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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 46
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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My 533i needs exhaust - Suggestions? - Todd Bailey 23:42 11/18/2001 (2)
- Re:Here's what is going into my 533i once... - Richard '83 533i Houston 05:37 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: My 533i needs exhaust - Suggestions? - Louis 00:50 11/19/2001 (0)
Hey Richard '83 533i Houston, how's your rear end? - Dave in Dallas 22:25 11/18/2001 (3)
- Why, Y'all forget to use enough rear-end lube? :) - Not that there's anything wrong w/ that 06:39 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Didn't get it installed yet, I had Honey Do's. - Richard '83 533i Houston 05:48 11/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: Didn't get it installed yet, I had Honey Do's. - a 09:08 11/20/2001 (0)
TIRES...HELP. - T.O.BMW 22:03 11/18/2001 (2)
- Should be OK, but check with tire MFR for... - Shawn D. 06:42 11/19/2001 (0)
- 225/60/15's are even better! (nt) - Eddie in Seattle 23:18 11/18/2001 (0)
Shimmy Problem - Jc_RgMac 21:38 11/18/2001 (7)
- Check your front calipers, too... - Tim G in Central Jersey 07:55 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Shimmy Problem - Bob 01:28 11/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: Other suspension parts could also... - Richard '83 533i Houston 06:01 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Shimmy Problem - Jc_RgMac 23:03 11/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: Shimmy Problem - Bob 01:30 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Shimmy Problem - John at SoCal Beach 22:49 11/18/2001 (0)
- check your upper thrust arms.or tire tow in - BSAndy 533i auto 22:08 11/18/2001 (0)
LSD? , some pipes I cannot trace down & the bomb - underwaterdog 87 535is 21:36 11/18/2001 (2)
- check the switch atop the actuator, thing w/ ... - Fisher 07:15 11/19/2001 (0)
- LSD & pipes - Shawn D. 22:11 11/18/2001 (0)
Trunk Lid help please! - Jan R. 21:20 11/18/2001 (1)
- Re: Trunk Lid help please! - a 18:13 11/19/2001 (0)
Blacked out trim - Keith 21:14 11/18/2001 (7)
- Re: Blacked out trim - Mark W 09:31 11/19/2001 (0)
- Spray on Chrome - underwaterdog 87 535is 21:25 11/18/2001 (5)
  - The silver isn't "sprayed on," it's inside... - Shawn D. 21:57 11/18/2001 (0)
  - Re: Spray on Chrome - Keith 21:44 11/18/2001 (3)
    - Yes The Do. Shadowline Option. - Tim In PA 21:57 11/18/2001 (2)
      - Re: Yes The Do. Shadowline Option. MORE - Tim In PA 23:19 11/18/2001 (1)
        
        Tim, you say middle eighties like it was a long .. - E28 man 16:15 11/19/2001 (0)
The infamous "Battery Drain" - Nolan 19:41 11/18/2001 (10)
- FOUND IT !! - Nolan 21:54 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: The infamous "Battery Drain" - paul 16:05 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: The infamous "Battery Drain" - skk 15:15 11/19/2001 (0)
- My Drain Prob....long shot. - thesynic 22:18 11/18/2001 (0)
- Most common is alt - Jean 21:27 11/18/2001 (0)
- CK. alt. and starter - rabmw 20:29 11/18/2001 (0)
- Faulty voltage regulator? - RonW 20:11 11/18/2001 (3)
  - All unfused stuff with power when key off... - RonW 21:06 11/18/2001 (2)
    - Thanks for the list...... - Nolan 21:42 11/18/2001 (1)
      - Re: electrical drain - even longer shot... - Steve Offley 18:37 11/20/2001 (0)
e28 GRAPAIC /background (pic) - Erik C. 19:40 11/18/2001 (3)
- This one should work (pic) (nt) - Erik C. 19:43 11/18/2001 (2)
  - Re: This one should work (url) - Pete 20:00 11/18/2001 (1)
    - Re: This one should work - Erik C. 20:17 11/18/2001 (0)
Ski Rack, F/S (pic) - Stephen 19:38 11/18/2001 (0)
525i VS my 528e WHO IS QUICKER - Dan Younes 18:14 11/18/2001 (3)
- Re: 525i VS my 528e WHO IS QUICKER - Drew Zacharda 19:40 11/18/2001 (0)
- The 1989 525i is quicker. I am sure of it. - Tim In PA 19:07 11/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: The 1989 525i is quicker. I am sure of it. - Dan Younes 19:30 11/18/2001 (0)
Cold Idle Problem - satchmo - '84 533i 147K 18:07 11/18/2001 (3)
- See Bentley Ch3, Table e - rexmo 07:08 11/19/2001 (1)
  - Re: See Bentley Ch3, Table e - Satchmo '84 533i 08:05 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Cold Idle Problem - Vijay 20:09 11/18/2001 (0)
For those w/ manual transmission from factory..... - fasterbmw 18:06 11/18/2001 (10)
- Thanks that solves that - BSAndy 533i auto 21:04 11/18/2001 (0)
- M535i/A - Euro gray market import - AlanS 21:00 11/18/2001 (0)
- thanks 8^) - fasterbmw 18:42 11/18/2001 (0)
- I think you're looking at the sticker.... - Paul Shovestul 18:42 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re: My 533i has the 533i/A on the B-pillar .... - Richard '83 533i Houston 18:18 11/18/2001 (0)
- I believe the "A" denoted American model (eom) - Raj 18:08 11/18/2001 (4)
  - No, My M535i has the i/A and is a German Model - Mark W 09:41 11/19/2001 (0)
  - That's funny! - Brian 20:37 11/18/2001 (1)
    - My bad (eom) (nt) - Raj 21:37 11/18/2001 (0)
  - Nope...my M535i has the i/A also (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 19:12 11/18/2001 (0)
Does anyone know where there's a good 3.73? eom (nt) - Fisher 17:19 11/18/2001 (4)
- i have two,$200each - bmw europa 19:22 11/19/2001 (0)
- roadfly classifieds E30 diff saw one today (nt) - rex 16:51 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Does anyone know where there's a good 3.73? eo - Pepper 15:55 11/19/2001 (0)
- These guys have a couple e30 325i parts cars... (url) (nt) - Raj 18:04 11/18/2001 (0)
how to fit 235-17's - John 17:10 11/18/2001 (3)
- Depends on wheel width, but 14, 15, 20 and 22... (url) - Shawn D. 17:44 11/18/2001 (2)
  - Offsets for 17" rims w/235/45/17's (url) - rabmw 19:17 11/18/2001 (1)
    - Re: Offsets for 17" rims w/235/45/17's - Raj 19:33 11/18/2001 (0)
COOLANT CHAGE for 1985 528E - Vijay 17:00 11/18/2001 (1)
- Discussed a few days ago, look down the page (eom) - Shawn D. 17:49 11/18/2001 (0)
ECU needed for 88 528e - Jeff C. 16:14 11/18/2001 (1)
- i got it if you want it - bmw europa 21:11 11/18/2001 (0)
2 BMW 535is automatics FOR SALE in NC! - Jeff Olson 15:46 11/18/2001 (0)
door glass seperated from guide(?) - ...tom 15:43 11/18/2001 (2)
- Mirror Mastic - Mike W. 17:25 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re: door glass seperated from guide(?) - 3ol5ers 16:19 11/18/2001 (0)
Ashtrat Tom Marino - chip barker 14:23 11/18/2001 (0)
KEYLESS ENTRY PROBLEM HELP PLEASE asap - Joseph R 13:27 11/18/2001 (4)
- Just fixed it man sorry - Joseph R 13:39 11/18/2001 (0)
- SEND IT AGAIN PAT - Joseph R 13:38 11/18/2001 (0)
- Your e-mail address is not valid- please correct. - Pat in Seattle 13:37 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re: KEYLESS ENTRY PROBLEM HELP PLEASE asap - Pat in Seattle 13:34 11/18/2001 (0)
More cool O2 sensor stuff - cold driving readings - Todd Kenyon 13:15 11/18/2001 (5)
- Bentley describes poor cold idle - rich as - rex 09:13 11/19/2001 (0)
- Under same cinerio w/ the o2 disconnected =? (nt) - Fisher 17:23 11/18/2001 (0)
- what were you using to measure O2 s. output? (nt) - TJ 14:20 11/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: what were you using to measure O2 s. output? ( - Todd Kenyon 14:52 11/18/2001 (0)
- interesting... vacuum leak? - Dave 13:23 11/18/2001 (0)
Throwin' the dog a bone...? - rexmo 13:01 11/18/2001 (4)
- Re: Throwin' the dog a bone...? - EdP. 12:02 11/19/2001 (0)
- It seems like - Brian 14:16 11/18/2001 (2)
  - seems less tailhappy accelerating through a turn - rexmo 23:55 11/18/2001 (0)
  - I just did it with car on ground - at night too! - James Lee 22:12 11/18/2001 (0)
Rotor set screws... - Jeff S 12:35 11/18/2001 (9)
- impact driver - Bob Sutterfield 20:22 11/18/2001 (0)
- Thanks all... I knew I wasn't the first to do this (nt) - Jeff S 18:02 11/18/2001 (0)
- did you round it out with an allen wrench or bit? - rexmo 12:54 11/18/2001 (4)
  - What's a easy out? (nt) - Jeff S 13:18 11/18/2001 (3)
    - Easy-out is an Oximoron - Bob 01:33 11/19/2001 (1)
      - They're really designed for unsiezed, snapped off - rexmo 07:11 11/19/2001 (0)
    - You'd have to drill anyway with an easy-out... (pic) - Shawn D. 14:24 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Rotor set screws... - Bob 12:41 11/18/2001 (1)
  - Re: Rotor set screws... - Bob Duckworth 16:31 11/18/2001 (0)
524 TD How do I pull my motor? - Martin Bruechle 11:48 11/18/2001 (0)
Leather Steering wheel recovering, my experiance. (url) (pic) - Duke, 85 M535i 11:37 11/18/2001 (0)
heater - gunther 10:47 11/18/2001 (2)
- Replace the heater valve.... (nt) - Mark Seiferth Oo=00=oO (Seattle) 10:54 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re: heater - Andy W from Indianapolis 10:54 11/18/2001 (0)
Which Mustang Injectors work on 535i? (nt) - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 10:40 11/18/2001 (3)
- Thanks alot guys!!!!!! - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 03:42 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Which Mustang Injectors work on 535i? (url) - gale 19:38 11/18/2001 (1)
  - You can still get six. (url) (nt) - Gary 20:02 11/18/2001 (0)
looking to purchase alot of parts - eric in pa 10:25 11/18/2001 (1)
- Re: looking to purchase alot of parts - Bob Duckworth 16:33 11/18/2001 (0)
Pic of my project (url) (pic) - Randall 10:25 11/18/2001 (5)
- Nice Ride, Bring it to Boone Next Time............ - Brad 07:22 11/19/2001 (0)
- Nice! Interior Burgundy or Buffalo? (nt) - kilt 15:11 11/18/2001 (0)
- Looks like your loosing some oil. :-) (nt) - Andy W from Indianapolis 10:57 11/18/2001 (1)
  - Hey, I said it was a project :) bad water pump - Randall 21:08 11/18/2001 (0)
- SWEEEEET!!!!!!!! - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 10:48 11/18/2001 (0)
Does anyone have that Grey Market parts link??? - Brad 09:14 11/18/2001 (1)
- Here it is..... (url) - Mark Seiferth Oo=00=oO (Seattle) 11:26 11/18/2001 (0)
3.0 320s 528s 535s 635s in local salage yard - Rod 08:19 11/18/2001 (1)
- That's "Ray's Auto Removal/Repair." Address is... (url) - Shawn D. 10:08 11/18/2001 (0)
Want urethane bushes -- Paul Gray? - charlie 03:10 11/18/2001 (1)
- you looking for me (url) - Paul Gray 04:37 11/18/2001 (0)
Transmission - Jason C 02:33 11/18/2001 (2)
- Re: Transmission - Raj 02:50 11/18/2001 (1)
  - Non serviceable driveshaft - Bob 12:46 11/18/2001 (0)
Wanted: independent shop in Phoenix area - SkipB 01:52 11/18/2001 (2)
- Re: Wanted: independent shop in Phoenix area - Chandler 20:34 11/18/2001 (0)
- Here you go Skip....... - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 09:36 11/18/2001 (0)
Alpina wheels FS (no affiliation) (url) - Raj 00:22 11/18/2001 (1)
- Thanks Raj... checking 'em out. (nt) - Chuck in Boston 01:02 11/18/2001 (0)
Euro Exhaust Question - Bob K. 23:10 11/17/2001 (1)
- That's what I did - John 08:59 11/18/2001 (0)
what is bore, stroke and CR... - John 23:01 11/17/2001 (1)
- for all E12/E28 specs,see www.M535ilist.org. - rabmw 12:02 11/18/2001 (0)
M5 front brakes installed-a few questions - Raj 22:33 11/17/2001 (9)
- Caliper sources.... - Mark Chesnutt 09:22 11/19/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Mark (eom) - Raj 14:39 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: M5 front brakes installed-a few questions - Ed 18:42 11/18/2001 (6)
  - Re: M5 front brakes installed-a few questions - Raj 19:24 11/18/2001 (5)
    - Re: M5 front brakes installed-a few questions - Chris Graff 20:27 11/18/2001 (4)
      - A few more things... - Chris Graff 20:45 11/18/2001 (3)
        
        Ooops...typos - Chris Graff 22:01 11/18/2001 (2)
        
        Damnit Chris!... - Raj 22:42 11/18/2001 (1)
        
        Well then you need to upgrade to 'Ring brakes! :-) (nt) - Chris Graff 00:35 11/19/2001 (0)
How to adjust your CO etc.... - Todd Kenyon 21:41 11/17/2001 (9)
- Great information... unfortunately pin 5 isn't.... - Paul Shovestul 07:56 11/18/2001 (4)
  - Re: Great information... unfortunately pin 5 isn't - Todd Kenyon 09:35 11/18/2001 (3)
    - I'm SOL.... it's not used in my car.... - Paul Shovestul 18:58 11/18/2001 (2)
      - Re: I'm SOL.... it's not used in my car.... - Todd Kenyon 19:50 11/18/2001 (1)
        
        I've been setting it to .5 volt open loop.... - Paul Shovestul 07:08 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: How to adjust your CO etc.... - Mark.C 04:54 11/18/2001 (0)
- So THAT'S what pin 5 does. Can you detail it more? - RonW 23:00 11/17/2001 (2)
  - Re: So THAT'S what pin 5 does. Can you detail it m (url) - Todd Kenyon 09:30 11/18/2001 (1)
    - Re: So THAT'S what pin 5 does. Can you detail it m - RonW 10:20 11/18/2001 (0)
535is stuff for sale - SW 21:41 11/17/2001 (0)
ix intake on an eta - couple of questions - Steve 21:19 11/17/2001 (2)
- none of the e to i cam conversions I've read about - rexmo 07:13 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: ix intake on an eta - couple of questions - TJ 14:38 11/18/2001 (0)
fuel line advise - paul 20:30 11/17/2001 (4)
- Had the same problem. - Stew 08:09 11/19/2001 (0)
- What I use - Mike W. 14:34 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re:You can't use just any type of fuel hose .... - Richard '83 533i Houston 06:49 11/18/2001 (1)
  - Re:You can't use just any type of fuel hose .... - a 09:28 11/18/2001 (0)
Ashtray Stolen! - chip barker 20:29 11/17/2001 (5)
- if a tray from a 83 533i will work i have one 4 u - mikey 14:01 11/19/2001 (0)
- Try a Euro 'Storing Partition' instead - Mark W 16:11 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Ashtray Stolen!he left the radio didnt he? - a 09:30 11/18/2001 (0)
- it makes an attractive coin purse - so continental (nt) - rexmo 07:27 11/18/2001 (0)
- Smokers have no conscience! - Bob 02:00 11/18/2001 (0)
95 AA TURBO M3 on eBay, Immaculate! (url) - ForceFedM3 19:27 11/17/2001 (0)
'84 533i stalls, jackrabbits, etc. - Chris 19:23 11/17/2001 (1)
- Re: '84 533i stalls, jackrabbits, etc. (pic) - Kitster, Boise ID 533i 23:07 11/17/2001 (0)
trip update (url) (pic) - andyman 18:36 11/17/2001 (0)
For Sale 535is - 2002Rob 17:48 11/17/2001 (0)
looking for a set of these (url) (pic) (nt) - Bryan in DE 17:40 11/17/2001 (2)
- Re: Bryan, The link isn't working, something..... - Richard '83 533i Houston 06:38 11/18/2001 (1)
  - found some, thanks drew ! - Bryan in DE 16:06 11/18/2001 (0)
'84 MB 300SD TD? Anyone know about them? - Jeff Olson 17:25 11/17/2001 (3)
- Re: '84 MB 300SD TD? Anyone know about them? - 3ol5ers 17:47 11/17/2001 (2)
  - Re: '84 MB 300SD TD? you forgot........... - e28is 21:12 11/17/2001 (1)
    - Re: '84 MB 300SD TD? you forgot........... - 3ol5ers 05:11 11/18/2001 (0)
Supplementary Fan question - Vijay 17:03 11/17/2001 (3)
- Re: Supplementary Fan question - Rodger 20:45 11/17/2001 (2)
  - Re: Supplementary Fan question - Ian 09:55 11/20/2001 (0)
  - Re: Supplementary Fan question - Vijay 16:57 11/18/2001 (0)
Supplementary Fan question - Vijay 17:02 11/17/2001 (0)
Damn dash cracks! - Mark 16:38 11/17/2001 (9)
- Re: Damn dash cracks! (url) - Todd Kenyon 09:45 11/18/2001 (4)
  - 303 and Vinylex also come highly recommended (nt) - rex 12:59 11/19/2001 (2)
    - Re: 303 and Vinylex also come highly recommended - Mike H. 13:52 11/19/2001 (1)
      - Good idea, but not sure how to get silicones out - rex 14:50 11/19/2001 (0)
  - 303 and Vinylex also come highly recommended (nt) - rex 12:59 11/19/2001 (0)
- Re: Damn dash cracks! - Scott 00:56 11/18/2001 (0)
- Re: Damn dash cracks! - 3ol5ers 16:47 11/17/2001 (2)
  - Re: Damn dash cracks! - dmcb 23:14 11/17/2001 (0)
  - Re: Damn dash cracks! - Anthony 17:28 11/17/2001 (0)
Trade NavTech Discs - Jay 16:05 11/17/2001 (0)
1985 528e on yahoo auctions NO RESERVE - papajimm-NH-USA-2-82-745i's-81-735 14:59 11/17/2001 (0)
SCHOOL'S OUT!! (url) - Brad Couvillon 14:13 11/17/2001 (0)
Yo! Brad (not Brad C) stiil have the interior? - 3ol5ers 14:05 11/17/2001 (1)
- Yep,Still have it,just got back from Fla.......... - Brad 23:39 11/17/2001 (0)
Bleeding the brakes - Louis 13:36 11/17/2001 (4)
- Another alternative (url) - Bob C WNC 85 635 23:24 11/17/2001 (0)
- anti-backflow bleeder nipples (url) (pic) - Bob Sutterfield 19:32 11/17/2001 (0)
- Alternatively... - richard 14:27 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Re: Alternatively... - Louis 16:15 11/17/2001 (0)
Clearcoat clarification on E28 cars... - Peter Richards 13:31 11/17/2001 (2)
- E28: All metallics are clearcoat. All non-met are - NOT clearcoated. Brian 20:38 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re: Clearcoat clarification on E28 cars... - Anthony 14:00 11/17/2001 (0)
exhaust manifold studs holding on downpipe 3/8"? - a 13:15 11/17/2001 (2)
- 10mm,metric only!!!! - bmw europa 19:18 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Re: 10mm,metric only!!!! - a 19:58 11/17/2001 (0)
pulled out ABS bulb to kill my lame ABS........ - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 13:00 11/17/2001 (1)
- That's smart! - Joe in NJ 14:42 11/19/2001 (0)
Heating problem - Jean 12:38 11/17/2001 (2)
- Bad temp sensor or bad temp control unit. - RonW 13:23 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Re: Thanks, Ron! - Jean 09:07 11/18/2001 (0)
You guys know everything! And I NTB - 3ol5ers 12:36 11/17/2001 (4)
- Re: You guys know everything! And I NTB - a 13:04 11/17/2001 (3)
  - I am the BMW Keystone Cops - 3ol5ers 13:08 11/17/2001 (2)
    - Re: your parts list/window/etc. - rabmw 13:36 11/17/2001 (1)
      - Re: your parts list/window/etc. - 3ol5ers 14:04 11/17/2001 (0)
I need to buy: - 3ol5ers 12:23 11/17/2001 (2)
- pete e-mail me for this stuff - mikey 14:41 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Re: pete e-mail me for this stuff - 3ol5ers 15:46 11/17/2001 (0)
Which plugs to use in Euro 3.5 Litre motor? - Tim In PA 11:22 11/17/2001 (4)
- W8DC is correct. - KeithF 15:18 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Yeah, I paid $8.88 for all 6 plugs. Not bad at all (nt) - Tim In PA 05:52 11/18/2001 (0)
- Tim, Tim, Tim...... - Lexington KY 528e 13:59 11/17/2001 (0)
- Did you check the Euro ETK? - Jon 87 535iS 12:32 11/17/2001 (0)
MILEAGE/TRIP METER QUESTION.. - Nanda Kumar 11:05 11/17/2001 (0)
How to get to Side Marker Electrics? - Kpmcd528i 11:04 11/17/2001 (0)
Small amplified antena...anyone put one on an e28? - jH 10:31 11/17/2001 (1)
- I am thinking about doing the same... - Greg T Knox, TN 13:36 11/17/2001 (0)
Source for BMW and/or Hartge Key Chains - jH 10:22 11/17/2001 (3)
- a few (url) - John (SoCal desert) 13:32 11/17/2001 (0)
- Jack, as your rehab advisor, I suggest - 3ol5ers 12:43 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Very good! Thanks - jH 19:39 11/17/2001 (0)
E28 M5 magazine for sale (pic) - MarkPike 10:17 11/17/2001 (1)
- Sold (nt) - MarkPike 12:01 11/17/2001 (0)
coolant question? - tj 10:10 11/17/2001 (3)
- Coolant answers - Shawn D. 12:22 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re: coolant question? - claudio insaurralde 12:19 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Bleed screw can be used cold & non-running (eom) - Shawn D. 12:24 11/17/2001 (0)
1991 535i Transmission Computer & Wires - Clive 09:47 11/17/2001 (0)
Bumper Liposuction - Rusty 08:59 11/17/2001 (2)
- Re: Bumper Liposuction - Matt 535i 15:20 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re:Search the archives, you should find plenty(nt) - Richard '83 533i Houston 09:17 11/17/2001 (0)
Name that sound contest. Help! - Rick in Buffalo 08:26 11/17/2001 (0)
etas, brakes,and bombs? - rexmo 07:43 11/17/2001 (7)
- The eta uses a vacuum booster, like most cars... - Shawn D. 08:11 11/17/2001 (4)
  - 14" wheels clear the 535i calipers? - rexmo 10:37 11/17/2001 (2)
    - IIRC 528e and 533i use the same front calipers & - Gordon L 12:58 11/17/2001 (0)
    - AFAIK 535i calipers aren't an upgrade, but... - Shawn D. 12:06 11/17/2001 (0)
  - Re: In addition, depending on what Big Brake... - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:21 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re: etas, brakes,and bombs? - a 08:08 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Re: I think the M30 engine's size dictated .... - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:24 11/17/2001 (0)
BMW Tricolour codes needed (Long) (url) - Oz, 85 528i 05:10 11/17/2001 (2)
- BMW makes something similiar (pic) - Jon 87 535iS 08:53 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Thaks for that...(nt) - Oz, 85 528i 13:30 11/17/2001 (0)
Clear Coat probs... any suggestions? - Matt 535i 01:31 11/17/2001 (3)
- Re: Clear Coat probs... any suggestions? - jamie 07:23 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re: Clear Coat probs... any suggestions? - Lars PNW 82_528e 06:43 11/17/2001 (0)
- You'll have to strip and re-paint. - 85 Dave 01:47 11/17/2001 (0)
hella air horn install? - rexmo 00:51 11/17/2001 (2)
- Re: hella air horn install? - rabmw 07:54 11/17/2001 (1)
  - The E30 net describes hooking them up off of a - rexmo 10:17 11/17/2001 (0)
turbo/intercooler from SAAB to 535/528 ???? - Rod 00:50 11/17/2001 (4)
- ME?No Way!UsedSaab turbos are unreliable on Saabs! - rabmw 08:11 11/17/2001 (0)
- Certainly no bolt on..... - Brandon 05:48 11/17/2001 (2)
  - Re:Brandon is correct on some points but... - Richard '83 533i, Houston 06:49 11/17/2001 (1)
    - Re:Forgot to mention my thoughts on super... - Richard '83 533i, Houston 07:08 11/17/2001 (0)
advice on pulling 5speed from junker? - rexmo 00:47 11/17/2001 (9)
- Re:Don't bother, the trans to look for is the... - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:32 11/17/2001 (2)
  - Does the 265 bolt up to the M20, or...? - rexmo 10:22 11/17/2001 (1)
    - 82 and 85 - Mike W. 14:41 11/18/2001 (0)
- Don't bother...just rebuild the shifter. - Brandon 05:35 11/17/2001 (0)
- Sloppy shifter - Bob 01:31 11/17/2001 (0)
- Be careful of cinderblocks - Mike W. 01:22 11/17/2001 (3)
  - Re: Be careful of cinderblocks - a 04:13 11/17/2001 (1)
    - Re: Be careful of cinderblocks - Bob C WNC 85 635 23:35 11/17/2001 (0)
  - Re: Be careful of cinderblocks - a 04:08 11/17/2001 (0)
OBC display blank - Philip Mew 22:31 11/16/2001 (4)
- Re: OBC display blank (url) - RonW 22:49 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Re: OBC display blank - rexmo 23:50 11/16/2001 (0)
- Bad bulb - Brian 22:42 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Bentley doesn't have this. Get one anyway, though. - RonW 22:51 11/16/2001 (0)
booster seal replacement - ASAPH MICHEL 21:55 11/16/2001 (0)
Wheels/Tires - Help - Scott 21:47 11/16/2001 (3)
- Don't even try bolt pattern is wrong need 5x120 mm - Kitster, Boise ID 533i 22:02 11/16/2001 (2)
  - Re: Don't even try bolt pattern is wrong need 5x12 - Scott 22:14 11/16/2001 (1)
    - check the website for. . . (url) - Kitster, Boise ID 533i 23:22 11/17/2001 (0)
m-tech 2piece trunk spoiler $200plus ship from s.c (nt) - bmw europa 21:32 11/16/2001 (1)
- Check your email Martin - Mark 23:41 11/16/2001 (0)
Is it worth it? - Greg 20:13 11/16/2001 (3)
- Has been to me, I'm on my second conversion - Brian 21:43 11/16/2001 (2)
  - Re:I just completed my conversion and agree... - Richard '83 533i, Houston 07:18 11/17/2001 (0)
  - Re: Has been to me, I'm on my second conversion - 3ol5ers 03:39 11/17/2001 (0)
depressurizing fuel system - paul 20:07 11/16/2001 (2)
- Re: depressurizing fuel system - Gordon L 20:38 11/16/2001 (0)
- Remove fuel pump relay while engine running (eom) - Shawn D. 20:38 11/16/2001 (0)
3.46 lsd for sale - mike 20:05 11/16/2001 (0)
Everyone with an alternator please read :) - eurotrash 19:38 11/16/2001 (8)
- hmmm; mines at 295k; I think original. - bmw's forever 13:30 11/19/2001 (0)
- Bosch Alternators - Mike W. 01:32 11/17/2001 (3)
  - Got a part number for those brushes? - rexmo 10:23 11/17/2001 (2)
    - Brush P/N - Mike W. 17:39 11/18/2001 (1)
      - My parts guy found them listed as generator brushs - rex 14:48 11/20/2001 (0)
- alternator brush/bushing replacement articles - rexmo 00:28 11/17/2001 (1)
  - Re: alternator brush/bushing replacement articles - a 04:25 11/17/2001 (0)
- All alternators die....it's a fact of life - Brandon 21:34 11/16/2001 (0)
Anyone use JUSTBMW in Cinci, OH for headwork? eom (nt) - Fisher 19:29 11/16/2001 (0)
PS problem fixed...for now - Raj 18:42 11/16/2001 (0)
Please see post Re: John Kozak on M5 Board (nt) - kevink 18:31 11/16/2001 (0)
Please see post Re: John Kozak on M5 Board (nt) - kevink 18:14 11/16/2001 (0)
Can Anyone Identify This Part - Philo 18:02 11/16/2001 (5)
- Sorry, URL enclosed - Philo 18:03 11/16/2001 (4)
  - Clutch bypass for cruise control w/ auto tranny. (url) - RonW 22:28 11/16/2001 (3)
    - Re: Clutch bypass for cruise control w/ auto trann - Philo 18:30 11/19/2001 (2)
      - Re: Clutch bypass for cruise control w/ auto trans - RonW 22:32 11/19/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Clutch bypass for cruise control w/ auto trans - Philo 19:24 11/21/2001 (0)
E34 wheels and tires for sale... - funfer 17:59 11/16/2001 (0)
Re: E36 Wheels on a 528e - mike in pdx 17:42 11/16/2001 (0)
Electrical strangeness... - 3ol5ers 17:33 11/16/2001 (3)
- check alarm horn next batt. box for shorts - BSAndy 533ia 00:03 11/17/2001 (0)
- Dead in 2 hrs of sitting, or 2 hrs driving? - RonW 22:13 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Re: Dead in 2 hrs of sitting, or 2 hrs driving? - 3ol5ers 02:59 11/17/2001 (0)
Tape Stuck - Kpmcd528i 15:35 11/16/2001 (4)
- There actually is a release switch! - Brian 17:36 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Yes I have stock radio... - Kpmcd528i 18:46 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Tape Stuck - Andy W from Indianapolis 16:31 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Tape Stuck - Andy W from Indianapolis 16:30 11/16/2001 (0)
E28 wiper-arm weirdness - f1reverb 15:12 11/16/2001 (6)
- BillL's right, plus the angle of the blade... - Shawn D. 08:00 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re: E28 wiper-arm weirdness - Mark 17:49 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: E28 wiper-arm weirdness - BillL 17:43 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Re: E28 wiper-arm weirdness - Kitster, Boise ID 533i 21:36 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: E28 wiper-arm weirdness - KeithF 16:41 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Hey F1, I just measured my wipers and.... - Rich '83 533i - Houston, Texas 16:05 11/16/2001 (0)
E36 Wheels on 528e? - mike in pdx 15:07 11/16/2001 (5)
- Pass - Drew Zacharda 16:14 11/16/2001 (4)
  - Re: Pass - Andy W from Indianapolis 16:45 11/16/2001 (3)
    - Spacers fit between the hub & wheel and reduce... - Shawn D. 20:43 11/16/2001 (2)
      - Re: Spacers fit between the hub & wheel and re - Andy W from Indianapolis 21:18 11/16/2001 (1)
        
        Need more specifics, but here's a try at an answer (url) - Shawn D. 07:48 11/17/2001 (0)
WTB 1-15x7 bottle cap in nice cond.e-34??? (nt) - BSAndy 533ia 15:03 11/16/2001 (0)
fun site munitechmotorcars.com (nt) - BSAndy 533ia 14:59 11/16/2001 (1)
- That is a nice site..some are refurb dogs though - eurotrash 21:17 11/16/2001 (0)
Sorry to ask twice, anyone have sticker with color - Nick 14:56 11/16/2001 (6)
- Pacific Blue -- code no. 0204 (nt) - Drew Zacharda 15:04 11/16/2001 (5)
  - thanks, Drew, remember you from E34 board. Are you - Nick 15:07 11/16/2001 (4)
    - Here's my stable . . . (url) (pic) - Drew Zacharda 15:22 11/16/2001 (3)
      - Drew, parting out the 540 rear brakes??? (NT) (url) (pic) - Darin S. 18:54 11/16/2001 (2)
        
        they're going onto the 530iT . . . (url) (pic) - Drew Zacharda 13:27 11/17/2001 (1)
        
        Sorry, holding out out for the 540 20mm. Thnx (NT) - Darin S. 14:48 11/17/2001 (0)
wanted: Blue seats in Dallas, TX (nt) - eric 14:53 11/16/2001 (2)
- Vinyl or leather? - got vinyl in Utah 23:57 11/16/2001 (0)
- Vinyl or leather? - got vinyl in Utah 23:57 11/16/2001 (0)
mpg - Bob Sutterfield 14:22 11/16/2001 (6)
- Re: mpg - Mike W. 01:44 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re: mpg - Brandon 21:45 11/16/2001 (0)
- My Oktoberfest trip & historical average - Shawn D. 21:02 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: mpg - Raj 19:10 11/16/2001 (2)
  - Re: mpg - Bob Sutterfield 19:22 11/16/2001 (1)
    - Re: mpg - Raj 19:28 11/16/2001 (0)
rev and stall - wheels 14:03 11/16/2001 (2)
- Re: Possibly dirty/sticky Idle Control Valve.... - Richard '83 533i, Houston 15:01 11/16/2001 (0)
- check vacuum hose,vavle@charcoal cannister - BSAndy 533ia 14:27 11/16/2001 (0)
Idle problem. Help please. - Jack 13:54 11/16/2001 (2)
- Jack, I want to help, But need some more info. - Tim In PA 14:10 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Hello Tim, - Jack 14:43 11/16/2001 (0)
*best* way to lower a car? - erik in pa 13:43 11/16/2001 (5)
- Re: *best* way to lower a car? - a 08:18 11/17/2001 (0)
- Absolutely WORST way is by heating the spring... - Shawn D. 14:53 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Heating can also cause it to break. AMHIN. eom - 85 Dave 15:14 11/16/2001 (0)
- Check this link. (url) - 85 Dave 14:24 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Or this one (url) - nt 14:48 11/16/2001 (0)
Brian Long, me reply e-mails bounce back... (url) - Dave in Dallas 13:00 11/16/2001 (1)
- That's "MY reply e-mails". (nt) - Dave in Dallas 13:01 11/16/2001 (0)
Can Someone PLEASE answer this question? - eurotrash 12:45 11/16/2001 (12)
- Mine does the same thing too..88' 535i 130k - ron535i 23:07 11/16/2001 (0)
- I have the same problem . . . - dab 12:53 11/16/2001 (0)
- About 10.5 volts needed to turn off the... - KeithF 12:51 11/16/2001 (5)
  - AH, very helpful guys. . . so (more) - eurotrash 12:57 11/16/2001 (4)
    - Charge signal goes low when not charging. - RonW 21:56 11/16/2001 (3)
      - Yeah, but why only half the lights then? (nt) - eurotrash 10:09 11/17/2001 (2)
        
        Lights on right not for engine & brakes so no test (nt) - RonW 11:35 11/17/2001 (1)
        
        Duh. I mean the lights on the left. (nt) - RonW 11:36 11/17/2001 (0)
- Hope this helps you out... - Tim In PA 12:47 11/16/2001 (3)
  - Indeed! But what about mine coming on when it's(mo - eurotrash 12:58 11/16/2001 (2)
    - Dude..we're gettin' nowhere with this! - Tigerdude 20:01 11/16/2001 (1)
      - Beg your pardon? My questions are getting (more) - eurotrash 10:06 11/17/2001 (0)
Electrical Gremlins.... - Jeff S 12:21 11/16/2001 (2)
- Doh.....nevermind.. - Jeff S 14:38 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Electrical Gremlins.... - Andy W from Indianapolis 14:02 11/16/2001 (0)
Sensor on side of oil pan? - DAG 11:46 11/16/2001 (2)
- Re: Sensor on side of oil pan? - Devinder 14:40 11/16/2001 (1)
  - Re: Sensor on side of oil pan? - DAG 00:36 11/21/2001 (0)
Forced out of my 533! (looooong) - Bill R. 11:18 11/16/2001 (5)
- Go buy a BMW 2002. Best bang for the buck. (nt) - Todd 15:53 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: GTI - Mike K 13:13 11/16/2001 (1)
  - same vintage 325e or 528e? - rex 13:46 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Forced out of my 533! (looooong) - ///APB 11:55 11/16/2001 (0)
- Definitely a Miata... - Raj 11:26 11/16/2001 (0)
Check panel oil level warning light won't go out? - Jeff Olson 11:05 11/16/2001 (1)
- There are TWO oil level sensors... - RonW 21:44 11/16/2001 (0)
This boards first tire question - Jerrard Holland 10:57 11/16/2001 (1)
- I've had two sets of Rikens on my '57 Chevy... - Shawn D. 11:47 11/16/2001 (0)
sunroof - jbwood 10:44 11/16/2001 (1)
- assuming nothing else. . . (more) - eurotrash 13:01 11/16/2001 (0)
Need advise, please...Replacing tailight gaskets - Ron in SF 09:51 11/16/2001 (8)
- Thanks to all of you that replied! I'll try no - Ron in SF 13:48 11/17/2001 (0)
- Re: Need advise, please...Replacing tailight gaske - cfisher 12:05 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Just a little dab will do yah. - Stew 11:22 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re:Actually, yes and no, My original taillights - Richard '83 533i, Houston 10:46 11/16/2001 (2)
  - Re:Actually, yes and no, My original taillights - Rob K. 12:31 11/16/2001 (1)
    - Re:Ditto for tabs, but glued like Stew's (nt) - Richard '83 533i, Houston 14:49 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Need advise, please...Replacing tailight gaske - richard 10:14 11/16/2001 (0)
- No adhesive required. (nt) - Rob K. 10:13 11/16/2001 (0)
'83 528e water leaks - rick 09:42 11/16/2001 (1)
- rear sunroof drains plugged, tailight gaskets shot (nt) - rex 10:47 11/16/2001 (0)
Pic of MAF install (url) (pic) - Duke - M535i 09:28 11/16/2001 (6)
- Yeah Nice Car Duke... - Tim In PA 12:36 11/16/2001 (0)
- Wow, nice car Duke - Giles_L 10:14 11/16/2001 (4)
  - Body shop in Germany did Paint - Duke - M535i 10:25 11/16/2001 (2)
    - Re: Paint - Paul 21:55 11/16/2001 (1)
      - Artik Blau in Colorado - Mark W 16:17 11/18/2001 (0)
  - Re: Wow, nice car Duke - Giles_L 10:19 11/16/2001 (0)
Damage from my Father-in-law (pic) - Duke - M535i 09:22 11/16/2001 (10)
- Re: You still want to buy those TRXs? (nm) (nt) - Rusty 21:44 11/16/2001 (0)
- you'll need a new father-in-law! (nt) - Chris R '87 535iS 18:06 11/16/2001 (1)
  - LOL !! (nt) - Bryan in DE 07:51 11/17/2001 (0)
- you'll need a new fender! - Bryan in DE 14:22 11/16/2001 (0)
- looks like more than $175 - total loss? (nt) - rex 10:07 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Damage from my Father-in-law - Joe in NJ 09:26 11/16/2001 (4)
  - Quick story - Duke - M535i 09:34 11/16/2001 (3)
    - Re: Quick story/fix the horn - a 17:40 11/16/2001 (1)
      - Horn does not operate with ignition Off. (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 18:23 11/16/2001 (0)
    - Re: Quick story - Joe in NJ 10:18 11/16/2001 (0)
E28 auto trans in other makes/models? - rex 09:17 11/16/2001 (1)
- Re: E28 auto trans in other makes/models? - ZOOZ 09:50 11/16/2001 (0)
Pat, Scottie, Chris, Micheal - I've decided - Johnny 09:14 11/16/2001 (0)
recovering leather steering wheels? - rex 08:44 11/16/2001 (7)
- Re: recovering leather steering wheels? - WH 16:11 11/16/2001 (1)
  - You can get a DIY kit from AGLA. Still expensive. (url) - RonW 21:22 11/16/2001 (0)
- Wheelskins Kit,or buy my good 3-spoke one. - rabmw 15:05 11/16/2001 (0)
- Try Leatherique . . . - dab 12:57 11/16/2001 (0)
- this isn't quite the same, but... - charlie 12:09 11/16/2001 (0)
- You can, but - Johnny 09:16 11/16/2001 (0)
- check roundel advertizers..(nt) - richard 09:15 11/16/2001 (0)
Deutsch --> English - Kpmcd528i 08:41 11/16/2001 (3)
- with AVG MPG on display, push reset contact with - rex 08:48 11/16/2001 (2)
  - PERFECTO!!!! (nt) - Kpmcd528i 18:47 11/16/2001 (0)
  - Re: with AVG MPG on display, push reset contact wi - paul 13:46 11/16/2001 (0)
stupid car for sale - dumbsale pitch 08:07 11/16/2001 (1)
- Got a link? - Bob C WNC 85 635 09:07 11/16/2001 (0)
Duke's M535i & my 535i are gonna be in a book! :) (pic) - Shawn D. 07:40 11/16/2001 (2)
- YOU THA MAN!!! - Duke - M535i 10:48 11/16/2001 (0)
- Oops! Grabbed a thumbnail. Here's the large... (pic) - Shawn D. 07:43 11/16/2001 (0)
Back from CA and Houston - MAF and Flywheel Rpt. - Duke - M535i 05:47 11/16/2001 (8)
- Moder Perf MAF.... (url) - Ed 08:18 11/16/2001 (0)
- Great report. Has the lightened flywheel... (url) - Shawn D. 07:18 11/16/2001 (2)
  - No problem from stand still - Duke - M535i 08:54 11/16/2001 (1)
    - Re:My 533i came with the M5 Flywheel, 14 pounds - Richard '83 533i, Houston 10:34 11/16/2001 (0)
- Re: Hey Guys, Duke's M535i is awesome... - Richard '83 533i, Houston 06:49 11/16/2001 (3)