[uucdigest] Tuesday, April 18 2000 Volume 03 : Number 613 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 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] <E28> Metric Mechanic Engines Re: [uuc] A & P thread Re: [uuc] negative camber woes, Kumho's rubbing struts [uuc] Re: zymol RE: [uuc] Nail in tire Re: [uuc] A & P thread Re: [uuc] <E28> with a clunk [uuc] to SF area listers: SFO parking questions ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 21:50:55 -0700 From: "Richard F. Viehdorfer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E28> Metric Mechanic Engines I'm looking for specific information concerning the Big 6 engines that Metric Mechanic sells; specifically the upgraded engines that they sell in 3500, 3700, and 3900 sizes called the HiFlo ST Sport engines. If anyone has any direct knowledge of these engines, their design, manufacturing, reliability, performance claims, etc., I would appreciate hearing from you. They appear to be the only company I've been able to find that does any modification on the Big 6 on a normally aspirated basis, and their prices appear to be reasonable. On the 3500 engine, they claim 260 horsepower and I believe 235 torque with stock fuel injection and engine management. I am considering the purchase of one of these engines in the next 10-15,000 miles and would appreciate hearing from anyone who has had any experiences with them. As I do not want to clutter the Digest with anecdotal posts, please direct any email responses to me personally, off-list. Thanks, Rick Viehdorfer Rocky Mtn Chapter BMWCCA member ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:57:53 -0700 From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] A & P thread Everyone please forgive him. He just moved here from Oregon. Jim Don Cicchetti wrote: > > 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- > ____________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:01:53 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] negative camber woes, Kumho's rubbing struts Well, I got around to replacing my warped rotors and discovered my left front strut as well as the right side (although to a much lesser degree) has R compound tire marks all over the area where the spring seats in the strut (the bottom "cup" area). I'm certain it's due to the shims that were installed to get 2.5 degrees negative camber. My question is, if I turn my hats and remove the shims to get the 2-2.5 negative camber, will my Kumho's still rub the strut? I would assume so, but I'm not certain. I've also noticed that when I turn the wheel left or right to it's maximum position(s), my swaybar linkage interferes with the brake line mounting flanges on the struts. I'm not seeing any wear on the brake lines themselves as the linkage hits the protective boot that fits in the flange on the strut. Is that normal for the linkage to rub considering the amount of negative camber I'm running? My front swaybar is set in the middle position. I could alleviate the swaybar linkage rub by going to the loose setting on the swaybar, but that's not what I want to do. Any suggestions about how I can properly clear the tires from the strut as well as the linkage from the brake line flange on the struts? There is absolutely no way that I could ever set my front swaybar on the stiff setting with what is happening. I know something is wrong. Any help is appreciated. Oh yea, the size Kumho's I'm running are 225/45/17 (V700's) on stock rims. Suspension includes: H&R Race Springs, Bilstein Sport struts, RD Anti-sways, X-brace. Ken Arutunian '95 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:05:14 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: zymol I've decided to change my name to a fem one.....a gal ask a wax question and gets several answers immediately, including mine.... I used Meguire then switched to Zymol...gonna switch back as soon as I use all the Zymol (can't afford to discard it at the price I paid for it) but it's lasting so long (in the can, not on the car) that it may be a while before I get to switch back. The three steps with M are easier than the two with Z ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 21:18:31 -0700 From: "John Caramagno" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Nail in tire Take the wheel off and haul it down to any reputable tire dealer, Goodyear for instance. They will remove the tire and patch it from the inside. Total cost about $10. John Caramagno Carol Feldman [EMAIL PROTECTED] - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Avinash Heroor Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 7:22 AM To: BMW Digest Subject: [uuc] Nail in tire All, I just found out I have a nail in my left rear tire. I know this subject has been discussed before, but what would be the best way to deal with this? I have a '92 325i with Michelin MXV4+ and the stock wheels. The nail is only causing a slow leak at this point so I have some time to deal with the problem. Also, if someone could recommend a good tire shop in the SF Bay Area preferably near San Jose/Sunnyvale/Cupertino, I'd appreciate it. Thanks, - --Avi. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:52:29 EDT From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] A & P thread Good one Don...on a similar note: Joe's Gas Station and Diner -- Eat Food, Get Gas :-) Steve >From: Don Cicchetti <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] A & P thread >Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 20:25:32 -0800 > >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- >____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 01:45:48 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] <E28> with a clunk Keith wrote: <<When I start off or back off the throttle <<in reverse or first gear a clunk comes from the backseat. Keith, This happened to my '87 528e a few months ago. It had been doing it for a while, and I finally got hacked (and annoyed) enough to take it to the mechanic. Turns out the Pitman arm (I think that's it. Isn't that the thing that connects the rear axle to something?) was pretty much shot. Tony (the mechanic) was surprised the whole rear axle hadn't fallen off the car before. When he replaced the Pitman arm, it raised the back end up a little. I guess the whole car was sitting right on the axle or something. It handles a lot better now, too. Nice and tight, like it should be (well, as tight as can be with a shaky steering wheel!). My suggestion to you. Take it in NOW and have it looked at. When you hear your axle resetting like that (that's what the noise is), it's definitely NOT good for your car, or your future health and well-being (if the axle falls off while driving), for that matter. Good luck, and I hope that's the correct answer! Either way, take it in soon. When you hear a clunk like that, something's definitely not right. Best, Brad Couvillon '87 528e auto ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 23:09:07 -0700 From: Olivia Simantob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] to SF area listers: SFO parking questions To Bay Area flying bimmer enthusiasts: Any recommendations on long-term parking at SFO (only for 48 hours)? I have heard rumors that there is a more expensive, gated, well-guarded area that one can park next to for a little added security, but does anyone know where that is? Is it better to park in a higher-traffic/visibility or a more remote area? TIA, Olivia '93 325iC ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #613 ************************** _________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | Bonneville Motorwerks . http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com | Camptown Automotive - http://www.camptownauto.com | Circle Tire Co. 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