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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2002 week 01
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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What sway bars for a 88 535IS?? - peter 23:43 1/13/2002 (2)
- Re: What sway bars for a 88 535IS?? - rabmw 00:52 1/14/2002 (0)
- M5 - Bob Sutterfield 00:09 1/14/2002 (0)
question about e28 chassis and modification - Jeff(IL) 23:14 1/13/2002 (1)
- No,buy an M5 (but you won't be able to fix it) (m) (url) - Keith F 01:16 1/14/2002 (0)
e28s are now officially sports cars... - Raj 22:48 1/13/2002 (3)
- Did he like your license frame? - Shawn D. 07:15 1/14/2002 (1)
  - Re: Did he like your license frame? - Raj 12:12 1/14/2002 (0)
- don't let the insurance companies find out! (nt) - craigwatanabe 23:59 1/13/2002 (0)
Oil pressure indicator light - Allen 22:40 1/13/2002 (3)
- possible leaky oil presure switch ,(more) - Brent ..88 E34 535ise 5spd 13:45 1/14/2002 (0)
- A.K.A. Engine rebuild light (nt) - Ed 12:25 1/14/2002 (0)
- You don't "hear any expensive noises" when it... - Shawn D. 07:26 1/14/2002 (0)
Headlight switch illumination (pic) - Allen 22:31 1/13/2002 (6)
- Same kind of bulb socket as overhead check bulbs (nt) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 17:31 1/14/2002 (2)
  - Re: Same kind of bulb socket as overhead check bul - Allen 21:32 1/14/2002 (1)
    - Whatever works. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 23:54 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: Headlight switch illumination - Tom K 01:14 1/14/2002 (0)
- Just pull. - PK 23:15 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Headlight switch illumination - Jeff 23:10 1/13/2002 (0)
My first "wreck" just arrived...;-) - Pete In MO 21:37 1/13/2002 (1)
- Re: My first "wreck" just arrived...;-) - Gary 21:57 1/13/2002 (0)
Would anyone run a car fax for me please? EOM (nt) - Jens T.M.745 21:35 1/13/2002 (3)
- I'd be happy to. - Pete In MO 21:43 1/13/2002 (2)
  - Re: I'd be happy to. - Jens T.M.745 21:46 1/13/2002 (1)
    - Re: I'd be happy to. - Pete In MO 21:54 1/13/2002 (0)
Central FL Bimmer Meet - progress update - Kaiser 86 6er 20:39 1/13/2002 (0)
Strange Noise '86 528e - MartyinSeattle 20:20 1/13/2002 (3)
- Re: Strange Noise '86 528e - demet 14:08 1/14/2002 (0)
- How aout turning left or right... - Dave Hunt 21:29 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Re: How aout turning left or right... - MartyinSeattle 11:01 1/14/2002 (0)
well, I traded my e34 in... - andrew 20:11 1/13/2002 (0)
Strange Noise '86 528e (nt) - MartyinSeattle 20:11 1/13/2002 (0)
M5/6 wheels for sale.. - Rick Haner 19:39 1/13/2002 (2)
- wheel condition, type, size, any pics? - Mark 20:10 1/13/2002 (0)
- What size, 16" or 415 TRX? (nt) - Mike W. 20:08 1/13/2002 (0)
Problem..My car has so much power................ - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 19:25 1/13/2002 (14)
- You lightened the rear with the new diff - Dave 07:33 1/14/2002 (3)
  - I can throw a 60lb bag of salt in the trunk and... - Duke - M535i 07:57 1/14/2002 (2)
    - not the trunk .2 @100# floor behind the seats - BSAndy 533iauto 23:20 1/14/2002 (0)
    - Won't that rust out the car when you wash it? - Shawn D. 12:09 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: Problem..My car has so much power............. - Raj 22:59 1/13/2002 (0)
- What about Hartge Wheels to go with the VC - Keith F 21:27 1/13/2002 (0)
- Keep the TRX's for show...get real tires - Brandon 21:04 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Problem..My car has so much power............. - Pete In MO 19:52 1/13/2002 (3)
  - or the pin-striping (nt) - craigwatanabe 00:02 1/14/2002 (0)
  - U'd think that Valve Cover would come with HiPo... - Dave in Dallas 21:30 1/13/2002 (1)
    - Hi-Po wheels.....like these..... (pic) - Brandon 22:25 1/13/2002 (0)
- Buy M5 wheels, keep TRXs for shows (nt) - eurotrash 19:32 1/13/2002 (2)
  - That's my vote as well. Ah, Great Minds! (nt) - Dave in Dallas 21:29 1/13/2002 (0)
  - I agree (nt) - Bryan in DE 20:03 1/13/2002 (0)
stock 535 airbox + K&N Filter F/S - Chris Altman 18:31 1/13/2002 (0)
Help with tranny - Joseph R. 18:15 1/13/2002 (4)
- I know this sounds bizarre, but (more) - eurotrash 19:31 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Re: I know this sounds bizarre, but (more) - joseph R 21:09 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Help with tranny - rabmw 18:24 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Re: Help with tranny - Joseph R. 19:04 1/13/2002 (0)
5-speed FS w/all accesories. - Ryan Bryan 16:29 1/13/2002 (2)
- Re: 5-speed FS w/all accesories. - Big Rob 02:25 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: 5-speed FS w/all accesories. - Ryan Bryan 16:36 1/13/2002 (0)
Is caliper anti-rattle spring really needed? - Dakar Doug 16:26 1/13/2002 (1)
- Re: Is caliper anti-rattle spring really needed? - floyd 18:32 1/13/2002 (0)
Euro Bumper Set E28 NEW on Ebay w / Blinkers - paul cain 16:18 1/13/2002 (4)
- It's the man who sold me the valve cover. (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 17:24 1/13/2002 (0)
- I think 95% of us have been tracking it all week ! (nt) - (more) TC in Germany 16:58 1/13/2002 (2)
  - Top, loose the (MORE) in your "from" messages (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 17:21 1/13/2002 (1)
    - Made you look ! - (no more) TC in Germany 17:28 1/13/2002 (0)
Diameter of Euro Lights? - Omead 16:04 1/13/2002 (1)
- Hi beam 5.75", low beam 7" - Gordon L 16:41 1/13/2002 (0)
Front End Shakes - Omead 15:50 1/13/2002 (1)
- Re: Front End Shakes - Bob 18:19 1/13/2002 (0)
WTB black emergency brake - alan/vancouver 15:44 1/13/2002 (0)
Engine surging on acceleration.. - petalumabud 15:18 1/13/2002 (1)
- You could unplug the O2 sensor and check... - Doug G 15:43 1/13/2002 (0)
anyone selling euro e28 - john 14:51 1/13/2002 (0)
best source for WR 9 LS ??? - Chris Altman 14:22 1/13/2002 (3)
- Bav Auto has them, but $3/each or so. (nt) - eurotrash 19:33 1/13/2002 (0)
- Advance Auto parts ? - TJ 18:01 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Not Discount or auto zone..... - dan younes 19:13 1/13/2002 (0)
For Sale Bay Area (url) - Scottie 85_535i 84_745i San Jose CA 14:10 1/13/2002 (1)
- Dr. Scottie, U gettin' out of the E28 bidness? - Dave in Dallas 21:35 1/13/2002 (0)
What is a used main fuel pump worth - dan younes 13:30 1/13/2002 (2)
- Depending on how used,$50/75 EOM - rabmw 16:50 1/13/2002 (1)
  - anyway to tell how old? - dan younes 17:54 1/13/2002 (0)
17" Wheels and Tyres - More advice please! - Philip 13:10 1/13/2002 (1)
- Re: 17" Wheels and Tyres - More advice please! - rabmw 16:35 1/13/2002 (0)
rabmw...what did you think about my front end? - Evan 87 535is 13:01 1/13/2002 (3)
- Re: rabmw...what did you think about my front end? - Mike P. 88 535iS 180,000 km 04:17 1/14/2002 (0)
- if you have questions my e-mail didn't ans.ask me - rabmw 16:53 1/13/2002 (1)
  - I never recieved an e-mail - Evan 87 535is 19:51 1/13/2002 (0)
Onboard computer - Gregg 12:45 1/13/2002 (2)
- I didn't have any luck with the "code" fix... - Stew 20:54 1/13/2002 (0)
- How to reset Onboard computer (OBC) (url) - RonW 13:31 1/13/2002 (0)
FS: New E28 Front Window Seal (url) (pic) - Hugh 12:39 1/13/2002 (1)
- Re: FS: New E28 Front Window Seal - Pete In MO 12:53 1/13/2002 (0)
WANTED: 85-88 528e xlnt lo mi. 5sp cen. or s Calif - Mike 12:24 1/13/2002 (1)
- something similiar to what your looking for.... - Will 17:48 1/15/2002 (0)
Yes, it's an ALPINA, B7 - Turbo in the background (pic) - (more) TC in Germany 12:23 1/13/2002 (1)
- Top, Thats about a 18-20K car here............. - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 19:05 1/13/2002 (0)
Before I screw up...long, as usual... (url) - Pete In MO 12:09 1/13/2002 (6)
- Pete, email me on the euro headlights, I can walk - Gordon L 18:18 1/13/2002 (0)
- Pete;on the fuse block;common problem.... - rabmw 17:03 1/13/2002 (2)
  - get a new box( ZYGMUNT) 2 hour job - BSAndy 533iauto 23:34 1/14/2002 (0)
  - Thanks Bob! (nt) - Pete In MO 17:27 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Before I screw up...long, as usual... (url) - Brandon 16:56 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Cool! Thanks Brandon! (nt) - Pete In MO 17:30 1/13/2002 (0)
535i non-start - ...tom 11:36 1/13/2002 (5)
- Possibly bad gas? - eurotrash 19:38 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: 535i non-start - a 13:15 1/13/2002 (3)
  - it's not the main relay - ...tom 18:06 1/13/2002 (2)
    - Re: it's not the main relay - floyd 18:34 1/13/2002 (1)
      - Open main relay cover - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 04:25 1/14/2002 (0)
Removing the kick plate along the door. - Mark 11:18 1/13/2002 (2)
- Here's the site with info/pics. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 17:36 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: Removing the kick plate along the door. - Dusty 12:53 1/13/2002 (0)
Who was it? Nice Car. - PK 10:28 1/13/2002 (0)
FS De'lan E12/E28 trailer hitch,used $55 EOM (nt) - rabmw 09:30 1/13/2002 (4)
- Re: FS De'lan E12/E28 trailer hitch,used $55 EOM - RKR 09:56 1/13/2002 (2)
  - rabmw@hotmail.com (nt) - Pete In MO 10:08 1/13/2002 (1)
    - Re: rabmw@hotmail.com - rabmw 13:01 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: FS De'lan E12/E28 trailer hitch,used $55 EOM - Pete In MO 09:39 1/13/2002 (0)
I think I blown the head gasket - ferd 09:01 1/13/2002 (2)
- Re: I think I blown the head gasket - Mike M 09:57 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Head gasket likely okay, (more) - James Lee 16:16 1/13/2002 (0)
The Red Submarine will be here in a couple days - Pete In MO 07:54 1/13/2002 (6)
- Re: The Red Submarine will be here in a couple day - Steve Haygood 13:39 1/13/2002 (0)
- You are very, very brave man..Good Luck! (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 08:29 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Thanks Duke. As they say in those old - Pete In MO 08:41 1/13/2002 (0)
- Pete;if put together, have 3 E28 parts cars,if not - rabmw 08:26 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Water isn't the primary enemy...(m) - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:24 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Thanks Rich & Bob- - Pete In MO 08:38 1/13/2002 (0)
FS - German 1st aid kit w/ E28 mount bracket (pic) - (more) - TC in Germany 06:35 1/13/2002 (0)
0-60? Top Speed? - Omead 03:57 1/13/2002 (1)
- Car & Driver tests for 1983 533i - dab 13:45 1/13/2002 (0)
535is Autowerks Chip - Omead 03:50 1/13/2002 (3)
- Jim C. Chip is far better;& I discount them to$195 - rabmw 09:25 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Jim Comforti makes the chip that .... - Richard '83 533i Houston 07:34 1/13/2002 (1)
  - Re: P.S. First thing you should buy .. A Bentley . - Richard '83 533i Houston 07:39 1/13/2002 (0)
Excessive wind noise in cabin - Jamie 01:55 1/13/2002 (3)
- Re: Excessive wind noise in cabin - Allen 22:56 1/13/2002 (0)
- Check the rubber window channels - rexmo 09:07 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Excessive wind noise in cabin - Omead 03:43 1/13/2002 (0)
Tire Changing Tools - Mark Campion 23:29 1/12/2002 (1)
- Re: Tire Changing Tools - Pete In MO 08:51 1/13/2002 (0)
FS: Sunroof Wind Deflector (url) - Hugh 23:22 1/12/2002 (3)
- SOLD! - Omead 03:45 1/13/2002 (0)
- One more try for picture post! (pic) - Hugh 23:49 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: FS: Sunroof Wind Deflector - Hugh 23:26 1/12/2002 (0)
Turn Signal Indicator - Allen 22:10 1/12/2002 (3)
- I fixed that prob! (url) - Brad Couvillon in Louisiana 17:38 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: Turn Signal Indicator - rabmw 22:35 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: Turn Signal Indicator - Allen 22:44 1/12/2002 (0)
Odometer Gears - Michael Lafrance 22:07 1/12/2002 (3)
- Re: Odometer Gears (url) - Dino 88 535is 23:59 1/12/2002 (0)
- There are three,and you really don't want to ... - rabmw 22:32 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: There are three,and you really don't want to . - dan younes 09:40 1/13/2002 (0)
Any Tricks to Sunroof motor replacement? - Brandon 21:40 1/12/2002 (6)
- Re: Any Tricks to Sunroof motor replacement? - jonathan c. 15:47 1/13/2002 (0)
- Accessing sunroof motor (from memory) - RonW 01:13 1/13/2002 (2)
  - The plexiglas deflector, right? - Brandon 09:05 1/13/2002 (1)
    - Re: The plexiglas deflector, right? - RonW 13:19 1/13/2002 (0)
- motor is a 10 minute job, max. - Bob 22:56 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Sorry-10 min on e32 sunroof. (has access panel) - Bob 18:26 1/13/2002 (0)
Timing Belt Teeth (revisited) - Leon 21:28 1/12/2002 (2)
- Do not count the teeth... - Bob 23:00 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: Do not count the teeth... - Leon 14:02 1/13/2002 (0)
Replacement Radiator - R.T. Davis 20:46 1/12/2002 (1)
- Reseda Radiator...good prices nt - Dave Hunt 20:56 1/12/2002 (0)
CODE display - JMGitlin- 535I 20:34 1/12/2002 (3)
- Re: CODE display - Alex in N. CA 02:48 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: CODE display - Allen 20:55 1/12/2002 (0)
- CODE display: could be bad OBC or bad fuse 5... - RonW 20:47 1/12/2002 (0)
Need help posting a picture - Allen 20:33 1/12/2002 (5)
- Re: Need help posting a picture - Allen 22:55 1/12/2002 (0)
- img posting tutorial, (hope this works) (pic) - Miguel 21:08 1/12/2002 (3)
  - try the link inside it will give you an idea. (url) - Miguel 21:19 1/12/2002 (2)
    - fixed the page, pictures are up hope it helps (nt) - Miguel 21:31 1/12/2002 (1)
      - Re: fixed the page, pictures are up hope it helps - Allen 21:38 1/12/2002 (0)
Doors are hard to close - Pete In MO 20:13 1/12/2002 (5)
- Re: Doors are hard to close - CM 20:29 1/12/2002 (4)
  - Re: Doors are hard to close - Allen 20:35 1/12/2002 (0)
  - Re: Doors are hard to close - Pete In MO 20:32 1/12/2002 (2)
    - Re: Doors are hard to close - CM 21:36 1/12/2002 (1)
      - Thank you. - Allen 21:47 1/12/2002 (0)
I have fuse removed, but want to use portion(long) - Michel 528e 20:00 1/12/2002 (3)
- I assume you mean fuse 5... - RonW 20:39 1/12/2002 (2)
  - Thanks, Ron, see following test/checks - Michel 528e 21:13 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Interpretations of your results... - RonW 00:57 1/13/2002 (0)
door squeak - Anthony 19:37 1/12/2002 (3)
- Thanks alot (nt) - Anthony 11:34 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: door squeak - Ian O 23:18 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: door squeak - Allen 19:55 1/12/2002 (0)
NEED HELP NOW, how to remove brake caliper - Dakar Doug 18:59 1/12/2002 (2)
- Just finished doing my brakes.. - Tigerdude 19:55 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: NEED HELP NOW, how to remove brake caliper - Bob 19:29 1/12/2002 (0)
Number of Teeth on 1985 E28 timing belt - Leon 17:34 1/12/2002 (2)
- Re: Number of Teeth on 1985 E28 timing belt - Bob 19:47 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Number of Teeth on 1985 E28 timing belt - dan younes 18:06 1/12/2002 (0)
Re-dying Grey Leather Seats - Suggestions????? - Aw 17:29 1/12/2002 (6)
- Rick V.'s Leatherique writeup (url) - Bob Sutterfield 10:28 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Re-dying Grey Leather Seats - Suggestions????? - rexmo 09:28 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Re-dying Grey Leather Seats - Suggestions????? - Allen 20:00 1/12/2002 (0)
- Woolies products... more - Anthony 18:50 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Re-dying Grey Leather Seats - Suggestions????? (url) - Dino 88 535is 18:04 1/12/2002 (0)
- Try Leatherique (url) - dab 17:54 1/12/2002 (0)
87 528e Factor Speaker Removal - How do you??? - Aw 17:27 1/12/2002 (2)
- Re: 87 528e Factor Speaker Removal - How do you??? - DREW 17:56 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: 87 528e Factor Speaker Removal - How do you??? - Miguel 21:22 1/12/2002 (0)
E-28 Sunroof - Atlanta/Max 17:03 1/12/2002 (2)
- Re: E-28 Sunroof - jonathan c. 15:50 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: E-28 Sunroof - RonW 18:18 1/12/2002 (0)
Dog bones & sway bars in! - Charles Gray 16:32 1/12/2002 (1)
- Very bad karma, not drinking.................. - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 17:46 1/12/2002 (0)
Euro-Light set w/overspray on grill - discounted ! (pic) - TC in Germany 16:06 1/12/2002 (0)
FS: DINAN Fixed front camber plates (url) (nt) - Smooth is Quik 15:38 1/12/2002 (0)
Help me ID bars/braces in M535i trunk ?(more) - TC in Germany 15:08 1/12/2002 (9)
- Re: Help me ID bars/braces in M535i trunk ?(more) - Allen 21:00 1/12/2002 (0)
- If needed,I have a delan E28 trailer hitch.EOM - rabmw 18:00 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: If needed,I have a delan E28 trailer hitch.EOM - Allen 21:16 1/12/2002 (0)
- Chris has it...Trailer hitch reinforcement...... (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 16:55 1/12/2002 (2)
  - Yes but.... - Chris Graff 17:44 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Yes, part of hitch install kit, saw several in "D" (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 17:48 1/12/2002 (0)
- I'll bet "Duke's" doesn't even have these ........ - TC in Germany 16:09 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Help me ID bars/braces in M535i trunk ?(more) - Chris Graff 15:30 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Help me ID bars/braces in M535i trunk ?(more) - Pete In MO 15:14 1/12/2002 (0)
Mixing brake fluids...? - Tigerdude 14:35 1/12/2002 (2)
- DOT 5 is not compatible with DOT 4... - RonW 19:58 1/12/2002 (0)
- Call the shop and see what the actually used... - Shawn D. 15:07 1/12/2002 (0)
Power Steering Filter Replacement Question - Dan in BFL 14:15 1/12/2002 (4)
- I looked in ETK and didn't see a p/s filter for - 528e. Gordon L 14:24 1/12/2002 (3)
  - Re: I looked in ETK and didn't see a p/s filter fo - a 08:53 1/13/2002 (0)
  - It's a hard plastic cylindrical filter (more) - Dan in BFL 14:37 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Yeah, that sounds like a 535i p/s filter. Doesn't - Gordon L 14:50 1/12/2002 (0)
Does anyone have a pic of Racing Dynamic RGR wheel - Zack Lozoff 13:48 1/12/2002 (6)
- Here you go, but if I can do it, you could too (url) - Pete In MO 15:12 1/12/2002 (2)
  - "Sharked" is derived from... (url) (pic) - Shawn D. 15:39 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Re: "Sharked" is derived from... - Pete In MO 15:55 1/12/2002 (0)
- Try emailing - Pete In MO 13:54 1/12/2002 (2)
  - Re: Try emailing - Zack Lozoff 13:56 1/12/2002 (1)
    - oops ;-) (nt) - Pete In MO 14:28 1/12/2002 (0)
Possible E28 Ramair option? - Azure 11:19 1/12/2002 (10)
- Re: Possible E28 Ramair option? - Evan '87 535is 14:16 1/12/2002 (0)
- Lots of people have removed the right high beam... (pic) - Shawn D. 13:16 1/12/2002 (8)
  - Shawn, is that your ride??? (pic) - Tim G in Central Jersey 15:03 1/14/2002 (1)
    - Nope, it's Raj's (nt) - Shawn D. 19:08 1/14/2002 (0)
  - Reasons for and advantages of removing high beam.. - Raj 03:15 1/14/2002 (0)
  - But is there actually any evidence this something? (pic) - Brandon 15:54 1/12/2002 (4)
    - I agree with your points, but note that I... - Shawn D. 16:19 1/12/2002 (2)
      - Re: I agree with your points, but note that I... - Brandon 18:02 1/12/2002 (1)
        
        Yes, I do think the heat absorption is significant (nt) - Shawn D. 07:18 1/14/2002 (0)
    - Forgot the Verb: " (nt) - Brandon 15:57 1/12/2002 (0)
any easy way to remove collar nut on front shock? (nt) - Alex in S. FL 11:11 1/12/2002 (2)
- no ! - Jim Butterworth 19:27 1/12/2002 (0)
- Do you mean the shock cartridge collar..... - Doctor Detroit 11:42 1/12/2002 (0)
My poor baby is broken - Jon C 10:55 1/12/2002 (1)
- No good news here.... sounds like clutch pack - Lars BendOr e12z 14:50 1/12/2002 (0)
thermostat - ferd 10:06 1/12/2002 (1)
- Re: thermostat - ferd 11:12 1/12/2002 (0)
The snipers were up early this morning on EBAY! - TCD 09:12 1/12/2002 (1)
- Re: The snipers were up early this morning on EBAY - Pete In MO 09:24 1/12/2002 (0)
Chip for '83 528e, what is needed? - Dakar Doug 08:54 1/12/2002 (2)
- Don't get me wrong.... why chip a 528e?? - Lars BendOr e12z 09:55 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Chip for '83 528e, what is needed? - Bill 16:51 1/12/2002 (0)
5er Fest Repost and Update. Take note & vote (url) - Dave in Dallas 08:54 1/12/2002 (4)
- I would love to attend, but... - Alpinaman 04:02 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: 5er Fest Repost and Update. Take note & v - Allen 22:34 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Allen, I drove my one of my E28 with 211K on a... - Dave in Dallas 21:44 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: 5er Fest Repost and Update. Take note & v - Jim Davis 13:01 1/12/2002 (0)
Who needed the "Mirror Speakers" ? I got'em ! (nt) - TC in Germany 08:34 1/12/2002 (5)
- I do! - Charles Gray 10:34 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Sold ! (nt) - TC in Germany 14:52 1/12/2002 (0)
- So do I,including whole 8speaker system if wtd. - rabmw 08:41 1/12/2002 (2)
  - How much for the mirror speakers? (nt) - Zack Lozoff 12:18 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Re: How much for the mirror speakers? - rabmw 13:31 1/12/2002 (0)
bleending coolant - ferd 08:31 1/12/2002 (2)
- Re: bleending coolant - Pete L 09:01 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: bleending coolant - a 08:54 1/12/2002 (0)
'85 M535i rear spoiler FS - anybody interested? (nt) - TC in Germany 08:07 1/12/2002 (11)
- Re: '85 M535i rear spoiler FS - anybody interes - Kurt Paulus 11:44 1/13/2002 (0)
- I see no price, is it free? (nt) - :)Karl S. 14:07 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Yea !, but my ship/hand fee is a killer! :-) LOL (nt) - TC in Germany 14:54 1/12/2002 (0)
- Top! I'm out of Paulner, Salvator beer!!! Help!! (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 08:29 1/12/2002 (3)
  - Send $2,499 to PAYPAL & I'll square you. - TC in Germany 08:33 1/12/2002 (2)
    - OK,.....$2.49 is on its way (nt) - Duke, 85 M535i----AKA (Valve Cover) 22:27 1/12/2002 (1)
      - I was just joking! Do you want it back? - TC in Germany 04:30 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: TOP keep posting, those that sleep lose(nt) - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:26 1/12/2002 (0)
- duh. I think I know someone....me;-) - Pete In MO 08:13 1/12/2002 (2)
  - I should of known, why do I bother posting? - TC in Germany 08:15 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Re: I should of known, why do I bother posting? - Pete In MO 08:17 1/12/2002 (0)
Way, and I mean WAY off topic... - Pete In MO 08:06 1/12/2002 (7)
- What did you do for UA - Bob C WNC 85 635 22:33 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: What did you do for UA - Pete In MO 11:38 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Way, and I mean WAY off topic... - Charles Gray 12:01 1/12/2002 (4)
  - Re: Way, and I mean WAY off topic... - Pete In MO 12:35 1/12/2002 (3)
    - Re: Way, and I mean WAY off topic... - Charles Gray 14:44 1/12/2002 (2)
      - Thanks Charles! - Pete In MO 21:30 1/12/2002 (0)
      - Try Colorado Springs, I did for 4 years, Great ! (nt) - TC in Germany 14:56 1/12/2002 (0)
Questions on replacing head gasket - Mark 07:21 1/12/2002 (4)
- Really not bad at all. Just a heavy lift to... - Keith F 17:02 1/12/2002 (2)
  - Re: Really not bad at all. Just a heavy lift to.. - dan younes 18:13 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Thx. What parts do I need? just head gasket kit... - Mark 19:18 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Questions on replacing head gasket - dan younes 07:54 1/12/2002 (0)
WTB 3.64LS - Andy W from Indy 02:32 1/12/2002 (0)
Mike in Tucson are you there? (nt) - kevin az 01:29 1/12/2002 (0)
Guibo and center bearing problems... - Andy W from Indy 01:28 1/12/2002 (3)
- Rebuild from BavAouto was 299+200 core for my 533i - BK_NorCal_533i 10:40 1/13/2002 (0)
- drive line problems... - Dave Hunt 21:17 1/12/2002 (0)
- Did you preload center bearing and have driveshaft - ChicagoDuane 02:40 1/12/2002 (0)
body - kevin az 01:23 1/12/2002 (1)
- Rear spoiler - Pete In MO 08:31 1/12/2002 (0)
I'm back......with some questions - Zack Lozoff 00:21 1/12/2002 (10)
- Re: Whatever you decide to buy, Raj is on mark... - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:21 1/12/2002 (0)
- A couple answers... - Raj 03:42 1/12/2002 (8)
  - RAJ;not bad answers;you're gettin' there,but... - rabmw 07:57 1/12/2002 (7)
    - Some comments - Chris Graff 13:20 1/12/2002 (5)
      - Chris G. question re: Boge turbo gas - Gordon L 14:38 1/12/2002 (1)
        
        No you don't. (nt) - Chris Graff 23:57 1/12/2002 (0)
      - Chris;I'll check H&R if they still have OE ridehts - rabmw 13:45 1/12/2002 (1)
        
        Just checked the websites - Chris Graff 14:15 1/12/2002 (0)
      - Thanks for the opinions on shocks. I've got... - Shawn D. 13:31 1/12/2002 (0)
    - Don't all is models come with Bilsteins? - Zack Lozoff 12:09 1/12/2002 (0)
Effete boobs (customers!) at the BMW dealership! - Jeff Olson 00:01 1/12/2002 (14)
- Re: Effete boobs (customers!) at the BMW dealershi - Alpinaman 03:53 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: Effete boobs (customers!) at the BMW dealershi - Jim Butterworth 19:47 1/12/2002 (2)
  - Tiny glove box? Not so! - RonW 20:17 1/12/2002 (1)
    - Sorry - I am used to UK glove lockers ! (nt) - Jim Butterworth 17:23 1/14/2002 (0)
- You're lucky to have a decent dealer.... - Brandon 16:13 1/12/2002 (0)
- Saleslady at my dealer has effete boobs..nice - Nick 14:31 1/12/2002 (0)
- We are not BMW customers - Bob 14:11 1/12/2002 (2)
  - My soon-to-be-ex-wife is one of those people... - Shawn D. 16:05 1/12/2002 (0)
  - Rather, We are BMW Enthusiasts - Manuel 15:40 1/12/2002 (0)
- Concur With Your Sentiment... - Manuel 14:08 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Absolutely... (more) - Bob 14:14 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Effete boobs (customers!) at the BMW dealershi - Jerrard Holland 12:50 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Effete boobs (customers!) at the BMW dealershi - Bob Duckworth 06:50 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: Effete boobs (customers!) at the BMW dealershi - a 08:32 1/12/2002 (0)
And on the other end of the spectrum.............. (url) - Mark 22:36 1/11/2002 (3)
- And have you ever seen what a BMW.... - Tim G in Central Jersey 15:34 1/14/2002 (0)
- Re: He/she must be smokin Crack.... - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:37 1/12/2002 (1)
  - Re: He/she must be smokin Crack.... - Pete In MO 09:49 1/12/2002 (0)
Nice CHEAP E28 on Ebay! (url) (nt) - Mark 22:16 1/11/2002 (2)
- Re: Nice CHEAP E28 on Ebay! - Jamie 19:26 1/13/2002 (0)
- Re: Nice CHEAP E28 on Ebay! - Pete In MO 08:20 1/12/2002 (0)
Spare tire 533i 83 - Tanner 21:42 1/11/2002 (0)
Shawn D re sway bars - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 21:37 1/11/2002 (2)
- Re: No, it fits the early cars with the square (m) - Richard '83 533i Houston 07:34 1/12/2002 (0)
- I can't speak authoritatively on that issue, so... - Shawn D. 23:03 1/11/2002 (0)
Summer Idle Probs - Paul G 21:18 1/11/2002 (1)
- Re: Summer Idle Probs - Jim Butterworth 19:57 1/12/2002 (0)
Anyone with 5 and 3/4" Hella H4s, question. . . - eurotrash 21:12 1/11/2002 (6)
- Re: Anyone with 5 and 3/4" Hella H4s, question. . - fredl 10:08 1/14/2002 (0)
- It's just like horsepower - Mike W. 02:12 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: Anyone with 5 and 3/4" Hella H4s, question. . - JimC 22:08 1/11/2002 (0)
- Thanks, guys! Just what I needed to know (nt) - eurotrash 22:01 1/11/2002 (0)
- Re: Anyone with 5 and 3/4" Hella H4s, question. . - Pete L 21:48 1/11/2002 (0)
- Re: Anyone with 5 and 3/4" Hella H4s, question. . - Alex in S. FL 21:30 1/11/2002 (0)
NE1 need a Bosch Motronic DME? - Craig 21:08 1/11/2002 (0)
What are the details of Dinan Stage 1 susp....More - Evan '87535is 20:28 1/11/2002 (7)
- Putting it on one end,without knowing the other's - rabmw 22:44 1/11/2002 (3)
  - Re: Putting it on one end,without knowing the othe - Evan '87535is 23:30 1/11/2002 (2)
    - Re: Putting it on one end,without knowing the othe - rabmw 09:10 1/12/2002 (1)
      - Re: Putting it on one end,without knowing the othe - Evan '87 535is 14:21 1/12/2002 (0)
- 4 springs & 4 modified HD Bilsteins (more) - Ken M 21:05 1/11/2002 (2)
  - Re: 4 springs & 4 modified HD Bilsteins (more) - Evan '87535is 22:42 1/11/2002 (1)
    - Re: 4 springs & 4 modified HD Bilsteins (more) - Pete In MO 07:18 1/12/2002 (0)
'84 533i - Overheating - Robert 20:22 1/11/2002 (6)
- my 533 had bad funky plastic cap. new 535 tank fix - BSAndy 533iauto 15:15 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: What you're experiencing is normal (m -long) - Richard '83 533i Houston 07:52 1/12/2002 (0)
- Probably radiator - Mike W. 02:22 1/12/2002 (0)
- Check your thermostat,,, - Raj 20:34 1/11/2002 (0)
- Re: '84 533i - Overheating - craigwatanabe 20:32 1/11/2002 (1)
  - I run the electric fan constantly - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 05:08 1/12/2002 (0)
Chevy Avalanche Commercial - Wes 19:54 1/11/2002 (9)
- In Canada we always get things LATE. (nt) - Wes 05:02 1/12/2002 (1)
  - That's what you get, eh? ;) - Zack Lozoff 13:03 1/12/2002 (0)
- Too bad they had such a loser drivin, it :( (nt) - Don C 21:33 1/11/2002 (3)
  - looks like B7S - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 21:42 1/11/2002 (2)
    - LOL - Pete In MO 07:19 1/12/2002 (0)
    - hahahaha (nt) - Wes 22:24 1/11/2002 (0)
- yes,i stated it here about a week ago-pretty cool! - Alex in S. FL 21:31 1/11/2002 (1)
  - And someone else stated it about six months ago.. - Pat in Seattle 01:50 1/12/2002 (0)
- Yes, you did...a 528e. :) (eom) - Mark535is 20:01 1/11/2002 (0)
another tire fitment question (pic) - Raj 19:05 1/11/2002 (7)
- If you stay with the Azenis, it will be easy to... - Shawn D. 19:22 1/11/2002 (6)
  - RAJ; you'll unbalance the car at high speed most - rabmw 22:49 1/11/2002 (0)
  - RAJ; you'll unbalance the car at high speed most - rabmw 22:49 1/11/2002 (2)
    - Re: Just for info, the Alpina staggered setup - Richard '83 533i Houston 08:05 1/12/2002 (0)
    - Re: RAJ; you'll unbalance the car at high speed m - Chris Graff 23:54 1/11/2002 (0)
  - Thanks Shawn... - Raj 20:30 1/11/2002 (1)
    - The "slide more progressively" part has got "Raj" - all over it! (eom) Shawn D. 23:11 1/11/2002 (0)
Central FL 6er meet - all 5's invited! - Kaiser 86 6er 18:51 1/11/2002 (0)
ADVICE ON FOUND CAR - ken 18:37 1/11/2002 (2)
- Keep it, You'll love it, but then I'm prejudiced - Bob C WNC 85 635 21:02 1/11/2002 (0)
- Re: ADVICE ON FOUND CAR - Pete In MO 18:49 1/11/2002 (0)
Set of "TC" Euro-Lights FS (pic) - TC in Germany 18:20 1/11/2002 (0)
real quick thermostat question? - Ryan 17:55 1/11/2002 (2)
- Sensor on head side, where heat is coming from - Lars BendOr e12z 18:52 1/11/2002 (1)
  - Re: Sensor on head side, where heat is coming from - Ryan 19:45 1/11/2002 (0)
Anyone ever put one fuel pump in a 528e? - dan younes 17:44 1/11/2002 (9)
- I have the vega kludge in my "83...> 2yrs now - Dave Hunt 22:43 1/11/2002 (0)
- By The Way.... DAN!! What are you doing, getting.. - Lars BendOr e12z 19:03 1/11/2002 (3)
  - I worked at Pep Boys my last summer at Ga Tech... - Shawn D. 19:35 1/11/2002 (2)
    - Well Shawn.. I did say they were not all idiots... - Lars BendOr e12z 10:31 1/12/2002 (0)
    - Re: I worked at Pep Boys my last summer at Ga Tech - dan younes 20:09 1/11/2002 (0)
- Only bad thing heard on this board about vega pump - Lars BendOr e12z 18:55 1/11/2002 (1)
  - he claimed to own a vega (nt) - dan younes 21:15 1/11/2002 (0)
- Re: Anyone ever put one fuel pump in a 528e? - a 18:10 1/11/2002 (1)
  - Re: Anyone ever put one fuel pump in a 528e? - dan younes 21:20 1/11/2002 (0)
FS steering box $65, navy fabric door panels $45 - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 17:44 1/11/2002 (0)
Clearance Koni sway bars from BMP (pic) - Charles Gray 17:03 1/11/2002 (19)
- They look just like the suspension techs. Lohola's - tim atl. 23:52 1/11/2002 (0)
- You Have to reiforce the brackets/mounts!!!!!!!!!! - tim atl. 23:44 1/11/2002 (0)
- Re: Clearance Koni sway bars from BMP - Pete L 21:18 1/11/2002 (0)
- The add didn't say up to '83 last week... - BK_NorCal_533i 19:29 1/11/2002 (0)
- Says they only fit up to '83 - Pete In MO 19:01 1/11/2002 (1)
  - see my post below re: RD website - Charles Gray 19:13 1/11/2002 (0)
- Re: Clearance Koni sway bars from BMP - rabmw 18:17 1/11/2002 (0)
- Will these sway bars fit on my 83 533i (more) - Mark 18:00 1/11/2002 (3)
  - Changing diff won't affect this. The probs are... - Shawn D. 19:37 1/11/2002 (0)
  - Charles, let me know also - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 18:20 1/11/2002 (0)
  - I'll let you know tomorrow - Charles Gray 18:03 1/11/2002 (0)
- Something kind of strange (pic) - Charles Gray 17:22 1/11/2002 (7)
  - They look exactly like my RacDyn swaybars - Gordon L 17:44 1/11/2002 (6)
    - Went to the RD website and.......... - Charles Gray 17:49 1/11/2002 (0)
    - mine too! (eom) - Raj 17:48 1/11/2002 (4)
      - What settings are you Guys using? (nt) - Charles Gray 17:51 1/11/2002 (3)
        
        IIRC, Front-hard, rear-medium (nt) - Gordon L 19:25 1/11/2002 (0)
        
        Re: What settings are you Guys using? - Raj 18:04 1/11/2002 (1)
        
        I run mine in the middle all around, brackets are - tim atl. 23:55 1/11/2002 (0)
What do you guys think of these lights?? (url) - brent 16:52 1/11/2002 (17)
- Nope...Dodge Diplomat ala 1983 - Brent 19:45 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: What do you guys think of these lights?? - DREW 18:14 1/12/2002 (0)
- In a weird way, it would be funny to hook up a e28 - tim atl. 00:04 1/12/2002 (1)
  - You'll need Dubs w/ Vogues on them! (nt) - Shawn D. 15:08 1/12/2002 (0)
- Re: What do you guys think of these lights?? - Pete L 21:21 1/11/2002 (0)
- RRAALLPHs, BBLLLUUEE, BUICK! whew! they're...nice (nt) - Bob C WNC 85 635 21:09 1/11/2002 (0)
- One word: Ghetto (nt) - Shawn D. 19:27 1/11/2002 (0)
- Crap! Now I'll have bad dreams again tonight! - Lars BendOr e12z 19:08 1/11/2002 (0)
- Crap - Lars BendOr e12z 19:07 1/11/2002 (0)
- Only missing one thing... - Pete In MO 18:18 1/11/2002 (0)
- could look okay (url) - gordon v 18:15 1/11/2002 (1)
  - on this car (url) - gordon v 18:21 1/11/2002 (0)
- I'd have to go with... - Raj 17:49 1/11/2002 (2)
  - Thats even being too kind! - Mark 18:03 1/11/2002 (0)
  - Ditto! - Charles Gray 17:55 1/11/2002 (0)
- That is completely foul... (nt) - Pat in Seattle 17:46 1/11/2002 (0)
- Very Chevy Cavailer.... (nt) - Chris R '87 535iS 17:05 1/11/2002 (0)
FS 200 60 vr 390 like new approx 15 miles - MikeL-85 535i, 84 528e 16:50 1/11/2002 (0)
alt light stays on and drains battery - ...tom 16:47 1/11/2002 (1)
- Key out, ALT light on: Bad diode in anternator (nt) - RonW 21:12 1/11/2002 (0)
Oooh, I want it. Check out this beauty. (url) - Ross in Marin - 87 535is 15:57 1/11/2002 (8)
- probably a good buy if you got the money - BSAndy 533iauto 19:51 1/11/2002 (0)
- It's refrigerator white. And Boring Looking. - Brandon 17:16 1/11/2002 (4)
  - Since my 535is is Alpine White... - Zack Lozoff 23:54 1/11/2002 (0)
  - May I be afflicted with boredom and never cured! - Dave Hunt 22:55 1/11/2002 (0)
  - what? - Dave 18:42 1/11/2002 (1)
    - Agreed car is simple and gorgeous (nt) - eurotrash 20:59 1/11/2002 (0)
- I dont like chrome kidneys (nt) - underwater PNW 87-535is 16:50 1/11/2002 (0)
- I think he is looking for around 10K for it. - Eaglewolf 87 535is 16:09 1/11/2002 (0)
New 7 Series styling explained... (url) - BillL - Seattle 15:56 1/11/2002 (1)
- Ahh now it all makes sense! (nt) - craigwatanabe 20:35 1/11/2002 (0)
For all us Mad Max types (url) (pic) - underwater PNW 87-535is 15:44 1/11/2002 (1)
- Re: For all us Mad Max types - matt evans 16:16 1/11/2002 (0)
Is my car lowered? Rabmw expertise. - underwater PNW 87-535is 15:33 1/11/2002 (1)
- Re: Is my car lowered? Rabmw expertise. - rabmw 18:22 1/11/2002 (0)
ICV connector - Pat's 533 14:43 1/11/2002 (1)
- connectors - Dave Hunt 23:08 1/11/2002 (0)
528 Vexation - Help! Help! Help! - Ken Brady 14:20 1/11/2002 (3)
- Re: 528 Vexation - Help! Help! Help! - Dan 16:03 1/11/2002 (0)
- Thermostat or Air Bleed... - Stan (seattle) 15:08 1/11/2002 (0)
- Fan clutch, electric fan....radiator - Brandon 14:32 1/11/2002 (0)