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(2000/03/01 - 2000/06/16)
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- m30 engine fit the 528e? - Roberto Urbano 00:59:02
06/16/00
(2)
- '77 530i--wits end--almost had it!!! - DScott 23:30:02
06/15/00
(3)
- pulling the head on my Motronics - Bill Bowes 23:05:21
06/15/00
(1)
- here's an idea - Gregory Szczyrbak 21:02:21
06/15/00
(1)
- Web Site Decisions - Troy Rudolph 14:32:25
06/15/00
(19)
- removal of HVAC stuff, WTF!!! Help Please - Gregory Szczyrbak 10:12:06
06/15/00
(3)
- L.S.D in australia? - Byron 04:47:30
06/15/00
(0)
- Conversion Update.... - Kaveman 19:47:54
06/14/00
(6)
- For the Big people - Adam 17:50:19
06/14/00
(4)
- pics of my car (so sad) - Gregory Szczyrbak 11:12:38
06/14/00
(3)
- FOR SALE 76 530i - darlene 01:21:07
06/14/00
(0)
- Water in the cockpit--'77, 530i - DScott 23:35:04
06/13/00
(4)
- pulling engine vs engine and trans - ...tom 17:19:34
06/13/00
(6)
- 3.5 Conversion... Rehash (I'm sure) - Sean Kaveman Steinman 14:20:41
06/13/00
(4)
- The first five article - Todd R 12:12:11
06/13/00
(1)
- side window u-channel... Where can I get replacement? - Kurt 11:07:17
06/13/00
(0)
- My whole drivetrain feels rubbery... need advice - Peter Claassen 11:07:04
06/13/00
(9)
- my cool E12 model - Gregory Szczyrbak 21:18:59
06/12/00
(1)
- For Troy... Registry.... - Sean Kaveman Steinman 17:46:13
06/12/00
(0)
- PW Motors query - Luis Cordero 14:58:23
06/12/00
(1)
- WIETSE -- lost your phone number - Barry 13:16:56
06/12/00
(1)
- Attn: Stewart Berry, re: distributor - Luis Cordero 12:30:22
06/12/00
(0)
- Registry Operation??? - SeanKaveman Steinman 10:11:17
06/12/00
(1)
- Project update and THANKS ALL! - Cary Littell 02:35:39
06/12/00
(4)
- trailing arm bushing installation - Jack 00:35:48
06/12/00
(1)
- Leather Seats FOR SALE.... - Kaveman 19:47:40
06/11/00
(1)
- On eBay: E12 Remanufactured Rear Calipers - Chuck Smith 16:09:11
06/11/00
(0)
- 81 BMW 528i For Sale---Northern CA - Dave Losko 12:10:21
06/11/00
(0)
- zf 4-speed to give away/need rebuild - Aaron Wyatt 23:38:25
06/10/00
(0)
- Free parts - worth less than nothing - Greg Szczyrbak 17:56:52
06/10/00
(1)
- Selling my beast - Ben 20:59:13
06/09/00
(2)
- Trunklid toolbox info needed - John 18:56:01
06/09/00
(2)
- Meaningless E12 parts FS - Luis Cordero 14:31:16
06/09/00
(0)
- Trim Coat Co. - Allen S. 13:30:19
06/09/00
(0)
- adjustable struts - stewart gilmore 02:08:50
06/09/00
(0)
- Mixture settings?? 530i - Jeff Ross 00:23:20
06/09/00
(0)
- Gauge Light replacement - Jeff Ross 23:50:22
06/08/00
(7)
- Front Spoiler on Ebay - Wietse 23:07:30
06/08/00
(0)
- bavaria manifolds - Eugene 22:08:42
06/08/00
(1)
- a '74 525 from India - Bobby D 07:49:53
06/08/00
(1)
- 77 530i - thermo reactor parts - Jeff Ross 03:22:36
06/08/00
(0)
- 77 530i - black rubber shifter boot WANTED - Jeff Ross 03:05:49
06/08/00
(2)
- How do I improve performance "off the line?" - Jim D 01:22:19
06/08/00
(2)
- car going in long storage - Gregory Szczyrbak 22:58:42
06/07/00
(2)
- To follow the timing light or not??? Advancement... - Kurt 11:42:04
06/07/00
(1)
- Rear Sub-Frame Bushings - Wietse 19:19:49
06/06/00
(6)
- Received Xenon Front Spoiler Today!!!! - Wietse 18:41:40
06/06/00
(4)
- 1977, 530i--drain plug - DScott 01:03:12
06/06/00
(5)
- It's a small world (when you own a BMW) - Bill Minder 22:13:56
06/05/00
(0)
- My car on First Fives Classifieds - Gavin Gray 19:46:19
06/05/00
(0)
- For those on the BIG conversions - Luis Cordero 15:30:21
06/05/00
(1)
- fan ballast resistor?? ratings? - Kurt 14:57:09
06/05/00
(1)
- Gas Mileage - Tarik Obeidi 12:09:32
06/05/00
(5)
- Gas Mileage - Tarik Obeidi 12:09:31
06/05/00
(0)
- NW Classic Car Rally - Frank H 11:57:33
06/05/00
(3)
- Any References for 'Bavarian Engine Exchange' - Reg B 11:19:31
06/05/00
(2)
- Utah e12 at ebay - Luis Cordero 10:35:45
06/05/00
(0)
- cool temperature gauge reading - will ollison 08:50:23
06/04/00
(2)
- WTB front apron - Loren 17:56:46
06/03/00
(0)
- Drain plug mystery--(candidate for the bone-head questions award) - DScott 01:31:06
06/03/00
(0)
- What good is a blown '82 528e automatic?? - Bill Minder 19:41:44
06/02/00
(3)
- front apron replacement - Loren 11:22:36
06/02/00
(1)
- 1980 528i For Sale - Gavin Gray 07:58:40
06/02/00
(1)
- Anyone got a picture of Hardy &Beck 528i - Mark 03:39:19
06/02/00
(2)
- 1979 528i should I buy - Thomas 23:54:14
06/01/00
(1)
- bavarian motor - Reg 20:39:18
06/01/00
(0)
- Misc FI components pricing via JAC Ent. - Luis Cordero 15:36:48
06/01/00
(0)
- Seized bleeder screw--thermostat housing - DScott 14:36:03
06/01/00
(4)
- Roundel Article - Troy Rudolph 14:06:26
06/01/00
(3)
- 16"Alpina Wheels FS - Wietse 12:16:23
06/01/00
(3)
- I can't beleive it!!!!! - Kevin McDermott 08:59:24
06/01/00
(2)
- E12 corral in Sept 23 in Va Beach, VA - interested? - Peter Florance 06:56:56
06/01/00
(0)
- 530i on e-bay - Jeremy T. 00:33:37
06/01/00
(1)
- Idle Problem Fixed (Thanks Guys) - Peter Maag 20:17:51
05/31/00
(0)
- Roundel FINALLY Mentions E-12 - Beamher Bob 17:57:24
05/31/00
(3)
- E12 M535i - Larry Stepp 17:07:38
05/31/00
(0)
- Round TWO! Parts for sale. - James Hineline 00:43:34
05/31/00
(3)
- Rubbing/Grinding noise while clutch is released in nuetral??? - Kurt 23:22:55
05/30/00
(3)
- Sad but true - Gregory Szczyrbak 21:34:45
05/30/00
(4)
- Cam lobe ? - Luis Cordero 12:41:43
05/30/00
(7)
- Side Skirts for '81 E-12 - Allen S. 20:58:06
05/29/00
(2)
- 1977, 530i--high idling and overheating (Peter,Troy), - DScott 18:05:45
05/29/00
(4)
- Free Parts for all my Friends! - James Hineline 15:46:38
05/29/00
(3)
- HELP! AC/Heater/Clock Control panel FUBAR - Jim D 12:06:28
05/29/00
(2)
- Aftermarket Steering Wheels - J.C. Vanderhave 18:56:18
05/28/00
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- Aftermarket Steering Wheels - J.C. Vanderhave 18:55:42
05/28/00
(0)
- 81 BMW 528i For Sale----Northern CA - Dave Losko 15:05:15
05/27/00
(0)
- Parts for sale - Mike Pritchard 13:35:12
05/27/00
(0)
- Fuel pump noise - Jim D 10:40:50
05/27/00
(7)
- Idle Probles Continued :-) - Peter Maag 23:26:57
05/26/00
(7)
- Supercharger for E-12 - Allen S. 23:06:17
05/26/00
(1)
- Fuel pump price (530i)? - Carlos Lopez 19:10:43
05/26/00
(4)
- 81 528i US parting out/want to trade - Charles Eckert 15:43:48
05/26/00
(2)
- Aftermarket steering wheels alternative - Luis Cordero 16:18:18
05/25/00
(0)
- AAV part#, help! - Luis Cordero 11:50:09
05/25/00
(1)
- rear deck - Todd R 10:06:04
05/25/00
(6)
- 14" "MAHLE BBS" alum. wheels - Bernie Aguilar 09:51:26
05/25/00
(6)
- Idle Problems - Peter Maag 00:35:21
05/25/00
(2)
- Fuel filter(s)? - DScott 11:36:28
05/24/00
(11)
- My 528i needs all brake parts replaced...any ideas for swapping better bmw stuff?? - Adam 03:33:01
05/24/00
(1)
- OK I will ask again...I need a 745i motor in new england...HELP!!! - Adam 03:31:04
05/24/00
(2)
- Fuel Floater Diag and Repair Needed - SwampJedi 23:03:56
05/23/00
(5)
- 17" Wheels - Wietse 13:09:22
05/23/00
(2)
- Wanted - strut housing - adam 11:41:35
05/23/00
(2)
- Brake question - John Betts 09:15:59
05/23/00
(2)
- Strange occasional grinding noise in right front brake - Bill Minder 23:40:38
05/22/00
(1)
- Wanted, Parts for conversion to auto trans - Mike 18:40:36
05/22/00
(3)
- Rebuilt Engines (again) - Troy Rudolph 14:55:59
05/22/00
(3)
- 1980 528i differential - Will Woodford 11:28:30
05/22/00
(3)
- More Parts FS - Luis Cordero 11:01:54
05/22/00
(3)
- 1977, 530i--idling problem mostly solved--THANKS - DScott 23:55:18
05/21/00
(5)
- History posted - Troy Rudolph 17:24:36
05/21/00
(4)
- West Fest Pics - Gregory Szczyrbak 20:13:22
05/20/00
(8)
- Pics of my car???? - Bernie Aguilar 17:37:04
05/20/00
(0)
- AC relay location? Does anyone know? - Kurt 17:05:01
05/20/00
(1)
- LS Diff set-up ? - Erik M. 09:33:10
05/20/00
(1)
- e12s after 81 - Mark 07:51:40
05/20/00
(0)
- Carlisle Info - Gregory Szczyrbak 21:53:10
05/19/00
(1)
- re: horsehair, etc. - Steve Kirby 21:01:22
05/19/00
(0)
- Cross-threaded spark plug - David R. Scott 19:11:56
05/19/00
(1)
- Misc stuff on ebay - Luis Cordero 18:31:23
05/19/00
(0)
- Carlisle, horsehair, and E39 wheels - Gregory Szczyrbak 16:47:50
05/19/00
(2)
- What a diff new clutch cylinders make!! THANKS LUIS!!! - Bill Minder 13:56:05
05/19/00
(0)
- Speedo Q: - Urgent! AAUGH! - SwampJedi 11:50:58
05/19/00
(0)
- Speedo Q: - Urgent! - SwampJedi 11:44:40
05/19/00
(1)
- basic automotive stuff - Greg Szczyrbak 11:13:17
05/19/00
(0)
- brake line wrench size - Eugene 06:48:08
05/19/00
(1)
- Exaust Hanger Locations - SwampJedi 23:00:35
05/18/00
(1)
- Getrag 265 truth of falacy - Luis Cordero 18:35:02
05/18/00
(3)
- Stock Alpina style or turbine wheels FS (14") - Luis Cordero 10:39:32
05/18/00
(1)
- WTB wiper stuff - rick 23:36:56
05/17/00
(1)
- Older 530i--where is that valve thingy? - Alexandra 21:33:09
05/17/00
(1)
- Rebuilt Engines - Troy Rudolph 14:32:03
05/17/00
(1)
- Peter - Injector resistance - Erk 12:41:31
05/17/00
(3)
- 1977, 530i--update on the idle - David R. Scott 00:13:45
05/17/00
(2)
- '89 528 into '80 body? - Macgregor Greer 20:23:02
05/16/00
(5)
- WTB: panel under steering column - Jeremy T 19:17:45
05/16/00
(3)
- URGENT: Advice on getting to the clutch master cylinder bolts... - Bill Minder 19:08:11
05/16/00
(6)
- Wheels - Wietse 17:25:17
05/16/00
(5)
- Tailights & Ignition modules at Yahoo - Luis Cordero 15:12:53
05/16/00
(0)
- Black US rear door arm rests --wanted - Frank H 23:02:40
05/15/00
(0)
- Front Spoiler for e12s NEW!!!!! - Wietse 21:41:47
05/15/00
(7)
- M535i East Fest - All E12's invited - Chris Graff 20:32:31
05/15/00
(0)
- M535i East Fest - All E12's invited - Chris Graff 20:29:23
05/15/00
(0)
- Tech FAQ's - Use 'em! - Josh 10:59:57
05/15/00
(0)
- I need a thermo reactor for a 78 530i automatic. - Collins 10:31:18
05/15/00
(3)
- 1977, 530i--Idling problems - David R. Scott 01:06:23
05/15/00
(4)
- Here we go again. - struts - adam 17:05:09
05/14/00
(4)
- More Elec. Problems - Please Advise! - SwampJedi 22:13:30
05/13/00
(2)
- Engine sings without damn O2 sensor??? Help. - Kurt 18:08:09
05/13/00
(4)
- Interesting place - Catty 12:24:01
05/13/00
(0)
- AL-Jet w/Lambda Control vs L-Jet systems.. Lots of questions.. - Donna 13:02:31
05/12/00
(4)
- Hardy & Beck - alive or dead? - Mark 21:42:53
05/11/00
(1)
- FS: AFM, Airbox & Intake Manifold - J.C. Vanderhave 16:00:58
05/11/00
(3)
- Parts For Sale (long) - Mike 14:05:57
05/11/00
(0)
- Damn Brakes and Damn Pep Boys even more. - Adam 10:04:52
05/11/00
(4)
- any 745i motors for sale near new england or california that any one know abour?? - adam 18:34:11
05/10/00
(0)
- I fit a 535is airdam to my 81 528i and it looks great - Adam 18:33:19
05/10/00
(3)
- Parting '79 e12 - Ken 17:43:37
05/10/00
(1)
- She just won't turn over!!!!!!!! - Harry Hash (Brooklyn, NY) 16:33:55
05/10/00
(1)
- E12 FS $550 on traderonline, PA area - Luis Cordero 16:05:17
05/10/00
(0)
- Calipers - R.Junta 12:22:04
05/10/00
(2)
- head problems - Macgregor Greer 12:18:53
05/10/00
(2)
- Sanden A/C compressor, Juancho?? - Luis Cordero 11:20:59
05/10/00
(2)
- sorry more WOB - dodo 19:21:07
05/09/00
(0)
- sorry WOB - dodo 19:17:55
05/09/00
(0)
- CR 5spd conversion, MOMO steering wheel FS - Earl Badger 19:13:12
05/09/00
(0)
- Complete 5-speed driveline for trade - Mike 15:57:27
05/09/00
(1)
- Help verifying part # (5 speed tranny) - Luis Cordero 12:33:53
05/09/00
(0)
- Adding a sunroof? - Luke 07:36:25
05/09/00
(3)
- front end parts failure - Peter Florance 19:50:48
05/08/00
(1)
- Trade only: Misc for 5 speed tranny - Luis Cordero 13:12:30
05/08/00
(2)
- Ventilation Woes - Mark 06:05:27
05/08/00
(0)
- m535i front spoiler change - colin whyte 05:40:24
05/08/00
(1)
- Euro 80 528i & 81 US Excepting Offers!!! - Mike Pugh 13:12:36
05/06/00
(2)
- DriveLine Length - Help!! I too need the same info as was listed below!, Thanks!! (eom) - lewis 12:47:08
05/06/00
(2)
- Looking for a 5-speed! - Beamher Bob 12:22:41
05/06/00
(0)
- Test Drove a 528e...Ha! - Mark M. 01:36:22
05/06/00
(1)
- Euro 528i ECU info for Donna - Peter Florance 22:02:09
05/05/00
(1)
- cone filter, do-it-yourself - Josh Cook 19:21:11
05/05/00
(1)
- First Fives Buttons still available - Luis Cordero 17:57:07
05/05/00
(1)
- Bremi or Bosch vs. Beru - Luis Cordero 15:49:08
05/05/00
(4)
- Euro 80 528i "what is it worth" - Mike Pugh 09:59:48
05/05/00
(3)
- Can someone take a measurement? - rick 09:52:33
05/05/00
(0)
- E-12 Carpet Pan and Sheepskin seat covers FS - S. Cary Littell Jr. 01:05:34
05/05/00
(0)
- Underbonnet picture - Bernie Aguilar 23:07:28
05/04/00
(1)
- 1975-530i Bonnet Replacement - Something's NOT right!! - Donna 20:45:22
05/04/00
(3)
- Broke & frustated, but searching for a 5sp tranny. - Luis Cordero 16:49:49
05/04/00
(15)
- NEED REAR SHOCKS, CHEAP. - michael lytle 10:17:43
05/04/00
(2)
- Cat Burnout?? - Rockin' Donna 20:35:22
05/03/00
(2)
- Driveshaft Building/Rebuilding - James Hineline 17:38:59
05/03/00
(0)
- First Fives Corral - SUCCESS! - Eric 01:42:43
05/03/00
(0)
- Sunroof - stewart gilmore 23:39:02
05/02/00
(2)
- Where to get windlace? - Josh Cook 19:15:13
05/02/00
(1)
- With antifreeze on my face, coolant temp. is eratic - help ! - Peter Claassen 17:30:51
05/02/00
(2)
- sunroof - linda shirck 15:31:20
05/02/00
(0)
- sunroof - linda shirck 15:20:42
05/02/00
(0)
- WANTED 530i Exhaust Headers / Emission Laws Florida?? - Nate 01:30:17
05/02/00
(1)
- Pics of the Corral ! - Bernie Aguilar 00:46:36
05/02/00
(1)
- e12 Corral - Bernie Aguilar 21:56:22
05/01/00
(0)
- Oil Type Change? - SwampJedi 21:21:53
05/01/00
(5)
- AC Pump rubs bottom hose - is there a cure ? - Peter Claassen 19:08:06
05/01/00
(2)
- Down on my down pipes Also What muffler? - Garvey 17:31:41
05/01/00
(1)
- Plug wires, which ones to buy? - Luis Cordero 17:05:23
05/01/00
(4)
- First Fives Corral, my story (little longish) - Luis Cordero 14:24:08
05/01/00
(3)
- Who else has done 530 -> 528i FI conversion? (ala Scott S.) - Peter Florance 08:50:55
05/01/00
(0)
- e12s in a film - Mark 05:55:09
05/01/00
(2)
- Calling on my fellow fives for:BACKFIRING! - Eugene 22:16:03
04/30/00
(3)
- Parts for sale (revised) - Mike Pritchard 14:39:58
04/30/00
(1)
- found some parts/restoration cars, 3 for $900 - Luke 06:36:13
04/30/00
(0)
- 528i in Octopussy?