[uucdigest] Tuesday, February 1 2000 Volume 03 : Number 168 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Alpine CD changer interface adapters FS...may be WOB [uuc] E30 325iC ABS fault [uuc] CA Lane Splitting [uuc] <MISC> re:Instrument Cluster Testing Re: [uuc] Lane splitting in CA [uuc] RE: forget the M5 Re: [uuc] V1 false laser alarms while using windshield washers! [uuc] 1979 323i for sale [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #166 Re: [uuc] Re: OT Snow Vehicles and lousy tires Re: [uuc] Lane splitting in CA Re: [uuc] bought the F650 Re: [uuc] mechanic for pre-sale inspection in ohio needed [uuc] Rolex corral Re: [uuc] bought the F650 [uuc] Re: MacM1 [uuc] Another type of "lane splitting" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 18:44:46 -0000 From: "BMW Bits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Alpine CD changer interface adapters FS...may be WOB Following my custom , I was in a surplus store today and saw something that MIGHT be attractive to you Stereo-zoners . Apologies in advance if it is a WOB.... Anyway ,this place had about 40 brand-new in the boxes Alpine CD changer interface adapters 'for selected GM Vehicles'...PLEASE note those letters GM . Model number KCE-202B .Have short wires and DIN(?) connectors wired in. To quote from the literature "This interface is designed to be used with Alpine CD changers using "M-bus" protocol .These include the 5960, CHM-S601 ,CHM5611. The CHA-S604 and CHA-S614 can be used with a KCA-130B adaptor " All that is gibberish to me -a 'turn it on to play' radio operator -but I wondered if the more 'tuned-in' amongst us would know if these things might be useable with the older Alpine CD players used in BMWs?.The ones everyone sez they cant get to work or get parts for... For $10 apiece ,anyone want to play?..plus $3.20 shipping from Seattle. NO smart-ass comments about GM radios in BMWs are needed..... Of course, they MAY all be sold by now , to some tuned in guy who can connect his knee to his eyebrow and get music. Bill (NON elex. ) Proud Messing with BMWs in Seattle 29 yrs ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 20:57:25 -0500 From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 325iC ABS fault Mike Olsen sez > Symptoms: ABS light comes on and goes out with all other idiot lights on > starting the car. I can push the brake pedal while not moving and nothing > will light. After car starts forward motion and I get to the end of the > driveway, the ABS light comes on and stays on for the remainder of the > drive. sounds like gunked up sensor wheels at the hubs. > I have heard something in the past about checking some relay with a fuse on > it or something like that. Does this ring a bell with anyone? if the relay (silver one under dash to the left of steering column) is dead then the abs light will be on all the time (ie during start up and forever after) or is that off all the time (even during startup) anyways, sounds like wiring and everything check out ok (self test light comes on/goes off) but once moving it can't figure out the signal and shuts down (and signal comes from hall sensor/ toothed wheel) chris pawlowicz '89 325i '74 2002 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 20:55:57 -0500 From: "Langsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] CA Lane Splitting As a rider who has been all over this country for an extended 6 week ride, IMHO, splitting lanes in CA traffic is easy, and safe. For one, Californians don't weave from lane to lane as they do on the other coast, and most don't drive faster in the right lanes, like they do in Boston!! And if I remember correctly one can only split when traffic is moving less than 35 mph. And I'll never ride a motorcylcle in MA. again under any circumstances!! Californians are also used to sharing the road with bikes all year long, and expect a bike to move out of traffic and split lanes when the going gets slow. Back here on the other coast car drivers would just as soon run you off the road regardless of season. I clearly remember that as soon as I crossed into Pennsylvania that drivers were much less attentive to a biker. A much more experienced rider than myself once told me that a biker always needs to be in control of traffic surrounding him, and the only way to ensure that was to always ride a minimum of 2-5 mph faster than prevailing traffic. Mario living in rural NH, and missing my days of 2 wheeled freedom . . . . ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 21:03:23 -0500 From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <MISC> re:Instrument Cluster Testing Jon Caldito sez > Here's a cool test you guys should try out. > > Step 1. Press and hold the mileage reset button. > > Step 2. Put key into ignition switch and turn to KLR (Ignition switch > position #1) >...snip.. > After all 6 tests are finished an analog gauge test will be performed. Watch > the TACH hit 8000rpms =) geez! you guys take the hard way.. to see the tach hit 8000rpm just shift from 5th to 2nd while doing 100mph.. oh wait, you M3 guys already know *that* trick :) chris pawlowicz '89 325i '74 2002 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 18:10:03 -0800 From: Tom Tcimpidis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Lane splitting in CA Not true. It was legal long before then.... Ethan Stock wrote: > > My understanding is that the motorcycle lobby here made a horse trade with > the legislature back when mandatory helmet laws were introduced. This has > no basis in evidence, just what I've heard. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:27:08 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] RE: forget the M5 OK here is the plan, I will give everyone on the list a home equity loan. >From there we might have the 25% deposit that is due! Brian Jacobs 98 318ti 99 Z3 coupe Everglades CCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 20:28:13 -0600 (CST) From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] V1 false laser alarms while using windshield washers! > From: "Michael Capaldo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] V1 false laser alarms while using windshield washers! > > The subject line tells the tale...recently my V1 started sounding laser > alarms from the side and rear while I was washing my windshield ( in a '97 > E39 ). my V1 will give false laser alerts when the electrical system in the car is somehow distressed (i.e., slipping alternator belt, alternator gets real wet, etc). i've had this thing in two cars (VR6 corrado, E36) with exactly the same symptoms (for example, if i drive through a huge puddle i'm guaranteed a false laser alert). i'd be really interesting to see the power to this thing with a scope when this happens... not sure if it's just a voltage dip or certain noise pattern that sets it off... but it's real predictable (and pretty f---ing anoying). perhaps you're experiencing just the right kind of noise when you run your wipers? maybe relocating the power feed to the V1 would make for an interesting test? try tieing it right to the battery & see if that changes anything. - - Kevin Jay '96 328is, red/tan, 22K ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 18:20:57 -0800 (PST) From: jack martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 1979 323i for sale Hi, I have a 1979 323i I want to sell. The body is in good condition.Has a sunroof. It needs some cosmetic work done on the left front fender, replace two marker lights,left turn signal lense missing. Needs seat covers, carpet in excellent condition, overhead light needs replacing, Blau. AM/FM. Engine runs great. Has a problem stalling at intermitent times, I have been told it is the distributor trigger wheel, new timing belt, new fuel relay (also have an extra), new check valve, new Bridgestone tires with gold alloy wheels. Car was bought in Phoenix where parts and mechanics were easy to find, now I live in southern Colorado where neither are available. Price is $1900. Jack [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:41:50 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #166 I have never once had problems with my snow vehicle, actually I recommend you get one for snow duty. It is a 92 Ford Aerostar XLT 4WD. Just the right ride height wonderful 4WD system even on Firestone FR480 tires, never got it stuck once even though I spent 2 hours trying the day of the big DC snow. - -Jonathan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 18:56:55 -0800 (PST) From: Matthew Yip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: OT Snow Vehicles and lousy tires I haven't been stuck in my latest of snow vehicles either. Even with now up to my knees (yes, it was over 3"), in 4wd, the tank didn't ever hesitate, even with those miserable Firestone Steelex things. There's nothing better than looking OVER those Sports Useless Vehicles as their drivers panic at the sight of solid and semi-solid percipitation. FWIW, Firestones SUCK!! They're only paralleled by General tires for the worst rubber on the road. - --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have never once had problems with my snow vehicle, actually I > recommend you > get one for snow duty. It is a 92 Ford Aerostar XLT 4WD. Just the > right ride > height wonderful 4WD system even on Firestone FR480 tires, never > got it stuck > once even though I spent 2 hours trying the day of the big DC snow. > -Jonathan > ===== Matthew Yip [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/mgyip/ '87 GTi 16v - x2 '88 M5 '99 F350 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:57:38 -0500 From: "Grant Low" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Lane splitting in CA Ethan Stock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My understanding is that the motorcycle lobby here made a horse trade with > the legislature back when mandatory helmet laws were introduced. This has > no basis in evidence, just what I've heard. Maybe one reason it is allowed in CA is one of emissions. People see that bikers get places faster, and lose less gas, and take up less space on the freeway and in parking areas. Hopefully that gets people to buy cleaner and smaller motorcycles instead of gas-hogging cars. Whether or not it was a reason to enact this law, the result is still the same.. a cleaner environment, and faster traffic flow. Grant - glad Indiana has NO emissions checks.. annoying (even though the concept is a good idea..) 87 325 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 20:48:39 -0600 From: "Christian Els" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] bought the F650 Dang. I've been avoiding this thread forever, not really caring to know the details of someone's new 2-1/2 ton Ford truck Oops, it's a scooter thread, shame on me. FWIW, I concur the F650 is a fantastic ride, although it will never replace my trusty Honda HawkGT <shameless WOB non-///Marque rice rocket plug ;)> tiAn 94 325i stuff... - ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2000 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [uuc] bought the F650 > Well Phil. All I can tell you is that I can certainly afford *ANY* > production motorcycle sold on the face of this planet. And this is what > I bought. I like it and in lieu of your check being in the mail, this > is the BMW, real or not, that I'm driving :) I agree the other bikes > are fine examples of the art. But I live where I live and I ride the > way I ride. I rode the bike in today and and the ONLY thing I don't > like about it so far is that the gear throws are too long. But its > because the gear selector is too long too for my dainty size 8 1/2 > foot. So being the resourceful guy I am, I'll just make a new shift > lever and fix the problem. > > If UUC wants to branch into bikes, they can have the design. > > And now, since this list is about cars, I'm done talking about it. > > Jim > > > > Phil Marx wrote: > > > Jim, > > > > Rather than the antagonist, consider me the purveyor of factual > > information, or if you will in the case of misconceptions regarding the > > merits of BMW Boxer design, the flashlight in the darkness of US motorcyle > > knowledge. > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:29:43 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] mechanic for pre-sale inspection in ohio needed Tanis Automotive (440) 333-1160 has been recommended to me. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hi all, > > I have a friend who is looking to buy an E30 M3 located in the 216 area > code in Ohio. If anyone knows of a good mechanic he could take it to I > would appreciate a recommendation. > > Thanks, > > Juan Bruce > BMW CCA GGC > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 22:34:40 -0500 From: "Patrick Spikes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Rolex corral Just a quick update on the Rolex. I went to the track today to see our area and make sure it was ready. The best way to get there is to drive through the tunnel entrance and follow the road straight ahead through the bend to the right. Just after the bend you will see a fenced in area on the right. That is us! From what the track told me we are in between the cobra and corvette corrals. They also told me that porsche was not having a corral this year. Maybe too rich for them :-) There will be a welcome recpetion at the host hotel and a bar-b-que lunch in the corral on saturday. Again parking in the corral will be for BMW's ONLY so please don't ask if you can park your buick rent a wreck or worse you p-car inside........ Patrick Spikes 95 Club Sport 87 325is ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 22:36:49 -0500 From: "Grant Low" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] bought the F650 I kept thinking the same thing! What's this about a giant Ford on a BMW list?!? ;) hehe.. I'm not up on the BMW Motorcycle lingo, but that large touring bike is nice.. My parents have always wanted a Goldwing, but you can't beat that K1200LT in looks! Tasty! Grant 87 325 tiAn wrote: > Dang. > > I've been avoiding this thread forever, not really caring to know the > details of someone's new 2-1/2 ton Ford truck <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 22:39:24 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: MacM1 In a message dated 2/1/00 5:12:12 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=249862110 >> If only I'd bought CSCO when I knew better - I might have bid on this Dawg. Fred Callender RMC - back to choppin wood for the winter. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 22:55:00 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Another type of "lane splitting" While living with a family in Helsinki, Finland a few summers ago I witnessed some really interesting driving....good driving that is. One example stands out. If you are driving on a rural two lane road and want to pass the car ahead of you, you simply turn on your left turn signal. The car you are passing will move about four feet to the right and onto the shoulder, while maintaining his speed. Meeting traffic is no problem. They see your turn signal and move to their right so that you now have a lane in the middle. You move left about halfway (straddling the center line) and make the pass. Everyone is happy and everyone works together. Of course, it surprised me the first time it was done. After that, I was doing it too. Yes, it takes some thinking, some planning, and some watching. In other words, I don't see it working here anytime soon. ;-) Carter 325E Club Racer www.huntcomp.net ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #168 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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