[uucdigest] Thursday, February 17 2000 Volume 03 : Number 284 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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: Re: [uuc] Direct TV Re: [uuc] Direct TV [uuc] Re: ///M Floor Mats [uuc] <e28> 528e that hates me (long) [uuc] <E28> <E23> Picture of 1983 745i Stock BBS Style Rims/Bolt up to e-28? Re: [uuc] YMEM (Yet More Ebay Madness) Re: [uuc] YMEM (Yet More Ebay Madness) [uuc] $8500? It's a steal! Re: [uuc] M528e R-Type [uuc] Earl's SS brake line purchase Re: [uuc] <ot> Jim C? Re: [uuc] Re: <E30 M3> Steering rack ratio ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:15:50 -0800 From: "Jonathan Reiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Direct TV Probably not. She has the secret service following her around all the time.... Puts a crimp in your social life I would imagine. - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Ochi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [uuc] Direct TV > At 04:26 AM 2/17/00 -0800, 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. > > > > Maybe she puts out... > > Jim Ochi > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:22:54 -0800 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Direct TV Oh and daddy wasn't able to overcome that problem? Jim Jonathan Reiser wrote: > > Probably not. She has the secret service following her around all the > time.... Puts a crimp in your social life I would imagine. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jim Ochi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 12:27 PM > Subject: Re: [uuc] Direct TV > > > At 04:26 AM 2/17/00 -0800, 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. > > > > > > > Maybe she puts out... > > > > Jim Ochi > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:24:51 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: ///M Floor Mats Alex, In a message dated 2/17/00 4:55:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Anyone know of any vendor who sells some floor mats that fit in the E28 interior and have M stripes, or says M5, or just has the stripes with the M. I have looked all over and can't find a thing. >> Try Bekker Imports..they used to have em. John Weese ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:27:10 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <e28> 528e that hates me (long) Hey all, Just thought I'd share with you my trouble. I recently baught an '86 528e from my father. He had to car (as 3rd owner) and reports that he's never had any major problems with it. The lucky bastard! I got it about a month and a half ago, and I'm convinced the car hates me. I just wanted to share my stories with you all. First day I drove the car, I noticed an alternator whine through the stereo system. I brought it to my dad's attention, and he said it wasn't there before. Took it to his mechanic, who wanted me to leave the car there for the morning, and pay him to add a filter to mask the problem. I didn't want to waste a morning, and money to hide a problem, I wanted it fixed. So the alternator still whines at me when I listen to the radio. Next problem I had was a bad oil pressure sending unit. I was visiting a friend while back home to pick up the car, and thought it would be a good excuse to take the car on the freeways for a little trip before I made the BIG trip to my current home in southern Ca. (My parents live in Bay Area Ca) A good 50-60 miles away from my folks home, the oil pressure idiot light comes on at me. OH CRAP!!! Luckily I was at my friends house when I noticed it. Shut the car down, and check the oil, it was there, and plenty of it, but that dosn't mean squat. So I called my dad, we tried a few things, and found that the light was coming on intermittently. Checked under the car, and found that the switch was leaking a little oil. The light went off long enough to drive to my folks. . . went to the local dealer, and baught a replacement switch. Problem solved. Drove the car down south a few days later. . . no problems. The next day I got in the car, and noticed that the OBC was all wierd. Called my dad (yet again!) did some checking around and discovered a blown fuse. Replaced it, and then had to reset the OBC. (It was reading in German. . . THAT was wierd, I thought my car had REALLY gone south) A few weeks go by, my girlfriend and I are out for the day. She made a NASTY referance towords the car. Something about how a car is a car, and the bimmer was no better at getting from one place to another as my old '79 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. (quicky on the T.A. I bought it for $900, good car, good engine, good tranny. . . but ugly as hell. No interior at all. . . candy apple primer for paint. . . and smokes hot oil from under the hood all the time. A FAR cry from my 528e) Outraged, I forced her to appologise to the car immediately right then and there in the middle of the parking lot. It took a little convincing (I think she felt stupid for having to talk to a car, let alone apologise to it) but she did it. Ten minutes later, we're driving down the road, and all of the sudden the drivers side sun visor loses all friction required to keep it in any position other than hanging right in my face. <SIGH> Imagine what could have happend had I not made her apologise!!! Went to the local drug store, and baught a pakage of self adhesive velcro, and stuck that sucker where it belongs. Which brings me to my final (so far) mishap. . . The sun visor incedent was about 2 weeks ago. No problems since then. . . until two nights ago, when I got off of work and tried to start the car. It started then died. Same on the second attempt. nothing on the third. . . just cranks. So I called my dad again. . . by now he's pretty pissed at me, saying this is not his car, or his problem anymore. In his defense he's right. . . but while I'm good with diesil engines, unleaded fuel engines, (not to mention the electrical nightmare under a BMW's hood) are a little overwhelming to me. So we played around with it for a bit. . . got it to start for about 30 seconds or so, then it died once more. At this point it was 11:30pm and my dad (who I had woken up) was sick to begin with, so I let him go. I sat there in the car (almost in tears) trying to decide what to do with it. I was close enough that I could have walked home if I had too, but no parking is allowed at the lot during 2-5am. So I was risking a ticket if I lef t it. likewise, I didn't want to spend $150 to have a truck come and tow my beloved bimmer. So I got out and played around a little more, and eventually got it started. This time though I gave it not the chance to die, and fed it gas at 2K rpm for about 20 secs. Backed off to 1K for another 20 secs. Then got off it completely and sat there watching the tach for signs of dying. After about 3-4 minutes the idle kicked down to low and with no further signs of misfortune, I drove it home. Got it here, shut it down, and tried to start it again. It started and died. And then nothing after that. So I went to my books. . . I have the factory manual, the Bently, and the Chiltens curtousy of my father. As well as tons of other documentation on the car that he has collected over the years. Went through most of it. And became TOTALLY overwhelmed. There is so many things that could be wrong with the thing. Shoot. . . if a diesil doesn't want to start check the battery, if that's good check the fuel, if that's good, then it's the glow plugs, and if those are good then it's the glow plug sending unit. PERIOD! But this. . . this is all way out of my league. Heck I don't even have a multimeter. To put an end to all this. . . after checking a number of things, plugs, rotor, distributer, fuses, some relays, some sending units. . . I was just about to give up. Went to my local BMW dealership to try and bend the ear of one of the mechanics for a few minutes, but had to talk to a stupid paper pushing bimbo who sounded like she had no clue what I was talking about. Wouldn't let me talk to a mech, but was more than happy to tell me that I needed a new $300 fuel pump. My father and I had ruled this out thinking that if the fuel pump WAS bad, then after the numerous attemps to start the car without success, the pressure in the fuel lines would have bled off. However, I decided to go home and test the pumps anyway. easy enough to do if I can find someone to help my with cranking the engine. But while I was there, I thought to buy a new main relay, and a new fuel relay. About $20 a piece. Even though I had checked those out with some spares my father had given me, all the spares looked old, and I really had no way of telling if they were any good at all. And heck, if all else fails then at least I'll have two new relays for future use, and I'll know they're good. As it turns out when I got home and poped in the new fuel relay, the car started right up. I took it back out, and put in the old one just to check, and it started and died. To the old one back out, replaced it with the new one, and voila. . . once again I'm the envy of my friends with a GREAT BMW to drive around in. If this is not evidence that these cars have a distinctive personallity. . . and KNOW who is driving them, and when they got dumped to the son to be replaced by a brand spanking NEW BMW. . . I don't know what is! So now I just want to know. . . how much longer before she accepts me as her new owner and stops giving me these fits!?! Sorry this is so long, but I just thought I'd share with you all my pains and frustrations with my new car. Don't get me wrong, I love this car to death. . . it's a heck of a lot better than my T.A. but geese. . . you'd think she'd give me a break once in a while. Rich Chao ' 86 528e that runs when she wants too! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:42:25 -0800 From: "Darrel & Kalmia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E28> <E23> Picture of 1983 745i Stock BBS Style Rims/Bolt up to e-28? Greetings, I am looking for a picture of these rims, someone has a set for sale, but can't get me a picture of them. Can anyone help me out by sending or directing me to a photo of the stock rims? I looked on the web but couldn't find them. Also, will these bolt up to an 85 535i with no problems? What would be a fair price for these, they are TRX, but the PO of my car replaced the TRX's right before selling it so they are almost new. I thought it would be a good way to change out the rather bland stock rims until the tires on there wear out and I can just get a new set of wheels/tires from Tire Rack or something. Thanks to everyone who has been answering my questions lately. I look forward to being able to answer some in the future. Thanks again, Darrel 85 535i 95 Olds 88 LSS ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:41:59 -0500 From: Mark Borchik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] YMEM (Yet More Ebay Madness) The reserve BETTER not be much higher than $8500.... Wheels(?) aside, that is a decent price range for a 1990 car, rust-free, probably not tracked, and possibly well-serviced. I wouldn't be afraid of it, if only I could find some dolt to relieve me of those AWFUL wheels. 170K non-enthusiast driven miles does open the door to the likelihood that this car has been crunched at least once at some point. I'd have to see it in person. Mark B. > Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:13:38 -0700 > From: "vanderHeide, Alain" > Subject: [uuc] YMEM (Yet More Ebay Madness) > > How much would YOU pay for an E30 M3 with 170k miles and wheels that look > like they came off a customized Hyundai? The current bid on this beauty is > $8500, and the reserve hasn't been met. Is it just me, or is this a little > out o' whack? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261788018 > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 18:45:44 -0500 From: Mark Borchik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] YMEM (Yet More Ebay Madness) The reserve BETTER not be much higher than $8500.... Wheels(?) aside, that is a decent price range for a 1990 car, rust-free, probably not tracked, and possibly well-serviced. I wouldn't be afraid of it, if only I could find some dolt to relieve me of those AWFUL wheels. 170K non-enthusiast driven miles does open the door to the likelihood that this car has been crunched at least once at some point. I'd have to see it in person. Mark B. > Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:13:38 -0700 > From: "vanderHeide, Alain" > Subject: [uuc] YMEM (Yet More Ebay Madness) > > How much would YOU pay for an E30 M3 with 170k miles and wheels that look > like they came off a customized Hyundai? The current bid on this beauty is > $8500, and the reserve hasn't been met. Is it just me, or is this a little > out o' whack? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261788018 > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:54:44 -0800 From: "Lisa V. Ferrari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] $8500? It's a steal! Oh, I don't know...the seller says this beauty is "...NOT worn out..." and that he has "...never driven one of these..." what more could you want other than a couple rolls of Brawny to suck up all that Armor-All on the tires? Sheesh. Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:13:38 -0700 From: "vanderHeide, Alain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] YMEM (Yet More Ebay Madness) How much would YOU pay for an E30 M3 with 170k miles and wheels that look like they came off a customized Hyundai? The current bid on this beauty is $8500, and the reserve hasn't been met. Is it just me, or is this a little out o' whack? http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261788018 - ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:13:17 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] M528e R-Type Yeah, it registers as a 528e, but didn't the conversion costs outweigh the saving in insurance and the like for at least the next 10 years?! Steve '87 325iS (Getting a 2.7i engine shortly, yes I said 2.7i) >From: Tom Childers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [uuc] M528e R-Type >Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:05:11 -0800 > >Interestingly enough, that is exactly what I am driving, without any badges >or spoilers at all. > >My '88 M5 is actually an '82 528e, that has been stripped to the metal, and >the entire guts, including engine, drivetrain, brakes, ABS, wiring harness, >interior, dash, steering gear, suspension, battery box, etc. etc. of a >wrecked M5 transplanted into it. The proper brackets are welded in place; >the guy did everything down to the window motors. > >So it registers and insures as an '82 528e. The only way to tell is to >either peek into the interior, notice the M5 wheels, or spot the oil cooler >peeking out from the front. I love it. >-tdc ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:17:01 -0800 (PST) From: jun lim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Earl's SS brake line purchase I am trying to buy a set of Earl's SS brake lines. I ordered a set from BMP nine days ago. Was told that I would receive it 5-6 business days. Called today to find out that it's back-ordered. They didn't even apologize. I'd like to locate a set with a shrink tube coating. Anyone buy a set from a reputable merchant who is not going to jerk me around? Any info appreciated Jun __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:18:35 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <ot> Jim C? >From: "Scott D Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] <ot> Jim C? >Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:00:39 -0800 > > > > >Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:10:31 -0500 > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: Re: [uuc] <e36> '95 vs '96-'98 M3s > > ><snip> > > > >Too bad Jim C isn't here to answer this, see what you guys did? Sheez. > > > >Carlos > >91 M3 > >Huh? What happened? I miss a few days of Digests and suddenly the sun >does not rise in the morning any more. Next I suppose you're gonna tell me >Duane sold his Bambislayer to Ben and bought a 7 with an automatic >transmission. > >Scott Miller >GGC BMW CCA #44977 > > Hahahahahahahahaha... now _THAT'S_ funny! Steve '87 325iS Smokey Mountain Chapter ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:20:10 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <E30 M3> Steering rack ratio The E30 M3 steering rack isn't a bolt on to other Non-M E30's. E36 M3 is a bolt-on. FWIW Steve '87 325iS >From: "Scott D Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] Re: <E30 M3> Steering rack ratio >Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:06:12 -0800 > > > >When I asked that question about a year ago, Jason Lyle said the E30 M3 >rack is 3.5:1 turns lock-to-lock (not the steering ratio), as opposed to >4:1 in the non-Ms. While this would be an improvement on our plain old >ordinary E30s, the logic here is that if you have to tear your car apart >anyway, why not get the maximum improvement? Thus the E36 to E30 rack >conversion. > >HTH, > >Scott Miller >GGC BMW CCA #44977 > > >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? > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #284 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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