[uucdigest] Monday, April 17 2000 Volume 03 : Number 612 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] Speaking of "hours" Re: [uuc] Zymol Wax Re: [uuc] Sunroof Problems [uuc] <E34> Pre-purchase Question Re: [uuc] Zymol Wax [uuc] RE: <E30> AC not cold [uuc] Re: upgrades [uuc] Re: <E28> with a clunk RE: [uuc] need wheel repair! [uuc] putting in 5-speed, can I sell automatic 4 core? [uuc] 88 M5 Euro Header [uuc] E36> alarm false alarms [uuc] Mosport [uuc] Nail in tire [uuc] X5 UDE [uuc] A & P thread ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:07:38 -0700 (PDT) From: kjk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Speaking of "hours" Reminds me of a great Steve Wright joke (as best as I can remember): I was driving the other day and was pulled over by a policeman. He walked up to the window and requested license and registration. He than asked if I knew why he pulled me over. I said no of course. He stated, "Well, Mr. Wright you were exceeding the speed limit of 55 mph." I replied, "Officer, I wasn't going to be out for an hour." I thought that was pretty funny at the time. Kevin Kelly Golden Gate Chapter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 19:29:55 EDT From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Zymol Wax It's an interesting read but I think too much emphasis was put on the "ease of use" category. Maybe it's just me, but I _like_ detailing a car... Steve >From: "Chris Timmons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] Zymol Wax >Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:22:51 EST > >The latest issue of Consumer Reports shows the results of wax testing. >Interesting reading. The categories tested against/for include durability, >scratching/hazing (especially useful for dark cars), gloss and ease of use, >among others. It's worth the price of admission. > >Chris > >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:28:39 -0700 From: richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Sunroof Problems pull the cover in the overhead by the switch, see the big nut, tighten big nut, see if that corrects your problem..., richard, euro wrench "Gary H. Fletcher" wrote: > The sunroof on my E36 moves only about an inch and then stops when > attempting to open it. The sunroof's tilt option works fine. Is it out of > adjustment or do I have a bigger problem? > > Thanks, > > Gary Fletcher ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:37:29 -0500 From: Steve Conner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E34> Pre-purchase Question What is the general reaction to buying a 1991 525i with 237K miles and auto trans? Price is very good, condition is tbd, but assume it is good also. My significant other has the intitial reaction to run and hide, but does have a hint of curiosity. Looking for the combined wisdom of this group to decide if I should follow up and look at the car. It is an hour drive away. It is for our son who is in college and may take some long distance trips. I need reliability. TIA for any feedback. Steve Conner Kokomo, IN ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 16:46:39 -0700 From: Roger Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Zymol Wax Celisa, If you actually drive your car, don't waste your time/money on Zymol. I have used it before and can say it lasts about as long as it takes you to put it on! Also, it doesn't look any better than some other waxes I have used. My car is also black and I don't have any problem with swirls using other waxes such as Griot's best of show, P21s or Blitz Wax. I personally use and have had great results from using: - -Griot's car wash & clay bar - -3m Hand Glaze (polish) - -P21s (wax around the trim with this as it won't leave white residue) - -Griot's best of show elsewhere - -Blitz for the winter (lasts longer in the rain) If your car is black, definitely use a pure polish at least once a year to bring out that deep black gloss. Roger - -- 1992 325 M-Technic, AA Stage 1+ Turbo Track Toy 2000 VW Jetta Commuter Car 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R The FAST One "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Has anyone heard of this wax, Zymol? I've heard that it's really good for > black cars, and you don't have to worry about swirls. Can I purchase this at > any automotive store? Thanks so much for all responses on this issue. I > haven't forgotten about the all cotton towels > > Celisa > 99 328is ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:45:50 -0500 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: <E30> AC not cold "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sez: > > The kit is the whole shebang. Compressor, receiver, drier, > hoses, grommets (cracklin' good toast Grommet!) switches, > and sensors. For those of you with the really old compressors. > ( change must have been 89+) You also get the Japanese > nipondenso compressor, noticeably less drag on the system. > That's why it's 700-800. and not 250. If I remember correctly, Nippondenso/Sanden compressors go for around $300. Behr/Bosch compressors are more expensive, but those are the ones (or some of them) requiring replacement during R134a retrofit. The kit without the compressor is $150 tops. Labor runs another 2-3 hours (I forgot exactly, as I paid a flat off-the-clock $100 to have everything done). You do the math. YMMV, alex f > > "Daniels, Jason S" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sez: > > > > > > You have a leak somewhere, either past the seals in an old > > > compressor or the return hose, mine leaked several times. If > > > you are planning on keeping the car, you should convert over > > > to 134A > > > > good advise. > > > > > and a new more efficient compressor. > > > > unnecessary for '89+ E30s (or was that '87+)?. > > > > > I did and it works great. The usual big places sell the kits > > > (for professional installation only) $700-800. And worth it. > > > > $700???!!!?!? > > The BMW R134a factory retrofit kit lists for $250 from your friendly > > dealer. > > > > The same kit is available from the usual after-market > > retailers for $150. > > > The kit includes (among other things): new dryer, new oil for the > > existing compressor, new hi/low pressure switches, new R134a valve, > > probably something else (new hoses for older pre-'87? E30s). > > More details, including whether your compressor needs to be > > replaced, is available at Brett Anderson's site: > > http://www.koalamotorsport.com/ac.htm > > > > alex f ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:43:00 -0400 From: darren Beilstein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: upgrades > Digest, I have made a few changes to my 89 325is. I have put on an Alpina suspension and wheels, a new Alpine stereo, and now I am going to add the UUC shortshifter. What other upgrades have you "fellow digesters" found to add to the overall driving experience, without breaking the bank. I really do not do any track driving, and living in Maine, even if I do track the car, it will be rather infrequently. I liked what BMP did with their E30, adding the M3 mirrors, and the new spoiler on the trunk, but I would have to pay someone else some money to do those upgrades. I am also in the process of looking into buying new "used" M3 seats to put in the car. ANy opinions would be most welcomed. TIA Darren ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:47:10 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: <E28> with a clunk Keith- Take a look at the rear subframe mounts and the differential mounts. They are perishables that seem to start going at around our car's age/mileage in E28 circles... (Just a thought!) RobW '85 535i(s wannabe) In a message dated 4/17/00 7:49:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I have a 1985 535i with 151K miles.When I start off or back off the throttle in reverse or first gear a clunk comes from the backseat.A driveline inspection revealed the following: >> ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:54:35 -0400 From: "Heckendorf, David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] need wheel repair! David, I can't comment on a shop for repairing these rims or if they are worth it... What I do wonder is, you have an E36 325is and the car you got these off of was an E?6 328?? The reason I ask is that, to the best of my recollection, for E36 cars, regardless of option package, only the M3 had 17" rims (not even the E36 328i w/Sport package, which I'm pretty sure were 16"). However, the E46 328i with Sport package does have 17"x8.0" rims (don't recall the number of spokes, too lazy to go down the to garage and check). If these are the rims you've picked up, you're going to have a problem (or rather BIG problems) with the offset. Just my $0.02 worth... Dave 98 M3/4 99 328i 96 318tiS+ (Gone, but not forgotten) - -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:46:34 PDT From: "DAVID NGUYEN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] need wheel repair! anyone in the LA area can recommend me to a worthy wheel repair shop? i just picked up ( FOR FREE! ) a set of '99 328 "17 7-spoke wheels. but one catch. they're off a wrecked '99 328 (moment of silence please) =X well two are curbed and two are dented. are they worth repairing? and anyone know where i can get a good price on tires for them? what are the stock tire dimensions for this wheel? anyone that owns one that can read me off what the size is on their's? any help would be great. i'm going to sport these on my '94 325is. it's a beautiful wheel ( if i can manage to get them repaired) david '94 E36 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 17:59:30 -0700 (PDT) From: aa ww <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] putting in 5-speed, can I sell automatic 4 core? its the ZF4HP22 4-speed select shift from an e23. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send online invitations with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:10:20 -0700 From: Steve Billings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 88 M5 Euro Header What would be a reasonable cost for a euro type header for an 88 M5? As far as I know it is unused. Is it a direct fit or are there any hidden bugaboos? What are the benefits other than a lighter wallet? Steve Billings 88M5 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:05:24 -0400 From: "Bailey Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36> alarm false alarms FWIW, I had the falsing alarm module in my 1995 ti replaced last summer under warranty. The result: no more "glass breakage" false alarms. YMMV, but the new, improved, "green dot" does rectify the falsing problem in some cases. Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 1998 318tia Active 1993 Pathfinder SE "Gojira" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:07:38 -0400 From: "Robert Yap" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Mosport > I have been driving my 72 (mostly) '02 for the last three > days at beautiful sunny (for a few minutes) Mosport. So Chris, how do you like the changes to Mosport? Inquiring minds want to know. RobY 94E36/4S50usB30 BMWCCA#161392 BMWCC#4128 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:09:11 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Nail in tire Chester writes....... << It also depends on where the puncture is. If it's on the shoulder, then you're out of luck. However, if it's somewhere in towards the middle and not near the shoulder, than using a plug is safe. Good luck, Chester >> I have used the home-use tire plug kit from K Mart (about $8.00) several times. I've never had one fail or leak. While it certainly isn't the preferred method of repairing a tire, it has gotten me by on several occasions. A few years ago we were towing the race car through the mountains on a Friday night going to Mid Ohio. At a gas stop I was doing the regular visual inspection and noticed the left rear tire on the MPV was low. I pulled the nail out of the center of the tread, plugged it with the kit, filled it back up with the mini 12 volt compressor, and it never leaked again. 'Never even took the wheel off the van. Total process, about 10 minutes. Carter Hunt 325E L Stock A tire plug repair kit in the glovebox of all our cars, just in-case ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 19:59:30 -0700 From: John Edward Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] X5 UDE The X5 UDE came to town, set up shop in the 3Com/Candlestick parking lot. And it started raining half an hour before my appointment time. Still, it was fun. The static displays included an M5 in Silverstone (it was good to finally see one in that color, for certain reasons...) a 750iL (my brother-in-law looked like Al Capone sitting in the backseat...well, except he's Chinese) and a few other models. This was my first BMW UDE and the driving side of the program was much more structured than past ride-and-drive events I'd done. Was fun, though I'd liked to have had a chance to try the thing with DSC turned off. I got third-fastest time, sandwiched in amongst the autocrossers and fellow open-track runners present. The DSC kept everyone going more or less where they were supposed to, but was a little limiting exiting a couple bends. The DSC demonstration proved troublesome - with five up, probably 950 lb including the driver, it proved very difficult to get it to spin with DSC off even on the soapy pad. He tried, and he tried, and he got the two inside wheels off the ground at one point as it lurched off the soapy pad sideways (THUMP! as the wheels hit the ground again - no nasty pictures of an X5 laying on its side with its occupants crawling out the up-side doors!) but it finally took a whole lot more soap to get it done. Lesson learned: the CG of an X5 as it sits empty may be only 3" higher than that of a 540i, but the seats are a lot higher and that CG undoubtedly goes up quite a bit when the thing is fully occupied with 90th percentile adults. The Hill Descent Control demo was entertaining - the ramp goes up and over a semi-trailer. My brother-in-law noted that his Land Cruiser would do the same thing - lock the diffs and throw it in low-range and let it idle down. Spoilsport. We got to the Komen Ultimate Drive tent just before they started closing up; the only vehicle available was a sport-packaged X5. Turns out it rides a whole lot like a sport-package 5-series...felt good enough, but frankly I'd rather have the AWD package in something a whole lot more like a regular 540i wagon. John. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:25:32 -0800 From: Don Cicchetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] A & P thread Speaking of p threads.... Didja hear that A&P was merging with Stop & Shop? Yeah, it's gonna be called Stop & P.... sorry DC - -- ____________________________________________ Don Cicchetti CCA member - San Diego guitar player '71 02/M42 "Ingrid" -Beatnik Motor Works- ____________________________________________ ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #612 ************************** _________________________________________ | 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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