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First Fives Bulletin Board Archive XI
(2001/03/11 - 2001/04/10)
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  • site back up test - Pete Florance 22:15:00 04/11/01 (1)
  • Paeco Headers... More - Kaveman 13:12:18 04/10/01 (0)
  • how do I change my points on my 76 530i? - jon 11:56:40 04/10/01 (0)
  • calipers - raymon 11:48:00 04/10/01 (2)
  • Paging Karl Koenig - alternate sway bar mounting - Peter Florance 11:27:13 04/10/01 (0)
  • Re: Plug Wires - Bob Clifton 07:12:25 04/10/01 (0)
  • Lotsa Smoke @ Startup - Kevin McD 08:58:05 04/09/01 (10)
  • Hello Again E12 Lovers - Donna 03:07:44 04/09/01 (3)
  • Stahl vs. Bavarian Autosport Headers - Eric 02:51:44 04/09/01 (3)
  • ATTENTION: Chuck Denson, Karl, Sean Kaveman - Eric 02:31:41 04/09/01 (0)
  • hesitation problems!! - kris 23:57:13 04/08/01 (1)
  • 1980 bmw 528i for sale - lamar watson 23:23:18 04/08/01 (0)
  • New FAQ article - 2.8L to 3.5L Engine Conversion - Troy Rudolph (Webmaster) 21:19:39 04/08/01 (13)
  • Looking at a 77 530i..new to BMWs..help? !!! - Kurt 20:57:26 04/08/01 (6)
  • Searching for Wietse Gerhard Wullink - Rick Lamb 16:11:52 04/08/01 (0)
  • F.S. Black Leather Seats $275+shipping - Bill Barrett 15:28:21 04/08/01 (0)
  • Anyone ever change their headliner? - Jay J. Hector 14:58:49 04/08/01 (0)
  • Upgrade your sounds (and help Trubey)! - Trubey 14:11:34 04/08/01 (11)
  • Air Damn !(Long) - Mark Phillips 13:51:08 04/08/01 (3)
  • Hey Trubey, what's max radio depth on 528i? - Peter Florance 10:26:44 04/08/01 (3)
  • Building a performance 2.5 - Matt B 09:40:20 04/08/01 (4)
  • Max. Torque, Power of 3.3L and 3.5L? - Robert Bondi 05:07:07 04/08/01 (1)
  • Vacuum diagrams wanted - Peter Florance 22:37:44 04/07/01 (0)
  • brake failure - raymon 16:26:03 04/07/01 (8)
  • The 528i awsome machine - TOM 15:17:45 04/07/01 (1)
  • Plug Wires - Bob Clifton 10:47:31 04/07/01 (2)
  • Sorry - lost formatting again - Eric 02:18:05 04/07/01 (0)
  • First Five T-shirts - East Fest and Update - Eric 02:14:04 04/07/01 (0)
  • Throttle body FAQ added - Peter Florance 21:44:43 04/06/01 (1)
  • Power 528i 1981 - TOM 21:03:23 04/06/01 (0)
  • wheels size - Tom Steele 17:23:35 04/06/01 (1)
  • Troy - add this link when you get a chance - Greg 16:44:11 04/06/01 (0)
  • Other BMW drivers - Chuck Denson 14:46:08 04/06/01 (4)
  • am i the only owner of a 1976 mint green 530i? - jon broff 13:24:45 04/06/01 (5)
  • '77 530i with the Autocross Grip! - jason griffith 12:44:09 04/06/01 (4)
  • New to BMWs, need opinions from the guys who know! - Kevin 09:51:17 04/06/01 (4)
  • Last Call for T-Shirts! - Eric 23:06:14 04/05/01 (1)
  • oil light came on after some electrical work - jesse 19:14:39 04/05/01 (2)
  • Need help with purchase of 1979 528i ASAP - Jay J. Hector 19:11:02 04/05/01 (5)
  • 528i bmw for sale - lamar watson 16:34:45 04/05/01 (0)
  • Not so rust free - Jeff C 16:31:03 04/05/01 (0)
  • Free Parts! - Jeremy T 15:54:29 04/05/01 (1)
  • LSD on ebay, not sure of E12 fit - FLIP 15:47:47 04/05/01 (2)
  • Calling those who have done a EURO bumper SWAP!!!! - WarrenD 14:38:07 04/05/01 (1)
  • No horse hair hurts the hiney (76 530I) - Jon 12:00:58 04/05/01 (6)
  • fan clutch update/fan oscillation update - FLIP 11:33:07 04/05/01 (0)
  • BMW Ultimate Driving Experience - Jim Davis 11:26:39 04/05/01 (2)
  • looking for body kit for 81' 528 i - Rudy GAliber 09:45:00 04/05/01 (4)
  • Fuel Economy/oil consumption - Alex Biro 09:02:51 04/05/01 (0)
  • How do I remove headrest from the passenger seat? - Pete Young 01:55:56 04/05/01 (2)
  • fog switch and transmission/rear end fluid change - FLIP 01:05:23 04/05/01 (7)
  • Dashboard Light Bulb Changing - Martyn Smith 21:00:13 04/04/01 (5)
  • I need web site - Tom 20:58:01 04/04/01 (1)
  • AC bye bye - Corey Rodgers 19:15:05 04/04/01 (3)
  • bleeding coolant system... - jason 19:11:32 04/04/01 (1)
  • 80mm vs 86mm crankshaft? Easy way to identify? - Jim Bondi 17:20:03 04/04/01 (5)
  • amc heads vs. original - jason 13:55:11 04/04/01 (2)
  • For Sale: '77 530i, runs well, but needs restore. - Bill Minder 11:30:34 04/04/01 (5)
  • For Sale: E12 tail lights - Bill Minder 11:27:13 04/04/01 (0)
  • For Sale: Bavarian manifolds and downpipes - Bill Minder 11:23:16 04/04/01 (0)
  • exhaust/cat converter - Matthew 11:08:34 04/04/01 (2)
  • Pagging Bob Nichols - Luis Cordero 10:49:15 04/04/01 (0)
  • euro parts - stewart 23:02:08 04/03/01 (4)
  • Red line Synthetic oil MTL in gear box 528 1981 - TOM 21:29:46 04/03/01 (3)
  • Spares 1977, 525 E12 (Rhd) - Peter Swan 19:27:33 04/03/01 (1)
  • radiator swap - paging troy rudolph - jason 18:14:59 04/03/01 (12)
  • Anybody have a 5-speed for sale? - Misha 16:38:34 04/03/01 (3)
  • Parting out 1981 528i - David 14:35:54 04/03/01 (1)
  • Aftermarket Ignition; who sells K&N Filters? - Chris 11:15:30 04/03/01 (2)
  • Aftermarket Ignition on '81 528 - Chris 11:13:39 04/03/01 (1)
  • Tour of the Lost Coast - David Simmons 10:10:09 04/03/01 (0)
  • early 528i's cooling improvements - Tim Cress 09:51:25 04/03/01 (5)
  • 528i head on 633? - Texas Tim 06:40:22 04/03/01 (8)
  • What's it worth? - stewart 05:22:49 04/03/01 (0)
  • 3.91 diff + 5spd o/d trans= ? - mark 04:28:49 04/03/01 (2)
  • 528I 1981 is a good car to own? - TOM 22:15:46 04/02/01 (6)
  • A Loud Differential? - Misha 22:11:52 04/02/01 (1)
  • Help - Mark Phillips 21:23:19 04/02/01 (0)
  • e12 dragging me down - greghill 18:37:40 04/02/01 (2)
  • Jumpy Temp Gauge - Lee Bailey 13:57:18 04/02/01 (6)
  • Need E12 AC Evaporator/Blower Box Info - Michael 12:53:20 04/02/01 (0)
  • march stats - Greg 11:25:42 04/02/01 (0)
  • That overheating 525 again - Matthew Bullerwell 00:22:32 04/02/01 (3)
  • V8s and e12s - Brian McConnaughy 23:25:31 04/01/01 (3)
  • 528i - maury chatellier 20:54:53 04/01/01 (1)
  • 1975 530I gasTank - Connor Magill 20:48:56 04/01/01 (3)
  • exhaust - JamesB 17:41:54 04/01/01 (6)
  • First driver's school - Woo hoo!!! (long) - Peter Florance 16:09:48 04/01/01 (4)
  • Overheating 525 - Matthew Bullerwell 12:06:14 04/01/01 (4)
  • Eugene where are you ? - Mark Phillips 01:16:09 04/01/01 (0)
  • sunroof - John Smith 20:20:44 03/31/01 (3)
  • re-wiring a 1981 528i stereo - John Smith 20:18:25 03/31/01 (1)
  • Seeking E12 crankshaft, Metric Mechanic - Robert Bondi 20:07:08 03/31/01 (4)
  • Lots oSteam out of exhaust at startup on a 78 530i - jesse 20:48:42 03/30/01 (5)
  • Bimmerfest in Santa Barbara - April 21 - Eric 19:53:14 03/30/01 (0)
  • Parts 4 sale/trade - Trubey 17:16:24 03/30/01 (4)
  • For Sale: Left Taillight Lens (77-81) - Gerry 16:51:08 03/30/01 (0)
  • For Sale: New Radiator #17.11.1.150.564 AFT - Gerry 16:49:37 03/30/01 (0)
  • Where to find a shop manual (Hayes/Chilton or ??) - Mishast 14:18:03 03/30/01 (5)
  • What does it cost to rebuild an AT for a 77 530i? - Pete Young 00:35:34 03/30/01 (11)
  • 80 528i blown rod? - David L. 22:45:00 03/29/01 (3)
  • E21 intake runners - DScott 19:30:31 03/29/01 (6)
  • 80 528i parting out - mikey 14:45:16 03/29/01 (2)
  • brakes, lifters, lights - Matthew 14:28:34 03/29/01 (1)
  • Car audio stuff for sale - Denon Power Amps - Peter Florance 12:06:06 03/29/01 (0)
  • e-12 engine removal - Tim Cress 10:24:48 03/29/01 (7)
  • Sterio in the 81 528i? - Drew 06:36:25 03/29/01 (2)
  • Saw MB 450SL for $12,500 - Mark 04:17:56 03/29/01 (0)
  • East Coast E12 Fest Update - will ollison 22:52:24 03/28/01 (10)
  • Karl's e21 intake runner FAQ posted - Peter Florance 20:07:55 03/28/01 (0)
  • bolts for diff fix - Jeff C 19:02:33 03/28/01 (2)
  • Which repair first? - Chuck Denson 18:22:52 03/28/01 (7)
  • Headlight failiure - Mishast 17:08:41 03/28/01 (5)
  • Aux air in the freezer - T. Han 17:00:49 03/28/01 (3)
  • '77 530i alternator - Fred 15:57:32 03/28/01 (4)
  • Calling Don Daynes to reveal short shift secret - Luis Cordero 15:34:20 03/28/01 (7)
  • car value e12 or any auto - ray 13:40:40 03/28/01 (15)
  • BMP Temp TIme Switch - Kaveman 13:37:35 03/28/01 (0)
  • 4/29 First Fives Corral: where will it be?? - Pierre 13:04:11 03/28/01 (2)
  • my 8" wheel dilemna - Greg 12:30:08 03/28/01 (2)
  • Diff Repair Kit - Jeff C 09:27:08 03/28/01 (0)
  • first fives t-shirt - stewart 08:02:50 03/28/01 (1)
  • Wow, $15K for a E12? - Frank H 23:44:45 03/27/01 (8)
  • lock actuators - stewart 21:17:50 03/27/01 (1)
  • Adjust aux air - T. Han 19:31:54 03/27/01 (6)
  • Pics of parts - Luis Cordero 15:49:13 03/27/01 (0)
  • Carr Industries swap and sell moved!! - Sam Schultz 14:09:16 03/27/01 (0)
  • Peter, do you still need Right Side Pix? (EOM) - Chuck Denson 11:43:35 03/27/01 (1)
  • Need driver door wood trim for 76 530i - Randy McCafferty 10:05:39 03/27/01 (1)
  • aux air valve FAQ updated - Peter Florance 07:32:00 03/27/01 (0)
  • More Shameless Promotion - First Fives Corral - Eric 02:02:51 03/27/01 (1)
  • Shameless Promotion - First Fives T-Shirts - Eric 01:58:48 03/27/01 (2)
  • Can't get the hood to close. - Pete Young 00:06:53 03/27/01 (8)
  • Recent surging fixed - Jim Davis 20:07:16 03/26/01 (3)
  • HELP anyone have a pic of a Kamel from spoiler - Sam Schultz 18:11:14 03/26/01 (3)
  • Home Page - Troy Rudolph (Webmaster) 16:44:54 03/26/01 (5)
  • Blauplunkt Radio info - Randy McCafferty 15:29:54 03/26/01 (4)
  • Aux air valve FAQ posted - need 79 or earlier pic - Peter Florance 13:41:28 03/26/01 (2)
  • Screech at startup - Collins 12:39:32 03/26/01 (5)
  • Smoking deal on Bilsteins at Ebay ends tonight - Trubey 11:05:13 03/26/01 (1)
  • Clutch pedal goes grounch! - David Simmons 10:08:05 03/26/01 (7)
  • 8 inch wide wheels - options? - Greg 09:51:48 03/26/01 (3)
  • Not your average daily driver - Jim Race 03:14:05 03/26/01 (1)
  • Where can order fuses online for my 77 530i? - Pete Young 01:35:07 03/26/01 (4)
  • Weird surging after throttle switch adjustment - Jim Davis 19:39:05 03/25/01 (18)