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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 34
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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is it safe to remove cdv on 540? how much is it? (nt) - josh 23:56 8/26/2001 (0)
CDV Gone - Free At Last! - Steve 23:45 8/26/2001 (12)
- Glad you like it and that the clutch still... - �gent99 09:24 8/27/2001 (1)
  - I was worried about the chunk ... (more) - David Zeckhausen 16:39 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: CDV Gone - Free At Last! - KDJ 23:56 8/26/2001 (9)
  - Naive question: What is CDV? (nt) - Matt Finizio 10:09 8/27/2001 (1)
    - Clutch Delay Valve...your car has one if it is... - �gent99 10:28 8/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: CDV Gone - Free At Last! - Steve 00:15 8/27/2001 (6)
    - m5 huge torque curve. no cdv. what's up with that? (nt) - germansedanfan 00:32 8/27/2001 (5)
      - Diffs are the same except output flanges. - Steppenwolf 01:26 8/27/2001 (0)
      - diff diff (nt) - BillP 00:36 8/27/2001 (3)
        
        please elaborate... differential? wth? - germansedanfan 00:43 8/27/2001 (2)
        
        Re: diff diff = different differential - Steve 00:50 8/27/2001 (1)
        
        Re: diff diff = different differential - Jack 09:31 8/27/2001 (0)
Replacement options for OEM headlight bulbs... - Taylor 23:36 8/26/2001 (2)
- Has Anyone Tried Philips Vision Plus or Premium? - Steve 00:18 8/27/2001 (1)
  - Vision Plus seem brighter w/ better pattern (nt) (nt) - JimC 12:17 8/27/2001 (0)
Temperature needle doesn't stay in middle of gauge - VE 23:28 8/26/2001 (4)
- Re: Temperature needle doesn't stay in middle of g - M5 LITE 08:44 8/27/2001 (0)
- Probably failing thermostat - click this link... (url) - Lon 03:24 8/27/2001 (1)
  - Thanks much. (nt) - VE 13:02 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Temperature needle doesn't stay in middle of g - Robert A 01:27 8/27/2001 (0)
Back up camera for TV owners... - Moni Melman 23:20 8/26/2001 (1)
- Please post deatails on how to do it. - Andy 04:18 8/28/2001 (0)
Guys, whers the best place to buy "LEXOL"......... - SimonL. 23:18 8/26/2001 (3)
- 877-796-8300 - CG 05:20 8/27/2001 (0)
- I buy everything from motorhead.net (nt) - Gary Ray 00:17 8/27/2001 (0)
- Pepboys? Autozone? car dealer also have. (nt) - Alexander 23:21 8/26/2001 (0)
MOMO Website is NOW UP! (url) - Jake 23:03 8/26/2001 (0)
Off the Board for awhile...see ya guys later! PC - Galo 22:20 8/26/2001 (1)
- Bon Voyage, have a safe trip. - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 22:25 8/26/2001 (0)
How to change Amp???? - bimmernas 21:37 8/26/2001 (3)
- You're thinking about BillP badassness again(m) (url) - Mike in SJ 22:47 8/26/2001 (1)
  - thank you very very much!!! (nt) - bimmernas 00:41 8/27/2001 (0)
- lay on table, take off dirty diaper, put on clean - one, pin back up. -DanB 21:46 8/26/2001 (0)
Leather - win1be1 21:14 8/26/2001 (4)
- Leatherique.com dye/conditioner/cleaners(nt) (nt) - JimC 09:05 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Leather - Mike D 23:10 8/26/2001 (0)
- Wow, that's premature wear, how many miles? - Alexander 22:16 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Wow, that's premature wear, how many miles? - win1be1 10:09 8/27/2001 (0)
So who likes this "DAKAR YELLOW" 528I?? (url) (nt) - cole 20:58 8/26/2001 (8)
- screams "pull me over & write a ticket officer" (nt) - JB 13:18 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: So who likes this "DAKAR YELLOW" 528I?? - JohnT528spCT 13:10 8/27/2001 (0)
- Me - we had a '76 525 in yellow - loved it!!! - Black530Mo 09:00 8/27/2001 (0)
- All the Pakistani or Sikh cab drivers are droolin (nt) - Mike in SJ 22:48 8/26/2001 (0)
- The five people that bid on it? (nt) - BillP 21:05 8/26/2001 (3)
  - And the 10 more that this free marketing showed it - DanB 21:42 8/26/2001 (2)
    - I think that color looks great on a 5 (nt) - Zebra 22:36 8/26/2001 (1)
      - On M5 or M3, IMO. Don't want to get too much - attention for 'medicore' 528 (Sport) 02:49 8/27/2001 (0)
NAV CD for sale or trade - Stan 20:15 8/26/2001 (0)
I WAS IN FREAKIN' HEAVEN!!! (pic) - DanB 19:44 8/26/2001 (6)
- I must admit, they were VERY good! I have sinned. (nt) - David Zeckhausen 16:45 8/27/2001 (0)
- I thought BillP ate them all... (nt) - Mike in SJ 22:50 8/26/2001 (0)
- And, Dan, don't worry (more) - Marcus-San Diego, CA 21:02 8/26/2001 (1)
  - WOO HOO!!! Breakfasts! - DanB 22:00 8/26/2001 (0)
- Oh My GOD!!! Are they HOT??? - ColdOne 20:36 8/26/2001 (0)
- O Christ!!! :/ (nt) - �gent99 20:18 8/26/2001 (0)
Just Leased a new 525iA - Farbod 18:59 8/26/2001 (6)
- Was that a 3 year 36K mile lease? - Wash n Wax 23:44 8/26/2001 (4)
  - Re: Was that a 3 year 36K mile lease? - Farbod 10:49 8/27/2001 (3)
    - 3K miles a year? (nt) - Zebra 17:28 8/27/2001 (2)
      - Re: 3K miles a year? - Farbod 19:29 8/27/2001 (1)
        
        30K miles a year!!!? - Zebra 21:08 8/27/2001 (0)
- It's leased -- leave it alone! (nt) - Gary Ray 20:27 8/26/2001 (0)
ATTN: "JZ", Does the "N O S" damage the motor? (nt) - SimonL. 18:48 8/26/2001 (6)
- it's a real good way to force a rebuild.. - JZ 08:12 8/27/2001 (0)
- M62tu + NOS = DEATH (nt) - Jim W 19:31 8/26/2001 (4)
  - I believe it, but can you be specific as to why? - DanB 19:37 8/26/2001 (3)
    - I'm no engineer Dan, but - Jim W 19:45 8/26/2001 (2)
      - NOS vs. Supercharging - JZ#2 22:10 8/26/2001 (1)
        
        thanks for that bit of info. Justin. - SimonL. 23:12 8/26/2001 (0)
Question on Speed Volume Control - Colin Campbell 18:23 8/26/2001 (8)
- Re: Question on Speed Volume Control - JMSTAMU 18:21 8/27/2001 (1)
  - Re: Question on Speed Volume Control - Colin Campbell 18:59 8/27/2001 (0)
- Does SPD-VOL only come with DSP ? - Ed-530i 14:48 8/27/2001 (2)
  - Re: Does SPD-VOL only come with DSP ? - Jim Cash 19:14 8/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: Does SPD-VOL only come with DSP ? - Colin Campbell 18:56 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Question on Speed Volume Control - Ed-530i 09:09 8/27/2001 (2)
  - TONE button on my car... - Colin Campbell 11:45 8/27/2001 (1)
    - Maybe try "holding TONE down longer" (more) - Ed-530i 14:39 8/27/2001 (0)
what new features were added to 99 540? (m) - steve 18:21 8/26/2001 (0)
Need Wavy Paint Fix Advice - Morgan 18:16 8/26/2001 (2)
- Happens when prep man does not use 'barge - Galo 22:15 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Need Wavy Paint Fix Advice - Darrin 20:16 8/26/2001 (0)
Suspension's starting to creak... - Robert A 18:12 8/26/2001 (0)
I was one of the Powerball Lottery winners! (m) - 1RADBMR 18:12 8/26/2001 (5)
- SO WAS I!!!!! (nt) - Pile on 13:20 8/27/2001 (0)
- So was I! I won $3!!! Gonna get that M5 now! (nt) - M5 LITE 08:48 8/27/2001 (0)
- Remember me!! I am your long lost cousin - Now (nt) - show me the money. LOL - Ashok 19:24 8/26/2001 (0)
- lol so was I (nt) - SUPERMAN 19:17 8/26/2001 (0)
- Wahat did you win? 10 bucks? - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 18:23 8/26/2001 (0)
Anyone disabled the start-in-gear switch? - Mike A. 18:03 8/26/2001 (2)
- Why would you want to do this? (nt) - Dan L. 12:28 8/27/2001 (1)
  - to get your stalled car off of the train tracks :) - Black Magic Warhorse 540 23:16 8/27/2001 (0)
Very nice BMW 5-series (url) - E39 17:39 8/26/2001 (1)
- Great looking car - Westcat 01:31 8/27/2001 (0)
Problem with headlights going out (m) - RGK 17:29 8/26/2001 (0)
97 528i radio problem - JZ#2 17:28 8/26/2001 (1)
- Re: 97 528i radio problem - Tom Loftis 07:30 8/27/2001 (0)
97 528i radio problem - JZ#2 17:27 8/26/2001 (0)
CPT 8000 operation question - Dick K 17:17 8/26/2001 (9)
- Check Mic position - blah 15:01 8/28/2001 (0)
- Re: CPT 8000 operation question - Jabez 17:29 8/27/2001 (0)
- mine works fine, no such problem (nt) - JB 13:21 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: CPT 8000 operation question - Ron 11:50 8/27/2001 (0)
- Which dealer? What was total cost? (nt) - TedT-CA 10:47 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: CPT 8000 operation question - Jim D. 20:57 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: CPT 8000 operation question - Dick K 00:38 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: CPT 8000 operation question - db 19:25 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: CPT 8000 operation question - db 19:24 8/26/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: 1990 535iM (5-speed) (url) (pic) - Ben 17:14 8/26/2001 (0)
The headlight covers on my ' 01 530i have (more) - started to fog after washing the car 17:07 8/26/2001 (4)
- had the same problem, dealer replaced mine..... - tubbs 11:59 8/27/2001 (0)
- me too had the same problem - jsbmw530 04:41 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: The headlight covers on my ' 01 530i have (mor - Panos 21:00 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: The headlight covers on my ' 01 530i have (mor - SW 19:50 8/27/2001 (0)
Pioneer CDX M30 changer - Alex Mertens 17:02 8/26/2001 (1)
- Re: Pioneer CDX M30 changer - Don Eilenberger 19:22 8/26/2001 (0)
Question: Regarding adding "N O S" to 540i........ - SimonL. 16:55 8/26/2001 (2)
- Single VANOS :) (nt) - Jim W 19:35 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Question: Regarding adding "N O S" to 540i.... - JZ#2 17:18 8/26/2001 (0)
Wheels - alvin164 16:54 8/26/2001 (0)
Is there a way to tie DSC button to un used (m) - Bob B 16:27 8/26/2001 (0)
poll: 6 speed or auto? (nt) - Zach 15:52 8/26/2001 (3)
- Re: poll: 6 speed or auto? - Shmoo 10:11 8/28/2001 (0)
- Steptronic. Nuff said. (nt) - Royal Red 530i 19:55 8/27/2001 (0)
- Auto-Steptronic (nt) - Ed-530i 09:11 8/27/2001 (0)
coolant bleed valve - blaise 15:23 8/26/2001 (0)
AAA Road Service vs. BMW Roadside Assistance (m) - RGK 14:58 8/26/2001 (3)
- AAA is slower (nt) - JB 13:22 8/27/2001 (0)
- You may have to wait longer for a flatbed from AAA - Silver Bullet 16:20 8/26/2001 (0)
- AAA never showed up when my battery was dead - Gary Ray 16:01 8/26/2001 (0)
Final Mod. ??- THIS YEAR - Jack 13:58 8/26/2001 (19)
- Buy another car,other than BMW. too many problems - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 18:17 8/26/2001 (0)
- You may want to rethink the Dinan stuff - Zebra 17:28 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Re: You may want to rethink the Dinan stuff - Jack 19:11 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Yes, the standard 3.15 - Zebra 22:48 8/26/2001 (0)
- what's your opinion of state farm? (nt) - Zach 15:49 8/26/2001 (0)
- I'd do suspension mods first (m) - MarkOC 14:52 8/26/2001 (13)
  - Don't 540's came w/ 3.15 already? Or only on sport (nt) - Derek 16:11 8/26/2001 (10)
    - Only on newer sport autos (nt) - Zebra 16:39 8/26/2001 (9)
      - But Jack has a 6 speed, so it should have 3.15 - Derek 16:49 8/26/2001 (8)
        
        No, 6 sp has 2.81, 3.15 ONLY on later sport autos (nt) - Zebra 17:15 8/26/2001 (7)
        
        have 2001 540 6sp what will 3.15 do for my car?(m) - Black Magic Warhorse 540 18:11 8/26/2001 (6)
        
        This was my experience on my 00 540/6 - Jim W 20:01 8/26/2001 (5)
        
        Re: Why is Dinan's almost $4000 and you paid $450? - Black Magic Warhorse 540 20:55 8/26/2001 (4)
        
        Dinan is $4000 because they rip people off! - Zebra 22:57 8/26/2001 (3)
        
        $450 is the recall price.do your homework......... - JZ 08:34 8/27/2001 (2)
        
        Perhaps not. Dinan lists $1491 non-LS, $3926 LS(m) - Zebra 21:12 8/27/2001 (0)
        
        The recall price? - Zebra 17:34 8/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: I'd do suspension mods first (m) - Jack 15:19 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Cruise works fine with the 3.15 (nt) - Zebra 17:16 8/26/2001 (0)
Drove 4.4 X5, 330, Acura Type S, MDX & my 540 - (long) �Jƻ 12:58 8/26/2001 (17)
- Alright alright- It's NA.Yeesh. Shows what I know (nt) - �Jƻ 12:01 8/27/2001 (0)
- I always thought the Type S was NA! - M5 LITE 09:12 8/27/2001 (0)
- Hey, I like Escalades! - Nickk 00:51 8/27/2001 (1)
  - LOL- That's one big emblem, though (nt) - �Jƻ 07:33 8/27/2001 (0)
- Hey, watch what you say about my MB (m) - mensy 00:45 8/27/2001 (3)
  - The SEC looks nice IMHO. (nt) - Alexander 03:26 8/27/2001 (2)
    - Yeah, they've got a good handle on insider trading (nt) - Royal Red 530i 20:05 8/27/2001 (1)
      - And we lead the nation in Football attendance! (nt) - JohnG 09:20 8/28/2001 (0)
- The TL Type S is NOT supercharged - white540iA sport 21:27 8/26/2001 (5)
  - Huh? 0-60 in 6.28 sec is not faster than.......... - Alexander 22:12 8/26/2001 (4)
    - 6.28? Not according to R&T (m) - LordBodak 23:25 8/26/2001 (3)
      - Road and Track is the best mag, IMO (nt) - JZ#2 07:25 8/27/2001 (0)
      - Look what Motor Trend and Car & Driver said....... - Alexander 01:50 8/27/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Look what Motor Trend and Car & Driver sai - LordBodak 12:27 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Drove 4.4 X5, 330, Acura Type S, MDX & my - JohnG 14:34 8/26/2001 (0)
- Which one are you getting? - JJV 14:09 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Probably 330- X5 is her mother's (nt) - �Jƻ 07:35 8/27/2001 (0)
Small Get Together in WDC Tonight. (url) - Charlie R. 12:21 8/26/2001 (0)
Insurance costs (in CA) - 27 Year Old Guy 12:06 8/26/2001 (7)
- Re: Insurance costs (in CA) - Robert A 18:17 8/26/2001 (2)
  - $,1800 / yr for 530!!! Hey Bob!!! (m) - �eewang� �� 20:11 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Really, that's not bad. Used to be $2,200 in the. - Robert A 01:37 8/27/2001 (0)
- TOOOOOO MUCH ... lo l - oleg (hamann528it) 15:23 8/26/2001 (0)
- here's the scoop - AK 13:47 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Re: here's the scoop - 27 Year Old Guy 15:46 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Marry each other for an additional discount (nt) - BillP 21:07 8/26/2001 (0)
What is the running temp of the 540 4.4 - Jim W 12:04 8/26/2001 (0)
I know the 5 Series is bigger.....(more) - I am curious 11:46 8/26/2001 (4)
- 5 is more of gentleman's sport sedan M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 12:26 8/26/2001 (3)
  - Jay, agree and disagree... here's my take (pic) - rick chi-town 12:53 8/26/2001 (2)
    - Re: Jay, agree and disagree... here's my take - Jay R 06:49 8/27/2001 (1)
      - Child Seat / Passengers = 5 Series - Dan L. 07:53 8/27/2001 (0)
Amybody know where a G code Vin car is manufacture - Thanks 11:42 8/26/2001 (1)
- I think its Munich - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 12:20 8/26/2001 (0)
Lysol and Air Conditioner - Nameless 10:35 8/26/2001 (0)
Changing 6spd trans fluid & synthetic oil change - Marvin 10:17 8/26/2001 (2)
- Re: Changing 6spd trans fluid & synthetic oil - Zebra 23:03 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Thanks for the tip! (nt) - Marvin 23:09 8/26/2001 (0)
will 15" steel wheels fit on 2001 and 2002 525? - Doug 10:04 8/26/2001 (0)
How does S4's HP and Torque compare to 540i/6 (nt) - curious one 09:38 8/26/2001 (2)
- S4: 250HP/258ft/lb V. 282HP/324ft/lb for 540 (nt) - M5 LITE 09:14 8/27/2001 (0)
- s4 : 265 hp/295 lb ft vs 540: 282hp / 325 lb ft (nt) - PaulC_UK 16:30 8/26/2001 (0)
is there ever a CDV clinic in Tri-State area??? (nt) - we need David Z up here 09:32 8/26/2001 (3)
- Re: is there ever a CDV clinic in Tri-State area?? - David Zeckhausen 19:30 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Dave, please email me with your email address... - curious one 20:35 8/26/2001 (1)
    - His email is in the post.... (nt) - �gent99 09:17 8/27/2001 (0)
Euro Delivery question - athorp 09:30 8/26/2001 (2)
- I thought there were two separate allocations (nt) - BillP 21:09 8/26/2001 (0)
- Generally not, except for certain special cars - Robert A 11:47 8/26/2001 (0)
Any E39 owner experience the ... (m) - RT 09:05 8/26/2001 (8)
- 98 540i/6--nope, never. - Dave C 14:54 8/26/2001 (0)
- Haven't noticed it, but FWIW... - PaulR 13:56 8/26/2001 (0)
- I do - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 09:13 8/26/2001 (5)
  - Same here! Exactly like that....'97 540iA (nt) - Tyrone 11:42 8/26/2001 (0)
  - What diff'tial oil are you using? BMW "longlife"? (nt) - RT 09:33 8/26/2001 (0)
  - Re: I do - RT 09:22 8/26/2001 (2)
    - Consider this: - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 09:37 8/26/2001 (1)
      - Re: Consider this: - RT 10:01 8/26/2001 (0)
Goodbye 540! and i wint miss ya! - Jun M3 09:00 8/26/2001 (6)
- Re: Goodbye 540! and i wint miss ya! - Barzin Daragahi 22:19 8/27/2001 (0)
- Congrats, and I wish YOU luck: (url) (pic) - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 09:17 8/26/2001 (4)
  - No dude! i wish you luck! and PLEASE get a life! m - Jun M3 10:38 8/26/2001 (3)
    - Re: No dude! i wish you luck! and PLEASE get a lif - Al 01:22 8/27/2001 (0)
    - My bad, "dude" - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 20:36 8/26/2001 (0)
    - We will not miss ya here, that's for sure...... (nt) - Dave Schmidt 11:08 8/26/2001 (0)
Anyone selling style 32 or 66 wheels? (nt) - Troy Ehle 08:05 8/26/2001 (0)
Shuddering when stopping - Matt Finizio 07:19 8/26/2001 (6)
- Not your transmission - it is the brakes !! - Jim Cash 10:24 8/26/2001 (3)
  - That did the trick (nt) - Matt Finizio 21:08 8/26/2001 (0)
  - Re: Not your transmission - it is the brakes !! - Matt Finizio 16:59 8/26/2001 (0)
  - Re: Not your transmission - it is the brakes !! - Nameless 10:41 8/26/2001 (0)
- Just a thought - Troy Ehle 08:10 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Just a thought - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 08:30 8/26/2001 (0)
FOR SALE: 1999 M3 Conv., 5spd, 13k Miles (NJ) - Anthony Landamia 06:35 8/26/2001 (0)
'02 Nissa Altima/Maxima SE: Are you intimitated by - them? 0-60mph in 6.2 secs! 05:16 8/26/2001 (10)
- Was ist das?(m) - Grey 18:34 8/26/2001 (0)
- A 357 Magnum is Intimidating Not a Nissan - G_Car 10:58 8/26/2001 (0)
- A 357 Magnum is Intimidating Not a Nissan - G_Car 10:57 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Or A 458 Lott Or Maybe A 470 Capstick - BMWFan 11:02 8/26/2001 (0)
- Ego trips? Be happy with what you choose... - Michael 10:47 8/26/2001 (0)
- Having owned -and enjoyed- a Gen 4 Max SE, I - Galo 08:22 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Having owned -and enjoyed- a Gen 4 Max SE, I - RizFils 12:57 8/27/2001 (0)
- No but the new Cadilac CTS is intimidating! (nt) - Troy Ehle 08:01 8/26/2001 (0)
- Get real - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 06:06 8/26/2001 (0)
- theres more to a car than its speed - PaulC_UK 05:29 8/26/2001 (0)
Special thanks to DaveZ and Agent99... (CDV) - KDJ 02:38 8/26/2001 (9)
- Re: Special thanks to DaveZ and Agent99... (CDV) - Peter Minocha 23:35 8/26/2001 (0)
- Thanks to DanB as well for his help throughout... - �gent99 19:09 8/26/2001 (0)
- You are all quite welcome and I hope that those... - �gent99 19:06 8/26/2001 (0)
- Screw you guys!! (more) - BillP 14:44 8/26/2001 (1)
  - It is my evil scheme to make all of you - krispykreme 02:57 8/27/2001 (0)
- Argh...and I had to work....*sigh*.... - Silver Bullet 13:45 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Special thanks to DaveZ and Agent99... (CDV) - 2-530i-owner 13:08 8/26/2001 (0)
- Thanks Dave Z and Agent 99... - Greg C 12:48 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Special thanks to DaveZ and Agent99... (CDV) - rick 11:20 8/26/2001 (0)
Results from 100 octane racing fuel - Gary Ray 01:19 8/26/2001 (11)
- Hmmm. What made you curious to try? - Michael 10:20 8/26/2001 (6)
  - May only notice difference under hard acceleration - Michael 11:07 8/27/2001 (0)
  - Wanted to see if 92 to 91 octane was doing anythin (nt) - Gary Ray 11:07 8/26/2001 (4)
    - Usaully use 93- gone to 91 DO NOT NOTICE any M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 12:48 8/26/2001 (1)
      - Re: Usaully use 93- gone to 91 DO NOT NOTICE any M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 12:49 8/26/2001 (0)
    - Usaully use 93- gone to 91 DO NOT NOTICE any M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 12:48 8/26/2001 (0)
    - Usaully use 93- gone to 91 DO NOT NOTICE any M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 12:48 8/26/2001 (0)
- You have to have an engine/ECU that will maximize - that octane level. RevHigh 09:40 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Yeah, my purpose in doing this.... - Gary Ray 10:27 8/26/2001 (0)
- Gary did you fill the tank or just add some ?? - peter 08:24 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Gary did you fill the tank or just add some - Gary Ray 10:10 8/26/2001 (0)
My new 525ia....need your opinion - Farbod 23:16 8/25/2001 (0)
getting 13.2MPG w/ 99 540iA.. anyone beat me? - steve 22:40 8/25/2001 (16)
- 19.2mpg 00' 540i/6 - NGS 6SP 15:23 8/27/2001 (0)
- 1998 528, 18.0 MPG (nt) - NY2OCJeff 11:52 8/27/2001 (0)
- 2001 540iA -- Computer says 20.2. (nt) - ROG 18:03 8/26/2001 (0)
- around town,doing speed limit, 18.6mpg, 99 540i - korn 11:30 8/26/2001 (0)
- That's terrible. I get 15.5 mpg in my 540i/6 city - Michael 10:05 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Ooops, corrections... - Michael 11:34 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: getting 13.2MPG w/ 99 540iA.. anyone beat me? - Marvin 09:37 8/26/2001 (0)
- Hmm, my 528i = 20.4 in city - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 06:08 8/26/2001 (0)
- 98 540ia - 18.8 mpg with approx 60% in sport (nt) - PaulC_UK 05:24 8/26/2001 (0)
- Long term mileage results (15 city/19 highway) - Gary Ray 01:21 8/26/2001 (0)
- 9.6 MPG (nt) - JIMMY 23:42 8/25/2001 (2)
  - How is the LSD compared to open diff with SC? (nt) - Jim W 23:46 8/25/2001 (1)
    - LSD is a must-have for S/C IMHO - JIMMY 07:21 8/26/2001 (0)
- I'm getting 19.4 average MPG so far on my 99 540ia - Peter540ia 23:34 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: getting 13.2MPG w/ 99 540iA.. anyone beat me? - Ole 22:44 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: getting 13.2MPG w/ 99 540iA.. anyone beat me? - steve 22:42 8/25/2001 (0)
Can I replace my 98 528 auto trans w/99+ step? - PJI 22:12 8/25/2001 (1)
- Anyone know? (nt) - PJI 13:42 8/26/2001 (0)
FS: In Dash CD Player - Ver. 1.2 - Joebimmer 21:30 8/25/2001 (0)
Carbon Fiber CAI I built for my buddies ..... (pic) - RevHigh 21:27 8/25/2001 (19)
- Step, forgot to mention, I will dyno both K&N & (pic) - your favorite FOAM POS filter. RevHigh 12:07 8/27/2001 (1)
  - ;-}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} (nt) - RevHigh 12:08 8/27/2001 (0)
- LEAVE THE FRIGGING CAR ALONE! - Steppenwolf 21:47 8/25/2001 (16)
  - Step,look at these headers for BMW-Porsche.... (url) (nt) - RevHigh 22:44 8/25/2001 (0)
  - Shiiiiiiiiiiiit, can't leave well enough alone.... - RevHigh 21:54 8/25/2001 (14)
    - Here's what you do... - Ole 21:59 8/25/2001 (11)
      - JATO is not a good idea - there is no way to - cntrol thrust. Stepenwolf 22:04 8/25/2001 (4)
        
        Dammit! I am sober and can't type shit. I am sure - JZ will take a cheap shot at it. 22:08 8/25/2001 (3)
        
        Re: Dammit! I am sober and can't type shit. I am s - Ole 22:12 8/25/2001 (2)
        
        Flying pigs are better suited for this task due - Steppenwolf 22:23 8/25/2001 (1)
        
        Uhhh, I'm just an ignant gringo. I don't know - RevHigh 22:31 8/25/2001 (0)
      - Now you're talking! You coming over to help? (nt) - RevHigh 22:00 8/25/2001 (5)
        
        Can't make it, but another question for you.. - Ole 22:07 8/25/2001 (4)
        
        You can get a really nice 'vette within that price - RevHigh 22:27 8/25/2001 (2)
        
        Thanks, will be in touch when time is right. (nt) - Ole 22:31 8/25/2001 (1)
        
        Boy my engrish was a lil' off there, putting down (nt) - the drink now. RevHigh 22:34 8/25/2001 (0)
        
        A sudden need for a back seat? - Steppenwolf 22:09 8/25/2001 (0)
    - Dude, what's wrong? You went DaveZ. on me.;-) (nt) - Steppenwolf 21:57 8/25/2001 (1)
      - I'm in a nurturing/post-natal mood right now. My (nt) - babies are hurt. RevHigh 21:59 8/25/2001 (0)
E46 vs. E39? - ....... 20:40 8/25/2001 (2)
- Re: E46 vs. E39? - Barzin Daragahi 22:35 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: E46 vs. E39? - Dinx 02:25 8/27/2001 (0)
WHEEL POWER FESTon 8/25 - alvin164 20:32 8/25/2001 (0)
Help with Hella Tail lights NEEDED BAD!! - Tony 20:23 8/25/2001 (2)
- Do you have cables reversed? I did that - EricS 21:46 8/25/2001 (1)
  - I did have them reversed. - Tony 22:35 8/25/2001 (0)
HELP - Trouble w/2001 Rear Lamp Conversion - Jack 20:22 8/25/2001 (5)
- Re: HELP - Trouble w/2001 Rear Lamp Conversion - Tony 20:52 8/25/2001 (4)
  - Re: HELP - Trouble w/2001 Rear Lamp Conversion - Jack 21:16 8/25/2001 (3)
    - Re: HELP - Trouble w/2001 Rear Lamp Conversion - Tony 22:38 8/25/2001 (2)
      - Re: HELP - Trouble w/2001 Rear Lamp Conversion - Jack 23:49 8/25/2001 (1)
        
        Re: HELP - Trouble w/2001 Rear Lamp Conversion - Jack 13:36 8/26/2001 (0)
CPO question - norman 20:04 8/25/2001 (0)
5 series legroom - rpps 19:31 8/25/2001 (2)
- I say this guy's a troll - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 20:33 8/25/2001 (0)
- Do you have an agent yet? - NY2OCJeff 19:41 8/25/2001 (0)
Help on nav system please....more - roger (uk) 19:14 8/25/2001 (2)
- Re: Help on nav system please....more - Laura 11:34 8/26/2001 (0)
- oops - sorry double post!! 1:20am here!! - roger (uk) 19:22 8/25/2001 (0)
Can any of you Digital Pros help with posting PICS - ROBERT-NJ 19:13 8/25/2001 (6)
- Get the film developed on a CD then get a Roadfly- - RevHigh 21:29 8/25/2001 (5)
  - Revhigh, how many MBs do u get w/ this acct? - steve 22:37 8/25/2001 (2)
    - Well, you get 100 pics in the web space regardless (nt) - of size. RevHigh 22:42 8/25/2001 (1)
      - Not true...you are "byte-limited" and it does... (url) - �gent99 00:36 8/26/2001 (0)
  - thanks RevHigh, I'll look into that - ROBERT-NJ 22:28 8/25/2001 (0)
  - See Roadfly tutorial link... (url) (nt) - Ole 21:55 8/25/2001 (0)
I NEED HELP - blaise 19:01 8/25/2001 (2)
- Wrap some teflon tape around the threads..... - RevHigh 19:10 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Thanks RevHigh - blaise 19:37 8/25/2001 (0)
Help on nav system please....more - roger (uk) 18:59 8/25/2001 (0)
Small Get Together in WDC Sunday Night. (url) - Charlie R. 17:56 8/25/2001 (0)
Do I need snow tires for my 530? - butchy 17:27 8/25/2001 (8)
- Yup, you need them. - Michael 09:33 8/26/2001 (1)
  - I agree, & live in Boston - Jeff Lieb 05:26 8/27/2001 (0)
- You should be fine with your all-season tire (m) - Alexander 07:43 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Do I need snow tires for my 530? - JBB 03:01 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Do I need snow tires for my 530? - JBB 02:48 8/26/2001 (0)
- I have 528 2000 with same tires, used for two M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 21:52 8/25/2001 (0)
- Go for a set of 4 snows (m) - MarkOC 17:47 8/25/2001 (0)
- Definitely getting a set for 540/6/sports package - ADCman 17:43 8/25/2001 (0)
putting ads on board - Mike Hechinger 17:24 8/25/2001 (0)
What information does the OBC save? - Derick 17:09 8/25/2001 (0)
17" cross bolted composite wheels/tires 4 sale - R Kieffer 16:15 8/25/2001 (0)
Does the NAV screen work when it is open (more)? - Waiting4a540i 16:08 8/25/2001 (1)
- Yep. Closes after a few seconds or so :( - jp 18:14 8/25/2001 (0)
Sticky Throttle on 530i Sport - Jack T. Bear 15:58 8/25/2001 (12)
- Here's the scoop to date. - Jack T. Bear 18:40 8/27/2001 (0)
- Re: Sticky Throttle on 530i Sport - Nameless 10:45 8/26/2001 (0)
- Jack T. & Derick (long) - threeOh 08:15 8/26/2001 (2)
  - threeOh - Jack T. Bear 10:23 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Re: threeOh - threeOh 14:53 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Sticky Throttle on 530i Sport - Jack T. Bear 21:09 8/25/2001 (0)
- problem also notred on 3 board, electronic M - Jay Gans Cty2k528 5sp/ 18:46 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Sticky Throttle on 530i Sport - Derick 18:13 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Sticky Throttle on 530i Sport - Michael 17:31 8/25/2001 (3)
  - learn what I'm doing wrong? - threeOh 14:57 8/26/2001 (0)
  - Re: Sticky Throttle on 530i Sport - Nameless 10:52 8/26/2001 (1)
    - I do not agree with you - Michael 11:22 8/27/2001 (0)
please help in finding a nice 2000 540iA (url) - Zach 15:38 8/25/2001 (0)
Good sites for engine noise mp3s ? (nt) - Paul530d 14:12 8/25/2001 (1)
- Re: Good sites for engine noise mp3s ? (url) - Tyrone 14:28 8/25/2001 (0)
540: manual or auto? - Matt Finizio 14:02 8/25/2001 (13)
- Life is full of compromises (m) - Grey 18:51 8/26/2001 (0)
- If you get a 540 you should get a manual - Black Magic Warhorse 540 17:10 8/26/2001 (1)
  - I had a similar experience with the step... - Zebra 17:50 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: 540: manual or auto? - Jim Spry 19:14 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: 540: manual or auto? - Jim Cash 18:55 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Re: 540: manual or auto? - Michael 09:13 8/26/2001 (0)
- Re: 540: manual or auto? - Michael 18:13 8/25/2001 (4)
  - Oooops, a correction is needed... - Michael 11:40 8/27/2001 (0)
  - The auto does do engine braking - PaulC_UK 19:13 8/25/2001 (2)
    - Interesting. At what point does it downshift? - Michael 08:50 8/26/2001 (1)
      - Re: Interesting. At what point does it downshift? - Jim Cash 10:35 8/26/2001 (0)
- I really like the 540 with step auto - PaulC_UK 17:19 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: 540: manual or auto? - athorp 15:58 8/25/2001 (0)
Bridgestone S-03 Pole Position first impressions (url) - Peter G. 13:56 8/25/2001 (6)
- Informative report. Be sure to give us an update - ROG 09:06 8/26/2001 (2)
  - Driving profile - Peter G. 14:48 8/26/2001 (1)
    - Wow! It sounds like the Pilot Sports are a - ROG 18:11 8/26/2001 (0)
- I'm thinking of getting S-O3's next as well. (nt) - Jim W 23:44 8/25/2001 (0)
- Excellent Post! My Stock Dunlop 2000E (Staggered) - are FOR SALE! 16:00 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Re: Email me w/details of your Dunlops for sale - Donn York 19:39 8/25/2001 (0)
POLL......Who would buy color-matched BMW emblems? - STATS 13:17 8/25/2001 (6)
- 3 mhts of ownrship REGULAR emblems stolen twice - ADCman 17:34 8/25/2001 (1)
  - To ADCman - SUPERMAN 19:24 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: POLL......Who would buy color-matched BMW embl - gelatinous jon 15:33 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Sure it does! ;-) (pic) - MarkM5Lauderdale 16:46 8/25/2001 (0)
- Carbon fiber? (nt) - RevHigh 13:31 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Ohh...you might have something Rev... (nt) - STATS 11:11 8/26/2001 (0)
Need the board's help! Need exact instructions... - Microsoft Bob 13:16 8/25/2001 (9)
- Updated Inportant Information - MS Bob 10:20 8/27/2001 (0)
- Okay, now I'm confused - no overheating (more) - Microsoft Bob 18:55 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Don't they cover this issue in MCSE boot camp?:) (nt) - Jim W 23:14 8/25/2001 (0)
- Here's some more info (SI 11 02 99) - Tyrone 15:21 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Nice! (nt) - RevHigh 19:11 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Need the board's help! Need exact instruction - Gwynne Spencer 14:44 8/25/2001 (0)
- It is inside the neck housing. I've scanned in (url) (pic) - the sheet for you. RevHigh 13:59 8/25/2001 (2)
  - Thanks a million Rev! two gaskets? (more) - Microsoft Bob 14:09 8/25/2001 (1)
    - No prob., glad to help! :-} (nt) - RevHigh 14:30 8/25/2001 (0)
good deal?? - kelly 12:55 8/25/2001 (1)
- Re: good deal?? - Dan Lewis 09:02 8/26/2001 (0)
wheelmachine2000.de - Is there an english contact? - STATS 12:13 8/25/2001 (0)
Drunk driver plows into my car! Very sad results-> (url) (pic) - RevHigh 12:00 8/25/2001 (25)
- As a former 65 Buick owner-May she rest in peace. (pic) - riverflyer 00:03 8/26/2001 (1)
  - Thnx, bud! She was my favorite daily driver. :-{ (nt) - RevHigh 09:53 8/26/2001 (0)
- :( (nt) - Jim W 23:57 8/25/2001 (0)
- Its strange?? - SUPERMAN 19:19 8/25/2001 (4)
  - Not really. - Steppenwolf 19:52 8/25/2001 (3)
    - Thnx, Step. Yes you are exactly right, more- - RevHigh 21:06 8/25/2001 (2)
      - Try 1970 Pontiac Gran Prix with the larger engine - Gwynne Spencer 07:32 8/26/2001 (1)
        
        Thnx, Gwynne. I have a '68 Olds 442-493ci-Th400- - 12 bolt POSI, waiting. :-} RevHigh 09:45 8/26/2001 (0)
- Nothing seems to happen to the drunk driver, - just everyone else! - Silver Bullet 17:29 8/25/2001 (1)
  - My 757 jet piloted by Delta. :-} I was on the way - RevHigh 19:07 8/25/2001 (0)
- That sucks! Glad you were not inside.... (pic) - TedT-CA 13:15 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Thnx, yes fortunate, I had just finished loading (nt) - up the car for my trip. RevHigh 13:24 8/25/2001 (0)
- Oh, man...whatta bummer. Driving around with .24% - Galo 12:52 8/25/2001 (1)
  - thnx, it should be a fairly mutual agreement on (nt) - settlement. RevHigh 13:25 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Drunk driver plows into my car! Very sad resul (pic) - Galo 12:49 8/25/2001 (0)
- Was your car parked? - Ole 12:28 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Yes exactly, sorry I didn't list those details.(m) - RevHigh 12:36 8/25/2001 (0)
- Her car still had the window sticker on it?? (m) (pic) - MarkOC 12:13 8/25/2001 (7)
  - She was in between blackouts when she hit my car. (nt) - RevHigh 12:18 8/25/2001 (0)
  - You got it! Here is the pic of the sticker-------> (pic) - RevHigh 12:17 8/25/2001 (5)
    - I'm sure lawyer will point that out in court...lol (nt) - STATS 12:21 8/25/2001 (4)
      - lol, probably, but hard to get away from a .24 BAC - level. RevHigh 12:23 8/25/2001 (3)
        
        2 cases/.24? Thats an attempt of self preservation (nt) - STATS 12:33 8/25/2001 (2)
        
        LOL, yes, I call it getting (nt) - thnx for the laugh, I need it. RevHigh 13:20 8/25/2001 (1)
        
        oops....."ripe" or "pickled". (nt) - RevHigh 13:21 8/25/2001 (0)
'97 540i Stereo Pinouts, pre-owned "concerns" - Dave 11:45 8/25/2001 (1)
- DSP or Std? (url) - jvr 13:52 8/27/2001 (0)
Clears - win1be1 11:20 8/25/2001 (10)
- Slightly OT Re: Clears - some designs dangerous - Michael 18:29 8/25/2001 (0)
- Front clears are not legal anywhere in the US (m) - Alexander 11:37 8/25/2001 (8)
  - Re: Front clears are not legal anywhere in the US - Don Eilenberger 23:07 8/25/2001 (1)
    - Re: Front clears are not legal anywhere in the US - Alexander 07:32 8/26/2001 (0)
  - It's a bit confusing, but read the attached link (url) - Gary Ray 12:15 8/25/2001 (5)
    - Wait.... I take that back - Gary Ray 13:51 8/25/2001 (4)
      - But still, you need amber reflector in front (m) - Alexander 23:00 8/25/2001 (2)
        
        You are correct (see this URL) (url) (pic) - Gary Ray 01:17 8/26/2001 (1)
        
        Wait....since when I care about legallity? hehe... (nt) - Alexander 07:45 8/26/2001 (0)
      - Re: Wait.... I take that back - win1be1 14:10 8/25/2001 (0)
Here's the new 5 (pic) (nt) - Ced 09:21 8/25/2001 (10)
- Hey spy guy :), try to keep up! (m) - Rudegar 12:58 8/25/2001 (1)
  - Re: ru sure its not the 7? - Ced 15:06 8/25/2001 (0)
- Looks like a little red X nested in a couple of - boxes to me - (nt) Silver Bullet 11:34 8/25/2001 (0)
- The hell it is! - DanB 10:22 8/25/2001 (2)
  - Let's hope you're right ! - Paul530d 11:02 8/25/2001 (0)
  - DanB, meet me in the lounge for a morning drink. (nt) - RevHigh 10:30 8/25/2001 (0)
- That is soooo ugly - PaulC_UK 10:04 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Here's the new 5 - alan 09:46 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Here's the new 5 - win1be1 09:43 8/25/2001 (0)
- Looks like a Ford Focus at the back :( (url) (nt) - Paul530d 09:33 8/25/2001 (0)
Here's the new 5 (pic) (nt) - Ced 09:21 8/25/2001 (0)
Aero kits - win1be1 08:37 8/25/2001 (0)
My experiences with the differrent brake pads! - Saman 08:22 8/25/2001 (4)
- Experience with Porterfield R4S pads....(m) - Ashok 12:22 8/25/2001 (0)
- I run Balo front w/ BMW pads - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 08:35 8/25/2001 (0)
- Re: My experiences with the differrent brake pads! - 98NonSport 08:32 8/25/2001 (1)
  - You don't have to keep the same front and rear! - Saman 09:15 8/25/2001 (0)
FS: new protective floor matts from dealer =) - Dan Lewis 06:54 8/25/2001 (0)
board with posts regarding TX dealers/salesmen? - mark 01:28 8/25/2001 (1)
- Re: board with posts regarding TX dealers/salesmen - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 08:31 8/25/2001 (0)
Important Radar Question!!!! - r5 01:22 8/25/2001 (2)
- Re: Important Radar Question!!!! - Randy F 22:36 8/25/2001 (0)
- Probably just picking up the gun in standby mode (nt) - Mike A. 07:21 8/25/2001 (0)
530 sticking throttle posting disappearing??? - threeOh 00:10 8/25/2001 (0)
I got my recall notice today in form of a flaming - car!! Bob (530i, Royal Red) 23:26 8/24/2001 (4)
- OhMyGod! How many miles... - 1RADBMR 00:19 8/25/2001 (