[uucdigest] Friday, March 17 2000 Volume 03 : Number 460 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Trabant Software? Re: [uuc] Wiring a Nady intercom into a helmet [uuc] Sebring Photos 3/16/00 E46 [uuc] <FS> E36 M3 Fikse 17 x 8.5 wheels [uuc] Battery source [uuc] <E30> 325i poor gas mileage Re: [uuc] <E30> 325i poor gas mileage [uuc] Re: <E30> Shocking Suspension Questions [uuc] WTB: CD changer bracket [uuc] <FS> '93 M5 Re: [uuc] Re: <E30> Shocking Suspension Questions [uuc] BMW sells Rover [uuc] RE: Parts Source Problems? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 00:31:54 -0800 (PST) From: Ivo Andreis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Trabant Software? what did you mean by that ivo - --- Ron Katona <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Reading through another forum I ran across the > following in a signature > file: > > > 88 Trabant, > > Sharked and Tight. > > No doubt countless eastern Europeans are calling > Josh right now. > Personally, I find it rather disturbing. > -- > Ron Katona > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 07:48:09 -0500 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Wiring a Nady intercom into a helmet Steven, What you probably should do is cut a small hole into the padding near your mouth and insert the mic from behind running the wires under the padding. Don't put the mic right in the center, put it off some to the side the ear piece will be on so that if you have a hard enough impact to get your face into the chin guard you won't come out of it wired for sound. Take a look at http://www.jmcorp.com/ for some really nice intercom installations. These are for motorcycles but there's not much difference. I'll be adding a couple more of these to some hats for my motorcycle soon. Geeeze http://patdonahue.com/forsale/ - ----- Original Message ----- From: Steven Schlossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I just bought one of the cheap Nady mics and want to install it into my helmet. > The reason for the Nady is it seems most instructors use them so to make > things easier, I'll bring my intercom as a backup and to make things more > comfortable for me, I'd like to have the mic semi-permentantly installed in > my helmet. > > I bought the mic that does not have the boom part. So all it is is a mic > and earphone. I have a closed helmet. > > Any suggestions for securing the mic and earphone to the interior of the > helmet? > And how can I run the wires? Along the very bottom? Along the bottom > portion of the eye opening? > > ...steven > 1998 318ti ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 07:53:50 +0000 From: Bob Weber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Sebring Photos 3/16/00 E46 Here are more E46 photos from Sebring yesterday http://home.att.net/~bobweber/lemans.htm ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:33:51 -0500 From: "Ben Liaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> E36 M3 Fikse 17 x 8.5 wheels i've decided to sell these forged, Fikse Mach V which i just got on trade. These are the premire wheel for street or track. You can mount 245/40R17 all around on an E36 M3 without using any spacers (heeheehee...no vibration). See picture of wheel at: http://www.fikse.com/machv.gif They can be seen originally on this car: http://www.m3power.com/gallery/images/mycars/BMW/lwtside.jpg Stright, true, very good condition. They are, however, dirty. These wheel retail for $3500/set from Fikse direct, and $2000 from TMS. I'm asking $1600 and I'll throw in UPS shipping anywhere in the US. ben liaw ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:20:08 -0600 From: "Alarcon, Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Battery source Can anyone recommend a good place to buy a battery (E36 & E30) ? I'm in Pittsburgh, so Batteries Plus is out of the question ... - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robb Alarcon ADC Telecommunications Project Engineering Manager Broadband Wireless Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] 102 Rahway Rd. 724.941.1500 ext.112 McMurray, PA 15317-3349 724.941.4603 fax www.adc.com/microwave 412.877.8453 mobile ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 09:13:58 -0500 (EST) From: Kevin Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> 325i poor gas mileage Car: 1990 325i, 114,500, 4 SI lights left til inspection 2 After filling up last night, I realize that I'm only getting about 14.5 mpg, and as gas prices rise, I'm not liking this. I also had the emissions tested in VA last week, and just barely passed: 15 MPH 25 MPH Limit Reading Limit Reading HC ppm 148 56 144 135 CO % .83 .26 .92 .54 NO ppm 1110 173 1014 1013 RPM 1979 1976 The car runs perfectly--I don't see any power losses, idle is dead even at ~700 RPM, but I do occasionally get a slight hesitation when first starting to accelerate. I haven't run the tests for the O2 sensor yet, but I'm thinking it may be time for a new O2 sensor (as far as I can tell, it's the factory sensor.) Does this sound right? - -Kevin 1990 325i < gulping gas 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: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 08:29:21 -0600 From: Dog-n-Hog <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E30> 325i poor gas mileage Kevin, Verify your odometer accumulation against a known distance (i.e., drive a known distance and see if your odometer registers the proper number of miles driven). I am assuming that your speedometer is registering properly. Norm Kevin Henry wrote: > > Car: 1990 325i, 114,500, 4 SI lights left til inspection 2 > > After filling up last night, I realize that I'm only getting about 14.5 > mpg, and as gas prices rise, I'm not liking this. I also had the > emissions tested in VA last week, and just barely passed: > > 15 MPH 25 MPH > Limit Reading Limit Reading > HC ppm 148 56 144 135 > CO % .83 .26 .92 .54 > NO ppm 1110 173 1014 1013 > RPM 1979 1976 > > The car runs perfectly--I don't see any power losses, idle is dead even at > ~700 RPM, but I do occasionally get a slight hesitation when first > starting to accelerate. I haven't run the tests for the O2 sensor yet, > but I'm thinking it may be time for a new O2 sensor (as far as I can tell, > it's the factory sensor.) Does this sound right? > > -Kevin > 1990 325i < gulping gas > 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: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 07:06:55 -0800 From: Randy Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E30> Shocking Suspension Questions >Randy, always eager to contribute to the E30 discussions, said: >> The M3 springs will only lower your 325i about a half inch all around, >>(maybe slightly more in front) and that's not enough of a drop to justify the >>Sports. They should really be used when you go beyond, say, a one-inch >>drop and i don't suggest them for use with M3 springs. During some >>autocross runs, it was reported by my VW friends and a few course >>workers that my Bimmer was pulling the inside rear tire off the ground ><snip> Scott D Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >This is a fascinating topic: How much will my car be lowered? I've had replies >from several people who have put the stock M3 springs on their non-M E30s, and >the results run from a half inch drop to 1.2 inches. My guess is that it all >depends on which original springs the car had (E30s have had several springs >over the years), the condition of the original springs and the condition of the >M3 springs used to replace them. I don't think it's a matter of how much the M3 springs will lower a particular car, it'll sit where it sits once you install them regardless of what height the car started out with. The pics of my car sitting on the M3 springs will be about the same ride height you'll get with your 325i. Other than factory spring and shock selection, our two cars are indentical up front. My car in stock form sat very high just like all the other 89-91 325i/is cars i've seen (which is higher than most all the other 325 cars) and the M3 springs lowered it exactly 3/4" in front and 1/2" in the rear. Seeing as i had the tallest ride height of any 325 i've seen, i can't see how someone else could get a 1.2" drop no matter what stock spring they started out with. The only E30 i've seen higher than mine was is the 84 318i. It looked like a Unimog :-) >Then there is the question of shocks/struts: Keep my Bilstein HDs or spend >money (gasp!) and switch to Sports? I've read enough from the various people >who have replied to my questions that I have decided to keep the HDs. Ah, good choice :-) Saves you about $350 too ! >I also have the offset upper strut bearings set for 0.5 deg more neg camber and >the M3 lower control arm bushings, and it sounds like I should keep that >configuration. I want to have no more than neg 2 deg front camber when I'm >done. Oh i think you'll have less than 2 degrees negative when you're all done. My 325is has KMacs up front and with them jammed all the way inward i'm at 3 degrees negative on both sides, which is right where i needed to be for autocross. Some of the money you saved by not buying Bilstein Sports can be used to get a set of KMacs for your car :-) >I will also eventually switch to aftermarket sway bars. As Eric and others have >pointed out, the M3 front sway bar mounts differently and would not really an >upgrade, even if I could force it to work with the standard non-M E30 attachment >points. Your existing 325i front swaybar is a silly millimeter larger than the M3 bar so you may as well keep the stocker. For now. >> If you're curious about ride height changes, my PhotoPoint BMW Album >> has captioned pics of the car on various springs (Stock, M3, H&R, & GC :-) >> http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=153582&a=1200064 >Thanks Randy, I did look at the pictures, and the showed about what I expected. >The only remaining questions (if anyone is even still reading this) are: >1. I know there are sometimes different thicknesses of rubber spring perch >pads, should I get new ones, and if so, what are the arguments for the different >thicknesses? There are three lower rear rubber pad thicknesses shown on the CD: Rubber lower spring pad 5mm # 31 53 1 136 385 Rubber lower spring pad 7.5mm # 31 53 1 136 386 Rubber lower spring pad 10mm # 31 53 1 136 387 As for the fronts, the CD shows two thicknesses of upper spring pad: 3mm: # 31 33 1 128 523 9mm: # 31 33 1 128 522 (<--- "only applies to coil spring red" whatever that means) It only shows one front lower rubber spring pad: 3mm # 31 33 1 124 322 All six of these part numbers are shown equally for the M3 and 325i/is cars. My car must have had the thicker pads, but i suppose if you wanted it to sit as low as possible then maybe get the thinner pads all around. I don't know if the part numbers are imprinted on your existing pads, but it might be worth a good look. Other than a slight ride-height difference i can't see any issues using different thicknesses. >2. What other parts should I be replacing or considering while I'm replacing >the springs? Unless you need upper front strut bearings or rear upper shock mounts, nothing comes to mind.... except maybe all new nylon self locking nuts. Regular E30 325i/is Rear Shock Mounts # 33 52 1 091 427 Convertible E30 Rear Shock Mounts # 33 52 1 132 104 E30 M3 Rear Shock Mounts # 33 52 1 128 819 ($9.18 @ Nick A) >>And then Steve, the same guy that "sold" me the springs, offered me his old M3 >>sway bars, too, for a rediculous price. Now, everyone says the front attachment >>point is different for an M3 than on a plain 325i, but Steve thinks the bars are >>pretty much the same shape, and that the difference is in the end links. Anyone >>know for sure? Someone was going to try this and get back to me, but i haven't heard back yet. Nonetheless, your 325i bar is bigger so there'd be no advantage to adapting the 19mm M3 front bar to your control arm mounting points. Use the rear 14.5mm M3 bar, and keep your 20mm front bar. Or get a 21mm front bar from a convertible, or an adjustable 22mm front swaybar from Racing Dynamics, or - or - or . . . . Randy Walters 89 325is http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=153582&a=1200064 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 07:26:46 -0800 From: "Joe H. Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WTB: CD changer bracket Hello. I'm posting for a UUC-impaired friend. He just purchased the factory CD changer for his '95 ti, but he needs the mounting bracket. Dealer quoted $140. He plans on calling around for a better quote, but since I have been extolling the virtues of the UUC Digest for many months, I thought I would go to the ultimate BMW parts source in cyberspace. If anyone has this part, please email my friend directly. Thank you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joe 00 M coupe ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 10:27:25 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <FS> '93 M5 Hey All, Paroozing through the classifieds this morning and noticed this car located somewhere in the Atlata area. 1993 BMW M5 3.8L Euro Model, 55k miles, diamond black/black leather. Excellent condition (404) 815-9121 Now You too can be almost like Rob :o) :o) I have no affiliation with this car, yada, yada, yada, Best, Rory '90 525i -- Not an M5 :o( :o( ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 10:28:53 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <E30> Shocking Suspension Questions Randy Walters wrote >My car in stock form sat very high just like all the other 89-91 325i/is >cars i've seen (which is higher than most all the other 325 cars) and >the M3 springs lowered it exactly 3/4" in front and 1/2" in the rear. >Seeing as i had the tallest ride height of any 325 i've seen, i can't >see how someone else could get a 1.2" drop no matter what stock >spring they started out with. Start with a stock iC and swap in M3 springs, bingo, more than the desired .75" drop. Perhaps that's the combo that someone must have related to Scott. - -Carlos 91 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 10:31:49 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BMW sells Rover I thought, with that 'other' acquisition we were going to have a new company - "Rolls-over". I guess not... Ps. In the Wall street Journal today: BMW is seriously looking at 2002-type car, dubbed the "2-series". > From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > http://www.msnbc.com/news/382429.asp?cp1=1#BODY > < snip > < snip> > Bye Bye Rover.... > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2000 10:38:27 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Parts Source Problems? Kirk: Do you have that center console "valet" for the E36 325i? (the one with coin-and-cup holders). I could use one for a '94 325i thanks, Zach '94 325i BMW CCA UUC > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 17:17:43 -0500 > From: Eurowerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [uuc] Parts Source Problems? > > If any of you need any parts, please feel free to give me a > try. The normal > discount to web buyer is about 40% off of BMW list. New to > the mail order > parts business, so we are trying very hard..... > > Just a thought to save us all some money..... > > - -- > Kirk A. Gilchrist > EURO-WERKS / Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo Service and Repair > 8 South Highland St. / Winchester, KY 40391 / 606-745-0125 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] / www.euromajic.com > > ------------------------------ > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #460 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
