The 7 Series E38 Forum

Has anyone tried the fogs here =================>> (url) - Carguy63™ 2009-11-02 18:33:21 (60 views)
- Re: Has anyone tried the fogs here =================>> - tx740il 2009-11-02 20:37:42 (5 views)
- Look like the infamous HILLA knock offs - 04sshd 2009-11-02 20:30:36 (10 views)
- Re: Has anyone tried the fogs here =================>> - tx740il 2009-11-02 20:17:40 (10 views)
  - Re: Has anyone tried the fogs here =================>> - tx740il 2009-11-07 10:35:27 (2 views)
- They are perfect fit and harness is correct...i posted about them about a month - wilk187 2009-11-02 19:24:48 (11 views)
- Re: Has anyone tried the fogs here =================>> - tx740il 2009-11-02 19:16:50 (24 views)
- They look like the cheap, fake Hella ones I bought - stevekc 2009-11-02 18:57:12 (11 views)
  - where can Depo be had from?? (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-11-02 19:00:01 (7 views)
    - Here (url) - stevekc 2009-11-02 19:07:14 (31 views)
      - Thanks for the link...but 98.00 for an aftermarket and only 1 - Carguy63™ 2009-11-03 09:05:20 (7 views)
        
        ^^^50.00 savings on a set ^^^ (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-11-03 09:06:16 (9 views)

Jurid OEM pads fading in heavy rain - bimmerforlife 2009-11-01 23:09:34 (45 views)
- Brake pad sensor is triggered at 3mm - 5mm should be ok for a while - stritarja 2009-11-03 21:51:23 (13 views)
- 5mm is time to change, are you sure the rotors are still in spec? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 06:19:09 (13 views)
  - Re: 5mm is time to change, are you sure the rotors are still in spec? - bimmerforlife 2009-11-06 23:07:02 (1 views)
  - Re: 5mm is time to change, are you sure the rotors are still in spec? - bimmerforlife 2009-11-02 07:21:09 (20 views)
    - No dust get ceramic pads! I think it's 28.4MM what is the minimum for the roters (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-04 12:36:16 (7 views)
- 3mm on pads is the time to think about replacement. Did they say - Rogue7 2009-11-01 23:51:25 (26 views)
  - How does the drying feature work?? (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-03 18:55:54 (10 views)
    - Re: How does the drying feature work?? - bimmerforlife 2009-11-06 23:05:18 (3 views)

Transmission Vibration - BOISE DJ 2009-11-02 13:30:06 (30 views)
- Does the car/engine/tranny vibrate when car is in Park and engine is reved? (nt) - 01sport 2009-11-06 15:36:10 (3 views)
- I would replace the filter and do a BG flush, that's what fixed my issuses (nt) - milan99740il 2009-11-02 22:45:21 (15 views)
  - Re: I would replace the filter and do a BG flush, that's what fixed my issuses - BOISE DJ 2009-11-03 11:01:05 (5 views)
    - Do a search here for BG flush, it's a shop that does the oil swap (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 11:40:47 (8 views)
      - Re: Do a search here for BG flush, it's a shop that does the oil swap - BOISE DJ 2009-11-03 16:33:10 (9 views)

How many tranny mounts does our cars use, Realoem only shows one. (nt) - pass427 2009-11-02 16:33:20 (29 views)
- Two. Just replaced mine. Fixed my 1200 rpm vibration. (nt) - 01sport 2009-11-06 14:21:36 (1 views)
- one (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 12:33:00 (7 views)
- Hmmm, no signature with car info, and nothing in your post...how about - Q 2009-11-03 09:37:09 (8 views)
- I know a gut ewho did a tranny mount. He was very, very drunk. (nt) - RobinK 2009-11-03 09:31:08 (7 views)
- This would be a good time for BGHarks tranny photo (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 17:24:45 (16 views)
  - No it wouldn't. It is never a good time for that Pic. (nt) - KevHouston 2009-11-02 17:29:44 (10 views)
    - I was asking in general of the e38 but for my car see sig below (nt) - pass427 2009-11-03 12:06:59 (16 views)
    - Hmmm, I would say..........One! Oh no he Di-int! (pic) - bghark 2009-11-03 09:21:45 (74 views)
      - I found another fiiinnnnnneeee example....... (pic) - TxDarth 2009-11-03 16:44:40 (46 views)
        
        OMG, Both of U! (nt) - Blue740i 2009-11-04 16:38:48 (1 views)
        You both just made me lose my appetite (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-03 18:44:21 (5 views)
        Bwahahahhaaaa, I just about fell off my chair!!!!!!!!!! (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 16:50:55 (8 views)

Ok guys, what's the concensus on front suspension parts choice? - davidf 2009-11-03 09:57:54 (53 views)
- I used Febi and some FCP parts to do the whole thing (nt) - stevekc 2009-11-05 04:13:57 (7 views)
  - He said the F word... - Wiggi 2009-11-05 12:46:38 (5 views)
    - LOL...The 'F' word. I never had any issues with them - stevekc 2009-11-05 15:42:52 (9 views)
- I use Febi on my 750's because I get them for $75 each... - woody750 2009-11-03 15:58:46 (14 views)
- Another Meyle problem confirmed. Meyle is/ was OEM. I'd definitely - bmw635 2009-11-03 12:42:11 (15 views)
  - Meyle is not/never was OEM - has always been aftermarket. Check our their (url) - stritarja 2009-11-03 15:49:18 (15 views)
  - I have no issues with Meyle at all (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 13:10:26 (7 views)
- How many miles did the Meyle thrust rods last? Sure you - henry 2009-11-03 10:33:20 (11 views)
  - Last word in German 7 Forum is that Meyle aren't living up to former qualtiy. (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-03 16:35:13 (6 views)
  - not 100% sure as I cannot find the invoice, but guessing 20k miles... - davidf 2009-11-03 12:03:37 (17 views)
    - sure you mounted the first set correct? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 12:32:19 (8 views)
      - Of course, really? You're kidding, right? (nt) - davidf 2009-11-03 12:35:26 (5 views)
    - Yes that sounds like the way to go IF you can get the ball - henry 2009-11-03 12:16:54 (15 views)
      - Yes, I have the proper tools (i.e .ball joint seperator & not talking fork). (nt) - davidf 2009-11-03 12:36:08 (6 views)
        
        I think what Edwin might be referring to is making sure the cars - mouser 2009-11-03 14:31:27 (10 views)
        
        I knew what he was referring to (nt) - davidf 2009-11-04 11:41:00 (2 views)
        You also have to press them in correctly. There are markings on the Thrust arms - bghark 2009-11-03 15:09:56 (10 views)
        
        Yes, I am aware of the alignment requirements... - davidf 2009-11-05 09:32:12 (5 views)
        
        An isue I have been coming across is the ball joint failing during removal.... - bghark 2009-11-05 13:57:26 (5 views)
        
        +1 have seen it on a dealer serviced car! 3k later they were gone (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-05 03:44:26 (3 views)
        Yes, good point (nt) - mouser 2009-11-03 16:38:19 (2 views)
    - Confirmed: purchased 02/08 and right at 20k miles. Garbage! (nt) - davidf 2009-11-03 12:09:57 (17 views)
      - I find the thrust arm bushings only last 15-20k. I can not deal with.. - bghark 2009-11-03 12:14:22 (14 views)
        
        Mine will be intact when we are all 6 feet under. lol (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-11-04 17:46:58 (0 views)
        ...you know I LOVE mine, Brian! ;o) (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-11-03 13:02:17 (9 views)
        
        Yours were new Timbo. Nothing but the best for your beauty. (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 13:45:25 (5 views)
- I am running parts from OEM Bimmer parts. TRW control arms.... - bghark 2009-11-03 10:28:48 (15 views)
  - +1 (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-03 16:36:35 (3 views)
  - Re: I am running parts from OEM Bimmer parts. TRW control arms.... (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-03 16:36:04 (7 views)

Just a Quick shameless plug - just got ok for HUGE HID DISCOUNTS!!! (pic) (url) - 04sshd 2009-11-03 04:02:59 (267 views)
- Pulled the trigger on a set myself today. - Bennett 2009-11-05 08:04:07 (5 views)
- So the price to change my '95 to HID 6000K / Blue tint is $90? (nt) - Ratt 2009-11-04 10:27:04 (5 views)
  - Correct! (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-04 15:45:33 (1 views)
  - Yup.. i changed my fogs out and my headlights on my van.. - eaglecomm 2009-11-04 11:28:36 (5 views)
- What is the consensus.....what matches our factory stock - Carguy63™ 2009-11-04 09:09:39 (8 views)
  - Go with the 5k that is what I have. they are tat brighter/whiter but look great (pic) (url) - rg0115 2009-11-04 17:44:04 (33 views)
    - Damn there bright!! I can't see, so bright look great (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-04 17:51:15 (3 views)
  - 5k will match the stock Xenon (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-04 12:20:17 (8 views)
    - +1 5k will be the best match (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-04 15:45:02 (2 views)
    - Thanks E !!!! (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-11-04 12:31:57 (0 views)
  - I got the 6000k with blue tint and they are more blue than my stocks - eaglecomm 2009-11-04 09:41:03 (12 views)
    - Sorry, there were more options than just 6000k, i meant within 6000k - eaglecomm 2009-11-04 09:43:12 (1 views)
  - what temp are on the car in the photo at the link site?? (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-11-04 09:10:27 (4 views)
    - on which photo? I can probably tell you which set went on there. (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-04 15:44:37 (2 views)
      - Can you find out what is on each.. - Carguy63™ 2009-11-05 13:45:06 (3 views)
        
        If the 4th and 5th are your car what do .... - Carguy63™ 2009-11-05 13:48:26 (1 views)
    - I got the 6000k with blue tint, here how it looks. (pic) - white740 2009-11-04 10:14:49 (52 views)
- Why no 8000K kits ... bummer (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-11-04 09:04:00 (5 views)
  - our 8000k equivalent is 6000k purple (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-04 15:43:05 (3 views)
    - Must be manufacturer difference ... I have 8000K and they are blue ... One of my - aaron00740il 2009-11-04 17:47:51 (5 views)
      - yes, colors change from manufacturer to manufacturer - 04sshd 2009-11-04 22:15:38 (1 views)
- Awesome deal! I love the foglight HID kit... - laselvasurf 2009-11-04 03:07:30 (9 views)
- Recently bought some 5000k bulbs - ucbearcats27 2009-11-04 00:51:07 (7 views)
- I have a set and they are very good quality. At $89 bucks they are a steal. (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 09:15:28 (8 views)
- Sent a couple people your way.. one may bite soon.. (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-11-03 09:05:36 (7 views)
  - he did, thanks for the referral! (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-03 18:50:50 (7 views)
    - sent you an email. (nt) - mels7 2009-11-04 00:43:59 (5 views)
      - YGM back (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-04 03:57:15 (2 views)
- Well in that case I will order (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 04:48:31 (14 views)

My Graf water pump lasted 3 yr/32,000 mi. I'm replacing timing cover gaskets (url) - stritarja 2009-11-02 16:56:08 (65 views)
- Why not get one from BMW? Not too bad at Tischer BMW (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-11-04 17:51:36 (7 views)
  - Two reasons: BMW warranty is only two years, and Crown BMW is $24 less expensive (url) - stritarja 2009-11-04 20:35:55 (9 views)
    - Gotya, was just going off oem/bmw reliability - 740ilDuke 2009-11-04 21:01:23 (5 views)
      - Oem/bmw reliability is an oxymoron (nt) - stritarja 2009-11-04 21:29:08 (4 views)
        
        Quite true in some aspects... - 740ilDuke 2009-11-04 21:44:07 (1 views)
- Advance Auto and RockAuto parts also sell water pumps with lifetime - stritarja 2009-11-02 18:58:07 (10 views)
- What part of the Graf pump failed? I put one in 10K ago... thanks _wolf (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-02 18:41:19 (7 views)
  - Leaking through the weep hole = gasket around shaft has gone bad - stritarja 2009-11-02 18:51:27 (8 views)
    - Thanks! One more thing to keep an eye on. I use a dentist mirror to check the... - _wolf 2009-11-02 18:53:42 (5 views)
- eEuroparts.com has a HEPU brand made in Germany - henry 2009-11-02 18:13:15 (11 views)
- Now I wish I had kept my original pump....put a Graf in at 85K miles - henry 2009-11-02 17:48:28 (8 views)
  - I wouldn'r worry about it too much. This sort of failure is pretty random, and - stritarja 2009-11-02 18:53:52 (10 views)
    - My upper radiator hose 'blew off' also at about 90k miles - henry 2009-11-02 19:03:41 (10 views)
- where does it say lifetime warranty? (nt) - sdmike 2009-11-02 17:26:32 (9 views)
  - LLT is their lifetime, the limited comes into play if you mess it up with an (nt) - improper install. Rogue7 2009-11-02 17:35:26 (10 views)
    - I've never had a problem with an Autozone warranty. I don't know of any parts - stritarja 2009-11-02 18:44:36 (12 views)
      - HUHt? I was explaining to Mike that LLT is their moniker for L.W. (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 19:21:52 (4 views)

Somebody STOP me! Looking at an '01 Sport - inconsistent 2009-11-02 20:32:12 (169 views)
- I got a 00 Black/Tan sport (pic) - kevpm 2009-11-04 15:09:36 (48 views)
- Re: Somebody STOP me! Looking at an '01 Sport - Lawguy 2009-11-04 14:01:27 (12 views)
- LOW----BALL----HIM - ian 2009-11-03 21:49:37 (8 views)
- Where is this at?? Is thr a way to tell on the board where a memeber is located? (nt) - pyramids111 2009-11-03 14:27:50 (11 views)
- Here is some info for you.... - Carguy63™ 2009-11-03 12:34:25 (40 views)
  - gracias (nt) - inconsistent 2009-11-03 19:30:49 (7 views)
- Quit looking and buy that charm!!!!! (nt) - henry 2009-11-03 12:03:45 (8 views)
- Some advice from the ''Carguy''...I have been in the - Carguy63™ 2009-11-03 10:35:18 (73 views)
  - Great advise! - inconsistent 2009-11-03 10:58:20 (23 views)
    - +1, Thank you for that. I printed it out and save it. (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 11:13:31 (8 views)
- at Autotrader.com I found only 6 740i with less than 60 k miles - henry 2009-11-03 10:17:08 (14 views)
  - I looked at an 01 sport at a Nissan dealer. 72k and was owned by the owner of - bghark 2009-11-03 10:24:16 (15 views)
    - That was my friends car...the one who brought the Porsche GT to our meet (nt) - Tony K 2009-11-03 12:10:51 (8 views)
    - I have lost out on a few cars I really wanted by low balling-- - henry 2009-11-03 11:12:41 (9 views)
    - Don't remind me I still feel like I should have bought that car... (nt) - Wiggi 2009-11-03 10:35:33 (7 views)
      - I am so sorry T. I didn't mention your name because I ddin't want to bum you out (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 10:39:36 (8 views)
        
        No worries. I made a friend during that episode. That's worth a lot. (nt) - Wiggi 2009-11-03 12:34:13 (6 views)
        
        Hell yes you made a friend! (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 13:47:18 (5 views)
- As a reference, I bought my 01 sport with 61K, in 2005 for $19K and change. - kapone 2009-11-03 08:14:42 (14 views)
- This is typical used car salesman tactics... Before they get done with you - woody750 2009-11-03 07:54:57 (26 views)
  - More good advise! - inconsistent 2009-11-03 11:03:43 (17 views)
    - Doesn't mean you can't negotiate them to death on a car you really like - woody750 2009-11-03 11:59:44 (8 views)
- Ummm =- this is SO the wrong place to get dissuaded on a cherry e38 Sport! - RobinK 2009-11-03 07:02:26 (11 views)
- Haha...You want mine??? Where is this at? (nt) - pyramids111 2009-11-03 01:53:59 (9 views)
- Sounds good but what kind of options doesnt it have, widescreen - mouser 2009-11-02 23:48:19 (7 views)
  - Re: Sounds good but what kind of options doesnt it have, widescreen - inconsistent 2009-11-03 00:51:02 (11 views)
    - Inconsistent, here's a link you can go to and if you scroll down (url) - mouser 2009-11-03 14:38:12 (15 views)
    - 4:3 screen size is not the problem but the MK2 is too slow. You will have to - Wiggi 2009-11-03 10:23:24 (10 views)
      - Re: 4:3 screen size is not the problem but the MK2 is too slow. You will have to - inconsistent 2009-11-03 11:05:42 (8 views)
    - If it has a 4:3 display, it's likely an MKII. I wouldn't let that dissuade you. - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-11-03 08:09:47 (7 views)
- You better grab it before I do (nt) - badunit 2009-11-02 22:41:41 (4 views)
- You must buy this car! The 01 is the perfect incarnation of the car you love & k - Steve R 2009-11-02 22:18:28 (17 views)
  - Re: You must buy this car! The 01 is the perfect incarnation of the car you love & k - inconsistent 2009-11-02 22:30:59 (10 views)
    - 89k miles on mine. I'd scoop that puppy up fast before someone else does. Is it - Steve R 2009-11-02 22:33:10 (9 views)
      - Re: 89k miles on mine. I'd scoop that puppy up fast before someone else does. Is it - inconsistent 2009-11-02 23:47:45 (12 views)
        
        I'd find a car that is your favorite color instead!!! (nt) - Steve R 2009-11-03 10:55:46 (10 views)
- Re: Somebody STOP me! Looking at an '01 Sport - audiavant 2009-11-02 21:36:14 (18 views)

bleeding - hrx7wood 2009-11-01 22:56:52 (41 views)
- Could be you have air in the ABS system, have the system bled by an Indy (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-04 12:33:27 (6 views)
- Re: bleeding - bubbajet 2009-11-01 23:31:37 (27 views)
  - Re: bleeding - hrx7wood 2009-11-01 23:46:06 (24 views)
    - Re: bleeding - bubbajet 2009-11-03 23:08:35 (16 views)
      - Be carefull not to push piston in all the way when bleeding M/C - Lurcher 2009-11-04 12:46:58 (8 views)

OT: I am loving craigslist. It is infinitely better than eBay - Brian 2009-11-03 06:47:06 (115 views)
- Here's the guy (pic) - Steve R 2009-11-03 23:52:29 (118 views)
- Got my 7 from craigslist. Love it! (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-03 23:00:03 (16 views)
- RE: WOW! NICE CAR! a75849 - ian 2009-11-03 21:56:25 (35 views)
  - Ha!.. I got one of those recently.. it read.... - eaglecomm 2009-11-03 22:37:03 (25 views)
    - Too funny. I got a nearly identical one, except she had to sell her son's PS3. - Brian 2009-11-04 08:53:46 (9 views)
  - seriously though, craigslist is awesome.. and free.. and local.. and much better - ian 2009-11-03 21:57:26 (5 views)
- We met Craig while in Las Vegas last year. We were lost trying to find our hotel - Steve R 2009-11-03 18:05:11 (36 views)
- Yes I know. I am waiting for a 5 million dollar check from a Prince so he can - Rogue7 2009-11-03 07:23:51 (13 views)
  - Hate to burst your bubble, but he's not really a prince.. just his stepbrother.. - eaglecomm 2009-11-03 08:01:39 (12 views)
    - Mr. Mubutu is tranfering 30 Mill in my account so he can get it out of Rwanda! (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 09:17:49 (10 views)
      - You get much better junk! Mine implies I've a very tiny, tiny little todger - RobinK 2009-11-03 09:29:26 (16 views)
        
        Ever wonder why all their emails are written the same?? aka Identical (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-03 14:25:19 (2 views)
        Robin, If I were a hot Russian chick, I would want to have your baby! (nt) - bghark 2009-11-03 13:49:40 (7 views)

Teaser shots from the carpet swap... Not fully done yet (rear not done) (pic) - kapone 2009-11-02 12:52:33 (255 views)
- Looks A LOT better than I thought it would. What a lot of effort you put into t - Steve R 2009-11-03 18:08:28 (5 views)
  - Gracias.. (nt) - kapone 2009-11-03 19:25:12 (3 views)
- You can probably use black carpet dye on the doors ... she is look'n hawt !!! (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-11-03 08:39:06 (7 views)
  - I thought of that. I may try it on some scrap carpet... - kapone 2009-11-03 09:21:27 (11 views)
    - Some one might confirm this but I believe the carpet is wool. If this is the... - bghark 2009-11-03 16:57:42 (6 views)
      - It's wool, but it's got something else in it. - kapone 2009-11-03 18:58:38 (6 views)
- I like it. didn't think I would - but I do. (nt) - RobinK 2009-11-03 06:58:10 (6 views)
  - I was kinda like you when I started doing it. - kapone 2009-11-03 08:17:06 (9 views)
    - Yup, the black gives u a 'highline'. Seat trims & black dash is a winner - RobinK 2009-11-03 09:13:29 (5 views)
- What happened to the sport seats? (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-11-02 23:06:38 (8 views)
  - Never had em. The PO bought the car with comfort seats.... (nt) - kapone 2009-11-02 23:07:37 (6 views)
- Kapone that's beautiful!!! Where did you get the carpet from? (nt) - bpddaddy 2009-11-02 22:22:49 (11 views)
  - It's the standard black carpet in our cars. Got it from a parted out car. (nt) - kapone 2009-11-02 23:03:20 (4 views)
- Looks awesome. And like no one ever sat in the passenger seat ;-) - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 17:41:58 (5 views)
- Man, I bet that was a lot of work. (nt) - titanium740il 2009-11-02 17:28:18 (8 views)
  - ha! YOU would know.... (nt) - kapone 2009-11-02 17:55:57 (8 views)
- I like, great job (nt) - pass427 2009-11-02 14:46:02 (5 views)
- Looking good.......................waiting for the next set of pics (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 13:56:14 (10 views)
  - That may take a bit... I need to finish the AV install...and that's gonna be a - kapone 2009-11-02 13:58:47 (12 views)
    - Dude, when do you get to drive the car! Your work is tremendous.... - bghark 2009-11-02 16:04:35 (10 views)
      - but more importantly, this is the 'restoration' phase for the car. - kapone 2009-11-02 17:58:01 (16 views)
      - Didja forget the 6000 mile run we just did 2 months ago?? (nt) - kapone 2009-11-02 17:54:34 (6 views)
        
        You know I am just bustin on you bro. - bghark 2009-11-02 20:08:30 (7 views)
        
        I know. (nt) - kapone 2009-11-02 23:08:35 (4 views)
- Looks really sharp....I did not think I would like it at first description. (nt) - henry 2009-11-02 13:51:30 (6 views)
- That looks great! Did you swap out sport seats for comfort seats? (nt) - mahmudb 2009-11-02 13:29:21 (8 views)
  - Nah..I have always had comfort seats. - kapone 2009-11-02 13:33:30 (3 views)
- I went to the fabric store and bought some dark blue suede-like material. Then a - captainsilva 2009-11-02 13:24:10 (25 views)
  - I would love to see how it turned out, PICS please - bmer_D 2009-11-03 16:44:00 (5 views)
  - PICS PICS PICS PICS! (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 18:58:50 (8 views)
  - I'm thinking of that as well. - kapone 2009-11-02 13:26:49 (6 views)
    - I also took the same fabric and wrapped the front driver and passenger pillars. - captainsilva 2009-11-02 13:28:12 (10 views)
      - I had tried some dark grey suede like fabric earlier.. (pic) - kapone 2009-11-02 13:32:07 (81 views)
- YUMMY! Keep 'em coming. Im going to fly you into Eglin AFB and have you do (nt) - mine!!! Rogue7 2009-11-02 13:15:33 (5 views)
- btw, an unexpected consequence of ripping apart the interior.... - kapone 2009-11-02 13:11:56 (29 views)
  - COME TAKE MY INTERIOR OUT AND TIGHTEN AND PUT BACK - Carguy63™ 2009-11-02 13:38:27 (9 views)
    - Actually...I'm thinking of taking my wife to South Beach for New Year's Eve... (nt) - kapone 2009-11-02 13:40:45 (8 views)
      - I am closer to Tampa.... (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-11-02 18:03:39 (4 views)

I'M HEARTBROKEN NEED SOME GUIDANCE - badunit 2009-11-02 19:39:15 (180 views)
- Oil valve separator... (nt) - Claudio 2009-11-03 17:24:41 (12 views)
- Re: I'M HEARTBROKEN NEED SOME GUIDANCE - thesteve™ 2009-11-03 09:59:47 (35 views)
  - I agree with this advice as well - bsnedeker 2009-11-03 11:26:27 (22 views)
    - that's spot on the labor quote I got... 40 hours. - thesteve™ 2009-11-03 18:13:12 (15 views)
- 'black740ia' (Erik) just went through this on his car which has.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-11-03 08:27:45 (32 views)
- Sounds like jump timing chain due to broken timing guide & rail. Did they see - bmw635 2009-11-02 21:35:58 (27 views)
  - if the timing chain jumped wouldn't the pistons hit the valves - rrse38 2009-11-02 23:09:24 (15 views)
    - Not if it jumped only 1 tooth, about 15 degree. - bmw635 2009-11-02 23:29:17 (25 views)
      - I really wish one of you guys could talk to the indy - badunit 2009-11-03 08:12:06 (16 views)
        
        Just get it all in writing, and don't rush to any decisions - bsnedeker 2009-11-03 09:54:59 (9 views)
  - bmw635, that sounds like exactly what he said... - badunit 2009-11-02 22:19:26 (21 views)
    - Peter is spot on, I've DIY'ed this - bsnedeker 2009-11-02 22:57:52 (26 views)
    - The metal shaving is most likely fromt he chain cutting the V rail between the - bmw635 2009-11-02 22:49:40 (28 views)
- WOW, I know how you feel. I'm not sure how well you know your indy - Rogue7 2009-11-02 20:43:15 (21 views)
- Who did you take it to? - Brian 2009-11-02 20:25:45 (18 views)
  - I took it to Motorcars of Atlanta on Roswell Road - badunit 2009-11-02 21:20:47 (21 views)
    - Yup, I would definitely get a second look - Brian 2009-11-02 21:32:25 (21 views)
      - I drive by Munich every day on my way to work...thanks!! - badunit 2009-11-02 21:36:16 (8 views)
        
        Cool... where do you work? - Brian 2009-11-02 21:42:29 (16 views)
        
        Verizon at Concourse (285 & 400) I'm in Duluth! (nt) - badunit 2009-11-02 22:21:55 (15 views)
        
        We're practically neighbors. Imolatony lives in this area too. - Brian 2009-11-03 06:40:18 (10 views)
        
        Check out Harrison Motorsports in Alpharetta and German Car Repair in Roswell - Imolatony 2009-11-03 16:23:51 (8 views)
- Re: I'M HEARTBROKEN NEED SOME GUIDANCE - mouser 2009-11-02 19:57:33 (28 views)
  - Re: I'M HEARTBROKEN NEED SOME GUIDANCE - milan99740il 2009-11-02 22:28:15 (30 views)
  - Mouser, That's what they said was one of the problems... - badunit 2009-11-02 21:28:00 (15 views)
    - By the way.. good luck with what ever decision you make (nt) - milan99740il 2009-11-02 22:29:17 (8 views)

Paging Roy in GA...need your indy's name and number please - badunit 2009-11-03 08:07:25 (12 views)
- Just sent you an email. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-11-03 13:03:37 (11 views)

Even by Stealer standards, this is outrageous... - Peter 2009-11-02 21:24:00 (141 views)
- Just so we don't lose all faith in humanity...my local dealership ROCKS! - bsnedeker 2009-11-03 09:52:31 (18 views)
- My dealer charges 50% over list. I get the exact same OEM parts from Tischer... - bghark 2009-11-03 09:12:58 (9 views)
  - +100000 And since Tischer is 30 mins away from me.... (nt) - kapone 2009-11-03 09:24:09 (3 views)
- Yeah just love the dealers! The hour wages here went up to $170 an hour (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 05:22:30 (9 views)
  - Our State University foot ball coach makes $4 mill a year or about - henry 2009-11-03 12:01:37 (6 views)
  - We got upped to €130 ($190) here... - RobinK 2009-11-03 09:22:39 (8 views)
- That $440 sounds like what they charge for 20 liters. - stein 2009-11-03 00:39:02 (7 views)
- damn canadians (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 22:55:21 (5 views)
- What incentive would a dealer have to charge a fair price - wcsnyder 2009-11-02 22:26:18 (18 views)
- WOW! That is outrageous... You can find the good stuff (ESSO) on the internet - badunit 2009-11-02 21:32:57 (13 views)
  - WHERE? BavAuto is out of stock until December. Who else has it? (nt) - woody750 2009-11-03 08:04:28 (8 views)
    - I believe Audi and WVolkswagen dealer have it too. (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-03 09:21:59 (3 views)

Onto the next project...coolant leak - inconsistent 2009-11-02 10:59:02 (41 views)
- May have found the source... (url) - inconsistent 2009-11-02 20:23:28 (28 views)
  - Found the leak... - inconsistent 2009-11-02 23:43:47 (10 views)
    - Done and Done! - inconsistent 2009-11-03 10:47:43 (9 views)
      - Have a safe trip!!! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 11:44:47 (4 views)
- If you were in PA I'd suggest letting BGHark drive it for a while... - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 17:50:59 (10 views)
  - .Hell yes, If you don't have one, (nt) - bghark 2009-11-02 20:11:15 (4 views)
  - .Hell yes, If you don't have one, (nt) - bghark 2009-11-02 20:11:14 (8 views)
    - Re: .Hell yes, If you don't have one, I will make one. what happened? (nt) - bghark 2009-11-02 20:12:25 (12 views)
      - you are a post whore, that's what happened! (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-03 02:56:53 (10 views)
        
        lol (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-03 11:49:08 (4 views)
- Back hoses maybe?!?! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 12:41:11 (7 views)
  - +1, exactly where mine was, same symptoms. Way cheaper than VPG work too! - RobinK 2009-11-02 12:51:00 (12 views)
    - +1 One of the upper small heater hoses was my small leak. - henry 2009-11-02 14:02:21 (10 views)
      - thanks guys...I'll get the pressure test thingy and have a look (nt) - inconsistent 2009-11-02 18:35:22 (6 views)

Time to play 'WHAT'S THAT NOISE' - coming from steering column - Lawguy 2009-11-02 17:58:35 (46 views)
- It's probably Beechy (nt) - 04sshd 2009-11-03 02:54:57 (8 views)
- I had similar ''creak'' #5 in realoem. I pulled steering wheel and (url) - zapperjoe 2009-11-02 21:52:45 (40 views)
  - Woops # 2 (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-11-02 21:53:42 (8 views)
- Longshot...but is the power steering fluid topped up? When the fluid is low - Peter 2009-11-02 21:05:07 (11 views)
  - +1 check that PS fluid level. I got a pretty scary creak when turning the wheel - Wiggi 2009-11-03 10:32:12 (10 views)
- can't help with the noise, but when R we gonna' see some freakin' pics of... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-11-02 18:12:14 (12 views)
  - Photos coming soon. Been too busy to really clean her up for a proper photo! - Lawguy 2009-11-02 18:55:46 (13 views)
    - Email me the phone number so we can sort out the nav (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-03 04:47:43 (5 views)
- Ummmm - Blue740i 2009-11-02 18:08:10 (10 views)
  - OMG! Pete YGM (nt) - Blue740i 2009-11-02 18:10:39 (4 views)

No display , no start (code turned on) - doonican 2009-11-02 14:28:04 (36 views)
- Did you check the fuse? does the power light come on? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 14:40:50 (13 views)

Rebuilding drivers seat?? - tgm 2009-11-02 21:23:25 (26 views)
- When you order the foam and leather be sure to get the right foam. There are 3 - aaron00740il 2009-11-03 08:46:04 (8 views)
- I took the back and bottom from a passenger side seat and installed it on my - rrse38 2009-11-02 23:13:55 (8 views)
- Yes, order the seat foam & new leather from your BMW dealer (pic) (url) - HighLine740iL 2009-11-02 22:11:51 (72 views)
  - Re: Yes, order the seat foam & new leather from your BMW dealer - tgm 2009-11-03 07:55:56 (9 views)
  - when did you do this? cost of skins? (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 23:11:32 (9 views)

Yesterday I road tested a '96 750 V12 with 238k miles... - woody750 2009-11-03 08:18:14 (58 views)

OK, I'm being anal - but at $15 for a new Intensive Wiper stalk.... (pic) - RobinK 2009-11-02 06:45:39 (117 views)
- 'S' is for the intensive spray. - kingdom7 2009-11-02 08:41:57 (6 views)
- what is the '<=S' button for? (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-11-02 07:37:08 (9 views)
  - Intensive system - uses a second reservoir.... (pic) - RobinK 2009-11-02 09:28:24 (52 views)
    - TO add to Robin's answer, I think the 'intensive' is also supposed to - mouser 2009-11-02 19:52:19 (8 views)
      - You're right - BMW sells an 'intensive solution'... - RobinK 2009-11-03 05:14:40 (3 views)

OT: 1st road trip 740iL Sport - krux100 2009-11-02 14:51:05 (62 views)
- Re: OT: 1st road trip 740iL Sport - bimmerjay 2009-11-03 02:17:36 (11 views)
- It's been 8 years since my first e38, so always good to hear about 1st trips - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 17:40:00 (20 views)
- Great! but were are the pics Welcome here (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 15:24:15 (9 views)
  - wut he said (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 17:24:04 (4 views)
- Make sure to post pictures! Welcome (nt) - sdmike 2009-11-02 15:05:01 (4 views)

Pretty cheap M5 (pic) (url) - Ed 2009-11-01 23:00:29 (188 views)
- Wish I had the $$$ (nt) - IBHenry® 2009-11-03 00:08:28 (4 views)
- Huh, same price as an 01 740iS. It looks to be in exc condition. I wish I could - Steve R 2009-11-02 22:21:51 (3 views)
- Monster cars! If you're really looking, be sure to check out the carbon - sealbeach740 2009-11-02 02:08:14 (15 views)
  - I need a few more rounds in a stick so I can get the confidence to drive one! (nt) - Ed 2009-11-02 14:11:54 (10 views)
- Ohhh that thing is choice. Wish I had a spare 14k. (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 01:55:17 (14 views)
  - Well sell all of your mean a$$ cruises and you will :'} (nt) - Blue740i 2009-11-02 15:14:50 (6 views)
    - I can't, they all have personalities. (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 17:27:09 (5 views)
  - Hehe, sell one of the trucks??? (nt) - kingdom7 2009-11-02 08:43:07 (8 views)

Anyone have an extra?(or 2) (pic) - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-11-02 19:01:13 (143 views)
- I do ... pm me (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-11-02 20:09:41 (10 views)
  - aaron00740il YGM (nt) - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-11-02 21:51:42 (7 views)

Water on passenger side carpet. - mortyk 2009-11-02 06:59:16 (37 views)
- I have the same freaking problem. Always happen when I park in declined. (pic) - Mario 2009-11-02 21:16:03 (35 views)
- Thanks for the replies. I think they will get it right this time. This will be - mortyk 2009-11-02 15:37:05 (10 views)
- Potentially both. When I had my windshield replaced, we did the same test - kapone 2009-11-02 07:24:33 (13 views)
  - Had the same thing happen to mine. The goop that adheres the glass - melissa 2009-11-02 10:47:42 (9 views)

IT'S ALIVE!!!! - inconsistent 2009-11-01 20:01:59 (68 views)
- I had a little bit of noise last time I had my intake off...it went away - bsnedeker 2009-11-02 13:54:08 (9 views)
  - Hey - how are your timing cover repairs holding up? Is the gasket between the - stritarja 2009-11-02 16:28:42 (7 views)
    - So far so good! - bsnedeker 2009-11-02 16:53:41 (4 views)
- Try some injector cleaner, seafoam is a bit harsh (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 06:22:47 (13 views)
  - Seafoam isn't harsh on anything within a motor as it's 100% petroleum. - Rogue7 2009-11-02 10:33:04 (9 views)
    - I have been reading that it eats the seals...... could be a wrong or maybe you - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 11:19:14 (5 views)
      - Chemtool B12 has more aggressive agents but Seafoam is used by a lot - Rogue7 2009-11-02 12:47:17 (6 views)
    - Thx. Used it for years and had good results, also Marvel oil twice a year. (nt) - eed 2009-11-02 11:12:27 (6 views)
  - OK E, thanks! (nt) - inconsistent 2009-11-02 09:42:41 (4 views)
  - Re: Edwin, Why would seaform be harsh? (nt) - eed 2009-11-02 08:41:59 (4 views)
- Just in time for Halloween!!! The monster lives... (nt) - woody750 2009-11-01 20:08:52 (8 views)

Engine Compartment Fresh Air Vents - krux100 2009-11-02 08:54:59 (41 views)
- ditto what Shled said...the flaps prevent stuff from falling down inside the (pic) - Q 2009-11-02 10:07:05 (36 views)
- Flaps should be closed when hood is open. Check driver's spring... - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 09:07:42 (24 views)
  - Thanks for the help gentlemen. - krux100 2009-11-02 14:31:05 (9 views)

I'm now sold on the Porsche Panamera. I watched a show on Speed - Rogue7 2009-11-01 18:26:39 (35 views)
- Not in a million years, am I'm a P-car afficionado. Wouldn't get a 1st yr car - Steve R 2009-11-01 22:56:05 (20 views)
  - Possible 1st year problems don't worry me when warrantied and backed (nt) - by a Lemon Law. Rogue7 2009-11-02 02:07:06 (6 views)
- YES! (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-01 18:31:49 (8 views)

Engine code 1174 and 1175 (pic) - rbarrett42 2009-11-01 22:23:53 (31 views)
- Re: Engine code 1174 and 1175 - Claudio 2009-11-01 22:54:29 (17 views)