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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 42
The bimmer.org E28 Forum exists to provide all 1982-1988 BMW E28 5-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

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urethane dogbones available? make any sense? (nt) - rexmo 23:01 10/21/2001 (2)
- Not necessary. The're bearings & flex is minimal. - (eom) Shawn D. 06:43 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: urethane dogbones available? make any sense? (url) - Paul Gray 01:04 10/22/2001 (0)
Anyone have experience w/ Metric Mechanic's 3.7... - teak 22:57 10/21/2001 (3)
- Re: Anyone have experience w/ Metric Mechanic's 3. - Mark Chesnutt 19:45 10/22/2001 (0)
- Just curious, but how staggering is the price? EOM - Raj 23:14 10/21/2001 (1)
  - Online catalog at MetricMechanic.Com - Mark Chesnutt 16:21 10/23/2001 (0)
F/S cv joints - marc 22:52 10/21/2001 (0)
Interior light timer on 528e ? - Dan V 22:49 10/21/2001 (4)
- My '86 535i has the light delay... - RonW 23:30 10/21/2001 (0)
- '86 and later seem to have heated lock instead - rexmo 22:55 10/21/2001 (2)
  - My 88 535i has heated locks AND light delay.. - Tim In PA 00:19 10/22/2001 (0)
  - Mine has/had it. 10/86 build date (url) - Brad Couvillon 00:01 10/22/2001 (0)
535is front spoiler questions - Brandon 22:26 10/21/2001 (3)
- Re: 535is front spoiler questions - Dave S. 22:35 10/21/2001 (2)
  - Where can I buy one for Heidi??? - mike 09:59 10/22/2001 (0)
  - Re: 535is front spoiler questions - mike 09:59 10/22/2001 (0)
Power Steering/Power Brakes? - Randy Sargent 21:28 10/21/2001 (3)
- screeming noise from PS pump - Jason 13:13 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Power Steering/Power Brakes? - Louis 22:52 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Power Steering/Power Brakes? - Bob K. 21:40 10/21/2001 (0)
Driveshaft agony - Bob K. 21:10 10/21/2001 (2)
- forward bushing - Dave Hunt 23:22 10/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: forward bushing - Bob K. 00:16 10/23/2001 (0)
Black '83 533i 5-speed FOR SALE in NC... - JeffreyOlson 20:57 10/21/2001 (0)
Please Help - Bey Em Vey 20:46 10/21/2001 (2)
- Not sure what you're looking for. Two guesses... - RonW 23:23 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Please Help - Stew 23:16 10/21/2001 (0)
Rear Spoiler Questions (pic) - Wes 20:39 10/21/2001 (1)
- Let them do all the prep (more) - Shawn D. 07:23 10/22/2001 (0)
F/S: ALMOST NEW TRX WHEEL AND TIRE (url) (pic) - TIM NG 20:35 10/21/2001 (1)
- I'll trade it for the pic I took of you in... - Shawn D. 07:25 10/22/2001 (0)
Computer /Wiring Harness - Gene J 20:11 10/21/2001 (1)
- Might be EZ fix. Check 635csi part # before swap. - RonW 23:09 10/21/2001 (0)
NEW set of OEM Fogs on ebay for e28 and e30 (url) - funfer 19:41 10/21/2001 (4)
- Is the E28 pre-wired for foglights??? (nt) - Bruno 19:46 10/21/2001 (3)
  - I've never seen a US Spec E28... - Paul Shovestul 09:37 10/22/2001 (1)
    - Thanks, the guy did hit at the front I will check - Bruno 10:15 10/22/2001 (0)
  - Re: Is the E28 pre-wired for foglights??? (nt) - Bey Em Vey 20:36 10/21/2001 (0)
GAUGE CLUSTER FOR SALE (url) - Dan Younes 19:37 10/21/2001 (2)
- If style where gas + temp gauge plug in. $15! - Claudio Insaurralde 10:44 10/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: If style where gas + temp gauge plug in. $15! - dan 11:28 10/23/2001 (0)
1988 535is For sale - Betsy 18:51 10/21/2001 (0)
Bad News for Speedvision (url) - John in Valdosta 18:50 10/21/2001 (11)
- Don't bite the hand that feeds them.... - Mike Coen 12:46 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Bad News for Speedvision - Marty in Seattle 23:32 10/21/2001 (0)
- OH NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! - Bob C WNC 85 635 23:30 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: time to start a letter writing campain - Dave S. 22:43 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Bad News for Speedvision - Mikey R. 19:06 10/21/2001 (5)
  - NASCAR is for American-built "full-size" 2-doors - Shawn D. 06:53 10/22/2001 (1)
    - Like those awesome new Monte Carlos!! (sarcasm) - Mikey R. 20:45 10/22/2001 (0)
  - M5 in Nascar - John in Valdosta 22:12 10/21/2001 (0)
  - dishonest cat - Greg 20:25 10/21/2001 (1)
    - Here's their lingo decoder (url) - Shawn D. 06:55 10/22/2001 (0)
- Speedvision - R.I.P. - Sad to see you go. :( (nt) - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 19:05 10/21/2001 (0)
Head Replacement Questions - JMGitlin ('85 535i) 18:42 10/21/2001 (6)
- The ONLY big deal is... - Bob 19:35 10/22/2001 (0)
- Timing chain clocking - Terry 10:57 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Head Replacement Questions - Alpinaguy 20:42 10/21/2001 (2)
  - Re: Head Replacement Questions - Joe 07:21 10/22/2001 (1)
    - that makes sense (nt) - Alpinaguy 14:26 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Head Replacement Questions - Joe 19:24 10/21/2001 (0)
Questions about the M30 engine: alloy or iron? - Norwood S. WIlner 18:39 10/21/2001 (2)
- Re: Questions about the M30 engine: alloy or iron? - Mike W. 00:30 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Cast iron block with aluminum head ... - Digital Camera !! 19:00 10/21/2001 (0)
tranny noise...whirring - Alpinaguy 16:06 10/21/2001 (3)
- Re: tranny noise...whirring - rabmw 07:30 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: tranny noise...whirring - Kyle 22:06 10/21/2001 (0)
- BTW: not at partial throttle (nt) - Alpinaguy 16:07 10/21/2001 (0)
R5/FCX Fault Code Reader any good? - John at SoCal Beach 15:04 10/21/2001 (1)
- Works on some but not others (url) - Tigerdude 20:56 10/21/2001 (0)
Help! hiccup is going to rip my drivetrain apart! - Aaron Anderson 14:10 10/21/2001 (3)
- My in-tank fuel pump was bad w/ my hiccup (nt) - Lexington KY 528e 13:34 10/22/2001 (0)
- mine did it @2000rpm Finally new ECU fixed it - BSAndy 533ia 19:37 10/21/2001 (0)
- I had a funky main relay once, that did what yours - Fisher 16:19 10/21/2001 (0)
Approx. How Much for Inspection II Service? (nt) - Patrick 13:22 10/21/2001 (2)
- $375-700 (depends on shop) n/t - Bob 18:09 10/21/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Bob! (nt) - Patrick 22:20 10/21/2001 (0)
Help! Engine dead - no spark - Randy Sargent 12:23 10/21/2001 (2)
- Re: Help! Engine dead - no spark - Aaron Anderson 12:58 10/21/2001 (1)
  - Got it! - Randy Sargent 13:12 10/21/2001 (0)
keyless entry - any reason to buy BMP vs JC? - Todd Kenyon 12:14 10/21/2001 (0)
M6 calipers f/s - marc 08:50 10/21/2001 (0)
ANTI LOCK LIGHT INTERMITTENT - Mike 08:49 10/21/2001 (2)
- Have a look at the following (url) - Kyle 22:13 10/21/2001 (0)
- Check speed sensor connections/wiring at wheels. - John at SoCal Beach 11:30 10/21/2001 (0)
FS: '88 535iS (info - not my car) - a54atii 08:31 10/21/2001 (0)
shock replacement - Robert 06:11 10/21/2001 (5)
- Re: shock replacement - Bruno 10:06 10/21/2001 (4)
  - cheap cheap dirty cheap KYB shocks - Bob 15:18 10/21/2001 (3)
    - True I have them on my '90 524td - Bruno 16:00 10/21/2001 (1)
      - Re: True I have them on my '90 524td - Bob 18:13 10/21/2001 (0)
    - Re: cheap cheap dirty cheap KYB shocks - Bruno 15:59 10/21/2001 (0)
M30 inlet manifold removal - Mark C 02:21 10/21/2001 (4)
- Hmmm- - Bob 18:16 10/21/2001 (3)
  - Inlet charge M30 engine study. - Mark C 19:38 10/21/2001 (2)
    - Re: Inlet charge M30 engine study. - Bob 19:48 10/22/2001 (0)
    - Excellent points. Plastic & carbon fiber... - Shawn D. 07:00 10/22/2001 (0)
Parting out a 1988 BMW 528e Parts CHEAP CHEAP - Craig 01:14 10/21/2001 (3)
- Re: Parting out a 1988 BMW 528e Parts CHEAP CHE - Dan Younes 19:05 10/21/2001 (0)
- location? transmission 5 speed or auto? (nt) - rexmo 06:48 10/21/2001 (0)
- what color exterior & interior? (eom) - Raj 04:48 10/21/2001 (0)
wheel question - Mark 01:06 10/21/2001 (1)
- Re: wheel question - Robert 06:44 10/21/2001 (0)
is 1986 and 1988 528e instrument cluster the same? - Chas 00:01 10/21/2001 (3)
- Re: is 1986 and 1988 528e instrument cluster the s - rabmw 07:41 10/23/2001 (0)
- I think they changed in 2/86. See link (url) - Rick in Buffalo 08:43 10/21/2001 (0)
- A little different, I think - rexmo 07:20 10/21/2001 (0)
Speedo needle works but odometer does not - Chas 23:52 10/20/2001 (3)
- Re: Speedo needle works but odometer does not - Ed 07:14 10/21/2001 (0)
- One more thing... - charlie 01:50 10/21/2001 (0)
- Speedo - charlie 01:49 10/21/2001 (0)
Poll: Are you the original owner? (Not me!) - RonW 23:10 10/20/2001 (29)
- Re: Poll: Are you the original owner? (Not me!) - Jack 18:04 10/26/2001 (0)
- 1986 535i with only 235k. a real bargain $1500.00 - Scott 15:31 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Are you the original owner? (Not me!) - JockO_bimmer 08:49 10/23/2001 (0)
- Yes! 1986 535i - Manuel 23:55 10/22/2001 (0)
- Original owner since 12/1988... - RussC 17:48 10/22/2001 (0)
- Nope. I'm #3 - Kitster, Boise ID 533i 16:25 10/22/2001 (0)
- got mine from a drug dealer - in hiding 15:45 10/22/2001 (0)
- Yes, 85 535i - KeithF PA H7s 535 11:06 10/22/2001 (0)
- 2.5 owner, 87 535is, $6k when I was 22 (story) - Chuck in Boston 09:04 10/22/2001 (3)
  - Re: 2.5 owner, 87 535is, $6k when I was 22 (story) - Ty in Boston 11:14 10/22/2001 (2)
    - No bumper mods for me! - Chuck in Boston 12:43 10/22/2001 (1)
      - Hey, I know exactly what you mean - Ty in Boston 15:50 10/22/2001 (0)
- 533i is still in the family! - Paul Schnettler 08:27 10/22/2001 (0)
- 528i-2nd (and last!)owner, Alpina B9-6th owner (nt) - Alpinaman 02:39 10/22/2001 (0)
- not the first--but probaby the last . 228000ish (nt) - jago 88 528e 00:10 10/22/2001 (0)
- No, bought 88 535is 5 months ago from 1st owner. (nt) - cfisher 15:35 10/21/2001 (0)
- Only 1 in 100... - Bob 15:23 10/21/2001 (0)
- Me Neither - John 12:57 10/21/2001 (0)
- Yes, 85 535i! - Dave 11:02 10/21/2001 (0)
- Yes, In 1988, I Bought My M5, Paid Cash, And just - Tim In PA 07:43 10/21/2001 (1)
  - Good one...nearly had me believing it! - John at SoCal Beach 11:43 10/21/2001 (0)
- Got my '88 535i from original owner 2years .. - John at SoCal Beach 06:24 10/21/2001 (0)
- 85 528e - 92k $400, 88 535is - 110k $1000 - Robert 06:07 10/21/2001 (0)
- Hell no! I was lucky to have stumbled upon... - Raj 04:57 10/21/2001 (0)
- Nope - Aaron Anderson 00:53 10/21/2001 (0)
- Somewhat. I'm like Anthony. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon 00:34 10/21/2001 (0)
- Father bought 83' 528e new, than gave to me I'm 17 (nt) - Anthony 23:42 10/20/2001 (0)
- No, 3rd. Hope my kid will be the 4th. (nt) - Chris R '87 535iS 23:36 10/20/2001 (0)
- nope '87e@127k, '85,'86,'88 between 150 and 165k (nt) - rexmo 23:15 10/20/2001 (0)
kenwood head unit in '85 w/o cutting stock wires - rexmo 22:43 10/20/2001 (0)
WHICH short shift kit to buy and WHERE? - JeffreyOlson 22:28 10/20/2001 (1)
- UUC you can buy it from them directly. - tim atl. 09:37 10/21/2001 (0)
New Bilstein HD's........... what a difference! - Brandon 22:15 10/20/2001 (1)
- Thanks for the pre-review... - John 06:19 10/21/2001 (0)
High mileage guys, you have some competition (url) - Pat in Seattle 21:33 10/20/2001 (2)
- livery driver here has 2 1950's caddys,ea. in 7's - Paul Schnettler 08:33 10/22/2001 (0)
- Very impressive! Imagine how long an M30... - Raj 22:14 10/20/2001 (0)
I saw a new E28 model today.... - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 21:19 10/20/2001 (2)
- Chevrolet Blazer Fuel Pump Story... - Mikey R. 10:17 10/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Chevrolet Blazer Fuel Pump Story... - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 12:18 10/21/2001 (0)
Wheels - Fred 21:11 10/20/2001 (0)
42 Network Analyst 85 525e,87 535is, 80 528i - Jbelton 20:37 10/20/2001 (0)
What fluid do you guys run in a 3.73 LSD? (more) - Raj 20:19 10/20/2001 (2)
- Red Line 75w90 (url) - Bob Sutterfield 18:30 10/21/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Bob. I'll pick some up tomorrow (eom) - Raj 20:45 10/21/2001 (0)
Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) (nt) - John at SoCal Beach 19:03 10/20/2001 (103)
- 49, Digital Hardware Engineer, '87 535is - Tom in Dallas 08:12 10/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Tom in Dallas 08:09 10/26/2001 (0)
- 36, physician, 88 535iS - Michael Paletta 01:49 10/26/2001 (0)
- 41/Project Manager/1986 M535i, 1988 535is - todd green 00:34 10/25/2001 (0)
- 33/TV Producer & Director/1985 535i 5-speed - eriks5 23:48 10/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Stew 21:43 10/24/2001 (0)
- 535i 280,000, 50, Rennsport Restorations (nt) - AtlantaMax 17:29 10/23/2001 (0)
- 30, ComputerTech, rebuilding 85 524td for resail - EquiGym 17:25 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - fo 14:38 10/23/2001 (0)
- 25, Railroad Engineer, '87 535is 115K (nt) - Tom in Balt. 09:47 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Paul 22:53 10/22/2001 (0)
- 47, Regional Alliance/Account Manager, 3 Bimmers - Ron in SF 18:19 10/22/2001 (0)
- 535i @ 295,000 miles - bmw's forever 16:27 10/22/2001 (0)
- 21, KU Student, 87 528e, 170,000 mi. - Josh R. 15:29 10/22/2001 (0)
- 20, Laser Machines, '84 533i 235K (nt) - Matt from Portland 12:27 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Bo 12:21 10/22/2001 (0)
- 41, Disabled Lincoln mechanic, '86 535i - Gary 10:58 10/22/2001 (0)
- 27, Vehicle Dynamics Eng, '87 535is/'00 M Coupe - Gautam 10:02 10/22/2001 (0)
- 22/Elec Engineer, 87 535is (nt) - Chuck in Boston 09:32 10/22/2001 (0)
- Newspaper photographer:mint'87 535i, 215k (nt) - Paul Moseley 08:59 10/22/2001 (0)
- 38, Mechanical Engineer, 83 533i, 158k - Todd in Atlanta 08:45 10/22/2001 (0)
- 46,instrumentation spec.(R&D)84 533i,eyes on nothr - Paul Schnettler 08:36 10/22/2001 (0)
- 41,Telecom engineer, 83 528e 207k - Don J 08:04 10/22/2001 (0)
- 51, Aerospace Eng/IT Consultant, 88 535is - Bob Rifley 07:49 10/22/2001 (0)
- 35/Aerospace Engineer (former B-52 EWO)/'86 535i (nt) - Shawn D. 07:07 10/22/2001 (0)
- 46, Community Psychiatric Nurse, R90s,528i - Oz, 85 528i 06:41 10/22/2001 (0)
- 43/Signal design engineer/528i & Alpina B9 - Alpinaman 02:44 10/22/2001 (0)
- 25, software engineer, 88 535is, 82 528e (nt) - Mitch 02:32 10/22/2001 (0)
- 50, Bus Mech., '86 528e 174k, '80 320i 202k - Marty in Seattle 23:52 10/21/2001 (0)
- 26, student, custom paint & body(check out this - jago 88 528e, 82 323i 23:41 10/21/2001 (0)
- 38, Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager, '85 535i - Chandler 22:52 10/21/2001 (0)
- 30/Data Networks Engineer in Tx/87 535i - Jeff D. 22:47 10/21/2001 (0)
- 19/ Student/ 1988 535is red/black - Chris 22:40 10/21/2001 (0)
- 43, Artist and teacher, 88 535i - Peter 22:30 10/21/2001 (0)
- 26, Marine Engineer, '85 528e working on Big6 conv - teak 21:42 10/21/2001 (0)
- 21, mechanic, 86 turbo 535 - Eddie Santos 19:29 10/21/2001 (0)
- 25, Psychologist-in-training, '88 535iS - eurotrash 19:28 10/21/2001 (0)
- 46/winemaker/palisade colorado/865351/672000cs - Kevin Sweeney 19:08 10/21/2001 (0)
- 33, Musician, Stay-at-home Dad (nt) - Chris in SE PA 18:30 10/21/2001 (1)
  - 88 535i (nt) - Chris in SE PA 18:32 10/21/2001 (0)
- 39, Automotive Quality Engineer, NUMMI (nt) - Mike C. 87 535is, 88 Dinan 535 17:06 10/21/2001 (0)
- 34, Power equipment dealer, '88 535i, 168+k - Fisher 16:38 10/21/2001 (0)
- 39/net admin&security/his:87 325iS, hers:88 535iS (nt) - Bob Sutterfield 16:19 10/21/2001 (0)
- 19/student, angry janitor, computer nerd - TJ '82 528eA '81 320i 15:43 10/21/2001 (0)
- 16, Student, 84 533 - Fortunate 12:23 10/21/2001 (0)
- 19/ Engineering Student/ '88 535is (nt) - Artie 12:17 10/21/2001 (0)
- 49, Internet Engineer/Sales/Mgmt, 86 535i - Randy Sargent 12:14 10/21/2001 (0)
- 24, Tech Support, 88 535is, 84 528e, 74 2002tii - jay 11:59 10/21/2001 (0)
- 47,liquid oxygen tank truck driver;87 535,2-84 533 - andyrum 11:23 10/21/2001 (0)
- 38,Golf Professional,535is - JonH. 10:32 10/21/2001 (0)
- 17 - Student/Red Cross Volunteer - '88 535iS (nt) - Mikey R. 10:11 10/21/2001 (0)
- 43, Math Tchr, Doc.Student, 87 535is Hartge eng. (nt) - jH 09:53 10/21/2001 (0)
- 34, Major US Army, UH-60 pilot - Phil D 88 535is '92 325is Austin, TX 09:46 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Joan 09:37 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Chubbydawg 08:51 10/21/2001 (0)
- 32, Airline pilot, 87 528e, - Kevin Ellis - ATL area 08:51 10/21/2001 (0)
- Mike/U.S. NAVY/PUERTO RICO/85 535i/190K - Mike 08:47 10/21/2001 (0)
- 37, Restaurant Owner/Chef, 85 M-535i - Brad 08:32 10/21/2001 (0)
- 34, Chem. Engineer / Water Treatment sales, 535is - Doug G 08:16 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: 26/ student/85 535/79 735/80 732/85 745 (fs) - charles 07:49 10/21/2001 (0)
- 23, Student, '84 520i, Melb. AUS - Kyle 02:03 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Paul 01:15 10/21/2001 (0)
- 27 (still school) 85e (nt) - Jarod 01:01 10/21/2001 (0)
- 43/Mortgage banker/ex-r75/5 &r100rs/320i-now... - Bob C WNC 85 635 00:47 10/21/2001 (0)
- 19, student (nt) - Stuart S 00:38 10/21/2001 (1)
  - 87 535i - Stuart S 00:39 10/21/2001 (0)
- 44, owner of PR firm - Chris R '87 535iS 23:37 10/20/2001 (0)
- 26/Job hunting/'87 535is - Doctor Detroit 23:30 10/20/2001 (0)
- 21, student, '88 528e (nt) - Willie C. 23:29 10/20/2001 (0)
- 37/Embedded systems programmer/'86 535i - RonW 23:28 10/20/2001 (0)
- 22, grad student, 85 535i (with a cracked head) - JMGitlin ('85 535i) 23:09 10/20/2001 (0)
- 31, slacker, 88 535i - Ed 22:55 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Evan 87 535iS 22:52 10/20/2001 (0)
- 28, Product Information Specialist, '87 535is - Mark 22:48 10/20/2001 (0)
- 50, Director of Construction, Ex 5th Grp SFA - 7602 22:41 10/20/2001 (0)
- 45/chemical engineer/85,86,88 etas (nt) - rexmo 22:23 10/20/2001 (0)
- 28, General manager / '85 535i 190k/ '89 535i 147k (nt) - Bruno 22:19 10/20/2001 (0)
- 24/home audio-video consultant/ '85 535i 170K (nt) - Chris Altman 22:16 10/20/2001 (0)
- 47/Adult Psychiatric CNS/84 528e... - Joseph Brock 22:14 10/20/2001 (0)
- 48 / Drilling tech - offshore LA / '85 528e - Robert 22:04 10/20/2001 (0)
- 22 Software Engineer, 85 528e, 87 325is, 88 735i - andyman 21:55 10/20/2001 (0)
- 23 / Student (Physics) - Maintainence Tech. - John in Valdosta 21:39 10/20/2001 (0)
- 33/grad student - cancer research/ '87 535is(176k) (nt) - John (SoCal desert) 21:38 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Big Chuck from Mo Val 21:21 10/20/2001 (0)
- 33, Director-Veterinary Critical Care, 88 535i :-) - Patrick 21:18 10/20/2001 (0)
- 30, network consultant, '85 524td 146K (commuter) (nt) - Pat in Seattle 21:15 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there? Age/Occupation/BMW(s) - Chuck Hornsby 21:14 10/20/2001 (0)
- 28, Parts Manager - www.azmotorsports.com -------> - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 21:10 10/20/2001 (0)
- 30, retail sales, 83 533i 180K+ miles - Kitster, Boise ID 533i 21:08 10/20/2001 (0)
- 27,auto interior repair tech,.85 535i - Bryan in DE 21:00 10/20/2001 (0)
- 39, Sales, '86 535i (256+++)... (nt) - Mark Seiferth Oo=00=oO (Seattle) 20:50 10/20/2001 (0)
- 16/Student-OfficeMax/83 528e - Dan Younes 20:36 10/20/2001 (0)
- 18/Student/1986 535i soon to be turbo - Nate in Phoenix 20:30 10/20/2001 (0)
- 36/Corporate Risk Manager/'87 528e-5sp - Dan in BFL 20:28 10/20/2001 (0)
- almost 21/ student,/ '85 535i, '83 745i parts car (nt) - Raj 20:21 10/20/2001 (0)
- 38 pressman 84 528e 380000,85 528e,78 530i,68 1602 - ken 20:16 10/20/2001 (0)
- 19 / Student / '87 528e (nt) - Brad Couvillon 20:07 10/20/2001 (0)
- 39, aircraft mechanic, 528e (6er someday) - Dave Hunt 19:37 10/20/2001 (0)
- 35, Captain US Army/Apache pilot.......85 M535i (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 19:11 10/20/2001 (2)
  - Duke, don't take no crap off a duck hunter! - OB in VA 16:12 10/21/2001 (0)
  - 30, Former Vulcan and Stinger Gunner , 85 535i - Brandon 21:33 10/20/2001 (0)
- 44, Airline biz, his: '88 535i .. hers: '86 325e - John 19:05 10/20/2001 (1)
  - Joseph Rexroat louisville, ky 1987 528e 234000 mi - Joseph R. 04:27 10/22/2001 (0)
I need a front swaybar mount tab. - Steve in Knoxville 18:55 10/20/2001 (0)
HONDA AND BMW PAINT REAL CLOSE - Dan Younes 18:40 10/20/2001 (3)
- you can do better than that. . . (url) - John (SoCal desert) 19:29 10/20/2001 (2)
  - Re: you can do better than that. . . - Dan Younes 20:33 10/20/2001 (1)
    - Re: you can do better than that. . . - John (SoCal desert) 21:33 10/20/2001 (0)
FS-Red Std front seat-make offer - Randall 18:11 10/20/2001 (0)
Need help too; what's that cable on - Jospeh Brock 17:43 10/20/2001 (0)
524td Speedo and tach. - Ken Gibson 17:39 10/20/2001 (1)
- Re: 524td Speedo and tach. - Dan in BFL 20:35 10/20/2001 (0)
Anyone know name of blue leather color 87 535is? - Nick 17:38 10/20/2001 (1)
- According to the window sticker.. - John at SoCal Beach 17:59 10/20/2001 (0)
fixed my trunk lock acutator - Todd Kenyon 17:26 10/20/2001 (4)
- U can repair Actuator for under $10, 1 hours work - Kyle 02:08 10/21/2001 (3)
  - How ? - Fisher 09:11 10/21/2001 (2)
    - Email me if you want a full explination. - Kyle 22:17 10/21/2001 (1)
      - If it's just the switch, I can get it. thx (nt) - Fisher 16:36 10/22/2001 (0)
NEED Help With Slipping Auto Trans - ken 16:46 10/20/2001 (3)
- Re: NEED Help With Slipping Auto Trans - charles 07:56 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: NEED Help With Slipping Auto Trans - Kyle 02:13 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: NEED Help With Slipping Auto Trans - a 17:22 10/20/2001 (0)
Good source for "dog bones" and 750 bushings? - Mark 16:17 10/20/2001 (3)
- Ultimate garage for ultimate service - earl 12:38 10/22/2001 (0)
- Try BMA (url) - Bruno 20:20 10/20/2001 (1)
  - second that ! (nt) - Bryan in DE 21:03 10/20/2001 (0)
Carfax plueeze :) - Dan in BFL 16:09 10/20/2001 (1)
- Re: Carfax - Anyone?? - Dan in BFL 20:29 10/20/2001 (0)
83 528e IS IN SOME TROUBLE HELP! PLEASE (url) - Dan Younes 15:43 10/20/2001 (5)
- 83 528e in trouble: questions & WAGs. - RonW 16:57 10/20/2001 (4)
  - Re: 83 528e in trouble: questions & WAGs. - a 17:32 10/20/2001 (3)
    - Re: 83 528e in trouble: questions & WAGs. - Dan Younes 18:35 10/20/2001 (2)
      - Tach & MPG fail often. SI batteries usual culprit. - RonW 19:33 10/20/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Tach & MPG fail often. SI batteries usual - Dan Younes 20:36 10/20/2001 (0)
Fuse Box - Louis 15:43 10/20/2001 (4)
- Contacts can get loose- clean 'em & bend 'em back. - RonW 16:06 10/20/2001 (3)
  - Re: Contacts can get loose- clean 'em & bend ' - Louis 16:12 10/20/2001 (2)
    - I got a new fusebox lid from Bavarian Autosport... (url) - RonW 17:09 10/20/2001 (1)
      - Re: I got a new fusebox lid from Bavarian Autospor (url) - a 17:49 10/20/2001 (0)
Seattle Area E28 meeting (url) - Bill R. 15:33 10/20/2001 (0)
Seattle Area E28 meeting - Bill R. 15:33 10/20/2001 (0)
Speed kills, see why......off of E46 M3 Board (url) - Mikey R. 14:27 10/20/2001 (4)
- Agreed, stupidity and and ignorance cause more - todd green 00:41 10/25/2001 (0)
- Poor driving and judgement kill - Dave S. 22:59 10/21/2001 (1)
  - No kidding! Not to be a hardass either, but... - Shawn D. 07:16 10/22/2001 (0)
- Amazing. That M3 looked like it did it's best... - Raj 20:59 10/20/2001 (0)
Blowing Fuse #6 (url) - Brad Couvillon 14:12 10/20/2001 (4)
- Problem solved! (url) - Brad Couvillon 16:10 10/20/2001 (0)
- ETM - Fuse # 6 (url) - John in Valdosta 15:40 10/20/2001 (0)
- What's on fuse #6. (A long list). (url) - RonW 15:17 10/20/2001 (0)
- If it's a manual tranny..... - Lyle T. 14:59 10/20/2001 (0)
Experience with Suspension Techniques sway bars? - LarryM 14:05 10/20/2001 (3)
- i have them...read on (long) - Artie 16:58 10/20/2001 (2)
  - how much do they cost? (eom) - Raj 21:02 10/20/2001 (1)
    - $250 from la jolla - Artie 13:09 10/21/2001 (0)
was there a 286 hp 5 series - papajimm-Nh- 2- 82 -745's_81-735 13:32 10/20/2001 (1)
- Yep... M5 had 286 hp(EOM) - John in Valdosta 15:09 10/20/2001 (0)
calling ronw - wiring colors for stock radio - - rexmo 11:55 10/20/2001 (1)
- Can't speak for '85... - RonW 13:28 10/20/2001 (0)
where do you guys get your wheel spacers from? mor - Fisher 10:51 10/20/2001 (2)
- Turner Motorsport 978 388-7769 very knowledeable. - Nick 11:59 10/20/2001 (1)
  - Thanks (nt) - Fisher 15:44 10/20/2001 (0)
More free TRXs in Denver - Peter 08:41 10/20/2001 (0)
Can a bad cat foul your plugs ? - JOEL IN SD 07:56 10/20/2001 (5)
- All cats are bad. MEOW!!!! (nt) - Brad Couvillon 18:12 10/21/2001 (0)
- Either cat or cold start valve... - Clyde 13:04 10/20/2001 (0)
- Make sure the cold start injector isn't stuck open - Mike in FLA 09:16 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: Can a bad cat foul your plugs ? - andyman 08:33 10/20/2001 (1)
  - Re: Can a bad cat foul your plugs ? - JOEL IN SD 11:03 10/20/2001 (0)
Where to verify VIN...? - George Marshall 07:19 10/20/2001 (0)
CCA - Nate in Phoenix 03:31 10/20/2001 (8)
- Rocky Mountain Chapter, host of O'Fest 2002 (url) (pic) - Bob Sutterfield 16:14 10/21/2001 (0)
- Duh! Golden Gate ...dmna dysxleyia! (nt) - Capt. Al 17:58 10/20/2001 (0)
- Golen Gate Chapter!!!! EOM (nt) - Capt. Al 17:56 10/20/2001 (0)
- Greetings from the Missouri Valley Chapter (nt) (nt) - eriks5 17:31 10/20/2001 (0)
- Delaware Valley Chapter Here - Joe in NJ 10:46 10/20/2001 (0)
- Me! Puget Sound Region here (nt) - Pat in Seattle 10:45 10/20/2001 (0)
- Try Rocky Mountain Motorworks (url) - #### W 08:00 10/20/2001 (0)
- I am... - Greg T Knox, TN 07:59 10/20/2001 (0)
s/e/1-2-3 knob on console and starting car - craigwatanabe 00:29 10/20/2001 (0)
Oh well I'm stuck with my beloved E28 - craigwatanabe 00:20 10/20/2001 (1)
- Only CSI, Coupe Sport Injected. Keep looking - Bob C WNC 85 635 00:38 10/20/2001 (0)
M-technic body kit - how much? - Will 23:38 10/19/2001 (1)
- A BMP copy is about $1200 (more) - Dave S. 12:34 10/20/2001 (0)
AC Schnitzer, hartge, hamann, alpina, supersprint, - etc for the best value. Email me. 22:47 10/19/2001 (1)
- Hotmail address? Which company you with??? - Tim In PA 23:17 10/19/2001 (0)
Do you know these wheels??? - Brad 22:43 10/19/2001 (1)
- Re: Do you know these wheels??? - rabmw 08:02 10/23/2001 (0)
post my pics for please.. - Jbelton 22:15 10/19/2001 (3)
- Re: post my pics for please.. - andyman 08:32 10/20/2001 (0)
- E-mail me, and I'll put you in the gallery (url) (nt) - Brad Couvillon 00:32 10/20/2001 (1)
  - You got mail - Jbelton 01:18 10/20/2001 (0)
535 Odometer & Speedometer Repair - rgmac 22:15 10/19/2001 (6)
- resetting tripmeter while moving bad idea? - rexmo 07:21 10/20/2001 (0)
- Here's my post from last week... (url) - RonW 23:33 10/19/2001 (4)
  - Re: Here's my post from last week... - rgmac 08:08 10/20/2001 (0)
  - Re: Here's my post from last week... - rgmac 08:08 10/20/2001 (2)
    - Odometer repair cost - Phil D 88 535is '92 325is Austin, TX 08:39 10/20/2001 (1)
      - Re: Odometer repair cost - rgmac 19:12 10/20/2001 (0)
BimmerCruise Sunday Oct 21st Last Call --Join US ! - Tim In PA 22:12 10/19/2001 (0)
side skirts (pic) - Mitch 21:40 10/19/2001 (4)
- bmp skirts not recommended - Bryan in DE 07:40 10/20/2001 (1)
  - why? what would you recommend? thx..... (nt) - Mitch 15:31 10/20/2001 (0)
- BMP sells just the sideskirts. - Tim In PA 21:41 10/19/2001 (1)
  - oh yeah.. - Mitch 05:29 10/20/2001 (0)
Transmission advice - Ted Cassely 21:22 10/19/2001 (2)
- try bmwukparts@yahoo.co.uk (nt) - rexmo 07:24 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: Transmission advice - Brian 22:46 10/19/2001 (0)
power steering leak - gunther 21:11 10/19/2001 (2)
- possibly the o-ring in the brake booster - Greg T Knox, TN 08:06 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: power steering leak - Alex in S. FL 00:50 10/20/2001 (0)
Tim is selling his 535is. Beautiful Car..Flawless - Tim In PA 21:03 10/19/2001 (0)
Cheap BMW parts.... - BMI 20:42 10/19/2001 (0)
1985 535i car seats - louis 20:30 10/19/2001 (2)
- Re: 1985 535i car seats - rabmw 08:06 10/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: 1985 535i car seats - Louis 17:00 10/24/2001 (0)
Arrrgh! What's wrong with my LSD??? - Raj 20:29 10/19/2001 (1)
- Re: Arrrgh! What's wrong with my LSD??? - kevink 23:02 10/19/2001 (0)
New E28 owner - 87 535is, 5spd, 150k mi - Nick 20:09 10/19/2001 (4)
- Congrats on the purchase. There is a lot of... - Raj 22:37 10/19/2001 (3)
  - Re: Congrats on the purchase. There is a lot of... - Duke Roberts 15:39 10/22/2001 (0)
  - Thanks, Raj, how do I contact Paul Gray ? - Nick 11:43 10/20/2001 (1)
    - Here's his website (url) (nt) - Raj 19:53 10/20/2001 (0)
Off Topic: Knee rebuild advice - jH 19:51 10/19/2001 (3)
- Re: My experience/opinions - Jimbo/CO 10:54 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Off Topic: Knee rebuild advice - rexmo 07:38 10/20/2001 (0)
- University of Pa... - Keith (e21 board) 21:19 10/19/2001 (0)
Euro E28 - Steve 19:04 10/19/2001 (2)
- Re: Euro E28 - rabmw 08:12 10/23/2001 (0)
- Call CCA (url) (pic) - Bob Sutterfield 19:36 10/19/2001 (0)
well its almost finished - eric in pa 19:03 10/19/2001 (0)
slight shimmy on braking, not consistent though (nt) - is that ball joints or tie rod ends 17:06 10/19/2001 (2)
- Upper control arm or thrust arm bushing(same thi.. - Fisher 19:45 10/19/2001 (0)
- warped rotors + weak thrust arm bushes (nt) - earl 17:48 10/19/2001 (0)
88 528e stalls intermittently - adam 16:09 10/19/2001 (3)
- Bad/ leaking cold start valve? see bentley 4 test - Bob C WNC 85 635 01:01 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: 88 528e stalling - thesynic 18:46 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: 88 528e stalls intermittently - a 17:43 10/19/2001 (0)
carfax me too, please - Matt from Portland 15:55 10/19/2001 (0)
Installing a stereo, tips needed. - Brian 15:19 10/19/2001 (7)
- Thanks, guys. - Brian 18:26 10/19/2001 (0)
- Bypass The Amp! (more) - Tom 17:44 10/19/2001 (0)
- Suggestion - todB 15:58 10/19/2001 (0)
- if not premium system, rewiring not as involved, - rex 15:53 10/19/2001 (0)
- A few answers. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon 15:45 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Installing a stereo, tips needed. - Dave S. 15:39 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Installing a stereo, tips needed. - erik 15:24 10/19/2001 (0)
Um...where's the fuel filter? - leo 15:07 10/19/2001 (5)
- I got it guys....thanx! - leo 16:32 10/19/2001 (0)
- underneath, rear passengers side. - rex 15:47 10/19/2001 (0)
- Around the rear axle. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon 15:46 10/19/2001 (2)
  - Where is the fuel filter for a 86 528e? (url) - Eric A. 18:14 10/19/2001 (1)
    - Where I described (url) - Brad Couvillon 19:27 10/19/2001 (0)
Bilstein C's or HD's? - John at SoCal Beach 14:48 10/19/2001 (3)
- Bilstein HD, make car feel 500lbs lighter (nt) - Kevin Sweeney 19:14 10/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Bilstein C's or HD's? - Stan 16:30 10/19/2001 (0)
- If you like stock, go Boge Turbo gas (nt) - todB 16:00 10/19/2001 (0)
performance plan of attack? - erik 14:42 10/19/2001 (5)
- Re: performance plan of attack? - #### W 21:52 10/19/2001 (0)
- driving school, brakes, 3.73LSD - Bob Sutterfield 16:49 10/19/2001 (2)
  - Re: driving school, brakes, 3.73LSD - Mark C 20:07 10/19/2001 (1)
    - no (nt) - Bob Sutterfield 06:22 10/20/2001 (0)
- #1 Attend a BMWCCA Driving Event..... - Mark Seiferth Oo=00=oO (Seattle) 14:50 10/19/2001 (0)
Car fax please guys: WBAEC610801280207 - leo 14:20 10/19/2001 (0)
FS , 3 Yoka A520 205/50-ZR16 75% tread $25 each (url) - Dave Kan 13:41 10/19/2001 (0)
test (nt) - leo 13:30 10/19/2001 (0)
Anyone have old Koalamotorsport tech tips? (more) - John 12:08 10/19/2001 (2)
- They're still there - Drew Zacharda 12:29 10/19/2001 (1)
  - Found 'em! Thanks. (nt) - John 12:59 10/19/2001 (0)
Fake 535is on ebay (url) - David 12:00 10/19/2001 (11)
- They re-listed it as a 535i (nt) - Chuck in Boston 09:54 10/22/2001 (0)
- Tilt steering wheel - Mike W. 00:59 10/20/2001 (1)
  - I don't think ANY e28 had tilt- just telescope. - RonW 09:45 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: Fake 535is on ebay - Stew 22:50 10/19/2001 (0)
- Options: Premium Alloy Wheels! HAHA! No Choice! - Tim In PA 18:10 10/19/2001 (1)
  - an even better laugh - Brian 18:18 10/19/2001 (0)
- These guys oughta know better... - Brent Miller 15:23 10/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: These guys oughta know better... - Dave S. 15:44 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Fake 535is on ebay - Dan in BFL 12:23 10/19/2001 (2)
  - Re: Fake 535is on ebay - Reed Hunt 12:36 10/19/2001 (1)
    - Good point - well stated - eom - Dan in BFL 12:40 10/19/2001 (0)
Im tring to replace my Catalytic Convertor - Scott 11:44 10/19/2001 (3)
- Re: Im tring to replace my Catalytic Convertor - Stew 23:03 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Im tring to replace my Catalytic Convertor - Ron H 13:26 10/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: Im tring to replace my Catalytic Convertor - Scott 14:18 10/19/2001 (0)
Euro Bumpers - kevin 11:37 10/19/2001 (5)
- Here (url) (pic) - Drew Zacharda 11:48 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Euro Bumpers - Dave S. 11:43 10/19/2001 (3)
  - Paul LaDue's E-mail - Mark Chesnutt 14:03 10/19/2001 (2)
    - EURO Bumpers and other euro goodies - Paul 20:36 10/19/2001 (1)
      - Paul messed up his URL... (url) - Darin S. 01:59 10/20/2001 (0)
Yet another pic for you (pic) - Jim Eagan In Baltimore 11:32 10/19/2001 (3)
- Its nice to see someone is having fun with their - Digital Camera !! 20:54 10/19/2001 (0)
- Nice bumpers! (more) (url) - Brad Couvillon 14:50 10/19/2001 (0)
- Very nice Jim - Keep 'em comin' - eom - Dan in BFL 12:25 10/19/2001 (0)
Factory rear deck speakers-what years/models? - mikem 10:28 10/19/2001 (2)
- Re: Factory rear deck speakers-what years/models? - erik 13:14 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Factory rear deck speakers-what years/models? - Dave S. 11:45 10/19/2001 (0)
tie rod puller vs. pickle fork separator - Craig J. 10:08 10/19/2001 (4)
- Re: tie rod puller vs. pickle fork separator - Mike W. 01:05 10/20/2001 (0)
- Pickle fork WILL damage flanges . AMHIK (nt) - Fisher 19:47 10/19/2001 (0)
- Re: tie rod puller vs. pickle fork separator - Ron H 13:40 10/19/2001 (0)
- The best tool is the tie rod puller - Bruno 10:30 10/19/2001 (0)
First road trip in the 528e! What should we take? - jay 09:28 10/19/2001 (3)
- I take - Mike W. 01:09 10/20/2001 (0)
- Re: First road trip in the 528e! What should we ta (url) - Michael Fennell 15:35 10/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: First road trip in the 528e! What should we ta - jay 16:05 10/19/2001 (0)
Update on $175 M535i :o) (url) (pic) - Duke 08:37 10/19/2001 (33)
- Beautiful work, you're an inspiration to us all! (nt) - BK NorCal_84 533i 01:13 10/20/2001 (1)
  - Thanks a lot......its easy with lots of money!! - Duke, 85 M535i 18:28 10/20/2001 (0)
- Amazing! - Brian 14:12 10/19/2001 (0)
- Duke, where you going in Cali? (eom) - Raj 13:17 10/19/2001 (2)