The 7 Series E38 Forum

Can't Figure Out the Shimmy - gnezer 2009-10-28 08:36:49 (79 views)
- I feel your pain - I've replaced the following: - Michael Schuerger 2009-10-30 09:52:24 (15 views)
  - I have a 55-70 shimmy. I need to swap wheels with someone - sdmike 2009-10-30 10:43:21 (11 views)
    - Had that too, changed front tires - gone. Swap w/someone to be sure (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-10-30 23:30:26 (5 views)
    - Mike, Your M-pars are oem, correct? When was your last alignment and how... - bghark 2009-10-30 11:45:23 (5 views)
      - OEM M-pars, and last alignment was when I got tires about 20k miles ago - sdmike 2009-10-30 18:38:19 (6 views)
        
        two words....Ti-ers. I would bet it is the tires acting up if it is..... - bghark 2009-10-30 19:00:26 (5 views)
        
        I DID stop by, you just didn't show up. LOL (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-30 19:28:33 (5 views)
- What brand parts are you using? I replace Thrust arm bushings every 15K.... - bghark 2009-10-30 09:16:49 (15 views)
  - Re: What brand parts are you using? I replace Thrust arm bushings every 15K.... - gnezer 2009-10-30 18:28:07 (12 views)
    - IMHO, they only last 15k. After that I start to feel vibration.... - bghark 2009-10-30 18:56:16 (17 views)
      - Re: IMHO, they only last 15k. After that I start to feel vibration.... - gnezer 2009-11-01 16:17:58 (6 views)
        
        Re: An update - gnezer 2009-11-06 19:07:09 (3 views)
- Sounds like a bad tie rod and/or idler arm bushing. - bulax99 2009-10-28 09:34:36 (27 views)
  - Re: Sounds like a bad tie rod and/or idler arm bushing. - gnezer 2009-10-29 19:16:24 (13 views)

Car died on the way to work this morning - denismcg 2009-10-27 09:53:50 (48 views)
- alternator is back in, the Auto electric shop - denismcg 2009-10-30 18:27:18 (46 views)
- It happened to me and had my alternator rebuilt (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-28 19:24:10 (12 views)
- Re: Car died on the way to work this morning - rudye38 2009-10-27 15:10:38 (12 views)
- Re: Car died on the way to work this morning - ollieguam 2009-10-27 14:49:45 (16 views)
- Did you have the battery tested? If it's not holding a charge could be the issue (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-27 09:56:24 (11 views)
  - Battery is new, but I have will check to ensure it is holding a charge - denismcg 2009-10-27 10:07:51 (25 views)
    - Ditto, alt- you can replace the coltage regular and brush ass'y easier than - bmw635 2009-10-27 14:40:24 (15 views)
      - Are you serious?? (nt) - stevekc 2009-10-29 12:48:44 (9 views)
      - It is definitely the alternator. - denismcg 2009-10-27 15:28:38 (15 views)
        
        Just when I thought the air-cooled alts will last forever... How many miles on - Wiggi 2009-10-27 17:54:47 (7 views)
        
        188,000 km or 116,000 miles - denismcg 2009-10-27 18:10:39 (9 views)
        
        To remove the fan you can remove the three small allen (imbus) screws on the - Wiggi 2009-10-27 23:48:23 (12 views)
        
        alternator is out. I ended up taking the fan and idler pulley off. - denismcg 2009-10-28 14:30:42 (13 views)
        
        Re: alternator is out. I ended up taking the fan and idler pulley off. - mikimoto 2009-11-01 00:39:11 (3 views)
        
        You just remove the torx bolt from the end of the pulley - denismcg 2009-11-03 10:22:06 (1 views)

Another shimmy question: Can a worn center link cause it? I still - Wiggi 2009-10-27 23:29:34 (31 views)
- you say this happens when cold. Could your tires be flat spotting.... - black740ia 2009-10-28 17:03:19 (11 views)
- yes, definitely, without question. Also check the center link-link from the - ian 2009-10-28 16:54:58 (12 views)
  - Which part do you mean? #1 - The pitman arm? (pic) (url) - Wiggi 2009-10-28 17:09:56 (30 views)
- Only when cold or always? even after a long drive? tires? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 13:48:46 (17 views)
  - Tires are 10k mls old (Hancook Ventus). Evenly worn, properly inflated. The - Wiggi 2009-10-28 16:55:04 (13 views)
    - Re: Tires are 10k mls old (Hancook Ventus). Evenly worn, properly inflated. The - gnezer 2009-11-02 12:03:16 (6 views)
- If you do center link, do the tie rod ends at same time. (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-10-28 00:09:18 (16 views)
  - I was thinking the same thing. Thanks for your input, Joe. (nt) - Wiggi 2009-10-28 12:51:12 (9 views)
  - Hijack - Garage done? (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-28 00:42:52 (15 views)

OT: Need a favor...Vote for my daughter in the halloween costume contest (url) - Tony K 2009-10-27 21:47:35 (282 views)
- Tony, did we lose by 1 darn vote? (nt) - bpddaddy 2009-11-01 20:13:44 (2 views)
- 141/139/132 Tonys daughter is in 3rd. Getting closer! (nt) - IBEW 595-Kevin 2009-10-30 12:11:31 (3 views)
- 3 votes from me in the past days (nt) - Wiggi 2009-10-30 12:00:17 (3 views)
- WE CAN DO THIS ...''BIMMERS'' DO NOT LOSE... (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-30 11:56:25 (3 views)
- I was #125. (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-30 11:51:06 (3 views)
- Damn Firewall in Work Won't Give Me Access :-( - Simeon 2009-10-30 10:32:24 (3 views)
  - tell your wife too. we need the extra votes (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-30 10:37:33 (6 views)
- We're still in 4th with 107. 1st is tired at 125. We can get there, but they (url) - Tony K 2009-10-30 09:46:15 (8 views)
- EACH acct can vote 1 time per day..so..103/104/105..there you go (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-30 09:34:08 (3 views)
- #102 here! (nt) - dborja 2009-10-30 09:31:13 (5 views)
- I was #99 as well as #63,#62 & #24...there are some with 122/117 votes (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-30 09:28:32 (5 views)
  - can we vote more than 1 time per acct? (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-30 09:30:09 (3 views)
- 98 (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-30 09:25:37 (3 views)
- 96 are we leeding? (nt) - eismark 2009-10-30 08:54:36 (3 views)
- 94 (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-30 07:18:31 (5 views)
- revoted from all accounts again, up to 93.. (nt) - jbkds 2009-10-30 06:10:30 (5 views)
- #87. GO EURO MEMBERS GO! due to time diff, we can sneak up on the competi- - eismark 2009-10-30 03:48:28 (3 views)
- #86... (nt) - laselvasurf 2009-10-30 02:00:14 (5 views)
- had another email account 78.. (nt) - jbkds 2009-10-29 22:16:57 (5 views)
- Set up another account. 75 (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-29 21:52:58 (7 views)
  - thanks, I just set one up for all my email accts too (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-29 21:57:51 (6 views)
- setup 2 more accounts and voted 68 & 69.. (nt) - jbkds 2009-10-29 20:49:25 (9 views)
  - Thanks! We're still 30 votes away from the lead (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-29 21:21:16 (5 views)
- #67 (nt) - JL 2009-10-29 20:36:04 (5 views)
- #66.. (nt) - jbkds 2009-10-29 20:28:49 (5 views)
- AND yet another...#63 (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-29 17:52:43 (8 views)
- got you another one #62 and did one yesterday #24 (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-29 17:47:40 (7 views)
- 61 - how often can we vote? (nt) - eismark 2009-10-29 17:19:35 (7 views)
  - Once each day..... (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-10-29 20:44:20 (5 views)
- OMG those kids are all so cute. Killer costumes. Yours is awesome! (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-29 17:06:43 (7 views)
- Boom! # 60 (nt) - KevHouston 2009-10-29 16:45:46 (7 views)
  - thanks! keep 'em coming! Now my wife is upset that she isn't in the lead... (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-29 17:04:19 (5 views)
- She needs 40 more votes, Two are at 93 (nt) - IBEW 595-Kevin 2009-10-29 16:34:58 (7 views)
  - Tomorrow is our last day we can vote again right?? She'll get 3 from me than (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-29 16:37:20 (7 views)
    - thanks (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-29 16:54:22 (8 views)
- Done. Vote #56. Hmmm...I've got 3 email addy's (nt) - Peter 2009-10-29 16:27:12 (5 views)
- Common folks! TonyK has helped all of us out a lot. VOTE! (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-29 15:18:51 (5 views)
- Just voted again... #53 (nt) - bpddaddy 2009-10-29 14:46:21 (10 views)
  - Thanks. She is now in 4th. 1 & 2 have 88, 3 has 60. We need to get her up there (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-29 14:53:14 (5 views)
- #50 - good luck! (nt) - panalu 2009-10-29 11:19:48 (6 views)
- Come on guys...145 post views only got us 40 some votes??? - Tony K 2009-10-29 11:11:19 (5 views)
- 48.............that million $ first prize is within reach buddy.. (nt) - beechy 2009-10-29 11:01:10 (6 views)
- 47 (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-29 09:57:02 (6 views)
- OK vote number 46 today! C'mone everone, lets get the - 740isport 2009-10-29 09:24:41 (5 views)
- Done - she's sure a cutie Tony. Congrats. Hope she wins! (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-10-29 00:38:54 (11 views)
- New day! Everyone vote again!!!! (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-29 00:15:19 (6 views)
- Don't know what number voter, but voted!!! Great picture!! (nt) - 740isport 2009-10-28 21:38:38 (9 views)
- in at #30.. Cutie!! (nt) - jbkds 2009-10-28 20:17:09 (7 views)
- 29- she is a cutie (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-28 19:18:44 (9 views)
- #28 I hope she wins (nt) - robo740il 2009-10-28 18:40:54 (7 views)
- She´s cute. On 25 votesfrom all over the World :-) (nt) - eismark 2009-10-28 12:34:37 (11 views)
- Voted # 24 here...very cute...I remember when mine were little - Carguy63™ 2009-10-28 12:30:23 (8 views)
- Come on guys! 74 thread views and only a dozen or so votes?? (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-28 12:13:47 (11 views)
  - I'm blocked to the site from work, will vote tonight (nt) - Blue740i 2009-10-28 12:22:57 (7 views)
  - If she wins, I donate money to the board!!! (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-28 12:14:05 (7 views)
- number 22 (nt) - geoff046 2009-10-28 12:02:30 (7 views)
- Now 21 (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-28 11:51:01 (7 views)
- Tony, I gotcha vote #20 (nt) - black740ia 2009-10-28 11:26:09 (7 views)
- My vote is in which puts the count at 18. Good luck ;-) (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-10-28 10:08:51 (10 views)
  - Thanks! Keep voting! She is in 4th place, but we have a few more days (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-28 10:51:18 (7 views)
- Tony, just put my' I voted' button on my chest - very cute (nt) - bpddaddy 2009-10-28 09:55:13 (8 views)
- I just found out that you can vote once per day! So everybody log back in and - Tony K 2009-10-28 06:58:23 (4 views)
- Sorry man.....had to vote for the Lawguy lookalike, #37. They wear the same - beechy 2009-10-27 23:33:10 (8 views)
  - Not true. I have never worn a lion costume. (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-30 11:52:59 (3 views)
- Done (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-27 22:19:03 (7 views)
- Come On Guys, this Cute little Chickie Needs Votes !!! (nt) - Thomas Meacham 2009-10-27 22:14:36 (12 views)
  - Thanks Tom! Let's keep it goin guys. She needs more votes! (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-28 06:48:05 (7 views)

OT: Who else has PING! on there smart phone?? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 14:04:38 (25 views)
- Us BB users have whats called BBM....the original free text (nt) - black740ia 2009-10-30 14:47:37 (12 views)
  - There's a better IM application for BB and iPhone....BeeJive.... (url) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-31 08:35:36 (10 views)
    - No extra cost for using it over the network? Like text? - eaglecomm 2009-10-31 10:17:22 (3 views)
      - I have the Unlimited Data plan with Verizon, but don't believe... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-31 10:47:03 (1 views)
- I have it stamped on my golf clubs... (nt) - beechy 2009-10-28 16:43:45 (10 views)
  - me too, and my windbreaker (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-28 17:31:52 (10 views)
    - I always figured you were more of a 'Members Only' jacket guy, Mike! (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-30 12:02:49 (9 views)
      - Need i say more? (pic) - Lawguy 2009-10-30 13:17:12 (30 views)
        
        I am proud to say I never owned one of those, however.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-31 10:49:19 (1 views)
    - So if you both have PING! then they are both fake (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 17:47:41 (10 views)
- Ping Lite! typical username (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-10-28 16:41:40 (12 views)
- Only you cool kids with the iphones have it...No app for BB yet (nt) - black740ia 2009-10-28 16:27:12 (8 views)
- I do its Awsome (nt) - darkknight74 2009-10-28 15:19:40 (10 views)

E38 Bimmerboard members are the bomb... (nt) - Mario 2009-10-29 14:33:17 (36 views)
- I agreed completely. And an extra thanks to Jeff Chia today - Shled℠ 2009-10-29 18:03:25 (14 views)
- What exactly does that mean? (nt) - beechy 2009-10-29 14:38:17 (27 views)
  - Lawguy will tell you in a minute. What's with your sig pic? Big red X. (nt) - Mario 2009-10-29 15:35:37 (14 views)
    - Yep....sold the 7....driving a big red X.... - beechy 2009-10-29 18:00:50 (15 views)
      - here ya go (pic) - Lurcher 2009-10-29 21:30:10 (91 views)
        
        Is there any way we can ban canadian access to the board? I mean, really! (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-30 11:54:32 (9 views)
        
        There are some occasions, rare though they are, when you make a valid suggestion - beechy 2009-10-30 16:16:55 (8 views)
        
        Hey... (nt) - Mario 2009-10-30 16:58:56 (9 views)
        
        Ooops...sorry man, forgetting we have more than one of you Labatts brothers.. - beechy 2009-10-30 17:07:42 (6 views)
        
        they brew the stuff in my city up here in MASSIVE igloos (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-30 17:10:38 (10 views)
  - That we all are (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-29 14:40:50 (15 views)
    - With a couple of exceptions......... (nt) - beechy 2009-10-29 14:49:14 (14 views)
      - Go on, spell 'em out...''L A W G U Y'' & '' B E E C H Y'' (nt) - Peter 2009-10-29 21:29:08 (6 views)
      - True. I'm the 'dogs bollox' (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-29 14:56:54 (11 views)
        
        But can you enjoy them a way a dog does?? (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-29 16:11:09 (10 views)
        
        Awww jaysus! I just thre my back out...! (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-30 07:51:38 (9 views)
        
        Reminds me of that old punchline.....'because they can'. Remember that joke? (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-30 11:59:07 (9 views)
        
        I do - it's still one of my all time favourites! (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-30 12:46:17 (10 views)
        
        Re: Because They Can (pic) - Simeon 2009-10-30 13:25:20 (44 views)
        
        LOL, that's pretty funny... (nt) - Mario 2009-10-30 17:02:22 (10 views)
        LOL! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-30 15:48:25 (8 views)

Double Trouble - jpursell 2009-10-29 12:08:13 (19 views)
- was my original intentions... however the new ones to nice for the scap yard - jpursell 2009-10-29 14:47:02 (19 views)
  - Oh Jolly! - 740ilDuke 2009-10-30 15:52:39 (6 views)
- its the Stockholm syndrome - we all have it - wcsnyder 2009-10-29 12:33:59 (7 views)

PS hose replacement: any recommendations? Seems like the two hoses - Wiggi 2009-10-27 23:37:15 (43 views)
- Someone on this or over at BF took his off and replaced just the - TxDarth 2009-10-28 18:58:54 (26 views)
  - The E38 has the flow restrictor in the middle. If you want to do away with it go - zapperjoe 2009-10-29 11:36:20 (14 views)
    - Removing the flow restrictor can cause a noise (nt) - JohnG 2009-10-29 15:55:40 (9 views)
      - +1 I figured it was there for a reason and didn't do it. Just paid up!!! (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-10-29 21:14:45 (11 views)
        
        You can cut that restrictor out.. - whiteil 2009-10-30 03:33:15 (3 views)
  - That would be me... - whiteil 2009-10-29 00:30:46 (14 views)
    - details? or part #s for the higher psi hose? - eaglecomm 2009-10-29 09:42:49 (14 views)
      - Re: details? - whiteil 2009-10-29 15:31:09 (14 views)
      - I have an E34 and need to replace the hoses too. As I understand it (from a guy - JerrytheK 2009-10-29 10:18:42 (21 views)
        
        Sounds easy enough.. (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-10-29 11:36:09 (7 views)
    - Please send me your old hoses - whiteil 2009-10-29 00:33:14 (16 views)
      - This would be a good idea on the cheap - recycle them to board members.... (nt) - TxDarth 2009-10-30 11:45:31 (5 views)
        
        The hose is better aftewards - whiteil 2009-10-30 14:20:32 (1 views)
- My bad. I described the wrong hose. It is the two hoses going in and out of the - Wiggi 2009-10-28 16:46:19 (12 views)
- The 2 hoses should do it Thomas (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 13:52:20 (15 views)
- Sounds like high pressure hose from gear box. (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-10-28 00:06:57 (16 views)
  - And its a bitch to change, just did mine like 2 months ago . - jpursell 2009-10-29 16:28:45 (8 views)
    - You go girl!! Need to update the sig and put completed for PS hose!! (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-10-29 21:17:00 (7 views)
  - If that one is bad the fluid would come out fast each time you stear (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 13:52:53 (13 views)
    - It will eventually but not always at first. (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-10-28 17:30:22 (9 views)
  - Isn't always this one? (nt) - pt 2009-10-28 12:39:57 (12 views)

unscrew drain plug oil bolt - mazzta 2009-10-29 07:38:13 (18 views)
- Left (as in anti clockwise). (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-29 08:03:49 (10 views)
  - +1 righty tighty, lefty loosey. only thing that loosens the other way is the fan (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-10-29 09:25:24 (12 views)
    - How about steering wheel bolt? (nt) - zapperjoe 2009-10-29 09:27:19 (14 views)
      - Ther ewould be no need there - it is splinded and sits on the steering shaft - TxDarth 2009-10-30 12:24:55 (4 views)
      - Steering Wheel Bolt: turn left {counter clockwise} to loosen... (pic) - Q 2009-10-29 10:14:06 (34 views)
      - Just read through a coupla DIY posts and none of them mention the SW bolt diff (url) - eaglecomm 2009-10-29 09:39:34 (12 views)
      - not sure.. my e34 is left off.. e38 different? haven't taken it off... (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-10-29 09:34:07 (9 views)

OT: World's worst parking job...and it's a Canadian in a BMW! (vid) (url) - Peter 2009-10-28 17:10:03 (175 views)
- WOW! (nt) - baby007 2009-10-29 21:02:55 (6 views)
- The impressive part is that the car was still driving (apparently) fine after!! (nt) - kapone 2009-10-29 21:01:30 (6 views)
- I hope someone got their license and gave them a ticket. - Steve R 2009-10-29 15:26:27 (3 views)
- Crazy and AWESOME. - 740ilDuke 2009-10-29 00:18:33 (3 views)
- that's pretty funny... something I would do somehow... (nt) - thesteve™ 2009-10-28 17:51:34 (10 views)
- DEJA VU (nt) - black740ia 2009-10-28 17:43:06 (8 views)
- Repost Peter, you need to check into the board a little more (url) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 17:40:19 (30 views)
  - It takes things a little while longer to make it up to the Great White North. - Lawguy 2009-10-30 12:00:56 (3 views)
  - No worries, Peter. It's funny enough to watch twice! (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-10-29 00:28:45 (9 views)
  - Oops Oops (nt) - Peter 2009-10-28 18:27:15 (8 views)
  - thanks for that e-mail, E ...just got it. : ) (nt) - thesteve™ 2009-10-28 17:53:08 (8 views)
- Re: OT: World's worst parking job...and it's a Canadian in a BMW! - brllc 2009-10-28 17:15:58 (11 views)

Anyone Using this Soundgate Aux Adaptor? (url) - stonecloser 2009-10-29 12:19:36 (41 views)
- Looks like it will work.... - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-30 10:32:24 (16 views)
- Guess not (nt) - stonecloser 2009-10-30 03:33:36 (11 views)
  - I'm no expert on post 95 audio in our cars, but i give it a - thesteve™ 2009-10-30 10:14:14 (12 views)

A BMW first: linking bonuses to wages of assembly line workers... (url) - RobinK 2009-10-27 09:42:28 (43 views)
- Re: A BMW first: linking bonuses to wages of assembly line workers... - steve500 2009-10-28 20:23:25 (18 views)
  - 60K bonus?? (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-30 07:38:08 (4 views)

DSP Help please - bblanchard 2009-10-27 19:03:51 (33 views)
- Check the fuse on the radio module itself. - Brian 2009-10-27 21:07:07 (9 views)
  - Re: Check the fuse on the radio module itself. - bubbajet 2009-10-28 01:07:46 (14 views)
    - What specifically did they do? - bulax99 2009-10-28 09:38:47 (8 views)
      - Re: What specifically did they do? - bubbajet 2009-10-29 21:58:02 (5 views)

Dealer wants $880 to replace my instrument cluster...am waiting - henry 2009-10-28 17:32:21 (53 views)
- BMWNA Contact info here ===============>>>>>> (url) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-29 14:14:12 (20 views)
- I got a 75/25 split on all...however the dealer... - Carguy63™ 2009-10-29 13:29:27 (12 views)
- FWIW: I just bought a new E38 HIGH cluster from my parts dept. for $450 - ian 2009-10-29 00:36:33 (37 views)
- I just got mine done this month for $315 with rings from vdo, I live 8 miles - rollinin7series 2009-10-28 22:42:35 (17 views)
- Re: BMWNA offered me half the cost only. - irvsteroni 2009-10-28 19:30:09 (25 views)
- Ask them to pay for parts and you pay for labor. Dealer labor is less than 1 hr - bmw635 2009-10-28 18:32:48 (13 views)
  - The last time I inquired about this BMW only offered half the parts to replace - mels7 2009-10-28 19:04:54 (13 views)
    - Re: What's VDO? Thx. (nt) - irvsteroni 2009-10-28 19:32:01 (18 views)
      - Re: VDO-Never mind. Found the links and other postings. (nt) - irvsteroni 2009-10-28 19:40:25 (9 views)
    - If BMW won't pay 60% of total I will have pixels repair..Thanks for info (nt) - henry 2009-10-28 19:09:56 (19 views)
      - Sounds about right because pixel repair last year was around $300. (nt) - mels7 2009-10-28 19:13:12 (13 views)
        
        Ask them fo rthe $200 advertised before 'Change in Management' - - bmw635 2009-10-28 20:32:09 (13 views)
  - Thanks Peter...will see what they offer and try that approach. (nt) - henry 2009-10-28 18:46:32 (11 views)
    - Re: Thanks Peter...will see what they offer and try that approach. - rogue 2009-10-28 22:20:09 (15 views)
      - The last name and number I had was:: - black740ia 2009-10-29 09:20:20 (9 views)
      - SAME QUESTION......WHO TO CALL AT BMWNA? - Lawguy 2009-10-29 08:47:24 (14 views)
        
        link for great info and contact read + =====> (url) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-29 13:53:58 (18 views)
        Lawguy...search my name and look for - Carguy63™ 2009-10-29 13:32:41 (9 views)
        
        thanks so much! (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-29 21:45:45 (6 views)

Example of true armoured vehicle except windshield - pass427 2009-10-27 17:55:55 (130 views)
- That's a beautiful example, truly wonderful car. Too bad he got the 'li' wrong - Steve R 2009-10-29 21:22:13 (6 views)
- Link here, It's B4 protection, only doors and windows and not bullet proof (url) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 03:36:02 (59 views)
  - Nice looking ride (nt) - Blue740i 2009-10-28 12:22:05 (9 views)
- I'm jealous of that headliner. Wish mine was black...looks SOO much better. (nt) - stingley 2009-10-28 02:17:02 (14 views)
  - Couldn't you just paint your liner?? (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-28 19:50:01 (9 views)
    - I could, but wouldn't. Perfer OEM solutions usually. - stingley 2009-10-28 22:08:09 (6 views)
- windshield - IBEW 595-Kevin 2009-10-27 21:24:31 (22 views)
- Awesome car...what is the button for just to the left..... - Carguy63™ 2009-10-27 21:03:47 (10 views)
  - Same as to the right of the steering wheel. - 740isport 2009-10-28 21:51:56 (5 views)
- Yep, no rear window buttons. :-0 (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-27 18:33:50 (9 views)
- Doesn't look like a 2001 to me. Still has the small display. (nt) - farnarkler 2009-10-27 18:03:29 (12 views)
  - 4/00 build is a model year 01 - M.Wong 2009-10-27 18:32:24 (7 views)

I just had my bilsteins installed and there is power steering fluid all over my - rollinin7series 2009-10-28 23:07:51 (64 views)
- don't forget to check the fluid in your PS reservoir...they may have topped it (pic) - Q 2009-10-29 16:15:42 (37 views)
  - oops.forgot to say...if the fluid in the reservoir is NOT light green...and it's (url) - Q 2009-10-29 17:03:50 (9 views)
- I think there is a self leveling elimination kit available for E38's that want a - HighLine740iL 2009-10-29 13:03:54 (14 views)
  - self leveling elimination kit from Bav Auto.com $144.00 (url) - HighLine740iL 2009-10-29 19:27:59 (9 views)
  - should have typed imho in small letters : ) - thesteve™ 2009-10-29 16:22:45 (8 views)
  - IMO the rear self/lev shocks don't wear out. They may leak or break (url) - thesteve™ 2009-10-29 13:19:13 (13 views)
- That is really messed up. I have SLS too - stevekc 2009-10-29 12:42:23 (9 views)
- You guys are great, I kept the old shocks they have 130k miles on them, I never - rollinin7series 2009-10-29 12:13:25 (15 views)
  - Yes you can use the springs for the rear (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-29 13:40:38 (8 views)
  - you going to sell the rear Bilsteins? you keeping the fronts? - paprmkr 2009-10-29 12:23:50 (6 views)
- Sorry to hear that, hope he fixes it the way it should be (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-29 03:33:03 (9 views)
- That totally sucks. Id try to salvage it personally, but elimination is cheaper - 740ilDuke 2009-10-29 00:11:33 (8 views)
- Re: I just had my bilsteins installed and there is power steering fluid all over my - medic1 2009-10-28 23:44:59 (29 views)
- you had a very expensive, probablly fully functional, self leveling rear - thesteve™ 2009-10-28 23:28:23 (22 views)

Urgent Need AMP HELP - darkknight74 2009-10-28 21:56:56 (19 views)
- If we are going to tell you what to use then you must tell us what you need! - eismark 2009-10-29 18:01:48 (7 views)

Transmission Woes - TerrBear 2009-10-28 09:41:19 (84 views)
- UPDATE - Seems to be running much better after a transmission 'reset' - TerrBear 2009-10-28 13:44:44 (43 views)
  - That is what devil bimmer that i have did - jpursell 2009-10-29 17:16:44 (21 views)
- Re: Transmission Woes - Yooper 2009-10-28 11:43:24 (33 views)
- Try fluid & filter, may have been low on fluid over 175k miles. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-28 11:02:42 (13 views)
- Time to call Kirt and fess up (nt) - kc314 2009-10-28 10:53:49 (12 views)
- Sounds like its time for a new tranny - kevpm 2009-10-28 10:51:58 (14 views)

OT: My wife sends me an email this morning at 6:50 AM that reads in its - JerrytheK 2009-10-28 12:39:35 (190 views)
- My gf will come around when I get heated seats somehow - stevekc 2009-10-29 12:38:13 (12 views)
  - My wife didn't understand why I liked BMWs until she got her '95 540i - JerrytheK 2009-10-29 15:08:32 (9 views)
- Yep that's how my wife feels about our Touring as well. - kingdom7 2009-10-29 10:49:11 (7 views)
  - Be there in two weeks! (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-29 12:25:38 (7 views)
- Got one from beechy's wife this morning. Same thing...word-for-word - Peter 2009-10-28 17:20:39 (14 views)
  - That's just not right - funny, but not right HAAHAHAAH (nt) - Lurcher 2009-10-29 12:32:26 (12 views)
    - Hey!! Don't encourage him. (nt) - beechy 2009-10-29 13:41:21 (8 views)
- My kind of woman........ (nt) - black740ia 2009-10-28 16:31:33 (14 views)
- Looks like you need one of these.... (pic) - Lawguy 2009-10-28 14:39:33 (117 views)
- A/S/L? lol Keeper for sure! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-28 14:11:58 (15 views)
- LOL she is a keeper! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 13:59:52 (16 views)
- Does she have a sister? (nt) - Blue740i 2009-10-28 13:50:44 (12 views)

BMW will not start. Help please - gookracing 2009-10-29 12:44:23 (21 views)
- I think it needs to be coded or something (nt) - stevekc 2009-10-29 12:49:36 (20 views)
  - +1 the 2 need to talk so the car will start (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-29 14:25:25 (12 views)

how do you know if EDC struts are bad if they are off the car springs removed (nt) - rrse38 2009-10-28 22:31:31 (20 views)
- You can't only when they are on the car and you hit the button they get - Edwin™ 2009-10-29 03:25:58 (9 views)
  - so even if they are easy to push down that doesn't mean they are bad? (nt) - rrse38 2009-10-29 04:15:16 (10 views)
    - Viagra will fix! (nt) - mortyk 2009-10-29 12:27:27 (9 views)
    - Could be, hard to say when not hooked up (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-29 06:27:36 (8 views)
- anyone? (nt) - rrse38 2009-10-29 00:46:14 (9 views)
  - 2 things - either ECD works/does not or they are worn out - Lurcher 2009-10-29 12:41:11 (17 views)

OT but good news. - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-10-28 21:39:45 (52 views)
- The quote from the engineer is good - KevHouston 2009-10-29 10:07:28 (11 views)
- 80mph aint bad at all. Beats the 75mph max in Ireland. (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-29 07:49:14 (8 views)
- Lets see 100 (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-29 03:34:38 (11 views)
- Hijack - JoeC 98 740il & 750il, YGM (nt) - M.Wong 2009-10-28 23:16:53 (10 views)

Power steering feels sluggish....started yesterday out of the blue. - h2oskiphil 2009-10-28 16:45:24 (27 views)
- Most likely wheel sensor or some fluke error. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-28 17:08:04 (13 views)
  - Should the hard reset fix that? (nt) (nt) - h2oskiphil 2009-10-28 17:20:35 (16 views)
    - Only way to find out. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-28 18:33:59 (10 views)
- Reservoir is only $30. Can't hurt to replace it with the hose IMHO. (nt) - Wiggi 2009-10-28 16:59:54 (13 views)
  - I was going to try some stuff that didn't require part-changing..... - h2oskiphil 2009-10-28 17:04:06 (12 views)
- First thing you have to do is fix that leak.............then take it from there. (nt) - beechy 2009-10-28 16:47:46 (10 views)
  - I think I'm just going to put a clamp on it. - h2oskiphil 2009-10-28 17:01:26 (8 views)
    - Sounds familiar. The reservoir is attached with bolts thru rubber grommets that - beechy 2009-10-28 20:09:46 (15 views)

2010 7 series book...What a great surprise, I got home - Carguy63™ 2009-10-27 20:44:16 (53 views)
- I got one too like 2 days ago. Ive driven it too....not tooo special. - pyramids111 2009-10-28 19:56:41 (6 views)
- I got one early this year, but I keep leaving it at Bharks! - 740ilDuke 2009-10-28 14:28:52 (7 views)
- Can I order one off the Internet? (nt) - Ed 2009-10-28 14:13:36 (7 views)
- Hmmm, didn't get one this time...but did get one back in April/09....it came up (url) - Q 2009-10-28 12:06:45 (18 views)
- I got one too. It made me wish I had an extra $100K lying around. (nt) - Brian 2009-10-28 06:51:53 (7 views)
- All I got was a post card with a 15% off of any service coupon. (nt) - stein 2009-10-27 23:18:58 (10 views)
  - +1 ) : (nt) - robo740il 2009-10-27 23:22:17 (9 views)
- I received one as well. Very nice book; very expensive marketing for BMW! (nt) - cody3 2009-10-27 21:33:00 (8 views)

OT: The governator gives the finger to the legislature (url) - sdmike 2009-10-28 14:46:18 (94 views)
- Here's a full article on it. I wouldn't blame him at all if he did this... - sdmike 2009-10-28 17:36:02 (21 views)
  - I am a fan of Arnold, movie and governor. Terminator for Texas Governor!!! (nt) - JL 2009-10-28 19:43:23 (10 views)
- That's about the funniest thing I've read in weeks! (nt) - kc314 2009-10-28 15:50:40 (13 views)
- Must have had fun writing this! (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-28 15:42:33 (7 views)
- LOL. This is great. Probably just a coincidence, though... (nt) - Wiggi 2009-10-28 15:22:43 (10 views)
  - That's what they're claiming, but I find it very hard to believe - sdmike 2009-10-28 17:33:22 (8 views)
- Ha! ''kicks the can down the alley.'' what a great metaphor they came up with so - beechy 2009-10-28 15:20:29 (7 views)

Getting the itch... - inconsistent 2009-10-28 00:09:53 (96 views)
- As a commuter myself I will tell you the best spent money is on AAA... - black740ia 2009-10-28 17:11:48 (22 views)
  - Re: As a commuter myself I will tell you the best spent money is on AAA... - inconsistent 2009-10-28 18:16:39 (22 views)
- Join Triple A for towing benefits... - TerrBear 2009-10-28 13:57:32 (15 views)
  - Re: Join Triple A for towing benefits... - inconsistent 2009-10-28 18:23:22 (12 views)
- everything you've already done and know about on your present car...will have to - Q 2009-10-28 11:08:35 (16 views)
  - good advise (nt) - inconsistent 2009-10-28 18:18:27 (8 views)
- No guarantee that the '01 wouldnt leave you hanging - stevekc 2009-10-28 05:47:23 (13 views)
- Question is why did she stand you? and what is your feeling with the car the way - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 03:38:39 (14 views)
  - Re: Question is why did she stand you? and what is your feeling with the car the way - inconsistent 2009-10-28 10:38:34 (23 views)
- If the car you got now is fine, spend $1500 to R&R all the rubber, plastic then - bmw635 2009-10-28 01:56:53 (31 views)
  - I second that, I feel my 25 year old e23 maybe more reliable... - ejonesie22 2009-10-28 10:23:37 (14 views)

OT: iPhone 3G & S 3.1.2 unlock WITH 05.11.07 baseband. Crap! (url) - visionbmw7 2009-10-27 21:54:48 (53 views)
- Yep! and the Dev team has found a solution for 3 months now so don't count - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 17:42:58 (14 views)

drove my car again today - thesteve™ 2009-10-27 22:07:33 (103 views)
- Sorry buddy, hope you get it all sorted out soon! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 10:46:02 (13 views)
  - Thanks Eddie. Can I call you Eddie? : P (nt) - thesteve™ 2009-10-28 15:06:23 (14 views)
    - NP sure I don't care, btw YGM (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 15:24:43 (7 views)
- Sorry to read this post. I hope you get the Bimmer back in 1 pc - kingdom7 2009-10-28 08:55:28 (11 views)
  - thanks... all these years I always immidiately put it back in the blue - thesteve™ 2009-10-28 15:05:02 (10 views)
- bummer... I've got an e30 you can use for awhile! - eaglecomm 2009-10-28 00:43:12 (9 views)
  - Thanks - thesteve™ 2009-10-28 14:59:29 (11 views)
- Re: drove my car again today - inconsistent 2009-10-27 23:55:32 (18 views)
  - yeah, a replacement would be nice. Maybe an 09 7 series... seems fair ; ) (nt) - thesteve™ 2009-10-28 14:52:07 (7 views)

Which one of you guys bought this Euro armrest? (url) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-27 21:50:11 (95 views)
- Not a bad price, considering the list on it. (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-28 14:22:42 (9 views)
- i dont see any bids for $49 (nt) - rrse38 2009-10-28 05:16:19 (9 views)
- Not me --- I stopped at $49 (nt) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-27 21:55:02 (15 views)
- sounds like you were sniped. lol (nt) - rrse38 2009-10-27 21:52:00 (9 views)

Fault Code: 'can: timeout E-CAT' - golf2bimmer 2009-10-28 11:43:04 (8 views)
- There is a communication fault between the CAN and the cat pre heating system (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 12:06:32 (12 views)
  - Re: There is a communication fault between the CAN and the cat pre heating system - golf2bimmer 2009-10-28 12:36:04 (8 views)
    - 11 volt when running??? that is WAY to low (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 14:00:45 (7 views)

Is it difficult to remove the intake manifold on a 1995 - davepcpa 2009-10-28 11:59:14 (14 views)
- It's a Snap if you leave everything else in Place (pic) - Thomas Meacham 2009-10-28 13:20:45 (72 views)
- If you do a search either here or on e38.org, for 'valley pan', you'll find - JerrytheK 2009-10-28 13:04:24 (20 views)

OT Rant. I live in Denver, my kids go to school in Boston, and there was a bad - JerrytheK 2009-10-27 20:18:42 (100 views)
- Can they just do that an get away with it?? (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-28 12:04:39 (12 views)
  - They try, but only get away with it if you/we let them. (nt) - cogic740 2009-10-28 12:13:26 (10 views)
    - It is possible my son pushed the wrong button when activating his - JerrytheK 2009-10-28 12:30:25 (6 views)
- For a back-up plan...check to see if you're eligible for a local Credit Union... - Q 2009-10-28 11:47:49 (8 views)
- Well played. Banks are always looking for a way to get over. (nt) - cogic740 2009-10-28 07:00:13 (8 views)

Windshield defroster always blowing hot air - skipv 2009-10-28 06:33:09 (16 views)
- Which defrost button where you pressing? There's 3 defrost buttons...one for (pic) - Q 2009-10-28 07:48:32 (62 views)
  - Re: Which defrost button where you pressing? There's 3 defrost buttons...one for - skipv 2009-10-28 08:06:35 (16 views)
    - hmmm, if the IHKA control panel is set to AUTO, and the stratified air dial (pic) - Q 2009-10-28 11:41:15 (30 views)

Oil Filter Housing - markn 2009-10-27 13:45:45 (25 views)
- Do not use cheap Fram or STP filters.... - badunit 2009-10-27 21:44:23 (13 views)
  - Thompson BMW has Buy 2 get 1 Free Oil Filters - Thomas Meacham 2009-10-27 22:05:06 (35 views)
    - What is in front of your car by the stop signs??? (pic) - M.Wong 2009-10-27 23:15:29 (57 views)
      - Yep...you can purchase the O-rings separately.... (pic) - Q 2009-10-28 11:16:24 (21 views)
- The top of the housing (cover) has an o-ring. - eaglecomm 2009-10-27 14:12:40 (14 views)

Driver Side Inside Door Handle! - jbursey25 2009-10-27 19:34:30 (12 views)
- geez...how many times did you ask this question? (nt) - Q 2009-10-28 11:11:18 (8 views)
- Unlikely but the cable may have just unhooked from the handle. More likely is - beechy 2009-10-27 23:45:07 (13 views)
  - Re: Unlikely but the cable may have just unhooked from the handle. More likely is - jbursey25 2009-10-28 10:30:57 (8 views)
- I've been there. Obvious advice, but if you want to drive the car, you - JerrytheK 2009-10-27 21:06:01 (8 views)
- either the handle broke or the cable did - 04sshd 2009-10-27 20:26:52 (10 views)

Driver Side Door Handle Inside Cable Broken! - jbursey25 2009-10-28 10:51:57 (9 views)
- Always remember to check www.e38.org to see if someone has already done a DIY - Q 2009-10-28 10:59:25 (12 views)

hesitation - milenova 2009-10-28 08:02:49 (18 views)
- How the trans fluid level? Supposed to check when hot to get - bmw635 2009-10-28 11:00:42 (5 views)
- Search the board for Kirt and transmission, and call him (nt) - kc314 2009-10-28 10:55:22 (9 views)

N E ! have (2) 255/45 R18 tires they want to sell? - Blue740i 2009-10-27 15:45:34 (21 views)
- Re: N E ! have (2) 255/45 R18 tires they want to sell? - inconsistent 2009-10-27 17:14:24 (23 views)
  - I'm pretty sure the 750's are summer-only tires....Blue740i is a year 'round.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-28 07:11:25 (12 views)
    - 4 sure (nt) - Blue740i 2009-10-28 10:37:27 (7 views)
    - oops...meant to say '760'....not '750' (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-28 07:12:00 (9 views)
  - I am running those on 8 inch rims on all four points (non staggered) - chuckc 2009-10-27 19:46:13 (8 views)
    - 8 inch rims eh? Those are some tiny wheels (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-10-27 21:39:56 (10 views)
- Let me swing by Rogue7 driveway tonite and see what I can do - Mario 2009-10-27 16:32:35 (9 views)
- Bummer, had I known you were still looking, I could have brought mine up to PA. (nt) - eaglecomm 2009-10-27 16:04:19 (11 views)

Dave C & his mom really appreciated the flowers. Maru took - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-10-27 23:12:03 (28 views)
- Glad you made it down to the viewing! (nt) - M.Wong 2009-10-27 23:16:43 (9 views)

More annoying bulb issues! Anyone have an extra lic. lamp unit laying around? - wilk187 2009-10-27 22:21:56 (14 views)

Decided to replace the Vanos Check Valve to Reduce Drain Back (pic) - Thomas Meacham 2009-10-27 20:22:37 (80 views)
- How much are you selling the sleeve socket and valve retriever for? - eaglecomm 2009-10-27 20:26:56 (13 views)
  - I will post the Parts List from Real OEM - Thomas Meacham 2009-10-27 20:35:28 (25 views)

USAA or Liberty Mutual auto insurance? - Imolatony 2009-10-27 16:45:08 (21 views)
- USAA period. - ejonesie22 2009-10-27 18:41:01 (10 views)
  - +1 Customer service cannot be beat! (nt) - Lurcher 2009-10-27 19:26:40 (7 views)
- No complaints w/USAA here. Anyone who qualifies for USAA seems to stick w/them. (nt) - M.Wong 2009-10-27 18:34:40 (7 views)
- I have been with USAA for over 22 years and highly recommend - hypercritic 2009-10-27 18:00:21 (8 views)
- I love USAA. Great customer service and actually have a heart - sdmike 2009-10-27 17:54:19 (9 views)
- Tony, USAA is the insurance since I was a teen-ager - it's been wonderful!!! - pj740il 2009-10-27 17:39:39 (10 views)
- I'm with Liberty Mutual 2 cars Home abd beach condo - Blue740i 2009-10-27 17:29:41 (9 views)
  - +1 Liberty Mutual - 740ilDuke 2009-10-27 17:33:52 (8 views)
- I believe that USAA is very highly rated in terms of customer satsifaction. - Lawguy 2009-10-27 16:53:25 (7 views)
  - Yes USAA is the way to go. Been with them for house and cars - henry 2009-10-27 17:41:01 (6 views)

Cabin A/C Filters - ollieguam 2009-10-27 14:46:42 (21 views)
- This is the one you want buddy.......Edwins write up. (url) - beechy 2009-10-27 17:23:24 (45 views)
- here you go... - inconsistent 2009-10-27 17:10:08 (22 views)
- If you're less than 3 feet tall and weigh about 100 pounds it's a piece of cake - beechy 2009-10-27 16:44:30 (8 views)
- Do a search here of chack out E38.org (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-27 14:53:25 (12 views)
  - Re: Do a search here of chack out E38.org - ollieguam 2009-10-27 16:51:24 (7 views)

Anyone looking for a 2000 fully loaded Highline? (url) - white740 2009-10-27 13:20:44 (122 views)
- Bullet Proof Glass too!!!! :-o) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-27 14:16:41 (10 views)
  - Think he'd let me test it with a 357 Magnum? (nt) - JerrytheK 2009-10-27 15:47:25 (14 views)
    - Or .50 Desert Eagle. (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-27 15:50:37 (11 views)
      - HA, you never know? (nt) - white740 2009-10-27 15:52:18 (11 views)
- Nice ride. Plrobably no bullet proof glass though. No power folding mirrors - jaap 2009-10-27 14:13:03 (10 views)
  - Also has a sunroof which was not an option on protection model. (nt) - rwa508 2009-10-27 16:31:32 (10 views)

PCV Valve Replacement? - gregd 2009-10-27 10:19:12 (41 views)
- Re: PCV Valve Replacement? - inconsistent 2009-10-27 14:22:17 (16 views)
- Here are some posts on the replacement of the rear intake manifold cover. (url) - eaglecomm 2009-10-27 11:35:35 (23 views)
- No, since it doesn't have one - kc314 2009-10-27 11:23:39 (27 views)

DSC/ABS/BRAKE warning lights come on after few stops - jkinney 2009-10-27 13:45:04 (26 views)

FYI Pep Boys Castrol Syntec & filter sale $27.99. Filter up to $6.99 but he gav - visionbmw7 2009-10-27 13:11:16 (15 views)

Transmission rebuilts..... Trust Transmission Inc. - bmer_D 2009-10-27 10:04:39 (26 views)