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#255 of 292 92 525 WAGON by spratigus Jun 28, 2005 (7:25 pm)
just bought a wagon and I wish to customize it.....does anyone have one of this model 90-94 and have they done any work to it?
#256 of 292 Re: height of cargo area - 2003 525iT [ra1076] by derkombiwagen Jul 03, 2005 (10:36 am)
Replying to: ra1076 (Jun 27, 2005 7:12 am) I currently have two large Goldens (110# & 106#) that ride in the back of my '99 528iaT for short trips (vet, groomer, etc). My previous Golden (70#) was very content to ride in the back with room to turn around, look out the window, etc. I purchased an LL Bean extra large rectangular dog bed that fit perfectly in the cargo space. This combination, along with putting up the netting to prevent him from reaching over the seat and drooling on my two boys in their car seats, was very effective. Hope this information helps!
#257 of 292 Tires for a 528i? by janetk Jul 08, 2005 (5:59 pm)
Any recommendations for summer and winter tires for a 1999 528i wagon?   Thanks for the help about octane levels and after market warrenties Replies to this message: derkombiwagen (Jul 18, 2005 6:15 am) e39_touring (Jul 22, 2005 12:09 pm) woodyww (Jul 29, 2005 4:33 pm)
#258 of 292 Re: Tires for a 528i? [janetk] by derkombiwagen Jul 18, 2005 (6:15 am)
Replying to: janetk (Jul 08, 2005 5:59 pm) Without question, Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s for the winter (www.tirerack.com). For summer tires I have Continental ContiPremierContact P225/55R 16 94H on the '99 528 iaT OEM rims (luxury - not sport - package). I noticed that these tires tend to cause considerable vibration through the steering column when they're inflated to the manufacturer's specs. This was determined after numerous troubleshootings with my BMW maintenance dept. My option is to run them slightly less than what is spec'd for air pressure. The ride otherwise is nice. Great grip and cornering with these tires. I just went to tirerack.com and noticed that they no longer carry these tires (by this name). I hope this helps with your search.
#259 of 292 Re: 87 octane gasoline [grek] by e39_touring Jul 22, 2005 (11:59 am)
Replying to: grek (Jun 13, 2005 10:35 am) The car will run OK on 87, but I wouldn't do it regularly. These engines run very high compression rations (10+:1). The knock sensors will keep retarding the timing until the knock goes away, but you'll be running at way less than optimal iginition timing. The result, power and mileage go down, and, worse, peak combustion temerpatures go way up. Over time, this will cause premature valve wear and pit the pistons.   Many will disagree with me, but as added insurance, pay the extra few $$ and get the high-test.   .
#260 of 292 Re: height of cargo area - 2003 525iT [vanalder] by e39_touring Jul 22, 2005 (12:03 pm)
Replying to: vanalder (Jun 27, 2005 12:42 pm) BMW also makes a nice cargo liner for the iT. There's a dealer selling them on ebay, and I got mine for about $55.   .
#261 of 292 Re: Tires for a 528i? [janetk] by e39_touring Jul 22, 2005 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: janetk (Jul 08, 2005 5:59 pm) I use Bridgestone Potenza RE950's for year-round driving and am very happy with them. Quiet ride (compared to the OE Dunlops), good rain tread (important here in Seattle), and OK all-weather capability (not so important here in Seattle).   Where do you live? If you have heavy snow, I'd use dedicated snows on narrower wheels for the best bite.   .
#262 of 292 Re: Tires for a 528i? [janetk] by woodyww Jul 29, 2005 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: janetk (Jul 08, 2005 5:59 pm) I had Michelin Artic Alpin Snows for a season on my 528iT. Pretty darn good snows; night & day compared to the OEM Conti's on the car. But after reading the snow tire report in the Nov. '02 Consumer reports, I sold them & ordered a set of Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3's from the Tire Rack (I talked to Jim there). I got the same size as the orig. 16" tires (not narrower), & scored a set of like new BMW Style 33 wheels off a '99 540i for $400 out of a local "want-ad" publication to mount them on. (Now I just have to figure out whether to mount the snows on the new rims, or on my kind of beat stock rims, & use the new rims for summer).   Anyway, after reading CR, reading the owner ratings on Tire Rack, & talking to Jim, getting the Dunlop WS M3's seemed like a No Brainer to me. I also disagree with those who say that RWD bmw's are fine in snow with the summer tires--mine is almost undriveable in even 2-3 inches of snow w/the OEM Conti's.....
#263 of 292 525 driver window control panel by e210s Sep 16, 2005 (1:19 pm)
I have a 2001 525i. The driver door electric window control panel is not working properly. I am told that the panel for the '00, '02, '03 and '04 models will work as a replacement. Does anyone know whether one from an '08 will also work? Thanks.
#264 of 292 Wagon rear window by noggin Oct 05, 2005 (1:16 pm)
I am on the hunt for a used wagon (tough in Arizona) and I have decided this is the wagon for me, no question, after a lot of research...after all this, the answer to one minuscule question continues to perplex. I'm curious if the rear window is completely stationary or if it rolls down or pops out. Can someone clear this up for me? Thanks Replies to this message: mguthrie (Oct 08, 2005 3:45 pm)

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