[uucdigest] Tuesday, February 8 2000 Volume 03 : Number 216 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] [E30] Engine parts for sale [uuc] <E30> clear blinkers [uuc] Car Fax [uuc] Re: Tax Time! [uuc] Re: <E28 M5> Rev Limits [uuc] E30 M3 parts referrals needed ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 01:21:47 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] [E30] Engine parts for sale Hey everybody, Due to the new head (<10k) creating added suction in the top end of my '87 325iS' motor, "oil starvation" was created in the short block. This resulted in a blown connecting rod and bearing. Luckily, everything else is just fine - and I'm selling it to fund an engine upgrade that I've been considering. The engine has 180k miles with less than 10k on the new head. I'm offering all the ENGINE parts - not the extremities that will be used for the conversion. All the parts and pieces are currently in the trunk of the car, wrapped up very nicely so as to keep everything in order. I am not, nor do I claim to be, an engine expert so work with me on this! I'll help you out to the best of my ability. Some major point to hit on are: Complete "i" head: $500 Intake manifold: $85 Exhaust manifold: $85 Injectors: $50 Wiring harness: $100 Interested folks can contact me off the lists and you'll pay shipping on whatever you want. Help a fellow enthusiast and treat yourself! Steve '87 325iS ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 01:51:49 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <E30> clear blinkers In a recent issue of BMW Car, a British mag, there's a picture of an E30 convertible with clear front blinkers. It doesn't show the back, but the front looks very nice. I was wondering if anyone on this list knows where to find these, and if they sell matching lenses for the rear. Also, I need to replace my spark plugs and wires soon and I'm interested to hear some recommendations regarding any better-than-stock replacements that any of you have been pleased with, particularly on an '87-era 325i engine. TIA, Michael Kozitka ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 00:57:51 -0600 From: Jacob & Sarah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Car Fax Hi Guys, Recently we used Car Fax to discover that an E30 (BMW content) that we were buying off of EBay was totaled at one point and had a 'salvage title'. We walked away from the deal. But we went on to buy a Honda off of Classifieds yesterday. We also used Car Fax a second time, so this time we paid again for the privilege. But we bought the 60-day unlimited version the second time. So if you guys need a Car Fax ran send us the Vin# and we'll be glad to run it for you for the next couple of months. Jacob '80 323i '82 320i ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 23:07:44 -0800 (PST) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Tax Time! On Mon, 7 Feb 2000, Duane Collie reminds: > Ah-HA! Yet another little tax secret revealed upon yonder digest! For us simpler folk, (at least us in CA), don't forget that your tremendous license fee can be an income tax deduction. http://www.dmv.ca.gov/faq/regfaq.htm - -- John Bolhuis | "In America it is not considered to be mentally ill bolhuijo | when a woman advances on her prey in a discotheque @bolhuijo.com | setting with hardy cocktails present." | -Madonna ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 11:22:05 +1100 From: "Thomas, Andrew j" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E28 M5> Rev Limits Bob ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes: > 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. There is some good advice on Frank Fahey's website (www.frankfaheymotorsports.com) and the crank hub looks like a good idea if you plan to use your car very hard. However his advice on oil lifespan seemed pessimistic - I thought oil life was based largely on conditions of use, not how far you have driven your car - and the recommended tyre pressures go against every BMW owner's manual I've read. I'm not advocating another war on oil life or tye pressure, though - as Frank says, that's the way he sees it. Andy T "This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. When addressed to our clients, any opinions or advice contained in this email are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing KPMG client engagement letter. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by return email or telephone +61 2 9335 7000 and destroy the original message. Thank you." ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2000 02:39:36 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E30 M3 parts referrals needed I am within a month having some major work done on my M3 and am in need of some experienced referrals for parts sources. My car is an '88 and is almost completely stock except for minor regular maintence. I live in Los Angeles and plan to have GT International in West Los Angeles do all my work on suggestion from a board member of the BMW CCA LA (if anyone has objection to this or other suggestions please advise me). I am currently researching sources for suspension, induction and exhaust performance upgrades. I have come up with a number of options, the leading sources being Turner Motorsport, Korman and BMP. I would like to hear any and all good/bad experience stories from people that have ordered from these sources or others. I'm interested mainly in customer service, competative pricing and stock availablity. I'd also like to hear suggestions from those that have purchased complete suspension packages from Korman or any other source. I will be using my car mainly as a daily driver with Solo2 racing about 5+ times in 2000. I'd also like to know if I should be considering adjustable camber plates and whether or not they will significantly negatively alter the daily driving comfort of the car. Also.. ( I know I'm probably asking too much in one post)... Are there any enhancements or strengthening considerations I should think about for linkage mounts or any other mounts that I should consider when doing a performance suspension upgrade? As a final question.... I had heard that there are no street legal aftermarket exhaust systems available that offer any performance improvements over the original set-up. Is this true and if not, what are the suggestions given that I don't give a damn about how my exhaust sounds, but only about how the engine performs? I think that's more than enough for now. Obviously I have alot on my mind and am fairly new to the M3 thing. Any and all advice is much appreciated. - - Ezra Silver Lake, CA '88 M3 ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #216 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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