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BMW 5-series (E28) Forum Archive, 2002 week 10
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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ScreaminEta--engine surges to 3500 during start up - jago 23:54 3/17/2002 (0)
Darrin, thanks again for the belt dressing! (nt) - Omead 88 535is 23:44 3/17/2002 (1)
- No probelm. Glad I could help. More... - Darin S. 10:57 3/18/2002 (0)
HP? - 528e man 23:43 3/17/2002 (1)
- chip, diff (url) - Bob Sutterfield 08:08 3/18/2002 (0)
so, sd attendees,.... - jim in sd 23:35 3/17/2002 (1)
- Talk to me.... (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 00:57 3/18/2002 (0)
Okay, by popular demand,,,just a few more SD pics. (url) (nt) - John at SoCal Beach 23:28 3/17/2002 (5)
- Thanks for the pics John!! Had a great time. It - Ross 00:38 3/18/2002 (0)
- Compliment ! You guys are Young ! - I thought - TC in Germany 23:43 3/17/2002 (3)
  - lol, it's the weather and the food. - Tony Wu 00:29 3/18/2002 (0)
  - It must have been the lighting....... - Charles Gray 00:04 3/18/2002 (0)
  - Re: Compliment ! You guys are Young ! - I thoug - jim in sd 23:48 3/17/2002 (0)
Injector ?'s - DougV 87is WA 23:27 3/17/2002 (2)
- yellow cap 19lb/hr ones Ford # FOTE-D5B (nt) - Pat H. 11:41 3/18/2002 (0)
- Re: Injector ?'s - Scott 02:34 3/18/2002 (0)
RPM's Pulsating While Accelerating - Allen 23:19 3/17/2002 (1)
- Oxygen sensor / DME doing its job - Don Stevens 09:30 3/18/2002 (0)
More SD meet pics... (url) - John at SoCal Beach 23:10 3/17/2002 (8)
- wish i was there - Ryan 528e 23:16 3/17/2002 (7)
  - Let's have a Bay Area Bash..yeah!! (nt) - John at SoCal Beach 23:26 3/17/2002 (6)
    - Re: Let's have a Bay Area Bash..yeah!! (nt) - Preston K 23:45 3/17/2002 (4)
      - Mt. Diablo drive... - Raj 00:06 3/18/2002 (3)
        
        gonna need snow chains this week :) - Dan G '85 528e 23:28 3/18/2002 (0)
        
        23rd & 30th work 4 me, send an e-mail (nt) - Mike C. Dinan 5er 00:33 3/18/2002 (0)
        
        Re: Mt. Diablo drive... - Preston K 00:14 3/18/2002 (0)
    - backside of lake oroville,....hehehe - jim in sd 23:40 3/17/2002 (0)
Auto Transmission 87 535is - Preston K 23:03 3/17/2002 (1)
- Re: I think that you may have some sort of .... - Rich '83 533i Houston 08:21 3/18/2002 (0)
Anybody need a new "is" front spoiler??? (url) (nt) - Craig C. (N.C.) 22:57 3/17/2002 (0)
ok...i saw the 100mph post,... - jim in sd 22:56 3/17/2002 (5)
- uuhhhh..well officer..there was nobody around :) . - John at SoCal Beach 23:04 3/17/2002 (4)
  - grins..... - jim in sd 23:07 3/17/2002 (3)
    - Re: grins..... - Raj 00:13 3/18/2002 (2)
      - We gotta do that again! (nt) - Omead 88 535is 23:52 3/18/2002 (0)
      - I was good Jim, honest! - Tony Wu 02:00 3/18/2002 (0)
Koni shocks rebound adjustmetn question - Ivan in BC 22:37 3/17/2002 (2)
- Re: Koni shocks rebound adjustmetn question - Mark Seiferth Oo 00 oO (Seattle) 00:13 3/18/2002 (1)
  - Thanks, that would be about 30% firm. - Ivan in BC 00:50 3/18/2002 (0)
whats this square lights crap?ever sighted? - 533i 22:23 3/17/2002 (2)
- Saw some in the mid-'80s and thought them hideous! (nt) - Shawn D. 03:53 3/18/2002 (0)
- No Kidding my parts car has some and it is UGLY! - Pk 22:26 3/17/2002 (0)
Charlie & Allan, guys the search function is... - Dave in Dallas 22:20 3/17/2002 (1)
- I second that...please look into it...thanks. (nt) - DGM Calgary 22:29 3/17/2002 (0)
'85 524td transmission - Tobias Bohn 22:02 3/17/2002 (2)
- Re: '85 524td transmission - DougV 87is WA 22:41 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: '85 524td transmission - DougV 87is WA 22:38 3/17/2002 (0)
Hey Omead - We saw you get sideways... - John at SoCal Beach 21:55 3/17/2002 (5)
- Damn, all this talk of getting sideways... - Raj 00:16 3/18/2002 (0)
- ..I'm guilty of starting the sideways stuff. - Charles Gray 23:37 3/17/2002 (0)
- I love doing that!!! Floored it in 2nd. Sorry Tony - Omead 88 535is 22:42 3/17/2002 (0)
- John almost took out a Ford pickup. - Tony Wu 21:58 3/17/2002 (1)
  - He got in the way of our caravan...remember? (nt) - John at SoCal Beach 22:09 3/17/2002 (0)
San Diego meet - first release pics.... (url) - John at SoCal Beach 21:49 3/17/2002 (3)
- That IS fast. What...120mph? :) - Tony Wu 21:57 3/17/2002 (2)
  - Nope...but just over 100... - John at SoCal Beach 22:03 3/17/2002 (0)
  - Nope...but just over 100... - John at SoCal Beach 22:03 3/17/2002 (0)
FS-Red sport interior needing TLC $350 (pic) - Randall in NC 21:37 3/17/2002 (0)
FS-E28 Euro rear sunshade (pic) - Randall in NC 21:27 3/17/2002 (2)
- Do you have the top attachments? - Tony Wu 21:55 3/17/2002 (1)
  - They can be obtained... - Randall in NC 07:54 3/18/2002 (0)
87 535i coolant hose replacement - Shay 21:27 3/17/2002 (1)
- Re: You shouldn't have to remove the intake plenum - Rich '83 533i Houston 08:01 3/18/2002 (0)
WTF - check this link - Drew7777 21:11 3/17/2002 (2)
- You think that's bad? check this out... (url) - Ryan 528e 21:22 3/17/2002 (0)
- ...........??????? - Evil28 21:19 3/17/2002 (0)
8hrs and a 535is - RDAvena 20:50 3/17/2002 (2)
- How many miles does it have.. - john 88 528e 21:26 3/17/2002 (1)
  - Re: How many miles does it have..(crummy pic) (pic) - RDAvena 23:34 3/17/2002 (0)
Wet trunk????? - Will535is 20:39 3/17/2002 (2)
- Re: Wet trunk????? - xopher d. 01:01 3/18/2002 (1)
  - Re: Wet trunk????? - Will535is 12:47 3/19/2002 (0)
'84 533i just stopped running.... need some help - Dean 18:51 3/17/2002 (4)
- Thanks for the advive guys, got the Bently. - Dean 21:47 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: '84 533i just stopped running.... need some he - andyrum 21:07 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: '84 533i just stopped running.... need some he - Pete W. 20:38 3/17/2002 (0)
- The mystery illness of the ecu....... - peter S.F. 19:58 3/17/2002 (0)
BMWWheels.com, are they out of bidness? I... - Dave in Dallas 18:38 3/17/2002 (1)
- dunno - been that way for a while. . . (nt) - John (SoCal desert) 19:55 3/17/2002 (0)
Tansmission question - RaceCarRobbie 18:32 3/17/2002 (3)
- Came with at least 2 different trannies. What yr? (nt) - Keith F. 22:53 3/17/2002 (2)
  - Re: Came with at least 2 different trannies. What - RaceCarRobbie 23:24 3/17/2002 (1)
    - Re: You can use the 5-sp OD Trans from any M30 - Rich '83 533i Houston 07:08 3/18/2002 (0)
Cylinder Block - How clean is clean enough? - Chandler in PHX 18:15 3/17/2002 (4)
- Re: Cylinder Block - How clean is clean enough? - Mike W. 01:23 3/18/2002 (0)
- I used a razor blade to finish the job - Randall in NC 21:31 3/17/2002 (0)
- Man, you could spend until your next B'day... - Dave in Dallas 18:36 3/17/2002 (1)
  - Re: Man, you could spend until your next B'day... - Chandler in PHX 21:51 3/17/2002 (0)
Idler arm function- is it supposed to move with - chris hennessey 18:06 3/17/2002 (2)
- thanks, Bob. - chris hennessey 21:06 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: Idler arm function- is it supposed to move wit - Bob 20:41 3/17/2002 (0)
Used 1985 euro 525I - Cliff 17:37 3/17/2002 (12)
- Re: Used 1985 euro 525I (pic) - Randall in NC 20:56 3/17/2002 (9)
  - Randall's car is super clean, and is about to get - Brad In N.C. 07:57 3/18/2002 (3)
    - Thanx to Brad, he will work you to death:) - Randall In NC 09:26 3/18/2002 (2)
      - LOL!!Price was right though,wasn't it?Some advice, - Brad In N.C. 09:57 3/18/2002 (1)
        
        AMEN, just say no to rusty northern parts cars:) - Randall In NC 10:51 3/18/2002 (0)
  - 525i engine is M20, NOT M30. (nt) - Alpinaman 03:14 3/18/2002 (2)
    - Same as the 2.8 with a shorter stroke. - Randall in NC 07:56 3/18/2002 (0)
    - Randall's was a M30!!! (nt) - TCD 07:31 3/18/2002 (0)
  - Needs Euro Lights BAD! - Joe in NJ 21:26 3/17/2002 (1)
    - They are on the way:) - Randall In NC 09:25 3/18/2002 (0)
- Everyone can find a euro except me!!! (nt) - TCD 17:56 3/17/2002 (1)
  - If it makes you feel better, neither car I. =o( (nt) - Ryan 528e 18:06 3/17/2002 (0)
Viele sachen bei Schrott handler heute - Woo Hoo ! - TC in Germany 17:06 3/17/2002 (4)
- Sorry for the double post hit enter (more ) - Rosario DeCicco 20:48 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: In other words you struck gold (more for TC) - Rosario DeCicco 20:45 3/17/2002 (0)
- I bet "His Rotundity" would be a player. - Adam in MO 17:25 3/17/2002 (1)
  - I'll hold it and send pictures in the AM - TC in Germany 17:59 3/17/2002 (0)
Thule Fairing vibrates/flaps! Any ideas? (url) - Brad Couvillon at fatdaddybmw.com 16:54 3/17/2002 (8)
- How old is the rack?? - Scott(just visiting from 1st5's board) 22:03 3/17/2002 (1)
  - Load bars a few years I think; Fairing's brand new (nt) - Brad Couvillon at fatdaddybmw.com 23:49 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: Thule Fairing vibrates/flaps! Any ideas? - Drew7777 20:09 3/17/2002 (1)
  - Thanks. Also, I moved the wheel carrier. . . (url) - Brad Couvillon at fatdaddybmw.com 21:48 3/17/2002 (0)
- I don't get it? What the Heck is a Thule Fairy ? (url) - TC in Germany 17:09 3/17/2002 (3)
  - Thule Fairy = Thule lover that hasn't come outta (nt) - the closet... Brad C at fatdaddybmw.com 17:35 3/17/2002 (2)
    - BUT, Thule fairING = flying llama deflector (nt) - Brad Couvillon at fatdaddybmw.com 17:37 3/17/2002 (1)
      - Alta-Vista couldn't translate that one either - TC in Germany 18:04 3/17/2002 (0)
Need exhaust sys from Cat back where's - Jeff in MN 16:31 3/17/2002 (2)
- Re: Need exhaust sys from Cat back where's - derrick 13:18 3/19/2002 (0)
- Re: Need exhaust sys from Cat back where's - Don Stevens 09:32 3/18/2002 (0)
Just installed my Paul Gray Bushings today - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 15:54 3/17/2002 (5)
- Re: Just installed my Paul Gray Bushings today - mike28 09:33 3/18/2002 (0)
- Me too! - Gerry 528e 16:41 3/17/2002 (3)
  - OK, I'll bite..What are Paul Gray Bushings? - Dave M. 88 535is 17:36 3/17/2002 (2)
    - Paul Gray bushings are solid, blue polyurethane - chris hennessey 17:52 3/17/2002 (1)
      - They're bonzer bushings, mate! - Adam in MO 19:15 3/17/2002 (0)
ADAM in MO - did "Dad" get a BIG BOX yet? - TC in Germany 15:28 3/17/2002 (5)
- Re: ADAM in MO - did "Dad" get a BIG BOX yet? - Adam in MO 16:33 3/17/2002 (4)
  - That's the TC Euro's box, expect 2 more big - TC in Germany 16:45 3/17/2002 (3)
    - He just told me what it is! - Adam in MO 17:19 3/17/2002 (2)
      - I hope I didn't ruin a surprise - - TC in Germany 18:02 3/17/2002 (1)
        
        I can't say what it is either. - Adam in MO 19:00 3/17/2002 (0)
Hi! I'm looking for electric scheme for BMW - kecaj_77 15:22 3/17/2002 (1)
- try this site in russia (url) (nt) - Devinder 16:47 3/17/2002 (0)
528e factory service manual on Ebay (url) - Pat H. 15:08 3/17/2002 (0)
Bizarre Power Steering failure - mike d. 14:47 3/17/2002 (2)
- Re: Bizarre Power Steering failure - a 17:56 3/17/2002 (1)
  - Re: Bizarre Power Steering failure - mike d. 18:10 3/17/2002 (0)
Parting out '83 533i - Joe 14:18 3/17/2002 (5)
- Re: Parting out '83 533i - Karl S. 18:41 3/18/2002 (0)
- Re: Parting out '83 533i - tim 21:48 3/17/2002 (2)
  - Re: Parting out '83 533i - Karl S. 18:40 3/18/2002 (0)
  - Re: Parting out '83 533i - Joe 22:49 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: Parting out '83 533i - Kevin McD 14:32 3/17/2002 (0)
FS: Fan w/ good clutch $25, Cat $75, Wheels $125 (pic) - TCD 14:02 3/17/2002 (3)
- I'll take the fan/clutch.... - Mark Chesnutt 15:36 3/17/2002 (0)
- what type of wheels? (nt) - andyman 14:02 3/17/2002 (1)
  - BBS 15x7 (pic) - TCD 14:09 3/17/2002 (0)
intermittent loading up/thx tunaoue - tim 13:41 3/17/2002 (0)
6x9 rear deck speakers - Jason 13:23 3/17/2002 (2)
- I made custom wood spacers to raise the speaker. - chris hennessey 17:57 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: 6x9 rear deck speakers - dab 14:35 3/17/2002 (0)
Got one set of "TC" Euro-Lights today - - TC in Germany 12:55 3/17/2002 (5)
- Sold! No more Lights till after vacation, well - - TC in Germany 17:13 3/17/2002 (0)
- Check Brad C's site for E-Light info or the link - (url) - TC in Germany 15:07 3/17/2002 (0)
- check your e mail plz INTERESTED - trai 13:57 3/17/2002 (2)
  - Did you get the pictures? - TC in Germany 14:12 3/17/2002 (1)
    - Got pictures and sent response - trai 15:01 3/17/2002 (0)
will a mcu from a 533i work in 528e - tim inoregon 12:40 3/17/2002 (1)
- Re: will a mcu from a 533i work in 528e - Tunaoue 13:24 3/17/2002 (0)
///M Logo, Sunglass case for dash (pic) - TC in Germany 11:54 3/17/2002 (0)
Seat Removal from dead car - Adam in MO 11:33 3/17/2002 (4)
- Re: Seat Removal from dead car - Mike W. 01:37 3/18/2002 (0)
- Re: Seat Removal from dead car - boybimmer 16:22 3/17/2002 (0)
- jumper the fuse and use the seat controls - ...tom 15:17 3/17/2002 (1)
  - Re: jumper the fuse and use the seat controls (url) - Dan younes 18:43 3/17/2002 (0)
Who was looking for the Euro Fog Light switch ? - TC in Germany 11:19 3/17/2002 (3)
- Do you have an email that works? - TC in Germany 14:45 3/17/2002 (0)
- TC, That was me... TIM - Tim The Enchantor In NJ M535i 14:23 3/17/2002 (1)
  - What else did you need? - TC in Germany 14:34 3/17/2002 (0)
Which 7-series bushings work on a 528e? - Mark - in Madison, WI 11:10 3/17/2002 (1)
- Re: Which 7-series - RSC88e28 11:38 3/17/2002 (0)
heat always on - Chas 11:10 3/17/2002 (1)
- Re: heat always on - andyrum 11:51 3/17/2002 (0)
Is everyone looking for a euro e28 for me? - TCD 10:26 3/17/2002 (3)
- I am, I gotchur' back bro!!! - Brad In N.C. 19:30 3/17/2002 (0)
- I saw about 20 of them, diff colors, but - TC in Germany 14:55 3/17/2002 (0)
- Oh Yeah Buddy! Right behind me. (nt) - Dave in Dallas 13:12 3/17/2002 (0)
Timing Chain Tensioner - Thomas Meacham 09:40 3/17/2002 (1)
- I wouldn't worry - Mike W. 01:42 3/18/2002 (0)
vibration in front end - Bedros 08:55 3/17/2002 (5)
- Did U check - RSC88e28 09:12 3/17/2002 (4)
  - Re: Did U check - Bedros 12:28 3/17/2002 (1)
    - Mi. vs Fl. ? - RSC88e28 12:56 3/17/2002 (0)
  - Bedros,look at adrian in flordia- - RSC88e28 09:18 3/17/2002 (1)
    - Re: Bedros,look at adrian in flordia- - Bedros 17:14 3/17/2002 (0)
83 533i - tim 03:52 3/17/2002 (1)
- Re: 83 533i - derrick 13:25 3/19/2002 (0)
BMW 1st and 2nd in Malaysia, F-1 Rules (nt) - dirtydave 03:41 3/17/2002 (4)
- Damn... I haven't watched the tape yet - Ed 10:05 3/17/2002 (1)
  - tape? get TIVO and never miss a show again. (nt) - Will 22:31 3/18/2002 (0)
- WOW!! A bit OT but... (url) - Tris Foulds 08:16 3/17/2002 (0)
- Hopefully the sign of things to come this season.. - Zack Lozoff 03:51 3/17/2002 (0)
Redline fuel treatment - Kev in Az 85 528/ 180,000 02:40 3/17/2002 (2)
- good stuff, has a BMW Part No. too. (nt) - Will 22:34 3/18/2002 (0)
- Redline smedline... (url) - Rob in NC 12:08 3/17/2002 (0)
Euro Lights! (url) - Jason 02:17 3/17/2002 (0)
Guys who will be at the SD meet... - Raj 01:38 3/17/2002 (3)
- I don't think I'll make it, I got a mid-term paper - Omead 88 535is 09:36 3/17/2002 (0)
- Cool, thanks guys. (nt) - Raj 03:23 3/17/2002 (0)
- check your mail. - Tony Wu 03:10 3/17/2002 (0)
miss the e28 board! - Rina 00:57 3/17/2002 (0)
Anyone rollin' on 18's or larger? - Jay-z 00:30 3/17/2002 (0)
Motronic ECU 059 on ebay, cheap (url) (pic) - MrMotronic 23:56 3/16/2002 (0)
Man am I stupid - adrian in florida 23:12 3/16/2002 (0)
Wheel Fitment - CSSchupp 22:23 3/16/2002 (1)
- Re: Wheel Fitment - Ed 23:05 3/16/2002 (0)
88 528e- fuel relay location and pn? - Catfish 22:01 3/16/2002 (2)
- Re: 88 528e- fuel relay location and pn? - a 22:11 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Thanks a!! Bentley is in the mail (!!!!) - Catfish 23:30 3/16/2002 (0)
Spare key, Key blank - David McCluskey 21:38 3/16/2002 (1)
- Re: Spare key, Key blank - Ed 23:08 3/16/2002 (0)
Car stalls sometimes at idle in traffic in hottemp - andrew 21:10 3/16/2002 (1)
- Re: Car stalls sometimes at idle in traffic in hot - Tunaoue 14:20 3/17/2002 (0)
Period racing aerodynamics kit.. - Vince 21:09 3/16/2002 (2)
- Re: Period racing aerodynamics kit.. - Roger 12:25 3/17/2002 (0)
- If memory serves, that stuff was all custom... - RussC 21:15 3/16/2002 (0)
Pray for no rain tomorrow! - Tony Wu 20:36 3/16/2002 (3)
- Funny thing you say pray for no rain.. When ----> - Tim The Enchantor In NJ M535i 07:34 3/17/2002 (0)
- Forecast is fine...maybe a bit cloudy. Besides... - John at SoCal Beach 20:44 3/16/2002 (1)
  - its chilly now,..... - jim in sd 21:10 3/16/2002 (0)
3.45 Limited Slip Differential installed... - Pat H. 20:22 3/16/2002 (3)
- Which was the "source" car, that you have taken... - Robert RO 05:48 3/17/2002 (1)
  - I didn't do the removal... (url) - Pat H. 11:54 3/17/2002 (0)
- Pat, the 3.45 is a great choice. I love my 3.73LSD - Dave in Dallas 22:22 3/16/2002 (0)
Opinions on 86 535i and carfax please...? - Alan in Vancouver 20:21 3/16/2002 (5)
- Thanks everyone for your input !! (nt) - Alan in Vancouver 14:06 3/17/2002 (0)
- Warranty on Trans rebld and transferrabilty - Lars BendOr 23:20 3/16/2002 (0)
- Too much if US$...a deal if CA$ (nt) - John at SoCal Beach 21:19 3/16/2002 (0)
- oops Vin # WBADC8407GO668032 (nt) - Alan in Vancouver 20:23 3/16/2002 (1)
  - here's carfax...$$ seems a little steep for me - Rina 00:53 3/17/2002 (0)
Searchin for a wood shift nob - trai 20:10 3/16/2002 (2)
- Circle BMW.com (nt) - Bryan in DE 22:04 3/16/2002 (0)
- Bavarian Autosport has some, or your local dealer (nt) - should carry some. 21:15 3/16/2002 (0)
cheap Thule roof rack - scott P. B'more, MD 19:56 3/16/2002 (0)
I know i did a bad thing but what now? - ACE 19:46 3/16/2002 (4)
- Flush completely, then self-flagellate! (nt) - Shawn D. 19:51 3/16/2002 (3)
  - Re: Flush completely, then self-flagellate! - ACE 20:02 3/16/2002 (2)
    - Flush completely with the following method... - Pat H. 20:51 3/16/2002 (1)
      - Can also crack fitting at pump and drain via line (nt) - Shawn D. 17:29 3/17/2002 (0)
4.0 transplant - Mark 19:28 3/16/2002 (6)
- 4.4 with 6 speed from a e39 - Jay-z 22:16 3/16/2002 (0)
- How much are you planning on spending... - RussC 21:20 3/16/2002 (2)
  - Re: How much are you planning on spending... (url) - Pat H. 22:07 3/16/2002 (1)
    - I don't see it ever happening.. Look at the size!! (url) - Tim The Enchantor In NJ M535i 14:25 3/17/2002 (0)
- has to be if its an '86. EOM - scott P. B'more, MD 19:50 3/16/2002 (0)
- Is your M5 a euro car? (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 19:29 3/16/2002 (0)
Last try to find Jon inNH with the 535is parts - SW 19:24 3/16/2002 (0)
Anyone feel like taking a few pics for me? (pic) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 19:15 3/16/2002 (1)
- check your mail...I tried my best (nt) - Matt in GA 20:49 3/16/2002 (0)
why doesnt my h/l switch light up after new bulb? - Mark 19:11 3/16/2002 (0)
Floor stands - Rod in Vancouver BC 18:53 3/16/2002 (2)
- Try this: http://www.oldbmw.com/E28/jacking.html - chris hennessey 19:43 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Perfect...Thanks! - Rod in Vancouver BC 19:50 3/16/2002 (0)
Good BMW mechanic in CT?! - Ryan 18:48 3/16/2002 (0)
Suspension/steering job going well - chris hennessey 18:20 3/16/2002 (1)
- Did my lower control arms today too.. - Jeff in MN 18:54 3/16/2002 (0)
Where can i get material TC or anybody.. - Berto 17:31 3/16/2002 (3)
- Sorry, can't help, I'm always looking for MR stuff - TC in Germany 19:23 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Where can i get material TC or anybody.. - Tim The Enchantor In NJ M535i 17:38 3/16/2002 (0)
- and how $$$ - Berto 17:32 3/16/2002 (0)
question for Tony in Phoenix - Tony Wu 17:20 3/16/2002 (2)
- Wasn't a lock problem. It was with the latch.... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 17:23 3/16/2002 (1)
  - oh come on, we'll make all better :) - Tony Wu 17:36 3/16/2002 (0)
Suggestions on how to hold the trunk closed? - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 17:18 3/16/2002 (1)
- Can you disconnect the trunk lid spring? - Brian 17:53 3/16/2002 (0)
trunk lock assym. is yours - josh taylor 16:29 3/16/2002 (0)
still many good parts left - josh taylor 16:02 3/16/2002 (5)
- Do the two rear ashtrays comprise that interior (nt) - that is already sold? Matt in GA 22:16 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: still many good parts left - Louis 18:28 3/16/2002 (0)
- How about the oil pan? (nt) - Jeff D. 17:25 3/16/2002 (0)
- How about the trunk lock assy?I kinda need one now (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 16:07 3/16/2002 (1)
  - and a copy of the key - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 16:10 3/16/2002 (0)
Trunk open. SERIOUS body damage where the.... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 15:59 3/16/2002 (2)
- How did you get it open? - Raj 16:02 3/16/2002 (1)
  - 3 foor pry bar. Bent the metal enought to get to - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 16:05 3/16/2002 (0)
question about Stebro exhaust upgrade - 533i 15:13 3/16/2002 (0)
Can someone with a digital camera please take - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 14:53 3/16/2002 (10)
- Pic attempt: - Glen in Tampa 15:28 3/16/2002 (0)
- Here ya go... (url) - John at SoCal Beach 15:18 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Thanks. I am screwed. anyone have a plasma cutter? - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 15:24 3/16/2002 (0)
- Here's a NICE taillight, I got at the "Yard" today (pic) - TC in Germany 15:17 3/16/2002 (2)
  - That's It!!! That's what I need to do...dialing - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 15:20 3/16/2002 (1)
    - I have the "Transparent Lens" version too ........ - TC in Germany 15:26 3/16/2002 (0)
- Take it to "Sears" and tell them to - - TC in Germany 15:14 3/16/2002 (2)
  - if I do that I might be tempted not to come back.. - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 15:17 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Maybe my taillight pic will cheer you up! - TC in Germany 15:20 3/16/2002 (0)
- Standby...taking pics now..(nt) - John at SoCal Beach 15:01 3/16/2002 (0)
Dave in Dallas,Thank You,for the extra eyes. (nt) - RSC88e28 14:47 3/16/2002 (1)
- No problem, next time make sure it's nekid... - Dave in Dallas 18:35 3/16/2002 (0)
Son of a B!t@h!!!!! I borrwed a drill from a..... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 14:41 3/16/2002 (1)
- Stay with it 'bro...we all hope to see you there. - John at SoCal Beach 14:53 3/16/2002 (0)
digital multimeter recommendations?? - DougV 87is WA 14:40 3/16/2002 (5)
- Re: digital multimeter recommendations?? (url) - cr85/535 02:35 3/18/2002 (0)
- Re: Fluke is one of the best out there (nt) - Rich '83 533i Houston 18:46 3/16/2002 (0)
- the one and only tool - Mark B 18:42 3/16/2002 (0)
- Pay special attention to the probes cables and - Robby Burns 15:07 3/16/2002 (0)
- Ohms, Volts, Temp, SOUND, rubberized - - TC in Germany 14:56 3/16/2002 (0)
power windows - uptight 13:57 3/16/2002 (4)
- Re: power windows - Alan in Vancouver 14:08 3/16/2002 (3)
  - Re: power windows - Steve ATL 14:16 3/16/2002 (2)
    - That button shouldn't do anything except - Rich from Philly 14:37 3/16/2002 (1)
      - Re: That button shouldn't do anything except - Steve ATL 14:51 3/16/2002 (0)
RABMW and Redline in Florida...I still do not have - Duke - 85 M535i 13:19 3/16/2002 (8)
- Re: RABMW and Redline in Florida...I still do not - Tony Wu 18:07 3/16/2002 (0)
- Duke,where is Redline located I - RSC88e28 14:23 3/16/2002 (5)
  - They are in Pompano Beach, FL 954-783-7003 - Duke - 85 M535i 14:54 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Will Do (nt) - RSC88e28 15:09 3/16/2002 (0)
  - Daytona Bch, I think - other side of FL - Glen in Tampa 14:35 3/16/2002 (2)
    - Glen see your GA> post can,t - RSC88e28 14:44 3/16/2002 (1)
      - Re: Glen see your GA> post can,t - Glen in Tampa 14:49 3/16/2002 (0)
- Duke, RABMW is down and out from the accident.... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:21 3/16/2002 (0)
Looks like I am not going to make it to San Diego. - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:10 3/16/2002 (7)
- Awwww, c'monnnnn... - Raj 15:54 3/16/2002 (0)
- So sorry to hear about the problems! - John (SoCal desert) 14:41 3/16/2002 (0)
- Throw a new set of clothes in the back seat and - take off! Brian 13:41 3/16/2002 (2)
  - What if I have a flat in the middle of the desert? - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:41 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Bring 3 foot pry bar to pry open trunk. - Brian 18:29 3/16/2002 (0)
- Shooting in the dark...have you called any... - DGM Calgary 13:18 3/16/2002 (1)
  - It's not locked. Locksmith won't be able to help. (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:20 3/16/2002 (0)
Hey guys, I am in trouble and need some help...... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 12:49 3/16/2002 (16)
- Drill a hole through the metal behind the license - Eddie in Seattle 15:44 3/16/2002 (0)
- Last resort: Smash out one of your taillights? - Glen in Tampa 14:24 3/16/2002 (2)
  - I think Mark had an extra taillight FS - TC in Germany 15:01 3/16/2002 (1)
    - I have extra lights, but the ones on the car..... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 15:05 3/16/2002 (0)
- Do U have a ski hole? Neighborhood kid ? - TC in Germany 13:14 3/16/2002 (5)
  - No ski hole, no little kid, and i think the rear.. - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:18 3/16/2002 (4)
    - Thru the speaker holes in the back tray - - TC in Germany 13:26 3/16/2002 (3)
      - Nope, can't get to them...and that hurt! (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 13:43 3/16/2002 (2)
        
        No Pain .... No Gain ......... - TC in Germany 14:03 3/16/2002 (1)
        
        10 pound sledge should do it - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 14:04 3/16/2002 (0)
- Same thing happened to me . . . - Brian 12:57 3/16/2002 (4)
  - Hope I don't have to drill it, that is also.... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 12:59 3/16/2002 (3)
    - Re: Hope I don't have to drill it, that is also... - mike m 13:56 3/16/2002 (2)
      - Would have already drilled it, but my drill is.... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 14:00 3/16/2002 (1)
        
        Re: Would have already drilled it, but my drill is - Steve ATL 14:14 3/16/2002 (0)
- .....and my Bentley is in the trunk. (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 12:53 3/16/2002 (0)
WTB Performance parts - David 12:46 3/16/2002 (0)
Kinda OT: Calling GA e28ers - Glen in Tampa 12:45 3/16/2002 (6)
- Come and see the BIG CHICKEN - The Big Chicken 23:43 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: Kinda OT: Calling GA e28ers - Matt in GA 20:17 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Re: Kinda OT: Calling GA e28ers - Glen in Tampa 21:24 3/16/2002 (0)
- Not all of fla. is flat I - RSC88e28 14:34 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Can't.. have to work Sunday - Glen in Tampa 14:52 3/16/2002 (0)
- GA - Steve ATL 13:11 3/16/2002 (0)
Sunroof relay replacement - Dean 12:41 3/16/2002 (0)
replacement key lamp - Brian Smith 12:35 3/16/2002 (3)
- Get it from the dealer - Ryan 528e 15:27 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: replacement key lamp - Matt in GA 14:01 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Re: replacement key lamp - Dean 22:02 3/16/2002 (0)
will 225/60/15 tires fit? (nt) - David 12:31 3/16/2002 (4)
- I've got 225/60/15 tires. - Dan in Ric 01:45 3/17/2002 (0)
- 225/60/15 tires fit on my 535is..... - Thom 20:19 3/16/2002 (0)
- 225/60/16 fits my 535.... - Mark Chesnutt 13:08 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Oops, fat fingers, mine are 225/50/16....sorry - Mark Chesnutt 18:13 3/17/2002 (0)
Final roll call for Laguna meet up to San Diego... - John at SoCal Beach 12:16 3/16/2002 (4)
- I will be joining you guys along with Steve .. (nt) - Ross 03:00 3/17/2002 (0)
- I'll be joining you guys. (pic) - Armando Mendoza 13:30 3/16/2002 (1)
  - 40% Chance of rain :( - Tony Wu 17:04 3/16/2002 (0)
- I'm gonna be there! (pic) - Brian 12:53 3/16/2002 (0)
sunroof change to moon roof. possibe? or no. (nt) - Berto 11:51 3/16/2002 (4)
- You'll need the inside headliner slider piece too. (nt) - TC in Germany 13:31 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: sunroof change to moon roof. possibe? or no. - Mario 12:41 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: sunroof change to moon roof. possibe? or no. - Alpinaman 12:11 3/16/2002 (0)
- See TC - RSC88e28 11:54 3/16/2002 (0)
Rear bumper defect & receiver hitch - jdog4au 11:35 3/16/2002 (2)
- Re: Rear bumper defect & receiver hitch - John R Blk/Blk M5, 22:53 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Rear bumper defect & receiver hitch - RSC88e28 12:03 3/16/2002 (0)
Too bad I don't live in MI; & 88 Super Eta Engine (url) - 4 sale on eBay. . . Brad C in Louisiana 10:47 3/16/2002 (7)
- Sounds like you'll be digging a hole while - - TC in Germany 11:39 3/16/2002 (2)
  - TC, received headlight bucket A/OK, thanks - Bill 12:46 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Cool - Hope it works for you (nt) - TC in Germany 13:35 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Leave on Thursday evening, skip school (url) - Rich '83 533i Houston 11:21 3/16/2002 (2)
  - Rich,drivetrains from there - RSC88e28 11:37 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Yep, you want engines from - Mike W. 00:40 3/17/2002 (0)
- Rent Uhaul I-10Eto I-75N 19 hr.Trip - RSC88e28 11:07 3/16/2002 (0)
Guage problems - Radames Crespo 10:43 3/16/2002 (6)
- Re: Guage problems - Mark B 18:48 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Guage problems - Joe 12:30 3/16/2002 (2)
  - Re: Guage problems - rahman 13:04 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Re: Guage problems - Joe 17:54 3/16/2002 (0)
- Could be the "Nationality" of the cluster - - TC in Germany 11:41 3/16/2002 (0)
- Sounds like the SI board...... - Evil28 10:51 3/16/2002 (0)
Help! Quest. on diff'l drain plugs today - Mark - in Madison, WI 10:40 3/16/2002 (4)
- Don't forget anti-seize on replacement... (nt) - Mark Chesnutt 11:20 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Do NOT use anti-seize... - Steve ATL 13:22 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: You can reuse them (nt) - Rich '83 533i Houston 10:48 3/16/2002 (1)
  - thanks, guys! (nt) - Mark - in Madison, WI 16:21 3/16/2002 (0)
Tires 195/60/14 vs 195/70/14 - 528e man 10:31 3/16/2002 (5)
- Re: Gearing - RSC88e28 11:13 3/16/2002 (2)
  - Are gooyears really sticky? - Steve ATL 13:18 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Sorry brain cramp/but they are in wet (nt) - RSC88e28 14:16 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Tires 195/60/14 vs 195/70/14 - Jean 11:03 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Thanks!!! (nt) - 528e man 11:16 3/16/2002 (0)
What Can you tell from transmission Serial #? and - Brad In N.C. 10:24 3/16/2002 (0)
CANT HEAR THE SUB IN THE TRUNK? HELP?? - geez 10:03 3/16/2002 (3)
- Re: The trunk is sealed from the passenger - Rich '83 533i Houston 10:53 3/16/2002 (1)
  - THIS IS WHAT I DID TO ANOTHER CAR OF MINE - cW-boom boom 19:44 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: CANT HEAR THE SUB IN THE TRUNK? HELP?? - 528e man 10:50 3/16/2002 (0)
how change blower ctrl panel light anyone? - Jamie 09:11 3/16/2002 (1)
- Easy - Mark - in Madison, WI 10:37 3/16/2002 (0)
3.73 LSD availability - Mark DeDionisio-88 535is, Erie PA 09:04 3/16/2002 (1)
- Re: Mark, there lots in the archives about this... - Rich '83 533i Houston 10:37 3/16/2002 (0)
Parking brake lever prob - Jean - 85 528e 79k 09:02 3/16/2002 (0)
suspension/handling gurus! please help - scott P. B'more, MD, actually in PA 08:17 3/16/2002 (4)
- Re: suspension/handling gurus! please help - Rob K. 21:29 3/16/2002 (0)
- How much body roll... - Bob 13:58 3/16/2002 (2)
  - Re: How much body roll..?. - scott P. B'more, MD, actually in PA 14:26 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Re: How much body roll..?. - Bob 20:52 3/17/2002 (0)
MB quart fit 4x6 rr. deck? - scott P. B'more, MD, actually in PA 08:08 3/16/2002 (1)
- Scrap the 4x 6 speakers all together and.......... - Mark 17:49 3/16/2002 (0)
Headers - ANders 08:00 3/16/2002 (0)
The old dude will be back Monday. - Adam in MO 07:36 3/16/2002 (13)
- Hope ur feeling better man take care..... - peter S.F. 12:27 3/16/2002 (0)
- Pete, best wishes for a speedy and full recovery!! (nt) - Gordon L 12:18 3/16/2002 (0)
- Incidentally...I don't know anything about you but - DGM Calgary 11:53 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Wow! Thanks very much! - Adam in MO 08:04 3/17/2002 (0)
- Glad to hear (Old Dude) is OK,Get better soon (nt) - RSC88e28 11:30 3/16/2002 (0)
- Hope to hear from you, Get well soon! (nt) - Omead 88 535is 11:22 3/16/2002 (0)
- Miss ya Pete, get well soon! - Glen in Tampa 11:13 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Pete, don't pull a Jerry Garcia on us.... - Rich '83 533i Houston 10:31 3/16/2002 (0)
- Let the Big Guy know he is sorely missed & - Dave in Dallas 10:30 3/16/2002 (0)
- Good luck to you and Pete send him my best! (nt) - Chris R '87 535is 09:22 3/16/2002 (0)
- Pete, this place is boring without you!:) - Mark DeDionisio-88 535is, Erie PA 09:06 3/16/2002 (0)
- Get well my friend. Take it easy for a bit!!!! (nt) - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 08:19 3/16/2002 (0)
- Tell him, TC wishes he gets well soon! - TC in Germany 07:44 3/16/2002 (0)
Chip dyno info for Rich - Dana R 07:26 3/16/2002 (1)
- Re: Dana, thanks for the info regarding the dyno - Rich '83 533i Houston 10:14 3/16/2002 (0)
Installing Paul Gray Bushings today!!! - Mike_in_RooseyRoads_PR 07:15 3/16/2002 (0)
Still looking for hydralic booster print? (nt) (nt) - Robby Burns 06:00 3/16/2002 (5)
- Here it is.... (url) - Steve ATL 14:19 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Thanks for your help but I screwed up by not - Robby Burns 14:43 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Robby, I haven't found a print of it, as much - Rich '83 533i Houston 10:46 3/16/2002 (2)
  - Thanks Rich I cant beleive how rare this is (nt) (nt) - Robby Burns 11:23 3/16/2002 (1)
    - Any one know of a good site for booster info?(nt) (nt) - Robby Burns 11:26 3/16/2002 (0)
improvements - kims 88535is 01:37 3/16/2002 (6)
- A second to Shawn's suggestions (pic) - Pat H. 11:38 3/16/2002 (4)
  - Pat, R those 17" E39 wheels? - scott P. B'more, MD 14:46 3/16/2002 (1)
    - No, they are 16 inch E39 wheels... - Pat H. 17:07 3/16/2002 (0)
  - Re: A second to Shawn's suggestions - Steve ATL 14:21 3/16/2002 (1)
    - No, it's a bent shipping bracket, since removed.nt - Pat H. 17:08 3/16/2002 (0)
- A Few Ways to Find Them (url) - Shawn D. 04:13 3/16/2002 (0)
whats the difference between "e"'s and "i"'s.. (nt) - tristan 00:36 3/16/2002 (3)
- About 60 horsepower (nt) - Mike W. 00:44 3/17/2002 (0)
- Re: whats the difference between "e"'s and "i"'s.. (url) - Bob Sutterfield 01:20 3/16/2002 (0)
- one' roundish. One's straight with a "dot" on top - Mr. Sarcastic 01:16 3/16/2002 (0)
looking for 2 trx tires and anyone parting out.... - Tristan 00:29 3/16/2002 (3)
- Re: looking for 2 trx tires and anyone parting out - kims 88535is 01:51 3/16/2002 (0)
- I have 2 205s in excellent shape and... - Tony Wu 01:32 3/16/2002 (0)
- Where are you located? - Raj 00:35 3/16/2002 (0)
535is rough running dying engine problem. - Patrick McHugh 00:29 3/16/2002 (7)
- having same prob - john 23:37 3/18/2002 (1)
  - Re: having same prob - john 23:40 3/18/2002 (0)
- Have catalytic converter checked... - Raj 00:38 3/16/2002 (4)
  - Re: Have catalytic converter checked... - Patrick McHugh 00:47 3/16/2002 (3)
    - Re: Have catalytic converter checked... - Raj 00:58 3/16/2002 (2)
      - Re: Have catalytic converter checked... - Patrick McHugh 11:17 3/16/2002 (0)
      - don't drill, use O2 sensor fitting (url) (pic) - Bob Sutterfield 08:15 3/16/2002 (0)
Rough night at the drags but awesome in the end!! - TCD 00:21 3/16/2002 (10)
- Whats a "heat soaked inj"? Ive never... - RussC 21:36 3/16/2002 (1)
  - Re: Heat Soaked is more commonly heard in.. - Rich '83 533i Houston 09:38 3/17/2002 (0)
- Darn you TODD! - Rob in NC 10:34 3/16/2002 (0)
- One more tip... - Steve ATL 10:01 3/16/2002 (0)
- have/are u going to autox that tank? LOL nt - scott P. B'more, MD, actually in PA 08:02 3/16/2002 (2)
  - No, never! (nt) - TCD 08:53 3/16/2002 (1)
    - some Bilstein sports, big bars, 400hp= HAHAHOO! - scott P. B'more, MD 16:26 3/16/2002 (0)
- Re: Rough night at the drags but awesome in the en - Steve ATL 03:58 3/16/2002 (0)
- Would have liked to known you, but I was just..... - Tony - 88 535is - Phoenix, AZ. 00:51 3/16/2002 (0)
- You truly are nuts... - Raj 00:43 3/16/2002 (0)
HOW DO YOU POST A PICTURE (nt) - ChRiS- 82 BMW 525i EURO 00:03 3/16/2002 (1)
- First of all - ... 01:13 3/16/2002 (0)
The trip... - Karl S. 00:01 3/16/2002 (0)
Any experience with Metric Mech. Engines? ....... (