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BMW M5 (E28) Forum Archive, 2001 week 43
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Clean M5 for Sale - Chicago - Craig Boyd 18:54 10/28/2001 (0)
Help: Looking at an 88 M5 - Matt 18:08 10/28/2001 (12)
- Truth on M5 caliper rebuilds...(sorry for length) (url) - Rob Anderson 21:21 10/29/2001 (3)
  - Re: Truth on M5 caliper rebuilds...(sorry for leng - Neil Deshpande 16:23 11/03/2001 (0)
  - Re: Truth on M5 caliper rebuilds...(sorry for leng - Neil Deshpande 22:48 10/31/2001 (1)
    - Re: Truth on M5 caliper rebuilds...(sorry for leng - Neil Deshpande 18:22 11/02/2001 (0)
- Caliper Rebuild. Can be done, but . . .. - Neil Deshpande 17:57 10/29/2001 (0)
- Thanks a lot for the information - Matt 16:38 10/29/2001 (0)
- Re:Upgrade to 750 calipers. Save almost $1,000. - john kozak 15:34 10/29/2001 (4)
  - Re:Upgrade to 750 calipers. Save almost $1,000. (url) - Rob Anderson 21:31 10/29/2001 (3)
    - Re:I NEVER mentioned better braking. - john kozak 22:51 10/29/2001 (2)
      - John.. No Carriers On M5 4 Piston Brakes :) - Tim In PA 08:30 10/30/2001 (0)
      - Please read what you wrote... (url) - Rob Anderson 03:05 10/30/2001 (0)
- Re: Help: Looking at an 88 M5 - Alpinaguy 05:47 10/29/2001 (0)
IM thinking of buying a M5 just to remove - neil r 23:55 10/27/2001 (5)
- I did this swap 3 months ago into my M3 - Jun 19:17 11/07/2001 (0)
- How about a twin turbo M30 motor? - TCD 10:02 10/29/2001 (0)
- I know one for $3900 - Alpinaguy 12:40 10/28/2001 (0)
- A few tips - Lee 09:36 10/28/2001 (1)
  - IM planning to - neil 22:50 10/28/2001 (0)
Radiator F/s (url) - marc 18:04 10/27/2001 (0)
Oil viscosity question - Miguel 23:35 10/26/2001 (8)
- tnx, I will change with recommended weight (nt) - Miguel 15:40 10/28/2001 (0)
- In the owners manual, the only oil for M5 is 20W50 - Tim In PA 07:58 10/28/2001 (5)
  - Mobil 15W50 - Can't find it any more. - Bob Duckworth 19:17 10/28/2001 (4)
    - Re: Mobil 15W50 - Can't find it any more. - Danny '87 535is 12:15 10/29/2001 (0)
    - I buy the 5QT for $17.88 at WalMart. - Tim In PA 06:29 10/29/2001 (0)
    - Re: Mobil 15W50 - Can't find it any more. - Malcolm 20:50 10/28/2001 (0)
    - you can find it at AUTOZONE - bmw europa 20:39 10/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Oil viscosity question - Brian 09:42 10/27/2001 (0)
M5 Wheels for sale. - Peter 18:40 10/26/2001 (3)
- Re: M5 Wheels for sale. - Brent 14:53 11/02/2001 (1)
  - Re: M5 Wheels for sale. - Peter 13:47 11/24/2001 (0)
- Re: M5 Wheels for sale. - john 23:50 10/30/2001 (0)
1988 M5 wheels for sale with tires - Peter 18:34 10/26/2001 (0)
1988 M5 wheels for sale with tires - Peter 18:34 10/26/2001 (0)
Neat, check this out... (url) (pic) - racing 16:14 10/26/2001 (0)
M5 with lightweight flags - ///Merendino 15:41 10/26/2001 (0)
M5 owner/Average age 34 (nt) - APB 15:30 10/26/2001 (1)
- Re: M5 owner/Average age 34 - Brian 21:29 10/26/2001 (0)
Venting problem - B. Kraus 12:34 10/26/2001 (4)
- Re: Long shot but maybe - Douglas 20:10 10/29/2001 (1)
  - Re: Long shot but maybe - B. Kraus 09:30 10/31/2001 (0)
- Re: Venting problem - mark 19:28 10/26/2001 (1)
  - Re: Venting problem - B. Kraus 18:47 10/28/2001 (0)
redline - Gary 11:32 10/26/2001 (2)
- Re: redline - johnh 15:06 11/02/2001 (0)
- Rev Limiter. All Day. I shift at the Rev Limiter. (nt) - Tim In PA 13:23 10/26/2001 (0)
m5 ecu 0280 203 025 $250 - peter 03:28 10/26/2001 (3)
- Re: m5 ecu 0280 203 025 $250 - Brian 09:43 10/27/2001 (2)
  - Re: m5 ecu 0280 203 025 $250 - Brian 09:45 10/27/2001 (1)
    - Re: m5 ecu 0280 203 025 $250 - stue 14:05 10/27/2001 (0)
springs purchase ? - Alex in s. fl 16:02 10/25/2001 (0)
Is 200k,300k possible with easy driving? (nt) - APB 15:25 10/25/2001 (2)
- Re: Is 200k,300k possible with easy driving? - Mitch 11:23 10/29/2001 (0)
- You Bet!!!!!, but drive the piss out of it!!!!!!!! - Eric 17:22 10/25/2001 (0)
Brakes Ceased in Traffic - Update - www.bmw2002.co.uk 08:20 10/25/2001 (1)
- As you sure it is not over adjusted. This... (url) - Rob Anderson 11:36 10/25/2001 (0)
Buttonwillow Track day (MORE) - Nick 01:33 10/25/2001 (0)
BMW ETK, TIS and Electrical troubleshooting CDROM - SEVEN 14:30 10/24/2001 (0)
BMW ETK, TIS and Electrical troubleshooting CDROM - SEVEN 14:21 10/24/2001 (3)
- Re: BMW ETK, TIS and Electrical troubleshooting CD - David Porter 09:04 10/25/2001 (2)
  - He is just making copies. Buyer Beware. (nt) - Tim In PA 13:24 10/26/2001 (1)
    - BMW NA will shut him down, copyright infrindgement - Rod... 00:51 10/27/2001 (0)
ANYONE HERE GOING TO LIME ROCK THIS SAT??? (nt) - Mel 11:13 10/24/2001 (0)
these are bmw europa car pictures (pic) - Miguel 10:06 10/24/2001 (12)
- How about the wing? - Paul Muskopf 12:48 10/28/2001 (1)
  - Re: How about the wing? - bmw europa 17:56 10/28/2001 (0)
- AWESOME PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!, AWESOME CAR!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - Eric 17:24 10/25/2001 (0)
- i never thought an e28 could look so damn good (pic) - joey 21:44 10/24/2001 (0)
- How can I contact the owner of this car??? (pic) - jay 10:36 10/24/2001 (7)
  - it's my car,email me with any questions (pic) - bmw europa 11:00 10/24/2001 (6)
    - brief rundown on how it is done - bmw europa 11:18 10/24/2001 (5)
      - martin that looks great - ferrardriver69 22:25 10/25/2001 (0)
      - Re: brief rundown on how it is done - Mark 13:56 10/24/2001 (3)
        
        wheels are........more - bmw europa 15:06 10/24/2001 (2)
        
        wheels are copy of 740 sport Mparallels - bmw europa 12:03 10/26/2001 (0)
        
        Thank's. - Mark 05:42 10/26/2001 (0)
Want to buy an M5, currently own an E34 525ia - Johnny 07:44 10/24/2001 (0)
15" Steel Rims fit an E28 M5? - Neil Deshpande 05:27 10/24/2001 (1)
- No,Will not clear the front brakes.I have tried it - Tim In PA 07:13 10/24/2001 (0)
Driver Seat Needed - Tom Egan 22:17 10/23/2001 (1)
- Re: Driver Seat Needed - rabmw 07:25 10/24/2001 (0)
posting a pic on the message board? - bmw europa 21:37 10/23/2001 (3)
- Here are the pictures (pic) - Miguel 10:05 10/24/2001 (1)
  - THANKS Miguel (pic) - bmw europa 10:55 10/24/2001 (0)
- send me the picture (nt) - Miguel 23:32 10/23/2001 (0)
parting out '88 ///M5-email me for needs (nt) - bmw europa 19:36 10/23/2001 (1)
- Re: parting out '88 ///M5-email me for needs - Thanh Nguyen 10:15 11/12/2001 (0)
Nice cars!! - EricH 19:25 10/23/2001 (0)
Bay Area M5 Owners - KJK 11:12 10/23/2001 (5)
- Latest word on M5 drive (url) - KJK 13:42 10/29/2001 (0)
- Re: Bay Area M5 Owners - Miguel 03:08 10/26/2001 (3)
  - KJK & Miguel, Are your drives open to owners... - Ron in SF 13:24 10/26/2001 (2)
    - Re: KJK & Miguel, Are your drives open to owne (url) (pic) - Miguel 21:05 10/27/2001 (1)
      - Thanks guys! Looks like a great event and I will.. (url) (pic) - Ron in SF 10:48 10/28/2001 (0)
Ok here is the deal with these so called Xenon ... - Harvey 10:13 10/23/2001 (0)
well then can some1 please tell me how to post pic (nt) - bmw europa 10:07 10/23/2001 (2)
- Re: well then can some1 please tell me how to post (url) (pic) - Miguel 12:41 10/23/2001 (1)
  - Re: well then can some1 please tell me how to post (pic) - Miguel 12:54 10/23/2001 (0)
Who's out there?? Age/Occupation/Mileage/Location - Sheldon 09:50 10/23/2001 (44)
- 33/Musician-Bum/175k/Bay Area - Ethan Turner 01:12 11/14/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there?? Age/Occupation/Mileage/Locat - Jeff Broiles 17:35 11/13/2001 (1)
  - 29/Software/103k/Santa Cruz (nt) - Jeff Broiles 17:37 11/13/2001 (0)
- 59, Systems Analyst, 186K, Escondido, CA - Ron Serafine 12:02 11/12/2001 (0)
- 64, mechanical engineer, 190k, NYC (nt) - John Wong-NY-'86M635 17:07 11/06/2001 (0)
- 26/trucking company yardcrew/127032/St. CharlesMo - Matt Luaders 23:01 11/05/2001 (0)
- Re:36/BMW Manufacturing Plant X5 Spartanburg,SC - john kozak 14:46 10/30/2001 (0)
- 24/BUM (mechanic/student)/123k/Richmond, VA - Paul Muskopf 12:51 10/28/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there?? Age/Occupation/Mileage/Locat - B. Kraus 12:48 10/27/2001 (0)
- 42/Systems Analyst / 107k / Essex VT - Doug '88 ///M5 19:22 10/26/2001 (0)
- 47/mech.eng/75K/Easton, Ct. - mark 06:33 10/26/2001 (0)
- 22 / Computer Tech / 137k (535i) / Tampa FL - Azure 18:24 10/25/2001 (0)
- 41/lawyer/135K/San Jose, CA - PeteM 11:20 10/25/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there?? Age/Occupation/Mileage/Locat - PeteM 11:19 10/25/2001 (0)
- 37/networking newbie/160k/San Jose California (nt) - Miguel 03:42 10/25/2001 (2)
  - my GF/owns small business/158k/SJ California (url) (pic) - Miguel 03:55 10/25/2001 (1)
    - Nice having 2 M5s in the family (NT) (nt) - BaileyEuroM5 10:53 10/25/2001 (0)
- 42/Law Firm Administrator/155k/New Orleans - Al 16:12 10/24/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there?? Age/Occupation/Mileage/Locat - Brad Johnson 15:05 10/24/2001 (0)
- 47/ Metrologist / 156k / Virginia Beach - Curt K. 10:32 10/24/2001 (0)
- 32/Software/110k/Huntsville, AL - Lamar 10:15 10/24/2001 (0)
- 36/Mechanical Designer/160K/Oakland - APB 10:05 10/24/2001 (0)
- 37/ pro.detailer / 73k / Philly - michael c. 05:40 10/24/2001 (0)
- 27/Noise&Vibrations Engineer/70k/Atlanta-Georgia - Neil Deshpande 05:21 10/24/2001 (0)
- 33/powerengineer/154k/uk - ian M635 UK 03:54 10/24/2001 (0)
- 40/Small Business Owner/189K (nt) - Douglas 22:01 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there?? Age/Occupation/Mileage/Locat - Steve Haygood 21:49 10/23/2001 (0)
- 25/BMW Tech/97k/Charleston,SC - bmw europa 21:43 10/23/2001 (0)
- 23/Software/106k/Seattle - Matt Evans 21:15 10/23/2001 (0)
- 41/ Internet Sales / M5 on its way / Los Angeles - Philo 20:24 10/23/2001 (0)
- 42/ Leather Craftsman/ 165k/ Maryland - Michael 18:39 10/23/2001 (0)
- 35/Programmer Analyst/127K/Sonoma County, CA - Jason P 18:11 10/23/2001 (0)
- 38, Portfolio Manager, 82K, Lexington, KY - Todd Kenyon 17:48 10/23/2001 (0)
- 31/Museum Prof/ 97k/RI (nt) - SW 15:13 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Who's out there?? Age/Occupation/Mileage/Locat - Jon 15:04 10/23/2001 (1)
  - 34/Pension Fund Manager/135K/Reston,VA (nt) - Jon 16:24 10/23/2001 (0)
- 18/UCSC student/200K/Menlo Park (Bay Area) - ///Merendino 14:49 10/23/2001 (0)
- 36/Porfolio Manager/120k/Boston - BaileyEuroM5 14:14 10/23/2001 (0)
- 32/IT Manager/85k/Woodstock,GA (pic) (nt) - Sean 13:36 10/23/2001 (0)
- 32/lawyer/123k/San Antonio - Gary 13:34 10/23/2001 (0)
- 31 / Architect / 134k / Marin County, CA - TedM5 12:57 10/23/2001 (0)
- 33/ Trader / 112k / Marin County, CA - mvM5 11:52 10/23/2001 (0)
- 23/ Computer Tech/Student/152K/ Miami - Alex in S. FL 11:04 10/23/2001 (0)
- 34/ Medical Device Engineer/ 82k / Minneapolis - Sheldon 09:51 10/23/2001 (0)
winter storage - GREG 09:41 10/23/2001 (0)
Brakes Ceased Again - Damn - www.bmw2002.co.uk 07:46 10/23/2001 (2)
- Re: Brakes Ceased Again - Damn - Neil Deshpande 23:00 10/23/2001 (1)
  - Cheers. - www.bmw2002.co.uk 08:18 10/25/2001 (0)
Help! Need tire recomendations - mark 19:47 10/22/2001 (3)
- Re: Help! Need tire recomendations - Curt K. 10:10 10/23/2001 (0)
- IMHO, the best tires for the $$$ are... - Raj 21:50 10/22/2001 (1)
  - BTW, I have Kumho Ecstas and don't like 'em (eom) - Raj 19:32 10/24/2001 (0)
2003-04 5 Series and m5 - Mark 19:03 10/22/2001 (0)
Who can solve my mysterious fuel/ignition problem? - Mike M 15:04 10/22/2001 (4)
- Replace main & fuel pump relays; cheap start (nt) - Martin 18:47 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Who can solve my mysterious fuel/ignition prob - mark 19:38 10/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Who can solve my mysterious fuel/ignition prob - Curt K. 10:08 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Who can solve my mysterious fuel/ignition prob - Ron in SF 18:38 10/22/2001 (0)
Euro headlight conversion, where to find parts? - Sheldon 12:36 10/22/2001 (4)
- Re: Euro headlight conversion, where to find parts - Todd Kenyon 16:42 10/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Euro headlight conversion, where to find parts - Sheldon 07:56 10/23/2001 (0)
- Re: Euro headlight conversion, where to find parts - ieracer 14:42 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Euro headlight conversion, where to find parts - ieracer 14:40 10/22/2001 (0)
BimmerCruise NY,NJ, PA - Anthony 88 ///M3 11:28 10/22/2001 (1)
- BimmerCruise II Photos - Great course Tim! (url) - ///MZoom John 10:16 10/23/2001 (0)
M6 calipers - marc 11:13 10/22/2001 (0)
Ever lose an injector? - Curt K. 10:55 10/22/2001 (1)
- yeah,but i found it again a few miles back - smart ass 22:41 10/23/2001 (0)
It's Gorgeous (url) - www.bmw2002.co.uk 10:04 10/22/2001 (12)
- Brake fluid resevoir placement? - BaileyEuroM5 14:18 10/23/2001 (0)
- I Keep Mine Clean Too! (pic) (nt) - Curtis 17:58 10/22/2001 (5)
  - Re: I Keep Mine Clean Too! - seninha 00:21 11/02/2001 (1)
    - Had Them Polished (more) - Curtis 22:59 11/03/2001 (0)
  - Re: I Keep Mine Clean Too! (pic) - Darren m 17:27 10/24/2001 (1)
    - Polished! (nt) - Curtis 22:57 11/03/2001 (0)
  - Re: I Keep Mine Clean Too! - Neil Deshpande 20:26 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: It's Gorgeous (url) - Miguel 17:10 10/22/2001 (2)
  - M5 Register. (url) - Neil Deshpande 20:24 10/22/2001 (1)
    - thanks Neil (nt) - Miguel 21:42 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: It's Gorgeous - Todd Kenyon 16:45 10/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: It's Gorgeous (url) - www.bmw2002.co.uk 07:45 10/23/2001 (0)
M5 wheels / e34 - Michael 10:03 10/22/2001 (1)
- Re: M5 wheels / e34 - IERACER 14:33 10/22/2001 (0)
Rear fog light - Sean 09:01 10/22/2001 (1)
- Re: Rear fog light - KeithF PA H7s 535 11:34 10/22/2001 (0)
Rattling, Knocking Noises - Al 08:15 10/22/2001 (4)
- Re: Rattling, Knocking Noises - SW 09:06 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Rattling, Knocking Noises - Sean 09:06 10/22/2001 (0)
- Re: Rattling, Knocking Noises - Todd Kenyon 08:59 10/22/2001 (1)
  - Re: Rattling, Knocking Noises - jim 09:48 10/22/2001 (0)
still need someone to post pics of my e28/e34conv. (nt) - bmw europa 06:45 10/22/2001 (0)
FS strut tower brace - John 01:30 10/22/2001 (0)

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