The 5 Series E34 Forum

E34 audio upgrades - rick540 2008-03-02 17:55:25 (183 views)
- Re: E34 audio upgrades - Joe Manieri 2008-03-03 15:53:00 (77 views)
  - Re: E34 audio upgrades (url) - eastcoast5 2008-03-26 09:36:01 (30 views)
  - I'd second that as the EU spec ( Aust.) I have does not appear - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-03 20:38:36 (67 views)
- Boy oh boy a Lincoln Toy - what a lot of effort. and Thanks. (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-03 06:17:58 (59 views)
  - I think MB-Quart make direct drop in upgrade speakers (nt) - rick540 2008-03-04 02:38:07 (52 views)

IPOD Interface Update: Installed GROM Audio (pic) (url) - Joe Manieri 2008-03-01 23:31:13 (231 views)
- Re: IPOD Interface Update: Installed GROM Audio - genphreak 2008-03-25 06:16:37 (25 views)
- a public thank you to joe ... - ryan SF cabrio 2008-03-04 09:35:24 (69 views)
- Re: IPOD Interface Update: Installed GROM Audio (url) - Joe Manieri 2008-03-03 15:44:42 (96 views)
- Well done! - rlomba8204 2008-03-03 09:27:11 (62 views)
  - Clarification on your car's year - rlomba8204 2008-03-03 09:28:14 (53 views)
    - Build Date 9/91 - Joe Manieri 2008-03-03 13:20:29 (61 views)
      - success !!! - ryan SF cabrio 2008-03-12 22:59:27 (37 views)
- Re: IPOD Interface Update: Installed GROM Audio - Eric Clark 2008-03-02 11:00:37 (61 views)
  - This is one of them. - Joe Manieri 2008-03-03 07:55:37 (81 views)
    - Re: This is one of them. - Eric Clark 2008-03-04 07:48:34 (48 views)

upper control/thrust arm - bresson 2008-03-03 21:56:23 (132 views)
- Re: upper control/thrust arm - Shayne 2008-03-03 22:16:28 (81 views)
  - Re: upper control/thrust arm - bresson 2008-03-03 22:45:32 (63 views)
    - Re: upper control/thrust arm (pic) - Shayne 2008-03-03 22:50:10 (121 views)
      - That's two not tow - Shayne 2008-03-03 22:52:15 (59 views)
        
        stuck!!! - bresson 2008-03-05 14:37:21 (49 views)
        
        it can be a pain cant it - kfister 2008-03-05 16:12:59 (51 views)
        
        Re: it can be a pain cant it - bresson 2008-03-05 16:29:24 (53 views)
        
        Re: it can be a pain cant it - kfister 2008-03-05 20:20:03 (45 views)
        Re: it can be a pain cant it - Shayne 2008-03-05 19:00:35 (54 views)
        
        a thank you! and one last question... - bresson 2008-03-07 18:12:52 (50 views)
        
        Torques. - kfister 2008-03-08 00:17:18 (42 views)

Fuel price what do you pay? - rick540 2008-03-04 14:23:28 (57 views)
- Los Angeles I just paid $3.81 for 91 (nt) - louiseven 2008-03-06 02:10:20 (50 views)
  - SOCAL: CHEVRON IN LA PALMA LOW PRICE 3.49 FOR 91 - bfeinzimer 2008-03-07 01:42:33 (38 views)
- 3.75 for 91 and 3.65 for 89 in SF (nt) - ryan SF cabrio 2008-03-06 01:11:15 (30 views)
- $2.89/gallon, central NJ (nt) - Joe Manieri 2008-03-05 12:43:06 (28 views)
- 87.3 cents per liter or $3.39 per gallon - sal540 2008-03-05 06:47:26 (47 views)
- Re: Fuel price what do you pay? - Jerome 2008-03-05 01:39:36 (44 views)
- Re: Fuel price what do you pay? - gjpinau 2008-03-04 17:50:51 (44 views)
- Re: Fuel price what do you pay? - cloudnine 2008-03-04 14:39:40 (43 views)
  - Where are you, Tom? We're at $3.06 - otto99 2008-03-04 18:20:04 (48 views)
    - Re: Tom is in the Chicago area. (nt) - cloudnine 2008-03-05 09:58:58 (35 views)
    - Amen! more like $3.39/gal in SoCal for 87 (nt) - dougmcc 2008-03-04 19:43:49 (30 views)
  - Loos like OZ pays more than us Here ist's about AU $1.16 (nt) - rick540 2008-03-04 17:58:27 (34 views)
    - US still cheap, her it's about US $ 4.16 Gal (nt) - rick540 2008-03-04 18:01:43 (51 views)
      - Re: US still cheap, her it's about US $ 4.16 Gal - belfaste34 2008-03-07 07:07:06 (33 views)
      - NZ$1.77/litre=US6.35/gallon(4.54litres) - explodingbudgie 2008-03-04 18:35:05 (44 views)
        
        US Gal = 3.75 Litres, Imperial gal = 4.54 Litres (nt) - rick540 2008-03-04 22:38:54 (45 views)
        Today the low is 1.01 high 1.23/ litre - Shayne 2008-03-04 19:37:20 (52 views)
        
        We are at $1.21 per liter for regular here in Montreal - goodtohave 2008-03-04 22:04:35 (47 views)
        
        what are the octane numbers of the petrol in other - explodingbudgie 2008-03-05 00:55:52 (41 views)
        
        in WA state I only find 87 89 92.. - 525i 2008-03-05 20:59:34 (37 views)
        Re: what are the octane numbers of the petrol in other - Shayne 2008-03-05 03:31:51 (43 views)
        
        what is aki???? and how does it compare with MONor RON (nt) - explodingbudgie 2008-03-07 06:20:27 (43 views)
        Re: what are the octane numbers of the petrol in other - cloudnine 2008-03-05 09:58:09 (35 views)
        Sydney,Aust approx. $1.40(91Ron), $1.50(95) and 1.60+(97) (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-05 06:04:06 (51 views)
        
        WA 3.49/Gal for 92 3.29/Gal for 87 last week !! (nt) - 525i 2008-03-05 20:58:17 (37 views)

No wipers, instrument panel also not working - stellar11 2008-02-26 14:22:35 (66 views)
- Re: No wipers, instrument panel also not working - Shayne 2008-02-26 19:42:39 (68 views)
  - Re: No wipers, instrument panel also not working - stellar11 2008-02-26 23:07:31 (53 views)
    - Re: No wipers, instrument panel also not working (pic) - Shayne 2008-02-27 00:39:55 (81 views)
      - Re: No wipers, instrument panel also not working - stellar11 2008-03-05 02:27:06 (36 views)
        
        Re: No wipers, instrument panel also not working - Shayne 2008-03-05 03:35:12 (31 views)
        
        Re: No wipers, instrument panel also not working - stellar11 2008-03-05 13:19:59 (42 views)
        I have similar issues, NE1 have the P/N? (nt) - sal540 2008-03-05 06:48:59 (28 views)
        
        Re: I have similar issues, NE1 have the P/N? - Shayne 2008-03-05 10:06:12 (40 views)

Transmission problem, need help - chad20 2008-03-03 22:08:11 (88 views)
- Re: Transmission problem, need help - Shayne 2008-03-03 22:23:43 (72 views)
  - Thanks Shayne, I will try these tomorrow when I get home - chad20 2008-03-03 22:29:56 (50 views)
    - Re: Thanks Shayne, I will try these tomorrow when I get home - Shayne 2008-03-03 22:37:38 (53 views)
      - I have the SEM switch Shayne, would that cause the sluggish performance though? (nt) - chad20 2008-03-03 22:41:25 (50 views)
        
        Re: I have the SEM switch Shayne, would that cause the sluggish performance though? - Shayne 2008-03-03 22:59:33 (65 views)
        
        Thanks Shayne! I bought some contact cleaner today and I am going to try and cle - chad20 2008-03-04 20:28:54 (58 views)

Coolant Level reading showing - dougmcc 2008-02-28 20:05:11 (76 views)
- Found a site where hoses are 1/2 cost of bavauto, - dougmcc 2008-02-29 20:07:25 (55 views)
- Re: Coolant Level reading showing - Shayne 2008-02-28 21:40:14 (81 views)
  - meant: thanks Shayne with a 'y' -- sorry :) (nt) - dougmcc 2008-02-29 16:45:01 (62 views)
    - Re: meant: thanks Shayne with a 'y' -- sorry :) - Shayne 2008-02-29 20:21:40 (51 views)
      - Re: meant: thanks Shayne with a 'y' -- sorry :) - dougmcc 2008-03-04 15:28:19 (41 views)
        
        PS hose manufacturer is APA Industries (nt) - dougmcc 2008-03-04 15:37:57 (44 views)
  - Thanks Shane - dougmcc 2008-02-29 12:53:53 (54 views)
    - Re: Thanks Shane - cloudnine 2008-02-29 14:19:02 (49 views)
      - Re: Thanks Shane - dougmcc 2008-02-29 20:04:54 (41 views)
      - Hi Tom - dougmcc 2008-02-29 16:43:55 (42 views)

Opinion sought (url) - topcat72 2008-03-04 07:05:36 (80 views)
- powerchips are well known in the UK and here, give it a try (nt) - rick540 2008-03-04 13:13:30 (57 views)
- Re: Opinion sought - cloudnine 2008-03-04 11:27:12 (27 views)
- Re: Opinion sought - Shayne 2008-03-04 11:08:24 (45 views)
  - Re: Opinion sought - topcat72 2008-03-04 14:06:06 (39 views)

Steering issue - topcat72 2008-03-03 02:49:22 (55 views)
- Probably some dampness on pump/belt, as it dried off - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-03 06:01:17 (48 views)
  - Re: Probably some dampness on pump/belt, as it dried off - topcat72 2008-03-03 06:32:15 (45 views)
    - if it happens again after belt replacement ( do your best at the - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-04 03:06:46 (41 views)
      - Re: if it happens again after belt replacement ( do your best at the - topcat72 2008-03-04 04:29:39 (45 views)

1992 E34 525i touring exhaust (M50 engine) - sezicoolcat 2008-03-03 16:16:47 (68 views)
- Re: 1992 E34 525i touring exhaust (M50 engine) (url) - Shayne 2008-03-03 17:46:45 (54 views)

Finished my ICV cleaning, new URGENT issue. (pic) - bfeinzimer 2008-03-02 23:32:21 (141 views)
- RESIZED PIC (pic) - bfeinzimer 2008-03-02 23:39:39 (108 views)
- ALSO: - bfeinzimer 2008-03-02 23:33:46 (47 views)
  - Re: ALSO: (pic) - Shayne 2008-03-03 00:09:40 (90 views)
    - Found a manifold. (pic) - Shayne 2008-03-03 00:12:31 (82 views)
      - I got it on BUT!!! - bfeinzimer 2008-03-03 00:31:27 (42 views)
      - I got it on BUT!!! - bfeinzimer 2008-03-03 00:30:57 (41 views)
      - Re: Found a manifold. - bfeinzimer 2008-03-03 00:17:48 (47 views)
        
        Re: Found a manifold. - Shayne 2008-03-03 00:30:17 (51 views)
        
        Re: Found a manifold. - Shayne 2008-03-03 00:31:13 (44 views)
        
        yea it goes on about half way...do you think it will pop off? - bfeinzimer 2008-03-03 00:42:31 (51 views)
        
        It should go on easy - you could use a smidge of gasoline - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-03 06:08:54 (52 views)
    - Re: ALSO: - bfeinzimer 2008-03-03 00:11:15 (33 views)

Strange M30 Surging - bfeinzimer 2008-02-24 18:01:34 (114 views)
- ICV ( Idle Control Vavle) needs a good clean. Use - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-02-24 20:30:22 (117 views)
  - and set the opening to about 3-5 mills - bfeinzimer 2008-02-25 18:21:11 (57 views)
  - So how do you remove the dam ICV anyhow? (nt) - bfeinzimer 2008-02-24 22:35:45 (86 views)
  - BTW does anyone have the part # for the check valve? (nt) - bfeinzimer 2008-02-24 21:27:32 (66 views)
  - Re: ICV ( Idle Control Vavle) needs a good clean. Use - bfeinzimer 2008-02-24 20:52:43 (89 views)
    - M30 is the 535 yes - build date? The ICV is part no - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-02-25 00:33:02 (83 views)
      - Thanks--build date 6/90. Weird thing about... - bfeinzimer 2008-02-25 03:03:20 (71 views)
        
        I believe it is from a 7/e32 series. BMW-Aust do not sell either. (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-02-25 18:05:06 (64 views)
        
        For brake cleaner.... - bfeinzimer 2008-02-25 18:18:50 (55 views)
        
        keeps asking me 4 ZIP code - so cannot tell. (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-02-25 18:37:39 (48 views)
        
        sorry, use 90638. also what - bfeinzimer 2008-02-25 18:38:39 (49 views)
        
        Green or Red - being in Aust I do not know which is better - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-02-25 20:45:16 (62 views)
        
        I can't seem to find Wurth's so easily here.. - bfeinzimer 2008-03-02 19:11:39 (48 views)
        
        You can get the store brand - kfister 2008-03-02 22:01:11 (40 views)

Side view mirror fuse keeps on shorting... - 525i 2008-03-02 20:36:25 (55 views)

Electrical problem - headlights/dashboard light always on - andrei09 2008-03-02 05:39:26 (58 views)
- Re: Electrical problem - headlights/dashboard light always on - andrei09 2008-03-02 11:34:19 (48 views)

E36 wheels on an E34? - goodtohave 2008-02-29 22:42:47 (71 views)
- Re: E36 wheels on an E34? - explodingbudgie 2008-03-01 04:10:14 (74 views)
  - Yeah I may go 17'... - goodtohave 2008-03-01 10:07:13 (51 views)
    - Re: Yeah I may go 17'... (pic) - Shayne 2008-03-01 12:26:06 (73 views)
      - '3 yours' should read '30 years' (nt) - Shayne 2008-03-01 12:27:06 (47 views)
    - Re: Yeah I may go 17'... - Eric Clark 2008-03-01 12:01:14 (39 views)
      - the operative word was properly made i believe - explodingbudgie 2008-03-01 16:21:04 (41 views)

Antenna Booster - bobbert 2008-02-28 16:32:19 (67 views)
- Re: Antenna Booster (url) - drbarras 2008-02-28 17:02:12 (59 views)
  - Re: Antenna Booster - Shayne 2008-02-28 21:48:44 (75 views)
    - left =driver's side? - russell36 2008-02-29 09:35:23 (66 views)
      - Re: left =driver's side? - Shayne 2008-02-29 11:24:02 (51 views)

Bulbs and life expectancy (pic) - ryaninoregon 2008-02-22 22:34:51 (96 views)
- Silverstars have a short lifespan - russell36 2008-02-29 11:00:09 (49 views)
- I got Hella 100W 4300K , same as Silverstar for $10/ea that lasted 2 yrs (url) - bmw635 2008-02-23 00:45:38 (82 views)
  - my H1 100W rally bulbs burnt the reflectors and cables (url) - shogun 2008-02-23 08:59:22 (89 views)
    - Re: my H1 100W rally bulbs burnt the reflectors and cables - Jim 2008-02-28 23:46:42 (61 views)

Anyones ownes a 116i anwhere in the world !! (nt) - 525i 2008-02-29 03:32:47 (53 views)

Centre Tie Rod may.. - 525i 2008-02-25 21:00:21 (86 views)
- it is costing.. - 525i 2008-02-25 21:06:42 (53 views)
  - is it a DIY job? - shogun 2008-02-25 21:15:47 (70 views)
    - brunos says use Lemforder... - 525i 2008-02-25 21:23:51 (66 views)
      - Re: brunos says use Lemforder... - Shayne 2008-02-25 23:53:43 (77 views)
        
        i changed left/right tie rods 1 year ago... - 525i 2008-02-26 01:49:20 (60 views)
        
        False Alarm, the sound was coming from the brakes !! (nt) - 525i 2008-02-29 03:32:16 (49 views)
      - I use Meyle+happy with their products (nt) - shogun 2008-02-25 23:44:57 (64 views)

Tranny fluid - 64pony 2008-02-28 16:02:44 (52 views)
- Re: Tranny fluid - Shayne 2008-02-28 16:18:20 (48 views)

Looking to buy large case LSD in 3.46, 3.64, or 3.73 ratio - erwin 2008-02-21 15:50:07 (46 views)
- I have a 4.10 LSD available (pic) - John in Simi Valley 2008-02-27 15:45:40 (67 views)

latest thoughts on new stock exhaust? - russell36 2008-02-22 15:49:41 (82 views)
- Eberspaecher - yaofeng 2008-02-24 17:00:36 (78 views)
  - Re: Eberspaecher - russell36 2008-02-25 10:07:58 (73 views)
- same OE or OEM products? - russell36 2008-02-24 15:31:10 (59 views)
  - Re: same OE or OEM products? - shrike071 2008-02-25 14:30:32 (80 views)
    - tell me more. - russell36 2008-02-26 12:23:48 (48 views)

M70 in an E34 is this possible? (nt) - rick540 2008-02-24 03:40:55 (105 views)
- Re: M70 in an E34 is this possible? (url) - eastcoast5 2008-02-26 06:52:42 (87 views)
- yes,and you'd be amazed at how similar - explodingbudgie 2008-02-24 04:31:40 (88 views)
  - Very interesting, next question is... - rick540 2008-02-26 03:06:38 (63 views)
    - Re: Very interesting, next question is... - explodingbudgie 2008-02-26 04:21:15 (61 views)
  - even fits in E30 (url) - shogun 2008-02-24 05:56:33 (93 views)
    - Would you use the trans from the e32 as well? (nt) - chad20 2008-02-24 13:15:05 (67 views)
      - 4HP24 is OEM on the 750 E32 - shogun 2008-02-24 22:59:06 (80 views)
        
        Thanks Shogun! (nt) - chad20 2008-02-24 23:25:15 (58 views)

Cheap parts for European Cars from URO Parts.. - 525i 2008-02-25 21:11:36 (89 views)
- Re: Cheap parts for European Cars from URO Parts.. - Shayne 2008-02-25 23:58:43 (63 views)

Craigslist Tourings Spotted in SoCal - louiseven 2008-02-23 03:11:48 (61 views)
- Oops Here are the links (url) - louiseven 2008-02-23 03:14:47 (79 views)
  - Re: Oops Here are the links (url) - Eric Clark 2008-02-25 19:13:22 (71 views)
    - NICE! - Shayne 2008-02-25 20:02:02 (37 views)
      - Re: NICE! - Eric Clark 2008-02-25 20:36:40 (46 views)

Goodbye to my E34 - djtrance 2008-02-22 07:35:28 (131 views)
- Re: Goodbye to my E34 - djtrance 2008-02-24 18:35:55 (75 views)
- Bummer. - e34jef 2008-02-22 08:33:55 (69 views)
- Re: Goodbye to my E34 - Eric Clark 2008-02-22 07:43:55 (71 views)
  - Re: Goodbye to my E34 - djtrance 2008-02-22 10:01:44 (81 views)
    - E39 the better car anyway - dave535i 2008-02-22 10:24:24 (85 views)
      - after having an e39 528 and e34 540 you'll regret - explodingbudgie 2008-02-22 16:23:20 (120 views)
        
        E39 vs E34 my comments, seing as I have both - rick540 2008-02-23 03:51:57 (94 views)
        Really? - dave535i 2008-02-22 19:26:54 (85 views)
        
        quality of the interior is lacking (nt) - explodingbudgie 2008-02-23 23:29:53 (65 views)
        no the 530 has more power less weight but a taller diff - explodingbudgie 2008-02-23 06:22:26 (68 views)
      - 2003 530i sport auto - russell36 2008-02-22 12:36:41 (60 views)
        
        Re: 2003 530i sport auto - djtrance 2008-02-22 21:40:19 (69 views)
        
        Re: 2003 530i sport auto - Eric Clark 2008-02-24 10:43:04 (57 views)
        
        Re: 2003 530i sport auto - djtrance 2008-02-24 11:14:46 (44 views)
        
        Re: 2003 530i sport auto - Eric Clark 2008-02-24 18:30:03 (38 views)

power steering cooling loop removal - ghw 2008-02-24 15:19:48 (57 views)
- Re: power steering cooling loop removal - ghw 2008-02-24 17:21:17 (53 views)

Just got a touring and now its time to ask a bunch of questions - marakka 2008-02-23 18:38:51 (83 views)
- Ich verstehen bischen Deutsch auch - marakka 2008-02-24 02:00:45 (43 views)
- Re: Just got a touring and now its time to ask a bunch of questions - Shayne 2008-02-23 23:52:41 (58 views)
- Bruno's website will be your best friend (url) - shogun 2008-02-23 20:36:09 (67 views)
  - here even cheaper, 16.49 buy now (url) - shogun 2008-02-23 22:13:28 (56 views)

All 4 indicators come on when I turn right - simonlincs 2008-02-21 13:13:31 (47 views)
- Re: All 4 indicators come on when I turn right - simonlincs 2008-02-23 12:53:53 (41 views)
- Oh that just means the car has a split personality..... (nt) - rick540 2008-02-21 13:43:55 (35 views)
  - Re: Oh that just means the car has a split personality..... - simonlincs 2008-02-21 15:02:01 (37 views)
    - I recall Way back when I was a teenager, I wanted. - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-02-21 17:30:45 (54 views)
    - hazzard lights? crash alarm relais (url) - shogun 2008-02-21 17:09:12 (33 views)

Generic bulb and Brake Lt Circuit warning - dave535i 2008-02-19 14:04:52 (113 views)
- Update - dave535i 2008-02-22 10:19:32 (69 views)
- Cue irony in three...two...one... - dave535i 2008-02-20 13:40:11 (74 views)
- Re: Generic bulb and Brake Lt Circuit warning - yaofeng 2008-02-19 14:53:25 (72 views)
- Which lamp did you use?? - kfister 2008-02-19 14:53:19 (87 views)
  - Very good to know! - e34jef 2008-02-20 11:06:16 (49 views)
    - Brake Light Circuit - kfister 2008-02-20 15:40:08 (98 views)
      - Excellent! will do ...... (nt) - e34jef 2008-02-20 15:50:59 (58 views)

is the front of the e34 540 a lot heavier than a 535 or a 525? - Lucky ///ML636 2008-02-18 14:10:29 (97 views)
- 4L V8 opposed to a 2.5 L I6? Yeah, it's heavier. - otto99 2008-02-18 15:45:45 (65 views)
  - heh, i pulled the springs out, they're really soft - Lucky ///ML636 2008-02-18 19:11:31 (64 views)
  - m60b40 heavier by 10kgs from memory - explodingbudgie 2008-02-18 18:19:22 (57 views)
    - m60b40 vs m30b35 = 10 kgs m50= a bit lighter again - explodingbudgie 2008-02-18 18:23:32 (62 views)
  - The numbers - otto99 2008-02-18 15:56:32 (71 views)
    - a better idea - vigoras 2008-02-21 16:20:12 (55 views)
      - yeah i think thats' what i'll do. (nt) - Lucky ///ML636 2008-02-21 17:56:41 (46 views)