[uucdigest] Friday, March 24 2000 Volume 03 : Number 504 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] <all> Cell phones for the car Re: [uuc] RE: <misc.> Laser or Radar? Black cars exempt? [uuc] RE: Radio Noise [uuc] RE: E-30 HELP [uuc] RE: <E36> Price Inquire? [uuc] RE:<E36> Locking Re: [uuc] RE: Radio Noise Re: [uuc] RE: Radio Noise [uuc] Open House at Midwest Motorsport (Glenview, IL) Re: [uuc] <E36> Price Inquire? RE: [uuc] RE:<E36> Locking ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:02:26 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <all> Cell phones for the car While I was at the dealers today to pick up a few items, I noticed a brosure that said they have a wire harness that attaches to a digital Motorola cell phone. Of course, the cell phone had "BMW" on it, but it's basically the same as my 7760 (or something like that), no? Anyone know if this harness will work with my phone? Also, how does the cell phone feature work in a E36? Does it lower the radio and stuff? TIA, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 15:53:06 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: <misc.> Laser or Radar? Black cars exempt? The Firebird was stealthy because there are few surfaces perpendicular to the ground. For radar, especially the longer wavelengths that pass through plastic, the radiator is a major reflector. The Firebird radiator is angled up which reflects the radar up, not back to the source. All you have to do is mount a large piece of wire mesh, 1/4 inch will do, in front of the car at an angle, say 15 to 20 degrees, 45 degrees is better. You can claim its a colossal air dam. Make sure your detector antenna is in front of this. Imagine being in a black room with a flashlight and trying to find a mirror. You have to be looking straight at it otherwise its invisible. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Yes, black cars are nearly invisible to radar. That's why > > many states have switched to reflective license plates and > > require front plates to be used. > > What are the physics behind this 'black car invisible to radar' theory? > Anyone? > > > Things like exposed headlights and chrome grilles make a car > > easier for lidar to see. > > Car & Driver did a lidar and lidar detector test awhile ago. > > A black Pontiac Firebird with no front plate almost had to > > be right in front of the lidar gun to be seen. The Firebird > > has hidden headlights, of course. > > But was Firebird radar stealthy due to its paint or its low profile and > hardly a body panel perpendicular to the ground? > > alex f ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:47:13 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Radio Noise Also, if you noticed, on all recent bmws, the antenna is in the (rear) window. Zach > > Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:42:49 -0600 > From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] Radio Noise Figured Out > > I just called my dealship, and found out that the metalic in > the window > tinting would case this. Also, I called the people that did the window > tinting, and they stated that they had this problem in the > past. Thanks for > those who tried to help me. > > > Best Regards, > Celisa > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:47:39 -0500 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: E-30 HELP Mike Troiano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: > > Hello everyone- need a little help. My 91 318is is > still not running right. The car will sometimes run > perfectly fine and the next minute it will idle > anywhere from 800 to 1150rpms. I have replaced all of > the vacuum lines, new intake gaskets, new fuel pump, > new fuel pressure regulator, new oxygen sensor, and a > new spark plugs. I was using bosch platinum 4's and > BMW technical said I should just use regular bosch > plugs. I did just that and it ran fine for a day and > then went back to normal. I have also done compression > tests on every cylinder and they all turn out fine. So > now I'm stuck so any suggestions or remedies would be > greatly appreciate it. > Thanks Mike > 91 318is Mike, You are neglecting the usual suspect - Idle Control Valve. ICV rarely goes totally dead. It goes intermittent first and is a royal PITA to track down. A used one will run you $50 from Roundel advertising junk yards. Also, if you can get your car to run 'rough' for a while and register a check engine light, that might help with future diagnosis. alex f ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:50:49 -0500 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: <E36> Price Inquire? "William T. Wallace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: > > Is this a good price? > > $15,000 for: > > E36 318is '93 > 47,500 miles > 10 disc CD changer > Leatherette > 1 owner > dealer maint. > > I have not seen the car yet. I responded to a add in the > paper, and this was the info I got from the seller. > Kelly blue book says $13,900. What impressed me was the > low mileage. Thanks for all help. William, Two comments: 1. Forget about KBB. It's retail prices are bordering unreasonably high (rivaled only by Roundel adds). Try www.nada.com (right on the money) or www.edmunds.com (a bit on the low side - good for you, the buyer). I would print out Edmunds car evaluations ($8,655/11,240 wholesale/retail + $2K mileage adjustment) and try to impress the seller with your preparation. 2. I believe '93 318 still has the M42 engine with the profile gasket that falls apart and dumps all coolant after about 60K miles. Although low miles would normally be a good thing, in this case make doubly sure that this car had its profile gasket replaced. If not, deduct $1+K from the lowest price assuming you are willing to go through the profile gasket repair experience. alex f ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:59:14 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE:<E36> Locking Ditto for my 7/94 325i... :( Sure wish it did though. Do ANY 1994-models have key-closing sunroof at all? Windows, sure. Sunroof no. Zach > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 19:00:43 -0500 > From: "VincentMathew Malfa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [uuc] <E36> Locking > > My 3/94 325is doesn't have this feature either. > HTH, > Matt > > - -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shawn Crews > Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 6:31 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] <E36> Locking > > > Do all 1994-model and new cars have the ability to close the > sunroof from > the driver's door or is this an option? My 1994 318is (4/94 > build) does not > have this ability and I was wondering if something was wrong. > > Thanks, > Shawn > ���������������������������������������� > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:04:06 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: Radio Noise I've none this forever. I don't like the interference. I want to remove the metallic tint, and not have this noise. It even messes up my signal to my AM radio. I can't listen to talk radio. FM is fine. I may not have it replaced. I'm debating upon it. I do know that the metallic interferes with with the antenna. Celisa > > Also, if you noticed, on all recent bmws, > the antenna is in the (rear) window. > > Zach > > > > Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:42:49 -0600 > > From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: [uuc] Radio Noise Figured Out > > > > I just called my dealship, and found out that the metalic in > > the window > > tinting would case this. Also, I called the people that did the window > > tinting, and they stated that they had this problem in the > > past. Thanks for > > those who tried to help me. > > > > > > Best Regards, > > Celisa > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:05:24 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: Radio Noise Sorry, I didn't mean to post to the list on this answer. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 14:05:58 -0800 (PST) From: "I.L. Eberhart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Open House at Midwest Motorsport (Glenview, IL) Just got this from Leo at Midwest Motorsport. I went last year, had a great time and learned a lot. - - Chip - --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2000 23:16:14 EST Subject: Midwest Day, April 1st, 2000 As a previous attendee of a Midwest Motorsport Open House we would like to take this time to invite you to attend this years April 1st event. For 2000 we will be highlighting Stressed Components and Systems of BMW's participating in various BMW Car Club sporting events. We encourage those who perform their own repairs and maintenance, or those that wish to do so, to attend and be part of this educational environment. This year we will have representatives and displays from: Mac Tools New this year, and participating for the benefit of those who perform their own maintenance, Mac Tools will be on site all day with a fully stocked tool truck. If you appreciate good hand tools, A Mac tool representative will be available all day for advise and tools if you desire. Dinan Engineering We will have numerous Dinan Cars on Display and a chance to meet the owners and get a first hand opinion of the various levels of preparation. BG Products Steve Bonk from BG Products will be giving an excellent Product demo on automotive lubricants and cooling system maintenance. Pro Finish Kevin Griffin, owner of Pro Finish, will be giving straight talk on the fine art of car detailing. Kevin is a Chicagoland area purveyor of Car Cleaning chemicals to over 600 Professional car detail shops, Auto dealers, and Body Shops in. He will be bringing his fully stocked truck of chemicals and supplies. The Tire Rack We will have a nice cross section of Wheels and tires on display including the new BF Goodrich G Force DRE Wrep Butch Dere will be back this year with an assortment of driver and car safety Items from Bell, Simpson, and more. Halcrest Industries New this year to our open House, Halcrest makes a line of stick on tell-tale, temperature gauges that can be fastened to various components of the car to record the Min and Max Temperature that component has been exposed to. The Tree Doctor "Mad Pauly" will be out back giving demo's on creative uses for diesel powered wood chippers ... works great on recalcitrant bad-dog pedophiles... Midwest Motorsport Inc. Leo FranchiSr., be giving a talk on suspension analysis. He will explain this complex topic in a way that will give all attendee's a basic understanding of Static and Dynamic Tire Load, as it relates to the handling potential of a given vehicle. Midwest Motorsport 2000 Brake Clinic Registration There will be a sign up sheet at registration for our annual Clinic on Brake System Service. This is a hands on class with the goal being to make you self sufficient in brake pad and rotor replacement. Enrollment is limited so sign up early. Itinerary The day will begin at 10:00 with vendor displays and open shop. We will serve lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm and talks will begin at 1:30PM there will be plenty of time for question and answer with each speaker. Our goal is that at the end of the day you will return home with new knowledge of your BMW and preventative strategies to employ, while it is exposed to the increased dynamic loading of BMW Car Club Driving events. PLEASE DO E-MAIL AHEAD SO WE CAN READY THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF FOOD ---- HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE Leo Franchi Sr __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 16:26:27 -0600 From: "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E36> Price Inquire? Do yourself a favor and spent $14,000-$14-500 on a similar 325. The six is worth it, and never pay KBB prices, subtract at least 1500. the dealer does not buy cars at that wholesale price listed in the book either, they buy at the dealer black book price. usually about 2-3K less than the KBB wholesale price. THIS BOOK IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. You need to hold a dealer license to get a subscription. Jason Daniels (former car guy...)Many a car cheap at the auction... - ---------- > From: William T. Wallace <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: BMW Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Cc: BMW uuc digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] <E36> Price Inquire? > Date: Friday, March 24, 2000 10:31 PM > > Is this a good price? > > $15,000 for: > > E36 318is '93 > 47,500 miles > 10 disc CD changer > Leatherette > 1 owner > dealer maint. > > > I have not seen the car yet. I responded to a add in the paper, and this > was the info I got from the seller. Kelly blue book says $13,900. What > impressed me was the low mileage. Thanks for all help. > > '00 528i > http://www.geocities.com/emailmeman/home.html > BMWCCA# 177841 > "GOD is good all the time" ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 17:28:38 -0500 From: "VincentMathew Malfa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] RE:<E36> Locking <<Do ANY 1994-models have key-closing sunroof at all? Windows, sure. Sunroof no. Zach>> ahem... "Beginning with vehicles produced 9/93 (MY 1994), the central locking system was integrated with sunroof and window closure into the Central Body Electronics (ZKE IV) (generation four) system." Quoth the REAL owner's manual, aka Robert Bentley. Guess there are errors there, too. - -Matt ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #504 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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