[uucdigest] Saturday, January 29 2000 Volume 03 : Number 148 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] I waited and I bought [uuc] RE: what helmets RE: [uuc] I waited and I bought [uuc] durability of BMW engines Re: [uuc] Somebody looking for an M3 interior?? [uuc] TRX tires (was: I waited and I bought) Re: [uuc] durability of BMW engines [uuc] Cop Rant [uuc] <MISC> re:FYI: Winter Warning + K&N Question [uuc] EPROM soldered in! On an '89 325is! [uuc] moon roof inner trim source? [uuc] Magazine stuff Re: [uuc] durability of BMW engines ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:25:07 -0500 From: Mark Borchik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] I waited and I bought Chris, You're obviously new at this <g> .... '83 528e's came stock with 14" wheels, which LOOK like the TRX wheels styling wise, but they are not... Bend down and check the tire size of those on the car. And no, 14" tires will NOT fit on 15.3"/390mm TRX rims, if by some chance that actually is what is on your car. Good luck... Price sounds OK. Mark Borchik ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:31:02 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] RE: what helmets If you are just going to be doing Auto-X and drivers schools might I suggest not going all out and getting the latest greatest in lightweight helmets. I have a Bell sport II and love it. would I love a new carbon fiber helmet? Hell yeah, but IM using the helmet for 5-30 minutes at a time. Buy a decent snell 95 style helmet and put any extra money into racing tires! Brian Jacobs 98 318ti 99 Z3 coupe Everglades CCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:31:06 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] I waited and I bought Chris in Vancouver gets his 5er.. >Due to the number of people on this list who told me to hold out on >buying an '83 528e for CDN$4500 with 275,000 kms. I waited and kept >on searching... Cool.. >Yesterday, I bought (private sale) an '83 528e for CDN$3000 (US$2075) >with 180,885 kms (112,400 mi). It's a graphite exterior with a light >tan leather interior. The only thing that doesn't work is the power >sunroof. Absolutely no rust. It was senior driven too... Great. Sunroof may be a simple fix.. perhaps just the motor (I'd look for used).. or mebbe the switch.. >Sure it's not the best 5-er, but I couldn't wait any longer. I still >have extra money left over for new tires and all the little tune ups >and stuff. Okay, so it came with TRX tires, but I can run with them >for a while yet. However, I heard that 194/70HR14 tires can go on the >stock alloys? True or false? If not, I'll get myself a completely new >set. If so, what is the most common size to convert to? Doubtful if you have TRX's - only the upscale 535 and 635 (and meebe 735?)'s were inflicted with these. Know some people who used 528e rims on their 535i' to get rid of the TRX's... check the size, if it doesn't say '390' on them somewhere (like 220x60x390) you have real size tires/rims. A nice size might be 200/70/14's.. I don't think there would be ANY problem with rubbing (I ran 220/60/15's on my E28/535i) Best - and lots of luck with the 5er. Lots of expertise here you can tap into! (Snow Sucks!) >Chris Chong >'83 528e >'81 320is (the real 2.0L) - ex bimmer =============================================== Don Eilenberger JMP#1 Spring Lk Hts, NJ, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] =============================================== "Don't wrestle with pigs in the mud.. the pig enjoys it and you just get dirty.." =============================================== You're absolutely right, and I apologize --Darryl Richman NJ Shore BMW Riders Web Page: http://www.monmouth.com/~deilenberger =============================================== ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:44:00 -0500 From: "NickG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] durability of BMW engines BMW sure does make robust engines. Why do I say this? Because this past week I helped my father replace the head gasket (it was leaking oil) in my mom's '89 525i with 131K miles. Would you believe that the cylinders still had the factory cross-hatch pattern in them?! There was no ridge or carbon build-up whatsoever. The piston tops were so clean that the factory stampings in them were clearly visible. Furthermore, the valves had zero, zilch, nada deposits on them. Likewise with the combustion chamber in the head. We were both amazed. As far as maintenance goes, this car gets an oil change whenever the service lights indicate (about 8-10K mile intervals), and a bottle of BMW gas additive every few months. I'm still amazed....... Nick ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:54:51 -0500 From: "Jay I. Goldfarb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Somebody looking for an M3 interior?? Rory: Thanks for the lead. The digest has been great during my search. I found this week a complete Gray interior for $1500 including air conditioner control, truck tools and parts with no shipping costs. Still need front bumper and all plugs to connect bact air cond. control, radio and god knows what else they cut when taking that part of the dash apart. I would be so easy to just pull the plugs out, but they cut everything. To everyone who responded, "A BIG THANKS" Jay Goldfarb 97 M3 561-477-9736 Eve, 561-471-9479 At 02:55 PM 01/29/2000 EST, you wrote: >Hey, > >I seem to remember somebody was looking for an M3 interior as their's was stripped and insurrance would not cover it?? Anyway, in case that person is reading, here is a possible lead. > >From: http://www.bimmer.org/m3/messages/messages/62022.html > >I have a complete interior (and when I say complete, it means if it was in the interior compartment of the car, it's not there any >more)for sale. Removed from a 99 M3 Coupe and is black. $5500. Would prefer not to split it up. Includes Harmon Kardon >permium sound system (10 speakers, six CD player, etc.) > >Contact Michael at [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Good luck and hope it helps. Thanks for the BW. > >Best, >Rory >'90 525i -- Sledding around in the fake Atlanta Snow!! > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 14:54:15 -0800 From: Chris Chong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] TRX tires (was: I waited and I bought) To those who suggested I make sure the wheels/tires were NOT the metric ones (TRX), I did my homework prior to buying the car. The tires actually say on the sidewalls "Michelin TRX" and the tire size does end "...390". This was one of the reasons I could bargin the price of the car down to $3000. Anyhoo, I just came back from my mechanic. For CDN$1400, I'm having 15" alloys and Continental 205's put on, all sterring bushings replaced and all four brake rotors replaced. I think I got a pretty awsome deal! BTW, the plugs and oil (synthetic) were just changed last week by the last owner. And I'm getting the timing belt replaced and head gaskets replaced just in case. Pretty amazing. I sold my 320is to a good owner for $5250 and I'm able to step up to a 5-er for the same price (all work included). With the leftover $$$, I'll get it detailed... Chris Chong '83 528e (a good deal) '81 320is (the real 2.0L) - ex bimmer Barvarian Auto Club of Vancouver Island member #2137 http://members.home.net/iphoto/home.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 17:14:04 -0000 From: "SCOTT AND JULIE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] durability of BMW engines Speaking of great engines, a couple of years ago a gentleman traded in his 84 533 on a 95 740i at the dealership I work at. At the time of trade in the car had 414,000 miles!!! It has the original engine, trans, body, paint, ect... Out of curiosity and a small leak from the head gasket we pulled the head and found the crosshatch in almost perfect shape! we put a fresh cam and rockers, changed the fluids and put it back on the road. Now thats a testiment to the quality of BMW. Scott Morse 84 7331 wifes w/170,000 and still going 85 325e my autox money pit - -----Original Message----- From: NickG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, January 29, 2000 10:56 PM Subject: [uuc] durability of BMW engines >BMW sure does make robust engines. Why do I say this? Because this past week >I helped my father replace the head gasket (it was leaking oil) in my mom's >'89 525i with 131K miles. Would you believe that the cylinders still had the >factory cross-hatch pattern in them?! There was no ridge or carbon build-up >whatsoever. The piston tops were so clean that the factory stampings in them >were clearly visible. > >Furthermore, the valves had zero, zilch, nada deposits on them. Likewise >with the combustion chamber in the head. We were both amazed. > >As far as maintenance goes, this car gets an oil change whenever the service >lights indicate (about 8-10K mile intervals), and a bottle of BMW gas >additive every few months. I'm still amazed....... > >Nick > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 18:02:57 -0600 From: Jason Leung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Cop Rant Ted Passalacqua writes: >Are you calling --> me <-- a liar? Nope! I'm pointing out facts! >Don't put words in my mouth. I didn't call anyone a liar. Say what you mean and mean what you say. >And what is it that you do, Jason? Do you put your life on the line every >ay you go to work? Do you put on a bulletproof vest before you leave in the >hopes that you'll come home from work the same way you left for it? Didn't >think so. But, do you expect a raise from your boss every now and again? >Thought so. You know, everyday, I see cops on the road...these poor souls have been *forced* to sell their bodies into the illegal forced cop-slavery ring! They didn't have a chance! Sold into being a cop for the rest of their life when they were 2 years old, they have no choice but to comtinue risking life and limb every day! I'm gonna count my blessing that my parents never sold me into cop-slavery. I mean, I can expect a raise without getting *shot* at! What a concept! How many of *us* can brag about _that_ huh? >>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? >An officer that's hiding in the woods probably isn't looking to slow traffic >down. Cops -> Glorified Revenue Collectors. Q.E.D. >If you put your life on the line day in and day out, I'd say that's it's a >small perk to get out of moving violations. It may not be 100% fair, but you >know what? Life's not 100% fair, and if you haven't realized that by now, >you need a wake up a call. Theres not a damn thing any of us can do about >it. So rant all you want. You're right Ted. Those poor cops, they have no other choice in life. They never had the opportunity to be doctors or mechanics or lawyers or IT professionals or CEOs or what have you. Its too bad that they were forced into a profession that the general citizenry confers disdain on. I guess I really feel sorry for them. I take it all back! Those poor slaves *Deserve* get-out-of-jail cards for being slaves. I mean, its not like they actually get *paid* to do what they do, huh? Jason Leung 92 332i turbo ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:26:52 -0500 From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <MISC> re:FYI: Winter Warning + K&N Question david ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) related > He said " You > probably had a chunk of ice or snow in your wheel and it threw it > out-of-balance, but then melted or fell out by the time you got here." >snip > If there is a major snow/ice storm, besides digging out your > car from the snow, look into the wheels and see if there is any snow or ice > stuck in there before you drive!! this certainly happens all the time in the snow.. but if there is snow/ice stuck in back of the wheel there is not a lot you can do about it until it clears itself (unless you want to remove the wheel.. not very likely when it is cold outside!) this sort of thing also happens when you get a build up of mud in the wheels as well :) A couple of things I've noticed in the winter; if you take your car out to a snow filled parking lot to play around (practice those oh-so-cool rally 4 wheel drifts and also 180 and 360 degree spins) make sure your brakes work well before heading back onto the main streets once those disc brakes get packed with snow and ice they don't stop worth a damn! there is enough force to lock em up in the snow, but once you hit pavement they don't do anything. I've had to drive a few blocks with the brakes pushed full force to heat 'em up and melt off the ice.. Also, I have a K&N cone filter in my '89 325i and find that when the temperature gets down around -30C (~ -25F ), I sometimes get icing in the air flow meter.. as in *ice* forms inside the air flow meter and jams the flap! makes the car sure run bad.. stalling, running rich.. just a mess luckily it's almost up to the freezing point this weekend so I have a chance to put the stock air box back in for the rest of the winter.. chris pawlowicz '89 325i '74 2002 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:46:56 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] EPROM soldered in! On an '89 325is! In a message dated 01/29/2000 5:39:16 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I struggled to get the ECU out of the glove compartment on my '89 325is so I could install my Jim C. chip, only to find that the EPROM is soldered in!>> My chip is soldered in but I have an early '84 325E. 'Still new to BMW's but they tell me that they were only soldered in on the early E30s. I had to buy a newer brain to get the chip. Carter Hunt www.huntcomp.net ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:08:57 -0800 From: richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] moon roof inner trim source? anyone have a source for the black platic trim that, also acts as linkage for the rain gutter/rail* i have sources for the various other pieces that need replacing thanking all in advance for help/suggestions richard, euro wrench ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 20:18:22 -0500 From: Ken W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Magazine stuff Some cool stuff in recent magazines. Thoroughbred and Classis Cars (Feb. 00) - 14 page article on the 3.0 CSL! They take it to the Nurburgring. European Car (March 00) - Check out the Bavarian Autosport Show & Shine on page 12. The black E30 M3 nose all the way on the left is mine! On the same page, check out the Volkwagen Spyder. Looks like it could be a convertible Beetle or "the Audi with two T's". But anyone notice the nose airdam? Remind you of anything? - -Ken '91 M3 '86 GTI - -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] AIM: ScopusFest ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2000 19:30:07 -0800 From: richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] durability of BMW engines yes,,,there are unless really neglected/abused.. i have found that most quality euro cars and bikes hold up well to their intended use... its not unusual to see x hatches at the 150k mile marks, as you mentioned, not only on bmw , but other marquees as well of all the cars i work on i love the bmw first[simply brilliant, they are}, then benz, the eccentric jags, porsche, alfa's and any vinatge euro car/bikes all have their quirks...and are great to drive, imho, i love bmw, the best i have a customer with a 77 450sl[orgional owner] with over a million miles...original owner, never had the oil pan/heads off*, the orgional transmission[ auto box] driveshaft ...this car serviced by the M_benz maintaince schedule to the "T'...it has had a few water pumps, alternators and a/c compressors...now that he has turned over 1 million[does not use oil, btw] he wants a convertible bmw... know anyone with a good one for sale????????????????/ * i cut the chain, fed in the new one master linked to the old* it's a privilige to be able to work on/service/repair /restore the above richard, euro wrench/restorer 72 3.0cs 80 & 83 633csi 85 635csi '71 r60/5 '75 r75/6 with velorex side car ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #148 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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