The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 385 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery Re: Dead battery <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:45:42 -0500 From: "johngrills" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'll take that car off your hands if it continues to be such a bother. Does it perchance have the Sport package? r/jpg -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Christopher Anrig Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 11:00 AM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Dead battery First, thanks for sharing the knowledge. It's a '03 330i w/ the original battery. It's my first "modern" car. The last was a '73 02 w/ none of these complicated electronics. I may have created the problem by installing a Dice iPod adapter and hardwiring a radar detector. I suppose the additional devices could be causing excessive drain? It's now gone through 3 or 4 deep cycles, and apparently will need a new battery. It also sounds like a solar charger would be a good solution for me as well. The whole parking issue comes into question here though. Now it's under a cover in an outdoor lot w/ no electrical access. Longterm garage parking in NYC is in the ballpark of $400/mo, hence the outdoor lot (unfortunate as it may be). In terms of the total cost of ownership-- if the relative maintenance to the battery and other potentially storage related factors is greater than the difference in garage costs, then I may change my tune with respect to outdoor parking... Thanks again, Chris ----- Start Original Message ----- Sent: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 06:00:15 -0800 From: "Brad Houser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [UUC] Dead battery > If the car is parked outside, perhaps a solar car battery trickle charger > would work? > > http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/ > > I am curious, what does long term parking NYC cost these days? > > Brad Houser > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:bmwuucdigest- > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher Anrig > > Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 7:03 PM > > To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > Subject: [UUC] Dead battery > > > > Hi all, > > I was wondering if you'd be willing to make some recommendations about > > how to handle my dead battery situation. I live in NYC, and car is > > parked in an outdoor lot. I only use the car on weekends, but it does > > not stay charged between uses. I was thinking about getting one of > > those portable battery jumpstarters. Suggestions? TIA. > > Chris > > ----- End Original Message ----- 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, 2 Feb 2007 10:50:26 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Chris, You're better off getting one of the solar chargers for leave it alone circumstances. The better ones will monitor and reduce sulphation: http://www.vdcelectronics.com/camping.htm http://www.thebatteryminder.com/solarchargers-c-22.html?osCsid=10b15b068993f928ba9089db03aa0473 -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:14:18 -0800 From: "Curtis Ingraham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A few deep cycles will destroy a starting battery, especially if sits discharged for an extended period. Will a solar charger work if you put a clear plastic window above it in the car cover? My '72 version of your "'73 02 w/ none of these complicated electronics" will drain the battery in 3-4 weeks with the alarm set. I'm lucky to have an outlet nearby for a BatteryMINDer PLUS. Curt Ingraham '72 2002tii, '76 2002 Oakland, CA Christopher Anrig wrote: > First, thanks for sharing the knowledge. It's a '03 330i w/ the original > battery. It's my first "modern" car. The last was a '73 02 w/ none of these > complicated electronics. I may have created the problem by installing a Dice > iPod adapter and hardwiring a radar detector. I suppose the additional > devices could be causing excessive drain? It's now gone through 3 or 4 deep > cycles, and apparently will need a new battery. It also sounds like a solar > charger would be a good solution for me as well. The whole parking issue > comes into question here though. Now it's under a cover in an outdoor lot w/ > no electrical access. Longterm garage parking in NYC is in the ballpark of > $400/mo, hence the outdoor lot (unfortunate as it may be). In terms of the > total cost of ownership-- if the relative maintenance to the battery and > other potentially storage related factors is greater than the difference in > garage costs, then I may change my tune with respect to outdoor parking... ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 09:50:48 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A V1 in the on position killed the Caddy CTS-V battery stone cold after 23 days ;-) I need to drive that thing more often. Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Liu Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 8:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Dead battery Draw of the iPod adapter and radar detector is negligible (especially if they're OFF when the car is parked). As others have said, it's almost certainly a bad battery. Do a search of the archives if you want an OEM-equivalent replacement, or just go to your local Wal-Mart, Sears or auto parts store and buy the best battery that fits (should be less than $120). I'll bet your problems will be solved. Vty, --Dennis 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.19/663 - Release Date: 2/1/2007 2:28 PM ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 13:09:39 -0600 From: "Allen Skillicorn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You probably need a new battery, but there could be a draw there. If there is, you'll see the same problem again. The gizmos will have some draw, but it should start after a couple weeks. A couple summers ago, my e36 M3 would be dead if it sat for a few days. It even went dead at the dealer :-) Later I found the trunk light was always on. Remove 1 bulb, and the drain was gone. Many newer cars that aren't driven very much either need to be trickle charged (I like battery tenders), or the solar strip could be useful if stored outside. I also have owned a few chargers. With tow vehicles, race cars, and motorcycles I've bought more batteries than the average person. Allen Skillicorn 847/417/5611 847/271/8175 www.allenskillicorn.com "I will drive flat out all the time. I love racing." -- Gilles Villeneuve ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 10:27:11 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Fri, February 2, 2007 8:00 am, Christopher Anrig said: > First, thanks for sharing the knowledge. It's a '03 330i w/ the original > battery. A bit "short", but not unheard of for the battery to need replacing by now - the one in the M3 quit pretty much right on it's 5-year anniversary. And to add a data point to Brett's comment, I sometimes let the race car sit 3-4 weeks between driving it and have had no issues (of course, there's not much of the stock electronics left in it :-)). A week should be no problem. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 14:11:33 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Jim: I see you have a 98 M3/4 as do I. I was wondering if you know of where I can purchase low restriction CATs for the car. I am presently using a AA s/c kit (Rotrex C38), and I would like to open up the exhaust. Thanks, Matt Bader Middletown, DE -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Bassett Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 1:27 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Dead battery On Fri, February 2, 2007 8:00 am, Christopher Anrig said: > First, thanks for sharing the knowledge. It's a '03 330i w/ the original > battery. A bit "short", but not unheard of for the battery to need replacing by now - the one in the M3 quit pretty much right on it's 5-year anniversary. And to add a data point to Brett's comment, I sometimes let the race car sit 3-4 weeks between driving it and have had no issues (of course, there's not much of the stock electronics left in it :-)). A week should be no problem. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP 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, 2 Feb 2007 11:11:28 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Dead battery Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Fri, February 2, 2007 11:11 am, Matt Bader said: > Hi Jim: > > I see you have a 98 M3/4 as do I. I was wondering if you know of where I > can purchase low restriction CATs for the car. I am presently using a AA > s/c kit (Rotrex C38), and I would like to open up the exhaust. Sorry, no idea. (I'll soon be replacing the failed cats on my M3, but with a stock unit.) Jim Bassett ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 11:42:19 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anyone every mounted one of these on their E36? If so, what if any gains did you see? Possible interest for an E36, 328i. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:34:24 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'd be interested to know if this is compatible with forced induction. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 2:42 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Anyone every mounted one of these on their E36? If so, what if any gains did you see? Possible interest for an E36, 328i. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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, 2 Feb 2007 16:08:27 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> AFAIK it is no better than an M50 intake. Gary Derian > > Anyone every mounted one of these on their E36? If so, what if any gains > did you see? > Possible interest for an E36, 328i. > > -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 15:48:38 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Flows worse than an M50, better than an M52. BUT you can get it ported/polished to where it flows better than a M50. Marco http://www.bmw-m.net/techdata/schrick.htm -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 11:42 AM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Anyone every mounted one of these on their E36? If so, what if any gains did you see? Possible interest for an E36, 328i. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.19/663 - Release Date: 2/1/2007 2:28 PM ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 09:59:36 -0500 From: "Chet Dawes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Marco Romani'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> While flow data is great, it does not always equal Hp. I've personally used a Superflow flow bench with stock and ported (ExtrudeHone in this case) intake/head/exhaust configurations. Then gone the second step and engine dyno tested the resulting parts. Engine was a GM V-6 with port fuel injection running on alcohol. Results: I measured more than a 15% improvement in flow on the flow bench for both the complete intake/head as well as head/exhaust assemblies. However when installed on the engine and tested on the dyno the results equaled the same power (SAE corrected data showed +/- 1hp for the entire curve). Either the flow restriction was elsewhere, the larger port resulted in a decrease in velocity or the smoother port resulted in a decrease in turbulence and thus fuel mixing/evaporating/cooling effects were negated. I don't know which, but in the end there were no gains. I also don't know how this correlates to the discussion of the M52/M50/Schrick intake manifolds but many folks have dyno proven numbers to support the M50 manifold and it is a 'cheaper' option. By the time you purchase and modify a Schrick manifold.....you're into big bucks. Not to mention I'm a big fan of stock appearing engine bays and the M50 just looks proper. Cheers, Chet Dawes (M50 manifold came stock on my M3) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marco Romani Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 6:49 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> Schrick Aluminum Intake Flows worse than an M50, better than an M52. BUT you can get it ported/polished to where it flows better than a M50. Marco http://www.bmw-m.net/techdata/schrick.htm ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2007 16:41:45 -0800 From: "Curtis Ingraham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: <E36> M52 ignition coils Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I believe I have an M50 manifold for sale. Email me if interested. Curt Ingraham Oakland, CA Jack Money wrote: > Damn...where are you buying coils? Better yet, where are you buying these > manifolds?!?! ; ) Isn't the going rate on manifolds north of $350ish? > > Jack Money > > > -----Original Message----- > > Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 6:12 PM > > To: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) > > Cc: Gary Derian; bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> M52 ignition coils > > > > For the same money as a set of coils coils, you can do an M50 > > intake manifold conversion. That _is 10hp that you can feel > > and measure without needing to think about it. > > Barry ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) **********
