I did this change on my 1997 528i right after I bought it; it is well worth while. I got a modified (drilled out) CDV from Dave Zeckhausen as an exchange. The change itself is easy on this car and...

It's still snowing and 28F here in Hamilton, VA (about 9 miles west of Leesburg). We have about 3"-4" of snow on the ground, but the road, Business Rt. 7, in front of the house is just wet and...

Great weekend! Of course the perfect weather didn't hurt, either...

I liked the course with the Sunday set up (no turns 6 or 7) better than Saturday's. The skidpad sessions were very instructive...

That sounds fine, Dave. Look for a Canyon Red '97 528i.

cheers - John

I've got the Peake tool to reset the airbag light. I'm out in western Loudoun County, though, a bit of a drive from Annandale. I will be at the Shenandoah Circuit driver school this weekend, if that...

I ended up with 36 front and 40 read, cold, which made them 40/44 hot right after a track session. The wear seemed to be balanced front-to-rear, but I think I will try a little less in the rears next...

I finally found that Red Line Motor Sports' new facility in Purcellville could do the four-wheel alignment on my 528i for $130.00. Tom was able to fit me in on a day's notice, and they did a good job...

I need to have my 1997 528i realigned after putting in new struts and springs. I got a quote from Curry's in Sterling for $210.00 for a four-wheel alignment. That seems pretty high to me, although...

Thanks for the feedback and information. I was also very pleasantly surprised with the performance of the PZero Nero M&S tires.

Your recommendations jibe with what other BMW E36 3-series folks...

I will be going out to Summit next weekend with the MazaDrivers on the Shenandoah (couldn't do the NCC weekend...).

I will be running my 1997 528i with street tires (Pzero 235-45 x 17); the only...

I will be putting new shocks on my E39 (528i, 5-speed) in a week or so and would like to borrow or rent the BMW tool #31-2-240 that is used to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle. Does...

No problems with the Euro lights; the inspection went without a hitch today!!!

I even got a chance to give the car a good washing; at least it will look good until the next rain / snow / sleet...

Thanks for the feedback, Kevin; that's what I figured the case was.

cheers - John

A few months ago I replaced the original halogen headlights in my 1997 528i with halogen angel eyes with clear (white) sides.

I'm due for my annual Virginia inspection this month and wonder if...