[uucdigest] Monday, July 23 2001 Volume 03 : Number 4049 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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] E46 Rear Camber ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] <E34> 535 Low Oil Pressure Warning ["Steve & Barb Conner" <saconner] [uuc] BMW paint codes for wheels? [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] <E34> 535 Low Oil Pressure Warning ["Gary Derian" <gderian@amer] [uuc] Re: E46 Rear Camber ["Dan Snyder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #4048 - Der neue 7er ["M Hudson" <mlhudson@minds] [uuc] Re: Camaros on patrol ["Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: Der neue 7er ["Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: E46 Rear Camber ["Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: <FS> 96 328iC - Production dates ["Brett Anderson" <brett@koala] [uuc] Re: Lost E30 Key plus headaches ["Brett Anderson" <brett@koalamotor] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 18:38:39 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E46 Rear Camber Camber spec with sport suspension is negative 2 degrees, with the vehicle loaded. 3 would wear out the tires :-(. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My brother has an E46 with the sport package. At 25k he had to replace his > tires due to the inside tread being gone. He's a little upset he only got > 25k on the OEM tires. He had the shop (not a BMW Center) check the > alignment, and was told the rear camber is a negative 3 degrees. That > sounds excessive to me. Is the rear camber not adjustable (like the E30 and > E36)? Is 3 degrees negative too much? > > Thanks for your help > > Phil Bell > San Diego Chapter > 88 325iX > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 20:32:01 -0500 From: "Steve & Barb Conner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E34> 535 Low Oil Pressure Warning Our 89 535i with 205k miles will occasionally give a 'Low Oil Pressure' message in situations when the idle is very low. The oil level is fine and there does not appear to be any other glaring problems going on. Would this be considered fairly normal for this age engine or is this a sign of something bad? Your thoughts are appreciated. Steve Conner Kokomo, IN ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:37:29 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] BMW paint codes for wheels? How do I find the paint code for a stock BMW wheel? For instance, what matches the E30 14x6 bottlecap SILVER. Also, does anyone know what paint matches the 1980's vintage Alpina alloys? I have several sets of rims to paint, and will be using PPG DCC Concept. One set has a high-polished rim, and I still want to paint color on the raw centers. Is there a clear that will adhere to the polished surface, and also be compatible over the DCC colored centers? I did an archive search, but came up short. Please cc my email on any replies, as I have not been keeping up steady with this list. I know about waxing the polished AL (as opposed to clearcoat), Wurth aerosol spray cans, powder coat, but I will not be using any of those methods. I will be using the PPG DCC products, as I have most of the components already, and am somewhat familiar with their use. thanks, // John Aho ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:39:09 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E34> 535 Low Oil Pressure Warning Worn bearings and a worn oil pump will cause low pressure. Add hot oil and the pressure can drop low enough at low rpm to set the light. It is possible that the switch is bad, but your symptoms are not unusual. Replace the oil pump and use 15W-40 or 20W-50 oil in the summer. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Our 89 535i with 205k miles will occasionally give a 'Low Oil Pressure' > message in situations when the idle is very low. The oil level is fine > and there does not appear to be any other glaring problems going on. > Would this be considered fairly normal for this age engine or is this a > sign of something bad? Your thoughts are appreciated. > > Steve Conner > Kokomo, IN > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 19:17:43 -0400 From: "Dan Snyder" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E46 Rear Camber > From: "Phil Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] E46 Rear Camber > > My brother has an E46 with the sport package. At 25k he had to replace his > tires due to the inside tread being gone. He's a little upset he only got > 25k on the OEM tires. He had the shop (not a BMW Center) check the > alignment, and was told the rear camber is a negative 3 degrees. That > sounds excessive to me. Is the rear camber not adjustable (like the E30 and > E36)? Is 3 degrees negative too much? Well, I might comment that how reasonable 25k for tire longevity depends on his driving style. I rarely get 500 miles from a set of tires, but that's racin'. I don't know about camber capabilities on an E46 (love to know), but no E36 can get 3 degrees negative (on a stock suspension). Since the suspensions are relatively similar (same design), I would doubt 3 deg. is possible on an E46. Either his shop is wrong (did they weight-down the car, perhaps too much?), or the car has structural damage. Personally, I doubt rear camber is the issue. Usually wear like this (especially in the rear) is related to too much toe (in). Dan S. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 19:43:37 -0700 From: "M Hudson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: [uucdigest] V3 #4048 - Der neue 7er What hallucinogenic were those designers on? Yuk!! The e32 and e38 remain my favorite 7. An e32 fan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:49:24 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Camaros on patrol If they're anything like the Camaros the elite trash of West Virginia drive, they're no match for a ZX9R or an E34 M5.......... Don't bother asking me how I know, I might get back into my search for sponsorship for revenue collector elimination teams...... - --------------------------- Now offering BMW special tool rental and pay per incident tech help. - --------------------------- Brett Anderson www.koalamotorsport.com Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [uuc] Camaros on patrol > > 100 new Camaros added to the N.C. Highway Patrol: > > http://www.charlotte.com/0723camaros.htm ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:17:12 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Der neue 7er Just watched a video on this today (No! copies are not available). It was only on the interior appointments, but the car is good and bad in this area. Bad because most new 7 series owners are older males. We all know what it's like trying to teach grandad, or even dad, how to use a VCR...... Good because it has lots of neat features. I won't go into aesthetics, because personal taste is so varied, however...... Cool feature #1 that I liked most. One of the steering wheel buttons is programmable. You can set it (via the iDrive) to do what you want. Other features included fan forced cooling or heating of the seats, which have perforated leather. Refrigerator in the front centre console (not sure, but almost certainly the same system as used in the E24 6 series) Cruise control buttons under the thumb at 10 to 2 position, rather than beside the air bag. Aluminum interior door handles, getting away from the constantly breaking plastic versions in the current cars. Incredible (they say) sound system. I'm sure the older generations (like me ;-( ) will enjoy it, but if you're into drowning out emergency vehicle sirens and generally have no respect for anyone outside your car, then it's probably just as bad as the current stock systems. Totally redesigned dash layout. Where you can see some semblance of similarity between even the E30 and the E46 dash layout, the E65 was drawn from scratch. Heavy use of LED area illumination, not only of the dash, but of the seating areas also. Overall, the looks of the car, and the interior, will take some getting used to, but we will get used to it. It appears as though it's going to be a pretty neat vehicle, I would just be happier if a Japanese company were supplying the abundant electronics....... - --------------------------- Now offering BMW special tool rental and pay per incident tech help. - --------------------------- Brett Anderson www.koalamotorsport.com Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual > From: "Weimer, Matt J. .(SE_ENG)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] Der neue 7er > > Fellow listers, I thought some of you may enjoy these pictures and the > article on the new 7 Series. The text is auf Deutsch. > Personally, the front is hard to enjoy with the "eyebrow" turn indicators > (maybe better in clear), but the mid-eighties Lincoln tail is beyond words. > > > http://www.spiegel.de/auto/news/0,1518,145960,00.html > > > Matt Weimer ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:04:32 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E46 Rear Camber Phil, "Is the rear camber not adjustable (like the E30 and E36)?" Huh? Not sure if you're saying NOT adjustable, JUST like the E30 and E36, or is it not adjustable as the E30 and E36 ARE. Either way your wrong. E30 has no rear alignment adjustment at all. E36 has toe and camber adjustment, as does E46. Camber spec on the E46 with "low slung sports suspension" is a hair over 2 degrees negative. With stock suspension, it's 1.3 degrees of negative. Regardless, if your brother is unable to afford the tire costs related to handling, he can have them dial the camber out of the car. It is possible to get positive camber in an E46, so they should have no problem dialing in about 0.5 - 1.0 degrees of negative camber, which will be almost imperceptible in tyre wear and still leave a fair semblance of handling in the car. - --------------------------- Now offering BMW special tool rental and pay per incident tech help. - --------------------------- Brett Anderson www.koalamotorsport.com Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual > From: "Phil Bell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] E46 Rear Camber > > My brother has an E46 with the sport package. At 25k he had to replace his > tires due to the inside tread being gone. He's a little upset he only got > 25k on the OEM tires. He had the shop (not a BMW Center) check the > alignment, and was told the rear camber is a negative 3 degrees. That > sounds excessive to me. Is the rear camber not adjustable (like the E30 and > E36)? Is 3 degrees negative too much? > > Thanks for your help > > Phil Bell ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:56:30 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <FS> 96 328iC - Production dates Alex, Your 7.87 M5 is the exception, not the rule. BMW generally has changed year model in September. The last year ending in August. This is probably due to the entire German work force taking most of August off....... To step in before those that desire to shoot down, in flames, anyone that appears to know something about these cars, there have been many exceptions. Your M5 is one, sold as an 88 model from early 87. Another good example is the 95 M3. The first pre production US E36 M3 came off the production line in November of 1993. The first, ready to be delivered, US E36 M3, came off the production line in January or February of 1994. The last 95 M3 came off the production line in late December 1995. However, the general rule of thumb is 9/XX is the following year model. - --------------------------- Now offering BMW special tool rental and pay per incident tech help. - --------------------------- Brett Anderson www.koalamotorsport.com Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual > From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] <FS> 96 328iC > > Very nice car I picked up over the weekend. One owner, 48k miles. Price is > very negotiable. Located in Indianapolis. Also, regarding this car...I am > curious- the build date in the door is 7/96. Now, as I understand it....I > thought cars built after 6/xx were tagged as the next year. Obviously, this > is not the case here. My 88M5 has a 7/87 build date. What am I missing? ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 23:23:01 -0400 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Lost E30 Key plus headaches First, time to find a new locksmith.... The trunk and glove box locks require a master key, but they don't contain all the code pins that the door lock or ignition cylinder contain. He should know this if he's any good. You need to give him the drivers door lock cylinder for him to cut you a master key. Second, wait for the key to arrive from BMW. It's a hell of an inconvenience, but you're the one that never bothered to get a spare for your car. VIN cut keys usually take about 10 days from BMW (whether coming from NJ or Germany). They are worth it because they work. Generic cut keys are a 50/50 chance. - --------------------------- Now offering BMW special tool rental and pay per incident tech help. - --------------------------- Brett Anderson www.koalamotorsport.com Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual > From: Kyle Sanchez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] Lost E30 Key plus headaches > > Ok I lost the key to my car, opps i know. But here is > the deal. I called a locksmith and they said bring my > the trunk lock and glove box lock and I can make it > from that. I then have AAA open my car and take those > items out take them in and the locksmith says that he > can make me a door key but not one to start the car. > Now I went to the dealer and gave him the VIN number > to get the key code for the key. But the car is to old > and don't have those records in the US system. So they > had to fax Germany to get the code. But that was > Tuesday and they haven't heared back from they yet. So > I wanted to see if there was anyone out there that > might have access to key code infomation. > > The car is a 1986 325es E30 > VIN# WBAAB5401G9684338 ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #4049 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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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