The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 261 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Re: [NPR] Rendezvous Confession Re: [NPR] Rendezvous Confession Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Re: Nokian tires Re: Nokian tires Re: Nokian tires Re: Nokian tires Re: E46 325xi 5-speed tranny Q
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:20:36 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Michelin Pilot Alpins are a decent compromise. Got a set of hand-me-downs on some winter rims I bought that worked great in snowy conditions (yes we get snow in DC). they also held up great on all those dry days during our warm winter last year when I was too lazy to go back to summer tires. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 73k Vienna, VA > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: 924/[EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: [UUC] OT: Winter Tire Question > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:02:53 -0400 > > > Its cross-post day today... being time to shop for winter tires as > my old Blizzak WS50s for the Bambi Tenderizer (Ford Countour) are > more suitable for racing slicks than slick snow. > > The question I have for the wisdom of the lists is this: > for a whole $6 less should I get the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s ($314/set) > or stick with the Blizzaks WS-50s for $320/set. > > I'm currently driving ~100mi /day and about 90% is highway > There are a few large hills on the highway. > the area is Northern NJ. > > I'd prefer to give up ultimate traction (as the winters in NJ just > aren't that bad) for a slightly sportier response (the WS-50s are > *very* squishy, and can get 'entertaining' under 'brake-test' > emergency-avoidence maneuvers... > > Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks ;) > > -Jason > '86 951 "Sparky" > '70 240Z "Dusty" > '97 Contour "Bambi" > '03 325xi "Daisy" > > 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: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:30:49 -0400 From: "Steve Nash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ditto. I like the Pilot Alpins. I have Vredestein snows on the Touring and they are better in the snow but make more noise. -Steve '89 M3 '95 525i '93 525it On 9/15/06, Marc Plante <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michelin Pilot Alpins are a decent compromise. Got a set of hand-me-downs on > some winter rims I bought that worked great in snowy conditions (yes we get > snow in DC). they also held up great on all those dry days during our warm > winter last year when I was too lazy to go back to summer tires. > > > > Marc Plante > E36 M3/4 73k > Vienna, VA > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:49:25 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So where would I be able to buy these tires (online or NYC/ N-NJ area)? (Winter Tire Size is 205/60 R15) -Thanks > Without question, I would do neither and would go with Nokian WR A.W.P 2 > which has the severe service emblem but typically has higher speed ratings > (unlike the Q speed rating on say a WS-50 which also has the silly two-type > rubber construction). > > That is my plan for the upcoming winter on my 318is. I drive ~100 miles a > day, about 95% highway. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q were a bit more hardcore > than I needed (and they are NLA now anyway with the RSI and Hakka 2). I am > going with the WR this winter as they should be all around better for my > commute with their higher speed rating and slightly firmer tread and > sidewall. The Hakka Q wore like iron even with the ultra soft tread. > > A buddy of mine has the Nokian RSI on his Infiniti G35 and he loves them. My > wife uses the Hakka Q on her car and they work quite well. My parents have > the Hakka Q on their car as well last winter but will probably be using the > RSI or WR this coming winter. > > Nokians offer a better value for the money. Even in your case, if you didn't > do Nokians, Bridgestone has better choices than their WS-50 for your > situation (depending what size you have). > > Regards, > > Rich > > > On 9/15/06, Jason Kay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Its cross-post day today... being time to shop for winter tires as my old > > Blizzak WS50s for the Bambi Tenderizer (Ford Countour) are more suitable for > > racing slicks than slick snow. > > > > The question I have for the wisdom of the lists is this: > > for a whole $6 less should I get the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s ($314/set) > > or stick with the Blizzaks WS-50s for $320/set. > > > > I'm currently driving ~100mi /day and about 90% is highway > > There are a few large hills on the highway. > > the area is Northern NJ. > > > > I'd prefer to give up ultimate traction (as the winters in NJ just aren't > > that bad) for a slightly sportier response (the WS-50s are *very* squishy, > > and can get 'entertaining' under 'brake-test' emergency-avoidence > > maneuvers... > > > > Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks > > ;) > > > > -Jason > > '86 951 "Sparky" > > '70 240Z "Dusty" > > '97 Contour "Bambi" > > '03 325xi "Daisy" > -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '97 Contour "Bambi" '03 325xi "Daisy" ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:27:50 -0400 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: [NPR] Rendezvous Confession Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 9/15/06 9:53 AM, "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Todd wrote: > I recall that the film "Rendezvous" has been discussed on this list. Below > is an article about a recent confession by the director. Enjoy. Yeah, there's a first person account about this on Lelouch's official web site: <http://claude-lelouch.ifrance.com/> The site is in French and not very easy to navigate either - go to the scrolling thumbnail posters of his films and click on this one to bring up the interview. I believe I've seen it in the online version of some French magazine too. Too bad! The mythical version was much more fun. But it's still an exciting film. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:54:01 -0400 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: [NPR] Rendezvous Confession Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh, and there's a really good story about the aftermath that Lelouch tells. Although he didn't use the Ferrari, it's true that he made Rendezvous entirely unofficially and without any kind of permit to film the high speed drive. When the film airs he gets arrested and hauled in front of the Chief of Police of Paris. Here's Lelouch's priceless account (translation mine): ----- Standing before the Chief of Police I felt like a child about to be punished. I braced myself for it to be harsh. In a prosecutorial voice the Chief of Police, who had personally summoned me, recites a long list of the driving offenses I'd committed while making Rendezvous. It seemed endless. At the end he glares at me, sticks out his hand, and tells me to hand over my drivers license. It doesn't seem like a good time to argue. I comply and he takes it, looks at it musingly for a few seconds and then...gives it back to me with a broad smile. "I promised to take away your license," he explains, "But I never said for how long." To my astonishment he adds, "My children really enjoyed your little film!" ------ Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:36:59 +0000 From: "Gilbert Hoffman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'll triple the Michelin answer. Used the NLA Alpin ice as winter tires and just finished wearing them out as a summer tire. Low noise, decent dry road response. Not as sporty as the Pilot Alpin in dry conditions. >From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com >To: 924/[EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com >Subject: [UUC] OT: Winter Tire Question >Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:02:53 -0400 > >Its cross-post day today... being time to shop for winter tires as my old >Blizzak WS50s for the Bambi Tenderizer (Ford Countour) are more suitable >for racing slicks than slick snow. > >The question I have for the wisdom of the lists is this: >for a whole $6 less should I get the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s ($314/set) >or stick with the Blizzaks WS-50s for $320/set. > >I'm currently driving ~100mi /day and about 90% is highway >There are a few large hills on the highway. >the area is Northern NJ. > >I'd prefer to give up ultimate traction (as the winters in NJ just aren't >that bad) for a slightly sportier response (the WS-50s are *very* squishy, >and can get 'entertaining' under 'brake-test' emergency-avoidence >maneuvers... > >Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks ;) > >-Jason >'86 951 "Sparky" >'70 240Z "Dusty" >'97 Contour "Bambi" >'03 325xi "Daisy" > >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: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:23:19 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Blizzaks are serious ice tires the perform poorly on dry roads as you've found out. H or V rated snow tires have much better dry road performance at some sacrifice in snow. Gary Derian > Its cross-post day today... being time to shop for winter tires as my old > Blizzak WS50s for the Bambi Tenderizer (Ford Countour) are more suitable > for racing slicks than slick snow. > > The question I have for the wisdom of the lists is this: > for a whole $6 less should I get the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s ($314/set) > or stick with the Blizzaks WS-50s for $320/set. > > I'm currently driving ~100mi /day and about 90% is highway > There are a few large hills on the highway. > the area is Northern NJ. > > I'd prefer to give up ultimate traction (as the winters in NJ just aren't > that bad) for a slightly sportier response (the WS-50s are *very* squishy, > and can get 'entertaining' under 'brake-test' emergency-avoidence > maneuvers... > > Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks > ;) > > -Jason > '86 951 "Sparky" > '70 240Z "Dusty" > '97 Contour "Bambi" > '03 325xi "Daisy" > > 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: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:58:52 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: OT: Winter Tire Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Fri, September 15, 2006 7:02 am, Jason Kay said: > Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks > ;) OK <g> - what are "winter tires"? Jim Bassett - left a "winter state" when I was 4, no intention of every going back (other than to visit :-)) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:30:23 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Nokian tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bill Ballon is a Nokia Tire dealer who used to be on this list. He may chime in soon. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 74k Vienna, VA > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [UUC] OT: Winter Tire Question > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:49:25 -0400 > > > So where would I be able to buy these tires (online or NYC/ N-NJ area)? > > (Winter Tire Size is 205/60 R15) > > -Thanks > > > > > Without question, I would do neither and would go with Nokian WR > > A.W.P 2 which has the severe service emblem but typically has > > higher speed ratings (unlike the Q speed rating on say a WS-50 > > which also has the silly two-type rubber construction). > > > > That is my plan for the upcoming winter on my 318is. I drive > > ~100 miles a day, about 95% highway. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q > > were a bit more hardcore than I needed (and they are NLA now > > anyway with the RSI and Hakka 2). I am going with the WR this > > winter as they should be all around better for my commute with > > their higher speed rating and slightly firmer tread and sidewall. > > The Hakka Q wore like iron even with the ultra soft tread. > > > > A buddy of mine has the Nokian RSI on his Infiniti G35 and he > > loves them. My wife uses the Hakka Q on her car and they work > > quite well. My parents have the Hakka Q on their car as well > > last winter but will probably be using the RSI or WR this coming > > winter. > > > > Nokians offer a better value for the money. Even in your case, > > if you didn't do Nokians, Bridgestone has better choices than > > their WS-50 for your situation (depending what size you have). > > > > Regards, > > > > Rich > > > > > > On 9/15/06, Jason Kay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > Its cross-post day today... being time to shop for winter tires as my old > > > Blizzak WS50s for the Bambi Tenderizer (Ford Countour) are more > > suitable for > > > racing slicks than slick snow. > > > > > > The question I have for the wisdom of the lists is this: > > > for a whole $6 less should I get the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s ($314/set) > > > or stick with the Blizzaks WS-50s for $320/set. > > > > > > I'm currently driving ~100mi /day and about 90% is highway > > > There are a few large hills on the highway. > > > the area is Northern NJ. > > > > > > I'd prefer to give up ultimate traction (as the winters in NJ just aren't > > > that bad) for a slightly sportier response (the WS-50s are *very* squishy, > > > and can get 'entertaining' under 'brake-test' emergency-avoidence > > > maneuvers... > > > > > > Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks > > > ;) > > > > > > -Jason > > > '86 951 "Sparky" > > > '70 240Z "Dusty" > > > '97 Contour "Bambi" > > > '03 325xi "Daisy" > > > > > -Jason > '86 951 "Sparky" > '70 240Z "Dusty" > '97 Contour "Bambi" > '03 325xi "Daisy" > > 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: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:37:49 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Nokian tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bill's shop is in Pittsburgh. He's an independent BMW tech (highly recommended by Brett) who also sells Nokian tires. Ballon Automotive: (412) 681-0433 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: Re: [UUC] Nokian tires > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:30:23 -0500 > > > Bill Ballon is a Nokia Tire dealer who used to be on this list. He > may chime in soon. > > Marc Plante > E36 M3/4 74k > Vienna, VA > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Re: [UUC] OT: Winter Tire Question > > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:49:25 -0400 > > > > > > So where would I be able to buy these tires (online or NYC/ N-NJ area)? > > > > (Winter Tire Size is 205/60 R15) > > > > -Thanks > > > > > > > > > Without question, I would do neither and would go with Nokian > > WR > A.W.P 2 which has the severe service emblem but typically > > has > higher speed ratings (unlike the Q speed rating on say a > > WS-50 > which also has the silly two-type rubber construction). > > > > > > That is my plan for the upcoming winter on my 318is. I drive > > > ~100 miles a day, about 95% highway. The Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q > > > were a bit more hardcore than I needed (and they are NLA now > > > anyway with the RSI and Hakka 2). I am going with the WR this > > > winter as they should be all around better for my commute with > > > their higher speed rating and slightly firmer tread and sidewall. > > > The Hakka Q wore like iron even with the ultra soft tread. > > > > > > A buddy of mine has the Nokian RSI on his Infiniti G35 and he > > > loves them. My wife uses the Hakka Q on her car and they work > > > quite well. My parents have the Hakka Q on their car as well > > > last winter but will probably be using the RSI or WR this coming > > > winter. > > > > > > Nokians offer a better value for the money. Even in your case, > > > if you didn't do Nokians, Bridgestone has better choices than > > > their WS-50 for your situation (depending what size you have). > > > > > > Regards, > > > > > > Rich > > > > > > > > > On 9/15/06, Jason Kay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > Its cross-post day today... being time to shop for winter tires as my > > > > old > > > > Blizzak WS50s for the Bambi Tenderizer (Ford Countour) are > > more > suitable for > > > > racing slicks than slick snow. > > > > > > > > The question I have for the wisdom of the lists is this: > > > > for a whole $6 less should I get the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s ($314/set) > > > > or stick with the Blizzaks WS-50s for $320/set. > > > > > > > > I'm currently driving ~100mi /day and about 90% is highway > > > > There are a few large hills on the highway. > > > > the area is Northern NJ. > > > > > > > > I'd prefer to give up ultimate traction (as the winters in NJ just > > > > aren't > > > > that bad) for a slightly sportier response (the WS-50s are > > *very* squishy, > > > > and can get 'entertaining' under 'brake-test' emergency-avoidence > > > > maneuvers... > > > > > > > > Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks > > > > ;) > > > > > > > > -Jason > > > > '86 951 "Sparky" > > > > '70 240Z "Dusty" > > > > '97 Contour "Bambi" > > > > '03 325xi "Daisy" > > > > > > > > > -Jason > > '86 951 "Sparky" > > '70 240Z "Dusty" > > '97 Contour "Bambi" > > '03 325xi "Daisy" > > > > 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 > > > > > > 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: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:56:44 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Nokian tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> thanks! the 'Burgh is not exactly close to NJ (~5-6hrs?), but at least I can visit my friends there :) -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '97 Contour "Bambi" '03 325xi "Daisy" > Bill's shop is in Pittsburgh. He's an independent BMW tech (highly > recommended by Brett) who also sells Nokian tires. > > Ballon Automotive: > (412) 681-0433 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > Subject: Re: [UUC] Nokian tires > > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:30:23 -0500 > > > > > > Bill Ballon is a Nokia Tire dealer who used to be on this list. He > > may chime in soon. > > > > Marc Plante > > E36 M3/4 74k > > Vienna, VA > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Subject: Re: [UUC] OT: Winter Tire Question > > > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:49:25 -0400 > > > > > > > > > So where would I be able to buy these tires (online or NYC/ N-NJ area)? > > > > > > (Winter Tire Size is 205/60 R15) > > > > > > -Thanks > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:07:21 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Nokian tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or he can drop ship them to your local tire mounter. MP > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > Subject: Re: [UUC] Nokian tires > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:56:44 -0400 > > > thanks! > > the 'Burgh is not exactly close to NJ (~5-6hrs?), but at least I > can visit my friends there :) > > -Jason > '86 951 "Sparky" > '70 240Z "Dusty" > '97 Contour "Bambi" > '03 325xi "Daisy" > > > > > Bill's shop is in Pittsburgh. He's an independent BMW tech > > (highly recommended by Brett) who also sells Nokian tires. > > > > Ballon Automotive: > > (412) 681-0433 > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > > Subject: Re: [UUC] Nokian tires > > > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:30:23 -0500 > > > > > Bill Ballon is a Nokia Tire dealer who used to be on this > > list. He > may chime in soon. > > > > Marc Plante > > > E36 M3/4 74k > > > Vienna, VA > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > To: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Subject: Re: [UUC] OT: Winter Tire Question > > > > Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:49:25 -0400 > > > > > > > > > > > > So where would I be able to buy these tires (online or NYC/ N-NJ area)? > > > > > > > > (Winter Tire Size is 205/60 R15) > > > > > > > > -Thanks > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:14:29 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E46 325xi 5-speed tranny Q Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> OK, I just dropped the (well my SO just dropped *her*) '03 325xi over at the dealership and they called back. The issue is with the manual shifter... when sitting in the driveway, when cold, the shifter 'sticks' towards 5th gear (in neutral)... if nudged it springs back to center neutral. The posts below confirmed what I though... When BMW called back, they said that it is *NOT* this issue, and they have to crack the case to figure out what it might be... BMW will pay for the new box, but labor will be ~$1600. Without speaking to tech yet (waiting for his call back), are they trying to take me for a ride? The reason I think they might be yanking my ding-dong (technical term) is that they said that the TSB referred to below is NOT relevant to a 4wd car... it has a different tranny. (the problem is what I'd call slightly annoying... *IF* it does not get worse or cause more damage in the future, I'd leave it as is (maybe change the 'lifetime' tranny fill.) Thanks for all the responses so far! -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" (still living in the barn) '70 240Z "Dusty" (still living with my dad) '97 Contour "Bambi" (still hunting venison) '03 325xi "Daisy" (still slightly sticking in 5th) > On Wed, August 30, 2006 8:27 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > > Your transmission is suffering from a known problem with the > > shift detents, the little collection of springs and pins > > that is responsible for the springiness of the shifter. > > > > Easy fix... once you've dropped the transmission. BMW has a > > repair kit and Technical Service Bulletin about this. > > Just to expand on what Rob said, this is a VERY common issue. I had this > problem on the 1998 M3 and had it repaired based on info from a Roundel > article a few years back (before there was a TSB from BMW). Basically, > there's a tolerance/binding issue with one of the sliding pins and is most > noticeable when the transmission is cold. > > Fix was done a couple of years ago, no problems since. > > Cheers, > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 > 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(13 messages) **********
