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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 31
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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Do not present false information on this board! - Bob 23:29 8/05/2001 (11)
- Re: Do not present false information on this board - Paul 13:29 8/06/2001 (1)
  - Not your average SUV (nt) - Scientist 15:08 8/06/2001 (0)
- To each his own...(eom) - Dave Schmidt 06:16 8/06/2001 (0)
- you've become a boring old fart now -- - what happened to 'mi kok' ??? 01:53 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Do not present false information on this board - what happened to 'mi kok 01:53 8/06/2001 (0)
- No one except you is presenting false information - KrispyKreme 01:21 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Do not present false information on this board - Zimba 00:54 8/06/2001 (0)
- Auro or Aero dynamic? - SFBay5er 23:52 8/05/2001 (0)
- Its called a positive check on population. - SFBay5er 23:52 8/05/2001 (0)
- No warries Bob - speedo is off. But, someone has (nt) - to pay for natural selection. Stepan 23:42 8/05/2001 (0)
- I agree with you Bob - Jon530 23:34 8/05/2001 (0)
are the door panels leather??? - HM2 23:07 8/05/2001 (3)
- The soft parts, yes, the hard parts, no (nt) - BillP 23:44 8/05/2001 (2)
  - Yeah, hard parts made out of bones. (nt) - Stepan 23:58 8/05/2001 (1)
    - LOL (nt) - Andy 03:16 8/06/2001 (0)
WTB-gray sports seats for E39 or trade/comfort nt (nt) - riverflyer 23:03 8/05/2001 (0)
HELP, front bumper question - KC 22:55 8/05/2001 (1)
- Re: HELP, front bumper question (url) - Don Eilenberger - NJ 11:40 8/06/2001 (0)
I was doing 160mph when i was overtaken by an F-16 - Bob 22:24 8/05/2001 (10)
- Be original - that was a 1992 300ZX Turbo - M5 LITE 10:08 8/06/2001 (0)
- Sounds like you had your speed limiter disabled - Jet Pilot 07:18 8/06/2001 (0)
- Did you mean F-5 "The Flying Brick"? (nt) - Stepan 23:14 8/05/2001 (1)
  - I think you mean the F-4 - nice 01:27 8/06/2001 (0)
- Posted this before...in 1978 I outran a biplane! - Galo 22:49 8/05/2001 (2)
  - Was it a Sopwith Camel? - Bob 22:53 8/05/2001 (1)
    - LOL!! Dunno..I was'nt into planes then...big - Galo 06:38 8/06/2001 (0)
- Awesome! Did you use your stock afterburners? (nt) - BillP 22:27 8/05/2001 (2)
  - Let me get another Heinekken to refresh my memeroy - Bob 22:31 8/05/2001 (1)
    - LMFAO! Bob - Jon530 22:33 8/05/2001 (0)
leather seats - Henry 22:08 8/05/2001 (1)
- Basically, yes-chk out Agent99's car for reference (nt) - BillP 22:21 8/05/2001 (0)
Bulbs for Clear Corners - Steve 22:01 8/05/2001 (1)
- Re: Bulbs for Clear Corners - RGK 22:07 8/05/2001 (0)
From E36 Board: '96 (Euro) M3 was doing 260kmh - ( 160mph!) and was over-taken by '00 M5! 21:38 8/05/2001 (17)
- Bull Crap! - Bob 21:51 8/05/2001 (16)
  - Realistic question for U.S. drivers..... - Microsoft Bob 20:31 8/06/2001 (0)
  - My Bologna has a first name it's OSCAR... - The LoveG'd 15:03 8/06/2001 (0)
  - Re: Bull Crap! - Crusader 02:10 8/06/2001 (0)
  - Bob, your are partially correct - BillP 22:37 8/05/2001 (11)
    - Sorry Bill but we are talking speeds over 160 - Bob 22:45 8/05/2001 (9)
      - Got over 180mph in a Nowack M3 this month - Gary Ray 01:00 8/06/2001 (0)
      - Sorry Bob, YOU wrote "doing over 150" (nt) - BillP 23:49 8/05/2001 (1)
        
        Sorry Bill that was my mistake - Jon530 23:55 8/05/2001 (0)
      - Re: Sorry Bill but we are talking speeds over 160 - KrispyKreme 23:05 8/05/2001 (5)
        
        I'll give you $1000 cash! if u do over 160! (more) - Bob 23:18 8/05/2001 (4)
        
        WTF? Now it's "city street"? (nt) - BillP 23:47 8/05/2001 (0)
        
        Do u actually think i will give you $1000?????? - Bob 23:32 8/05/2001 (2)
        
        that's just shows how much you really knows about - KrispyKreme 01:15 8/06/2001 (1)
        
        KK: remember...that M3 was preperated with heavy- - Galo 07:05 8/06/2001 (0)
    - your=you and "my own"="my own demise" - pffft! - BillP 22:39 8/05/2001 (0)
  - preperated with factory aurodynamics ???? - Fla528i 22:04 8/05/2001 (0)
hard wire install -can a second unit (scanner) be - tim 21:18 8/05/2001 (1)
- I did..a Beartracker BCT12. No problems..nt - arnolds 22:47 8/05/2001 (0)
OT-Construction Loans - DCC 21:15 8/05/2001 (0)
New E39 17" Sport Pkg Wheel/Tire For Sale (url) (pic) - gp 20:40 8/05/2001 (1)
- You've got mail. (nt) - Giff 21:24 8/05/2001 (0)
TIRE OPINIONS??? - Juve 20:01 8/05/2001 (2)
- Bridgestone Potenza S02 or S03 Pole Position - SDBMWCLUB.ORG 21:57 8/05/2001 (1)
  - Re: Bridgestone Potenza S02 or S03 Pole Position - Zimba 01:08 8/06/2001 (0)
2001 530 Sport Rim Cost? - BB 19:35 8/05/2001 (3)
- Use the spare, its free (nt) - CG 16:18 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: 2001 530 Sport Rim Cost? - mf 07:37 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: 2001 530 Sport Rim Cost? - Kirb 00:34 8/06/2001 (0)
NYC Parking and Insurance? - Bert 19:19 8/05/2001 (7)
- I'm @ $350. mo. in company garage. (nt) - NJDave 19:27 8/07/2001 (0)
- Re: NYC Parking and Insurance? - AlanS528iT 11:18 8/06/2001 (0)
- 290$/month for me at 36/6th as a resident (more) - peter 22:43 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: NYC Parking and Insurance? - Terra Byun 19:27 8/05/2001 (3)
  - $400???? Bill Gates wouldnt even pay that much! - Bob 00:04 8/06/2001 (0)
  - $400? u live in Trump Tower? - KC 21:57 8/05/2001 (1)
    - Re: $400? u live in Trump Tower? - Bert 08:29 8/06/2001 (0)
anyone replace MTL in manual 5 speed? - yauchzee 19:08 8/05/2001 (1)
- Yes - used Redline D4ATF w/ good results - Vincent528i 17:42 8/06/2001 (0)
Squeeky steering wheel - Brian 19:07 8/05/2001 (3)
- Re: Squeeky steering wheel - Henry 22:06 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Squeeky steering wheel - nt540 21:54 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Squeeky steering wheel - nt540 21:51 8/05/2001 (0)
OT sending e-mail from ss Majesty on the sea M - Jay gans 5285sp 18:32 8/05/2001 (13)
- God damn it, GET IN THE LOUNGE! (m) - SFBay5er 23:54 8/05/2001 (0)
- Oh yeah! My ship's bigger than your ship!!! - DanB 20:22 8/05/2001 (9)
  - Dan: Wife and I did AK on Radiance in June! (nt) - Jae 22:44 8/05/2001 (3)
    - Nice, we were going to do that one, but (m) - DamB 00:32 8/06/2001 (0)
    - Hmmm, I spoke to AK frequently during that time (nt) - BillP 22:51 8/05/2001 (1)
      - LOL-- Radiance? as in Afterglow of the Seas? (nt) - Jae 23:01 8/05/2001 (0)
  - Not by much! 78,491 tons vs. 73,941 tons........ - Chuck 20:51 8/05/2001 (4)
    - with DanB's fat ass it may be by a landslide. :-} (nt) - RevHigh 20:52 8/05/2001 (3)
      - So true. After a week of cruising he should weigh - at least 300 lbs! (nt) Chuck 20:56 8/05/2001 (2)
        
        What!!! Dan lost weight? ;-) (nt) - BillP 22:41 8/05/2001 (1)
        
        HAHA! FU. We burn off the calories at night. ;-P - DamB 00:33 8/06/2001 (0)
- Get back to the drinking! Have fun Jay (nt) - BillP 20:02 8/05/2001 (0)
- Nice! Thanks for thinking of us. (nt) - RevHigh 19:56 8/05/2001 (0)
BMW #1 in USA (url) - RO 330i 17:29 8/05/2001 (0)
Thank You!!! (url) - SDBMWCLUB.ORG 17:25 8/05/2001 (0)
Need Location for Spring and Shock Install - Dennis 17:22 8/05/2001 (0)
FS 97 540/6 - Bob B 16:38 8/05/2001 (1)
- 62k miles for $28k, sounds like a GOOD deal to me. - pics will be nice... 16:49 8/05/2001 (0)
~*(PiC)*~ Best looking Wheels for E39 (url) (pic) - JIMMY 16:32 8/05/2001 (12)
- Re: Your web site and car. Super Job!! - Fla528i 22:58 8/05/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Buddy! Enjoy! (nt) - JIMMY 00:07 8/06/2001 (0)
- MVR and AC are my fav, but MVRs are Discontinued. (pic) - Nickk 17:08 8/05/2001 (1)
  - why? (nt) - JIMMY 17:11 8/05/2001 (0)
- RD2, the BEST looking rims I have ever seen (pic) - and wanted most. $$$/where? 16:44 8/05/2001 (2)
  - I agree fully. Next on my list w/ new suspension (nt) - Tyrone 18:40 8/05/2001 (0)
  - Go to: http://www.racdyn-usa.com - JIMMY 16:49 8/05/2001 (0)
- Thanks for not "stamping" your website URL on (pic) - pics that you don't own. Nice rims! 16:39 8/05/2001 (2)
  - thank you for posting this almost-useless message (nt) - JIMMY (Yes, the rims are nice) 16:42 8/05/2001 (1)
    - WTF kinda comment is that Jimmy? (nt) - Zebra 18:16 8/06/2001 (0)
- I like the MVR the best, simple and clean. Split (pic) - spoke is dated! RevHigh 16:37 8/05/2001 (1)
  - Nice Calipers !! hehehe (pic) - peter 16:48 8/05/2001 (0)
ETK Online! (url) - Magnus M 15:32 8/05/2001 (3)
- Magnus, how many liters of fluid did your tranny (url) - take ? - mola 04:10 8/06/2001 (1)
  - 6 litres (url) - Magnus M 08:12 8/06/2001 (0)
- Thanks Magnus! - tim 18:29 8/05/2001 (0)
thanks (nt) - josh 14:36 8/05/2001 (1)
- sure (nt) - RevHigh 14:40 8/05/2001 (0)
where can i order hi flows for 98 540/6 (nt) - josh 14:22 8/05/2001 (1)
- magnaflow.com 2.5" inlet-outlet no air tubes, $125 (nt) - ea. +/- RevHigh 14:28 8/05/2001 (0)
Car Wash & Wax - John 14:11 8/05/2001 (9)
- And on the 8th day he gave us "ZAINO" - The LoveG'd 15:15 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Wash & Wax - Fla528i 22:00 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Wash & Wax - dy 18:24 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Car Wash & Wax - JohnT528spCT 14:28 8/05/2001 (0)
- I love the Zaino system on my Cosmos Black beast - peter 14:27 8/05/2001 (0)
- See URL for my personal prefs (or carecareonline) (url) (nt) - Gary Ray 14:14 8/05/2001 (3)
  - Re: See URL for my personal prefs (or carecareonli - Lynn 12:29 8/06/2001 (1)
    - 3M-IHG - Gary Ray 16:00 8/06/2001 (0)
  - Great site, Gary--it's bookmarked now :> - Andy_WY 14:31 8/05/2001 (0)
Oil filter socket verification: 36mm, right? (nt) - Gary Ray 14:04 8/05/2001 (3)
- Right-Got my 36mm at Home Depot $7.00 (nt) (nt) - richard webbe 20:09 8/05/2001 (1)
  - Yep, just got mine from Sears for $7 - Gary Ray 20:53 8/05/2001 (0)
- Yes, got it from archives (sometimes they work!) (nt) - Gary Ray 14:14 8/05/2001 (0)
FS: OEM 540 Sport shocks and springs - CH 13:58 8/05/2001 (0)
Installing Clear Fronts on 1998 E39 - Help Please - Steve 13:44 8/05/2001 (1)
- I'll translate it for you......check bmwtips.com (nt) - RevHigh 14:45 8/05/2001 (0)
Q's about 97/98/99 528i auto trannies: 4sp? 5sp? - DrChaos 13:44 8/05/2001 (3)
- Re: Q's about 97/98/99 528i auto trannies: 4sp? 5s (url) - Magnus M 15:11 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Q's about 97/98/99 528i auto trannies: 4sp? 5s - JohnT528spCT 14:19 8/05/2001 (1)
  - No step in USA on 528 'till '99. - JohnT528spCT 15:55 8/05/2001 (0)
F.S. 1997 540/6 - riverflyer 13:40 8/05/2001 (0)
anyone change lifetime fluid in 5 speed? - yauchzee 13:22 8/05/2001 (6)
- clarifZF manual 5 speed, not auto (nt) (nt) - yauchzee 18:44 8/05/2001 (0)
- Yes... (m) (url) - Magnus M 15:19 8/05/2001 (0)
- replace fluid w/ BMW fluid for warranty purposes ! - Can't disclose myself 2 13:28 8/05/2001 (3)
  - ZF trans tag says use MTL-LT-1 BMW lifetime(m) - yauchzee 14:52 8/05/2001 (2)
    - Re: ZF trans = manual trans ? THen read on - Can't disclose myself 2 15:13 8/05/2001 (0)
    - Re: ZF trans ???automatic ? if so, can't touch! - Can't disclose myself 2 15:02 8/05/2001 (0)
Wav File(s) for Nav Voice Recognition Module - Dean T. Rose 13:05 8/05/2001 (0)
Need to clean outside vinyl from excess wax - blaise 12:56 8/05/2001 (9)
- I use Vinyex (sp?) Works great nt - Tom W 15:03 8/06/2001 (1)
  - Vinylex (sp?) ?? help guys I think that's it.. - Tom W 15:04 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Need to clean outside vinyl from excess wax - John Feng 09:59 8/06/2001 (0)
- Tried Mother's Back to Black today. Got it at - Dave S. 20:13 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: Need to clean outside vinyl from excess wax - Ronv 13:56 8/05/2001 (0)
- "Black Again" but it might be hard to find (nt) - Gary Ray 12:58 8/05/2001 (3)
  - Careful, the product has changed... - Silver Bullet 13:05 8/05/2001 (2)
    - That's a shame... Here are the two they recommend - Gary Ray 13:46 8/05/2001 (1)
      - I use One Grand - it lasts about one month (nt) - BillP 14:12 8/05/2001 (0)
540iA Sport replacement tires - Rudegar 12:15 8/05/2001 (1)
- I won't mix the different tires in my car. - Not worth the potential problems 16:35 8/05/2001 (0)
Performance Software for 1997 BMW 528i - Craig 12:05 8/05/2001 (1)
- Conforti (shark) or autothority seem to be accepte - tim 12:39 8/05/2001 (0)
Style 81 Wheels for 2002 525 with Sport Package - Alan 11:35 8/05/2001 (10)
- Pic/ Doctored by has wheels; IMO they look mean.. (pic) - Tom W 15:16 8/06/2001 (0)
- Style 81 Wheels from 2001/02 Wheels Catalog (pic) - DRaven 10:04 8/06/2001 (1)
  - 3 words.... HID E OUS (nt) - NY2OCJeff 13:14 8/06/2001 (0)
- Style 81's are a new 7 spoke "Daisy" style that, - IMHO, are FUGLY (nt) Chuck 14:20 8/05/2001 (0)
- These are the 2001 525 Sport wheels, #5 (pic) (nt) - NY2OCJeff 13:11 8/05/2001 (1)
  - thanks! - G_Car 13:37 8/05/2001 (0)
- 525i Sport Wheel Style - G_Car 12:26 8/05/2001 (0)
- 2001 525 sport has the deep dish crossed spoke - Can't reveal myself 11:46 8/05/2001 (2)
  - Aren't those style 5's? (nt) - Silver Bullet 12:17 8/05/2001 (1)
    - Aren't those style 42? - Albo 00:30 8/06/2001 (0)
DINAN should be charged with CONSUMER FRAUD! (nt) - PRUDENT1 11:20 8/05/2001 (8)
- PRUDENT1 should be charged with ________________ ? (nt) - BillP 12:45 8/05/2001 (0)
- Im not even a Dinan guy but you are just a (more) - peter 12:07 8/05/2001 (3)
  - not exactly Peter, not a Dinan guy myself, but - blaise 12:24 8/05/2001 (2)
    - Maybe so, but the original poster is just ranting - Silver Bullet 12:40 8/05/2001 (1)
      - I don't disagree with you - blaise 12:49 8/05/2001 (0)
- Is there a point to your incessant ramblings? (nt) - PJI 12:03 8/05/2001 (0)
- Why are you mad at DINAN? Whiner by nature? (nt) - Mike in SJ 12:02 8/05/2001 (0)
- Why are you mad at DINAN? Whiner by nature? (nt) - Mike in SJ 12:02 8/05/2001 (0)
Question for 540/6 drivers - athorp 08:39 8/05/2001 (11)
- 6th is for getting 27mpg at 75mph. (nt) (nt) - John Feng 10:01 8/06/2001 (0)
- I use both 5+6 all the time - felix 18:20 8/05/2001 (1)
  - I agree - T.C. 16:59 8/06/2001 (0)
- Precise one of the reasons why some of us have - Galo 18:06 8/05/2001 (0)
- True, most cars on US roads don't benefit from a - 6th gear. RevHigh 14:32 8/05/2001 (0)
- in 5th @80 3000rpm then shift into 6th (more) - MrLabGuy 12:01 8/05/2001 (1)
  - I set my speed reminder at 90 mph. You're right... - David Zeckhausen 17:37 8/05/2001 (0)
- 6th gear is fine at 55mph. Plenty of torque ...m - David Zeckhausen 10:24 8/05/2001 (0)
- So far, autobahn is only frame of reference (long) - Andy_WY 10:03 8/05/2001 (2)
  - Re: So far, autobahn is only frame of reference (l - athorp 11:52 8/05/2001 (1)
    - Probably (more) - Andy_WY 12:16 8/05/2001 (0)
BMW Films on Speed Vision 8/13 8:00 PM EDST - Fla528i 08:37 8/05/2001 (1)
- Hey, thanks, Fla528i! (nt) - Richard Fogg 14:57 8/05/2001 (0)
undercarriage damage (url) - CHAZ 07:43 8/05/2001 (2)
- Re: undercarriage damage - Jim Cash 11:19 8/05/2001 (1)
  - Re: undercarriage damage - CHAZ 18:43 8/05/2001 (0)
STOLEN 1997 BLACK E39 WITH SCHNITZER PACKAGE - Eric 02:07 8/05/2001 (1)
- Your friend posted earlier.. - Silver Bullet 12:21 8/05/2001 (0)
RevHigh, can you post your secret HP recipe? - Gary Ray 02:03 8/05/2001 (7)
- Yeah and can you also get your fat ass to ship (nt) - your OEM suspension? ;-) Stepan 12:51 8/05/2001 (1)
  - In the mail boss! - RevHigh 13:09 8/05/2001 (0)
- The secret recipe is ketchup and mayonaise..... - All American Burger-RevHigh 10:25 8/05/2001 (0)
- Special sauce , you dont want to know ............ - peter 07:06 8/05/2001 (3)
  - You will find out on Aug. 10th! hehe Thousand (nt) - Islands?, Bronco Burger-RevHigh 10:26 8/05/2001 (2)
    - Do you have an extra fridge lying around ??? - peter 11:17 8/05/2001 (1)
      - I've got coolers? (nt) - RevHigh 12:32 8/05/2001 (0)
whos black sc or turbo 5 series in carmel today? (nt) - Delesh 01:34 8/05/2001 (0)
What happened to the 528 upgrade w/M5 susp? - Mike in SJ 01:07 8/05/2001 (1)
- Probably found out it wouldn't work! (nt) - Can't reveal myself 07:19 8/05/2001 (0)
Infant seat installation in '98 E39 - NY2OCJeff 00:38 8/05/2001 (11)
- We use a Century seat with the base that allows - XMB 21:16 8/05/2001 (0)
- Jeff, there is an OEM BMW car seat built for the - E39. (m) RevHigh 10:31 8/05/2001 (8)
  - Do you know the price and where to buy? - Edward 19:52 8/06/2001 (0)
  - I found it all, it looks pretty F'n kool! Agent - HELP! (m) RevHigh 11:05 8/05/2001 (6)
    - To get the screen shot... - Tyrone 12:34 8/05/2001 (5)
      - Thanks Tyrone. Here is the scanned pic Jeff...... (url) - RevHigh 13:29 8/05/2001 (4)
        
        Re: Thanks Tyrone. Here is the scanned pic Jeff... - Can't disclose myself 2 15:38 8/05/2001 (1)
        
        ROTFLMAO! You are correct McDees. Maybe a Schroth (nt) - harness would work? :-} RevHigh 16:22 8/05/2001 (0)
        
        Thanks, Rev, for the research. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 14:08 8/05/2001 (1)
        
        No prob., interesting to know about this feature. (nt) - RevHigh 14:34 8/05/2001 (0)
- I put a big pillow under the car seat (m) - Mike in SJ 01:05 8/05/2001 (0)
Anyone have any pricing info on 2002 530??(nt) (nt) - FKeys 22:40 8/04/2001 (3)
- Haven't seen it so far...Try Jon Shafer when - he returns - (nt) Silver Bullet 23:18 8/04/2001 (2)
  - 3's are supposed to be 1-1.5% more than last year - Gary Ray 13:01 8/05/2001 (0)
  - 3 - Gary Ray 12:59 8/05/2001 (0)
HELP! SOS! - Tim 22:18 8/04/2001 (11)
- Tim: you say noise is audible only when pulling - Galo 07:53 8/05/2001 (1)
  - Re: Tim: you say noise is audible only when pullin - Tim 10:05 8/05/2001 (0)
- What car? what year? auto or stick? (nt) - BillP 23:02 8/04/2001 (8)
  - Anything else, Karnac?! (nt) - Andy_WY 00:50 8/05/2001 (6)
    - Yeah Bill, how dare you ask for all that relevant - information. (nt)NY2OCJeff 10:23 8/05/2001 (5)
      - I apologize for seeking facts, please forgive me (nt) - BillP 12:31 8/05/2001 (4)
        
        Armed with the facts, let's hear your diagnosis; ) - Andy_WY 12:59 8/05/2001 (3)
        
        Sorry, I am going sailing right now. I'll give you (nt) - an answer later.;-) Stepan 13:08 8/05/2001 (2)
        
        Step, I didn't know you were a Semen? (nt) - :-} RevHigh 16:24 8/05/2001 (1)
        
        Neah, I deny them my bodily fluids! Nordic charact (nt) - er! Stepan 23:17 8/05/2001 (0)
  - 97 540 6 spd - Tim 23:22 8/04/2001 (0)
DINAN'S products & WARRANTY, simply a SCAM! (nt) - PRUDENT1 22:05 8/04/2001 (5)
- No.. Your Fat Mama is The SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Fuck Prudent1 23:12 8/04/2001 (0)
- Is that you again JZ? - (nt) Chuck 22:12 8/04/2001 (3)
  - Found info on JZ (url) - Ole 23:58 8/04/2001 (2)
    - Dis is good..I agree. Yes, Clark and I are among - Galo 07:59 8/05/2001 (0)
    - "We are the knights who say "DINAN"" (nt) - Stepan 00:30 8/05/2001 (0)
New Hella taillight won't light - white540iA sport 20:55 8/04/2001 (5)
- Huh? '01 stock taillights are clear, aren't they? (nt) - AlexPS 13:06 8/05/2001 (2)
  - These are the ALL clear not just the clear top - white540iA sport 15:36 8/05/2001 (1)
    - Ahh! Got it. (more) - AlexPS 19:22 8/05/2001 (0)
- All of the visible wires appear to be connected - white540iA sport 11:09 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: New Hella taillight won't light (pic) - JIMMY 21:53 8/04/2001 (0)
Installed 18x8"/now car wanders/what to do? - Dennis 20:39 8/04/2001 (1)
- get car aligned and wheels balanced... - bmw2001 02:09 8/05/2001 (0)
A Question for Jon Shafer. - JIMMY 20:32 8/04/2001 (6)
- Yo Jimmy! Its me Ruben, Jon's in Hawaii 4 Vac. - RO 330i 04:56 8/05/2001 (1)
  - thanks buddy - JIMMY 13:16 8/05/2001 (0)
- The MF just went down to 175 here on east coast - Can't reveal myself 21:36 8/04/2001 (0)
- thanks! (nt) - JIMMY 21:19 8/04/2001 (0)
- 'til the 14th (nt) - AlexPS 20:42 8/04/2001 (0)
- He's gone fishin' (nt) - Gary Ray 20:34 8/04/2001 (0)
... - when is the next QUEENS meeting? 20:30 8/04/2001 (3)
- Phew!! For a moment there... - 1RADBMR 20:34 8/04/2001 (2)
  - lol, don't flatter yourself as such. (nt) - RevHigh 22:41 8/04/2001 (1)
    - Ding Ding.. Lounge Fight. - Ole 22:55 8/04/2001 (0)
2000 OEM 540i sport springs for sale, please email - Kevin 19:56 8/04/2001 (1)
- email me for details... txs - john 12:41 8/05/2001 (0)
is it possible to convert an auto to a manual? - Jeff 19:46 8/04/2001 (5)
- Re: is it possible to convert an auto to a manual? (url) - Don Eilenberger 22:06 8/06/2001 (0)
- I did this to my first car, a 1975 Volvo 244 ... m - David Zeckhausen 11:39 8/05/2001 (0)
- Re: is it possible to convert an auto to a manual? - PJI 20:04 8/04/2001 (2)
  - Has anyone ever done it? How do you do it? (nt) - Jeff 20:26 8/04/2001 (1)
    - Use this as a reference... (url) - PJI 08:21 8/05/2001 (0)
When you're lurking on this board... - 1RADBMR 19:10 8/04/2001 (14)
- IMHO, Here�s my list��. - Chuck 20:58 8/04/2001 (6)
  - Awww Chuck, you shouldn't have reminded me.... - NY2OCJeff 10:03 8/05/2001 (0)
  - Quite a list...get a life, Dooood! (m) - �gent99 00:40 8/05/2001 (2)
    - Yes, it was in jest, since I've been worse than - you many times. :-) (nt) Chuck 10:20 8/05/2001 (0)
    - Re: Quite a list...get a life, Dooood! (m) - Gary Ray 02:00 8/05/2001 (0)
  - You're on your own on the Audi boards now, eh... - Silver Bullet 22:44 8/04/2001 (0)
  - Pretty good list there Chuck! - RevHigh 22:10 8/04/2001 (0)
- YOUR MOTHER! - 1SUCKYBMR 20:51 8/04/2001 (0)
- This should be in the Lounge. (nt) - RevHigh 19:13 8/04/2001 (5)
  - You're just pissed that I didn't mention your (nt) - name. -1RADBMR 19:18 8/04/2001 (4)
    - BTW-you just did because I got your attention. LOL (nt) - RevHigh 20:03 8/04/2001 (0)
    - Lol, I could give a rats ass..but it should be in (nt) - the lounge. Who cares anyway? RevHigh 19:53 8/04/2001 (2)
      - Me thinks the RevHigh doth protest too much... - 1RADBMR 20:19 8/04/2001 (1)
        
        Figures, are lawyers use to that? - RevHigh 22:08 8/04/2001 (0)
STOLEN: 97 528ia black/black REWARD - Rory 18:49 8/04/2001 (10)
- A pic would help (nt) - Nickk 04:44 8/05/2001 (1)
  - Under the hood it looks like this.....:-} (pic) - RevHigh 14:51 8/05/2001 (0)
- Where? "RMS" is a bit vague. State/city/street? (nt) - BillP 23:06 8/04/2001 (4)
  - Race Marque Systems in Van Nuys; kidding, Bill?! (nt) - Andy_WY 01:49 8/05/2001 (1)
    - 14418 Oxnard right after Van Nuys Blvd/Ask for Osh (nt) - Andy_WY 01:59 8/05/2001 (0)
  - Duh! Ron's Mini Storage, Bowbells, North Dakota (nt) - Ole 23:13 8/04/2001 (1)
    - is the tasty-freeze open or do you go to Kenmare? - tim 12:49 8/05/2001 (0)
- Sorry to hear...that sux. - Silver Bullet 22:25 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Also check recycler (recycler.com) - Nickk 04:46 8/05/2001 (0)
- How was is stolen on Sept 4 when its only August? - SFBay5er 20:52 8/04/2001 (0)
RD strut tower brace and engine cover (pic) - threestar40 18:34 8/04/2001 (13)
- Question - Nickk 04:48 8/05/2001 (2)
  - it is not right, but it is by design ... - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 21:28 8/05/2001 (0)
  - It is offset by design (nt) - threestar40 07:33 8/05/2001 (0)
- With that red color it needs the red RevHigh CAI - to finish it off. (nt) Chuck 21:25 8/04/2001 (1)
  - lol, thnx Chuck. (nt) - RevHigh 22:12 8/04/2001 (0)
- How much was the strut tower brace? (nt) - David Zeckhausen 20:01 8/04/2001 (1)
  - MSRP is $275 i think...nt - arnolds 20:53 8/04/2001 (0)
- VERY TIGHT! (m) - :-} RevHigh 19:05 8/04/2001 (5)
  - West - $195 (nt) - threestar40 20:54 8/04/2001 (4)
    - West - $195 - Samir Shah 11:49 8/05/2001 (0)
    - Not the bar, the carbon cover. $$$$ tia! (nt) - RevHigh 22:11 8/04/2001 (2)
      - The cover was $600. =0. - threestar40 07:37 8/05/2001 (1)
        
        Yes it does. thnx! (nt) - RevHigh 10:35 8/05/2001 (0)
Lowering before and after (url) (pic) - threestar40 18:31 8/04/2001 (10)
- What springs are u using? (url) (pic) - bmw2001 11:51 8/05/2001 (0)
- looks great! Nice grill! - tim 22:56 8/04/2001 (0)
- Excellent, could we get ... - BillP 21:28 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Here you go. (pic) (nt) - threestar40 07:40 8/05/2001 (0)
- Nice. Looks more leveled (m) - AlexPS 20:38 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: Nice. Looks more leveled (m) - threestar40 20:55 8/04/2001 (0)
- Looks like chicano-mobile.Does it have hydraulics? (nt) - Mike 19:29 8/04/2001 (0)
- Looks meaner now! Is that Sienna or Royal? - Dan Lewis 18:53 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Its Sienna. =) (nt) - threestar40 21:00 8/04/2001 (0)
- Very nice Rick, even if its a wagon !!!! (url) (pic) - peter 18:35 8/04/2001 (0)
Bad cats, dealer blames Dinan Air Flow Meter. - DrewT 18:29 8/04/2001 (8)
- Return cats...take this opportunity to get - high-flow cats! - Silver Bullet 22:40 8/04/2001 (0)
- I knew DINAN and their WARRANTY are BULLSHIT!!!! - TonyHaddad 22:02 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Kinda jumpin' the gun, aren't ya bub? (more) - BillP 22:34 8/04/2001 (0)
- Agree with BillP....(m) - arnolds 20:52 8/04/2001 (0)
- Put your "big boy" pants on and make Dinan pay. (nt) - PJI 20:14 8/04/2001 (0)
- Sorry to hear that. Thanks for the update. Send (nt) - the bill to Dinan. RevHigh 19:07 8/04/2001 (1)
  - I agree, test Steve's claims (nt) - BillP 20:30 8/04/2001 (0)
- Sorry to hear that. Thanks for the update. (nt) - RevHigh 19:07 8/04/2001 (0)
NavTech Region 2 CD Available - bdt 18:11 8/04/2001 (0)
Let's all go to Jimmy's message Board.. This board - fucking sucks.. 18:09 8/04/2001 (6)
- You go first, we'll catch up with you later... (nt) - Silver Bullet 21:54 8/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Let's all go to Jimmy's message Board.. This b - SFBay5er 20:54 8/04/2001 (1)
  - LOL, true that - Nickk 04:49 8/05/2001 (0)
- Can I talk you down? (m) - 1RADBMR 18:15 8/04/2001 (2)
  - Re: Can I talk you down? (m) - SUPERMAN 19:32 8/04/2001 (1)
    - Jimmy deletes also, what's your point? (nt) - BillP 20:31 8/04/2001 (0)
Anyone know if you can exchange a 99 NAV screen... - BML540 18:09 8/04/2001 (0)
FS: 2001 540i/6 - $48K - canuck 18:01 8/04/2001 (0)
Stoner Invisible Glass glass cleaner (excellent!) (pic) - Gary Ray 18:01 8/04/2001 (5)
- Talk about endorsement for tokin up before cleanin - JD617 09:42 8/05/2001 (0)
- Which store you got it from and how much? - KC 20:24 8/04/2001 (1)
  - www.motorhead.net ($4.99) (nt) - Gary Ray 20:26 8/04/2001 (0)
- I can't see it =) - Dan Lewis 19:04 8/04/2001 (1)
  - It's THAT good! (nt) - Gary Ray 19:30 8/04/2001 (0)
Installing springs... - Dino 17:53 8/04/2001 (0)
FS-Style 5 528 Sport package wheels/tires - Wifes5 17:46 8/04/2001 (2)
- Where are you located? (nt) - Mike in SJ 19:31 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Jacksonville, FL (nt) - Wifes5 21:01 8/04/2001 (0)
u-haul trailer towing? help! (more) - tim 17:33 8/04/2001 (9)
- Borrow a pick-up from one of your patients ; ) (nt) - Andy_WY 20:06 8/04/2001 (6)
  - they won't let me laser my eyes so more car$$$$ - tim 23:07 8/04/2001 (3)
    - How about Intacs or refractive lensectomy? duh! (nt) - Andy_WY 00:34 8/05/2001 (2)
      - keratoconus (sp?) in right cornea - tim 12:53 8/05/2001 (1)
        
        I see--severe cases require corneal transplant - Andy_WY 13:02 8/05/2001 (0)
  - how'bout your 540?looking for Suburban as we speak - tim 22:59 8/04/2001 (1)
    - Yukon XL is in long-term @ DIA, 540 is @VPC/NJ (m) - Andy_WY 00:31 8/05/2001 (0)
- Rent a truck man dont let them put a temp hitch ! - peter 18:38 8/04/2001 (0)
- Rent a truck? - Gary Ray 17:57 8/04/2001 (0)
Wheel swap 540 7 spoke for standard 15" ... - Analyst 16:04 8/04/2001 (0)
M5 Steering wheel pictures/instructions (url) - KrispyKreme 15:24 8/04/2001 (0)
M5 Steering wheel pictures/instructions (pic) - KrispyKreme 15:23 8/04/2001 (0)
BMW NA and Dealer still cannot communicate...(m) - rightofway (01 540iA Sport ) 15:07 8/04/2001 (5)
- BMW snafu system override...(m) - rightofway (01 540iA Sport ) 19:58 8/04/2001 (0)
- Get a loaner for your vacation - Wifes5 17:51 8/04/2001 (0)
- Re: BMW NA and Dealer still cannot communicate...( - Don 17:47 8/04/2001 (0)
- Budweiser is always a good choice. :) - rick chi-town 17:36 8/04/2001 (0)
- Sorry to hear...mine replaced in less than 1 week - Silver Bullet 15:17 8/04/2001 (0)
5-Series in snow - Jim 13:08 8/04/2001 (12)
- Followup question... - Ken.... 12:57 8/06/2001 (0)
- Re: 5-Series in snow - Martin 15:30 8/05/2001 (2)
  - Re: 5-Series in snow - ORB 09:18 8/07/2001 (0)
  - Forgot something - Martin 15:36 8/05/2001 (0)
- Quattro vs. Dedicated snows... - Arch57 09:34 8/05/2001 (0)
- use dedicated snows-no problem - tim 15:33 8/04/2001 (0)
- Well, - blaise 15:05 8/04/2001 (0)
- I can help! (url) (pic) - Stepan 13:31 8/04/2001 (4)
  - What size Dunlop snows are you running? (nt) - Tommy 18:12 8/04/2001 (1)
    - 235/45 and 255/40 on OEM rims. (nt) - Stepan 13:24 8/05/2001 (0)
  - Your 540 snow pics are great! =) (nt) - Jim W 15:11 8/04/2001 (0)
  - Agree, snow tires a must! (nt) - Mike O. 13:59 8/04/2001 (0)
FS M5 Wheels... - Silver540ia 12:59 8/04/2001 (3)
- I thought it was too good to be true - Mike in SJ 16:41 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: I thought it was too good to be true - Neo528 03:11 8/06/2001 (0)
- Sorry $2250... - Silver540ia 15:24 8/04/2001 (0)
After a sunday wash (url) (nt) - 530Seeker- san jose,CA 12:53 8/04/2001 (2)
- The nice one. (nt) - nu' 10:53 8/05/2001 (0)
- Nice, you must seek new handle (nt) - BillP 17:56 8/04/2001 (0)
Bring back glacier green! - Bert 12:34 8/04/2001 (3)
- You know Bert, I agree with you 100%. (nt) - NY2OCJeff 11:35 8/06/2001 (0)
- You can still order it. It's still on the Europe- - an color charts. Robert A 13:18 8/04/2001 (1)
  - Re: You can still order it. It's still on the Eur - Bert 15:36 8/05/2001 (0)
wanna change my car... - Red 325i.... 11:38 8/04/2001 (5)
- Nothing wrong with a 3-series - Gary Ray 11:48 8/04/2001 (4)
  - Gary: when are u going for your euro delivery? - AlexPS 12:26 8/04/2001 (3)
    - 10-24 through 10-30 (any more parts suggestions?) - Gary Ray 12:32 8/04/2001 (2)
      - Re: 10-24 through 10-30 (any more parts suggestion - AlexPS 12:38 8/04/2001 (1)
        
        Get the Euro aspheric mirrors. Only $80/pair - Robert A 13:19 8/04/2001 (0)
Pic of my 530i (pic) - 530Seeker- san jose,CA 11:37 8/04/2001 (7)
- I use cartogra.com (it's still free) to post pics (nt) - Silver Bullet 15:07 8/04/2001 (2)
  - Thanks (pic) (nt) - 530Seeker, San Jose - CA 19:04 8/04/2001 (1)
    - Much better! Very nice! (nt) - Silver Bullet 21:57 8/04/2001 (0)
- Photopoint will not let you post unless - TerryC 12:13 8/04/2001 (0)
- try the test board (pic) - RevHigh 11:38 8/04/2001 (2)
  - Are you not able to see it? I am able to (nt) - 530Seeker- san jose,CA 11:39 8/04/2001 (1)
    - no, it is loaded into your browser that is why. (nt) - RevHigh 11:43 8/04/2001 (0)
Owners Manual Wrong on Battery Number (text) - richard webbe 11:33 8/04/2001 (0)
Pic of my 530i (pic) (nt) - 530Seeker- san jose,CA 11:20 8/04/2001 (4)
- Re: Pic of my 530i... another try (url) (nt) - 530Seeker- san jose,CA 11:21 8/04/2001 (3)
  - uh-oh - RevHigh 11:21 8/04/2001 (2)
    - Wierd, it works when you paste the URL into ... - 530Seeker- san jose,CA 11:28 8/04/2001 (1)
      - Not proficient w/ photopoint, sorry. Try the test (nt) - board. RevHigh 11:31 8/04/2001 (0)
CDV removal-impressions after several months..... - RevHigh 11:00 8/04/2001 (15)
- I personally have no problem w/ the CDV .... - bimmerphile 20:36 8/04/2001 (1)
  - delayed response w/accel pedal is more annoying (nt) - '01 6spd 13:46 8/06/2001 (0)
- Would the 30 or so people who've had their CDVs... - David Zeckhausen 20:09 8/04/2001 (6)
  - Here's the real reason for most of us.....(m) - jcs 08:05 8/06/2001 (0)
  - highway downshifts are much better w/o cdv. - felix 18:22 8/05/2001 (0)
  - The car is MUCH smoother from stop,normal driving - Todd-nj 10:11 8/05/2001 (0)
  - E39 drivetrain is plenty tough. Ask Jimmy or DanB- - RevHigh 22:25 8/04/2001 (0)
  - I'm particularly intersted in the 530i/528i - owner's opinions - Silver Bullet 21:58 8/04/2001 (1)
    - I am very pleased w/o CDV in my 528i (more) - Vincent528i 22:23 8/06/2001 (0)
- cdv takes getting used to, definately. (m) - germansedanfan 14:58 8/04/2001 (0)
- Thanks John. I've been asking this for awhile now - Silver Bullet 14:56 8/04/2001 (0)
- Thanks for your view,I notice no problem with M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 12:02 8/04/2001 (3)
  - Good excuse to get a buncha E39 lovers... - �gent99 15:25 8/04/2001 (1)
    - Are you close to Costa Mesa? ask these guys..... - :-} RevHigh 16:46 8/04/2001 (0)
  - Human nature to fight restrictions placed upon us. - :-} RevHigh 12:25 8/04/2001 (0)
Rev in response to your post yesterday , - Bryan(99Dinan 540iA) 10:46 8/04/2001 (3)
- LOL, I was busting balls but thanks for the invite (nt) - RevHigh 11:05 8/04/2001 (2)
  - You have a 6 speed don't you Rev. - Bryan(99Dinan 540iA) 11:19 8/04/2001 (1)
    - yeah (nt) - RevHigh 11:20 8/04/2001 (0)
Spring Install in Bay Area? - TerryC 10:24 8/04/2001 (4)
- Thanks guys!! - TerryC 12:16 8/04/2001 (0)
- Exact Motor Sports, $250 for fr & bk 408-416-0061 (nt) - Mike in SJ 11:21 8/04/2001 (1)
  - yup about 3-4 hour job (nt) - RevHigh 11:33 8/04/2001 (0)
- Re: Spring Install in Bay Area? - DKSF 10:43 8/04/2001 (0)
take 540i to over 300HP - kriss 10:11 8/04/2001 (11)
- Re: take 540i to over 300HP - Shmoo 18:11 8/04/2001 (0)
- hmmmmm, let me think. :-}}}}}} (nt) - RevHigh 10:15 8/04/2001 (9)
  - still thinking? :-) (nt) - kriss 10:31 8/04/2001 (8)
    - Buy an M5 - Dan 11:04 8/04/2001 (2)
      - I meant for the upgrade to be an inexpensive one:) - kriss 11:19 8/04/2001 (0)
      - Yes, that would be good! lol (nt) - RevHigh 11:05 8/04/2001 (0)
    - sorry, I was working on somethin else. (m) - RevHigh 11:03 8/04/2001 (4)
      - Re: sorry, I was working on somethin else. (m) - kriss 11:24 8/04/2001 (3)
        
        I would SC it and not touch anything else on it (m - RevHigh 11:30 8/04/2001 (2)
        
        sorry, esstunning.com for SC bolt on. (nt) - RevHigh 11:34 8/04/2001 (1)
        
        ess only if you want to blow up the car! - Brad Otoupalik (evosport) 21:25 8/05/2001 (0)
Meet today, Aug. 4 - Mission Valley Costco @ 11AM (nt) - SDBMWCLUB.ORG 09:42 8/04/2001 (0)
The shimmy is gone! (m) - Art 09:25 8/04/2001 (2)
- how much did the repair cost? - Paul M. 12:57 8/04/2001 (1)
  - under warranty (nt) - Art 18:16 8/04/2001 (0)
MY2002 Colors? - bt 07:44 8/04/2001 (0)
OT: Curious About Rear View Mirrors - JCS 07:24 8/04/2001 (1)
- Re: OT: Curious About Rear View Mirrors - Ole 21:26 8/04/2001 (0)
FUNNY fluttering sound when accelerating, HELP? - julian 07:00 8/04/2001 (1)
- Maybe an exhaust gasket is blown out. (m) - RevHigh 11:16 8/04/2001 (0)
Saw Audi's (new) S8 yesterday... Not impressed... - too squre looking 01:26 8/04/2001 (5)
- I like the looks of the S8 over any other Audi - RevHigh 09:06 8/04/2001 (0)
- Awesome Car - I'm not impressed with the new 7 - or the 2003 new 5 - now they're ugly 03:23 8/04/2001 (3)
  - Where can I see pics of the new 5 & 7 series? - mattldm 10:02 8/04/2001 (1)
    - For the 7 start browsing the E65 board. - Jim Cash 10:29 8/04/2001 (0)
  - I agree, from the pictures, I prefer the current (nt) - models on both 07:32 8/04/2001 (0)
FYI: Sliver/Gray '99 540i/6 For Sale @ Allison BMW - more... 01:24 8/04/2001 (0)
Looking for used MVR's or Hamanns - Aek 540 00:19 8/04/2001 (0)
2001 525 or 530 for $1200 over invoice! - Rich De 23:28 8/03/2001 (1)
- Buy a banner, SPAMMER! - nt Paul 04:22 8/04/2001 (0)
Synthetic Oil Change - Chang90 23:25 8/03/2001 (8)
- 10W40 is the viscosity range - Mike in SJ 23:58 8/03/2001 (7)
  - Thank you! Any other input? - Chang90 00:26 8/04/2001 (6)
    - Read this article. You won't use Syntec any more (url) (nt) - Gary Ray 00:47 8/04/2001 (5)
      - It's an inconclusive article.......(m) - Ashok 15:03 8/04/2001 (3)
        
        Re: It's an inconclusive article.......(m)