[uucdigest] Tuesday, June 26 2001 Volume 03 : Number 3927 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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] <E34> HVAC fan resistor ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fu] [uuc] Re: toe [Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] Auto leveling headlights (Xenon, HID) ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chri] RE: [uuc] Auto leveling headlights (Xenon, HID) ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chri] [uuc] Passing CA Smog ["Kevin Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] Passing CA Smog ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@syl] Re: [uuc] Auto levelling headlights (Xenon, HID) [Brad Houser <b_houser@p] [uuc] <E34> HVAC fan resistor [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] More E65 7 series information [Neil Deshpande <neildeshpande@yahoo.] [uuc] RE: [E30Group] A/C Line Specs ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.] [uuc] M coupe' sticker ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@sylvan] RE: Re: [uuc] '01 M5 Oil Change [John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] Speed III (the sequel) [John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 23:17:26 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E34> HVAC fan resistor That doesn't look like what I would picture as a resistor block but you never know. Almost anything can be fixed by someone. At those prices I'd look around. 1st > Has anyone else had to replace their uncoded control unit? Is there any > way > to fix it, or should I just get used to the no air/gale force conditions > I've > been living with for the past few weeks? > > It sure was a lot cheaper to replace the resistor on my old 325iX :o] > > Thanks in advance, > Drew Zacharda > '94 530iT Black with A/C, but no middle fan speeds > '87 528eA with black vinyl interior, non-functioning AC and very squeaky > fan > '86 M535i Black on black with nonfunctioning dealer installed AC, but > working > fan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: toe on 6/25/01 7:24 PM, Bob Sutterfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here's a pretty fundamental question that surely someone out there can help > with... > > Our E28 is lovely on the track, light on its feet and nicely balanced. But > on real-world streets, it's a real handful to keep pointed straight down the > road. Especially on badly rutted streets, it's always trying to climb up > one side or the other. It really wants to dart into the next lane. > <snip> > (The suspension setup includes Bilstein Sport shocks, Eibach pro-kit > springs, E28M5 7.5x16 wheels, Dunlop SP8000 225/50-16 tires.) > Might this be an alignment problem? Specifically, would this behavior be > caused by too much front end toe-out? Yes and yes. It almost sounds as if an alignment was never done to reset the toe after the suspension was lowered. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 00:08:27 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Auto leveling headlights (Xenon, HID) David, I get your drift but I think it only compensates in a certain degree range. Say +/-10? Or perhaps it has a rate of change algorithm it goes by so it will adjust "up" as you go up a hill but will level back out if that grade remains constant. Same for down. Simple math I would think. I am pretty sure we only sell the bulbs and maybe some assemblies but I'll poke around if you like. Or I can ask the BMW group I know. Hard to tell who works on what part over there. 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: david kroth [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 3:54 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] Auto levelling headlights (Xenon, HID) > > > From the bmwusa website: > > "Because of their more intense illumination, Xenon > headlights must be aimed correctly to avoid undue > glare to oncoming traffic. Consequently, models > equipped with optional Xenon low-beam headlights > include automatic headlight leveling." > > Can someone explain the auto-levelling effect to > me? What happens when you are climbing a steep > hill? Descending the other side? > > > > > ===== > David Kroth > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail > http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 00:36:06 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Auto leveling headlights (Xenon, HID) http://www.analog.com/imems/products/ADXL105.html http://www.analog.com/techsupt/application_notes/HEADlevel.pdf Much better explanation.. 1st ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 14:11:14 -0700 From: "Kevin Kelly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Passing CA Smog Kevin Kiely wrote: >Any thoughts on the following: >V12, fails Ca. emission tests but only at idle >with high HC. >Motor has 122k miles but runs perfectly fine. I'm >wondering if I have an injector partially stuck open >thus the result at idle but not 2500rpm. It could be an injector stuck open or it could just be worn injectors (at low RPMs worn injectors don't have as nice of pattern and the fuel does not burn as efficiently). I have had many BMWs start to fail the CA idle test when the injectors get old. When I was younger (and had more free time) I got to try a lot of different things to pass when Smog Pros had the "Pass or Don't Pay" policy. Three ways to pass are: 1. Raise the idle as high as you can (don't get it real high since you will fail if the idle is too high). I can pull an E24 or E28 ICV in my sleep but I have no idea how to play with a V12 idle. 2. You can try to pull the connection to one of the fuel injectors before taking it in (cover the connection with tape and plug it back in). With no fuel in one cyl the piston will just pump air out the exhaust. With a V12 you may get away with pulling the wires to a couple injectors. 3. Drill a small hole in the FRONT of the muffler a little bigger than the size of an ice pick. This creates a venturi effect sucking fresh air in the muffler greatly diluting the amount of crap that's going out the tail pipe. When done, either spot weld the holes shut or you can use a sheet metal screw to fill the hole. Good Luck, Kevin Kelly BMW CCA 50039 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 01:10:04 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Passing CA Smog What's this V12 in? An X5 :-) or an 850? Got any photos? I love that car... 1st > >Any thoughts on the following: > >V12, fails Ca. emission tests but only at idle > >with high HC. > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:31:53 -0700 From: Brad Houser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Auto levelling headlights (Xenon, HID) My wife's Mercedes '00 E320 has them and they are noticeable just through normal accelerating and braking. You can see them quickly adjust to the new setting and settle in. It is most noticeable when there is a wall or something in front of you, but you can also see it on the road. Brad Houser '99 M3C - ----- Original Message ----- From: "david kroth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 12:53 PM Subject: [uuc] Auto levelling headlights (Xenon, HID) > > From the bmwusa website: > > "Because of their more intense illumination, Xenon > headlights must be aimed correctly to avoid undue > glare to oncoming traffic. Consequently, models > equipped with optional Xenon low-beam headlights > include automatic headlight leveling." > > Can someone explain the auto-levelling effect to > me? What happens when you are climbing a steep > hill? Descending the other side? > > > > > ===== > David Kroth > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail > http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 01:46:04 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <E34> HVAC fan resistor Never mind. I re-re-checked the driver's side of the console, and found the good old fashioned (cheap) resistor unit. I'm not sure whether I was blind or stupid the first two times I looked. Oh well -- anybody need a nice new sword? :) Drew Zacharda <someone claiming to be me wrote:> My '94 530iT's HVAC fan was only working on high, so I figured the resistor went out. I ordered a new sword and microfilter from Eurasian. The microfilter replacement was just fine, but the sword was not the same as the replacement one I ordered. I got a "limit switch" (pn 64 11 1 468 413 $259 list price -- $149 from Eurasian -- pic available at http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Maintenance/Electrical/Data/Sword.jpg) The resistor that was in the car is the "uncoded control unit" (pn 64 11 8 367 951 -- listing for $ 779.32 -- pic available at http://216.97.77.38/Images/Menu3/Menu38/SwordTracks.jpg (thanks, Neil!) Has anyone else had to replace their uncoded control unit? Is there any way to fix it, or should I just get used to the no air/gale force conditions I've been living with for the past few weeks? It sure was a lot cheaper to replace the resistor on my old 325iX :o] Thanks in advance, Drew Zacharda '94 530iT Black with A/C, but no middle fan speeds '87 528eA with black vinyl interior, non-functioning AC and very squeaky fan '86 M535i Black on black with nonfunctioning dealer installed AC, but working fan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 22:57:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] More E65 7 series information Andre: Nice link! I like the looks and the fact that the proportions make it look even smaller than the E38 non-L looks. I have a feeling it is going to handle even better. Good thing it looks nice as the E38 will then drop in price so that I can get one. The 740i Sport really rocks! Neil Deshpande http://www.neilwerke.com *** Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry I made a typo. The URL should be: http://www.bmw.com/bmwe/products __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 02:02:35 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: [E30Group] A/C Line Specs http://www.professorac.com/Temp_Pressure_Chart.html It varies with temperature and freon type. http://www.professorac.com/index.html there is a nice book at the bottom to download also. http://www.professorac.com/Resource_Book.zip http://www.acsource.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/scstore/sanden_c.html?L+scstore +uscm8415+993563667 wasn't someone looking for a sanden clutch bearing? http://www.acsource.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/scstore/shophome.html?E+scstore (main page) 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: Joseph [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 8:35 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [E30Group] A/C Line Specs > > Hi, > I was wondering if anyone can tell me the Air Conditioning line > specs. What's the psi for the low and high pressure lines. Thanks in > advance > > > Post message: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Group Owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Group page: http://www.egroups.com/group/E30 > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 02:10:04 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] M coupe' sticker What's the sticker price for an M Coupe? Thanks, 1st ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 23:20:19 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Re: [uuc] '01 M5 Oil Change >> when asking around about various grades of BMW synth >> oil at the dealer, they told me that only the early >> E39 M5's came with the special weird grade - 5W-60 >> or something like that 10W-60 Castrol RS as previously noted. Supposedly this is 1999 and 2000 production through 2/00, sometime in March they changed to the new spec, there are a couple 2000 owners whose cars are reputedly built post-3/00 whose cars still are stickered for 10W-60. Mine is 3/00 production and is stickered for 5W-30. > There has always been a 1200 mile break-in service, but the engine oil > and filter is not (and has not been) on the list for US cars. They do > replace the diff and tran oil, though. The engines are supposedly run > in before leaving the plant, and then the oil is changed out. Some have > reported that European M5s also get the engine oil changed at this > service. And if you do Euro Delivery and take your car to a Euro BMW dealer for its 2000km service, it'll get an oil change, and it'll probably get 10W-60 no matter when it was built as the German BMW dealers believe this is the proper fill for all E39 M5s. John (currently full of 10W-30 Amsoil - the car, not me.) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 23:29:42 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Speed III (the sequel) >> Oh yeah.....speaking of speed. I hit Mach 2 in an F4B Phantom, when in >> the Navy.....does that count? and 0-650 MPH in 275 feet in a steam >> catapult launch off the USS Constellation..... > > Not to nitpick or anything, but 0-650 mph in 275 ft? Assuming linear > acceleration I think that's somewhere around 51g's. Don't these catapults > launch at something less than 200 mph? (Still, impressive, to be sure.) I think if you crank up the catapult to 50000 lb or so for throwing a Phantom, and hooked up an E21 instead, it might hit 650mph before it goes into the drink... Realistically, I don't think the mechanicals can move that fast. Based on no real accurate information, I think 140kt of actual catapult-induced speed @ 55000lb is probably more like it. John. ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #3927 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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 . BMW technical information, special tool sales/rental | http://www.koalamotorsport.com |==================================================== | Taylor BMW - http://www.taylorbmw.com - Doc Bimmer! | UUC Motorwerks . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com |__________________________________________
