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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 48
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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Wow! Reg. Unleaded - 89.9/gal in Bakersfield -eom (nt) - Dan in BFL 23:20 12/02/2001 (0)
DON'T OPEN VIRUS NOTE BELOW!! IT MAY BE - rabmw 23:17 12/02/2001 (1)
- Whatta' ya mean RA, .............................. - Brad 09:03 12/03/2001 (0)
DON'T OPEN VIRUS NOTE BELOW!! IT MAY BE (nt) - rabmw 23:16 12/02/2001 (0)
last try before I repeatedly bash my computer (nt) - jago 23:15 12/02/2001 (6)
- Thanks RonW and Miguel. I'm an idiot. (EOM) - jago 17:51 12/03/2001 (0)
- go to link, I posted instructions in the 02 board (url) (nt) - Miguel 05:37 12/03/2001 (0)
- Don't blame 'puter;it has no sense of humor.EOM - rabmw 23:19 12/02/2001 (2)
  - dude--what am I doing wrong? - jago 23:21 12/02/2001 (1)
    - Try this... (pic) - RonW 01:21 12/03/2001 (0)
- Re: last try before I repeatedly bash my computer - jago 23:18 12/02/2001 (0)
2nd try on my pics (nt) - jago 22:57 12/02/2001 (0)
#1. It's Dave's Virus, Brad just caught it........ - Brad 22:49 12/02/2001 (0)
friends 533i, HELP!!! - KC318(533) 22:38 12/02/2001 (2)
- Sounds like the coil. - Jon 87 535iS 12:19 12/03/2001 (0)
- Re: friends 533i, HELP!!! - Todd Bailey 22:41 12/02/2001 (0)
Need HELP! Will these fit? (pic) - Todd Bailey 22:35 12/02/2001 (3)
- I run these... (pic) - Jon 87 535iS 12:15 12/03/2001 (0)
- Yes Yes Yes... Did I say YES? Use a 235/40/17 - Tim In PA 23:05 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Need HELP! Will these fit?/Maybe! - rabmw 22:46 12/02/2001 (0)
Best Muffler for 535is?? - Krapper2 22:25 12/02/2001 (7)
- Re: Best Muffler for 535is?? - Allen 22:41 12/06/2001 (0)
- Re: Best Muffler for 535is?? - Paul Beshgetoorian 21:05 12/05/2001 (0)
- Bosal died after 4 years. Poll says OEM lasts. - RonW 01:19 12/03/2001 (0)
- I've heard that .... - Todd Bailey 23:11 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Best Muffler for 535is?? (url) - Dan in BFL 22:50 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Best Muffler for 535is?? - rabmw 22:50 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Re: Best Muffler for 535is?? - Fred 08:27 12/03/2001 (0)
Anyone drive a red 535iS in Ruston, LA? (url) - Brad Couvillon 22:17 12/02/2001 (0)
Sorry, can't get my pics posted - jago 22:14 12/02/2001 (0)
my 5er - jago 22:11 12/02/2001 (0)
Michelin Proving Grounds Autocross Results (!+?) - Shawn D. 21:23 12/02/2001 (1)
- Horsepower is but one component... - 85 Dave 08:41 12/03/2001 (0)
Maximillian - Scott 21:19 12/02/2001 (5)
- Also. . . (url) - Vilas 22:52 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Still beta... - Matthew Cervi 06:34 12/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Maximillian - Scott 22:28 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Maximillian - Joe in NJ 21:42 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Maximillian (url) - Shawn D. 21:26 12/02/2001 (0)
Big fuel economy drop. Where? - Jamie 20:55 12/02/2001 (3)
- Oxygenated fuel = automatic drop - Tim G in Central Jersey 09:45 12/03/2001 (0)
- A few thoughts on sudden reduced MPG... - RonW 22:20 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Ya But... - Jamie 23:56 12/02/2001 (0)
Dogbones question (url) - Bruno 20:42 12/02/2001 (4)
- Re: Dogbones question - JimC 21:23 12/02/2001 (3)
  - Gas leak more details: - Bruno 21:34 12/02/2001 (2)
    - Re: Gas leak more details: - Bob K. 13:53 12/03/2001 (0)
    - Re: Gas leak more details: - Dan in BFL 23:05 12/02/2001 (0)
Need ideas with 2 dead cylinders on 528e - Bob 20:33 12/02/2001 (6)
- Re: Need ideas with 2 dead cylinders on 528e - Philo 19:40 12/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Need ideas with 2 dead cylinders on 528e - Jeff 08:22 12/03/2001 (2)
  - Re: Need ideas with 2 dead cylinders on 528e - Mike H. 10:32 12/03/2001 (0)
  - $41 for a (running) bimmer ain't bad! - Bob C WNC 85 635 09:55 12/03/2001 (0)
- Also - Jamie 22:03 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Need ideas with 2 dead cylinders on 528e - Jamie 21:51 12/02/2001 (0)
Euro 525e Spotted In EMMAUS PA.. Who Are You?????? - Tim In PA 20:25 12/02/2001 (4)
- Re: Euro 525e Spotted In EMMAUS PA.. Who Are You?? - WH 13:23 12/03/2001 (3)
  - Like Tim would make something up. - Joe in NJ 14:10 12/03/2001 (0)
  - I've got one, but not in PA (nt) - Tom 13:47 12/03/2001 (1)
    - Of course there was a 525e silly - Jon 87 535iS 14:02 12/03/2001 (0)
front wheel thumping??? - Chris E 20:23 12/02/2001 (1)
- Remove wheel..check hub/lugs..rotor etc..eom - John at SoCal Beach 22:27 12/02/2001 (0)
I still need a 51x7 bottle cap in nice cond. or - BSAndy 533i auto 20:13 12/02/2001 (1)
- Re: I still need a 51x7 bottle cap in nice cond. o - rabmw 23:09 12/02/2001 (0)
Central Door Lock Unit - Rodger 20:02 12/02/2001 (1)
- Re: Central Door Lock Unit - Chris Hennessey 08:58 12/03/2001 (0)
528e Hood Pad - Joe in NJ 19:19 12/02/2001 (3)
- 528e Hood Pad: $55 from Bavarian Autosport (url) - RonW 21:59 12/02/2001 (2)
  - Re: 528e Hood Pad: $55 from Bavarian Autosport - Joe in NJ 23:49 12/02/2001 (1)
    - Come and get it. I have one. Must be picked up. - Tim In PA 08:16 12/03/2001 (0)
Shift linkage - Dino 88 535is 19:12 12/02/2001 (2)
- Re: Shift linkage - earl 16:06 12/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Shift linkage - Joseph Brock 10:26 12/03/2001 (0)
cannot post on e30 board - Rob in NC 18:18 12/02/2001 (2)
- Re: cannot post on e30 board - Bob C WNC 85 635 01:41 12/03/2001 (0)
- Anyways, I have a motor for sale! - Rob in NC 18:20 12/02/2001 (0)
Anyone need a 528 tranny????(email for info) (nt) - Richard 18:05 12/02/2001 (0)
Anyone have 6.5 x 14 mahle BBS basketweaves? - Luke 17:50 12/02/2001 (3)
- 6.5 x 14 mahle BBS basketweaves? - Paul 20:42 12/03/2001 (0)
- Re: Anyone have 6.5 x 14 mahle BBS basketweaves? - cp 22:09 12/02/2001 (0)
- Think I saw a set in Dec Roundel parts EOM - rabmw 20:10 12/02/2001 (0)
hot soak for 535i - paul 17:39 12/02/2001 (4)
- Re: hot soak for 535i - JimmyD 19:17 12/02/2001 (3)
  - Re: hot soak for 535i - paul 07:16 12/03/2001 (2)
    - Re: hot soak for 535i - jiMMY 14:28 12/03/2001 (0)
    - Re: hot soak for 535i - jiMMY 14:28 12/03/2001 (0)
Formula to calculate HP by RPM & Torque... - Keith M. 16:35 12/02/2001 (4)
- Re: Formula to calculate HP by RPM & Torque... - RussC 17:34 12/02/2001 (3)
  - WHOO! My 528e has 194hp! (nt) - Wes 17:37 12/02/2001 (2)
    - you need to... - TJ 17:35 12/03/2001 (0)
    - How do you figure?? - RussC 12:26 12/03/2001 (0)
IM NOT SURE IF I HAVE A GEAR BOX ANYMORE. can.. - Tristan 15:45 12/02/2001 (3)
- Re: IM NOT SURE IF I HAVE A GEAR BOX ANYMORE. can. - Nate in Phoenix 21:34 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: IM NOT SURE IF I HAVE A GEAR BOX ANYMORE. can. - rabmw 18:15 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: IM NOT SURE IF I HAVE A GEAR BOX ANYMORE. can. - Bill 15:54 12/02/2001 (0)
scaled models - chud 15:42 12/02/2001 (1)
- Re: scaled models - rabmw 18:42 12/02/2001 (0)
Brads virus....... - claudio insaurralde 15:09 12/02/2001 (0)
Ground wire on hood...4 questions (long) - 4-5ers 15:07 12/02/2001 (2)
- Re: Ground wire on hood...4 questions (long) - JimC 21:43 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Ground wire on hood...4 questions (long) - a 16:00 12/02/2001 (0)
BMW Gummiflege - 4-5ers 14:40 12/02/2001 (2)
- Re: BMW Gummi Pflege - Paul 21:02 12/02/2001 (0)
- Yup. Saw it yesterday at the dealer (Ottos in PA) (nt) - Chris R '87 535iS 14:52 12/02/2001 (0)
Anyone else have trouble finding this year's posts - rexmo 14:18 12/02/2001 (2)
- Click "archive directory",& it will give each wk. - rabmw 15:25 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Right, but can't use search this way (nt) - rex 13:08 12/03/2001 (0)
Free virus removal tool - please use it NOW! (url) - Doug G (innoculated) 13:29 12/02/2001 (1)
- Thanks,Doug; worked great! EOM - rabmw 15:17 12/02/2001 (0)
Friggin left headlight doesnt turn on - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 13:21 12/02/2001 (3)
- Re: Friggin left headlight doesnt turn on - Barron 17:41 12/02/2001 (0)
- replace bulb - rexmo 14:10 12/02/2001 (1)
  - @#$%^Corrosion on fuse box caused it - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 18:12 12/02/2001 (0)
Brake parts for sale - Joe in NJ 12:21 12/02/2001 (1)
- Joe, I'm doing same thing soon. How do U... - Dave in Dallas 13:22 12/02/2001 (0)
My apology to everyone I tried to catch it as fast - Brad 11:36 12/02/2001 (1)
- What are the symptoms? My computer... - Jean 15:26 12/02/2001 (0)
Virus!!!,It comes w/several titles, it even sends - Brad 11:25 12/02/2001 (10)
- also, Office XP Outlook Users, unaffected. - erik in pa 13:33 12/02/2001 (0)
- got a couple from this board (Haygood) - Todd Kenyon 12:49 12/02/2001 (0)
- Mac Users, of course, are uneffected - cosmosblau 11:42 12/02/2001 (7)
  - Re: Mac Users, of course, are uneffected - C Jensen 19:35 12/02/2001 (1)
    - Relevent BMW billboard advertisement... (pic) (nt) - RonW 21:43 12/02/2001 (0)
  - Re: Mac Users, of course, are uneffected - Bill on a Mac 12:22 12/02/2001 (3)
    - CPMMSDOSDRDOSCALDERADOS not WINMACS (nt) - f1reverb 03:13 12/03/2001 (0)
    - Mac users are affected by lack of spelling skills (nt) - f1reverb 03:10 12/03/2001 (0)
    - OS X.1 is better...... - Joe in NJ 12:29 12/02/2001 (0)
  - Very well put! - Joe in NJ 12:16 12/02/2001 (0)
Cold Air Intake System- who made them? (nt) - Mark W 11:20 12/02/2001 (3)
- I have one...There GREEEEEAAAAATTTTT - Joe in NJ 18:34 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: TCD - Richard '83 533i Houston 13:11 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Thanks! - Mark W 09:37 12/03/2001 (0)
VIRUS ALERT - - SEEMS TO BE EVERYONE ON BOARD (nt) - Tim In PA 10:43 12/02/2001 (0)
My virus'are from Dave Bergen, I hate explorer.... - Brad 10:15 12/02/2001 (2)
- Re: My virus'are from Dave Bergen, I hate explorer - Paul 20:47 12/03/2001 (0)
- My sincere apology - dab 10:32 12/02/2001 (0)
DO NOT PREVIEW MY EMAILS DELETE IMMEDIATELY (nt) - Brad 10:06 12/02/2001 (0)
THIS IS A NASTY ONE, READ ALL POSTS BELOW (nt) - Brad 10:05 12/02/2001 (0)
LARS,HOW DO I GET RID OF SEEKER VIRUS (nt) - Brad 10:03 12/02/2001 (1)
- I e-mailed you, but here's a starting point - Lars PNW 77,81,81 E12z 18:55 12/02/2001 (0)
VIRUS ALERT!! Brad - rabmw 09:18 12/02/2001 (1)
- I POSTED ABOUT THIS BELOW, READ IT PLEASE - Brad 10:01 12/02/2001 (0)
VIRUS ALERT1 Brad (nt) - rabmw 09:15 12/02/2001 (0)
e28 BMW vs. 80s Mercedes ownership? - Keith 08:55 12/02/2001 (3)
- 500 SEC - 4-5ers 09:59 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: e28 BMW vs. 80s Mercedes ownership? - a 09:54 12/02/2001 (1)
  - The Supercharged V8 Volvo - Keith 11:03 12/02/2001 (0)
kinda OT but interesting from Z8 board (url) (nt) - Bob C WNC 85 635 08:37 12/02/2001 (1)
- Great article....eom (nt) - DGM 14:59 12/02/2001 (0)
E28 Wheels FS from 528e - Mario L. 08:36 12/02/2001 (0)
Cosmoline Remover - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:25 12/02/2001 (0)
WILL A 533i Wheel bearing fit a 528e? - Dan Younes 06:33 12/02/2001 (3)
- Re: Need more info, model year & ABS (nt) - Richard '83 533i Houston 07:43 12/02/2001 (2)
  - Re: Need more info, model year & ABS (nt) - Dan Younes 18:29 12/02/2001 (1)
    - Re: This is an old P/N that has been ... - Richard '83 533i Houston 05:55 12/03/2001 (0)
Interesting front end noise NYD - Mike P. 88 535iS 01:30 12/02/2001 (0)
Anyoned running NOS on their E28's??? - Rob in NC 00:37 12/02/2001 (2)
- New Old Stock? ; ) (nt) - rexmo 14:13 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Yeah anything helps! - Rob in NC 17:46 12/02/2001 (0)
Howard - Follow up to your head removal (more) - Dan in BFL 00:17 12/02/2001 (0)
my car battery doesnt charge as much in winter? - Nick 00:12 12/02/2001 (2)
- seen a bunch of posts in archives on battery drain - rexmo 08:37 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: my car battery doesnt charge as much in winter - Mike W. 01:50 12/02/2001 (0)
HELP!!!DO NOT OPEN E-MAILS FROM ME(BRAD) I HAVE - Brad 00:12 12/02/2001 (2)
- Here's a bit of help-- must be Badtrans. - Lars PNW 77,81,81 E12z 03:07 12/02/2001 (0)
- 1JS Seeker E. virus &2Worm Badtrans.B Virus' Nice! - Brad 01:23 12/02/2001 (0)
Head Gasket Stamping (more) - Dan in BFL 00:04 12/02/2001 (2)
- Same here a few years ago - Dave 10:56 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Head Gasket Stamping (more) - Dan Younes 06:35 12/02/2001 (0)
What's the story with ArmorAll...? - John at SoCal Beach 00:03 12/02/2001 (7)
- use Meguiars #40 - Todd Kenyon 12:33 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Re: use Meguiars #40 - Alex in S. FL 14:15 12/02/2001 (0)
- shudder . . . . - Brian 09:22 12/02/2001 (0)
- 303 and Vinylex well regarded non-silicone .... - rexmo 08:29 12/02/2001 (0)
- armour all is a .............. - Bryan in DE 07:23 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: What's the story with ArmorAll...? - Mike W. 01:40 12/02/2001 (0)
- frankenstein say silicones bad! (nt) - rexmo 00:14 12/02/2001 (0)
I need a stock front speaker. Anyone got one? - Brian 23:32 12/01/2001 (1)
- Check out that wrecked '87 535is in Gardena.. - John at SoCal Beach 00:06 12/02/2001 (0)
When reinstalling the driveshaft.... - Doctor Detroit 23:30 12/01/2001 (3)
- Re: When reinstalling the driveshaft.... - Bob K. 14:21 12/03/2001 (1)
  - Yes, that's the one. Only $1.00, cheap insurance! - Doctor Detroit 15:08 12/03/2001 (0)
- crowfoot socket worked for torquing driveshaft to - rexmo 08:26 12/02/2001 (0)
Fan Clutch - Neil 21:57 12/01/2001 (0)
Simple Fix for fan clutch - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 19:51 12/01/2001 (0)
i need a gauge cluster for my 85 535i - eric in pa 19:23 12/01/2001 (2)
- Re: i need a gauge cluster for my 85 535i WHICH? - rabmw 19:54 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: i need a gauge cluster for my 85 535i WHICH? - eric in pa 09:11 12/02/2001 (0)
Anyone seen late BMW alloys on an e28? - Karl S. 18:53 12/01/2001 (12)
- Got 15x7 '97 528i wheels on mine. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon 19:04 12/02/2001 (0)
- Are these late enough? (pic) - Drew Zacharda 18:59 12/01/2001 (10)
  - Re: Are these late enough? - Karl S. 00:02 12/03/2001 (2)
    - Re: Are these late enough? - Drew Zacharda 15:59 12/03/2001 (1)
      - Re: Are these late enough? - Karl S. 20:07 12/04/2001 (0)
  - how about these ? (pic) - Bryan in DE 20:54 12/01/2001 (1)
    - those wheels make the whole car look shinier (nt) - Drew Zacharda 20:59 12/01/2001 (0)
  - how about these ? (pic) - Bryan in DE 20:53 12/01/2001 (0)
  - How many $? Looks great by the way! (nt) - 4-5ers 19:03 12/01/2001 (3)
    - If you have to ask . . . - Drew Zacharda 20:08 12/01/2001 (0)
    - First $200 takes them! - Drew Z 19:58 12/01/2001 (1)
      - Thanks Tim :o) (m) - Drew Zacharda 20:07 12/01/2001 (0)
Anyone use M3 5 doublespoke wheels on an e28? - Karl S. 18:52 12/01/2001 (1)
- Re: Anyone use M3 5 doublespoke wheels on an e28? - rabmw 20:16 12/01/2001 (0)
M5 Stuff for sale - 4-5ers 18:13 12/01/2001 (2)
- Re: M5 Stuff for sale - Krapper2 22:28 12/02/2001 (1)
  - most certainly - BMW Europa 20:39 12/03/2001 (0)
Starting/Stalling - Mark 17:54 12/01/2001 (1)
- Re: Starting/Stalling - Mike 85 535i 18:31 12/02/2001 (0)
Anyone heard of treating cleaned aluminum with - rexmo 17:40 12/01/2001 (0)
used tires for 85 535i ( or used rims) not TRX - poe 16:52 12/01/2001 (0)
alternator bushing confusion - help .... - rexmo 16:32 12/01/2001 (2)
- Re: alternator bushing confusion - help .... - Mike W. 01:56 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: alternator bushing confusion - help .... - YEROS 21:51 12/01/2001 (0)
Seeking advice on b35 engine upgrade (more) - Ken M 15:52 12/01/2001 (2)
- Check the link! (url) - Dave 16:42 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Useful, but not my question (more) - Ken M 10:57 12/02/2001 (0)
What is the OEM exhaust system for... - John at SoCal Beach 15:16 12/01/2001 (1)
- Re: What is the OEM exhaust system for... - Dan in BFL 19:04 12/01/2001 (0)
Write your letter to SPEEDVISION campaign! - - Do you care about your Speedvision? 14:44 12/01/2001 (0)
Help!! Need an OIL PAN for an 87 3.5 - JOHN S. 14:11 12/01/2001 (0)
Cool gauges... (pic) - Jon 87 535iS 13:43 12/01/2001 (8)
- How do you do it......(more) - Dan in BFL 19:50 12/01/2001 (0)
- Looks WAY better than the cheesy white faces - Bob C WNC 85 635 17:24 12/01/2001 (0)
- Do you have a pic taken further back? - dab 15:13 12/01/2001 (0)
- That looks very good! I'd do it.. - was bad!!!!! jay 15:12 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: That looks very good! I'd do it.. - jay 15:13 12/01/2001 (0)
- Ah yes, Acura Silver... (nt) - 4-5ers 14:41 12/01/2001 (0)
- wow, that actually looks pretty damn good... - Raj 14:32 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Looks good don't it? - Jon 87 535iS 14:38 12/01/2001 (0)
How do I get the $@(#* rear speaker grilles off?? - Brian 13:20 12/01/2001 (4)
- Thanks, guys. - Brian 15:56 12/01/2001 (0)
- pull through a pair of the holes with an angled - rexmo 14:46 12/01/2001 (0)
- Get a smalll, flathead screwdriver in there. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon 13:52 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: How do I get the $@(#* rear speaker grilles of - Bryan in DE 13:26 12/01/2001 (0)
FS: BOGE front shocks...Brand New! - Joe in NJ 12:59 12/01/2001 (0)
FS new R.D. E28/E24 swaybars @ dealer cost - rabmw 12:23 12/01/2001 (2)
- SOLD to Raj; thanks,guys. EOM - rabmw 18:45 12/01/2001 (0)
- Sorry about the double post...EOM - rabmw 12:28 12/01/2001 (0)
FS new R.D. E28/E24 swaybars @ dealer cost - rabmw 12:21 12/01/2001 (0)
I NEED HELP!!!! Electrical systems out. - Nicholas Feigen 12:06 12/01/2001 (3)
- Fuse 11 (16 amps, red). 2nd row, 4th from left. - RonW 20:03 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: I NEED HELP!!!!clean the fuse contactsand - a 13:01 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: Oh, yeah, I have an '83 528e. (nt) - Nicholas Feigen 12:10 12/01/2001 (0)
WTB: (4) 17" x 8" E39 Cross Spokes - Please help! (nt) - Todd Bailey 12:02 12/01/2001 (6)
- single on ebay (url) - Drew Zacharda 15:59 12/03/2001 (0)
- Ask someone on the E39 board. (nt) - Mark W 16:07 12/01/2001 (0)
- Used - $$$ is always an issue - Todd Bailey 13:07 12/01/2001 (0)
- New or used? - Jon 87 535iS 13:04 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: WTB: (4) 17" x 8" E39 Cross Spokes - Please he - rabmw 12:29 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: WTB: (4) 17" x 8" E39 Cross Spokes - Please he - Todd Bailey 13:08 12/01/2001 (0)
lost in radio wiring land - Chad Brogan 11:46 12/01/2001 (8)
- Fader wiring, plus stuff you can actually use... - RonW 19:58 12/02/2001 (0)
- Whoops, too many enter buttons! - Darin S. 01:24 12/02/2001 (0)
- May be of some help... - Darin S. 01:22 12/02/2001 (2)
  - Re: May be of some help... - Chad Brogan 18:48 12/02/2001 (1)
    - No worries. More - Darin S. 18:36 12/03/2001 (0)
- May be of some help... - Darin S. 01:22 12/02/2001 (0)
- I'm doing the same thing next weekend. - Brian 12:10 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Exactly what I did (url) - Brad Couvillon 13:50 12/01/2001 (0)
Trying to get some candlepower... - Randy Sargent 11:13 12/01/2001 (1)
- For simplicity, 5-3/4" Euro halogens are great - Clyde 15:00 12/01/2001 (0)
You guys wanna see TodB's beauty? (pic) - Keith M. 11:01 12/01/2001 (6)
- What Wheels Are On The Blue One??? (pic) - Tom C in VB 16:51 12/02/2001 (2)
  - Re: Look like Borbet Type H, 15 (pic) - Jimbo/CO 17:44 12/02/2001 (1)
    - Wheel info - TodB 18:44 12/02/2001 (0)
- Thanks! - TodB 12:12 12/01/2001 (2)
  - Re: Thanks! - Keith M. 13:53 12/01/2001 (1)
    - Re: Thanks! hmmn - a 10:00 12/02/2001 (0)
temp gauge gone crazy - Dusty 10:23 12/01/2001 (3)
- Temp gauge/lurching: engine ground. The rest: SI. - RonW 18:23 12/02/2001 (0)
- try fuses, more likely SI board batteries or board - rexmo 14:49 12/01/2001 (1)
  - alternator brushes shot another possibility (nt) - rexmo 08:00 12/02/2001 (0)
Antenna replacement? - Jerry in San Diego 10:04 12/01/2001 (3)
- Inter Auto Parts on Convoy, Jerry (more) - David Hunt 12:24 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: Inter Auto Parts on Convoy, Jerry (more) - Jerry in San Diego 23:30 12/01/2001 (0)
- You can get the replacement mast. Many places. - E28 man 10:17 12/01/2001 (0)
32 mm Water pump nut problem- HELP! - Bob C WNC 85 635 09:55 12/01/2001 (1)
- Doh! got it. Never mind - Bob C WNC 85 635 10:03 12/01/2001 (0)
Throttle Body F/S (url) - Peter 09:19 12/01/2001 (0)
low manifold vacuum - air leak? - Todd Kenyon 08:48 12/01/2001 (2)
- Re: Todd, I don't know if you can expect ... - Richard '83 533i Houston 09:26 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: Todd, I don't know if you can expect ... - Todd Kenyon 11:12 12/01/2001 (0)
M-5 clutch on E-bay, not mine but here it is - Brad 08:39 12/01/2001 (0)
poor 'gold' 528e...crushed in San Diego - David Hunt 07:54 12/01/2001 (0)
Anybody goin' to the Michelin test track auto-x? - Shawn D. 06:24 12/01/2001 (1)
- Post pics too please! I see that track from the - Greg S 18:12 12/01/2001 (0)
ST 25/19 sways, what did you guys pay? - Raj 02:42 12/01/2001 (6)
- Don't stock mounting points need reinforcement? - RonW 18:09 12/02/2001 (1)
  - Good point, yes - Raj 00:18 12/03/2001 (0)
- Re: You gotta pay to play, prices are never - Richard '83 533i Houston 09:42 12/01/2001 (2)
  - Did you have a clearance problem (more) - Charles Gray 10:33 12/01/2001 (1)
    - Re: Bolted up just fine, however - Richard '83 533i Houston 07:02 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: ST 25/19 sways, what did you guys pay? - todB 07:36 12/01/2001 (0)
Any performance gain from thermostat replacement? - Lance 01:46 12/01/2001 (3)
- Re: Any performance gain from thermostat replaceme - Brian 12:22 12/01/2001 (0)
- NO,but a safety gain using the 70C,runs cooler EOM - rabmw 02:23 12/01/2001 (1)
  - may be - driver 08:40 12/01/2001 (0)
Today's problems w/ the 88 535i... - Barron 01:23 12/01/2001 (3)
- Low beams: check fuses 2 & 3, then replace bulb... - RonW 17:58 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Today's problems w/ the 88 535i... - a 07:02 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Re: Today's problems w/ the 88 535i... - Barron 20:43 12/01/2001 (0)
'86 535i all brakes locked up! Help! - Jeff H 00:17 12/01/2001 (3)
- Re: '86 535i all brakes locked up! Help! - rabmw 01:08 12/01/2001 (2)
  - Re: '86 535i all brakes locked up! Help! - a 07:10 12/01/2001 (1)
    - Re: '86 535i all brakes locked up! Help! - Jeff H 14:15 12/01/2001 (0)
OT - Funny movie (url) - Bill 00:11 12/01/2001 (2)
- Idiots - Andy W from Indianapolis 11:33 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: OT - Funny movie - Barron 01:06 12/01/2001 (0)
3.73 LSD value - Mike W. 00:08 12/01/2001 (2)
- If in good shape, around $300 (eom) - Raj 02:33 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Haven't seen any for that price lately (nt) - Steve Haygood 13:04 12/02/2001 (0)
POLL: How long did your last exhaust system last? (nt) - RonW 23:48 11/30/2001 (10)
- Alpina still has original 1982 centre boxes - Alpinaman 04:23 12/03/2001 (0)
- 160k miles. Replaced cat back today! - Dan in BFL 23:51 12/01/2001 (0)
- since '82, but it has a hole in it (nt) - TJ 17:25 12/01/2001 (0)
- Car purchased Dec 85. Still original Exhaust - Tim In PA 16:13 12/01/2001 (0)
- Still 100% original. '86 535i - Brian 16:05 12/01/2001 (0)
- From new until summer '00 (nt) - Brad Couvillon 13:53 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: POLL: Original with exception of rear muffler - Richard '83 533i Houston 09:01 12/01/2001 (0)
- 83 528e - Dan Younes 06:20 12/01/2001 (0)
- Still on the original - '88 535i (more) - John at SoCal Beach 04:27 12/01/2001 (0)
- 4 years for Bosal on a 535i. Just got a new OEM (nt) - RonW 23:49 11/30/2001 (0)
82 528e exhaust needed - chip barker 23:38 11/30/2001 (2)
- www.parts4bmw.com - Joe will help you out - Dan in BFL 23:53 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: 82 528e exhaust needed - Dan in BFL 23:52 12/01/2001 (0)
Todd Bailey, email me directly please... (nt) - Tony-Without a 5er for now-Phoenix, AZ. 23:32 11/30/2001 (0)
Fuel hose mystery - Scott 22:07 11/30/2001 (3)
- Re: Fuel hose mystery - Scott 22:30 11/30/2001 (1)
  - Cold start only works while cranking... - RonW 22:59 11/30/2001 (0)
- Fuel line to cold start valve? - RonW 22:22 11/30/2001 (0)
FS 1995 325is - Chris W. 21:39 11/30/2001 (0)
Shawn D. Can you please tell me about the dash kit - Anthony 20:45 11/30/2001 (2)
- I saw a demo at a Peachtree Chapter meeting... (url) - Shawn D. 05:49 12/01/2001 (1)
  - Thanks alot - I really dont want a coverlay - Anthony 15:47 12/01/2001 (0)
E28's in the Pasadena/Glendale area? - Ross 20:17 11/30/2001 (5)
- Long hour from San Diego but I'd go. (nt) - Darin S. 15:45 12/02/2001 (0)
- N/O.C. CA, 88 535i 131k, Let me know when & where! - ron535i 20:30 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: E28's in the Pasadena/Glendale area? - Paul 22:33 11/30/2001 (2)
  - out in Riverside - give me a reason to go to . . . - John (SoCal desert) 23:53 11/30/2001 (1)
    - Re: out in Riverside - give me a reason to go to . - Barron 01:07 12/01/2001 (0)
Dashboard replacement - Dino 88 535is 20:09 11/30/2001 (8)
- Bentley does not cover dash removal/replacement (nt) - RonW 17:39 12/02/2001 (0)
- Re: Dashboard replacement - Todd Kenyon 09:00 12/01/2001 (0)
- Don't even think of believing 1.5 hrs........ - Nathan 23:36 11/30/2001 (0)
- I've done it. Todd Kenyon has a web site w/ pics (url) - RonW 21:56 11/30/2001 (0)
- 1.5 hours - bmw europa 21:55 11/30/2001 (1)
  - 1.5 hours to remove maybe, but you have 2 to - rexmo 01:31 12/01/2001 (0)
- Dashboard replacement is a mutha (nt) - charlie 20:44 11/30/2001 (0)
- Check the archives (more) - DGM Calgary 20:25 11/30/2001 (0)
Extrude Honed a different way - Rob in NC 19:17 11/30/2001 (0)
cold air from vents with vent slider closed? - rexmo 18:33 11/30/2001 (3)
- Could be several things (url) - Brad Couvillon 18:54 11/30/2001 (2)
  - On an '85 the connector isn't the problem, but... (url) - Shawn D. 19:04 11/30/2001 (1)
    - Yeah, the '85 has the center vent, been using it - rexmo 01:35 12/01/2001 (0)
Need advice for big brake job (long) - Jean 17:13 11/30/2001 (5)
- Can't answer all, but here are some - Shawn D. 19:43 11/30/2001 (4)
  - Caliper guide pins=7mm, Sears $5.49 for 3/8 socket - Mark Chesnutt 09:15 12/01/2001 (0)
  - If you sand, use 1500-grit or finer (eom) - Shawn D. 19:45 11/30/2001 (2)
    - Alternate way to force piston out - Jean 08:33 12/01/2001 (1)
      - Re: Alternate way to force piston out - Shawn D. 20:47 12/02/2001 (0)
FS: Tokico front Auto shocks(2) - Joe in NJ 17:11 11/30/2001 (1)
- DOAH! Re: FS: BOGE front Auto shocks(2) - Joe in NJ 22:28 11/30/2001 (0)
Anybody have the phone # for LaJolla... - Raj 16:19 11/30/2001 (1)
- nevermind, found it (eom) - Raj 16:26 11/30/2001 (0)
All check panel lights came on, went off, stayed - rex 16:11 11/30/2001 (0)
how remove grease and dirt under the hood? - Dmitry 15:11 11/30/2001 (18)
- Re: how remove grease and dirt under the hood? (url) - Patrick Burns 09:03 12/01/2001 (4)
  - dealer reportedly has cosmoline remover - rexmo 09:53 12/01/2001 (3)
    - Cosmoline Remover - Brandon 12:26 12/01/2001 (1)
      - Yeah, when the Air Force was closing Mather AFB... - Shawn D. 09:30 12/03/2001 (0)
    - Re: dealer reportedly has cosmoline remover - Vilas 12:02 12/01/2001 (0)
- steam is the thang - Brent 22:17 11/30/2001 (0)
- Anyone Used A Steam Cleaner? Any Side Effects? (nt) - Drew 22:04 11/30/2001 (0)
- I use painted wheel cleaner. My favorite is... - Shawn D. 18:58 11/30/2001 (0)
- elbow greez and rags - BSAndy 533i auto 18:47 11/30/2001 (0)
- STAY AWAY FROM SIMPLE GREEN! (url) - Rob in NC 18:35 11/30/2001 (1)
  - A wire brush will ruin more than Simple Green will - Shawn D. 18:54 11/30/2001 (0)
- I agree - Simple Green. (nt) - DGM Calgary 18:30 11/30/2001 (0)
- Simple Green and hook your hose up to your hot - water heater - Craig 17:29 11/30/2001 (0)
- Simple Green - Joe in NJ 16:47 11/30/2001 (0)
- Degreaser, then wash at the you-spray carwash - rex 16:02 11/30/2001 (0)
- Motor Wash, made by transport......... - Bryan in DE 15:44 11/30/2001 (0)
- Try Simple Green mixed with... - John at SoCal Beach 15:43 11/30/2001 (0)
- Simple Green, works great....(nt) (nt) - Mark Chesnutt 15:40 11/30/2001 (0)
Engraved BMW nameplate - Gary 14:58 11/30/2001 (0)
Need advice. (nt) - Johnny 14:37 11/30/2001 (2)
- Enter button , sorry. buying 86 528e 72K miles - Johnny 14:38 11/30/2001 (1)
  - First timer - allow 3 hours - rex 14:54 11/30/2001 (0)
Need advice. (nt) - Johnny 14:37 11/30/2001 (0)
On Dash Computer too dim... - Barron 14:13 11/30/2001 (3)
- Re: On Dash Computer too dim... - KeithK 06:26 12/01/2001 (0)
- Common problem.. - John at SoCal Beach 14:56 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: On Dash Computer too dim... - Walt 14:25 11/30/2001 (0)
Finally found source of water leak...Thanks Stew! - John at SoCal Beach 14:06 11/30/2001 (6)
- Re: Finally found source of water leak...Thanks St - Joe in NJ 16:48 11/30/2001 (0)
- Keep us posted.... - krellboy 15:19 11/30/2001 (0)
- Don't use silicone. Go to a body shop supply... - Shawn D. 14:24 11/30/2001 (3)
  - I forgot an important item! I highly recommend... - Shawn D. 05:58 12/01/2001 (1)
    - Make sure they give you the pointy nozzle... - Shawn D. 06:01 12/01/2001 (0)
  - Automotive paint store - Mike W. 00:19 12/01/2001 (0)
Pics of new (to me) wheels (url) - Jon 87 535iS 14:00 11/30/2001 (2)
- 528 Sport wheels, right? (more) - eurotrash 20:13 11/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: 528 Sport wheels, right? (more) - Jon 87 535iS 08:30 12/01/2001 (0)
Help! Instrument cluster removal - Dino 88 535is 13:59 11/30/2001 (4)
- Re: Help! Instrument cluster removal - Mark B 16:57 11/30/2001 (0)
- Took me ten minutes. - Jon 87 535iS 14:07 11/30/2001 (2)
  - Thin blade screwdriver to pry up the clips - rex 14:42 11/30/2001 (0)
  - Put a towel on the dash & column so you don't... - Shawn D. 14:26 11/30/2001 (0)
Idle hesitates to settle down - Jamie 12:57 11/30/2001 (0)
325e an 528e engine swapped, need advice - jhmorgan, ala 11:45 11/30/2001 (3)
- I have the problem in my 528e - TJ 17:00 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: 325e an 528e engine swapped, need advice - jhmorgan, ala 15:13 11/30/2001 (0)
- did you use the 528e IACV, AFM, TB, TPS, relays? - rex 15:07 11/30/2001 (0)
Too much play in steering.... - Jason 10:56 11/30/2001 (2)
- Re: Too much play in steering.... - Mike H. 11:05 11/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: Too much play in steering.... - Mark B 17:00 11/30/2001 (0)
Too much play in steering.... - Jason 10:53 11/30/2001 (0)
SOURCE FOR PERFORMANCE CAT??? (url) - kingmsport 10:53 11/30/2001 (5)
- Hey guys and gals... - Rob in NC 18:44 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: SOURCE FOR PERFORMANCE CAT??? - Mark Seiferth Oo 00 oO (Seattle, WA) 16:18 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: SOURCE FOR PERFORMANCE CAT??? - Todd Kenyon 15:30 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: SOURCE FOR PERFORMANCE CAT??? - Pete 13:37 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: SOURCE FOR PERFORMANCE CAT??? - rabmw 11:14 11/30/2001 (0)
Need help with ECU Number for my '88 535i w/auto - Rob C. 10:24 11/30/2001 (4)
- Re: Need help with ECU Number for my '88 535i w/au - Rob C. 13:19 11/30/2001 (1)
  - '88-'93? That's for an e34, not an e28... - RonW 14:24 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Need help with ECU Number for my '88 535i w/au - Chris 10:51 11/30/2001 (0)
- 0-261-200-059 - Jon 87 535iS 10:49 11/30/2001 (0)
Typical Leak points on gas tank... - Keith Malatesta 09:27 11/30/2001 (8)
- Rubber Hoses - Mike W. 00:30 12/01/2001 (0)
- Re: Typical Leak points on gas tank... - Bill Gould 17:42 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Typical Leak points on gas tank... (url) - Ed 12:30 11/30/2001 (2)
  - Zactly what I was looking for...Thanks! - Keith Malatesta 14:19 11/30/2001 (0)
  - Check the in-tank pump gasket as well . . . - dab 13:27 11/30/2001 (0)
- Check fuel and vapor recovery system - AlanS 12:18 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Typical Leak points on gas tank... - Jon S. 09:33 11/30/2001 (1)
  - Re: Typical Leak points on gas tank... - Bob C WNC 85 635 10:15 11/30/2001 (0)
What wheels are these? Never seen them before> (pic) - Tim In PA 09:03 11/30/2001 (23)
- Where can I buy aftermarket spinning-throwing - Greg S 20:17 11/30/2001 (2)
  - Try these! - Karl S. 18:54 12/01/2001 (0)
  - You can't - Drew Zacharda 20:52 11/30/2001 (0)
- JOE IS WRONG IS WRONG IS WRONG :) - Tim In PA 11:57 11/30/2001 (0)
- You're kidding right? - Joe in NJ 09:51 11/30/2001 (14)
  - Those arent even close to what I had.. PICTURE (pic) - Tim In PA 10:01 11/30/2001 (13)
    - DUH....same wheels! Your's were clean.. - Joe in NJ 10:22 11/30/2001 (9)
      - Absolutely NOT same wheels - Drew Zacharda 10:30 11/30/2001 (8)
        
        I'm ashamed of you. Both. - Brent Miller 15:04 11/30/2001 (1)
        
        but Mom . . . - Drew Zacharda 15:25 11/30/2001 (0)
        
        Re: Absolutely same wheels! - Joe in NJ 10:54 11/30/2001 (4)
        
        Wanna bet that those are NOT throwing stars? - Doug G 13:17 11/30/2001 (0)
        
        Are not infinity (url) (pic) - Drew Zacharda 12:38 11/30/2001 (1)
        
        Anyone use M3 doublespoke wheels on a 5er? - Karl S. 17:09 11/30/2001 (0)
        
        holes in between lug bolts (m) - Artie 11:32 11/30/2001 (0)
        
        more pics (pic) - Drew Zacharda 10:37 11/30/2001 (0)
    - Why in the HELL did you sell that? - E28 man 10:08 11/30/2001 (2)
      - To get this.....http://members.home.net/tmeritz/m5 (url) - Tim In PA 12:25 11/30/2001 (1)
        
        Re: To get this.....http://members.home.net/tmerit - E28 man 14:13 11/30/2001 (0)
- They're called "throwing star replicas" - Drew Zacharda 09:44 11/30/2001 (0)
- "THROWING STAR" E34 M5'S EOM - rabmw 09:29 11/30/2001 (1)
  - Those are not M-SYSTEM II AKA Throwing Stars... - Tim In PA 10:03 11/30/2001 (0)
- think they're called Spinning Star - try E34 board - ukphil 09:13 11/30/2001 (0)
AOL Instant Messanger Names - Mine is madbarrett - Tim In PA 08:20 11/30/2001 (7)
- andyman793 (pic) - andyman 06:57 12/01/2001 (0)
- Hoverspeedpilot nt - Rob in NC 18:57 11/30/2001 (0)
- jcfox535 - Joe in NJ 16:43 11/30/2001 (0)
- My AIM = flyman3456 - Andy W from Indianapolis 14:27 11/30/2001 (0)
- "Big Shots"? Geez Tim....... - Tony-Without a 5er for now -Phoenix, AZ 12:56 11/30/2001 (0)
- e28mitch (nt) - Mitch 12:43 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: AOL Instant Messanger Names - Mine is.... - Alex in s. fl 11:02 11/30/2001 (0)
Pic of 7 series 3.46 LS Diff I am buying.......... (pic) - Duke - M535i 07:57 11/30/2001 (27)
- Re: Pic of 7 series 3.46 LS Diff I am buying...... - Paul 19:24 11/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Diffs again E23 E24 E28 E30 - Mark.C 16:29 11/30/2001 (0)
- o.k.;ONE MORE TIME! All e23/e24/e30(6cyl)/e28 .. - rabmw 09:40 11/30/2001 (8)
  - Are the pre 1983 e23 diffs sideloaders like e12? - TCD 10:06 11/30/2001 (2)
    - Re: Yup! all sideloaders/E12 and E23 then.EOM - rabmw 10:14 11/30/2001 (1)
      - What's a sideloader? (nt) - rex 13:18 11/30/2001 (0)