[uucdigest] Tuesday, July 17 2001 Volume 03 : Number 4025 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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] Re: Model Years (was E30 Seats) ["Pat Donahue" <pat@patdonahue] [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] E36-Wheels ["Kittock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] <e30>First Auto-X/Phyrric Victory [Chris Pawlowicz <cpawlowicz@play] Re: [uuc] Aluminum Control Arms for 5ers (was: retailers for e28 Control Arms?) [Brad Couvillon <fatdaddybmw@ya] [uuc] Re: Model Years [ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Knocking ["Richard Z. Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] What part? [david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] retailer for E28 lower control arms? [Neil Deshpande <neildeshp] [uuc] Re: retailer for E28 lower control arms? and other new parts info [Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] Roundel photo mistake [neil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] Re: <OT> thoroughness [Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] <E30> Seat Sponge Replacement? [Neil Deshpande <neildeshpande@yahoo] Re: [uuc] What part? [Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:57:34 -0400 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Model Years (was E30 Seats) Check your facts?? My brother's '95 M3 was built in May or June of '94 and I seem to remember they built '95 M3s half way through '96 so they didn't have to do all the updates. Geeeze '88 325is race car for sale +++++++++++ new cheap price +++++++++++++ http://patdonahue.com/forsale From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Not that anyone asked (when has that ever stopped us), but my understanding > is that there's more to the model year rules than Gary mentioned. For sale > in the U.S., a car for a given MY can begin production prior to January of > the MY, or it may continue in production past December 31 of the given MY, > but not both. So a MY 2002 car can begin production on January 1 2001 and > continue through December 31 of 2002. Or, it may begin production on > January 1 of 2002 and continue in production through December 31 2003. But > not both. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:06:36 -0500 From: "Kittock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] E36-Wheels If you change wheel width, the offset may change also. My stock sport pkg 16x7 wheels were 46 mm (approx., going by memory...), my 17x8 have 40mm. I would also stick with 235/40-17 tires, I've been told the 235/45-17 are too tall and "could" rub, may be a car to car variation thing where it works on some and not on others. Mark Kittock '96 328i sport >Subject: Re: [uuc] E36-Wheels > >I've got a 99 328is (E36), have upgraded to 17x8 ET44 (44mm offset) wheels >with 235/45-17 tires, and am happy with the results. I believe wider wheels >& tires would tend to rub the rear fender unless it was rolled, and the car >would be "over-tired" as well (the M3 runs 17x8.5 stock rear wheels, but >has the power to turn those wider tires). If you upgrade wheels, I >recommend you stick as close to the stock wheel offset as possible. On my >car it was ET46 (46mm), and your car is probably the same. The offset may >be stamped somewhere on your stock wheels (check your spare if it's >easier). 17" wheels and better tires make a very worthwhile handling >upgrade, in my opinion. Good Luck! > >Dave Meyer >99 328is >Lorton VA > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>Folks, >>I'd like to change my standard 15" wheels on my >>4D '96 328i. I would like to buy 17". What can >>I fit in width, 8 or 8.5? I like look of wider >>on the rear. The new 540i and ///MZ3 set up look >>good. I'm in the market to buy now! >>TIA, Tom > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 21:15:30 -0400 From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <e30>First Auto-X/Phyrric Victory Jim Laing sez > Ran my first AutoX today in the Dirty E30. Apparently the judges had one look > at the awesome might of the M10 B18 4cyl > > What should I replace next for the > best bang for buck? I'd have to say if you are new to the autoX thing, *don't change a thing* ! well, except for your driving. Drive and drive and drive and drive and drive lots of autocrosses. There is a *lot* more to autocrossing than fancy suspensions and shiny wheels.. I've seen some well driven 318i's quitely trounce some not-so-well driven 325i's and M cars :) > My rear felt downright > mushy and loose in turns, so much so that I didn't accelerate as much as I > could have, or take the turns as hard as I thought I could. hmmm.. I kind of feel that in you end up backwards mowing down pilons (or at least eat them with the car sideways) then you know you are pushing a little hard. Haven't done that yet ? not pushing hard enough! The problem with modifications is like you already mentioned - they can bump you up into competitive groups where the rest of the field is even *faster*.. I'm all for doing mods (heck, I can't seem to *not* want to mess with stuff), but whether it be driving schools or autocrosses, if you haven't don't have a few years experience under your belt, I'd suggest the car (bone stock) has way more capability than you as a driver. Maybe just 'cuz I'm a crummy driver :) Chris Pawlowicz '89 325i '74 2002 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 18:39:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Aluminum Control Arms for 5ers (was: retailers for e28 Control Arms?) Ed writes: <<<<I don't think they will affect the famous front end shimmy.>>>> I know knew ones, no matter the material, will help it just fine. Since I need some new ones anyway, might as well upgrade, right? :-) <<<<That in the province of the steel arm with the bushing that I replaced with the Steve D'G milled 750iL bushing.>>>> Yep, heard about that one a long time ago. This was what I was planning on before I heard that the aluminum ones would fit an e28. In either case, I'll have to do a lot of front end work, I would think. <<<<The advantage to these is they look cool and replacing them will lower a little unsprung weight and they have a bushing tuned to a little heavier application than the stock E28 unit.>>>> Ahhh, so they look cool and they reduce a minimal amount of unsprung weight. . . . . . . . . . I'LL DO IT! :-) Brad Couvillon '87 528e __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 21:56:52 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Model Years Gary has it correct & Pat's comment is also correct. you can build a 2003 model year car in CY 2001, but you cannot ship it to dealers until CY 2002. this means you can build a bunch of new whatevers, park them at the plant (or wherever else you can find, assembly plants often don't have parking for more than a few days worth of vehicles), then ship them to the dealerships (we do this sometimes with new models for various reasons). you can then keep building the 2003 MY car into 2004 CY. there is not much reason to do this as the cars built later in the model year will have lower residual values than a "newer" model year (even if identical to the prior year) and consequently will cost the manufacturer more money when it comes to subsidized lease rates. lease rates are a _huge_ part of the marketing & planning strategy for car makers. this all applies to the US market only. model years of vehicles are not nearly as critical in other countries. In the UK values of vehicles are tightly tied to the first letter on the license plate. advertising features the model year and the reg letter. in order to stabilize the buying patterns in the market (something like 50% of all vehicles were registered in the month after the new plates were issues), the gov't has gone away from the yearly scheme & now splits the year into 3 or 4 periods. Ben '99 M coupe, built in July of '98 '87 332iS, built in Sept of '86 IIRC ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:14:14 -0400 From: "Richard Z. Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Knocking A quick question for everyone, 1994 E34 525i with Conforti chip and 95K miles. I've noticed some pinging in lower rpms (less than 3000) when accelerating. At first I thought it might be the gas I was using. Changed gas. I tried every type of 92+ octane available in my area, but still hear the pinging/knocking in lower rpm range. Car runs great otherwise. Anyone familiar with this? Suggestions, etc. Please advise. Thanks! Richard ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:41:46 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] What part? Can someone look up this part number for me: 31 33 1 090 678 The number is cast into the rubber on the front strut mounts/bearings of my '93 325is. However, it does not show up in my parts CD. ===== David Kroth [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 20:59:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] retailer for E28 lower control arms? Brad: The Al arms reduce unsprung mass so you can run stiffer springs, all other things being equal and still have the same chassis response. In your place, I'd stay with steel. Cheaper and sturdier due to steel being a harder socket for the ball joint than Al. Lemfroder is a division of ZF and to be trusted. There are fake Lemfroder too though so get it from a trusted source. Neil Deshpande http://www.neilwerke.com *** Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I first learned about the e34 aluminum CAs on the Bimmer.org e28 board last month. Someone mentioned them on there, but no one replied to my post when I asked for more info on them. So tell me, what makes these aluminum ones better than the stock e28 arms? Stiffer? Lighter? More durable? Hopefully all three. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 21:06:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: retailer for E28 lower control arms? and other new parts info Patrick: I would recommend getting key safety components like control arms from reputable suppliers. I try and go with the the discounting BMW dealers (The BMW Store, 20%) for all my requirements, but occassionally use others for non-key components or aftermarket stuff (Bilstein shocks from Eurasian, AC retrofit from Rusty Cullens, etc.). I think you'll find that The BMW Store's prices are quite acceptable. I also try and support my local dealer (Chris BMW, Decatur, GA) and that is a great help as they will go to great lenghts to locate TSBs, etc., if I want them. Buying local is nice if you need to return anything too and I kind of like dealing with real people once in a while. Plus, things like light resets, etc. However, my MI local dealer was outrageously expensive so I avoided them. Neil Deshpande http://www.neilwerke.com *** "James Clay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It doesn't matter to me if you buy the parts from us or others. I don't know about Wholesale Parts Unlimited, but ask what brand they are selling you or where it was made. Meyle and Butco is crap, most German manufacturers are fairly good, but verify what they tell you when you get the parts. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:26:49 -0700 From: neil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Roundel photo mistake Page 34 of the July 2001 issue. Look in the reflection of the Porsche rear glass at the 3 cars behind, and you'll see the tail end of a silver (ironic, since 3 of the featured cars are silver) PT Cruiser in other lane. - -- Neil Hitze stuff for sale: http://www.hitze.com/~neil/forsale/forsaleindex.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 18:57:11 -1000 From: Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <OT> thoroughness yes, and hopefully those people are institutionalized and are receiving treatment...just kidding kirk ;) ...i'm salty b/c i'm having a hard time getting the gold B-8 license in GT-3... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm sure that there are many people who are more thorough than I am. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:10:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Neil Deshpande <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E30> Seat Sponge Replacement? Gruppe: I'm (maybe) getting close to reupholstering the driver's side seat on my 88 iS and was wondering if the slight depressions in the spongy part inside can be filled in with something. Spray can of sponge? Should I cut up a bath sponge and glue it in? The spots are on the left thigh bolster and the right backrest bolster. In general is there any way of rejuvenating the sponge? Can you buy bulk sponge and cut it to fit so the seat gets firmer? Any inputs are welcome. Anyone have any experience with <http://www.expressautomotive.com/index.html>. Their prices are certainly 'right'! Neil Deshpande http://www.neilwerke.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 19:13:23 -1000 From: Jay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] What part? hey david...the part comes from the front strut mounts/bearings off a '93 325is...just kidding...the parts cd says that the part number is not in the database...the cd i used has a date of 3/98...hmmm??? david kroth wrote: > 31 33 1 090 678 ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #4025 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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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