[uucdigest] Monday, March 27 2000 Volume 03 : Number 514 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Slotted rotors question Re: [uuc] shifter woes RE:[uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results Re: [uuc] Slotted rotors question [uuc] M3 Exhaust recommendations? Re: [uuc] <E30> tire question Re: [uuc] Roll Bar High Impact Foam Re: [uuc] From The SkunkWorks - the Newest JIM CONFORTI/BONNEVILLEMOTORWERKS product! [uuc] <E30>M20 10:1 compression OR 2 head gaskets!!? [uuc] RE:E36 Locking - sunroof with key [uuc] <E36> wheel upgrade query RE: [uuc] injectors [uuc] <E36 M3> stock parts wanted - [uuc] <E28> 528e tire question [uuc] Race tracks and driving events near Hong Kong ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 10:14:57 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Slotted rotors question I've had good luck with those on a non-BMW. Much better than cross-drilling (which always cracks except for the Porsche rotors which are cast, not drilled). Hard for me to say the comparative benefit compared to stock as I was installing bigger brakes, but a friend that replaced stock with same-size ATE "atom slot" rotors swears they feel a lot better. - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: Moe Drippins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Slotted rotors question > Those rotors with the slots in them; useful? Gimmicky? (I'm talking > specifically about the ones with the one continuous slot in them in > the shape of rounded out 5 pointed star, though opinions on any of > them are welcome.) > Just Moe > '95 540 6 speed, BL/SS > BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 10:06:09 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] shifter woes If there is nothing interfering with the shifter, your problem is a worn out fork inside the transmission. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 07:34:23 -0800 From: "Joe H. Harrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE:[uuc] (WOB) Posting F1 Results 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. __________________ NO!!!!!! F1 isn't anything like the Superbowl! F1 is IMPORTANT! The Stupidbowl is a terrible analogy. You're de-valuing F1, Dave! That's like saying you shouldn't spoil the ending of the Jerry Springer Show: "Oh yeah, man. I seen this one b'fore. That girl turns out to be a guy and he was sleeping with that other dude's mom and they all end up in a big fist fight and Jerry's final thought is for people to be nice." No, F1 is infinitely more important and interesting and (sometimes) unpredictable. A better analogy would be like, um....., well.....................hmmmmmm. I know! Like if you tape a WRC race and someone tells you the results before you get a chance to watch it yourself. There! That's a perfect analogy that EVERYONE can understand perfectly. Now less pissed, Joe 00 M coupe (Guess it's time I mentioned I sold my '99 ti Sport for the coupe.) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 09:43:29 -0600 (CST) From: Jefrem Iwaniw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Slotted rotors question On Mon, 27 Mar 2000, Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks wrote: > but a friend that replaced stock with > same-size ATE "atom slot" rotors swears they feel a lot better. Just as another data point, my Ate powerslots warped about the time I looked at them as I was installing them (OK, well, within 60 easy commuting miles). I would *not* recommend them (except to a competitor in a race :=)). I only got them 'cuz the shop had them in stock (for my E34 525i) and didn't have the Balos in, etc. If you want slots, get some Balos from Steve D. and send them to Jeff at Driver's Edge.... - -jefrem ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 07:59:05 -0800 From: "mike_rivera" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] M3 Exhaust recommendations? To all who e-mailed...thanks for the recommendations. After talking to Rob Levinson, I'm going to try Jim's software, intake, and Rob's exhaust system. This seems like a good "package" for increased performance, sound, and looks; without opening the engine and not too much money (under $2,000). Now the only problem is Jim's new "Shark Injector" won't ship until May (or later) - how can I wait? Maybe if he stopped sleeping at night :) I'll post remarks after I get everything installed. Mike Rivera ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 10:31:33 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E30> tire question A 225/45 is not (well, maybe 2 or 3 mm) wider than a 205/50. It is just measured on and designed for a wider rim, 7.5 compared to 6.5. The tread should be a bit wider and flatter. It is also more sensitive to camber. Generally, for strut suspension, it is better to use the 50 on the front and the 45 on the rear. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I know it's old news, but since each manufacturer is slightly different... > > Is anyone running Yokohama 225/45-16 on a lowered E30 without fender > rolling? I know 205/50 will fit easily, but I'd rather have the larger > section width. The car is a '90 325i running H&R springs, and offset > upper strut bearings--2 degrees negative camber up front and 2.7 degrees > in the rear. They will be going on 16x7.5 wheels. > > Thanks > > -Kevin > '90 325i > 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: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:08:58 -0800 From: Jerry Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Roll Bar High Impact Foam Peter, I don't know about your neck of the the woods, but I/O Port Racing (www.ioportracing.com; 1.800.949.5712) has this stuff. They're here in NorCal, but do mail order. Ken Myers is the guy to talk to. Good luck, - -jerry Peter H Reinhart wrote: > > I'm trying to locate a source for high impact roll bar foam. The catch is > I'd like it to match the grey interior of my car (E36M3). I think I've > seen a source for it in the past, but can't put my hands on the right > catalog (I can see pink, black, red, yellow, but no grey). Can anyone > point me to a source for grey foam? > > TIA and Cheers, > > Peter Reinhart ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:08:15 PST From: "Gilbert Hoffman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] From The SkunkWorks - the Newest JIM CONFORTI/BONNEVILLEMOTORWERKS product! >Pre-ordering reservations now being taken by UUC Motorwerks: 732-398-0001 > Rob: How much is it going for? I assume it will be available for all OBD II cars? I know you said to email Jim, but can you tell me more about the basic features? Gilbert ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:16:41 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30>M20 10:1 compression OR 2 head gaskets!!? >From what I have read the M20 cannot sustain past 9.3:1 compression, anyone know why this is so - the euro 323 runs 9.8:1 stock. Is it possible to add an extra head gasket to decrease the compression - anybody know the compressed thickness of a h-gasket? I am installing a crank that has a 1.8mm longer stroke - -> the piston will travel .9mm closer to the head, could this result in interference(I have an 11.2mm lift cam with 280ish duration)? Any help or comments are much appreciated. - -Kyle Uncivilized 325is __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:25:16 -0500 From: "George, Zachariah (CICG Development)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE:E36 Locking - sunroof with key My '94 325i (7/94 build date) does not close the sunroof. Zach > -----Original Message----- > > Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2000 21:08:01 -0500 > From: "VincentMathew Malfa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: <E36> Locking > > <<If any BMW allows you to close the windows, it will also close the > sunroof. > > > Brett Anderson > www.koalamotorsport.com > Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 08:32:44 -0800 (PST) From: Jay Guillermo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E36> wheel upgrade query Hi all, I'd like to poll the opinion of fellow bimwads about a wheel upgrade. This topic might have been beaten to death before, but please bear with me here. My '93 325i has the stock wheels (15") on it and I'd like to upgrade. What would be the pros and cons of going 16" or 17". This bimmer will be more of a semi-daily driver and mostly pleasure cruising. However, I intend to attend at least one driving school every year. I've been to a driver's school last september and will go again for NJ's last school in LimeRock this year. Please help me out. TIA, Jay BMW CCA NJ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:35:38 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] injectors John asks: >There is an automotive shop nearby that "rebuilds" Bosch injectors. They are >an authorized Bosch dealer and use Bosch equipment to clean, test and repair >injectors. Cost is $15 to $18 each. Does anyone have any experience with >this type of service? I have an 87 535is with 185,000 and I'm considering >pulling the injectors to have this done and would appreciate any info on this. > Thanks, > John Lassiter BTDT on a real BMW (2 wheeled one, K100 engine, 4 Cylinder, FI..) What is done at a reputable shop (and no real 'rebuilding' actually takes place - the injectors are basically a crimped together non- rebuildable device) is: 1. Reverse flush - they flow cleaning liquid through an energized (open) injector in a reverse direction to normal flow. This cleans accumulated munge & crud (tech-terms!) out of the micro-screen on the input of the injector. No matter HOW much FI cleaner you pass through in the normal direction - some crud is going to get trapped in these screens. This is the only way I can think of to get it out. 2. Flow/pattern test - hooking the injector up for normal flow direction - they usually will do a flow and pattern test. If they use solvents at this point - it may do some cleaning of the injector tip. Goal is - matched flows between injectors (and original spec) and good spray patterns. Some shops combine this with ultrasonic cleaning of the injector tips while it's operating. 3. Replace pintile(sp?) cap - they just seem to do this. This cap can get crudded up from 'hot-soak' cycling of the injectors, seems it's easier to replace them then clean'm. 4. Remount with new O-rings. Take the injectors to the shop mounted to the fuel-rail (easiest way on a 535i anyway..). Let them risk breaking the injector getting it off the rail (the old O rings tend to stick in place, making removal difficult), and let them fight getting the injectors back on the rail with new O rings (new ones are usually a VERY tight fit). When I had this done - they provided new O rings for both the injector to rail connection and the injector to head connection. My cost was about $22/each. Your price may vary.. BTW - place to look for this service? Diesel truck injection repair places. Apparently a lot of them have spotted the automotive market as a good profit center and have bought the machine required to do this.. ................................................................... 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: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 11:39:12 -0500 From: "James Clay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E36 M3> stock parts wanted - I am in need of a few stock parts from an E36 M3. This is a perfect chance to get rid of the stuff you have upgraded so it quits collecting dust. Parts are: 3.0 crank 3.2 header cams Please email with price. James http://www.bimmerworld.com Quality Used BMW Parts Engineered BMW Performance (540) 639-9648 Please copy original message text in all correspondences. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 12:10:48 -0500 From: Patrick Burns <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E28> 528e tire question It's about time for new tires. I'm sticking with the stock 14" rims. I'm inclined to also stick with the stock 195/70 (and obviously R14) size. A previous owner fitted it with a set of Michelin X Ones, and they're nice enough tires, but they dry rotted before they wore out! I was hoping to fit something a little more sporty, but sporty tires don't seem very prevalent in 195/70 14. Go figure. ;) Does anyone have experience with this tire? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/conti/co_chv90.htm It's the only H rated summer tire I've been able to find in this size. Too bad too, as I was hoping to fit a set of Bridgestone RE71s... Any other suggestions would be appreciated. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2000 01:00:26 +0800 From: Jay Sala <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Race tracks and driving events near Hong Kong Does anyone know of race tracks near Hong Kong, ideally one that offers open track events / lapping days or, better yet, driving schools? Autocrosses would also be fun. I may be moving to Hong Kong later this year, and hope to continue doing driving events..... I tried emailing the BMW Car Club in HK, but didn't get a reply. Chances are, I'll get a 325i/328i in HK. I'd appreciate any info on driving events that are accessible from Hong Kong. Thanks in advance. Jay Sala BMW CCA, Golden Gate Chapter E36 328i (but not for long) ... hoping to drive a track in/near Hong Kong ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #514 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
