[uucdigest] Tuesday, February 4 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6087
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Re: [uuc] carfax request [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> Re: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #6086 [uuc] Epilog: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement Re: [uuc] Rims Question [uuc] '00 M Roadster Questions RE: [uuc] Rims Question Re: [uuc] 6 throttle conversions for the 240 hp //Motor? RE: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 22:55:41 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Feb Roundel 5er Fest write-up No no no, not a running partner. I don't even run!! Well, not unless someone challenges me or chases me. . . Well actually, it could be the CAR's running partner, yeah. : -) Shifty - --- Rob Levinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ---- Original Message ---- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >Brad "Shifty" Couvillon > >'87 528e <-- soon to have a partner, maybe > > > A running partner? > > ;-) > > - Rob __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 14:13:40 +0100 (CET) From: John Firestone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E36> SRS light on for two minutes--belt buckle code Unplugging the seat belt switch won't help. Neither will posting private e-mails to a mailing list without asking. This doesn't look good. Even the redesigned mechanical seat belt switches are failing after a few years, or something else is the dealers don't know about. -John '96 318is On Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Ken & Marje wrote: > John, > > I love my '95 318i--110K. Under warranty the driver's side buckle was > replaced about 4 years ago and the passenger side about 1 year ago. The > driver's side code was read last week. How did you take the switch out > of the loop--just unplug? Do you know if the airbag will deploy if the > belt buckle is faulty or unpluged? > > Thanks, > > K > > - ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Firestone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Ken & Marje" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 10:08 PM > Subject: Re: [uuc] <E36>SRS light on for two minutes--belt buckle code > > > Hi Ken, > > . . . ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 14:14:39 +0100 From: "Ulf Bertilsson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Feb Roundel 5er Fest write-up Told you you get "hits" from the celebrity status ;D > -----Original Message----- > From: Brad Couvillon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 7:56 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [uuc] Feb Roundel 5er Fest write-up > > > No no no, not a running partner. I don't even run!! > Well, not unless someone challenges me or chases me. . > . Well actually, it could be the CAR's running > partner, yeah. : -) > > Shifty > > > > --- Rob Levinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > ---- Original Message ---- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >Brad "Shifty" Couvillon > > >'87 528e <-- soon to have a partner, maybe > > > > > > A running partner? > > > > ;-) > > > > - Rob > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. > http://mailplus.yahoo.com > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 08:34:50 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: 6 throttle conversions for the 240 hp //Motor? on 2/3/03 5:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > So far the discussion had been comparing apples and oranges, single > throttle versus 6 throttle. > > I see BMP sells a lot of these conversions Do they? I wonder. The 6-throttle body conversion has been in the BMP catalog for ages, but I've never even heard of anybody who has fitted one. Ben Keyes said it right: on 2/3/03 5:24 PM, ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I see this as a huge waste of money & massive amount of > added work for minimal benefit. > > just buy the complete euro motor for $7k, then sell the US > motor for $3-4k & be done with it. There are plenty of Euro motor conversions around. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 07:58:43 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: 6 throttle conversions for the 240 hp //Motor? FWIW I talked to BMP about the 6 TB conversion at the SEMA show in November. I asked them to send me a dyno sheet which they said they would. I am still waiting. Regards Jamie Howton 2002 330i 5 Spd Steel Blue Metallic SP 1995 M3 5 Spd Arctic Silver 1979 Porsche 928 5 Speed Opalmetallic ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 09:46:38 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] carfax request I'd really appreciate it if someone could run a carfax on: VIN: 1G1YY12S615120219 2001 Corvette Z06 Thanks! Colin '98 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:32:08 -0500 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> This morning, I saw a new C-class badged C230 Kompressor.....brand new in N. Atlanta with drive-out tags from NC. Did I miss the fact that they were making these somewhere along the line????? I knew the C230 sport coupes were out there, but wasn't aware that this powerplant was available in the sedan. If the C230 Kompressor is avail with the 6-speed in the sedan, that might be something for me to look into..... Lee ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 07:57:32 -0800 From: "Bora Akyol (BMW)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> C230K is now available in the sedan, based on my personal experience with C240/6 speed, I would say this is a wonderful sedan to own. It is slightly larger than the E46 series so that you can sit a 6 ft adult behind a 6ft adult comfortably and I have been very happy with the 6 speed gearbox and the rest of the car too. The only thing I did was to install C32AMG sway bars which seemed to have worked very well to get rid of the understeer. On 2/4/03 7:32 AM, "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This morning, I saw a new C-class badged C230 Kompressor.....brand new in N. > Atlanta with drive-out tags from NC. > > Did I miss the fact that they were making these somewhere along the > line????? I knew the C230 sport coupes were out there, but wasn't aware > that this powerplant was available in the sedan. If the C230 Kompressor is > avail with the 6-speed in the sedan, that might be something for me to look > into..... > > Lee ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:26:49 -0600 From: "Bredle, Donald L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust Rob (and others): I just installed the Twin Silencer Exhaust, and the short shift kit, on my '96 328i. Both were a lot harder physically to install on my garage floor in the winter than I ever imagined! But I think I'll love both modifications. On the TSE though I am getting a loud drone right around 2000 rpms, but no where else on the engine speed. Last night I tried to tighten the connection between the original exhaust pipes and the new stainless pipes. There is some corrosion built up on the old pipes (137k miles in the snow belt). After start up, I noticed a drip of condensation coming out of one of those joints. Does the drip mean I have still failed to get a good mating? I don't really see how I could adjust the connections. Do you suppose the drone and drip are related? Thanks. Don Bredle ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 11:27:53 -0500 From: Richard Sperry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #6086 Let me get this straight. You bought a 15yo an E36 325? Has your child been to Skippy school or the equivalent? You do realize that at the very first opportunity to do so, the aforementioned child will explore the top speed of the new ride, probably with a friend or two goading them on... Good luck Rich <<<<<<<SNIP>>>>>>>>>> Date: Mon, 03 Feb 2003 22:51:15 -0600 From: Jay Quinn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Rims Question Hi all, My wife & I recently bought a '92 325iS for the 15 y/o, a sweet car and deal it was indeed, I was wondering if anyone knew of any quality recommened online outfit, where I can check out prices, that had nicer BMW rims than stock that would fit this car and match up more or less with the standard rubber (Yokohamas at this time) of the cars basic manual call. Thanks, Jay ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:56:29 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Epilog: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement JK says > > Btw, my torque wrench broke putting the wheels back on. The real > problem with my torque wrench is it brand. Craftsman give a warranty > and it never lost calibration, but if I was a Snap On, it would not have > broken. > One guess what my new torque wrnch will be? Ummm....a Kobalt? Also, the Craftsman warranty is pretty limited, something like 90 days IIRC. I have one in my track box which works fine. Get the Snap-On TECH2FR100 3/8" torque wrench :-) http://tinyurl.com/5brw Regards. Rich ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:56:08 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Rims Question "Jay Quinn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, My wife & I recently bought a '92 325iS for the 15 y/o, > a sweet car and deal it was indeed, I was wondering if anyone > knew of any quality recommened online outfit, where I can check > out prices, that had nicer BMW rims than stock that would fit > this car and match up more or less with the standard rubber > (Yokohamas at this time) of the cars basic manual call. Jay, Is that car for your 15 (really?) y/o or YOU? If the former, how come You are already shopping for a new set of wheels and tires? What's wrong with the old ones? Either way, for wheel and especially tire options look to TireRack: www.tirerack.com alex f ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:57:19 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] '00 M Roadster Questions Don says > > Actually - I think I sold it - but a 325iC mirror (the one > that mounts to the windshield - E30 series?) fits right on > the glued on nubbie on the windshield and eliminates the > blind spot on the right side (and I'm less than 5'8" by 1/2" > and still had a problem with the oval stock mirror on the > M-Coupe..) I just sold the E30 325ic mirror on eBay for $15. It did fit my e36M3 but did nothing to eliminate any blind spot as it was just as large as my existing mirror. I purchased an adaptor from http://www.z3mirrors.com/ via the Paypal process. We'll see what happens and how it works. Later, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 11:05:57 -0600 From: "Malcolm Reitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Rims Question www.tirerack.com www.bavauto.com www.wheelexchange.com ...among many others. Malcolm - -----Original Message----- From: Jay Quinn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 10:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Rims Question Hi all, My wife & I recently bought a '92 325iS for the 15 y/o, a sweet car and deal it was indeed, I was wondering if anyone knew of any quality recommened online outfit, where I can check out prices, that had nicer BMW rims than stock that would fit this car and match up more or less with the standard rubber (Yokohamas at this time) of the cars basic manual call. Thanks, Jay ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:41:05 -0500 From: "James Clay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 6 throttle conversions for the 240 hp //Motor? I know, but the question was about power. Anyway, I can't think of too many times I have been drafting behind someone and thought "I wish my engine was more responsive so I could pull around and pull off a pass." I can come up with a lot of places the money for one of these kits could go that would make A LOT more of a difference. 6TBs on a US engine are for nothing more than looks. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648 >6TB is for responsiveness, not more power. > >Gary Derian >> 6 TB conversions are worthless. Maybe a few Hp at the very top of the RPM >> range, but it hurts everywhere else. Poke your head under the hood of any >> BM club racer - the only ones with 6 TBs have Euro motors and it certainly >> isn't due to lack of money invested. The engine internals are different and >> you can't just slap them on and make power. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:59:54 -0500 (EST) From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust Don, I can't comment on the drip, but I installed a System-U on my '97 M3 a couple of years ago. It definitely "seasoned" in sound over time, but there's still a drone around 3k. I think it's a trade-off you make when you go to a non-stock exhaust. I like the added personality my car has and see the drone as a "fee" for it. - - John S. Subject: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust Rob (and others): I just installed the Twin Silencer Exhaust, and the short shift kit, on my '96 328i. Both were a lot harder physically to install on my garage floor in the winter than I ever imagined! But I think I'll love both modifications. On the TSE though I am getting a loud drone right around 2000 rpms, but no where else on the engine speed. _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6087 *************************** | | 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 . 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 |__________________________________________
