[uucdigest] Friday, April 7 2000 Volume 03 : Number 572 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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: Kobalt Tools [uuc] To Celisa, Re; After market CD Changer? Re: [uuc] Bleeding with ASC+T [uuc] WTB 4 17x8,17x8.5 or 17x9 wheels for E34 [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters [uuc] 2002 Close Ratio Steering Box FS [uuc] Bimmer bargain - 12V Impact Wrench Re: [uuc] 87 325is - buying assistance [uuc] Re:Pacific BMW [uuc] Re: '87 325is buying advice Re: [uuc] Bimmer bargain - 12V Impact Wrench Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters [uuc] RE Celisa's CD changer Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters [uuc] E30-Broken trunk lock Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 17:47:40 -0400 From: "Duane Collie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Kobalt Tools >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. Steve, Kobalts are made in Snap-On's plants as Snap-On's way of getting its foot in the door in hardware stores, etc. They would never even think of taking their premium line into the hardware stores, so this the alternative. I think they are probably the best of the mid-line tools out there that are mass marketed. They have a very nice finish on them and seem to have a nice weight/feel to them. They're not a Snap-On, but they look better to me than Husky, Craftsman, S-K and Allied. I don't think the line has much depth though. Pretty much limited to the basics like sockets and open ends. I believe you can only get them at Lowes. - - Duane ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 17:46:58 -0500 From: "Christopher J. N. Kolaitis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] To Celisa, Re; After market CD Changer? Hi Celisa, Give Kevin Hale at Knauz BMW in Lake Bluff, IL a call at 847.283.6742, his direct line. Kevin is The electronic parts and performance parts specialist. He is willing to help you and will work a deal for you. Yes, he will ship and give you a return credit, if need be. Knauz BMW in Lake Bluff Illinois is the finest BMW customer service organization in the USA. Tell em Chris sent ya, Chris, Windy City Club 97 M3 daily driver 00 M5 visiting relatives at AC SCHNITZER in Germany PS How can you be driving around without all your tunes? ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 16:32:32 -0700 From: "Larry Simmons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Bleeding with ASC+T See Tech Talk, April 2000 Roundel, page 106. Larry Simmons '91 M5 '91 iX : ------------------------------ : : 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: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 20:41:32 EDT From: "Mel Abrahams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WTB 4 17x8,17x8.5 or 17x9 wheels for E34 Minor scratches ok but must be straight.Must be 20mm offset. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 20:48:08 -0400 From: "Curt Kiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters Your going to pay for that Rob. You probably use one of those $60 Snap-On filter wrenches. That or Jiffy-Lube! DOH! Curt K. >And we just thought you sweat a lot. >- - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 21:04:50 -0400 From: "Langsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 2002 Close Ratio Steering Box FS FS I have listed my 2002 CR steering box on ebay at: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=302989651 This is a 1984 production date unit , is NLA from BMW and has only 4000 miles use! Mario L. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 20:15:18 -0500 From: Mark Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Bimmer bargain - 12V Impact Wrench I have recently found a tool which I have been using for the last few months and now feel is worthy of recommendation.. I autocross my E30M3 monthly (or more often) and change wheels and tires at the track.. I have purchased a Campbell-Hausfeld RL1002 12V Impact Wrench kit and it has been marvelous in its operation.. This impact has an electrical cord and plugs into one's cigarette lighter.. It's box proclaims it is rated for 250 ft.lbs but I would guess it truly only operates up to 150 ft-lbs with respect to removing wheel lugs.. It comes with an extension, 3/4, 13/16 and 17mm sockets and a hard plastic carrying case for all.I purchased it for $50 at Meijer's (for those of you in the midwest) after seeing it in the tool section. I began to look for this after using a similar model a friend of mine owns made by Chicago Electric I believe.. This is an electrical device, so it is nowhere near the force and bpm that an air driven tool has. When you push the button it spools up for it's impact... It takes about 4 seconds to get up to speed, an inertia lock engages the ratchet with an audible "click" and it generally makes one impact THWACK! when you are working on wheel lugs. This is enough torque to work my lugs off in most cases when I torque them to 75-80ft-lbs with the torque wrench... If the first THWACK! doesn't break the lug free then it winds up for another impact and goes thwack! and the lug spins all the way out.. . An air driven tool just goes bratatatatatatatatatatatatatatat and has given you about 25 impacts in 2 seconds..... VERY different. This unit has nowhere near the force but works methodically and flawlessly thus far... I am aware that there is a SNAP-ON unit that is cordless but it runs about 6X more expensive than this unit, although surely is a better unit while also enabling one to work without being attached by a cord. I looked for this tool at the local Walmart and while they carried nearly every Campbell Hausfeld item they did not stock the 12V Impact.. YMMV. So far this tool has been the best $50 I have spent on a track related item... Mark Williams Dallas, TX 91 ///M3 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 21:41:39 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] 87 325is - buying assistance Roland: Sounds pretty ratty for $5k. Pristine example in my part of the country would go for $7-8k. I would hold out for a nice one. Dana ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 19:00:26 -0700 From: Jordan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re:Pacific BMW Pacific is totally legit. Before you buy anything call them and talk to Bobby. Tell him Jordan (Black 91 M5) told you to call. You should get an even better deal. Email me privatly and I will tell you the best way to go about getting the best deal from Pacific. Anyone else want to know can email me as well. Jordan 91 ///M5 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 22:12:25 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: '87 325is buying advice Roland, In a message dated 4/7/00 8:14:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << The owner is asking $5k. Any comments would be appreciated. I'ld like to get back to my six search if this is overvalued. >> >From your description, the car seems to be priced a bit high! I'd keep searching for a 6er! An '87 325is is a great car, but you can bet on some high maintenance with that mileage...especially if the clutch hasn't been changed...that's a "fun" job <g>. The timing belt should be changed about every 50k to 60k miles (I believe), so it's about ready again. There are alot of fine examples out there in the $5k range...I'd pass, unless you have some sort of "attachment" to the car (color combo, etc.)...you can do better. $500 to rectify the OBC problem is ridiculous! Do it yourself...help is out here. My $.02 worth...good luck, John Weese BMW CCA #76646 '88 M5 3 '02's '86 325es (son #1) '87 325is (son #2)...bought for $4k...much better shape than the one you describe. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2000 11:03:20 SGT From: "Eugene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Bimmer bargain - 12V Impact Wrench Mark, Can't seem to find this tool on their website at http://www.campbellhausfeld.com/ Any more info on it? Like maybe if it isn't actually made by them? Eugene '99 328iA Steptronic 18" BBS RKII ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 23:13:05 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters Ummm... I haven't owned a BMW with a spin-on filter *ever*. $60 may buy a nice Strap-on filter wrench, but we also know what $20 buys you... ;-) - - Rob (veteran of five upside-down and rightside-up canisters guaranteed to waterproof the garage floor with Mobil 1) - ----- Original Message ----- From: Curt Kiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters > Your going to pay for that Rob. You probably use one of those $60 Snap-On > filter wrenches. That or Jiffy-Lube! DOH! > > Curt K. > > >And we just thought you sweat a lot. > > >- - Rob > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 23:14:34 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] RE Celisa's CD changer Celisa, You have an e-36, right? When I purchased my e-36 99 M3, I wanted a CD player as both of our cars had a CD player as well as our home stereo system - we do not own any tapes. But I was put off by the price BMW was asking for the CD changer. I also had a 6 disc changer in an old Acura Legend and found I rarely changed the CDs (mainly due to me being lazy). All of our cars subsequent to the Legend had in-dash CD players (i.e., one disc at a time). I found I really like this system better. So I purchased the Blaupunkt Toronto (check out www.crutchfield.com for a picture). It replaces the BMW tape deck and I think it matches the interior quite nicely. Also I think it sounds better and the display color is adjustable to a perfect match of the BMW orange. I like music, but I am not a stereo nut, so I felt the stock speakers and amps were fine. I was not looking for a killer system, I wanted a CD player and something that looked stock. For the price, the Blau Toronto fit the bill. The only downside is the display can "wash out" in direct sunlight, but you can also think about the money you saved buying the Blau over the 6 disc changer. Installation was a snap and I believe Crutchfield will provide you will the wiring kit for free as well as a call in number for install help. If you can strip a wire and are NOT color blind, you can install this stereo. As for service, I had a problem with my CD player not ejecting on a random basis. The Crutchfield customer service rep tried to solve the problem over the phone. After trying for a little while, he said he would ship a new one out that day and after I received it, ship the old one back "when I had a chance". He wanted to make sure I not without a stereo. Now for the disclaimer, I have no interest in Blaupunkt or Crutchfield, just a happy consumer. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me direct. Vince 99 M3 >>>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... >>>Celisa *******************Internet Email Confidentiality Footer******************* Privileged/Confidential Information may be contained in this message. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message (or responsible for delivery of the message to such person), you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. 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I'm sorry I couldn't help myself ;^P Bill Matthews Hockessin DE 00 MGeeze Some Volvos ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 23:32:30 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters - ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Matthews <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters > From: Rob Levinson - UUC Motorwerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > $60 may buy a nice Strap-on filter wrench, but we also know what $20 > buys > > you... ;-) > > A lap dance?? > > I'm sorry I couldn't help myself ;^P > > Bill Matthews > Hockessin DE Hey, who told Bill? ;-) - - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Apr 2000 21:46:48 -0600 From: Rob Shively <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30-Broken trunk lock A buddy of mine broke his key off in the trunk lock of his '84 325e. Any suggestions on how he can get into the locked trunk? I suggested he might be able to again access by removing the top section of the back seat. Thanks Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 23:52:56 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hart) Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Removing Oil Filters If anyone knows of any abusive, critical or patronizing and especially, money as power grubbing complaints-e.g, he pays for this service, so you should be eternally grateful-by said "Bard" (Rob Levinson, you're no William Shakespeare!") Digest "owner" please respond to my website, so we can discuss how to start a new digest, unrepentant toward the arrogant and bourgeosie BMW of old, and reign in the everyman's page, from the Mini to the max. I warned Rob, and subsequently countless others on the list that his site was rejecting incoming posts. ONLY WHEN ENOUGH OF YOU REPLIED DID THIS ACTUALLY WRINKLE HIS FEATHERS...AND NOW THAT HE'S SORTED HOUSE, HE'S THREATENING TO FILTER ME FOR A HOST OF INFANTILE EXCUSES!!! BE WARNED, THIS IS A SITE WHERE THE MESSENGER GETS THE AXE. He will be after your responses as well. Be forewarned..this is not a digest, it is the auspices of an undigested moderator, who eats mail not to his liking. May I guess this will be my last post, if even. Beware the short-shrifter, in business and digestive incapacities. ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #572 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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