540iE346Speed New Yahoo group started up by Stephan in Sweden to track all E34 540i six speeds - worth registering!! http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/540iE346Speed/?yguid=225301144
BMA Autoparts California based BMW parts supplier - in almost all cases, can obtain original BMW parts and deliver for less than BMW's best prices here (but not always cheaper than some BM independents can obtain - so shop around!) Best prices are obtained by emailing Patrick at patrick@bmaparts.com http://www.bmaparts.com/
BMW E34 forum good forum on all things E34, including a number of techies who are able to answer questions on how to do just about anything. Also great archives available on past advice. http://www.bimmer.info/forum/
Southern BM New independent BMW workshop in Moorabbin. From personal experience, I can vouch that these guys know their stuff. http://www.southernbm.com.au
Tightening Torques for M3 thru M12 (in materials like steel I'm guessing) If in doubt, here is a guide for maximum recommended tightening torques for threads M3 through M12, 4:6 quality through 12:9. If you can't find it in the manual, here's your next best bet. Probably based on steel as the threaded material. Could be less for softer alloys. http://www.npfasteners.com/pdfs/max-rec-tightening-torque.pdf
US M-Sport 540i site Good site by Charlie Kindel examining the US M-Sport 540i and comparing it with the Canadian M540i. Excellent source of info on these cars. http://www.kindel.com/bmw/
