[uucdigest] Sunday, February 27 2000 Volume 03 : Number 341 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] spare tire [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] run flat tires [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] run flats Re: [uuc] More Power! ARRRGHHH!! ARRRGHHH! [uuc] Over pressure [uuc] More Power! ARRRGHHH!! ARRRGHHH! [uuc] E36 Cabrio lights [uuc] Off to GA for my new toy. Re: [uuc] 325iC for sale: cheap! Re: [uuc] Off to GA for my new toy. [uuc] <e36> Compass inside the car? Thomas guide? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 23:39:47 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] spare tire regarding the spare tire dilemma i wish i would have had my camera with me last Wednesday. i saw an old maverick that had a spare tire mounted flat on the roof of the car. they had made a permanent mounting spot. what a beautiful sight, and the ingenuity!!! i wonder if he did that to get closer to the 5050 weight ratio? or if he turns over, or on his side, he still has a contact patch? or if he flips it all the way over,,, the car could be rotated as if on a "lazy Susan". what a crazy world we live in. as a side note,,, my boss and i had c5 corvettes. his was an early 97 and one day when we came out to the cars,, his rear tire was flat as a pancake. we both couldnt believe it since they are "run flat" type tires. come to find out,, the factory inadvertently put the wrong tires on. his didnt say "emt" on the side like mine did. they looked the same except that. fortunately, he was sharp enough to call the tow truck and not drive on the tire, ruining the rim. the dealership told him that it was mounted with Euro spec tires by accident and that only cars going to Europe were supposed to get them. so,,, what do the Europeans do when they get a flat tire on a c5??? maybe that roof mounted spare holder could come in handy over there??? tommy- aka tampaturbom3 full size spare and i like it. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 23:48:21 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] run flat tires In a message dated 2/25/00 2:25:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Michael Weishaar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Run flat tires stupid? >> If they ride OK when flat, how are you going to know that they are flat? my 98 corvette had an on board computer that would ding at you if a tire was low. somewhat annoying in the cooler months when the air pressure was lower do to the coolness. it would quit dinging after they warmed up (pressure went up) i finally pumped them up a little just so it wouldnt ding and post messages about the low tire pressure on the digital readout. for cars without on board tire sensors,,, i guess you figure it out when the tires wear out really fast compared to the other ones. ?????lol tommy-aka tampaturbom3 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 23:57:48 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] run flats i only put 10k miles on my 98 vette before trading in on my m3. anyway,, i never had a flat,, but it bothered me not to have a spare. also i didnt like the small sample of choices in tires. can you say monopoly,,, or special order, or wait 3 weeks for delivery, or those cost about $500 each for the 18" ones (at least they did in 98,, i dont know about now). m3- 235/35/17, flat opportunity tires,,, now, there's some choices!!!!! sure you have to carry around the extra tire in the trunk,, but, i like it. i guess you dont have to carry it around,,, but at least you have the choice and it doesnt take up all of your cargo space. imagine carrying around an extra vette wheel in the back... cant fit the 2 golf bags in now, can you? tommy- 12.013 1/4mile spare carrier. (yes, i race w/ the spare in the trunk)(maybe i shouldnt,, it could shave about 40#'s ????hmmmm) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 00:02:55 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] More Power! ARRRGHHH!! ARRRGHHH! Duane wrote: >Then there's always RenTech if you really haveta burn up the pavement with >a >3-star on the hood. Obviously you're not behind the idea of "dinking around" on a Mertz... what, the idea of dinking with a comfort-designed, retiree-aimed German luxubarge doesn't inspire ya? On a completely unrelated topic, how's the 7 Sled? *grin* [sarcasm] Steve ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 21:13:49 -0800 From: "Stephen J. Albrecht" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Over pressure Jim Ochi wrote: AAARRRRGGGHHH!!! Too much pressure, too much pressure - I just can't cope. I think I'll rent a Kia for this event, so I'll have a ready-made excuse... Poor Jim! He catches grief from all of us, especially Peter and Jim, all the time. I guess everyone has a breaking (or is that braking) point. The scary thing is that even in a Kia, Jim will still kick butt. Sheesh! Steve Albrecht Golden Gate Chapter Two small tanks ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 21:42:37 -0800 From: "Peter N. Glaskowsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] More Power! ARRRGHHH!! ARRRGHHH! Duane Collie wrote: > Why dink around modifying a E430? Tell him to check this factory > hot rod (E55) from the Land O' Benz & AMG : > http://www.edmunds.com/newcars/2000/mercedesbenz/e55/base.html I think his thinking is that if you're going to have the engine bored out and make a new crankshaft and camshafts and so on, and replace the transmission and suspension and brakes, you might as well start with a less-expensive car. > Then there's always RenTech if you really haveta burn up the > pavement with a 3-star on the hood. He's thinking about that. I don't think the E60 is all that much better than an M5 overall, but it appears to be a little faster. > Otherwise, take an E39 M5, drop it off at Dinan, and tell him to > stick a pair of 'chargers on it. Dinan is still futzing around with a blower for the 540. Heck, I'm waiting for a chance to check that out myself. Who knows how long it might take to get an M5 supercharger package from them? Anyone have any idea if the BMW V12 from the LMR would fit into a 5er? I'm sure THAT would get his attention. :-) . png ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 21:54:06 -0800 From: "Kevin Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 Cabrio lights Does the E36 Cabrio have the same front and rear turn signals as the E36 Coupe and Sedan? A friend just bought an E36 Cabrio and I want to get him a set of clear turn signals. Does anyone have a used set for sale? Any idea of who has the lowest price on new ones? (Zionsville had the best price when I bought a set of E34 clear turn signals last year). Kevin Kelly BMW CCA 50039 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 01:06:46 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Off to GA for my new toy. 1:00am... only 7.5 more hours until I get on an airplane for Atlanta. Brett Anderson (www.koalamotorsport.com) will be joining me there to give his expert opinion. I will be driving back, arriving home some time Monday evening. Going to pick up "the new baby"... http://www.shortshifter.com/robsnewtoy/ Let's see, just about all packed: tags, insurance, funds, V1, gift, change of clothes, toiletries, return driving directions, flight itinerary. Yep, that oughtta do it. Hopefully I'll have good things to report upon my return! - - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 01:08:30 -0500 From: "Tarun Kundhi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 325iC for sale: cheap! Has it been sold? If not I am interested. I can be flexible on delivery if you need to use car until your departure. Tarun 91 M3 95 525 - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Hocker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2000 9:52 AM Subject: [uuc] 325iC for sale: cheap! > I'm moving to Europe, and need to sell my 1987 325i convertible. First off, to > set expectations, the car does NOT have a clean title history; it was stolen > and recovered with the VIN number plates removed, so it has been assigned a > "replacement" VIN number. That being said, I have owned the car for 5 years, > and know it very well and can talk to everything that works and the few things > that don't. > > Here are the specs: > > 1987 325iC > Black paint (excellent shape, except one rock chip on nose), black top (new), > black leather (in great shape) > 5 speed manual > 80,000 miles > ABS > Momo steering wheel (really nice!) > Falken tires (low miles) on standard BMW alloy rims > Recent timing belt, new steering rack, new battery, many other new parts > Full BMW toolkit in trunk, rechargeable flashlight in glovebox > All receipts from last 5 years > > Car has been well maintained and runs beautifully. I get compliments all the > time about it. > > One problem: A/C is "cool" but not "cold"; I believe this is common in this > car. > > Since the car has a checkered past, I'll be willing to sell it very cheaply. > I'll take the first $3500 for it. > > Car is located in Hoboken, NJ (right next to NYC) and has been garaged in my > tenure with it. Please call 201 222-9177 for more information. > > Matt > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 01:59:40 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Off to GA for my new toy. Rob... you lucky SOB. I'm extremely envious, I'll just admit it. Are you REALLY gonna use it to it's potential (ya know, recline the backseats and make the cargo area into a bed)? *grin* Take care of it cause I'm gonna buy it when you join the "Collie Club" and get a 7 series! Enjoy the trip!!! Stop by Kingsport, Tennessee on the trip back and I'll drool over it for a few hours. Steve >From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Off to GA for my new toy. >Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 01:06:46 -0500 > >1:00am... only 7.5 more hours until I get on an airplane for Atlanta. >Brett >Anderson (www.koalamotorsport.com) will be joining me there to give his >expert opinion. > >I will be driving back, arriving home some time Monday evening. > >Going to pick up "the new baby"... > >http://www.shortshifter.com/robsnewtoy/ > >Let's see, just about all packed: tags, insurance, funds, V1, gift, change >of clothes, toiletries, return driving directions, flight itinerary. Yep, >that oughtta do it. > >Hopefully I'll have good things to report upon my return! > >- Rob > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 23:51:39 -0800 From: "James Lin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <e36> Compass inside the car? Thomas guide? Hi Digestors, Had a few questions. After renting a Dodge Durango for a mini trip during my last vacation, I find that a car compass is VERY handy. I'm curious if anyone purchased any aftermarket compass that worked well in their E36 (not obstructing view or anything of that sort). I'm not too big of a fan with aftermarket rear view mirrors, so that may be out of the question. Definitely appreciated if someone has pictures as well. Second. Time to invest in a nwe Thomas Guide. I was hoping to save myself sometime before I go onto Amazon or something to look for one. Where would be the cheapest website/store that I could purchase one from? Appreciate the help. Thanks! James Ps. Please e-mail me privately as well, I'll post the results if anyone is intersted (or if I get any response.) Thanks! ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #341 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
