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Got the dreaded 'Trans Failsafe' message.... - Yooper 2009-10-31 12:26:25 (72 views)
- Update - Need a new transmission.......... - Yooper 2009-11-09 14:58:21 (10 views)
- Update from my mechanic... - Yooper 2009-11-03 13:37:00 (19 views)
  - Re: Update from my mechanic... - mynezzz 2009-11-20 02:30:36 (5 views)
- Low fluid-trans must be hot to get proper fluid level read. - bmw635 2009-11-01 00:14:19 (12 views)
  - Re: Low fluid-trans must be hot to get proper fluid level read. - Yooper 2009-11-01 18:17:23 (15 views)
    - Have you been having issues all the way back at140k? - Rogue7 2009-11-01 21:58:11 (9 views)
      - Re: Have you been having issues all the way back at140k? - Yooper 2009-11-01 23:28:25 (22 views)
        
        Oh man, sounds like it might be time for a rebuild, I could be wrong (url) - Rogue7 2009-11-02 00:26:28 (19 views)
- Make sure your battery/alternator are fine and not causing that trans failsafe. (nt) - Wiggi 2009-11-01 00:09:50 (17 views)
  - Checked those items. All good. Thanks. (nt) - Yooper 2009-11-01 18:10:47 (7 views)
- bonfire (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-31 13:00:35 (20 views)
  - Not a very helpful post..... - Yooper 2009-10-31 20:42:43 (18 views)
    - use kleenex's in the vents hard to trace hehee (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-01 18:45:05 (7 views)
    - well, it was inteded to be funny and not the only post for 12 hours (nt) - sdmike 2009-11-01 01:44:23 (11 views)
      - Re: well, it was inteded to be funny and not the only post for 12 hours - Yooper 2009-11-01 18:09:48 (2 views)

New complete Drive Shaft - hitesh 2009-10-31 01:14:35 (62 views)
- Re: Surging/ light misfire under 40 mph - hitesh 2009-11-15 15:43:10 (3 views)
- have you checked the cv joint at the diff? (nt) - 2kil 2009-11-01 12:03:16 (11 views)
  - All new driveshaft complete Piece $900 from BMW - hitesh 2009-11-01 17:47:43 (15 views)
    - it may be part of the new drive shaft assembly here is (url) - 2kil 2009-11-01 20:39:40 (20 views)
- I know it sounds simplistic, but I had some scraping (not too loud) on the 5 - eaglecomm 2009-11-01 10:49:45 (8 views)
- Re: gave it two different Mechnic's - hitesh 2009-10-31 01:39:39 (29 views)
  - Re: gave it two different Mechnic's - JeffChia 2009-10-31 12:42:42 (16 views)
    - Re: no error code - hitesh 2009-10-31 14:09:02 (16 views)
  - The engine rev's up & down = vacume leaks. Cracked Flywheel = grinding noise - HighLine740iL 2009-10-31 12:28:56 (24 views)
    - having bad stretch with 7 - hitesh 2009-10-31 14:23:23 (16 views)
      - The motion sensor near the interior sunroof could be bad. Have dealer check for - HighLine740iL 2009-10-31 22:32:50 (8 views)
    - Re: vacume leaks. Cracked Flywheel = grinding noise - hitesh 2009-10-31 14:14:43 (17 views)
      - The ' grinding/scrapping noise at steady speeds and on inclines ' is a sympton - bmw635 2009-11-01 02:09:19 (12 views)
        
        Even with his new BMW driveshaft? Either he didn't get a new driveshaft or - HighLine740iL 2009-11-01 11:31:02 (10 views)
        
        Highline,- YES HE DID REPLACE - hitesh 2009-11-01 18:16:02 (9 views)
        If the center bearing support were not LOADED properly, new drive shaft will - bmw635 2009-11-01 12:30:21 (13 views)
        
        Correct center bearing support were not LOADED properly, new drive shaft will - HighLine740iL 2009-11-01 18:50:51 (5 views)
        
        New drive shaft from BMW comes with new center bearing. I installed a new one (vid) (url) - HighLine740iL 2009-11-01 11:53:23 (28 views)
        
        He did replace it - hitesh 2009-11-01 18:07:16 (11 views)
        
        Great, now you know where to look for the noise (nt) - HighLine740iL 2009-11-01 18:51:38 (10 views)
        
        Where do you service your 7? (nt) - hitesh 2009-11-01 19:12:31 (26 views)
        
        BMW Dealer & Dinan Authorized Shop. DIY most of the time. I'm in Wash DC (nt) - HighLine740iL 2009-11-01 22:07:34 (10 views)
      - Flywheel is between engine block & tranmission. Have to remove tranny to repair (nt) - HighLine740iL 2009-10-31 22:33:55 (15 views)
        
        how expensive (nt) - hitesh 2009-10-31 23:13:47 (11 views)
    - At your own risk, as I do not know the vehicle condition, old school way of - HighLine740iL 2009-10-31 12:38:03 (23 views)
      - Cracked Flywheel will get louder as you drive. Low trans fluid level causes - HighLine740iL 2009-10-31 12:44:04 (16 views)
        
        How to check Trans Fluid - hitesh 2009-10-31 14:16:38 (20 views)
        
        I would have the dealer check/replace your Trans Fluid (nt) - HighLine740iL 2009-10-31 22:34:36 (14 views)
  - Could be bad Throttle Positions Sensor- test first before replace. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-31 01:41:59 (18 views)
    - Re: Could be bad Throttle Positions Sensor- test first before replace. - hitesh 2009-10-31 01:45:21 (11 views)
      - The surging. Your 99-01 MY use the drive bywire- the potentiometer wears out - bmw635 2009-10-31 01:47:58 (17 views)
        
        now i feel bit safe on the 7 - hitesh 2009-10-31 01:59:55 (25 views)
- 1) Did you LOAD the center bearing on the new driveshaft? - bmw635 2009-10-31 01:26:43 (13 views)
  - Re: 1) Did you LOAD the center bearing on the new driveshaft? - hitesh 2009-10-31 01:31:09 (18 views)
    - If the trans mount is broken, it doesn't line up the driveshaft, hence vibration - bmw635 2009-10-31 01:35:07 (28 views)
      - Thanks for the reply - hitesh 2009-10-31 01:49:30 (15 views)
        
        Get a Rhino ramp for $35 and drive it on so you can get under to see. - bmw635 2009-10-31 01:56:11 (31 views)
        
        WP Bearing??????? - hitesh 2009-10-31 02:11:18 (16 views)
        
        WP= water pump. search e38.org for info on TPS or this forum - bmw635 2009-11-01 00:07:30 (16 views)
        
        why WP bearing? getting noise from under the shifter - hitesh 2009-11-01 18:32:32 (11 views)
        
        No, WP bearing was my problem. if you feel the vibration under the shifter, - bmw635 2009-11-01 20:44:57 (5 views)
- Just a guess but transmission mounts might be worn out. (pic) - stein 2009-10-31 01:26:20 (66 views)
  - Would it make noises like that - hitesh 2009-10-31 01:33:17 (17 views)

Alternator is now fixed (url) - denismcg 2009-10-30 18:49:26 (70 views)
- Nice score for $80 I had no idea a 99 alt would fit a 98. (nt) - Wiggi 2009-10-31 00:44:02 (14 views)
  - 99=98 build so a pre facelift (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-31 04:17:42 (17 views)
    - Water cooled started in 9-98. (nt) - Roy In GA 2009-11-11 00:31:44 (2 views)
    - huh? (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-31 13:06:11 (14 views)
      - 99 car would be a 98 build, does not have the water cooled alt yet (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-01 17:16:42 (10 views)
        
        Yes could be only outside, facelift came 3-99 with all the changes (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 06:20:53 (5 views)
        Was definitely a 99 facelift - denismcg 2009-11-01 19:56:31 (3 views)
        
        Would you mind posting the last 7 digits of your VIN? _wolf (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-02 08:39:16 (8 views)
        
        Now I read the whole thing... disregard my previous post. Thanks _wolf (nt) - _wolf 2009-11-02 08:41:33 (5 views)

Stock entertainment system - ManN 2009-10-31 07:33:40 (43 views)
- send you email regarding all components - paprmkr 2009-10-31 10:07:53 (16 views)
  - will sent it when i get home tonite from work. - paprmkr 2009-11-01 13:30:49 (10 views)
    - ManN do you still need the components list. - paprmkr 2009-11-07 16:32:46 (1 views)
    - Re: will sent it when i get home tonite from work. - ManN 2009-11-02 19:31:36 (4 views)
  - Re: send you email regarding all components - ManN 2009-11-01 06:08:40 (8 views)

heated steering wheel not working - steeltag 2009-10-31 02:25:44 (15 views)
- Do all the steering controlls work? does the light come one? how is the slipring (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-31 04:07:46 (21 views)
  - Re: Do all the steering controlls work? does the light come one? how is the slip - steeltag 2009-11-05 02:19:01 (3 views)

Do you guys ever see cars you used to own? - ian 2009-10-30 23:43:23 (47 views)
- The young engineer from Houston that has my old e21 says - TxDarth 2009-11-02 20:58:51 (8 views)
- I saw my old silverado driving around town once, funny thing is the 3rd owner... - 04sshd 2009-11-02 20:49:24 (1 views)
- Buyer still owns my old E30 - they sent me an odom' pic at 200,000 miles! (nt) - M.Wong 2009-10-31 19:03:56 (9 views)
- Yeah! - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 18:10:55 (11 views)
- My 'written off' e34 passed by me the one time the e38 stranded me..! - RobinK 2009-10-31 08:38:31 (22 views)
- All my sales have gone out of town. - Lawguy 2009-10-31 07:35:26 (10 views)
- Unfortunately I haven't I always crane my neck after every mica blue (pic) - Wiggi 2009-10-31 01:16:21 (39 views)

Put on the rear Bilsteins finally! The Bilstein-OEM sport spring conversion.. - bghark 2009-10-31 19:51:16 (71 views)
- No Call Compadre? - Simeon 2009-11-02 11:34:02 (8 views)
  - See my responce to Shled below: I know I can ALWAYS count... - bghark 2009-11-02 14:59:24 (8 views)
    - Casablanca - Simeon 2009-11-02 16:22:41 (4 views)
- Does it ever end.......................nope (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-01 11:32:03 (7 views)
- Nice when did you put on the diff and where did you get it at? (nt) - Ed 2009-11-01 08:38:35 (10 views)
- Its a disease - JeffChia 2009-10-31 23:25:33 (5 views)
- Nice. Did you get the SMG wheel on eBay? - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 20:22:13 (7 views)
  - The wheel went to high. People are just stupid! I know where I can get ... - bghark 2009-11-01 07:45:39 (25 views)

Does anyone know if the leash that holds the gas cap to the flap is available? - Imolatony 2009-10-31 14:40:40 (34 views)
- Oh that's right u have a shiney RED 01 (pic) - Blue740i 2009-11-02 15:29:53 (67 views)
- Only comes with a new gas cap (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 12:38:44 (10 views)
- Mine has 'snapped' off at the cap where it plugs in and - rwa508 2009-11-01 14:41:04 (6 views)
- I have an old one if you want it (pic) - M.Wong 2009-10-31 19:00:30 (94 views)
  - Message sent! Thanks a lot Mark!!!!! (nt) - Imolatony 2009-10-31 21:30:17 (13 views)
    - No problem at all, I will drop it in the mail Monday! (nt) - M.Wong 2009-10-31 23:54:35 (13 views)
      - Thanks! Now get to bed since apparently you have to get up early tomorrow. : ) (nt) - Imolatony 2009-11-01 07:06:54 (9 views)
- I agree with 740iLDuke...had to order a new one for the Touring and it came with (pic) - Q 2009-10-31 17:40:39 (66 views)
  - My cap is different from yours and it can be unplugged... - Imolatony 2009-10-31 18:18:10 (11 views)
    - Glad it worked out...figures the e39 would be different...my 97 e38 doesn't (pic) - Q 2009-10-31 23:20:57 (42 views)
      - Just gonna say... Blue has no tail :'} (nt) - Blue740i 2009-11-02 11:59:59 (9 views)
- Certain it only comes with the cap, per the way its affixed. - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 16:14:29 (10 views)
- I know what you are talking about ... maybe it comes with a cap? - aaron00740il 2009-10-31 15:10:37 (9 views)

HELP! GAS smell, strong - bmw4631 2009-10-31 17:15:47 (28 views)
- Can you take a picture of it? Gas fumes are bad. Something is wrong (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-31 17:57:36 (12 views)
  - Re: Can you take a picture of it? Gas fumes are bad. Something is wrong - bmw4631 2009-11-01 11:55:11 (12 views)
    - Re: Can you take a picture of it? Gas fumes are bad. Something is wrong - bmw4631 2009-11-02 13:43:37 (5 views)

OT: Fastest Lay Z Boy ever? It does has NOS... (pic) (url) - KevHouston 2009-10-30 13:48:54 (142 views)
- now at $43k is this for real? (nt) - rrse38 2009-11-02 12:09:22 (10 views)
  - $43,100, It does wheelies! Cant even do that with an M5 - RobinK 2009-11-02 12:32:15 (4 views)
- 88 people are smoking way too much dope to bid on that POS. (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-31 13:48:07 (10 views)
- Currently at $36,000. WTF? C'mon people. Are you serious?! (nt) - Ratt 2009-10-30 19:41:03 (14 views)
  - I'm willing to bet those bidders arent serious. I'll bet the guy that - mouser 2009-10-31 15:29:41 (6 views)
- Saw this on the news somewhere..owner/opeator got DWI in this chair recently! (nt) - TxDarth 2009-10-30 19:21:01 (15 views)
- Has some funny questions and answers. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-30 18:08:26 (14 views)
  - I think that was SDmike that asked the 4th question..... (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-10-30 23:04:44 (13 views)
    - my bidding stopped at 30k (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-30 23:12:22 (12 views)
      - But, wouldn't that be that vert you've been chasing after??? (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-10-30 23:35:51 (12 views)
        
        could be, but for $25k.... (pic) - sdmike 2009-10-30 23:42:16 (40 views)
        
        Hmmm. Tough call. But, you see Porsche's all the time. - sealbeach740 2009-10-31 12:22:27 (9 views)
        
        Maybe if it reclined, but .... (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-31 13:01:25 (13 views)
        
        LOL! You're a picky SOB, huh? (nt) - sealbeach740 2009-10-31 15:16:36 (10 views)
        
        Yeah man. Life's to short to settle for something that doesn't recline (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-31 18:00:05 (10 views)
        
        yes..I can spell. TOO ----> TO (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-31 18:03:29 (9 views)

Read an article today stating the Caddie CTS-V holds the fastest lap time - TxDarth 2009-10-31 20:24:45 (40 views)
- Re: Read an article today stating the Caddie CTS-V holds the fastest lap time - bstar 2009-11-02 10:23:20 (5 views)
- Re: CTS-V - Simeon 2009-11-02 08:44:04 (14 views)
  - Can't see you in Caddie. You fit perfectly in a 750iL ;-) And Baby. (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 08:48:35 (15 views)
    - She knows you better than anyone after 29 years... - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 09:13:19 (10 views)
      - Re: after 29 years... - Simeon 2009-11-02 12:14:46 (4 views)
    - Re: Can't see you in Caddie. You fit perfectly in a 750iL ;-) And Baby. - Simeon 2009-11-02 09:05:43 (13 views)
- It's never thrilled me, but some really love it. A good friend owns one, her hus - Steve R 2009-11-01 23:45:33 (20 views)
- I bought a '93 ETC with Northstar - then an early production engine. - uSa4148 2009-11-01 23:27:55 (12 views)
- Caddie has eveolved a long way with the CTS-V same with the Vette (nt) - HighLine740iL 2009-11-01 12:01:14 (8 views)
- I have driven it. Its quite a fast car in a straight line, but... - Lawguy 2009-11-01 08:47:26 (28 views)
- CTS-V 1 of the best bang for the bucks..... - Carguy63™ 2009-10-31 23:19:37 (25 views)
  - Did you really think it handled like on rails? - Lawguy 2009-11-01 08:50:02 (14 views)
    - Yes I do feel it handles that well...I have had the ability - Carguy63™ 2009-11-01 10:16:15 (11 views)
- Good for Caddie, but I think Porsche Panamera just topped that (unofficially) (url) - JL 2009-10-31 22:13:12 (24 views)
- Guys, all well and good. But - its a Cadillac - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 22:04:12 (11 views)
  - Exactly, it's a Cadillac. Which makes me want one even more :-) - JohnG 2009-11-01 08:55:13 (12 views)
  - And it's made from the same lowest-cost components they've always used (nt) - kc314 2009-11-01 07:00:26 (10 views)
    - And it's an old mans car :-) (nt) - Lurcher 2009-11-01 09:21:29 (12 views)
      - I would not classify it as an old mans car... - Carguy63™ 2009-11-01 10:18:22 (9 views)
        
        if you think about it, old men generally have the best cars (nt) - JohnG 2009-11-01 11:05:32 (10 views)
        
        E38 especially the 750 IS 'an old man's car' - woody750 2009-11-01 17:39:21 (8 views)
  - Re: Guys, all well and good. But - its a Cadillac (vid) - bobgroger 2009-10-31 22:22:51 (36 views)
    - one bad bimmer drivers does not a classic make. ITS A CADILLAC! - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 23:58:25 (8 views)
    - Oh, and it's 30k less (nt) (nt) - bobgroger 2009-10-31 22:24:52 (11 views)
      - Im a 335 fanboy and it is 8k less with the 4 mods.. (vid) - Rogue7 2009-11-01 14:14:23 (35 views)
        
        My vids ain't showing up :-( (vid) - Rogue7 2009-11-01 14:23:50 (27 views)
- Heres one for ya! (url) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 21:42:59 (39 views)
  - Vauxhall VXR8 is the Cadillac CTS-V (url) - Claudio 2009-10-31 22:10:42 (27 views)
- Which year? Any CTS-V? (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 21:39:36 (19 views)
  - Re: Which year? Any CTS-V? - bobgroger 2009-10-31 22:08:06 (11 views)

09 750i or Dinan Packages? - 7erob 2009-10-31 09:03:28 (80 views)
- You can't put enough mod power in these cars to warrant a BBK. I THINK Edwin - Rogue7 2009-11-02 10:57:36 (18 views)
  - Yep if you want to do brakes just get the 750 calipers and save a lot of $$ (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 11:21:00 (9 views)
- Re: 09 750i or Dinan Packages? - 7erob 2009-11-01 00:13:26 (18 views)
  - Don't let the mods scare you, OEM BMW radiator & overflow tank will crack sooner (url) - HighLine740iL 2009-11-01 11:27:00 (28 views)
- Good question, totally different cars/please compare apples to apples. - HighLine740iL 2009-10-31 12:09:59 (44 views)
  - Good points, especially long term lifespan of twins in intake space... - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 21:32:50 (21 views)
    - One more reason to get the 760 - turbos are on the outside - JohnG 2009-11-01 12:15:16 (12 views)
      - My thinking exactly... ;-) 2013 can't some fast enough. Any guesses - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 09:28:43 (33 views)
        
        So in 2013 I still won't buy one then...... - wolfgang 2009-11-02 11:07:56 (8 views)

Compliments are always nice - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 21:32:34 (88 views)
- even a high millage one has curb appeal (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-01 10:47:02 (6 views)
- Hahaha ... I always have to wipe the drools off mine cause everyone loves mine. - aaron00740il 2009-10-31 22:04:31 (29 views)
  - I think we need pix (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-11-01 10:21:01 (11 views)
    - Ask an ye shall receive ... (pic) - aaron00740il 2009-11-01 13:21:40 (100 views)
      - Why didn't you wear a costume Aaron? (nt) - bghark 2009-11-02 08:57:46 (11 views)
        
        Ran out of time ... so went as myself ... Blood suck'n a'hole ... (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-11-02 09:38:43 (9 views)
      - Good job. Thought there were six? (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-11-02 08:47:00 (9 views)
        
        Son ran off with friends in neighborhood ... 13 can't be seen with mom/dad (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-11-02 09:36:43 (9 views)
      - BRAVO! (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-01 15:37:43 (9 views)

Improve MPG average ... I do a lot of highway driving with a 20.6 average ... - aaron00740il 2009-10-31 11:21:27 (65 views)
- Import a nice 730i - V8 fun and much nicer mpg. I'm biased of course (nt) - RobinK 2009-11-02 06:57:43 (12 views)
  - Nah ... I'd get in and accident the first week driving on the wrong side (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-11-02 07:39:00 (11 views)
- Start with Firmware updates on the Engine and Trans DMEs. - uSa4148 2009-11-01 23:16:27 (20 views)
- 'bout one of them ''Tornados'' - should be good for 12-15 mpg...... (nt) - TxDarth 2009-11-01 20:31:28 (17 views)
  - yeah..and add some fuel line magnets too (nt) - sdmike 2009-11-02 00:13:06 (9 views)
- What about SC?? hehe - bmer_D 2009-11-01 18:39:44 (8 views)
  - Plus I have my tire pressure up around 40 (nt) - bmer_D 2009-11-01 18:40:37 (10 views)
- MPG can be increased... without gimmicks (pic) - Claudio 2009-10-31 22:26:27 (99 views)
  - Bwahahaha, Where di that pic come from? (nt) - Rogue7 2009-11-01 18:41:00 (8 views)
- Have you cleared adaptve trans? My biggest gain ever was after that - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 20:44:53 (31 views)
  - You get special E treatment ... jeesh; all I got is higher revs but OMG it hauls - aaron00740il 2009-10-31 21:49:42 (9 views)
    - That would help (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-11-02 06:17:59 (6 views)
- Biggest thing I notice is AIR PRESSURE. - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 16:16:12 (15 views)
  - well, sure...you had all your tires running around 20 psi! lol! (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-11-01 20:19:26 (11 views)
    - Yea Yea Yea. Thank goodness air is still free. (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-11-01 20:34:07 (9 views)
- After making sure your tires are properly inflated and engine - mouser 2009-10-31 16:11:42 (22 views)
- The biggest things will be... - sdmike 2009-10-31 13:04:25 (23 views)
  - yeah ... tire pressure for both mileage and wear on the tires ... good point (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-10-31 13:07:02 (18 views)
    - Re: yeah ... tire pressure for both mileage and wear on the tires ... good point - audiavant 2009-10-31 15:54:52 (8 views)

Is there anyone who wouldnt order Sport Package as an option? - Lawguy 2009-10-31 16:23:20 (41 views)
- Many of those 3's and 5's you're seeing on the road - Rogue7 2009-11-02 00:11:06 (13 views)
- I'v owned short 7s with both sport and non sport. Non Sport is a very - uSa4148 2009-11-01 23:44:27 (8 views)
- C'mon Pete...can you imagine beechy ordering a sport package...in anything? (nt) - Peter 2009-10-31 20:44:11 (8 views)
- Depends, regarding my 7, I wanted a silver IL. I love ... - bghark 2009-10-31 19:38:37 (25 views)
- I drive them both, then decide. I like the sport package on most. - JohnG 2009-10-31 18:47:31 (11 views)
- Hmm, kinda yes, kinda no...it depends on what model etc... - Q 2009-10-31 17:56:52 (24 views)
- I could care less about the gears for a daily driver... - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 17:38:08 (14 views)
- NO! (nt) - TxDarth 2009-10-31 17:33:33 (8 views)

BMW hose clamps? - inconsistent 2009-10-30 15:11:35 (36 views)
- I'm going to disagree - those BMW-style clamps are - wcsnyder 2009-11-01 22:21:20 (19 views)
- bghark and inconsistent...did you guys vote for the contest listed below yet - Carguy63™ 2009-10-30 15:19:17 (10 views)
  - It counts to have right tools... (nt) - Claudio 2009-11-01 22:58:53 (7 views)
  - Yes, 3 times with diff E-mails and my wife voted twice with hers! (nt) - bghark 2009-10-30 15:22:18 (16 views)
    - You 'da man (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-30 15:23:15 (10 views)
- I would not mess with the crimp clamp. I like a stainless hose clamp that I .... - bghark 2009-10-30 15:14:48 (10 views)
- WE DO NOT CARE WE ARE TRYING TO WIN A CUTE COSTUME - Carguy63™ 2009-10-30 15:14:19 (14 views)
  - hahaha (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-30 15:18:49 (10 views)

Sill she no start - inconsistent 2009-10-31 19:41:39 (39 views)
- It should crank @ 30 sec or more to repressurize the line. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-31 20:11:21 (16 views)
  - you called it... - inconsistent 2009-11-01 20:09:05 (15 views)

Rear windows privacy shade...the smaller triangular one... - pyramids111 2009-10-30 13:59:36 (35 views)
- Still wont retract!! Even if I hold the flat metal part in place. - pyramids111 2009-10-31 18:16:09 (10 views)
  - Did you wind it up before trying to pull out again? (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 18:48:22 (12 views)
    - Yes I did. I'm fiddleing with the position of the washer thing...still beats me (nt) - pyramids111 2009-10-31 19:24:42 (14 views)
      - when Shled said wind it up...he was referring to the rod...not the shade.... - Q 2009-10-31 23:38:40 (9 views)
        
        Re: when Shled said wind it up...he was referring to the rod...not the shade.... - pyramids111 2009-11-01 14:54:02 (5 views)
      - bad spring then, sorry no known fix... (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 23:34:41 (12 views)
- Got mine fixed at a good price (url) - Shled℠ 2009-10-30 22:37:36 (35 views)
- i think this is it... - pyramids111 2009-10-30 16:00:53 (17 views)
- Go to e38.org (see at right) then to Davids Project Notes - henry 2009-10-30 14:05:45 (12 views)
  - And if you aren't the DIY type or just want someone else to deal with it.. - eaglecomm 2009-10-30 15:57:23 (17 views)
    - Re: And if you aren't the DIY type or just want someone else to deal with it.. - tompass 2009-10-30 21:26:42 (8 views)

brake question - panalu 2009-10-31 16:46:55 (21 views)
- New pads, new rotors, you will get a rub as both parts are max thickness... - Shled℠ 2009-10-31 20:12:31 (12 views)
  - Be sure to pump the brakes and make sure the pedal is - sealbeach740 2009-11-01 00:21:47 (8 views)
    - ouch is right! (nt) - sdmike 2009-11-01 01:35:49 (8 views)
      - When ever the guys are over working on our cars, my wife - sealbeach740 2009-11-01 11:53:41 (7 views)
- mine always rub a little after repressurizing. - sdmike 2009-10-31 17:55:42 (9 views)
  - Thanks, Mike. How was your visit to DC? - panalu 2009-10-31 19:30:08 (8 views)
    - It was busy. Had a conference in National Harbor - sdmike 2009-11-01 01:13:11 (3 views)

Simple question! If I want my running lights/high beams and fog lights - rwa508 2009-10-31 10:03:04 (29 views)
- The DRLs will never look the same because they are running at partial power - sdmike 2009-10-31 17:48:58 (11 views)
  - But it would be a whiter light right? What did you do? (nt) - rwa508 2009-11-01 11:52:40 (9 views)
- Re: Simple question! If I want my running lights/high beams and fog lights (pic) - audiavant 2009-10-31 10:38:44 (74 views)
  - Re: Simple question! If I want my running lights/high beams and fog lights (pic) - audiavant 2009-10-31 10:43:36 (69 views)
    - Im ready to do this Harry! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 17:40:52 (11 views)
      - and you're waiting for???? (pic) - sdmike 2009-10-31 17:52:44 (41 views)
        
        My next unemployment check........ - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 17:53:40 (9 views)
        
        Re: My next unemployment check........ - audiavant 2009-10-31 19:08:49 (30 views)

Fuel fileter reaplced with Mahle (pic) - rbarrett42 2009-10-31 18:06:23 (80 views)
- will repalced vauum hose - rbarrett42 2009-10-31 18:58:36 (8 views)
  - Re: will repalced vauum hose - rbarrett42 2009-10-31 19:30:06 (13 views)
    - Some thing is unplug or leaking causing rich condition. Here's some info (url) - bmw635 2009-11-01 02:16:50 (16 views)
      - Re: Some thing is unplug or leaking causing rich condition. Here's some info - rbarrett42 2009-11-01 10:29:02 (8 views)
- I would replace it with OEM. Your filter has the built in pressure regulator - ian 2009-10-31 18:40:55 (6 views)
- Did you plug in the vacuum hose to the fuel regulator? - JeffChia 2009-10-31 18:18:31 (7 views)
- I believe that means your are running lean. - JeffChia 2009-10-31 18:15:41 (14 views)

Please HELP with MY Crazy E38 - sathebull 2009-10-31 00:03:09 (40 views)
- Agree with bmw635, sounds MAF related. Swap yours with someone to see (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-11-01 10:19:47 (7 views)
- Was the cable adjusted or moved?? (pic) - Claudio 2009-10-31 22:43:52 (31 views)
- The symptons seems to MAF . Couldn't be CPS. (nt) - bmw635 2009-10-31 01:38:52 (18 views)
- getting any additional codes? (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-31 00:24:47 (17 views)
  - +1.....Get codes read again (nt) - stevekc 2009-10-31 03:23:50 (14 views)

Rattle going over bumps - alex3324 2009-10-31 16:23:36 (21 views)
- Yes, sway bar links, or brake anti-rattle clip missing (nt) - davidf 2009-11-01 09:42:19 (10 views)

I found my rf wheel is bent. I need 1 or 2 (spare) 20 spoke - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-10-31 20:50:32 (15 views)
- I'm now using 30 spoke on the pass side & 20 spoke on the - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-11-01 09:29:17 (5 views)
- Have it straightened if it not too bad - cheaper! (nt) - TxDarth 2009-10-31 20:54:54 (12 views)
  - We have a couple of guys that do that here locally but it's - JoeC 98 740il & 750il 2009-10-31 20:58:59 (8 views)

Oh Sh*t! Literally... (pic) - visionbmw7 2009-10-30 23:48:27 (237 views)
- That a big dump....for a bird. (nt) - Mario 2009-11-01 00:17:31 (8 views)
- That Son of a Biatch! - 740ilDuke 2009-10-31 17:47:59 (4 views)
- Wow. If it wasn't for the plate - I'd think you moved to Ireland. (nt) - RobinK 2009-10-31 08:40:54 (10 views)
- My go what kind of animal was that???!?! someone doesn't like E38's (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-31 04:14:58 (10 views)
- Looks like the flock from my house headed up your way (pic) - sdmike 2009-10-31 00:27:21 (68 views)
- WTF!!.....penguins?. (nt) - beechy 2009-10-31 00:12:25 (13 views)
  - Flightless birds, right They use a ladder, or what? (nt) - Wiggi 2009-10-31 00:46:18 (14 views)
    - Hey.....I've seen penguins in the SA hop the height of an e38..... (nt) - beechy 2009-10-31 16:22:00 (10 views)

tranny fluid added today (pic) - rbarrett42 2009-10-30 20:33:20 (97 views)
- Big question is...what type of Pentosin are you referring to. Most of us think (pic) - Q 2009-10-31 09:03:22 (56 views)
  - This is what he's talking about. I used the same Pentosin ATF1 (pic) - visionbmw7 2009-10-31 21:19:32 (32 views)
  - Pentosin ATF - rbarrett42 2009-10-31 18:00:46 (9 views)
- Pentosin is for the EDC I believe / Esso transmission - 740ilDuke 2009-10-30 22:30:06 (17 views)
  - EDC=electronic damping control...it requires ''electricity'' not fluid - Q 2009-10-31 08:32:43 (14 views)
  - Pentosin ATF1 is suitable for use in applications calling for ESSO LT71141 (url) - bugs1357 2009-10-31 02:41:09 (26 views)
  - I've used Pentosin on my car when I did a flush. VW shtufff for the remainder (nt) - Ed 2009-10-30 22:41:56 (19 views)
    - Re: I've used Pentosin on my car when I did a flush. VW shtufff for the remainder - rbarrett42 2009-10-30 23:44:02 (15 views)

Need seat massage switches and wiring to seat - 840sc 2009-10-30 20:47:44 (18 views)
- Look for a '99-'01 ''swiching center'' online (nt) - Shled℠ 2009-10-30 22:44:43 (15 views)
- Check Scuuba Steve and eBay, ive seen them on there before - 740ilDuke 2009-10-30 22:31:46 (15 views)
  - I ended up with a flat out outstanding deal, i purchased them for $300 plus 250 - 840sc 2009-10-31 21:00:09 (6 views)

Paging Kapone - we need an update!! None since day 3... (nt) - Lurcher 2009-10-31 15:57:49 (14 views)
- Sorry....been held up by marital duties... - kapone 2009-10-31 19:23:38 (7 views)

If you didn't own your current E38, what's your dream E38 configuration? (pic) - Steve R 2009-10-30 23:25:41 (151 views)
- Probably your car as is. I love the silver 2001's (nt) - robo740il 2009-10-31 18:51:31 (8 views)
- Alpina with color we called 'Ice Blue' back in the late 60's - henry 2009-10-31 15:36:08 (7 views)
- Steve R ...I have your exact car (with out rear seat heat and PDC) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-31 10:24:13 (17 views)
  - Yep, Franz has the ride of all times! But our combo's a great 2nd best. I lust a - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:44:03 (12 views)
    - + 1,000,000 AGREED (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-31 11:25:23 (10 views)
- I would have to have an 01 i Imola/Sand sport with every - rwa508 2009-10-31 10:09:32 (13 views)
  - Wow, your white car is truly beautiful. But an Imola is awesome too. So few out - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:45:04 (9 views)
- Either Imola/Tan short sport or Michigan Blue Metallic 750iL sport - Lawguy 2009-10-31 07:31:08 (9 views)
  - Wouldn't Michigan Blue conflict with your IU plate? ( : (nt) - robo740il 2009-10-31 18:49:00 (8 views)
  - Do you have a pic of 'Michigan Blue'? Don't think they did. There's a steel blue - Steve R 2009-10-31 09:59:21 (7 views)
- B12 6.0, Alpina Blue (pic) - RobinK 2009-10-31 07:28:52 (86 views)
  - I forgot about the Alpina's. They're cheap compared to prices years ago, now. (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:00:42 (14 views)
- Sorrento Blue Shorty Sporty - kingdom7 2009-10-31 05:20:42 (13 views)
  - Starting my own company - kingdom7 2009-10-31 10:24:22 (12 views)
    - Smart move. Good luck with your new venture. You'll do great with it, I'm sure (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:46:00 (10 views)
  - I like that combo too. Any news on the job front? (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:01:59 (12 views)
    - Waiting to hear about a job w/my current co. Started 2 part time jobs! Got my ha - Steve R 2009-10-31 13:45:48 (8 views)
- a loaded 750iL or an Alpina B7 (nt) - stevekc 2009-10-31 03:38:42 (20 views)
  - +1 (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-31 11:25:09 (10 views)
- Re: If you didn't own your current E38, what's your dream E38 configuration? - pyramids111 2009-10-31 02:41:16 (11 views)
  - Is yours silver? It might just happen one day if it is! (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:02:53 (14 views)
- all options from a 750iL but on a 740iL do not need the extra 4cyl (nt) - paprmkr 2009-10-31 02:32:38 (19 views)
  - I 100% +1 this... I got the 750iL mainly for the other features - Brian 2009-10-31 15:15:42 (14 views)
- Re: If you didn't own your current E38, what's your dream E38 configuration? - audiavant 2009-10-31 01:21:26 (11 views)
  - Re: If you didn't own your current E38, what's your dream E38 configuration? (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:03:19 (12 views)
    - Darn enter key. Do people in the US own B12'S? I didn't think NE1 on the board - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:04:39 (9 views)
      - Re: Darn enter key. Do people in the US own B12'S? I didn't think NE1 on the board (pic) - audiavant 2009-10-31 10:33:52 (40 views)
        
        So I guess it's unlikely any of us would have the B12 here in the States. (nt) - Steve R 2009-10-31 10:47:28 (14 views)
        
        Re: So I guess it's unlikely any of us would have the B12 here in the States. - audiavant 2009-10-31 11:31:45 (8 views)
- If its your dream configuration just import a 750i sport from europe. (nt) - stein 2009-10-31 00:19:27 (20 views)
- I'd go with a Royal/Tan shorty sport or 750. Either would be fine - sdmike 2009-10-30 23:37:54 (12 views)

2001 740il on the Bay 60k miles in beautiful Stratus! Charleston, SC (url) - 740ilDuke 2009-10-30 20:26:44 (122 views)
- Its got tooo much wear for that low miles....fishy.. (nt) - pyramids111 2009-10-31 17:57:26 (10 views)
- That color sure is pretty but that car looks like its had a hard life for - mouser 2009-10-31 17:11:07 (11 views)
  - I agree-something about it just doesn't add up to a low miles 740. (nt) - irvsteroni 2009-10-31 17:38:18 (11 views)
- me wants (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-31 04:20:15 (14 views)

Another electronic mod I couldn't resist..... (pic) (vid) (url) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-30 19:00:55 (251 views)
- Re: Another electronic mod I couldn't resist..... - bondmobile 2009-10-31 13:20:33 (11 views)
  - Keep running the search on eBay....one will come up about every 2wks (nt) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-31 15:13:59 (15 views)
- Looking good Tom! now show us a video! (nt) - Edwin™ 2009-10-31 04:14:07 (11 views)
- This calls for another meet You have to give us a light show! (nt) - Wiggi 2009-10-31 02:13:33 (10 views)
- Re: Another electronic mod I couldn't resist..... - crosswinds 2009-10-30 19:48:03 (10 views)
  - I'm using an Intravee v6 with an iPod and Sirius hanging off it. - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-30 20:30:11 (13 views)
    - I have same setup (but two docks including the 2point5 spec.dock) love it! - Shled℠ 2009-10-30 22:56:04 (10 views)
- They should have added music to it (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-30 19:32:09 (12 views)
  - Believe it or not, you can......... - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-30 19:37:35 (18 views)
    - LMAO!! That would definitely stop traffic. I was never comfortable with - bmer_D 2009-10-30 19:45:20 (12 views)
- cool. let's have some pics of yours (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-30 19:25:47 (12 views)
  - Mike, I need you to come over and take the video..... (nt) - SoCalE38---Tom 2009-10-30 19:38:36 (10 views)

Installing fuel pump today... - inconsistent 2009-10-31 10:51:05 (23 views)
- Re: Installing fuel pump today... (url) - eismark 2009-10-31 12:00:31 (26 views)
- Getting to it is fairly simple ... careful with disconnecting the float ... - aaron00740il 2009-10-31 11:26:46 (10 views)
  - Aaron look at the WTB forum ===================> (nt) - Carguy63™ 2009-10-31 12:08:44 (14 views)
    - ... YGM (nt) - aaron00740il 2009-10-31 13:14:01 (10 views)
- Hopefully your tank is not more than 3/4 full so no gas will spill into interior - woody750 2009-10-31 11:21:51 (15 views)
  - Re: Hopefully your tank is not more than 3/4 full so no gas will spill into interior - inconsistent 2009-10-31 11:54:33 (4 views)

How to get rid of swirls in the clear coat?? Does the collective have any ideas? - bmer_D 2009-10-30 15:55:55 (25 views)
- I use a PC with Einszett green and red cans followed by Klasse AIO and sealant (pic) (url) - Imolatony 2009-10-31 08:19:16 (58 views)
  - Oops! Use Green (Paint Polish) followed by Red (Metallic Polish/Wax) (nt) - Imolatony 2009-10-31 09:27:40 (15 views)
- I second the opinion on a good orbital polisher. Here's my results (pic) (url) - sdmike 2009-10-30 18:43:05 (91 views)
  - I got a job for ya' when I get back in town (nt) - chuckc 2009-10-30 22:45:08 (13 views)
  - WOW Took me a minute to figure out the garage pic!!! Your hood!! Looks great!!!! (nt) - HighLine740iL 2009-10-30 22:21:59 (15 views)
  - ok that last picture looks more like a photoshop trick than anything else... - bmer_D 2009-10-30 19:40:32 (11 views)
    - I'm not that good with photoshop! I don't know what they have in Ontario... - sdmike 2009-10-30 22:51:05 (18 views)
      - well it does look amazing Thanks for this very informative write up too - bmer_D 2009-10-31 10:17:03 (5 views)
  - oh, and make sure to use a clay bar to remove particulates first (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-30 18:44:08 (15 views)
- porter cable buffer (or similar), pads and compounds.. (url) - eaglecomm 2009-10-30 16:00:36 (28 views)
  - They basically are pushing their products (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-30 17:37:09 (16 views)
    - sure they are.. its their site! they make good stuff tho.. - eaglecomm 2009-10-30 18:10:14 (8 views)
      - fair enough (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-30 18:13:50 (11 views)

Snow Tire Question - Lupercal78 2009-10-30 16:52:29 (22 views)
- also make sure that they are the same type of winter tire...remember that there - Q 2009-10-31 09:15:05 (11 views)
- Hey Bradley....long time, no talk......! - Tim G in Central NJ 2009-10-31 08:28:53 (10 views)
- What make and model snow tires are they ? - chuckc 2009-10-30 22:16:54 (8 views)
- I have done this many times. Put 2 best brand on the front. (nt) - henry 2009-10-30 17:19:30 (17 views)
- What? Snow? Where? OMG! (nt) - Blue740i 2009-10-30 17:04:08 (11 views)

BMW OT: What's the question to the answer: It does 0 to 60 in 4.7s for $38k. (url) - Wiggi 2009-10-31 02:36:24 (43 views)
- Or for $25K you can pick up a much better looking and useful e46 M3. (nt) - Imolatony 2009-10-31 08:07:34 (11 views)
- PS - if you build one, to get the 135i (with the 4.7 time) is nearly $50k (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-31 07:33:36 (10 views)
- I love the new 1 series. Had 2 as loaners - great fun! (nt) - Lawguy 2009-10-31 07:32:40 (11 views)

need help with auto leveling headlights - mithoowani 2009-10-30 18:34:05 (23 views)
- The car has two sensors, both on the passenger side I believe. - 740ilDuke 2009-10-30 20:07:58 (13 views)
  - +1 sounds like a broken sensor. (pic) - stein 2009-10-31 00:40:52 (33 views)

disable the inside alarm sensor - crosswinds 2009-10-30 19:46:19 (16 views)
- if its like my 98 740 you can pop off the dome and - wcsnyder 2009-10-30 23:20:01 (9 views)
- mine doesn't. Mine doesn't make a peep when I hit the button the second time (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-30 23:13:19 (12 views)
  - Red light on dash will stay on solid for a sec when you press lock the 2nd time (nt) - stein 2009-10-31 00:24:34 (14 views)

THE BEAR JUST PASSED US!!!!!!!!! (nt) - Tony K 2009-10-30 15:58:18 (31 views)
- yeah, that dad was doing the same thing over at roadfly (JK) (nt) - wcsnyder 2009-10-30 23:21:53 (14 views)
- how many were Florida votes...... (nt) - black740ia 2009-10-30 16:26:50 (10 views)
- that sucks. Oh well, it was a valiant effort (nt) - sdmike 2009-10-30 16:26:46 (13 views)
  - Re: that sucks. Oh well, it was a valiant effort - Tony K 2009-10-30 16:28:11 (13 views)
    - Well she is runner up so if the bear doesn't fulfill its obligations... (nt) - bmer_D 2009-10-30 17:08:49 (13 views)
- geeeezz... 209 vs 210.. and voting is now closed for Round 1. - eaglecomm 2009-10-30 16:02:21 (10 views)
  - I think just one round. My wife is not happy right now. - Tony K 2009-10-30 16:07:33 (8 views)
    - You got sniped! (nt) - Brian 2009-10-30 16:15:19 (12 views)

New Info - rogue 2009-10-30 16:02:46 (41 views)
- Well he really doesn't (pic) - Blue740i 2009-10-30 16:25:04 (53 views)
  - That a new member Chuck (guess he need to change screen name). (nt) - Mario 2009-10-30 16:55:56 (16 views)
    - Werd - Blue740i 2009-10-30 16:59:21 (11 views)
      - Ha! does he know you call him Rouge? Does he wear the stuff?.... (nt) - beechy 2009-10-30 17:05:06 (14 views)
      - Yep, and witty as hell...:0 (nt) - Mario 2009-10-30 17:03:23 (13 views)

Left Rear Window Reg. - oembimmerparts 2009-10-30 13:23:59 (17 views)
- i have the motor in working order free pay shipping (nt) - paprmkr 2009-10-30 13:42:17 (13 views)

for 95seven40 - medic1 2009-10-30 12:35:55 (11 views)

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