[uucdigest] Tuesday, March 21 2000 Volume 03 : Number 482 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] <e36> common problems? [uuc] Re: <wob> Girl Scout Cookies RE: [uuc] Camber/Caster Settings [uuc] <All> Floor Mats RE: [uuc] <MISC> BMW Motorcycle list/site RE: [uuc] Re: [MISC] Cryogenic treatment for brake rotors -- snak e oil, or not? Re: [uuc] Coolant Bleeding [uuc] Long lived tranny's [uuc] Off topic: guitars and cars [uuc] Re: <E30> Kumho Tire Pressures [uuc] E30 Bentley questions Re: [uuc] (E30) BMW CD Changer Compatibility [uuc] RE: valentine 1 [uuc] UUC Motorwerks is hiring! Re: [uuc] <e36> common problems? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 00:23:49 -0800 From: "Boyd, David (Neighbour Boy)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <e36> common problems? Howdy, Well, there's a possibility I might betray my fellow E30 companions (sorry guys) and jump into an E36. Don't worry, I'll still keep the 318i and the 325e but my wife's got her heart set on looking at a '92 325i sedan that's for sale. I know very little about it other than it's a five speed and they claim it's low mileage. I'm very familiar with the common E30 problems and I hunted around a little for some common E36 problems, but I didn't find much. Does anybody have a list, or any ideas on what I should look out for? I think she wants to look at it tomorrow so If you could reply directly to me, that would be very helpful. I will compile anything I get and post them to the digest. As always, thanks much. - --David Boyd ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 01:04:23 -0800 (PST) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <wob> Girl Scout Cookies On Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Scott D Miller wrote: > I did not call the cops. I'm not sure if this was done by Ochi the > dispicable GS cookie thief, or by Bolhuis in an effort to frame Ochi > for a crime he did not commit. Oh man, this is too good. Scott just made it look like Jim is the most guilty party. hee hee. but perhaps I've said too much... - -- John Bolhuis | "In America it is not considered to be mentally ill bolhuijo | when a woman advances on her prey in a discotheque @bolhuijo.com | setting with hardy cocktails present." | -Madonna ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 04:29:36 -0500 From: "Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Camber/Caster Settings Kevin: I have the Kmacks on my E34 and can get -1.9* on the right and -2.0* on the left. The caster is not adjustable at full negative settings and is a PITA to set @ home. I indexed the plates to the "stock" settings of .25* toe in, what ever Mr. Bentley said for caster and -.7* camber. This alignment was done by a reputable shop with some recommendations from the tech. The toe is a compromise but I drive only 1200 track miles a year and 10000 street miles and toe out although great for turn in stinks (IMHO) on the street. For track days I just set the plates to full neg camber then move them back to the indexed position when done. It takes all of 10 min for the procedure. BTW for me the steering is a little to heavy feeling for prolonged street driving on full neg camber. Please let me know what you find with the caster it may be time for me to try new settings. Jeff ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:02:49 -0500 From: "Michael S. Radcliffe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <All> Floor Mats Kirk Gilchrist: I am interested in a set of embroidered floor mats for a 90 325ica with Natur interior for $79.00. Let me know. Mike Radcliffe 90 325ica with dingy crappy mats >I sell the embroidered mats for $89.00 plus freight. I may even go a >little >lower if some of you get together and order 5 or more sets. (10.00 per set >lower) >"Lowe, Daniel" wrote: > Looking for a place to get good floor mats at a reasonable price. I like > the looks of the ones from Bavarian but they are nearly $100 for the set of > four. Anybody have any suggestions? > > Regards, > > Daniel L. Lowe > BMWCCA #93878 > '87 325is > '88 535is - - -- 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 - ------------------------------ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 07:01:22 -0600 From: "Herb Stark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <MISC> BMW Motorcycle list/site TYPO should be www.ibmwr.org sorry:) Herb <Grinning> - ---Two Wheel Only Campground---at Blueberry Farm in Avinger Texas--- - ---800-559-1013-----Now Open ------Berries Fresh June and July--- - --------------------- http://www.herbstark.com --------------------- - ---- 1997 R1100RT "Hot Rod" ----BOOF#2--VI - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Herb Stark Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 8:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] <MISC> BMW Motorcycle list/site wrong: Go to www.imbwr.org for such a list. Herb <Grinning> - ---Two Wheel Only Campground---at Blueberry Farm in Avinger Texas--- - ---800-559-1013-----Now Open ------Berries Fresh June and July--- - --------------------- http://www.herbstark.com --------------------- - ---- 1997 R1100RT "Hot Rod" ----BOOF#2--VI - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aziz Meruani Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 7:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <MISC> BMW Motorcycle list/site Just wondering if there is a BMW Motorcycle list or site available...my brother is looking into getting the R1100, so thought I would try and find some firsthand information for him. Thanks. - -Aziz BMW CCA #145895 Sharked '89 325i ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:19:24 -0500 From: "Cagann, Alexander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: [MISC] Cryogenic treatment for brake rotors -- snak e oil, or not? So, would this have saved the Titanic? Alex Cagann 88///M5 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:22:21 -0500 From: "Steve Nash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Coolant Bleeding Dennis, Turn your car on and then turn on your heat to full blast and let it run for a few minutes. You have air bubbles and that is how you get rid of them. When the car cools down remove coolant cap and top up to full. Steve Nash - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2000 8:14 PM Subject: [uuc] Coolant Bleeding > > Please excuse the ignorance. I just replaced the radiator, waterpump etc. on > an '84 318i and the Bentley manual does not state anything concerning the air > bleeding on the M10 engine. The reason I ask is that this car is now running > very warm. Have I missed something here? Thanks for any advice. > > Dennis > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:23:59 -0500 From: "Lee Leslie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Long lived tranny's I keep hearing that 185K is the oldest ZF HP tranny out there... but I recall someone on the list noting that they had 264K on their 7 series before they sold it.. on the original tranny... ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:37:03 -0500 From: "Tim Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Off topic: guitars and cars Don Cicchetti gave a lengthy comparison of cars to guitars. Just three words when it comes to sweet guitars: Paul Reed Smith! Let's also not forget that to an overwhelming majority of the driving public, things like price, reliability, trade in value, and cupholders are much more important than how many throttle bodies a car has, or how fast a lap it can turn at Nurburgring. I've seen newcomers to the E34 board at bimmer.org get scared away by all the 'problems' the cars have. I have to remind them that your average Honda and Toyota owner wouldn't even notice all the little squeaks, squawks, and rattles that bimwads will spend weeks trying to fix. That's why they call us enthusiasts. Tim T ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 06:32:52 -0800 From: Randy Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E30> Kumho Tire Pressures tabe johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi all, >I just ordered my 14" Kumho V700's for autocrossing. Tire rack has >them in stock (!) Can anyone suggest starting tire pressures for >Kumhos and BFGs ? Thanks, - --tabe johnson Assuming this is on an E30 325(?), and not knowing anything about your suspension setup, i'd suggest around 40 lbs front and rear as a starting point. The minimum i was able to use when i had 205/55-14 Kumhos on my 6.5" cross-spoke wheels without the fronts rolling over onto the sidewalls was 39-40 lbs. Anything less and the fronts would roll over and blister the outer edges, and this was with a mild street-prepared suspension setup. Even now with my 225/50-15 V700s and an even stiffer suspension, i'm still having to run 41-42 lbs up front and a pound or two lower in the rear. Regardless, i don't think you'd be able to get away with anything less than 40 lbs. FWIW. Randy Walters 89 325is DSP So Calif http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=153582&a=1200064 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 08:51:36 -0600 From: "Alarcon, Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 Bentley questions I'm looking to set my 325is up at M3 alignment specs for the street. Can anyone confirm that the "M-Technic suspension" specs in the Bentley manual are in fact the M3 specs and not something else ? If they are not the M3 specs, anyone know what the M3 specs are for Camber, caster & toe ? - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Robb Alarcon ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:03:14 -0600 From: "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] (E30) BMW CD Changer Compatibility Rusty, Call Crutchfield, they will be able to tell you a deck that works. If none are available (probably the case) Look on the web for Zionsville auto sport in IND. They sell refurbished or used decks. I got one a couple of years ago from them and it works great. Jason Daniels 94 530ita 88 325ica 74 2002tii - ---------- > From: Rusty & Wende Barton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: Rusty & Wende Barton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] (E30) BMW CD Changer Compatibility > Date: Monday, March 20, 2000 5:56 PM > > My 1991 318is has the base BMW sound system with the 6 disc CD changer in > the trunk. The cassette receiver head unit is beginning to deteriorate > (volume not changing when knob is moved), but the changer is fine. I found > out today that the usual Pioneer, Kenwood, Sony, etc., cassette receivers > aren't compatible with the BMW CD changer. Are there any cassette receivers > that will control the BMW CD changer in my car? Alpine maybe? > > Thanks. > > Rusty Barton > 'CCA 1121 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:07:14 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: valentine 1 Given it's undisputed merits, why would ANYONE return a Valentine-1?? Zach > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 16:03:44 -0500 > From: David Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] WOB:valentine one....used vs new > > The old ones were good, the new ones are better. > > bought one inc. the concealed display. FYI they do sell > returned units for > $359. I even got 10% off the concealed display. All for $400 > delivered. > David > 94 530it > 87 930 > > ------------------------------ > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:11:11 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] UUC Motorwerks is hiring! Want to drive cool cars, meet beautiful women, and travel around the world? So do we, that's why we work so hard. And you can work really hard also! UUC Motorwerks is looking for articulate, intelligent, knowledgable individuals with good "people skills" to function as Sales Consultants / Technical Advisors. The ability and desire to perform is more important than your database of knowledge - we will train the right individuals. We are located in central NJ. Please FAX (no calls please) your resum� to 888-830-5401. - - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * www.uucmotorwerks.com * 732-398-0001 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 09:15:30 -0600 From: "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e36> common problems? David, We had a 92 E36 and had no trouble with it except for the ball joints in the front, common prob. And the M50 (non vanos) motor had bad ignition coils in 91-92. (some not all) There was a campaign to recall those from BMW. Most have been replaced by now, but if they haven't they are not cheap. Have the dealer check the part number and they can tell you. Our prob was in 96' and the dealer fought us on it (the car was still under emission warranty at the time) And we had to then go to the region and then to Vic Doolan himself to correct the prob. I don't think they would fix the prob this far out unless you know somebody at the dealer well, but make sure you look into it. While you are looking, I would look into a 93, the Vanos motor has a lot more torque down low and is much easier to drive in town. Jason Daniels 94 530ita 88 325ica 74 2002tii - ---------- > From: Boyd, David (Neighbour Boy) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: [uuc] <e36> common problems? > Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 2:23 AM > > Howdy, > > Well, there's a possibility I might betray my fellow E30 companions (sorry > guys) and jump into an E36. Don't worry, I'll still keep the 318i and the > 325e but my wife's got her heart set on looking at a '92 325i sedan that's > for sale. I know very little about it other than it's a five speed and they > claim it's low mileage. > > I'm very familiar with the common E30 problems and I hunted around a little > for some common E36 problems, but I didn't find much. Does anybody have a > list, or any ideas on what I should look out for? > > I think she wants to look at it tomorrow so If you could reply directly to > me, that would be very helpful. I will compile anything I get and post them > to the digest. > > As always, thanks much. > --David Boyd ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #482 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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