[uucdigest] Monday, March 27 2000 Volume 03 : Number 511 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Crackling exhaust [uuc] Choosing an alarm system [uuc] Re: Oil weight for driving schools [uuc] Re:(WOB) Posting F1 Results [uuc] Re: F1 Results Re: [uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results [uuc] Re: <misc.> Laser or Radar? Black cars exempt? BA [uuc] brakes get ineffective on highway wet [uuc] re: ACHTUNG... Re: [uuc] Re: <misc.> Laser or Radar? Black cars exempt? BA [uuc] cosmoline removal [uuc] E36's and Trailers [uuc] <E30> ICV adjustment screw? [uuc] M42 engine - profile gasket problem - why didn't BMW issue a recall? Re: [uuc] M42 engine - profile gasket problem - why didn't BMW issue a recall? [uuc] shifter woes Re: [uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results Re: [uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results [uuc] From The SkunkWorks - the Newest JIM CONFORTI/BONNEVILLEMOTORWERKS product! [uuc] No, no, no, no, no, no, no RE:[uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 09:18:32 SGT From: "Eugene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Crackling exhaust I noticed recently that about 30 seconds after I switch my car off, there's a crackling sound coming from below my car approximately where the catalytic convertor is. I'm not talking about the usual ticks and groans that expanding/contracting metal would make, but more like sizzling liquid. Can't seem to pinpoint exactly what it is or where its coming from, but would like to know if it is something that is normal or something that I should have investigated. Thanks, Eugene ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:36:41 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Choosing an alarm system Hello, I am a proud new owner of a '95 M3. I am looking to install (or have installed) an alarm/keyless entry. I am considering the factory unit, an Alpine 8028 or maybe a Stellar (full page ad in Roundel). I'm leaning toward Alpine because if its good name, features, especially its module to close windows and sunroof, and I've heard the BMW alarm is also made by Alpine. Are BMW owners happy with Alpine after marked alarms? Any problems or concerns with any of these systems? Suggestions? Jeff 95 ///M3 National Capital Chapter BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:46:23 -0500 From: "Kathy Lyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Oil weight for driving schools FWIW I use 5W30 in my car in the hot months. Just get a feel for what the viscosity indicators mean and purchase accordingly. Kathy - -- Lyle & Associates CPA Financial AccountAbility http://www.lylecpa.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 17:56:13 -0800 From: Shiv Sikand <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re:(WOB) Posting F1 Results Please don't post F1 results. Why ? Because people watch the race at different times based on timezones, tape delays, personal schedules etc and may not have seen the race yet and don't want to see it in the UUC digest by accident. It's really not fair, and serves no purpose. If people want F1 results, they know where to get them. Thanks, Shiv ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:52:23 -0500 From: "Kathy Lyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: F1 Results Joe, Can't you just close your eyes and not look at the posted results? Why worry about regulating an outcome you can't control? Kathy - -- Lyle & Associates CPA Financial AccountAbility http://www.lylecpa.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:11:34 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results In a message dated 3/26/2000 6:32:34 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << o those who've posted this info in the past, I say FYYFF! >> Please translate FYYFF. I can only guess stuttering.... ; ) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:15:47 -0500 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <misc.> Laser or Radar? Black cars exempt? BA > From: Moe Drippins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <misc.> Laser or Radar? Black cars exempt? > > > > Black cars absorb the laser, reflecting very little. > > Even the ones with really shiny black paint? > > - -- > Just Moe The shinier the better according to Mike Valentine. A week or so ago, he dropped by a chapter meeting in Cleveland for a chat. I specifically asked, "matt or gloss" when he said black was best and he unequivocally replied "gloss, the deeper the shine the better the protection". Therefore, we should all go buy C5 Corvettes in gloss black, with V1 laser detectors. Those scumbag revenue collectors out there are far too thick to stay off the trigger longer than normal just 'cause the car's black, so your detector will go off and he won't get a reading. 'Course, that won't stop those lying sacks of shit from pulling you over and ticketing you anyway. 'Cause we all know they don't care what the equipment says, they're just after the money. Brett Anderson www.koalamotorsport.com Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:16:49 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hart) Subject: [uuc] brakes get ineffective on highway wet I got a 328ic from a dealer in December, and had a chance to drive it from Boston to N.Y last week...I parked it in several locations, doing shopping and museum stuff, from about 10a to 4p, during which time, much rain fell. I also went from upper West down to thirtieth, without any braking problems, which are as follows: Heading home in steady rain and roadspray, there was plenty of stop and go until the Bronx, where naturally, everyone goes like hell..so I was on gas, no brakes for at least 2 mins when some idiot in front brakes for all hell. You probably know the mind to stomach feeling when you stomp on the pedal and the car feels like its holding its own, certainly not decellerating with BMW brake grab. Over the rest of the trip, which was indeed in downpours, I tried to see how long the brakes took to become ineffective-which I read as WET-once left alone. By the clock, every two minutes was enough to try them and feel the same or even higher brake pedal effort, and no feeling that the car's speed was reduced until I released and applied them a second time. This produced normal feel and effect, but one isn't to pump brakes every two minutes on a rainy highway to dry them out !?!!!?! Of course the dealer can find nothing wrong, including that the pads are 40%worn in front and 50% in back, and they are stock/OEM. I am also quite pissed that they are unlikely to keep the car long enough to encounter the rains on a highway. Leaving that aside, is it possible I have a lemon.? I am not going to keep this car long if "no problem found=major accident". ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:27:35 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: ACHTUNG... Michael.. >Don't believe anything in the British tabloids! > >Michael Greto >BMW CCA Everglades Chapter >'98 ///M Roadster >Many former Bimmers Seconded.. where exactly did Rupert Murdock get his start? Buncha press madeup rumors diguised as fact.. Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.monmouth.com/~deilenberger "You're absolutely right, and I apologize" --Darryl Richman "Silly me... I apologize." --Tim Hall "Sorry..." --Magwa ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:28:54 -0500 From: Steven Schlossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <misc.> Laser or Radar? Black cars exempt? BA At 9:15 PM -0500 3/26/00, Brett Anderson wrote: >'Course, that won't stop those lying sacks of shit from pulling you over and >ticketing you anyway. 'Cause we all know they don't care what the equipment >says, they're just after the money. You always have had a way for words. <g> Reminds me of when a VA cop stopped me. He tells me, "it must be pretty hard to keep your speed down in this car. " No sir, you don't need to flatter me, it's a 4 cylinder, it's not that fast. BTW- THEY were in force on the Capital Beltway [Washington DC] on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. It's not even the end of the month. ...steven 1998 Arrest Me Red E36/5 Next car, Dakar Yellow. But Black is starting to look good. May the Schwartze be with you. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:55:44 -0500 From: Patrick Burns <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] cosmoline removal This stuff took 15 year old cosmoline off my 528e's intake manifold with nothing more than an old toothbrush and some water. http://www.greased-lightning.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:10:28 PST From: "Nikhil Raj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36's and Trailers Has anyone put a hitch on their E36? What is the recommended brand/standard? Any issues? I'd like to pull an open motorcycle trailer. Thanks. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:26:06 PST From: "RICHARD VAUGHN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> ICV adjustment screw? I didn't realize that the ICV had an 'adjustment screw'. Can you tell me how to adjust it & where it is on the valve. TIA, Richard Vaughn >If or when you replace it, make sure to adjust the new valve's idle >adjustment screw (both with and without A/C)). They rarely fall into spec >straight out of the box, especially with older vehicles. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:27:40 -0500 From: "Hans" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] M42 engine - profile gasket problem - why didn't BMW issue a recall? All, I was wondering if anyone has the "real deal" on why BMW didn't want to pay up for this. Thanks, Hans 86 L7 92 325ic ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:49:55 -0800 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] M42 engine - profile gasket problem - why didn't BMW issue a recall? BMW was going through a Cleopatra phase. Jim Hans wrote: > > All, > > I was wondering if anyone has the "real deal" on why BMW didn't want to > pay up for this. > > Thanks, > > Hans > 86 L7 > 92 325ic ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:06:45 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Walrod <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] shifter woes On the good side: I'm getting pretty facile removing the sheet metal console from my '83 533i. On the bad side: I need to do a run down to San Francisco on Tuesday and I'm not getting fifth gear unless I leave the driver's side bolt to the transmission loose.... Which is why I started mucking about with the console in the first place! When I bought the car shifting was like stirring a big ol' cauldron. When I discovered that the console was flopping around loose due to mounting bolts torqued to 3 turns from finger tight and finger tight I felt pretty smug. Pulled the console and righted it's wrongs. Reinstalled. And then did it again. And again. The shifter will just go into fifth gear detent but not far enough to engage the power train. The aluminum blocks don't look worn down (but I flipped them to engage a new wear surface anyway). The sheet metal of the console has been massaged to make the mounting points flat again. Local Oregon dealer has been without parts except for lightbulbs and told me my OBC was shot when it really needed a fuse in the electronic control module. My confidence in them is getting pretty slim. Any good advice for me? (yah, yah Delrin bushings, short shifter) - But we are rolling out on Tuesday! Thoughts? Looking for new eyes - Tom _____________________________________________________________ Email Powered by Everyone.net ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:07:44 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results >And that includes qualifying or Fri >morning warm-up times! To those who've posted this info in the past, >I say FYYFF! I don't get that last F. ;-) What's so bad about warm up times? It's not like they're on TV or are they? I agree with posting race results but you can avoid the Digest on such days, mmm like Sundays, not much list traffic anyway. >Pissed as hell Decaf on the weekends OK? Only kidding Joe, you have a point. Carlos 91 M3 Who has never posted F1 race results ever. Can I post Trans Am race results? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:10:34 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results I'm so nosy, what is F1 Results? Also, is it BMW racing cars, and if so, where would I find to see these cars racing? I've gotten curious. I guess I need to leave it alone, and go and buy my flowers instead. Celisa ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 23:48:55 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] From The SkunkWorks - the Newest JIM CONFORTI/BONNEVILLEMOTORWERKS product! St. Louis, MO - Gateway Tech 24 March, 2000 Today Bonneville Motor Werks announces the release of an innovation in convenience in performance for BMW automobiles equipped with OBD-II Digital Motor Electronics. The Shark Injector TM is a self-contained handheld reprogramming. system that allows the vehicle owner to perform a performance upgrade, and/or restore the vehicle to stock at will. Currently in final Beta testing, the Shark Injector TM is slat�d for production release/sale on 01 MAY 2000. Questions may be directed to Jim Conforti via email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Picture: http://www.shortshifter.com/images/shark_injector.jpg Pre-ordering reservations now being taken by UUC Motorwerks: 732-398-0001 - - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * www.uucmotorwerks.com * 732-398-0001 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 22:59:25 -0600 From: "-A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] No, no, no, no, no, no, no So much for CNNfn being a reputable source. Uh, what was it about that stock tip from them last week?... :) I've never heard of The Daily Mail, but It's surprising to see such fluff on the CNNfn site. Ah well, I for one, would very much like to see BMW remain independent for many, many more generations of Quandts... - -A. `87 325is, not a Fimmer, VWimmer, or (gasp!) GMimmer. on 3/26/00 6:45 PM, [uucdigest] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > (oh mamma mia, mamma mia...) > > I note the reports and rumours circulating regarding the sale of BMW to Ford > by the Quandts. I also noted that one of the sources was the ever-unreliable > Daily Mail, a virulently nationalistic and sensationalistic British rag that > purports to report real news instead of the throwaway tat for which tabloids > are usually known (sorry to any Daily Mail readers here but you've got to > admit, their journalistic ethics are non-existent). <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2000 20:12:50 AKST From: "dave pizza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE:[uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results Kendal asks... >OK Joe, gotta ask. Why? > Because Joe said... >DO NOT POST FORMULA 1 RESULTS TO THIS >DIGEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kendal. You're kidding right? Two weeks ago, when F1 was in Aussieland, results where getting posted to this list 30 hours before I would get to see it on television.... Let's try it this way. It's like taping the superbowl because you've got to be somewhere, and then getting home to start it, and someone telling you who won as you walk in the door. Kinda' makes it pointless to sit thru the whole thing if you already know what's going to happen. Does that help explain why he's a little upset? dave. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #511 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
