[uucdigest] Sunday, January 26 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6057
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: [uuc] RE: 325iS will not start [uuc] FS: E30 M3 stock factory wheels [uuc] RE: 325iS will not start Re: [uuc] Seeking Ride/Handling Input for Friend's E39 Re: [uuc] Seeking Ride/Handling Input for Friend's E39 [uuc] Duane's soon to be new obsession.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 14:37:46 -0500 From: "Gardner, Russell - BALTO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: 325iS will not start My 1987 325iS is makin' me crazy! It wouldn't start in our recent cold snap (no surprise there), and my wife ground the battery down in frustration. Today its a little warmer, and I jump the battery. Engine turns fine, plenty of juice, but no fire at all. Finally we have ignition after I cranked it for maybe 30 seconds, ran rough for a few minutes, smoothed out, idled okay, then died. When I tried to restart, it just crank, no fire. Fuel? Ignition? Why? Russ Gardner ____________________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this communication may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you. For more information please visit us at http://www.piperrudnick.com ____________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 14:50:46 -0500 From: Jack Money - Home <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS: E30 M3 stock factory wheels I have a set of stock E30 M3 factory cross spokes for sale, no tires on them. They're in very good shape, straight and true. There are no center caps with them. Minor curb rash, nothing major. I can snap a pic if interested. Otherwise, great wheels for street, an extra set, or a set for the track. They will also fit E28, E34, E32 (I think), and possibly other models. They're 5x120, ET30 offset. $375 shipped anywhere in the lower 48, OBO. Thanks. ********************** Jack Money #86 JP M3 '89 325iX www.elephantmotorsports.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 14:00:29 -0600 From: Robert Phelan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: 325iS will not start Quick and easy checks. 1. Check you plugs. Are they old? Replace em. While you're at it consider cap and rotor. 2. Check the operation of your cold start fuel injector. (Bently says take it out of manifold and aim it into a cup. I'm sure more knowledgable types will give you some better answers, but these are easy ones to rule out. Robert - -- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 12:26:58 -0800 (PST) From: **Rahul** <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Seeking Ride/Handling Input for Friend's E39 - --0-178441417-1043612818=:31858 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Scott, Has he considered getting Koni SA shocks with EIbach Pro-kit ? If he feels that the Bilstein's are a bit stiff he cannot do anything about it but with Koni's he can at least adjust them. I have this combo on my car and absolutely love 'em, make 'em stiff for autoX and soft for the street ;-) just my .02 cents, Rahul. '95 325i with some GO mods. Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 10:58:48 -0800 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" Subject: [uuc] Seeking Ride/Handling Input for Friend's E39 Hi group, a friend is considering a '97 E39 528i 5 speed as a replacement for a '98 528i Sport Package 5 speed which was, unfortunately, totalled when he hit black ice and spun into a ditch. (The roof was flattened pretty well on the passenger side. He climbed out the window without a scratch. Dontcha just love BMW's structural integrity!) The replacement car does not have the Sport Package, but is clean and has low miles. He's thinking that he would put on some Eibach Pro Kit springs and Bilstein shocks/struts to get back closer to the Sport Package ride and handling he had in the previous car. He has the Eibachs on his E30 convertible and likes them. The replacement car already has 17 inch wheels. Any input would be appreciated and will be passed on. TIA, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now - --0-178441417-1043612818=:31858 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <P>Scott, <P>Has he considered getting Koni SA shocks with EIbach Pro-kit ? If he feels that the Bilstein's are a bit stiff he cannot do anything about it but with Koni's he can at least adjust them. I have this combo on my car and absolutely love 'em, make 'em stiff for autoX and soft for the street ;-)</P> <P>just my .02 cents,</P> <P>Rahul.</P> <P>'95 325i with some GO mods.<BR><BR>Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 10:58:48 -0800<BR>From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]><BR>Subject: [uuc] Seeking Ride/Handling Input for Friend's E39<BR><BR>Hi group, a friend is considering a '97 E39 528i 5 speed as a replacement<BR>for a '98 528i Sport Package 5 speed which was, unfortunately, totalled when<BR>he hit black ice and spun into a ditch. (The roof was flattened pretty well<BR>on the passenger side. He climbed out the window without a scratch.<BR>Dontcha just love BMW's structural integrity!)<BR><BR>The replacement car does not have the Sport Package, but is clean and has<BR>low miles. He's thinking that he would put on some Eibach Pro Kit springs<BR>and Bilstein shocks/struts to get back closer to the Sport Package ride and<BR>handling he had in the previous car. He has the Eibachs on his E30<BR>convertible and likes them. The replacement car already has 17 inch wheels.<BR><BR>Any input would be appreciated an! d will be passed on.<BR><BR>TIA,<BR><BR>Scott Miller<BR>GGC BMW CCA<BR><BR></P><p><br><hr size=1>Do you Yahoo!?<br> <a href="http://rd.yahoo.com/mail/mailsig/*http://mailplus.yahoo.com";>Yahoo! Mail Plus</a> - Powerful. Affordable. <a href="http://rd.yahoo.com/mail/mailsig/*http://mailplus.yahoo.com";>Sign up now</a> - --0-178441417-1043612818=:31858-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 15:58:09 -0500 (EST) From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Seeking Ride/Handling Input for Friend's E39 <snip> (The roof was flattened pretty well<BR>on the passenger side. He climbed out the window without a scratch.<BR>Dontcha just love BMW's structural integrity? I'm sure glad your friend is OK, but I'm not sure what it says about BMW's structural integrity: what if he had had a passenger? - - John S. _______________________________________________ <font size=2 face=geneva><b>Join Excite! - <a href=http://www.excite.com target=_blank>http://www.excite.com</a></b> The most personalized portal on the Web!</font> ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 15:55:45 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Duane's soon to be new obsession.. He asked Phil, who might know, but I'll speculate: > > The "2-Spark" bikes are out. BMW contends it's not for surging but > > for emissions, but then didn't we all assume the surge was related to > > lean conditions brought on by tuning for a catalytic converter? I saw > > a "2-Spark" bike in Detroit during the auto show. It can't help but > > smooth out the surge, which really only presents itself as a problem > > under low-speed city conditions. > >Phil, have you heard when these 2-spark RT's will be shipping out to >dealers? Seems I hear a lot about surging as a common issue on the RT's and >if this is the solution, that would be good! > >-Duane C <ya'll have talked me out of the "K-series".......... Boxer seems >to be the fav. Since one or two are showing up at bike shows (there was one, kinda hidden in NY show, with euro-instuments on it) - I'd hazard a guess that the killer finance deals on the current 1 plug version is to clear the floor.. expect a month or two for them to start dribbling over. Then expect to pay near list for one, and the magazine reviews will still bitch about the hand-controls.. As far as people talking you outta the K bike.. don't listen to everything you hear. Kinda think of aircooled vs watercooled P cars.. the boxer people are somewhat passionate (mild word) of their rides and think these are the ONLY real BMW's (as far as I'm concerned - the only REAL BMW's have two wheels - no matter which model it is..) Everyone usually thinks THEY made the right decision, and unless you're a complete dolt - you should ride what they ride (otherwise you're not reinforcing their decision..) {I don't understand why the entire biking world isn't riding K75S's - but I just figure they're just dumb.. and I'm not gonna tell'm.. ;=} You decide which you want, here are my general feelings on both series: 1. Current K bikes - bulletproof, VERY fast, VERY smooth. They can cause points on your license. A tad heavy, but if you're talking about the K1200GS - I doubt if you'd notice the difference between it and an R1150RT. The K's are generally thought of as the Maytag of motorcycles. You get on it - and go. Aside from general service (which can be done fairly easily by a competent owner), they've been around long enough (basic design dates back to 1983) that the bugs have all been chased away. The K1200LT is WAY too much bike for a returning rider - they are a super long-distance bike, but very heavy at slow speeds.. and IMHO - too many do-dads to fiddle with (as Phil mentioned, a radio is a waste on a bike.. you're out to ride, not sit in the couch at home like you do in a car..) 2. R bikes - have character (which can be defined as you know there is an engine under you, and it might sometimes make itself known), has a relatively primitive FI system (good point is - it never breaks, bad point is - it tends to allow surging), not as much power and not as smooth. Will take you wherever you want to go, but maintenance is higher (has the worlds shortest pushrods, with 'high' cams in the head), valves will need adjusting more often, throttle-bodies need syncing sometimes (K bikes NEVER do..), and although it's a newer basic design than the K bikes, it hasn't been updated as much as the K has over the past 5-7 years. The "new" RS is really a retro bike they reintroduced since people liked the R1100RS.. the 6 speed tranny is nice, the linked/power/ABS brakes are excellent, but the basic engine design aside from going up 50cc's once (to help retain power while meeting 2005 emission spec's) hasn't really changed. No big weak points on the R bikes, but certain year/models have been noted for some assembly flaws.. hopefully they've got that sorted out by now. One you haven't mentioned, and is kinda the sleeper of the BMW world, is the R1150GS.. this is the pseudo 'adventure' bike, and has looks that have to grow on you. It also will smoke most sport bikes in twisties (not from power, but from sheer competent handling), and among members of our local club, once you have one, you tend to stick with the model (some members are on their 3rd one - they try something else, then come back to the GS..) Not a real off-road bike (although some people WILl ride anything anywhere) - it's a good sport-tourer that can take to gravel fire roads when you want to. And if you don't want to commit a lotta bucks for a whim (actually knowing you - this is really a non-issue) - consider the various 650 single models. They're a good intro to BMW's world, but not a 'keeper' bike - most people graduate to something with more than one cylinder after a year or two - making the used ones a good buy. They are capable of 80MPH all day, and some long distance riders have used them for IronButt events.. just figure it as the intro bike, and enjoy it for what it is.. Also consider your inseam. Since I don't remember how tall you are - German bikes tend to be built for tall people.. so getting comfortable with the bike is easier if your toes at least touch the ground at stop. It's a problem for me - but I've pretty much overcome it with a lot of mods and tricks.. (28" inseam on a tall day..) Like Phil said - you can ride almost anywhere on anything, but your level of comfort will go up as you head up in the price range. Don't ditch the stock seat until YOU know you need a different one - I have friends who are perfectly comfortable on stock seats, and have coast-to-coast rides to prove it. I'm not - arthritis in the hips makes me seek a different seat, but some people are. Factor the cost of a seat into the equation ($200-300) when buying - but don't rush out to do it until YOU decided you need one. No matter which bike you get - you DO want ABS (I think it's only optional on the 650's..) it can save your butt when bambi runs out in front of you.. And consider the gear - good riding gear keeps you alive, there is a website dedicated to people who survived because they WERE wearing the gear. Figure $1000 or so for good gear. I recommend visiting http://www.riderwarehouse.com to see what is available in all-weather protective gear. Helmets - cheap head, cheap helmet (although most any full face helmet IS good..) - but this has gotta be a fit's me or not decision.. different people have different shaped heads, and different helmets are shaped differently. Generally - more $$ gets higher quality helmet, with more features. Once in a while there are some killer deals out there on last-years model, but I included close to retail in my $1000 price. Also - good boots, good gloves. Don't be a squid (rider on a crotch rocket going 90 in shorts, sneakers and a T-shirt, sometimes with no helmet where allowed). Get the gear and use it. Good gear becomes like seat belts - once you get used to using it - you feel naked without it. BMW also makes some excellent gear (high quality, good finish, well thought out - you'd appreciate the engineering..) but prices are BMW like.. most people I know who have it love the BMW gear. Unfortunately - they do not import their helmet to the US (liability fears) - but you can get the same or better by buying a Shuburth (who makes BMW's helmets) in the US. Best (and be interested in hearing what'cha decide.. the reason I suggested seeing Steve Anderson at Mortons is that he won't nudge you towards what isn't right for you.. he likes repeat customers.. he's also good people..) Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 ==================================================================== "Argue with an idiot and he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience" - Dilbert ==================================================================== ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6057 *************************** | | In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. |________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | | Autoscope-Motorsports - http://www.autoscope-motorsports.com | |==================================================== | | Koala MotorSport . 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