The 7 Series E38 Forum

Rear passanger side door won't stay open. (url) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-12-02 18:28:24 (17 views)
- Sounds like a door brake to me. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-03 01:29:56 (8 views)
  - So your firmiluar with the part and condition Roy? - Lexicon 740iL 2008-12-03 12:13:02 (10 views)
    - #2. (url) - bmw635 2008-12-03 12:15:39 (11 views)
      - I have had bad ones before, not on my e38 though. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-12-04 20:19:05 (0 views)

Engine Ping - beanie 2008-12-02 07:17:17 (16 views)
- You have the M30 engine. Any chance you have a performance chip - kw740il 2008-12-02 12:54:09 (13 views)
  - The walnut shell blast was used to clean the intake manifold - Roy In GA 2008-12-04 19:03:50 (0 views)
- Beanie you are on the wrong section of the board go to the E23 section they can - rme 2008-12-02 07:34:28 (12 views)

Alpina spoiler Group Buy! They are DONE!!! (pic) - 04sshd 2008-12-01 17:31:00 (255 views)
- There are two people interested in another run so far, anyone else? - 04sshd 2008-12-02 11:28:39 (10 views)
  - Re: There are two people interested in another run so far, anyone else? - johnnydc2 2008-12-04 14:31:01 (3 views)
    - $110 a kit, order info is in the first post - 04sshd 2008-12-04 14:59:55 (4 views)
      - sorry, I thought this was the HID buy, Alpina Spoiler is $295 plus postage (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-04 15:01:11 (0 views)
  - 3 people interested, need 2 more to make another batch (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-04 13:30:56 (2 views)
- If they do another product run, can they be done in black? - eaglecomm 2008-12-01 19:42:48 (20 views)
  - from what I understand, the white color is part of the FRP which is the plastic - 04sshd 2008-12-01 19:54:40 (40 views)
- Brother- which one is mine :-) Can't wait to get mine !.. - mrebay 2008-12-01 19:28:45 (18 views)
  - Where is it being shipped to? - 04sshd 2008-12-01 19:37:01 (11 views)
    - Is Jo the same guy I sent the payment to ? - mrebay 2008-12-04 12:53:19 (3 views)
      - Yes, same guy you paid (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-04 13:30:09 (3 views)
- Nice! You're not afraid of any copyright issues, are you? ;-) (nt) - Wiggi 2008-12-01 19:00:55 (9 views)
  - I am not the one making them - 04sshd 2008-12-01 19:02:15 (9 views)
- Colin, have they mounted this lip on actual car yet. I'd like to see the fits - rg0115 2008-12-01 18:05:02 (12 views)
  - They used my lip to make the mold - 04sshd 2008-12-01 18:06:58 (11 views)
    - Put me down for one. and send me the paypal info. I can pick it up myself - rg0115 2008-12-01 18:43:28 (11 views)
      - I just called Jo to hold it for you, the last 2 sold before I called in - 04sshd 2008-12-01 18:58:10 (12 views)
        
        Darn it. Oh well, just let me know the next time the do a run. (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-01 19:09:54 (9 views)
        
        I am working out the details with Jo on the next group buy. - 04sshd 2008-12-01 19:27:59 (13 views)
        
        I am serious. put me down. (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-01 19:40:13 (9 views)
- NICE. How do you mount those? Screws? (nt) - Mario 2008-12-01 17:56:55 (9 views)
  - snap on the bumper cover then screw into place on the sides (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-01 17:57:22 (8 views)

Gentlemen, what components dictate fuel mix and RPM on cold starts? - bghark 2008-12-01 09:25:16 (35 views)
- What happened with the fuel filter? (nt) - aunechiropractic 2008-12-04 01:58:27 (2 views)
- Don't think it's a vacuum leak. Car runs in Open Loop mode until - WillD 2008-12-01 11:58:04 (25 views)
- Re: Gentlemen, what components dictate fuel mix and RPM on cold starts? - aunechiropractic 2008-12-01 11:39:37 (19 views)
- DME,CPS and MAF (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 09:26:57 (17 views)
  - Thanks E, My cold idle seems to be dropping too soon. ......... - bghark 2008-12-01 09:34:58 (22 views)
    - it should drop between 2-3 min of idle, and then should be smooth (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 09:37:16 (12 views)
      - Nope, Mine drops about 20-30 seconds. Any suggestions? I know it is cutting out - bghark 2008-12-01 09:40:59 (14 views)
        
        What is you idea of rough idle? (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 10:26:01 (14 views)
        
        Bad enough to sometimes throw a miss fire code. It shakes and - bghark 2008-12-01 11:07:47 (17 views)
        
        Mine does that if I start her up and never get her warmed up... - Imolatony 2008-12-01 13:29:35 (21 views)
        I can take that POS off your hands if you want?! LOL but miss fire - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 11:23:22 (13 views)
        
        LOL, I think I will keep her. You drove her. She runs perfectly when she is ... - bghark 2008-12-01 11:28:51 (12 views)
        
        Check spark plugs. (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-01 11:43:49 (11 views)
        
        New plugs put in 2 month ago Pete. (nt) - bghark 2008-12-01 14:02:03 (11 views)
        
        Hmm, may be it needs some cuddle& warmth. :-)))) Try cleaning the air temp - bmw635 2008-12-01 14:07:25 (16 views)
        
        Brand new MAF in spring. Actualy bought 2 from the Rover dealer and tried both.. - bghark 2008-12-01 14:35:18 (12 views)
        
        not MAF, there's an intake air sensor on the air filter housing- look for wire - bmw635 2008-12-01 15:26:38 (18 views)
        
        I don't think 99-up has that sensor. (nt) - absessler 2008-12-01 16:23:21 (10 views)
        
        #11 from 01 E38. (url) - bmw635 2008-12-01 16:45:08 (16 views)
        
        Going to try a new Fuel filter Peter. I am runing out of stuff to swap! :o) (nt) - bghark 2008-12-01 16:21:28 (11 views)
        
        and swap the FP relay- temp could cause the spring to contract making - bmw635 2008-12-01 16:32:30 (14 views)
        
        Do you know the Part# for the relay Peter? Thanks. (nt) - bghark 2008-12-01 16:45:35 (10 views)
        
        All the lime green color are the same so use any of those above batt. (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-01 16:57:02 (7 views)
        
        Intake air sensor on air filter housing? I don't have one that I can find - 740isport 2008-12-01 15:44:23 (18 views)
        
        The intake air temperature sensor is integrated in the MAF after 9/98 (nt) - stritarja 2008-12-01 19:02:29 (7 views)
        #11. (url) - bmw635 2008-12-01 16:29:02 (18 views)
        If no one post pic I will do it in the morning, already 10pm here (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 16:22:12 (9 views)

Solid Sun Roof - mhoehn 2008-12-02 18:03:05 (69 views)
- not an option all 1995 and SOME late production 2001's got steel sunroofs - 04sshd 2008-12-02 18:04:24 (35 views)
  - Steel was very popular here - we got an insurance loading for glass. - RobinK 2008-12-03 10:46:06 (9 views)
  - Colin, I still have a hard time believing that theory, but at least you have one (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-02 22:49:50 (9 views)
    - Anyone able to confirm or deny this theory? I'm curious. - JohnG 2008-12-03 12:47:17 (19 views)
      - Look at just about every LATE production 2001 - 04sshd 2008-12-03 13:08:27 (21 views)
        
        It's an '01 CONSPIRACY Colin! Steel sunroofs and dual filament bulbs 8-) (nt) - Q 2008-12-03 19:07:57 (6 views)
        
        You should check out 63 21 7 160 793 (nt) - jim740i 2008-12-04 01:03:22 (4 views)
        Whatchu talking bout? (nt) - 2008-12-03 19:22:52 (8 views)
        
        Yes, as I mentioned, every 7/01 car I've seen, including my own, has steel - JohnG 2008-12-03 13:53:08 (12 views)
        
        Not true. SoCalTom's stratus grey has a build date of 7/01 - hypercritic 2008-12-03 20:47:30 (8 views)
  - Or he has the protection package - - ripp222 2008-12-02 20:03:19 (12 views)
    - You're thinking of break resistant glass - JohnG 2008-12-02 22:28:38 (11 views)
    - Protection package cars don't have sunroofs (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-02 21:53:59 (7 views)

Well Dang.... I sold the E32 last night. - absessler 2008-12-02 16:44:23 (69 views)
- Re: Also going through e32 grieving - posaune 2008-12-03 07:25:07 (6 views)
- that Rover has a BMW engine, No? (nt) - drago 2008-12-02 19:42:11 (11 views)
  - Not in 1999. BMW has yet to own RR. I think it has a dated V8 from Buick. (nt) - mdude 2008-12-02 19:45:49 (9 views)
    - Hmmm Who is right here... I hope it isn't you... :) (nt) - absessler 2008-12-02 19:46:36 (8 views)
      - My bad. BMW owned LR since 94, sold to Ford in 00. MY99 RR... - mdude 2008-12-02 19:58:00 (11 views)
        
        It should have been a BMW engine! That's also a reason why e38's can use their - 740isport 2008-12-02 20:21:50 (16 views)
        
        I think they physically got the BMW engine in 2003 (pic) - 04sshd 2008-12-02 20:58:42 (57 views)
        
        Shortly after BMW purchased Land Rover/Range Rover they began - 740isport 2008-12-02 23:41:16 (17 views)
        
        No BMW engines in Range Rovers until model year 2003 - JohnG 2008-12-03 12:23:58 (11 views)
        
        In Europe, M62 V8 was supplied 2002-2005. Before that, only 2.5l BMW TDi - RobinK 2008-12-03 14:20:05 (7 views)
        
        In the US, the M62 was the only BMW engine in a Rover, the '02-'05 RR 4.4 (nt) - stritarja 2008-12-03 15:20:51 (4 views)
        
        2003 US model year was the 1st RR with a BMW V8 - Euro model years are different - JohnG 2008-12-03 16:17:05 (5 views)
        
        Both the 4.6HSE (with the P38) and the 4.4 (with the M62) were sold in '02 as - stritarja 2008-12-03 18:01:14 (3 views)
        
        Show me a 2002 model year US market current bodystyle RR with an M62TU - JohnG 2008-12-03 18:31:33 (8 views)
        
        See this 2002 Range Rover on ebay for an example (url) - JohnG 2008-12-03 16:19:47 (3 views)
        
        I checked the engine on a 99 RR, it doesn't look like a BMW V8. - mdude 2008-12-03 11:42:58 (7 views)
  - yes it does, 4.6L (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-02 19:44:57 (7 views)
    - Yayy! I still have some BMW in me! (nt) - absessler 2008-12-02 19:46:00 (6 views)
- Ohh boy RR with no issues has not been made yet! Good luck Alex! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-02 17:53:08 (11 views)
  - Thanks, Edwin. - absessler 2008-12-02 19:33:06 (5 views)
- Rover? And you wanted something less problematic? - 04sshd 2008-12-02 17:35:05 (9 views)
  - Yea, but I couldn't resist at $5500 for a '99 with 80k miles. - absessler 2008-12-02 19:30:04 (7 views)
    - That is a deal! Now get some pics up! - 04sshd 2008-12-02 19:39:12 (8 views)
      - I will do so tomorrow after I wash it. - absessler 2008-12-02 19:45:23 (7 views)
- No way....No E38 ???? Isn't that Gen. Range Rover Problematic? - Lexicon 740iL 2008-12-02 17:00:12 (17 views)
  - No E38, but rather a P38. :) - absessler 2008-12-02 19:28:13 (14 views)

Calling all electronics wizards!!!!!!!!! (pic) - sweakley 2008-12-01 18:18:53 (115 views)
- Thank you! - sweakley 2008-12-03 16:18:01 (3 views)
- You are right about pins 9 and 7 - eismark 2008-12-02 13:53:03 (18 views)
  - Here's to your inspiration: (url) - eismark 2008-12-02 14:09:45 (16 views)
  - - just to be sure you understand: - eismark 2008-12-02 14:01:26 (10 views)
- Since the issues seem related to the driver door module I would start there ... - aaron00740il 2008-12-01 22:04:56 (14 views)
  - +1, If it were all doors, it would be a different story. Door module. - bghark 2008-12-02 09:44:20 (8 views)
- fuses? (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-01 18:22:51 (11 views)
  - Been there, done that. Thanks (nt) - sweakley 2008-12-01 21:23:55 (9 views)
- Here are larger versions of the diagrams (pic) - sweakley 2008-12-01 18:20:28 (57 views)

Transmission shifting Problems: - cogic740 2008-12-02 11:14:15 (44 views)
- Try contacting Kirt Koeller (E38 Trans Guru). Very helpful guy - Beamer23 2008-12-02 11:57:15 (25 views)
  - Re: Try contacting Kirt Koeller (E38 Trans Guru). Very helpful guy - cogic740 2008-12-02 12:11:42 (13 views)
- Seems you're already doing what I would suggest, hard reset of the - 740isport 2008-12-02 11:52:54 (32 views)
  - Re: Seems you're already doing what I would suggest, hard reset of the - cogic740 2008-12-02 12:11:00 (17 views)
    - Dose is overpriced for a tranny fuid change. - trey1966 2008-12-03 08:58:12 (10 views)
      - Had them do mine and they did a lot more than just R&R fluid and filter for $350 - 740isport 2008-12-03 14:34:06 (6 views)

Control Arms and Bushings Help - mls22611 2008-12-01 13:09:47 (46 views)
- I put powerflex bushing in a while ago but I regret not changing the whole strut - Wiggi 2008-12-01 19:04:14 (19 views)
  - Would you have still installed powerflex if you replaced the strut? (nt) - 740isport 2008-12-01 19:35:31 (22 views)
    - No - I would have stuck with the bushing that comes with the new strut. For my (url) - Wiggi 2008-12-01 23:21:56 (32 views)
      - FYI, I have 18 inch wheels (nt) - Wiggi 2008-12-01 23:25:51 (10 views)
    - I just put new arms on Phils car with power flex bushings. Did my - bghark 2008-12-01 19:51:25 (28 views)
      - Thanks for the input, I am trying to put together the list of - 740isport 2008-12-01 20:14:04 (13 views)
- At 117k miles, the balljoint is worn so do both. (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-01 13:35:12 (20 views)
  - Ditto! - pdef1949 2008-12-01 20:40:27 (21 views)
    - Good news Phil! Can't wait to hear how she is with the new shoes. (nt) - bghark 2008-12-02 09:38:49 (8 views)
  - Big +1. Replace the whole arm and it will have the new bushing pressed in. - bghark 2008-12-01 13:41:38 (16 views)
    - What about the lower control arms? - mls22611 2008-12-03 12:24:58 (0 views)

b12 for sale (url) - fritsprive 2008-12-02 16:15:08 (170 views)
- Here some vids of Uwe's B12 (url) - Edwin™ 2008-12-02 17:13:57 (46 views)
  - Are you tempted Edwin....? (nt) - RobinK 2008-12-03 11:13:46 (3 views)
  - Edwin, do you know what the specs are on the swaybars used on the Alpina cars? - Auraraptor 2008-12-03 10:43:28 (4 views)
  - Love # 2. Must be nice... Good to see you guys opening her up on the autobahn (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-02 22:57:33 (6 views)
  - Ahhh the memories...... I think we hit about 180mph (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-12-02 17:30:33 (15 views)
    - I think I'd crap my drawers :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-03 02:25:57 (4 views)
- Dang Frits! Your wheels look stunning on an e38! (nt) - absessler 2008-12-02 16:38:01 (15 views)
  - Re: Dang Frits! Your wheels look stunning on an e38! - fritsprive 2008-12-02 16:42:36 (11 views)
- Thanks for the heads up Frits......I did some checking on importation - Lexicon 740iL 2008-12-02 16:25:21 (22 views)
  - Lex, Why not S/C the one you have? You could do that for less than the .... - bghark 2008-12-02 16:43:22 (12 views)
    - I know, I hear ya Brian. I mainly want it because of it's rarity..... - Lexicon 740iL 2008-12-02 16:54:10 (23 views)
      - Would be nice if the Euro was 1-1 with the $ again. :o) - bghark 2008-12-02 17:00:03 (13 views)
        
        +1000.........S/C....!!!!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - snitch740i 2008-12-02 21:33:04 (5 views)
  - Re: Thanks for the heads up Frits......I did some checking on importation (url) - fritsprive 2008-12-02 16:41:16 (23 views)
    - Love the sound frits! Can't wait to hear it in person, I bet its crazy on the - JR 2008-12-03 02:18:03 (6 views)
  - Yep it's a little less then 30k now, not sure how quick he will sell (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-02 16:41:00 (11 views)

98 740il--Overheating - akamam 2008-12-02 08:12:01 (23 views)
- Loosen or remove bleed screw on expansion tank. - Mario 2008-12-02 14:49:14 (24 views)
  - +1 On bleeding the system cold. The colder the better...when the engine is too - captainsilva 2008-12-02 14:58:03 (11 views)
    - Another thing: Don't tighten the screw down too much when you're done. (pic) - captainsilva 2008-12-02 14:58:51 (28 views)
- You may need to properly bleed the system.. I'm guessing before the new rad and (url) - Beamer23 2008-12-02 14:30:03 (14 views)
  - Re: You may need to properly bleed the system.. I'm guessing before the new rad and - akamam 2008-12-03 08:33:47 (3 views)

OBDII Question: Will this work on e38 740il 2001? - rex120 2008-12-02 00:49:57 (32 views)
- Re: OBDII Question: Will this work on e38 740il 2001? - ksmith38a 2008-12-02 09:31:29 (11 views)
- Get the ADS interface from bmwecu.org to use real BMW tool. (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-02 01:15:38 (16 views)
- I doubt it. Notice that it doesn't say BMW anywhere. - sdmike 2008-12-02 00:52:51 (17 views)
  - Re: I doubt it. Notice that it doesn't say BMW anywhere. - rex120 2008-12-03 01:34:07 (8 views)
    - ahhh..since you said OBDII I thought that's what you were looking for - sdmike 2008-12-03 01:51:13 (6 views)

Phone Antenna - eddie 2008-12-02 06:11:18 (14 views)
- Changed the long, early antenna for the short on on my 740... (url) - WTH 2008-12-02 23:26:53 (20 views)
- many just remove the thing all together...just go smooth & NECKED (talkin' bout - the glass...not you) 8-) NT Q 2008-12-02 09:40:11 (15 views)

Blizzacks & Steel Wheels - mph 2008-12-02 16:22:59 (21 views)
- You can get the whole gittup at tirerack, isn't Ohio the 'tire state'? - drago 2008-12-02 19:47:24 (6 views)
- Do you not have tire stores where you live in Ohio? Not sure why (pic) - Q 2008-12-02 17:10:07 (31 views)
- Not sure where in Ohio you are, but you can likely fnd stuff like this... (url) - sdmike 2008-12-02 16:35:22 (19 views)
- I'd check your local craigslist for 16'' BMW wheels. My guess is.. - sdmike 2008-12-02 16:28:29 (13 views)

Colin (04sshd) YGM.... (nt) - absessler 2008-12-02 16:39:55 (9 views)
- which email did it go to? - 04sshd 2008-12-02 17:36:09 (7 views)
  - N/M I found it in gmail (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-02 17:44:52 (8 views)

Hid Fog light kit...are the all the same? Whats the diff? (url) - snitch740i 2008-12-02 02:25:40 (79 views)
- wow that's the best price i've seen so far. Thanks for the post mann (nt) - Beamer23 2008-12-02 16:45:27 (10 views)
- Lifetime guarantee doesn't always mean anything... - eaglecomm 2008-12-02 05:40:44 (20 views)
  - ddm is a pretty reputable company on bimmerforums..they are one of the sponsors - farhod 2008-12-02 12:30:39 (21 views)
    - +1 and I have had nothing but great luck with their HID kits from Apexcone (nt) - 740isport 2008-12-02 14:02:12 (11 views)
- I saw this vid on Bimmerforums and they compared a bunch of HID kits (url) - mahmudb 2008-12-02 02:31:31 (35 views)
  - dam....1 long video (nt) - snitch740i 2008-12-02 02:39:11 (11 views)
- Ive got the DDM hid kit in my lows and they have worked flawlessly for the - farhod 2008-12-02 02:29:43 (19 views)
  - on your old 7 or new Pimp 01`? (nt) - snitch740i 2008-12-02 02:38:43 (15 views)
    - i had it on my old one then when i sold it i removed it and put it on my fogs (nt) - farhod 2008-12-02 02:40:34 (10 views)

does anybody know where i can get diagrams of my car's engine? - daevid 2008-12-01 17:25:18 (22 views)
- Large pic warning here's the un-scaled pics of ZF/Dortmunds pinup on the wall (pic) - eismark 2008-12-02 15:36:18 (68 views)
  - wow! (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-02 16:31:50 (8 views)
- Re: does anybody know where i can get diagrams of my car's engine? (nt) - eismark 2008-12-02 15:26:49 (9 views)
- shoot me an e-mail. I have a pdf of the 5HP30 service manual. (nt) - Mario 2008-12-01 18:07:36 (17 views)
  - Re: shoot me an e-mail. I have a pdf of the 5HP30 service manual. - daevid 2008-12-01 18:41:46 (17 views)
    - Email sent. here's some info you might also want to have. (url) - Mario 2008-12-01 23:23:34 (37 views)
      - Can you repost. Linky doesnt work. (nt) - Roland 2008-12-02 11:49:32 (11 views)

OT: More sale info. 8GB Nano for $99 (url) - sdmike 2008-12-02 14:51:07 (55 views)
- Mike keep me posted if you find a deal on an iPhone. (nt) - Mario 2008-12-02 15:25:01 (11 views)
  - will do. dcrane's son is an apple guru, so I'll ask him (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-02 16:29:18 (8 views)
- No need for an Apology here! I have 2 of the Nuvis’ you posted... - bghark 2008-12-02 15:15:06 (9 views)
- good price, it's the old 3rd gen nano. There is a newer version 4th gen now (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-02 14:59:47 (8 views)

Here they are: E38 does Paris and the Eifeltower! (Pic warning) (pic) (url) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 05:13:45 (217 views)
- These cars have such a presence, even when sitting next to the eiffel tower. - JR 2008-12-02 15:33:50 (5 views)
- Love the winter tires/rims :-) (nt) - Lurcher 2008-12-02 14:07:44 (4 views)
- Re: Here they are: E38 does Paris and the Eifeltower! (Pic warning) (pic) - darkknight74 2008-12-01 13:49:02 (76 views)
  - Sweet find bro! nice to see male/female shot (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 16:23:28 (7 views)
- I see that Homer has decided he wants to be carried and not walk??? (nt) - dj37027 2008-12-01 13:35:13 (7 views)
- Having seen the traffic (and lack of 7s) just a few weeks ago, I am truly - JerrytheK 2008-12-01 07:54:55 (12 views)
  - As long as you keep the speed up in Paris your ok, if you slow down your f*cked (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 10:28:57 (9 views)
- Respect! You drove an e38 in Paris and it survived! You got big cajones ;-) (nt) - RobinK 2008-12-01 07:25:42 (10 views)
- Dude! Awesome.. - whiteil 2008-12-01 06:48:47 (16 views)
  - Well she was dirty after 350 miles and have my winter tires on, but she is OK ;) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-12-01 07:40:27 (7 views)

Anyone in the Richmond VA area had the BG Trans service done? - lwk 01-740iL, 01-330CiC 2008-12-02 14:25:30 (11 views)

OT: bsnedeker YGM. (nt) - Mario 2008-12-02 14:17:32 (8 views)

OT: SDmike and others that just got bikes, pls ride safe. (pic) - visionbmw7 2008-12-01 22:30:44 (188 views)
- Glad he is ok, could have been worse - 04sshd 2008-12-02 11:25:38 (17 views)
- Glad he's okay. Its why my wife wont let me get a bike... - Lawguy 2008-12-02 09:29:25 (8 views)
- Glad to hear he's alright. The helmet and other gear I'm sure helped - dj37027 2008-12-02 00:02:02 (17 views)
- Glad he's alright! Coulda been worse! - IBHenry® 2008-12-01 23:42:40 (10 views)
- Blah! I messed up on the pics. Here are the rest. (pic) - visionbmw7 2008-12-01 22:40:01 (108 views)
  - Ouch man. I'm glad he's ok. That bike is totaled, I'm afraid - sdmike 2008-12-01 22:47:50 (11 views)
    - Good to hear he is fine! - Lurcher 2008-12-02 14:01:11 (9 views)
- damn cliff glad your brother is ok and i hope he is a nice and easy recovery (nt) - farhod 2008-12-01 22:35:40 (12 views)
  - Yes I am glad he is okay. - louiseven 2008-12-02 01:17:40 (16 views)

Fuse Box Removal??? - captainsilva 2008-12-02 11:18:09 (20 views)
- Yes, but it has been a while... - Brian 2008-12-02 11:28:25 (14 views)
  - Good info, Brian! Thanks a lot. I'm due for a 'hard reset' anyway so maybe - captainsilva 2008-12-02 12:02:01 (9 views)
- Have you tried a magnetic pick-up tool? I have ones that telescope (like a - JerrytheK 2008-12-02 11:27:59 (9 views)
  - I might have to go buy another one. I have something similar to what you're - captainsilva 2008-12-02 12:01:28 (9 views)

Are parking light bulbs supposed to be dual filalent? - Mario 2008-12-01 16:29:59 (21 views)
- Overview of Euro bulbs: (url) - eismark 2008-12-02 09:34:46 (20 views)
- For those that have their orig BMW Owners Manual...it will tell you what type (pic) - Q 2008-12-01 18:55:58 (41 views)
  - I don't have a Manual. Mine is Automatic :) Just kidding Q. (pic) - Mario 2008-12-01 21:05:52 (21 views)
  - But that is if he had OEM and not ebay replica's! :) (nt) - 740isport 2008-12-01 19:11:19 (9 views)
  - exactly. Just as I said ;-) (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-01 19:01:38 (11 views)
    - Just to play devil's advocate...perhaps that elusive LCM III in the 99-up uses - Q 2008-12-01 19:11:28 (14 views)
      - I thought I read that the LCM III... - SoCalE38---Tom 2008-12-02 00:05:55 (22 views)
      - not sure about that... - 04sshd 2008-12-01 19:20:52 (13 views)
        
        Sorry, my 01 has DUAL filament bulbs with a single offset contact - 740isport 2008-12-01 19:40:13 (19 views)
        
        oh, and it is 100% OEM (nt) - 740isport 2008-12-01 19:42:10 (8 views)
        
        To prove my point look at this string of posts, it has a full description (url) - 740isport 2008-12-01 19:45:00 (15 views)
        
        someone could have installed a two filament bulb at some point (pic) - 04sshd 2008-12-01 19:51:25 (25 views)
        
        Agreed but that doesn't stop the fact that BMW installed - 740isport 2008-12-01 19:54:13 (12 views)
        
        You are right 99 have dual bulbs! Those that say they don't have 98 or older (nt) - jim740i 2008-12-01 20:52:29 (12 views)
        
        Re: You are right 99 have dual bulbs! Those that say they don't have 98 or older - ksmith38a 2008-12-02 08:10:19 (8 views)
- They are supposed to be single filament (nt) - 04sshd 2008-12-01 17:48:08 (12 views)
- meant to say..*dual filament* (nt) - Mario 2008-12-01 17:19:42 (13 views)
  - Mine are dual, parking and turn for a US car (nt) - jim740i 2008-12-01 18:06:03 (14 views)
    - Looks like you mean rear lights. They only use the 5w part of a dual light (nt) - jim740i 2008-12-01 18:09:49 (9 views)
    - Front parking are dual, rear parking lights are single - 04sshd 2008-12-01 18:08:52 (12 views)
      - 99 and up are dual, I just looked at mine. 98 down may not be (nt) - jim740i 2008-12-01 18:16:23 (8 views)

This one is for you Lawguy.....she's a beauty (url) - davay1 2008-12-01 23:14:09 (104 views)
- OMG......what a beauty! (url) - Lawguy 2008-12-02 09:33:26 (35 views)

A huuuuuge shoutout to Brian (bghark)!!! He took the time to look at a car for (url) - Wiggi 2008-12-01 19:29:58 (113 views)
- I think I made the right decision - why do I feel so down then? Is there - Wiggi 2008-12-01 22:46:07 (15 views)
  - You can always get it but you can't always get rid of it. :-)))) (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-01 23:26:51 (12 views)
  - Yeah, but it's not as bad as buyer's remorse. :) - sdmike 2008-12-01 22:50:08 (10 views)
- No, no, no! Not a wate of time. You were seriously considering the car Thomas... - bghark 2008-12-01 19:57:32 (41 views)
  - You're #1 on my list of dozen. :-))) (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-01 20:00:41 (15 views)
    - Back at you Peter! :o) (nt) - bghark 2008-12-02 09:31:39 (7 views)
    - +1 for bghark! I have had guys do the same for me here...its a great group! (nt) - Lawguy 2008-12-01 20:16:55 (9 views)

MAGNUM!! Can you post a link to your Valley Pan Write up? (url) - IBHenry® 2008-12-01 20:18:01 (44 views)
- heh heh, just realized you had a link in your pdf... (url) - IBHenry® 2008-12-01 20:22:39 (27 views)
  - Only 10Nm per bolt for the Valley pan? That's only 7ftl bs. Is that right? - IBHenry® 2008-12-01 20:32:15 (22 views)
    - yes - they are M6 bolts (6 mm diameter, 10 mm across flats of head), and torque - stritarja 2008-12-01 23:14:00 (14 views)
      - You can find Nm torque wrenches but it might be easier just to convert (url) - stritarja 2008-12-02 08:21:50 (11 views)
      - Thanks for the update on torque specs, are Nm torque wrenches available? - IBHenry® 2008-12-01 23:46:01 (17 views)
    - 6 sounds about right ... the other 3 is spent on BS'n and consuming cold drinks - aaron00740il 2008-12-01 21:01:29 (14 views)
      - Trust the specs - tomf301 2008-12-01 22:55:30 (11 views)
    - Yeah, they are the 10mm bolts and there are like 20 of them. - eaglecomm 2008-12-01 20:55:31 (10 views)

98 740il--Overheating (nt) - akamam 2008-12-02 08:06:23 (11 views)

Wood/Leather Steering wheels: A new source! - mikeym 2008-12-01 13:40:56 (69 views)
- Can we get a link or a name? (nt) - bsnedeker 2008-12-01 16:28:54 (15 views)
  - Here's the name: Hope the link to eBay works! - mikeym 2008-12-02 07:59:36 (40 views)

Found a HID bulb source (url) - dj37027 2008-12-01 11:56:39 (67 views)
- Good info. I am looking to match my low beams to my 5000K fogs would the philip (url) - rg0115 2008-12-01 15:57:22 (23 views)
  - The 85122 bulbs are 4300k but color shift to 4800k-5000k over time - sdmike 2008-12-02 01:54:13 (12 views)
  - I'm running 5000k philips D2S bulbs if you want to compare sometime (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-01 19:33:30 (10 views)
    - For sure. Are you also meeting with Henry and other next week to work on cars? (nt) - rg0115 2008-12-02 00:07:44 (10 views)
      - I don't think so (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-02 00:37:32 (9 views)
- Good find!!!!...for $50 /1 year warranty why argue about lifespan its pointless (nt) - snitch740i 2008-12-01 13:10:31 (14 views)
- How did you find that they were Philips bulbs? - eaglecomm 2008-12-01 12:27:02 (12 views)
  - Go to the HID bulb page - dj37027 2008-12-01 13:32:53 (9 views)
- cool. So the match is pretty good?? - sdmike 2008-12-01 12:07:39 (14 views)
  - Well they check that they work but - dj37027 2008-12-01 12:25:07 (11 views)
    - yeah...for $50 you can get two sets and match them yourself! lol (nt) - sdmike 2008-12-01 15:51:02 (9 views)

OT: Mini Cooper oil change - mdude 2008-12-01 13:04:53 (29 views)
- Take it back to the dealer and tell them to loosen it (nt) - stritarja 2008-12-01 18:58:36 (8 views)
- 6point box wrench so you don't round the head. (nt) - bmw635 2008-12-01 13:34:03 (10 views)
  - I almost did. (nt) - mdude 2008-12-01 13:36:33 (11 views)
    - 6pt vs 12pt. (pic) - bmw635 2008-12-01 13:37:50 (63 views)
      - You must have read my mind. Started w/ 12 pt, almost rounded the head.. - mdude 2008-12-01 13:39:36 (13 views)
        
        put pressure on it as you turn or use impact driver with 6pt socket- I have it - bmw635 2008-12-01 14:01:52 (10 views)
- Impact driver? (nt) - ksmith38a 2008-12-01 13:29:41 (12 views)
  - This driver use driver bit or 3/8 sockets- you hammer the top and (pic) - bmw635 2008-12-01 20:22:00 (24 views)
- Use a long pipe(even PVC works) o