Sure, particularly with industrial engines..... - GerryL 17:56 7/08/2001 (0)
- Yes, Go to library, look up history of automobile (url) (pic) - Gwynne Spencer 17:44 7/08/2001 (0)
Repost: Two Silver 540i(A) in San Mateo on Sat - 99-540iASport 17:31 7/08/2001 (0)
Q: Convert pre-2001 Fog Light to 2001 Style? - 99-540iASport 17:30 7/08/2001 (1)
- DanB is doing it... not sure if it's complete yet. (url) - mola 19:16 7/08/2001 (0)
2001 Headlight Conversion Also Needs Fog Light... - 99-540iASport 17:28 7/08/2001 (2)
- answers ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 20:31 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: 2001 Headlight Conversion Also Needs Fog Light - atl540i6 18:51 7/08/2001 (0)
Anyone from here at Reds Lobster Pot Friday night (nt) - peter 17:24 7/08/2001 (4)
- Would you be referring to Red's in Point Pleasent? (nt) - AGS 07:01 7/09/2001 (2)
  - Yes the one and only .......were you there ? - :P)eter 07:02 7/09/2001 (1)
    - Nope, but ... (more) - AGS 07:29 7/09/2001 (0)
- All you can smoke? (nt) - RevHigh 18:56 7/08/2001 (0)
Any Ideas on this Dash Buzz/Rattle/Noise?? - Ken Rust 17:06 7/08/2001 (2)
- Yep.. i think i know what it is (more). - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 17:17 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: Yep.. i think i know what it is (more). - Ken Rust 19:32 7/09/2001 (0)
17 Breyton Wheels and tires for sale - andrew 17:04 7/08/2001 (0)
TIME TO RAISE HELL :) (url) (pic) - SC-Charles 16:02 7/08/2001 (5)
- NICE!! Z8 Starter button... - Nick 16:40 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Yes. Headlight moved to foglight area. - SC-Charles 17:29 7/08/2001 (0)
- Looks like a guy trying to take (m) - arnolds 16:31 7/08/2001 (1)
  - lol, it's not protected! nt - SC-Charles 17:30 7/08/2001 (0)
- An "X"? (nt) - NY2OCJeff 16:22 7/08/2001 (0)
OT: My other vehicle... (url) (pic) - Magnus M 15:42 7/08/2001 (1)
- I have a honda 150 cc scooter, its my other "M" (url) (pic) - Jay Gans CT y2k 528 5sp 15:50 7/08/2001 (0)
Update on SIMONS rear muffler... (url) (pic) - Magnus M 15:33 7/08/2001 (3)
- Where to buy SIMONS exhaust (url) (pic) - m54 17:33 7/09/2001 (0)
- Looks like it's hanging too low, More.. (pic) - Phil 13:09 7/09/2001 (1)
  - I think so too... (m) - Magnus M 14:19 7/09/2001 (0)
Okay I give up!! I can't beleive I need help on - hramos 14:45 7/08/2001 (1)
- I usually take my car for a spin before drying - wheels - (nt) Silver Bullet 15:03 7/08/2001 (0)
97 540 sport - Richard Head 13:27 7/08/2001 (3)
- Re: 97 540 sport - riverflyer they be purchased? 22:25 7/08/2001 (0)
- I would at least get a 98 if possible (eom) - Dave Schmidt 17:22 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: 97 540 sport (pic) - Gary Ray 14:08 7/08/2001 (0)
E55 Track Testing... (url) (pic) - Simon (EvoSport) 12:48 7/08/2001 (4)
- MUG, maybe you should drop H&R springs in your E55 - mola 19:19 7/08/2001 (0)
- Looks Nice Simon.. - WadeT 14:27 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Re: Looks Nice Simon.. - Simon (EvoSport) 14:51 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Re: Looks Nice Simon.. - WadeT 14:55 7/08/2001 (0)
Comments? 2001/02 NAV vs Notebook+GPS (m) - radarguy - CT 12:46 7/08/2001 (2)
- NAV: Works Great. I like having it built in. - Chris B 18:01 7/08/2001 (0)
- Works fine -(m) - RenP 14:00 7/08/2001 (0)
Rear Bulb failure warning - Simon Painter 12:42 7/08/2001 (2)
- check 3rd break light... - bmer 12:44 7/08/2001 (1)
  - I hadn't thought of that. Thanks. - Simon Painter 02:12 7/09/2001 (0)
Any Good Independent Mechanics in DFW Area? (nt) - Bud 12:24 7/08/2001 (0)
Are any of you guys ADDICTED to this board ??? (nt) - ROBERT-NJ 11:39 7/08/2001 (10)
- check it before email and first cup of coffee (nt) - craigwatanabe 01:57 7/09/2001 (0)
- Without a doubt home and office - peter 18:24 7/08/2001 (0)
- I used to be but found other sites to visit also - Mike 14:02 7/08/2001 (2)
  - porn doesn't count. :-} (nt) - RevHigh 18:58 7/08/2001 (0)
  - What other BMW sites do you visit regularly? (nt) (nt) - Taylor 14:08 7/08/2001 (0)
- Must visit bimmer.org,Must visit bimmer.org,Must v (nt) - SS 13:10 7/08/2001 (0)
- Yeas. I should go cold turkey, but do learn things - Jay Gans CT y2k 528 5sp 12:17 7/08/2001 (0)
- Yes. Must lurk at least once a day.(nt) - JohnT528sport 12:04 7/08/2001 (0)
- I used to be, but it has become a marketplace.... - Tank 12:02 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Need Angel eyes? How about a CAI? Ok, Bulbs! :-} (nt) - RevHigh 19:00 7/08/2001 (0)
Euro Tuning Shop in KC - Euro Technik 11:34 7/08/2001 (0)
Trusted Mechanic in Jersey City area? - Peter 10:55 7/08/2001 (2)
- I've been very happy w/ DiFeo BMW in Tenafly (nt) - AGS 07:05 7/09/2001 (0)
- You forgot to include the term, "SCAMMERS" LOL.... - ROBERT-NJ 11:37 7/08/2001 (0)
My DSC light is stuck on any ideas before I - peter 10:23 7/08/2001 (0)
Inspection I and II mileage (m) - MarkOC 10:14 7/08/2001 (4)
- Re: Inspection I and II mileage (m) - atl540i6 11:34 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Inspection I and II mileage (m) - Craig 11:02 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: depends on model year e39 - DHoang 11:02 7/08/2001 (1)
  - very true - blaise 12:29 7/08/2001 (0)
rims (pic) (nt) - cell911 10:03 7/08/2001 (2)
- You mean this? (pic) - David Zeckhausen 10:07 7/08/2001 (1)
  - News about Photopoint........... - NY2OCJeff 11:05 7/08/2001 (0)
Anyone decoded the I-bus and/or K-bus? - Rune 09:09 7/08/2001 (0)
Anyone decoded the I-bus and/or K-bus? - Rune 09:09 7/08/2001 (0)
FYI, some 225/55/16 tire weights - blaise 09:00 7/08/2001 (0)
Enough interest for a Bay Area CDV clinic? ...(m) (url) - David Zeckhausen 08:48 7/08/2001 (33)
- Re: Enough interest for a Bay Area CDV clinic? ... (url) - ZeroDfx 13:45 7/09/2001 (0)
- count me in for bay area clinic. (url) - riverflyer they be purchased? 22:35 7/08/2001 (0)
- It cost about $50-$65 bucks to get it removed & - fluid filled. RevHigh 18:52 7/08/2001 (13)
  - Re: It cost about $50-$65 bucks to get it removed - David Zeckhausen 19:52 7/08/2001 (9)
    - To each his own, I guess. Sounds good. (nt) - RevHigh 21:06 7/08/2001 (0)
    - I agree. CDV clinics will also make a world a bet (nt) - ter place to live in. Stepan 20:09 7/08/2001 (7)
      - We'll stand in a circle and sing the CDV song. :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:16 7/08/2001 (6)
        
        "God save the tranny."? (nt) - Stepan 20:43 7/08/2001 (5)
        
        "I'd like to teach the world to shift, in perfect (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:50 7/08/2001 (4)
        
        Then you have to do Getrag->ZF tranny clinics. (nt) - Stepan 20:52 7/08/2001 (2)
        
        Get 10 people together and you're on! :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:58 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        Thank you! But I work/drink alone. Hehehe. (nt) - Stepan 21:00 7/08/2001 (0)
        
        ... harmony. (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:51 7/08/2001 (0)
  - This or two 14mm wrenches, insulation tape and - can of DOT-4. Stepan 19:18 7/08/2001 (2)
    - LOL, It took me 10min, slow ass! No extra parts. (nt) - RevHigh 21:24 7/08/2001 (1)
      - Well, DOT-4 does kill brain cells ... Run out of (nt) - Peroni ... Stepan 21:32 7/08/2001 (0)
- Interested in Atlanta Clinic - atlpivar 15:29 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Enough interest for a Bay Area CDV clinic? ... (url) - Henry 14:56 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: Enough interest for a Bay Area CDV clinic? ... - David Zeckhausen 16:28 7/08/2001 (0)
- I'm interested. I live in the SF Bay Area (nt) - Greg C 14:31 7/08/2001 (0)
- I think Agent99 was interested... - Silver Bullet 14:23 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Enough interest for a Bay Area CDV clinic? ... - Jeff 11:49 7/08/2001 (0)
- Message for David: Re: Possible LA CDV Clinic (nt) - Marvin 11:46 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: Message for David: Re: Possible LA CDV Clinic - Marvin 11:48 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Enough interest for a Bay Area CDV clinic? ... - Marvin 10:58 7/08/2001 (3)
  - Maybe Brad at Evosport.com can organize (more) - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 11:12 7/08/2001 (2)
    - Poor Brad! Nothing like putting him on the spot! - David Zeckhausen 06:49 7/09/2001 (0)
    - LA Area CDV Clinic - Marvin 11:45 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Interested in DC/MD clinic... ... (url) - philh 10:15 7/08/2001 (0)
- So, David is going on tour? Sounds fun. (url) - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 09:47 7/08/2001 (0)
- What is CDV and your mod?...Thanks (nt) - Mike in SJ 09:37 7/08/2001 (1)
  - CDV removal explanation ... (url) - David Zeckhausen 10:00 7/08/2001 (0)
- I am interested in a NJ brake clinic Dave - blaise 09:09 7/08/2001 (0)
Are my key memory functions working properly? long - David G 08:47 7/08/2001 (2)
- Re: Are my key memory functions working properly? - Don 18:07 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Thank you for your response NT (nt) - David G 05:25 7/09/2001 (0)
Cleaning question? - Ty 08:37 7/08/2001 (2)
- Try some Meguire's #7 Glaze on it. - jcarey 11:56 7/10/2001 (0)
- I've also got this problem - Gary Ray 17:52 7/08/2001 (0)
mufflers - erich 08:15 7/08/2001 (0)
Just installed my Racing Dynamics front strut - hramos 07:33 7/08/2001 (6)
- Ok, here are some quick pics and install tips. (pic) - RevHigh 20:46 7/08/2001 (4)
  - john - question ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:39 7/09/2001 (3)
    - I don't understand... - M5 LITE 15:35 7/10/2001 (2)
      - here is a pic of the right way ... (pic) - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 15:54 7/10/2001 (0)
      - nope - you are missing the point .... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 15:50 7/10/2001 (0)
- I'm installing one today, I'll take pics for you- - RevHigh 08:25 7/08/2001 (0)
Anyone: Galyans at 10 still on? (nt) - CalypsoDiver 07:26 7/08/2001 (7)
- I'm leaving now! Check your email for my cell # - RevHigh 08:26 7/08/2001 (0)
- Starting to rain again. I'm bailing on today. - CalypsoDiver 08:06 7/08/2001 (0)
- I called Gene's cellular & got no answer (nt) - SS 07:31 7/08/2001 (4)
  - Wife already thinks I'm a BMW fanatic...more - CalypsoDiver 07:57 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Weather Forecast for DC area... - CalypsoDiver 07:53 7/08/2001 (1)
    - Re: Weather Forecast for DC area... - Jabez 09:22 7/08/2001 (0)
  - I think today (at least 10) is really bad (nt) - SS 07:32 7/08/2001 (0)
Storing 540i for a year - SB 07:13 7/08/2001 (4)
- Re: Storing 540i for a year - Jim Cash 07:48 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Jim speaks the Gospel - CalypsoDiver 08:23 7/08/2001 (1)
    - I'll drive it for an hour or two EVERYday! (nt) - tim 11:29 7/08/2001 (0)
- Ask the expert. Ask Jim Cash. (nt) - CalypsoDiver 07:15 7/08/2001 (0)
Sharked my 98' 528ia yesterday. Not much - Dave/San Diego 06:54 7/08/2001 (2)
- Re: Sharked...what is your top end ? Consider 540 - Fla528i 08:05 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Re: the way I like to compare a 540 and a 528 - DHoang 09:53 7/08/2001 (0)
Tri-state E39 meet Cancelled for today!... - Young-NY 06:49 7/08/2001 (0)
M5Lite, et al, is it still on 4 today? - CalypsoDiver 06:19 7/08/2001 (6)
- I think we should move it up to noon or 1pm (nt) - SS 07:25 7/08/2001 (0)
- I was just gonna post the same thing... (nt) - SS 06:20 7/08/2001 (4)
  - Beat ya. Na, na, ne, na, na... - CalypsoDiver 06:22 7/08/2001 (3)
    - Damn you, it was my sole purpose of going online! (nt) - SS 06:26 7/08/2001 (2)
      - Mine too. I should have been at mass. (nt) - CalypsoDiver 06:28 7/08/2001 (1)
        
        Yeah. I'm working dbl-time...time 2 go home (nt) - SS 06:30 7/08/2001 (0)
Timing of E-39 Design Change - NC-Ken 03:55 7/08/2001 (0)
Considering a 525i, how new is the engine? - Tommy 02:26 7/08/2001 (1)
- Nice and quiet, but under powered - bmer 22:14 7/08/2001 (0)
Euro colors - a brief guide to good taste (url) - Paul530d 01:32 7/08/2001 (0)
Saw Two Silver 540i(A) in San Mateo on Sat. Night. - 99-540iASport 01:19 7/08/2001 (0)
What is "OT"? (n/m) - Trung - 5er Sport 01:14 7/08/2001 (3)
- Off Topic (nt) - SS 01:17 7/08/2001 (2)
  - Thanks. - Trung - 5er Sport 01:20 7/08/2001 (1)
    - No prob. ;> - SS 01:23 7/08/2001 (0)
Need help! Scraped my front right wheels...(m) - Trung - 5er Sport 01:09 7/08/2001 (2)
- Re: Need help! Scraped my front right wheels...(m - John Clarke 18:12 7/09/2001 (1)
  - Thanks John! - Trung - 5er Sport 10:33 7/10/2001 (0)
Euro Angle Eyes? - HA 00:05 7/08/2001 (3)
- more questions - HA 09:14 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Answers (url) - Paul530d 02:04 7/09/2001 (0)
- See my post below for part nos. (url) (nt) - Paul530d 00:56 7/08/2001 (0)
Thanks for the referral Dave Z!!! - RandyS-NJ 22:41 7/07/2001 (5)
- Here's how to reach Erich Lipinski ... (url) - David Zeckhausen 07:26 7/08/2001 (1)
  - anybody who does interior? (url) - blaise 08:40 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Thanks for the referral Dave Z!!! - 530iNJ 06:37 7/08/2001 (0)
- Agreed. Erich Lipinski is the best. ...(more) - David Zeckhausen 22:50 7/07/2001 (1)
  - Re: Agreed. Erich Lipinski is the best. ...(more) - RandyS-NJ 08:28 7/08/2001 (0)
What's weight of 2-piece bolted cross spoke wheel? - R Kieffer 22:27 7/07/2001 (0)
Maplewood, NJ CDV Clinic - Report (long) (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 22:17 7/07/2001 (6)
- PLEASE!!! Call me an idiot... What is CDV? (url) (pic) - rick chi-town 14:52 7/08/2001 (1)
  - Idiot! :-) Here's the explanation ... (url) - David Zeckhausen 20:14 7/08/2001 (0)
- you're an absolute prince. I wish I lived in NJ in (url) (pic) - stead of LA !! --uday 22:31 7/07/2001 (3)
  - $275 round trip from EWR to LAX. Get 10 folks ... (url) - David Zeckhausen 22:45 7/07/2001 (2)
    - Dave....if there will be one in LA...count me in! (nt) - Dino 11:18 7/08/2001 (0)
    - I would except no CDV in my car! (98 540iA) (url) - uday 23:28 7/07/2001 (0)
OT: TEST: Need someone's help here... (m) (pic) - Lon 21:34 7/07/2001 (4)
- Thanks for the feedback! (nt) - Lon 07:58 7/08/2001 (0)
- I got it, and if I can, ANYONE can(work is $hitty) (nt) - SS 04:41 7/08/2001 (0)
- nice car, I got one of those too - Nickk 03:20 7/08/2001 (0)
- Looks great! (nt) - Oleaus 21:40 7/07/2001 (0)
FAO: David Zeckhausen - You have mail (nt) - Ashok 20:32 7/07/2001 (2)
- Got it. What does FAO stand for? (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:34 7/07/2001 (1)
  - FAO stands for -- For Attention Of (nt) - Ashok 20:40 7/07/2001 (0)
production time lines - Ed 20:14 7/07/2001 (0)
Don't let this happen to you! (url) (pic) - Jeff 19:31 7/07/2001 (15)
- Are you getting white again on the 02? white=hot! (url) (pic) - Strictly New York! 08:33 7/09/2001 (0)
- I wouldn't sell - Michael 07:37 7/09/2001 (0)
- Sorry to see that :( Hope mine isn't next... (nt) - Jim W 12:24 7/08/2001 (0)
- Bail - CG 00:30 7/08/2001 (0)
- Jeff - glad to see that you are OK. (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:00 7/07/2001 (1)
  - Re: Jeff - glad to see that you are OK. - Jeff 11:55 7/08/2001 (0)
- If you sell, can we swap wheels? (m) (pic) - RobertB 19:54 7/07/2001 (0)
- Hmmm. White 540's seem to be accident magnets.(m) (url) (pic) - Lon 19:45 7/07/2001 (7)
  - Hey watch it Lon! ;-) (nt) - Jim W 12:21 7/08/2001 (0)
  - Right! What's up with that? ;-) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 19:59 7/07/2001 (5)
    - Re: Right! What's up with that? ;-) - Jeff 12:01 7/08/2001 (0)
    - Dave, if you're planing a "540 origami" clinic... (pic) - Lon 20:23 7/07/2001 (0)
    - Slightly tongue-in-cheek theory... (m) - Lon 20:19 7/07/2001 (2)
      - Because white looks so good can't help staring :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 22:56 7/07/2001 (1)
        
        For the true Euro look, never get white (more) (url) - Paul530d 01:00 7/08/2001 (0)
OT: Vegas Advice Needed... - DanB 19:20 7/07/2001 (1)
- Hey DannyBoy, Have a Great Bachelor Party! Enjoy - your freedom :-) - mola 22:59 7/07/2001 (0)
Any success on Euro Delivery for 530/540????????? - BV--SF 19:19 7/07/2001 (1)
- Read my response your same question below.(eom) - Jabez 19:45 7/07/2001 (0)
Stepan & JFrench are the same people. - jabroni5 19:15 7/07/2001 (4)
- "He" loves RD, and he got a "NICE" dyno chart.. - Mike 06:05 7/08/2001 (0)
- Stepan & JFrench are the same people? - Jon Shafer 21:28 7/07/2001 (2)
  - This thing is a scorn IT. I rejected it's advances - a year or so ago ... Stepan 21:33 7/07/2001 (1)
    - Internet Stalker? - Oleaus 21:55 7/07/2001 (0)
anyone been change 3" catback system? how u like't - BBBBBBBBBBMMMMMMMMMWWWWWWWWW 18:52 7/07/2001 (0)
Any success on Euro Delivery for 530/540????????? - BV--SF 18:50 7/07/2001 (3)
- Dumb question! Ask your dealer about Euro delivery (nt) - Andy Morang 11:54 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Any success on Euro Delivery for 530/540?????? - Mike 22:12 7/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Any success on Euro Delivery for 530/540?????? - Jabez 19:43 7/07/2001 (0)
540i tire wear - vik poonai 17:32 7/07/2001 (3)
- What tire pressures have you been running? (nt) - Scott 05:35 7/08/2001 (0)
- Big problems here... - JD617 18:01 7/07/2001 (1)
  - JD.. you have the symptoms (more) - Marcus-San Diego, CA� 10:52 7/08/2001 (0)
Angel Eyes Xenon install - David 17:17 7/07/2001 (5)
- Re: Angel Eyes Xenon install - David 16:30 7/08/2001 (0)
- How ??? was your Xenon AE? - Trung - 5er Sport 00:48 7/08/2001 (0)
- you have the full auto-level upgrade kit ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:07 7/07/2001 (2)
  - Re: you have the full auto-level upgrade kit ... - CalypsoDiver 06:47 7/08/2001 (1)
    - yes - but it is a big task! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 13:05 7/08/2001 (0)
530 underpowered any options? - Howie 15:54 7/07/2001 (31)
- Re: (m) - Black Magic 2001 540i 6sp 22:43 7/09/2001 (0)
- 530 seemed to have good power - Joe(Ming2.7T) 16:46 7/08/2001 (1)
  - A6 is only floaty...... (more) - Tim C. 20:47 7/09/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 underpowered any options? - Crusader 12:06 7/08/2001 (0)
- 530 has plenty of power...(m) - Chris B 10:50 7/08/2001 (0)
- 10k on mine and it kicks butt(No complaints on Pwr - Manish 10:05 7/08/2001 (0)
- Get real or more bucks. - CG 00:42 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 underpowered any options? - Mike 22:19 7/07/2001 (0)
- A6 2.7T... but how was 530 slow? drive another - Scott 20:32 7/07/2001 (0)
- Would reconsidering 530i be an option? - 2-530iower 20:05 7/07/2001 (6)
  - Is stick noticibly more powerful than the auto? (nt) - Chris B 10:40 7/08/2001 (5)
    - Re: Is stick noticibly more powerful than the auto - 2-530iower 15:10 7/08/2001 (4)
      - Stick vs. Auto: Gas mileage vary much? (nt) - Chris B 18:11 7/08/2001 (3)
        
        Re: Stick vs. Auto: Gas mileage vary much? - 2-530-owner 20:23 7/09/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Stick vs. Auto: Gas mileage vary much? - John C 16:58 7/11/2001 (0)
        
        Gas Mileage on 530i 5spd - Colin Campbell 13:17 7/09/2001 (0)
- There is no way a 530 is "underpowered"... (m) - Lon 19:29 7/07/2001 (2)
  - I'll bet you all that I have (m) - Howie 19:55 7/07/2001 (1)
    - this is mambo jumbo - blaise 22:56 7/07/2001 (0)
- Re: 530 underpowered any options? - Tom Scales 18:41 7/07/2001 (0)
- Consider CPO 540. More car for less $. (nt) - LNL 16:03 7/07/2001 (0)
- 330? Acura TL-TypeS? 1-2 year old 540? (nt) - RevHigh 15:58 7/07/2001 (9)
  - Definitely check out the 330i - Gary Ray 16:23 7/07/2001 (8)
    - Got some problems - Howie 17:16 7/07/2001 (7)
      - MB C320, in my opinion, is a very nice car 4 your (nt) - mom. Good choice. RevHigh 17:31 7/07/2001 (6)
        
        Felt slower than a 530 to me. Drove one today. (nt) - Scott 20:33 7/07/2001 (0)
        
        Consider the hi-po C32 (nt) - NW 17:36 7/07/2001 (4)
        
        hehehe, but of course! :-}}}}}}}} (nt) - RevHigh 17:56 7/07/2001 (3)
        
        But isn't 530 better than C320? (m) - Howie 19:09 7/07/2001 (2)
        
        Yes. 530 would be my choice over C320 - NW 20:45 7/07/2001 (1)
        
        NW has the AMG C32-350hp beast! (nt) - RevHigh 08:32 7/08/2001 (0)
What color is this? (pic) - cjd 15:47 7/07/2001 (5)
- Looks a hair darker than Calypso Red (282) (nt) - CalypsoDiver 06:52 7/08/2001 (0)
- Gotta be Royal Red (m) - Bob 23:01 7/07/2001 (0)
- looks like my Sienna Red - gudmund 19:03 7/07/2001 (0)
- isn't that sienna? - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:09 7/07/2001 (0)
- Looks like royal red to me. (nt) (nt) - RGK 17:24 7/07/2001 (0)
Experience with Steering Wheel Control Interface? - Thaumaturge 14:47 7/07/2001 (0)
paint and body shop info (was pricy M5 paint) - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 14:41 7/07/2001 (16)
- I got my trims painted for 100 dollars - Jose Travieso 00:45 7/08/2001 (1)
  - that sounds like a great deal! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 04:23 7/08/2001 (0)
- Re: paint and body shop info (was pricy M5 paint) (url) - Oleaus 18:43 7/07/2001 (2)
  - this is a great example of what I was saying ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:50 7/07/2001 (0)
  - yes, the spectro is a cool and really good tool! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:48 7/07/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the explanation Brad (m) - JD617 18:07 7/07/2001 (1)
  - thanks, at least someone saw it for what it was - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:10 7/07/2001 (0)
- This is Brads way of telling me my price is higher - peter 16:50 7/07/2001 (1)
  - nope - not yours peter ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:06 7/07/2001 (0)
- My, my, defensive aren't we? Nice cover up there - Brad. RevHigh 15:25 7/07/2001 (4)
  - Obviously, your showing your ignorance....... - Sounds familiar? 01:34 7/08/2001 (1)
    - To show ones ignorance is better than to hide in (nt) - fear! RevHigh 08:29 7/08/2001 (0)
  - rev ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:05 7/07/2001 (1)
    - Gotcha! :-} (nt) - RevHigh 08:30 7/08/2001 (0)
- munich called me with the secret ingredient !! - bryan 15:22 7/07/2001 (1)
  - I never said call ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 17:53 7/07/2001 (0)
Anyone know where I can buy good wax and polish in - Nickk 13:17 7/07/2001 (4)
- You can buy 3M Imperial Hand Glaze at Pep Boys (nt) - OC JetMech 17:24 7/07/2001 (0)
- Try mail ordering from carcareonline.com... - taylor 13:41 7/07/2001 (0)
- Check for dealer at the One Grand site (url) (nt) - Silver Bullet 13:32 7/07/2001 (1)
  - Re: Check for dealer at the One Grand site - Ron 530iA Mlb, FL. 14:53 7/07/2001 (0)
4.4 Internals - Jim W 11:56 7/07/2001 (8)
- How 'bout you let us know? :-} - RevHigh 15:51 7/07/2001 (0)
- I sure hope so - Tom Scales 13:52 7/07/2001 (0)
- Re: 4.4 Internals - Paul 12:12 7/07/2001 (5)
  - BMW and Bentley 4.4 share one thing only - displac (nt) - ement. Stepan 12:41 7/07/2001 (4)
    - Wrong. See Automobile Magazine December 1998 - Paul 14:13 7/07/2001 (2)
      - I am wrong? HAHAHA. You are have been reading too - many shitty mags. (m) Stepan 14:25 7/07/2001 (1)
        
        Cosworth link is inside. (url) (nt) - Stepan 14:27 7/07/2001 (0)
    - Correction. It was Cosworth 4.0L twin turbo insta (nt) - lled into BMW shell. Stepan 13:15 7/07/2001 (0)
Re: 530i - '01 vs '02 - Mike 11:55 7/07/2001 (5)
- Re: 530i - '01 vs '02 - Tim C. 15:21 7/08/2001 (1)
  - This question is for boobis - Tim C. 15:29 7/08/2001 (0)
- New E39 colors for 2002: - Boobis 18:30 7/07/2001 (1)
  - Any pics? (url) (nt) - Paul530d 01:03 7/08/2001 (0)
- UGDO in prem. pkg; sport seats in sport pkg (nt) - Boobis 18:27 7/07/2001 (0)
Stock Rear Bumper needed in SoCal area for Zel - DC 11:04 7/07/2001 (1)
- Check this... (url) - Nickk 12:57 7/07/2001 (0)
ATTN! Update 4 Niagara/Toronto cruise and show! (url) - '88 325e 10:34 7/07/2001 (0)
Blitzkreig Bimmers meet all welcome - e36cart 09:48 7/07/2001 (1)
- Re: Blitzkreig Bimmers meet all welcome - peter 09:57 7/07/2001 (0)
OT-Interesting news on Auto-X insurance claims (m) - RevHigh 09:27 7/07/2001 (3)
- It depends on your insurance company. - DrewT 11:38 7/07/2001 (0)
- I thought only if the event was timed insurance... - BMWGuy 11:08 7/07/2001 (0)
- My understanding is that High Speed Driving (m) - MarkOC 10:45 7/07/2001 (0)
2001 Rear tail light conversion.. - Alan 09:03 7/07/2001 (1)
- you cannot buy them seperately - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 13:11 7/07/2001 (0)
2001 CELIS Headlight Adjustment... - Alan 08:56 7/07/2001 (1)
- Re: 2001 CELIS Headlight Adjustment... - NY2OCJeff 10:01 7/07/2001 (0)
Rev-Hi and Steve Dinan Are the Same People - m - Chi-Town Express 07:37 7/07/2001 (4)
- 7) They both look French to me. - Stepan 13:48 7/07/2001 (2)
  - What does a typical Frenchman look like ? (url) (nt) - Paul530d 01:04 7/08/2001 (1)
    - French look weird. (m) - Stepan 08:59 7/08/2001 (0)
- LOL, good one Scott! (nt) - RevHigh 08:12 7/07/2001 (0)
Latest car news - (M5 E60) (url) - OTASH 07:32 7/07/2001 (4)
- Great site!! - appreciate the work!! I'll be back - EMMPWR 11:29 7/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Latest car news - (M5 E60) - Mike 07:38 7/07/2001 (0)
- "RevvingHigh.com"?? Oh-oh. - (nt) Chuck 07:35 7/07/2001 (1)
  - See the kinda of trouble I start? hehehe (nt) - RevHigh 08:13 7/07/2001 (0)
Brad did you get my emails?? (nt) - Nickk 03:09 7/07/2001 (3)
- yup - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 03:48 7/07/2001 (2)
  - Ummm do you usually respond to your emails? - Nickk 13:10 7/07/2001 (1)
    - I did respond - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 14:34 7/07/2001 (0)
Pacific is WEAK, PassportBMW 888.334-4383's better - Advice 01:18 7/07/2001 (11)
- Thank you for your continuing support!!! - Arnold@pacificbmw 15:39 7/07/2001 (1)
  - Arnold-Give Duane a raise! :-} Thanks for all your (nt) - help! RevHigh 15:57 7/07/2001 (0)
- I'm having problems with Pacific BMW too...(m) - vernice 11:45 7/07/2001 (1)
  - Add me to the list (nt) - Gary Ray 16:16 7/07/2001 (0)
- No probs here either (nt) - Jim W 11:39 7/07/2001 (0)
- Louie has been very good to deal with for me. - NY2OCJeff 11:22 7/07/2001 (0)
- 5 orders here, no problems so far. (nt) - AlexPS 10:38 7/07/2001 (0)
- I've ordered a lot of stuff from Louie...(m) - Glenn R 09:43 7/07/2001 (0)
- I have had 6 orders to Canada from Louie- NO - PROBLEMS AT ALL (nt) Chuck 07:30 7/07/2001 (2)
  - how do you deal with canada customs when (more) - Archie 12:23 7/07/2001 (1)
    - Chuck has a "latex" secret for smuggling parts (nt) - into Canada. :-} RevHigh 16:01 7/07/2001 (0)
HELP! 'Check Engine' light on .... - John 00:51 7/07/2001 (6)
- Thanks for everyone's hep - John 09:19 7/08/2001 (0)
- Mine was cam sensor. Fixed Friday. '98 540 (nt) - CalypsoDiver 07:25 7/08/2001 (0)
- Maybe Gas Cap, Maybe Cats, maybe ... - atl540i6 12:22 7/07/2001 (0)
- Could be your thermostat. . .happened to me last - KenC-VA 11:35 7/07/2001 (0)
- Re: HELP! 'Check Engine' light on .... - dean 06:43 7/07/2001 (0)
- Re: HELP! 'Check Engine' light on .... - Steve 03:04 7/07/2001 (0)
Rotor Thickness...?? - Krellboy 00:31 7/07/2001 (1)
- Re: Rotor Thickness...?? - Jim Cash 10:08 7/07/2001 (0)
Rotor Thickness...?? - Krellboy 00:18 7/07/2001 (0)
CDV/throttle-by-wire/smooth shifting solved .... - e39 stick newbie 23:41 7/06/2001 (3)
- Have you done a side by side comparison? ...(more) - David Zeckhausen 05:16 7/07/2001 (2)