[uucdigest] Wednesday, August 1 2001 Volume 03 : Number 4088 _________________________________________________________________ | | 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: <E30> Mysterious Stalling ["Ted Staib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] Nope, can't make it [Steven Schlossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] '95 E36 M3 FS [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] viscosity and lubricity vs. pressure, film thickness, etc.. [Br] [uuc] Re: [M3] <OT> One Lap articles August Roundel ["Jack Money" <jack@s] [uuc] touch-up spray paint [Brad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] synth oil query [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] Re: [M3] <OT> One Lap articles August Roundel [Carlos Lopez <clopez] Re: [uuc] viscosity and lubricity vs. pressure, film thickness, etc.. ["G] [uuc] Some things on Ebay... ["Jack Money" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] Re: [uuc] squeaky brakes [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] Re: <E36> Koni Strut Install? [Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>] [uuc] E30 M3 OEM wheels & Sway bars FS [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] Car Magazine back issues [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] [uuc] RE Two things - relays and O'fest [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Re: [uuc] Emergency Suspension Help Needed! Update [Ed MacVaugh <macvaugh] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:55:11 -0400 From: "Ted Staib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: <E30> Mysterious Stalling I'm going to throw in my 2 cents, even though several have suggested the main relay, which BTW, Mike Miller wrote an article about replacing the main relay AND the fuel pump in the April Roundel. This sounds similar to my experience with a dying alternator. Systems shut down one-by-one, first the radar detector, then the ABS, then...my car died. The fact that the car starts after sitting awhile is lets the battery recharge. Ted Staib '91 M5 '91 325i _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 20:52:48 -0400 From: Steven Schlossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Nope, can't make it At 5:02 PM -0700 7/31/01, Brad Couvillon wrote: >Just found out I can't make it to O'Fest. Oh well. >Maybe next year. Colorado next year. ...steven ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 21:26:00 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] '95 E36 M3 FS I have a '95 E36 M3 for sale: Red/Black Sunroof 76K 6 Disc Changer Rear spoiler Southern car Immaculate Flawless paint No dings or hood chips Garaged N/S Inspection ll just performed New plugs, filters, BMW synthetic oil, Redline MTL and Diff $21,500. Call 865-694-3088 or email Car is located in Knoxville, TN 37919. Evan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 21:47:50 -0400 From: Brad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] viscosity and lubricity vs. pressure, film thickness, etc.. > As a reminder, Gary's habit of adding Moly is also a very good one for keeping a > healthy motor. > > - -Kevin Depends on the type of Moly, if it is organic Moly, yes, if it is inorganic Moly, the answer is no. organic moly is a high quality Moly, soluble in oil and cant be filtered out and doesn't collect on cam lobes, inorganic moly in its base form has about the same consistency as a bar of soap, can be filter out with a good filter and is commonly found in moly greases, but can be found in some oils and additives as well. Bradley Otto 88 M3 W/ $7.00qt. 20w50 organic moly oil/not available at Walmart ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 21:57:52 -0400 From: "Jack Money" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [M3] <OT> One Lap articles August Roundel Yeah, there was some damn funny stuff in there! It was really nice to see so much contribution from so many people we all (or most of us anyway) recognize, know, or have met. It was nice to meet Tammi Hull and Bill Arnold as well as Scott Blazey, Russ Wiles, Mark O'Dell, and others too! Glad everyone had a good time, I'm already looking forward to next year! We had a blast just watching out at MIS, maybe Carlos and I will run it next year...whaddya think there Kartlos? ; ) Jack Money #86 JS M3 '89 325iX http://skumwerks.net ***************************************************** > To the folks who wrote these, > > Awesome articles... it's been a while since I read the Roundel and > totally cracked up! Jayne wrote some hilarious stuff as did you Bob! > Wrong Way Raike, bwahahaha... Sorry Stu. > > Scott chasing down the p/u driver, LOL... RennTech Merc guy, > excellent! > Too bad M. O'Dell didn't contribute one but uhh no Bimmer, oh well. :) > > Carlos > 91 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:09:11 -0400 From: Brad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] touch-up spray paint I am looking for an online source for touch-up spray paint for my 88 salmon silver ix, are there any good U.S. sources out there? TIA, Bradley Otto ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:22:41 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] synth oil query Kim opines: << > I'm afraid then that you've fallen for one of the best marketing snow jobs > in history. The guy who is now my business partner spent 2 years with Mobil > setting up their "synthetic workshop program" here so you could say I've > learnt this from the horses' mouth, rather than the other end where the > marketing stuff comes out........... :-) > > Cheers > > Kim H >> Kim and Co, If I fell for the snow job, why am I using Amsoil? <BFG> Jim Jim Laing 84 318i EVO II 85 325e Dirty E30(s) www.DirtyE30.net ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 19:42:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [M3] <OT> One Lap articles August Roundel - --- Jack Money <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We had a blast just watching out at MIS, maybe Carlos and I will run > it next year...whaddya think there Kartlos? ; ) Yeah that *was* fun, I think we should enter my E21 330i and stuff in your spare S14! (make it a 323i) We could run E21 vs E21 against the Stommels... heh...heh... Carlos 91 M3 78 320i (330i) yeah baby __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:28:29 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] viscosity and lubricity vs. pressure, film thickness, etc.. ?? Organic means to me a carbon based molecule. Moly is molybdenum disulfide. No carbon. Or do you mean grown using only manure as fertilizer? There are many grades mostly related to particle size. Dow Corning has a microsize powder whose largest particles are only a few microns. Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > As a reminder, Gary's habit of adding Moly is also a very good one for keeping a > > healthy motor. > > > > - -Kevin > > > Depends on the type of Moly, if it is organic Moly, yes, if it is > inorganic Moly, the answer is no. > > organic moly is a high quality Moly, soluble in oil and cant be filtered > out and doesn't collect on cam lobes, inorganic moly in its base form > has about the same consistency as a bar of soap, can be filter out with > a good filter and is commonly found in moly greases, but can be found in > some oils and additives as well. > > Bradley Otto > 88 M3 W/ $7.00qt. 20w50 organic moly oil/not available at Walmart > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:50:16 -0400 From: "Jack Money" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Some things on Ebay... I have a few things on Ebay... http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid= jjack$$ Note the E36 clutch alignment tool which may be of interest for the DIYer. Thanks. Jack Money #86 JS M3 '89 325iX http://skumwerks.net ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 23:03:33 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] squeaky brakes In a message dated 7/31/01 4:41:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Street pads already have these shims installed, at least my Pagids did and so do Hawk HPS. I added them to my Hawk HP Plus (my autox pads) and cut down the squealing by about 60-70% at the least, I also use these on the street and I'm not giving them up. They still squeal when the outside temperature is high, like 85+ deg. F days, but much less than before. I wouldn't use them on strict track pads, heck if you ain't squealing you ain't sheeeeeiiitt... ;-) Carlos 91 M3 >> Carlos and Co, I too run the hawk HPS, and seeing as I bought the Dirty E30 for the cost of a brake job, I have a basis for comparison. THEY SQUEAK LIKE HELL. Did I mention the squeak? But I have no desire to add anything to them, it seems to lessen as i drive the car harder (well, DID until it's current ailments) I kinda like the way heads turn downtown when these puppys start to make noise. My Co workers always know when i am on time late etc. Everyone there thinks I 'race' since I talk about the Auto-X's. Just my exp, yours may vary with an E30 than is not an Evo II ; ) Cheers and beers, jim Jim Laing 84 318i EVO II 85 325e Dirty E30(s) www.DirtyE30.net ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:27:54 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E36> Koni Strut Install? on 7/31/01 7:40 PM, Spencer Fong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just received the parts for a Dinan Stage 2 suspension. I am going to > have a local shop (Schatz & Krum in Sacramento, CA) do the installation, > but I found out they have never installed Koni strut inserts. The > installation for the front strut insert seems pretty straighforward > (well...as much as wordless instructions can be), but I thought I should > fully understand the process, just in case they have questions. I have a complete how-to on this, sent it privately to Spencer. Anyone else wants a copy, let me know off Digest. Neil 96 M3 - Konis ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2001 21:37:59 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E30 M3 OEM wheels & Sway bars FS Group, I have (4) E30 M3 immaculate OEM basket weave cross spoke wheels for sale. $650 plus shipping from Knoxville, TN 37919. I also have front and rear OEM E30 M3 sway bars $100 for the pair plus shipping. Email or call 865-694-3088. TIA Evan ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:14:10 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Car Magazine back issues Anyone know how I would be able to obtain a back issue of Car Magazine, specifically the May 1987 issue where they reviewed the 1988 M3? I have a couple of the pages from it scanned, but I don't have them all and I've been wanting to read the whole article...it's a good one. Thanks for any help. - --Brian ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2001 00:25:59 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] RE Two things - relays and O'fest 1) AMAZING how many of us have learned about main and fuel pump relays the hard way - BTDT too!! 2) Regarding NH <<<<Be prepared to get raped by N.H. when you pay your bill, to the tune of 25% extra in taxes. Live Free of Die, my ass.>>>> My wife comes from NH and all her family. We go back in summers so our kids can get to know the wife's side of the family uncles, aunts, cousins — . In fact about 2 years ago we bought a summer place up around Laconia in the "Lakes Region." The last two summers, when I was on vacation back there and not busy investing a ton of "sweat equity" and feeding the local wildlife (AKA deer flies and mosquitoes) - I learned a lot about the area. See, NH has no sales or income tax. Tourism is a major or maybe the main industry -- so the name of the game is tax the He- - out of things that tourists need and do -- like motel rooms, restaurants, entertainment . . . Get the picture - I am starting to think the whole state is one BIG TOURIST TRAP!!! Considered attending Oktoberfest, but timing for my VACA was wrong. I was out there for 3 weeks and just got home a week ago. Talked to the wife about wondering what we could rent out our separate apartment over the detached garage for during Oktoberfest. 2 BR w/bath, kitchen and living room dining area. Located about 50 miles north east of Manchester. It is off exit 21 from I 93 and Waterville is exit 28 - so between Waterville and the Speedway down by Concord. Oh well - If I personally knew who - - maybe some future year. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2001 03:26:15 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Emergency Suspension Help Needed! Update Mike (chief wrench) and I completed the suspension and steering replacement and upgrade tonight at 1:30 a.m., well ahead of the 5:30 a.m. drop dead time. I am signed up to use this car at the o'fest for the safety schools and it needs a valve adjustment and alignment before we leave for New Hampshire. The last available appointment at Curry's Automotive was today, leaving me in the stress mode. We replaced: Tires, went with Bridgestone RE71 in 245-40/17 on Dinan Rims. Idler arm, steering box, center link, tie rods, upper control arms aluminum lower control arms, upper strut bearings, rubber bushing for the anti-roll bar (took as much time as the strut installation), 750i bushings milled by Steve D'G. Went with the M-tech springs, the two dot "red" spring pads, and the stock Boge struts (last new two in the world). M-tech springs did not lower ride height as advertised. Still have an inch above the tire. Used the Dinan Camber plates. Got the information on installation from Andy in their tech support group. Wrong information, but I learned from talking with him anyway. I installed the spacer ring on top of the oblong plate, rather than on top of the strut bearing hat like he advised to. I got good clearance in the "already too small" strut tower. New BMW strut bearing had bigger holes in the top and old caps didn't fit. Replaced the motor mounts so long as I had the subframe out. Waste of a $100 as the replacement mounts from the dealer were older date codes than the ones in the car (1984 for the blue hexagon one!). So if motor mounts harden with age, the replacements are already harder than the installed ones. Replaced every fastener with factory hardware. The folks at Russel BMW put up with a lot from me . . . Overnight shipped most of this stuff to me at no extra cost as vehicle was off road (VOR). Put a new filter in the reservoir. Be careful ordering this part, there are two suppliers of these assemblies and the filters are different between manufacturers. I have the ZF unit with the small knurled nut on top, Found I couldn't replace it with the larger white plastic knob from the Beteler unit. Had so much fun, I'll do the rear rubber parts after o'fest. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hi Ed, camber plates either replace the upper strut bearings or provide a > new mounting point for the upper strut bearings. They add negative camber > (assuming they're installed properly) by moving the top of the strut > inward. If you autocross, run your car on the track or drive aggressively > on twisty roads, you will benefit from camber plates in a couple of ways: > > 1. Helps reduce understeer. > 2. Gives you more grip by putting more of the tread on the ground in > turns. > 3. Reduces tire wear on the outside edges of the front tires (if this was > already a problem). > > If you mainly drive on straight roads, you will get less benefit from > camber plates and will find yourself wearing out the inside edges of your > front tires because of the extra negative camber. > > Why is this an emergency? > > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA > > >Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2001 17:58:11 -0400 > >From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: [uuc] Emergency Suspension Help Needed! > > > >I had my chief wrench Mike Radcliffe over and we successfully managed to > >dismantle the front suspension to the E28 M5. > > > >I have a set of Dinan camber plates to install and can't figure out how > >(or why?) > > > >How do they go on or in and what will they do for me? > > > >Bone stock except for Dinan wheels 17 X 8-1/2 with 245ZR17 RE1 > >Bridgestones. > > > >Thanks, > > > >Ed ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #4088 *************************** ________________________________________ | 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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