[uucdigest] Monday, June 25 2001 Volume 03 : Number 3922 _________________________________________________________________ | | Search the ARCHIVES: | http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] | | Visit Richard Nott's Ultimate BMW Database: | http://www.gis.nsw.gov.au/staff/rnott/bmw/bmw.html | | 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. | Technical Problems? Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: RE: [uuc] Q-tips ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] RE: [uuc] e30 leaky rack ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@sylv] RE: [uuc] Dismantling an AutoBox. ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fu] RE: [uuc] '86 325 won't start ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst] RE: [uuc] e30 leaky rack ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@sylv] RE: [uuc] Speed ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Zeemax Kits. [Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] Zeemax Kits. ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@sylvan] RE: [uuc] OEM or aftermarket battery, which to buy? ["Rodney Moore" <m6bi] [uuc] Re: <FS> Floating in the 'bay [Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: New Nurburgring record ["RussC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: <misc> removing crappy purple tint [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] RE: [uuc] New sending units (more from Jim P.) ["Ulf Bertilsson" <ulf.ber] [uuc] WOB ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] Re: <misc> removing crappy purple tint ["Ulf Bertilsson" <ulf.b] [uuc] Upgrading generic seats to m3 seats on E36 ["Ulf Bertilsson" <ulf.b] RE: [uuc] New Nurburgring record ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fue] Re: [uuc] Aftermarket Interior Trim Suppliers for e46 coupes? [ben keyes ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 23:48:53 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Q-tips I know one of you guys just had his new (2000) Bimmers (plural) undercarriages painted? > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Albrecht [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent > > For another perspective, perhaps we can talk Andrei into telling us > about painting and clear coating the frame of his pick-up truck, the one > with the supercharger. > > Steve Albrecht ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 23:45:52 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] e30 leaky rack I would think that most of the time someone replaces seals the rack boots have been toast and the rods are scored so it most likely will leak again. If this is not the case I would try it. Redneck aligning 101 You can set toe by measuring the distance C to C at the front and rear of the wheels. Adjust the distance accordingly so it is equal. If you need to center the wheel "turn" the wheels in the direction the wheel is pointing by making equal turns on each adjuster. 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2001 8:24 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] e30 leaky rack > > Let's try this again... > > So my steering rack is leaking. After 14 years, I am not surprised. > Everything I have seen in the various forums indicates that you can't > replace the seals in an e30 rack. I do notice that alloembmwparts.com has > a > seal kit for the e30 rack (but not the e36 rack). > > Has anyone had any luck in replacing the seals in an e30 rack? > > Also, as the only adjustment in the alignment on an e30 is the toe, how > hard > is it to set this yourself? I ask because I will need to realign the > steering after I replace the rack or seals. > > -- Joe > > -- > Joseph M. Krzeszewski Network Operations > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack of All Trades, Master of > None... Yet ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 23:53:10 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Dismantling an AutoBox. I still have my "automatic rebuilding" book if you would like to borrow it. Main point is to make sure you remember where your balls go. All the parts go in the same order they come out. You just replace the old with whatever comes in your kit and look for obvious signs of worn parts. 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: Neil Deshpande [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > I'm sure it is different for different boxes, but > taking it apart and putting it back together turned > out not to be very tough after all. Looked simpler > than what I know of manual boxes. > > Neil - never thought I'd need to know about an > autobox, but now that I like the 740i Sport . . . > http://www.neilwerke.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:00:09 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] '86 325 won't start They don't have "codes" (do they?) Mine does not anyway. I'd check the crank sensor(s) if you have no primary. I think that's the usual. Bentley has a whole checklist no? 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: Carey Probst [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2001 12:00 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] '86 325 won't start > > My son's '86 325 won't start. Cranks but no spark that I can tell. > > Does it have a port to plug in the Peake code reader? I have the one with > the adapter for older cars but can't find the plug port if it has one. > > Start diagnosis tomorrow, coil, etc. > > Any suggestions appreciated. > > TIA > > Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters > Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched > Soon to be Braced ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:02:41 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] e30 leaky rack FYI - my son and I used my 16' tape measure. > Apparently it is really easy to set toe. Gary Derian > is the expert, but I've reviewed the procedure and it > appears to be very easy indeed. I won't describe it > as I've not done it, but it is basically measuring the > separation of the tire fronts and backs with right > angle (seat against tire) and string and setting toe > that way. > > Neil Deshpande > http://www.neilwerke.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:03:58 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Speed ding, ding, ding.... winner? > -----Original Message----- > From: Richard Sperry [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sorry I'm a little late, I'm catching up on the email. > > on two wheels indicated 201, probably about 192, on a 1999 Suzuki > Hayabusa > 1300. The only thing I was thinking was " DON'T FALL OFF" ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 22:32:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Zeemax Kits. James: Of all aftermarket kits, I have consistently found the Zeemax ones to be in the poorest taste! Some of the early Alpina ones were bad, but you could get used to them, but the Zeemax ones, no way! Neil Deshpande http://www.neilwerke.com *** James Muskopf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's actually spelled "Zeemax". They make WEIRD-looking wide-body fiberglass fender flare kits, like adding E30 M3 fender flares on steroids. You can see the E34 kit at: http://www.zeemax.com/7e34wb.htm __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 01:38:34 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Zeemax Kits. Can someone list some E30 specific sites? Thanks, 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: Neil Deshpande [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > James: > > Of all aftermarket kits, I have consistently found the > Zeemax ones to be in the poorest taste! Some of the > early Alpina ones were bad, but you could get used to > them, but the Zeemax ones, no way! > > Neil Deshpande > http://www.neilwerke.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 23:10:16 -0700 From: "Rodney Moore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] OEM or aftermarket battery, which to buy? Steve , The BMW OE battery is made by Douglas, in the US. http://www.douglasbattery.com/pages/frame.html They are sold by Batteries Plus stores nation wide. http://www.batteriesplus.com/index.html - -----------original message------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 14:10:57 -0700 From: "Steve Mizumoto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] OEM or aftermarket battery, which to buy? Hi All, I will be buying a battery tomorrow and wanted to get your opinions on whether I should buy an OEM battery from BMW or an aftermarket brand. I assume that the after market brands will cost less. Have you heard of internal vs. external venting for BMW batteries? Steve M3 96' Estoril - ----------------end--------------- - --- Rodney Moore BMW CCA #86830 Golden Gate Chapter [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 02:18:56 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <FS> Floating in the 'bay As has become my custom, I have an eclectic group of items for sale on eBay this week: <http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewListedItems&userid=macvaugh> This week has mostly items that were bought but not paid for and are being relisted again. If you were outbid last time, this may be your chance to grab the item at the right price! Also an opportunity to own a piece (or seven) of the mystique. Never any reserve. Thanks, Ed ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 23:26:33 -0700 From: "RussC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: New Nurburgring record All I can say is, If a BMW SUV(no matter the mods) beats cars like 996 GT3s or turbos, Ferrari 360s, F40s or F50s, McLaren F1s, E46 ///M3s, Corvette ZO6, ect, ect ect, then I have one statement, "DRIVER SKILL VARIES, ALOT". RussC > Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 23:35:22 -0300 > From: "Joao T. da Costa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [uuc] New Nurburgring record > > > > > > >>doesn't the M5 run the Ring faster than an M3? > > > >According to my numbers the E36 M3 'evo' and E39 M5 both have turned > >laps of 8:20. Two seconds ahead of the 8:22 lap for the 321hp M > >coupe and E46 M3. Supposedly a 'stock' 4.4l X5 laps in 9:20. AFAIK > >the times for the E39 M5 and E46 M3 are both done by BMW AG test > >drivers. Of course, they may have been told to hold back when > >driving the M3, so that a 'cheaper' car wouldn't be their top dog. > >(After all, it doesn't hurt testing to ease up enough to be two > >seconds slower on a 2-mile straight.) > > > >Gilbert > > > > Do you have a number for the McLaren F1 road car? > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 03:15:33 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: <misc> removing crappy purple tint Actually, vodka works really well at removing adhesives...but don't ask me how I know that! :P - -Brian ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:38:10 +0200 From: "Ulf Bertilsson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] New sending units (more from Jim P.) > From: Jim Powell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Sun, 24 Jun 2001 15:28:39 -0700 > Subject: New sending units > > Don't know if word is out yet to the general public, I haven't seen > anything on the net, but BMW now has redesigned sending units for the > E36 fuel gauge problem. Apparently wider, gold plated contacts. I'm > trying to find a dealer who has them in stock to get mine > replaced. I'm > sure I have the problem ;) Warranty, doncha know. What where/is the problems with the orginal old ones ? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 03:35:03 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WOB Arrrggg, alcohol abuse. rubbing alcohol I can see. Well maybe it was Kamchatka? 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 3:16 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] Re: <misc> removing crappy purple tint > > Actually, vodka works really well at removing adhesives...but don't ask me > > how I know that! :P > > -Brian ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 09:46:14 +0200 From: "Ulf Bertilsson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: <misc> removing crappy purple tint > Actually, vodka works really well at removing adhesives...but > don't ask me how I know that! :P This is alcohol abuse :( Still, if you have access to cheap vodka/moonshine it's ok. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 10:20:30 +0200 From: "Ulf Bertilsson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Upgrading generic seats to m3 seats on E36 Hi again :) For my vaction this year, we going south in europe. I'm geting a bit tired of the hard stiff generic seats I have in my E36 Limo. I wonder if I could drive down to Germany and get some cheap ones. Anyone know's good/cheap suppliers with used m3 seats in Sweden/Danmark/Germany. Cheers Ulf Norway Polar Power ;) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 04:45:11 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] New Nurburgring record http://www.bmwcca.org/Roundel/2000/1100oth.htm sounds like they worked out the glitches... > -----Original Message----- > From: Dan Hermann [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 3:08 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] New Nurburgring record > > Hans Stuck Sets Record in BMW at Nurburgring: > http://www.americanlemans.com/News/News.asp?ID=279 > > in summary, Hans broke the 8:00 mark in a specially-prepped V12 X5. i'm > not > a big fan of them SUVs, but that's gotta' be one fast SUV. how long > before > the Cayenne attempts to match that? > > dan > 88 325is > 96 M3 > no SUVs > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:08:33 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Aftermarket Interior Trim Suppliers for e46 coupes? tho I'm not sure Jon is currently doing Aluminum parts, he will wrap just about anything you want in leather of your choosing. he started with leather armrests for Z3's but has expanded to other interior bits. check out his web site at http://www.leatherz.com/ Ben right elbow no longer numb on long trips... Jonathan Farber wrote: > Hey gang, does anyone know of any suppliers of high-quality interior > trim kits for the e46 coupe? I got my e46 M3 last week, and want to > replace the "Hyundai Black" gloss trim that it comes with. I've > purchased the BMW Matt Chrome pieces but honestly am not excited about > the cheap plastic composition, although it's better than the black. > What I'd really like is actual brushed aluminum. Anyone seen this > available? Thanks, ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #3922 *************************** ________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | Camptown Automotive - http://www.camptownauto.com | Circle Tire Co. (used & classic BMW parts) e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Detailwerks Chicago Inc. "Chicago's Premier Automotive Appearance | Center" . http://www.detailwerkschicago.com |==================================================== | Koala MotorSport . 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