If anyone needs some parts....

[Whorse]

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/cto/2149106286.html

Andreas
Queens NY
BMWCCA# 186796
86 325es (wrecked by careless driver)
87 325 (project for life)
00 540is 6spd (daily driver)

[larrychew]

I left mine at the gas station where I pulled over to change a shredded wheel and tire after the right front wheel of rental box van did a Ben-Hur chariot race number on the left rear wheel of my car. It was gone when I went back the next day.

[blue4U]

how bad do you really want that diff "NJ"......?
if you are indifferent, and not too committed, I would be happy to help out.
let me know

[540nj]

we should get it finalized in the next few days either way.

dave
03 540i6

[blue4U]

"either way"?

Dave - my question is, if you are on the fence about the diff.......I have been looking for one, and I would grab this one.......if you are OK with that.

let me know please

[JimLev]

Not sure if he still has it or sold it.

[blue4U]

thanks Jim, but if mem serves me correctly he either had only one, or neither of the half shafts.

[540sport]

They came from a low mile '00 M5. I had them all checked out and they are in perfect shape. I have them on Craigslist for 1400 right now.

Vin
98 540 Sport with everything & extra hots
BMW CCA, Boston Chapter
"The 540 is the head-case supermodel girlfriend..." Eric S.
"The worst thing you could do with your money is save it." ~ Jackie Gleason
If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. Mario Andretti
The United States is a nation of laws: poorly written and randomly enforced. - Frank Zappa

[540nj]

always was too much work and different players to tie together (and I couldn't install). This could work out perfectly, if it does I'm in.

If there is any issue, I'll let you know.

dave
03 540i6

[to go! Go get another 540!! EuroDavid]

[blue4U]

driveshaft length? different using M5 diff & half shafts or same as 540..........Jim/Vin RU installing for me :)

[blue4U]

Really..........me thinks its time for an eyes exam

[JimLev]

I'm the straw boss sitting in the lounge chair sipping a cold beer directing you on what to do, right?
Whoever gets Chivas M5 diff will need the M5 driveshaft, which he has. He changed the side flanges so your 540 halfshafts will mate properly with his diff.

The diff 540sport has will need the M5 halfshafts as well as the M5 driveshaft, which is about an inch shorter than the 540 DS.

[blue4U]

you my friend are clearly a WORKING FOREMAN!

looks like NJ540 wins on the Chivas setup......

EVEN THOUGH I am willing to help Dan out with a bunch of other stuff!!!!:)

so I summon the boards master mechanics for their skilz

PS looks like Bill & Rex get one more "dance"

[ExAlfa]

Mine is developing rust around the key hole and the drain holes. How's yours?

[Ed CT]

Hi Chivas,
Hey, if you're parting out body panels, I might be interested in the Right Front (Pass Side) Fender. I'm in CT so I could pick it up in NJ or NY. Let me know. ehgoldman@aol.com

[@ Viv]

Too lazy to clean up before snapping pictures. Must have left the dust on to cover up the damage! Some people are so odd.

Viv
Northern California
2003 530i Steel Blue Metallic /Gray leather
AT/PP/SP/CWP/Xenon/Folding Rear Seats/Ultimate Cup Holders/Stongard Headlamp Covers/Stealth rear signal bulbs/50% tint/Saab trunk lid handle/PS2s/Aux. adapter/BMWCCA Member/With a Pink Panther on the mirror/E34('91 525i) retired

[Craig in Canada]

[JimLev]

It's in my blood I guess. Pats over the Jets this Sunday.
Rex does have a big mouth if you haven't noticed.....just saying.

[blue4U]

i think it matches Mrs. Rex's feet!