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First Fives Bulletin Board Archive XIV
(2001/11/12 - 2001/12/14)

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  • Idle switch - T.Han 22:32:50 11/26/01 (4)
  • Re. aux. air valve - Ellis 22:14:41 11/26/01 (16)
  • Help! Clock stuck at 1:00 - Luke 22:04:31 11/26/01 (5)
  • Compare & Contrast (kinda e12 related) - Jeremy T 19:02:44 11/26/01 (4)
  • spark plug question - JohnN 18:45:04 11/26/01 (1)
  • Spray-On Paint Film for Tail-Lights (again) - Jefflee 17:36:25 11/26/01 (1)
  • Hwy 1 to Stinson Beach is an amazing drive. - Dean 16:38:27 11/26/01 (5)
  • Finding a motor made easy..no affil etc... - Scott 09:37:34 11/26/01 (1)
  • Did the 3.5L M30 make it to OZ? - Adam B 20:03:35 11/25/01 (7)
  • Auxilary Fan Questions.. - Scott 16:09:44 11/25/01 (6)
  • idle - Stephen Robison 12:38:57 11/25/01 (10)
  • Fluctuating idle solved - Erich M_SCAL81/633 10:51:10 11/25/01 (8)
  • decoding brake calipers - help! - James 09:27:45 11/25/01 (2)
  • Miles - Filious 08:48:03 11/25/01 (1)
  • '79 528i for sale in Manhattan Beach - Eric 00:58:31 11/25/01 (0)
  • Hey E12 in Bimmer Mag - Steve Chandler 23:07:02 11/24/01 (2)
  • Hot air - T. Han 22:47:37 11/24/01 (0)
  • for sale - raymon 17:34:34 11/24/01 (0)
  • Parts for sale and dash cluster question - Steve Chandler 07:46:45 11/24/01 (7)
  • Shift knob compatibility - DScott 07:44:17 11/24/01 (4)
  • Feedback Needed on a Cherished E12 - Jerry 07:26:06 11/24/01 (7)
  • motronic conversion snags - mikey 01:03:41 11/24/01 (2)
  • FL E12er's? - Kaveman 22:44:21 11/23/01 (0)
  • Rough, cold - T. Han 22:31:50 11/23/01 (8)
  • Wheel compatability with other makes? - Nick_1981_528i 20:56:49 11/23/01 (3)
  • low caliber brake Caliper rebuild questions - Peter Claassen 19:41:43 11/23/01 (1)
  • ...My rear end! - antdog 19:20:26 11/23/01 (0)
  • Sluggish performance - cooling system related???? - Jaycee 19:13:32 11/23/01 (1)
  • Inexpensive Oil Filters on eBay - Jim Race 17:04:14 11/23/01 (0)
  • Will 9.5" wide wheels fit in the rear?? - RB 16:49:57 11/23/01 (2)
  • Instrument Panel Short - 1976 530i - Derek Mawbey 10:30:46 11/23/01 (3)
  • Adjustable Valve Timing Gear & Clearance issues? - Bill Barrett 09:51:34 11/23/01 (1)
  • Everything has to go.... - Jim Race 04:29:05 11/23/01 (1)
  • M535i Pictures - Troy Rudolph (Webmaster) 20:56:52 11/22/01 (3)
  • Scott, Jefflee, and Robert - Chuck Denson 10:05:04 11/22/01 (2)
  • Qt. every 100...Lars - T. Han 21:03:51 11/21/01 (5)
  • Fender flars; Hey Carlie ! - T. Han 20:51:16 11/21/01 (1)
  • Tranny. - Corey Rodgers 19:47:13 11/21/01 (3)
  • Exhaust PN 18 11 1 176 330 - Scott 19:08:27 11/21/01 (1)
  • Interest in set of 14inx7 off 628??? - Jefflee 18:33:26 11/21/01 (0)
  • E12 Question - Derek 15:56:17 11/21/01 (2)
  • cold start problem - follow up - Jim Ockner 15:11:29 11/21/01 (0)
  • Happy Thanksgiving! - Jim Davis 13:27:04 11/21/01 (5)
  • SoCal Saturday 11-24 get together - Don Daynes 12:14:37 11/21/01 (4)
  • bg24624@binghamton.edu - Encounter with 16v GTI 11:30:31 11/21/01 (4)
  • euro distributors - Patrick 09:07:46 11/21/01 (0)
  • FS: 3.64 diff $125 - TCD 09:02:14 11/21/01 (0)
  • James's M535i pictures - Adam Wilson 07:07:43 11/21/01 (5)
  • Stahl headers on ebay - stewart 00:52:16 11/21/01 (3)
  • Took my BBS to sandblast today - Jefflee 19:25:14 11/20/01 (2)
  • Correct Clutch for M535i - Found - Jefflee 18:14:17 11/20/01 (0)
  • Goodies Available - Troy Rudolph 17:11:56 11/20/01 (4)
  • e12 event in Va Beach, VA? - Peter Florance 16:58:09 11/20/01 (3)
  • pass. side mirror for my 77 e12, chrome factory??! - antdog 16:45:43 11/20/01 (7)
  • me wagon - James 15:10:17 11/20/01 (8)
  • Fluctuating RPM when cold - Erich M SCAL_81/633 13:08:59 11/20/01 (2)
  • heater leak - Bob 12:30:13 11/20/01 (4)
  • drum roll please (tatatatatatata) - Adam Wilson 10:25:06 11/20/01 (7)
  • brake work hints - marc 08:38:01 11/20/01 (0)
  • Testing for false air ? - Ellis 06:45:15 11/20/01 (2)
  • Bleeder fitting - T. Han 22:19:52 11/19/01 (5)
  • Brake rattle - T. Han 22:14:17 11/19/01 (3)
  • the racing 535i link from James - Greg 19:02:37 11/19/01 (5)
  • First Ever Opposing Opinion to Bumper Reduction - anonymous 17:38:35 11/19/01 (28)
  • aluminum flywheel on ebay - FLIP 17:16:21 11/19/01 (6)
  • Another shot of Peter on the track. - Jeff C 16:09:34 11/19/01 (5)
  • passenger side leather seat FS - Steve Chandler 14:01:39 11/19/01 (3)
  • Replacing stereo deck, need help removing... - Andre528i 12:03:33 11/19/01 (1)
  • Inside leather between front and rear door - Steve Chandler 09:48:29 11/19/01 (4)
  • Alpina Air dam problem solved!! - Scott 08:20:11 11/19/01 (1)
  • 320i parts # for runners ? - Reny 07:56:11 11/19/01 (1)
  • WTB: 1 Alpina B2 Wheel. - Carlie Bentley 07:04:36 11/19/01 (0)
  • Ditching the bumpers. - Carlie Bentley 06:59:30 11/19/01 (9)
  • Home with the second. - Carlie Bentley 06:15:57 11/19/01 (0)
  • Clicking/squeaking sound - Ed Falkner 04:27:05 11/19/01 (2)
  • Hazard switch repair - T. Han 01:07:30 11/19/01 (10)
  • Idle adjustments,,, Please, pretty long - Dennis 00:30:39 11/19/01 (3)
  • Need Euro Bumpers - Matt Evans 20:12:16 11/18/01 (1)
  • More Driver's School pics - Peter Florance 18:44:56 11/18/01 (1)
  • two things for Peter Florance - Robert Bondi 16:59:00 11/18/01 (9)
  • Heater/Defroster Fan - Troy Rudolph 16:46:06 11/18/01 (3)
  • Glovebox latch repair FAQ posted - Peter Florance 16:15:46 11/18/01 (2)
  • Modified E12 for sale - Ben Miller 13:59:31 11/18/01 (4)
  • Guage Panel? Alpina Option? - Kaveman 13:20:46 11/18/01 (3)
  • Racing 535 E12 in Germany - James 12:44:16 11/18/01 (0)
  • 528ia - Paul 09:42:14 11/18/01 (1)
  • Paging Frank H - Mark 05:28:41 11/18/01 (0)
  • 81 Aux Air Valve Question - Jim Ockner 23:46:11 11/17/01 (5)
  • Bosch part # - stewart 23:37:31 11/17/01 (1)
  • Palm Beach E12er's? - Kaveman 19:29:48 11/17/01 (0)
  • '81 528ia Running Rich...what to check - JohnN 16:11:03 11/17/01 (4)
  • What a beautiful day here in. . . . - Jefflee 14:59:42 11/17/01 (3)
  • About last night - Scott 14:59:17 11/17/01 (1)
  • I learned something today, nice surprise.(long) - Scott 14:25:50 11/17/01 (0)
  • Head Bolt Torque Settings - Tara Knowles 14:09:07 11/17/01 (1)
  • still having start problems! - Nick 12:33:04 11/17/01 (14)
  • WTB(orrow) - Chuck Denson 11:31:33 11/17/01 (4)
  • WTB BMW and/or Hartge key chain - jH 10:37:31 11/17/01 (0)
  • Seat swap? - Steve CHandler 10:27:23 11/17/01 (1)
  • WTB Headers for '81 E12 - Anyone? - Erik M. 10:23:59 11/17/01 (1)
  • Third Try, Same Question - Robert Bondi 00:40:00 11/17/01 (14)
  • Archive Searches - Randy Clark 22:24:52 11/16/01 (3)
  • Question for Peter Florance - Scott 15:33:48 11/16/01 (1)
  • SUNROOF STUCK OPEN - medfly 14:43:25 11/16/01 (0)
  • SUNROOF STUCK OPEN - medfly 14:42:52 11/16/01 (4)
  • test -- my last posts aren't posting (eom) - Jeff C 14:31:45 11/16/01 (0)
  • Clack, clack... - T. Han 14:12:28 11/16/01 (3)
  • Combo Relay...Where is it? - Mishast 14:09:30 11/16/01 (2)
  • Glove box handle/clasp - Lenny D. 13:39:51 11/16/01 (7)
  • Thanks T. Han - Peter Florance 12:10:27 11/16/01 (1)
  • BMW on History Channel Sat AM - Harry 11:12:44 11/16/01 (1)
  • what's on your clock? - Steve 11:05:03 11/16/01 (24)
  • Shudder & Studder Revisited - Bob 10:45:53 11/16/01 (0)
  • Invite for Andretti Speed Labs tonight... - Scott 10:03:17 11/16/01 (2)
  • Embarrasing Question! - Randy McCafferty 10:01:19 11/16/01 (6)
  • Hard to start when warm - Randy McCafferty 09:54:40 11/16/01 (2)
  • Computing displacement & comp. ratio - Bill Barrett 09:28:19 11/16/01 (3)
  • Another E12 saved from certain disaster. - Carlie Bentley 09:27:18 11/16/01 (1)
  • In the best of times. Ahhh. but the worst... - Jim Race 02:37:45 11/16/01 (16)
  • Car got towed, possible damage? - Luke 23:46:43 11/15/01 (3)
  • fuel economy with 320i runner - Robert Bondi 23:46:31 11/15/01 (0)
  • e-12 stuff for sale. - Jeremy T 18:32:06 11/15/01 (1)
  • door latch - Karl 17:05:15 11/15/01 (1)
  • egr disconnected - mike 16:38:28 11/15/01 (0)
  • where can i find window motor - Zach Anderson 15:12:32 11/15/01 (3)
  • Hey Peter -- The door you ordered is on it's way! - Jeff C 14:27:37 11/15/01 (0)
  • 1981 528i-power, but just 1 click on start..help! - Nick 12:54:57 11/15/01 (0)
  • 1981 528i-power, but just 1 click on start..help! - Nick 12:24:31 11/15/01 (5)
  • Need fuel rail schematics / 77 530i - Ellis 11:32:26 11/15/01 (0)
  • 215/60/14 or 225/60/14 tires? - Walt Barie 10:00:27 11/15/01 (18)
  • cold start problems - Jim Ockner 23:40:49 11/14/01 (8)
  • Nuisance with etk cd - Trubey 23:04:44 11/14/01 (4)
  • Still a prob. with idle - Dennis 22:45:40 11/14/01 (4)
  • Not a BMW, but fun to watch. - Wietse 21:38:08 11/14/01 (1)
  • BMW/Ferarri design sharing - Randy McCafferty 20:37:50 11/14/01 (2)
  • Exhaust seup questions - Steve Chandler 16:22:22 11/14/01 (7)
  • Help! In desperate need of an E12 Thermal Reactor - Manny 16:11:45 11/14/01 (5)
  • Off idle studder question - Bob 16:00:19 11/14/01 (11)
  • 320i runner and gas mileage - Robert bondi 15:48:44 11/14/01 (0)
  • And a better memory... here's the link - Lars PNW 81_528i 14:18:21 11/14/01 (0)
  • Maybe old news, but wandered across this site - Lars PNW 81_528i 14:17:19 11/14/01 (2)
  • Test Message - please ignore - Jim Davis 13:44:39 11/14/01 (1)
  • Head light bulb replacement...sugg - Scott 11:56:04 11/14/01 (1)
  • tool kit contents? - Charles 11:55:04 11/14/01 (4)
  • acknowledgement from other BMW drivers - FLIP 10:42:39 11/14/01 (7)
  • What does " GRAY MARKET CAR" mean? - Scott 10:05:05 11/14/01 (6)
  • Where can I find window channels? - Jim Davis 10:04:47 11/14/01 (5)
  • OEM Clutch for M535i NLA from BMW??????? - Jefflee 09:55:08 11/14/01 (5)
  • e12 passes the car park test - Mark 01:33:30 11/14/01 (0)
  • Moroso Ceramic Engine Seal? - Kaveman 23:20:21 11/13/01 (0)
  • Alpina wheels (To Troy R.) - T. Han 23:04:10 11/13/01 (9)
  • Reupholstering seat, help with fabric - Luke 22:58:40 11/13/01 (9)
  • Pics of repaired/refurbed twin turbo kit for those - TCD 19:10:43 11/13/01 (3)
  • found 3.5 possibly, have question - Scott 16:46:46 11/13/01 (3)
  • Visiting Atlanta - Chuck Denson 16:33:59 11/13/01 (1)
  • Drivers school pic - Peter Florance 15:22:23 11/13/01 (9)
  • things for sale - David 14:54:56 11/13/01 (2)
  • 528i for sale for 2000.00 - adam 13:38:33 11/13/01 (1)
  • Why cant i find 15 x 7 steel wheels for a 528i - matthew 13:23:52 11/13/01 (10)
  • Because I like you guys so much.... - Trubey 12:37:23 11/13/01 (4)
  • pics of my car with Korman springs & Bilsteins - FLIP 10:59:34 11/13/01 (3)
  • M535i Clutch assembly - Jeff C. 10:32:39 11/13/01 (5)
  • Can Ya'll beat THIS!?!?! - Scott 08:43:39 11/13/01 (12)
  • update on springs - Steven Chandler 00:40:17 11/13/01 (2)
  • Euro E12 turn signal - Sam R. 23:25:21 11/12/01 (1)
  • 5 speed gearbox problems. Not going into 1st gear. - Trubey 23:15:50 11/12/01 (4)
  • Bulletin Board Archives - Troy Rudolph (Webmaster) 22:04:33 11/12/01 (1)