[uucdigest] Monday, February 21 2000 Volume 03 : Number 303 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] <All> Carfax Re: [uuc] Turn-in technique [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #297 Re: [uuc] Turn-in technique [uuc] <E30> parts FS (fwd) Re: [uuc] <e-28> Strut advice [uuc] Re: Motorsports in 1999 [uuc] re: <WOT> Paris-->Dakar RE: [uuc] <All> Carfax [uuc] WTB: <E30> 16" wheels [uuc] <2002> Alternator and rear axle questions [uuc] Attn Lane Flynn Re: [uuc] <E30> won't go into 1st gear [uuc] 320i kicks but Re: [uuc] <e-28> Strut advice Re: [uuc] shipping cars ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:11:45 -0500 From: "Lowe, Daniel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <All> Carfax Could anyone with access to Carfax please contact me privately if you would be able to do a search on a car for me? I appreciate your help. Sincerely, Daniel L. Lowe BMWCCA #93878 '87 325is ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 09:57:13 -0800 From: Ron Katona <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Turn-in technique Glenn wrote: > Does anyone have a url for a picture of these turns? > Does anyone have an avi/mpg of driving thru any of these turns captured from > a video mount? Picture worth a thousand words and all ;) I know there must be _thousands_ of video tapes floating around of laps at Summit Point based on all the in car cameras in see at NCC schools and SCCA events. OK, someone pony up some digitized footage up ASAP! Until then, there are some pictures, track maps, and a description of a hot lap at: <http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/SummitPoint.html>, and here: <http://www.bsr-inc.com/bsr/summit/>. - -- Ron Katona ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 07:02:31 PST From: "Chuck Grafton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #297 Duane writes: <snip> b) Watch the rookie ///M3 pilots expression in the rear view mirror as they see it fill completely up with half an acre of Alpine Silver sheet metal and then say to themselves, "HEY ! That's not an ///M car....and its an automatic luxo-rod!" as they gimme that pass wave..... Do it. - - -Duane Collie The Seven Sled Yea Yea, I hear ya, talk is cheap, the first school is April, you signed up yet. Or are you still asleep in the bedroom on wheels! Just waitin' to see the "Seven Sled" in my mirrors! Chuck '90 ///M3 BMW CCA #6832 NCC ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 09:14:30 -0600 From: Luis Marques <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Turn-in technique Has anyone else seen an open cockpit Momo-Ferrari circa ~1995 take turn one at Road Atlanta? Those guys did get their right foot firmly planted on the accelerator before turning in!!! Then again, those cars had massively wide tires and huge spoilers, not to mention lots of power, one very low center of gravity and low polar movement of inertia. Different cars/setup, different techniques... - -Luis Marques '97 328i (that usually requires a little trail braking in the slower corners to turn-in, then smooth re-application of power with full power somewhere close to the late apex for good exit speed). ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:15:56 -0500 (EST) From: Kevin Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> parts FS (fwd) Bilstein Shocks/Struts for 318. $150 I was told they were alpina valved, but who knows. The rears can be used on any E30. 3.73 open diff. ~113K $175 Manual sunroof crank (and roof trim for it) $25 - -Kevin '90 325i NCC =============================================================================== Kevin Henry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Level 8 Systems (703) 318-1238 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:22:33 -0500 From: Patrick Burns <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e-28> Strut advice Pat Donahue wrote: > Scott Ferguson wrote: > > The car's paid off, and after a quarter million miles on what look to be > > the original Boge struts, it's time to replace them. > > ... > > Is this possible with the ancient (but not sagging) stock springs? > > ... > > Anyone want to offer suggestions as to the best way to spend around $500 > > freshening the suspension? > Just my opinion. When that car was new I'd bet the ride was exactly what > you're looking for today. To get back to that you'd need to replace the > springs, shocks, and many of the bushings and rod ends around the car. Springs don't wear out unless they've been improperly designed, produced, or used. You can probably rule out the first two just on principle, and if the car isn't riding its bump stops, the third as well. The spring material's torsional modulus of elasticity isn't going to change appreciably before the tires catch on fire, and they probably aren't going to 'take a set' or 'sag' unless someone manages to squish them down into the range of plastic deformation (or nearly, repeatedly) which would require removing them from the car and doing it on purpose, if BMW's suspension engineers have done their jobs correctly. The only reason I can see for replacing a spring is if it has been damaged by someone carelessly wielding a torch or grinder, or if the wire has become severely corroded. ~$200 will cover the Boges. You'll likely have to spend more than $300 replacing the worn out bushings and ball joints though. :( On my recently aquired 180k '86 528e, the idler arm and upper thrust arm bushings were shot, and the dust boots on the lower thrust arms' ball joints were torn, though the ball joints are still tight. The track and tie rods' ball joints and dust boots were all fine. It's kind of a PITA to have to replace serviceable lower thrust arms, ball joints, and bushings because of what amounts to torn seals, but the only replacement 'seals' I've found are the urethane Energy Suspension parts, which don't exactly impress me with their design. I'm sort of afraid to examine the trailing arms' bushings or those of the rear subframe. Maybe if I just don't look at them too closely while I'm under there swapping out the driveshaft carrier bearing... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 10:33:51 -0500 From: Andrej Gaspari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Motorsports in 1999 > I bet most of you didn't even know there WAS a Slovenian Touring Car > Championship. I didn't. Speaking as one of Slovenian descent, I will try to explain from what little I know. My understanding is that this series takes place on public roads and all vehicles are eligible, and indeed obligated, to participate. "Touring Car" is loosely defined as "anything on the road." None of those pesky, restrictive rules here! Ancient diesel trucks and large tour buses, while generally not competitive, do participate with uncommon enthusiasm. Incidentally, the Slovenian Touring Car Hill-Climb Championship is similar, but requires a hill. This is not usually a problem, what with the Alps and all. The aforementioned tour buses tend to be more competitive in the little-covered Slovenian Touring Car Hill-Descent Championship. The only surprise to me in all of this is that it sounds like this is actually more organized than I thought. Hell, I might have a trophy waiting for me from my last trip over there! - -- - -AEG * Any, all, or none of the above may be true, false, and/or subject to reinterpretation upon the introduction of new evidence trial, alteration of existing or pre-existing laws, or personal whim. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:14:50 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] re: <WOT> Paris-->Dakar At 5:24 PM -0500 2/20/2000, VincentMathew Malfa wrote: >Does anybody know the home page of the Paris-Dakar Rally? >Thanks, Also try www.dakar.com Michel ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:25:38 -0500 From: "Money, Jack (J.J.)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <All> Carfax Daniel et al, I'd be glad to run something for you. Lemme know. Same for everyone....I think my access is good until the middle of March. Regards, Jack Money Motor City Chapter iX Registry '89 iX ----> Sharked! E30 M3 ----> Evolving mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or reply http://skumwerks.net =========================================================== Could anyone with access to Carfax please contact me privately if you would be able to do a search on a car for me? I appreciate your help. Sincerely, Daniel L. Lowe BMWCCA #93878 '87 325is ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:37:51 -0500 (EST) From: Kevin Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WTB: <E30> 16" wheels I'm looking for a set of 16x7 (ET 25) or 16x7.5 (ET 20) wheels for a '90 325i. Prefer 5 spokes. - -Kevin NCC =============================================================================== Kevin Henry [EMAIL PROTECTED] Level 8 Systems (703) 318-1238 A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk I have a work station... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 08:47:36 -0800 From: "Gregory Mierz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <2002> Alternator and rear axle questions Dear digesters How do I bypass the external regulator on a 2002 when installing a 65amp 320i alternator. I've read to connect the blue wire from the regulator harness to the B+ terminal. Is this correct? Just leave the old regulator alone or disconnect the plug? I really like the later style of adjuster with the "turn the bolt" adjustment. Which model has one that will fit a regular 02 setup? In reading my Parts CD,it appears that when the change happened from long neck diff to short neck, the rear axle carrier changed obviously but the part number for the trailing arms is the same. Is this correct? I'm thinking of installing the 390 320is limited slip in my car. My long neck 411 limited slip still works fine but the sliding section in my driveshaft is showing its age. I get a mild noise in that area between coast and power on. I got a short neck driveshaft to shorten for my 5 speed, the diff and half shafts etc from the wrecked 320. I'd like the slightly taller gearing, God knows I got the power to make it work. Want better mileage and quiet in my old age. It may be easier than finding a long neck driveshaft with a good sliding section. Thanks in advance for any info. Looks likes a Ford will win the Daytona 500 with 25 laps to go. Greg Mierz Roster Manager BMWACA Puget Sound 69 2002ti ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:47:44 -0500 From: "VincentMathew Malfa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Attn Lane Flynn Lane, Your email address has slipped my possession... drop me a line when you have the chance. - -Matt Malfa [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:09:22 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E30> won't go into 1st gear >Subject: <E30> won't go into 1st gear >>Duane Collie then wrote: >>Classic E36 trans. Lot of them do it. Yer slippin' Duane! Seriously though, if someone needed to replace the synchros how do they do it? Steve ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 12:16:50 -0500 From: "Duane Collie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 320i kicks but >So are you saying the 320i kicks butt around the world? Take THAT >Duane! >Carlos >91 M3 >78 320i yeah baby yeah! ;-) TRUE STORY: Two months ago, back in December, my cul-de-sac neighbor/drinkin' bud sez: " I got to get rid of that '83 320i I've had since new - it's about had it....you know anyone that wants it? It's got 227,000 miles on it, what do you think its worth?" I laugh. "Awwww...c'mon..it ain't THAT bad ! It runs....not much rust.....You can use it as a track car!" says my neighbor. <yawn> I post it to the Digest for sale : $ 700.00, (he'd have taken less, way less). No offers. No bites. Pal Neighbor says. "Gimme $ 300 for it and you can have it. Use it in the Manassas Fairgrounds Demolition Derby or as a BMW dirttrack car or something." No. "Jeeeeeeesssssuzzzzzz-kkkkkkeeeeerist. You won't even give me that for it?" No. "What? Do you want me to give it to you? Hell, it still runs." No. I tell him, "It's a 320 !! I don't want it! 'Cause if I take it, the first thing I'm gonna do is put brakes, a clutch, new suspension and tires on it to get it even semi-track worthy and it still blows smoke, so now I've got like $ 4,000 into it before you know it and I'd STILL have a POS that gets passed by the track ambulance on its best day." So the car went to Goodwill Industries on the 30th of December for a tax write-off. Carlos, ya missed yer parts car ! <laughing> - - Duane Collie The Seven Sled ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:44:26 -0500 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e-28> Strut advice Okay, I'm no mechanical engineer and Scott _did_ say the car wasn't sagging which is evidence that I'm wrong on this part. How about a simple expiriment. Buy the shocks and put them in without replacing springs. Do the bushings that need it. Drive the car. If it still doesn't feel right perhaps there's a place that can test the rear springs (easiest to get at) to see if they measure up. If they are in spec, get firmer springs. If not... Geeeze - Vienna VA '99 F250 PSD SC SD 4x4OR '95 Honda ST1100A - for sale $8000 '91 Honda Gold Wing '88 325is SCCA ITS '84 Chevy K10 Suburban Diesel with Banks turbo and exhaust - for sale $5000 (sorry, every now and then ya gotta list 'em) - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Burns" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Pat Donahue wrote: > > Scott Ferguson wrote: > > > > The car's paid off, and after a quarter million miles on what look to be > > > the original Boge struts, it's time to replace them. > > > ... > > > Is this possible with the ancient (but not sagging) stock springs? > > > ... > > > Anyone want to offer suggestions as to the best way to spend around $500 > > > freshening the suspension? > > > Just my opinion. When that car was new I'd bet the ride was exactly what > > you're looking for today. To get back to that you'd need to replace the > > springs, shocks, and many of the bushings and rod ends around the car. > > Springs don't wear out unless they've been improperly designed, produced, or > used. You can probably rule out the first two just on principle, and if the > car isn't riding its bump stops, the third as well. The spring material's > torsional modulus of elasticity isn't going to change appreciably before the > tires catch on fire, and they probably aren't going to 'take a set' or 'sag' > unless someone manages to squish them down into the range of plastic > deformation (or nearly, repeatedly) which would require removing them from the > car and doing it on purpose, if BMW's suspension engineers have done their > jobs correctly. The only reason I can see for replacing a spring is if it has > been damaged by someone carelessly wielding a torch or grinder, or if the wire > has become severely corroded. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2000 11:30:40 -0600 From: "Thomas G. Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] shipping cars I would recommend one of the specialty car transporters - like Horseless Carriage. I have a decided prejudiced against Mayflower. We moved from Iowa to California years ago and my wife had some jewelry she had brought with her in our luggage. The Mayflower driver asked to use our bathroom - where the jewelry was - and after he had left, the jewelry was gone. Mayflower was _VERY_ uncooperative in trying to rectify this situation. Long story made short, they didn't cover anything their drivers did because they didn't move the jewelry themselves. (The police were even less interested in helping.) At 02:57 PM 2/19/2000 -0600, you wrote: >Mayflower is the best company to use. I used them will be 3 years this >March. They shipped my 318i all the way to Texas from Virginia. They are not >that expensive either. > >Celisa > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #303 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
