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General Information
1969-1998 Roundel issues on CD
Advice for anyone about to purchase a 7
All About Motor Oil
ASC+T overview
Automotive Calculators
Bill's E38 Buying FAQ
Bimmer vs. Beamer explained
BMW body codes, VIN's and engine codes explained
BMW CPO Retailer Operations Manual (multi-page TIF)
BMW CPO Vehicle Inspection Checklist
BMW E38 fuse list
BMW Inspection II service
BMW Inspections I and II details
BMW part numbers explained
BMW production numbers by model
BMW service codes lookup tool
BMW tightening torque values (PDF)
BMW Touch-up paint part numbers
Car and Key Memory Customer Selection Form, Nov 2004 (PDF)
Car and Key Memory Programming/Coding Explanations, Nov 2004 (PDF)
Car and Key Memory Settings E38 E39 E46 E52 E53, Nov 2004 (PDF)
CarBuyingTips: Avoiding eBay Fraud and Scams
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) brochure from BMW
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) warranty information
Common problems
E38 Model Year Differences and Common Problems
EPA fact sheet on catalytic converter warranties
Factory Option Codes
Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations
How to choose the right tires for your car
How to tell if a car has the Sport Package
Independent BMW repair shop recommendations by region from a BimmerBoard.com thread
Installation procedures for ETK/TIS
Jack points
Koala Motorsports M60 Nikosil vs. Alusil page
Making sense of synthetic lubricants
Pre-'96 Nikosil engine FAQ
Production figures for the BMW E38 7-series
The Low-Down on High Octane Gasoline
VIN decoder applet
VIN decoding
VIN decoding. What do all those digits mean?
What do fuel Octane ratings really mean?
What is horsepower?
ZF transmission oil chart
Recall Information
NHTSA Defects and Recalls search engine
Recall and TSB info for 1995 740iL
Recall and TSB info for 1996 740iL
Recall and TSB info for 1997 740iL
Recall and TSB info for 1998 740iL
Recall and TSB info for 1999 740iL
Recall and TSB info for 2000 740iL
Recall and TSB info for 2001 740iL
Service Information Bulletins (SIB's) for the BMW E38
Tire valve stems recalled from Chinese manufacturer
Vehicle Import
Classic Euro Cars
EPA Motor Vehicle Emissions
EPA page on CFC Phaseout
NHTSA Vehicle Import Regulations
U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
Wallace Environmental Testing Labs
David's Project Notes
750iL secondary air pump replacement
Air conditioning compressor R&R ('98 750iL)
Air filter changing for the engine
Air filter changing of the microfilters under the hood
Brakes, extracting a rounded-off hex bolt from a rotor
Brakes, rotor and caliper painting project
Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) replacement ('98 750iL)
Center wood console disassembly how-to
Cruise control disengaging (actuator replacement)
Fog light pitted glass replacement
Fog lights and bulbs replacement
Front seat removal
Front shock absorber replacement ('92 750iL)
Fuel filter replacement
Fuel filter replacment ('01 750iL)
Garage door UGDO upgrade
Glovebox trim and center console dash removal
Headlights, OEM Xenon retrofit
Headrest cable repair
Heated seats (front) retrofit
Heated seats (rear) retrofit
Heated steering wheel retrofit
Ignition switch removal and replacement
Leather seat restoration 1986 735i E23
Leather seat restoration 1992 750iL E32
Leather seat restoration 1997 740iL E38
MID removal from the center console
Oil filter housing broken rubber mounting bolts
Paintless dent removal
PDC rear bumper retrofit ('92 750iL)
Pioneer XM satellite radio integration
Puckering dash trim solution
Radiator expansion tank replacement procedure
Rear window sunshade repair
Reattachment of front plastic seat trim
Reinforcing the front seat plastic trim
S-EDC control module replacement
Taillights, polishing plastic to remove yellow
Throttle cable bushings replacement
Trunk shock replacement
Trunk, how to drill a hole to unlock it and retrieve misplaced keys
Turn signal stalk (blinker) replacement
Windshield replacement
Interior
A/C control panel replacement
Accelerator pedal removal
ACS replica pedal install
Active comfort seats E38 retrofit (by ripp222)
Active comfort seats E39 retrofit (by stilljester)
Airbags, passenger seat SRS occupancy sensor mat replacement
Airbags, replacing the SRS passenger occupancy sensor
Ashtray coinbox replacement
Ashtray replacement
BMW headliner installation
Cameras, build a headrest camcorder mount
Carpet, rear deck and footrest color change/re-dye
Center console R&R
Center console switches, how to replace without removing the wood console
Center console wood polishing
Center phone cradle removal
Center vent R&R
Center wood console disassembly how-to
Child seat restraint latch DIY
Child's Car Seat Tether Anchor Install
Crooked ashtray fix
Cupholder repair
Cupholder repair by WTH
Cupholder support arm repair
Custom wood gearshift knob and center tray
Differences between 750iL vs. 750iL Protection model
Door handle replacement
Door lock (rear) actuator replacement
Door lock rear actuator replacement #2
Door panel (front) removal instructions
Door panel cleaning and R&R
Door panel removal
Door panel removal
Door panels, re-gluing separating panel trim
Door rattle fix
Doorlock actuator replacement (unlocking a locked rear door)
Drivers side seat belt 'click' fix
E46 lumbar support retrofit
Electric rear sunscreen fix
Euro-Armrest install for the E38
Flashlight LED conversion
Front seat removal
Glove box latch key switch
Glovebox latch repair
Glovebox trim and center console dash removal
Glovebox, opening when broken
Gurgling A/C drain tubes
Headliner material source and example installation
Headliner R&R to fix leaky sunroof drain tubes
Headliner removal
Headliner removal and replacement
Headliner replacement
Headliner replacement tutorial
Headrest (rear electric) Retrofit
Headrest cable repair
Headrest motor replacement
Heated seat broken wire repair
Increasing driver's legroom
Instrument cluster metal gauge rings
Instrument cluster removal
Instrument cluster, how to open to install metal gauge rings
Leather dashboard retrofit
Leather seat restoration 1986 735i E23
Leather seat restoration 1992 750iL E32
Leather seat restoration 1997 740iL E38
Leatherique leather restoration on a E28 M5
Leatherique leather seat restoration on a MB
Masking cigarette burns in carpet
Musty odor from A/C vents
OBD service port cover replacement bracket
One-piece center armrest
Phone eject box and trays removal
Pixel display problems and fixes
Rear ashtray that won't stay closed
Rear parcel shelf/deck refurb
Rear power sunshade repair
Rear quarter window shade removal
Rear seat pocket/hinge repair
Rear sunshade steel gear replacement
Rearview mirror R&R
Rearview mirror removal and installation on windshield
Recirculation filter R&R
Recirculation filter replacement
Recirculation filter replacement tip
Rhett's front heated seat installation
Sagging headliner repair with a steamer
Seat back replacement
Seat back, 750 upper wood trim retrofit
Seat belt height adjustment bowden cable replacement
Seat belt replacement
Seat leather skin replacement
Seat plastic cover replacement (front seats)
Seat trim replacement
Seat/steering wheel malfunction caused by broken seat control module
Seatbelt (rear) removal and replacement
Seats, foam and leather replacement
Seats, front seatback removal
Seats, occupancy sensor replacement (for airbag/SRS light)
Seats, splicing connectors/wiring for 99+ sport seats into a 95-98 BMW
Ski-bag pass-throughretrofit
Steering Wheel M-sport retrofit
Steering wheel mount differences by model year
Steering wheel, heated steering wheel retrofit by nickc ('01 740i sport)
Steering wheel, how to change the slip ring
Sunroof motor replacement
Sunscreen (rear) power drive repair
Sunshade (electric rear) gear repair
Sunshade (rear) repair
Sunshade (rear) retrofit by Nadeem
Trim Wood/Metal interior conversion
Trim, polishing interior wood trim and console
Trim, polishing scratches out of the wood trim
Trim, puckering dash trim near doors
Trim, removing scratches from wood trim
Ultimate Guide to Armrests
Victor steering wheel install
Window motor replacement
Window regulator (front) replacement
Window regulator (right front) R&R, 2001 740iL
Window regulator replacement
Window regulator replacement notes
Window sunshade (rear) repair
Window tint, how to remove
Windows, one-touch up reinitialization
Windows, replacing worn rubber lower window buffer (stopping clunk noise)
Windshield buzzing noise problem
Exterior
99-01 Rocker panel retrofit
Antenna, Sharkfin retrofit
Brakes, painting your calipers
Bumper removal (front)
Bumper removal, rear (with Remus exhaust install)
Bumper removal, rear, removing and installing (BMW PDF)
Chrome window trim gap/shrinkage fix
Door handle (exterior) removal and replacement
Door handle repair
Door handles, how to remove
Door trim replacement
Fix for persistent "open door" errors
Front bumper and trim removal
Front bumper license plate removal
Front bumper removal and headlight washer replacement
Front grills, removing
Headlamp washer nozzle replacement without removing bumper
Hood Grill / Washer Jet Removal and Inspection
Hood, Bowden cable replacement
Hood, emergency unlock for broken cable release
Key locked in trunk solution
Kidney grills installation on the hood
Locks, Unlocking the trunk and doors without power (video)
Mirror glass removal
Mirrors, exterior replacement
Mirrors, M-Style Folding Mirror Install
Mirrors, Power Folding/Auto-Dim Sideview Mirrors Retrofit
Mirrors, Remote power folding mirrors installation
Mirrors, wide-angle mirrors installation
Mudflap Installation Instructions: Front
Mudflap Installation Instructions: Rear
PDC sensor and front bumper trim removal
Rear bumper and fender black trim replacement / PDC removal
Rear bumper trim/PDC removal
Rear window drip rails, replacing the cracked rubber
Rear window trim removal
Rocker panel (door sill) removal
Rocker panel upgrade
Rocker panel upgrade from 95-98 to 99 style
Roof-mounted bike and luggage rack from BMW
Shadowline trim parts for the 740iL
Shled's 2001 facelift modifications
Sunroof adjustment how-to
Sunroof alignment procedure
Sunroof gasket replacement
Sunroof gasket seal replacement
Sunroof leak solution
Sunroof reset
Taillights, polishing plastic to remove yellow
Trim, Shadowline black-out of chrome trim (E30)
Trim, Shadowline black-out using tape
Trim, Shadowline trim procedure (E30)
Trunk close fix
Trunk lid adjustment
Trunk lock actuator stopped working
Trunk lock operation (video)
Trunk shock replacement
Trunk shock replacement
Trunk, chrome strip and badge installation
Trunk, how to drill a hole to unlock it and retrieve misplaced keys
Trunk/Rear emblem badge placement
Using E39 5-series wheels on an E38
Window (rear) drip rail trim fix
Window (rear) seal replacement
Window trim, front replacement
Window trim, rear replacement
Windshield lower gasket R&R
Windshield replacement
Windshield replacement, how-to
Windshield replacements, Front Climate Window - Rear Insulating Window
Windshield upper gasket replacement
Windshield upper trim replacement
Windshield washer pump and jet fix
Windshield wind noise and proper installation
Windshield wiper arm contact adjustment
Windshield wipers not returning to home position
Windshield wipers, service bulletin and schematics
Winshield rubber trim replacement
Wiper blades, DIY replacement (Video)
Paint and paint chip repair
BMW paint color codes
EasyPaintYourCar.com
Edwin's great scratch repair article
How to spot paintwork
Paint chip repair DIY
Paint colors
Paint defects solution guide by Dupont
Paintless dent removal
Paintscratch.com
Random orbital buffer polishing how-to
Southern Colors Paint Touchup
Tail lights yellowing restoration
Touch-up paint, how to apply
Zaino sequence for detailing your paint
Lighting
2001 front/rear/side light upgrades
Auomatic headlights retrofit
Bi-Xenon headlight installation in stock headlight assembly
Brakes, quad brake light modification via the wiring harness (video)
Brakes, rear quad brake lights conversion by Dave Clement
Brakes, third brake light gasket replacement
Chromeline insert - HID conversion and Angel / DDE installation
DIY Silvervision turnsignal bulbs
Door handle Interior lighting retrofit
Euro 4-position fog light switch installation
Fog lamp replacement
Fog light pitted glass replacement
Fog lights and bulbs replacement
Fog lights, Euro fog light switch retrofit
Fog lights, European rear fog lights
Fog lights, HID foglight install by cleanride740il
Fog lights, HID installation by 04sshd
Fog lights, HID installation by Edwin
Fog lights, HID retrofit by Magnum
Fog lights, WTH's rear foglight upgrade
Footwell lighting retrofit
Footwell lights, retrofitting from the 750iL
Footwell rear lights retrofit
Front corner light removal
Glove-box Flashlight Rejuvenation
Headlight adjustment
Headlight aiming procedures
Headlight bulb replacement
Headlight cover polishing to remove pitting
Headlight removal, disassembly and alignment directions by David K
Headlight washer replacement
Headlights, angel eye installation with daytime running lights
Headlights, angel eyes installation
Headlights, angel eyes remote feature DIY
Headlights, Angel-eye e39 installation video
Headlights, Demon Eyes/Angel Eyes installation
Headlights, DFW7 DIY DDE Angel Eyes enhanced lighting installation video
Headlights, DIY Xenon headlamp upgrade
Headlights, dwightf's Umnitza DDE/Angel Eye DIY Install
Headlights, HID ugprade by David Frame
Headlights, Mark Caldwell's removal and chromelining instructions
Headlights, OmniTec Gen II Demon Eyes installation
Headlights, pre-facelift CCFL Angel Eyes Install
Headlights, True HID (xenon) headlamp conversion
Headlights, Xenon headlight level adjustment (PDF)
Headlights, Xenon, DDE and Euro Foglight Switch Install
Instrument Cluster Bulb Replacement Info
LCM repair on a '97 e39 5-series
Lighting, Footwell front lights retrofit
Lights C-pillar accents
Overhead LED 'Night Lights' retrofit for pre-'09/95 cars
PowerBulbs (Philips Silvervision)
Removing front indicator lights
Single vs. dual filament bulbs
Taillights, rear quad brake light mod by IBHenry
Taillights, rear quad brake light mod by RobertG
Taillights, rear quad brake light mod by zigor911
Taillights: Crystal clear vs regular by model year
Titanium silver #1157 bulbs from Trucknvans.com
Tyre Daniely's H1 Xenon HID Conversion Kit Installation
Ultimate Chromeline (vacuum plated)
Xenon bulb replacement
Retrofit Installations
"Check Low Beam" solution
4-Spoke to 3-Spoke M Sport Steering Wheel DIY Swap
Active comfort seats E38 retrofit (by ripp222)
Active comfort seats E39 retrofit (by stilljester)
Aleki's indicator mirror retrofit
Antenna, Sharkfin retrofit
Auomatic headlights retrofit
Automatic headlights and rain sensing wipers retrofit
Battery secondary trunk retrofit
BimmerBoard Navigation Forum
Bluetooth installation instructions (PDF)
Cameras, backup camera installation
Cameras, backup rear view retrofit
Cameras, David Frame's backup camera installation
Cameras, rearview camera install without a TV tuner module
Cameras, reverse backup camera installation by rg0115
Cameras, Tyre Daniely's rear bumper backup camera installation
DIY Xenon and "city light" upgrade
E46 lumbar support retrofit
Electric rear seat headrests retrofit
Fog lights, Euro fog light switch retrofit
Fog lights, WTH's rear foglight upgrade
Footwell lighting retrofit
Gloss window trim and mirrors
Headlights, Automatic headlight control upgrade
Heated seats (front) retrofit
Heated seats (rear) retrofit
Heated steering wheel retrofit
Instrument cluster, aluminum gauge rings
Keys, older style to newer style key upgrade
Leather dashboard retrofit
Mark Brady's 2001 Headlamp Upgrade
Navigation retrofit (E39)
Navigation retrofit (E46)
Overhead LED 'Night Lights' retrofit for pre-'09/95 cars
Paddle-shift retrofit for Steptronic transmissions
Park Distance Control (PDC) rear wiring (E39)
PDC Front + rear Park Distance Control
Putting a V12 M70 in an E30 3-series
Rain-sensing wiper retrofit
Rear automatic climate control retrofit
Retrofit installation of 750iL footwell lights
Retrofit kit on-board monitor and navigation (BMW 7-series E38, PDF)
Seat memory, adding to passenger seat
Seats, Electric rear headrests retrofit
Seats, M-sport seats (front and rear) retrofit
SES voice recognition retrofit
Shift paddles and steering column retrofit on a pre-'99 740iL
Ski-bag pass-throughretrofit
Steering wheel, heated steering wheel retrofit by nickc ('01 740i sport)
Steering wheel, installing an E46 M3 SMG wheel (M paddles) in a 2000 740i
Steering wheel, M Paddle Retrofit (electrical hookup)
Steering wheel, modifying for Mercedes paddle shifters
Sunblind rear switch retrofit
Sunroof Steel to glass conversion
Sunshade (rear) retrofit
Sunshade (rear) retrofit by Nadeem
Trunk/boot automatic hydraulic close by Edwin
Trunk/boot automatic hydraulic close by Eric
V12 LPG conversion
Wiring, How to fish wires from front console to rear seats
Electronics
'half-on' ASC+T/DSC mode
ADV-2000 analog to digital audio converter
Airbag control module replacement
Airbag seatbelt tensioner harness repair
Alarm triggered by faulty hood switches
Alarm/siren not sounding
Alarms triggered by defective hood/tilt sensor
Alternative to the Universal Garage Door Opener
Battery removal and replacement (trunk-mounted)
Battery replacement options
BMW ASC/DSC systems (PDF)
BMW battery system (PDF)
BMW breakout boxes and connectors (PDF)
BMW Bus System defined (PDF)
BMW Drive Away Protection System (PDF)
BMW Electrical Troubleshooting Manuals (ETM's)
BMW wiring diagrams
Cruise control disengaging (actuator replacement)
Cruise control module testing
DSC/ABS module repair/rebuild
E38 car/key programmable memory options (PDF)
E38/E39 schematics and pinout diagrams
Electrical system wiring diagrams (1995 BMW 740iL, PDF)
Electronics incl. lights, displays, MFL, cruise, audio, PDC (PDF)
Escort ZR3 laser diffuser installation
EWS removal and replacement
Fix for wipers stuck at constant interval
GM module R&R
Homemade super range extender for UGDO
How to program a rolling code garage door opener
How to run wires between door and footwell
I-BUS and speed sensor trunk wiring connections
Ignition switch removal and replacement
Ignition switch replacement (video)
Ignition switch wiring pinouts
Instrument cluster disassembly photos
Instrument cluster parts swap alternative to re-coding after pixel fix
Instrument cluster repairs in the UK
Key initialization, How-to
Key remote programming
Key remote rebuilding
Lamp module replacement
LCM repair on a '97 e39 5-series
Light control module chip replacement
MID pixel repair
MID removal from the center console
Modifying the UGDO with the electronics of another garage-door opener
Multimeters: How to use them
Multiple restraint system (PDF)
OBC secret displays for the E38
OBC unlocking
OBD-II interface project
OBD-II to RS232 interface
Official word on older Homelink garage door openers
PDC module replacement
PDC problems, diagnosis and repair
PDC rear bumper retrofit ('92 750iL)
Pixel Display Defects: How to get it replaced by BMW
Pixel Display Defects: Letter to BMWNA
Pixel Display Defects: Response from BMWNA
Pixel display repair technique by Edwin
Pixel display repair technique by visionbmw7
Pixel display repairs at DNA Speedometers
Pixel display repairs at VDOrepair.com
PixelFix.net commercial solution for defective instrument cluster pixels
Radars, Lidatek and V1 stealth concealed installations
Radars, Magnum's Escort ZR3 Installation
Radars, Radar detector installation
Radars, Shled's StealthOne installation
Radars, StealthOne MID/OBC interface for Valentine1 radar detector
Radars, Valentine 1 and infrared windshields
Radars, Valentine One radar detector stealth installation in a BMW E39 5-series
Radars, Valentine1 Installation
Radars, Valentine1/Stealth1 radar detector installation by Magnum
Rain sensor replacement
Rain-sensing wiper retrofit
Redundant data storage for mileage tamper dot
Remote key refurbishment with new rubber pads
Replacing motion sensor with new ultrasonic type
RF/Ultrasonic motion sensor replacement
Seat control module for power seats and steering column
SES voice recognition retrofit
Siren (alarm chirp) replacement
Siren/horn replacement and/or changing
Soldering experts help with repairing electronics
SRS Airbag (seatbelt tensioner) fix for driver's seat fault #5
Steering wheel raises when exiting vehicle, how to
Tamper dot for mileage explained
Tire pressure monitor retrofit
Troubleshooting with the DIS (PDF)
Trunk-release repeated fuse failures may be caused by stuck fuel filler solenoid
Turn signal stalk (blinker) replacement
UGDO wiring
Understanding European wiring diagrams (PDF)
Understanding I-BUS
Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO) Antenna Booster
Varan multimedia player for E38 nav system
Voice input module (SES) installation
Window switch control repair
Windows, one-touch up reinitialization
Wiring harness damage causes various electrical faults
Z8 engine start button installation in E46
Navigation
BimmerBoard.com Navigation Forum
BimmerNav.com Martin Bishop's outstanding site for widescreen upgrades
BMW Navigation Software FAQ
BMW onboard monitor and navigation systems (PDF)
BMW service bulletin on navigation software
Bypasssing Video Module in Cars with factory TV
CloneCD (free tool for burning ISO CD's)
E39 voice recognition upgrade
E46 Navigation/TV retrofit
Enabling TV display while car is in motion
Gooseneck Mark II navigation installation instructions (PDF)
ISO Buster (free tool for verifying ISO CD images)
Mark I to Mark IV navigation upgrade notes
Mark IV voice buzz issue solution
MKIII nav system (PDF)
Navigation & TV FAQ from 750i.de
Navigation O/S software versions and how to upgrade
Navigation retrofit ('99 740iL)
Navigation retrofit wiring diagram
NavTech navigation CD region map
Restoring INFO and SELECT buttons
Retrofit kit on-board monitor and navigation (BMW 7-series E38, PDF)
SES / Voice Recognition Module command list
Setting Absolute Nav Volume
Sogo Vision PC interface
Splash screen customization in Mark III navigation
Troubleshooting blank nav screen and radio shut off
TV tuner wiring harness connections
Using the "New Route" feature
V22 navigation system software
Video module installation instructions
Voice input module (SES), speech recognition, installation
Widescreen monitor opens unexpectedly
Widescreen nav display (PDF)
Yahoo: BMW Nav Owners Group
Yahoo: Hack the I-BUS Group
Yahoo: Open BMW Group
Phone
"Shark Fin" cellular antenna installation
Activating analog carphone with Verizon
Antenna (sharkfin dipole) retrofit on the rear window
Bluetooth phone unpairing
Bluetooth retrofit into a 2001 X5
Bluetooth, using a current Bluetooth-Assist TCU instead of a ULF in a pre-2004 car
BMW 3 Series (e46) Bluetooth Installation DIY
BMW 7 Series (e38) Bluetooth Retrofit
CPT7000 to CPT8000 upgrade discussion
CPT7000-8000 upgrade information
CPT7000/CPT8000 info
CPT8000 installation
CPT8000 part numbers
Dipole cellular antenna installation
E46 Startac installation
Fix for broken factory-installed Motorola GSM phones
Microphone, Upgraded for bluetooth
Motorola Site for Dealers (user=bmwna, pw=digital)
Razr adapter retrofit project
Voice recognition (SES module) installation
X5World Bluetooth links
Audio/Video
10" Polk subwoofer installation
6 Disc CD Changer Fix
AM radio reception fix (1998 528i)
Amplifier connector pinouts
Analysis of the DSP radio
Aux input, How to modify your radio
Basslink install wiring instructions
BimmerBabe's A/V headrest installation
BMW Nakamichi Glove Box CD Changer Installation
Cameras, Brian's trunk lid backup camera installation
Cameras, David Frame's backup camera installation
Cameras, Magnum's TVonNav / Backup Camera Installation
Cameras, rear view backup camera retrofit
Cameras, rearview camera install without a TV tuner module
Cameras, reverse backup camera installation by rg0115
CD changer cleaning
CD changer pinouts (PDF)
CD43 indash BMW CD player
CD43 service mode (changing from Europe to USA)
Delphi XM Satellite Radio Installation
Details on the Flat pin Radios (PDF)
DSP amplifier replacement with aftermarket unit
DSP part numbers
DVD aftermarket video module installation
DVD installed in casette space behind nav screen
E39 non-DSP Infinity Basslink installation
E39 speaker upgrade/replacement project
Factory Car Stereo Repair, Inc. Repairs factory BMW stereos
Headrest monitor installation
Infinity Basslink installation
iPhone integration with Dice and NavTV
iPod stereo input through the tape deck wiring
Ipod/Icelink integration
NY Times article comparing Sirius and XM
OEM TV module installation in a '98 740iL
Pioneer CD replacement cartridges (Buy.com)
Pioneer CD replacement cartridges (Circuit City)
Pioneer XM satellite radio integration
Radio service mode
Radioman BMW Radio Repair
Rear A/V panel wiring connections
Sirius satellite radio retrofit into an X5
Stereo Aux In jack retrofit
Stereo input for iPod/mp3 for just $3
Subwoofer install, Mojo's quick and dirty guide for the e38
Trunk, Magnum's custom mounting shelf for trunk (with rear seat and parcel shelf removal instructions)
TV, ATSC digital tuner upgrade
Tweeter speaker removal from front doors
XM installed in ashtray
Engine & Drivetrain
750iL secondary air pump replacement
Advanced BMW ABS hints and tips
Alternator R&R
Alternator R&R on 750iL V12
Alternator replacement (2000 BMW 740il)
Aux fan replacement and bumper removal
Aux fan resistor replacement (video)
Auxiliary fan constantly running
Auxillary fan slow-speed resistor repair
Ball joints, Homemade rear ball joint removal tool
Ball joints, rear ball joint DIY tool
Belt Replacement Instructions (Incl. Fan Removal)
BMW self-leveling suspension (PDF)
Camber adjustment specs for rear wheels
Camshaft position sensor (CPS) location on the V12 engines
Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) replacement ('98 750iL)
Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) replacement ('99 740iL)
Car Battery FAQ
Cold start problem (cranking, stumble, stall) solved by fuel pump relay swap
Cooling system basics
Cooling system bleed procedure (M62 engine)
Crank Case Vent Valve, torx to hex bolts suggestion
Crankshaft Pulse Generator replacement
Cruise control, finding the start button on pre-99 models
Cruise control, replacing a sticky bowden cable
Diagnostic trouble codes (PDF)
Diagnostic trouble codes, DTC (PDF)
Differential options for the E38
Dislocated final drive output shaft fix
Distributor caps and rotors R&R (750iL)
Distributor caps and rotors R&R notes (750iL)
Driveshaft replacement options
DSC Controller Replacement
Electronic thermostat replacement
Engine compartment detailing
Engine fault codes
Engine mount replacement tips
EPA page about On-board Diagnostics (OBD)
Erroneous check coolant level warnings
Expansion Tank Replacement for Dummies
Exploding fan
Fan belt replacement tips
Fan Clutch - 101
Fuel filler hose replacement
Fuel leak
Fuel pump removal and replacement
Fuel pump replacement
Fuel pump replacement
Fuel pump replacement (video)
Fuel tank noise service bulletin
Gas tank imploding (evaporative cannister purge line)
Homemade cold air intake (CAI)
Hood, opening to 90 degrees (hood service mode)
Intake leak diagnoses video (M73 V12)
Intake manifold removal instructions
Koala Motorsports M60 Nikosil vs. Alusil page
Lambda (oxygen, O2) sensors -- all about them
Leakdown tests explained
M60 engine specs
M60B30 and M60B40 engine details
M62 component locations (PDF)
M62 Engine details (PDF)
M62 torque values (PDF)
M73 component locations (PDF)
M73 torque values (PDF)
M73 V12 Intake Removal / Valve Cover Gaskets
MAF and CPS replacement (video)
MAF boot replacement (fix for rough idle, intermittent loss of power)
MAF replacement using Range Rover part
MAF testing
Nikosil engine FAQ
O2 sensor part numbers at AutoZone
OBD II diagnostic trouble codes
OBD-II diagnostic codes
OBD-II engine P code list
OBD-II standard fault codes list
OBDII system with Error codes (PDF)
Oil pump replacement and chain adjustment
Oil questions and answers
Oil separator valve (OSV) replacement
Oil separator valve (OSV) replacement
Oil Separator Valve (OSV) Replacement Notes/Photos 1998 BMW E38 (M62)
Oil separator valve (OSV) replacement on the V12 M72/M73 engine
OSV cover replacement, super fast
OSV replacement on a M62 V8 4.4L engine (Video)
Oxygen sensor replacement
P Codes (diagnostic codes) list
Power steering hose fix
Power steering hose replacement (740iL)
Radiator and water pump replacement
Radiator drain location ('03 540i)
Radiator expansion tank replacement procedure
Radiator fan electric upgrade
Radiator nipple R&R
Radiator/thermostat/water pump replacement
Reading BMW fuel injection codes (stomp test)
Rough idle fix
Starting systems (PDF)
Steering column adjustment to reduce play
Steering, power steering hose replacement (750iL)
Suspension, front-end rebuild
The M73 V12 motor
Throttle cable bushings replacement
Timing Chain Guide & Timing Chain Replacement
Upper timing chain cover gasket repair notes
Upper timing cover gaskets
V12 distributor wiring
V12 engine complete overhaul with photos
Vacuum leak test video, how to solve rough idle and random misfire codes (M62 V8)
Valley Pan/Valve Cover Gaskets/OSV R&R
Valve Cover Gasket Injector Plug Trick
Valve cover gasket replacement procedure
Valve cover gaskets R&R, Vanos, timing chain cover
Valve cover replacement tips
Valve cover stud, repairing when broken
VANOS solenoid gasket replacement (M62-TU engine)
VANOS: How to retrieve nut from oil valley in cylinder head
Water pump & thermostat replacement
Water pump replacement
Water pump replacement (2000 750iL, M73 engine)
Water pump replacement without removing radiator
Water valve and auxiliary water pump replacement how-to
Zionsville Autosport all aluminum radiator
Maintenance
2001 BMW Service Maintenance Checklist
5HP30 spare parts catalog (PDF)
Air filter changing for the engine
Air filter changing of the microfilters under the hood
Air filters, how many and where they are on your 740iL
Battery replacement options
Battery, changing the main car battery
BMW recommendation for high pressure engine steam cleaning
Car battery replacement: Douglas, Duralast
Car battery replacement: Interstate
Clean the Idle Control Valve to fix rough idle
Combustion chamber cleaning
Coolant bleeding how-to
Differential fluid change, how-to
Double battery R&R on '01 750iL
Engine mount replacement (video)
Fuel filter change, how-to
Fuel filter replacement
Fuel filter replacment ('01 750iL)
Fuel filter/pressure regulator R&R ('99 740iL)
Fuel injector cleaning, DIY benchtop system
Fuel tank rust treatment products
Gummi-Pflege rubber seal maintenance
How to replace oxygen (O2) sensors
Long term storage recommendations
MAF cleaning
Making Sense of Synthetic Lubricants (PDF)
Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) cleaning and Camshaft Position Sensor (CPS) R&R
Missing engine mount bolts can cause loud front-end noises
More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Motor Oil (PDF)
OBC hidden functions, how to display the actual coolant temperature
Oil and inspection service light reset
Oil change DIY and removing the oil pan
Oil change how-to
Oil change recommendations and the service interval lights
Oil pump bolts inspection
Oil pump bolts, checking for loose bolts
Oil pump bolts, checking for loose bolts
Oil service and inspection lights reset using a simple wire
Oil/air separator system repair (fix for 10 seconds of smoke at startup)
OSV, 10-minute replacement
Power steering hose replacement
Radiator replacement notes
Readiator replacement, how-to
Recircluation filter refurbishment
Repairing wiring harness under front wheel
Replacement batteries
Reset oil and inspection lights via the instrument cluster
Secondary air system failure (fault analysis guide)
Service interval light reset via the instrument cluster
Service interval light system explained
Service interval lights explained
Spark plug change on the 750iL V12 engine
Spark plug removal and replacement
Spark plug specifications
Spark plugs changing/check for leaky valve cover gasket
Springs (front) and brakes replacement
Springs (rear) replacement
Steven Bernstein's BMW Brake FAQ
Technical details of the service interval lights
Valley pan, intake/valve cover gaskets repair, spark plug change and oil pump bolts
Valve cover gasket notes/photos for replacing (BMW E38 M62)
Valve cover gasket replacement procedure
Valve cover gasket replacement tips
Valve rebuild M62 engine
Suspension & Steering
740iL Rear Ball Joint Replacement
Ball joint replacement tool, home-made
BMW wheel alignment procedure (PDF)
EDC III explained
Electronic Damper Control (EDC) explained
Front shock absorber replacement ('92 750iL)
Front shock absorber replacement (2001 Euro 735i)
Front stabilizer (swing arm) R&R
Front strut replacement ('96 740iL)
Front suspension parts and replacement instructions
Front suspension, How to diagnose thrust arms and check for play (video)
Front wheel bearing (hub) replacement
Front-end noises and their causes
Ignition key turns 360 degrees
LAD self-leveling shocks, repairing and replacing the seals
M Sport Steering Wheel in pre-9/96 E38 & E39
Motor mounts, removal and replacement
Outer tie rod R&R
Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Parking brake grommet can cause rear squeaks
Polishing aluminum links
Power steering faults and bad General Module
Power Steering Flush
Rear shock absorber replacement (with video), 2001 735i
Rear suspension rebuild: ball joint, strut, wishbone, guide link
Rear suspension, How to diagnose and check for play (video)
Rear sway bar installation
Rear upper control arm R&R
S-EDC control module replacement
Servotronic steering module replacement
Servotronic valve removal from steering gear
Shimmy at 45-55: Diagnosis of worn control arm bushings
Shocks (rear) replacement
SLS pressure accumulator replacement video ('95 740iL)
SLS valve/ride-height adjustment (video)
Springs, installing Eibach lowering springs on EDC-equipped 740iL
Steering box and hose access by jacking up engine
Steering box leak, repairing in situ for $6
Steering box replacement tips
Steering power fluid flush / filter change
Steering return pipe R&R
Steering shaft U-joint replacement
Steering wheel, how to change the slip ring
Steering wheel, M3/M5 sport wheel adaptation/retrofit
Steering wheels, differences between pre-99 and post-99
Steering, How the systems work
Strut tower braces explained
Suspension terminology explained
Suspension, front-end rebuild
Tie rods, center, left and right replacement (with video)
Heating & Air Conditioning
A/C always blow hot air from windshield and footwell vents
A/C compressor causing lumpy idle
A/C fittings, location of low and high side ports
A/C hose rebuilding service
AC compressor rebuild
Air conditioning compressor R&R ('98 750iL)
Air Conditioning Condenser Fan Resistor Repair
Aux water pump dissection photos
Auxiliary Cooling Fan Troubleshooting
Auxiliary Pump Repairs
Blower motor replacement and dashboard removal procedure
Center vent R&R
Climate control system and features explained
Heater control valve replacement
Heater core repair
Heater core replacement
Heater fan and dashboard removal
Heater hot water valve repair
Heater valve and auxilary pump replacement
HVAC buzzing noise repair
Patrick Parish's air conditioning page
Poor A/C performance and R134a pressures
R134a conversion information
Rattling fan noise in dashboard fix
Exhaust
Catalytic converter differences, before and after 1998
Catalytic converter dissection photos
Eliminating rear O2 sensors
Exhaust "scavenging"
Exhaust tip modification
Exhaust valve and cylinder head repair
Exhaust, Magnaflow 14816 mufflers installation
Idiot's guide to exhaust extensions
Muffler gutting and custom tailpipes
Oxygen Sensor (O2) FAQ
Replacing the heat shields for the exhaust system
What kills catalytic converters?
Transmission
Adaptive transmission control explained
Automatic transmission fluid substitutes
Cheaper OEM Esso transmission fluid from VW
Electronic Transmission control (PDF)
Electronic Transmission control II (PDF)
Function of the Auto/Manual transmission switch
Oils, alternatives to the Esso LT71141 transmission oil
Servicing the BMW e38 Automatic Transmission
Simeon's 6-speed manual transmission 'Baby'
Steering wheel, installing an E46 M3 SMG wheel (M paddles) in a 2000 740i
Steering wheel, M Paddle Retrofit (electrical hookup)
Steptronic Shifter Upgrade/Retrofit
Transmission (5HP30) service instructions
Transmission 5HP24 ZF spare parts manual (PDF)
Transmission and rear main seal replacement
Transmission disassembly and rebuild
Transmission disassembly photos
Transmission fluid flush with Valvoline MaxLife ATF
Transmission fluid level check procedure
Transmission fluid level check procedure
Transmission Fundementals (PDF)
Transmission Fundementals II (PDF)
Transmission issues cured by new voltage regulator
Transmission mounts R&R
Transmission oil and filter change on an Audi A8
Transmission oil and filter replacement notes/photos on 1998 E38 (5HP24)
Transmission removal
Transmission Software Update for a hard 3-2 & 5-4 downshift in the 540iA, 740iA, and 730iA (9/98-4/99 build date)
Transmission valve body R&R
Transmission whine and FILTRAN filter
Transmission ZF Troubleshooting
Transmission, adaptive features and principles of operation
Transmission, adaptive features explained
Transmission, solution for whining/whirring noise after fluid replacement
Transmission, Steptronic +/- reverse mod
Transmission, torque converter installation tips
Transmissions, How to contact Kirt Koeller
Valvoline substitute for Esso LT 71141 transmission fluid
ZF Transmission Oil chart
Brakes
"Warped" Brake Discs and Other Myths
Brake rotors and pads, minimum thicknesses
Brakes, bedding in new pads and rotors
Brakes, bleeding with the BavAuto bleed kit
Brakes, caliper rebuilding
Brakes, changing rotors and pads
Brakes, emergency brake cable adjustment
Brakes, emergency brake cable replacement
Brakes, fluid flush
Brakes, fluid flush and piston rebuild
Brakes, How to change brakes and rotors
Brakes, Pressurized Do-It-Yourself Brake Bleeding
Brakes, proper orientation of slotted rotors
Brakes, rotor and pad replacement on an Audi A8 (front)
Brakes, rotor and pad replacement on an Audi A8 (rear)
Brakes, testing lining warning sensors
Brakes, wear sensor part numbers
Brakes, worn parking brake shoes can cause rear squeak
Accessories & Products
Artbeads E6000 headliner glue
BavAuto urethane headlight shields
BMW CD Changer.com
BMW Complete Special Tools Report (PDF, 140 pages)
BMW Special Service Tools
ClearMask automotive paint and light protection film
Colored BMW roundel emblems
Cruzin Performance fuel injector cleaning and replacements
CV Vacuum Platers (for chromelining)
Dynamat noise insulating products
Escort radar detectors
ExoticWoodDash.com
GermanMasterTech.com fender front protective covers
HandsOnTools.com
I.D. IT! Plates
K40 radar detectors
Lidatek laser jammer
OBD-II ScanTools.net Inexpensive OBD-II scan tools
OEM replacement headlamp glass from Bekkers
OEM Xenon headlamp assemblies from Bekkers
ParagonPerformance stainless steel braided fuel/brake lines
Peake R5 FCX owner's manuals (with code listings)
Peake R5/FCX engine diagnostic and reset tool
PhotoBlocker photo radar reflection spray
Programma electronic component repair and rebuilding
Radiator.com lifetime radiator warranty
Rain Tracker rain sensing wiper control
RC Engineering fuel injector cleaning and replacements
Roadworksauto.com replacement molded carpet kits
Roof-mounted bike and luggage rack from BMW
Samstag Sales BMW Tools
StarShield clear urethane bras and headlight covers
Stebro stainless steel exhaust systems
Steve C's Rotary Lift garage installation To have a car lift in your very own garage!
Technitool.com BMW Tools
ThermoTec heat insulating products
TV Free (video while driving)
TVFree-modules.com TV in motion adapters
Valentine 1 radar detectors
Valentine 1 Stealth Rear View Mirror Display
Worlduph.com replacement carpet and leather
X-Pel urethane headlight shields
Cup Holders
Cup-Holders.com
DrinkHolders.com
Ultimate Cup Holders
Leather Care & Repair
Color-Plus leather restoration kits
Color-Plus Leather Restoration System
ColorPlus leather restoration
Fibernew Leather and Plastic Restoration
Fitzgerald’s Restoration Products Leather dye
GulfFabrics.com
Kevin Chinn's Creative Options Leather and cloth upholstery kits
Leather color codes for BMW's
Leather Magic leather restoration
Leatherique Leather Restoration Products
LeatherSeats.com
PBLeathers.com replacement seat leather
SaabStuff Replacement Leather Seats
Navigation
BimmerNav.com Martin Bishop's outstanding site for widescreen upgrades
E39 Mark I - Mark IV upgrade
G-Net Watch television on your nav
Nav-TV Watch television on your nav
Navigation hidden service menu
NavWithTV.com Watch television on your nav
Performance Upgrades
Dinan
Eibach Springs
H&R Springs
OmniTec Motorsports
Strong Strut
Turner Motorsport
VAC Motorsports
Owner's Manuals
1997 7-series Owner's Manual (PDF)
1997 BMW 5-series Radio and Information Systems Owner's Manual (PDF)
1999 7-series Owner's Manual (PDF)
1999 7-series Protection Model Owner's Manual (PDF)
1999 Navigation Owner's Manual (PDF)
2000 7-series Owner's Manual (PDF)
2000 BMW 7-series Owner's Guide Interactive CD (130MB iso CD image)
2000 Navigation Owner's Manual (PDF)
2001 7-series Owner's Manual (PDF)
2001 BMW E38 audio users guide (MP3)
2001 BMW E38 sales training videos
2003 Bluetooth ULF Owner's Manual
2004 Navigation Owner's Manual (PDF)
2005 BMW Bluetooth Users Manual
BMW E38 Guide to Features and Operations Video
BMW owner's manuals and ETM's for downloading
BMW TV module owner's manual: basic operations (PDF)
Business MID Owner's Manual (PDF)
CMT3000VR Cellphone Manual (PDF)
CPT8000 BMW Phone Operation (PDF)
CPT8000 Timeport General Info (PDF)
CPT8000 Timeport Manual (PDF)
Homelink UGDO Owner's Manual (PDF)
Mark IV Navigation Owner's Manual (PDF)
Voice Control (SES) Owner's Manual (PDF)
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Wheels and Tires
AtlantisTire.com used tires
Bimmer Spinner
BMW wheel emblems
BMW Wheel Specs and Fitment Chart
Dave's BMW wheel chart
Forged vs. Cast Wheels Explained
Rear wheel alignment problem and solution
Repair tire punctures the right way
The NASA guide to home wheel-scuff repair
Tire comparisons by Car and Driver magazine (PDF, Aug 2009)
Tire manufacturing plant codes
Tire size comparison charts
Ultimate Guide to Wheel Locks
Vehicle vibration diagnosis chart (PDF)
Wheel Scuff Repair on Alloy Wheels
Wheels M-Parallel Rim Speckle Removal
Wheels, DIY curb rash repair
Where to Buy Parts
BMW Dealers
BMW of Cleveland 888-879-1269 x132
Circle BMW 732-741-1184 (Chris)
Crevier BMW 714-835-3171 (Joe)
Hendrick BMW 800-476-8322
The BMW Store
United BMW 770-476-8800
Non-dealers
eBMWParts.com
OEMBimmerParts.com
AJ-USA
All OEM BMW Parts 800-230-5754
ASV Euro Car Parts (Australia)
Autohaus Arizona
Baum Tools (every BMW tool you can imagine)
Bavarian Autosports 800-535-2002
Bekkers.com 800-624-5410 ext 17 (John)
Bimmer Parts
BMA Imports 888-262-3911
Eagle Day (BMW relays)
ecartoys.com
Eurasian Automotive Parts 909-308-1744
HeatYourSeat.com (Seat Heating Kits)
Importec Parts
Jaggi Import (ZF transmission parts)
Maximillian Importing Company 800-950-2002
Performance Motorcars
Performance Motorcars
Racing King Unlimited
Ultimate BMW Parts
Window regulators, FCP Groton
Window regulators, Regulator USA
Salvage Companies & Recyclers
A-1 Driveshaft Repair, manufacture or refurbish your driveshaft.
Autobahn Used Parts 619-444-2290
Automatic Transmission Service Group
Bavarian Engine Exchange 800-269-6585
BimmerDoc.com
BimmersSouth.com (Atlanta, GA) 800-350-8986
BW Auto Dismantlers Inc (Sacramento, CA)
DC Automotive 800-579-2410
Euro-Depot
J&N Alternator Rebuilding
Ken Baker Originals
Michaels Auto Parts
Miller Remanufactured Catalytic Converters
Neo BMW Breakers
OCLES, Inc. They let you try parts before buying.
Potomac German Auto
RideSafely.com salvage auction cars
Scubas Gear Ebay Store
Strictly German (Atlanta, GA) 706-654-9156 Bobby Thrash
Vines Auto 800-214-4839
Willz Recycling Chris Koch of 7-series Digest fame
Wheels, Tires
AAA Rims
Bekkers.com 800-624-5410 ext 17 (John)
BMW Wheel Specs & Fitment Chart
Discount Tire Direct
National Tire & Battery (NTB)
RonalUSA
The Wheel Exchange
TireRack
Wheel Collision Center Wheel repair and used wheel sales
Brakes, Batteries, Lights
Autolamps-Online
BatteriesPlus
Brake Warehouse
Controlled Thermal Processing, Inc.
Distinguishing genuine Brembo rotors from fakes
Efunda Cryogenic Treatment
Frozen Rotors
HIDS4Less
Interstate Batteries
PowerBulbs (Philips Silvervision)
Trucknvans.com
Restoration and Repair
Eastwood Company Paint, auto tools, car restoration supplies
Fibernew Leather and Plastic Restoration
Fuel Injector Testing and Cleaning: Cruzin Performance
Fuel Injector Testing and Cleaning: RC Engineering
JustDashes.com Vinyl interior restoration
Madera Concepts Woodwork restoration in classic and vintage autos
Pukar Designs (replacement BMW decals for your engine bay and other areas)
William Rau Automotive Woodwork Decorative wood for contemporary and historic autos
Shipping Companies
Allstates Worldwide
American Car Transport
Car Transport USA
CarOnATruck.com
Ebay Dependable Auto Shippers
Intercity Lines, Inc.
MoveCars (Auto Transport Directory)
National Car Shipping
Aftermarket Warranties
1st Source Auto Warranty
AAA Extended Warranties
American Shield Warranties
Auto Advantage, Inc.
Certified Car Care
EasyCare
Extended Auto Warranty Corp.
United American Warranty
WarranTech
Warranty By Net
Warranty Station
Warranty Wizard
Web Direct Warranty
Photo Gallery
Before/after pics of 750 chrome grill upgrade
Black rubber flootmats on gray interior
Dave Clement's Photoshop E38 Wizardry
Eisenmann Exhaust system
Instrument cluster metal rings
Transmission with pan removed, photos
Audio/Video
Front and rear monitors on gooseneck mounts
Jason's in-dash DVD installation
Philips Carin 520 nav system over dash vents
TV installed in rear center console
Wheels
18" 2003 745 wheels on Ken Lohr's '97 740i
18" Cross-spoke composite wheel II, styling 42
18" M-Parallel wheels on black '98 740iL
18" M-Parallel wheels on red '98 750iL
18" M-Parallel wheels on white '98 740iL
18" Rondell 58 on black '98 740iL
18" Rondell 58 on black '98 740iL (closeup)
18" Rondell 58 on cashmiere '00 740iL
18" Rondell 58 on cashmiere '00 740iL (closeup)
18" Style-32 rims
18" Style-32 rims on UK '96 728i
18" Style-32 rims on UK '96 728i (closeup)
19" BMW E65 rims on silver '01 750iL
19" Breyton Inspiration wheels
19" Breyton Magics on silver '95 740iL
19" Hamann HM2's
BMW Wheel Image Catalog
BMW Wheel Styles - Current
BMW Wheel Styles - Older
Sealbeach740's chrome M-Parallels
Car Care
CCS how-to articles on car care
Clay Magic
GlossHaus wax and polish
Trim, care/detailing of black plastic and trim
Web-Cars Paint Touchup directions
Zaino Bros' show car polish
Zymol vs. Zaino discussion on Roadfly
Useful Links
540i6.com
Alternative Fueling Station Locator (US Dept. of Energy)
Automotive converters and calculators
Ben Liaw's Big BMW Links
Bimmer Magazine
BimmerBoard.com Bluetooth Forum
BimmerBoard.com E38 Message Board
(HIGHLY recommended)
BimmerBoard.com IBUS Forum
BimmerBoard.com Navigation A/V Forum
BimmerForums 7-series Message Board
BMW Manufacturing Corp. and factory tours
BMW Museum in Munich
BMW North America
BMW Parts & Accessories Vendor List
BMW Performance Center in Spartanburg, SC
BMW Plant Dingolfing
BMW Zentrum museum
BMWtips.com
Car-Amp.de
MP3,DivX nav integration
Certified used cars
(Sponsor)
e38.ru/english
E39 Do It Yourself (DIY) Archives
Garage door torsion spring replacement
International Assoc. of Independent BMW Service Professionals
ISO CD files, how to burn them
John Burn's BMW Addicts Site
Korman BMW Restoration Services
Links 7er BMW Tipps und Tricks Reparaturhinweise E23 E65 E32 E38
Lodz, Poland BMW Club E38 page
Magnum1's 740 pages
NavTech
CD updates for the navigation systems
OpenBMW.org
Installation of nav, phone, mp3, etc.
Performance BMW Magazine
Shogun's Tips and Tricks for the 7-series
The7SeriesRegister.co.uk
Timm's BMW E38 7-series Repair and Information site
Torque value calculator (Nm / ft-lbs conversions)
Total BMW Magazine
Total BMW Magazine (UK)
Upcoming Events
General
User Groups
BMW Car Club of America (Join and get a 10-20% discount on parts!)
Dallas Ft. Worth 7's (DFW7's)
E38 Beef Club
East Coast Seven Club
Houston E38's
Midatlantic7s
Seattle 7's
Socal 7's
BMW Car Club Chapters
AL: Heart of Dixie Chapter BMW CCA
Arizona BMW Z-series Club
AU: BMW Clubs Australia
CA: Central California Chapter
CA: Golden Gate Chapter
CA: Los Angeles Chapter
CA: Sacramento Valley Chapter
CA: San Diego Chapter
CO: Rocky Mountain Chapter
DC: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
FL: Everglades Chapter
FL: FirstCoast Chapter
FL: Suncoast Chapter
FL: Sunshine Bimmers
GA: Peachtree Chapter
IA: Iowa Chapter BMW CCA
IN: Hoosier BMW Car Club
KY: Bluegrass Bimmers
MA: Boston Chapter
MD: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
MI: Motorcity Chapter
MN: North Star Chapter
MO: St. Louis BMW Club
NC: Tarheel Chapter
NE: Missouri Valley Chapter
NH: White Mountain Chapter
NJ: New Jersey Chapter
NM: New Mexico Chapter
NY: New York Chapter
NY: Patroon Chapter
OH: Northern Ohio Chapter
OR: Portland Oregon Chapter
PA: Allegheny Chapter
PA: Delaware Valley Chapter
PA: Nittany Bimmers
TN: Old Hickory BMW Club
TX: Houston Chapter
TX: Lone Star Chapter
TX: Tejas Chapter
UT: Wasatch Chapter
VA: Blue Ridge Chapter
VA: National Capital Chapter BMW CCA
VA: Tidewater BMWCCA
WA: Puget Sound Region BMW CCA
WI: Badger Bimmers
Reviews and Articles
1997 BMW 7-series specifications
Autochannel review: 1998 740iL
Autochannel review: 1999 BMW 740iS
Bimmer Magazine e38 buyer's guide (08/2005) and market update (06/2007)
BMW e38 7-series TV commercials
BMW E38 options overview and buying guide (British meeknet.co.uk site)
BMW M Motorsport History
BMW World Review of 2000 7-series
BusinessWeek reiew of 745Li
Canadian Driver Used Vehicle Review: 1995-2001 BMW 7-series
Car&Driver review of 2000 740iL Protection model
ConsumerGuide review of 1995-2001 BMW 7-series
Edmunds review: 1998 740iL
Edmunds.com Comparison Tests
Edmunds.com Review of 1999 BMW 740i Sport
Edmunds.com review of 2000 750iL
Forbes.com review of the 2001 BMW 750iL
Internet Auto Guide review of 2001 BMW 7-series
InternetAutoGuide.com: 2001 BMW 7 Series Model Lineup
Motortrend review of 1995-2001 pre-owned E38's
NewCarTestDrive review of 2001 7 series
Road & Track review: 2009 BMW 750Li
Road and Track review of 740i sport
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