[uucdigest] Friday, April 7 2000 Volume 03 : Number 571 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Was RE: Removing M3 oil filter Re: [uuc] Tool Question [uuc] For Sale - 85 325e 4dr - NJ/PA Re: [uuc] 325/328 vs M3 [uuc] <OT> Audi foglights [uuc] Re: Mobile-MP3 applications Re: [uuc] Re: Mobile-MP3 applications [uuc] WTB: Style 44 sport rims, 17x8 Re: [uuc] Re: Mobile-MP3 applications [uuc] Midwest Open House [uuc] Bleeding with ASC+T Re: [uuc] Bleeding with ASC+T [uuc] Test [uuc] After Market CD Changers [uuc] 87 325is - buying assistance [uuc] Pacific BMW RE: [uuc] Pacific BMW ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 09:31:36 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Was RE: Removing M3 oil filter The correct filter for an E30 M3 is an OC 84 (Mahle or Purolator). It weighs 13.3 ounces, the OC 25 filter (Mahle or Purolator PC 201) weighs only 12.2 ounces. The OC 84 filter was called the "Arctic" filter in pre-M3 days. It had stronger wall and would resist exploding in colder climates. When the E30 M3 came along BMW used that filter for the application. The OC 84 is about $1.50 more than the normal four cylinder filter. As far as tools go, Mahle makes one, PN LS 7 (which I happen to sell). It fits on the end of the filter and has provisions for using a screwdriver across it or a large socket on the end of it (27mm?). It has 14 flats inside it just like the filter and makes a really intimate fit on the filter.Not rocket science, just the correct tool for the job. Michel ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 10:24:50 -0400 From: Eurowerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Tool Question Steve, Kobalt is a divsion of Snap-on tools. The quality is excellent, as well as the warranty. They are currently only available at sLowe's, as far as I know...I only use Snap-on personally, but have looked at the complete line of Kobalt, and for home use, they should be very good. They seem to have a much better fit and finish than any of their competitors. Steve D'Gerolamo wrote: > I know you thought I knew everything about tools but I don't....I received > a call yesterday from a company asking me to convert a new 36' Pace > American trailer into a mobile workshop. The workshop is primarily for > home repairs, not automotive. This customer, because of a business > partnership with Lowes, gets all their tools courtesy of Kobalt. Anyone > know Kobalt's reputation, depth of product line and if they are available > at stores other than Lowes? I need to see what I'm dealing with. > > Please reply privately...thanks. SD > ========================================= > Steve D'Gerolamo - The Ultimate Garage > 201-262-0412 / [EMAIL PROTECTED] / http://www.ultimategarage.com - -- Kirk A. Gilchrist EURO-WERKS / Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo Service and Repair 8 South Highland St. / Winchester, KY 40391 / 606-745-0125 [EMAIL PROTECTED] / www.euromajic.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:32:16 -0500 From: "Grant Low" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] For Sale - 85 325e 4dr - NJ/PA I met someone online today that's wanting to sell his E30, so I thought I'd help him out by posting this to the list. Car is in NJ/PA area. The key broke in the ignition, and he doesn't have time to get it out, plus there is not a competent locksmith nearby. I can't remember for sure, but I think he said he's selling for about $600. The engine runs just fine. Car would be great with some cosmetic cleanup, or it could be used for parts. Sounds like it's in really good mechanical shape. There are some pics posted online at http://www.tomdavis.com/bmw/ No affiliation, blahblahblah.. (although he said I'd get a 50 cent commision.. hehe..) Grant 87 325 http://gunter.gunter.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 09:16:18 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Tan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 325/328 vs M3 Jason, Since you did the conversion. can you share with the list if you were to do it all over again taking cost into consideration you you still do the conversion with your 325i or you would just start with an M3 instead? Joe Tan '93 325i > > >Now, after all that you STILL don't have the M3 > brakes > >(major difference), > >the larger engine of the M3, the Limited Slip Rear > >End, the body fascia > >parts, the M3 seats, and the resale value of an M3 > vs. > >a souped up 325/28. > > Actually, some e36 325i's came with limited slip > differentials. My 1992 came with a limited slip, > production date 11/91. > > Duane, you also left out > > + much stronger ZF 5 speed gearbox in the M3 over > the Getrag 250 in the 325i (don't ask me how I > know) > + Solid thrust arm bushing (in only the 95 M3) over > 325/328/post 95 model M3s...This matters if you > install very large brakes. the solid bushing > minimizes shimmy. > + Actually now, this is a little off-original-topic > but if you ever transplant an M3 drivetrain to > your 325i/328i, get the drivetrain from a stick > shift 95 M3. Only this particular M3 has a > six bolt flange where the diff meets the > driveshaft. > All other M3s only have a 4 bolt flange. > > Jason Leung > 92 332i turbo > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 09:39:15 -0700 (PDT) From: "K.C. Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <OT> Audi foglights Not to start up a rampant foglight thread that won't die, but... I was flipping through an Audi MY2000 brochure the other day, and came upon this interesting commentary. Pointing out the foglights, the commentary said something to the effect of "To us, it's as important to be seen as it is to see." Which leads to the question: do you suppose Audi deliberately mis-aims their foglights at the factory so that their cars are more "visible"? KC Boyce '85 325e E30 Eta Page: http://rikki.coloradocollege.edu/~k_boyce/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 18:23:45 +0100 (BST) From: =?iso-8859-1?q?Richard=20M?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Mobile-MP3 applications I have a complete PC in my '89 535i its a Pentium 3 500 with a dvd drive this is connected to a tft flat panel display I use a trackball and a small keyboard like the imac's. When you think about it I can play cd's, mp3's, vcd's, dvd's and pc games I also have lots of emulators and can play playstation, n64, mega drive, super nes, mame and loads of others. This can all be fitted to your car for under $1500 if you build it yourself. The next thing I'm doing is installing a dolby digital decoder to get the best sound for the movies. Richard M '89 535i Sport ____________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.co.uk address at http://mail.yahoo.co.uk or your free @yahoo.ie address at http://mail.yahoo.ie ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 12:37:25 -0500 From: Michael Weishaar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Mobile-MP3 applications Wow! That is just fantastic. And you can do all this while travelling at over 100 MPH. Can I ask why the hell you would watch a movie in a car, or play video games? MP3 is different, it is non-interactive, and doesn't require you to take your eyes off the road. God I hate stupid gadgets in cars. Michael 88 M3 Richard M wrote: > > I have a complete PC in my '89 535i its a Pentium 3 > 500 with a dvd drive this is connected to a tft flat > panel display I use a trackball and a small keyboard > like the imac's. When you think about it I can play > cd's, mp3's, vcd's, dvd's and pc games I also have > lots of emulators and can play playstation, n64, > mega drive, super nes, mame and loads of others. This > can all be fitted to your car for under $1500 if you > build it yourself. The next thing I'm doing is > installing a dolby digital decoder to get the best > sound for the movies. > Richard M > '89 535i Sport > > > ____________________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get your free @yahoo.co.uk address at http://mail.yahoo.co.uk > or your free @yahoo.ie address at http://mail.yahoo.ie ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 12:51:56 -0500 From: Lenn Hann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WTB: Style 44 sport rims, 17x8 Hello, Bimwads! - I'm looking to buy four BMW Style 44 17x8 ET47 aluminum "seven-spoke sport" rims, preferably take-offs from a '99-'00 328i sport or '00 323Ci sport, either with or w/o factory Conti or Dunlop tires. Clean w/o road rash if possible. These wheels are BMW part number: 36 11 1 094 506. Anyone got a line on these? Please reply to: Name: Lenn Hann Ship to: Naperville, IL 60563 Phone: 630-369-2604 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 13:59:39 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hart) Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Mobile-MP3 applications whatsa matter with in flight entertainment? It is no surprise that seemingly pointless devices such as video games or vcrs can quiet a terminally restless individual, be it a child, or a traveler on an airplane. Its only a matter of time before on-windscreen entertainment includes some battle zones of visual distraction for the somnambulent. Even as we bald, the dandy beast known as Cadillac has taken military imaging to sellt what is a computer enhanced night vision on windscreen which illuminates about 3X further down the road. Now if only Mr. Comforti could customize the Sony Night Shot chip to view bedroom interiors alongside the road, I'd trade in my German caddy for more vulgar, unrefined, dangerous driving entertainment! but I digress....John=328i-spy ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 11:44:53 -0700 (PDT) From: John Stoj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Midwest Open House This is almost a week late, (I had posted earlier but the list problems prevented the post from going through) but I just thought I'd say what a great day Leo Franchi hosted at Midwest Motorsport last Saturday. There were lots of incredible M-cars and just walking up the road to the shop past all the cars was inspiring/humbling. I had to leave early so I missed Leo's talk on suspensions. Was anyone there? What did you think? Also, any thoughts on the "lubrications" guy? I just wanted to give a collective, "thanks" to Leo and family for putting together a super day. - - John _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://freelane.excite.com/freeisp ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:32:13 -0500 From: "Robert B. Kasten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Bleeding with ASC+T Is there an official procedure for bleeding brakes with ASC+T systems? I take it from the "wonderful" E34 Bentley that pressure bleeding is not an option? Is there a workaround? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 12:58:00 -0700 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Bleeding with ASC+T Don't worry about it. Just pressure bleed them and get on with life. If it really freaks you out. Bleed them, go engage ABS a few times and bleed them again. Jim "Robert B. Kasten" wrote: > > Is there an official procedure for bleeding brakes with ASC+T systems? > I take it from the "wonderful" E34 Bentley that pressure bleeding is > not an option? Is there a workaround? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 19:18:26 -0400 From: "Danny Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Test Just testing...please ignore. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 15:18:33 -0500 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] After Market CD Changers I hate to keep asking this, but I still haven't purchased my cd changer for my 99 328is. I'm really debating, and was wondering if anyone used an after market brand, such as Bose, which would be very nice. If so, I would like to know, how it works with the car. I'm scared to death for some odd reason to do this mail order deal. I know all I have to do, is call Pacific BMW. But I'm so leary of purchasing from a place that tells me, if it doesn't work, I can't get a refund. That just really scares me. Thanks for any advise you can give, I'm really excited about getting one, but hate to rush into anything I might be sorry for later. Celisa 99 328is ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 16:39:48 -0400 From: "Beaudette, Roland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 87 325is - buying assistance I've been looking for a six, but this car popped up at work. I took it for a test drive. Car handled well, motor seemed strong. Damn, I should have looked more closely at this car before I bought my VW in 94, but I digress. The owner claims regular maintainance (2nd owner from 18k, now has 148.5k), but the brake lining and coolant warning lights are lit, OBC is red (claims the dealership wanted $500 to reset the lights). The trunk shows burglary damage (pried up so it doesn't seal well - pool of water on drivers side). Interior is good up front except the carpet is shot by the gas pedal. Rear seats look like a tortoise shell. Timing belt changed at 98k. The body shows small dents and dings, the front spoiler is intact but abused and both fogs and a high beam have rock holes. I just had time for a quick drive. The owner is asking $5k. Any comments would be appreciated. I'ld like to get back to my six search if this is overvalued. Cheers, Roland ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 16:09:05 -0500 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Pacific BMW I would like to ask this question. I've gotten a great deal on a Cd Changer from Pacific BMW. Has anyone purchased anything from this dealership? If so, have they had any problems with this dealership, and are they legit? I'm scared to death to do this mail order deal, but I am considering getting a Cd Changer from this dealership. Thus far, it has had the best price. Im just scared of anyone that tells me, it comes with a warranty, and I can exchange it at my local bmw dealership. My thing is, If I try and exchange it at my local bmw dealership heck, they know if they are in there right minds I didn't buy it there. I can't imagine a company telling me something like this. If anyone has purchased anything from this dealership, and the really think they are good, please advise. Thanks so much for the information. I look forward to hearing all responses. Best Regards, Celisa 99 328is ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 16:34:13 -0500 From: "Eric Giles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Pacific BMW I purchased the alarm kit, clear lense kit, and chrome tailpipe finishers for my 323Ci from Pacific BMW in December. The prices were great, and everything was shipped and arrived on time. I would not have any reservations whatsoever ordering something from them again. Eric Giles '00 323Ci - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Celisa Sent: Friday, April 07, 2000 4:09 PM To: BMW Subject: [uuc] Pacific BMW I would like to ask this question. I've gotten a great deal on a Cd Changer from Pacific BMW. Has anyone purchased anything from this dealership? If so, have they had any problems with this dealership, and are they legit? I'm scared to death to do this mail order deal, but I am considering getting a Cd Changer from this dealership. Thus far, it has had the best price. Im just scared of anyone that tells me, it comes with a warranty, and I can exchange it at my local bmw dealership. My thing is, If I try and exchange it at my local bmw dealership heck, they know if they are in there right minds I didn't buy it there. I can't imagine a company telling me something like this. If anyone has purchased anything from this dealership, and the really think they are good, please advise. Thanks so much for the information. I look forward to hearing all responses. Best Regards, Celisa 99 328is ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #571 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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 ����������������������������������������
