[uucdigest] Tuesday, February 4 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6088
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Re: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> RE: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> [uuc] E30 Parts on E-Bay (not mine) [uuc] Looking for lug bolts! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 10:02:58 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] e38 Power window problem Craig, I'm going to guess that all E32's are similar. There are a set of screws behind a trim piece in the door pull and I think in the arm rest (it's been a while) remove these. Remove the latch button by unscrewing it. Remove the wiring from the switch for the mirrors and the lower courtesy light. Then pop out all of the trim buttons along the side of the panel but don't yank on the panel just yet. The trick is to reach in under the panel and feel for a stud which is on the panel and fits into a plastic retainer in the door frame. Hold the retainer in place which you lift the stud out of the slide on this retainer. The panel should now come off (with some persuasion). Putting it back in place is the reverse with particular care on the panel stud and retainer first. - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 13:02:22 -0500 From: "Pat Donahue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Epilog: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement I broke a Craftsman torque wrench that I'd had for years and years - probably well over 20 years. I took it to the Sears near Summit Point and asked for a new one. The guy looked at it and said they didn't have that model any more and brought out a different one. I looked at it and pointed out the scale wasn't really the same. He got me the next more expensive one and we made the trade. After getting back home with it after the weekend I looked at the warranty and was pissed that I'd traded a lifetime warranted wrench for a limited warranty. I went to my tool box to get the paperwork on the original and saw that it too was limited and very fully expired. :-) Geeeze From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 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, 04 Feb 2003 13:18:04 -0500 From: "Dave Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust Don, The drone is normal. I've got it too, right at 2000 RPM, but nowhere else. Its not related to your drip! But I still love the exhaust! Dave Kelley > 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, 4 Feb 2003 13:41:32 -0500 (EST) From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust Come to think of it, I wish my drone was at 2k, I'm in that range much less often than 3k. - - John S. From: Dave Kelley [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]] Don, The drone is normal. I've got it too, right at 2000 RPM, but nowhere else. Its not related to your drip! But I still love the exhaust! _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 10:53:57 -0800 From: Greg Cagle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust FWIW I put the Rogue exhaust on my M3, and it had the same kind of 2000 RPM drone until I installed the silencer tip inserts. The neighbors have stopped complaining and I think it sounds just about right now. But then I am getting old(er). 8^) - -- Greg Cagle gregc at gregcagle dot com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 14:04:47 -0500 From: "Gaudio, Stefano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FW: Rims Question See below Stefano > -----Original Message----- > From: Gaudio, Stefano > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 2:04 PM > To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' > Subject: Rims Question > > www.Tirerack.com and http://discounttire.com/dtc/home.jsp are very good. > > However I bought my Brand NEW not repaired SSR GT1 for my '98 M3 from > these guys. http://www.wheelcollision.com/ > Their service was impeccable and my 17*8 that was $380 @ the Tirerack was > sold to me for $250. > > > Stefano > '98 M3 wearing 16*7 w snow shoes. > > > 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 > > ------------------------------ > > Stefano > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 14:34:03 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] drip and drone from new TSE exhaust The sound of the TSE (and all UUC exhausts) definitely changes after the 500-1500 mile break-in period. The harder you use it, the quicker and better it will settle down. Your drip should not be happening... check the replaceable donut gasket on one side, and make sure everything is tight. A good seal should be easy to achieve. I've had people ask me about the Honda-style "silencer inserts" they see on systems designed for Japanese cars (mostly interested for the more-aggressive System*U). I almost can't believe my ears... adding restriction to reduce sound volume is contradictory to the entire idea of a performance exhaust. That kind of system with "silencer inserts" is designed for someone who might have been better off with some add-on chrome tips for the original exhaust. But anyway, use it hard - I think the break-in will surprise you as it almost seems to happen overnight. - - Rob - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bredle, Donald L." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 11:26 AM 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, 4 Feb 2003 14:44:01 -0500 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [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? > I've broken my Snap-On. Twice. No abuse, normal use. Andrew ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:21:23 -0800 From: "Gordo, Ping" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Fan out I know it's too early to be concerned with AC and not cold enough here in So Cal to worry about the heater but I think the fan just went kaput on my E36 323is. It first started acting up by revving real high intermittently (had the AC on auto) and then settle down. This went on for a couple of weeks and then yesterday it just won't turn on either in the heater or AC mode. I checked the fuses and they all looked ok. Do I just RR the fan? Any other thing I should look at first before I venture into this uncharted (for me) territory? TIA Pingger ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 20:52:54 +0000 From: "Vijay Nuthulapaty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E38 740iL purchase Qs... Hi Guys, I am contemplating the purchase of a 1997-00 740iL and would like any insights into this car. I am specifically looking for any major issues that I need to look into. What options are good on this car and which ones are not really worth it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Vijay PS: Please reply to my personal e-mail as I dont check the digest as often as I would like to. _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:12:50 -0000 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: "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?" Mercedes recently revamped its four-cyl petrol engine line, replacing its universally coarse (if game) four-cylinder range with a greatly improved balance-shaft four. UK price lists show a C180K and a C200K (which, unfashionably, actually have 1.8 and 2.0 engines). These motors have been very well received on the basis of their performance, economy and poise, although in these installations the supercharger is light-pressure and aimed at increasing driveability rather than outright power. Assuming Mercedes updated the 2.3 litre motor also, I would not be surprised if they introduced this as a US-market entry-level four-pot. Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 16:25:45 -0600 From: "Malcolm Reitz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> According to www.mbusa.com, the C230 Kompressor has a fashionably 1.8 litre motor, with 189@5800 HP and 192@3500 lb-ft torque. A 6-speed manual tranny is standard. Malcolm - -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Thomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 4:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asks: "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?" Mercedes recently revamped its four-cyl petrol engine line, replacing its universally coarse (if game) four-cylinder range with a greatly improved balance-shaft four. UK price lists show a C180K and a C200K (which, unfashionably, actually have 1.8 and 2.0 engines). These motors have been very well received on the basis of their performance, economy and poise, although in these installations the supercharger is light-pressure and aimed at increasing driveability rather than outright power. Assuming Mercedes updated the 2.3 litre motor also, I would not be surprised if they introduced this as a US-market entry-level four-pot. Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 15:02:47 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E30 Parts on E-Bay (not mine) Groups, Mr. 1st (Fuerst) has started to surface again. While he hasn't re-joined the lists, he thinks the following items may be of interest to some of you. E30 325i engine/ECU wiring harness: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2401788837 M20B27 (eta) intake manifold and throttle body: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2402288782 Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 18:12:37 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Looking for lug bolts! Just heard from my shop... I now need 20 longer lug bolts. A friend will also need 20 bolts too. I'm told that they must be "14mm x 1.5mm thread pitch, conehead, and 2.5 inches long" Any and all suggestions as to a source would be greatly appreciated!!! Also, I was told to try these places -- any feedback? www.metricmcc.com www.metricscrew-toolco.com www.ARP-bolts.com Thanks in advance, - --Dennis ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6088 *************************** | | 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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