[uucdigest] Sunday, January 23 2000 Volume 03 : Number 101 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | For all available Digest commands including unsubscribe/subscribe, | visit the BMW UUC Digest page: http://www.uucdigest.com | Send SUBMISSIONS to [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Complaints? Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you must. | Visit http://www.bubbaclub.com | www.bimmers.com - "serving enthusiasts on the 'net" | Visit http://www.bimmer.org - ultimate BMW bulletin boards! | Subscribe to the Zionsville Autosport Parts Digest: | http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/majordomo.htm ����������������������������������������� In this BMW UUC Digest: [uuc] <FS> Sparco "Racer" steering wheel [uuc] Re: <E28> inttermitant stumble [uuc] FS: Dinan 3-piece wheels (17x9) [uuc] BIDI bike rack??? [uuc] I bought the '91 M5, have some questions... [uuc] FREE FREE FREE Re: [uuc] Quaife Differential? [uuc] Why MT sucks [uuc] Oktoberfest hotel reservation Re: [uuc] Re: MT COTY [uuc] Willliams F1 News [uuc] FS: 1972 3.0CS [uuc] <FS> Eibach Pro Kit springs [uuc] Re: Mexico adventure [long] [uuc] Adventures in Mexico (long) [uuc] X-brace install-ONE MORE QUESTION! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:03:29 -0800 From: Eric Fournier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> Sparco "Racer" steering wheel Sparco "Racer" steering wheel, 3 spoke, 350mm diameter. Black suede with blue anodized spokes. Attaches to any Momo hub (not included) $125 + shipping. Check out: http://209.19.107.64/ogshell/loadpage.pl?345703+catsteer.html or http://www.speedwaremotorsports.com/steer/products.asp?grph=1#racer Eric GGC 87 E30 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:14:53 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: <E28> inttermitant stumble I had the same intermittent going around a corner stumble on my 86 528e and it turned out to be the in the fuel tank booster pump (transfer pump). It takes 10 minutes to pull from the tank and check it. > > Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 08:04:44 -0500 > From: "Carl M. Reichenbach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] <E28> inttermitant stumble > > Hi All, > > A friend of mine has a 1988 E28 528e with an odd problem. When he is taking > any right hand turn at moderate to high speed/g.'s, the engine cuts out. It > does not happen at low speed/g. situations, nor when turning left at > high/low speed/g. turns. The engine cuts out, then fires up, cuts out, fires > up.......about a second apart. I watched the dash this AM, and no > warning/dummy lights came on when this happens. > > Things he had checked, fuel pump (ok), fuel filter (replaced). > > Anyone have any clues. > > TIA > Carl > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:47:58 -0500 From: Eric Carnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS: Dinan 3-piece wheels (17x9) Dear Digesters: I finally broke down and bought a '91 M5. The original owner sold it to me with 12 wheels. I would like to sell the Dinan 3 piece alloy wheels (17x9). They are very clean with no major scratches. There is a very minor dent on the inner rim of one wheel which could be easily straightened but shouldn't affect function or appearance as is. These wheels were purchased new in the summer of 92 and include the Dianan front hub extenders (3/8"). The whole package cost $3045 in 1992. The wheels should fit any E34, E31, E32 and maybe have other applications, as well. Make me an offer. - -Eric Carnell National Capital Chapter '99 M3 '95 540iA (for sale) '91 M5 (with 12 wheels) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 11:51:13 -0800 (PST) From: wji <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BIDI bike rack??? Hi All, I can remember that someone on the digest had purchased a bike rack which touched the car only at the license plate and @ 1 clip on the trunk. I think the manufacturer was BIDI. Please contact me if you have any additional information, I would like to check these out. Thx Bill Isaacson __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 15:03:44 -0500 From: Eric Carnell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] I bought the '91 M5, have some questions... Dear All: For better or worse, I broke down and bought the M5. It is an amazing car. It drives like a new car and has 81K miles. I don't know if I'm going to like the upkeep costs but I'm taking that chance. Here are questions for other owners: 1) I will need to replace the rear half of the exhaust (muffler) before long. Does anyone have any experience with the Supersprint? It is cheaper than the factory part! Is it too loud? What other choices do I have? (Anyone want to sell a used O.E.M. muffler?) 2) When I press the check control button on the instrument display, it lights up with an orange dashed line around the circumference of the display box with no words in the box. My '95 E34 instead says "CHECK CONTROL OK". It this difference normal? Thanks. - --Eric Carnell National Capital Chapter '99 M3 '95 540iA (for sale) '91 M5 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:11:21 -0800 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FREE FREE FREE I have a stock airbox off my '98 M3 including K&N panel filter available for free to anyone that can either pick it up in San Diego or pay shipping on it. I don't know what other E36's it will fit, if any. First guy, or gal, that asks for it gets it. Jim ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 12:27:33 -0800 From: "Peter N. Glaskowsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Quaife Differential? Dave Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I'm considering a Quaife automatic torque biasing differential >for my E36 328is. ... >Anyone have any real-world experience with the Quaife diff? >Are there ANY downsides other than what Ron already mentioned? My related question is, what is the issue behind the following comment from the Quaife catalog? "Due to the internal design of the QUAIFE differential, all driving wheels must be elevated when servicing brakes, wheels etc." Taken literally, this requirement would seem to argue against street use of a Quaife differential. Fixing a flat on the side of the road, in particular, would be a much bigger production. . png ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 15:31:38 -0500 From: "Tim Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Why MT sucks Moe Drippins asks: "Ok, maybe I'm stepping on a minefield here, but what is it about MT that so incenses so many of you?" For me it's the embarrasingly bad writing. MT seems to be written by the same folks who write Hot Rod. Except that they're driving modern cars instead of 68 Chevelle SSs. Not that there's anything wrong with 69 Chevelle SSs. As long as the road is a quarter mile straight away...:) Tim T ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 15:24:44 -0600 From: "Harmon W. Fischer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Oktoberfest hotel reservation I made my reservation Friday at the Greenville Hyatt by calling the Hyatt national number: 800.233.1234. It was confirmed at $87 + tax. Note - the reservation person commented on the rate - "wow, that's a great price" - meaning that she wasn't used to seeing that kind of rate at a Hyatt. This will be my 20th Oktoberfest. I would rather spend the extra money and be at the main hotel, and not have to drive to another every night after partying a bit - or a lot...... Harmon Fischer BMW CCA # 1806 Oktoberfest registrant # 13 '98 M3 F ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 16:30:58 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: MT COTY Wht MT sucks: 1) "TV Guide" style of writing that is dumbed down. The whole thing reads like a semi-interesting primer for someone just learning English. 2) It's one big advertisement. Articles for good advertisers, and there's *never* anything bad said. 3) Complete lack of interesting articles. The "top speed shootout" they do annually is the one thing they stumbled on that is mildly entertaining. 4) Bullshit factor is very high (see #2). Whenever I make the mistake of reading it, I feel like I wasted all that education time beyond the third grade. It's THAT stupid. What amazes me is that despite the major shortcomings, it sells so well. I guess this is like the AOL phenomenon. AOL recognizably stinks by any measure (access ability, browser features, e-mail) yet it's the #1 selling ISP in the US. Maybe they *are* putting something in the water... - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: Moe Drippins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: MT COTY > Ok, maybe I'm stepping on a minefield here, but what is it about MT > that so incenses so many of you? > > (I'm not asking this as someone who reads it, I want to know why to > avoid it.) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 13:40:14 -0800 From: Scott D Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Willliams F1 News This was in newspapers Saturday, 1/22. If this has been discussed previously, please excuse me, but I haven't seen it mentioned here. "Grove, England - Two-time CART champion Alex Zanardi, who flopped last season in Formula One, has lost his ride with the Williams team. Zanardi, who had a year remaining on his contract, didn't score a point on his return to F-1 following his successful spell on ovals in the United States where he won titles in 1997-98. Either Jenson Button or Bruno Junqueira will be the team's second driver alongside Ralf Shumacher when the F-1 season starts March 12 in Melbourne, Australia." Well, I don't know about where you live, but here in the S.F. Bay Area, neither Jenson Button nor Bruno Junqueira are exactly household words. Does anyone know where these guys come from? Other successful open wheel teams, like F-2? Touring cars? Pinewood Derby champs? Is there a BMW connection to them being considered for this job? Factory test drivers? Great nephews of the Quant family? Just wondering... Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA #44977 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 17:33:41 -0500 From: "NickG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS: 1972 3.0CS Not mine, posting for a friend: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=239608000 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:49:57 PST From: "Perry Shang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> Eibach Pro Kit springs Hi, All: I just got my new spring and sway bar on Friday. So, the one on the car have to go. It is an Eibach Pro Kit, Part#: 2033.140. I had it for about 6 month and 15K miles. The spring is located in Michigan. Now, it is in original box. It has instruction in it also. I am planing to sell it for $190 or best offer of course. Buyer pays shipping and COD charges. Thanks for the bandwidth. Perry. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 18:05:03 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (atchison) Subject: [uuc] Re: Mexico adventure [long] Recently got hit with the BMW bug and became enamored with the E23 7 series. I bought a 1984 733i with 212,000 miles on it for next to nothing. After installing a new brake bomb, rear brakes, a fan blower, and a change of all its fluids I took it for a shake down cruise from Cape Cod to Manzanillo on the west coast of Mexico. I have never enjoyed driving a car on a long trip as much as this one. I averaged 20 mpg at 75 to 80 mph in the states and 19 mpg at 85 mpg through Mexico. Occasional passing convoys of trucks at 100 mph was effortless, gratifying, even sensual. Speed bumps are the bane of Mexican towns, but they are the only way to get the spirited drivers down there to slow down. At times I had to cross bumps diagonally to prevent bottoming out. Two days before leaving Mexico, I mistakenly thought I was on a freeway but wasn't. I flew over a brutal railroad crossing that shouldn't be taken at more than 5 mph. I was doing over 50. Thoughts of Thelma and Louise as I flew across the tracks and bottomed out as hard as I ever have. Needless to say I thought I was in big trouble. Three holes in my oil pan you could stick your finger through, no known BMW mechanics, poor Spanish skills etc. The story has a happy ending however. I walked to a nearby village, found a friend who could speak enough English to help me call a tow truck and help me find the best mechanic in town. Mind you I hadn't seen a single BMW on my trip through Mexico. The mechanico I found was very good but had never worked on a BMW. However, he completed the job on time and fixed the car beautifully. He apologized for charging me so much money (180 dollars) explaining that he had to send the pan out to an aluminum specialist to weld, and replace the fluids etc. He had no time to road test the car, but said it would get me home. It did! Surprisingly, the car ran better than before and he even slowed down the oil consumption/leaking from one quart in 3500 miles on the way down to one-half quart on the way back. I guess my oil pan gasket had been weeping. The long trip actually made the engine run much better. Smoothing the acceleration throughout the rpm range. Any ways, now I have a question. I would like to make another trip and this time bring one of my cars to be painted in Mexico. I have been told to bring your own high quality paint and have been told that a great paint job including removal windows and trim and thorough body prep may cost hundreds rather than the thousands in the states. Judging from the car washes I went to where they would fawn over your car and give it the best wash its ever had for two or three dollars, I tend to agree with this feeling. Also, after the great service I received on my car repair my desire to try this has intensified. Any advise from someone who has done this would be appreciated. What paint? Glaserit? What to expect? Thanks for any help! Sky Atchison '84 733i 5 sp, 225,000 miles, runs great '85 735i Euro 5 sp 355,000 miles, runs great '78 745i auto 178,000 miles, spring project to convert to 5 sp. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 18:05:00 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (atchison) Subject: [uuc] Adventures in Mexico (long) Recently got hit with the BMW bug and became enamored with the E23 7 series. I bought a 1984 733i with 212,000 miles on it for next to nothing. After installing a new brake bomb, rear brakes, a fan blower, and a change of all its fluids I took it for a shake down cruise from Cape Cod to Manzanillo on the west coast of Mexico. I have never enjoyed driving a car on a long trip as much as this one. I averaged 20 mpg at 75 to 80 mph in the states and 19 mpg at 85 mpg through Mexico. Occasional passing convoys of trucks at 100 mph was effortless, gratifying, even sensual. Speed bumps are the bane of Mexican towns, but they are the only way to get the spirited drivers down there to slow down. At times I had to cross bumps diagonally to prevent bottoming out. Two days before leaving Mexico, I mistakenly thought I was on a freeway but wasn't. I flew over a brutal railroad crossing that shouldn't be taken at more than 5 mph. I was doing over 50. Thoughts of Thelma and Louise as I flew across the tracks and bottomed out as hard as I ever have. Needless to say I thought I was in big trouble. Three holes in my oil pan you could stick your finger through, no known BMW mechanics, poor Spanish skills etc. The story has a happy ending however. I walked to a nearby village, found a friend who could speak enough English to help me call a tow truck and help me find the best mechanic in town. Mind you I hadn't seen a single BMW on my trip through Mexico. The mechanico I found was very good but had never worked on a BMW. However, he completed the job on time and fixed the car beautifully. He apologized for charging me so much money (180 dollars) explaining that he had to send the pan out to an aluminum specialist to weld, and replace the fluids etc. He had no time to road test the car, but said it would get me home. It did! Surprisingly, the car ran better than before and he even slowed down the oil consumption/leaking from one quart in 3500 miles on the way down to one-half quart on the way back. I guess my oil pan gasket had been weeping. The long trip actually made the engine run much better. Smoothing the acceleration throughout the rpm range. Any ways, now I have a question. I would like to make another trip and this time bring one of my cars to be painted in Mexico. I have been told to bring your own high quality paint and have been told that a great paint job including removal windows and trim and thorough body prep may cost hundreds rather than the thousands in the states. Judging from the car washes I went to where they would fawn over your car and give it the best wash its ever had for two or three dollars, I tend to agree with this feeling. Also, after the great service I received on my car repair my desire to try this has intensified. Any advise from someone who has done this would be appreciated. What paint? Glaserit? Thanks for any help! Sky Atchison '84 733i 5 sp. 225,000 miles, runs great '85 735i 5 sp. 355,000 miles, runs great '87 745i auto 178,000 miles, spring project to make a manual ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 15:13:14 -0800 From: "Joe H. Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] X-brace install-ONE MORE QUESTION! My buddy Rich and I are here at my house trying to finish up the x-brace install on my '99 318ti. We anticipated a lot of problems with the nutserts but we got them in with relative ease. We were pleasantly surprised and were about to simply bolt the x-brace up when we encountered a real SNAG. The holes in the chassis/subframe don't line up perfectly with the holes in the x-brace. We've tried jacking up the car, the subframe, and x-brace to line up the holes but to no avail. We're about to go buy a big-arse breaker bar and pry on the x-brace but ANY advice would be greatly appreciated. Did anyone else encounter this situation??? I read so much about issues with the nutserts but not with alignment. Doh! Thanks in advance, Joe ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #101 ************************** _________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | Bonneville Motorwerks . http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com | Circle Tire Co. (used & classic BMW parts) e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Curry's Auto Service . http://www.currysauto.com | Eurosport . http://www.eurosport-hp.com | Koala MotorSport . http://www.koalamotorsport.com | Taylor BMW - http://www.taylorbmw.com - Doc Bimmer! | The Ultimate Garage . http://www.ultimategarage.com | UUC Motorwerks . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com | Zionsville Autosport . http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com ����������������������������������������
