[uucdigest] Saturday, June 30 2001 Volume 03 : Number 3953 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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: [uuc] Re: X5 4.6iS ? [=?iso-8859-1?q?Andrew=20Thomas?= <andrewj_thomas@ya] [uuc] E36: Canadian DRL relay [Andy Radin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] E30 Fuel Tank Assistance Required [Neil Deshpande <neildeshpande@ya] [uuc] Re:float planes... ["The Jacob's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] re:[uuc] E36M3 Master Cylinder ["Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: X5 vs Aztec [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] Re: E36 Hitch Capacity ["Ned Coonen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Speedvision and NASCAR [John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Cell phones in cars: another hemisphere ["Gregory Bradbury" <gregor] Re: [uuc] BMW hitches in general, was E36 M3 trailer hitch ["Gary Derian"] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 15:39:27 +1000 (EST) From: =?iso-8859-1?q?Andrew=20Thomas?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: X5 4.6iS ? Ah, that's better. No more blocking of internet email and cancellation of bulletin subscriptions by watchful employers. Understandable as their actions are. Ben Keyes said about the 4.6i X5 ("X5 HP", as was) in response to an earlier query: > there should be specs on the BMW USA web site or > perhaps on the main site. The figures I read were 347 bhp (not sure SAE, but unlikely to be much different) and 354 lb-ft. I wonder whether this is the engine bound for the new 745i and 545i? "Evo" magazine of the UK ran a handling test and included an X5 - the first time an SUV had been considered by the magazine. They suggested that while the 4.4 was remarkably good and the 4.6 would be even better, there was still no escaping the rules of physics and the high curb weight. Although BMW has obviously come closer to bending those rules than anyone else. On a more sour note I have read of several road rage instances involving X5s in both Europe and here in Oz. Popular opinion suggests the car is as close to invincible as your average road warrior would want: faster and more accelerative than most sports cars, strong, grips well, big, tall and with an imposing snout for shovelling lesser beings out of the way. A bullymobile, if you will. No doubt some of it is driven by emotional factors, but all it takes is one nut behind the wheel... Now all we need to do is drive courteously and with due consideration for other road users, and maybe we can reverse the trend. Andy T Hoping Yahoo Australia doesn't have 10-line sigs... _____________________________________________________________________________ http://messenger.yahoo.com.au - Yahoo! Messenger - - Voice chat, mail alerts, stock quotes and favourite news and lots more! ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 00:18:22 -0700 From: Andy Radin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36: Canadian DRL relay Any info on using the Canadian DRL (61.358.368.039) relay in the E36 (M3 specifically)? Mr. Stygar (is he still here?) fit one in his Z3, but his 318ti required some additional wiring (according to http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_daytime_running_lights.html) . Can't find any hard info on using one in a straight E36 model. Have heard rumors, however, that there are issues on US cars. andy r. 98 m3/2 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 00:26:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 Fuel Tank Assistance Required Steven: Like I said in our private e-mail exchange, my procedure should be up next weekend. But, here are some comments: "Steven Osztertag" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "To any of you that have performed this miracle, is there any wisdom that you can share with me." Spend the $95 to buy a used southern tank! Also, when you go in there, prepare to fix the following: 1. Brake hard lines 2. Brake flex lines 3. Parking brake 4. Replace all fasteners I am doing all that stuff as they are all corroded by MI/OH salt and snow. "Earlier this year there was a thread about repairing tanks, any conclusions?" See above. The one I got is PERFECT! Since it is steam pressure washed, it even looks new. I need to make sure there is no moisture in it and I'll have a new tank. "I have a Hayes service manual and they do not give any real info, and before anybody says anything, I have ordered a Bentley's and it should be here in about 4-6 weeks :-(." Won't help! "When the tank is full, right hand turns cause me to pour (no exaggeration here) fuel out of the tank." Same thing! I would park on a slope and it would start dripping! "hole not visible from underneath" That is because it is the seam that is rusted apart. You'll see when I put up the pics. "fuel smell VERY strong in passenger compartment" Not for me, but you could smell it slightly. "lots of dripping happening when I stop with right side higher than left side, ex. on a hill" EXACTLY! "dripping is focused onto area of secondary fuel pump under the LHS of the car" EXACTLY! I have only the one pump though. "dripping fuel is TOO CLOSE to exhaust pipe for comfort" Well, yes, but the main leak was further outboard for me. Neil Deshpande - loves the south! 1988 325 iS - up on jackstands for fuel tank R&R http://www.neilwerke.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 02:36:25 -0500 From: "The Jacob's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re:float planes... Check out this link. Here are a few of them for sale. With and without floats! Pictures and descriptions. Pretty pricey for an older aircraft huh? Jacob http://www.aircraft.com/listings/forsale/list.asp?guid=k5svoe30&etid=1&mantxt=dehavilland&mdltxt=beaver&MdlX=CONTAINS&mdltxt=floatplane&FullText=DeHavilland+Beaver+floatplane > Ryan, > > I know this was marked as WWWOT, but you can find pictures quite easily with > a Google's new beta Image Search engine. Typing in the string "DeHavilland > Beaver" into http://images.google.com/ yields several images of the aircraft > that you're looking for (I think). The search engine yields results ranging > from excellent to poor. It can also find lots of porn, but the default > search uses its "maturity filter." > > It's also very effective at finding pictures of cars -- try "BMW M3" or "BMW > LMR." > > Chaz > > - -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Ryan Keefe > Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 12:25 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] <WWWOT> Anyone familar with seaplanes/floatplanes? > > Any pilots out there?? I'm looking for a site that might have a picture > of a DeHavilland Beaver floatplane. Please respond off-Digest if you can > help. Thanks! > > =Ryan Keefe > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 03:32:18 -0600 From: "Rob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: re:[uuc] E36M3 Master Cylinder Jim wrote: "Does anyone know the bore of the brake master cylinder on the E36M3 (96, if it makes a difference)? Also, does anyone know if there's a bigger master cylinder on any of the other BMWs that will fit on the E36M3 without major modification?" I am quite sure all E36 M3's use a 25mm M/C (vs. the 23mm on other E36's ?) and I don't know of a bigger one that will fit, although I'd love a bigger one too!. Rob ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 07:37:14 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: X5 vs Aztec Rob said, In a message dated 6/30/01 1:45:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Note to self: explore business potential of fiberglass X5 replica body panels as re-fit kits on Pontiac Azteks. A fortune could be made right there. >> Now THAT'S funny! The Aztec is one of the ugliest automobiles I've ever seen!!!!!! I'd like to meet the geek (or team of geeks) that came up with THAT design<g>....then again, maybe I wouldn't! John Weese BMW CCA #76646 '88 M5 4 tutu's '96 Jeep GC...thinking of trading on an X5! ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:22:12 -0500 From: "Ned Coonen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E36 Hitch Capacity I'd like to make a few general comments on towing based on some experiences I've had. I towed a small tire trailer with my used to be Da'Lan hitch equipped '98 M3. A light trailer, say under 800 pounds, tows easily. Even if the hitch were rated for 2,000#, I wouldn't go that high. Why not? The E36 has such a short wheelbase that control becomes an issue. In particular it can be a problem with a trailer approaching 2/3 your vehicle weight without its own brakes. We all know that BMW blessed our cars with great brakes and the extra weight alone isn't the problem. The issue is the fact that the weight is hanging waaaay out back connected to your car by a lever. Your hitch ball becomes the fulcrum. In a panic brake situation with your car wheels turned even slightly, the trailer can push the backend. This is very scary. It has happened to me with a too heavy trailer towed by a full-size pickup. Once you jack-knife the rig, you have screwed the pooch and are just a passenger. All that said, the E36 can pull a tire or small utility trailer easily and comfortably. Mine did for a couple of years. Larger, longer trailers require a heavier, longer wheelbase tow vehicle for stability and sway control. And take the time and small additional expense to add an electric brake controller to your tow vehicle. I won't tow anything over a ton that doesn't have its own brakes. ...ned. (towed horse trialers w/ and w/o brakes, camping trailers, car haulers, utlity trailers, etc.) '98 M3 '88 M5 '01 Dodge Ram 5.9L, tow package, heavy duty service group, etc. '00 Texas Roll-Back car hauler w/ dual axle electric brakes - ----- Original Message ----- Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:47:14 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hart) Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: BMW hitches in general, was E36 M3 trailer hitch Wouldn't mind hearing where we all can get our US denied, German supplied hitches...seems my local trailer dealer said the 3 series, all models, are limited to towing 2,000 lbs. No, I don't wanna pull a Winnebago, but the 16 Airstream "Bambi" would probably slay my BMW, right? John-96 328 ic ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 07:36:52 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Speedvision and NASCAR There's been some discussion that Speedvision is in danger of becoming saturated with Fox NASCAR coverage. I, for one, think NASCAR vendors are perfectly good sources of parts for our open-track cars, but NASCAR itself is advertizin', not racin', and it'd be pretty unpleasant to see Speedvision sacrificed on the altar of Tide ad dollars. I have no idea if the following will do any good, but it's there: http://www.PetitionOnline.com/svsn/petition.html John. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 16:41:26 +0200 From: "Gregory Bradbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Cell phones in cars: another hemisphere <html><DIV>Amazing what they will come up with. All across the GSM cell phone world (standard used in 100+ countries) the law is more or less there. In most all countries of the EU, Turkey, South Africa, Israel, etc. it is illegal to use your cell in the car (as a driver naturally) unless you have a hands free kit. Fines in South Africa vary by province but are around $100-150. In Switzerland its around $250, Turkey is similar (as friends who have been fined relate). A hands free kit is nice and if properly installed, cuts the radio so you have fewer distractions. Some US states have gone just a bit overboard in banning them altogether. Not to fan the flames but this sounds a bit like the Audi 100 / 200 stories of the 1980's -- it could NEVER be the drivers, right !!</DIV><br clear=all><hr>Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at <a href="http://www.hotmail.com";>http://www.hotmail.com</a>.<br></p></html> ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 10:29:36 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] BMW hitches in general, was E36 M3 trailer hitch I'm also confused :-). I would like a small receiver hitch for my E34 Touring. I have a small go-kart trailer to tow sometimes (I tow it with a Vega, now) and I would also like one of those receiver mount bicycle racks. I was disappointed that the Da'Lan E34 trailer hitch is not a receiver type. The receiver gives me the flexibility for hanging a variety of racks and stuff. Whatever I end up with, I would want to have standard US type hitch balls (1 7/8 and 2 inch) and wiring so I can rent a U-haul and make it work. I don't think the Euro type wiring and hitch is conducive to that. I think the Euro wiring harness is a good start, but will need a conversion box and some custom work to connect to a US type trailer. My point is that there is no off the shelf hitch for an E34 that I want. So, how many of you with E34's want a trailer hitch? Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Gary, I'm confused.. > > >I think a US hitch is better for use with US trailers and stuff. The Euro > >hitches are sleek, but have metric balls. (I see some jokes coming) I > >would like a small receiver hitch for my 525iT for light towing and a > >bicycle rack but the DaLan hitch for an E34 has only a tongue and a mount > >for the hitch ball. It also attaches to the floor and bumper which doesn't > >seem like the best way. I think I will have a custom hitch welded up that > >attaches to the bumper attachments. > > > >Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > In one sentence you mention not using a BMW hitch because of the > metric balls.. then you mention not liking the only US alternative > I see because of how it mounts to the car (which I entirely agree > with, and the reason I'm not really considering the DeLan hitch..) > > I'm still confused :-) > > Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ > Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe3 > ==================================================================== > "Parking lots are not an appropriate place.." > ==================================================================== > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #3953 *************************** ________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | Camptown Automotive - http://www.camptownauto.com | Circle Tire Co. 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