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<e36> cabrio wind deflector locked up
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1 Series Coupe
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Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:07:41 -0500
From: "John Bunda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: <e36> cabrio wind deflector locked up
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I thought this would be simple - my friend with the 328ic (whose engine
quitting problem was the ICV after all) has another one, and
this is one I thought would be easy, but I couldn't figure it out. The (OEM)
wind deflector that came with the car worked great
for a few days, but is now suddenly locked in the upright position, and can't
be folded down. I looked at it, it's locked good
and tight at both hinge points. Is there some secret way to release it?
I'm baffled.
John
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:55:30 -0500
From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>,
"Senior Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"E9coupes BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
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Subject: Let there be .......Light (lenses )
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This is for all you'se guys 'n gals who threw away the broken headlight or
fog light when der alte Bimmer picked up a rock ...
If u have broken lenses (E32, E34 E30 etc ) here's a US supplier of new ones
...the only other one I know is in S Africa !!
www.bmwlight.com
Bill Proud ..with a bunch of LH E32 headlights to fix ..
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:08:00 -0400
From: "Fuerst, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: Let there be .......Light (lenses )
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I always thought the e30 fog light lenses were glass?
No matter, my RF fog lens let in water and I need an whole assembly.
Thanks,
1st
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Subject: [UUC] Let there be .......Light (lenses )
This is for all you'se guys 'n gals who threw away the broken headlight
or fog light when der alte Bimmer picked up a rock ...
If u have broken lenses (E32, E34 E30 etc ) here's a US supplier of new
ones ...the only other one I know is in S Africa !!
www.bmwlight.com
Bill Proud ..with a bunch of LH E32 headlights to fix ..
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:32:56 -0500
From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Fuerst, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: Let there be .......Light (lenses )
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
They were . Glass breaks , acrylic is tougher but scratches a bit easier
....and polishes out easier too . So it is a viable option (E36 US
headlights and later are acrylic ) for lenses and bullet-proof windows .
Or you can sell your first-born into bondage and buy new lights from the
dealer ...
Beepee
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From: "Fuerst, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 8:08 AM
Subject: Re: [UUC] Let there be .......Light (lenses )
>I always thought the e30 fog light lenses were glass?
>
> No matter, my RF fog lens let in water and I need an whole assembly.
>
>
> Thanks,
> 1st
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Proud
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 8:56 AM
> To: Uucdigest; Senior Digest; E9coupes BMW;
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [UUC] Let there be .......Light (lenses )
>
> This is for all you'se guys 'n gals who threw away the broken headlight
> or fog light when der alte Bimmer picked up a rock ...
> If u have broken lenses (E32, E34 E30 etc ) here's a US supplier of new
> ones ...the only other one I know is in S Africa !!
> www.bmwlight.com
> Bill Proud ..with a bunch of LH E32 headlights to fix ..
>
>
> Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
>
>
> __________________________________________________________________________
> In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA.
>
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> Short Shifter - accept no substitutes!
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:09:55 -0500
From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Klynsmith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>,
"Senior Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"E9coupes BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
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If he's cheaper you orter tell us all about it provided his quality is good
.......
Beepee
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To: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Uucdigest"
<bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>; "Senior Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
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Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 9:03 AM
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> Yes, Bill, and I have a honest friend in South Africa who packs and posts
> to the rest of the World
> Uses Insured DHL airfreight, anyone interested contact me off list for his
> email
> regards
> Dax
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>; "Senior Digest"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "E9coupes BMW"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, March 19, 2007 12:55 PM
> Subject: [BMWCSRegistry] Let there be .......Light (lenses )
>
>
>> This is for all you'se guys 'n gals who threw away the broken headlight
>> or fog light when der alte Bimmer picked up a rock ...
>> If u have broken lenses (E32, E34 E30 etc ) here's a US supplier of new
>> ones
>> ...the only other one I know is in S Africa !!
>> www.bmwlight.com
>> Bill Proud ..with a bunch of LH E32 headlights to fix ..
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 07:37:11 -0700
From: Bob Sutterfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Cc: "Senior Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"E9coupes BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Let there be .......Light (lenses )
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On 3/19/07, Bill Proud <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This is for all you'se guys 'n gals who threw away the broken headlight or
> fog light when der alte Bimmer picked up a rock ...
> If u have broken lenses (E32, E34 E30 etc ) here's a US supplier of new ones
> ...the only other one I know is in S Africa !!
> www.bmwlight.com
For round upgrade replacement headlights, see http://rallylights.com
(Hella) and http://danielsternlighting.com (Cibie). Rallylights also
has Hella OE replacement bits like headlight trim rings, shaped
headlights and tail and clearance and aux lights and lenses, pod fogs
to hang beneath the bumper of your E12 or E21, and various other
electrical bits like switches and motors.
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:14:40 -0500
From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Fuerst, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
"Uucdigest" <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: Let there be .......Light (lenses )
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> They were . Glass breaks , acrylic is tougher but scratches a bit
> easier....and polishes out easier too . So it is a viable option (E36 US
> headlights and later are acrylic ) for lenses and bullet-proof windows .
*snip*
FYI, Acrylic shatters, Polycarbonate (PC or GE's trade name, Lexan) is what
bullet-proof windows, F-15 canopies, and Nalgene bottles are made of....
The downside is PC is not as optically clear as acrylic...
-Jason
'86 951 "Sparky"
'70 240Z "Dusty"
'03 325xi "Daisy"
'06 Mini CooperS
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:32:52 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: <OT> Online auto insurance?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The current carrier of the auto policy on my E36 is jacking my rates beyond
what I feel is reasonable, and so I'm searching for options. Can anybody give
me a reason to *not* go with some big WWW presence in the sky (i.e., Geico,
Progressive, Esurance)?
- Kevin Jay
'96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too
'02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 50K, bone stock
(PS - I have a raging crush on the Esurance girl, big incentive there :))
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:45:45 -0500
From: Jenny Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: <OT> Online auto insurance?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I have progressive, myself. I haven't needed to make a claim, but I
must say, they make the application/payment/renewal process easy as pie.
After about 1.5 years of being with them (and a complaint letter
several months prior) They cut my rates in half at renewal time. I
do not have collision, no tickets for 24 years and am a home owner.
So, so far, I'm happy with them.
Jenny Morgan
On Mar 19, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote:
>
> The current carrier of the auto policy on my E36 is jacking my
> rates beyond
> what I feel is reasonable, and so I'm searching for options. Can
> anybody give
> me a reason to *not* go with some big WWW presence in the sky
> (i.e., Geico,
> Progressive, Esurance)?
>
> - Kevin Jay
> '96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts
> too
> '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 50K, bone stock
>
> (PS - I have a raging crush on the Esurance girl, big incentive
> there :))
>
> 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
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:05:20 -0500 (CDT)
From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: <OT> Online auto insurance?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I got an online quote from Progressive, and my current agent also got me a
quote from Progressive. For the same coverage, my agent wants $300 more (six
months). Why would anybody use an agent to get insurance with Progressive....
On Mon, 19 Mar 2007, Jenny Morgan wrote:
>
> I have progressive, myself. I haven't needed to make a claim, but I
> must say, they make the application/payment/renewal process easy as pie.
>
> After about 1.5 years of being with them (and a complaint letter
> several months prior) They cut my rates in half at renewal time. I
> do not have collision, no tickets for 24 years and am a home owner.
>
> So, so far, I'm happy with them.
>
> Jenny Morgan
> On Mar 19, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote:
>
> > The current carrier of the auto policy on my E36 is jacking my > rates
> beyond > what I feel is reasonable, and so I'm searching for options.
> Can > anybody give > me a reason to *not* go with some big WWW presence in
> the sky > (i.e., Geico, > Progressive, Esurance)?
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:14:47 -0500
From: Jenny Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bbarry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: <OT> Online auto insurance?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I didn't say I hadn't been pulled over... just not ticketed.
Jenny ;-)
On Mar 19, 2007, at 5:05 PM, bbarry wrote:
> 24 years and no tickets? Either you're not trying hard enough or
> you're a cop or prosecutor, lol.
> Barry
>
> Jenny Morgan wrote:
>> I have progressive, myself. I haven't needed to make a claim, but
>> I must say, they make the application/payment/renewal process easy
>> as pie.
>> After about 1.5 years of being with them (and a complaint letter
>> several months prior) They cut my rates in half at renewal time.
>> I do not have collision, no tickets for 24 years and am a home owner.
>> So, so far, I'm happy with them.
>> Jenny Morgan
>> On Mar 19, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote:
>>
>>> The current carrier of the auto policy on my E36 is jacking my
>>> rates beyond
>>> what I feel is reasonable, and so I'm searching for options. Can
>>> anybody give
>>> me a reason to *not* go with some big WWW presence in the sky
>>> (i.e., Geico,
>>> Progressive, Esurance)?
>>> - Kevin Jay
>>> '96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3
>>> parts too
>>> '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 50K, bone stock
>>> (PS - I have a raging crush on the Esurance girl, big incentive
>>> there :))
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:40:42 -0800
From: bbarry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: <OT> Online auto insurance?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just got my renewal from CA AAA for $1186. on a '97 //M3. Minus a $55.
dividend when I renew AAA membership.
AAA insurance I've had elsewhere in the country was similar.
Barry
Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote:
> The current carrier of the auto policy on my E36 is jacking my rates beyond
> what I feel is reasonable, and so I'm searching for options. Can anybody give
> me a reason to *not* go with some big WWW presence in the sky (i.e., Geico,
> Progressive, Esurance)?
>
> - Kevin Jay
> '96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts too
> '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 50K, bone stock
>
> (PS - I have a raging crush on the Esurance girl, big incentive there :))
>
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:57:48 -0400
From: Matt Murray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: Re: <OT> Online auto insurance?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Well, Geico buys radar and laser units for police departments. That alone
should make you run away. They also demand the use of non-OEM parts. Have an
accident while covered by them? Dropped like a hot potato. Unfortunately,
said potato does not drop on that evil lizard or cavemen. Die lizard, die!
Die cavemen, die (okay, they are dead).
FWIW, I had been with Allsnake (Allstate). I was tired of their poor
customer service (especially the local agent). I ended up with Liberty
Mutual about $600 cheaper than the 'Snake (and probably better coverage, I
have some employment minimum requirements). They have a specific program in
conjunction with BMW to use OEM parts. LM has the auto, home, umbrella, etc.
Oh, psst, the eSurance girl is computer generated. :^) I'd be wary of the
on-line stuff. The old "get what ya pay for" scenario. I know the on-line
mortgage stuff is a nightmare (slow, a new person every time you call).
Matt Murray
----- Original Message -----
> The current carrier of the auto policy on my E36 is jacking my rates
> beyond
> what I feel is reasonable, and so I'm searching for options. Can anybody
> give
> me a reason to *not* go with some big WWW presence in the sky (i.e.,
> Geico,
> Progressive, Esurance)?
>
> - Kevin Jay
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:59:45 +0000 (UTC)
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subject: Re: <OT> Online auto insurance?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
IIRC, Allstate is charging me <$800 for the year. Of course I live in
DC where we don't have much traffic (at least compared to the grey
area). 42, married, 1 critter, garaged <10k miles/yr are the other
variables
Marc Plante
1997 E36 M3/4
Vienna, VA
----Original Message----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mar 19, 2007 12:40
To: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com>
Subj: Re: [UUC] <OT> Online auto insurance?
Just got my renewal from CA AAA for $1186. on a '97 //M3. Minus a
$55.
dividend when I renew AAA membership.
AAA insurance I've had elsewhere in the country was similar.
Barry
Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote:
> The current carrier of the auto policy on my E36 is jacking my rates
beyond
> what I feel is reasonable, and so I'm searching for options. Can
anybody give
> me a reason to *not* go with some big WWW presence in the sky (i.e.,
Geico,
> Progressive, Esurance)?
>
> - Kevin Jay
> '96 328is, red/tan, 99K, usual H&R/Bilstein setup, a few M3 parts
too
> '02 X5 3.0, white/tan, 50K, bone stock
>
> (PS - I have a raging crush on the Esurance girl, big incentive
there :))
>
Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2007 14:16:17 -0700 (PDT)
From: Matt Weimer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com
Subject: 1 Series Coupe
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thought the Group would be interested in this:
http://www.leftlanenews.com/wp-content/plugins/iimage-gallery.php?idpost=4750&idg=1&idi=1
No details really but a nice clean shot of the general design...looks pretty
darn good. Supposedly the coupe is US bound as a 2008 model.
Matt Weimer
Hoosier Chapter
'95 M3
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