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This page will never be finished as there will always be more information to add.  Please send links and items for posting to dclement@seattle7s.com.

Links and General Information

bullet www.bimmerforums.com  Home to many former RoadFly members.  The 7 Series forum is moderated by Simeon.
bullet www.bimmerboard.com   Online forum run David Cecil, the creator of www.e38.org 
bulletwww.roadfly.org  They claim to be the worlds largest BMW web site..
bullet www.cardomain.com Browse through member pages for well over 100 7 Series from stock to highly modified.
bulletwww.bmwtips.com Dedicated to the E39 5 Series, but many parts and procedures are similar or identical.  The Seattle 7s Tips page was created to provide a similar site for E39 7 Series enthusiasts.
bullet http://carpoint.msn.com You might not think to look here, but here is a surprising amount of data on prices, equipment and specs.
bullet BMW Driver Training from BMW Canada.  (The Vancouver portions are very close to Seattle)
bullet EPA Fact Sheet about federally mandated warranties for emission control and catalytic converters
bullet State Speed Laws at MIT
bullet Richard Nott's BMW Database including "tons" of technical information, parts sources, and other information
bullet BMW Technical Acronyms from Monterey Bay Motor Works
bullet Differences Between Various Years from Roadfly E38 Forum
bullet Differences Between 98 and 99 Model Years from Roadfly E38 Forum
bullet Calypso 750's Video, Engine Start and Idle, his wife's Dinan 740iL
bullet Calypso 750's Video, Slow Acceleration, his wife's Dinan 740iL
bullet Calypso 750's Video, Fast Acceleration, his wife's Dinan 740iL
bullet New Car Purchase, What to Check For from Bimmerforums.com
bulletBuying Tips submitted by Scott Smith
bulletCommon Questions submitted by Trey Walton

Local Repair Shops

NOTE:  The shops listed below are referrals submitted by members and visitors. 

bullet www.eastsidebavarian.com  Run by the former shop foreman of a local BMW dealership. Great reviews from multiple members.

Owners Manuals

NOTE: Some of the manuals below are several megs.  Please right click and select "save target as" to download (IE instructions, other browsers will vary.)

bullet 1999 Owner's Manual
bullet 2000 Owner's Manual
bullet 2001 Owner's Manual

Drive Train

bullet Nikasil Engine Problems Overview from Koala Motorsport
bullet Nikasil Engine Problems Detailed FAQ from 530i.org
bulletOBD-II Scan and Code Reset Tool from odb2.com
bullet Loose Oil Pump Bolts on V8s, from 740iLn Car Domain site
bullet Replacing Valve Cover Gaskets on V8s from Roadfly E38 posting
bullet Engine Cleaning Recommendations
bulletBMW OBD-II Diagnostic Codes from my330i.com
bullet Fuel Filter Replacement from gsussman's E38 Pages
bullet Differential Fluid Replacement from gsussman's E38 Pages
bullet Cooling System Service Tips from gsussman's E38 Pages
bullet Changing Disc Brakes from Bimmer Babe's Car Domain page
bullet Supercharger and 6 Speed Installation from Simeon's Car Domain page (multiple pages)
bullet XM Satellite Radio Installation from Deek's Car Domain page
bullet Oil Change from M.Wong's Car Domain page
bullet Exhaust Tip Modification from John Carey's Car Domain page

Wheels and Tires

bullet Interactive Wheel System at Discount Tire Direct
bullet Gearing and Tire Size Calculator from iHonk.com

 

Stereo

bullet MP3 Player Comparison at mypocket.com
bullet Basslink Installation from M.Wong's Car Domain page

Navigation

bullet Navigation & TV FAQ from 750i.de, including modifications and service menus
bulletTV Module sales and installation from nav-tv.com

Phone

bullet Voice Recognition Module Installation from eaqgleonline.copm/bmw
bulletMotorola Dealer Phone Web Site user=bmwna, pw=digital
bulletNote that some of the manuals previously stored here have been removed to conserve space.  They are available at the Motorola web site above.

Instruments

bullet Gauge Modification (This site added white/Indiglo gauge faces, but the site shows steps that would be similar for adding chrome or aluminum gauge rings)
bullet Gauge Removal from Roadfly E38 posting
bullet Bad Pixels from Roadfly E31 posting
bullet Pixel Repair from Roadfly E31 posting
bullet Pixel Restoration Instructions from Roadfly E38 Forum
bullet Pixel Repair Letter sent to BMW from E38 Roadfly forum
bullet Follow Up Pixel Letter from E38 Roadfly Forum
bullet Pixel Repair from 740iLn's Car Domain Page

Radar

bulletInstalling Radar Detector from Ideaphile
bulletGreat Radar Information Site at copradar.com
bullet Infrared Windshield vs. Valentine 1 from e38 RoadFly forum

Interior

bullet Cup Holders at cupholders.com
bullet Drink Holders at drinkholders.com
bullet Another Cup Holder Site ultimatecupholders.com
bullet Removing wood trim around shifter from E38 forum.
bullet Extra Driver's Legroom from bmwtips.com
bullet Heated Steering Wheel Retrofit from Roadfly E38 Forum
bullet Fixing Puckering Dash Trim from E38 Roadfly forum
bullet Replacing Interior Microfilters from gsussman's E38 Pages
bullet Front Heated Seat Retrofit from E38 Roadfly forum
bullet Rear Heated Seat Retrofit from E38 Roadfly forum
bullet Seat Leather Restoration from E38 Roadfly Forum
bullet Sunshade Installation from John Carey's Car Domain page
bullet Sport Steering Wheel Retrofit from the BMW E39 DIY Archives

Exterior

bullet Lighting FAQ and Tips at Stern Lighting
bullet Front License Plate Holder replacement from Roadfly E38 forum
bullet Remove and Reinstall Rear Bumper from Roadfly E38 forum
bullet Facelift to '99-'01 look from Silver Shled (former "fastrunner" site)
bullet Crystal vs. Old Style Tail Lights from Trey Walton's Car Domain page
bullet Paintless Dent Removal from M.Wong's Car Domain page (scroll past oil change)
bullet DIY Xenon Upgrade from James7er's Car Domain site
bullet Demon Eyes/Angel Eyes Installation from John Carey's Car Domain page
bullet Facelift Without Buying New Headlights from John Carey's Car Domain page
bullet Headlight Gap Filler from John Carey's Car Domain page
bullet DIY Silver Bulbs from 740iLn's Car Domain Page
bullet Chromeline Headlight Upgrade from David K's Car Domain site.

Products

NOTE:  The products listed below are referrals submitted by members and visitors. 

bullet Touch Up paint, including color charts at paintscratch.com
bulletBlob Remover, useful for chip and scratch repair
bullet Stonegard Kits to protect your paint and lenses
bullet BMW Scale Models from Bimmers Model World

TIS and ETK Instructions and photos.  Thanks jcarey!

bullet Cylinder Block Identification
bullet Draining Coolant
bullet Headlight Aiming Pattern
bullet Headlight Aiming Procedure
bullet Headlight Bulbs
bullet Removing Control Unit
bullet Removing Door Trim
bullet Removing Fresh Air Grill
bullet Removing Front Bumper
bullet Removing Front Cupholder
bullet Removing Front Turn Indicator
bullet Removing Seat Back
bullet Removing Seat Trim
bullet Replacing Camshaft Sensor
bullet Replacing Front Bumper
bullet Topping Up Coolant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last updated: 11/16/03.