[uucdigest] Wednesday, July 25 2001 Volume 03 : Number 4057 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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] What needs done after 4-5 years in storage? ["Steven Reed" <bim] Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] <E28> euro body stuff ["Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? [ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? ["Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] Mechanic/Shop in the LA area ["Giovanni Jaramillo" <gjaram@hotm] Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? ["Vic Maslanka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re:[uuc] Ofest gathering ["Curt Kiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] E30 stuff for sale [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? ["Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] RE: Re: [uuc] Re: Exhaust flaps [Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] ALMS/WC at Portland ["John Van Houten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] Re: Rant#9? Premature tire wear? [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] looking at 140k mile 325is ["matthew c. mead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:34:41 -0400 From: "Steven Reed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] What needs done after 4-5 years in storage? Michael said: >My 1988 325is has been in storage for 4-5 years and I now need to bring it >back into running condition. *snipped* >...what other areas should I work on? Any suggestions are appreciated, as I >do not want to get "hosed" at the shop. Whoa.... could this possibly be a "mint" 88iS with low miles, a spectacular interior, shiny basketweaves, and a factory-new shifter? Don't waste your time bringing it back - it'll never be the same after sitting. Luckily I'll take it off your hands for $500 so you won't ever have to see it again. <bfg> Seriously, I'd replace all the bushings, rubber (door seals, hoses, etc) components, and don't forget to clean the fuel tank. Old gas does bad things. Lastly, clear out where small farm animals have been residing in the engine bay all these years... Steve '87 328iS never parked for more than one night '86 325e needs to be put out of it's misery _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:30:28 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? It is hugely expensive to convert a Euro car to US. About $10K. Anything after 1996 needs OBDII which is more complex, yet, essentially a full US spec engine controller and wiring. It is usually not worth the expense except for some special cars, like an E34 M5 which is cheap enough in Europe, desirable in the US, and old enough to not require OBDII. It is far easier to buy a US model for Euro delivery. Just visit your favorite dealer. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Ok, does anyone know of a US or Canadian BMW C-1 personal > importer, or the trouble it'd be to buy one in London and spec it for US > DOT/EPA, etc? Just curious.. > John > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:24:35 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E28> euro body stuff Hi listers. I have a source for euro body stuff for E28 cars. This source is directly from Germany. I can get genuine M-technic parts. Parts available consist of the side skirts, front damn and rear skirt, bumpers, and the front grill complete parts and hardware including the grill with the oversized lights, the headlights themselves complete with wiring harnesses, and these grills with or without the wiper assemblies (which also come with the wipers/motors/wiring harness). This same source also can get just about anything euro for any BMW model. If anyone is interested, just send me a message telling me what you are looking for, and I will get you pricing and info. Alex Cagann AUTO CONSORTIUM http://members.rennlist.com/autoconsortium ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 16:32:09 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? the C1 isn't a _car_ tho as it's the BMW "enclosed" scooter/small engine motorcycle, so the same rules might not apply. see this cute BMW page on the C1 here : http://www.bmw-c1.com/c1/english/index.htm AFAIK motorcycles are not OBD-anything, just have emissions reg's. I would assume that you can order a C-1 with catalysts which meet whatever European regs there are for such things & then get it thru the US registration & importation hurdles that way. given that the C1 is certainly much safer than a normal motorcycle & that there must be ways to make a European moped/scooter/etc legal here, I bet it could be done for a C1 without too much cost. Ben wants a "3 litre" VW Lupo TDi for commuting Gary Derian wrote: > It is hugely expensive to convert a Euro car to US. About $10K. Anything > after 1996 needs OBDII which is more complex, yet, essentially a full US > spec engine controller and wiring. It is usually not worth the expense > except for some special cars, like an E34 M5 which is cheap enough in > Europe, desirable in the US, and old enough to not require OBDII. > > It is far easier to buy a US model for Euro delivery. Just visit your > favorite dealer. > > Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Ok, does anyone know of a US or Canadian BMW C-1 personal > > importer, or the trouble it'd be to buy one in London and spec it for US > > DOT/EPA, etc? Just curious.. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 16:58:48 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? Duh, I missed the C1 thing. It should be much easier than a car. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > the C1 isn't a _car_ tho as it's the BMW "enclosed" scooter/small engine > motorcycle, so the same rules might not apply. see this cute BMW page on the C1 > here : http://www.bmw-c1.com/c1/english/index.htm > > AFAIK motorcycles are not OBD-anything, just have emissions reg's. I would > assume that you can order a C-1 with catalysts which meet whatever European regs > there are for such things & then get it thru the US registration & importation > hurdles that way. > > given that the C1 is certainly much safer than a normal motorcycle & that there > must be ways to make a European moped/scooter/etc legal here, I bet it could be > done for a C1 without too much cost. > > > Ben > wants a "3 litre" VW Lupo TDi for commuting > > Gary Derian wrote: > > > It is hugely expensive to convert a Euro car to US. About $10K. Anything > > after 1996 needs OBDII which is more complex, yet, essentially a full US > > spec engine controller and wiring. It is usually not worth the expense > > except for some special cars, like an E34 M5 which is cheap enough in > > Europe, desirable in the US, and old enough to not require OBDII. > > > > It is far easier to buy a US model for Euro delivery. Just visit your > > favorite dealer. > > > > Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Ok, does anyone know of a US or Canadian BMW C-1 personal > > > importer, or the trouble it'd be to buy one in London and spec it for US > > > DOT/EPA, etc? Just curious.. > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:46:08 -0700 From: "Giovanni Jaramillo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Mechanic/Shop in the LA area >Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 10:14:48 EDT >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] Mechanic/Shop in the LA area > >Hi Gang, > >Does anyone know of any good/honest mechanics/shops in the Los Angeles >area? I'm trying to get my car (1988 325is) back to running shape after 4-5 >years in storage. > >Thanks in advance, > >Michael Su GT International Motors Ltd 2221 Colby Ave. (south of Olympic Blvd.) West Los Angeles, CA 90064 Mike Walker - Manager John Norris - Owner (BMW CCA Member/Racer) John worked on my car for my Inspection I (M3-E36) and installed my short shifter and found a broken bracket mount for my transmission and pointed it out and replaced. He came highly recommended and he did a great job. Tell him Gio sent you. Gio _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 16:20:23 -0400 From: "Vic Maslanka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? There is a rental agency in Miami that, according to their website, should have them in the U.S. You might wish to contact them and see how they imported this scooter. www.hobbyscooters.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 18:06:22 -0400 From: "Curt Kiser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re:[uuc] Ofest gathering I can't offer any specific place since I don't know Waterville Valley but it is said there are walking places to frequent. Let's post a sign-up list at the UUC booth. :^D Curt Kiser "Let's do something....even if it's wrong!" | Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:24:46 | From: "bob thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | Subject: [uuc] Ofest gathering | | Last year at Ofest we had an enjoyable uuc get together at a Greenville | brewpub. Does anyone have suggestions for the same at Waterville Valley? See | you there. |Bob Thomas- '94 530i,lowered- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:52:24 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 stuff for sale >From a musty, dusty corner of Jeff Williamson's mind came... > >Sold my 1986 325 and have a bunch of stuff for sale (all brand new): > >Bosch Silber Spark plugs--15.00 >6 Mann oil filters--15.00 >Complete set of hoses with premium ABA hose clamps--50.00 > >Will sell all or in part. > > Any idea if these will fit an 87 325i? - -- Joe - -- Joseph M. Krzeszewski Network Operations [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack of All Trades, Master of None... Yet ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:32:11 -0400 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] C-1 in US/CANADA? You can check this page http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/ and find some folks with information. Geeeze '88 325is race car for sale http://patdonahue.com/forsale From: "John Hart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Ok, does anyone know of a US or Canadian BMW C-1 personal > importer, or the trouble it'd be to buy one in London and spec it for US > DOT/EPA, etc? Just curious.. > John > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 12:36:11 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Re: [uuc] Re: Exhaust flaps > It is a common misconception that backpressure improves low > speed torque. > At low speed, the engine power is quite low so there is essentially no > exhaust backpressure anyway. The flaps and such are there > for noise control > during cruise conditions. You can read the Technical Reference Bulletin regarding the M52 engine at: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/engine/M52_ENGINE_BMW_TECH_REF_BULLETIN_117 596.html Page 9 contains information about the exhaust flap; it is, in fact a noise thing. Cheers, Jim Bassett Previous 1996 328is (with exhaust flap) Current 1998 M3/4 (no flaps at all) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 17:33:08 -0500 From: "John Van Houten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] ALMS/WC at Portland Anyone going to the ALMS and SV World Challenge races at Portland International next weekend? Looks like I'll be back home and may try and make it Saturday and Sunday. Any suggestions on good viewing points, etc? I've been to PIR before, but it has been years and I was on the track on a bicycle at the time... Thanks John ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 09:04:44 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Rant#9? Premature tire wear? Hi again John, did we miss rants #s 2 thru 8, or had you just not gotten around to writing them up yet? :^) >Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 22:55:51 -0400 (EDT) >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Hart) >Subject: [uuc] Rant#9? Premature tire wear? <snip> >John-96 328is cabrio Two things I didn't see in your rant: 1. Have you had the rear alignment checked? B. Did the tires wear evenly or unevenly? What was the wear pattern? Running staggered size tires will increase the car's understeer which, depending on your driving style, could cause the fronts to wear faster, thus matching the crappy wear you're getting out of the rears. I'm not sure this is a good solution. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 15:37:09 -0400 From: "matthew c. mead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] looking at 140k mile 325is Ok, I'm not in the market for a car. My fiancee owns our commuter (Integra GSR Sedan). I own a sometimes commuter but mostly for fun and autox 97 M3/4. That said, I saw an 87 (according to its for sale sign) 325is sitting in a parking lot near my office today. It's got 140581 on the clock, the paint looks original, can't see evidence of any body repairs, and it pretty much looks bone stock, except for the head unit being a newer aftermarket CD player. The speaker grilles in the rear say BMW SOUND SYSTEM. Looking under the car, I didn't see any rust, and the exhaust appears to be stock. The black bumper/trim parts look somewhat faded, the chrome isn't so shiny, but all in all, one of the best examples I've seen that appears to be in daily use. I of course forgot to take something to write down the vin number. Anyway, they're asking $5500. Should I even bother? My goals for the car would be: fun daily driver keeping miles off the M3 when I need to commute that when payed for would become a club race or IT car. Assuming I were to do either of those two race activities with it, would it find its way into a competitive but well-attended field? Thanks! - -matt - -- matthew c. mead mmead (at at at) goof (dot dot dot) com (you know what to do to email me) http://www.goof.com/~mmead/ ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #4057 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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 |__________________________________________
