[uucdigest] Wednesday, January 26 2000 Volume 03 : Number 119 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Re: E28 M5 [uuc] any digesters in Baltimore? [uuc] S4 vs M3 [uuc] Lost Postings [uuc] Re: E30 Dash light problem [uuc] RE: need front spoiler/air dam Re: [uuc] Lost Postings [uuc] All Wheel Drive? Not necessary. [uuc] RE: Prices bloating? [uuc] Castrol alliance with BMW RE: [uuc] Lost Postings [uuc] RE: Tires for E30 [uuc] Michelin Arctic-Alpin Milage? Re: [uuc] Lost Postings Re: [uuc] Castrol alliance with BMW [uuc] BMW prices bloating? Merc lurking? Re: [uuc] Re: <WOB> Audi ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:56:55 -0500 From: Eurowerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E28 M5 Only 2 minutes left on this M5 on e-bay...... - -- Kirk A. Gilchrist EURO-WERKS / Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo Service and Repair 8 South Highland St. / Winchester, KY 40391 / 606-745-0125 [EMAIL PROTECTED] / www.euromajic.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:21:43 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] any digesters in Baltimore? Hello all, I will be in Baltimore Thursday and Friday if there is any in that area that would like to hook up let me know. Brian Jacobs 98 318ti 99 Z3 coupe Everglades CCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:24:02 -0600 From: "Scott McLaughlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] S4 vs M3 For what it's worth, about six months ago I read a german auto magazine's comparison of an Audi S4 Vs. an E46 Alpina B3 3.3 sedan. The Alpina has a 280 HP 3.3 litre inline six, a 6-speed transmission and uprated suspension, brakes, wheels and tires. So, it is an indication of what the E46 M3 performance will be, although it's safe to assume the actual E46 M3 will be even more powerful and perhaps have better handling and stopping. This comparison was *very* thorough, including laps around Hokenheim, the Nurburgring, a wind tunnel test to measure aerodynamic lift, accelration, braking, slalom, skidpad, subjective ratings, etc. The Alpina was the hands-down winner. This suggests that the E46 M3, with an additional 50-60 horses and a bit more torque, the stiffer coupe body, and other M improvements, will have a noticeable advantage even over a "chipped" S4. Of course, rain and snow are another story. Scott ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:32:38 -0500 From: "Steve D'Gerolamo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Lost Postings Is it just me or are other people having posts disappear from this list. SD ========================================= Steve D'Gerolamo - The Ultimate Garage 201-262-0412 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / http://www.ultimategarage.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 07:34:21 -0800 (PST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: E30 Dash light problem Hi Aaron, My E-23 7er does the exact same thing (not all the time yet), although only if the parking brake is set when I start the car (due to the indicator light; sometimes the other lights will extinguish once I release the parking brake). It was rather disconcerting when I had first bought the car, but I've talked to some knowledgable diagnostics experts about it and it's apparently nothing to worry about. Something about a "bootstrapping effect" of the alternator. It doesn't begin to make adequate voltage till you buzz the revs up just a touch. After that, a constant stream of sufficient volts and all is well. HTH, Keith Way '86 745i <snip> > - -Park Brake Light > - -ABS light > - -Brake Lining Light > - -Brake system fault light. > > When you start the car, these lights are suppose to go out (except > park brake obviously). However mine do not. The Brake lining light, > dims, but that is about it. Step on the gas to raise the RPMS > 1.1k > approx and they go out as they are suppose to. > This problem has been gradually getting worse, and now it does it > every time I start the car. </snip> _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://freeworld.excite.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:41:25 -0600 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: need front spoiler/air dam "Crawford, Scott (Cahners)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: > > Well, it snowed again, but I'm feeling pretty sheepish this > time. Somewhere out there is the front spoiler/air dam off > my car. Oops. Goofing off a little too much. > > Anyway. The car is an '89 325is (E30), white. The fasteners > appear OK, but if you have those too, I'll gladly take them > off your hands, just in case. Scott, I would highly recommend getting an 'i' E30 spoiler lip instead. I lost my wife's 'is' spoiler last year in a rain storm (probably drove through one too many puddles). It was already badly beaten and fractured from previous parking curb encounters. That extra 1" of plastic is a trademarked perpendicular curb scraper. On the other hand, my 'i' spoiler is still original and is still solid. Here is another reason: 'i' spoiler is about $75. 'is' is around $150. I would stay away from the used ones. The first thing to go are the eyelets that snap into the fasteners. The fewer the remaining functional eyelets, the easier it is to loose the lip. Fasteners go for something surprisingly reasonable as $1-2/each at the dealer. Guaranteed to be in stock ;-) alex f ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:44:31 -0600 From: "John F Stoj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Lost Postings Something strange is afoot at the Circle K. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:56:22 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] All Wheel Drive? Not necessary. As most of you probably know, the Northeast is buried under the heaviest snowfall of the winter. Here in NEPA, we've got a good 7" or more. Well, last night was wing night at a favorite watering hole about 7 miles from my house. I could have bummed a ride from a friend who has a Suburu Outback and was driving right by here on his way. Knowing that if I showed up without my Bimmer I'd never live it down, I lit off the 318iS and soldiered right up my driveway, which includes a rather steep uphill section. The round trip went without even a hint that I'd be stuck in snow. In fact, the worst part wasn't the snow itself, but people in $40,000 AWD trucks that insist on braking down to 10 mph before ascending hills. This is right when I'd like to have a little momentum. Still, it wasn't a problem. I even ran a few errands, one of which required a good 10 mile cruise on a snow covered Route 81. Ground clearance becomes an issue on this particular car, owing to the shorter Eibach springs. But it didn't hinder me last night. I heading out today, too. AWD? So not necessary for most people who have it. Mike Miller 1991 318iS in Winter Mode: 4 BMW steel wheels 14x5.5" 4 Michelin Alpin snow tires, size 175/70QR-14 4 BMW mudflaps BMW front rubber floor mats Front airdam removed. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 09:58:03 -0600 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Prices bloating? kjk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sez: > > I agree the S4 is a good deal but it has 250 some odd > horsepower not 280--a chip will get you to 300. The > serious S4 boys have already changed the brakes--I > don't think they at all superior to an M3's. Funny you should mention that. If you go to audi's web site, the intro splash screen reads: "Never ... STOP" ;-) alex f ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:00:33 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Castrol alliance with BMW This just showed up again on the E46 Mailing List, and I thought I'd post it for UUC consumption. Has this alliance been announced yet? (I know that a specific new Castrol blend is the only approved oil for the E39 M5...) Castrol to oil BMW's way 22 Nov 1999 Oil manufacturer Castrol is expected to announce a deal with BMW shortly that will be a major blow to its main rival Mobil and could have far reaching consequences for its involvement not only in motor sport but its distribution to the worldwide automobile industry. The alliance with the Bavarian motor manufacturer will enable it to play a key role in the performance of the Williams Formula1 team whilst not being a major sponsor. Included in the agreement will be the supply of oil to all BMW cars leaving the factory and recommendation to all of its 5,500 dealerships world wide, for its use in servicing. Castrol is also expected to take over the manufacture of BMW's own branded oils. According to Castrol's chief executive, Mike Dearden, it could be beneficial for Williams to have an exclusive supply of oil tailor-made for their new power plant, which will be used for the first time in racing next year in Australia. "As engine designs become more complex, manufacturers need to move to these relationships," he said. He also added that the deal with BMW was not necessarily exclusive and that he was in talks with other auto manufacturers. Mobil is said to have a similar although less comprehensive alliance with Mercedes Benz. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:17:48 -0500 From: "VIncentMathew Malfa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Lost Postings <<Something strange is afoot at the Circle K.>> Hey, there were no bimmers in that movie! j/k... - -matt ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:22:04 -0600 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Tires for E30 Chuck H <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: > > Hello, all. What I do NOT want to do is start a mile long > string of responses to a topic that has already been covered. > So feel free to email me privately. I need new tires for my > 1992 325iC, very, very soon. Problem is, most of the good > performance tires are not available in my 14" wheel size. > Anyone have any suggestions? I shall keep the rims stock. > Thanks very much. > > - -Chuck H. Chuck, Like Kirk Lachman has already posted, stock 14" E30 wheels are a PITA to shoe. The only semi-decent summer tire is 205/60/14 Yoke AVS-i. They also used to be available in 195/65/14 size, but not any more. In general, you will find a better selection of tires in the 205/60 size. For other compromises, look at http://www.tirerack.com/tires/index.html If you run across any other good choices, do let me know! alex f ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:52:02 -0500 From: Dave Meyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Michelin Arctic-Alpin Milage? What kind of milage are you all getting out of your Michelin Artic-Alpins? I'll be using them daily in the mid-atlantic (DC) region, mounting them in December and removing them in March/April. This means they'll see a fair amount of dry road use. Can I count on getting 20K+ miles on them under these conditions? Thanks as always. Dave Meyer 99 328is 94 K75RT Lorton VA ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:54:23 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Lost Postings how would we know they were lost (unless they were our postings ??) <g> It takes things a long time to get thru to me sometimes, but they seem to generally come thru in chronological order, tho I do get the ocassional poasting much after the fact when it has been replied to. I get the digest in "list" format. I blame the timing issues on the firewall here, not the digest server. Ben Keyes Steve D'Gerolamo wrote: > Is it just me or are other people having posts disappear from this list. SD > ========================================= > Steve D'Gerolamo - The Ultimate Garage > 201-262-0412 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / http://www.ultimategarage.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:54:09 -0500 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Castrol alliance with BMW >[EMAIL PROTECTED] said: >This just showed up again on the E46 Mailing List, and I thought I'd post it >for UUC consumption. Has this alliance been announced yet? Bill Matthews says probably with the formating all screwed up: The 11/21/99 presss release from http://www.burmah-castrol.com/pr25.htm Burmah Castrol plc, the international specialised lubricants and chemicals group, today announces that it has entered into a major partnership with BMW Group. The agreement comprises a long-term global partnership between BMW Group and Castrol, the world leading lubricants brand which this year celebrates its centenary. The partnership is one of the most significant technical, commercial and marketing agreements ever entered into by Castrol and covers six major elements: Castrol will become BMW Group's strategic lubricants partner working in the area of R&D and leading to the joint development of the next generation of lubrication products. These will be designed to offer enhanced performance and support BMW Group's new engine development and manufacturing processes. Castrol will become the recommended lubricant for BMW cars and motorcycles, Rover, Land Rover, Mini and MG. Most of these marques - which accounted for sales of approximately 1.2 million vehicles in 1998 - will be filled with Castrol as they leave the production line. Thereafter, BMW Group will recommend Castrol in service literature, driver handbooks, marketing communications, and prominently on vehicle engines. BMW Group will out-source its lubricants business to Castrol. As such, the BMW Group will recommend that Castrol products are used in their approximately 3,500 dealerships worldwide. In addition, Castrol will source and market BMW branded lubricants. Castrol Industrial will become BMW Group's partner in the provision of advanced industry products and services to all BMW Group production plants, leading to the joint development of advanced technical fluid management solutions. Castrol will collaborate with BMW Group and their dealers in supporting after sales service with the aim of enhancing service efficiency and improving customer benefits. Castrol has reconfirmed its commitment to Formula One by partnering the BMW WilliamsF1 Team and other BMW motorsports activities. Castrol will provide technical assistance on the race track and in test programmes, and will supply all lubricants products to the BMW WilliamsF1 team. In return, it will receive significant branding and marketing rights. BMW Group expects to derive significant business advantages from the agreement in the form of bringing R&D benefits to customers more quickly and increasing the efficiency of manufacturing through fluids management and the application of new production techniques. In return, Castrol will benefit from significantly increased sales volumes, as well as substantial brand promotion opportunities worldwide, supporting its existing �110 million annual marketing spend. Both BMW Group and Castrol will also benefit from the considerable technical and R&D opportunities that will arise from the partnership. Mike Dearden, executive director of Burmah Castrol and chief executive of Castrol, commented: "This is an association of two of the world's most powerful automotive brands. The BMW values of performance, quality, technology and exclusivity perfectly complement Castrol's image. Castrol's position as a world-class brand is assured as we enter the next century." "Our two organisations rely on very similar values of performance, quality, technology and innovation," said Dr Henrich Heitmann, member of the Board of BMW Group, Sales and Marketing. "Already Castrol and BMW work together around the world in many ways. This new collaboration can only further help to deliver mutual benefits to both our organisations. BMW needs technical partners of the highest quality. Castrol has the experience and technology to assist us to improve our vehicles, develop more efficient production techniques and work with our dealers to improve customer benefits." ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:56:40 -0600 From: "John F Stoj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BMW prices bloating? Merc lurking? Russ says: BMW better take a close look. Mercedes is making a cencerted run also. I really like the MB E430 Sport. This is one tasty rig. The exterior styling is top notch. The ground effect are really nice without being "boy racer" gawdy. The segments that BMW is in are chalk full of worthy competitors that want a piece of this pie. I too like the looks of the new Mercs, I don't know what they make for the rest of the world, but until they throw a manual transmission into a US version of their cars (one that improves performance - unlike the one in the SLK) they'll all be geezer-mobiles to me (even if they're pretty fast off the line). - - John - no slushboxes ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 12:27:10 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <WOB> Audi Okay, but let's discuss cars with distribution slightly greater than one per US state, huh? ;-) The exciting ones were nice cars. But the regular ones (Audi 80, 90, etc.) which is most of what you saw was boring... like a really nice Passat. The current crop of Audis are ALL exciting in their own ways, that's my point. - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <WOB> Audi > Anyone in NJ have a 20v (that's the 5cyl variety Mavis) Turbo Quattro that > Rob can sample for it's 'bore' factor? ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #119 ************************** _________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | Bonneville Motorwerks . http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com | Circle Tire Co. 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