[uucdigest] Saturday, February 5 2000 Volume 03 : Number 200 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] PC Bull [uuc] Free Title History Reports From Carfax [uuc] e30 m3 parts for sale Re: [uuc] Re: X5 [uuc] <misc>Lettuce spray Re: [uuc] Re: Illegal U-turn [uuc] Re: BMW NA's site..... [uuc] Philly Auto Show **SEXIST COMMENTS** [uuc] DC Metro Area 6er list [uuc] Internet company is giving their new employees Z3's [uuc] Lightweight Spring Rates??? [uuc] Re: BMW rental in FL?, found one!!! Re: [uuc] Internet company is giving their new employees Z3's [uuc] cop stories/speeding [uuc] <E30> another question [uuc] Test- Ignore [uuc] Cop Stories Speeding Re: [uuc] <E30> another question ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 10:46:43 -0400 From: Roger Langille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] PC Bull Amen. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 09:10:19 -0600 From: "Ray Kang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Free Title History Reports From Carfax Got this off another list.... Free CarFax title reports for 1981 and later car available at http://www.carfax.com/fox . The reports were supposed to be available only for yesterday, but the link worked today too. It works for U.S. titled cars inclusive of grey market imports. Hope the news is good for those checking on their own cars! Ray Ride with the Best! http://mnhsta.freeservers.com/ Fast toys, and fast rides lead to stories! http://www.users.uswest.net/~kkang/Ray%20Page.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 10:40:41 -0500 From: Barry Battle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] e30 m3 parts for sale I posted this a while back but I still have stuff left. Prices have dropped. These are off of my personal car (e30 m3) as it is being prepped for club racing. Engine: e30 m3 s14 (complete) Air flow meter, throttles, head, block, header, wire harness, and motronic (w/Jim C chip): $2900 Can possibly deliver for free if on east coast. (ask) I have many extras, see some of them below, for anyone who wants to do a swap kit into their 2002, or 325/318. Interior: Complete burgundy interior, front and rear seats, side panels. Just put $1200 in the front seats re-upholstering them with original factory leather (pristine)(have pictures): $1200 for all or... (front seats: $875)(rear seats: $225)(panels: $125) separately. 16x7.5 wheels. Konig dial elysees. Straight. Professionally painted black with clear coat (have pictures): $400 - -Pedal assembly: $45 - -Bell housing: $85 - -Drive shaft: $85 - -clutch pressure plate and disc: $50 - -ABS pump: $175 - -Rear wing (Lachsilber)(perfect! just repainted w/ clear coat): $350 - -Center bearing for drive shaft (new never used, post 9/89 type): $40 - -arm rest w/ cup holders (BMP catalogue has a pict of it): $50 - -one stock wheel (black)(have picture): $85 - -dash: $100 - -burgundy carpet: $100 - -Rear bumper: (inquire) - -Gauge cluster: $150 - -OBC: $100 - -heater core: $75 - -center console: $40 - -sunroof motor: $30 - -third light: $25 - -rear side glass w/ black trim: $75 - -stock springs: $100 - -stock anti roll bars: $75 - -intrax after market springs: $50 - -offset front control arm bushings w carriers: $45 pair - -wiper motor and arms: $45 - -washer tank and pump: $25 - -battery cover: $10 - -AC condenser: $40 I'll stop here for sake of WOB. I have many many other little parts that go here and there. Ask me what you need. I have pictures of a couple of items where stated. Ask and I'll send you the web page address so you can look at them. All prices are negotiable, I must get rid of this stuff fast so ask me! Calling works best. Home:540-961-6412 Work: 540-639-9648 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, Barry Battle ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 07:47:09 -0800 From: Tom Tcimpidis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: X5 I'm still trying to figure out what they did to the X5 to get it to weigh a staggering 4850 pounds and why? The EPA mileage on this beast is only 13 and 17, worse than my friends gigantic Ford 250 pickup with similiar engine. And 55K with common options? Perhaps the 3.0 six version will e more realistic in all areas... Jonathan Reiser wrote: > My issue with Sport Utes is that 1: The height of the bumper is about the > same or a little lower then the door handle on my M3. If I ever get > broadsided by one I am a gonner. 2. On the freeway, I cannot see past one. > 3: In Southern California, perhaps about 5% of Excursion owners actually > have any real use for them other then to make some sort of fashion > statement. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 07:58:28 -0800 (PST) From: Ron Browne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <misc>Lettuce spray Frequently the UUC digest becomes saddled down with sensitive topics, such as the recent topic about modified Japanese cars. Well, I think it's time we all lightened up a bit. We can take our frustrations out on a group of persons who need to be singled out. Please visit a webpage that hopefully no BMW afficionado(sp) is a member of. Check out: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Hills/6906/ Be sure to check out a couple of the links, specifically the Mullet Hunters page. Thank you for your support. Ron Browne Bowie, MD ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 11:03:47 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Illegal U-turn On 2/3/00 12:45 PM Grant Low [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >I still don't think I violated that statue Now talk about an illegal act! Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 11:10:28 -0500 From: Filippo Morelli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: BMW NA's site..... At 09:19 AM 2/5/00 -0500, "Jonathan Reiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Just signed up to BMW's "Owner's Circle" on their web site. It is a little >buggy and not very functional at the moment but a cool concept none the >less. [...snip...] Jonathan, Don't know what your overall experience with BMW NA's site has been, or any of the listers, but I have found its delivery to be poor and inconsistent. Whether on a T1 or a 56KB, sometimes the pages load, sometimes they don't. Many times they load part way. When folks ask me about new BMW products, I no longer go to NA's site -- BMW Canada has satisfied my needs with a generally good site -- and most importantly, it actually works. Anyone else had problems with the NA site? Cheers, Filippo ///M ///M ///M ///M ///M ///M ///M www.bimmers.com = = ( ) ( ) = = "Supporting enthusiasts on the Internet!" ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 11:52:18 EST From: "Shawn Crews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Philly Auto Show **SEXIST COMMENTS** Setting: BMW exhibit at Philly Auto Show Characters: Shawn and two BMW salesgirls BMW #1: Hi there. Shawn: Hi. BMW #2: Do you want some information on the 3-series. (5-series brochures were locked away out of public view) Shawn: No thanks. Do you have anything on the M5? BMW #2 <in an amazed tone as if I should know better than to ask for something like that>: Oh no! That's way too new. It just came out. Your dealer will be getting them sometime soon. Shawn: But...<realizes they know nothing and are programmed with what to say>...nevermind. Thanks. <Shawn exits stage right, shaking his head, wondering why every other dealer has information on their "oh-so-new" models and why BMW only has 323 information. Then Shawn proceeds to the Subaru display to checkout the showpieces there. Shawn forgets all about BMW's and actually listens to the presentation on the Subaru for about 10 mins. Wow, look at those curves. And the headlights...> ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:07:29 -0500 From: "ianreiddc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] DC Metro Area 6er list Hi all, I am trying to gather a list of all the 6ers in the DC Metro Area. Why am I gathering names?My intention for the list is that I would like to set-up some spring and summer rallies. We could start our own little "DC 6er Club." We could meet up at times and take drives in our 6ers to different locations. We could also gather to trouble shoot our cars, and exchange ideas. Another idea is that we could go out to tracks or conduct 6er autocrosses. These are only suggestions, I am definitely up for other suggestions. If anyone is wants to join please email me back. If anyone is willing to help me start and run this thing please email me and let me know this also. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 09:30:32 -0800 From: "Brad Houser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Internet company is giving their new employees Z3's How about a free Z3? Just get hired by Interwoven: http://www.interwoven.com/company/careers/bmwz3.html Brad Houser '99 M3 Cabrio Estorilblau ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:33:28 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Lightweight Spring Rates??? Does anyone know what the spring rates are for the M3 lightweight? I am currently using Bilstein Sports with H&R Race springs and have heard that the lighweight M3 spring rates are matched up better with the Bilstein Sports valving from the factory. If I do use the lighweight springs...will it raise my car from it's current level (since I have the "Race" spring rates from H&R)? Put another way, do the lightweight springs lower the car more than the factory springs for a '95 M3? Anyone that's fooled around with various spring rates please help with any advice you have to offer. Thanks, Ken Arutunian '95 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:47:19 -0500 From: "Eniac" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: BMW rental in FL?, found one!!! Thanks to all who replied. I found a Z3 at Excellence Luxury Car Rentals for a reasonable price(well reasonable compared to everything else). Eniac ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 13:11:27 -0500 From: Chaz Yoon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Internet company is giving their new employees Z3's Free Z3 for being hired? Try collegehire.com ... They're giving away $25k, a "stacked" software development environment, OR a new 323ic. I'd rather take the Z3, except for the facts that the odds of winning a 323ic is MUCH higher. They're giving away one prize to *EACH* EECS department at a number of top schools around the country. The worst odds are one in 100. To qualify, you have to be a senior, Master's, or PhD student, must submit a resume, and must complete on-line Java and C++ tests, both about 20 minutes long each. The odds are based on the fact that the top 50 scores from each test will be entered, so if you score best in both, you've lowered the total number of entrants. The details are here: http://www.collegehire.com/big_reward Chaz On Sat, Feb 05, 2000 at 09:30:32AM -0800, Brad Houser wrote: > How about a free Z3? Just get hired by Interwoven: > > http://www.interwoven.com/company/careers/bmwz3.html > > > Brad Houser > '99 M3 Cabrio > Estorilblau > > > > - -- Chaz Yoon http://christabel.mit.edu/ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 13:24:01 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] cop stories/speeding Gary Lin writes: << Looking back, the other officers gave me a moment to explain myself when stopped, like they're allowing you to confess, and when you either deny anything or just say you weren't paying attention, well, you're gonna get a citation then. Try the honest approach and see what happens. John Fountaine? >> Sounds like a couple of good cop stories! As I have said in the past, we get all the excuses and reasons and denials you can think of. Honesty is a refreshing thing! Glad you guys had better experiences! John F ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 10:36:13 -0800 (PST) From: "K.C. Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> another question The driver's side seatbelt has become loath to retract on my car recently. What can I do to help it along (other than replacing the reel)? TIA. KC Boyce '85 325e E30 Eta Page: http://rikki.coloradocollege.edu/~k_boyce __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 14:14:51 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Test- Ignore Test ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 15:10:49 -0500 From: "Henry Caldwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Cop Stories Speeding <<Sounds like a couple of good cop stories! As I have said in the past, we get all the excuses and reasons and denials you can think of. Honesty is a refreshing thing! Glad you guys had better experiences!>> We have all had our share of good/bad cop experiences driving our bimmers. My latest was a little different. I was making a left turn at a major intersection when I noticed a sheriff vehicle ahead of me making the same turn. My V1 didn't go off so I knew he didn't had his radar on. There were 4-5 vehicles ahead of me and the sheriff car ahead and in the next lane. The cars ahead took off beyond the 45 mph limit and so did the sheriff. Being from Detroit, that was my clue to go with the flow at 52 mph. The sheriff car slowed down, I passed him. The other cars are now way ahead and I'm still at 52mph. Sheriff car pulls up beside me and signal for me to roll my window down. I roll down my window, thinking my tires must be flat or a taillight is out. By this time I have slowed down to about 49-50 mph. the cop can't get his window down so he looks frustrated and waves me off. I motion that I will follow him to the nearest side street. Once pulled over behind him, he come up to my car and says, " I was trying to get you to slow down. You were doing 60 mph back there and I did not want to write you a ticket." Knowing I wasn't doing 60 mph but realizing I was going over the limit ( going with the flow of traffic is no defense except in Detroit) , I said " thank you officer, I'll slow it down." He had this surprise look, we both smile and I went on home ticket, smiling and wondering if he own a bimmer. What this club needs is more cops who own bimmers and are club members. Henry '92 325i with my trusty V1 (trying to remember I'm not in Detroit going with the flow of traffic) ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 05 Feb 2000 15:56:12 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E30> another question When retracting it give the belt a "tug" and then sort of guide it back the way it should go. Good seat belt useage for any car. Looking for a replacement M20B25 (E30 2.5liter 'i' engine), Steve '87 325iS >From: "K.C. Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] <E30> another question >Date: Sat, 5 Feb 2000 10:36:13 -0800 (PST) > >The driver's side seatbelt has become loath to retract on my car >recently. What can I do to help it along (other than replacing the >reel)? > >TIA. > > KC Boyce > '85 325e > E30 Eta Page: http://rikki.coloradocollege.edu/~k_boyce >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! 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