[uucdigest] Friday, April 14 2000 Volume 03 : Number 601 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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: Subject: [uuc] Re: <E36> A-pillar wires Re: [uuc] <e36> How hard is it to run a wire down the A-pillar? [uuc] <All> Damper on Shift Lever [uuc] E30 M3 for sale in New Orleans [uuc] Part numbers needed for LTW splitter RE: [uuc] speeding ticket [uuc] <E36> WTB '95 M3 stock muffler in NJ/NYC area [uuc] Re: M-technic [uuc] [E36!!] - White Guage Cluster Group Purchase [uuc] <E30> Spurious Chiming Re: [uuc] Battery Replacement Re: [uuc] <E30 325is> Specs? [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #597 again and again... [uuc] Bilstiens and Bumpstops [uuc] Hard Steeting 733 [uuc] Re: Speedbleeders [uuc] Re: Speedbleeders [uuc] <FREE> UUC Motorwerks Decals ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 07:07:25 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (atchison) Subject: Subject: [uuc] Re: <E36> A-pillar wires Just a reminder. The A-pillar trim may snap off on an E36, but don't try this on an E23. the A pillar trim cannot be removed until after removing the RF grab bar, the two LF screws in the top trim above the driver's door, the sunshades and rear view mirror, the screws along the front lip of the open sunroof and then the front top trim piece. Those A pillar trim pieces have a screw underneath those other trim pieces if I remember correctly. I had to replace my trim pieces because the previous owner had a car phone installed and they butchered the A-pillar trim during the hands free mike install. > >Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:50:38 -0400 >From: Felix Vicente <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Re: <E36> A-pillar wires > >No problem. The A-pillar (and yes, I believe that is correct) cover simply >snaps off (be careful with the clips - if they stay in the pillar rather >than on the cover when you remove them, your life will be much easier for >reinstalling if you remove the clips from the car and put them back on the >cover first). To put the cover back on, *make sure the tabs are lined up >with the holes in the pillar* and then you can just give the panel a good >whack at the location of the clips (4, if memory serves me right.) I cannot >stress enough that the pins need to line up before you whack the cover, >otherwise you'll bend the pins. (BTDT.) > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 07:44:10 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e36> How hard is it to run a wire down the A-pillar? right Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > so coupes without doorframes, like the E-36, dont have a B pillar, right? > > Gary Derian wrote: > > > The "A" pillar holds the windshield. B is between the doors, C is behind > > the rear door. Tourings have a D pillar way in the back. > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 08:28:39 -0400 From: "Neil Deshpande" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <All> Damper on Shift Lever I did not catch the earlier posts on this topic. The poster of the explanation that it is a damper is correct. I saw the E39 528i lever vibrating visibly in II gear when I took that car out during the Ultimate Drive. In my experience, however, the damper is fitted to the lever when there is some risk of the lever actually falling out of gear, into neutral, from engine or transmission induced vibrations. This could happen because a resonance of the gear lever itself is excited. I saw one such damper on a diesel engined truck last year. Worked fairly well. Shift quality was not important in that application so I cannot remember how the vibration felt by the hand during shifts was affected. Neil Deshpande 1988 325 iS 1989 325 iC *** Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 20:52:36 -0400 From: Felix Vicente <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E39>Shortshifter question snip-(Dave asks about a rubber weight on his OEM Shifter) > It's a vibration dampener originally found in the Z3. Basically, it's > a large rubber ring with a heavy metal ring around it that absorbs > vibration from the shift lever and adds useful mass to absorb the tiny > resistances one may feel while moving the shifter through the synchros > into a gear. hmm. Anybody got a part # on this sucker? - - -Felix Vicente Everglades Chapter Miami, FL (occasionally) '95 325i blk/blk, soon to be a 332i - mine '95 525iA, calypso/beige, just a chip - sister's '98 740iL, white/beige, stock - mother's ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:36:26 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E30 M3 for sale in New Orleans Was reading the paper in the airport on my way home last night and saw this in the Times Picayune: '90 BMW M3, Red w/ tan leather, 5 speed, sunroof, exc cond. 128k miles, 1 owner $7800 Beeper: 504 - 544 - 3443 Home: 504 - 865 - 7661 My wife won't let me buy any more, so hopefully it's nice and one of you can snap it up. I don't know this guy or anything about the car, so don't ask me about it, I'm just passing it along to the group. Shane Kleinpeter Tarheel Chapter '96 M3 '88 535is ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:53:00 -0400 From: ("Keith L Wertman") <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Part numbers needed for LTW splitter I have a friend that is interested in adding a front lip and a LTW splitter to the front of his 97 M3 Coupe. Any information regarding BMW part numbers or details of the process would be appreciated. Keith Wertman 97 Z3 1.9L 99 M3 Coupe 97 F650 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 06:57:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Adam Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] speeding ticket You haven't already sent in the money have you? You should try to fight this in court. I would suggest the National Motorist Association website as an invaluable tool for researching facts to defend yourself in court. Check out my website and you'll find quite a bit of data on there about radar and speeding tickets. For one, read the radar write ups I've posted from emails I received from some of the experts in the industry. I think there is some info there to defend yourself on the basis that they can't hit you with radar from behind (if he clocked you as he was overtaking you). Or if he clocked you before that (you didn't mention if you had a radar detector) well, then, best of luck. Adam Wilson http://www.geocities.com/svt_contour __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 07:41:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Jay Guillermo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E36> WTB '95 M3 stock muffler in NJ/NYC area Fellow bimwads, I would have gotten an aftermarket muffler as upgrade for my '93 325i, but not enough budget. So, if anyone has a '95 M3 muffler laying around collecting dust I'd be interested to take it (assuming we'll agree on price). Why '95 M3 muffler? Well, last year during the NJ chapter's I had my bimmer sharked, Josh of Eurosport did it. He said a muffler from '95 M3 would be good if I decided to upgrade. Email me privately, thanks. Regards, ===== Jay '93 325i BMW CCA NJ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:49:59 -0400 From: "Joseph C. Volpe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: M-technic I believe all the M-Technic package is is the 325is front and rear spoilers. Side sills might be an option like on the 325ix. Check Bavarian Auto Sport (800-535-2002 or www.BavAuto.com) Joe > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ([uucdigest]) > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:23:18 -0500 (EST) > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uucdigest] V3 #597 > > Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:50:35 -0700 (PDT) > From: t k <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] M-technic > > Hey guys, > > Does anybody know where I can find info on the E30 > M-technic option. > > I'm thinking of converting my E30 into a M-technic > replica. > > Just wondering if anybody could point me in the right > direction. > > Regards, > Tarek > '90 325i ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 11:19:15 EDT From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] [E36!!] - White Guage Cluster Group Purchase Alright folks you asked for it - and you got it! I posted recently about an E30 white guage cluster group purchase and some E36 owners responded with a hearty "How come us E36 guys are missing out". I've talked to my supplier who was helping me organize the group purchase and here's what I've found out... White (and colored, if anybody cares) guages are available for E36's. There are two different types. Type one has a speedo that reads from 20-140 and type two reads on up to 160mph. The tachometers all read to 7k rpms. I have already asked my connection if one kind is for M3's and one is not - I'm not an E36 owner and don't know. (You all may already know depending on speedometer markings) Here is what I can do.. It takes a group order of at least 10 guages (no matter what series they're for) to get the group price. The price for E36er's will be slightly higher than the E30 guages at $115/cluster instead of the E30 price of $100/cluster. If you want a color (red, yellow, blue, or green) then it'll cost ya another $5. These are plastic guage faces and a picture of an E30 application can be viewed at the following address... http://members.tripod.com/bimmersteven/images/whitedash.gif The picture tells alot more than I can explain. My friend added the "M-Technic" sticker to his so that won't be on them when they're ordered. Instructions for installation are included and it doesn't require any special tools. Email me _privately_ if you are interested in partaking in this group purchase. I've gotten a good response so far but need 10 FOR SURE orders before I'll start taking money. Oh yea, this is only available for US residents. Thanks, Steve CCA: Smokey Mountain Chapter ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 09:56:06 -0700 From: "Chris Blumenthal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> Spurious Chiming My '91 325iX has suddenly developed a bizarre condition with the "chime" (described variously as the "gong" or "bong" in previous threads). I commute about 35 miles, with some stop and go conditions. After the car was warmed up (and probably hot since I was having to stop at traffic lights), the chime began to sound whenever I hit the brakes. The sound and frequency of the noise were the same that you hear if you leave your key in the ignition and open the door. The chiming would start as soon as I pushed on the brake pedal and would continue for as long as I had my foot on the pedal. There were a couple of instances where the gonging continued for a bit after I took my foot off the pedal, but in each case it only started when I touched the brake pedal. There were no warning or check lights of any kind. All of the fluids are up to level and all of the lights are working. Bentley has no info on the circuits that include the chime. I will have to disconnect the chime if this continues to preserve what is left of my sanity, but that obviously would not be a proper fix. What is going on here? Help! Chris Blumenthal '91 325iX '95 M3 '97 M3/4 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:53:41 -0400 From: Eurowerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Battery Replacement Interstate batteries are the only way to go for a replacement battery, in my opinion. Excellent nationwide warranty, strongest battery made. Don't forget to have them give you a vent kit with the battery. You could also really splurge and get yourself an Optima. This is actually the ultimate battery, but also very expensive. Good luck!!! "Holeman, David" wrote: > After a hard life the battery for my 95 M3 has given up the ghost. I am > looking for a recommendation for a replacement battery that will fit > properly. I have heard that the Diehard International will fit but I am not > sure. Any recommendations would be appreciated. > > David Holeman > www.racepad.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, 14 Apr 2000 12:55:29 -0400 From: Eurowerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E30 325is> Specs? Scott, You are correct in thinking that the 325is has the identical engine as the 325i. The differences are in the interior and exterior appointments. Scott Catlin wrote: > I've been looking for specs on this specific model, yet haven't been able to find >them. I looked on bmwe30.net and found specs for both the 325i (M20 B25 Motronic) and >the 325 (M20 B27), but nothing that talks about the 325is. I know that the M20 B27 is >the eta engine, so I know that's wrong. Is the M20 B25 Motronic in both the 325i and >the 325is? I'm thinking that maybe the "s" in "is" only means sport suspension, body >styling, and maybe interior mods. Am I right? > > Thanks for the help, I'm new and although I don't own a BMW yet, I'd like to be as >knowledgable as possible when I do find the right one. > - S - -- 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, 14 Apr 2000 13:29:11 -0400 From: "Pharr, Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #597 again and again... Is is just me or is everyone getting multiple copies of digest #597? I seem to be receiving a copy about once an hour. - --Jeff ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 10:53:30 PDT From: "David Oath" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Bilstiens and Bumpstops Have a 96 M3. Do I have to trim the bumpstops with the eibach springs. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:31:36 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Hard Steeting 733 May not be your problem, but in my 635 occasionally the belt would slip on the power steering & it would be very hard to turn. It was very intermittent & only would last for a second or 2, but was very scary.. typically it would be most prevalent when I was stopping & turning ie. parking.. VERY scary... I just replaced the belts & it stopped happening.. Good Luck Lee ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:46:31 EDT From: "Mel Abrahams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Speedbleeders ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:47:58 EDT From: "Mel Abrahams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Speedbleeders I can highly recommend Speedbleeders.....there is no way that air can get into the system using them the proper way. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 14:48:37 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FREE> UUC Motorwerks Decals Just got a bunch of UUC decals which are now available for FREE, however, it will cost you a stamp. They are only available in white. See decals here: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/pics/uuc_decal_m3_rear.jpg http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/pics/uuc_decal_m3_front.jpg Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: UUC Motorwerks 22 Lincoln Terrace Hillsdale, NJ 07642 We'll send you two decals, unless you request more. You MUST send the SASE. We CANNOT accept email requests. We'll have these at our picnic as well, on April 29th if you'd like to get them there. Thanks for your continued support. ben liaw http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #601 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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