[uucdigest] Wednesday, February 16 2000 Volume 03 : Number 273 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] REMUS/CARBON FIBER FOR SALE [uuc] WANTED: LTW FRONT LIP and REAR SPOILER... [uuc] E30 325ic: locks, keys, and plastic side strip questions Re: [uuc] <OT> Rod Ratio [uuc] Re: emblem removal [uuc] Car & Driver Killed in Crash - Details [uuc] Need for Speed [uuc] Re: <MISC>Video camera mount RE: [uuc] <E28> Removing Rear Emblems Re: [uuc] Re: <MISC>Video camera mount RE: [uuc] Re: E28> Removing Rear Emblems Re: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s [uuc] Re: <E28> emblem removal Re: [uuc] <MISC>Video camera mount Re: [uuc] Re: <MISC>Video camera mount ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 03:00:33 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] REMUS/CARBON FIBER FOR SALE Sorry if this is a repeat... FOR SALE: Remus muffler with Carbon Fiber tips...BOLT ON to E36 from 92-99. I paid $825...You pay $450 plus shipping....See the website below for pictures. http://hometown.aol.com//inlacal/Remus.html Chris Marino 95 M3 88 M5-less...Enjoy, Ned. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 03:09:50 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] WANTED: LTW FRONT LIP and REAR SPOILER... I'm looking for the front spoiler, lip-extension, for the E36 M3. I'm also looking for the rear spoiler that came with the LTW M3. I'm looking for the one that has the brake-light built into the lip extension.... Counting that piece, I believe it is a four-piece spoiler? Hopefully my diagram makes SOME sense. ---top part of spoiler--- height insert height insert L____break light_____I Chris Marino 95 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 00:21:34 -0800 From: Olivia Simantob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 325ic: locks, keys, and plastic side strip questions Hi Everyone, <background> I got an E30 1993 325ic (black and tan, 5 speed, only 35K miles at the time) about a year ago. The deal was closed by my family in Boulder, since the car was too good to pass up and I'm now living in northern CA. I love my car... </background> Anyway, the questions: - - The car came with 2 keys, one of which doesn't appear to do anything at all with relation to the car. The second was a rather temperamental, slowly bending copy. I had the BMW dealership recut a key based on the copy that has worked better and has at least held up, but it is rough in the driver's side door, fine in the trunk lock, and will unlock but not lock the passenger side with too much ease and an empty/insecure sort of sound. The reason I haven't had a new master's cut is that my key code doesn't seem to be on file anywhere, ie, when my VIN# is entered into the key-cutting computer, it spits out a blank key! My local service guys "requisitioned the manufacturing records from Germany," but the standard piece of paper with my key and radio codes doesn't seem to exist in any file or computer system. Any suggestions on a course of action? Is this something BMW might or should fix since one is supposed to be able to get keys made and the nonexistance of a code is not my fault? - - For the sake of covered parking (my money-earning, new-S4-driving SO usually gets the big assigned space), I fight daily for a tiny guest spot (tiny meaning cement columns within a foot of each side of my little car without much room to come in straight on). Awhile ago I put a 6" scrape in the black plastic strip running parallel to the ground along the driver's side door and it makes me ever so sad. Is this something that sanding, some sort of rub-on finish, or a permanent marker (!) can fix, or if I need to replace the plastic piece, any ideas on how much this runs? Olivia Simantob '93 325ic ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 05:13:28 -0500 From: Andrew Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <OT> Rod Ratio Gary Derian wrote: > > Yes you are missing something. A short rod increases acceleration at TDC > and reduces it at BDC. Consider the extreme case where the rod is 1/2 the > stroke. The piston will dwell at BDC for 180 degrees. Another way to look > at it is the rod angularity introduces a second order sinusoidal motion > superimposed on the first order term. This second order increases > acceleration at TDC and increases it at BDC but since acceleration at BDC is > negative, the magnitude actually decreases. Well put. Also notice that the second order term is minimized when taking stroke equal 2 divided by the sqrt of rod length. Something seen in F1 motors. Yes that's also an extreme case, but the diferences allow the harmonics throuout the length of the crank to be minimzed so they can turn high revs. You can directly minimize the rod deviation, altough you have to use the trick that X is a minimum when 1/X^2 is a maximum. The rod deviation angle is defined as 1/2*acos(1-(sin^2 crank angle*stroke/2 rod length)). Now looking at the piston acceleration at the extreme cases (0 and 180 degrees) you see that the differnece is BDC and TDC accelerations are minimized for the minimum rod deviation case. Andrew ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:20:12 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: emblem removal << At 09:08 PM 2/15/00 -0800, John Bolhuis wrote: >On Tue, 15 Feb 2000, Jim Ochi wrote: >> Try using a belt sander to remove the adhesive, after you remove the emblem >> with a pickup truck. 40 grit sandpaper takes it right off. Just be sure >> not to sand through your trunk. > > The belt sander won't get down in the crease, and I'm too lazy to use >a sanding block. Will sandblasting work? > Sheesh - what are you, a hack mechanic or something? A sandblaster....everyone knows that if the belt sander doesn't fit, you go straight to the torch...Man o man - glad you're not working on my car! >> Sawzall, gentlemen, Sawzall. Then maybe the air hammer. If yer gonna do it, DO IT. Mikey ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:24:11 -0500 From: "Steve D'Gerolamo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Car & Driver Killed in Crash - Details The car belonged to Dr. Ron Finger (former 250 GTO owner) and was a super hot rod MBZ that had previously been featured in Car and Driver about a year ago. Car and Driver wanted to break 200 mph and expected to hit 208 on the high speed oval. Don Schroeder was on his first hot lap and the staff/crew were waiting much further down the track to clock him as he went by. He never came by. The car flipped and exploded. Schroeder apparently was not seriously hurt in the crash and did manage to get the door open but didn't make it out on time. It took several minutes for anyone to reach him. He died in the fire. He was unmarried. No kids. Very sad. M. Sheehan ========================================= Steve D'Gerolamo - The Ultimate Garage 201-262-0412 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / http://www.ultimategarage.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:47:17 -0500 From: "Steve D'Gerolamo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Need for Speed When your BMW or Porsche is just not fast enough........... > Actually I had to dig in my files, it is a Sukhoi (SU-30) similar in specs > to the F-15E Strike Eagle (so they say). It'll do Mach 2.3+ It was the > first plane to be able to break the sound barrier going vertically upwards. > > The group is based in Russia and is called ASA (Agency for Space Training > and Aeronatics Ltd). My info is 1995 so may be dated or they may be out of > business. I went through Russia in 1992 when all this was just an idea. > > The price for rides in the SU-30 were from $4,900 for a 30 minute initiation > flight with rolls, loops and low passes, to $7,200 for an "enhanced airshow > program", it was $500 extra if you wanted your pilot to be Anatoly Kvochur > (sort of their Chuck Yeager). I had talked to them and they said a flight > to 80K could be arranged for about $8,000 (which means it would be $10-12K > when I got there). They would also allow me to fly the plane which would be > a hoot. At the time, I don't really think they knew I was a pilot. Money > talks and no one listens. > > They also had weightless flights in a Ilyushin-76 MDK belonging to the RSA > (Russian Space Agency). Those packages started around $4,000. > > Heh, correction, the ride to see the curvature of the earth was in a MIG-25 > Foxbat, "...To see the curve of the earth's surface from an altitude of more > than than 75,000 feet, there where comets are still comets". The MIG was > designed to intercept the SR-71. Seems like it could only carry less than > one hour of fuel because it was such a hog. That's what made it such a > challenge for the Russian pilot (forgot the name, shame on me) to escape > with one to Japan and turn it over to us. Did love reading that book. > > The ASA phone is (was) 1-800-272-5646 or in Europe 41-1-451-07-08. Happy > hunting, if they are out of business I'm sure someone can still arrange all > this and more. Cash is a wonderful thing in the former Russia. Not so > awful elsewhere either. > ========================================= Steve D'Gerolamo - The Ultimate Garage 201-262-0412 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / http://www.ultimategarage.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:47:32 -0500 From: "Rob Norwalk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <MISC>Video camera mount It was said... >Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 00:23:48 EST >From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [uuc] <MISC>Video camera mount > >I've heard of them falling off during spirited driving. Obviously this can >cause major problems with stuff flying around the cockpit. I have no >personal experience however. > I have one of these mounts. I got it from ioport. I've used it at tracks all over the midwest, and it does not come off. My 8mm videocam sits right under the rear view mirror, close to the glass. It is definitely in the field of vision, but I have not found any visibility troubles from its location. As an added bonus, the mounting location lets you capture the conversations between front seat occupants for posterity. It makes great videos, with no vibration problems, and is one of the better ~$90 gadgets I've bought for the car. Rob 93 E36 - _______________________________ Rob Norwalk Raytheon Systems Company Vc:219.429.4737 Fx:219.429.5004 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:58:36 -0500 From: "Cagann, Alexander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E28> Removing Rear Emblems > Has anyone had experience with removing the 535i emblem from > the trunk? > If so, how is it attached? It is glued on, or attached with > studs like > the front and rear Roundel? > > Thanks, > > Darrel > 85 535i > 95 Olds 88 LSS Darrel, the emblem is attached with paddy adhesive. I always use fishing line to remove the emblems safely. Start on the side and pull the string back and forth in a slicing motion. Then remove the leftovers with an adhesive remover like 3M. I then wax the area well before applying the new emblem. There will still usually be an image leftover from the old emblem so correct placement is not a problem. Alex 88///M5 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:11:31 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <MISC>Video camera mount Ron explained... >I have one of these mounts. I got it from ioport. I've used it at tracks >all over the midwest, and it does not come off. My 8mm videocam sits right >under the rear view mirror, close to the glass. It is definitely in the >field of vision, but I have not found any visibility troubles from its >location. As an added bonus, the mounting location lets you capture the >conversations between front seat occupants for posterity. > > >It makes great videos, with no vibration problems, and is one of the better >~$90 gadgets I've bought for the car. > >Rob >93 E36 - >_______________________________ >Rob Norwalk >Raytheon Systems Company >Vc:219.429.4737 Fx:219.429.5004 Looks like the only problem now is visibility issues which is a personal thing. :) Steve '87 325iS ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:17:50 -0500 From: "Cagann, Alexander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: E28> Removing Rear Emblems > Try using a belt sander to remove the adhesive, after you > remove the emblem > with a pickup truck. 40 grit sandpaper takes it right off. > Just be sure > not to sand through your trunk. > > Jim Ochi > [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can also take a plasma cutter and cut the whole damn edge of your trunk lid off, since that adhesive is so hard to remove. Just weld on the new piece, grind the weld bead off the seam, and paint with Krylon. Alex ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:29:41 -0500 From: "Jay I. Goldfarb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s Andy: If I remember correctly, this was the year that production was stopped. What area are you in. I will have a 97 coupe available in about a month. 37,000 miles, silver, gray interior. Looking for $32,500. Jay Goldfarb 97 M3 Coupe At 12:10 AM 2/16/00 -0500, you wrote: > >My brother is looking at used e36 M3s. I do not have enough past experience with >BMWs to help with pros and cons between the '95 and the '96-'98 model years. Looking >for info on differences and strengths and weakness. There also seems to be a lack >of '96s on the market - any reasons? > >Thanks for the help. > >- Andy > '99 323i > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 05:36:57 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E28> emblem removal OK one last one. How about a 4" hole saw? Afterwards you can take random shots at the body. Pretty soon you'll end up with an E28 LTW, cool huh. Carlos 91 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:58:50 -0500 From: "Simon Hunter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <MISC>Video camera mount I have a window mounted camera mount from HMS motorsport. I have used it on the track and it has not fallen off yet, it is also suprisingly stable, the end result was not nearly as jerky as I thought it would be. But I digress I am sure you can jar it lose if you try hard enough. I mount it so that the camera rests on the top of the back seat so that not all of the weight of the camera is on the suction cup. YMMV. Simon 88 M3 >>>>>>> I've heard of them falling off during spirited driving. Obviously this can cause major problems with stuff flying around the cockpit. I have no personal experience however. Steve '87 325iS Engine parting-out, inquiry within >From: "Boyd, David (Neighbour Boy)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >CC: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] <MISC>Video camera mount >Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 17:29:27 -0800 > > >Does anyone know where I can get a video camera mount that mounts to the >dash > >or windshield. I started autocrossing my M3 (<BMW content) and I want to > >tape my runs, but don't want a roll cage or harness brace. I've seen the >ones > >that stick to the window using locking suction cups, but I don't know >where > > >to get them. Any info?> > > > >Thanks, > >Tony > >'95 M3 > >'00 Explorer > >Try http://www.ioportracing.com under the products section. I've never >used >it, so I don't know how well it works. > >--David >'84 325e ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:38:49 -0400 From: Steven Schlossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <MISC>Video camera mount At 7:47 AM -0500 2/16/2000, Rob Norwalk wrote: >It makes great videos, with no vibration problems, and is one of the better >~$90 gadgets I've bought for the car. Not that anyone asked. . . But I'm sorry, unless it does nothing to obscure vision I would think this is a poor choice of locations. I'd opt for the bar that goes across the rear headrest supports in a heartbeat. I'm probably going to start removing my rear view mirror at autocrosses because I find even that obscures my line of sight. I want to see where I need to be going. I couldn't deal with anything blocking the window. I certainly hope no one would allow such a device at a driving school. ..steven ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #273 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
