[uucdigest] Thursday, February 3 2000 Volume 03 : Number 184 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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: Re: RE:[uuc] Wheel color question [uuc] FW: SA-2000 (Auto Racing Helmets), when available? [uuc] Re: PB Blaster (was stripped brake mounting hex bolt) Re: [uuc] Cold weather & heating [uuc] PB Blaster Re: [uuc] Re: PB Blaster (was stripped brake mounting hex bolt) [uuc] Original Coke instead of PB [uuc] CHECK ENGINE Re: [uuc] Original Coke instead of PB [uuc] <wob> Original Coke instead of PB Re: [uuc] CHECK ENGINE [uuc] Speeding ticket/Traffic School/Cop story (long) [uuc] Oktoberfest [uuc] Re: E30 Front Air Dams ('86es vs. later) RE: [uuc] Speeding ticket/Traffic School/Cop story (long) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:36:14 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: RE:[uuc] Wheel color question Wheel color is personal. I happen to LOVE black or dark gray wheels. Gives it a real "bad dog" look. If anybody has a good pic of a black M3 with those wheels, I'd be happy to Photoshop it. - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- > Lane has some questions: > > >them a little differently from how they are now. These are the M Double > >Spoke II 17" wheels that come standard on 96+ M3s. The three possibilities > >I'm considering are: having them redone the way they are now (I believe a > >metallic silver paint and clearcoat, right?), having them "polished" (I > >don't know the process, but the end result is that they are very shiny and > >mirrorlike), or...having them painted BLACK and clearcoated (the car is a > >very black '94 325is, BTW). I thought the body color-keyed wheels might be > >neat for their originality (plus that would hide brake dust), but I've never > >seen an M3 with wheels that match the body. So what do you guys think? If > >anybody has pictures of an M3 with these wheels painted body color that they > >want to email me, they get double bonus points. TIA for advice. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:51:48 -0500 From: "Heckendorf, David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FW: SA-2000 (Auto Racing Helmets), when available? I thought you all might like to see the response I received from the Snell Memorial Foundation with respect to the questions I posed regarding the upcoming SA-2000 helmet standard... Regards, Dave - -----Original Message----- Dear Mr. Heckendorf, The SA-2000 standard will take effect later this year. We are attempting to time its implementation for the start of the 2001 season production cycle. We always urge racing authorities to allow helmets certified to the current Snell standard and to the one immediately previous. This would mean that SA-90 be accepted through the end of this year's racing and that SA-95 be good though year 2005. The only significant difference between SA-95 and SA-2000 is that we're performing impact testing 1 centimeter lower in the brow area of the helmet. We've found that a some of the helmets certified to SA-95 already meet this requirement and many of the remaining models are within an eyelash of it. The changes in successive standards are minor. Helmet technology is pretty mature so it would take a breakthrough in materials or design to permit any dramatic increase in protective performance. The incremental changes we've introduced for SA-2000 won't produce any discernible reduction in injury. However, we have noted that wear and tear take a toll on a helmet and recommend routine replacement at least every five years. That five years is from the date the box is opened rather than from the date the helmet was made but, if you got an SA-95 model today, I'd urge you to start thinking about a new hat any time in 2005. Statistically, you'd be just as safe in an SA-95 helmet. The reason we make the changes is twofold, the increments will add up and they keep pressure on the industry to seek out that next breakthrough. Thanks for your interest. Ed Becker ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:39:00 -0800 (PST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: PB Blaster (was stripped brake mounting hex bolt) The nice thing about PB Blaster is that you can find it in most any auto parts store, works very well too. However, I prefer a product from BG called In-Force. Without a doubt the best penetrating oil I've used (wonder what kind of smart aleck comments I'll get to that sentance? ;) ). If you can find a place that sells BG products (they make a lot of other nifty products too), it's worth giving a try. Maybe some of the "finer" import parts stores will have it. Keith Way > For people whom perform alot of DIY work and have > an older vehicle they work on, I would strongly > suggest the use of PB Blaster as a means to > loosen rusted or "heat welded" nuts and bolts. > I was able to remove a catalytic converter > that was on a 1982 911 for 18 years and over > 100,000 miles. I have used this stuff with the > most amazing results and have found no other > product that comes close _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://freeworld.excite.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:53:58 -0500 (EST) From: Joe Walsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Cold weather & heating > Just Moe wrote: > > Ah. I s'pose that's mentioned somewhere in the owner's manual. > > Loved your work with the James Gang, by the way. The Eagles were > holdin you back, man. =) It's not mentioned in the owners manual, AFAIK. Just some info I've picked up from various web sources over time. Thanks for the kudos, re: My James Gang bit. I never like that Don Henley anyways. Joe (wishin I was the real one, but I'm just a lowly Unix admin) Walsh ======================================================================= | Joe (life's been good to me) Walsh - Lead Systems Programmer | |---------------------------------------------------------------------| | SMS(Systems Management Specialists)| [EMAIL PROTECTED] | | Westinghouse Energy Center | Voice: 412-374-4563 | | P.O.Box 355 | Fax: 412-374-3709 | | Bay W-244A | | | Monroeville, PA 15230 | WIN: 284-4563 | ======================================================================= NT makes the easy stuff easy, and the rest impossible. Unix makes everything possible, but nothing too easy. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:51:39 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] PB Blaster Kirk wrote: >>I have been servicing Mercedes Benz and BMW's professionally for 10 years and have tried every penetrant on the planet. No one has made one yet that will work as quickly and efficiently as PB Blaster'. Excellent referral Alex!!!<< The Motor City wrenchers (Bob/Jack/Steve/Neil) give PB Blaster an entuthiastic two thumbs up, plus we think it smells great. ;-) I used to use Aero-Kroil, PB kicks its *ss in a major way. Carlos 91 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 13:10:26 -0800 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: PB Blaster (was stripped brake mounting hex bolt) Hah! While PB Blaster and In-Force are certainly fine products for use on large parts or items that can't be removed to a workbench, nothing can beat pouring a 2 liter bottle of Original Coke in a bucket and soaking a part overnight. If it hasn't dissolved by morning, the part will disassemble with ease. Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The nice thing about PB Blaster is that you can find it in most any auto > parts store, works very well too. However, I prefer a product from BG called > In-Force. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 16:16:40 -0500 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Original Coke instead of PB A good friend of mine is a dentist. He told me that when he was in dental school, they left a tooth in a flask filled with Original Coke. According to the story, the tooth dissolved overnight. Dean ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 16:18:58 -0500 From: "Lee Leslie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] CHECK ENGINE Yesterday after about 75 miles of back roads & highway driving VERY easy my check engine light came on... & still is on after sitting overnight.. The car appears to be running fine.. I spoke to the dealer & they cannot take me until next Thursday... The car is a 97 M3 - 23K, the dealer said not to worry about it...? I remember as a kid I had a friend with a blazer & his light was always on & it did not seem to matter... But this scares me... Any experience? Should I just keep on driving it? TIA, Lee ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 13:22:23 -0800 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Original Coke instead of PB It wouldn't surprise me. I use it to free seized calipers from time to time. Works like a charm. Next best thing to acetylene. Jim Dean Boucouras wrote: > > A good friend of mine is a dentist. He told me that when he was in dental > school, they left a tooth in a flask filled with Original Coke. According > to the story, the tooth dissolved overnight. > > Dean ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 16:29:36 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <wob> Original Coke instead of PB this is a very standard school sciene project. the teeth look really cool anyway, then you add various soft drinks & other fluids plus a little bit of soaking time & presto !! fascinating colors & the like for everyone to see. Dean Boucouras wrote: > A good friend of mine is a dentist. He told me that when he was in dental > school, they left a tooth in a flask filled with Original Coke. According > to the story, the tooth dissolved overnight. > > Dean ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:33:11 -0600 From: "John F Stoj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] CHECK ENGINE I was assured by my dealer's service dept. (remember, this is a dealer) that the check engine light didn't have anything to do with the engine's performance. As long as the computer check said OK, then the check engine light wasn't a problem - something could have triggered it like a loose fuel cap or something like that. YMMV - - John ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 13:39:58 -0800 From: Charles Gray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Speeding ticket/Traffic School/Cop story (long) Well after 17+ years without a ticket of any kind (well okay, no convictions anyway) I got nailed for speeding. It's my understanding that in California you can have it wiped off your record after a year if you go to traffic school and have no other moving violations during that period. If you DO get any violations within a year you get stuck with BOTH of them and you're out the traffic school fee too. I have serious doubts about my ability to control my speed for a whole year, should I just pay the fine and live with the one point on my record? I didn't follow the 'Cop's suck' thread too closely but mine was fairly cool. This is what happened: I'm in the #1 lane moving right along when in my side view I see a BMW motorcycle closing at a VERY rapid rate. As it gets closer I can start to make out the cutest little red & blue lights on the front. Knowing for whom the bell tolls I start my journey to the shoulder but deciding it is too small I get off at the next exit and pull over. This is the exchange that took place: Me: (as i hand him my license) Good morning, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't want to pull over on that section of shoulder. Cop: I appreciate that, I wish everyone would. Do you know why I pulled you over? Me: I might have been going a tad fast. Cop: Do you know how fast you were going? Me: hmmm, maybe 75ish??!! Cop: What would you say if I told you you were doing 92 ? Me: I'd say Shit, that sounds a lot more expensive than 75ish. Cop: Are you still at the Shelter Island address? Me: Yes. Cop: What kind of plate is that on the front of your car? Me: It's from a car I had back home in Scotland. Cop: Are you aware you a required to have a proper California plate on the front? Me: Yes Cop: Sit tight,I'll be right back. Cop goes back to his ride to write it up then comes back. Cop: Sign in the red box, you will be notified of your court date by mail. Me: (as I'm signing) How do you like your BMW? Cop: It's great, very tight,very smooth. Me: mmmmmm Cop: Have a nice day and be safe. Oh, and get that plate back on the front! Me: No Problem! When he leaves I check the ticket and he only wrote me up for 80 in a 65 and nothing about the front plate. Charles Gray, obeying the limit for the next year?? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 18:23:31 -0500 From: "Steve Nash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Oktoberfest I just made my reservations at the host Hyatt and wanted to pass some info on to other members. The "special" club rate is $87 per night. If you are a AAA member it is $66 per night. Cheap is good right? They still have rooms so make those calls soon. This will be my first Oktoberfest and I am looking forward to seeing everyone there. Steve Nash 1989 M3 1997 VR6 Jetta 1991 Ford Exploder ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2000 14:18:58 -0800 From: Ken Lam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E30 Front Air Dams ('86es vs. later) John wrote <<I've been under both of my son's E30 cars...one is an '86es the other an '87is.....both have air dams...they are very similar regarding the way they attach if memory serves, but the '87is front air dam is way more sophisticated with regard to ground effects...much more panels and brake duct cooling attachments....you could leave these panels off I suppose...can't tell from above. Someone else please chime in if I'm wrong, but I blieve the switch could be done relatively easy.>> The original poster was asking about a change to the '88is spoiler. It is quite different from the '87 and earlier spoilers. I have never looked into this conversion and would be interested if this is possible. - -- '87 325is [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2000 14:29:40 -0800 From: "John Coffin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Speeding ticket/Traffic School/Cop story (long) In California, you are allow to go to traffic school once per 18 months. If the judge allows you to go to traffic school, the ticket still goes on your record but is masked from viewing and points except for law enforcement (cops and judges). Some court districts only allow speeding offenders to go to traffic school for less than 15 over the limit. - -John Too many tickets in my years of driving to count. =^0 - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Charles Gray Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 1:40 PM To: bmw uuc digest Subject: [uuc] Speeding ticket/Traffic School/Cop story (long) Well after 17+ years without a ticket of any kind (well okay, no convictions anyway) I got nailed for speeding. It's my understanding that in California you can have it wiped off your record after a year if you go to traffic school and have no other moving violations during that period. If you DO get any violations within a year you get stuck with BOTH of them and you're out the traffic school fee too. I have serious doubts about my ability to control my speed for a whole year, should I just pay the fine and live with the one point on my record? I didn't follow the 'Cop's suck' thread too closely but mine was fairly cool. This is what happened: I'm in the #1 lane moving right along when in my side view I see a BMW motorcycle closing at a VERY rapid rate. As it gets closer I can start to make out the cutest little red & blue lights on the front. Knowing for whom the bell tolls I start my journey to the shoulder but deciding it is too small I get off at the next exit and pull over. This is the exchange that took place: Me: (as i hand him my license) Good morning, I wasn't ignoring you. I just didn't want to pull over on that section of shoulder. Cop: I appreciate that, I wish everyone would. Do you know why I pulled you over? Me: I might have been going a tad fast. Cop: Do you know how fast you were going? Me: hmmm, maybe 75ish??!! Cop: What would you say if I told you you were doing 92 ? Me: I'd say Shit, that sounds a lot more expensive than 75ish. Cop: Are you still at the Shelter Island address? Me: Yes. Cop: What kind of plate is that on the front of your car? Me: It's from a car I had back home in Scotland. Cop: Are you aware you a required to have a proper California plate on the front? Me: Yes Cop: Sit tight,I'll be right back. Cop goes back to his ride to write it up then comes back. Cop: Sign in the red box, you will be notified of your court date by mail. Me: (as I'm signing) How do you like your BMW? Cop: It's great, very tight,very smooth. Me: mmmmmm Cop: Have a nice day and be safe. Oh, and get that plate back on the front! Me: No Problem! When he leaves I check the ticket and he only wrote me up for 80 in a 65 and nothing about the front plate. Charles Gray, obeying the limit for the next year?? ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #184 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
