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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 53
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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FS: '86 535i w/ 5 speed, Great car!!!! - Jeff 21:28 12/31/2001 (0)
Shocks, Sway bars and springs - 86-535-5spd 20:54 12/31/2001 (15)
- This is what I did... - Raj 07:15 1/02/2002 (2)
  - RAJ;stiffness the Sports,not tires,use HDs for him - rabmw 09:52 1/02/2002 (1)
    - You may be right, but either way... - Raj 16:44 1/02/2002 (0)
- Racing Dynamics Bilstein Sports FS - Pete in MO 13:59 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: Shocks, Sway bars and springs - rabmw 13:38 1/01/2002 (0)
- The ONLY way to go. - Dave in Tacoma 13:34 1/01/2002 (2)
  - Re: The ONLY way to go. - 86-535-5spd 16:14 1/01/2002 (0)
  - Re: The ONLY way to go. well...maybe - Pete in MO 14:52 1/01/2002 (0)
- Racing Dynamics Springs and Sport Bilsteins (url) - Trent Cole 13:24 1/01/2002 (0)
- Try this.. - Jeff S 13:00 1/01/2002 (3)
  - Re: Try this.. - arnold VanWinkelstein 15:35 1/01/2002 (2)
    - Running Bilstien HD's & HR springs and it rides... - ron535i 23:02 1/01/2002 (0)
    - Scott;you're absolutely wrong.Eibach/Bilstein'sO.K - rabmw 18:39 1/01/2002 (0)
- Suggest you consider Bilstein HD's.... - John at SoCal Beach 22:44 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: Shocks, Sway bars and springs - Bob 21:01 12/31/2001 (0)
E28 or E34? - Josh 20:38 12/31/2001 (9)
- All about character - Sluf2 13:23 1/01/2002 (0)
- E28 handles much better. (url) - Trent Cole 13:18 1/01/2002 (0)
- I've owned both... - Joe in NJ 11:36 1/01/2002 (2)
  - I've got both now - Phaedrus 11:51 1/02/2002 (1)
    - I couldn't have said it better myself - Raj 17:43 1/02/2002 (0)
- Re: E28 or E34? - Sam 10:41 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: E28 or E34? - Pete in MO 09:10 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: E28 or E34? - Doug G 08:36 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: E28 or E34? POST both boards count the votes - BSAndy 533iauto 20:46 12/31/2001 (0)
Any smog experts??? - Lou in San Diego 20:31 12/31/2001 (2)
- Re: Any smog experts??? - Mark in SoCal 23:55 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: Any smog experts??? - jim in sd 23:22 12/31/2001 (0)
fuses - R.T. Davis 20:20 12/31/2001 (2)
- Re: fuses(ceramic is OK the monsters lurk beneath - BSAndy 533iauto 20:42 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Zygmunt fuse box? - Pete in MO 11:22 1/01/2002 (0)
Windshield pitting ? Interesting link... (url) - Pete 35s16 20:04 12/31/2001 (2)
- BMW glass - Lou in San Diego 20:45 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Re:Red 535is on ebay - Pete 55s16 08:49 1/01/2002 (0)
Need to buy some glass - Pete 35s16 19:36 12/31/2001 (3)
- Not sure where you're located but... - John at SoCal Beach 14:57 1/01/2002 (0)
- Did you buy the red 535is on e-bay? (nt) - John at SoCal Beach 20:31 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Re: Did you buy the red 535is on e-bay? (nt) - Pete 35s16 07:53 1/01/2002 (0)
For those of you who missed my video of my E28. (url) (pic) - Wes 19:31 12/31/2001 (7)
- Great - Question - SeanMac 07:40 1/02/2002 (1)
  - Re: Great - Question - Wes 13:29 1/02/2002 (0)
- Exxxxxcellent! (nt) - jH 08:33 1/01/2002 (0)
- question for you.... - jim in sd 00:40 1/01/2002 (1)
  - Re: question for you.... - Wes 04:09 1/01/2002 (0)
- What kind of rims are those? - Lou in San Diego 20:36 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Re: What kind of rims are those? - Wes 04:10 1/01/2002 (0)
87 528e Turns over...won't start - Aw 19:21 12/31/2001 (2)
- Sounds goofy, but try this... Unhook battery and - Lars BendOr e12z 20:28 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: 87 528e Turns over...won't start - Dan Younes 19:32 12/31/2001 (0)
New Year Hot Deal!!!! (url) - New Year Hot Deal!!! 18:50 12/31/2001 (2)
- More like "New Hot Spamomatic from Trollco..." (nt) - Pete 35s16 19:53 12/31/2001 (0)
- SPAM, SPAM, and SPAM. (M. Python) (nt) - Ross in Marin - 87 535is 19:49 12/31/2001 (0)
I need info. on Bumper Lipo - brent 18:11 12/31/2001 (1)
- Re: I need info. on Bumper Lipo - chuck samaniego 00:04 1/01/2002 (0)
Board's thoughts on Miatas and 944's... - Darin S. 17:51 12/31/2001 (21)
- How deep are her pockets? (url) - Michael Fennell 08:47 1/02/2002 (0)
- I have a '96 Miata - Dave S. 15:48 1/01/2002 (0)
- I own an '87 535is and a '99 10AE Miata... - Scott Buchanan 02:35 1/01/2002 (0)
- yet another idea... - Bryan in DE 01:43 1/01/2002 (0)
- Visit this Performance site making Miata's fast (url) - Lars BendOr e12z 00:13 1/01/2002 (0)
- yo.........!!!! darin...!!! - jim in sd 23:29 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: Board's thoughts on Miatas and 944's... - Brian 18:26 12/31/2001 (0)
- If you like the Civic you will love a Miata!! - TCD 18:13 12/31/2001 (2)
  - That's one of my many thoughts too. More. - Darin S. 18:19 12/31/2001 (1)
    - Make that dull red!! Not too many bright ones lef (nt) - TCD 18:33 12/31/2001 (0)
- Miatas are for women or gay men!!! - tim atl. 18:05 12/31/2001 (6)
  - You're right... it's a chick car...all the chicks - Dave S. 15:43 1/01/2002 (0)
  - Gosh! A Chauvinist and a Homophobe in one.... - Lars BendOr e12z 00:15 1/01/2002 (3)
    - Hey, P.C. Police: Lighten Up, Please. - LarryM 00:01 1/02/2002 (0)
    - Re: Gosh! A Chauvinist and a Homophobe in one.... - Pete in MO 09:49 1/01/2002 (1)
      - Hey, toss in some racist and xenophobic comments.. - Brandon 10:21 1/01/2002 (0)
  - Re: Miatas are for women or gay men!!! - Darin S. 18:12 12/31/2001 (0)
- have you considered a WRX ? (nt) - Bryan in DE 18:04 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Re: have you considered a WRX ? (nt) - Darin S. 18:10 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: Board's thoughts on Miatas and 944's... - peter 17:58 12/31/2001 (0)
- Having had a couple 944's - Pete 35s16 17:57 12/31/2001 (0)
SI board - Gunther 17:14 12/31/2001 (0)
OK, who is going to the Rolex 24hrs this year??!! - TCD 17:13 12/31/2001 (4)
- Worked the pits last year;going again;group meet? - rabmw 13:44 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: OK, who is going to the Rolex 24hrs this year? - jH 18:27 12/31/2001 (2)
  - Where you guys t - Dan Younes 19:33 12/31/2001 (1)
    - Re: Where you guys t - jH 20:38 12/31/2001 (0)
carfax - AL 16:40 12/31/2001 (1)
- Re: carfax - Pete 35s16 17:04 12/31/2001 (0)
carfax - AL 16:37 12/31/2001 (0)
car covers - devin in tampa 16:09 12/31/2001 (1)
- Re: car covers - Allen 17:45 1/01/2002 (0)
stereo shorts w/ brakes on... - Billy 15:53 12/31/2001 (7)
- Re: stereo shorts w/ brakes on... - Joe in NJ 19:01 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: stereo shorts w/ brakes on... - Kaveman3 18:59 12/31/2001 (1)
  - hey sean... - Bryan in DE 01:47 1/01/2002 (0)
- Check/replace fuse as your first step (nt) - Shawn D. 16:22 12/31/2001 (3)
  - Re: Check/replace fuse as your first step - Billy 16:32 12/31/2001 (2)
    - Does power go off completely? How do you know? - Shawn D. 16:39 12/31/2001 (1)
      - i think it does, what about - Billy 16:45 12/31/2001 (0)
Now that it is 20 degrees here in S. Ind., engine - Fisher 15:32 12/31/2001 (2)
- Re: Now that it is 20 degrees here in S. Ind., eng - Brandon 16:07 12/31/2001 (0)
- You might do a search on Idle Control Valve or... - Mark 16:06 12/31/2001 (0)
Pwr. Steering Probs. Continue...Help! - Dan in BFL 15:18 12/31/2001 (7)
- Re: Pwr. Steering Probs. Continue...Help! - Charles Gray 17:02 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: Pwr. Steering Probs. Continue...Help! - a 16:07 12/31/2001 (0)
- replacing filter cured my car's groaning... (nt) - richard 15:30 12/31/2001 (4)
  - Filter Changing Instructions would be helpful -eom - Dan in BFL 15:40 12/31/2001 (3)
    - The easiest way to drain the fluid is to... - Shawn D. 16:07 12/31/2001 (2)
      - Re: The easiest way to drain the fluid is to... - Dan in BFL 16:58 12/31/2001 (1)
        
        Try a magnet or a bent coathanger to lift... - Shawn D. 17:22 12/31/2001 (0)
Anyone have a white psngr fender for sale? - BK_NorCal_533i 14:36 12/31/2001 (3)
- Re: Anyone have a white psngr fender for sale? - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 21:36 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Thanks Mike, much appreciated... (nt) - BK_NorCal_533i 22:32 12/31/2001 (0)
- Anyone have a BLACK psngr fender for sale? - tim atl. 18:09 12/31/2001 (0)
info happy new year 2 all e 28 ers - derrick 14:24 12/31/2001 (1)
- Richard 533 i please help if possible w/? - derrick 11:33 1/02/2002 (0)
535is - peter 13:58 12/31/2001 (13)
- Take the 18% and pay early or ... - Lou in San Diego 21:26 12/31/2001 (0)
- Buy this book - Bob C WNC 85 635 20:25 12/31/2001 (1)
  - keep your money in a mason jar.easy reach if neede - BSAndy 533iauto 21:11 12/31/2001 (0)
- At the risk of sounding snide... - Michael Fennell 16:01 12/31/2001 (4)
  - I agree. Why dig yourself deeper when... - Shawn D. 16:17 12/31/2001 (3)
    - Re: I agree. Why dig yourself deeper when... (url) - peter 17:00 12/31/2001 (2)
      - Better spelling by Peter = more money for car (nt) - 3rd Grade Teacher 20:11 12/31/2001 (1)
        
        Re: Better spelling by Peter = more money for car - peter 00:20 1/01/2002 (0)
- Try a Credit Union... - BK_NorCal_533i 15:02 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Re: Try a Credit Union... - peter 15:07 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: 535is - peter 14:39 12/31/2001 (0)
- There's a reason you got 18%.....HIGH RISK! - Brandon 14:26 12/31/2001 (0)
- This is New Years Eve, not April Fools! - Joe in NJ 14:21 12/31/2001 (0)
New Years resolutions from Bimmer Owners me 1st - Dusty 13:45 12/31/2001 (4)
- Obsessed by who or by what? - Marc 23:05 1/03/2002 (0)
- I promise to try extra hard to find Moonroofs ! (nt) - TC in Germany 19:50 12/31/2001 (0)
- I resolve not to rice out a fine German classic. (nt) - Pat in Seattle 18:17 12/31/2001 (0)
- This backlighting thing... - Pete 3-5's 1-6 15:10 12/31/2001 (0)
needing chrome center caps (pic) - peter 13:33 12/31/2001 (6)
- Re: needing chrome center caps - SeanMac 13:54 12/31/2001 (5)
  - Re: needing chrome center caps - peter 14:00 12/31/2001 (4)
    - Ahh... roundel decals? - SeanMac 14:06 12/31/2001 (3)
      - Re: Ahh... roundel decals? - peter 14:10 12/31/2001 (2)
        
        I have 4 roundels - Pete 3-5's 1-6 15:28 12/31/2001 (1)
        
        Re: I have 4 roundels - peter 16:56 12/31/2001 (0)
Weber conversion? - Pete 3-5's 1-6 13:12 12/31/2001 (1)
- but pete,....think of that intake howl...!!!!!!!!! - jim in sd 00:17 1/01/2002 (0)
update-finally found my car! (long) - devin in tampa 13:11 12/31/2001 (5)
- Here are a few uploaded pics... (pic) - Doug G 23:47 12/31/2001 (0)
- another million and you could have it delivered - BSAndy 533iauto 21:19 12/31/2001 (0)
- Nine MILLION? Say, my diesel's for sale... - Pat in Seattle 18:19 12/31/2001 (1)
  - M=$1,000, MM=$1,000,000... - Doug G 23:13 12/31/2001 (0)
- congrats, but that's big $$! - nt...Dave Hunt 13:17 12/31/2001 (0)
Tony - 88 535iS - Rear Diff on E34 Board - SeanMac 12:56 12/31/2001 (1)
- Won't work. Different configuration. - Dave in Dallas 18:45 12/31/2001 (0)
Anybody know Robert D Johnston in Orlando? - Pete 3-5's 1-6 11:55 12/31/2001 (0)
Where's Tim in PA, uh NJ? (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 10:11 12/31/2001 (8)
- Hey There! I am here. Just Lurking.. - Tim in NJ 10:59 12/31/2001 (2)
  - Re: racing the Boxster - Pete 35s16 15:30 12/31/2001 (0)
  - WOW..that's one awesome duster !!!! :-) - Bryan in DE 13:25 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re:I've seen Tim in NJ posting on the .... (url) - Richard '83 533i Houston 10:24 12/31/2001 (4)
  - No no no! It's not like that! (url) - Brad Couvillon 12:55 12/31/2001 (2)
    - Re: Brad, your takin the chickin route to rain... (url) - Richard '83 533i Houston 13:29 12/31/2001 (1)
      - LoL thanks for the tips, but I've got experience! (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 20:23 1/01/2002 (0)
  - Re:I've seen Tim in NJ posting on the .... (url) - Joe in NJ 11:04 12/31/2001 (0)
E28 M5 in AR/MO last night? - Brent Miller 10:08 12/31/2001 (0)
Steering wheel adapter - JohnJ 09:40 12/31/2001 (3)
- Re: Look for a Momo hub adapter for your - Richard '83 533i Houston 10:06 12/31/2001 (0)
- "Factory back ordered, whatever that means"... - Shawn D. 10:04 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Try JC Whitney. Really. (nt) - Pete 3-5's 1-6 11:05 12/31/2001 (0)
So how reliable are E28's, anyway?? - Mark 09:40 12/31/2001 (26)
- My repair history, zero to 189,000 miles. - Allen 00:41 1/03/2002 (0)
- Re: So how reliable are E28's, anyway?? - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 22:00 12/31/2001 (1)
  - //M Z3 - Bob 02:31 1/01/2002 (0)
- VERY first 100,000 miles.then join the board w/us - BSAndy 533iauto 21:30 12/31/2001 (0)
- VERY first 100,000 miles.then join the board w/us - BSAndy 533iauto 21:29 12/31/2001 (0)
- Sweet Spot - Bob 21:17 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: So how reliable are E28's, anyway?? (url) (pic) - Wes 18:36 12/31/2001 (0)
- I love the car, but . . . (long list) - Brian 13:43 12/31/2001 (0)
- I beat the hell out of my 520i with no issues. - Tim In NJ 13:02 12/31/2001 (0)
- E28 owners tend to be hypersensitive.... - Pat in Seattle 12:14 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: So how reliable are E28's, anyway?? - peter 11:33 12/31/2001 (0)
- The backdoor answer to your question. - Lars BendOr e12z 10:54 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: So how reliable are E28's?? ASK PREVIOUS OWNER - jonathan carr 10:33 12/31/2001 (1)
  - 10 days! I looked for 3 months and still got burn - Mike W. 01:28 1/01/2002 (0)
- Re: I bought my 533i in '94 with 97k and it has... - Richard '83 533i Houston 10:16 12/31/2001 (0)
- Re: So how reliable are E28's, anyway?? - Pete L 10:09 12/31/2001 (7)
  - Yr/Mdl: 86 528e. What's been done/what's wrong?... - Mark 14:46 12/31/2001 (6)
    - Re: Yr/Mdl: 86 528e. What's been done/what's wrong - Pete L 19:41 12/31/2001 (0)
    - Re: Yr/Mdl: 86 528e. What's been done/what's wrong - Pete L 19:35 12/31/2001 (4)
      - Thanks for the tips, Pete. Timing belt's been... - Mark 22:21 12/31/2001 (3)
        
        Re: Thanks for the tips, Pete. Timing belt's been. - Pete L 23:21 12/31/2001 (2)
        
        Thanks, Pete. Will check for vacuum leaks... - Mark 11:25 1/01/2002 (1)
        
        Re: Thanks, Pete. Will check for vacuum leaks... - Pete L 19:08 1/01/2002 (0)
- Like most Imported cars.... - Brandon 10:02 12/31/2001 (1)
  - There's quite a bit to do at 100-130K - Tim325i 10:15 12/31/2001 (0)
- Don't worry. - Pete 3-5's 1-6 09:53 12/31/2001 (0)
Hey Guys, I noticed something different between... (url) - Richard '83 533i Houston 09:34 12/31/2001 (2)
- I would guess cost but... - Mike W. 01:33 1/01/2002 (0)
- Probably for NVH reduction. I didn't notice... - Shawn D. 10:24 12/31/2001 (0)
Installing Glass Sunroof soon, any advice/help.... - Brad 09:25 12/31/2001 (0)
750il Bushing upgrade question - EdP. 08:56 12/31/2001 (8)
- Re: 750il Bushing upgrade question - Dino 88 535is 17:52 12/31/2001 (1)
  - 750il Bushing upgrade = supposedly no more shimmy (nt) - Shawn D. 19:51 1/01/2002 (0)
- The guy who machined mine for me also did the... - Shawn D. 10:30 12/31/2001 (5)
  - Re: The guy who machined mine for me also did the. - EdP. 14:44 12/31/2001 (3)
    - Re: The guy who machined mine for me also did the. - Brian 14:57 12/31/2001 (2)
      - Re: The guy who machined mine for me also did the. - EdP. 15:17 12/31/2001 (1)
        
        That seems about right . . . - Brian 15:31 12/31/2001 (0)
  - YES, you NEED to mill the outer shell!! - Brian 13:59 12/31/2001 (0)
Excellent motoring directory (url) (pic) - Eddie 03:43 12/31/2001 (1)
- The SPAM that won't die.... (nt) - Pat in Seattle 12:19 12/31/2001 (0)
Steering makes a loud annoying screech... - Tristan 01:59 12/31/2001 (1)
- Belt squealing... needs adjust (tighten) - Lars BendOr e12z 02:15 12/31/2001 (0)
Replacing factory Stereo - 86-535-5spd 01:38 12/31/2001 (2)
- Re: Replacing factory Stereo (url) - richard 08:58 12/31/2001 (0)
- Dang chassis return on speaker level outputs... (url) - RonW 03:01 12/31/2001 (0)
Stinkin' Sunroof Still Stuck (Pray for No Rain) - jonathan in Charlotte, NC 00:13 12/31/2001 (2)
- Desparate measures for stuck sunroof... - RonW 00:46 12/31/2001 (1)
  - Re: Desparate measures for stuck sunroof... - jonathan in Charlotte, NC 01:13 12/31/2001 (0)
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