[uucdigest] Monday, February 7 2000 Volume 03 : Number 210 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] <WTB>E28 RE: [uuc] how to use multimeter [uuc] Re: Car Not Running [uuc] Clicking noise under hard acceleration [uuc] Re: <E28 M5> Rev Limiter in Aftermarket Chips RE: [uuc] Stone chip prevention Re: [uuc] Stone chip prevention [uuc] Mid-Atlantik '02 Fest I (Mark Your Calendars!) [uuc] Re: How to use Multimeter RE: [uuc] Clicking noise under hard acceleration [uuc] Re: M3 E36 Parts for Sale [uuc] Forever Black vs Pressure Wash vs ???? [uuc] More Chester stories (part 1).... [uuc] Calling Lowell Seaton.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:03:52 -0500 From: "Cagann, Alexander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <WTB>E28 Still looking for a 1986 to 1988 E28 535i or 535is. Manual tranny only. Alex Cagann Indianapolis, IN 1988///M5 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:09:07 -0500 From: "Binder, Larry - Paoli" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] how to use multimeter A company by the name of "Fluke" makes a good multimeter. I've had the same one for about 6 years now without any problems. Larry 97 318i Mech Designer/Draftsman Synthes Spine ************************************************************************* The opinions and statements expressed above are mine, and do not reflect that of my employer. ************************************************************************* > -----Original Message----- > From: Cagann, Alexander [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 1:56 PM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: RE: [uuc] how to use multimeter > > > The tag line says it all. I need to find a book that will > > serve as a > > > manual. As my bimmer ages I think it will be in my best > > interest to know > > > how to test electrical components accurately. > > > > > > Steve Nash > > > 1989 M3 > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:12:00 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Car Not Running "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >Im very concerned. This is the second time my car has stopped running at >this same car wash. I had my car washed, and it completed stopped running, >it had to be pushed out of the car wash. Does anyone know, what is up >with this. Before, I had it hauled to the BMW dealership, and when it came >off the flat bed, it ran like a jewel, so I just bought it on home. This time., >I had it sent home. I'm really concerned about this, please elaborate. > >Best Regards, > Celisa > Check if your DME (engine brain) is getting flooded. Check the drain holes and see if they are plugged up. Car washes, whirling things scraping the crud off the car. <shudder> Dennis Jeong 95 518 tds 87 744 http://members.aol.com/dennis6733/540.html GGC Test Engineer for hire, inquire within. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:13:09 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Clicking noise under hard acceleration Hi. I'm trying to find people who had a similar clicking noise under hard acceleration. It's random and doesn't occur at a high frequency, but you can kind of hear it when you floor it. It was first revealed at the dyno session, but now I hear it while inside the car every now and then. I'll be checking the engine and tranny mounts along with every big bolt to see if everything is nice and tight. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas of what could be wrong. TIA, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:16:47 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: <E28 M5> Rev Limiter in Aftermarket Chips In a message dated 2/7/00 12:20:14 PM Central Standard Time, Alex Cagann is concerned that his aftermarket chip still appears to have a rev limiter: - --- "Cagann, Alexander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was surprised to hit the limiter since the car is supposed to > have a Dinan > chip in it.... >> In response, Mathew Yip passes along some excellent information: << The Dinan chip, like the Conforti chip, has a rev-limiter BUT it is set at 7200 rpms which is over the roughly 6900 rpm limit set by BMW. The biggest drawback to the higher redline is that the OE harmonic balancer is balanced to "only" 7000 rpms. For cars that are routinely drive to the 7200 rpm redline, there have been stories of the crank nut wallowing out the hub and thus ruining the crank. >> Call me a wimp, but something about the image of tach needles bouncing off *already raised* rev-limiters in $15,000 engines makes me just a bit uncomfortable...especially since there's no extra HP hiding up there, and in my experience spun crank hubs on the S38 engine are perhaps more common than people think. For about $350, you can buy a hardened crank hub from Frank Fahey Motorsports (and I think there are Korman/Dinan equivalents as well) that will pretty much eliminate the possibility. IMHO, this is effective insurance at a reasonable cost that ought to be one of the first upgrades on an M5/6 motor. I have seen M5s with hub failures that resulted in sheared keyways or the like. If they still run, they idle at about 2,000 rpm and the cowl shakes like a beaten dog. Not a pretty sight! Well, that's my Downer for the Day. Now on to happier thoughts! :-) Best, - --Bob DiLeonardi Windy City Chapter BMW CCA '88 ///M5 47k miles Many former Bimmers ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:22:24 -0800 From: "Stremel, John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Stone chip prevention I used the Strongard product and it worked great. You could barely see it on my Morea Green 325ic. I know there are some new products on the market that come pre-cut for your specific car. I think it's called Durashield. they have a web site that can help. Don't use a bra, it will waste your paint. Just my .02. > -----Original Message----- > From: William States [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 9:17 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] Stone chip prevention > > What is the best way to prevent stone chips on the nose of my '99 Titanium > > Silver M3 on long highway trips? I understand that there is a (alomst) > clear > film that can be applied to the front of the car to act as an invisible > bra. > Has anyone tried this? IS isntallation a nightmare? I understand that it > shows up on a white car, but will it still show on the silver? Should I > even > consider a conventinal black vinyl bra? I understand if I leave it on the > trapped moisture will cause the clearcoat to become milky and the flapping > > of the bra at highway speeds can't be good for the paint I'm trying to > protect. > > The other option is have the UUC guys create an aluminum block that fits > under the go pedal and then the paint should be safe. *grin* > > Thanks, > William States > 99 M3 > Dallas TX > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:25:28 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Stone chip prevention Don't tailgate ;) You already know about the downsides of a conventional nose bra (plus it's ugly). Then there's the other solution that you mention--a clear film that is applied to the front of your car. I think http://www.stongard.com is what you're talking about. Basically, it's a 3M film that is cut to shape and glued onto the paint. I think it costs somewhere in the region of $300 - $500. I haven't done anything yet (although I might do the rear valence where the water spray from the tires hit the paint...IMO, the mudflaps are ugly), but not tailgating and leaving a gap between you and the car in front certainly helps. Don't know what to say about the people behind me who tailgate....my nice fat tires picking up all sorts of nasties ;) FWIW, Chester - --- William States <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the best way to prevent stone chips on the nose of my '99 Titanium > Silver M3 on long highway trips? I understand that there is a (alomst) clear > film that can be applied to the front of the car to act as an invisible bra. > Has anyone tried this? IS isntallation a nightmare? I understand that it > shows up on a white car, but will it still show on the silver? Should I even > consider a conventinal black vinyl bra? I understand if I leave it on the > trapped moisture will cause the clearcoat to become milky and the flapping > of the bra at highway speeds can't be good for the paint I'm trying to > protect. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:33:30 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Mid-Atlantik '02 Fest I (Mark Your Calendars!) Everyone, The first Mid-Atlantik (with a "k") '02 Fest will be held on April 29th at the Shenandoah River State Park in Virginia (did I spell Shenandoah right Phil?) on Route 340 just north of Bentonville (south of Front Royal). This is a "new" State Park...don't confuse it with the Shenandoah National Park. I have reserved the largest shelter they have...with private parking for 55 cars...more room if needed<g>. It's simply beautiful in that area...you "Southerners" can drive up Skyline Drive which ends in Front Royal... The "Rain Date" will be the following Saturday May 6th. I know there's alot going on in the springtime, but I couldn't think of a better time of year to get out the 2002's (and 1600's, etc.) and "get together"...remember the "hot summer" of '99? I have about 40 people on my database that have already expressed interest...I'll be in touch....I just wanted to get the message out so you all can plan accordingly. See ya there!!! More Details to follow...please feel free to e-mail me for more info. Happy '02ing (when the snow melts!), John Weese BMW CCA #76646 Nittany Bimmers Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:36:26 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: How to use Multimeter In a message dated 2/7/00 1:46:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << The tag line says it all. I need to find a book that will serve as a manual. As my bimmer ages I think it will be in my best interest to know how to test electrical components accurately. >> Go to Radio Shack...they have a good paperback that should help you...it helped me...and I'm an idiot when it comes to things electrical<g>. Good luck, John Weese Nittany Bimmers Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:41:58 -0800 From: "Stremel, John" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Clicking noise under hard acceleration What are you driving? > -----Original Message----- > From: Chester Wong [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2000 11:13 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] Clicking noise under hard acceleration > > Hi. I'm trying to find people who had a similar clicking noise under hard > acceleration. It's random and doesn't occur at a high frequency, but you > can > kind of hear it when you floor it. It was first revealed at the dyno > session, > but now I hear it while inside the car every now and then. I'll be > checking > the engine and tranny mounts along with every big bolt to see if > everything is > nice and tight. Just wondering if anyone had any ideas of what could be > wrong. > > TIA, > Chester > > ===== > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 07 Feb 2000 11:43:24 -0800 From: James Dye <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: M3 E36 Parts for Sale For Sale from my 1995 M3: Stock Stereo Head Unit, 6 Disc CD Changer, Rear Speakers, Front Tweeters and Woofers, Amp. $400 Rear Shocks $75.00 Rear Anti-Sway Bar $40.00 Front and Rear Springs $200.00 I am located in Northern CA. Jim Dye 925-736-1650 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 14:46:11 -0500 From: "Eric Augustyn (Derivatives)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Forever Black vs Pressure Wash vs ???? On my 740i, the PO got wax on the black trim. I had heard that forever black was the way to go. I called the local dealer, and they were against it. While I was waiting for my service advisor to sell me something that they carried he recommended I take the car to one of those pressure wash places and clean the wax off there (of course being very careful of the paint). Anyone else have some suggestions??? Eric ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:54:30 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] More Chester stories (part 1).... Guys...I'm having such a bad day at work, I thought I'd share some humor...might brighten my day... 'lil Chester in the department store, women, and cleavage... - ---------------------------------------------------------------- So 'lil Chester goes shopping with his mom one day....good 'ol Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, NY. We venture into Macy's....yeck...why couldn't we hang out in Hermans or something? So 'lil Chester is bored and tells his mom that he'll hang out in the electronics department--at least I could have some fun looking at the gadgets. Browsing around, the camcorder section caught my eye. I mosey on over to where they had this miniature town setup in the middle and all the various different brands of camcorders on the periphery. One particular camera was hooked up to a bank of tvs (~ 20 of them) in the background to show you the wonderful detail the camera is able to pick up. So 'lil Chester decides to stand behind this camera and pretend he's a director. Pan left....pan right....very cool. But wait...this camera is able to swivel all the way around (180 degrees) and film the clothing department, the lights, the people walking around....kewl. So I'm having fun and zooming in and out and panning left and right in the department store looking at the bank of screens to see what the camera is seeing. Along comes these two voluptuous women low cut sweaters walking by and they see this cute little kid playing by the camcorders. "Isn't he cute...," one of the ladies sez as she walks into the field of view of the camera I was at. "Hey, look...we're on tv," one lady sez to her friend. At that moment, instead of slowly zooming in using the buttons, I pushed the tab on the lens that allows you to zoom in real quick. *BLAM*...one lady's chest was right in the center of the shot....a huge canyon was projected on all 20+ tvs for everyone in the immediate vicinty to see. Quickly, the woman places her hand over her chest and screams, "Oh my Lord!!!!," and quickly runs past the camera. Heh heh heh.... ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: 07 Feb 2000 14:07:15 -0600 From: Vijay Nuthulapaty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Calling Lowell Seaton.. Lowell, Can you send me an e-mail if you are around.. Vijay Vijay Nuthulapaty 02/07/2000 08:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] cc: Subject: FS: 1998 M3 Coupe. For Sale: 1998 BMW M3 Coupe. 5-Speed Cosmos Black with Black leather Sunroof Power Seats Heated Seats OBC Cruise Factory Alarm 6-CD changer 19.5k miles Asking 38.5k Car is in Itasca, IL. Contact Info: 630.250.9369 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Vijay ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #210 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
