[uucdigest] Wednesday, January 8 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6004
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Re: [uuc] Brian Redman CSL video [uuc] Now alternator placement...was Brian Redman CSL video Re: [uuc] Alternator placement... Re: [uuc] Now alternator placement...was Brian Redman CSL video ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 17:45:15 +0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Michel Potheau Tom Byrum wrote: > Michel Potheau suffered a heart attack [Monday] and was > placed on life support awaiting organ donation procedures. What a great lasting gift. I just checked the back of my driver's license to be sure the organ donation box was checked. Everybody else, please check yours too! - -- Bob Sutterfield '87 E30 325iS http://bmwe30.net #1129 DAS KAR '88 E28 535iS http://m535i.org #154 IHR FUNF BMWCCA #169277 Rocky Mountain Chapter Secretary ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:11:24 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Ellman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: O-Fest Comp Rooms It's also most probably the case that certain big event sponsors such as Yokohama, for example are offered comps by the organizers in exchange for their enormous financial support. Mike Ellman Hotel business veteran __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:20:45 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Speaking of switches Anyone know if the "later" lighted switches (window in particular) are a direct replacement for the non-lit? In this case the window switches for an E23. I haven't pulled the switch yet to compare to a lighted E32 for example. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 13:27:48 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E36 stereo questions on 1/8/03 12:27 PM, "Chris Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm in the process of installing an aftermarket head unit in my '94 > 325i. Now that I spent a couple hours soldering connections, I'll ask > some questions that could've saved me some work: <snip> > - - I pulled out my factory unit last night just to get a look back there. > I spent a couple of minutes trying to get the wiring connector off the > back of the unit but was unsuccessful. I see that you pull up on the > plastic cover, but it only moves up a bit, which doesn't seem to be > enough to get it clear of the connector. Do I just need to pull harder? > Seemed like something would break. What am I missing here? Everything > I can find says "Loosen screws, pull out radio, remove connectors". That connector has no fewer than 27 pins, 17 large and 10 small, all in the same housing. So there's a lot of friction holding it on. If you look on the connector itself there should be a diagram showing how to pry it loose with a screwdriver, and that's just what you have to do. There's a sliding latch for the connector. Getting the connector off is a progressive process: partially release the latch as far as you can, pry the connector free a bit, loosen the latch some more, repeat until it comes off. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 13:30:11 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E30 SS Brake lines 86' vs 89' on 1/8/03 12:27 PM, "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > SS brake lines should be replaced periodically as dirt gets in the braid and > wears it out. Also the braid wears against itself. That's why I like the Earl's lines: they have vinyl sleeves over the braid to exclude grit. A least one UUCer besides me has also applied his own heat shrink sleeving over otherwise naked SS lines. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 13:47:22 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E34 Broken Radiator Drain Bolt Robert asked: >The plastic radiator drain bolt on my '90 535i came out fine. Went back in >with no apparant difficulty but twisted off about 1/3 down the shaft. (No, I >wasn't ham-fisted with it). The remaining 2/3 or so of thread is keeping >the coolant in for now. Dealer has a replacement, but how the heck do I get >the old bit out? I've got a bolt extraction set, but will it work on >plastic? Also, should I replace the plastic part with a metal one? > >Cheers, >Robert Robert - I think it was Brett who suggested the solution quite a few years ago when my E34/525i one broke. The center of the plastic bolt is mostly hollow - if you stick a screwdriver of the right size into the hollow center - you can easily unscrew it. I seem to remember there being a metal one once available, but doubt if it still is.. the plastic ones seem to react poorly to overtightening.. they do have rubber seals on them, so tightening force is simply "snug".. Somewhere I have some spares lying around.. they're only about $1.50 new or so.. so worth having a spare in the glove box so you'll NEVER need it.. Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A [EMAIL PROTECTED] NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 12:50:28 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Nashville or bust "Kathy Lyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Oktoberfest lost money because we failed to meet our room guarantees, > mainly because members chose to stay off the property to save money. > It's my understanding that the host chapter negotiated those room > guarantees because it enabled them to receive comp'd rooms for chapter > members during the event. Kathy, Based on the 2003 O'fest planning committee discussions, it is my understanding that BMW CCA National has been solely in charge of negotiating and signing all O'fest related contracts for the last two or three events (2000 in Spartanburg?, 2001 in Waterville Valley, 2002 in Keystone). I am a little hazy on the following subject, but if my memory serves the last two of those events lost money. Please correct me if I'm off mark. Otherwise, please clarify your statement above. > This negotiation will be handled by National in the future. Actually, everything is handled by the National. Local chapters merely bid to provide labor force for individual events as subcontractors. alex f Lone Star Chapter > Bill Proud wrote: > > Remember ...last years BMW CCA Ofest LOST about $39,000 of > > members funds...roughly $40 per attendee ??....and the board gets to > > vote that away (read the minutes folks !!..particularly the addenda ) > > and possibly do it again this year in Austin and next year in ...? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:59:47 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: Speaking of switches The lighted e28 switches are a direct replacement for the non-lighted e28 switches. You just have to pull of some plastic tab. I've never done it before since my '87 already had the lighted switches, but I hear that's all you have to do. I'm sure e23s are the same. HTH, Brad Couvillon '87 528e www.fatdaddybmw.com - --- KKiely <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone know if the "later" lighted switches (window > in particular) are a direct > replacement for the non-lit? In this case the window > switches for an E23. I > haven't pulled the switch yet to compare to a > lighted E32 for example. > > -Kevin __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:22:07 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 stereo questions Chris, Some of the BMW connectors pull up slightly and then sideways on a ramp to assure connection against vibration. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 14:43:29 -0500 From: "Gaudio, Stefano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] thinking about buying a 95 M3: advice wanted!! Henry I think you would love a '95 //M3. I agree w alex saying that the most important thing is the way it was maintained. Whatever you do you should be aware of the following fact: 1) BMW is no honda/hyundai, it will require significantly more expensive maintenance (not as true if you are willing to work on the car yourself) 2) YOU MUST take it to a shop specialized in E36 M3s since there are a few quirks that no dealer/regular mechanic will check for. If it will run you more $ it will be the $ best spent. 3) It would be nice if the previous owner used syntetic oil from the beginning since I would not recommend switching @ 106K miles. 4) It better be a manual trans!!! :-) P.S. If you live in a cold area I would definitely suggest Snow tires!!! Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am thinking about buying this used 95 M3. I have never > owned a BMW before(I am 23 and only had a 94 Honda Accord > and a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon up to this point) but I've been > doing a lot online research in the last few days. I was > just wondering if any of you guys have any general advice > for me. Like the common problems a 95 M3 may have that I > should look out for, cost and tips of taking care of a BMW, > etc. Oh yeah, it has 106k on it, how much should I be > concerned about that? Thanks for all your help. Stefano '98 //M3 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:19:22 -0500 From: "Michael McCoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Brian Redman CSL video From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Bob says > > > http://www.endorphin.com/wheels/bmw_csl.html > > I just got around to watching this. Well worth the price of admission. Love the racing and the car. > > Check out the size of those Ate brakes...hmm...will these fit on my E36 M3 :-) > > Also, is the alternator in the trunk? and does it run off of the final drive as opposed to directly to the motor? I would imagine this was done for weight distribution purposes as opposed to packaging constraints in the engine bay? > alternator is probably off the rear drive shaft. This is common on race cars as it then takes less power from the engine. not really a packging issue to have it in the engine bay, but when directly on the engine, it takes more engine HP to turn it. - -Michael McCoy ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 12:39:59 -0800 From: "JSN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Now alternator placement...was Brian Redman CSL video Micheal, Can you explain how changing the location effects the power taken to run the alternator? Does this have to do with the PTO now being behind the gearbox (eg - gearing)? thx! Jeff - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael McCoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [uuc] Brian Redman CSL video > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Bob says > > > > http://www.endorphin.com/wheels/bmw_csl.html > > > > I just got around to watching this. Well worth the price of admission. > Love the racing and the car. > > > > Check out the size of those Ate brakes...hmm...will these fit on my E36 M3 > :-) > > > > Also, is the alternator in the trunk? and does it run off of the final > drive as opposed to directly to the motor? I would imagine this was done for > weight distribution purposes as opposed to packaging constraints in the > engine bay? > > > > alternator is probably off the rear drive shaft. This is common on race cars > as it then takes less power from the engine. not really a packging issue to > have it in the engine bay, but when directly on the engine, it takes more > engine HP to turn it. > > -Michael McCoy > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:59:58 -0500 From: "Eurowerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Alternator placement... The fewer accessories that the engine has to run, the more power it can produce. It has nothing to do with alternator output. This also had nothing to do with weight distribution. Kirk A. Gilchrist EURO-WERKS / Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo Service and Repair 8 South Highland St. / Winchester, KY 40391 / 859-745-0125 [EMAIL PROTECTED] / 888-522-0271 toll free ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 16:27:20 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Now alternator placement...was Brian Redman CSL video It doesn't. A 1975 race car has very small electrical requirements, just a few amps for the ignition. Maybe 10 more for lights in a night race. An 80A alternator can be mounted in the rear, and driven relatively slowly and still provide enough of power. Its less work when working on the engine, and more work when working on the rear end. Gary Derian > Micheal, > > Can you explain how changing the location effects the power taken to run the > alternator? Does this have to do with the PTO now being behind the gearbox > (eg - gearing)? > > thx! > > Jeff > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael McCoy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:19 PM > Subject: Re: [uuc] Brian Redman CSL video > > > > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > Bob says > > > > > http://www.endorphin.com/wheels/bmw_csl.html > > > > > > I just got around to watching this. Well worth the price of admission. > > Love the racing and the car. > > > > > > Check out the size of those Ate brakes...hmm...will these fit on my E36 > M3 > > :-) > > > > > > Also, is the alternator in the trunk? and does it run off of the final > > drive as opposed to directly to the motor? I would imagine this was done > for > > weight distribution purposes as opposed to packaging constraints in the > > engine bay? > > > > > > > alternator is probably off the rear drive shaft. This is common on race > cars > > as it then takes less power from the engine. not really a packging issue > to > > have it in the engine bay, but when directly on the engine, it takes more > > engine HP to turn it. > > > > -Michael McCoy > > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6004 *************************** ________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | | Autoscope-Motorsports - http://www.autoscope-motorsports.com | Camptown Automotive - http://www.camptownauto.com | Circle Tire Co. (used & classic BMW parts) e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] | |==================================================== | | Koala MotorSport . 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