Well, it's been a long while since I was last here. Not nearly as much traffic... here's hoping someone might have an idea.

On a lark, I popped in a cassette tape today, it toggled back and forth in direction. I've seen that before, I ejected the tape, and wound the reel to take up the slack.

Put tape back in, it did the same thing. Fast-forwarded to the end. Still doing the same thing, toggling back and forth between Side 1 and Side 2, even though it did seem to run out to the end.

Now when I hit Eject, nothing happens... continues to toggle Side 1, Side 2.

Of course this means no radio.

Any ideas? I may be able to pry it out with a screwdriver and needle-nose pliers, but until the player "knows" it's been ejected properly, the radio is not going to come back.

Thanks,

Theron

I know that 'best' is a subjective term, but I'm putting some 17" X 8" wheels on my 95 525i, and am interested in the collective
wisdom of the forum. I'm going with 235/45/17's and wanted to know which tire the board feels is best. Primarily interested in handling, of course, but I don't want something that's really noisy. My wife has ContiSportContacts on her 323i touring - and I think those are fine from a noise perspective. Here are the tires I'm considering, besides the SportContact:

Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Yokohama S-drive
Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

Thanks in advance for the advice!

I've got an opportunity to buy some Style 5's at a pretty good price - but I want to be sure that they fit my e34. Does anyone have the correct part number for an 8" Style 5?

Thanks!

Brooks

I've scoured the internet including this forum and couldn't find what I needed. Here's my issue: I took my car into work and hooked it up to the gt1. I then deleted the "initialization lock" on the IR system. I was then able to initialized the key and successfully lock/unlock my car while simultaneously arming my alarm. This worked for one day. The next morning, I couldn't lock/unlock my car and I haven't been able to get it to work since.

Things I've done:

New batteries in the remote (prior to deleting the initialization lock)
Checked fuse for alarm
Checked fuse for IR system
Verified my key is putting out a signal
Checked the door/hood sensors, all okay

Any suggestions on what I could check?

1995 540i

After having the radiator replaced and fixing the straps on the gas tank, I'm kind of into saving some money.

I had my car cover on during the snow storms and while watching the strong winds blow, I noticed it was being held on by the rope that was tied underneath the car. I could tell it was caught on something. It was caught on the rusted heat shield.

I had looked up the cost of the shield a few days ago and it wasn't very expensive- ~$50. I figured replacing it was the best thing to do, right? Well, while looking for the part again today, I read a thread on a site that suggested removing it. I don't want to remove it, not that I'm worried about a fire, I just want it to be right, ya know!!

I think my mechanic will do it for a reasonable price. I will call the dealership to get their cost for replacing it, just to know. Their hourly rate is $140. My mechanic's rate is $80. I wish I could do it myself.

What do you think? It hasn't started rattling yet so it is not urgent. Does it protect the converter or does it only act as a heat shield for it?

We've been having Eurocar meet & drives but we need more E34s to come out. Please see below and add your name if you are attending...

Sign-up as of 3/12/13:

1) Jasim (E39 M5)
2) Amer (E39 540i Dinan 3)
3) VLee (528i or m roadster)
4) Internet (E60 M5)
5) Silent (E39 M5)
6) elcabron (E39 M5)
7) V10 S85 (E60 M5) + (E39 M5)
8) Shawndre (E39 540i)

Daughter hss a 1994 1/2 530i and she will not strat, I repalced fuel pump and when the key is turned pump buzzes but put key to start and pump stops and she is a no startr. Where should I look?