[uucdigest] Tuesday, June 26 2001 Volume 03 : Number 3931 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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] Passing CA Smog ["Evan Arnerich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] E36 Schnitver/Hamman(SP?)/Dinan exhaust [[EMAIL PROTECTED] (John H] [uuc] Re: oil press light flickering on & off [John Bolhuis <bolhuijo@bol] [uuc] Mobile Tradition NLA Parts Requests (Important!) [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] Re: Zeemax Kits. ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] re: M5 oil change ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] e30 leaky rack ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] <e30><WTB> sun visor [D Seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: [uuc] E46 Brake job ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@sylva] Re: [uuc] Has BMW design lost its way? [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] RE: [uuc] bmwfilms.com ["Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@sylvan] [uuc] <E46> BMW Design. ti. [Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 23:33:22 -0000 From: "Evan Arnerich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Passing CA Smog John Coffin wrote: >Isn't this what a smog pump does? > > > Kevin Kelly wrote: > > > 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. > > > In CA (and possibly other places) they measure O2 in addition to > > the 3 pollutants. A hole in the exhaust upstream of the sniffer > > would introduce oxygen, which would register on the sniffer. It > > probably won't pass until the source of the excess O2 is found and > > fixed. > > > Evan On modern BMWs, the smog pump injects air upstream of the cat only during warmup AFAIK, which is no time to get a smog check, BTW. This is slightly different than a hole in the muffler, which doesn't go away after warmup. Evan _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 20:37:03 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hart) Subject: [uuc] E36 Schnitver/Hamman(SP?)/Dinan exhaust Hi Digesters, having a 96 328 with exhaust nearing end of its useful life, wondering if anyone has heard, or owned any of the above (header) exhausts. Are any of them close to the M3 sound, and would they be as reasonable as far as fittment quality and reasonalbe noise level (i.e not looking for UUC/BB/Triflo db's). Thanks John ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 18:00:13 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: oil press light flickering on & off On Tue, 26 Jun 2001, Matthew Shaw wrote: > Question for a friend, he has a 325e with oil press > light that started to stay lit with hot weather, said > he had put 10w40 in it. I told him to change it to > 20w/50 which helped but the light still flickers on > & off, not just at idle but while driving also. Said > he took it to a mechanic, who said the head gasket > was leaking oil causing the problem. Been on many > BMW list for many years, never heard low oil press > caused by a leaking head gasket. Could it be the > head gasket? If not what else could it be? Before tearing off the head, I would spring for a new oil pressure sender. I've had one go bad (not on a BMW though). Seems odd that the head gasket would only leak oil from where it goes up directly to where it drops back down, without going into the cylinders or the coolant. (but then, I don't know how close together those passages are) Also seems unlikely that the leak would be so large as to drop the pressure in the entire system below the oil light threshold. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:11:27 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Mobile Tradition NLA Parts Requests (Important!) Hey Everyone, I have been corresponding with Mobile Tradition about my concern that they have stopped offering information on our cars (like they used to) free of charge, or at least for a nominal fee. Most recently, it has been required to purchase a Certificate of Authenticity along with the car production date, etc. for a $90 fee, through BMW Online, etc....you've probably seen the ads. Very nice, but pricey to just get production information on our cars. Kai Jacobsen of the Mobile Tradition Historical Archives has informed me just today that they have reversed their policy to not offer information on our beloved old Bimmers. Here is the text of the message I received: Hello John, as promised, here is the result of our internal discussion in regard to informations about cars and motorcycles. In regard to possible complaints and due to the fact that in the end we don't want to force someone to buy the Certificate just to get information about a vehicle, I can tell you that we will proceed in the future as follows: Those people, who don't need or want something elaborate, which one can also hang up the wall, like the Certificate, will get information about their automobile or motorcycle for free, if they send an email or call. Those owners, who need production date and delivery information to get their vehicle registered or to get new registration papers, will get a so-called "Herstellerbescheinigung" on BMW Mobile Tradition letterhead, and this will cost Euro 25,--, which is about US $ 23. I hope you can see that this will again be customer-friendly and that we are interested in providing a perfect service. What we cannot change is the price and the way to order Certificates for US customers. Yours sincerely BMW Mobile Tradition Historical Archives Kai Jacobsen - --------------- As you can see, they are indeed attempting to help us out and remain loyal to "the '02 Faithful"!!! For discussions and requests about reproducing those NLA parts Kai gave me the e-mail of the person in charge of production of those spare parts for our "beloved" 2002's!!! His name is Georg Blumoser ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) So, let's let George know what we would like to see put back into production....if we get enough interest and it's profitable, I'll bet they will try to help us out. Let me be the first to order my new early style dashboard ...no cracks...yeah!!!!! Then there's those plastic tii intake runners<g>, and door panels, oh, and gummihar (sp?) padding for the seats....it's like Christmas<g>....never hurts to let Mobile Tradition know there is a BIG market out here for 2002 parts!!!! Happy '02ing, John Weese BMW CCA #76646 Landisville, PA (USA) 4 2002's ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:41:32 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Zeemax Kits. Is it fast? Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At the last club race at VIR, most agreed that it was > hands down the best looking car in the paddock. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:54:10 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] re: M5 oil change May I have your old oil? Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > But I > had the oil changed at my expense, without resetting > the lights, at about 2,000 miles and roughly every > 3,000 miles since then. Expensive, and probably > unnecessary, but cheaper than a new engine. > > Richard > '00 M5 (10/99 build), now with 32,000 miles > '88 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:24:28 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e30 leaky rack Yes easy. I have a 1x2 with some plywood squares on the ends to measure the distance between a given tire groove at the front of the wheel and the rear of the wheel. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Joe: > > The seal kit, with upgraded seals, is $80 from Steve > D'Gerolamo. HOWEVER, the last Lister who bought the > kit could not figure out how to do the replacements. > There was a lister about 3 years ago whose mechanic > did this in about 3 hours. As I recall the cost was > about equal to a rebuilt rack, which is about $275. I > would recommend you go with a rebuild. > > Also, you could upgrade to the E36 M3 rack for an > improvement. Details at > http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com, I believe. > > 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 > > *** > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 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. > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail > http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:29:46 -0800 From: D Seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e30><WTB> sun visor Grant, You may already know this, but Scott Miller & I didn't: the M3 visor won't fit. Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP 95 330isA, super-commuter > From: "Grant Low" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 11:50:03 -0500 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] <e30><WTB> sun visor > > Sitting at an onramp a few days ago, my driver's side sun visor went kaput > and now does not "snap" into any position or hold itself up. Does anyone > happen to have a new or great condition, black (aren't they all?), driver's > side sun visor they'd like to sell? > > Grant > 87 325 > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:27:58 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E46 Brake job Come on over and bring beer (and parts) 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: Ryan Keefe [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 1:47 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] E46 Brake job > > Four pads and four rotors are sure to need to be replaced soon. Assuming > I stick with OEM parts and a reputable independent shop can anyone give > me a price estimate including everything (parts, labor...). For a mildly > aggressive driver who does one driving school and 2-3 autocrosses per > year is there a benefit to getting aftermarket pads/rotors/stainless > lines/special fluid? > > Please no do-it-yourself pricing, I'm not skilled at all when it comes > to things mechanical... Thanks in advance!! > > =Ryan Keefe > 1999 E46 323i (plain vanilla except for Yoko AVS-Is) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:37:12 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Has BMW design lost its way? I agree...(for the most part). I actually like the design of the new 7 series...it still evokes in me that air of being successful yet humble, albeit the new style does seem a little far from BMW's styling roots. I, however, do not like the upcoming E60 5 series, if the photos I saw are what will go into production. I think that the boom in BMW's sales in the US have contributed to an idea that they should integrate more American styling, leaving out the somewhat more flashy (but tasteful to insiders) European design elements. IMHO the E28 5 series and the E24 6 series (and obviously the E9 CSs) were pinnacles of classic BMW design, and even European design, for that matter, evoking that sense of being a perfect balance between a sports saloon and family car. Just my .02 - --Brian ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:36:44 -0400 From: "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] bmwfilms.com I think Ulf and Porriagehead could make a good one... 1st > -----Original Message----- > From: D [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 3:48 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] bmwfilms.com > > Hey list, > > Does anyone out there know anyone involved with the production of > bmwfilms.com, either on > the creative side or in the website management? Message me back > privately. > > -Damon > '95 993 > '94 325i ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 19:44:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E46> BMW Design. ti. Gruppe: I just read an article in "Bimmer" on the new "ti". Comments: 1. The under bumper front spoiler is really clean and looks better than any other E46 spoiler except the M3. Of course, the M3 spoiler would be too 'heavy' for the ti. Actually the recessed foglamps, etc., are a lot like the S4 spoiler and a very clean design. I like! 2. The rocker panel moulding is nicely integrated into the door panel curvature giving a machined look to the whole car. Ups the 'perceived' panel tolerance by a lot. I like that too. Very clean. Gives the car a 'carved from an ingot' appearance. 3. The headlamps are nice in that they integrate into the clean-ness of the design. Sure, they do not look as nice as the scooped out ones, but they sure look better integrated into the design. The whole car does not have a lot of detail and nor does the lamp area. Very nicely integrated. Earlier cars have had a lot of detail in the headlamp and front bumper area and then run out of steam in the back. The E-klasse of MBZ is an example as is the Z3 and the E38. 4. The tail-lamps are just plain ugly as are the ones on the IS300, but these don't look as chintzy on account of a greater smokiness that smooths out the red inside. Also, in the recent past BMW seems to have had an imbalance of design detail front to rear (kind of the reverse of VW and Porsche which appear to have nice rear ends, but shabby fronts!), with the fronts being full of detail and the rears being plain. E38, Z3, etc. This one is much more balanced, much like the E30 was. I like this part too. 5. Looks good with the sports package wheels, which are similarly clean in design. The busier looking standard package wheels do not cut it aesthetically. Also, the lighter colors are nicer as there is a lot more metal in between the headlamps and the dark colors would cause it too look too 'spotty' like the S-type. 6. The under-hood and under-skin technology appears to have taken substantial leaps! Now, that I really like! The same issue of "Bimmer" had a write-up on the E9 that Paul Cain has. What a wonderful car, but not w/o the front spoiler and Alpina rims that Paul Cain has tastefully added to it. Neil Deshpande http://www.neilwerke.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #3931 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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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