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BMW 5-series (E39) Forum Archive, 2001 week 40
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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Left blinker on the blitz :( - Tomm 23:08 10/07/2001 (4)
- Re: Left blinker on the blitz :( - Frank B. 08:39 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Left blinker on the blitz :( - stratguy 07:57 10/08/2001 (1)
  - Same here! - Brian 11:49 10/08/2001 (0)
- Typical bad-bulb syndrome....... - OCJeff 00:03 10/08/2001 (0)
Feedback on Dinan High Flow Throttle for a 98 528i - Brian 23:03 10/07/2001 (0)
Feedback on Dinan High Flow Throttle for a 98 528i - Brian 23:03 10/07/2001 (3)
- Don't waste your money (url) - Shamus Schubert 08:52 10/08/2001 (2)
  - Re: Don't waste your money - Brian 00:41 10/09/2001 (1)
    - Things you use all the time. - Shamus Schubert 09:23 10/09/2001 (0)
Seek Comments, 540 LEASES- repost - Drew38 22:53 10/07/2001 (5)
- Re: Seek Comments, 540 LEASES- repost - Richard Head 13:09 10/09/2001 (1)
  - Re: Seek Comments, 540 LEASES- repost - Drew38 21:38 10/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Seek Comments, 540 LEASES- repost - Richard Head 13:09 10/09/2001 (0)
- Hehe, well, Drew, what are the odds either car - is actually/still there? MG Davis 08:58 10/08/2001 (1)
  - Probably Slim, But.... - Drew38 11:59 10/08/2001 (0)
radar questions... - Dale 22:41 10/07/2001 (1)
- Just get it and relax - :)P eter 23:22 10/07/2001 (0)
OT: MBZ C230 Sports Coupe - anyone driven one? - Robert A 21:59 10/07/2001 (6)
- Re: OT: MBZ C230 Sports Coupe - anyone driven one - Jason 16:21 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: OT: MBZ C230 Sports Coupe - anyone driven one - Steve 01:46 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: OT: MBZ C230 Sports Coupe - anyone driven one - HSV5000 22:55 10/07/2001 (0)
- Yes, Drove the C230 Compressor Coupe Fiday (more) - JIMMY 22:54 10/07/2001 (2)
  - AC too cold? Good one Jimmy. (nt) - Nickk 23:47 10/07/2001 (1)
    - well..Mercedes always has overheat and hot-ac prob - JIMMY 23:50 10/07/2001 (0)
Snow tires - Rich 21:46 10/07/2001 (0)
Snow tires - Rich 21:45 10/07/2001 (0)
anyone willing to trade 540 auto for a 99 clk 430? - Zach 21:32 10/07/2001 (1)
- Re: anyone willing to trade 540 auto for a 99 clk - Polaris 11:08 10/08/2001 (0)
misc probs with 97 528i, help please! - Ryan 20:51 10/07/2001 (3)
- Re: misc probs with 97 528i, help please! - Chang90 12:43 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: misc probs with 97 528i, help please! - anup p 09:23 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: misc probs with 97 528i, help please! - mola 03:04 10/08/2001 (0)
Poll-Who wants heated seats? - Lane Flynn 20:33 10/07/2001 (4)
- SF, CA Got 'em, love 'em, will never b without 'em (nt) - jvr 14:09 10/08/2001 (0)
- Virginia - have & love heated seats (nt) - JB 10:04 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Poll-Who wants heated seats? - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 23:08 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Re: Poll-Who wants heated seats? - Lane Flynn 03:18 10/08/2001 (0)
OT: informal Bush approval poll...type approve/ (nt) - disapprove in subject line bert TN 20:09 10/07/2001 (18)
- Disapprove (nt) - Sam Bin-Laden 16:45 10/08/2001 (1)
  - Hey! Who let you in here? (nt) - :-0 18:15 10/08/2001 (0)
- approve - Beachbum 13:09 10/08/2001 (0)
- Approve (nt) - KP 11:49 10/08/2001 (0)
- Approve! A+ (nt) - JB 10:05 10/08/2001 (0)
- Approve (nt) - T.C. 09:01 10/08/2001 (0)
- approve!! That's my President baby!! (nt) - beewang 23:32 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve - :)P eter 22:22 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve - Darrin 22:02 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve (nt) - Gregory 21:56 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve (nt) - Jabez 21:29 10/07/2001 (0)
- Approve - JCCTex 21:09 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve - Foster 21:06 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve - blaise 20:51 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve (nt) - Jose Travieso 20:43 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve. two big thumbs up. - MG Davis, South Florida 20:36 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve (nt) - Lane Flynn 20:34 10/07/2001 (0)
- approve (nt) - Chad 20:12 10/07/2001 (0)
recommended tires for 2000 528 premium package - texasrad 19:52 10/07/2001 (2)
- I like Dunlop SP-9000 (more) - EG 05:56 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: recommended tires for 2000 528 premium package - 98 sport 20:58 10/07/2001 (0)
255/40 17" ok for rears on stock 99' 528i Sport? - RobertB 19:41 10/07/2001 (2)
- Re: 255/40 17" ok for rears on stock 99' 528i Spor - Jason 08:28 10/08/2001 (1)
  - Thanks. Good advice. (nt) - RobertB 10:07 10/08/2001 (0)
ne1 have used M5 or new replica wheels for sale? - MG Davis, South Florida 19:24 10/07/2001 (8)
- Active Autowerke has a set of replicas for $1200. - felix 08:08 10/08/2001 (3)
  - Hell, tires.com has reps for 1040/set. - MG Davis, South Florida 08:47 10/08/2001 (2)
    - by the time you add shipping... - felix 14:01 10/08/2001 (1)
      - got a link to their website, felix? nt - MG Davis, South Florida 15:12 10/08/2001 (0)
- ebay... (url) - PJI 20:55 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Yeah, keeping an eye on eBay, too. - MG Davis, South Florida 08:49 10/08/2001 (0)
- I do, i have a rear rim - Nik 19:55 10/07/2001 (1)
  - thx, Nik, but I'm looking for a set - MG Davis, South Florida 20:35 10/07/2001 (0)
ne1 have used M5 or new replica wheels for sale? - MG Davis, South Florida 19:24 10/07/2001 (1)
- please ignore this one, forgot email address - MG Davis, South Florida 19:25 10/07/2001 (0)
BMW 5 SERIES REAR WINDOW SHADE SCREEN (pic) - igurtin 19:15 10/07/2001 (0)
BMW 5 SERIES REAR WINDOW SHADE SCREEN (pic) - igurtin 19:12 10/07/2001 (0)
Tonight we showed our true colors !!!!! (url) (nt) - :)P eter 19:02 10/07/2001 (1)
- Not according to Josh the Camel worshipping idiot - Glenn 19:26 10/07/2001 (0)
How to get a perfect, spotless 5-series - Mike Stypko 18:52 10/07/2001 (10)
- THANKS FOR ALL THE HELPFUL REPLYS!!! - Mike Stypko 09:02 10/08/2001 (0)
- Zaino or Stoner (moreshine.com) - tim 22:36 10/07/2001 (0)
- Perfect combination.... (pic) - BrianE 540i/6 22:16 10/07/2001 (2)
  - Uhhh sorry about that image. I am not sure wassup - BrianE 540i/6 22:19 10/07/2001 (1)
    - You can't post audiworld pics "d9d=denied"... - Silver Bullet 08:51 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: How to get a perfect, spotless 5-series - Paul McM 21:42 10/07/2001 (0)
- Have a black 540i/6: Use P21S Drying Towel - Works (url) - KenC-VA 20:43 10/07/2001 (0)
- IMHO, nothing beats a chamois for drying a car (nt) - Rottenbob 19:23 10/07/2001 (2)
  - avoid natural leather chamois, strips wax :>) (url) (nt) - OC JetMech 19:33 10/07/2001 (1)
    - Thanks, OC, I checked the article out, but . . . - Rottenbob 20:17 10/07/2001 (0)
Reliabilty and easiest to live with - 530? 540? X5? 18:28 10/07/2001 (5)
- Better pass on all of them (m) - Sorgen 21:18 10/07/2001 (0)
- Can't understand why you have to ask this question - Michael 19:18 10/07/2001 (0)
- kiss. 530 is less complex than v-8 540, trucks M - Jay Gans y2k5285sp 18:40 10/07/2001 (2)
  - Re: kiss. 530 is less complex than v-8 540, trucks - Perspective 530 buyer 21:22 10/07/2001 (1)
    - Will help when under warranty abd when you can M - Jay Gans y2k5285sp 21:29 10/07/2001 (0)
5 Series Wagon rear window washer leaks? - Brad 18:26 10/07/2001 (3)
- Re: 5 Series Wagon rear window washer leaks? - BMW NA Customer Relations 07:13 10/09/2001 (0)
- Re: 5 Series Wagon rear window washer leaks? - 525iT 22:55 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: 5 Series Wagon rear window washer leaks? - Don 21:44 10/07/2001 (0)
Pilot Alpins or Pirelli SnowSports? - Craig 18:00 10/07/2001 (2)
- check survery results at tirerack.com (url) - JB 18:19 10/07/2001 (1)
  - I already did (more) - Craig 21:47 10/07/2001 (0)
Jon Schafer: $7.5K off MSRP on 540i/6sp? Any left? - HighFivePal 17:56 10/07/2001 (4)
- Could you please explain the deal? - dave v 19:59 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Here was the deal...(link) (url) - arnolds 22:50 10/07/2001 (0)
- Ours went away rather quickly, but... (url) - Jon Shafer 18:04 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Does that mean that all dealers have/had them? - dave v 07:48 10/08/2001 (0)
What type of tire changing equipment to look for? - C.P. 17:46 10/07/2001 (1)
- Re: What type of "operator" to look for.... - Ron ///Man 12:44 10/08/2001 (0)
Heated Seats ok for pregnant wife? (m)... - jeffdurand 17:37 10/07/2001 (5)
- Re: Heated Seats ok for pregnant wife? (m)... - Don Eilenberger - NJ 11:08 10/08/2001 (0)
- Re: Heated Seats ok for pregnant wife? (m)... - paul from canmore 09:10 10/08/2001 (0)
- don't let her watch tv or talk on the phone either - tim 22:40 10/07/2001 (0)
- excellent for a wife with cramps!!! - bert TN 20:11 10/07/2001 (0)
- Ask her ob/gyn doctor - russ 18:36 10/07/2001 (0)
OT: information requested - Vikram 17:09 10/07/2001 (2)
- Pelican's bay, San Quentin, Rikers Island... - DanB 17:29 10/07/2001 (1)
  - YEP.... for California plates...nt - arnolds 17:30 10/07/2001 (0)
PLEASE STOP THIS (url) - Josh 17:02 10/07/2001 (45)
- Stop writing to BB's & go finish 6th grade - Beachbum 13:13 10/08/2001 (0)
- Josh, 90% of us in this country approve of this - Galo 08:34 10/08/2001 (0)
- These Colors Don't Run! (nt) - Troy Ehle 06:06 10/08/2001 (0)
- Josh, what we are doing is making the world a .... - burner42 00:17 10/08/2001 (1)
  - P.S. I asked the president to stop, Hesaid F*CK - OFF! burner42 00:26 10/08/2001 (0)
- Damn.. where is Rev High?? - Marcus-San Diego, CA 21:40 10/07/2001 (0)
- Oh Josh, we haven't even gotten - warmed up yet(more)!!! 20:13 10/07/2001 (0)
- what kind of camel jockey is named "josh"?! - bert TN 20:12 10/07/2001 (0)
- Are you smoking crack Boy ? - Glenn 19:19 10/07/2001 (0)
- no, you read this. - Vince 19:00 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: PLEASE STOP THIS - Fly Guy 18:55 10/07/2001 (4)
  - We have plenty of Non -American supporters - :)P eter 18:59 10/07/2001 (3)
    - Re: We have plenty of Non -American supporters - Fly Guy 19:05 10/07/2001 (2)
      - The real tragedy is your spelling but thats OK cau - :)P eter 19:07 10/07/2001 (1)
        
        Re: The real tragedy is your spelling but thats OK - Fly Guy 21:22 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: PLEASE STOP THIS - Fly Guy 18:54 10/07/2001 (0)
- you are an idiot indeed.... - blaise 18:49 10/07/2001 (0)
- JOSH, Is a NON-AMERICAN, It figures! - ROBERT-NJ 18:45 10/07/2001 (0)
- Josh - you're an idiot!!! - JB 18:26 10/07/2001 (0)
- Terrorism always loses. (nt) - Lefty 17:59 10/07/2001 (0)
- Charlie/Alan, please remove this thread. (nt) - bol 17:54 10/07/2001 (5)
  - Leave it for all to see - :)P eter 17:59 10/07/2001 (0)
  - Why? What's wrong with it? (nt) - Steppenwolf 17:55 10/07/2001 (3)
    - The troll got what he wanted - a response. (nt) - bol 18:35 10/07/2001 (2)
      - He did indeed. It's interesting to read them (nt) - though. Don't you think so? Steppenwolf 18:52 10/07/2001 (1)
        
        Im proud of the responses Step - :)P eter 18:55 10/07/2001 (0)
- YouSTUPID FUCK!!!Go ahead and run w/ your tail - between your legs!! beewang 17:52 10/07/2001 (0)
- So they will come back and inflict more death and - Steppenwolf 17:50 10/07/2001 (0)
- There will still be ~2Mil "innocent" people... - PJI 17:43 10/07/2001 (0)
- Josh---You're a MORON - Jeff 17:40 10/07/2001 (0)
- My only regret is that i still not in the USMC. - KP 17:37 10/07/2001 (0)
- Ashamed I live in the same country as you - Canada (nt) - bol 17:35 10/07/2001 (0)
- What a cowardly ignorant ass*&%$ - Darrin 17:30 10/07/2001 (0)
- Need I remind you asshole (pic) (nt) - :)P eter 17:27 10/07/2001 (0)
- My President !! All of ours pal ,and if you dont - :)P eter 17:22 10/07/2001 (3)
  - I think he is out..he's from Canada.... nt - arnolds 17:26 10/07/2001 (1)
    - if he is, then he should know that Canada is - win1be1 17:28 10/07/2001 (0)
  - well said (nt) - win1be1 17:23 10/07/2001 (0)
- This is not the appropriate forum. If you wish ... - David Zeckhausen 17:19 10/07/2001 (2)
  - Well said.. Dave.. well said.. (nt) - beewang 17:47 10/07/2001 (1)
    - BeeDeepWang???? (nt) - Steppenwolf 18:31 10/07/2001 (0)
- Think of what ur saying!!!!!!!!!! UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! - win1be1 17:18 10/07/2001 (0)
- PAYBACK IS A BITCH MOFO - Proud American 17:15 10/07/2001 (0)
- Many innocent people will die WTF happened 9/11? - :)P eter 17:15 10/07/2001 (0)
- do you want to drive a donkey? - tim 17:12 10/07/2001 (0)
NAV software - KP 16:33 10/07/2001 (3)
- Navtech site covers the zones KP - :)P eter 17:23 10/07/2001 (2)
  - Thanks Peter. I'll have you cd in a week (nt) - KP 17:40 10/07/2001 (1)
    - Shoot me an e mail and Ill get you yours . - :)P eter 18:08 10/07/2001 (0)
Anybody replace their 2001 body side molding ? - JCS 16:21 10/07/2001 (2)
- Re: Anybody replace their 2001 body side molding ? - Michael 530i 18:34 10/09/2001 (0)
- Re: Anybody replace their 2001 body side molding ? - roger 07:44 10/08/2001 (0)
528i....silver? - DougD 14:47 10/07/2001 (13)
- let me get this straight... - DougD 18:27 10/07/2001 (1)
  - 2000 Titanium & aspen silver NOT Arctic silver NT - Jay Gans y2k5285sp 18:47 10/07/2001 (0)
- You forgot titanium silver the pretty one nt - Jay Gans y2k5285sp 15:36 10/07/2001 (0)
- hmmm, arctic, aspen... (nt) - win1be1 14:48 10/07/2001 (9)
  - any real difference? (nt) (nt) - DougD 14:54 10/07/2001 (8)
    - See pics Arctic vs Aspen (pic) - Chang90 12:55 10/08/2001 (4)
      - Arctic is on the left; Aspen on the right?..(nt) (nt) - DougD 15:01 10/08/2001 (3)
        
        Aspen is an interesting color.... (url) - Chang90 11:27 10/09/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Aspen is an interesting color.... - :)P eter 11:56 10/11/2001 (0)
        
        The lighter and more silver color is Arctic. - Chang90 11:11 10/09/2001 (0)
    - Re: any real difference? (nt) - Don Eilenberger 15:11 10/07/2001 (0)
    - aspen silver pic (url) (nt) - win1be1 15:00 10/07/2001 (0)
    - yes, i believe so - win1be1 14:57 10/07/2001 (0)
Need comments on 540 Leases - Drew38 13:47 10/07/2001 (1)
- Re: Need comments on 540 Leases - netman 22:05 10/08/2001 (0)
How do you guys think that Bin Laden is gonna - win1be1 13:35 10/07/2001 (4)
- Check this site out, if you hate Terrorist :) (url) - Dre 16:13 10/07/2001 (0)
- All his little maggots running around this country - :)P eter 13:38 10/07/2001 (1)
  - true - win1be1 13:40 10/07/2001 (0)
- I hope he get f**ed by swine. (nt) - Lefty 13:37 10/07/2001 (0)
problem w/wiper inserts - keith h 13:28 10/07/2001 (2)
- Re: problem w/wiper inserts - Don Eilenberger - NJ 11:10 10/08/2001 (0)
- I was able to use the existing steel ones from old - BrianE 540i/6 22:22 10/07/2001 (0)
Power Driver's Seat - EGV 13:23 10/07/2001 (2)
- service bulletin #320298,hope this helps :>) (url) (nt) - OC JetMech 17:26 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Power Driver's Seat - Andy Meyers 15:59 10/07/2001 (0)
Looking for Toledo Blue pictures please (nt) (nt) - mark 13:18 10/07/2001 (0)
SPORT RIM SCRATCHED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - tom 13:10 10/07/2001 (1)
- Re: SPORT RIM SCRATCHED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (url) - win1be1 13:17 10/07/2001 (0)
Scew the 740il guard edition. This is better.. (url) - martin 12:38 10/07/2001 (0)
Scew the 740il guard edition. This is better.. (url) - martin 12:38 10/07/2001 (0)
Scew the 740il guard edition. This is better.. (url) - martin 12:38 10/07/2001 (0)
Rear Bumper Cover - New - Centaur 12:23 10/07/2001 (2)
- Re: Rear Bumper Cover - New - Charlutz 17:20 10/07/2001 (0)
- take a look at www.pacificbmw.com - win1be1 13:04 10/07/2001 (0)
Newbies> Reminder to look at bwmtips first. - Lefty 12:01 10/07/2001 (2)
- True, however.... - Martin 15:14 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Correction - Martin 15:22 10/07/2001 (0)
Has anyone repaired curb rash on stock rims? - L2 11:58 10/07/2001 (3)
- Here are some tip........................... (url) (pic) - JIMMY 12:07 10/07/2001 (2)
  - I'll check it out...Thanks Jimmy! (nt) - L2 14:21 10/07/2001 (0)
  - Awesome tips Jimmy!! It wasn't my question (m) (url) - ACS E38 13:32 10/07/2001 (0)
Comfort seat question - Darrin 11:32 10/07/2001 (4)
- followup question - win1be1 13:07 10/07/2001 (0)
- Thanks guys! Out of warranty though:( - Darrin 12:11 10/07/2001 (0)
- Take it to the dealer. Common problem.(m) - Lefty 12:04 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Comfort seat question (url) - Silver Bullet 12:01 10/07/2001 (0)
Wax Removal... kinda dumb, but... - PhilC CA 11:23 10/07/2001 (10)
- try Meguires step one car wash, in a series of 3 - win1be1 13:26 10/07/2001 (6)
  - I wouldn't recommend using any dtergents or - win1be1 13:27 10/07/2001 (5)
    - Sal Zaino recommends Dawn detergent - :)P eter 14:05 10/07/2001 (4)
      - I may be wrong, if so, my bad (nt) - win1be1 14:08 10/07/2001 (3)
        
        No harm done all opinion hes got good experienc - :)P eter 15:20 10/07/2001 (2)
        
        thanks for understanding Peter (nt) - win1be1 15:30 10/07/2001 (1)
        
        hehehe - :)P eter 15:58 10/07/2001 (0)
- Check out carcareonline.com (eom) (nt) - Jabez 11:33 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Wax Removal... kinda dumb, but... - Darrin 11:26 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Wax Removal... kinda dumb, but... - Black Magic Warhorse 540 11:26 10/07/2001 (0)
Which snow tires have the least road noise? - Dave Schmidt 10:00 10/07/2001 (1)
- check out tirerack.com (nt) - Jabez 11:27 10/07/2001 (0)
Auto Motor und Sport - Rudegar 09:56 10/07/2001 (1)
- Comes out every two weeks (nt) - Leser 14:45 10/07/2001 (0)
DanB, AlexPS, Shane.. - Marcus-San Diego, CA 09:54 10/07/2001 (5)
- Hey where is our gather in Irvine or Laguna Hills? - JIMMY 12:27 10/07/2001 (1)
  - San Diego - DanB 22:57 10/07/2001 (0)
- Mark, DanB, Shane.. - AlexPS 11:09 10/07/2001 (2)
  - I had a great time! Nice to meet all. (Again!) - DanB 22:56 10/07/2001 (0)
  - thanks for selling me the lights Alex!! (nt) - tommy 12:07 10/07/2001 (0)
Speeding Ticket and Radar Detector Advice - Manish 09:05 10/07/2001 (8)
- pardons in TX - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 10:49 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Speeding Ticket and Radar Detector Advice - :)P eter 09:13 10/07/2001 (6)
  - Re: Speeding Ticket and Radar Detector Advice - rick 19:31 10/07/2001 (1)
    - another anonymous asswipe bubbo - :)P eter 23:32 10/07/2001 (0)
  - Keep us Informed on success or failure of Jammer - Richard Webbe 14:29 10/07/2001 (0)
  - Which Jammer did you buy? (nt) - Manish 10:38 10/07/2001 (2)
    - Re: Which Jammer did you buy? - Frank 20:36 10/08/2001 (0)
    - Phaser 2 - :)P eter 11:44 10/07/2001 (0)
What do you do for brake dust between cleanings? (nt) - :)P eter 08:20 10/07/2001 (24)
- Takes about 5 - 10 minutes... - Michael 19:30 10/07/2001 (0)
- Floss! (nt) - Staubfeind 14:46 10/07/2001 (0)
- I have to do mine about every 3-4 days minimum - BrianE 540i/6 10:19 10/07/2001 (0)
- Nothing, wash car/wheels every Sat morning... - Silver Bullet 10:09 10/07/2001 (0)
- Simple Green or dustless pads... - bib 97 540i 09:55 10/07/2001 (0)
- Are your wheels painted or chrome? (nt) - Darrin 08:51 10/07/2001 (16)
  - Aftermarket Breytons w/clear coat - :)P eter 09:06 10/07/2001 (15)
    - Re: Aftermarket Breytons w/clear coat - Darrin 11:22 10/07/2001 (14)
      - What do u think of the 3/1 simple green and water - :)P eter 11:47 10/07/2001 (10)
        
        Re: simple green - Darrin 12:10 10/07/2001 (9)
        
        How about P21S Wheel Cleaner on clearcoat? (nt) - Silver Bullet 12:14 10/07/2001 (8)
        
        Thanks to everybody, but what I really want is a - :)P eter 12:25 10/07/2001 (4)
        
        Calif. Duster? or those disposable window wipes? - Silver Bullet 12:43 10/07/2001 (3)
        
        Re: Calif. Duster? or those disposable window wip - :)P eter 12:48 10/07/2001 (2)
        
        On second thought, Meguires Quick Detailer... - Silver Bullet 12:57 10/07/2001 (0)
        
        I would, but this "work" thing gets in the way.... - ?:^) - Silver Bullet 12:50 10/07/2001 (0)
        
        Re: How about P21S Wheel Cleaner on clearcoat? - Darrin 12:20 10/07/2001 (2)
        
        Thanks. The longer I own a BMW the poorer I get.. (nt) - Silver Bullet 14:13 10/07/2001 (1)
        
        Tell me about it! (nt) - Darrin 16:41 10/07/2001 (0)
      - Has anyone tried the carbon fiber pads? (nt) - Darrin 11:24 10/07/2001 (2)
        
        that'll create even more dust (nt) - win1be1 13:22 10/07/2001 (1)
        
        Re: that'll create even more dust - Darrin 17:01 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: What do you do for brake dust between cleaning - Henry 08:32 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Yes but I want something dry I wash the car 2/3 X - :)P eter 09:07 10/07/2001 (0)
Last chance for E39 First Aid kit - E39UK 07:30 10/07/2001 (0)
Any new snow tires in the last year? - Dave Schmidt 07:21 10/07/2001 (0)
Loosing faith in this Forum..... - Glenn 06:38 10/07/2001 (12)
- Re: Loosing faith in this Forum..... - Phil 09:44 10/08/2001 (0)
- Stay with us. Eventually you'll get your answer. (url) (pic) - Lefty 11:48 10/07/2001 (0)
- yep, BMW tips is best resource for this - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 10:50 10/07/2001 (0)
- www.eskimo.com/~dalus/bmw/e39/stereo/e39_dsp_ - tim 10:35 10/07/2001 (0)
- bmwtips.com-- look in tips & tricks - tim 10:20 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Loosing faith in this Forum..... - Fly Guy 10:01 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Focal is crazy shlt, its all quality (nt) - Nickk 15:23 10/07/2001 (0)
- ADS are the best - My540i 09:41 10/07/2001 (0)
- Try this link about stereo upgrades... (url) (nt) - Andy_WY 08:49 10/07/2001 (0)
- I hate to say it, but the archives might help - RobertB 07:24 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Loosing faith in this Forum..... - :)P eter 07:13 10/07/2001 (1)
  - BTW WTF is with the timestamp on this board..... - :)P eter 07:16 10/07/2001 (0)
Replacing front door window, any tips - hsv5000 05:36 10/07/2001 (1)
- Yup - Glenn 06:55 10/07/2001 (0)
Does 1999 528i (premium package only) have - alvin164 23:51 10/06/2001 (1)
- I think all E39's do, Sport Package is just bigger (nt) - RobertB 10:10 10/07/2001 (0)
Any Pros or cons on aftermarket In-Dash mp3 player - alvin164 23:36 10/06/2001 (0)
Sports package worth the money? - HighFivePal 23:31 10/06/2001 (6)
- What do your eyes and back side tell you? - Colin Campbell 11:30 10/08/2001 (0)
- yes! drive it and you'll see why - JB 10:11 10/08/2001 (0)
- Yes. Wouldn't want one without it. (nt) - EG 06:37 10/08/2001 (0)
- Don't get sports pkg. if . . . (m) - Rottenbob 19:52 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Sports package worth the money? - Crusader 05:48 10/07/2001 (0)
- Definitely, especially on re-sale (more) - hsv5000 03:34 10/07/2001 (0)
Front door locks and alarm strange operation - Art 23:24 10/06/2001 (2)
- Re: Front door locks and alarm strange operation - Martin 03:22 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Martin(nt) - Art 22:14 10/07/2001 (0)
How do you run the ETK CD 2/01?? (nt) - Tryin' to figure out.. 22:38 10/06/2001 (1)
- make sure screen resolution is set correctly or m - Jay Gans y2k5285sp 09:13 10/07/2001 (0)
Where r clear blinkers available for a 2001 E39? - Everyone sells the entire unit. 22:12 10/06/2001 (1)
- Re: Where r clear blinkers available for a 2001 E3 - Jeff 23:11 10/06/2001 (0)
Loose cat heat shields - Lane 22:07 10/06/2001 (1)
- Are you sure it's the shields and not broken up - inside? - Silver Bullet 10:13 10/07/2001 (0)
Supposed Spy shot of new 5 in death valley (pic) - Nick 21:40 10/06/2001 (1)
- It has E38 bodywork for disguise. (nt) - Zebra 21:47 10/06/2001 (0)
Philips Blue Vision In Fogs? - Monkey 21:20 10/06/2001 (6)
- If you have HID, why do you need fogs on? - MBK 16:35 10/07/2001 (0)
- Here ya go...I did 9006BV last week . I love the (pic) - :)P eter 07:23 10/07/2001 (2)
  - Looks nice, but are these the blue bulbs? (nt) - Nickk 15:26 10/07/2001 (1)
    - Yes There is only a hint of blue ,not well capture - :)P eter 16:09 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Philips Blue Vision In Fogs? - ///Bavaria/// 02:36 10/07/2001 (0)
- I've been looking - Farbod 21:50 10/06/2001 (0)
Radiator - dennis2050 21:06 10/06/2001 (7)
- WHAT IS COST OF NEW H2O PUMP,HRS. LABOR? - .com 10:41 10/07/2001 (0)
- Yep! Next stop - water pump. CPO = Mass Savings! (nt) - Double-A 10:06 10/07/2001 (0)
- Radiators are bad - My540i 09:43 10/07/2001 (0)
- very common...... - EricS 21:11 10/06/2001 (3)
  - Yep - sorry to say this but he is right! (nt) - Double-A 10:07 10/07/2001 (2)
    - Quick! Everyone get an extended Warranty it is - Double-A 10:09 10/07/2001 (1)
      - Yeap..... - EricS 17:14 10/07/2001 (0)
WTB Spare A.M. Radio Amp - Tim H 21:02 10/06/2001 (0)
Two simple tips - Karl 20:50 10/06/2001 (4)
- 1 simple tip Always pump your own gas ! - :)P eter 21:02 10/06/2001 (0)
- cup holders - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 20:58 10/06/2001 (2)
  - cup holders & hot coffee - surgically reconstructed 09:08 10/07/2001 (1)
    - Ouch If you bought the car at Mcdonalds u cud sue - :)P eter 09:24 10/07/2001 (0)
Front strut bar - win1be1 19:54 10/06/2001 (1)
- Re: Front strut bar (pic) - JIMMY 20:06 10/06/2001 (0)
LOL!! The jag boards are talking about how they (url) - Nickk 19:14 10/06/2001 (0)
528i Audiophile radio - Vinni 18:54 10/06/2001 (3)
- Re: 528i Audiophile radio - Vinni 13:17 10/07/2001 (0)
- Which aftermarket unit is it? (nt) - BillP 22:44 10/06/2001 (1)
  - Re: Which aftermarket unit is it? - Vinni 13:09 10/07/2001 (0)
DanB thanks for the idea!! (pic) - Nickk 18:44 10/06/2001 (6)
- HAHA! Support your local community folks! - DanB 01:10 10/07/2001 (0)
- #4 (pic) - Nickk 18:45 10/06/2001 (0)
- #3 (pic) - Nickk 18:44 10/06/2001 (0)
- #2 (pic) - Nickk 18:44 10/06/2001 (2)
  - Straight out of Compton??? - Peter Schneider 20:05 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Nice work guys NYC thanks you !! - :)P eter 18:53 10/06/2001 (0)
528i grille... - DougD 18:29 10/06/2001 (18)
- Got mine from a body shop 34.50 a side (nt) - Rusty 09:21 10/08/2001 (0)
- Here are my pics - Nickk 18:50 10/06/2001 (9)
  - Nice Maytag! (nt) - Darrin 19:02 10/06/2001 (2)
    - THANKS!! Just got it recently! (nt) - Nickk 19:12 10/06/2001 (1)
      - Congrats! Same here. BMW can learn from Maytag-- (nt) - the paint is excellent--Tyrone 20:07 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Final product (pic) (nt) - Nickk 18:52 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Stock vs. M5 grill on car (pic) (nt) - Nickk 18:52 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Stock vs. M5 grill on car (pic) (nt) - Nickk 18:51 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Stock vs. M5 grill (pic) (nt) - Nickk 18:51 10/06/2001 (0)
  - M5 grills (pic) (nt) - Nickk 18:51 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Stock grills (pic) (nt) - Nickk 18:50 10/06/2001 (0)
- Re: 528i grille... - win1be1 18:50 10/06/2001 (5)
  - Did you order them from the BMW dealer? $? (nt) - Jabez 19:20 10/06/2001 (4)
    - oh wait, u mean the clears? (url) - win1be1 19:32 10/06/2001 (0)
    - just tell them u want M5 grille, left and right (nt) - win1be1 19:30 10/06/2001 (0)
    - yep, went to my dealer, he got them for 85$ (nt) - win1be1 19:29 10/06/2001 (1)
      - Thank you. (nt) - Jabez 19:40 10/06/2001 (0)
- http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/tips_pages/M5%2 (nt) - win1be1 18:46 10/06/2001 (0)
19" Tires - Peter 18:21 10/06/2001 (3)
- I heard A LOT of GOOD REVIEWs on Kumho - Tires. A LOT CHEAPER than others. 19:48 10/06/2001 (2)
  - Re: I heard A LOT of GOOD REVIEWs on Kumho - Peter 21:33 10/06/2001 (1)
    - Re: I heard A LOT of GOOD REVIEWs on Kumho - Alexander 22:40 10/06/2001 (0)
Any advantage ceramic coating exhaust piping? (m) - PJI 18:16 10/06/2001 (3)
- Turbo ?? tell us ...... - :)P eter 07:36 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Don't get too excited, it's a 528... (nt) - PJI 16:23 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Any advantage ceramic coating exhaust piping? - BogdenZ 18:56 10/06/2001 (0)
Do you think '99-'01 540i can use the SAME ECU - Software as in '02 540i? 8 more HP! 18:12 10/06/2001 (0)
Reliability and Easiest to Live with - 530? 540? X5? 18:07 10/06/2001 (3)
- Re: Reliability and Easiest to Live with - win1be1 19:39 10/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Reliability ? Sad, but get a Lexus if .., (m) - Don 18:21 10/06/2001 (1)
  - I agree. My '97 540 has 127,000 miles.........(m) - BogdenZ 19:13 10/06/2001 (0)
BMW can't stand behind its warranty? BS!!! - Jules 17:59 10/06/2001 (8)
- Re: BMW can't stand behind its warranty? BS!!! - Robert A 18:53 10/06/2001 (7)
  - I Guess they failed to point that out when - Jules 19:32 10/06/2001 (1)
    - It's actually a 50K warranty. That makes it even - worse. OCJeff 21:44 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Yeap!! Sell the bimmer and buy a new 1from (nt) - Military sales!! 19:10 10/06/2001 (4)
    - Military/Diplomatic sales & Warranty experience? - JB 07:04 10/07/2001 (0)
    - WHY? It would still have 1 year warranty (nt) - Jules 19:34 10/06/2001 (2)
      - Int'l warranty - John E 20:04 10/06/2001 (1)
        
        Why - Rich 01:51 10/07/2001 (0)
Paging Jim Cash. Strange Coolant leak. - BogdenZ 16:55 10/06/2001 (4)
- Re: Paging Jim Cash. Strange Coolant leak. - Andrew Papanikolas 02:22 10/07/2001 (1)
  - Thanks a lot Andrew. I was lost w/this one! (nt) - BogdenZ 09:52 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Paging Jim Cash. Strange Coolant leak. - Don 18:26 10/06/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Don. I hope that's all it is. (nt) - BogdenZ 18:41 10/06/2001 (0)
Removed door panel, now door won't open - Martin 16:52 10/06/2001 (3)
- I recently had same thing happen when working.... - NJDave 19:53 10/06/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! I owe you big time! (nt) - Martin 14:48 10/07/2001 (0)
- Cable not on handle properly - see archives (nt) - JimC 17:30 10/06/2001 (0)
Removed door panel, now door won't open - Martin 16:51 10/06/2001 (1)
- Re: Removed door panel, now door won't open - Phil 09:47 10/08/2001 (0)
Help Coolant Prob. - Mark 16:44 10/06/2001 (4)
- Re: Help Coolant Prob. - ad 17:18 10/06/2001 (3)
  - Re: Help Coolant Prob. - Mark 18:37 10/06/2001 (2)
    - Re: Help Coolant Prob. - ad 19:53 10/06/2001 (1)
      - Re: Help Coolant Prob. - Mark 07:00 10/07/2001 (0)
New E39 Keys? - dc 15:48 10/06/2001 (0)
New E39 Keys? (nt) - dc 15:46 10/06/2001 (1)
- Yes!!!! (nt) - �eewang� 15:52 10/06/2001 (0)
Doing my brakes tomorrow, any gotchas? - SteveL 14:16 10/06/2001 (7)
- Re: Doing my brakes tomorrow, any gotchas? - SteveL 08:40 10/08/2001 (1)
  - Did my brakes, found a gotcha! - SteveL 22:41 10/09/2001 (0)
- Yeah, Get a Long Handled Allen Wrench (text) - Richard Webbe 14:45 10/07/2001 (0)
- some pointers - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 14:39 10/06/2001 (3)
  - Re: some pointers - Don Eilenberger 17:29 10/06/2001 (0)
  - here's a good FAQ (url) - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 14:47 10/06/2001 (0)
  - Here's a good FAQ (url) - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 14:46 10/06/2001 (0)
Meguires products - win1be1 13:34 10/06/2001 (10)
- no problems on my Ti Silver (nt) - JB 18:34 10/07/2001 (0)
- Re: Meguires products - Crusader 06:01 10/07/2001 (0)
- I've used Meguires on clearcoat for years, no - problems - Silver Bullet 01:25 10/07/2001 (0)
- oh, one more styling question - win1be1 13:52 10/06/2001 (0)
- Never used Meguires Wax, BUT their Quick Detailer - JIMMY 13:36 10/06/2001 (5)
  - & Wheel Cleaner are the Best product IMHO - JIMMY 13:37 10/06/2001 (4)
    - hmm, i gotta try the Wheel and Cleaner, thanks (nt) - win1be1 13:38 10/06/2001 (3)
      - you bet, here is a useful tip..... (pic) - JIMMY 13:45 10/06/2001 (2)
        
        thanks alot!!!!!!!!!! - win1be1 13:46 10/06/2001 (1)
        
        Re: thanks alot!!!!!!!!!! (pic) - JIMMY 13:59 10/06/2001 (0)
Brakes squeeking again - win1be1 13:28 10/06/2001 (4)
- Re: Brakes squeeking again - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 14:41 10/06/2001 (0)
- oh, one more thing, i have 24,000 miles on it (nt) - win1be1 13:30 10/06/2001 (2)
  - does the steering shake when you step on brakes? (nt) - JIMMY 13:34 10/06/2001 (1)
    - nope (nt) - win1be1 13:36 10/06/2001 (0)
Jimmy...I found an addition to your Nighmare page (pic) (nt) - KP 13:20 10/06/2001 (6)
- Re: Jimmy...I found an addition to your Nighmare p - Jeff 17:02 10/06/2001 (1)
  - Re: Jimmy...I found an addition to your Nighmare p - KP 17:24 10/06/2001 (0)
- Than you sir! Can you think of a "VERDICT" for me? - JIMMY 13:39 10/06/2001 (3)
  - The verdict is in......it's photoshopped (nt) - - 14:06 10/06/2001 (2)
    - I think that's the RAINBOWWAX E39 doctored up - by the member Artist. OCJeff 15:51 10/06/2001 (1)
      - good one, take your vote - JIMMY 16:05 10/06/2001 (0)
Jimmy...I found an addition to your Nighmare page (pic) (nt) - KP 13:20 10/06/2001 (0)
Brake Pads on 1999 528i - Vishal 13:08 10/06/2001 (2)
- Re: Brake Pads on 1999 528i - Chris 13:28 10/06/2001 (1)
  - cost - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 14:43 10/06/2001 (0)
Kinesis Rims (url) - FAST4DR 12:36 10/06/2001 (0)
Questions on 528i... - DougD 12:36 10/06/2001 (11)
- Re: Questions on 528i... - Paul McM 13:33 10/06/2001 (2)
  - Good advice - EG 06:43 10/08/2001 (0)
  - Thanks PM;. - DougD 14:05 10/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Questions on 528i... - Vishal 13:12 10/06/2001 (1)
  - Light means brake pads need to be replaced soon nt - Jay Gans y2k5285sp 13:26 10/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Questions on 528i... - Kris 13:09 10/06/2001 (5)
  - Re: Questions on 528i... - Vishal 13:14 10/06/2001 (4)
    - Mail order from Pacific BMW...$54 800-909-7278 (nt) - Tyrone 15:29 10/06/2001 (0)
    - get it from ur dealer, 85$ (nt) - win1be1 13:21 10/06/2001 (2)
      - Just get it at dealership. On Ebay but not cheaper - Kris 14:36 10/06/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Just get it at dealership. On Ebay but not che - Jeff 17:05 10/06/2001 (0)
Car Audio Shop in San Diego - Andy Meyers 12:34 10/06/2001 (0)
My 530i underpowered, any options? - Sammy 12:33 10/06/2001 (12)
- Is it auto or manual? - Crusader 06:07 10/07/2001 (0)
- www.esstuning.com - Jason 17:19 10/06/2001 (1)
  - Re: www.esstuning.com - Monkey 21:14 10/06/2001 (0)
- Buy a 540i ** Check this pic!! ** (url) (pic) - BMWwheels 16:56 10/06/2001 (0)
- it will run better after break in (EOM) - Noodle-arm Choir Boy 14:44 10/06/2001 (3)
  - Re: it will run better after break in (EOM) - :)P eter 16:40 10/06/2001 (2)
    - Re: it will run better after break in (EOM) - Peter 17:57 10/06/2001 (1)
      - We are close ,Individually I agree ,but when you - :)P eter 18:59 10/06/2001 (0)
- Re: My 530i underpowered, any options? - Peter 13:35 10/06/2001 (0)
- It's too new. Wait awhile for tuners to catch up. (nt) - Mike in SJ 13:28 10/06/2001 (0)
- g-power has supercharger for 530 i - Hanan 12:43 10/06/2001 (1)
  - Check the site, only see supercharger for 520/M5 - Sammy 12:52 10/06/2001 (0)
Holy $hit!! Calif Hwy Patrol uses E39 M5 !! (url) - �eewang� 12:05 10/06/2001 (9)
- As if a CHP would race someone, I say it's load - of BS - (nt) Silver Bullet 01:15 10/07/2001