[uucdigest] Saturday, January 29 2000 Volume 03 : Number 145 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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: Power Antenna Lubricant [uuc] Re: Gateway Tech 2000 RE: [uuc] Can a cop cite for something he didn't observe? [uuc] Re: flawed ASC+T [uuc] Cops [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] chap [uuc] Re: jason/ brakes Re: [uuc] Gateway Tech [uuc] Re: Hoosier tires FS [uuc] re: <all> Power Antenna Lubricant [uuc] safety or revenue collection [uuc] <E30> glove box flashlight [uuc] Re: in the snow [uuc] Re: Harnesses [uuc] Auto shows and unlocked cars [uuc] Re: 93 octane [uuc] RE: in dash radar detector for BMW ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:50:42 -0500 From: "Rusty & Wende Barton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Power Antenna Lubricant I use Redline MTF - best stuff I've found, works great. Rusty Barton 'CCA 1121 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:06:40 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Gateway Tech 2000 The contact person for Gateway Tech 2000 is Lou Bauer (636.519.1617)(www.stlbmwclub.com) or ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Hope to see you there. Mike Miller ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:25:16 -0600 From: Mark Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Can a cop cite for something he didn't observe? In my job as a claim adjuster I see several police reports each day involving traffic accidents. I am in Texas and officers routinely give citations (when not present in person to observe the accident) based on analysis. Prima facie evidence such as skid marks, physical damage, eyewitness testimony and the physical orientation of items at the accident scene can certainly be enough to serve a citation. Mark Williams Dallas, TX 91 ///M3 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:28:40 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: flawed ASC+T Providing I understood the original post correctly, the height of the clutch pedal should not change with clutch disc wear on newer BMW's. The takeup occurs hydraulically at the slave cylinder, similar to a brake caliper/pad. Typically the clutch actuation leg pressure force increases with clutch wear. Also, it is recommended to turn off ASC+T briefly when accelerating from a stop on ice. The human computer may have it's weaknesses, but it shines when it comes to adaptability and flexibility. M Sipe ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 21:43:13 -0600 From: Jason Leung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Cops Ted Passalacqua (NJCycle Guy) writes: >I'm in wholeheart agreeance with John.. most of you involved in this "I Hat >Cops" rant (Rob especially) really have no clue what it's like to be in the >drivers seat of a patrol car. My advice would be to try it. I only speak >from experience of family members and friends. You mean John Fountaine, seller/spammer of Dri Wash'n'Guard? ;-) [Remember that guys? Circa 1997 or so?] >As far as riding along w/a Trooper or any police officer, unfortunately, our >state (NJ) doesn't allow these. > >Rob's Quotes were: > >>>1) passing me at 130mph on the NJ Turnpike with no lights or siren (numerous >>>occassions). > >130mph (Gasp!) ???? Come on, Rob. That's a major ASSUMPTION, unless you >had a radar gun sitting in your lap. But even still, have you ever driven >130mph past someone? <SNIP> So basically you're calling Rob a liar here. >>>2) running a red light in front of me crossing, also no lights or siren, >once >>>I was already in the intersection. > >Again, I have to ask myself - how could this be? That just blatant stupidity >on the police officer's part, but come on - If you're in the middle of an >intersection, a patrol car entering would HAVE to engage their sirens if they >were coming. I don't know the circumstances but this one sounds too fishy >for me to touch more than that. So basically you're calling Rob a liar again here. >>3) HIDING behind a bridge or bush instead of making his presence known... >>being visible keeps speeds down, hiding collects revenue. >HIDING behind bridges causes the troopers to get an ACCURATE representation >of traffic flow. If I was a trooper, I'd hide in the woods if I could. >What's the sense of monitoring people's speeds if they see you and slow >down?? Becuase the cop's duty is to protect the citizenry. Is the purpose to collect revenue, or is the purpose perhaps to slow traffic down? What's the use of hiding in the woods if you're trying to slow traffic down? >Someone else mentioned police officers being able to get out of tickets >easily - as unfair as it might sound, it's reality. Police officers call it >"Professional courtesy." How many of you out there have PBA cards or FOP >cards and expect to get out tickets just because you have one? Not me. >Police >officers share a very tight bond - they all put their lives on the line to >perform their civic duties, and rightfully so, they respect each other. Call >it unfair, but there's nothing anyone can do about it. It is a "perk" that >goes along with putting their lives at risk day-in and day-out. I see. The rules apply to us but not to them. How about murder? Is that a perk too? >I say they still deserve more. Its a capitalist country Ted. Free will. No one is gonna hand stuff out to you. If someone thinks they deserve more, they can always switch jobs. Demand and Supply keep the salaries correct. Jason Leung 92 332i turbo ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:50:08 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] chap FAR EAST, would that be Alabama or Georgia??? im from LA, lower alabama, that is. just couldn't resist tommy- bored out of my mind since im not racing tonight 95 turbom3- 12.013 and 121.04mph in 1/4 mile ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:15:04 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: jason/ brakes you said "Who in the US (You and I live in the States Greg) drives to 155 mph and then hits the brakes to get to 0 ?", maybe not to 0, but i have gone from 160 to 75 a few times. (maybe that's why my new slotted brembo's warped so fast??) i think i will get the ultimate garage brakes when i can. hopefully that will be sooner than later. i just have such a big "want list". tommy, still just in the 12's (12.013 and 121.04 mph in 1/4 mile) turbo m3 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 23:26:53 -0600 From: Scott Blazey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Gateway Tech Steve asks: >Who is the contact for this year's Gateway Tech? SD >========================================= The January Roundel lists Lou Bauer as the contact for Gateway Tech. His number is (636) 519-1617. The registration form is in the Roundel and is also on their web site at http://www.stlbmwclub.com/gatewaytech.html. There's also an e-mail address listed: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you who haven't attended before, the St Louis chapter does an outstanding job with Gateway Tech. The tech sessions are worthwhile, the dinners are great, the vendor area is an excellent place to unload some cash, you get to see a bunch of good BMW CCA friends, and the door prizes are tantalizing (make sure you register before February 25th to get those 5 extra door prize tickets). Plus, a large chunk of the net proceeds go to a very worthwhile charity. Scott Blazey ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:52:40 -0500 From: "James Clay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Hoosier tires FS Mistyped the previous post. The tires are size 225/50-16 James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com (540) 639-9648 Engineered BMW Performance and Recycled Parts Please include a copy of all correspondences. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:00:12 PST From: "Chuck MacWilliam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: <all> Power Antenna Lubricant >Scott D Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Besides the little use >once, throw away packets that we used to get >from >the dealers, what products are being used to lubricate power antennas >these days? I'd prefer something I can buy at the local auto parts >store without having to go to the dealer. Scott, I use silicone spray for my power antenna. It works great! Chuck MacWilliam '92 525i; '85 325e; '90 Chevy Silverado http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/9057 Sacramento Valley Chapter - BMWCCA# 150982 ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 00:36:10 -0500 From: "Mark A. Selleck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] safety or revenue collection I recently was awarded my first speeding citation in 20+ years. This doesn't mean I don't speed, but it does mean I am judicious in my choices of WHERE and WHEN I do so. In this case, I was cited for doing 63 in a 45. Rural road, recently re-paved and widened, NO OTHER CARS on the road, and speed limit recently LOWERED from 55 to 45. The state trooper told me a "concerned citizen" had complained to the highway department that folks were ignoring the new speed limit, so he was dispatched to assess the situation. In investigating my options, a lawyer told me that, given my driving record, she could probably get the speeding citation changed to "FAULTY EQUIPMENT"! It would mean no points on my license, and no impact on my insurance. It would also mean the SAME FINE for the public coffers, SAME COURT COSTS, plus $200 for the lawyer. If the goal is safety, then the citation should stand, irrespective of the fact that I was endangering NOONE on an empty road that had previously, while narrower and with poor pavement, had a higher speed limit! This is a perfect example of why there is NO RESPECT for the current application of speed limits! I wasn't even driving my BMW, or my Porsche(sorry!), but a imported pick-up truck! What a JOKE!(NOT funny) Mark Selleck '85 535i '65 356SC Coupe ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 01:31:52 -0500 From: Ken W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> glove box flashlight Stupid question. I got the rechargeable flashlight for the glovebox of my E30 M3. Does anyone else have the problem that it doesn't seem to fit right? Pushing it into the socket and then closing the glvoe box, it seems that the patch above the flashlight doesn't let it close well, so you have to force it, which pushes the socket down, and eventually out of the holder. Any ideas? Thanks. - -Ken '91 M3 '86 GTI - -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: ScopusFest ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:02:16 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: in the snow Nice cars are extra nice if the weather is bad.... we put snow tires on the BMW 750il and Porsche 968 coupe tiptronic... Pirellis or Blizzaks are great... sure, the Durango has four wheel drive, but who wants to drive without heated seats? Kris & Patti Rockford, IL 97 750il 92 968 99 Durango 5.9 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:06:24 -0500 From: Ken W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Harnesses Jim Ochi said it, but I wanted to add one thing about DOT approved. I believe that one big factor is that DOT approved harnesses require that candy-red release button. I think this is for emergency situations, so the harnesses can be easily found and released. The Schroth Rallye's have a red release button. - -Ken '91 M3 '86 GTI - -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: ScopusFest ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:20:42 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Auto shows and unlocked cars I know that we beat the subject to death a few weeks ago, but I thought that I would add my comments from the Philadelphia Auto show which opened tonight. Tonight was the private preview "Black Tie Tailgate Party." There were about 2000 people in attendance (so I heard) and most of the cars were unlocked. Granted, this was an upper class crowded since tickets started at $100. I got in for free since I volunteered to work the door for an hour. I ended up working about 45 minutes then got to go eat and enjoy the cars. Of all the BMW's there only one was locked...the Baby blue M5. You also couldn't sit in the Z8 since it was on a turntable. But what a cool looking car. Much better looking in person. Smaller then I thought it would be. Another BMW that stood out was a RED 740i Sport. Very cool in red. I think they need to start showing the X5 in a colors other then that desert sand color. Looks great in black. Other cars that were unlocked were Bentley's and Lamborghini's! And they had a Diablo VT on sale, "SHOW SALE PRICE" only $179,000. If anyone in planning to go to this show here is some advice: Don't park your SUV in the garage at 11th and Arch. The clearance is only 6'3". Lots of people were breaking their luggage racks. My antenna on the explorer kept hitting the water pipes ever 3 five feet. Doink....doink....doink....doink....doink... Tony Kasser '95 M3 '00 Explorer ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:24:44 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: 93 octane my 750il says 89 min on the gas lid should I choose 93 or is 89 adequate? thanks Kris Illinois 1997 750il ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 02:30:34 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] RE: in dash radar detector for BMW in my 1990 750il we had a nice in dash K40 should we get the same for our 1997 750il, or is the new Passport a worthy contender? any other suggestions? estimates? thanks Kris Illinois ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #145 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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