[uucdigest] Thursday, February 17 2000 Volume 03 : Number 281 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Re: [uucdigest] DirecTV Re: [uuc] Direct TV Re: [uuc] Factory BMW Clutch Alignment Tool [uuc] <FS>E36 16" twin spoke wheels&tires [uuc] RE:OBC Question [uuc] <E30 M3> Steering rack ratio [uuc] 316 1986 electric and idling problem [uuc] Video Camera Mounts [uuc] Oh no, airbags Re: [uuc] Direct TV Re: [uuc] Metallurgy no BMW content [uuc] Columbus, OH: Need service referral for pre-purchase inspection [uuc] E 34 check light [uuc] FW: [5series] Grassroots Motorsports Project 5 series updated Re: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s Re: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s Re: [uuc] Best Ferrari Color Re: [uuc] FW: [5series] Grassroots Motorsports Project 5 series updated [uuc] Lambda Sensor Heater (E34) [uuc] RE: lowering ///M3 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 04:37:02 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] DirecTV If you have a window with a South west view. Just put the dish infront of the window. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 04:26:05 -0800 (PST) From: Matthew Yip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Direct TV Worse - he's from Stanford. Home of Chelsea Clinton - good thing her father is President or she'd be dateless for the rest of her lif. - --- Jonathan Reiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We have a rebel student in our midst. Must be from Berekley.... > Perhaps a > protest against the supression of Speedvision is in order. ===== Matthew Yip [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/mgyip/ '87 GTi 16v - x2 '88 M5 '99 F350 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:54:47 -0500 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Factory BMW Clutch Alignment Tool Duane, Is your clutch alignment tool metal with splines? I seem to remember you lent it to me but I used an actual input shaft that Bruce had. I don't remember if yours was just plastic. Pat - ----- Original Message ----- From: Duane Collie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 11:17 PM Subject: [uuc] Factory BMW Clutch Alignment Tool > Was cleaning out the toolbox and saw this little rascal in the back, still > in his wrapper as new. Part # 88 88 6 212 130. I bought it in anticipation > of pulling the clutch on Bambislayer, never used it. I think it fits most > manual trans BMW's, but am not sure. I paid $ 35 for it, now it's ony $ 25 > palty bucks and figure $ 4.50 for most shipping via UPS. > > > - Duane Collie > The Seven Sled <automatic > > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 08:03:43 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS>E36 16" twin spoke wheels&tires Rob, Do you have any pictures some place? thanks, Zach '94 325i w/sport pkg. 5-spd. Sharked. Ps. Also wondering if I have to change my suspension to shod 16" wheels. > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:42:32 -0700 > From: "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] <FS>E36 16" twin spoke wheels&tires > > FOR SALE: > 4 - 16" factory BMW twin spoke wheels with Dunlop SP2000 > 225/50/16 tires > from 1997 328ic. These are the wheels that come on E36 Sport > package cars. > Will fit all E36 except M3. Three wheels are 99% perfect and > one has two > small curb marks. Tires are between 40-50% tread remaining. > Can ship anywhere with UPS. > > Asking $675 > > thanks > Rob > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ------------------------------ > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:18:46 -0600 From: "Bryan Schuett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE:OBC Question My '89 535i has a similar but opposite problem: Stopwatch always functions, and maybe 3 or 4 times in 7 years of ownership, I have somehow gotten into the Fan Timer function - but could not get it to turn on the fan. ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN UNLOCK THIS MYSTERY? Bryan P.S.: The owner's manual in this area is of NO HELP. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 05:24:58 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30 M3> Steering rack ratio Was surfin' the Zionsville web site yesterday looking through the E36 M3 to E30 rack conversion and it left me wondering what the steering rack ratio is for the E30 M3. I believe the site stated the E36 M3 is 3.25 and the regular E30s is 4.00. Also are the Z3's ratios even quicker? Carlos 91 M3 PS Anyone have a stock 1.9 Z3 shift lever collecting dust that you might want to sell? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 05:36:29 -0800 (PST) From: Ivo Andreis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 316 1986 electric and idling problem Hello, I'm owner of 316 from 1986 and as I can see, there is not much talk about this model at all. Anyway, my problem is variations in idling speed. As I don't have revolution meter, I can't tell exactly how big is variation, a but it works at about 700 rpm few seconds, and then about 600 rpm for a few seconds and again 700 and on and on....Can anyone tell me what should I do, becaose I've got explanation that this is normal for 4 cylindre engine. Is it? I would be also glad if anyone could help me with electric and electronic schematic of this car (especially of electronic circuit board under instruments. (I've allready changed Ni-Cd batteries)). Thank you. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 08:51:48 -0500 From: "Osterbrink, Mark (AFS-Warren)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Video Camera Mounts One solution I was thinking of is to buy a 12 volt VCR and one of those little "spy" cameras. Parts Express has a 12 volt VCR for $250 (http:\\www.partsexpress.com), and those little cameras are everywhere for around $100 (http:\\www.scx.com). I bought a black and white one for $35 (not from super circuits but an even cheesier looking place) - didn't have any use for it at the time, I just wanted to see if they could actually make on and sell it that cheap. I got it and it works. This solution would let you mount the recorder portion securely out of the way, and put the small, light weight camera where ever you want it, even on the front bumper, for about $350. And you don't have to risk your $800+ camcorder. No connection with any of these places, nor any guarantee that they're legit - - caveat emptor. Just tryin' to help. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:27:32 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Oh no, airbags Motor Service magazine has a cover story on Airbags in the Feb 2000 issue. Here's the link directly to the article. http://www.autotruck.net/ms/current/0200bag.asp Michel ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:28:56 -0500 (EST) From: "Barry J. Bocaner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Direct TV On Thu, 17 Feb 2000, Matthew Yip wrote: > Worse - he's from Stanford. Home of Chelsea Clinton - good thing her > father is President or she'd be dateless for the rest of her lif. This is totally off topic, but... I don't know about that! She's not *that* bad looking, and I'm certain you have no idea what she's like as a person. I once sat just a few seats away from her at a concert and I remember thinking that she was very pretty in person. - --=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Barry J. Bocaner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://web.bocaner.net - -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:42:28 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Metallurgy no BMW content Brass has a high degree of lubricity and will operate for a long time with little or no wear, in the right conditions. Similar metals will gall. This is why your engine bearings are not steel. Obviously there is a problem with this particular design, though, or just those 24 planes have some unusual operating conditions. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I think there are a few Mat Sci. types or even Metallurgists on the Digest. Can > anyone tell me why the large nut on the "Jack screw" of the MD80's is made of > Brass. Isn't brass relatively soft? Why not steel or Titanium? > > Just curious. > > -Kevin > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:57:47 -0500 From: "Selig, Jonathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Columbus, OH: Need service referral for pre-purchase inspection Would appreciate somebody recommending a BMW service shop for performing a pre-purchase inspection of an '89 635csi in Columbus, OH. The two names I've come up with on a Web search are: Kelly BMW (dealership) Evan's Automotive (independent) Thanks in advance for any input, Jonathan ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:42:57 -0500 From: "Phemister, George" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E 34 check light <<<<<<<<Bolat, Tuncay" asks Subject: Check Engine Light (E34) G'day all, I am now the proud new owner of a 1989 535I. There a few things bothering me. The Check engine light stays on. It doesn't flash but sometimes flickers when driving. I have no idea what this could be. Any ideas. This car has more electronics than a space shuttle!! Everything is computer controlled. I like the POWER!!>>>>>>>>>>> Time to let the little gnomes in the DME tell you their problems. You can get it to display the fault codes. Check Bentley manual or http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com for CODES. Bet you its 1222. George ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:08:07 -0500 From: "Cagann, Alexander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FW: [5series] Grassroots Motorsports Project 5 series updated > -----Original Message----- > From: Grassroots Motorsports [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 4:53 AM > To: BMW 5 Series Mailing List > Subject: [5series] Grassroots Motorsports Project 5 series updated > > > Grassroots Motorsports has updated its Project car webpage, including > detailing the installation of a euro M535 motor in an E12. > > come check it out at > http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com click on project car updates and enjoy! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:11:37 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s There are a small quantity of OBD-II 3.0 M3s built in very late '95. Another interesting BMW weirdness. - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: Chen, Philip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s > For manual cars: > 95 E36 M3s has: > A lower rear diff (3.15 I believe) > Same wheel/tire size all around (235/40ZR17 on 7.5X17) > 3.0l S50usB30 engine producing 240bhp (larger intake runner for better high > end airflow) > OBD 1 (good for mods) > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 07:32:13 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s That would really suck if the person bought the car with the specific intention on modifying it...only to discover OBDII...LOL. ...and you'd have the smaller engine to boot! Chester - --- Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There are a small quantity of OBD-II 3.0 M3s built in very late '95. > Another interesting BMW weirdness. > > - Rob ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:41:24 -0500 (EST) From: Moe Drippins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Best Ferrari Color Steve D'Gerolamo writes: > So, what IS the best Ferrari colour? Clear. - -- Just Moe '95 540 6 speed, BL/SS BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:41:34 -0500 From: "Grant Low" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] FW: [5series] Grassroots Motorsports Project 5 series updated What a sleeper! If I saw that car on the road, I would have no idea it would be that fast.. neat swap! Grant 87 325 - ----- Original Message ----- From: Cagann, Alexander <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <snip> > > Grassroots Motorsports has updated its Project car webpage, including > > detailing the installation of a euro M535 motor in an E12. > > > > come check it out at > > > http://www.grassrootsmotorsports.com > > click on project car updates and enjoy! > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:51:43 -0500 From: "Phemister, George" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Lambda Sensor Heater (E34) <<<<<<Bolat, Tuncay" asks: Subject: Lambda Sensor Heater ?? (E34) G'Day All, I have just got a fault code from the Check Engine light and it is: 1264 (Lambda Sensor Heater). What on God's green earth is that? Has the O2 sensor have heater? I wan't this light to go away. Anyone have any ideas on how to fix? Can it be the wiring? Should I check a few things first? >>>>>>>>>> G'day, eh. Well, I was close with 1222. Your 4 wire O2 sensor has a heater in it to help with emissions. It would seem it has died, according to the CODE, in which case you need a new O2 sensor. Check the archives for posts on universal 4 wire O2 sensors which are much cheaper than BMW spec. Bentley manual has all the info and test procedure for the heater circuit. Changing O2 sensor is a pig on E34 - helps to lower back of exhaust system a bit to get at the blighter. George ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:02:51 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] RE: lowering ///M3 If you are in the S. Florida Area give Rennie Bryant a call, He is one of the owners of Redline BMW Performance in Pompano Beach. He built the 318ti that took 3rd overall at the onelap of America. He is also very active in BMW CCA. 954-783-7003 feel free to tell him I sent you. Brian Jacobs 98 318ti 99 Z3 coupe Everglades CCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #281 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
