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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 51
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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Speaker/Amp upgrades - ed 23:21 12/23/2001 (6)
- Are you referring to stock head unit & speakers? - Shawn D. 23:37 12/23/2001 (5)
  - Since you've replaced the head unit & speakers... - Shawn D. 00:29 12/24/2001 (2)
    - Yes. Im running speaker lvl inputs to new amp. - ed 01:14 12/24/2001 (1)
      - You've got an E39? The E39 board will give better - answers. (eom) Shawn D. 08:56 12/24/2001 (0)
  - YES. Replace with MBQUARTs - ed 00:09 12/24/2001 (0)
  - Re: Are you referring to stock head unit & spe - ed 00:08 12/24/2001 (0)
parts car 524td let me know if you need something - danw2002ti/m20 23:02 12/23/2001 (2)
- Re: parts car 524td let me know if you need somet - jonathan carr 11:02 12/24/2001 (1)
  - have blue leather fronts.........e-me (nt) - danw2002ti/m20 12:53 12/24/2001 (0)
brake booster O ring replacement size?? (nt) - BSAndy 533iauto 23:00 12/23/2001 (1)
- In my perm files (url) - Bob C WNC 85 635 23:45 12/23/2001 (0)
pitted windshield -any cures besides replacement? (nt) - BSAndy 533iauto 22:58 12/23/2001 (6)
- Re: pitted windshield -any cures besides replaceme - Allen 01:18 12/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: pitted windshield -any cures besides replaceme - Sam 11:38 1/01/2002 (0)
- Griot's Garage sell Glass polish.... - Joe in NJ 14:38 12/24/2001 (0)
- Not really, but the good news - 5-5ers Pete 07:13 12/24/2001 (0)
- Spring for it..new windshield even beats new tires - Jamie 02:40 12/24/2001 (0)
- Re: pitted windshield -any cures besides replaceme - rabmw 00:07 12/24/2001 (0)
can ne1 give tech advice on chevy tahoe vortec? (nt) - bmw europa 22:39 12/23/2001 (8)
- Well, it would help if you actually asked a ??? - Brandon 22:40 12/23/2001 (7)
  - Re: Well, it would help if you actually asked a ?? - bmw europa 22:54 12/23/2001 (6)
    - try here... - guy 11:31 12/24/2001 (1)
      - thanks for that link guy - bmw europa 21:33 12/24/2001 (0)
    - Vacuum leak - Brandon 09:26 12/24/2001 (1)
      - Re: Vacuum leak - 5-5ers Pete 11:16 12/24/2001 (0)
    - Re: Well, it would help if you actually asked a ?? - 5-5ers Pete 07:15 12/24/2001 (1)
      - thanks everyone for your help - bmw europa 21:32 12/24/2001 (0)
Bay Area e28 Meet on the 29th... - Raj 21:41 12/23/2001 (1)
- I believe I'll be there - RussC 12:55 12/25/2001 (0)
Anybody got pictures off the Korman-Stahl Headers - Mark C 21:32 12/23/2001 (2)
- They look like this!! hahaha : ^ ) (pic) - jay 22:14 12/23/2001 (1)
  - How did I know you were gonna post that pic?!?!nt - Bob C WNC 85 635 23:56 12/23/2001 (0)
Amp under the back seat..... - Brandon 21:14 12/23/2001 (1)
- Re: Amp under the back seat..... - rabmw 21:22 12/23/2001 (0)
Power Steering grinding/leaking (more) - Dan in BFL 21:03 12/23/2001 (4)
- May need bleeding - Mike W. 01:18 12/24/2001 (2)
  - Re: May need bleeding - Dan in BFL 01:58 12/24/2001 (1)
    - Re: May need bleeding - Mike W. 02:41 12/24/2001 (0)
- Here's your answer - 3.0 hawaii 21:19 12/23/2001 (0)
Anyone have a factory manual they want to sell? (nt) - Jamie 20:59 12/23/2001 (3)
- Owner's or Shop manual? - Joe in NJ 23:31 12/23/2001 (2)
  - Shop (nt) - Jamie 01:12 12/24/2001 (0)
  - Re: Owner's or Shop manual? - Jamie 01:11 12/24/2001 (0)
So what is the O2 sensor's purpose? - Jamie 20:57 12/23/2001 (3)
- Re: So what is the O2 sensor's purpose? - Shawn D. 21:33 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: O2 sensor's purpose? - 3.0 hawaii 21:27 12/23/2001 (1)
  - Well what do you think of this then.. - Jamie 02:34 12/24/2001 (0)
armrest removal - don 20:45 12/23/2001 (1)
- Start digging, it's easy - Keith F 21:16 12/23/2001 (0)
Black 535i with 16in BBS Rx's seen in Casro Valley - are you here???? jay 20:11 12/23/2001 (1)
- That's Castro Valley, CA - jay 20:26 12/23/2001 (0)
will power seats from a 95 540 fit my manual 533? - Mark 20:09 12/23/2001 (3)
- Re: will power seats from a 95 540 fit my manual 5 - rabmw 21:17 12/23/2001 (1)
  - Are seats sport if so what color? - Preston 10:04 12/24/2001 (0)
- Re: will power seats from a 95 540 fit my manual 5 (url) - Trent 20:32 12/23/2001 (0)
Maintenance free(oil-less) or belt driven cmprssr? - Don C 19:59 12/23/2001 (2)
- Oil Lubed. No question - Tim In NJ 20:03 12/23/2001 (1)
  - I have an oil free compressor. - Brian 01:50 12/24/2001 (0)
Central Locking Problems - DaveH 17:24 12/23/2001 (1)
- Is the fusable link in the box melted? (nt) - Scottie San Jose 84_745i 85_535i 20:32 12/23/2001 (0)
white deposite on dip stick? - Gregg 17:13 12/23/2001 (11)
- Re: white deposite on dip stick? - Nathan 22:53 12/26/2001 (0)
- Before you call the tow truck... - Scottie San Jose 84_745i 85_535i 20:35 12/23/2001 (5)
  - Re: Before you call the tow truck... - Gregg 09:25 12/24/2001 (3)
    - Re: Before you call the tow truck... - Gregg 11:04 12/24/2001 (2)
      - Re: Before you call the tow truck... - Scottie San Jose 84_745i 85_535i 13:15 12/24/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Before you call the tow truck... - Gregg 15:47 12/24/2001 (0)
  - Re: Before you call the tow truck... - Gregg 09:21 12/24/2001 (0)
- Well,you certainly need a head gasket;maybe that's - rabmw 19:14 12/23/2001 (0)
- You need a penicillin shot, ASAP! ;-) - Brian 18:30 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: white deposite on dip stick? - 5-5ers Pete 17:46 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: white deposite on dip stick? - a 17:33 12/23/2001 (0)
So, how does 80 inch lbs torqueconvert to ft.lbs? (nt) - Dan in BFL 15:56 12/23/2001 (3)
- 80 in*lb divided by 12 in/ft = 6.7 ft*lb (nt) - Bob Sutterfield 16:00 12/23/2001 (2)
  - Oh Crap! I'd better take off the nuts....(more) - Dan in BFL 16:02 12/23/2001 (0)
  - Oh Crap! I'd better take off the nuts....(more) - Dan in BFL 16:02 12/23/2001 (0)
Rear Headrest Set w/mounting brackets FS (url) (pic) - TC in Germany 15:00 12/23/2001 (1)
- Headsrests are all Sold (nt) - TC in Germany 01:21 12/25/2001 (0)
Help! 88 535is stalled after driving in the rain - Peter 14:52 12/23/2001 (3)
- Re: Help! 88 535is stalled after driving in the ra - Scottie San Jose 84_745i 85_535i 20:38 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Help! 88 535is stalled after driving in the ra - Mike W. 15:17 12/23/2001 (0)
- Cracked Distributor cap ? - TC in Germany 14:54 12/23/2001 (0)
AWESOME ! - Rear Spoiler FS - BMW 5/1 - Type 332 (url) (pic) - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 14:21 12/23/2001 (19)
- Looked like a great deal to me. Sorry I missed it. - Tim In NJ 09:53 12/24/2001 (0)
- $250 is a bargain...1985 prices do not matter!! - Duke, 85 M535i 20:41 12/23/2001 (5)
  - Re: $250 is a bargain...1985 prices do not matter! - 5-5ers Pete 06:58 12/24/2001 (0)
  - Saw a sign at the Atlanta Dragway swap meet... - Shawn D. 21:29 12/23/2001 (3)
    - 1985 price levels.... - Brandon 22:50 12/23/2001 (2)
      - Don't forget the inflation factor (url) - Brad Couvillon 23:08 12/23/2001 (1)
        
        Nope, you're both forgetting some BIG factors! (url) - Shawn D. 23:29 12/23/2001 (0)
- Spoilers SOLD ! (nt) - TC in Germany 16:33 12/23/2001 (0)
- I hate to tell you,but that is a copy of a HELLA . - rabmw 16:26 12/23/2001 (10)
  - Re: I hate to tell you,...UPDATE - rabmw 16:34 12/23/2001 (9)
    - That doesn't make sense. If there's downforce... - Shawn D. 18:09 12/23/2001 (7)
      - could fly off - craigwatanabe 00:51 12/24/2001 (1)
        
        Re: could fly off ...sure, - 5-5ers Pete 07:00 12/24/2001 (0)
      - Re: That doesn't make sense. If there's downforce. - Brian 18:11 12/23/2001 (0)
      - Duh, replace "is be" with "is" :| - Shawn D. 18:11 12/23/2001 (3)
        
        Shawn, took a look at changing the lighting on my - Blaupunkt today. Brian 18:16 12/23/2001 (2)
        
        Hmm. Are you saying that you have lights in... - Shawn D. 18:21 12/23/2001 (1)
        
        What you said - Brian 18:29 12/23/2001 (0)
    - Re: said "Tightly not Lightly" check text......... - TC in Germany 17:04 12/23/2001 (0)
Installation of aftermarket Keyless Entry system - Mark M. 13:41 12/23/2001 (4)
- Re: Installation of aftermarket Keyless Entry syst - Allen 00:58 12/26/2001 (0)
- Re: Installation of aftermarket Keyless Entry syst - Peter 22:16 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Installation of aftermarket Keyless Entry syst - DaveH 14:55 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Installation of aftermarket Keyless Entry syst - MIke 14:52 12/23/2001 (0)
Brake lights,stereo,speedo - Jody 13:32 12/23/2001 (6)
- Re: Brake lights,stereo,speedo/check 12+5 again - a 17:39 12/23/2001 (0)
- Have you checked your fuses? (nt) - underwater PNW 87-535is 13:36 12/23/2001 (4)
  - Thanks - Jody 17:14 12/27/2001 (0)
  - Re: Have you checked your fuses? - Jody 13:48 12/23/2001 (0)
  - Re: Have you checked your fuses? - Jody 13:42 12/23/2001 (1)
    - Re: Have you checked your fuses? - Shon 17:07 12/23/2001 (0)
Torque Wrench Use - Dennis 12:57 12/23/2001 (2)
- In industry the rules are - underwater PNW 87-535is 13:43 12/23/2001 (0)
- Gotta use the right wrench. - Brian 13:10 12/23/2001 (0)
Torque Setting Questions - Dan in BFL 11:51 12/23/2001 (5)
- Dan, That's 80 INCH pounds! - Bob C WNC 85 635 12:08 12/23/2001 (0)
- umm, that can't be right. - Brian 12:05 12/23/2001 (3)
  - Dan, Bentley says 80 INCH/lbs, not 80 FOOT/lbs. - That's 6.5 ft/lbs. Brian 12:10 12/23/2001 (2)
    - Maybe that badass Hartge Duke has - 5-5ers Pete 12:31 12/23/2001 (1)
      - LOL! True, and for the cost . . . - Brian 12:48 12/23/2001 (0)
bmwe34m5.com looking for an E28 FAQ Editor (url) - Eric 11:28 12/23/2001 (0)
coolant - bedros 10:56 12/23/2001 (1)
- Re: coolant - dan 13:37 12/23/2001 (0)
e36 wheels on a e28 - Peter 10:49 12/23/2001 (11)
- Re: e36 wheels on a e28 - rabmw 11:38 12/23/2001 (10)
  - Re: e36 wheels on a e28 - Peter 11:52 12/23/2001 (9)
    - Re: e36 wheels ...what is their offset?? - rabmw 14:15 12/23/2001 (8)
      - not sure of the offset part number as follows.... - Peter 21:25 12/23/2001 (7)
        
        I plugged your numbers into my spreadsheet and... (url) - Shawn D. 21:49 12/23/2001 (6)
        
        Thanks ! (url) - Peter 22:02 12/23/2001 (5)
        
        I guess I will need to do some fender work? (url) - Peter 22:05 12/23/2001 (4)
        
        Not likely with these wheels if... (url) - Shawn D. 00:34 12/24/2001 (3)
        
        47mm offset wheels SHOULD NOT be used on E28 (url) - rabmw 05:51 12/24/2001 (1)
        
        actually these wheels came off a 94 382i (pic). (url) (pic) - peter 10:11 12/24/2001 (0)
        
        47mm offset wheels SHOULD NOT be used on E28 (url) - rabmw 05:41 12/24/2001 (0)
CarFax ;please - RSC/fla 09:42 12/23/2001 (0)
Carfax Please! - funfer 08:40 12/23/2001 (5)
- Re: Carfax Please! - 5-5ers Pete 09:28 12/23/2001 (4)
  - I guess the car is too old to run a car fax.... - funfer 10:13 12/23/2001 (3)
    - Re: I guess the car is too old to run a car fax... - 5-5ers Pete 10:44 12/23/2001 (2)
      - No letters, just those numbers. Oh well...Thanks! - funfer 17:37 12/23/2001 (1)
        
        It has to be the long one - Mike W. 02:55 12/24/2001 (0)
SI lights - Jason in OR 04:20 12/23/2001 (6)
- Re: SI lights - Nanda Kumar 05:21 12/23/2001 (5)
  - Don't trust them - Dennis 13:06 12/23/2001 (2)
    - I'da considered taking them to court for that IMO - Bob C WNC 85 635 00:08 12/24/2001 (0)
    - Re: Don't trust them - Jason in OR 21:23 12/23/2001 (0)
  - Re: SI lights - Neil 10:54 12/23/2001 (1)
    - Re: SI lights - Nanda Kumar 22:40 12/23/2001 (0)
Window scraper rubber removal - Nanda Kumar 02:22 12/23/2001 (1)
- Re: Window scraper rubber removal - Keith F 20:08 12/23/2001 (0)
lift entire front at once / also Chip install (url) - Peter S 02:12 12/23/2001 (1)
- Thanks Peter. - 5-5ers Pete 06:35 12/23/2001 (0)
Advise on purchase of 85 535i - Namala 01:37 12/23/2001 (4)
- Re: Advise on purchase of 85 535i - Mike W. 17:07 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Advise on purchase of 85 535i - a 09:31 12/23/2001 (2)
  - Re: Advise on purchase of 85 535i - Namala 11:36 12/23/2001 (1)
    - - 2 is normal. (nt) - underwater PNW 87-535is 13:46 12/23/2001 (0)
electrical schematics?? - Iain McAdams 01:28 12/23/2001 (0)
rear headrests - Gunther 01:21 12/23/2001 (2)
- I might be able to help you there ................ - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 01:53 12/23/2001 (1)
  - Just have you local shop recover them.. (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i 09:11 12/23/2001 (0)
Brakes!!! - Tyrone Golden 00:52 12/23/2001 (1)
- Brake Bomb Pressure Accumulator - dab 11:17 12/23/2001 (0)
Brakes!!! (nt) - Tyrone Golden 00:48 12/23/2001 (0)
Dashboard leaks cold air when heater run in winter - Nathan in Portland - (revised) 00:02 12/23/2001 (2)
- Re: Dashboard leaks cold air when heater run in wi - Dennis 13:09 12/23/2001 (0)
- Same problem - Mike W. 02:43 12/23/2001 (0)
FS My 17x8.5" BREYTON MAGIC rims/new tires - rabmw 00:00 12/23/2001 (2)
- Are you sure? - LarryM 01:46 12/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: Are you sure?/Absolutely!! - rabmw 06:01 12/23/2001 (0)
Dashboard leaks cold air when heater run in winter - Nathan in Portland - Burgundy 533i 23:58 12/22/2001 (0)
Somebody save this iS (url) - John in Valdosta 23:44 12/22/2001 (3)
- I'm glad it's 1800 miles away - Mike W. 17:18 12/23/2001 (0)
- Trashed, what a shame - 5-5ers Pete 07:57 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Somebody save this iS/Maybe..... - rabmw 06:08 12/23/2001 (0)
electical problem fixed! - Raj 22:36 12/22/2001 (0)
front sunroof drain snake - Nathan 22:17 12/22/2001 (3)
- Try coax cable - works for me (nt) - rexmo 08:49 12/23/2001 (0)
- 1 solution is aquiring a sufficient quantity - Bob C WNC 85 635 22:56 12/22/2001 (1)
  - He Said Heavy Duty Weed Eater Filament... I Think! (nt) - Lars BendOr e12z 02:46 12/23/2001 (0)
Need 4 wheels for 205/60-15' size tires - Chris 21:49 12/22/2001 (1)
- Have five BBS aftermarket 15" rims FS.... - rabmw 23:10 12/22/2001 (0)
e28 floor mat full set for sale. (url) - Alex in S. Fl 21:10 12/22/2001 (1)
- man i love this board - sold - Alex in S. FL 00:33 12/23/2001 (0)
Any 88 (any model) parts cars out their?? (nt) - Erik C. 20:14 12/22/2001 (2)
- YES...what do you need? EOM - rabmw 23:23 12/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: YES...what do you need? EOM - Erik C. 00:43 12/23/2001 (0)
WES CHAN I have some ???'s - Erik C. 20:10 12/22/2001 (1)
- Re: WES CHAN I have some ???'s - Matt 04:12 12/23/2001 (0)
I'm back..and I have a grin on my face! - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 19:50 12/22/2001 (3)
- Know how you feel, I did Xcountry in July. What - Dave in Dallas 22:52 12/22/2001 (0)
- Did it come with a First Aid Kit ? :-) - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 21:01 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: I'm back..and I have a grin on my face! - 5-5ers Pete 20:01 12/22/2001 (0)
Antenna stays up,mast strait ,clean and lubed - Dan 19:46 12/22/2001 (1)
- Here's my guess - Keith F 13:38 12/23/2001 (0)
Clear Side Marker light covers ??? - Jack Black 19:28 12/22/2001 (1)
- They look like they are made from - Keith F 21:56 12/22/2001 (0)
Quick question on wheels - Miguel 19:17 12/22/2001 (2)
- Re: Quick question on wheels - rabmw 23:32 12/22/2001 (0)
- U don't mean the RD's?I offered the asking price - rabmw 23:29 12/22/2001 (0)
Anyone Have A 528e Fusebox Cover For Sale ????? (nt) - Tom C In VB 19:14 12/22/2001 (0)
535i idles rough - David Greenough 18:26 12/22/2001 (1)
- The usual suspects... - Bob 20:11 12/22/2001 (0)
535i - David Greenough 18:25 12/22/2001 (0)
Can you simply bypass the trans fault indicator? - Ken Mitchell 17:27 12/22/2001 (0)
TC, Be on the lookout for cool 635csi stuff... - 5-5ers Pete 17:22 12/22/2001 (3)
- I'm parting an '85 635csi hit in front;trans gone. - rabmw 23:42 12/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: parting '85 635csi - 3.0 hawaii 21:35 12/23/2001 (0)
- i'll second that (url) - Paul Gray 22:38 12/22/2001 (0)
Heater Valve Repair Kit $12.31 + (url) - Keith F 16:57 12/22/2001 (0)
anyone in lansing MI or nearby? - Bryan in DE (MI til next week) 16:28 12/22/2001 (0)
Anybody have a brake booster in town? - Eric, 87 535i PDX 15:52 12/22/2001 (1)
- Re: Anybody have a brake booster in town? - Nathan in Portland 00:07 12/23/2001 (0)
Wacko Heater Behavior Diagnosed!!! - mike d. 14:51 12/22/2001 (1)
- Thanks for the update! - 85 Dave 06:35 12/23/2001 (0)
Bay Area e28's!!! - Jay 14:12 12/22/2001 (0)
brake booster leak help... - Eric, 87 535i PDX 13:32 12/22/2001 (7)
- Re: brake booster leak help... - Manuel 19:02 12/22/2001 (0)
- O-Ring info - jH 16:45 12/22/2001 (0)
- Your booster is bad - Brian 16:26 12/22/2001 (1)
  - Sorry for the missread. I agree - not an overflow. (nt) - mike d. 16:34 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: brake booster leak help... - mike d. 15:00 12/22/2001 (2)
  - overflow to where? - Eric, 87 535i PDX 15:46 12/22/2001 (1)
    - Not sure. - mike d. 16:27 12/22/2001 (0)
WOT, and I mean WAY OFF...;-) - 5-5ers Pete 12:25 12/22/2001 (2)
- Didn't know you were into the "Handcuff" thing :-) - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 12:49 12/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Didn't know you were into the "Handcuff" thing - 5-5ers Pete 13:19 12/22/2001 (0)
Good price? - 535fan 12:18 12/22/2001 (6)
- No way to tell! No useful info ..Yr, ..miles, ? - Lars BendOr e12z 18:41 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Good price? - 535fan 12:40 12/22/2001 (3)
  - Re: Good price? - 5-5ers Pete 13:26 12/22/2001 (2)
    - Re: Good price? - 535fan 14:14 12/22/2001 (1)
      - Re: Good price? - 5-5ers Pete 15:19 12/22/2001 (0)
- I assume there is a trailer... - 5-5ers Pete 12:20 12/22/2001 (0)
Guibo - Dan James 12:13 12/22/2001 (3)
- Re: Guibo - Mark 16:31 12/24/2001 (0)
- Looks like a Big Black Bagel on the back... - Lars BendOr e12z 18:47 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Guibo - Gordon L 12:36 12/22/2001 (0)
'ol Betty (84 533i) missing at cold idle... (url) - Don C 10:40 12/22/2001 (3)
- Re: 'ol Betty(check charcoal canister valve,thrott - BSAndy 533iauto 10:50 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: 'ol Betty (84 533i) missing at cold idle... (url) - Trent Cole 18:24 12/22/2001 (1)
  - I have 202K...Where to start lookin for vac leaks? - Don C 18:52 12/22/2001 (0)
Intermittent stalling solved... Thanks board!.... - Don C 10:31 12/22/2001 (1)
- Re: Intermittent stalling solved... Thanks board!. - a 10:52 12/22/2001 (0)
Found this on X5 board wonder if I could use same (pic) - tire set up!!!!!Brad 10:20 12/22/2001 (3)
- Re: Found this on X5 board wonder if I could use s (url) - Brad 10:25 12/22/2001 (2)
  - Works great at tractor pulls!! (nt) - ron 23:05 12/22/2001 (0)
  - Duh, the 2nd link works, imagine the holeshot!!!! - Brad 10:29 12/22/2001 (0)
Life is rough and times are hard, Here's your (pic) - Bob C WNC 85 635 09:46 12/22/2001 (0)
Mechanic in Northern NJ - Sam 09:27 12/22/2001 (1)
- Go to MotorWorksWest! They are the best! Link... (url) - Rob Anderson 22:02 12/22/2001 (0)
Who needs German Warning Triangle Kits ? (not OEM) (url) (pic) - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 09:14 12/22/2001 (0)
I'm off to the airport to go pick up the car.... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 07:43 12/22/2001 (2)
- I bet - 5-5ers Pete 08:24 12/22/2001 (0)
- Good luck Tony!!! - Raj 07:53 12/22/2001 (0)
Does Racing Dynamics RGR 8x16 wheels fit 87 535is - Michael Kiralla 05:17 12/22/2001 (5)
- SOLD! to me. I have to sell the 17x8.5" BREYTONS - rabmw 17:27 12/23/2001 (1)
  - CONGRATS! very nice wheels. I just talked to Steve (url) (pic) - Miguel 18:32 12/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Does Racing Dynamics RGR 8x16 wheels fit 87 5 - Michael Kiralla 15:59 12/22/2001 (0)
- They fit kinda..... - rabmw 12:23 12/22/2001 (0)
- Will not fit without spacers... - Raj 07:30 12/22/2001 (0)
driving light burnt out 88 535iS - Philip Mew 03:14 12/22/2001 (1)
- Re: driving light burnt out 88 535iS - rabmw 03:30 12/22/2001 (0)
Need Circuit Diagram for Instument Cluster - Bob 00:53 12/22/2001 (2)
- Year and Model #? - Dave in Dallas 01:13 12/22/2001 (1)
  - See attached Message for type. - Bob 13:51 12/22/2001 (0)
Brake Wear - MartyinSeattle 00:35 12/22/2001 (1)
- Re: Brake Wear - Bob 00:57 12/22/2001 (0)
Brake Wear (nt) - MartyinSeattle 00:28 12/22/2001 (0)
a merry christmas and happy new year to all (url) (nt) - Paul Gray 22:36 12/21/2001 (2)
- Are u having a Holiday sale??? : ) - jay 00:25 12/22/2001 (1)
  - i have a sale 365 days a year - Paul Gray 15:20 12/22/2001 (0)
Saw 5 very different E28s today - ///MZoom John 22:36 12/21/2001 (2)
- Thats Ziggy territory is'nt it? - BSAndy 533iauto 10:57 12/23/2001 (1)
  - YEAH; Ziggy's in Doylestown,a bit north of Philly. - rabmw 11:45 12/23/2001 (0)
95% of all Road Rage is done by men--interesting - Mikey 21:24 12/21/2001 (5)
- Not in Seattle; the city of butches. (nt) - LarryM 01:12 12/22/2001 (0)
- Maybe, But I got chased down by a couple of - Bob C WNC 85 635 01:01 12/22/2001 (0)
- Men have testosterone. Women estrogen. Any - questions? ;-) Brian 22:39 12/21/2001 (0)
- Because men get pissed off at idiots more often - craigwatanabe 21:41 12/21/2001 (0)
- probably because most women are oblivious... - Raj 21:33 12/21/2001 (0)
To Heater Valve Or To Rebuild Kit - That Is The ?? - Drew 21:19 12/21/2001 (2)
- Spend extra and get the Bosch unit - Eric, 87 535i PDX 23:09 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: To Heater Valve Or To Rebuild Kit - That Is Th - al533i 22:00 12/21/2001 (0)
Pics of my 533i - Thoughts? (url) (pic) - Todd Bailey 20:18 12/21/2001 (16)
- Definately LOWER IT! Either than that looks great! - Wes 11:58 12/23/2001 (0)
- e30 M3 seats right? - Jay 13:02 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Pics of my 533i - Thoughts? - Jay 13:01 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Pics of my 533i - Thoughts? - Dino 88 535is 23:00 12/21/2001 (4)
  - Re: Pics of my 533i - Thoughts? - Todd Bailey 00:36 12/22/2001 (3)
    - Springs For sale - 5-5ers Pete 08:26 12/22/2001 (0)
    - Seats question... - Raj 07:36 12/22/2001 (1)
      - Re: Seats question... - Todd Bailey 10:49 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Pics of my 533i - Thoughts? - TCD 21:02 12/21/2001 (0)
- I like it a lot! But...... - Gordon L 20:49 12/21/2001 (0)
- Great wheels!!! Oh, and by the way, nice car... - Raj 20:32 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Great wheels!!! Oh, and by the way, nice car.. - Todd Bailey 20:34 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Pics of my 533i - Thoughts? - Mark 20:29 12/21/2001 (1)
  - OEM Wheels & sorry for the huge pic (new camera) - Todd Bailey 20:30 12/21/2001 (0)
- Looks great! However,... - Shawn D. 20:25 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Sorry for being so brash; it was uncalled for. (nt) - Shawn D. 20:51 12/21/2001 (0)
Where to get clay bar? (url) - Brad Couvillon 19:36 12/21/2001 (3)
- www.meguiars.com - $10 (url) - jeff h 20:26 12/21/2001 (0)
- I'll tell you where, but you're gonna cringe... (url) - Shawn D. 20:07 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Ouch! I think I'll go w/ the $10 bar (nt) - Brad Couvillon 13:48 12/22/2001 (0)
Question about JC chips. - Translation book..Tony - Phoenix, AZ. 19:16 12/21/2001 (8)
- Better performance boost for the $ - TodB 09:59 12/22/2001 (1)
  - I agree, as will the 3:91 LS that is in my garage - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 21:23 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Question about JC chips. - rabmw 02:00 12/22/2001 (0)
- They must be all the same - Brian 20:20 12/21/2001 (3)
  - Do you like it? Is it worth it? (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 21:01 12/21/2001 (2)
    - To be honest, - Brian 22:45 12/21/2001 (1)
      - Thats the kind of info I wanted. Thanks!!! (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 22:49 12/21/2001 (0)
- Oops.------------> (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 19:24 12/21/2001 (0)
Cruise control and OBC - Mark 18:55 12/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Cruise control and OBC - Dave 00:01 12/22/2001 (0)
Left turn signal? - Gregg Hoogerwerf 18:44 12/21/2001 (1)
- Re: Left turn signal? - al533i 21:18 12/21/2001 (0)
TC - please read. maybe you can help me. - Tony - Finally with a 5er - Phoenix, AZ. 18:19 12/21/2001 (4)
- Sorry Tony, too much PITA for Spoils and Bumps - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 22:22 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Ok, thanks anyways. (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 22:51 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: TC - please read. maybe you can help me. - 5-5ers Pete 18:38 12/21/2001 (1)
  - I must have missed that one in my - Translation book..Tony - Phoenix, AZ. 18:56 12/21/2001 (0)
Update-need voltage regulator w/brushes - Raj 18:10 12/21/2001 (6)
- I asked the board about brushes a few weeks ago - rexmo 09:45 12/22/2001 (1)
  - Brush P/N - Mike W. 15:10 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Update-need voltage regulator w/brushes - AL 21:33 12/21/2001 (0)
- How about just replacing the brushes..... - Paul Shovestul 20:33 12/21/2001 (1)
  - I know a place that can get Bosch voltage regulato - Gordon L 20:52 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Update-need voltage regulator w/brushes - Bob Duckworth 20:10 12/21/2001 (0)
Mother's Back to Black is AWESOME! (url) (pic) - Brad Couvillon 18:08 12/21/2001 (8)
- Re: Mother's Back to Black is AWESOME! (url) (pic) - Allen 01:34 12/26/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the comments! You NEED this stuff! (nt) - Brad Couvillon 14:03 12/22/2001 (0)
- Nice stuff,Brad;I gotta hit Auto Zone Saturday (url) (pic) - rabmw 02:37 12/22/2001 (0)
- Agreed. Now try Mother's Interior . . . - dab 00:20 12/22/2001 (0)
- Brad, that looks like new! One question tho..... (url) (pic) - Mark 20:35 12/21/2001 (1)
  - How to black out side markers (url) - Brad Couvillon 14:00 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Mother's Back to Black is AWESOME! - 5-5ers Pete 18:39 12/21/2001 (1)
  - B2B Vs, Forever Black (url) - Don Stevens 08:24 12/22/2001 (0)
Help! - Broken Key in Trunk lock/button - sgl in DE 15:43 12/21/2001 (5)
- Re: Help! - Broken Key in Trunk lock/button - Jim Butterworth 19:33 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Help! - Broken Key (complete set for sale) - AL 18:07 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Help! - Broken Key in Trunk lock/button - Andy 17:16 12/21/2001 (0)
- if your near Wilmington try Donovans Locksmith - Bryan in DE 17:11 12/21/2001 (0)
- Drive it to a Locksmith they have gadgets 4 that - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 16:55 12/21/2001 (0)
Anyone got one of those tie-rod remover tools??? - Chris Altman 15:11 12/21/2001 (2)
- JC Whitney sells the tool - Bob 23:00 12/21/2001 (0)
- Try autozone for their tools for loan? - rex 16:05 12/21/2001 (0)
Now what? Semi-long...and NTB - 5-5ers Pete 15:08 12/21/2001 (2)
- Re: Now what? Semi-long...and NTB - Brandon 16:34 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Now what? Semi-long...and NTB - 5-5ers Pete 16:39 12/21/2001 (0)
First Aid kits w/bracket 4-sale coming soon! (SAT) - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 14:47 12/21/2001 (9)
- Letter colors in Green, Blue, Yellow, White NO RED - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 04:43 12/22/2001 (0)
- First Aid kits w/bracket delayed now Thursday - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 04:36 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: First Aid kits w/bracket 4-sale coming soon! ( - Bryan Hnl 02:50 12/22/2001 (0)
- send us some of the foam strips for the front... - Rusty 16:38 12/21/2001 (2)
  - Could you be more specific - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 16:50 12/21/2001 (1)
    - He's probably talking about the strip - Brian 16:57 12/21/2001 (0)
- One of them will be "FREE" Pete - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 14:53 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Free is one of my favotites...;-) (nt) - 5-5ers Pete 17:20 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: First Aid kits w/bracket 4-sale coming soon! ( - 5-5ers 14:52 12/21/2001 (0)
E28 Owners in Los Angeles- post your city and car - Ross 14:45 12/21/2001 (12)
- Re: E28 Owners in Los Angeles- post your city and - Will 01:01 12/27/2001 (0)
- Re: E28 Owners in Los Angeles- post your city and - Rich Winnetka 20:41 12/24/2001 (0)
- Re: E28 Owners in Los Angeles- post your city and - Michael Kiralla 04:54 12/22/2001 (0)
- West Hills-Schwarz 1983 533i/Golf 1974 2002 (nt) - f1reverb 19:08 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: E28 Owners in Los Angeles- Culver City - Andy 19:06 12/21/2001 (0)
- Not quite in LA, but... - Raj 17:59 12/21/2001 (0)
- hermosa beach- 85' 535i euro diamantschwarz - jerry kingman 17:35 12/21/2001 (0)
- Can I go if not busy? San Diego. '87 535is - Darin S. 16:26 12/21/2001 (0)
- Orange County (H.B.) - 87 535is Salmon Silver - Mark535is 15:49 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: E28 Owners in Los Angeles - MEET - Paul 15:47 12/21/2001 (0)
- Simi Valley-87 535is Diamantschwarz (nt) - Bill 15:39 12/21/2001 (0)
- Glendale- 87' 535is Salmon Silver (nt) - Steve 14:51 12/21/2001 (0)
TC! They're here! Damn that was fast! - 5-5ers 14:45 12/21/2001 (6)
- What is URL for TC ? (nt) - Marex 14:56 12/21/2001 (3)
  - I don't think I have a URL - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 14:59 12/21/2001 (2)
    - Sorry :) - Marex 15:01 12/21/2001 (1)
      - I'm a First Sergeant in the US Army - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 15:04 12/21/2001 (0)
- Thanks for the good feedback ! (more) - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 14:50 12/21/2001 (1)
  - I'm sending you a "FREE" First Aid Kit !!! - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 14:51 12/21/2001 (0)
Salmon Silver - Steve 14:19 12/21/2001 (1)
- See jon87535is, here is link to a bunch. (url) - E28 man 14:29 12/21/2001 (0)
Some Trim Parts Wanted......and a question - Brandon 14:03 12/21/2001 (2)
- Re: Some Trim Parts Wanted......and a question (url) - Trent 19:34 12/23/2001 (0)
- Holds third seat belt up. (nt) - Keith F 15:35 12/21/2001 (0)
Stumbled across this interesting site (url) (nt) - Charles Gray 14:01 12/21/2001 (3)
- Re: Stumbled across this interesting site - dab 14:45 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Just noticed the "Subscription" pg. for bulletins - dab 14:48 12/21/2001 (0)
- looks like a good resource! (nt) - GB 14:18 12/21/2001 (0)
Junkyard Treasures......few found (long) - Brandon 13:56 12/21/2001 (6)
- Re: Junkyard Treasures......few found (long) - a 17:58 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: Junkyard Treasures......few found (long) - Brandon 18:33 12/21/2001 (0)
- 528e color? yard location? (nt) - rex 16:30 12/21/2001 (0)
- I have a write-up on M30 engine gauge install (url) (nt) - Devinder 14:51 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Re: I have a write-up on M30 engine gauge install - Brandon 16:43 12/21/2001 (0)
- They're out there.... - Gary 14:49 12/21/2001 (0)
Rob in NC , how'd you make out with the BMP kit? (nt) - Bryan in DE 13:30 12/21/2001 (2)
- Re: Rob in NC , how'd you make out with the BMP k - Rob in VA, for now! 23:26 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Rob in NC , how'd you make out with the BMP k - Rob in VA, for now! 23:20 12/21/2001 (0)
headrest removal? - dch 12:59 12/21/2001 (1)
- Pull up w/ quick jerk eom - Fisher 13:00 12/21/2001 (0)
Any experience with BAS rotors? - Chris 12:41 12/21/2001 (5)
- Re: Any experience with BAS rotors? (url) - Trent Cole 18:32 12/22/2001 (0)
- Don't bother with them, just get some Balos....... (nt) - Gordon L 13:03 12/21/2001 (3)
  - from alloembmwparts and free shipping too! (url) (nt) - Gordon L 13:05 12/21/2001 (2)
    - alloembmwparts builds ship cost into parts cost (nt) - charlie 13:26 12/21/2001 (1)
      - Re: alloembmwparts builds ship cost into parts cos - Gordon L 13:44 12/21/2001 (0)
Sun roof drains - Todd Frye 12:27 12/21/2001 (3)
- Big coupe groupe site has a couple of articles - rexmo 09:50 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Sun roof drains - Jim Butterworth 19:46 12/21/2001 (0)
- I attacked it by gently removing headliner and ..> - Fisher 13:06 12/21/2001 (0)
Message for "Rich from Philly"-I'm interested... - dab 12:22 12/21/2001 (1)
- Yo! I'm in VA, and for some odd reason... - Rich in Virginny 19:10 12/27/2001 (0)
18"x8 on E28 - scott 11:12 12/21/2001 (13)
- I can almost guarantee you'll bend 'em - Raj 18:44 12/21/2001 (0)
- NO way ....Tires are WAY too tall for a start.... - rabmw 14:38 12/21/2001 (0)
- My experience ... - Rob K. 13:54 12/21/2001 (0)
- 18" is huge. 17" is a little big 16" is PERFECT (nt) - Tim In NJ 12:06 12/21/2001 (0)
- Gonna have to use at least a 40 series 50 no way! - jay 11:49 12/21/2001 (0)
- Wheel will fit OK, tires will not, 18" opinion (url) - Shawn D. 11:41 12/21/2001 (7)
  - Shawn, you are correct!! (eom) (url) - Alex in Santa Clara, CA 11:56 12/21/2001 (0)
  - I'm with Shawn... - 5-5ers 11:45 12/21/2001 (5)
    - Re: I'm with Shawn... - scott 12:07 12/21/2001 (4)
      - I think 16s are optimal. - Brian 12:34 12/21/2001 (2)
        
        Re: I think 16s are optimal. - 5-5ers Pete 16:45 12/21/2001 (1)
        
        Bigger wheels generally heavier. - Brian 17:06 12/21/2001 (0)
      - Re: I'm with Shawn... - 5-5ers 12:13 12/21/2001 (0)
535i valuation & C-pillar rust question... - GB 10:56 12/21/2001 (6)
- Thanks for the info...I passed on the car. - GB 13:13 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: 535i valuation & C-pillar rust question.. - rabmw 14:50 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: 535i valuation & C-pillar rust question.. - earl 12:35 12/21/2001 (0)
- Very odd spot for rust - Lars BendOr e12z 12:27 12/21/2001 (2)
  - car is located in Baltimore, MD - GB 14:12 12/21/2001 (0)
  - Re: Very odd spot for rust - mike in pdx 13:20 12/21/2001 (0)
Free tools (Merry Xmas to the board) - Drew Zacharda 10:36 12/21/2001 (6)
- Darn, looks like I'm too late for... - Raj 18:48 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Free tools (Merry Xmas to the board) - a 18:06 12/21/2001 (0)
- Re: Free tools (what no free wheels?) - rosario 13:17 12/21/2001 (1)
  - You'll have to speak with Imelda . . . - Drew Zacharda 14:17 12/21/2001 (0)
- What a guy! No need here, but nice idea. (nt) - Chris R '87 535iS 11:27 12/21/2001 (0)
- Superb Generosity from A Fine Board Citizen - Shawn D. 11:25 12/21/2001 (0)
Door tweeter removal - Tom in Balt 10:19 12/21/2001 (1)
- Pull triangle gently from the top, then pull up... - Shawn D. 10:24 12/21/2001 (0)
Question hoses, gaskets and cooling system leaks - Mark 09:39 12/21/2001 (1)
- Lotsa giblets get built up on the hose - Bob C WNC 85 635 12:01 12/21/2001 (0)
Low mileage "e" motor for sale - Rob in NC 09:39 12/21/2001 (0)
Any advice on 325ix?? Need a winter ride... (nt) - Brad 09:30 12/21/2001 (5)
- Re: Any advice on 325ix?? Need a winter ride... - eedwards101 02:11 12/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Any advice on 325ix?? Need a winter ride... - rabmw 15:11 12/21/2001 (3)
  - Re: Any advice on 325ix?? Need a winter ride... (url) (pic) - SeanMac 17:03 12/21/2001 (2)
    - Thanks SeanMac!!! Nice site!!..................... - Brad 23:21 12/21/2001 (1)
      - Re: Thanks SeanMac!!! Nice site!!................. - SeanMac 16:58 12/22/2001 (0)
Rear Headrests Mounting Brackets 4-Sale - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 08:45 12/21/2001 (10)
- 1st attempt of rear mounting bracket picture (url) - TC in Germany (Duke's Friend) 11:07 12/21/2001 (1)
  - Itz verkingk! - 5-5ers 11:13 12/21/2001 (0)
- How to post pictures & headrest question (url) - Shawn D. 10:20 12/21/2001 (7)
  - Ok this is a good time to tell how I figgered it (pic) - Bob C WNC 85 635 11:52 12/21/2001 (4)
    - I do it the lazy and EASY way! - Shawn D. 12:57 12/21/2001 (0)
    - Oops multiple pics - Bob C WNC 85 635 11:55 12/21/2001 (2)
      - Oops there are no mulitple pics here - Either 12:05 12/21/2001 (1)
        
        Yea just a "howto" -