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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 28
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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Replacement eyelids available? Need pics... - BrianK 23:32 7/15/2001 (0)
Planning to get the E39 1997..any suggestions? - BimmerLover 23:22 7/15/2001 (6)
- Look for one Prod. Date 6/97 or later if possible (nt) - NJDave 15:53 7/16/2001 (0)
- Make sure the following check out OK (m) - Peter 11:11 7/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Planning to get the E39 1997..any suggestions? - BogdenZ 08:39 7/16/2001 (3)
  - Re: Question on 540ia w/120K miles - JimS 09:40 7/16/2001 (2)
    - Sorry, I just saw your question (m) - BogdenZ 12:22 7/16/2001 (1)
      - Thanks, I appreciate your insight. - JimS 13:12 7/16/2001 (0)
Test drive: 330i, Passat, Volvo S60T5, Maxima - Gary Ray 23:01 7/15/2001 (0)
M5 vs M3 vs 530 i vs CLK 430 (How is M3 or M5?) - koneng 22:43 7/15/2001 (5)
- M5 Above 100MPH Is Rock-Solid...More Refined - Than M3 Sportier Than AMGs...Curious 13:12 7/16/2001 (0)
- Scary to touch 100mph in CLK430...HaHaHa - Ashok 07:12 7/16/2001 (0)
- Re: M5 vs M3 vs 530 i vs CLK 430 (How is M3 or M5? - DanB 00:20 7/16/2001 (2)
  - Nothing beats E39 on the freeway/high speed! - JFrench 01:32 7/16/2001 (0)
  - Re: M5 vs M3 vs 530 i vs CLK 430 (How is M3 or M5? - SOLO 01:24 7/16/2001 (0)
Tri-state E39 meet Success. =) - Young-NY 22:25 7/15/2001 (0)
Free brake pads - peterf 21:32 7/15/2001 (8)
- Let us know if Mintex = less brake dust! - Viet 15:53 7/16/2001 (0)
- I'll take 'em!!! (m) - DanB 22:11 7/15/2001 (6)
  - u lucky dog! that's a good catch. (nt) - DHoang 00:24 7/16/2001 (5)
    - Thx! And I need 'em too! (Cheaper is better, espec - ially when wedding is 2 wks away) -DanB 00:31 7/16/2001 (4)
      - Dont do it Dan !!!! - :P)eter 07:08 7/16/2001 (3)
        
        Yea, let someone else get the pads. (nt) - DHoang 09:20 7/16/2001 (2)
        
        He will be getting the pads allright !!! - :P)eter 09:25 7/16/2001 (1)
        
        hahaha. I'll be so poor I'll be "po". Can't afford - the other or -DanB 11:42 7/16/2001 (0)
Ebay Auction: Leather steering wheel for 5 series (url) (nt) - Ebay 21:07 7/15/2001 (0)
on Jimmy's 140mph photo... - Frissen 20:36 7/15/2001 (20)
- My BMW goes that fast Too... (pic) - Speed Demon Phil 19:26 7/16/2001 (0)
- Okay... Okay... I took the picture away..... (nt) - JIMMY 22:29 7/15/2001 (5)
  - it was not a smart move anyway. - JIMMY 22:30 7/15/2001 (4)
    - You're over analyzing...It's a nice pic. - Dave C 22:54 7/15/2001 (3)
      - thanks, but (more) (url) - JIMMY 22:59 7/15/2001 (2)
        
        It's a fake pic and was just for fun..lighten up! - Dave C 23:04 7/15/2001 (1)
        
        Re: It's a fake pic and was just for fun..lighten (pic) - JIMMY 23:19 7/15/2001 (0)
- 140+ is not scary at all in an E39 IMO - DC 21:08 7/15/2001 (8)
  - I really don't think that's the point pal (nt) - SFBay5er 21:42 7/15/2001 (1)
    - My point is a modifed E39 is stable at 140 easy . - DC 00:59 7/16/2001 (0)
  - It - DHoang 21:30 7/15/2001 (2)
    - Put Cuervo 1800 down .... ;-) - Rasputin 22:11 7/15/2001 (1)
      - A man of few words.... - Oleaus 22:18 7/15/2001 (0)
  - It - DHoang 21:30 7/15/2001 (0)
  - It - DHoang 21:29 7/15/2001 (0)
  - It - DHoang 21:29 7/15/2001 (0)
- My theory on the Jimmy photo... - Oleaus 21:07 7/15/2001 (3)
  - time to round up the witnesses... - bmw2001 22:03 7/15/2001 (0)
  - I've seen JIMMY doing very high speeds - EricS 22:02 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Long Live the King! (The King is Dead) (url) - Oleaus 22:16 7/15/2001 (0)
washer fluid - Ron 20:35 7/15/2001 (3)
- Regular washer fluid in washer RES/ Intensive M - Jay Gans CT y2k 528 5sp 20:45 7/15/2001 (2)
  - where do we get this intensive dealer only ?? - :P)eter 07:03 7/16/2001 (0)
  - thanks jay - Ron 21:14 7/15/2001 (0)
Saw Silver 540 DINAN at Mt-Tremblant, Are U here? (nt) - Mz3bo, Qu�bec, Canada 20:28 7/15/2001 (0)
Q For Jimmy: Part# for Front Contrl Arm Busings - that you replaced to get rid of 20:12 7/15/2001 (1)
- Weren't they THRUST ARM bushings ? (nt) - DHoang 20:23 7/15/2001 (0)
phone antenna - CHAZ 19:45 7/15/2001 (1)
- Yes, any phone antenna, make sure its digital. - Kris 13:25 7/16/2001 (0)
Bay Area CDV Clinic: SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2001 - �gent99 18:39 7/15/2001 (0)
tire pressure - rjr 18:29 7/15/2001 (1)
- Re: tire pressure (url) - Bailey Taylor 21:10 7/15/2001 (0)
Body Shop in O.C. - DanR 18:26 7/15/2001 (6)
- Spectrum Collision in Irvine (url) - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 20:55 7/15/2001 (0)
- Autobahn Autobody in Costa Mesa..... - NY2OCJeff 19:12 7/15/2001 (0)
- A One Autobody in Huntington Beach (url) - DC 18:58 7/15/2001 (2)
  - Got my fenders rolled there... nice job.... - EricS 19:41 7/15/2001 (1)
    - I'm glad you liked his work - DC 20:53 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: Body Shop in O.C. - Marcus-San Diego, CA 18:31 7/15/2001 (0)
Brad at evosport.... - zoom530i 18:04 7/15/2001 (6)
- it's clear...i think - zoom530i 00:32 7/16/2001 (1)
  - I looked in teh etk again ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 01:14 7/16/2001 (0)
- nope, but ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:08 7/15/2001 (3)
  - Re: nope, but ... - Jabez 18:11 7/15/2001 (2)
    - Re: nope, but ... (url) - Mike E 98 540 19:27 7/15/2001 (1)
      - LOL - thanks mike! ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 20:53 7/15/2001 (0)
front silvervision bulbs? - zoom530i 17:30 7/15/2001 (2)
- http://www.fosmo.com/psv.htm (url) (nt) - Paul530d 10:50 7/16/2001 (0)
- I think evosport carries them? If not you can - - RevHigh 17:49 7/15/2001 (0)
last test (sorry) (url) - Ronald 17:11 7/15/2001 (2)
- USE THE TEST BOARD!!! (nt) - �o-Ma-Win!!� 17:21 7/15/2001 (1)
  - GET ///////M5 OR GET LAID! (nt) - Rasputin 17:59 7/15/2001 (0)
wheels (sorry testing) - Ronald 17:09 7/15/2001 (0)
wheels - Ronald 17:06 7/15/2001 (0)
Brad@evosport, please check your mail. Thx (nt) - Greg C 16:45 7/15/2001 (0)
Silver 540i on 280 today... Nice driving! - DanB 16:17 7/15/2001 (0)
David Z-is there going to be cdv clinic in SF?nt (nt) - riverflyer 15:47 7/15/2001 (1)
- Funny you should ask! Date is August 25 ...(more) (url) - David Zeckhausen 16:02 7/15/2001 (0)
Looking for a E39 rear bumper. Please email if for - SALE 15:37 7/15/2001 (0)
Brad @ (Evosport), A question for you (pic) - JIMMY 15:34 7/15/2001 (4)
- Jimmy: check Paul's post below.. (url) (nt) - TerryC 15:58 7/15/2001 (2)
  - thank you, are they availabe in the US? (nt) - JIMMY 16:20 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Re: thank you, are they availabe in the US? - zoom530i 17:17 7/15/2001 (0)
- Opps, sorry for the accidental 2X post =� (nt) - JIMMY 15:35 7/15/2001 (0)
Brad @ (Evosport), A question for you (pic) - JIMMY 15:34 7/15/2001 (4)
- answers ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 16:28 7/15/2001 (3)
  - thanks bud - JIMMY 01:17 7/16/2001 (0)
  - Lets me know, I only hang around for the lights! - Mike E 98 540 17:46 7/15/2001 (1)
    - actually ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 18:06 7/15/2001 (0)
General Radar Question: Just got tagged - normlguy 15:33 7/15/2001 (10)
- Follow-up: General Radar Question - normlguy 07:40 7/16/2001 (6)
  - Re: Follow-up: General Radar Question - Mike E 98 540 09:31 7/16/2001 (5)
    - It is simple physics: The Doppler Effect... - Agent99 10:54 7/16/2001 (2)
      - I knew some EE Geek would answer! :+) (nt) - Mike E 98 540 11:33 7/16/2001 (1)
        
        Ahem! That is gEEk to you, Pal! ;^) (nt) - Agent99 12:02 7/16/2001 (0)
    - Re: Follow-up: General Radar Question - Dave S. 10:15 7/16/2001 (1)
      - Illinois (nt) - Mike E 98 540 10:20 7/16/2001 (0)
- Green readout was patrol car speed - Dave S. 06:27 7/16/2001 (0)
- What kind of radar was it? - craigwatanabe 01:13 7/16/2001 (1)
  - Wrong. Laser has to be stationary. Radar doesn't. - Dave S. 06:31 7/16/2001 (0)
HELP, started hearing a knocking sound...(m) - Greg-NJ 15:10 7/15/2001 (0)
Stuck rear windowshade - Eric Suchanek 14:57 7/15/2001 (2)
- Re: Stuck rear windowshade - Jim Cash 19:53 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Re: Stuck rear windowshade - Eric Suchanek 13:01 7/16/2001 (0)
Rear flange removal destroys wheel bearings? ... m (url) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 14:50 7/15/2001 (1)
- Most probably. The good thing that rear bearings (nt) - are cheap - $105 or so. Rasputin 15:22 7/15/2001 (0)
BBS RCs - bright silver or polished w/clearcoat? - John 14:26 7/15/2001 (2)
- silver! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 16:27 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: BBS RCs - bright silver or polished w/clearcoa - Craig 14:36 7/15/2001 (0)
What size tire does a 19x13 wheel take? Anyone? (nt) - STATS 14:24 7/15/2001 (3)
- What in the world are you putting 19x13 wheels on - Tom Scales 17:00 7/15/2001 (1)
  - lol, on a BMW! I think on Porsche wide body kits - you can. (m) Rev4:20 18:08 7/15/2001 (0)
- 315-335 (nt) - Ghengis Kahn 14:55 7/15/2001 (0)
Charlie, the forum would be nice to post in if I w - eren't BANNED from it! -DanB 14:05 7/15/2001 (8)
- Re: Charlie, the forum would be nice to post in if - Charlie R. 15:49 7/15/2001 (2)
  - Gotcha. Sorry for being presumptuous. - DanB 16:10 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Dan's under CONSIDERABLE stress (m) - MarkOC 16:12 7/15/2001 (0)
- Hehehe. I was pretty sure that you and JZ banned (nt) - me forever. Rasputin 15:24 7/15/2001 (0)
- You like kitty porn that is why! (nt) - RevHigh 14:56 7/15/2001 (0)
- Change "forum" to "Lounge" in above message. - DanB 14:05 7/15/2001 (2)
  - Man...banned from a "lounge thread"???...heh heh - Silver Bullet 14:30 7/15/2001 (0)
  - Dan! Come on IRC... (nt) - �gent99 14:15 7/15/2001 (0)
NE1 running dual exhaust system__________________? (nt) - STATS 13:58 7/15/2001 (0)
WANTED!! 2001 M5 E39 Front Clear Corner Lens (pic) - wilson 13:38 7/15/2001 (1)
- you cannot buy seperately - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 13:50 7/15/2001 (0)
Here it is--1st pic from Euro delivery! (pic) - Andy_WY 13:27 7/15/2001 (26)
- Nice 540 Andy, one of the top five in Wyoming!! - BillP 22:30 7/15/2001 (0)
- Congrats Andy, welcome home! - ///M Roadster 20:34 7/15/2001 (1)
  - damn cookies. Welcome back. - EricS 20:35 7/15/2001 (0)
- welcome home Andy!!! (lil' More) - �o-Ma-Win!!� 17:04 7/15/2001 (1)
  - and two other things... - Andy_WY 19:21 7/15/2001 (0)
- WOW! - Wifes5 17:04 7/15/2001 (0)
- Awesome Picture Andy! nt - arnolds 16:04 7/15/2001 (0)
- That should go into the BMW catalog..stunning! (nt) - Vishnu 14:32 7/15/2001 (0)
- San Bernadino is usually more smoggy than that. - NY2OCJeff 14:27 7/15/2001 (0)
- NICE PIC! btw what's that "sitck" behind your car? (nt) - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 13:56 7/15/2001 (10)
  - Not too familiar with snow, are you? ;^) (nt) - �gent99 14:00 7/15/2001 (1)
    - I'm afraid of cold =) (nt) - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 14:01 7/15/2001 (0)
  - answers ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 14:00 7/15/2001 (7)
    - Cool, thanx Brad. (nt) - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 14:00 7/15/2001 (6)
      - e0m - JIMMY 04:54 7/18/2001 (5)
        
        Re: e0m - mola 14:12 7/18/2001 (4)
        
        Re: e0m - mola 14:18 7/19/2001 (3)
        
        Re: e0m - mola 14:19 7/19/2001 (2)
        
        OT:b DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) - Magnus M 00:48 7/20/2001 (1)
        
        OT: DVB(Digital Video Broadcast) - Magnus M 00:51 7/20/2001 (0)
- awesome ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 13:49 7/15/2001 (0)
- Very nice...and you got the fastest color! - Silver Bullet 13:40 7/15/2001 (0)
- Man, that is one gorgeous snapshot!!!!I (nt) - DHoang 13:32 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Danke! (nt) - Andy_WY 13:37 7/15/2001 (0)
- Great pic, congrats! (nt) - RevHigh 13:30 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! (more) - Andy_WY 13:33 7/15/2001 (0)
Just got my car from the dealership!! - SOLO 13:15 7/15/2001 (3)
- Very nice! I'll be picking up a TS 530i in about - 10 days - Silver Bullet 22:45 7/15/2001 (0)
- Congrats, you'll love it! (nt) - gf 16:52 7/15/2001 (0)
- Great!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!! (nt) - Jabez 14:27 7/15/2001 (0)
PLEASE HELP funnn engine noise - steve 13:13 7/15/2001 (1)
- had similar problem a few weeks ago.... - bmw2001 20:44 7/15/2001 (0)
NE1 painted their brake calipers ? (url) - Paul530d 12:50 7/15/2001 (3)
- yes, I've included instructions inside and a ----> (pic) - RevHigh 12:58 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Thanks (url) (nt) - Paul530d 10:53 7/16/2001 (0)
- Paging RevHigh...but he did his own w/o a kit... (nt) - Silver Bullet 12:51 7/15/2001 (0)
Help removing tuner unit.. E39 (nt) - 530i 12:08 7/15/2001 (1)
- Here you go for non Nav... (url) - DanB 14:01 7/15/2001 (0)
anyone in Chicago know where to go to remove CDV's - Anxious 6 speed 11:50 7/15/2001 (5)
- Only 780 miles to Maplewood. Roadtrip! :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 16:04 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Hmmmm, interesting, my kinda road trip... :+) (nt) - Mike E 98 540 16:27 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: anyone in Chicago know where to go to remove C - Scott 12:42 7/15/2001 (2)
  - Re: anyone in Chicago know where to go to remove C - Anxious 6 speed 21:33 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Re: anyone in Chicago know where to go to remove C - Scott 07:32 7/16/2001 (0)
Any one know how to remove tuner unit? e39 (nt) - 530i 11:47 7/15/2001 (0)
I am looking for perfomance chip upgrade - hramos 10:41 7/15/2001 (6)
- $395 for the same upgrade from my source- - RevHigh 10:47 7/15/2001 (5)
  - RevHigh you have mail - hramos 10:57 7/15/2001 (4)
    - Re: RevHigh you have mail - erich 11:10 7/15/2001 (3)
      - YES! I'm currently working on that. - RevHigh 11:16 7/15/2001 (2)
        
        What flavor Beer Balls did we say ??? - peter 11:41 7/15/2001 (1)
        
        How do you chug a beer ball? (nt) - RevHigh 18:03 7/15/2001 (0)
I am looking for perfomance chip upgrade - hramos 10:41 7/15/2001 (0)
CDV clinic report (very long) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 10:28 7/15/2001 (6)
- Re: CDV clinic report (very long) - Emanuel 08:20 7/16/2001 (0)
- Re: CDV clinic report (very long) - Emanuel 08:19 7/16/2001 (0)
- Thanks Dave - blaise 20:54 7/15/2001 (0)
- "Vlasis...had gotten terribly lost" - Must be the (nt) - lack of Angel Eyes! - (nt) Silver Bullet 10:48 7/15/2001 (0)
- The guy on the left needs new headlights. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 10:39 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Doh! (nt) - NY2OCJeff 10:40 7/15/2001 (0)
Which aftermarket rotors are you using on 540? - Saman 10:24 7/15/2001 (0)
Sat. CDV clinic (pic) - Mike CT 10:23 7/15/2001 (0)
Check my years in The Lounge please (url) - Charlie R. 09:57 7/15/2001 (7)
- Change "E39 Community" to "E39 Family" to reflect (nt) - contents properly. Stepan 11:22 7/15/2001 (2)
  - One big happy family :) (nt) - Jim W 11:30 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Urgh! Sounds like YMCA! ;-) (nt) - Stepan 15:07 7/15/2001 (0)
- Also check bmw.de's Baureihenarchiv, although I - can't seem to find it now--Tyrone (nt) 11:18 7/15/2001 (0)
- I don't know if this is any more accurate but... (url) - Silver Bullet 10:15 7/15/2001 (1)
  - That's a great resource. Thanks. (nt) - Charlie R. 10:21 7/15/2001 (0)
- It's ok Charlie, you are a Porsche guy anyway. :-} (nt) - RevHigh 10:05 7/15/2001 (0)
White indicator bulb conversion (url) - Paul530d 09:56 7/15/2001 (0)
looks like water - Dontay 09:52 7/15/2001 (2)
- Re: looks like water - dadbeh 09:55 7/15/2001 (0)
- Have you been running the AC? If so it's probably - just condensation - Silver Bullet 09:53 7/15/2001 (0)
Help...started hearing a knocking sound...(m) - Greg-NJ 09:46 7/15/2001 (0)
adding angl eyes to 2000 540i - barry seidner 09:16 7/15/2001 (2)
- As of now, it's impossible. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 11:12 7/15/2001 (0)
- No - bmw2001 09:22 7/15/2001 (0)
Anyone got pics of Hamann HM2 on their 5'er (nt) - Repost-Just got a SET 09:06 7/15/2001 (1)
- Pix are gonna be tough to post w/ photopoint down - peter 09:19 7/15/2001 (0)
Don't know WTF I was thinking F@# up my Rim!! - Methdecal 08:45 7/15/2001 (6)
- send them to get re-finshed...simple. - bmw2001 09:21 7/15/2001 (0)
- Uh, follow up with sandpaper???? LOL. (MORE) - Marcus-San Diego, CA 08:49 7/15/2001 (4)
  - hell with this gonna go hit some Golf balls!!! - Methdecal 08:53 7/15/2001 (3)
    - Dont anyone park in that lot !!!!!!!!!!!! hehehehe - peter 09:11 7/15/2001 (1)
      - lol, he is a Doc, he should be pretty good. :-} (nt) - RevHigh 09:47 7/15/2001 (0)
    - Re: hell with this gonna go hit some Golf balls!!! - peter 09:11 7/15/2001 (0)
Attention all Photopoint users (READ THIS) - Marcus-San Diego, CA 08:45 7/15/2001 (9)
- Could try Cartogra.com - - hosted by HP - - not (url) - KenC-VA 10:31 7/15/2001 (2)
  - Pic of my car -- using Cartogra.com (url) (pic) - Marcus-San Diego, CA 11:34 7/15/2001 (0)
  - Thanks, Ken. I registered. - Marcus-San Diego, CA 11:02 7/15/2001 (0)
- Done. Thanks for the reminder. Discover removed... - Mike E 98 540 09:41 7/15/2001 (3)
  - Mike.. glad to hear it. Just trying to save (MORE) - Marcus-San Diego, CA 09:45 7/15/2001 (2)
    - Not enough money to worry about but... (pic) - Mike E 98 540 09:48 7/15/2001 (1)
      - Right.. don't want to be a victim. more (pic) - Marcus-San Diego, CA 09:52 7/15/2001 (0)
- You should be using your free Roadfly.com space - Charlie R. 09:08 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Good to hear, charlie. Thanks for the info. - Marcus-San Diego, CA 09:11 7/15/2001 (0)
**Long - Frustrated and annoyed.... - distressed owner.... 08:30 7/15/2001 (4)
- Loose connection or short in battery cables (nt) - waiting4a540i 14:35 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: **Long - Frustrated and annoyed.... - dadbeh 09:54 7/15/2001 (0)
- Sounds Like (m) - radarguy - CT 09:24 7/15/2001 (0)
- get 2nd opinion from another dealer.... - bmw2001 08:50 7/15/2001 (0)
People just can't park right! Touch up advise? - Greg 08:09 7/15/2001 (5)
- Like I said, why do they even call them "bumpers"? - Stossdaempfer 14:13 7/15/2001 (0)
- Get it professionally fixed.... it's new... - bmw2001 08:49 7/15/2001 (3)
  - Re: Get it professionally fixed.... it's new... - Greg 09:09 7/15/2001 (2)
    - cost depends amt. of damage - get a quote :) - bmw2001 09:22 7/15/2001 (1)
      - Thanks for the response. - Greg 09:35 7/15/2001 (0)
Poll: Best looking wheel and tires for 5er (nt) (nt) - HappyBMWowner 08:08 7/15/2001 (9)
- round spoke style 18 also - blaise 22:45 7/15/2001 (0)
- M Parallel Spoke, Style 37 - JS 13:42 7/15/2001 (0)
- Style 19 7-spoke, on the 1997 to 1999 540i Sport (nt) - RGK 11:35 7/15/2001 (0)
- Style 5, Old Faithful. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 10:45 7/15/2001 (0)
- Style 32 and Style 66M (Style 42 in 3rd place) (pic) - David Zeckhausen 09:10 7/15/2001 (1)
  - David, do you have the weights of each of them? (nt) - Silver Bullet 09:16 7/15/2001 (0)
- Style 42 (nt) - Black530Mo 08:15 7/15/2001 (2)
  - Yes! Style 42 ;-) (pic) - AlexPS 09:52 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Yeah nice wheels, but... - 1RADBMR 20:32 7/16/2001 (0)
Whos going to the Queens meet today ??? (nt) - peter 06:16 7/15/2001 (10)
- I'll be there!! - Methdecal 07:24 7/15/2001 (9)
  - Great !! Im bringing a Beer Ball - peter 07:50 7/15/2001 (8)
    - You guys get those up there? I can't find them any (nt) - where DC RevHigh 07:56 7/15/2001 (7)
      - Ill bring a few down next time pal ............... - peter 08:34 7/15/2001 (5)
        
        Koool! I hear beer is not for breakfast anymore? (nt) - RevHigh 08:56 7/15/2001 (4)
        
        Didnt U realize how nutricious Hops and Barley are - peter 09:17 7/15/2001 (3)
        
        Liquid cereal.... (nt) - Silver Bullet 09:19 7/15/2001 (2)
        
        Colon blow cereal with beer is the great! (nt) - RevHigh 09:23 7/15/2001 (1)
        
        Dont need that Im a regular guy !!!!! - peter 09:37 7/15/2001 (0)
      - Re: You guys get those up there? I can't find them - peter 08:33 7/15/2001 (0)
Good Morning fellow loungers .......Is that new ?? (nt) - peter 06:16 7/15/2001 (2)
- The lounge is a separate thread..click on it.. (nt) - Silver Bullet 07:35 7/15/2001 (0)
- Being that there's only a couple of posts...I'd - say so - (nt) Silver Bullet 07:12 7/15/2001 (0)
HOW DO I ENTER SERVICE MODE - julian 06:10 7/15/2001 (0)
Own a diesel E39? Post your pics here ... (url) (nt) - Paul530d 06:08 7/15/2001 (0)
dustless brake pads - erich 06:03 7/15/2001 (3)
- Call 1-888-428-7278 for Axxes/Repco or EBC - mola 22:54 7/15/2001 (0)
- Also archive search for "brake dust" (eom) (nt) - Jabez 07:50 7/15/2001 (0)
- Archive search for "brake pads"--lot of info (eom) (nt) - Jabez 07:47 7/15/2001 (0)
Anyone had their halos fog up??? - bmw2001 05:57 7/15/2001 (0)
check out http://drive.to/alpinausa - VinceTopazBlau325i 00:26 7/15/2001 (0)
Angel Eye adapter harnesses for sale: - NY2OCJeff 23:46 7/14/2001 (6)
- Re: Angel Eye adapter harnesses for sale: - barry seidner 08:39 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: Angel Eye adapter harnesses for sale: - barry seidner 08:35 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Re: Angel Eye adapter harnesses for sale: - NY2OCJeff 11:06 7/15/2001 (0)
- Why are you still making harnesses? - Mike E 98 540 07:26 7/15/2001 (2)
  - My car is still equipped with the Audi/GM....... - NY2OCJeff 10:54 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Re: My car is still equipped with the Audi/GM..... - Mike E 98 540 12:06 7/15/2001 (0)
Anybody live in San Diego with 2001 E39? - Trung - 5er Sport 23:35 7/14/2001 (0)
WTF is going on with Photopoint?? - Methdecal 23:02 7/14/2001 (5)
- site has been down for at LEAST 3 days.. more - Marcus-San Diego, CA 08:03 7/15/2001 (3)
  - Sheesh, that sucks.. just paid the membership fee. - Methdecal 08:27 7/15/2001 (2)
    - F the money its all the damn pictures I saved .. - peter 08:39 7/15/2001 (0)
    - Didn't they just require mem. fee so you can post - pics from there? - Silver Bullet 08:37 7/15/2001 (0)
- Looks like dot gone..... - Oleaus 23:11 7/14/2001 (0)
540i 2000 exhaust - barry seidner 22:47 7/14/2001 (1)
- Re: 540i 2000 exhaust - EMMPWR 14:11 7/15/2001 (0)
Paging JimL How do I get to my dsp unit and tuner? - 530i 22:32 7/14/2001 (0)
Heel/Toe Fix!! Yes!! - Scott 21:45 7/14/2001 (5)
- Sweet! (nt) - DanB 00:59 7/15/2001 (0)
- A wider shoe should do the trick as well. (nt) - Breitfuss 22:38 7/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: A wider shoe ... NO - Scott 09:00 7/15/2001 (0)
- Is there a website for this product? - bimmerphile 22:32 7/14/2001 (1)
  - www.bmpd.com (nt) - Tank 06:35 7/15/2001 (0)
Phone install - how do I reattach headliner - PNF (CA) 21:27 7/14/2001 (2)
- Were you there yesterday? I was standing in parts - line and saw you! -DanB 02:41 7/15/2001 (1)
  - was there Friday from ~3-4pm (more) - PNF (CA) 12:46 7/16/2001 (0)
NE1 retrofit the 01rear door windows shades on 98' (nt) - Greg-NJ 21:22 7/14/2001 (0)
Does Dinan left M5 exhaust work well for 540? - white540iA sport 20:22 7/14/2001 (1)
- it should, supersprint M5 will - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:17 7/14/2001 (0)
Creaking noise - Luke 19:46 7/14/2001 (1)
- Re: Creaking noise - EricS 20:22 7/14/2001 (0)
OT: Any Koi Lover/Keeper Here? If you are, we (nt) - have two things in common! 19:44 7/14/2001 (0)
Black 528 Sport w/ 2001 Style Lights in Oakland, - CA. Is that yours? Nice Ride! 19:41 7/14/2001 (0)
I HAVE M5 RIMS AND THE CENTER BMWV - hramos 19:10 7/14/2001 (2)
- Call (800) 909-PART, Pacific BMW, $4.00 (nt) - JIMMY (www.jimmy540i.com) 19:57 7/14/2001 (1)
  - Re: Call (800) 909-PART, Pacific BMW, $4.00 - hramos 10:20 7/15/2001 (0)
540i 6 speed vs. automatic - athorp 19:02 7/14/2001 (7)
- Re: 540i 6 speed ofcourse - Anatoliy 12:47 7/16/2001 (0)
- Re: 540i 6 speed vs. automatic - Jabez 07:56 7/15/2001 (0)
- Are you kidding, get the stick! Auto is a crime... - ///Merendino 03:04 7/15/2001 (2)
  - Re: Are you kidding, get the stick! Auto is a crim - Tom Scales 12:33 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Excuse me? - ///Merendino 23:34 7/15/2001 (0)
- most people think automatic has better resale .... - bimmerphile 22:35 7/14/2001 (0)
- plan to keep for ever? get what you really want - blaise 20:13 7/14/2001 (0)
WTB - OEM headlight lenses (mine has road damage) - BrianK 18:45 7/14/2001 (5)
- Sorry - - 2nd try on pics (url) - KenC-VA 10:17 7/15/2001 (0)
- Just changed to clears - - here's my OEM - $75/pr (pic) - KenC-VA 10:11 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: WTB - OEM headlight lenses (mine has road dama - ///Bavaria/// 02:12 7/15/2001 (0)
- we have two set in stock of used lenses one very - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:16 7/14/2001 (0)
- Brad@evosport.com has a used one Brian - mola 20:57 7/14/2001 (0)
97 540 engine not smooth from 700-800rev/min - Gordon 18:26 7/14/2001 (1)
- Miles? service history? gas? vacuum line? - RevHigh 18:32 7/14/2001 (0)
Instrument cover - Moko 18:15 7/14/2001 (0)
Question about changing the rubbing strips - Robert A 18:02 7/14/2001 (5)
- Re: Question about changing the rubbing strips - EricS 22:13 7/14/2001 (0)
- I just wonder why they're still called "bumpers" (nt) - Stossdaempfer 18:31 7/14/2001 (3)
  - Sorry? - Robert A 19:38 7/14/2001 (2)
    - Re: Sorry? - Stossdaempfer 22:41 7/14/2001 (1)
      - True indeed... - Robert A 23:04 7/14/2001 (0)
hit a coyote last night in my 5er - JensenH 18:02 7/14/2001 (6)
- Hmmm...that's Coyote ugly.... (nt) - Silver Bullet 07:05 7/15/2001 (2)
  - BEEEP BEEEEP (nt) - RoadRunner 09:33 7/15/2001 (1)
    - Please step under this heavy rock.... (nt) - ACME Pest Control 10:01 7/15/2001 (0)
- Hope it wasn't Wily! (nt) - Lon 03:14 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: hit a coyote last night in my 5er - ///Merendino 03:08 7/15/2001 (0)
- I hit a deer 24hours after delivery of my 97 (more - Ed Todd 18:34 7/14/2001 (0)
Front Bumper Resetting - Kris 17:59 7/14/2001 (5)
- Re: Front Bumper Resetting - Leigh 09:55 7/16/2001 (0)
- fixed mine with a sheet metal screw,looks great - Mike K. 07:38 7/15/2001 (0)
- Happened to me.... - bmer 21:47 7/14/2001 (0)
- Re: Front Bumper Resetting (url) - Don Eilenberger 21:22 7/14/2001 (0)
- What model? - Stossdaempfer 18:33 7/14/2001 (0)
FS: new Krypton Xenon Bulbs for High Beams only $1 (url) - make your high beams match your xenons!! 17:53 7/14/2001 (2)
- Step, does this count? (nt) - BillP 18:04 7/14/2001 (1)
  - What do you think Billy? You are the wise one. (nt) - Stepan 19:23 7/14/2001 (0)
Every 540-M5's nightmare....528? Not your avg. E39 (url) (pic) - more- RevHigh 17:51 7/14/2001 (6)
- Where's the OBDII and aftercooler? (pic) - DanB 23:44 7/14/2001 (1)
  - Doh, I meant OBD 1 (pic) - DanB 23:44 7/14/2001 (0)
- What kind of numbers does that thing out down? (pic) - Jose Travieso 19:56 7/14/2001 (0)
- if you're gonna start selling CAIs for 540s >>> (pic) - uday 18:04 7/14/2001 (2)
  - LOL, I'll email you. Blue would look awesome! (nt) - RevHigh 18:07 7/14/2001 (1)
    - Re: LOL, I'll email you. Blue would look awesome! - erich 18:56 7/14/2001 (0)
No BMW Holiday this year, still cranking them out - Don 17:16 7/14/2001 (0)
DALLAS meet July 21st - Austin 17:13 7/14/2001 (1)
- Re: DALLAS meet July 21st - Craig 22:00 7/14/2001 (0)
bizarre situation as a result of debadging... (pic) - bert TN 16:20 7/14/2001 (8)
- Looks great - - cdgb 17:19 7/16/2001 (0)
- car looks awesome - more pics please! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:16 7/14/2001 (0)
- Very nice car! (nt) - RevHigh 17:54 7/14/2001 (2)
  - thanks...about to add factory aero kit - bert TN 20:25 7/14/2001 (1)
    - I'm looking at that as well. (nt) - RevHigh 15:12 7/15/2001 (0)
- My 525 turned into a 540! (nt) - Aufwerter 17:31 7/14/2001 (0)
- Re: bizarre situation as a result of debadging... - JimS 16:55 7/14/2001 (0)
- similar situation 99 540i - Mike K. 16:29 7/14/2001 (0)
Reminder {hilly KOP Gathering Tomorrow - Bob 16:15 7/14/2001 (0)
Shadowline or Chrome Window Trim? - JimS 16:07 7/14/2001 (8)
- I like chrome-sets off the wheels,gives dimension. - riverflyer 14:49 7/15/2001 (0)
- Re: Shadowline or Chrome Window Trim? - Mojomon 19:38 7/14/2001 (0)
- What are shadowline molding made of? Vinyl or - Aluminum? 19:21 7/14/2001 (0)
- Thanks! I feel the Same, Shadowline on Jet Black - JimS 17:00 7/14/2001 (0)
- none, '01 body colored painted trim everywhere. (nt) - RevHigh 16:54 7/14/2001 (0)
- Shadowline or Hochglanz Shadowline & nothing else! (nt) - Tyrone 16:53 7/14/2001 (0)
- Shadowline without a doubt!!! (nt) - Black530Mo 16:27 7/14/2001 (0)
- shadowline! check my pic above... - bert TN 16:22 7/14/2001 (0)
Setup help.............. - Noz 16:03 7/14/2001 (1)
- (f)245/40/18R (r)275/35/18R lil' fender rolling - Kris 18:02 7/14/2001 (0)
3700 trailer with a 1999 540iT Wagon? - Tom Scales 15:44 7/14/2001 (3)
- make that 3700 pound trailer (nt) - Tom Scales 15:45 7/14/2001 (2)
  - Re: make that 3700 pound trailer - erich 16:13 7/14/2001 (1)
    - Re: make that 3700 pound trailer - Tom Scales 19:39 7/14/2001 (0)
Question for Jim Cash on lights... - RGK 15:34 7/14/2001 (1)
- Re: Question for Jim Cash on lights... - Jim Cash 12:40 7/15/2001 (0)
found ACSIII rims on Ebay - check it out (url) - steve 15:00 7/14/2001 (4)
- At least they aren't EBCDIC rims! :-) (nt) - David Zeckhausen 17:45 7/14/2001 (3)
  - Booo...nerd!....?:^) (nt) - Silver Bullet 20:25 7/14/2001 (2)
    - Was wondering if anyone was old enough to get it! (nt) - David Zeckhausen 23:55 7/14/2001 (1)
      - Just call me "Silver Hair"!!...getting there at - least...?:^) - (nt) Silver Bullet 08:26 7/15/2001 (0)
Coolant problems - Robert K 15:00 7/14/2001 (1)
- Re: Coolant problems - Scott 09:08 7/15/2001 (0)
Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 01E-A02 (m) - Fred Meloan 14:56 7/14/2001 (4)
- Re: Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign 01E-A02 (m - Craig 10:35 7/15/2001 (1)
  - Mine was rplaced in Feb 2001. that number was for - Jay Gans CT y2k 528 5sp 11:12 7/15/2001 (0)
- Thanks Fred, you are true blue, not like BMW who - Jay Gans CT y2k 528 5sp 15:41 7/14/2001 (0)
- This is great news for the 2.8L crew! Must read! (nt) - RevHigh 15:05 7/14/2001 (0)
Inner door panel - Kenny 14:31 7/14/2001 (0)
Inner door panel (nt) - Kenny 14:26 7/14/2001 (0)
torn front bushing - vlad 14:04 7/14/2001 (0)
Where to go for service in NW NJ - Jun 13:43 7/14/2001 (1)
- Re: Where to go for service in NW NJ - JBB 05:38 7/15/2001 (0)
Anybody cancel on a TS 540iA Sport at Concord - BMW recently? - Silver Bullet 13:38 7/14/2001 (2)
- A similarly equipped one was at Roadshow BMW - LNL 15:48 7/14/2001 (1)
  - Yup, this one has an MSRP of $61495..ouch... - Silver Bullet 16:02 7/14/2001 (0)
Pesky Plastic Cup Holder in Passenger Cabin - john 13:23 7/14/2001 (3)
- Lousy cupholders - Tom Scales 15:46 7/14/2001 (0)
- Yes. Well known defect. - 99-White540iASport 15:21 7/14/2001 (1)
  - happens to all of us, yes covered by warranty - Jay Gans CT y2k 528 5sp 15:42 7/14/2001 (0)
anybody install aftermarket or M3alluminum pedals? - K C Hamannstein 13:03 7/14/2001 (1)
- Re: anybody install aftermarket or M3alluminum ped - Luke 19:48 7/14/2001 (0)
? MODIC options - Ed 11:43 7/14/2001 (3)
- Check your e-mail. I hope that's what you wanted (nt) - Tyrone 13:31 7/14/2001 (2)
  - perfect, thanks - Ed 23:21 7/14/2001 (0)
  - Tyronne, can you send me one too? TIA. - Robert A 23:05 7/14/2001 (0)
What do you think about this? read... - Young-NY 11:31 7/14/2001 (12)
- Hey......Bayside bmw sucks - Been to BaysideBMW 08:59 7/15/2001 (0)
- Congratulations! baysidebmwsucks.com is available - Gary Ray 18:18 7/14/2001 (0)
- Next BMW you buy, mail him copy of BillofSale - tim325is 16:12 7/14/2001 (0)
- Re: What do you think about this? read... - steve 14:54 7/14/2001 (1)
  - send a hardcopy letter, not email to BMW NA, regio - benkea 00:39 7/15/2001 (0)
- And Not a Poser has a problem with me? (MORE) - Marcus-San Diego, CA 14:54 7/14/2001 (0)
- BMW already knows they read this they will give - peter 14:23 7/14/2001 (0)
- Re: What do you think about this? read... - BlueChipBMW 13:40 7/14/2001 (0)
- Totally unacceptable! Yes, let BMW NA know (eom) (nt) - Jabez 13:06 7/14/2001 (0)
- Sorry to hear. Send complaint to BMW NA (m) - Silver Bullet 11:36 7/14/2001 (2)
  - How I get back at pricks like that ... (m) - MG Davis, South Florida 13:26 7/14/2001 (0)
  - thanks...i'll set up the circle account..=) - Young-NY 11:40 7/14/2001 (0)
2000 OEM 540i sport springs and exhaust for sale - Please email, Kevin 11:07 7/14/2001 (0)
Which tires to get? - D Kang 10:57 7/14/2001 (2)
- Get Bridgestone S03s...else get AVS dB Yok's. - Dave C 13:42 7/14/2001 (1)
  - Oh, and see Brad @ Evosport: 888-520-9971... - Dave C 13:57 7/14/2001 (0)
Don't "delay," remove that CDV value guys......... - Marvin 10:34 7/14/2001 (0)
In Dash Cd for 1998 528 w/ DSP System - Albo 10:04 7/14/2001 (1)
- about $600-easy plug-n-play install - tim 22:38 7/15/2001 (0)
Hey, DHoang...have a question for you! - Ron 10:03 7/14/2001 (2)
- Re: seat padding - DHoang 22:01 7/14/2001 (0)
- Re: Hey, DHoang...have a question for you! - Jun 20:39 7/14/2001 (0)
Inspiration for the wicked! Fully tuned dyno chart (url) - long-(more) RevHigh 09:57 7/14/2001 (53)
- After reading this whole thread I would like..more - riverflyer 15:07 7/15/2001 (10)
  - Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Keep this in (pic) - mind! :-}RevHigh 21:01 7/15/2001 (0)
  - Thanks, I appreciate the kind words. Keep this in (pic) - mind! :-}RevHigh 21:01 7/15/2001 (7)
    - you appreciate it so much, you post twice ;^) (pic) - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 21:25 7/15/2001 (6)
      - Ok. Look, fucking idiot, wanna fight? I'll be glad (pic) - to put a last nail in your coffin. 21:46 7/15/2001 (5)
        
        see - a ":^)" means it is a joke - get it ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:14 7/15/2001 (4)
        
        I am stupid primitive Russian. U238 up yours. (nt) - Rasputin 22:18 7/15/2001 (3)
        
        alright Step I give up! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 22:48 7/15/2001 (2)
        
        Re: alright Step I give up! - Oleaus 22:54 7/15/2001 (1)
        
        I wasn't reffering to Daz Boot. U238 is the weapon (nt) - grade Uranium. Nasty stuff. Rasputin 10:03 7/16/2001 (0)
  - I agree ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 16:23 7/15/2001 (0)
- "More Realistic" is BS John... - DanB 00:33 7/15/2001 (20)
  - Well, it's not BS. - Stepan 08:20 7/15/2001 (18)
    - I have NEVER said that dyno jet is accurate ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 11:11 7/15/2001 (16)
      - Look Brad, let's postpone arguments till this (m) - Stepan 11:16 7/15/2001 (15)
        
        Huh? - Mike E 98 540 12:09 7/15/2001 (1)
        
        It's easier on simple people minds. Details are (nt) - classified. Hehehe. Stepan 13:12 7/15/2001 (0)
        
        Step - it was never an arguemnt from my side ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 11:18 7/15/2001 (12)
        
        If you would ask this question without an attitude - Stepan 11:24 7/15/2001 (11)
        
        explain to me how ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 13:52 7/15/2001 (0)
        
        A bit more. (m) - Stepan 11:28 7/15/2001 (9)
        
        answers ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 13:46 7/15/2001 (8)
        
        I have not ask any questions. What's up with - answers? Stepan 15:12 7/15/2001 (2)
        
        step - c'mon - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 16:18 7/15/2001 (1)
        
        Whatever Brad! Word of advise - stick to what you (nt) - know. Rasputin 18:25 7/15/2001 (0)
        
        I've been here since '97 when I got my 540. Posted - in '98. (m)RevHigh 15:11 7/15/2001 (2)
        
        c'mon ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 16:22 7/15/2001 (1)