The 7 Series E38 Forum

is Zaino still king? - bavariancowboy 2012-02-02 22:51:42 (43 views)
- I'm a big fan of Zaino. The Z-PC was the best I found for removing swirls (pic) - sdmike 2012-02-05 18:11:00 (31 views)
- Re: is Zaino still king? For me it is. Prep is 90% (pic) (url) - krux100 2012-02-04 23:12:50 (788 views)
  - thanks for the info - inside and out - bavariancowboy 2012-02-05 15:30:00 (704 views)
- Thanks for providing your 2 cents, can I buy up for a couple more? - bavariancowboy 2012-02-03 13:10:50 (18 views)
  - Prep Is Everything - No Matter What You Finish With - Simeon 2012-02-03 13:59:33 (22 views)
    - +1 on the prep, but the after-detail work is important also. - sealbeach740 2012-02-03 14:12:04 (21 views)
      - I remember hearing about this - bavariancowboy 2012-02-04 18:03:55 (14 views)
- Zaino is still king with me! (pic) - pdef1949 2012-02-03 12:32:56 (85 views)
  - When can I drop mine off? Looks fabulous! (nt) - bavariancowboy 2012-02-04 18:10:12 (8 views)
- I'vew only used Zaino on my 7 since I've owned it..... - sealbeach740 2012-02-03 02:08:50 (25 views)
  - Hmm, If anybody ever been fortunate to see SB and Paprmkr `s 7 up close - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 12:24:32 (11 views)
    - AFAIK, Zaino is still only available online (at least that's where I get mine): (url) - sealbeach740 2012-02-03 12:29:09 (9 views)
- Zaino is very good. but with my Arthritis Adams Polishes - paprmkr 2012-02-02 23:55:54 (25 views)
  - I have been wanting to try Adams polish - which products do you recommend for - TxDarth 2012-02-04 20:47:36 (12 views)
    - White pad and black pad. MachIne polish and superwax (nt) - paprmkr 2012-02-08 23:43:02 (0 views)
- Re: is Zaino still king? - Simeon 2012-02-02 23:34:09 (43 views)
  - I have seen his car. It is the cleanest Black car I have ever seen. (nt) - bghark 2012-02-03 09:04:57 (8 views)
  - Im with Simeon...Mothers carnuba wax for me (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 00:42:58 (14 views)
    - Re: Im with Simeon...Mothers carnuba wax for me - bteeley 2012-02-03 08:40:16 (14 views)
- Ask a dozen people, get 12 answers. I'm a BIG Zaino fan but seriously, NEthing - Steve R 2012-02-02 22:55:34 (27 views)
  - I know people like Zaino. It seems to work. Just to throw out - mouser 2012-02-02 23:09:03 (22 views)

Vegas baby for one week. 28th wedding anniversary , i do not where is going. jk - paprmkr 2012-02-02 23:59:54 (36 views)
- Thank u to all. Just got back. Really no time for BB, wife says thx also (nt) - paprmkr 2012-02-08 23:39:36 (0 views)
- Congrats! (nt) - CarlT 2012-02-07 03:12:09 (4 views)
- Congrats man! That's awesome! (nt) - IBHenry® 2012-02-07 01:03:07 (5 views)
- 28 Years?!? Congrats! I traded in my first one after 1.5 years The Upkeep - bofessional 2012-02-03 14:56:37 (15 views)
  - (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 14:57:42 (8 views)
- Congrats on 28 Years...I hpoe You Make the Next 28 Together As Well (nt) - Simeon 2012-02-03 12:14:22 (11 views)
- Remember Andy.......'what happens there......................' )))) (nt) - audiavant 2012-02-03 10:20:22 (9 views)
- Wow, 28 years. Congrats. I am just a mere infant at 16 years. (nt) - Brian 2012-02-03 09:30:15 (10 views)
- And she still puts up with you? Wow, she must be a saint! - 740isport 2012-02-03 09:24:06 (9 views)
- Congrats Andy, have a blast and enjoy, she is a sweat hart !! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 03:00:28 (11 views)
- Congrats my friend......28 years? whoa....on February 17th it will be 16 years - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 00:34:11 (16 views)
  - Pretty close together, Feb 9th and 18 years. - 740isport 2012-02-03 09:45:34 (8 views)
- Re: Vegas baby for one week. 28th wedding anniversary , i do not where is going. jk - arsenalc08 2012-02-03 00:23:49 (21 views)

Cleaning ECU - kairij2001 2012-02-02 17:22:38 (18 views)
- How is/was your T stat looking? is it coolant ? (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 03:09:50 (15 views)
  - Re: How is/was your T stat looking? is it coolant ? - kairij2001 2012-02-03 09:31:37 (7 views)
    - A temp sensor on top of the thermostat periodically burns - 740isport 2012-02-03 09:42:48 (12 views)
      - Re: A temp sensor on top of the thermostat periodically burns - kairij2001 2012-02-08 11:27:16 (1 views)
        
        You can replace the sensor, but I'm not sure if you need to worry about - 740isport 2012-02-08 13:00:14 (2 views)
      - Re: A temp sensor on top of the thermostat periodically burns - kairij2001 2012-02-03 16:09:14 (12 views)
        
        I haven't done that myself, but if you have the battery disconnected compleltely - 740isport 2012-02-06 10:48:15 (5 views)

How do I tighten the door handle on the passenger side? - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 15:05:40 (17 views)
- inside or outer? (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 15:45:21 (14 views)
  - oops, the Outer one....It kinda has a rattle to it cuz its loose (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 15:58:51 (14 views)
    - No screws hold it in place, rather a slide lock. Remove (pic) - Stu 2012-02-03 16:12:09 (2547 views)
      - Wait, thats the drivers side mech.......its upside down in the pic FYI (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 16:19:41 (2497 views)
        
        Thnx Stu, ill tackle this on my next day off (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-08 00:59:30 (5 views)

Moderating on BimmerBoard (pic) - M.Wong 2012-02-04 00:40:52 (331 views)
- Just wanted to say thanks again! (nt) - M.Wong 2012-02-07 17:45:47 (6 views)
- Gonna miss you bud, but I know you'll pop in every now and then (nt) - IBHenry® 2012-02-07 00:52:21 (7 views)
- Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the board, we all appreciate it! (pic) (url) - 740ilDuke 2012-02-06 21:25:28 (33 views)
- Its a shame you werent able to BAN both BEECHY and PETER before you left. - Lawguy 2012-02-06 19:51:17 (19 views)
- Mark, you're the best moderator I've ever seen in any online forums. I've yet - JL 2012-02-06 16:54:29 (16 views)
  - +1 Mark, you're the best moderator - BJames38 2012-02-06 21:15:48 (11 views)
  - 'aren't' instead of are after others, sorry (nt) - JL 2012-02-06 16:55:44 (8 views)
- Thanks! (nt) - bofessional 2012-02-06 16:36:39 (8 views)
- Thanks a million Mark!! Stay in touch! (nt) - Stu 2012-02-06 16:10:48 (7 views)
- You've been a class act Mark. Stepping back has been well & truly earned. (nt) - RobinK 2012-02-06 12:32:05 (8 views)
- You have done a great job keeping the wolves at bay all these years! (nt) - krux100 2012-02-06 12:15:54 (9 views)
- Gracias (nt) - inconsistent 2012-02-06 10:20:40 (8 views)
- Mark nice to have you on the board, and I'm sure you'll be sticking around 4 us! (nt) - kingdom7 2012-02-06 09:50:23 (8 views)
- Many thanks, Mark! (nt) - mikeym 2012-02-06 08:48:09 (11 views)
- Many thanks for keeping the peace.....you will be missed. (nt) - audiavant 2012-02-06 08:46:09 (8 views)
- Thank you Mark for your tiresless interventions - JeffChia 2012-02-06 08:18:30 (8 views)
- Mark, thank you for years of service in helping provide ... - Tim G in Central NJ 2012-02-05 12:39:00 (17 views)
- Mark, Thanks For Your Service - Shled, Good Luck With Your New Responsibilities (nt) - Simeon 2012-02-05 09:59:20 (13 views)
- Thanks for all the years of keeping us between the lines ! (nt) - cody3 2012-02-05 09:57:47 (11 views)
- Thanks for all the efforts and time all these years!! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-05 04:50:14 (11 views)
- Things change in life. You will be missed but cetainly not forgotten. (nt) - zapperjoe 2012-02-04 22:55:16 (13 views)
- Thank you very much Mark for your service (nt) - HighLine740iL 2012-02-04 20:56:44 (9 views)
- Thanks for all your work! And guys and ga'ls: THINK!!! - eismark 2012-02-04 18:11:54 (27 views)
- take some time for a drive! - bavariancowboy 2012-02-04 17:57:48 (11 views)
- Thank you for the kind words! I will still be around... - M.Wong 2012-02-04 14:56:49 (31 views)
  - Sorry Mark for being such a PITA.... (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-04 20:57:46 (9 views)
- You're the best!!! Gook luck and we'll see you back here. (nt) - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-04 14:24:37 (9 views)
- We need more men like you in the world! Calm, reasoned, and judicious! - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 13:34:37 (10 views)
- Thanks for your service... and for helping find my car! Will alway be grateful - Steve R 2012-02-04 12:56:10 (10 views)
- Re: Moderating on BimmerBoard - arsenalc08 2012-02-04 12:46:36 (11 views)
- Mark, your diplomatic and problem solving skills are amazing. - Brian 2012-02-04 12:43:14 (12 views)
- Thank you Mark. You will be missed. (nt) - 01sport 2012-02-04 12:34:34 (9 views)
- Thanks for all you have done for our board and it's members, pls - rwa508 2012-02-04 10:36:17 (11 views)
- Thank you Mark for your keen wisdom on how to handle certain issues. (nt) - Ratt 2012-02-04 10:26:16 (11 views)
- Hate to see you go Mark - enjoy your other life, Be safe and stay in touch!!! (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-04 10:23:39 (16 views)
- Thank you for your service Mark. I am a better man for knowing you.... - bghark 2012-02-04 09:44:59 (12 views)
- Mark, thank you for all your good work over the years. You will be missed. (nt) - JerrytheK 2012-02-04 09:27:12 (8 views)
- I have never really had much interaction with you but have - Carguy63™ 2012-02-04 08:55:03 (9 views)
- Thanks for your excellent work! (nt) - jaap 2012-02-04 07:22:36 (13 views)
- Mark, as one who has had personal contact both on and off the board - pdef1949 2012-02-04 06:30:36 (17 views)
- Thanks for all your good work. You will be missed. (nt) - farnarkler 2012-02-04 03:03:53 (9 views)
- Mwong....ur a gentleman and a scholar...many Kudos (nt) - `s.......Snitch740i 2012-02-04 01:27:48 (9 views)
- Although I can see why you're taking this step, I firmly believe - sealbeach740 2012-02-04 00:52:50 (48 views)
  - Word! (nt) - JL 2012-02-06 16:51:43 (7 views)
  - I nominate Keith sealbeach740 as new moderator. - 01sport 2012-02-04 12:42:33 (16 views)
    - +1.... Sealbeach.......or BEECHY (nt) - `s.......Snitch740i 2012-02-04 13:02:47 (8 views)

Would disconnecting the door airbag with battery connected result in a light on? - 740ilDuke 2012-02-03 14:53:37 (29 views)
- If Jimbo hasnt sent his, you can have mine. I found it in my parts closet a few - bghark 2012-02-07 15:52:04 (12 views)
  - Heck yes! I'll send you my address B! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2012-02-07 17:34:17 (6 views)
- I will guarantee that if you dont disconnect the battery the light will - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-07 15:32:07 (9 views)
  - There are two Peake tools and the SRS unit does reset the SRS system - 740isport 2012-02-07 16:55:01 (7 views)
- i have the airbag tool also pm me if u wanna borrow (nt) - mmawolverine 2012-02-06 22:00:24 (12 views)
- you Anywhere near Wash DC? you could use my Peake SRS tool (nt) - bofessional 2012-02-03 15:08:04 (14 views)
  - Im in NC. - 740ilDuke 2012-02-06 21:41:24 (10 views)
    - Peake makes a SRS specific tool. That's what bofessional has. (nt) - 740isport 2012-02-07 09:10:27 (13 views)
      - Chief is mailing me his from CalifornIA. - 740ilDuke 2012-02-07 09:12:05 (12 views)
- Yup, you performed the Cardinal sin . All u need is a Airbag reset (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 14:56:55 (10 views)
- Ollie...I think you've got it! (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-03 14:56:51 (11 views)
  - I'd unhooked it a few times (long story) but the last time..oops. - 740ilDuke 2012-02-03 14:59:12 (17 views)

Getting a scrapping noise randomly when driving forward - Beamer23 2012-02-03 20:30:49 (21 views)
- Update: Put the car on a lift and ran it. Doesn't make the same noise - Beamer23 2012-02-07 16:30:14 (14 views)
- video and sound please (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 20:52:04 (9 views)
  - Tried recording it but it's a very faint sound. Think i'll just put her on the - Beamer23 2012-02-05 13:32:23 (9 views)
    - If the fluid was low Jay, I think the shift paterns would have - audiavant 2012-02-05 16:36:30 (13 views)
      - Hope you're right and it turns out to be something easy Harry (nt) - Beamer23 2012-02-06 14:16:03 (7 views)

I am officially FREAKED OUT now about my timing chain guides and what symtoms I - Ratt 2012-02-03 17:53:48 (81 views)
- I can best explain it as a 'tock tock tock tock' sound that is obvious. - 740ilDuke 2012-02-06 21:33:20 (22 views)
- Recently had a scare as well. 216k mies, threw the p0011 code - laselvasurf 2012-02-04 15:20:05 (25 views)
- This got me thinking about a possible mod to the M62TU engine..... (pic) - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 13:21:16 (98 views)
  - Here r some pics I took of the 95 740i front engine when (pic) - Snitch740i 2012-02-04 19:27:18 (103 views)
    - Here is a pix of an M60 with the valve train (pic) - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 20:47:09 (83 views)
      - I think you should try this on your '01... Hey, preventive maintenance, right? (nt) - Mario 2012-02-05 14:34:39 (16 views)
        
        If I hadn't just changed the TC guides, I would certainly try it. - Mark740iL 2012-02-06 19:41:50 (13 views)
      - Now you got me thinking...I have a m62tu with bad rails.... (nt) - nickc 2012-02-04 23:54:53 (16 views)
      - I think your problem would be in getting the sprocket to fit correctly - - TxDarth 2012-02-04 22:00:40 (25 views)
        
        Getting a sprocket machined would be simple. - Mark740iL 2012-02-05 00:24:15 (15 views)
        That brings us to the question - what have they done since the M62TU to - TxDarth 2012-02-04 22:15:33 (28 views)
        
        Here is the new V8 and V12 design............ (pic) - Mark740iL 2012-02-05 00:03:32 (65 views)
    - Peter or Edwin should be able to offer credible input on this thought. - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 19:35:00 (22 views)
      - I wonder if they didnt use a sprocket because of fear of - mouser 2012-02-06 20:33:32 (13 views)
        
        Not really possible. - Mark740iL 2012-02-07 00:12:03 (11 views)
- so what are the signs from an M60 that tell me its close - Ratt 2012-02-04 10:38:11 (21 views)
- I was about to ask about the symptoms as well. Check out the link I found (url) - Wiggi 2012-02-03 18:47:19 (44 views)
- M60 has a much better desighn. It has a toothed gear instead of a u shaped rail (nt) - nickc 2012-02-03 17:56:54 (24 views)
  - Re: M60 has a much better desighn. It has a toothed gear instead of a u shaped rail (pic) - mark1998 2012-02-04 17:29:18 (73 views)
  - NickC is correct, There is no center U shaped chain guide on - mouser 2012-02-03 21:44:04 (28 views)
    - Re: NickC is correct, There is no center U shaped chain guide on - gulfbeach 2012-02-04 01:54:44 (19 views)
      - Mile went at 123K but a previous owner.. - dmm96452 2012-02-04 12:13:44 (17 views)
        
        Re: Mile went at 123K but a previous owner.. - gulfbeach 2012-02-04 13:48:03 (30 views)
        
        I got a noise from the chain rattling around.. - dmm96452 2012-02-04 20:34:49 (15 views)
        gulfbeach, I meant to respond to this comment you wrote. - mouser 2012-02-04 15:48:45 (25 views)
        
        Mouser - gulfbeach 2012-02-04 18:28:35 (26 views)
        
        What engine do you have? - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 14:18:45 (25 views)
        
        Re: What engine do you have? - gulfbeach 2012-02-04 14:29:18 (15 views)
        
        I changed mine at 117K as preventive maint but I was (pic) - mouser 2012-02-04 15:40:03 (65 views)
        
        I changed mine at 120 for the same preemptive reasons - nickc 2012-02-04 23:53:05 (13 views)
        Also explains why the chain gets looser with the guides being 50% shorter - Snitch740i 2012-02-04 20:56:41 (18 views)
        
        This board gets me all paranoid and raises my angst - cyberdactyl 2012-02-05 13:48:08 (12 views)

Did someone from the forum buy the 97 740iL in bridgville Pa for 1500? - aureliaz3 2012-02-03 11:19:06 (17 views)
- Maybe they didnt join up yet... (nt) - aureliaz3 2012-02-06 21:36:34 (6 views)

Winter weather updates - Lurcher 2012-02-02 15:24:39 (39 views)
- I miss the snow, not the ice (nt) - JL 2012-02-06 16:49:33 (2 views)
- Re: Winter weather updates (pic) - reddd 2012-02-02 15:55:08 (85 views)
  - Looks like you live on my brothers street .lol.. I was down there 3 months ago.. - bofessional 2012-02-06 16:43:28 (3 views)
  - Baby, its's cold outside, no cabs to be hold out there.... (pic) - eismark 2012-02-06 14:17:42 (17 views)
    - Looks and sounds idyllic. Have a wonderful winter! - Shled℠ 2012-02-06 17:41:23 (1 views)
  - We are getting some snow and it's cold 5-8F daytime temp (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 05:19:05 (12 views)

Paging arsenalc08 - Stu 2012-02-03 00:58:33 (210 views)
- Update..... - Stu 2012-02-06 16:18:20 (15 views)
  - Oh by the way Adam, i forgot to tell you when we spoke. - Stu 2012-02-06 16:25:39 (15 views)
- Pick number 3 me lord ... (vid) - aaron00740il 2012-02-06 14:58:44 (28 views)
- Re: Paging arsenalc08 - aquila 2012-02-06 10:25:00 (57 views)
  - If you warned him thats all you can do. Did not mean to insinuate - Stu 2012-02-06 16:17:05 (12 views)
  - Re: Paging arsenalc08 - arsenalc08 2012-02-06 15:29:42 (19 views)
  - You did all you could. - Bill Ranks 2012-02-06 15:22:16 (18 views)
- Wow. I hope my motor never goes but if it does, I'm calling Stu! (nt) - Isiah 2012-02-04 14:04:03 (9 views)
- Those are some excellent offers, indicative of this board! Kudos to Stu!! - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 13:28:10 (15 views)
- Adam I did not forget about you but i did not have - Stu 2012-02-03 20:46:18 (24 views)
  - Re: Adam I did not forget about you but i did not have - arsenalc08 2012-02-03 22:56:37 (20 views)
- Stu...u are da man ....what an offer (all 3) what a choice!! (nt) - Carguy63™ 2012-02-03 17:58:15 (13 views)
- Wow Stu - that is amazing. (nt) - Ratt 2012-02-03 17:45:04 (9 views)
- Take door number 3. (nt) - 01sport 2012-02-03 17:40:15 (15 views)
- Hats off to Stu - sbguy 2012-02-03 13:56:14 (12 views)
- Re: Paging arsenalc08 - arsenalc08 2012-02-03 09:57:01 (114 views)
  - Re: Paging arsenalc08 - aquila 2012-02-06 10:31:52 (10 views)
  - Oh Wow... Sorry this hapened to you. I know who you bought it from and know that - Chief Jimbo 2012-02-03 19:37:18 (28 views)
    - Re: Oh Wow... Sorry this hapened to you. I know who you bought it from and know that - aquila 2012-02-06 10:33:59 (17 views)
      - Oh I know you were up front with Adam, and he got an awsome deal even with the - Chief Jimbo 2012-02-06 13:07:24 (13 views)
        
        Re: Oh I know you were up front with Adam, and he got an awsome deal even with the - arsenalc08 2012-02-06 15:31:51 (8 views)
        
        Sounds like a good deal.. If only I had all my tools here you could buy the - Chief Jimbo 2012-02-06 15:56:49 (7 views)
  - Stu. Dont know your personally, but you are the type of person I would - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-03 17:20:29 (17 views)
    - Re: Stu. Dont know your personally, but you are the type of person I would - aquila 2012-02-06 10:37:13 (10 views)
    - It's guys like Stu and Adam makes these old cars age gracefully and desirably - bmw635 2012-02-03 17:29:06 (19 views)
  - Adam, I've been on this board since it started, and other boards - sealbeach740 2012-02-03 12:25:58 (37 views)
  - Wow, I am truly taken aback. No worries Adam. I'll give you a buzz on my way - Stu 2012-02-03 11:01:12 (28 views)
    - Roughly. I'm about.. - arsenalc08 2012-02-03 12:40:30 (24 views)
      - I've just been approved! - arsenalc08 2012-02-03 20:04:17 (20 views)
        
        Stu, how are you going to get this car from Sac to NO? (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-04 15:38:27 (10 views)
  - GR8 to see someone so young 'man up'. Its a rare quality these days. (nt) - audiavant 2012-02-03 10:17:18 (24 views)
    - Re: GR8 to see someone so young 'man up'. Its a rare quality these days. - arsenalc08 2012-02-03 14:15:30 (18 views)
- Great solution, very gentlemanly (nt) - bteeley 2012-02-03 08:36:12 (13 views)
- That is a real nice gesture Stu! This is what the board is about! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 02:39:30 (24 views)
  - +1 Kabillions! (nt) - bofessional 2012-02-03 15:15:54 (12 views)
- stu...is....the...man. Wow (nt) - sdmike 2012-02-03 02:20:38 (14 views)
- Re: Paging arsenalc08 - gulfbeach 2012-02-03 01:30:32 (26 views)
- ^^^w0w^^^............. (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 01:03:14 (17 views)

thrust rod bushings... (url) - pauljghosh 2012-02-03 20:00:07 (62 views)
- I have the new split PF bushings, and have one caveat....... - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 14:22:01 (19 views)
  - Are they black? (nt) - pauljghosh 2012-02-04 15:59:38 (11 views)
    - Mine are purple. (nt) - Mark740iL 2012-02-04 18:16:45 (10 views)
  - Don't go back....the squeak will eventually go away, as long as the bushings - pdef1949 2012-02-04 14:35:48 (12 views)
- Pics in the link are red-x'd out... - pdef1949 2012-02-04 06:36:01 (16 views)
- Yes the 2nd Gen Powerflex is ''split'' and are great. Have them myself. (nt) - 740isport 2012-02-03 20:23:34 (28 views)
  - are they black or purple? are the newer ones black? (nt) - pauljghosh 2012-02-03 22:44:32 (9 views)
    - Black, yes the newer ones are black. (nt) - 740isport 2012-02-06 11:25:30 (10 views)

For anyone who doubts the value of this community.... (pic) - MikeK 2012-02-02 10:21:53 (344 views)
- Kewl ! Congrats. Now that’s what I call environmental friendly. Keep'm running ! (nt) - CarlT 2012-02-06 08:33:47 (5 views)
- As Sir Winston Churchhill said: 'This was their finest hour' (vid) (url) - eismark 2012-02-04 19:47:58 (18 views)
- Something we all aspire to attain....way to go, fella!!!! (nt) - pj740il 2012-02-04 11:37:03 (8 views)
- just realized you were going 60, man I woulda pulled over for the big 300 lol (nt) - thesteve™ 2012-02-04 10:42:36 (9 views)
- Nice. So you went 300k mls on a M62TU engine w/o replacing chain guides? - Wiggi 2012-02-03 22:34:18 (15 views)
- Beauty! (nt) - davidsoine 2012-02-03 19:12:46 (8 views)
- Holy crap, Mike....that's awesome!!! Congratulations on a great milestone! (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2012-02-03 16:55:49 (10 views)
- Repair Summary for 300K miles - MikeK 2012-02-03 12:11:55 (58 views)
- Well done (nt) - nickc 2012-02-03 07:30:31 (9 views)
- when my car grows up it wants to be like yours. at 183K mi (nt) - paprmkr 2012-02-02 23:57:25 (13 views)
- Re: For anyone who doubts the value of this community.... - kingdom7 2012-02-02 23:20:17 (16 views)
- Is it a 95? That's fairly amazing. I wonder what your per yr $'s amount is for - Steve R 2012-02-02 23:01:10 (12 views)
- 480 well treated kilometers I am sure!!! (nt) - henry 2012-02-02 14:11:29 (15 views)
- and no CEL...........best part.... (nt) - cklekas 2012-02-02 14:03:52 (15 views)
- Fantastic Milestone! All the best for the next 300,000!! (nt) - kwbooth 2012-02-02 13:48:26 (13 views)
- I love that the pic was taken at 60 mph!! (nt) - bteeley 2012-02-02 13:39:51 (15 views)
- 300K!! Awesome! keep her going!! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-02 13:28:03 (16 views)
- Strong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.... (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-02 11:57:16 (13 views)
- And all pixels are there!!!! (nt) - _wolf 2012-02-02 11:49:11 (15 views)
- Beautiful!!!! Congrats! (nt) - _wolf 2012-02-02 11:47:46 (14 views)
- Nice! - thesteve™ 2012-02-02 11:23:06 (13 views)
- Is that the highest mileage for an E38 on this board? Gratz! (nt) - new750il540iowner 2012-02-02 11:14:50 (18 views)
- SWEET !!!! Drive that car man !!!! CONGRATS on that MILEstone - Carguy63™ 2012-02-02 11:02:32 (14 views)

Free Shipping all the time no min. - oembimmerparts 2012-02-03 10:14:09 (111 views)
- Nice I see no disclaimer for Euro I will take one spark plug please (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-05 04:52:58 (9 views)
  - +1 (nt) - CarlT 2012-02-06 08:31:02 (6 views)
- How long have you been stocking E60 parts? (nt) - robo740il 2012-02-04 20:31:15 (8 views)
- Re: Free Shipping all the time no min. - gulfbeach 2012-02-04 01:51:47 (18 views)
- Do you also ship USPS? - AL 2012-02-03 18:39:37 (16 views)
  - Yes and No (more) - oembimmerparts 2012-02-03 23:32:22 (21 views)
- Great deal, Max!! You're almost making me wish I had something wrong.... - Tim G in Central NJ 2012-02-03 16:52:00 (11 views)
  - You do remember (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-05 04:53:31 (12 views)
- Awesome Maximus! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2012-02-03 14:48:51 (10 views)
- Assuming within US only? - jaap 2012-02-03 13:09:59 (9 views)
  - Re: Assuming within US only? - oembimmerparts 2012-02-03 14:11:41 (20 views)
    - Sorry Max both here and and FB you did not mention that!! - Edwin™ 2012-02-05 04:54:34 (10 views)
    - Bummer! Understandable - but bummer all the same. (nt) - farnarkler 2012-02-03 18:58:05 (9 views)
- sounds like a good reason to go out there and find something - thanks! (nt) - bavariancowboy 2012-02-03 13:01:24 (10 views)
- Max, that is extremely generous of you! (nt) - pdef1949 2012-02-03 12:20:43 (9 views)
- Awesome as always! (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 10:55:55 (9 views)
- Thank you Max. You never cease to amaze! Thank you for your support! (nt) - kwbooth 2012-02-03 10:37:20 (9 views)
- Awesome Max. FB scares the sh*t outta me, so Im glad you posted here. (nt) - audiavant 2012-02-03 10:18:58 (13 views)
  - Me too. My wife is addicted to it. Its aggrivating. (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 10:56:50 (8 views)
  - +1 to that ! (nt) - kwbooth 2012-02-03 10:37:42 (15 views)

Just LOVE this modded steering wheel! (pic) - mikeym 2012-02-02 04:39:41 (238 views)
- wooden steering wheel on my 1995 (pic) - dc10bill 2012-02-05 22:48:16 (47 views)
- Is it modded steering wheel! or a Victor - no longer available (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-02 14:23:10 (18 views)
  - Re: Is it modded steering wheel! or a Victor - no longer available - mikeym 2012-02-03 10:59:08 (15 views)
  - Not a VIctor...Victor has some unique qualities. Here is 1 for sale (pic) - Snitch740i 2012-02-02 17:00:52 (88 views)
    - Oops!!. n00b Failure!! 1 more try (url) - Snitch740i 2012-02-02 17:02:06 (70 views)
- Looks reallllllly nice! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-02 13:27:17 (12 views)
- It does look nice, and the wood colors match very well. Congrats! (nt) - sealbeach740 2012-02-02 12:33:45 (17 views)

740d engine ecu language? - ints 2012-02-03 02:50:47 (20 views)
- What codes are you reading? FYI INPA does not like the V8 diesel be careful what - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 02:59:19 (18 views)
  - Engine livedata (nt) - ints 2012-02-03 03:05:21 (18 views)
    - Seems you have a weird version of INPA then, never seen that - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 03:07:32 (17 views)
      - I have 6.4.3. (nt) - ints 2012-02-03 03:15:22 (16 views)
        
        To delete codes on the DME please use DIS! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 03:58:11 (14 views)
        
        Working to get DIS running. Thanks! (nt) - ints 2012-02-05 10:58:39 (7 views)

Sneak peek! (pic) - Stu 2012-02-03 11:19:48 (240 views)
- No bump strips! that is going to look clean! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-05 05:02:50 (8 views)
- Paint????? (nt) - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-03 17:23:27 (11 views)
- Are you removing it all the way around? That will make for a clean look (nt) - Ratt 2012-02-03 14:50:36 (12 views)
  - Yes, already done. No more fugly side mouldings! The - Stu 2012-02-03 15:50:07 (14 views)
    - Cant wait to see it. Same color as your sig pic? (nt) - Ratt 2012-02-03 16:18:14 (10 views)
      - I think I took that pic the day I brought Christine home back in 04 (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 16:22:16 (8 views)
      - Yep, Anthracite Grey Mettalic. Its gonna be killer. (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 16:20:36 (9 views)
- Door ding welcome mat? (nt) - 740ilDuke 2012-02-03 14:47:17 (10 views)
  - Nope, never going to park it anywhere. Just gonna keep driving........ (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 15:48:12 (9 views)
    - Put cones around it, like the phone company does. (nt) - 740ilDuke 2012-02-03 16:00:40 (9 views)
      - LOL...I like that idea! (nt) - Ratt 2012-02-03 16:16:18 (9 views)
- Owoooooo! Diggin the E65 repeater light? (pic) - Stu 2012-02-03 11:27:32 (116 views)
  - interesting, Stu are u ditching the side moulding too? (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 14:56:03 (11 views)
- Nope mine still has all of its doors! (nt) - dmm96452 2012-02-03 11:22:40 (14 views)

Nav / radio issue popped up - runnerbrent 2012-02-03 07:09:17 (48 views)
- + 1 to krux100 - your symptoms are most often related to trouble reading map DVD - Brian 2012-02-03 09:34:06 (17 views)
  - Bingo...I pulled the DVD and the issues stopped. - runnerbrent 2012-02-04 10:18:18 (22 views)
    - Re: Bingo...Good news, I think the MKIV is fine just the old - krux100 2012-02-04 23:23:59 (17 views)
      - If you can wait I can help you with that (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-05 04:48:23 (8 views)
- Take out the nav dvd and verify the radio and dice are working ok. (url) - krux100 2012-02-03 08:40:13 (26 views)
- Re: Nav / radio issue popped up - bteeley 2012-02-03 08:32:51 (13 views)

Still getting a CEL with P1519, P1522 - dmm96452 2012-02-03 13:23:23 (18 views)
- After I replaced my timing guides my car threw those - mouser 2012-02-03 21:59:19 (19 views)
  - I just finished the chain guide job.. - dmm96452 2012-02-04 01:23:00 (19 views)
    - The timing on the vanos 7s is really finicky. You have to get it - sealbeach740 2012-02-04 01:25:37 (20 views)
      - I may have rushed it a little last time. I'll be more careful. (nt) - dmm96452 2012-02-04 01:33:01 (11 views)
        
        Do you have access to a Vanos Timing Tool kit ? (nt) - mouser 2012-02-04 15:53:11 (12 views)
        
        I own one. (nt) - dmm96452 2012-02-04 17:29:56 (10 views)

Bad radio reception??? check this answer and your radio will be choice again (url) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 20:05:44 (77 views)
- I havent tried it but I will..Just passing info. I found it to be interesting on (nt) - BAVAUTO site.....Snitch740i 2012-02-04 17:23:01 (11 views)
- Fabian - did you actually try this, or are you passing info along? - sealbeach740 2012-02-04 13:52:35 (12 views)
- hand up^^^^^ - kerrys740il 2012-02-04 11:37:40 (11 views)
- Disregard the top linky,,Click on the bottom 1 (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 20:06:37 (13 views)

2 years exactly I lowered my 7 with H&R stage 2`s (pic) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 00:03:33 (186 views)
- LOL @ the raised 7 pics - thanks for the laughs =] looks good now (nt) - immaculate 2012-02-04 16:59:26 (12 views)
- I'm going to install my rear stg 2's soon. Rear has stg 1 and front has stg2 - Ratt 2012-02-03 14:24:12 (17 views)
  - Yes, the larger wheel diameter worsens the camber. 19`s r fine .. Ill take ur (nt) - Stage 1 rears please :) Snitch740i 2012-02-03 15:02:11 (9 views)
- I'm looking forward to getting my H & R springs on this spring - pdef1949 2012-02-03 12:24:41 (11 views)
  - LOL Phil, she got in the way of my picture sry......H&R stage 1 #29975-1 (pic) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 12:50:16 (50 views)
    - When I put Eibach springs in my 635, it lowered teh car a lot....and I also used - pdef1949 2012-02-03 19:56:37 (14 views)
- Re: 2 years exactly I lowered my 7 with H&R stage 2`s (pic) - mikeym 2012-02-03 11:10:28 (65 views)
  - great stance you have with the Sport springs! (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 12:14:12 (8 views)
- Wow what a difference! What brand are the blue? Looks like Dinan? (nt) - HighLine740iL 2012-02-03 07:50:45 (14 views)
  - Bilsteins - densantafe 2012-02-03 13:29:19 (21 views)
    - thnx for the clear up....I was 1st hoping the blue springs were are 1 inch drop (nt) - but the 4x4 look was TeRRible.....Snitch740i 2012-02-03 14:00:19 (11 views)
  - Steve told me they were Bilstein springs. I looked all over Bilstein site - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 12:17:06 (24 views)

At the DFW 7 meeting I saw a piece that will replace the front - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-03 17:30:50 (34 views)
- Re: At the DFW 7 meeting I saw a piece that will replace the front - dmm96452 2012-02-04 12:42:24 (12 views)
- Dealer item - about 30.00. Try Tischer BMW (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-03 17:38:50 (11 views)
  - Thanks, Roger (nt) - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-03 17:42:35 (10 views)

Could a bad water pump cause coolant in engine oil? Had a hose go a few weeks - Stygian7 2012-02-03 13:16:58 (44 views)
- Re: Could a bad water pump cause coolant in engine oil? Had a hose go a few weeks (nt) - `s.......Snitch740i 2012-02-04 00:54:47 (21 views)
- Yeah, didn't think so...I guess I was grasping at straws. Oh well, looks like I - Stygian7 2012-02-04 00:29:31 (13 views)

Sue Happy and PC people gonna love this, fast car speeding, sexy woman, (vid) (url) - HighLine740iL 2012-02-03 12:57:16 (156 views)
- here's another. lol (nt) - sdmike 2012-02-03 22:46:21 (15 views)
  - well, that didn't work. (vid) (url) - sdmike 2012-02-03 22:50:53 (50 views)
    - Well Don My Good Man! Well Done Mike! (nt) - HighLine740iL 2012-02-03 23:25:15 (8 views)
- Wonder if those are real.........horsepower numbers? (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 14:39:09 (8 views)
- She Has More Aftermarket Mods Than The Car Does - Simeon 2012-02-03 14:17:31 (13 views)
  - Clearly non-OEM airbags. (nt) - JerrytheK 2012-02-03 15:11:31 (9 views)
  - I think your E38 'Twin Turbo Baby' would give similar reactions - HighLine740iL 2012-02-03 14:31:13 (10 views)

Took advantage of the nice weather today and washed the 7 and got some good pics (pic) - aureliaz3 2012-02-02 02:43:14 (151 views)
- Now that's what I'm talking about! It's all about pictures - Wiggi 2012-02-03 12:10:45 (10 views)
  - No, its my buds ride.... (nt) - aureliaz3 2012-02-03 20:13:54 (8 views)
- Took advantage of the nice weather today and didn't wash the dirty car - dj37027 2012-02-02 19:20:44 (17 views)
  - Even.............1 or 2 under, come on man, Srixon irons?? really?....... (nt) - beechy 2012-02-02 20:00:29 (15 views)
    - Yes Beechy SRIXON.They make great stuff - dj37027 2012-02-02 23:39:49 (12 views)
- Nice shots! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-02 13:31:06 (12 views)

Rain sensor saga continues....need some help. - age109 2012-02-02 21:48:47 (51 views)
- Did you check the fuse? But with failed or removed fuse, wipers... - davidf 2012-02-03 09:23:31 (10 views)
- Had the same problem and made me nuts. It was the GM3 (url) - bghark 2012-02-03 09:13:19 (20 views)
  - Thanks Brian. Was that the only symptom for the bad GM or did you have other - age109 2012-02-03 20:08:57 (7 views)
- It could be the prism on the window that is blocking the view then the system - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 03:05:29 (14 views)
  - Oeps to add, if you use INPA you can see if the sensor or prism works - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 03:06:23 (11 views)

OT - Friday Humor - Adult Content (adult) - Simeon 2012-02-03 13:06:19 (199 views)
- My mentor (nt) - cody3 2012-02-03 18:04:28 (18 views)
- Re: OT - Friday Humor - Adult Content (adult) - k55f 2012-02-03 18:02:59 (76 views)
  - Ug........ (nt) - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-03 18:12:01 (12 views)
- ......... but I like your thinking.' Ralphy (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-03 14:18:24 (18 views)
- Little Ralphy rocks! (nt) - dmm96452 2012-02-03 13:26:51 (13 views)

Question for the experts.....I had to add ATF fluid to my Power Steering - Carguy63™ 2012-02-03 16:51:06 (20 views)
- I use Dexron III as my 635, LC, and wife's Lexus use. (nt) - bmw635 2012-02-03 17:35:21 (8 views)
- Nah, you'll be fine. (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 17:17:08 (10 views)
  - Thanks (nt) - Carguy63™ 2012-02-03 17:58:58 (9 views)

OT: How things have changed.................... (pic) (url) - TxDarth 2012-02-03 14:24:33 (144 views)
- O.T. Ya gotta grab this Rog. )) (url) - audiavant 2012-02-03 16:21:08 (51 views)
  - Thanx for heads up.....I am not feeling that one, maybe the white... (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-03 17:37:19 (15 views)

Valve noise? at high RPM when accelerating - jhiggins17 2012-02-03 17:18:24 (24 views)
- Check oil pump bolt as that's been known for coming loose. (nt) - bmw635 2012-02-03 17:32:48 (11 views)

Can I swap coolant level sensor without losing alot of coolant? - bofessional 2012-02-03 15:05:22 (17 views)
- You should lose zero coolant. The sensor is encased in a sleeve - Stu 2012-02-03 15:35:14 (13 views)
  - Ah Ha! Good to know, thank you! (nt) - bofessional 2012-02-03 15:37:54 (10 views)
  - Also, to change it it is easiest to go from underneath. Simply - Stu 2012-02-03 15:37:26 (12 views)
    - Duh, make that front right LOL. (nt) - Stu 2012-02-03 15:43:42 (13 views)
      - Im with ya (nt) - bofessional 2012-02-03 15:58:33 (11 views)
- Ive done it twice. Once on my 7 and the other on my moms 3 series - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 15:12:05 (18 views)
  - I think I'm having sensor problems too. I keep getting a - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-03 17:10:56 (12 views)
    - Abnsolutely, usually when the sleeve leaks and corrodes the sensor element. - Stu 2012-02-03 17:16:22 (10 views)
      - It's bobin' like a man with no arms or legs. Guess I'm gonna have to . - goodoldboycraig 2012-02-03 17:22:14 (8 views)
  - Right on, Thanks!! (nt) - bofessional 2012-02-03 15:36:40 (9 views)
    - Sorry, i thought u meant coolant TEMP sensor. Disregard my reply (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 16:00:52 (11 views)
      - Heck, might as well do that too..lol (nt) - bofessional 2012-02-03 16:02:53 (8 views)

Air pressure to the vents. - new2it 2012-02-02 01:57:11 (23 views)
- Thank you - new2it 2012-02-03 13:56:53 (8 views)
- The vent at the rear of the center console is connected to the dash vents...so (pic) - Q 2012-02-02 16:33:05 (48 views)
  - I don't know if others do this, but when I drive alone, I usually - sealbeach740 2012-02-03 14:17:47 (9 views)
  - I always could learn from the Master Q.....Thnx mate (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-03 13:58:36 (7 views)
- On my 98 it is not strong and my daughter complains. - wcsnyder 2012-02-02 10:11:53 (24 views)

ECU programming and replacing - kairij2001 2012-02-02 17:17:24 (38 views)
- The DME has a vin # storred and can't be changed as the hand shake between - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 02:44:21 (12 views)
- RPM Motorsports (Board Sponsor here) does ECU programming. - Mario 2012-02-03 01:12:49 (10 views)
- Re: ECU programming and replacing - kairij2001 2012-02-03 00:40:14 (15 views)
  - Used DME cannot be programmed to work with your car. Have to go new... - davidf 2012-02-03 09:36:35 (9 views)
- Well I am just learning this with replaceing the EGS module in my car - zapperjoe 2012-02-02 21:25:07 (25 views)

Is there an inexpensive source to buy scanner/programs use by BMW dealerships? (nt) - JL 2012-02-02 16:07:50 (41 views)
- JL Autologic sells to indy shops. Autologic's MB diagnostic is very slow however - HighLine740iL 2012-02-03 09:16:10 (17 views)
- What you need James? (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-03 03:08:50 (13 views)
- Check out Bimmerforums Diagnostic Software forum (url) - stritarja 2012-02-02 20:06:15 (31 views)
- What do you mean by scanner/programs? - age109 2012-02-02 19:36:09 (23 views)

Battery Dead - henry 2012-02-02 10:11:43 (37 views)
- Hows the 5 series Henry? (nt) - zapperjoe 2012-02-02 21:16:29 (11 views)
- Just replaced Duralast 49-DL after 6 yr with AdvanceAuto 95R, also made - stritarja 2012-02-02 19:14:20 (19 views)
  - Thats a great deal. (nt) - zapperjoe 2012-02-02 21:15:53 (12 views)
- would you agree 61 months good on a battery (nt) - henry 2012-02-02 12:50:49 (22 views)
  - the Duralast Gold battery i just bought says made in Germany.... (nt) - henry 2012-02-02 13:58:21 (12 views)
  - That is great. 5 years in one of these cars is rare. (nt) - Brian 2012-02-02 13:45:57 (13 views)
    - Yeah time really flew by. I was surprised though that the - henry 2012-02-02 14:01:03 (12 views)

Window tint for rear window being done now... - Carguy63™ 2012-02-02 13:37:20 (22 views)
- Good luck with that...I didn't like it. Hard to see at dusk and shadowed areas - Ratt 2012-02-02 14:56:57 (13 views)
  - was the 5% the issue or the ceramic the problem? (nt) - bteeley 2012-02-02 19:10:38 (14 views)
    - 5%. It was just too dark for my taste and was functionally difficult. (nt) - Ratt 2012-02-02 20:21:30 (15 views)
- no pic ...didn't happen (nt) - henry 2012-02-02 14:01:53 (12 views)

3900 dollar oil leak - sbguy 2012-02-02 03:41:01 (115 views)
- Nothing like peace of mind, huh? Looks like we're neighbors! (nt) - sealbeach740 2012-02-02 17:19:14 (15 views)
- That's a big job, glad it's all done and ready for the next 150k! (nt) - Edwin™ 2012-02-02 13:30:12 (12 views)
- wow.....Gj tho on the Pre-maintenance of the guides (nt) - Snitch740i 2012-02-02 03:53:28 (15 views)

E38.org Wiki dead? - farnarkler 2012-02-02 14:08:27 (16 views)
- 'Forbidden You don't have permission to access /wiki on this server.' (nt) - Shled℠ 2012-02-02 15:16:37 (17 views)
  - Yeh. Thats what I get. DAVID! HELP! (nt) - farnarkler 2012-02-02 17:12:13 (12 views)

Will 2007 M6 wheels fim the E38? How do you think they would look? (nt) - Stu 2012-02-02 10:02:17 (20 views)
- Re: Will 2007 M6 wheels fim the E38? How do you think they would look? (pic) (url) - TxDarth 2012-02-02 10:06:02 (83 views)
  - LOL i totally forgot Darth had em! (nt) - Stu 2012-02-02 11:33:08 (19 views)
    - JL, Shled and several others now. (nt) - TxDarth 2012-02-02 14:24:52 (10 views)

Watched 'The Double' the other nite. Richard Greer drives an e38 throughout the - DavidC 2012-02-02 09:19:38 (27 views)
- Cool. And its even available on NetFlix to watch now. Hold all my calls (url) - Shled℠ 2012-02-02 13:15:55 (26 views)
  - First appearance of the e38 is @ 29:53 (nt) - Shled℠ 2012-02-02 14:02:05 (10 views)
- story of my life... - thesteve™ 2012-02-02 13:03:03 (16 views)

E39 528i Ignition Lock Switch - m3doc24 2012-02-02 09:55:52 (15 views)