[uucdigest] Wednesday, March 22 2000 Volume 03 : Number 488 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] 98 pre-production M3 has a 328ic VIN??? Re: [uuc] Long lived tranny's Re: [uuc] DIFFULT STARTING [uuc] <TOT> Totally off-topic---Audi A6 Commercial Re: [uuc] "Welcome to BMW" video [uuc] Re: Boston area dyno day / get together update [uuc] <MISC> Pressure washers Re: [uuc] <MISC> Pressure washers Re: [uuc] 98 pre-production M3 has a 328ic VIN??? RE: [uuc] Pressure bleeder question [uuc] E28 or E34 Re: [uuc] <MISC> Pressure washers Re: [uuc] 98 pre-production M3 has a 328ic VIN??? [uuc] Frozen rotors, downside [uuc] <E30> Korman ceramic header [uuc] RE: DIFFULT STARTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:08:01 -0800 From: "Ahmad S. Hamzawi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 98 pre-production M3 has a 328ic VIN??? Hi all, I have a very interesting problem I need your insight on: I am in CA and dealing with someone on the East coast that gets BMW cars from Germany, some independent car dealer. These cars are used and done to US spec, but with the german turning lights and the tempered glass headlight covers also so I know for sure they are coming from Germany. The issue I have is that the car was recently titled by this dealer in MA as a 97 328ic 3 weeks after its arrival to the US. The VIN # on the car itself lists as a 97 328ic but the car in fact is a pre-production 98 M3 so the dealer says. The dealer has a MA title and the german briefs. The german briefs only list the VIN # (a stamp with a line in which the VIN # is written on in ink), but no indiciation of the model of the car. The car is under full warranty, and BMW NA just sent the dealer notification that the warranty was transferred from Germany to the US and is valid BUT for the 328ic. I don't want to take it to the dealer and have them mess it up by ordering 328 parts for the car when I need M3 parts...etc. So, I don't want to buy this car unless I can get the VIN switched to an M3. The dealer said they can't do this since there was no 97 M3 convertibles when the car was manufactured (first few off the line in 97 - 5/97 to be exact and first registered in germany in 6/97) so they couldn't have assigned a M3 VIN back then. Having said all that, I called BMW North America and they unequivocally said that the car is listed in NA as a 328ic and they even called BMW Germany and they also said the car is a 328ic and they said there is no way it can be an M3. Even more boggling, is that I had the car taken to a BMW dealer who said it was for sure an M3 and checked all the VIN #'s on the body panels etc. One thing BMW NA said was that sometimes when a preproduction car comes out, this VIN issue crops up but is taken care of by making amendments to the VIN or something to that effect - and I have no amendments on mine or on record. So, I don't want to register the car here in California as a 328ic and not only that, get insurance for the car as a 328ic (and worry if it gets totalled that I get the price of a 328ic) and then deal with the hassle when I ever sell it when the buyer questions why the title says 328ic. Any thoughts as to what I can do? I am going to call BMW NA one more time and hope I can do something, otherwise I might just avoid the hassle and not risk it. Do you think it's possible to do something at the DMV such that it lists as an M3 so I can get an M3 title and then get insurance for the M3 conv. not 328ic? Regards ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 03:39:15 -0600 From: "David Morrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Long lived tranny's My ex just traded in our 1985 e23 735 with 195,000 on original ZF and it was still going strong. David Morrison Austin TX '96 BMW 328i Sedan - Street grins '85 4Runner Crawler, Lifted & Locked - Off Road Smiles '69 Bronco, Gone but not forgotten - A hui hou - -----Original Message----- From: Lee Leslie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 8:23 AM 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... > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 01:34:16 -0800 (PST) From: Ivo Andreis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] DIFFULT STARTING sometimes I have this problem on my 316. Which termostat did you change? ivo 316 '86 - --- "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Al, > > One simple thing, our 88 325ica was doing the same > thing, We had a new fuel > pump, new injectors, and other misc parts. I broke > downand took it to a > dealer, they replaced the thermostat!?! well, I > haven't had the probs > since. Just a stab in the dark here. > > jason daniels > > 94 530ita sharked, lowered, bilsteined > 325 ica > 74 2002tii rust in pieces, but still fun > > ---------- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 04:59:57 -0600 From: "Jeff Williamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <TOT> Totally off-topic---Audi A6 Commercial Takin' the back roads and the long way home to try to hold onto your daughter. Great commercial from Audi (yeah, I've got a little girl). Does anyone know what the music is? Haunting and beautiful. Thanks. begin 666 Jeff Williamson.vcf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` ` end ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 05:04:38 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] "Welcome to BMW" video I got my video today, but haven't looked at it just yet. Celisa 99 328is and loving it ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 07:22:32 -0500 From: "Chris Glass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Boston area dyno day / get together update Hey Ken, How much is BPG charging for the lunch? Chris ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 07:23:50 -0500 From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <MISC> Pressure washers hey guys, the snow is almost all gone, and the overnight temperatures are getting close to being above freezing (!) so I've started thinking about washing the cars :) four months of salt and grime just look pretty nasty anyways, anybody have experience with the $100-$500 pressure washers ? features to look for ? things to watch out for ? those small 1200psi karcher units for ~$120.. any good ? thanks chris pawlowicz '89 325i '74 2002 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:14:01 -0500 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <MISC> Pressure washers Chris, I'll try and answer your question first and then editorialize. Stay away from anything electric, the only thing that will last and give you decent pressure is a gas powered one. I started out with an electric 1200 psi MucCulloch which didn't last much past a year. Replaced it with an 1800psi 5hp Sears that has lasted 6 years and works great. I think the sears cost me ~$300? <editorial> Don't wash your car with it. I bought mine primarily to use to get the brake dust off wheels. I don't even use it for that now. I use it for many things around the house but I treat my cars better than that. But then as I get older I get even more anal about my cars. <end editorial> Bill Matthews Hockessin DE - has been observed hand washing cars at temperatures barely above freezing, lined rubber gloves help 00 M Geeze some Volvos From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > hey guys, > > the snow is almost all gone, and the overnight temperatures are getting > close to being above freezing (!) so I've started thinking about washing > the cars :) > > four months of salt and grime just look pretty nasty > > anyways, anybody have experience with the $100-$500 pressure washers ? > features to look for ? things to watch out for ? > > those small 1200psi karcher units for ~$120.. any good ? > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 08:44:07 -0500 From: "Grant Low" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 98 pre-production M3 has a 328ic VIN??? Well, Ahmad, look at the engine. Is it the 2.8L (328iC) or is it the Euro 3.?L (M3). That should tell you, but since it is used, the previous owner could have done an M3 conversion of some sort, so it's still hard to tell. Either way, if it has a 2.8L, you know it's NOT an M3. Grant 87 325 Ahmad S. Hamzawi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > The issue I have is that the car was recently titled by this dealer in MA as > a 97 328ic 3 weeks after its arrival to the US. The VIN # on the car itself > lists as a 97 328ic but the car in fact is a pre-production 98 M3 so the > dealer says. The dealer has a MA title and the german briefs. The german > briefs only list the VIN # (a stamp with a line in which the VIN # is > written on in ink), but no indiciation of the model of the car. The car is > under full warranty, and BMW NA just sent the dealer notification that the > warranty was transferred from Germany to the US and is valid BUT for the > 328ic. I don't want to take it to the dealer and have them mess it up by > ordering 328 parts for the car when I need M3 parts...etc. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:16:02 -0500 From: "Money, Jack (J.J.)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Pressure bleeder question Geoff writes: <<I dunno, made one based on Jack Money's plans ( I think)....>> Nope, it wasn't me. Perhaps I forwarded a note with those plans to you....I know I kept it around for a while, hard to say. I can't even remember who I got them from to be honest. I just didn't want to take credit for something I didn't do! ; ) Regards, Jack Money Motor City Chapter iX Registry, E30 M3 SIG '89 iX ----> Sharked! Running well. E30 M3 ----> Evolving...soon to have a heart transplant!! mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or reply http://skumwerks.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 14:31:48 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E28 or E34 What is the wise choice: A really nice 88 535i for $6000, or a nice 91 525i for $10,000. When you look at the whole picture, durability, power, fuel, maintenance costs, quality, ride, noise, styling, comfort, suspension, dependability........ Which is the way to go, E28 or E34. Bobby Folsom CA ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:39:13 -0500 From: "James Sheridan-Peters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <MISC> Pressure washers > anyways, anybody have experience with the $100-$500 pressure washers ? > features to look for ? things to watch out for ? > > those small 1200psi karcher units for ~$120.. any good ? If it's the yellow, electric one, I own one myself and love it. Great for cleaning your driveway, washing your house (especially if it's got a wood exterior), etc. I take it easy on the car with it, however. From a distance it does a good job of soaking the car quickly and getting off soap, but I'm hesitant to get near the car with it on full blast. ;) It's not a substitute for elbow grease for washing your car (or wheels), but it's real nice nonetheless. - -- James Sheridan-Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] National Capital Chapter '98 323is '85 SCCA Spec RX-7 #00 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:54:11 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hart) Subject: Re: [uuc] 98 pre-production M3 has a 328ic VIN??? Just a guess, but is this possibly a white or blue one from a Melrose dealer? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 10:12:45 -0500 From: Allen Patterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Frozen rotors, downside Always a trade off isn't there? A couple years ago a BMW race team showed up at a professional event with those fancy new "frozen rotors" on both their race cars. After a couple practice sessions, one of the drivers comes in and explains to the crew chief how he's got both feet pushing on the brake pedal as hard as he can and the car still won't stop. They spent the rest of the morning trying to find some new, used or worn out rotors (maybe someone was using them to anchor their canopy down?) so they could make the race. Seems the rotors were so hard the pads couldn't get enough bite on the surface to do the job, or the pads overheated, or the heat transfer to the calipers cooked the fluid. Rotors are wear items. You use them up, you replace them. A super-hard rotor that lasts forever and never warps might be a false economy... Allen ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:45:12 -0600 From: "Eric Meyers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> Korman ceramic header Friends, Summer is almost here... I am thinking of installing a Korman ceramic header on my 325i. Normal diameter is 1 1/4", but they offer a street version at 1 3/8", This is the one that I am considering. Have you done this mod? If so, how much low end torque can I expect to lose? How much louder is the new header? Is there a drone at a certain RPM that will annoy riders over a loud trip? How much HP can I expect to gain? Is it evenly distributed over the power curve? Do you recommend this mod? K&N cone, JC Chip, Cat, Supersprint Thx, Eric ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2000 09:41:34 -0600 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: DIFFULT STARTING "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > One simple thing, our 88 325ica was doing the same thing, We > had a new fuel pump, new injectors, and other misc parts. I > broke downand took it to a dealer, they replaced the > thermostat!?! well, I haven't had the probs since. Just a > stab in the dark here. Jason, Thermostat has little to do with idle control (other then effecting coolant temperature) and absolutely nothing with starting a car. From: Al <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: > > I have a 1989 525 which starts promptly most of the time, but > occasionally (and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason > when it happens) I have to let it crank for up to 15 to 20 > seconds; at which time it reluctantly starts as if it were > flooded, i.e., it starts slwly and then gains momentum. Do you also see black smoke coming out of the tail pipe when it does start? Are your spark plugs black and gummed up? Then your diagnosis of a flooded engine is correct. > I have installed a pressure gage (that pokes out of the hood) > and sometimes it retains pressure between one hour and overnight > and some times it doesn't. Shouldn't the system retain some > pressure for longer than a few days? I believe yes. Bad pressure regulator? Leaking injectors? Leaking cold start injector? > And what are the chances of the fuel pump check valve not working, > or the injectors leaking? Pretty good. Do you have most of the starting problems with the cold engine (after the car has been sitting for a few hours) or hot engine? > I have tried to put a check valve in the gas line before the > pressure gage to isolate the problem but I don't seem to get > any consistent results. A bad fuel pressure regulator would do this. If it allows the pressure to build up too high, the gas might make it past normally closed injectors and flood the cylinders regardless. Fuel pressure regulators go into an intermittent mode before failing. A new one will run you around $60 (that's what it was for my '89 325i, yours may be different). Expect to pay 1/2 that for a used one. good luck, alex f ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #488 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
