[uucdigest] Sunday, February 2 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6080
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Re: [uuc] Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Removal [uuc] Antenna problems [uuc] Re: ] DOT 5 Braking Fluid [uuc] Re: Fuerst Choice Auto Repair [uuc] FS: 90 325is in excellent condition [uuc] E36 Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Cup Re:[uuc] '00 M Roadster Questions [uuc] Below the Waistline Re: [uuc] Re: ] DOT 5 Braking Fluid ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 21:50:47 -0500 From: "Kathy Lyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] May I? Spelling correction: Mark "McMahan" not McMahon I'll also say it's "Xenon" not zeon, and "torque" not torge but you knew that (except for you Jay). Kathy - ---- Kathryn M. Lyle, CPA, CVA Lyle & Associates CPA www.lylecpa.com Creating Business Value ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 19:21:10 -0800 From: marco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Removal Another thing (at least I've been told this ) is that if the bushings are really shot the toe setting wasn't really correct anyway. I've seen the bushings torn clean through on some cars. Marco KMS - Brett Anderson wrote: > You have no choice. > > Even if you get the nut off the bolt, the bolt is too long to get out without > dropping the hat. > > Best you can do is draw a line around the hat, or use spray paint, it gives a > much more accurate result, and try to get the hat back in the same place. > > You won't be able to do it accurately though. Best to just go get another > wheel alignment when you're done, it's cheaper than tyres. > > > ----------------------------------------------------- > BMW Special Tool Rentals > Pay per incident tech support > ----------------------------------------------------- > Brett Anderson > KMS > (440) 338 1650 > www.koalamotorsport.com > > OSS committee member > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Rear Trailing Arm Removal: >> Any trick tips to drop the front of the rear lower control arm from >>the mounting cup without unbolting the mounting cup from the floor? >> This is on an E36. >> If it is necessary to unbolt the mounting cup from the floor, is >>there a way to R&r it without losing the wheel alignment? Maybe some of >>you who realign their rear toe onsite before and after an autocross or >>track day might have some tips about this ? What is the torque spec on >>those three bolts? >> I would rather not lose the wheel alignment which was recently set. >>Thanks in advance. > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 23:02:31 -0500 From: Ed Tisdale <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Antenna problems I had a similar problem in my 87 325is after I installed a new antenna. I checked the power and the grounding cables in the trunk. What I found is that the antenna also needs to ground itself against the fender at the top (from the inside) of the antenna. I cleaned that area of wax, dirt, grime, etc. and didn't have another problem. Ed ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 21:18:43 -0800 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: ] DOT 5 Braking Fluid Stefano, my understanding is that switching from DoT3/4 to DoT 5 or vice versa requires that the system be thoroughly flushed with alcohol. A friend of mine ran DoT 5 synthetic in his 2002 for a while, but decided to switch back to DoT4, so he did the alcohol flush twice - once with each change. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 18:06:23 -0500 >From: "Gaudio, Stefano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] DOT 5 Braking Fluid > >I believe that my last mechanic when flushing the brakes used DOT 5 Fluid. >First of all, does anyone know if there are 2 types of DOT 5 one silicone >the other NON-silicone based? >From a brief search on the Internet it seems that as long as DOT 5 silicone >based was not mixed w DOT 4 or 3 it's ok. >Unfortunately, it seems that just flushing the brakes is not enough. >Anyone has any ideas comments? >How can I check what kind of DOT fluid I have in my system? >If it is DOT 5 silicone based what do you suggest to do? >Just flush it a couple of times w DOT 4? > >Thx in advance. > >Stefano ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 21:23:44 -0800 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Fuerst Choice Auto Repair Jim, is that really what he decided to call his shop, or did you just steal that from my half-serious, half-joking suggestion? Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 19:17:02 -0500 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] Re: Fuerst Choice Auto Repair (was Old Laing's Eye) <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 00:26:39 -0600 From: Mike VanAmburgh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS: 90 325is in excellent condition I apologize in advance, because this is going to be long. I have a lot to say about this car. It's not mine, but I'm posting it for my wife's cousin. When we were visiting with them back in September, I talked them into buying this car since it was in such great condition and had service records for the past 10+ years. They have decided they don't 'need' it and just want to stick with their two boring cars. I am still trying to figure that out, because they are constantly complaining about their two other cars. Anyway, here are the details. I have seen it myself and can vouch for it's condition. It's a bone stock 1990 with 101k miles. It's the metallic black (diamond schwarz?) with black interior. The only wear I noticed in the interior was minor wear on the driver's seat bolster. I didn't see any dings on the car and of course no rust. The wheel stickers need replacing and it is missing the bottom piece of the front spoiler. I mention these minor details because if I didn't mention anything 'bad', I'd feel guilty. :-) Otherwise, the car really is immaculate! I am absolutely amazed of its condition. The previous owner is an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who had bought the car in 1990 from the original owner, who had it just a couple months. The car is a 5 spd, but had to sell it so he could get an auto for his wife. This car has been taken care of extremely well. Service records are included, dating back to the early 90s. The LtCol was fanatical about taking care of the car. He bought it while stationed in Germany and believe it or not, the car still has the original warning triangle and first aid kit that is required for every car there. The entire exhaust had just been replaced before I looked at it in September. I really want to see it go to someone on this list. I was amazed at this car when I looked at in September and would have bought it on the spot if I hadn't already bought a 90 325iX a couple weeks before that. I want this car for myself in a bad way, but our 3 current BMWs are expensive enough and I already have an 88 325is. If we didn't have plans to finish our basement, I would probably buy it anyway. The car is located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. Edmunds TMV shows a value of $7000, but the asking price is just $5900. If you're looking for a 325is, believe me when I say this is the car you do NOT want to pass up. I sound like a car salesman, but I don't have any stake in this. I just want to see it go to a good home. So please someone on this list buy this car so I don't feel quite as bad about turning it down! :-) I do have a bunch of pictures that I took before I left for home, but they are just prints. My wife has a scanner that I'll try to figure out how to use tonight. If you're interested in this, email me and I'll send the pics when I get them scanned. I also need to get the VIN from the owners. Mike 88 325is 90 325iX 92 325i mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 04:21:24 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E36 Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Cup E36 Rear Trailing Arm Mounting Cup In preparing to replace rear trailing arm bushings, I see in the ETK that there was a parts change effective 5/98. The old part number for the cup that the trailing arm bolts into, which in turn bolts into the floor, is: 33 33 1 094 415 The new part number which supercedes the old one is: 33 33 1 096 601 Does anyone know what the difference or supposed improvement is? Should I upgrade to the new part number as long as it is necessary to R&r them while changing the rear trailing arm bushings? Thanks, 'jk ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 08:01:28 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:[uuc] '00 M Roadster Questions In a message dated 2/2/03 2:19:03 AM, Jay Quinn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >Is it true that the Z3 and M roadsters never had Zeon lights available? Xenon? Yes, that's true. Plenty of aftermarket options, though. >As well as it a true statement that there was no 6 speed gear box? Also true. 5-speed manuals, with slushpump option in the non-M cars. >Is there a computer available, like the one that tells you fuel consumption, >distance, etc... Available on regular Z3's, but not the M roadster (different centre console), IIRC. >I learned that only the '01 model M Roadster has/had a larger more powerful >eninge, perhaps an optional eninge. Is this >a true statement, and if so, whats hte engine size and HP of that larger >engine engine/option? True. It's the S54 3.2l from the E46 M3 in slightly detuned form (315hp). It's more-or-less the same cc as the previous S52 3.2l, but more powerful/sophisticated/expensive. However, the S54 motor has been having some reliability issues (primarily with connecting rod failures; the rev limit is around 8k). BMW has extended the warranty on all "internally lubricated engine parts" from 4-years/50,000 to 6-years/100,000, but I'd hate to be on the receiving end of a bill at 6 years + 1 day to rebuild that little puppy. The S52, by contrast, while less powerful, is a proven commodity from the E36 M3, and doesn't have the same likelihood for catastophic failure, and is still great fun to drive, as you found out. >I test drove a '99 M Roadster, 30K miles, today and was quite impressed, >then I test drove an '00 M Roadster with 30K >miles and was really even more impressed with that one. THe '99 had a >little more wear on the interior than I cared >for. I noticed that, even thoguh the instumentation is a little sparce, >a true roadster, there were a few items in the >console that the '99 had blanking caps over that the '00 >had. What are some of the options on that car, or should I say, the most >common and desirable options. Pretty much WYSIWYG, as you say. Major model differences were no ASC in '98, and the more powerful engine in '01. Otherwise for the M Roadster, most options were standard, except for the hardtop, alarm, CD-changer (all the dealer installed stuff). There are minor production differences between cars in areas like cupholders, blank centre instrument space in console vs voltmeter, etc. >Also, I've noticed that the '00 had a electric compressor in the trunk, >the '99 didn't, is this standard, and the '99's was missing? It's your M-mobility kit. No spare in the M-roadster, so you need the BMW fix-a-flat system. It's missing in the '99. Circle BMW <<A HREF="http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/access/mobilitykit-cat.htm";> www.circlebmw.com</A>> has them for around $135, and a picture to show you what the '99's missing. >What is the most common and best exhaust system that people liek to upgrade >it to? As this seems to be a standard thing >to do w/ and M Roadster. No idea. Pretty unecessary IMNSHO (but see the link below information on choices). >What are the other most common upgrades, like chips, air cleaner, mass >air flow, etc.... that people also like to do to >the, say, '00 M Roadster? What are the name brands of those components, >and the raneg of price tag one could expect to >pay? Also, what kind of realistic HP/Torge can one expect to wrench out >of one of these 3.2L engines? Depends which engine. For the '98-'00 cars, the engine is E36 M3 3.2 spec with 240hp stock. Pretty much the same upgrades apply. For the '01 it's 315hp E46 M3 spec, and again the same upgrades (far fewer of them) apply. There are a number of Z3-orientated websites. Arguably the best is <<A HREF="http://www.MZ3.net";>www.MZ3.net</A>>, which has a bunch of information on upgrades, etc. Good luck, I hope you buy one. What I love about the car is that it's just such fun whether you're just tooling around town, or blasting into hyperspace. With the top down on a sunny day, there's nothing that comes close for the price. HTH, Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 08:22:58 -0600 From: "r.mackrill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Below the Waistline My project is... restoration work on the lower rear fairing ...below the paint line. The original factory finish has a pebble like undercoat texture to it and does not appear to be an exact match to the Bronzit body color. What should the shop material list consist of to produce a similar product. Paint guns and compressor standing by. Randy, Regina SK '86 535i 5spd. 260m km (orig.) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 07:37:52 -0800 From: "Bora Akyol (BMW)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: ] DOT 5 Braking Fluid Scott I thought DOT5.1 fluid was alcohol based just like DOT4 fluid whereas DOT5 was silicone based. Now very confused. Bora On 2/1/03 9:18 PM, "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Stefano, my understanding is that switching from DoT3/4 to DoT 5 or vice > versa requires that the system be thoroughly flushed with alcohol. A friend > of mine ran DoT 5 synthetic in his 2002 for a while, but decided to switch > back to DoT4, so he did the alcohol flush twice - once with each change. > > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA > >> Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 18:06:23 -0500 >> From: "Gaudio, Stefano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [uuc] DOT 5 Braking Fluid >> >> I believe that my last mechanic when flushing the brakes used DOT 5 Fluid. >> First of all, does anyone know if there are 2 types of DOT 5 one silicone >> the other NON-silicone based? >> From a brief search on the Internet it seems that as long as DOT 5 silicone >> based was not mixed w DOT 4 or 3 it's ok. >> Unfortunately, it seems that just flushing the brakes is not enough. >> Anyone has any ideas comments? >> How can I check what kind of DOT fluid I have in my system? >> If it is DOT 5 silicone based what do you suggest to do? >> Just flush it a couple of times w DOT 4? >> >> Thx in advance. >> >> Stefano > > > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6080 *************************** | | 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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