[uucdigest] Monday, February 28 2000 Volume 03 : Number 350 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] e30 questions [uuc] Re: Team Dynamics Wheels [uuc] Fan tool [uuc] RE: E36 stumbles at lights Re: [uuc] Rob's New Toy. Re: [uuc] Rob's New Toy. Re: [uuc] <E30> Sex change operation [uuc] RE: GGC Autocross [uuc] <FS> '92 325iC w/ M-Tech Package Re: [uuc] e30 questions Re: [uuc] e30 questions [uuc] Skipping CD Changer [uuc] RE: Analog dials... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 14:20:12 -0600 (CST) From: Jefrem Iwaniw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e30 questions On Mon, 28 Feb 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Jefrem Iwaniw writes: > > > s = sport > > Thanks. What's in the sport version of the 325is that isn't in the > 325i; any idea? For the E30, AFAIK, its stiffer springs, better seats, and spoilers (plus some interior trim items, no doubt). > > The reason I ask is I'm looking for a track car, and an E30 M3 seems > to be something that I can really grow into, has more than enough > power and handling, and is widely supported in an aftermarket sense. > > HOWEVER, at the driver school this weekend, more than one person > said go for a 325is. Cheaper, every bit as modifiable/tinkerable, > and plenty of car. I'm kinda stuck on the m3 for no quantifiable > reason, but would like to hear any opinions that you (or anyone) > could offer about this 325is advice. > The 325is will be cheaper in every way. Depends upon what part of your body is making the decision (head=325, heart=M3). With mods, they'll be comparable performance-wise, but the M3 will be faster till you start pouring major $$$ into the 325. Its arguable that the 325 would be just as fun, though. However, if you ever plan to race SCCA, the 325 is competitive in ITS (for the time being, anyways), while the M3 is not allowed in IT-type classes (I think its allowed in ITU in some regions, to race against monster 700 HP corvettes, etc.). Good luck with the decision! - -jefrem ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 12:30:20 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Team Dynamics Wheels The Monza weighs 19.5 pounds in the 17" size and 18 in 16". I carry these wheels for $167 each in Silver. -Kyle __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 13:58:48 -0700 From: "vanderHeide, Alain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Fan tool Paranoia about the infamous plastic impeller compelled me to swapping a new water pump into my '95 M3. Those of you out there who have messed around with the cooling system on E36s (and, no doubt, other BMWs) are probably familiar with the fan clutch nut - that conveniently sized (32mm) left hand thread doohickey squeezed between the backside of the fan and the water pump pulley. I realized there waren't nuthin' in my toolbox that would fit it. I was also loath to pay what a decent 32mm crescent wrench would cost. Then I started hunting through my bike tools. Did you know the octagonal nut on a bicycle headset is 32mm (a real bicycle, not one of these fat-tired, human powered, two-wheeled SUVs)? And you can buy a special flat wrench for said nut made by Park tools for about $10.50? Works like a charm. Of course, I still needed to immobilize the dang pulley, so I fabricated a substitute for BMW Special tool LSD-25-#$?&%^-6.02*10**23 (or whatever they called it in the Bentley manual). It's amazing what you can make with galvanized sheet metal, a vise, a hammer and an electric drill - if there are any listers in the Boulder, CO area who want to borrow it for their biggest fans, drop me an e-mail. OT from above: Rob, you lucky SOB. There's just something about a horribly overpowered wagon... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:02:28 -0600 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: E36 stumbles at lights Michael Fennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: > > Friend of mine has a '94 325i. 65k miles or so. Automatic. > She reports that when she comes to a stop, the car will > occaisionally stumble 2 or 3 times, almost stalling, then be > back to normal. Happens cold or warm. No check engine light. > The problem only started recently. > > Any thoughts? Mike, My wife's '90 325is has a similar problem (different auto tranny: ZF4HP22, different engine: M20B25, but also automatic). At stop lights, sometimes, the car will shudder/attempt to lurch and then try to stall. Initially I suspected the transmission, but the problem occurs even when the car is sitting in Neutral. I am now looking at intermittent problems with air intake (AFM, ICV & Co). Nothing so far. If anyone has any further BTDT ideas, please let both of us know. TIA, alex f ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:08:11 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Rob's New Toy. Matthew Yip said: >They're "special" friends that share a common interest. There's some >genetic research being done in GA concerning the cross-breeding of >sheep and poodles which explains exactly why both Brett & Rob are >visiting GA together. The story of an M5 is just a cover-up. Actually the M5 does have some pertinence to the story. Where else would they transport the sheeps and poodles? <g> The funny part is that I don't know where this nonsense even began. Steve ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:09:28 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Rob's New Toy. ROTFLMAO - great minds think alike Michael! I posted about hauling poodles in the touring before I read your post :) Steve >From: Michael Weishaar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [uuc] Rob's New Toy. >Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 11:24:50 -0600 > >I don't think it is a cover-up. You know how many sheep and poodles you >could haul in that wagon? :) > >Michael >88 M3, maybe 3 poodles and 1 sheep. > >Matthew Yip wrote: > > > > They're "special" friends that share a common interest. There's some > > genetic research being done in GA concerning the cross-breeding of > > sheep and poodles which explains exactly why both Brett & Rob are > > visiting GA together. The story of an M5 is just a cover-up. > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:12:45 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E30> Sex change operation It's rather easy and even though I've not done it myself I know quite a few people who have. The tranny still bolts right on, you can find one cheap and sell the rest of the donor car for extra cash. It's a tight squeeze in the footwell hooking up the new third pedal though. Does bmwe30.net have a tech review of it? Steve '87 325iS >From: Tom Newton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: BMW Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] <E30> Sex change operation >Date: 28 Feb 00 10:49:12 PST > >Hi folks: > >Just wondering, how much work is entailed in replacing the automatic tranny >on >an E30 325i (1991 non-sport) with the stick? Is it best to shop around for >a >"donor" car, or do specialty shops have easy access to rebuilt manual bmw >tranny's? Does anyone have an idea of what a specialty shop would charge >for >the complete operation? Is it all worth it? > >Thanks in advance for any wisdom. > >Tom Newton > >____________________________________________________________________ >Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at >http://webmail.netscape.com. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:16:42 -0600 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: GGC Autocross Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sez: > > Randy Walters wrote: > >I'd never been to an San Francisco region event before and was > >surprised that their course was so short (45 second range), but it > >was a very fun course nonetheless. My GTi sure liked it :-) I've > >never been on a 34 second course before, that must be intense ! > > I for one don't like them. I like the huge complicated ones where > people get lost and then the course workers try to point people in the > right direction. :-) > > This last O'fest's (<--is that allowed) record was 33 seconds in the > autox, 20 for the Z3 slalom. It's over before you know it. I'm quite > jealous of you guys that actually have to grab 3rd gear in a course. Carlos, That's what local LSC (TX) course designers would vote down as a sleeper. Visualize 4th gear autocrosses hitting triple digit speeds. FTD North of 1:30 ;-))) Lone Star, "Yeah, we've got room" Chapter alex f ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:19:18 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <FS> '92 325iC w/ M-Tech Package Listing the car for my Aunt: '92 325iC w/ M-Technic package (front spoiler, side skirts, white BBS rims, etc) White/White Leather 83,000 Miles 1 Owner, Dealer Serviced w/ books and records Automatic Seat Heaters Usual Accessories Note: Power top is not so powerful at the moment :o) :o) Car has lived on Hilton Head Island, SC its entire life. Can get pics from her if anyone is interested. She is picking up an X5 in April. Price is $14,500/OBO Thanks for the bandwidth. Best, Rory ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:24:45 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e30 questions Here's the low-down on the 325i and 325iS. Sometime when I get off my lazy-ass I'm gonna make a website about this but until then... 325iS model designation began in 1987. The S as you know is for Sport. The sport package includes the following: Limited Slip Differential 14x6.5 BBS Basketweaves M3 steering wheel M3 shift knob "Recaro" leather seats OBC, power sunroof Front air dam (with foglights), rear lip spoiler Body-colored side mirrors Starting in '91 you couldn't buy a car with the badge "325iS". They opened up the Sport package to 4-door models as an option so all the cars were just 325i from then on. The M3 is the ultimate track car. However, it came really drain your wallet since some parts cost 3 times what they do for a 325iS. Being the proud owner of an '87 325iS I can truly agree to the quote "The 325iS is a poor man's M3". :) Steve >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: Jefrem Iwaniw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] e30 questions >Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 14:48:25 -0500 (EST) > >Jefrem Iwaniw writes: > > > s = sport > >Thanks. What's in the sport version of the 325is that isn't in the >325i; any idea? > >The reason I ask is I'm looking for a track car, and an E30 M3 seems >to be something that I can really grow into, has more than enough >power and handling, and is widely supported in an aftermarket sense. > >HOWEVER, at the driver school this weekend, more than one person said >go for a 325is. Cheaper, every bit as modifiable/tinkerable, and >plenty of car. I'm kinda stuck on the m3 for no quantifiable reason, >but would like to hear any opinions that you (or anyone) could offer >about this 325is advice. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:28:25 EST From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e30 questions I forgot a vital part of the Sport package...the SPORT suspension. Stiffer than a 325i with less body lean. Steve >From: Jefrem Iwaniw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [uuc] e30 questions >Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 14:20:12 -0600 (CST) > >On Mon, 28 Feb 2000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Jefrem Iwaniw writes: > > > > > s = sport > > > > Thanks. What's in the sport version of the 325is that isn't in the > > 325i; any idea? > >For the E30, AFAIK, its stiffer springs, better seats, and spoilers >(plus some interior trim items, no doubt). > > > > > The reason I ask is I'm looking for a track car, and an E30 M3 seems > > to be something that I can really grow into, has more than enough > > power and handling, and is widely supported in an aftermarket sense. > > > > HOWEVER, at the driver school this weekend, more than one person > > said go for a 325is. Cheaper, every bit as modifiable/tinkerable, > > and plenty of car. I'm kinda stuck on the m3 for no quantifiable > > reason, but would like to hear any opinions that you (or anyone) > > could offer about this 325is advice. > > > >The 325is will be cheaper in every way. Depends upon what part of >your body is making the decision (head=325, heart=M3). With mods, >they'll be comparable performance-wise, but the M3 will be faster till >you start pouring major $$$ into the 325. Its arguable that the 325 >would be just as fun, though. However, if you ever plan to race SCCA, >the 325 is competitive in ITS (for the time being, anyways), while the >M3 is not allowed in IT-type classes (I think its allowed in ITU in >some regions, to race against monster 700 HP corvettes, etc.). > >Good luck with the decision! >-jefrem > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:34:44 -0500 From: "Mark Bolton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Skipping CD Changer I purchased a used BMW in-trunk CD changer this winter and installed it in my late 95 M3. When I put the nice MXX3's this week after scrubbing around on Blizzaks for too long, with the stiffer ride it is skipping like crazy. I hear that this is NOT normal. Anyone else had this problem? Had it fixed? What was the problem? Before I call a local audio guy who does nice work on this kind of stuff, I wanted to see if anyone had any experience. TIA Mark ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:33:44 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Analog dials... Josh, the offer, is very tempting, but I'll pass. '94 325i (07/94 build date) 5-spd. Sharked. . > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 14:06:39 -0500 > From: "Josh Powell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] RE: climate control, Rotation of Mirrors, and > other gadgets > >> '95 M3. Now I realize the error of my ways. In "simple" > HVAC conditions > the system is fine; set it and forget it. But in situations common to > northeast winters, it is very difficult to get the system to > do what you > want. For example, try setting the damn thing to defrost/defog the > windshield, at less than full fan speed, WITHOUT looking at > display (and > taking your eyes away from the road). I want to be able to > determine the > fan speed with my fingers, not by looking at another damn > amber display. > Grr. Hey, is it possible to retrofit the dials from a > pre-'96 E36 into a > '96 with digital climate control? Any gadget freaks wanna > give up their > dials in exchange for my pretty amber display? > > TIA, > Josh > > ============================================ > Josh Powell > Cambridge, MA > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #350 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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