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BMW 5-series (E34) Forum Archive, 2000 week 19
The bimmer.org E34 Forum exists to provide all 1989-1995 BMW E34 5-series owners and enthusiasts an open forum to discuss this series of BMWs.

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Proper octane 90 535i - JScott 23:41 5/14/2000 (5)
- Don't use octane booster... - Tim Collins 23:56 5/14/2000 (4)
  - Re: Don't use octane booster... - Antonio Rosario 20:09 5/15/2000 (1)
    - The key word was "FREQUENTLY". (eom) - Tim Collins 21:12 5/15/2000 (0)
  - Not chipped. What is the recommended. Thanks - JScott 00:13 5/15/2000 (1)
    - 87 or 89. Don't worry. (eom) - Tim Collins 01:43 5/15/2000 (0)
Bleeding Brakes - Barthe 23:34 5/14/2000 (1)
- No (more) - Tim Collins 23:54 5/14/2000 (0)
Audio Installer - Tony Rosario 22:49 5/14/2000 (0)
What size tires go on 16" rims that look the best? - Ward 22:08 5/14/2000 (1)
- 225/55/16 if you like the (TALL) look. - timothy 02:36 5/15/2000 (0)
WTB: Sheepskin seat covers for 1991 525i - Ed 22:06 5/14/2000 (6)
- Your kidding - right ? 08:26 5/15/2000 (0)
- Re: WTB: Sheepskin seat covers for 1991 525i - Phil Coppin 07:48 5/15/2000 (4)
  - Re: WTB: Sheepskin seat covers for 1991 525i - Don E. 08:30 5/15/2000 (3)
    - Re: WTB: Sheepskin seat covers for 1991 525i - Phil Coppin 10:01 5/15/2000 (2)
      - Re: WTB: Sheepskin seat covers for 1991 525i - Don E. 10:11 5/15/2000 (1)
        
        Re: WTB: Sheepskin seat covers for 1991 525i - Phil Coppin 08:28 5/16/2000 (0)
How much horse power 91 525i 24 vavle M50 - Norm 21:07 5/14/2000 (2)
- whats better 530 93 or 535 91 - rony 11:32 5/16/2000 (0)
- 189hp Stock. about 200hp Sharked - Louis 22:25 5/14/2000 (0)
overheating 535i - Grace 21:07 5/14/2000 (3)
- Re: overheating 535i - Jr 20:23 5/15/2000 (0)
- Re: overheating 535i - dpom 23:48 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: overheating 535i - FSures 23:03 5/14/2000 (0)
I have to brag about my M30 engine (more).. - Jeff Goss 19:57 5/14/2000 (1)
- I concur, same results with my M30 @ 152K (eom) - Ben 22:12 5/14/2000 (0)
Paint Oxidation - MaxQ 12:41 5/14/2000 (1)
- see last months Consumers Report - eom 17:13 5/14/2000 (0)
Instrument Language Change? - Rob 10:59 5/14/2000 (8)
- Did you change the battery? - Tim Collins 17:14 5/14/2000 (7)
  - Re: Did you change the battery? - Becker Cu�llar 23:31 5/14/2000 (1)
    - It should! (eom) - Tim Collins 23:47 5/14/2000 (0)
  - No, But it worked.... More - Rob 21:38 5/14/2000 (4)
    - Offhand... - Tim Collins 23:50 5/14/2000 (3)
      - Languages Out of sinc' - Rob 07:44 5/15/2000 (0)
      - Not on the Computer, on the left of Instr' cluster - Rob 05:45 5/15/2000 (1)
        
        Dealer only - Luc 06:34 5/15/2000 (0)
Instrument Language Change? - Rob 10:58 5/14/2000 (1)
- Re: Instrument Language Change? - Craig Bisson 19:00 5/15/2000 (0)
My first Bimmer - any advice? - YODA 07:48 5/14/2000 (5)
- Thanks for the advice - I'm going for it :-) ..nm - YODA 17:23 5/15/2000 (0)
- Re: My first Bimmer - any advice? - Don E. 08:20 5/15/2000 (0)
- ENJOY!!! =) (eom) - Tim Collins 01:59 5/15/2000 (0)
- Alloy block ? - Obe Wan taught me well 21:28 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: My first Bimmer - any advice? - Jeff Goss 19:44 5/14/2000 (0)
Forums for other automobile - Tom 06:55 5/14/2000 (3)
- Re: www.audiworld.com is better in my opinion..... - Kenny- 17:19 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Forums for other automobile - Don 15:14 5/14/2000 (0)
- Edmunds.com Town Hall isn't bad (nt) - PhilH 12:01 5/14/2000 (0)
Engine noise - Grant 01:41 5/14/2000 (2)
- mabye the water pump bearing? (eom) - Jeff Goss 19:46 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Engine noise - Adnan 13:22 5/14/2000 (0)
Supercharged 540 for sale - Greg 01:29 5/14/2000 (1)
- Know the Car - GregK 09:51 5/15/2000 (0)
Oil leaks through spark plugs, normal or concern ? - Rod 00:30 5/14/2000 (3)
- Re: Check your valve cover gasket. Might be leakin - tom Md 21:02 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Oil leaks through spark plugs, normal or conce - Jon 20:49 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: Oil leaks through spark plugs, normal or conce - moots 18:37 5/14/2000 (0)
Replacement tie rod dust boots - Mike 22:20 5/13/2000 (2)
- You will need the special tool - MichaelH 06:35 5/15/2000 (0)
- Re: Replacement tie rod dust boots - Greg 09:23 5/14/2000 (0)
pinstripes - 5er 18:27 5/13/2000 (3)
- I like mine (more) - Tim Collins 01:46 5/15/2000 (0)
- opinion: better without (more) - alister 21:55 5/13/2000 (1)
  - agree [n/m] - r o b 05:08 5/14/2000 (0)
What is the difference between the different model - ? ///ArmanI 11:31 5/13/2000 (9)
- Re: What is the difference between the different m - Mike Babyak 17:54 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: What is the difference between the different m - Graeme 07:05 5/14/2000 (0)
- Re: What is the difference between the different m - John Murray 13:44 5/13/2000 (6)
  - 1995 525i (m50tu w/ vanos) is rated at 189hp [n/m] - r o b 20:55 5/14/2000 (0)
  - The 540 has 282 hp - Frank G. 19:49 5/14/2000 (1)
    - that'll be the 4.4l engine..(eom) - dragos 00:35 5/16/2000 (0)
  - Re: What is the difference between the different m - 5er 18:18 5/13/2000 (2)
    - 535i isn't that high maintenance... what do you me - an? (more)Tim Collins 19:00 5/13/2000 (1)
      - I agree with Tim (eom) - Jeff Goss 19:49 5/14/2000 (0)
Bent rear - Zag 08:24 5/13/2000 (3)
- Re: Bent rear - J. Betz 14:12 5/16/2000 (1)
  - Got it fixed today (more) - Zag 16:45 5/16/2000 (0)
- Subframe and trailing arm. $$$ (e) - Tim Collins 11:39 5/13/2000 (0)
High Octane Fuel? - TJ 05:40 5/13/2000 (1)
- Re: High Octane Fuel? - 5er 18:22 5/13/2000 (0)
Price for '93 525iT??? Any help appreciated. - paul4223 03:12 5/13/2000 (4)
- Re: Price for '93 525iT??? Any help appreciated. - Michael Reamy 22:40 5/16/2000 (0)
- Re: Price for '93 525iT??? Any help appreciated. - Stephen 08:38 5/13/2000 (1)
  - Re: Price for '93 525iT??? Any help appreciated. - paul4223 22:17 5/13/2000 (0)
- Re: Price for '93 525iT??? Any help appreciated. - paul4223 03:17 5/13/2000 (0)
Experience w/18" TT wheels? - Jo 01:24 5/13/2000 (1)
- Someone over on the E32/38 digest had them & said - they bent like butter on bad roads. 22:52 5/13/2000 (0)
535i OneLap - Race one... - Tim Collins 23:03 5/12/2000 (0)
Opinions on Bav Auto Power Flow and Springs - Rob Whitsitt 20:29 5/12/2000 (0)
Who knows the facts? - ralph 20:08 5/12/2000 (1)
- Re: Who knows the facts? - J. Calhoun 09:47 5/13/2000 (0)
535i Audio - JC 19:44 5/12/2000 (1)
- Re: 535i Audio - Jeff Goss 21:04 5/12/2000 (0)
5 speed into A car revisited.. - Tory M. Blue 19:29 5/12/2000 (2)
- OOPS it's a 540I - Tory M Blue 19:31 5/12/2000 (1)
  - 95 540i wagon manual - Dan M. 22:23 5/12/2000 (0)
Carfax please: I'll owe you one. - Tory M. Blue 18:09 5/12/2000 (2)
- Re: Carfax please: I'll owe you one. - Louis 20:10 5/12/2000 (0)
- Did a free one. Does anyone have the full carfax - Tory M. Blue 18:16 5/12/2000 (0)
aftermarket cosmetics for 525? - Dan M. 17:31 5/12/2000 (3)
- Re: aftermarket cosmetics for 525? - Jr 20:39 5/12/2000 (1)
  - yep, go to circlebmw.com [n/m] - r o b 04:14 5/13/2000 (0)
- Try bekkers.com - Myron 19:08 5/12/2000 (0)
94' 540 Vent Rattling Problem - Blitzen 17:11 5/12/2000 (2)
- Plastic cover below the wipers is loose; - get new clips or glue it down. 22:54 5/13/2000 (0)
- Re: 94' 540 Vent Rattling Problem - Luc 01:00 5/13/2000 (0)
Alloy six engine - Whitty 15:39 5/12/2000 (0)
91 525i how much to pay - Norm 13:12 5/12/2000 (6)
- Re: 91 525i how much to pay - Norm 18:21 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re: 91 525i how much to pay - Don E. 15:44 5/12/2000 (3)
  - Re: 91 525i how much to pay - Norm 18:23 5/12/2000 (2)
    - Re: 91 525i how much to pay - Nuno 09:46 5/15/2000 (1)
      - Well I bought it 2nd Bimmer 525i how much to pay - Norm 21:03 5/16/2000 (0)
- $7-10k - Ken 13:49 5/12/2000 (0)
outside temp. reading wrong - dan 12:49 5/12/2000 (1)
- temp sensor near driver-side foglight is dead or - loose; -35 is the default temp. 13:22 5/12/2000 (0)
Squeaky power steering problems - Mike 10:37 5/12/2000 (0)
Another CARFAX Please - rob artinian 10:08 5/12/2000 (1)
- Re: Another CARFAX Please - Louis 11:37 5/12/2000 (0)
OK! Got chipped....now what? - GTL 09:14 5/12/2000 (10)
- Suspension Suspension Suspension!!! - Mike 07:38 5/15/2000 (0)
- Driving school - Blake 13:17 5/13/2000 (5)
  - Driving schools keep coming up when someone - Tory M. Blue 14:03 5/13/2000 (4)
    - driving schools vs. mods - Blake 20:48 5/13/2000 (3)
      - What brand headers? $$$? (more) - Tim Collins 17:12 5/14/2000 (2)
        
        more header stuff - Blake 09:44 5/15/2000 (0)
        
        Re: What brand headers? $$$? (more) - Blake 20:07 5/14/2000 (0)
- RD Sway Bars...(more) - Baer 11:42 5/12/2000 (0)
- Suspension/wheels/tires - Myron 09:41 5/12/2000 (0)
- Exhaust next logical choice - Also chipped(e) 09:35 5/12/2000 (0)
Good Luck in the "5-series shimmy" - Don E. 08:52 5/12/2000 (5)
- Re: Mine is the opposite... - Kenny 21:59 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re: Good Luck in the "5-series shimmy" - Kirk 10:21 5/12/2000 (3)
  - Re: Good Luck in the - Jim Brisimi 10:34 5/12/2000 (2)
    - Control Arm replacement - George 14:57 5/15/2000 (0)
    - Re: Good Luck in the - Kirk 14:23 5/12/2000 (0)
94 540i engine collapse - Ady Ranford 01:04 5/12/2000 (4)
- Re: 94 540i engine collapse - Geoff C. 07:44 5/13/2000 (1)
  - Aust 540 6 speed - christiopher bayliss 16:51 5/15/2000 (0)
- Re: 94 540i - paul 15:19 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re: 94 540i engine collapse - Jim Ross 08:38 5/12/2000 (0)
mother's day, fyi..discount code for flowers :) - alister 00:42 5/12/2000 (9)
- E34 board. Completely misplaced post. WHAT'S NEXT? - Luc 08:37 5/12/2000 (8)
  - sorry, trying to help friends that -have- mothers - alister 20:55 5/12/2000 (5)
    - Well, - Luc 00:15 5/13/2000 (4)
      - newsflash: this is a public message board - alister 12:34 5/13/2000 (3)
        
        Re: right! e - Nuno 09:42 5/15/2000 (0)
        
        NO, IT'S NOT! - Luc 04:55 5/14/2000 (1)
        
        Your an alien. You don't have a mother! - goofball 23:34 5/18/2000 (0)
  - Don't you have you Mother, Mr. Sensitive? - lighten up 10:55 5/12/2000 (1)
    - Re: Naw he's from West Virginia. Just a sister. - goofball 22:57 5/15/2000 (0)
4 stock wheel for sale with 225/60/15 HR - Timothy 00:03 5/12/2000 (1)
- Re: 4 stock wheel for sale with 225/60/15 HR - jim 08:44 5/12/2000 (0)
4 stock wheel for sale with 205/60/15 HR - Timothy 00:02 5/12/2000 (0)
Resonater 535i - Grace 23:31 5/11/2000 (1)
- Re: Resonater 535i - Marty 08:27 5/12/2000 (0)
535 owners, where does your temp needle ride? - Jr 22:42 5/11/2000 (8)
- Re: 535 owners, where does your temp needle ride? - Stuart 06:34 5/15/2000 (0)
- Just a hair past 12:00 in traffic, less on freeway - Jeff Goss 21:07 5/12/2000 (0)
- 12:00 Hi..'92 535i 5 speed 80 k in WNC (eom) - Richard V 17:54 5/12/2000 (0)
- slightly above 1/4 mark, 1/2 mark in traffic.93 53 - 5i 83k (eom) Dragos 17:24 5/12/2000 (1)
  - Should be 1/2, you got a problem, ... - Luc 00:24 5/13/2000 (0)
- Coolant/water ratio can affect this (more) - Tim Collins 23:16 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: 535 owners, where does your temp needle ride? - Grace 23:02 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: In the middle of the gage. - tom Md 22:57 5/11/2000 (0)
Aux Cooling Fan idea... - Derek 21:33 5/11/2000 (3)
- Re: Aux Cooling Fan idea... - Gooch 12:14 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re: Aux Cooling Fan idea... - Yves 11:09 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re:Fan... - paul 22:22 5/11/2000 (0)
attempted THEFT!!! @#$%^& (more, long) - Nuno 20:26 5/11/2000 (10)
- Re: attempted THEFT!!! @#$%^& (more, long) - Kenny G 13:37 5/12/2000 (1)
  - Re answer to KENNY G - Nuno 09:37 5/15/2000 (0)
- Were you driving near your building at lunchtime - yesterday in a red E34? - Drew Zacharda 08:59 5/12/2000 (1)
  - Most likely it was me! e - Nuno 09:38 5/15/2000 (0)
- e-mail me for details on simple anti-theft tip - R Kieffer 21:40 5/11/2000 (1)
  - Re: e-mail me for details on simple anti-theft tip - Don E 09:18 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re: attempted THEFT!!! @#$%^& (more, long) - Jr 21:13 5/11/2000 (3)
  - Re: attempted THEFT!!! @#$%^& (more, long) - James McDonald 13:46 5/12/2000 (0)
  - Re: attempted THEFT!!! @#$%^& (more, long) - Nuno 21:33 5/11/2000 (1)
    - Re: Take the day off and do surveilance on the lot - tom Md 23:01 5/11/2000 (0)
How do you fix this sound? - Becker Cu�llar 17:59 5/11/2000 (6)
- Used a business card, folded in 1/2. - Paul 19:55 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: How do you fix this sound? - Jason 19:21 5/11/2000 (0)
- One possibility. - moots 18:48 5/11/2000 (3)
  - Re: One possibility. - Joe Stancampiano 09:11 5/13/2000 (0)
  - DING! DING! DING! - Jon S. 17:47 5/12/2000 (0)
  - Re: One possibility. - Becker Cu�llar 13:12 5/12/2000 (0)
Cruise Control gremlins - David 17:37 5/11/2000 (3)
- Re: Cruise Control gremlins - Dan 07:59 5/12/2000 (1)
  - Re: Cruise Control gremlins - David 20:28 5/16/2000 (0)
- Re: Cruise - paul 22:28 5/11/2000 (0)
CARFAX please - ed 17:31 5/11/2000 (1)
- Re: CARFAX please - Louis 21:54 5/11/2000 (0)
installed boge turbo, RD stuff- Oh yeah!!!(long) - brandjur 17:10 5/11/2000 (12)
- Re: installed boge turbo, RD stuff- Oh yeah!!!(lon - Omega 05:27 5/13/2000 (1)
  - Re: installed boge turbo, RD stuff- Oh yeah!!!(lon - brandjur 19:49 5/13/2000 (0)
- I know you guys love pics so will try as soon as - I get a hold of a digital camera (eom) 19:06 5/11/2000 (1)
  - please =) [n/m] - r o b 16:04 5/13/2000 (0)
- Re: installed boge turbo, RD stuff- Oh yeah!!!(lon - moots 18:37 5/11/2000 (2)
  - shock tuning - JoelG 10:26 5/12/2000 (0)
  - Re: installed boge turbo, RD stuff- Oh yeah!!!(lon - brandjur 18:59 5/11/2000 (0)
- Sway Bar set-up (more) - Baer 18:10 5/11/2000 (4)
  - My Swaybar Settings - Ryan 09:50 5/12/2000 (0)
  - Re: Sway Bar set-up (more) - brandjur 18:48 5/11/2000 (2)
    - Re: Sway Bar set-up (more) - Baer 19:11 5/11/2000 (1)
      - great, fill us in (eom) - brandjur 19:34 5/11/2000 (0)
A Word To The Wise. - Steve C 16:06 5/11/2000 (2)
- Re: A Word To The Wise. - moots 18:26 5/11/2000 (1)
  - Re: A Word To The Wise. - Jr 20:57 5/11/2000 (0)
FYI: BMW rids itself of Rover (article link) - Nuno 15:47 5/11/2000 (0)
Springy sound when I close door. - MCG 13:36 5/11/2000 (1)
- lubricate your hinges and brake NOW! (e) - felix 18:06 5/11/2000 (0)
Cheap Steering Wheel - Gary 13:30 5/11/2000 (3)
- I would go for the snake skin cover - Midnight Rider 16:55 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re: Cheap Steering Wheel - Drew Zacharda 13:55 5/11/2000 (1)
  - Re: Cheap Steering Wheel - Jess 19:32 5/11/2000 (0)
!!!Strange noise!!!! - 525i 11:17 5/11/2000 (3)
- ..noise - paul 12:20 5/11/2000 (0)
- Vents homing, normal (eom) - Adnan 11:20 5/11/2000 (1)
  - THANX - 525i 12:56 5/11/2000 (0)
Electroluminecent/White Gauges - Jo 10:43 5/11/2000 (0)
Will they fit? - edward 10:13 5/11/2000 (1)
- Use a 255 or 265/40 tire in back; will also need - hub-centric rings from Tire Rack. 11:52 5/11/2000 (0)
Sachs Sporting Set INSTALLED! - bert 08:08 5/11/2000 (1)
- yea, post some pics!! =) [n/m] - r o b 13:38 5/11/2000 (0)
Nick of T&C : read my post below....:) - Anil 06:45 5/11/2000 (6)
- Re: Nick of T&C : read my post below....:) - Trini 12:28 5/11/2000 (5)
  - New 530? Sure? Give us info! very interested - Tory m. Blue 21:30 5/12/2000 (4)
    - New 530 - Luc 01:39 5/13/2000 (3)
      - I'm aware of that. But want input from someone tha - t ownes one already! 03:59 5/13/2000 (2)
        
        Don't think they're available yet - Luc 04:26 5/13/2000 (1)
        
        LUC-Don't encourage this thread, IT'S NOT E34 - related! It's E39! Sweet Jesus! 18:25 5/15/2000 (0)
Chrome part of grill - Gary 01:51 5/11/2000 (2)
- Re: Chrome part of grill - r o b 03:19 5/11/2000 (1)
  - i painted my kidneys...they came out GREAT! (e) - bert 07:53 5/11/2000 (0)
WTB a chip, new or used. Also which is the best? - K.D. 01:25 5/11/2000 (0)
Anyone using Bridgestone Turenza Revo's - Jeff N. 01:11 5/11/2000 (1)
- had them on an '89 735...best tire i've ever had! - bert 07:51 5/11/2000 (0)
Euro Tuning Chip E28 535i and others from germany - Stephan 00:36 5/11/2000 (0)
What's the correct tire pressure for 17' tires? - b 22:40 5/10/2000 (2)
- 17'? Swamp-hoppers? Takin the BMW 4-wheelin?! more - Tim Collins 21:42 5/12/2000 (0)
- Door sticker says 41R & 39F so you're - halfway there. 10:19 5/12/2000 (0)
Help! - Need throwing star covers - JB in Atlanta 20:27 5/10/2000 (0)
Cheap Bentley Manual? - Michael 19:33 5/10/2000 (3)
- bentley e34 manual at bn.com - r o b 22:26 5/10/2000 (0)
- The cheapest is: - Bruno 20:02 5/10/2000 (0)
- Look at the bimmer.org store....$54 - Raj 19:39 5/10/2000 (0)
Transmission Oil - Michael 19:22 5/10/2000 (2)
- Re: Transmission Oil - Grace 23:05 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: Transmission Oil - Zag 03:06 5/11/2000 (0)
Painted Trim? - Michael 19:21 5/10/2000 (3)
- Re: Painted Trim? - Steve C 16:19 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: Painted Trim? - r o b 19:29 5/10/2000 (1)
  - I second that Robert ! - Anil 06:44 5/11/2000 (0)
Newbie Stereo Questions...need help please! - Andy B 19:15 5/10/2000 (7)
- Re: Newbie Stereo Questions...do it right! - graham 05:00 5/11/2000 (0)
- Would like to stay around $500 too but may be able - to stretch it a bit...suggestions please 19:28 5/10/2000 (5)
  - Long - JB in Atlanta 21:21 5/10/2000 (2)
    - Re: Long - Omega 04:46 5/11/2000 (1)
      - HiFi Buys in Buckhead - JB in Atlanta 11:36 5/11/2000 (0)
  - Re: Would like to stay around $500 too but may be - JB in Atlanta 21:11 5/10/2000 (1)
    - Re: Would like to stay around $500 too but may be - Eric S. 20:25 5/11/2000 (0)
Nitrous Oxide? - Jo 19:13 5/10/2000 (4)
- say N02 to drugs - Gumby 15:52 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: Nitrous Oxide? - Matt Evans 15:30 5/11/2000 (0)
- The new BavAuto or BMP catalog has a nitrous - system for Bimmers. 19:32 5/10/2000 (1)
  - It's in the Bavarian Autosport catalog - . 16:22 5/11/2000 (0)
Addon Side Marker Lights? - Jo 18:15 5/10/2000 (1)
- doing this on my '90 this weekend... - bert 19:34 5/10/2000 (0)
17" wheels - Eric 17:27 5/10/2000 (4)
- 17 can be comfortable - Ross 12:59 5/11/2000 (0)
- try TireRack - R Kieffer 21:05 5/10/2000 (0)
- You got 17"s for a comfortable ride? - Tim Collins 17:39 5/10/2000 (1)
  - And you are a college student... - Baer 00:51 5/11/2000 (0)
Correct tire size for a 17x8 rim? 255 possible? - Ben 16:20 5/10/2000 (2)
- OOOPS! Typo! I meant 18 x 8 rim! NOT 17"! - Ben 16:22 5/10/2000 (1)
  - 235/40-18F & 265/35-18R or 245/40-18 - for all four. 11:27 5/11/2000 (0)
some Alpina photos - Dragos 16:05 5/10/2000 (0)
Opinions on DTCMOTORSPORTS.COM - Braticus 14:56 5/10/2000 (0)
Cheapest Place to Get Part ? - Westy 14:53 5/10/2000 (3)
- Re: Cheapest Place to Get Part ? - JBoate 08:54 5/12/2000 (0)
- Re: Cheapest Place to Get Part ? - Bruno 20:09 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Cheapest Place to Get Part ? - Jon 15:57 5/10/2000 (0)
Service indicators - J. Calhoun 14:01 5/10/2000 (2)
- Yes and yes - Luc 01:41 5/13/2000 (0)
- yes, and no (eom) - paul 18:25 5/12/2000 (0)
SCAUTOSPORTS.com SUCKS!!! (must read) - crisis13 13:45 5/10/2000 (0)
Hey Stephen! (parts guru extraordinaire) - edward 12:11 5/10/2000 (1)
- Re: Hey Stephen! (parts guru extraordinaire) - Stephen 21:30 5/10/2000 (0)
Will they fit? 17" Radial Style off E39 - edward 11:55 5/10/2000 (1)
- Yes. - Roy 13:16 5/10/2000 (0)
Door brake breaking!! - Bill mitchell 11:12 5/10/2000 (2)
- Keeping that door bar lubed regularly prolongs - its life. 11:29 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: Door brake breaking!! - Mike 18:30 5/10/2000 (0)
Upgrade: 15" MXV4s to 17" MXX3s (long) - Ryan 10:54 5/10/2000 (2)
- get thee some AVS Sports or Dunlop 9000s. (e) - felix 11:14 5/10/2000 (1)
  - re730 's are kinda harsh too but they dont whine e - b 22:44 5/10/2000 (0)
How to replace trans. selector light bulb - Les 08:36 5/10/2000 (1)
- Re:I would like to know too - Richard 15:37 5/10/2000 (0)
Steering box bushing replacement - Anil 08:12 5/10/2000 (6)
- Re: Steering box bushing replacement - Paul H. 01:57 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: Steering box bushing replacement - Adnan 11:05 5/10/2000 (4)
  - Here's the info Adnan ! - Anil 11:29 5/10/2000 (3)
    - Hmmmmm - Nick 16:07 5/10/2000 (1)
      - Nick : Which recalls ? - Anil 06:42 5/11/2000 (0)
    - Well..... - Adnan 12:24 5/10/2000 (0)
Suggestion to Mel - Anil 07:49 5/10/2000 (0)
Photos of my ride... - Mel S. 05:00 5/10/2000 (6)
- VERY NICE & Love the wheels...nt - Izzy 19:51 5/10/2000 (0)
- looks good! [n/m] - r o b 13:20 5/10/2000 (0)
- Very (VERY) nice!!! - DaveR 12:55 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Photos of my ride... - Mel S. 05:09 5/10/2000 (1)
  - Re: Photos of my ride..looks like mine..Oregon too - tom 22:34 5/13/2000 (0)
- RePlus clears and euro trim... - mel S. 05:06 5/10/2000 (0)
Euro Trim and Clears Before After Together - Mel S. 04:54 5/10/2000 (0)
One photo at a time on clears/Euro - Mel S. 04:36 5/10/2000 (7)
- Clears/Euro After WITH PHOTO - Mel S. 04:50 5/10/2000 (3)
  - Looks better with the original lens IMHO - Frank G. 07:53 5/11/2000 (2)
    - Clear lenses look better on dark colors - N/T 11:32 5/11/2000 (1)
      - Re: What size wheels NT - Grace 22:59 5/15/2000 (0)
- Clears/Euro After WITH PHOTO - Mel S. 04:49 5/10/2000 (0)
- Clears/Euro After WITH PHOTO - Mel S. 04:49 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: One photo at a time on clears/Euro - Mel S. 04:38 5/10/2000 (0)
Before/After photos with clears/Euro trim (plus) - Mel S. 04:30 5/10/2000 (1)
- One photo at a time I guess - Mel S. 04:33 5/10/2000 (0)
Bearing noises in E34 5 spd manual - Kevin 02:49 5/10/2000 (2)
- Re: Bearing noises in E34 5 spd manual - Adnan 13:19 5/10/2000 (1)
  - Re: Bearing noises in E34 5 spd manual - Kevin 02:45 5/15/2000 (0)
Woo-hoo, got into UCLA... any locals? (more) - Tim Collins 01:16 5/10/2000 (13)
- Re: Woo-hoo, got into UCLA... any locals? (more) - Nikolay 01:15 5/11/2000 (0)
- I would take the beater if you are at all.. - paul 15:09 5/10/2000 (0)
- Congrats.. - KJK 09:54 5/10/2000 (1)
  - My GF goes to SCU (more) - Tim Collins 13:03 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Woo-hoo, got into UCLA... any locals? (more) - Rory 09:07 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Woo-hoo, got into UCLA... any locals? (more) - Chris B 04:45 5/10/2000 (6)
  - Re: Woo-hoo, got into UCLA... any locals? (more) - r o b 13:14 5/10/2000 (5)
    - Haas is over-rated. you going for MBA? (eom) - Chris B 17:17 5/10/2000 (2)
      - i hope to go to SCU for a MBA in a few years [n/m] - r o b 18:28 5/10/2000 (0)
      - Undergrad (e) - Tim Collins 17:37 5/10/2000 (0)
    - Didn't get into UCB... (more) - Tim Collins 14:00 5/10/2000 (1)
      - Re: Didn't get into UCB... (more) - r o b 18:32 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Woo-hoo, got into UCLA... any locals? (more) - r o b 04:22 5/10/2000 (0)
-completely- off topic..interesting E38 owners.. - alister 00:46 5/10/2000 (0)
Rattling when engaging clutch in 1st - Mike G 00:21 5/10/2000 (3)
- Re: Rattling when engaging clutch in 1st - Adnan 11:01 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Rattling when engaging clutch in 1st - Guoming 00:27 5/10/2000 (1)
  - check the - catalytic converter 01:10 5/10/2000 (0)
Heatsheild picture and info... - Baer 23:55 5/09/2000 (10)
- Looks nice, did a nice job! You could pro SELL - Tory M. Blue 00:17 5/10/2000 (3)
  - Heh, the picture is a Jim C. M3 one... (more4Baer) - Tim Collins 00:30 5/10/2000 (2)
    - Aluminum... - Baer 08:13 5/10/2000 (1)
      - Passenger side (eom) - Tim Collins 12:52 5/10/2000 (0)
- 1 question, any noticeable performance increase?? - Mike G 00:11 5/10/2000 (1)
  - Performance increase... - Baer 08:16 5/10/2000 (0)
- oops, here is the post with pic - Baer 23:57 5/09/2000 (3)
  - Sorry, here is the PIC - Baer 00:05 5/10/2000 (2)
    - Thats a funny looking E34 ;-) - . 18:25 5/10/2000 (0)
    - Wow,now that's what I call a heatshield!Looks like - stock - moots(e) 04:47 5/10/2000 (0)
Cooling system problems - Mark 23:23 5/09/2000 (3)
- Re: Cooling system problems - Rory 09:15 5/10/2000 (0)
- You still have air in that baby! more - MichaelH 07:59 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Cooling system problems - 535 23:39 5/09/2000 (0)
e34 rear window sunshade - Blake 23:23 5/09/2000 (5)
- Re: e34 rear window sunshade - Luc 11:45 5/10/2000 (1)
  - great info! - Blake 00:41 5/13/2000 (0)
- Parts Fiche - Chris B 09:28 5/10/2000 (0)
- Yes, Kinda more - MichaelH 07:50 5/10/2000 (1)
  - I have one similar to the e39's.... more - Nuno 08:55 5/10/2000 (0)
18" TT STYLE REPLICA GROUP BUY UPDATE - L. PHIL C. 23:19 5/09/2000 (8)
- A couple of misleading items in this photo... - David Chen 11:41 5/11/2000 (1)
  - they still look sweet, who cares. (e) - felix 12:24 5/11/2000 (0)
- Re: 18" TT STYLE GROUP BUY: definitely interested - Phil Adams 10:47 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: 18" TT STYLE REPLICA GROUP BUY UPDATE - Phil 10:46 5/10/2000 (0)
- Anyone recommend inexpensive summer high-perf set - of tires to go with this? (more) 02:59 5/10/2000 (2)
  - Re: Anyone recommend inexpensive summer high-perf - felix 11:16 5/10/2000 (1)
    - they're all season. Thinking about NITTO NT 555 -e - Jack 15:18 5/10/2000 (0)
- actually it was an M540, not an M5 in pic :) (eom) - alister 00:29 5/10/2000 (0)
why don't my instruments work? - Brandon 22:28 5/09/2000 (3)
- ND - Matt Roberts 02:06 5/10/2000 (0)
- Replace capacitors (longish) - Alan 01:55 5/10/2000 (0)
- your instrument cluster is dead/dying (more) - alister 00:51 5/10/2000 (0)
Door panel removal - How? - Scott 20:45 5/09/2000 (1)
- Re: Door panel removal - How? - SteveT 22:30 5/09/2000 (0)
Sparking plugs - Mike Parisi 17:53 5/09/2000 (1)
- Yea, they don't exactly boinc you in the eye. - WillO 19:29 5/09/2000 (0)
Does 17 in wheels = Harsh ride - Larry White 16:10 5/09/2000 (6)
- Re: Does 17 in wheels = Harsh ride - Austin 5'er 15:42 5/10/2000 (0)
- My 2 cents - Izzy 00:57 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: not exactly, depends - brandjur 00:06 5/10/2000 (0)
- tramlining is the major difference! (e) - bert 19:34 5/09/2000 (0)
- 15->17" upgrade ... noted little difference. - DaveR 19:28 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Does 17 in wheels = Harsh ride - CHRIS L. 16:27 5/09/2000 (0)
verifying Actual mileage - Jon 16:06 5/09/2000 (4)
- Re: verifying Actual mileage - Yanal 01:07 5/10/2000 (3)
  - This is wrong! - David Chen 12:10 5/11/2000 (1)
    - Wrong button also. - MCG 12:49 5/11/2000 (0)
  - Re: verifying Actual mileage - Jeff N. 01:08 5/11/2000 (0)
Yokohama AVS Sport- feedback? WTB? (more) - Erwin 12:29 5/09/2000 (1)
- Re: Yokohama AVS Sport- feedback? WTB? (more) - KJK 15:33 5/09/2000 (0)
Haunted vent contols... - A.Spice 11:27 5/09/2000 (1)
- Re: Haunted vent contols... - R8�R4��ˮ 15:10 5/09/2000 (0)
upper/lower control arm bushings?? - Brett 11:10 5/09/2000 (0)
Bird Sh*& - DPK 10:36 5/09/2000 (3)
- Have a Pro buff it out with a wool pad polisher. - worked for my hood. 13:45 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Bird Sh*& - RT 13:27 5/09/2000 (0)
- happened to my sunroof...no solution yet - bert 12:24 5/09/2000 (0)
Please Price a 1994 540iA - Rhino 10:26 5/09/2000 (10)
- How does 16K sound? Too low? (EOM) - Rhino 16:42 5/09/2000 (0)
- $19.5-20.5k - paul 15:05 5/09/2000 (0)
- More info. on Good Condition Well kept 540iA - Rhino 13:11 5/09/2000 (1)
  - $20-25K if you sold it yourself; mileage over 75K - hurts resale value. 13:43 5/09/2000 (0)
- Are you buying? - Ken 11:15 5/09/2000 (5)
  - 10k for a 530 is probably in sterlings..(eom) - Dragos 12:40 5/09/2000 (0)
  - Ken seems to be full of it. - Steve 12:23 5/09/2000 (2)
    - I agree with Steve, Ken, shutup! - 5er 13:03 5/09/2000 (1)
      - I agree too - current 530i owner 16:41 5/09/2000 (0)
  - block was replaced under recall... (nt) - Baer 11:46 5/09/2000 (0)
FS: ALUMINUM NIKEN PEDALS - dee 10:06 5/09/2000 (1)
- Re: FS: ALUMINUM NIKEN PEDALS - Marty 08:44 5/12/2000 (0)
Heat Shield - Grant 09:11 5/09/2000 (0)
WTB: A/C Compressor for 89 535i - Dana 09:08 5/09/2000 (1)
- Re: WTB: A/C Compressor for 89 535i - John 15:52 5/09/2000 (0)
Road trip report - Drew Zacharda 08:58 5/09/2000 (4)
- Not rare in Charlotte, NC, that's for sure! - Mike 07:15 5/10/2000 (0)
- Between Seattle & Minneapolis(1400 miles)we didn't - see one other BMW either. 18:32 5/09/2000 (1)
  - Who's "we"? - KRS 23:20 5/09/2000 (0)
- abundance of clean cars is rare in tennessee... - bert 12:30 5/09/2000 (0)
For Sale: 1994 525i - Jefrem Iwaniw 08:43 5/09/2000 (0)
1989 white/tan 535i or 1992 red/tan 525i? - Ken 08:37 5/09/2000 (6)
- Take the 525 and 'chip it' - Nupes 23:05 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: 1989 white/tan 535i or 1992 red/tan 525i? - Drew Zacharda 09:07 5/09/2000 (4)
  - Thanks Drew (more) - Ken 09:25 5/09/2000 (3)
    - Agree w/ Drew's post below(more) - Craig Wright 22:21 5/09/2000 (0)
    - Re: Thanks Drew (more) - Drew Zacharda 11:54 5/09/2000 (1)
      - Re: Thanks Drew (more) - Frchip 17:04 5/09/2000 (0)
What does the "A" stand for in 525iA? - Mike 08:18 5/09/2000 (6)
- "A" for automatic is non-official-BMW abbreviation - used in car ads, etc. 16:42 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: What does the "A" stand for in 525iA? - Paul 16:29 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: What does the "A" stand for in 525iA? - RT 13:32 5/09/2000 (0)
- Are you referring to the sticker on the driver's - door jamb? (eom) - Drew Zacharda 11:57 5/09/2000 (1)
  - Re: YES! - This was easier when I had an M5! - Mike 07:06 5/10/2000 (0)
- Re: What does the "A" stand for in 525iA? - Phil Coppin 08:42 5/09/2000 (0)
how do I locate the NiCad's for my 1990 535i - Gerard Coureur 07:38 5/09/2000 (1)
- 1990 535i has no NiCads in the instrument cluster. - Look for bad capacitors/solder joints. 07:49 5/09/2000 (0)
slugish 535i - rob 07:37 5/09/2000 (2)
- Check the rubber hose - Alain S. 03:04 5/10/2000 (0)
- Clutch slipping? (eom) - Adnan 10:52 5/09/2000 (0)
BRAKE FADE 1990 535i - NEAL 06:44 5/09/2000 (3)
- Re: BRAKE FADE 1990 535i - Roger Poulin 10:10 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: BRAKE FADE 1990 535i - Phil Coppin 08:45 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: BRAKE FADE 1990 535i - James McDonald 08:44 5/09/2000 (0)
540i 6 speed - gearbo/clutch problems - christopher bayliss 04:20 5/09/2000 (3)
- Re: 540i 6 speed - gearbo/clutch problems - Geoff C. 07:35 5/13/2000 (1)
  - 540i 6 speed - gearbo/clutch problems - christopher Bayliss 17:01 5/15/2000 (0)
- Re: 540i 6 speed - gearbo/clutch problems - Bob K. 21:21 5/09/2000 (0)
Problem with low beams only - frchip 03:17 5/09/2000 (3)
- Re: Problem with low beams only - Paul H. 04:53 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Problem with low beams only - GeorgeK 04:24 5/09/2000 (1)
  - Re: Problem with low beams only - Frchip 15:53 5/09/2000 (0)
winter driving and traction control? - Chris D. 01:47 5/09/2000 (0)
Forgive my rookie question... - Ricky 22:09 5/08/2000 (5)
- Thank you: Forgive my rookie question... - Ricky 09:41 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Forgive my rookie question... - Don 08:43 5/09/2000 (0)
- No such thing as a silly or rookie question! - Phil Coppin 08:10 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: keep eye on battery level - Michael Ein 08:01 5/09/2000 (1)
  - New BMW battery is maintenance free??? - MCG 10:48 5/09/2000 (0)
Forgive my rookie question... - Ricky 22:09 5/08/2000 (1)
- Re: Forgive my rookie question... - r o b 23:31 5/08/2000 (0)
Need help/feedback on A/C compressor prob... - Jeff Goss 20:43 5/08/2000 (2)
- Re: Need feedback - paul 21:48 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Thanks for the cycle times Paul! - Jeff Goss 21:27 5/11/2000 (0)
Okay guys, here's one for you... - Amanda 20:31 5/08/2000 (6)
- Re: Okay guys, here's one for you... - RT 13:40 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Okay - paul 21:52 5/08/2000 (1)
  - yep, that's it [n/m] - r o b 23:33 5/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Time to clean it! - Michael Ein 20:36 5/08/2000 (2)
  - Re: Time to clean it! <---No, not it. - KRS 02:48 5/09/2000 (0)
  - Re: Time to clean it! - ME 20:40 5/08/2000 (0)
Side Marker Lights - Jason 18:36 5/08/2000 (1)
- yep [n/m] - r o b 19:46 5/08/2000 (0)
Mintex Brake Pads? - Dave E. 18:32 5/08/2000 (8)
- Re: Mintex Brake Pads? - dean 19:24 5/08/2000 (7)
  - Mintex are very dusty..go with metalmasters. - Jeff Goss 20:34 5/08/2000 (6)
    - Also look at EBC Greenstuff virtually dustless (e) - Baer 21:27 5/08/2000 (5)
      - Re: Also look at EBC Greenstuff virtually dustless - Dave E. 22:44 5/08/2000 (4)
        
        I got mine from HMS Motorsport (more) - Baer 23:48 5/08/2000 (3)
        
        Re: I got mine from HMS Motorsport (more) - Dave E. 09:47 5/09/2000 (0)
        
        Re: I got mine from HMS Motorsport (more) - 007 06:17 5/09/2000 (1)
        
        Re: I got mine from HMS Motorsport (more) - Baer 11:38 5/09/2000 (0)
Used Parts Supplier - dang 18:23 5/08/2000 (0)
1991 M5 Purchase - Leadfoot 17:19 5/08/2000 (2)
- Re: 1991 M5 Purchase - Drew NYC 07:29 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: 1991 M5 Purchase - Phil Coppin 18:07 5/08/2000 (0)
What is the best inexpensive performance add on? - K.D. 16:30 5/08/2000 (3)
- check archives, driving school, chip.. (eom) - Dragos 17:00 5/08/2000 (2)
  - Dragos has it right. Driving school #1, chip#2 NT - Bob Hazelwood 19:17 5/08/2000 (1)
    - Upgrades...in order of value - Geoff Hoad 19:53 5/08/2000 (0)
525i parts place in So. California - K.D. 16:19 5/08/2000 (1)
- JAC in Torrance, Ca (800)524-3090 ask for Rita - Gabriel 00:02 5/09/2000 (0)
EMERGENCY CAR FAX REQUEST - Jack 15:07 5/08/2000 (5)
- THE CORRECT VIN NUMBER... SORRY - JACK 15:36 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Re: THE CORRECT VIN NUMBER... SORRY - No Name 21:56 5/08/2000 (0)
- Invalid VIN - Guoming 15:28 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Guoming, bon soir, did my diesel idea make sense? - WillO 19:01 5/08/2000 (0)
- DIY at WWW.CARFAX.COM/FREE (eom) - Drew Zacharda 15:16 5/08/2000 (0)
when will etrashtalk stop spamming - etrashtalk 15:03 5/08/2000 (1)
- psychiatric help - WillO 18:55 5/08/2000 (0)
AC Question - Bruno 14:02 5/08/2000 (1)
- Re: AC Question - paul 17:25 5/08/2000 (0)
Dinan Stroker crank - Ian O'Brien 13:35 5/08/2000 (0)
Scratches - Rey B 12:03 5/08/2000 (7)
- Rey: Go to carcareonline.com - Craig Wright 22:59 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Scratches - ron 21:41 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Re: Scratches - Rey B 17:38 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Scratches - Jamie 14:54 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Re: Scratches - Rey B. 17:35 5/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Scratches - GeorgeK 13:48 5/08/2000 (1)
  - Re: Scratches - Rey B. 17:36 5/09/2000 (0)
Free Highline Vehicle Locator Service - Bill Hodges 10:55 5/08/2000 (0)
value 90k mile 540 6speed? - Robert 10:19 5/08/2000 (9)
- Re: value 90k mile 540 6speed? - . 08:04 5/09/2000 (0)
- Check Archives for info on checking block # on rig - th side under manafold 11:47 5/08/2000 (0)
- Sulphur... - Ken 11:04 5/08/2000 (6)
  - Did the '96's all have alusil blocks? -eom... - Robert 11:37 5/08/2000 (5)
    - There are no '96 E34s. Even the 11/95 cars are - listed as '95 model year. 08:09 5/09/2000 (0)
    - Only 94-95s (eom) - Ken 13:36 5/08/2000 (3)
      - Re: Only 94-95s unlsess after April 95 - doug fields 15:13 5/08/2000 (2)
        
        ..then why does my 9/95 530 have Nikasil? - paul 15:00 5/09/2000 (0)
        
        5/95+ cars still have Nikasil block; also have the - higher temp thermostat (bad fix). 08:01 5/09/2000 (0)
Tune-up HELP !!! - JIMO 08:05 5/08/2000 (1)
- Re: Tune-up HELP !!! - Don 12:38 5/08/2000 (0)
FS brand manual new shift knobs for 30 - derek 07:07 5/08/2000 (0)
Steering Box bushing replacement - Anil 05:31 5/08/2000 (0)
1994 540i - Fails to start when engine hot. - Eddie101 04:54 5/08/2000 (0)
auto to manual swap (m20) - Chris B 02:44 5/08/2000 (0)
Arm reast - Mick 01:14 5/08/2000 (1)
- Re: Arm reast - P. Baril 09:27 5/08/2000 (0)
Oil Evaporation? - Joe 01:01 5/08/2000 (1)
- Re: Oil Evaporation? - Dan 06:30 5/08/2000 (0)

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