The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 676 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Clutch interlock Peak Oil Re: Strut Replacement Tips E36 rear subframe M3 vs. 328i <E30> OBC question rotating tires Re: rotating tires Re: rotating tires <E36> Alarm system <E30> ABS being deactivated during braking Re: <E30> ABS being deactivated during braking I know this has been said, but I need suspension info
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 23:42:58 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Neil Maller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Clutch interlock Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yeah, but as we know, the '96 is a bastard... Later, Rich > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil Maller > > > on 5/29/05 8:20 PM, KMS- Brett Anderson wrote: > > > It was with OBDII, and it's a US law (or lawyer) thing. Euro cars, post > > 1996, don't have it. > > My OBD-II 96 M3 does not have the clutch interlock. > > Neil > Fort Wayne, IN > 96 M3 - Bastard child ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 21:48:34 -0700 From: JKerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[uucdigest]" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Cc: bmw digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Peak Oil Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Possibly <OT>, this came across from an alternative transportation and bicycle list. Appropriate for a national holiday honoring those who've died, including those giving their lives in the past few years in the name of defending democracy, but actually to bring us what fuels the machines this list talks about. Spooky stuff if you haven't seen this presented before. Barry >http://www.peakoil.net/ >http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/ > >Although, these are rather "doom and gloom" the point that the economic >meltdown that will follow huge increases in oil prices is valid. The >question, really is how to soften the blow. I like the second page: > >http://www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/SecondPage.html > >The things that are not pointed out is that gasoline in the USA right now, >although at record highs in dollars, it is near record lows in term of >percentage of personal income, because personal income is so high now. >Another thing to look at is gas in constant dollars (IE dollars adjusted for >inflation). I remember when gas was $0.25 per gallon in 1972, but in constant >dollars that's $1.15 and a few years back (1999) gas was below that point. >Now it in the $2 to $2.5 range and so people are upset: > >http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/gasprices/FAQ.shtml > >That's because it's taking bigger bite out of personal income. But we are >still producing far more with less and less energy: > >http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/pdf/perspectives.pdf > >The problem is we have to get VASTLY more energy efficient to handle the >eventual decline of the world oil supply and the ever increasing price of it. >In the USA it would have helped if during the 90's the goverment slowly >increased the gas tax to put more in line with Europe's gasoline taxes. Then >we sould be more likely to commute using 1 to 1.5 liter turbo diesels than 3 >to 8 liter gasoline SUV's! > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 07:05:57 -0400 From: "M540" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Strut Replacement Tips Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Tom, The Sachs struts I got for my M3 came with directions instructing one to carefully (it may still be under pressure!) drill a small hole in the bottom of the strut housing with the strut inverted, flip the strut right side up over an oil drain pan, and then slowly pump the strut until all of the oil is expelled. It only took a few minutes but this seemed to remove most of the oil from my struts. You may have better disposal options locally, but this had to do the trick for me. Kevin --------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 30 May 2005 7:15:05 -0400 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Strut Replacement Tips Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <snip> That said, I now have 3 used strut cartridges (two from the car and one from the replacement strut I bought from a yard). Is there an eco-friendly way of disposing of them? Thanks. Tom C. 1995 530i 1991 318is ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 08:13:35 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: M Kittock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 rear subframe M3 vs. 328i Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, my broken rear shock mounts were unrepairable as the break tore into the subframe. So I dropped off the car today for a new subframe, and just got a call from the shop that they mistakenly ordered the M3 subframe, not the std one (I have a 328i). They will order the correct one and install it, but then I need to go back another day. They suggesting the M3 subframe may fit and would possibly be an upgrade. Would this work? Any suspension mounting differences in the rear that would screw up alignments, even if the the subframe fit? Are the bushings different/better? While a daily driver today, it may become a seasonal / track car in the future so always considering performance enhancements!! Any quick responses? In need to reply to the shop this morning! Thanks, Mark '96 328i Sport, H&R sport springs, Turner sway bars, X brace, etc. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 11:17:20 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: <E30> OBC question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I believe I got all of the iS OBC wiring harness out of the parts car. Can anyone verify that the controller is the black box behind the horizontal silver unit? What is this unit with the large hinged connector? I assume the ECU is the unit on the passenger side. Also, where is the "chime" unit described in Bentley? -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 13:23:32 -0500 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: rotating tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The outer edges of my left side tires are totally worn b/c of track use; not to the cord, just no tread left. The outer edges of the right side tires are better. Ideally, I would have the tires remounted to take advantage of the inner edges while maintaining the correct rotational direction of the tires. However, I'm not sure I want to spend this money when I'll maybe only get another season from the tires. What are the pros and cons of swapping the tires/rims between the sides. I know this would not work on wet surfaces, but I'm thinking just for a track event. Is this just plain dumb? Thoughts appreciated. The tires are Potenza RE-750s. Clarence West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 14:59:53 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Clarence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: rotating tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The only con is the cost. Actually, for dry track use, you could rotate the tires periodically and run the tread patterns backwards. Gary Derian > The outer edges of my left side tires are totally worn b/c of track use; > not to the cord, just no tread left. The outer edges of the right side > tires are better. > > Ideally, I would have the tires remounted to take advantage of the inner > edges while maintaining the correct rotational direction of the tires. > However, I'm not sure I want to spend this money when I'll maybe only get > another season from the tires. > > What are the pros and cons of swapping the tires/rims between the sides. I > know this would not work on wet surfaces, but I'm thinking just for a > track event. Is this just plain dumb? > > Thoughts appreciated. > > The tires are Potenza RE-750s. > > Clarence > West Bend, WI > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 14:18:19 -0700 From: JKerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: rotating tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Your post caught my eye b/c I just got a set of RE-750s. Rotating side to side, inside to outside edge is common practice. Great way to prolong the tread life. Barry Clarence wrote: > The outer edges of my left side tires are totally worn b/c of track > use; not to the cord, just no tread left. The outer edges of the > right side tires are better. > Ideally, I would have the tires remounted to take advantage of the > inner edges while maintaining the correct rotational direction of the > tires. However, I'm not sure I want to spend this money when I'll > maybe only get another season from the tires. > What are the pros and cons of swapping the tires/rims between the > sides. I know this would not work on wet surfaces, but I'm thinking > just for a track event. Is this just plain dumb? > Thoughts appreciated. > The tires are Potenza RE-750s. > Clarence > West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 11:24:01 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: <E36> Alarm system Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RealOEM doesn't show a part number for the alarm unit in the M3. Anyone know the correct unit number for '99 M3 (3/99 production date). In trying to figure out the problem with the siren having a constant 12V, I determined that the siren is controlled only by the unit. It by-passes the horn relay and is directly controlled by the alarm unit. There are also no shorts on the 12V line from the BMW connector to the siren. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 19:22:40 -0500 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: <E30> ABS being deactivated during braking Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The car is an '87 325 and I've never had problems w/the ABS. I recently installed Carbotech pads all around and right after burnishing them the ABS light came on during a hard stop. Turning the ignition off, then on got ABS working again. This happened whenever I would nail the brakes. I've also noticed that it feels like the ABS is working during a normal, not even aggressive, street stop. I've been feeling this for several weeks now. However, tonight I needed to hit the brakes hard while doing about 30mph. The car stopped nicely but the ABS light came on. What could be causing this to happen at such low speeds, or at all? Is there a problem that needs to be addressed before I head for the track? When I installed the brakes, I removed the front dust shields to provide more cooling. The ABS rings looked good; no missing or worn teeth and no gunk filling them up. I also cleaned off the sensor parts. If this is an indication of a bad ABS sensor, is there a way to test it or should I simply replace them? TIA Clarence West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 May 2005 21:26:00 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Clarence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E30> ABS being deactivated during braking Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Use a multimeter with a frequency reading, or an oscilloscope to test the sensor outputs. Gary Derian > The car is an '87 325 and I've never had problems w/the ABS. I recently > installed Carbotech pads all around and right after burnishing them the > ABS light came on during a hard stop. Turning the ignition off, then on > got ABS working again. This happened whenever I would nail the brakes. > > I've also noticed that it feels like the ABS is working during a normal, > not even aggressive, street stop. I've been feeling this for several weeks > now. However, tonight I needed to hit the brakes hard while doing about > 30mph. The car stopped nicely but the ABS light came on. > > What could be causing this to happen at such low speeds, or at all? Is > there a problem that needs to be addressed before I head for the track? > > When I installed the brakes, I removed the front dust shields to provide > more cooling. The ABS rings looked good; no missing or worn teeth and no > gunk filling them up. I also cleaned off the sensor parts. > > If this is an indication of a bad ABS sensor, is there a way to test it or > should I simply replace them? > > TIA > > Clarence > West Bend, WI > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 1 Jun 2005 00:14:23 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: I know this has been said, but I need suspension info Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know this is likely a rehash of stuff that has already been done, but I would like to revisit some things about 318ti suspension. I am needing struts and shocks...leaning towards Koni, but willing to listen.... I am a bit interested in going a bit lower, but not a lot stifffer.... I likely need to replace contol arms, like the all metal Meyle units, but have heard Meyle is junk.... I'll need contol arm bushings, have heard good and bad about urethane and rubber.... I'll need rear shock mounts and maybe fresh busings there too.... I have heard so much here as to what is a good setup, and I know it is subjective and what one person likes another will loath. I am interested in brands and OEM options, example: Contol arm bushings, so and so brand was great , but so and so was lousy. Or, stick with OEM rubber, but get this part number because... I know I am a pain, but I want to do it right, but don't have the money to redo it right away because I hate it or it wears out. Thanks, David in Richmond, VA ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(12 messages) **********
