[uucdigest] Wednesday, March 29 2000 Volume 03 : Number 533 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] RE: E28 M5 shop visit....opinions? BA [uuc] 750iL wheel questions re: horrors! animal oil in K&N filter oils [uuc] Re: [uuc] 525iT vinyl seats? [uuc] RE: E28 M5 shop visit....opinions? Re: [uuc] X5 in music videos Re: [uuc] X5 in music videos [uuc] Re: E46 Sport Wagon [uuc] E36 rear trailing arm bushings R/R [uuc] ouch - check this out [uuc] Re: Speeding, Valentine & Ignorance Part Dux [uuc] RE: animal oil in K&N filter oils [uuc] Safety-wiring bolts Re: [uuc] Re: Speeding, Valentine & Ignorance Part Dux Re: [uuc] ouch - check this out [uuc] <FS>E34 M5 Suspension Parts Re: [uuc] animal oil in K&N filter oils [uuc] Re: Codes ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 09:30:48 -0800 From: "Jerry Chyo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: E28 M5 shop visit....opinions? BA Kirk wrote: <snip> > be and the parts are very fair....Knowing, or at least thinking > that J. Chyo is > in California, there is no way that anyone on the west coast > could get this > work done from a reputable shop for those prices. NO WAY!!! How > could any of > you question these prices??? For those of you without the "M" <snip> Not sure what I have to do with the price of tea in China, but for what it's worth, I recommended the guy let the mechanic do the work. If Kirk is referring to my advice that the owner make sure the mechanic knows what they are doing, I guess that goes without saying...but you really can't take something like that for granted. I've been burnt by "specialty" shops that say they know what they are doing, when they really didn't. FWIW, When I had my struts replaced the book indicated the job should take 3 hours. Based on that, this mechanic was charging $56/hr. A pretty good rate for CA. Jerry Chyo '88 M5 '72 tii ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:28:17 -0600 From: Scott Ferguson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 750iL wheel questions Ken Mitchell says that what he calls the "flying saucer" wheels are made by Fuchs. I haven't ever seen another reference to this, proving or disproving. Besides BBS, who else makes BMW's wheels? If these were made by Fuchs, were they forged? By the way. If you're as to what those wheels look like on an e28, take a gander at http://www.powerbear.com/der2.htm and see what you think. Personally, I really like them. They add to the clean look of the car. But damn, getting the brake dust out of those little vents is a gold plated B**ch! Scott 1985 535i 186,282 miles per second: It isn't just a good idea, it's the law! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:45:29 -0500 From: "Michael Wendell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: re: horrors! animal oil in K&N filter oils [uuc] Ken W complained - -snip- > So I got a recharger kit for my K&N filter > and was nauseated to see that the oils > contain animal oil! - -snip- well ken, when i was sitting back in the M3's nice leather sport seats i never really cared much about whether the filter oil had dead animals in it. nope, just enjoyed the supple feel of the dead animal skin on the seats and the roar of the motor as it burnt the dead dinosaurs we call gasoline. m. <- anybody else hungry for steak right about now? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:03:22 -0600 From: "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 525iT vinyl seats? Phil, Vinyl was available in all the years that they produced the touring. I have personaly seen one from every year. Maybe it was a more common option in the midwest? And my touring 3/01/93 production date has the premium package, the dual roofs, keyless entry, and HAD the EDC all from the factory.I have the window sticker. Jason Daniels 94 530ita 88 325ica 74 2002tii 85 740turbo (volvo wagon) - ---------- > From: Phil Marx <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [uuc] 525iT vinyl seats? > Date: Monday, March 27, 2000 6:26 PM > > Kip Peterson asked: > >I'm considering purchasing a 1994 525iT which has vinyl seats (I didn't > >know vinyl was offered on such a car!). Does anyone have any experience > >or opinions on this material? Does it hold up OK? Does it look OK? > > My recollection is that leatherette was only available on the '95 models, > and you also did not get the on-board computer, wood trim, gatherered > leather door panels, cross-spoke wheels, sunroof, or keyless entry/alarm > system. These missing options were included in the Premium Package for > '95. Since the Premium Package was introduced in mid-year '94 , I think > the only additions on the wagon in that model year were the leather covered > door armrests and the keyless entry/alarm system. '94 was also the first > year the sunroof was not standard on the US wagons. Maybe yours is a Euro > or Military delivery car? Or actually a '95? Or maybe I just don't > remember correctly. For sure, I would never have ordered any that way for > inventory back then. > > I'm guessing from your questions that you've not seen it yet, maybe it is > leather. The vinyl is, well, vinyl. It has that fake perforated look and > longitudinal pleats on the back and bottom cushions which offer a look > quite a bit less luxurious than the leather interior. The vinyl is hot to > the touch in warm weather and also has a smell like someone left a McD > hamburger under the seat for a bit too long. It is also considered by most > dealers to be death on the used market in a BMW so expect to pay thousands > less for a non-leather car and consider it a good deal if you have no > problem with the rest. > > -Phil Marx > BMW CCA #6021 > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:09:47 -0500 (EST) From: Joe Walsh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: E28 M5 shop visit....opinions? In regard to purchasing you own parts and asking your mechanic to install them... the last time showed up at a diner carrying a carton of eggs and asked them to cook them for me , they declined. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:11:33 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] X5 in music videos I still like the M3 in Britney Spear's video ;) Chester - --- "Joseph C. Volpe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well, I guess the X5 has truly arrived. I have seen 2 X5's in two different > RAP Videos on MTV. Right next to a MB CL 500 coupe (an Y2K version). And a > Bentley Drop Top. > > We have arrived! > > Joe > BMW CCA Member > > ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:14:04 -0800 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] X5 in music videos You aren't a car guy Chester. If you were, you'd say you liked Britney in the M3 video :) Jim Chester Wong wrote: > > I still like the M3 in Britney Spear's video ;) > > Chester ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:18:59 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: E46 Sport Wagon In a message dated 03/29/2000 1:07:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I'm seriously thinking of the new 323 Sport Wagon. I've read on the various > pages, lists and FAQ's for all the info I could get. One question I have is > that I read that the 328 has larger brakes than the 323 and I wonder if the > larger brakes were put on the 323 Sport Wagon? The wagon gets the 328i brakes. Stephen ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:13:06 -0500 From: "Rob Norwalk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 rear trailing arm bushings R/R Anyone replace the rear trailing arm bushings on your E36 as a DIY yet? On the rear suspension, these are the leading bushing(s) that allows the "z" link(s) to pivot vertically. It is mounted in a recess in the body and held in place with three fasteners. I believe the alternatives are to R/R "on the car" by dropping the arm (by removing the three bolts), pressing out the old bushing and pressing in the new with a some sort of bolt and washer set up, or completely remove the arm and take it somewhere. I'd like to try the "on the car" method. I'm looking for any tips from anyone whose done this at home. How hard was this? Any special tools, tricks, etc.? Thanks for any info, Rob 93 325 - all new bushings/bearings/ball joints up front, but not in back - yet _______________________________ Rob Norwalk Raytheon Systems Company Vc:219.429.4737 Fx:219.429.5004 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:31:33 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] ouch - check this out someon in Boston had a bad winter for sure : http://www.copart.com/cgi-bin/ltdetal.mbr/disp?lot=291420 car goes up for auction 4/3/00 9:30AM in Bellingham, MA. Ben Keyes '99 M coupe '88 M5 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:44:04 PST From: "William States" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Speeding, Valentine & Ignorance Part Dux <large amounts of snipage> I only hope we all learn something from these stories. <snipage continues> So far I've learned that I should be working on a analog/digital cell phone jammer and put tinted covers over my plates or something to hide them ;-) (Was there somethign that I'm missing) <vbg> BTW: Does any have the ability to print some bumper stickers that say "Cars are for driving NOT dialing"? Have Fun, (but live to tell about it) William ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:47:21 -0800 From: "Jerry Chyo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: animal oil in K&N filter oils Geez people. Ken was only making a statement of fact. He wasn't trying to create a boycott of K&N. He didn't issue a call-to-arms. He didn't even slam K&N (other than the guy he talked to on the phone, who sounded like some sort of mindless clone anyway. We've all dealt with those). It sounded to me like he thought is was simply a curious fact. Man. Some of you are a bit to quick to flame. Okay. My medication is kicking in now...that's better. Jerry Chyo '88 M5 '72 tii ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:50:28 EST From: "Shawn Crews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Safety-wiring bolts Many people suggested safety-wiring my half-shaft bolts (on the P-car). Can someone explain how to do this? Through which part of the bolts do I drill the hole? A picture would be VERY helpful. Thanks in advance, Shawn 1987 951 1994 318is ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 13:51:41 -0500 (EST) From: Moe Drippins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Speeding, Valentine & Ignorance Part Dux Daniels, Jason S writes: > Talk to the police accredited training schools out there, or anybody > who has gone to one. All these young cops come out with an attitude > because they train them that way. I can say this comming from a law > enforcement family, and seeing the difference in attitude and > opinion amongst the generations.Sad but true, nobody wants to be the > local officer friendly anymore. It boils down to one-up-man-ship on > tickets, or arrests to inflate there bragging rights. SAD... <nod> That's sad in its own right, but reckless endangerment as was described is sickening. - -- Just Moe '95 540 6 speed, BL/SS BMWCCA Peachtree Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:57:57 -0600 From: "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] ouch - check this out And people wonder why insurance rates are so high on certain bimmers? The roadsters, and the coupes just got added to my insurance carriers "baddy" list due to the high collision loss rate. jason daniels - ---------- > From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: bmwuucdiest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] ouch - check this out > Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 12:31 PM > > > someon in Boston had a bad winter for sure : > > http://www.copart.com/cgi-bin/ltdetal.mbr/disp?lot=291420 > > car goes up for auction 4/3/00 9:30AM in Bellingham, MA. > > > > Ben Keyes > '99 M coupe > '88 M5 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 14:04:16 -0500 From: Matt Dull <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS>E34 M5 Suspension Parts If anyone is interested in any of these parts, plese contact me via private e-mail. Parts from 93 M5 with 22,000 miles. Front and Rear Sway Bars (25/17) Make an offer Rear Self leveling Suspension complete includes: (this was taken off the car and kept complete) Both Shocks Accumulators Actuator Valve and Linkage Various Brackets, nuts and bolts. 450.00 plus shipping Matt Dull [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 14:16:38 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] animal oil in K&N filter oils In a message dated 3/28/00 11:49:48 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << So I got a recharger kit for my K&N filter and was nauseated to see that the oils contain animal oil! >> //////////////// Ah, don't sweat it...probably just road kill that no one wants anyway. Unless of course you live in Tennessee where it's legal to eat the flattened little critters. Now I can truly say that my car runs like a beast <G>. Ken Arutunian...K&N'd with animal instincts ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 14:26:49 -0500 From: "Cagann, Alexander" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Codes See: http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/bmw.html > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] Codes > > Can anyone provide a list of what model is represented by the > individual > code number i.e. (E34, E36, E28 etc.) > > Any help would be appreciated. ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #533 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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