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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: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:04:18 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Weimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Carfax Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Could someone with a Carfax account please ping me off-list? Thank you. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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at the reinforcement plates as fitted (I think?) to xi models (my car is a non-xi 330). I believe these plates fit between the strut and the bottom of the shock tower mounting. Could anyone please advise me on the benefits and drawbacks of each method, or even whether fitting both would be wise. My concern is that the 3 bolts per side that hold the struts to the strut towers won't be long enough to attach securely if the added thickness of a strut brace plate and a reinforcement plate are in place. I also suspect this might not be absolutely necessary, but the peace of mind would be worth it. Thanks very much for any advice. (some less important background info) The roads where I am are undergoing heavy construction, and every day I have to hit at least 6 unavoidable 'steps' in the road where the sections have been temporarily joined. It's a very jarring bump every time I ride over one, and I don't imagine it's doing the car much good. My car has low-profile runflat tires (on the car when I got it), sport suspension 18 wheels. 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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: Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:17:15 -0500 From: Paul Craven [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Shameless self-plug Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, Due to my automotive ADD, I am switching cars again so my E34 M5 is for sale in the 'bay. Please feel free to pass on the link to anyone who might have an interest: http://tinyurl.com/3mh6w9 Regards, Paul Craven 1991 M5 - FS 2004 325xiTm 2005 MCS 1973 2002 tii Desoto, KS USA -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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I thought I'd explore it at least briefly. If BMW won't pay for it, does anyone have a suggestion for a good independent BMW/transmission shop in the Portland, OR area? Worst case, how difficult is this repair for a reasonably competent diy mechanic with lots of overall experience including some engine rebuilds but no previous transmission experience? John 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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to get the warranty. Now, I'm not sure if it's still being offered, as it's been a few years since I've looked into it, but BMWNA offers the '2OP' (Original Owner Protection Program) which is essentially the CPO warranty, but one that applies to a under-factory-warranty car you already have. You can buy from any BMWNA dealer, not the one you bought the car from, so theoretically you can shop around, like you'd do for a car or parts. The coverage terms are the same as CPO (IMO too many exceptions, which is one reason I decided against it), and coverage extends to 6/100. IIRC at the time it was introduced ~4yrs ago, a 3er cost ~$2k to cover. In hindsight, it was good I didn't get it, as I'm at 7/84 now, and almost no coverable work has been required since the New Car Warranty expired. It's been, knock-on-wood, all DIY PM work except for yet another flaky fuel level sender. I've heard hugely varied experiences about the various aftermarket warranties, and generally am not a fan of them. The only extended warranty offered by BMW is the CPO plan, and to get that one you have to buy your car used from a BMW dealer. Everything else is non-BMW and you are taking a huge risk which whatever you choose. Buying from your local dealer may be a rip off, but at least (you would think) they have to accept the coverage down the road and you have someone to go yell at when the warranty company will not fix your car or goes out of business. Dennis On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 2:05 PM, Yoda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Folks, is there anywhere else to purchase a BMW extended warranty besides from you local stealer? I know you can do this for Acura (or at least they have dealers that sell online at a discount). This is for an OE BMW warranty, not some crazy aftermarket one where you have to jump thru hoops to get a claim. Thanks! Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 125 : text Format Messages in this Issue: spam - 25% discount on all in-stock exhaust systems. Z3 steering wheel question Re: Z3 steering wheel question Re: Z3 steering wheel question -- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:17:09 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: spam - 25% discount on all in-stock exhaust systems. Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] We're desperately trying to clear out the shop for some more lifts and these things are taking up a lot of space. Shipping is expensive due to size, so 25% might help make that more palatable. In stock units only. If you happen to order more than one, we'll call with shipping rate before charging your card, because our cheapy shopping cart is having trouble calculating shipping on these dimensionally oversized items. www.koalamotorsport.com -- Help me support the fight against breast cancer http://08.the3day.org/goto/kathylyle Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport LLC (440) 564 7574 www.koalamotorsport.com www.bmwdiffs.com 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty OH 44072 (Cleveland Area) -- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:23:27 -0400 From: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Z3 steering wheel question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am going to get a three spoke sport wheel for my wife's 97 Z3. What I was wondering was if anyone knew whether the newer style 99 and up thicker three spoke wheel would work on this older car, ie: airbag hookup and offset, etc. Anyone done it? C. Alex Cagann SYMBOLIC MOTORS www.symbolicautosales.com 317-716-5172 cellular 317-464-8202 fax -- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:10:51 -0400 From: Martin Bullen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Z3 steering wheel question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alex, BTDT. I have a '97, and did the same thing. Some time in '99 BMW changed the airbag and slip ring. You'll need the earlier version (prior to 4/99 or thereabouts), which was also used on the regular E36. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 '01 740i (For Sale!) On Jun 26, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Alex Cagann wrote: I am going to get a three spoke sport wheel for my wife's 97 Z3. What I was wondering was if anyone knew whether the newer style 99 and up thicker three spoke wheel would work on this older car, ie: airbag hookup and offset, etc. Anyone done it? C. Alex Cagann SYMBOLIC MOTORS www.symbolicautosales.com 317-716-5172 cellular 317-464-8202 fax 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, 27 Jun 2008 07:57:55 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Z3 steering wheel question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SRS slip ring on the later wheel will not fit the earlier car. Brett Anderson KMS Alex Cagann wrote: I am going to get a three spoke sport wheel for my wife's 97 Z3. What I was wondering was if anyone knew whether the newer style 99 and up thicker three spoke wheel would work on this older car, ie: airbag hookup and offset, etc. Anyone done it? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 115 : text Format Messages in this Issue: BMW GINA concept E34 - those darn door panels Re: E34 - those darn door panels gina-More BMW WOB -- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:40:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: BMW GINA concept Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This link was posted in another group so I thought I would share with the collective. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTYiEkQYhWY Interesting no? Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter -- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:18:04 -0700 From: JS Nord [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34 - those darn door panels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK, has *anyone* come up with a good solution on how to reattach or recover their door panels? For anyone with an E34, I'm sure you've seen it - delaminating of the covering from the fiberboard backing. Mine have been slowly doing it for years but for some reason they've really decided to accelerate this year and now it's starting to wreck the door $eals$ too. Gotta do something. Ordering new ones isn't in the cards. If it matters, I have black panels with the wood kit. Jeff 90 535i -- Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:00:47 -0700 From: JS Nord [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E34 - those darn door panels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Gary - I've heard this as an approach in the past but never from what I'd call a credible source. (yes, amazingly you qualify as credible...) Anyone considered / tried sandbags as a means to weight down the panels? As you point out, trying to get even weight on the vinyl is the trick. How would you do vacuum? I can't even envision how you might approach that with standard garage and shop tools. -- From: Derian, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2008 9:20 AM To: 'JS Nord' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UUC] E34 - those darn door panels Slit vinyl behind trim piece, apply Gorilla Glue, reassemble and weight down. Vacuum is the best way to hold the panels together until the GG sets, weights and pads works OK, but will leave imprints. Gary Derian OK, has *anyone* come up with a good solution on how to reattach or recover their door panels? For anyone with an E34, I'm sure you've seen it - delaminating of the covering from the fiberboard backing. Mine have been slowly doing it for years but for some reason they've really decided to accelerate this year and now it's starting to wreck the door $eals$ too. Gotta do something. Ordering new ones isn't in the cards. If it matters, I have black panels with the wood kit. Jeff 90 535i 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, 13 Jun 2008 11:29:13 -0500 From: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: E9coupes BMW [EMAIL PROTECTED], Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, Senior Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: gina-More BMW WOB Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Foo-foo dust from HQ ... I thought you might be interested in this. http://www.viralvideochart.com/youtube/bmw_gina_light_visionary_model_premiere?id=kTYiEkQYhWY -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 105 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 Alarm Parts Wanted Richard John passed away Re: E53 throttle delay when mashing Re: E53 throttle delay when mashing -- Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 16:20:25 -0400 From: Neil Maller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 Alarm Parts Wanted Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on 5/25/08 2:20 PM, Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need factory alarm/key-less entry for my daughter's '97 E36. Ed, these appear on eBay with some regularity. However here's an alternative you might consider: http://www.unitedautosecurity.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=42main_catid= I installed one of these last year solely to replace the annoying original remote dongle with an integrated key/remote like our other cars. They have a service both to copy the original key and to transfer the EWS-II pill from it to the new one. Pretty slick. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini- Cooper S with LSD -- Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 12:52:23 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Richard John passed away Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Richard John, NCC instructor, passed away last night in his sleep. He has been fighting Pancreatic cancer. If you are interested, will forward more details about memorial services, etc. as they become available. Please send me a private email if you want messages. Marc Plante Marc at plante.com E36 M3/4/5 84k Vienna, VA Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device -Original Message- From: Woody [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 22:11:35 To:Woody Hair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Richard John In case you have not heard, Richard John passed in his sleep this evening. His strength had deteriorated the last few weeks due to the ravages of the pancreatic cancer, but with the help of JoElla and others, he put together the effort to attend the One Lap of America at VIR on May 8, drive three sessions at the VIR Club day on May 16 in his beloved 10 Brooks, and participate in the Vintage at the Vineyards near Winston-Salem with his 72 2800CS. I do not yet know what plans for a memorial service are planned. Woody Hair -- Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 07:51:42 -0500 (CDT) From: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E53 throttle delay when mashing Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] You know what's interesting... all sources I've checked say an '02 3.0 X5 has a cable throttle (I wish it did). I only found the right part (13541433414) by looking at the picture of same in Bently... which cross-references to an E46. Wierd. Question I have is why are all these drive-by-wire electrics deemed to be better than a good ol' fashioned cable? All these extra parts and engineering to pull a throttle flap? Doesn't this kind of seem like overkill? --- original message --- From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E53 throttle delay when mashing I think some will call 'bullshit,' but on my E46, until fairly recently, putting Shell gas in would make the throttle response REALLY bad, sounding the same as what's described below. It would quit doing this as soon as I used up the Shell and put in 76/Chevron/Mobil. When I got my E24, I tried the same experiment (granted the two injection and throttle systems are only related by the fact they control air/fuel and have Bosch parts inside), and it doesn't care one bit. Wife reports (and I have to agree) an increased delay when mashing the throttle on her '02 3.0 X5. -- Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 09:37:02 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) [EMAIL PROTECTED], uuc bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E53 throttle delay when mashing Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fly by wire allows more integration. Your DSC system has less moving parts, your cruise system is now just a switch and DME software. It also allows the car to drive itself if need be, when combined with electronic steering. One step at a time to the driverless car. Brett Anderson KMS Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous) wrote: You know what's interesting... all sources I've checked say an '02 3.0 X5 has a cable throttle (I wish it did). I only found the right part (13541433414) by looking at the picture of same in Bently... which cross-references to an E46. Wierd. Question I have is why are all these drive-by-wire electrics deemed to be better than a good ol' fashioned cable? All these extra parts and engineering to pull a throttle flap? Doesn't this kind of seem like overkill? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 102 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E36 coolant drain plug at radiator Name that link Re: Name that link Valvetronic BMWs -- Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 17:15:22 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 coolant drain plug at radiator Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The plug is a 1.5mm pitch. M10 x 1.5. -Kevin --- TSMC PROPERTY This email communication (and any attachments) is proprietary information for the sole use of its intended recipient. Any unauthorized review, use or distribution by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this email, and then delete this email and any copies of it immediately. Thank you. --- -- Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 10:20:39 -0700 From: Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW E30ic [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Name that link Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can any one refresh my memory? There is a web site of a parts place that has parts diagrams. I need info on the hardware on how to attach a hard top to an E30 convertible. Any other info would be welcome. Thanks Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] E30ic E39 E46 E70 Good Lord! -- Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 10:32:39 -0700 From: Peter Loron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: BMW E30ic [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Name that link Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.realoem.com/bmw/ -Pete On May 21, 2008, at 10:20 AM, Harvey Chao wrote: Can any one refresh my memory? There is a web site of a parts place that has parts diagrams. I need info on the hardware on how to attach a hard top to an E30 convertible. Any other info would be welcome. Thanks Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] E30ic E39 E46 E70 Good Lord! 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, 21 May 2008 15:11:20 -0500 From: Paul Craven [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Valvetronic BMWs Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I have been checking out new(er) rides for SWMBO including X3s, X5s, and tourings. I was curious what year the valvetronic engines (using variable valve lift in lieu of a throttle butterfly) started and if there was any consensus as to the long term (over 100k) reliabilty of this system. Seems like a great idea - unless it breaks... Regards, Paul Craven 1999 528iTm - for sale-ish 1991 M5 - with Paul-tronic throttle system 1992 325ic - possibly coming soon, but a bit of a project... -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 87 : text Format Messages in this Issue: FS: pair Michelin PS2s 17 inch wheels on EBay for E36, E46 Z3 remote key fob questions Re: Z3 remote key fob questions -- Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:05:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS: pair Michelin PS2s Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This has been cross posted, but would there be any interest in a pair of pretty worn PS2s, 235/40/17? There's probably about 1 DE left in them. There'sstill about 1/8 left. I'd hate to throw them out (and pay a disposal fee) if someone wants 'em... Prefer local pickup unless you really want to pay for shipping from 91335. Brian 95 M3 Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 00:14:54 -0700 From: bbarry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: 17 inch wheels on EBay for E36, E46 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A couple of sets of wheels, one with tires, to try to clean out the garage. One is a set of anodized Borbet model T. The other is a set of Motorsport replicas, with tires. I'll take anything over about $400. for either set. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190218531744ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MT:11 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190218531744ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MT:11 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190218525961ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MT:11 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190218525961ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:MT:11 Barry -- Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 13:36:56 -0500 From: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'UUC Digest' bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Z3 remote key fob questions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My wife has a 97 Z3 and am wondering if you can get a factory remote key fob programmed to work on the car. I assume that a key fob from an E36 would work on this car if it could be programmed. Anyone done this before? Alex Cagann Symbolic Motors www.symbolicautosales.com 317-716-5172 (cell) 317-464-8202 (fax) -- Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 14:26:27 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alex Cagann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'UUC Digest' bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Z3 remote key fob questions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Any 3 series ergonomic remote will work. You will need the alarm owners manual to guide you through the correct sequence to program. It starts with wearing flip flops and an orange t-shirt, and ends with the car upside down with the trunk open and your left thumb in your right ear. Brett Anderson KMS Alex Cagann wrote: My wife has a 97 Z3 and am wondering if you can get a factory remote key fob programmed to work on the car. I assume that a key fob from an E36 would work on this car if it could be programmed. Anyone done this before? Alex Cagann Symbolic Motors www.symbolicautosales.com 317-716-5172 (cell) 317-464-8202 (fax) 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 -- Help me support the fight against breast cancer http://08.the3day.org/goto/kathylyle Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport LLC (440) 564 7574 www.koalamotorsport.com www.bmwdiffs.com 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty OH 44072 (Cleveland Area) -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 4 : Issue 82 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Craftsman Jack Recall FS: 98 M3 Rear Wing FS: 2003 325xi with CPO warranty Re: E36 oil pump nut -- Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:50:52 -0400 From: KMS - Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Craftsman Jack Recall Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I haven't seen this mentioned, so I thought I'd put it out. The Craftsman 1 1/2 ton Aluminum Jack with LED lights Model 50242 or 875.50242 has been recalled You can call 1-800-659-7026 for more info Brett Anderson KMS -- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:50:48 -0400 From: Matt Bader [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: uuc Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS: 98 M3 Rear Wing Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All: I pulled the stock rear wing off my 98 M3 4-door, and it is available for sale. The wing is in good shape (Cosmos Black), and includes the integrated rear brake light assembly. Basically, it attached with four fasteners and double-sided adhesive. Heat gun and fishing line got it off. Weighs about 9-10 lbs. One of the fasteners was rusted and I had to use a drill to get it out. So, there is one spot on the wing that will need some attention, possibly some body filler to restore the integrity of the hole where the fastener was located. I actually like the look of the car better without the wing, but eventually I'll probably source a wing that is more functional. At the time of its removal the brake light assembly was totally operational. There are two wires, power and a ground, and these would need to be spliced into your rear break circuit. Just let me know. I have seen new wings go for something like $400+. I am offering at $150 plus shipping from 19709. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware -- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:17:29 -0400 From: Tom Noto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS: 2003 325xi with CPO warranty Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All, I've placed my red 2003 325xi 5-speed on eBay, in case anyone's interested. Its got CPO warranty until 11/08 (I bought the car after our lease expired and had the dealer CPO it). It has 58k miles, and I'm asking $17.9k http://cgi.ebay.com/?ViewItemitem=220226434987 Thanks, Tom -- Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:17:37 -0500 From: Peter Freedman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 oil pump nut Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just replaying this old thread, as I recently had my oil changed on my '97 M3 (100K miles) and noted a bolt trying to get out of the hole with the oil (I use a magnetic drain plug). The shop dropped the pan and found the oil pump just barely hanging on. No symptoms. Not cheap, but only an arm, not an arm and a leg. I ran about a dozen autocross events last year and one track day. The car has never been tracked before that to my knowledge. Peter Freedman '97 M3 Jim Bassett wrote: On Wed, January 23, 2008 10:12 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So it would be cheap insurance to have the subframe dropped and the pan removed and the nut wired since I wouldn't get any advance notice. Well, depending on what your local shop rates are, it might not be cheap. Do you regularly track, or have tracked, your car? If yes, then it might not be a bad idea. If it's strictly a street car I wouldn't think it would be too necessary. But again, you'll have to weight that against the cost of dropping the subframe/oil pan/etc. FWIW, the race car was a victim of the oil nut during a race test day at Las Vegas. I had the oil pump nut on the M3 (which had been my drivers school car and had 10,000 track miles) secured as a precaution during a control arm replacement. It had not loosened, however. Cheers, 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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to be mighty tough to remove. Would I be able to get away with gluing and covering over the factory material? Or should I do whatever it takes to get the old stuff off? Any BTDTs? -- Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:26:04 -0600 From: Harold Hagar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FOR SALE:1999 BMW 528iT manual 5spd Sport Wagon Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] BMWUUCDigest members, I have been unable to place an ad in the classified section of BMWUCCdigest. When I try to submit the ad I get the following message: NetCloak Error Err: Unable to read file ':uuc:uuc.fdml'. (Directory not found.) Since I am unable to post the ad in the classified section, I will send it via BMWUCCdigest mail. I have the following car for sale: 1999 BMW 528iT manual 5spd Sport Wagon VIN WBADP5332XBR95053. Rare 5 speed manual sport wagon. GA car, no rust, with 125K miles. Black with gray leather interior. ABS, Traction control, pwr seats, heats, rear seat sun shades, cargo cover with divider screen, weather-tech rear cargo mat, slide out rear floor section. Previous GA owner had car serviced at BMW dealer, synthetic oil changes every 3K miles, red-line rear end transmission fluids. New brake pads/wear sensors, new outside air temp sensor, new pneumatic rear air springs. Everything works except for radio rt-rear pwr window regulator. $9,200 OBO. Middle TN area. Harold Hagar [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone (931)455-8955 days, phone (931)455-8955 nights, Tullahoma, TN Happy motoring, Harold Hagar (E21, E30, E39, and E46 owner) -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs 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: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:12:36 -0500 From: Dan Hermann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Possibly FS: 1988 E30 325is Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm considering upgrading my current car and am gauging resale interest in my current E30. Details are: 1988 BMW 325is 142k miles 5-speed manual transmission All the usual is amenities -- limited slip differential, leather sport seats, trip computer, trunk lid spoiler Conforti performance chip -- this car pulls hard to redline UUC shortshifter Momo leather-wrapped three-spoke sport steering wheel Aluminum pedals for clutch, brake, gas Eibach springs and Bilstein sport shocks -- with this suspension setup, the car is very neutral and does not understeer Kosei K1 15 racing lightweight wheels Yokohama AVS ES100 tires in 225/50/15 with about 65% tread remaining Hard-wired for Valentine-1 AM/FM/CD player Cold A/C with R-134a conversion Sunroof Paint is in good condition with a few chips in the usual areas Heater does not work (needs heater core) Power locking on passenger door does not work Interior and exterior pics available at: http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii173/dah328/BMW/ Currently located in New York City. Asking $3800. Contact me at dan.hermann1 [at] gmail.com with any questions or interest. -- Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:41:36 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com (UUC Digest) Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FS: E30 M3 TRANSMISSION Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Kyle, are you storing the M3 roller at your parents' house? Your dad was really happy when I bought your last remaining 325e part (halfshaft), because your last parts car part-out project was finally complete. I can only imagine what he was thinking (if not saying) when you brought over another car. Ha! Or maybe you found someplace else for it? Anyway, I don't need a transmission, but let me know if you have any other parts I might be able to use on one of our E30s. Or maybe someone else on UUC can use some of the other parts. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:49:54 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle Sanchez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC BMW LIST bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS: E30 M3 TRANSMISSION Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Selling a transmission from a roller 1988 M3 roller i just bought. Don't need the trans. Has 168k on it. Looking for $500 Or Best Offer. Trans in in Northern California. http://home.comcast.net/~rj.dk.sanchez/S14.trans.jpg email me off list at bmw_92510 at yahoo dot com. Thanks Kyle -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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nothing ever went wrong with the car. $80 + shipping from 49006 (the books weigh nearly 11 pounds!) -John B. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 632 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Real wheel question ..SAV vs Auto..BMW Re: Real wheel question ..SAV vs Auto..BMW Looking for M50 engine G260 transmission Friends of BMW book -- Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:04:12 -0500 From: Rob Levinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Real wheel question ..SAV vs Auto..BMW Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X5 wheels share the oversize 74.1mm hub Size with E39... But use the shallow 3-series offset. Usable on a 3er with Tirerack's A670 adapter ring. X5 wheels are very heavy. - Rob -Original Message- From: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: Senior Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 12/7/07 10:29 AM Subject: [UUC] Real wheel question ..SAV vs Auto..BMW Does anyone know if BMW did a mischief with the size of the center-hole (mounting spigot ) on wheels that fit the X5 ? Is it a different dia than that used on the cars ?? There seem to be quite a lot of lightly-used X5 stock wheels for sale that would appear at first-glance to offer opportunities for car drivers to get a second (winter ? ) set for little loot . Things like 17x 7 1/2 with 40 -42 mm offset .which is exactly what the E36 M3 (as an example ) came with in 1995 . The X5 wheels are obviously built a bit stouter -they weigh approx 3 lbs more than the equivalent car wheels .but that doesnt really matter when you're up to your A$$ in ice/snow/glop . BUT , if BMW DID change that center hole size all is for naught . Does anyone know fer-sure ?? Bill Proud 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, 7 Dec 2007 11:22:48 -0600 From: Eric Giles [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Real wheel question ..SAV vs Auto..BMW Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X5 wheels are very heavy. - Rob Uh, yes-very, very heavy. I have a set of 20 Type 87 wheels on my '02 X5 4.4i with Toyo tires. The shipping weight for each wheel/tire combo is almost 80lbs. each. Some of that was the packaging, but close to 70lbs. is about right. I would definitely try to stick with the standard E36 fitment wheels. Eric Giles '02 X5 4.4i '88 M3 -- Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:14:52 -0500 From: johngrills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest list bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Looking for M50 engine G260 transmission Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gruppe: As I continue to procrastinate on my M42 tear-down/rebuild, I thought I'd test the waters to see if anyone has an M50 (e34 preferably) and/or a Getrag 260 that they are interested in selling. Local junkyards want too much money the 525 engines. 325 are couple hundred cheaper...go figure. Heck, if someone's got an e34 M50 oil pan, I'm interested in that as well. Also, S50 stock cams would be a 'nice touch'. 1st: FYI, the CP Turbo 1/2 impact did not budge the crank pulley bolt...not enough cfms to use it in turbo mode...alas, now I need a bigger pipe to fit the 3/4 breaker bar...or, just punt on the broke timing chain engine, pull it and build up the 100k M42 block with a cracked head in the garage. I was just curious to do a postmortem on the broke chain. I'm sure it's a mess in there, but who cares! cheers! John Grills NCC-BMWCCA -- Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:30:44 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Friends of BMW book Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Got my book in the mail over the last week, a tall slim thick book with lots of folks spread out over the US, including the independent shops and all the dealers. Amusing was that the cover art shows an X5 with Victoria Australia number plate on the front and a greasy hand holding a British Standard/Whitworth marked wrench. People will still think that BMW must stand for British Motor Works ... Ed -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 630 : text Format Messages in this Issue: WTB E46 323i or 325i automatic sedan Steering rack boots E36 antenna question OT Code Scanner Recommendation -- Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:22:19 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Weimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: WTB E46 323i or 325i automatic sedan Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Group, I have a friend in the market for a clean, well maintained E46 323i or even 325i sedan. Requirements are white, silver or blue exterior, cold weather package and automatic transmission. Looking to spend $10k or less. West coast cars are preferred due to his location in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area as well as any cars near my location in Southern Indiana. Let me know of any good leads. Thanks! Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter '95 M3 '01 325iT Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 18:23:42 -0600 From: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Steering rack boots Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Has anyone found a steering rack boot that can be replaced without breaking the ball-joint on an E30 ? It'd be like those used for CV joint coverage (held together with screws or nuts/bolts ) but sized to fit the rack bits . Pls advise source etc off-digest .. Bill P -- Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:43:37 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 antenna question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone know what the type or name of the coax connector is at the C pillar amp cable? -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: Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:30:27 -0600 From: Paul Craven [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: OT Code Scanner Recommendation Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I have a coworker who is looking to pick up an OBD1 scanner for a Toyota. Anyone have a brand or model they like? I assume a generic tool would work... Regards, Paul Craven 1991 M5 1999 528iTM Some other stuff... -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 628 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Texas pre-purchase inspection shop Re: Texas pre-purchase inspection shop WTB E31 850i or 850Ci Re: Need help interpreting OBD-II codes -- Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 03:24:58 + From: Evan A [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Texas pre-purchase inspection shop Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Arlington, Texas for a pre-purchase inspection? The car is a 2001 325it. I've already contacted Lone Star Bavarian in Ft. Worth, but it's good to have choices. FYI here's the car: http://gallery.mac.com/bohearn#19 TIA, Evan _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.com/ -- Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:30:07 -0600 From: Paul Garnier [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Texas pre-purchase inspection shop Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oooo, pretty! Paul Garnier FastNetworking.com 281.827.0725 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Evan A Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2007 9:25 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] Texas pre-purchase inspection shop Can anyone recommend a shop in or near Arlington, Texas for a pre-purchase inspection? The car is a 2001 325it. I've already contacted Lone Star Bavarian in Ft. Worth, but it's good to have choices. FYI here's the car: http://gallery.mac.com/bohearn#19 TIA, Evan _ Don't just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.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: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 01:01:34 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: WTB E31 850i or 850Ci Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Looking for a budget V12 8 series for an RD mule. If anyone sees something that's rough, even not running, let me know. -- Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport LLC (440) 564 7574 www.koalamotorsport.com www.bmwdiffs.com 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty OH 44072 (Cleveland Area) -- Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2007 13:35:29 -0800 From: Peter Loron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: b barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Need help interpreting OBD-II codes Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have recorded some data that may shed some light on the problem. The link to the data file is below. Basically the short term fuel trim for B1S1 is significantly out of whack with what the trim values are for B1S2. http://rapidshare.com/files/73869830/dump4.zip.html -Pete On Nov 21, 2007, at 9:36 AM, b barry wrote: Were some of these left over from being set prior to pulling the head when the coolant was leaking and other running problems were happening? Else clear all codes with engine running warmed up and see if new codes are tripped. If none, then repeat with a fully cold engine and observe codes during engine warmup till fully warm over ~10 miles or so. If you have s/w that will log OBDII data that will be a big help in trapping what and when the codes happen. hth, Barry On Nov 21, 2007 9:22 AM, Peter Loron [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I pulled the following codes yesterday after the CEL came on in my 1998 M3. I have just put a new head on the car, and when re-assembling things, I noted that one of the injectors had a damaged lower o- ring. It was not easy to get it back into the intake manifold with the o-ring seated properly. Also, AFAIK, the oxygen sensors are original at 85K mi. Suggestions on what to check/change next? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:31 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] Race seats 1) are you a Big Boy? Otherwise you may just slam around in these. 2) are you prepared to be somewhat uncomfortable? 3) These will probably sit fairly low in the car, you OK with that? 4) They won't be very adjustable (at all?) 5) concerned about back seat access? 6) Do these have proper mounting points for your stock belts? My recaros had slider brackets that I mounted the belt receiver onto. Have you looked into a set of Sparco or Recaro Speed seats? There are also knockoffs from Corbeau (?) etc that are cheaper Marc Plante E36 M3/4/5 Running a pair of used SRDs that I bottom fed for. Vienna, VA 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 582 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: What acts like a blown headgasket, but isn't? 97 540 6 Speed Cruise Control E38 Coolant Leak Re: E38 Coolant Leak -- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:44:54 -0700 From: Peter Loron [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: What acts like a blown headgasket, but isn't? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gah. No, I'm guessing he tested it cold. I'll see what it will take to test it when hot. Yeah, the pics aren't so good...crappy camera. Basically the plugs and the valves are light grey/white instead of the carbon black I had been expecting. Deposits from burned coolant? Running too lean? The previous problem manifested itself as a crack in the #3 plug well, letting coolant up into the plug well. As far as I could tell, no coolant was getting down into the cylinder. That plug well has remained dry since the repair. I'm willing to believe that the head is toast, but I'm not understanding how a crack inside the head would get coolant into all of the chambers. They all look the same. I would think a crack would be allowing things to go into one or two, but not all. -Pete KMS- Brett Anderson wrote: The photos of the head are not good enough to help determine anything. Rough idle - How did you set up the cams/vanos? Cylinder head - was it crack tested at operating temperature? Who did the initial repair? These heads only have a 25%, at best, chance of being saved when they crack. Brett Anderson KMS Peter Loron wrote: I need help diagnosing a problem (or problems) with my 98 M3/4. -- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:03:44 -0700 From: Tom Viers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: 97 540 6 Speed Cruise Control Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --The patient presents as a 97 E39 540i/6 with 97k miles. ABS and ASC are working fine. Pressing the CC button on the dash lights up the CC light, but CC won't engage and light goes out within a few seconds after trying to engage CC. System unresponsive until I turn off key and restart. Plaza BMW in St.Louis put it under the scope and pulled codes for the Bowden Cable and for the Actuator. They suggested replacing the Bowden Cable. I ordered the cable from Pelican Parts and received it today. I looked for some info on RR for the Bowden Cable in my Bentley Manuals and can't find anything. Can anyone point me to the right place in the Bentley's or give me some direction on RRing the cable? Thanks, Tom Viers -- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:21:08 -0400 From: Karl Rentler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC List bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E38 Coolant Leak Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The victim is an 01 740i (PO is a list member who took excellent care of the car) The symptoms coolant on the floor, leak is behind engine flowing around the bellhousing, and coolant light coming on, on an almost daily basis since problem started 4 days ago.Looked around the top of the engine but hard to see any coolant flowing with the beauty cover off. Any know issues I should look for. Car has had valley pan gaskets replaced not so long ago. Thanks, Karl -- Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:32:24 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Karl Rentler [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E38 Coolant Leak Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A tech group I belong to has seen multiple valley pan failures after repair. Seems the replacement part may not be as good as the one installed at the factory. Jack the back of the car up and see if coolant comes to the front of the valley, you can see past the throttle body. If so, it's either the valley pan or O-rings in the rear cross over pipe. If no coolant in valley, it's either a heater hose, aux waterpump/water valve assembly or worst case, the rear cover on the block. Brett Anderson KMS Karl Rentler wrote: The victim is an 01 740i (PO is a list member who took excellent care of the car) The symptoms coolant on the floor, leak is behind engine flowing around the bellhousing, and coolant light coming on, on an almost daily basis since problem started 4 days ago.Looked around the top of the engine but hard to see any coolant flowing with the beauty cover off. Any know issues I should look for. Car has had valley pan gaskets replaced not so long ago. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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and I re-used it. Re-connect it's plug. Reattach vacuum line. Put the oil line back on. (bold, crush ring, hose, crush ring). Reattach oil vapor recovery connections. Reset the CE light with the Peake. *** Questions: 1. How often do these sensors fail? There isn't much to these hall sensors and as such they should last a long time. The data code on the pig tail indicated 3/98 which suggests it was original to the car. My son's car with 10 years and 99k miles is original (as far as I can tell). Both old and new are Siemen's units. Granted it's not a great environment, engine heat, hot oil under great pressure, maybe it's that combination. 2. Can the bad sensor be tested on the bench with a DVM? 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: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 17:42:45 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 Brake flush denouement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Some like Jay were interested in the end result of the brake calipers that wouldn't flush. Turns out no collapsed lines or gummed up calipers. Ramone at Bavarian Motorsport just applied more pressure and cycled the ABS and the system flowed. -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: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 19:17:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Jim Bassett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 Brake flush denouement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, August 6, 2007 5:42 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some like Jay were interested in the end result of the brake calipers that wouldn't flush. Turns out no collapsed lines or gummed up calipers. Ramone at Bavarian Motorsport just applied more pressure and cycled the ABS and the system flowed. Ah ha, the get a bigger hammer theory - excellent :-) Jim Bassett - also a customer of Bavarian Motorsport -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 535 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Wheels E30 AFM Re: E30 AFM Re: Key Blank -- Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 15:27:49 -0700 From: Marco Romani [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Wheels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes after a while the sealant bead dries out and needs to be redone. Fikse will do it for a price, or you can do it yourself which they don't recommend, or I can send you to my guy in Mountain View that has rebuilt mine in the past. Hit me offlist if interested. And/Or those fasteners do back out after a while. I damn near hit the wall in T9 at Laguna a few years back when some fasteners backed out. I found multiple ones loose on other wheels that day Marco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 1:37 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] Wheels Anyone have experience with the Dinan wheels (Fikse FM/5 type)? If so , do they have a tendency to leak? I tightened the valve stems but they still steadily loose air on both fronts. The tires are fairly new. I figure the fasteners which attach the rim to the center sections must be leaking. -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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.2/933 - Release Date: 8/2/2007 2:22 PM -- Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:04:00 -0500 From: Clarence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E30 AFM Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Car is an '87 325iS. In times past when I had the AFM disconnected, the car would start but immediately shut off. Tonight I had changed oil and removed the air filter w/AFM to check the filter. I reassembled but forgot to plug the AFM back in. The car started and idled fine although the check engine light was on. What gives? Anybody have ideas as to why it ran this time w/the AFM unplugged? TIA Clarence West Bend, WI - wondering, really wondering, what Sabine Schmitz could do w/my car at RA in September.. -- Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 06:16:16 -0700 From: John Bolhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E30 AFM Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, Aug 03, 2007 at 08:04:00PM -0500, Clarence wrote: Car is an '87 325iS. In times past when I had the AFM disconnected, the car would start but immediately shut off. Tonight I had changed oil and removed the air filter w/AFM to check the filter. I reassembled but forgot to plug the AFM back in. The car started and idled fine although the check engine light was on. What gives? Anybody have ideas as to why it ran this time w/the AFM unplugged? I'd chalk it up to random chance and remember to plug it in next time. -- Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 12:13:37 -0700 From: Curtis Ingraham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Key Blank Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell me the manufacturer info from the other side, and I'll tell you if it's a 2002 key. Does it have a black rubber (plastic) head? Curt Ingraham Oakland, CA Gilbert Hoffman wrote: I have discovered a key blank, and don't know what it is for. (2002?) Blank says BMW BM3 on one side and some manufacturer info on the other. Anyone know what it is for? How much it is worth? -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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Ruiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: concept CS (more) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://vodcast.bmw.com/stories/3316595/ Perhaps I have just been way out of the loop... :( Brian Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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to pull into a spot without doing Austin Powers back-and-forth corrections for half an hour. Because, believe me, people are watching. On the debit side of the ledger, the F430 is really expensive. And, with the F1 transmission, it's hard to parallel-park on a hill because you have to stab the throttle and guess how far the clutch will engage. But that's really about all I've got. The F430 can tone down its act enough to play the role of daily driver, but when you let it off its leash there are few cars out there with a more raw-edged devotion to driver involvement. I have a feeling that when Dennis Liu finally gets his F430, he won't be disappointed. INSIDE TRACK: In your dreams. Copyright 2007 The New York Times Company -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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that there's something about the 1st gear synchro that doesn't line up as it should when the gearbox comes to a stop, that grabbing another gear or movement of the output shaft realigns. I'll also mention that declutching and trying again usually does NOT work, so spinning the input shaft doesn't have the same effect. -Kevin __ Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:28:12 -0700 From: Kevin Kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW BMW BMW BMW bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Nice E46 M3 For Sale in SF Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A friend if mine has put is nice M3 for sale. The car is in San Francisco, photos and contact info is on the URL below: Kevin Kelly BMW CCA 50039 http://www.mitchellfamily.com/ben/m3.html -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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. Sometimes the cam positions sensors can also be a culprit in this case. If the computer can not tell the position of the crank it will not allow a spark. Check them. Or your computer is dead. Hope not. Marco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ivan Demkovitch Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2007 8:33 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] URGENT! No start (was: M62 chain covers) Folks. Just finished all rebuild. New chain, etc.. E39 540i Car wouldn't start. Doesn't even give any clue... I had intake refreshed and fuel lines were disconnected. I crank it for a good while. No strange noises, but no start. Light fuel smell after long cranking... What could be wrong? I'm pretty sure I got all wires connected and so on.. Even if 0.7Nm was bit off - it still should at least misfire... I manually jumped fuel pump. I can hear pump. I can feel one fuel hose under pressure, another not. Seems like there is no spark. But why?! I did one mistake, wonder if that can be culprit. When I cannected battery - key was in and in start position (kept it there to turn steering wheel) However I don't see anything wrong with dash. Computer have 1 code stored for battery disconnected What should I try next? Thanks, Ivan 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: 268.17.7/647 - Release Date: 1/23/2007 8:02 AM -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 351 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E34 Service Light reset Re: FS Mini Cooper in DC area E32 Xenon wiring Re: E32 Xenon wiring -- Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:26:54 -0500 From: Gregory Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34 Service Light reset Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resolution to my problem, perhaps it will help others. Thanks to those that wrote with advice. PROBLEM: I have a 1995 (Jan '95 build) 525iT and want to reset the service lights, having done a complete major recently. Grounding pin 7 to ground, with the key on position 2 (all lights on just ready to start the engine) -- wait 7-10 second for the oil reset and nearly 30 seconds for the inspection reset. This didn't work. RESOLUTION: Used a (Peake) reset tool and BINGO -- all green lights. The ground wire method worked fine on my '90 E30 325i touring. I don't know why my car prefered a reset tool. However it was rather modestly priced (Ebay), it works and I don't need to remember which pin every 12 months or so. In other news - finally found time to repair the (non-functioning) electric headrest -- shorten the cable outer housing by partial disassembly. 10 mm socket wrench, a Bic lighter and a small utility knife. Perhaps a 10 minute job at most. Happy motoring Gregory in Georgia '95 525iT (E34) -- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 16:09:41 + (UTC) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: FS Mini Cooper in DC area Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My boss is selling his Mini Cooper. 2003 with 11k miles (weekend toy) Garaged White with black top/interior. Black racing stripe - Sport Package - Premium Package - Cold Weather Package. Well maintained and lightly used. The car lives in the Landsdowne area outside of DC. email me for contact info. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 Vienna, VA -- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:51:44 -0500 From: Felix Vicente [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E32 Xenon wiring Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] All, Thanks to another UUC member I am now the proud owner of the unobtanium E32 750 Xenons. Alas, the connector for the low beams is vastly different from the standard 9006- style connector on our E34. The connector has 4 wires, red, brown, blue and yellow. I presume the additional wires are for the self leveling dohicky, but is it safe to assume the red and brown wires go to the Xenon transformer? The WDS only goes back to early E38s, so I can't use that as a guide. If anyone has any insight into which are the two magical wires, please let me know. Thanks, Felix Miami,fl 01 540/6 came with xenons 98 740 sooner or later will get them 95 525 looking forward to hooking them up -- Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:57:46 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E32 Xenon wiring Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] E32 did not have self leveling. My recollection is that there is a lead for a small current that maintains the lamps nearly ready to fire, and when a voltage is sent down another lead, the threshold is exceeded and the lamp lights. Brett Anderson might be able to help with the leads from an E32 ETM. Ed Felix Vicente wrote: All, Thanks to another UUC member I am now the proud owner of the unobtanium E32 750 Xenons. Alas, the connector for the low beams is vastly different from the standard 9006- style connector on our E34. The connector has 4 wires, red, brown, blue and yellow. I presume the additional wires are for the self leveling dohicky, but is it safe to assume the red and brown wires go to the Xenon transformer? The WDS only goes back to early E38s, so I can't use that as a guide. If anyone has any insight into which are the two magical wires, please let me know. Thanks, Felix Miami,fl 01 540/6 came with xenons 98 740 sooner or later will get them 95 525 looking forward to hooking them up 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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:20 AM, Steve Nash [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My '95 E34 525i failed an emissions test. HCState Standards - .9 GPM Inspection Readings - 1.6 GPM Failed COState Standards - 20.00 GPM Inspection Readings - 43.34 GPM Failed As I understand it, the high HC is an indicator of unburnt fuel. So is the high CO number, since complete combustion would give CO2. Yes, try a new O2 sensor first, especially if at 132K miles it hasn't already been replaced. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini- Cooper S with LSD -- Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2006 06:31:07 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Weimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 Vanos fun for the holidays Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Group, I am in search of some facts to aid in the diagnosis of the nasty sounding Vanos in my '95 M3. Details: 112k miles, Redline 10W40, new primary tensioner (installed yesterday, newer style 081 p/n), totally stock otherwise. Symptom: At idle there is noise and vibration in the area of the Vanos unit, off idle the rattle gets more pronounced until ~3500 rpm where it quiets some. To me this sounds worse than the 'normal' Vanos rattle I have heard in many other E36's that make a little noise as the revs drop. Strangely, the symptoms seem to be more pronounced after changing to the Redline from the 15W40 dino oil the PO had been using. There are several posts in the archives regarding different oils and their effect on the Vanos rattle but that discussion seems to offer no clear results. What is the recommended path for troubleshooting the Vanos system? Has anyone successfully made an adapter for the oil fitting at the Vanos unit so the pressure tests can be performed? Any other tips, tricks, suggestions and experiences are appreciated. Matt Weimer __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 343 : text Format Messages in this Issue: PlateWire Re: Portable GPS units Re: Portable GPS units E39 540 sway bar upgrade -- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:22:10 -0600 From: Robert Blakeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: PlateWire Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting site for about 10 minutes, then I wondered how long it will last: http://www.platewire.com/ It seems to be good for venting, but I suspect that the buttwipes on the road would never visit it and wouldn't see themselves publicly chastised. We really need to bring back public stocks. Robert Houston '90 535 '00 528 _ View Athletes Collections with Live Search http://sportmaps.live.com/index.html?source=hmemailtaglinenov06FORM=MGAC01 -- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:11:45 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Portable GPS units Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If my wife's Garmin has a detour feature, it isn't obvious. Maybe a different or newer model? Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:24:49 -0500 From: Matt Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Portable GPS units Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That voice is probably from the Navtek systems software. Another good feature (at least with Garmin, but I bet Magellian has it, too) is the detour selection. If you come up to a blocked/closed road tap on detour, and you can select 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5 mile choices to get around a mess. It does a pretty good job with that too. Matt Murray -- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:44:53 -0500 From: Matt Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Portable GPS units Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scott, It is on the iQue and has the ID of QueRoutes. Then you click on Detours, where you see the choices, including a 15 miles detour option. The QueRoutes icon looks like diagram of a dot with a line to a small circle, with a line to a small square, with a line to a larger square, in a vertical zig-zag pattern. Matt Murray - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If my wife's Garmin has a detour feature, it isn't obvious. Maybe a different or newer model? Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 08:24:49 -0500 That voice is probably from the Navteq systems software. Another good feature (at least with Garmin, but I bet Magellian has it, too) is the detour selection. If you come up to a blocked/closed road tap on detour, and you can select 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 mile, 5 mile choices to get around a mess. It does a pretty good job with that too. Matt Murray -- Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 12:25:56 -0800 (PST) From: Ivan Demkovitch [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E39 540 sway bar upgrade Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wanted your input on options I have. I will be lowering subframe, so I decided while there - can do upgrade pretty easy. I have option on doing M5 sway bars or Eibach kit. Stock: 24.4/14 (mm Front/rear) M5: 27/16.5 Eibach 28/18 Would it be that Eibach will be too stiff? Anybody have M5 sways for sale? Thanks, Ivan -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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PROTECTED] I'm thinkin' my touring (e34) would be bd with that treatment! Does the scissor conversion work on the cargo door? It's good to know that it has Memory seats Power seats - those manual memory seats are such a pain.. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of m3 drvr Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 11:50 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] Found on CL: 2001 BMW M5 - FOR SALE!!! good CONDITION!! NEG - $16000 WOW...Chessy! No way is that car going to sell...but there is a sucka born every minute. From: Dennis Liu [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] Found on CL: 2001 BMW M5 - FOR SALE!!! good CONDITION!! NEG - $16000 Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 00:18:54 -0500 Wow... A 2001 E39 M5 for sale for only $16k? Negotiable? http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/car/242239515.html Gotta love the bling dubs. REALLY gotta love the sick scissor Lambo doors. Nifty giant center video screen, for watching porn while driving. Best of all, gotta love the automatic transmission. No need to heel and toe! Hey, it's got an M5 emblem on the trunklid, it's gotta be real, RIGHT? 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 _ Fixing up the home? Live Search can help http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improvelocale=e n-USsource=hmemailtaglinenov06FORM=WLMTAG 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: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/565 - Release Date: 12/2/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.6/566 - Release Date: 12/3/2006 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 327 : text Format Messages in this Issue: OTOT / Shooting cars - Top Gear Found on CL: 2001 BMW M5 - FOR SALE!!! good CONDITION!! NEG - $16000 Re: E30 brake upgrade Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) -- Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2006 17:42:15 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: OTOT / Shooting cars - Top Gear Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The o/u trap gun looked pretty nice (maybe a Browning). Funny that he missed the clay with the gun but hit the car without really aiming the machine gun. They must have set the azimuth and he just had to arc it across. -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: Sat, 2 Dec 2006 00:18:54 -0500 From: Dennis Liu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Found on CL: 2001 BMW M5 - FOR SALE!!! good CONDITION!! NEG - $16000 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow... A 2001 E39 M5 for sale for only $16k? Negotiable? http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/car/242239515.html Gotta love the bling dubs. REALLY gotta love the sick scissor Lambo doors. Nifty giant center video screen, for watching porn while driving. Best of all, gotta love the automatic transmission. No need to heel and toe! Hey, it's got an M5 emblem on the trunklid, it's gotta be real, RIGHT? Vty, --Dennis -- Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:43:14 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E30 brake upgrade Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What brake problem are you addressing? I never get fade. Once a week I drive the car 80 miles to Aberdeen, this is a great route rising to 2000 feet and has some VERY twisty roads - and almost no other traffic! It must be one of the best driving roads in the UK and is a real workout for the car. The E30 is in it's element here, the E34 Alpina was faster but always felt too big in the tightest corners. I want the E30 to stop more quickly, the way my E34 or E36 manage to. I've had five E30s, and none stopped as well as the other BMWs I've owned. The stopping distance on the E30 feels like 50% more than the others. That's with Pagid Fast Road pads and annually changed brake fluid. If you can wait a few weeks, I'm working on an affordable Wilwood component-based solution for the E30 that will probably work out costing you less than the VW parts cost plus fiddling with your own bracketry. Design will fit under 15 wheels with a rotor size of 11.75. and looking for sponsored-price test pilots also. ;-) Let me know when it's ready. ;-) -- Date: Sat, 02 Dec 2006 10:48:33 -0500 From: Carey Probst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a highly modded 325 running stock setup but with Carbotech pads. It will handle multiple track weekends at Watkins Glen with no problems, little wear and a nice hard pedal. Unless you are adding a couple hundred horses to the car, there is no need for an upgrade other than the bling factor. While bigger brakes would look cool behind my 16 wheels, they are totally unnecessary for performance given the power of our cars. Carey Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:47:01 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E30 brake upgrade Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My fiance is going to give me the money to upgrade the brakes on my E30 318iS for Christmas. I in turn am buying her an E28 //M535i with a dog-leg box :-) Now I've looked at many options for the upgrade over the years. But short of spending big $ on Wilwood calipers I see a cheaper option. -- Carey Probst '99M3 daily driver '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 321 : text Format Messages in this Issue: E34 525iT service light reset Re: E34 525iT service light reset Re: E34 525iT service light reset 3-er for sale -- Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:20:04 -0500 From: Gregory Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34 525iT service light reset Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a 1995 (Jan '95 build) 525iT and want to reset the service lights, having done a complete major recently. The E34 site tells me to ground pin 7 to ground and wait 7-10 second for the oil reset and nearly 30 seconds for the inspection reset. I've waited 60 seconds, twice and have not had any positive results. Would anyone have any suggestions? I'm not hesitant to buy a reset tool (Peake or others) but this method worked fine on my '90 E30 325i touring. I don't see that any other pre-OBDC II BMW would be any different. Thanks in advance, Gregory in Georgia P.S. If it's a reset tool I need, so be it. Any good / bad experiences with the various types that are sold? -- Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:34:57 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gregory Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED], uuc Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E34 525iT service light reset Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] That is the procedure, although I don't remember for sure that it's pin 7, as I've not used a wire in a very long time. Try just resetting oil service first, then cycle ignition and try resetting inspection. Can't imagine why it wouldn't work. We have never had an issue on E34s, unlike the early system on the E30's and earlier cars that would often fail, and not reset. Brett Anderson KMS Gregory Bradbury wrote: I have a 1995 (Jan '95 build) 525iT and want to reset the service lights, having done a complete major recently. The E34 site tells me to ground pin 7 to ground and wait 7-10 second for the oil reset and nearly 30 seconds for the inspection reset. I've waited 60 seconds, twice and have not had any positive results. Would anyone have any suggestions? I'm not hesitant to buy a reset tool (Peake or others) but this method worked fine on my '90 E30 325i touring. I don't see that any other pre-OBDC II BMW would be any different. 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, 24 Nov 2006 09:42:40 -0500 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gregory Bradbury [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E34 525iT service light reset Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Turn on the ignition, ground pin, pull wire after time interval, tirn off ignition. Gary Derian I have a 1995 (Jan '95 build) 525iT and want to reset the service lights, having done a complete major recently. The E34 site tells me to ground pin 7 to ground and wait 7-10 second for the oil reset and nearly 30 seconds for the inspection reset. I've waited 60 seconds, twice and have not had any positive results. Would anyone have any suggestions? I'm not hesitant to buy a reset tool (Peake or others) but this method worked fine on my '90 E30 325i touring. I don't see that any other pre-OBDC II BMW would be any different. Thanks in advance, Gregory in Georgia P.S. If it's a reset tool I need, so be it. Any good / bad experiences with the various types that are sold? 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, 24 Nov 2006 07:57:52 -0600 From: Bill Proud [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, Senior Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 3-er for sale Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case any of you want a rust-free E36 body ... http://www.wksr.com/wksr.php?rfc=src/swapitem.phpid=75800 Located mid-south Tenn , area-code is 931 - Call him NOT me ! Beepee -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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be happy if I could get $100 for it, including shipping. Drop me an e-mail if you are insterested! Regards, Steve (Reading PA, zip 19610) 2004 330i ZHP 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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://www.uucmotorwerks.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.6/536 - Release Date: 11/16/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.7/537 - Release Date: 11/17/2006 -- Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2006 17:04:27 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E30 tractop armrest cupholder needed Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am in a jam! Promised Christmas gift is not available. Promised youngest daughter I would get her an armrest/cupholder like the rest of the family has for her '90 325i. Husco Engineering out of Wilton Connecticut has made them for BMW NA and Bavarian Autosport now for 20 years, but they appear to have gone belly up. No website, no telephone, BMW has them as NLA, BavAuto dropped them from the web site. This is the arm rest that always came in black vinyl with crinkle finished steel frame and plastic cup holders with drop down wire bails to hold the cups. Fits over the back of the E30 center console. Bolts under the parking brake mount. Will pay reasonable amount for one, extra for new in the box. TIA, Ed -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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over kit (I have it on my race car, and love it!!).. I do think that for a street only car, you may like the Koni SA's with the Eibach pro kit springs. I had this set up on my car for several years, and liked it a lot. I was auto-x/tracking my car, and the setup was very compliant.. Not harsh at all.. The funny thing is that you will probably get a LOT of opinions about suspension set up.. Like Marc said, go out and drive some cars with different set up, and see which suits your tastes.. Regards Mo 95 e36 M3 IP car #786 - GC Coil-overs - stiff but not stiff enough yet. :) 98 e36 M3/4 - retired track car... Now with street suspension. - Very comfortable 91 325IX - Koni SA + HR sport springs. - Nicely Stiff! - Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:03:22 -0500 From: Chris Harper [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E36 M3 Questions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am new to the digest and also a relatively new BMW owner and I have a few questions for the group. First, does anyone have a recommendation for a good forum with some good info on E36 M3's? Second, I have a 1995 M3 and am trying to decide on a suspension setup that I can drive on the street as well as autocross with. I have always heard that Ground Control is the best, but I am not sure I am need all of the options available there (or the cost). Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks, chris -- Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2006 09:08:03 -0800 From: Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Attn Bill Proud Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Did you get my reply of 10/25? e-mail direct to me is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Harvey -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:18:05 -0700 From: Brad Houser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Traffic Ticket in San Jose Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My 18 year old daughter got a speeding ticket when she was still 16. They had one of the multi-cop surprise traps set up, in the same location I pointed out to her several months earlier. They got her with laser doing 65 in a 45 on Almaden Expressway for those of you familiar with the area. After many months of getting a date to appear, she goes and they say she needs a parent since she was a juvenile at the time. So yesterday, we go into Santa Clara County Superior Court (Ruff Dr). We are hoping for traffic school, so it won't be on the record, and insurance won't be impacted. The woman judge says traffic school is not an option because of the speed. She also says that her license could be suspended. When asked how to plea, daughter looks at me and I think about her getting to school, work, etc. and how much I enjoyed the freedom of her driving herself. Admitting guilt at this point was asking for the known (big fine and possible insurance whammy) and the unknown (will they really take away her license). So we plead not guilty. Now we have to decide the next steps. First, I don't know what the insurance impact will be if guilty, so I emailed my agent (Farmers). Second, will the DMV really suspend her license for 65 in a 45? What about the court? Third, find a traffic court defense attorney and see what they want to defend, and what the likelihood of getting off is. Any suggestions for an attorney? Also, would it help to mention the Street Survival School she took in September or not? Brad Houser -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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the tag on the bottom of the rear seat cushion but I don't know how to convert this to color equivalent. I'm trying to sell the seats from the parts car and want to be sure of the color. Thank you, -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. -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 242 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Decisions, decisions E34 Tin Worm Re: E34 Tin Worm E34 Engine Decision -- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 10:54:54 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Decisions, decisions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joe, You said: BTW, the last generation Supra is still considered one of the fastest Toyotas ever. They are still in high demand. Some of them are pushing over 1,000 horsepower! and you forgot to add, on stock bottom ends. -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, 25 Aug 2006 14:56:56 -0500 From: Paul Craven [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34 Tin Worm Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I am lining up the tasks I have to do to bring my newly acquired 91 M5 up to speed and I started wordering about the rust sometimes found on the bottom of E34 doors. My car looks good so far and I'd like to keep it that way. Any tips or things to double check to avoid a future problem here? As for Dennis L's query, I think he should buy a clean E38 740 sport and have Brett put a 6 speed in it. That way when he buys Rob's 750, I can buy his 740... Regards, Paul Craven 1993 325ic - sold! 1991 M5 - runs better every day 1999 528it - dunno, don't drive it -- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:18:37 -0400 From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E34 Tin Worm Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Generally, it's early E34s that have the rust issue... '89/'90. If not '91, then in '92 (if I recall correctly) there was the update to the galvanized steel for the body panels. Rare to see a late E34 with rust, and at this point it certainly isn't the difference in age! - Rob - Original Message - From: Paul Craven [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] E34 Tin Worm Hi all, I am lining up the tasks I have to do to bring my newly acquired 91 M5 up to speed and I started wordering about the rust sometimes found on the bottom of E34 doors. My car looks good so far and I'd like to keep it that way. Any tips or things to double check to avoid a future problem here? -- Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:43:10 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E34 Engine Decision Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just following up on my earlier post about the need for a valve job, etc., for my wife's 525iA. I did a little financial analysis on where we have been with the car and what it will cost us to keep it vs sell it, and whether we get the valve job vs not. Since the head is currently off the car, the decision is between doing or not doing the valve job. The difference is $650. So we decided to proceed with the valve job and keep the car for a few more years. The $650 gets us valve guides and valve guide seals, re-ground valve seats, spiffed-up valves and new intake gaskets. He'll also clean the idle control valve and check all the hoses that would normally be hard to access while the head is out. It all comes with a 1 year, 12 month warranty. One other thing that popped up is that the timing chain guides are completely destroyed, as in, came out in pieces. Mr. Mechanic said he normally only sees that on 200K+ mile engines, not ones with only 118K miles. The Carfax report on the car indicated no odometer roll-back, although it is possible that the engine in the car now is not the original, who knows? So now we're planning on doing more driving just to get our money's worth out of the car. Thanks to everyone for your input. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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- or maybe even a head gasket and some belts and hoses I know, I know, it's nuts. Any thoughts? John 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: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:47:00 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Art Ream [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: 84 E30 Rear Brake Drum Problem Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sometimes the drums fuse to the face ofthe hubs, requiring hammering and torching to get them loose. Converting to disc is a viable alternative to endless futzing with the drums and adjusters. There are enough salvage E30/6 rear brake setups that the swap is reasonably inexpensive now. Barry Art Ream wrote: Good Morning, I'm attempting (with little success) to remove the rear drums on the E30. Now, following all instructions, I can't see the self adjusting lever through one of the Holes to place the screw driver in there and twist. Supposedly this will allow the drum to come of. Now these things have not been off ever in my opinion and look fused. So some coaxing might be necessary. But first any thoughts on what I should see in that little hole with limited light and the best way to get these off? Of course without destroying anything. Thanks Art '84 E30 318i 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 227 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E28 Center Vent Removal Re: E28 Center Vent Removal WTB Passenger side door trim strip Re: E28 Center Vent Removal -- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 14:27:08 -0700 From: Scott Charlotte Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28 Center Vent Removal Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Our '88 535i (RIP) had functional center vents. By f unctional, I mean that air came out of them. I'm not sure what other function could be desired, although the creative among us can probably come up with something. Our car was manufactured in Sept. '87, IIRC, so it was an early '88. So this non-functional center vent thing, was it only on later '88s? Sorry I can't help on the removal question, I never had reason to remove the vents. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:30:51 -0700 From: Bob Sutterfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28 Center Vent Removal Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Early E28s had functional dash center vents. Late E28s had decorative grilles instead, with no ductwork. The removal process is likely different. It's possible to convert from new to old. For helpful E28 chatter and info, join http://mye28.com. -- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:29:36 -0400 From: Michael Lawrence [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28 Center Vent Removal Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Scott, I think they are talking about the top dash vent, you know the area on top of the dash that looks like a vent but isn't on a 87-88? In all models the center vents blow, but on earlier E28 models that top area on the dash was also a vent and from memory it helped cool the car quickly, it had a rotary on/off switch, otherwise it looks identical between the 2. It is a horizontal vent(top of dash/early E28) vs the Vertical vents on the face of the dash. Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:bmwuucdigest- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Charlotte Miller Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 5:27 PM To: UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] E28 Center Vent Removal Our '88 535i (RIP) had functional center vents. By f unctional, I mean that air came out of them. I'm not sure what other function could be desired, although the creative among us can probably come up with something. Our car was manufactured in Sept. '87, IIRC, so it was an early '88. So this non-functional center vent thing, was it only on later '88s? Sorry I can't help on the removal question, I never had reason to remove the vents. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:30:51 -0700 From: Bob Sutterfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28 Center Vent Removal Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Early E28s had functional dash center vents. Late E28s had decorative grilles instead, with no ductwork. The removal process is likely different. It's possible to convert from new to old. For helpful E28 chatter and info, join http://mye28.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, 11 Aug 2006 18:27:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: E36 M3 List [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: WTB Passenger side door trim strip Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Group, I am looking for a good used door trim strip for the passenger side of my '95 M3. I guess this would also be referred to as the exterior molding, rub strip, etc. I would also entertain purchasing both sides if you have a set and do not want to separate. Matt __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 21:28:04 -0400 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E28 Center Vent Removal Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quite a photo! Thanks, Stan From: Tammer Farid [EMAIL PROTECTED] I could probably stand to include the link :-) http://www.stevelyon.com/share/tammer/Misc/cars/e28/P4030032.JPG -tammer -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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the garden, unhook your roof gutters from the storm sewer system, plant a tree or two or three, use gravel instead of concrete or asphalt, don't USE things... use them up, grown your own veggies, use the energy stored in your muscles instead of a machine! Now here are a few good ideas. Some of them are ones that I practice. Thankfully, not because of compulsion by my neighbors or my elected leaders. Most of these make my bills lower or my life better compared to the marginal inconvenience they add to my life. If you love your children, this is the best and most important thing you can give them. THEY are the ones who will suffer in 50 years, you and I will be dead. Excellent! I was hoping you'd work in a THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!! Clause. I can't decide if I think _that_ phrase has done even more harm to society than the irrational cry of DO SOMETHING! PS: Oh yeah, the important part... DEMAND politicians who will vote to save the planet, not ones who vote to enrich bank accounts. Do any of us actually think that we're in a position to demand politicians? Do any of us think that if a vote were taken on saving the planet (that was truly cut and dry and not lobbyist conjecture) that someone would vote _against_ it? I haven't spent much time on capitol hill but I don't think issues like should we or should we not beat this kitten with a bat are seriously debated. Most politicians seem to agree that kittens should not be beaten with bats. Most politicians also agree that the Earth should not be destroyed. When we are dying from a poisoned planet, what good will money be? Now I am just being spiteful, but I can think of one use: All that money and technology will let me fly to a different planet where there are fewer people that think they know what's best for me. 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: Sat, 5 Aug 2006 22:00:13 -0400 From: Ben Keyes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Do SOMETHING! Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] this guy was on Foreign Exchange w/Fareed Zakaria recently : http://www.lomborg.com/ watch the show here : http://wm.nmmstream.net/forex/230show.asx interview segment starts @11:40 into the show and the main point made was that while global warming (no matter what the cause) isn't a good thing, there are a lot of other, better things which we (the global we in this case, not just the US) could spend money on make the world a lot better place. the book which came out of the discussions which came to those conclusions is probably pretty interesting : http://www.copenhagenconsensus.com How to Spend $50 Billion to Make the World a Better Place : http://prp.contentdirections.com/mr/cupress.jsp/doi=10.2277/0521685710 of course if we make the world that much better a place for everyone they'll all want to grow up rich comfortable burn more fuels :-P Ben -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 192 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Done! Thanks! Re: E36 control arm replacement Re: For Sale: 1996 E36 M3 Exhaust FS: Tires - Street Competition Re: WTB 95 M3 WTB motorsport wheels -- Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2006 21:24:59 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: marshall lytle [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Done! Thanks! Re: E36 control arm replacement Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all who provided valuable insight regarding this. I did two control arms and full tie rods on the wife's 328i (the car that goes this year to O'fest). I'm also going to replace shocks and struts next weekend. Job went smoothly, except I have no pickle fork, so I had to remove the strut from the hub assembly to get to the top of the outer ball joint shaft and I dropped the subframe to get out the inner joints. This also allowed me to torque everything to spec. For reference, this car has the low-slung suspension, with Boge shocks, short springs and a short bump stop on the strut. I used the 1996 M3 version of the control arm bushing with the centered hole and two small kidney reliefs molded into the bushing. There were simply two nubs molded into the rubber, and they were 180 degrees apart, so I treated them like the arrows on the E30 busing and lined one up with the mark on the banjo. The Avus edition of the 328i used a fancier lowered suspension with yellow Bilstein shocks and struts, no external bump stop, and the off centered 1995 M3 version of the bushing with the regular 328i control arms. Those shocks cost more than Konis even with my discount from my dealer, so I think I'm going with the Konis. Thanks again, Ed -- Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2006 19:41:35 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW UUC List bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: For Sale: 1996 E36 M3 Exhaust Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wouldn't mind clearing out the corner of the garage that old lump has been taking up for so long, and $100. seems like a price to sell, so if Rex sells his first and there's a second buyer who wants one, my stock '97 was //M3 exhaust was used one year and has fewer miles. For $40. more I'll add the original stock //M3 rear shocks too. Located only a town over from Rex, so also SF Bay Area pickup. Barry Rex Tener wrote: My black E36 M3 has been sold and the new owner does not want the stock exhaust. It was approximately 3 years old with 30K miles when it was removed. Pictures can be seen at: http://ninemisfit.com/vehicles/1996_bmw_m3/forsale/exhaust/ An inexpensive upgrade for E36 325i/325is cars. I am asking $100 and SF Bay Area pickup (Los Altos). -- Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:34:46 -0400 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: FS: Tires - Street Competition Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Trying to clear out a bunch of tires. Make an offer! They need to go! Stan NH STREET TIRES: 4) Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 tires, size 235/40-Z17. Two with 6-7/32nds of tread, two with 4-5/32nds. (1) Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 tire, size 235/40-Z17, with 7-8/32nds of tread. I believe this was a spare tire. (2) BFG Comp T/A tires, size 245/50-Z15, with 6-8/32nds of tread. ((2) Falken-G FK-05G tires, size 205/50-Z15, with 4-5/32nds of tread. WINTER TIRES: (2) Pirelli Winter 210 Asimmetrico tires, size 225/45-H17, with 5-7/32nds of tread, inside to outside. They handle pretty well on dry pavement, so use 'em for regular street use if you want. (2) Bridgestone Blizzak WS-15 tires, size 195/65-14, with 10-/32nds of tread. The shoulders on one side of each tire seem to be a bit more worn. COMPETITION TIRES: (4) Hoosier A3SO3 autocross tires, size 225/45-15, with 2-3/32nds of tread. (1) Hoosier R3SO3 track tire, size 225/45-15, with 2-3/32nds of tread. -- Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:46:23 -0400 From: Beaudette, Roland SIKORSKY [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC (bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com) bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: WTB 95 M3 WTB motorsport wheels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks to all that responded. Surprisingly nothing from Ben Mr. Wheels Keyes. Anywho, I outsmarted myself by using Outlook to sort the UUC emails into a folder...where they had lain forgotten until today. Cheers, Roland -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 182 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: American LeMans Series Re: American LeMans Series Re: American LeMans Series Carfax Request -- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:50:31 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: American LeMans Series Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Marc Plante said I miss the days when American LeMans racing actually involved competitive BMWs in TWO classes. I'm with you MarcI was at Watkins Glenn in '96 - one of the first outings of the PTG gang. I met Eric Wenberg in the garage area - it was greatfans were allowed to wander freely in the garage area. Cool! :-) John Weese Nittany Bimmers '88 M5 4 '02's -- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:30:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: American LeMans Series Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marc Plante said I miss the days when American LeMans racing actually involved competitive BMWs in TWO classes. I'm with you MarcI was at Watkins Glenn in '96 - one of the first outings of the PTG gang. I met Eric Wenberg in the garage area - it was greatfans were allowed to wander freely in the garage area. Cool! :-) Well that was sorta how this weekend was at Mid-Ohio with the Grand Am cup and the Rolex series. BMW took pole in GT in the Rolex series, qualified 4th in the GS class for GAC, also 4th in the ST class for GAC. That's 3 classes not just 2, except the players are now Turner Motorsports, Sigalsport, Connelly Racing, Fountain Motorsports, etc. The Northern Ohio Chapter secures the suite overlooking madness for the Rolex race and for two years in a row Will Turner has stopped by to hang out with the club members. I believe he had some meet greet at his paddock area also. It's not ALMS but it's still pretty cool to get to ask the pros questions. I actually needed a tire for a friend so he could leave for the track tonight and I asked one of the teams if I could buy one and I did. Try that in ALMS! :-) -Carlos 98 M3 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:36:33 -0400 From: Chris Eck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: American LeMans Series Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually, I think it was the Buckeye Chapter that had the corral and the observation deck overlooking madness. We Northern Ohio Chapter schmucks were left in the grass, watching you connected high-brow dudes sip champagne and hobnob. ;-) Chris Eck On 6/26/06, Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well that was sorta how this weekend was at Mid-Ohio with the Grand Am cup and the Rolex series. BMW took pole in GT in the Rolex series, qualified 4th in the GS class for GAC, also 4th in the ST class for GAC. That's 3 classes not just 2, except the players are now Turner Motorsports, Sigalsport, Connelly Racing, Fountain Motorsports, etc. The Northern Ohio Chapter secures the suite overlooking madness for the Rolex race and for two years in a row Will Turner has stopped by to hang out with the club members. I believe he had some meet greet at his paddock area also. It's not ALMS but it's still pretty cool to get to ask the pros questions. I actually needed a tire for a friend so he could leave for the track tonight and I asked one of the teams if I could buy one and I did. Try that in ALMS! :-) -Carlos -- Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:19:58 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Carfax Request Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone have an open Carfax account? If so, can you run: JM1NA3537S0604641? Thanks, David -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 180 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Any one familiar with Concord Motorsport Re: Any one familiar with Concord Motorsport FS: Dinan Performance Engine Chip for E36 M3 Re: Any one familiar with Concord Motorsport -- Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:54:56 -0400 From: Phil Marx [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Any one familiar with Concord Motorsport Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Harvey Chao asked: Any experience with these folks? http://www.concordmotorsport.com/ Year's ago when I was selling BMWs for a living, I would frequently run into Mike Cooney at the Manheim auction in PA. He always seemed a nice guy, very knowledgeable, and a supporter of the BMW CCA. I have never had any business dealings with him though. I'm sure the local chapter which he supports can give you some testimonials. -Phil Marx -- Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:17:26 -0700 From: Mark Gold [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Any one familiar with Concord Motorsport Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never heard of them, but then again I'm in California. They do have a nice looking '95 525iT on their site that peaked my curiosity. Mark Gold Sacramento Valley BMWCCA On Jun 23, 2006, at 6:29 PM, Harvey Chao wrote: Any experience with these folks? http://www.concordmotorsport.com/ Thanks Harvey 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: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 15:20:35 -0700 From: Michael Wylie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: 'Michael Wylie' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FS: Dinan Performance Engine Chip for E36 M3 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Like new, Dinan sells for $299. Will sell for $100. For pick up around the North San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.dinanbmw.com Feel free to email with questions. Mike Novato 95 M3 03 525 -- Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:26:28 -0400 From: Stan Jackson Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Any one familiar with Concord Motorsport Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is Mike Cooney's shop. Same name, but moved one town over and expanded (used to be in Concord, visible from Rte. 93). Mike is a great guy and definitely knows BMW's. He has been around them for decades now. I don't know who he currently has working for him. I have high regards for Mike, and recommend him to anyone with a BMW. If you see him, let him the Jacksons said hello. Stan Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 18:29:47 -0700 From: Harvey Chao [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Any one familiar with Concord Motorsport Any experience with these folks? http://www.concordmotorsport.com/ Thanks Harvey -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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, sorry if it is posted twice. I am considering buying a 1991 325i with 16 miles. The car is super clean and in very good condition. The carfax report shows that it has been owned and operated primarily on the east coast. I was concerned about rust so I gave it a good once over. There are a few spots e.g. in the sunroof area, but on the sunroof components, not the body itself. On my E30, the rust spots are: * License plate lights * Bottom edge of the trunk lid * The bottom outside corner of the tail lights * Around the antenna gromit * Passenger side, rear wheel well, at the top where the screw attaches a plastic guard over the fuel filler lines to the body. * Bottom edges of the doors * Just behind the front wheels * Just behind the front wheels at the seam where the front jack pad welds to the pan. This one can be tricky as the undercoating can hide a multitude of sins. In my case the weld rotted out and I was getting water inside the car that was trying to rust out the passenger side floor from the inside. * At the edges of the drain plugs in the floor boards (four of them) Other parts like engine components are a little white, perhaps from moisture, but very little discoloration. Not that big of a deal. Aluminum does that. An engine has to be mighty crusty to have problems due to corrosion. The door latches are sticky from this same whiteness. Ok, now I am a little confused. Whiteness? My '87 developed gummy locks that resulted in the doors freezing open in the winter. Yes, open. I could unlock the door (most of the time) and then open it, but it wouldn't latch when I closed it. I would have to idle until the door warmed up enough to latch. I oiled every part I could see and nothing helped. Then in an act of desperation one night, I unscrewed the little locking button/knob at the top of the door and dribbled oil down that rod. That lubricated the lock mechanism and fixed the problem. Now the locks are silky smooth. First, the car drives great, and mechanically is in good shape, but I am concerned that if there is some minor rust in areas that I cannot see, then this might get worse. From what I can see from laying on the ground under the car, there is no visible rust. The car just looks a little weathered underneath the car. On the outside the paint and body are near perfect. I was thinking that I could perhaps seal that up with some Wurth (is that how you spell it?)this summer. So what could be done about some of these issues? Any guys on the east coast out there that could give advice on this too? Before I buy it, where are some really important areas to look for these spots. I have looked in the wheel wells, shock towers in rear and front, trunk generally (under the carpet), under battery, engine compartment. Where else should I look? TIA Ryan- Other common E30 foibles... Are the tail lights full of water? Is the trunk? Is there condensation on the trunk lid? Have the aluminum trim strips along the gutter started to come loose up at the front? Have the power windows switches gotten fickle? Sloppy shifter? Do the high beams flash when you use the turn signals? Are the boots on the steering rack full of fluid? When was the timing belt done? Has the water pump pulley tried to eat the crank sensor wires yet? Is the fan clutch good? You can inspect the #1 cylinder cam lobes through the oil fill port. Take a look for wear. If the engine is running and you remove the oil fill cap, the idle should dip sharply. If it doesn't, you probably have a sizable vacuum leak somewhere. There should be oil dripping out of the spray bar at idle and spraying by 2000 RPM. If not, the oil pump is suspect as are the cam and rockers. What condition are the engine mounts? Has the power steering pulley been nibbling on the lower radiator hose? Any lights on the check panel refusing to go out? Most of these are picky things that are easy enough to address. Some are more troublesome. All just stuff to look at and for. -- Joe -- Joseph M. KrzeszewskiNetwork Operations and Security [EMAIL PROTECTED]Worcester Polytechnic Institute -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 108 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Gary Derian OT Re: E36 bilstein bump stop tutorial Re: Differential for E46 M3 Re: Differential for E46 M3 -- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:04:20 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Gary Derian OT Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gary, please contact me privately. I sent you an e-mail but I'm guessing it got caught in your [EMAIL PROTECTED] filter. Either that or I pissed you off and you're ignoring me. :^) Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA -- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:13:58 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 bilstein bump stop tutorial Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Gang, When I instaleld my (yellow) Bilstein Sport struts last year I did not use ANY bump stop bushing in the front struts. For the rear Bilstein shocks - I bought new bump stops from Bmw. My car is lowered slightly from stock. Maybe 1.5 inches from stock. It has some euro lowering springs that have Tüv for them. I drive all over Germany and have had no problems running this setup. Its been over a year and some 20K kilometer since then, and I have had no trouble. The reason why I left out the front bump stops is that I saw no real way to re-use them with the HUGE diameter strut piston design from Bilstein. I also had a Golf II years ago that I did the same with: ie left out the front bump stops. So am I doing something wrong? The way this thread is going... it sounds like Bilstein have an internal bump stop design with the front struts. David Jalali 98 e36 323i. -- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:55:52 -0500 From: Bailey Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Differential for E46 M3 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett, what final drive oil do you recommend for the E36 LSDs such as the one in my 1995 ti? Thanks! Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 2004 X3 2.5 1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle 1996 Triumph Speed Triple -- Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:12:49 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Differential for E46 M3 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Bailey. Any LSD synthetic is good as any other, as long as they're changed at reasonable intervals. We use Redline and Royal Purple in the shop just because they're readily available. 75W90 is the choice weight. Brett Anderson KMS Bailey Taylor wrote: Brett, what final drive oil do you recommend for the E36 LSDs such as the one in my 1995 ti? Thanks! Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 2004 X3 2.5 1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle 1996 Triumph Speed Triple Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 99 : text Format Messages in this Issue: 3.0 Restored CSL Bat Mobile floating in the 'bay Bmw car factory locations Re: Bmw car factory locations Re: Bmw car factory locations -- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 15:50:03 -0800 From: Erick Baumeister [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: 3.0 Restored CSL Bat Mobile floating in the 'bay Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't remember the owner of this one, it has quite a documented history: http://tinyurl.com/z8whd Erick Baumeister Auburn,CA -- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:09:33 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Bmw car factory locations Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Guys, Ok, where can I find a list of the various Bmw car factories? I thought it would be a simple task but I can not find a list. I know Bmw produces cars(5 7 series) in München(Munich), at its HQ, across the street of the Oylimpia Zentrum. M-GmBh is also there. I thought Bmw also makes cars across town, somewhere in München. I know becasue I rememebr seeing thier big building on or near the A9 autobahn when I drive that way. I also know Bmw produces cars at Regensburg(3-er) and in Leipzig(1-er and 3-er). So that is four places. So where are the six series made? What about the X-series? What about thier Bikes? What I would really like is a website that shows a map of the various factory sites. Thanks, David -- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 16:28:39 -0600 From: John Bunda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Bmw car factory locations Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Google first hit is: http://www.autointell-news.com/european_companies/BMW/bmw-manufacturing/dingolfi.htm - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 4:09 PM Subject: [UUC] Bmw car factory locations Hi Guys, Ok, where can I find a list of the various Bmw car factories? I thought it would be a simple task but I can not find a list. I know Bmw produces cars(5 7 series) in München(Munich), at its HQ, across the street of the Oylimpia Zentrum. M-GmBh is also there. I thought Bmw also makes cars across town, somewhere in München. I know becasue I rememebr seeing thier big building on or near the A9 autobahn when I drive that way. I also know Bmw produces cars at Regensburg(3-er) and in Leipzig(1-er and 3-er). So that is four places. So where are the six series made? What about the X-series? What about thier Bikes? What I would really like is a website that shows a map of the various factory sites. Thanks, David 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: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 17:20:10 -0800 (PST) From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Bmw car factory locations Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Guys, Ok, where can I find a list of the various Bmw car factories? I thought it would be a simple task but I can not find a list. Here is Der Offizial list from BMW: http://www.bmwusfactory.com/media_center/media_info/BMW_Manufacturing/team_of_plants.asp I'm sure there's a better list at some German BMW site. THis one's a bit out of date WRT the Leipzig plant (new 3er), and doesn't mention the joint operation plants (Magna Steyer in Graz for the X3 and Brilliance for China market cars), CKD operations globally, or the Protection modification facility in Mexico. -- Kazuto Okayasu Administrative Computing Services University of California, Irvine -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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-- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2006 15:25:25 -0600 From: Jamie Howton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: New 6 Cylinder Gasoline Engine Degnations Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The new 3.0L I6 with Valvetronic is the N52, I don't know what the other designations are. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 88 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Looking for an M3 Re: E36 M3 Performance Upgrades Re: E-46 Error code P0369 Re: E-46 Error code P0369 -- Date: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 11:28:25 -0800 From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Looking for an M3 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 09:42 AM 3/8/2006, Mr wrote: I believe the only way to get the smurf blue interior is with the smurf blue exterior. There are no other blue interiors available in the US. Greetings all! I'm looking to buy an E46 M3 and am looking for the following combinations. Blk/red or Silver/blue. Are these combinations uncommon? I've found a couple of blk/red combinations but no silver/blue. I already have a blk/blk E36 and don't feel like another blk/blk combo. The silve/black combo doesn't do much for me either. Especially since my g/f has a silver/black E46 that I drive all the time. I saw the blk/cinnamon combo but that cinnamon looks like baby food on it's way out the baby if you know what I mean. Any suggestions? TIA!! Manuel Paredes 95 325i lot's of mods (230k) L.A. BMWCCA __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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 Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2006 14:10:45 -0500 From: JohnGrills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E36 M3 Performance Upgrades Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gruppe: Thanks for all your suggestions on this topic. I think I'll just keep my old slushbox bone stock and sink more money into the e30M3...240 hp and all that torque are more than adequate, and my feeling is that there isn't much tweaking you can do with the OBD-II cars anyway. BTW, the boss does drive a stick, and this car is the only automatic BMW I've ever owned...the 5 spd auto ain't all that bad. You can drop it down into 4th/3rd and keep the revs up over 3k easy, there's even some engine braking, which is nice. Of course, it's only a matter of time before it fails. Maybe I'll buy some of that 'spensive ATM fluid and flush it out...anyone have any experience with that? The only other auto I've ever had was a brief stint with an Audi Allroad, luckily, I woke up from that nightmare. The poorly programmed tranny combined with the turbo lag made for some very interesting starts. The tiptronic was a waste of time as well. I digress... Cheers! jpg -- Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:31:46 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E-46 Error code P0369 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I forgot to say it reads sensor B, bank 1 It's intermittent, but my idle is steady at ~750 rpm's. From what I've found, this is suppose to be the exhaust sensor, can anyone confirm this? Thanks, Marc 1' 330 ci -- Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 10:00:37 -0800 From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E-46 Error code P0369 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 08:31 AM 3/9/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That had me confused as well, but the exhaust side codes are P01xx from what I could gather. The idle RPM holds steady but too high in my case, both when exhaust or intake sensor went bad. Since the symptoms were the same, it was even more confusing to me as to which one was bad. So I bought both, replaced the intake one, returned the other, and it's been problem-free since. I forgot to say it reads sensor B, bank 1 It's intermittent, but my idle is steady at ~750 rpm's. From what I've found, this is suppose to be the exhaust sensor, can anyone confirm this? Thanks, Marc 1' 330 ci 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 Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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/features/0051 An often-hilarious blog about the event, from a young guy who did it on the cheap: http://www.whistlehog.com/blog/ The official site: (this is a wealth of info, including the .pdf regulations and forms) www.targanewfoundland.com Club participant's view: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/ontariojaguar/Newsletter/targa.htm His site, with daily log and course notes: www.openroadmotorsports.com Seriously, if anyone has any interest, ping me! Vty, --Dennis -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 17 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: [bmwuucdigest] E39 Shortshifter Installation Issue Re: E39 Shortshifter Installation Issue free TRX wheels Harbor Freight cordless impact wrench -- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 19:43:53 -0600 From: Dave Swingle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] E39 Shortshifter Installation Issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On the E39s (I-6) I found it necessary to lower the back of the transmission as Rob describes. It did not seem particurly optional or difficult, there was never room to lift the carrier above the trans otherwise. It also makes access to the b-- clip a lot easier. A few other hints at http://www.dmcnews.com/BMW/ssk.html which is an article we wrote up for the E39 list. Davd Swingle (done at least 4 of them) -- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 16:40:21 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E39 Shortshifter Installation Issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has to lift the carrier up above the transmission, and then slide it forward. When the back end of the carrier is out of the retaining bushing, the carrier can then slide back and around the side of the transmission. Failing that for some reason (such as collapsed foam insulation blocking it), he can lower the transmission slightly by loosening the transmission support brace retaining bolts... not remove them, just loosen them so the brace drops down which will give him more room at the top. - Rob -- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:05:33 -0800 From: Scott Charlotte Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E39 Shortshifter Installation Issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pin? I thought that usually took several tug boats! Happy New Year everybody, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:57:08 -0800 (PST) From: kjk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E39 Shortshifter Installation Issue Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My friend can't get the carrier to come out. He got the pin out but can't seem to slide it back enough to take it out. HELP!! It is a 2003 540i. Kevin '91 M5 -- Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 14:38:18 -0500 From: neil [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Garage [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: free TRX wheels Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Free to a good or bad home. One set of the forged (not cast) TRX wheels with trashed Michelin tires. All are bald, two look like someone did a burnout until the tires blew out (melted rubber, exposed belts, no damage to sidewalls). Wheels seem perfect, aside from brake grunge and aforementioned tires. Pickup preferred (Lafayette, IN), but if someone wants them and will pay shipping, I'll do that, too. Neil -- Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2006 20:24:10 -0500 From: Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Harbor Freight cordless impact wrench Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just wanted to give a report after using mine for the first time to swap out the snow tires. It works wonderfully...zipped off the lugnuts with no effort at all, though I torque my own lugnuts, so there wasn't a lot of effort involved. it also has nicely controllable variable speed when re-tightening so you can use it it put the lugnuts back in. I know everyone says the HF stuff is C$#p, but I've had good luck with my jack (when used with proper consideration) and the impact tool is an absolute gem at a price of $69.99. YMMV of course, but for casual track and occasional Snow tire and brake work, it's a great time saver over the breaker bar-drill combination. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 68k Vienna, VA -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 884 : text Format Messages in this Issue: 50 state smog legal 1991 E30 325ix? Re: 50 state smog legal 1991 E30 325ix? M-Powered Re: M-Powered -- Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 10:39:47 -0800 From: Kelvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: 50 state smog legal 1991 E30 325ix? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Long time lurker here, and former bimmer owner. (E30-M3 -- god I miss that car) And possibly a bimmer owner again in the near future. Thinking about getting an E36-M3 4door, but those things are so rare in a 5spd! But I digress, I'm here for my friend. He's interested in an '91 E30 325ix. The car is located in Washington state, and he resides in CA. Do you konw if the '91 E30 is 50-state smog legal or is it a 49-state car? Trying to see what hassles he would have to go thru to register it in CA. Thanks! -- Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 11:20:31 -0800 (PST) From: Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Cc: Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 50 state smog legal 1991 E30 325ix? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Kelvin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He's interested in an '91 E30 325ix. The car is located in Washington state, and he resides in CA. Do you konw if the '91 E30 is 50-state smog legal or is it a 49-state car? Trying to see what hassles he would have to go thru to register it in CA. I know of an E30 325ix for sale in the San Francisco Bay Area if he is interested. Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2005 22:31:04 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Ruiz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: M-Powered Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey all, Just came across this little article (not extremely interesting, but a quick enjoyable read anyway) that glorifies M division ;) Enjoy. http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/100/m-powered.html Brian 95 M3 __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com -- Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2005 00:03:52 -0800 (PST) From: Kazuto Okayasu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: M-Powered Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hmm, I just read the exact same thing in print just the other day. Can't remember where, exactly... Must be in my magazine pile here somewhere... Hey all, Just came across this little article (not extremely interesting, but a quick enjoyable read anyway) that glorifies M division ;) Enjoy. http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/100/m-powered.html Brian 95 M3 __ Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.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 -- Kazuto Okayasu Administrative Computing Services University of California, Irvine -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 870 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Interesting engine but Re: e36 Suspension set up Re: e36 Suspension set up Re: E30 Ignitions -- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:09:34 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Interesting engine but Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting little motor concept on http://www.howstuffworks.com/ today, but at first blush I'd think both versions of the quasiturbine have a lot of internal friction and all of those little crevices and pockets are great for holding unburned hydrocarbons... as in the wankel. There would have to be a lot of seals too. -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: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 22:15:09 -0500 From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e36 Suspension set up Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For road use you will want a little toe in, about 1mm. Gary Derian --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The next thing is to determine where to set the rear Koni's and then what we have the alignment shop set the front toe to for overall best handling. Zero toe up front always gets my vote. Carlos 98 M3 E30 325is -- Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 08:34:25 -0500 From: chet.dawes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: e36 Suspension set up Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree with Carlos here. For a street-only car however I'd say since you can't always get it *perfect*, I'd hedge toward toe-in rather than toe-out. It's like the Price Is Right.get as close as you can without going over. Toe-out wears tires pretty fast, can increase tramline tendency and generally can feel 'nervous'. Just fine for auto-x, but not ideal for highway cruising. Just my $0.02. My e36 M3 is set to zero up front and on the absolute maximum of the factory spec range in the rear (closer to zero). The car has great road manners and track manners too. Cheers, Chet Dawes From: Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e36 Suspension set up --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The next thing is to determine where to set the rear Koni's and then what we have the alignment shop set the front toe to for overall best handling. Zero toe up front always gets my vote. Carlos 98 M3 E30 325is Note: If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. -- Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:19:07 -0600 From: Jamie Howton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: bmw list bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E30 Ignitions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have you considered getting the correct plugs from the dealer or any of the online places such as Turner Motorsport or Bimmerworld? I find it hard to believe that plugs are all that rare for an 87 325i. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 781 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Two questions... E30 inspection recommendation in Topeka, KS golf Re: SF South Bay unleaded 00 Octane Gas (was Re: E36 engine pinging) -- Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 19:16:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Two questions... Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Jim Bassett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That sounds nice and messy. Ick :-) I would agree. It wouldn't be so bad on my E30 but my E36 has fancy schmancy powder coated calipers and I want to keep them looking good as long as possible. I like to keep fluid away from the fancy letters on the outside. :-) I use some plastic tubing from OSH and an empty plastic olive oil bottle. I use whatever Pep Boys/Murray's/Autozone must have had 8 years ago when I started doing track events and it's lasted this long. Heck I did a caliper swap on my E30 last night and it took me 20 minutes to lift the car, remove wheel, attach caliper, bleed caliper, reattach wheel, lower car, torque wheel. I use a Motive pressure bleeder. Carlos. Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 04:54:44 + From: Evan A [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: E30 inspection recommendation in Topeka, KS Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm considering for purchase an E30 located in the Topeka, KS area; I'm in California. Does anyone have a recommendation for a good shop there to do a pre-purchase inspection? I've already checked http://www.iaibmwsp.org -- no shops at all in KS, and the only two MO shops are in St. Louis. TIA, Evan _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ -- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 07:10:34 -0400 From: Al Speth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: golf Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've discovered a new world. Went to have a few clubs lengthened and was told my putter was a 'collectable'. Looked into it and found a lot; one example http://www.vogeygolf.com/newhandmades.htm Al -- Date: Sat, 20 Aug 2005 08:31:08 -0700 From: Marco Romani [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: SF South Bay unleaded 00 Octane Gas (was Re: E36 engine pinging) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cool. Thanks. 76 at Antonio sells it for $6 out of a drum. Marco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rex Tener Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 6:35 PM To: BMW UUC List Cc: Rex Tener Subject: SF South Bay unleaded 00 Octane Gas (was Re: [UUC] E36 engine pinging) At 05:43 PM 8/19/2005 -0700, Marco Romani wrote: you're getting race gas for $4? Which 76? Cheapest I've seen is $6 in mtn view. Where are you paying $6.XX in Mountain View? Is this from a pump? The 76 station at Foxworthy and Almaden Expressway in San Jose sells unleaded 100 octane from the pump for $4.33 a gallon. http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Foxworthy+and+Almaden+Expressway+in+ San+Josespn=0.006821,0.007033t=hhl=en It is less than five minutes north of HWY 85 on Almaden Expressway. -- Rex Tener [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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their heinies on this issue. -Kevin 2001 Sierra C3 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: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 11:57:34 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Redline SL1 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brett, I too use Amsoil. I would enjoy hearing from you and other members experiences, good and bad, with their products. David in Richmond, VA -Original Message- From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jul 8, 2005 6:01 PM To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Redline SL1 No-one delivers Mobil 1, but both Amsoil and Royal Purple get delivered with no freight charge. Thanks Brett Anderson KMS -Original Message- Brett, Is there any particular reason that you are not using Mobil 1? Peter Brett Anderson wrote; We are trying both Amsoil and Royal Purple. Both are much more realistically priced, have great reputations and great support. 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: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 12:10:43 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Redline SL1 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have found that Mobil1 ain't what it used to be...I am not sure it ever was. I use Amsoil and LubroMoly. David in Richmond, VA -Original Message- From: Peter B Du Bois [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jul 8, 2005 5:14 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Redline SL1 Brett, Is there any particular reason that you are not using Mobil 1? Peter Brett Anderson wrote; We are trying both Amsoil and Royal Purple. Both are much more realistically priced, have great reputations and great support. Brett Anderson KMS 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 -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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(depending on the springs), Bilstein Tourings, or Plain Old Boges. I am assuming the Tourings and the Boges are similar and between them the Bilsteins are cheaper. I am guessing I would like the firmer HD/Sports, but am concerned that they will not match the stock springs well or may further exacerbate the floppy E30 convertible chassis. I know this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I couldn't remember much convertible specific info. Any of you convertible guys have a set up you recommend? Regards, Paul Craven 1993 325ic with Dyna-ride (Buick reference) 1995 525it -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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torque would result in greater tension being applied to the belt, causing it to stretch a bit more than on a normal engine. Of course at a certain point the belt might just slip on the crank, but the friction of the belt on the crank and cams is generally great enough that this doesn't occur (and I don't know of any M20 powerful enough to do that ;). Brian 95 M3 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 1:32 PM To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] E30 Stroker or bored On the issue of the M20 taken out to 2.7 or even 3.0 liters, here's the question. How much can the timing belt take? Anyone have experience or knowledge of guidelines? I would imagine that you would have to reduce the mileage intervals to account for the added stress put on the belt by the increase in HP. Thanks, -Kevin 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 __ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html 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: Thu, 23 Jun 2005 19:00:30 -0700 From: John Bolhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E30 Stroker or bored Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On the issue of the M20 taken out to 2.7 or even 3.0 liters, here's the question. How much can the timing belt take? Anyone have experience or knowledge of guidelines? I would imagine that you would have to reduce the mileage intervals to account for the added stress put on the belt by the increase in HP. I can think of 2 factors: First, if the motor generates more power and has higher cylinder pressure, more force will be required to open the exhaust valves. This is especially true with forced induction, probably not so much with simple displacement increases. Second, if the motor can accelerate faster, more force will be applied to the belt just to bring the valve train up to speed, as others have pointed out. However, the highest rate of acceleration occurs under no load, such as when you miss a shift. (or just blipping the throttle because it sounds good) The time to hit redline under no load probably won't increase much after the modifications. I broke 2 timing belts in the life of an old Mitsu (non-inteference) engine, and both snapped during deceleration downshifting - I suspect the sudden RPM change was the last straw each time. -- It is an honor to be Cookie Monster. -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro -- Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2005 13:40:22 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Need a SRS sensor mat connector Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Will shortly be installing racing shells/harnesses/rollcage in my M Coupe. Planning to build a circut to trick the SRS system to believe that the sensor mat is still installed and need a spare connector. If NE1 has one, please let me know. TIA. Neil Simon Wash, DC 99 M Coupe -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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a one man shop, but he's a PERFECTIONIST and does great work. often returning the cars finish to better than new when doing paint jobs. Does a lot of work on exotics (ferraris). Did the famed work on Bamislayer when Duane Collie decided to use his M3 as a deer hunting device, and he did indetectable work on my wifes new 330i that was gouged down one side by a side-swiper. Wagonwerks on Route 1 down just south of National Airport. Again, outstanding work that may take a while. Either of these shops will leave virtually no traces that anything ever happened. I just hope you have rental coverage or a second car, since it will prolly be a 2-3wk+ process. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 64k Vienna, VA - Original Message - From: David Hwang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] Body Work Date: Sat, 21 May 2005 18:03:39 -0400 Sorry if this is a redundant question, but this is the first time this has happened to me in a long, long time and I'm somewhat ignorant of the processes at this point. My car was smacked by another person in a parking lot damaging the trunk lid, the rear clip, and the rear bumper. I think it was a pretty low-speed impact, but it was enough to put a huge wrinkle/buckle in the truck lid especially. I've contacted both involved insurance companies. I assume that the offending party's insurance company will take care of this since it was 100% their insured's fault. I also assume that they are going to try to get the cheapest fix available out there. Obviously, my goal is to get the best repair out there. I know that I can get good advice regarding reputable body shops that can take care of the repair either here or through BMWCCA members or other internet sites. Do I have the right to specify who repairs the car? Do I have to get a couple of estimates? Can I specify things like genuine BMW parts only? Will a body shop automatically check for more severe damage that I can see externally (i.e bent frame, etc.)? Can these parts be repaired? Or can I assume they will be replaced with new parts? The car is a pristine 2003 M5 with 5800 miles on it. It is a pampered car with a gaping wound. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm in Potomac, MD near Washington, D.C. Anyone have recommendations on where it should go to be repaired? Thanks, David Hwang 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: Sun, 22 May 2005 00:26:29 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: E90 - Looking for a dipstick Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I agree with Phil! It's becoming increasingly obvious that BMW Engineers don't want anybody under the hood of a Bimmer except an mechanic! First the plastic covered up all the mechanicals, now there's no dipstick! It's a crying shame John Weese BMW CCA #76646 I'll keep the M5 '02s forever! In a message dated 5/20/2005 1:09:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There was nothing wrong with the old system! In the '80s, BMW used a dipstick and an oil level warning system as part of the check panel. The light would come on like clockwork as the oil level approached the low mark and it would be accurate with the engine off or running. Served the purpose of saving the butts (and the warranty headaches!) of a negligent owner as well as allowing the conscientious to check their level manually. All three of my 535s are still working perfectly with 200k, 190k, and 245k on them. Progress? Humph! -Phil -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 574 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Batteries Re: Batteries Local E28 Ad S.F. Bay Area OT Oops -- Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2005 17:07:56 -0800 From: JKerouac [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Herman Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED], [uucdigest] bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Batteries Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ended up making some quick calls, and found at Kragen an $80. Autolite 84 manufactured by Exide of the right group and 690 CCA rather than the original's 650. It comes with a correct right angle vent outlet. With the mounting bracket tightened down snug and secure. Should have been a ten minute job? Not exactly. All that lead oxide powder in the battery well was not a pleasant sight. The possibility of rust and trunk floor corner corrosion led to immediate action. Fortunately there was no corrosion, only a few places where the original battery had abraded the original paint away. So compressed air, clean and scrub, more compressed air to dry thoroughly, and a few heavy coats of the Rustoleum black metallic spray paint that's a very near match to original, sprayed in the battery well and on the mounting bracket . I used this paint originally to paint the foglight hole cover panels. If you have an E36 whether the battery is getting weak or not you may want to take it out and remove any lead oxide accumulation before it becomes a problem. Barry Herman Chan wrote: 'Jack's battery has spoken, seven years and eight months, 111k miles, My original battery lasted almost 9 years before I decided not to live dangerously. You can fit a Group 48/91 Interstate MTP-91 -- a bit less Ah capacity, -- Date: Sat, 05 Mar 2005 20:28:20 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Batteries Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd be more worried about the acid than the lead oxide . . . . Ed JKerouac wrote: All that lead oxide powder in the battery well was not a pleasant sight. -- Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 14:30:17 -0800 From: Scott Charlotte Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Local E28 Ad S.F. Bay Area Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is NOT my car. Please don't ask me for details. This ad is running this weekend in the Contra Costa Times. I thought someone might be interested in a DIY project, or parts. Mechanic's Specials: BMW 1986 535i, Good stereo/brakes/exhaust/tires. $750. 925-754-7711 If the tires are TRXs and have anywhere near new tread on them, it might be worth buying just for the wheels and tires alone, assuming you're one of the three people left who actually still use TRX tires. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA -- Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2005 20:10:46 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: OT Oops Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is what happens when you give a 19yo kid the keys to a car he can't legally drive. The red car is a 400HP HSV (Holden Special Vehicles, maker of the GTO) Clubsport Commodore. Power to weight restrictions for new drivers would not have allowed a 19 year old to drive this car in the late 80's. Not sure what the rules are now. http://www.koalamotorsport.com/misc/oops.htm OBMWC, There's an E36 318iS in several of the photos. Brett Anderson KMS -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 497 : text Format Messages in this Issue: My New Battery e34 Will a 635csi ls dif fit a '93 525ia ?... more Re: e34 Will a 635csi ls dif fit a '93 525ia ?... more 88 325ix parts-car (WOB ) -- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 15:24:58 -0600 From: Celisa [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: BMW bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: My New Battery Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi there folks, I finally purchased my new battery today from Battery Plus. It was 99 dollars, and the guy installed it. Total cost was 110.00, It's for 72 months. I think I did good. Thanks for everyones advice, I could not have done it with you. Celisa '99 328is -- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 15:18:39 -0800 (PST) From: John Stewart [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: e34 Will a 635csi ls dif fit a '93 525ia ?... more Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm looking for a limited slip differential for my 1993 e34 525ia. The stock dif is an open 3.23. I've located a 3.45 limited slip differential out of a BMW 635csi. Serial #: S345,0521 Part #: 3311-1207984 Will it fit my '93 525ia? If it will fit, what all needs to be swapped and what parts - gaskets, seals, or etc will I likely need for the swap? John = end [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com -- Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 18:25:40 -0500 From: KMS- Brett Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John Stewart [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC Digest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: e34 Will a 635csi ls dif fit a '93 525ia ?... more Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] It won't fit. The cases are totally incompatible. Your only choice for used diffs is E32 or E34, except M5, 4.0 V8 and V12 cars. Brett Anderson KMS www.bmwdiffs.com -Original Message- I'm looking for a limited slip differential for my 1993 e34 525ia. The stock dif is an open 3.23. I've located a 3.45 limited slip differential out of a BMW 635csi. Serial #: S345,0521 Part #: 3311-1207984 Will it fit my '93 525ia? If it will fit, what all needs to be swapped and what parts - gaskets, seals, or etc will I likely need for the swap? -- Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 01:56:39 -0600 From: BMWBits [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Uucdigest bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com, E9coupes BMW [EMAIL PROTECTED], Senior Six Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED], 2002digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 88 325ix parts-car (WOB ) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] There is an 88 325ix 5-speed trans car for sale cheap locally . Havent seen it but have a 'driving report'from a 3rd party as follows ..(it does still drive !) THE BAD some rust-thru..(dont know where yet BP ) one ball joint in bad shape rumbles at certain speeds interior trashed dent on one side, rear has been hit as well clutch pedal went to the floor and stayed therethen came back only after sitting and a few pumps later. THE GOOD t-belt only about 20k old. DONT KNOW Mileage or even what wheels it has (stock ix alloys are rare-ish these days ).Sounds like a good Michigan/Wisc winter-beater, basis for rally-car or parts car to me. Could put you in drivers seat for $1600 (NOT negotiable ) ..south of Nashville. DONT expect me to spend days describing it at that price OK ?? I WILL go look and photo if u r serious ...Currently I ONLY know what is written above ..NOTHING more...(I DONT know its colour, interior color, if there's a spare or sunroof or radio , whether 2 or 4 door,if toolkit is complete etc etc ..but will go find out IF U R seriously interested ). OFF DIGEST replies ONLY ...OK ?? Plan to bring a trailer. ALSO have an 88 750IL and a 95 black/black M3 ,both totally rust-free southern cars for sale ...Swooosh and Vrooom respectively Bill Proud, 35 yrs messing with BMWs Seattle Summers , Tennessee Winters . Long Commute between , -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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) barely fit the wheel well and barely missed the front bumper cover. With the increased caster they rubbed and we had to adjust the position of the bumper cover. We had no time to change the alignment at the moment. Carlos. __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 358 : text Format Messages in this Issue: BMW Recall FS Twop Schroth Harnesses E36 Fan delete question Fine Sandpaper - what grit? -- Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2004 17:09:28 -0500 From: Bill Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: BMW Recall Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] BMW safety recall: http://www.autofan.com/newsdetail.asp?id=1297mn=8yr=2004 -- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 00:19:24 -0400 (EDT) From: tabe johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FS Twop Schroth Harnesses Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, I've got some Schroth Rallye 4 harnesses for sale on the bay. They were going to go on my E30, but I never put them on... Here's the link: http://tinyurl.com/4c69l --tabe johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] former 1988 325is owner (waah!) __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca -- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 08:48:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 Fan delete question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gruppe, As part of the prep for the 325is for the track I'd like to delete the clutch/fan. Did it before on my ex-E30 M3 and it worked well. I'll be installing a water temp gauge (when I figure that one out) to monitor temps. Here's the question, I know the 80/88 aux fan switch is from a 318ti, I get two part numbers depending on whether the car has an M42 or an M44. Does it make a difference if I use either one in a '93 325is? There's also a screw plug part number and a gasket ring along in the pic on the ETK, do I need that screw plug? (M42 switch) 61 31 8 361 787 (M44 switch) 61 31 8 376 440 (Screw plug) 07 11 9 919 146 (gasket ring) 32 41 1 093 596 Carlos 88 325is 93 325is ___ Do you Yahoo!? Shop for Back-to-School deals on Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com/backtoschool -- Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2004 12:57:19 -0700 From: Scott Charlotte Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED], E30 Yahoo Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fine Sandpaper - what grit? Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have been advised to use fine sandpaper to clean up the axle shaft and hub splines before re-installing the half shafts into the hubs, which, I might add, are turning nicely in the new rear wheel bearings that Bill Arnold installed in my trailing arms. I can go as fine as 2000 grit, but I have not been able to find any references to what grit of sandpaper is fine, or more to the point, what grit works best for this purpose. Any recommendations? Please cc my e-mail address on any replies that you make on Sunday, Sept. 12. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 353 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Rolex Vintage Festival Re: E30 Rear Sub-Frame Question Re: E30 Rear Sub-Frame Question E30 torque values -- Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 18:54:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Jonathan Brush [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rolex Vintage Festival Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ahhh, greatI've been a coupla times and it's always fabulous. Couldn't make it this year. Last Labor Day there was a guy from Long Island who had a tent full of his fleet of classic Bimmers going back to the 40's IIRC. Think he has a museum. They were all immaculate and all were runners. He walked through the tent starting each one with one kick, pointing out the differences to a small group of us (Now this is the R69S, hear the difference in the exhaust pulses, that's the higher compression...). Brought me back to my '67 R50/2. Now there was a classic. Slow as molasses but talk about solid. The proverbial brick sh. I plan to go next year. At least I did get to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the spring so I don't feel so bad. Jon Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2004 18:23:56 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Rolex Vintage Festival Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Still going on through the Labor Day Weekend at Lime Rock Park. Definitely recommended. My BMW-related highlights: http://www.robertlevinson.com/Rolex_Vintage_Festival_090404/ This one summed it up for me: http://www.robertlevinson.com/Rolex_Vintage_Festival_090404/CSL_R.jpg - Rob ___ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now. http://promotions.yahoo.com/goldrush -- Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 19:03:50 -0700 From: Scott Charlotte Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E30 Rear Sub-Frame Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm sorry, but I'm having trouble imagining that there is EVER a perfect time to replace subframe bushings.:^) Scott Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2004 18:46:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Gary Derian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E30 Rear Sub-Frame Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, Ed had it right. Those bolts are knocked out from the bottom up. Then you have access from the top down to knock the center locating nub of the subframe bushing out of the counterbore in the car. A perfect time to replace the subframe bushings. Gary Derian -- Date: Sun, 5 Sep 2004 22:30:27 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Scott Charlotte Miller) Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (UUC Digest) Subject: Re: E30 Rear Sub-Frame Question Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From Scott Charlotte Miller I'm sorry, but I'm having trouble imagining that there is EVER a perfect time to replace subframe bushings.:^) Scott How about while it is moving down the assembly line... -- Joe, working up the courage to do them in my E30 -- Joseph M. Krzeszewski Network Operations [EMAIL PROTECTED]Jack of All Trades, Master of None... Yet -- Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 12:32:51 -0700 From: Scott Charlotte Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UUC Digest [EMAIL PROTECTED], E30 Yahoo Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E30 torque values Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] With my Bentley manual and a few other resources (hi Bill), I've been able to determine most of the needed torque values for my formerly Rear Wheel Bearing Replacemet From Hell, now Remove and Replace Trailing Arms project. Yesterday, as y'all know, I lowered the subframe to make the trailing arm mounting brackets more accessible. Looks like I need just over 100 ft-lbs on the trailing arm bushing nuts, no big deal. BTW, the instructions that came with the Bimmerworld adjustable trailing arm bushings had a very precise tightening instruction. Something like, make it really really tight, or some such thing. Remember, you can't put a torque wrench on the bolt head, since it rotates the bushing, so all you can do is tighten the nut with a combo wrench. This was one case where everyone's that feels right is gonna be a bit different. But what about the two Allen head screws that attach the bottom bracket to the lower body? Yeah, I know this is minor and probably not worth worrying about, but I'd just rather do it right rather than guess. Anyway, in the absence of information (feel free to chime in here with actual correct torque values or even opinions), I'm gonna guess at 30 ft-lbs. TIA for anyone who actually knows the correct value. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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-- Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 21:15:58 -0400 From: Rich Dorffer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Brian Daley [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sticky caliper Rebuld procedure. Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I ended up removing the caliper because I couldn't apply enough force to the piston with it on the car. I tried to use a c-clamp to no effect, even with the bleeder open, so it was mechanical resistance not hydraulic. In the end I took the caliper off and used the extremely subtle technique of resting the caliper on a wood block, setting a length of iron pipe in the piston recess and whacking it repeatedly with a BFH. The piston recognized the persuasiveness of my argument and complied by retracting. As I said, the level of effort required indicates a rebuild is in order. I would say. When I rebuild a caliper properly, I can push the piston in by hand without the use of any tools, etc. Regards, Rich -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 126 : text Format Messages in this Issue: Re: FS 1972 2992 Re: FS 1972 2992 Re: Steering wheel squeak is like Chinese torture Garage space to share Mid-Ohio May 28-29-30 -- Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 18:13:51 -0700 From: Ben Dixon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FS 1972 2992 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Ben, how much for the 2992's? Brett if you have to ask you can't afford it:) Hey come on now the nine is right next to the O! [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 08:46:38 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FS 1972 2992 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Careful there. You might get told to 'duck odd'. The F is right next to the D after all... -Jay P.S. The nine is next to both the O and the 0! * Hey Ben, how much for the 2992's? --- Brett if you have to ask you can't afford it:) Hey come on now the nine is right next to the O! [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 10:32:13 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Steering wheel squeak is like Chinese torture Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phil, there is an NHTSA web site which details how long the car's battery must be disconnected before you can safely remove the airbag without risk of setting it off. If Pat Dohahue is still on this list, maybe he can point you to it? Last time I checked, earlier BMWs with airbags needed 20 minutes of disconnect time minimum before it is safe to remove the airbag. Later cars only require a few minutes. But don't ask me if your car is on the earlier or later standard. Do look it up to be sure. HTH, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 07:24:41 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Steering wheel squeak is like Chinese torture Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] '95 325 Ti Club Sport snip Also Can I completely disconnect the steering wheel from the column, disconnecting the battery first of coarse? Phil -- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 20:53:44 -0400 From: Steven Schlossman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ///uucdigest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Garage space to share Mid-Ohio May 28-29-30 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is anyone looking to share garage space at Mid Ohio over the Memorial Day weekend? Probably no room to store your car in there overnight but plenty of room to store tires, tools and personal belongings. At least it will be out of the rain. -- ...steven TechFest East http://www.nccbmwcca.org/techfesteast 2003 Mini Cooper S 1996 BMW 328ti -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
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The BMW UUC Digest Volume 1 : Issue 70 : text Format Messages in this Issue: WANTED: 16:9 Navigation screen for e39 5 series Re: Happy Birthday to my car! E46 Questions Re: E46 Questions -- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 00:24:25 -0800 From: Chris Marino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WANTED: 16:9 Navigation screen for e39 5 series Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone have the complete Navigation screen for a 2001, and newer, e39 5 series? Chris -- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 11:29:55 -0500 From: Robinson, Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Happy Birthday to my car! Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Every time I mention replacing a seal or fixing a leak on one of my E30s, Brett A always reminds me of the rust preventative properties of a properly leaking motor as well. Hmmm. In that case, I guess I'll never see rust on the block. Or the tranny, or the bottom of the body, or the.well--you get the point. Regards, Rich Lee 88M3-looks like sh!t, seeps from about everywhere (motor only), but runs like a top! -- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 23:53:52 + From: Greg Pollock [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E46 Questions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello All. I have a 2000 BMW 328ci that needs to have the driver side front turning signal bulb replaced. I have gone to the manual but it isn't perfectly clear. While I beleive that I am pressing the release the manual refers to but I can't seem to get the plastic housing out to get to the bulb. Does anyone have a website with more detailed directions or can provide me with some tips to change the bulb? Thank you. P.S. Can the windshield wipers be replaced with Bosch Micro Excel blades and if so what size for each side? Or do I need to contact a dealer to get replacement wiper blades? _ Working moms: Find helpful tips here on managing kids, home, work and yourself. http://special.msn.com/msnbc/workingmom.armx -- Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2003 19:55:30 -0800 (PST) From: Andre Yew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E46 Questions Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sat, 27 Dec 2003, Greg Pollock wrote: Hello All. I have a 2000 BMW 328ci that needs to have the driver side front turning signal bulb replaced. I have gone to the manual but it isn't perfectly clear. While I beleive that I am pressing the release the manual refers to but I can't seem to get the plastic housing out to get to the bulb. Does anyone have a website with more detailed directions or can provide me with some tips to change the bulb? Thank you. Greg, Check out the pictures at: http://bmw330ci.com/DIY_Clears.htm The tricky thing about removing the front indicator housings is that the spring release is rather far down the access hole. If you use the entire screwdriver shaft from the car's toolkit (ie. remove the plastic handle from the reversible screwdriver shaft), it will be just long enough to depress (pushing down towards the ground) the release tab. The tab is not the first grey plastic piece you see, but is deeper inside --- a flashlight will probably help you see it at first. Get your fingers underneath the top rubber flap and pull on the indicator housing while depressing the tab, and it will come out fairly easily. Once you have the housing out, rotate the entire plastic harness clockwise when the front of the housing is facing you (don't unplug it) to release the circular black part from the housing from its bayonet mount, and the bulb can be easily changed. --Andre '00 328Ci -- End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(4 messages) **
