[uucdigest] Wednesday, February 5 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6089
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Re: [uuc] Euro S50B30 (286HP) engine for sale - Was: 6 Throttle Conversions [uuc] <FS> Floating in the 'bay, Trash, Trinkets and Treasures [uuc] FS: Used Racing Dynamics pedals and aluminum shifter knob for $50 [uuc] need auto trans info [uuc] euro 3.0l or 3.2l headers on US motors ? [uuc] zymol on 'the bay' RE: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> [uuc] E36 Tranny Troubles ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 16:05:38 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] re: Lug Bolt Source re: Lug Bolt Source: For most any size of lug bolt, not, or stud conversion, I had excellent service in the past from: Racing Wheel Services (215) 945-3834, they are in the Philadephia area and ship anywhere. 'jk ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 16:54:55 -0800 From: "J. Ochi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Looking for lug bolts! At 06:12 PM 2/4/2003 -0500, Dennis Liu wrote: >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" With all the different lists you crossposted to, I couldn't tell what sort of car you need these lug bolts for. If it's a BMW (not a Porsche), I think they take 12mm x 1.5 thread pitch, cone seat lug bolts. You can get them from the Ultimate Garage, TireRack, maybe Turner Motorsports, or you can just go to your local wheel/tire store and buy them there. They aren't exactly difficult items to find... Jim Ochi [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 16:58:41 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E38 740iL purchase Qs... Vijay, Depending on your tastes definitely get the sports seats (they have the articulating upper shoulder section). - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 17:09:12 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Fan out Ping, if you have analog HVAC controls, try the fan switch on the highest setting. If it works on the highest setting but not lower settings, the problem is the ballast resistor pack. I don't know how to replace the resistor pack on the E36, but it is pretty easy on the E30 (does not require too much swearing). If you have the fancy schmancy automatic climate control system, then I don't even know if it uses a resistor pack. And if the fan does not work on ANY speed, then further diagnostics would be in order. If power is getting to the fan itself but the fan does not turn, then replace the fan. If no power gets to the fan, then trace the circuit backwards to the switch, etc. A VOM would be handy for this work. Is it still 90 deg F down south? HTH, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >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, 4 Feb 2003 17:58:08 -0800 (PST) From: Jonathan Brush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re:[uuc] E38 740iL purchase Qs... "Vijay Nuthulapaty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sez: "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. Vijay PS: Please reply to my personal e-mail as I dont check the digest as often as I would like to." Gruppe:Please post to the digest as well, as there are other geezers around (moi?) who are also interested. Jon __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 21:16:28 -0500 From: "William T. Wallace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] [95 M3] Conforti Software I'm about to purchase a JC chip for my 95 M3. All engine and exhaust components are stock. However I did plan to upgrade in the future. My question is, will I have to purchase a new chip when I upgrade to a new exhaust, Intake and so on? Thanks in advance W. Wallace ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 20:04:34 -0700 From: "Clarke F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Euro S50B30 (286HP) engine for sale - Was: 6 Throttle Conversions By the way, I have a line one of these motors out of the early Euro E36 M3's. 286HP, Single fully-adjustable VANOS, six throttle bodies and so forth. Complete with ECU, VANOS controller, RHD wiring harness, alternator, plenum... 64K miles. It is from a salvage car that was running before being stripped. For US use, it would need a LHD wiring harness - or if your comfortable in moving over the ECU connections, you could cut and splice extensions on. $6000 + shipping. I also have a matching 5-speed M3 tranny available. email me if your interested. =-Clarke ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 22:24:02 -0500 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Euro S50B30 (286HP) engine for sale - Was: 6 Throttle Conversions Cool. I have three. And one more for me. Awesome motor. Andrew > > By the way, > > I have a line one of these motors out of the early Euro E36 M3's. 286HP, > Single fully-adjustable VANOS, six throttle bodies and so forth. Complete > with ECU, VANOS controller, RHD wiring harness, alternator, plenum... 64K > miles. It is from a salvage car that was running before being stripped. > > For US use, it would need a LHD wiring harness - or if your > comfortable in > moving over the ECU connections, you could cut and splice extensions on. > > $6000 + shipping. I also have a matching 5-speed M3 tranny available. > > email me if your interested. > > =-Clarke > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Feb 2003 23:13:41 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Looking for lug bolts! on 2/4/03 6:15 PM, "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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" 14mm?? BMWs generally use 12mm. Of course you don't say which BMW, or even if it is a BMW, so that's going to make it harder for you to get useful advice. Other than that, longer lug bolts can be found at just about any BMW performance shop, for instance Turner Motorsport. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 16:01:17 +1000 From: "Kim Henshaw" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Euro S50B30 (286HP) engine for sale - Was: 6 Throttle Conversions We have one of these fitted to our E30 race car! Its got Autronic engine management, 292 cams and a big exhaust. Good for about 330HP.......... :-) Cheers Kim H - -----Original Message----- From: Andrew-Taylor Autosport <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2003 3:37 Subject: RE: [uuc] Euro S50B30 (286HP) engine for sale - Was: 6 Throttle Conversions >Cool. > >I have three. > >And one more for me. > >Awesome motor. > >Andrew > >> >> By the way, >> >> I have a line one of these motors out of the early Euro E36 M3's. 286HP, >> Single fully-adjustable VANOS, six throttle bodies and so forth. Complete >> with ECU, VANOS controller, RHD wiring harness, alternator, plenum... 64K >> miles. It is from a salvage car that was running before being stripped. >> >> For US use, it would need a LHD wiring harness - or if your >> comfortable in >> moving over the ECU connections, you could cut and splice extensions on. >> >> $6000 + shipping. I also have a matching 5-speed M3 tranny available. >> >> email me if your interested. >> >> =-Clarke >> >> >> > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 01:51:53 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> Floating in the 'bay, Trash, Trinkets and Treasures > > >I have items for sale on eBay: ><http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewListedItems&userid=macvaugh> > > > >No reserve. > >Ed > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 23:23:47 -0800 From: "rkeefe16" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS: Used Racing Dynamics pedals and aluminum shifter knob for $50 My beautiful E46 was returned on it's lease, so I offer a few parts available for sale: FS: Used Racing Dynamics manual pedal set (brake, clutch, and gas pedals) and polished aluminum shifter ball. Items are worn from three years use, but shifter ball is in excellent, near-perfect condition. All screws and brackets included. Original retail value: $170. I want $50 + shipping ($5?). Located in Orange County, CA. See: http://www.racdyn-usa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Pro duct_Code=122.18.00.015&Category_Code=e46. And: http://www.racdyn-usa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Pro duct_Code=123.12.00.010&Category_Code=e46. Please email me directly if interested: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the bandwidth. Ryan Keefe ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 05:37:45 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] need auto trans info Folks: Wife is going for a newer car, getting out of the Nissan going for a BMW. Going to buy used and current either, like 95 thru 00 years. I am new to BMW with auto transmissions, so here are my questions. What cars came with auto trans that I should stay away from? Are there any good model trans I should look for? Thanks, Rosario 88 M5 Black on Black < -----with no auto trans ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2003 08:18:25 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] euro 3.0l or 3.2l headers on US motors ? with all this talk of euro motors, it got me thinking. are the headers from a euro 3.0l or 3.2l motor a useful upgrade for a US M50-based motor in the 2.5/2.8/3.0/3.2l (non-M54) flavors ? I know of at least one person who has put them onto an early M50, so I know they fit, but wondered how they would compare to other aftermarket headers which are available - Supersprint, Motorsport, etc. - for E36 M3's. anyone have any experience ? Ben '87 330iS - already has 'em '87 332iS - could maybe use 'em '88 M5 - would love it's own bundle of snakes ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 08:23:51 -0500 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] zymol on 'the bay' When it comes to items "floatin' in da bay", I'll never match Mr. McVaugh's volume or selection... but still need to do some spring cleaning. Bigger than life, this is going to 'wrap', but here it is anyway http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=anteaterbullfrog - -NJay stupid webmail... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 08:29:41 -0500 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Did I miss something <OT> Damn, looking at their website, 17" wheels shod with decent tires & the sport suspension are standard too. Available from $28.7k. Choose this over a 325 any day..... Lee > -----Original Message----- > From: Malcolm Reitz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:26 PM > To: [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 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 10:27:37 -0500 From: "Chris Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 Tranny Troubles Hello group, Some time ago I was looking for advice on the problem I was having with the transmission in my '94 325i. This issue was (and still is) that when the transmission is cold, the shifter hangs up in the neutral position under fifth gear, without springing back like normal. The problem goes away when the tranny warms up. The only advice I got was to replace the tension bushing, which I did, but this did not help. Well, in the February Roundel there is an article describing two issues with E36 boxes. It lists popping out of 1st and 2nd under load, and then my problem. It goes on to describe how to address it, which involves removing and emery-clothing a sleeve of some sort that is accessible from the passenger side of the transmission so that it doesn't bind. The funny part is that the article describes the 1st problem as afflicting all E36's except M3s and 328s, and my problem as affecting only the M3s and 328s, which mine obviously is not. Anyway, I know there were other people on the list experiencing the same issue, so I wanted to get this info out in case it was missed in the Roundel. When I get around to trying the fix on mine I'll post the results. I'm not sure when that will be, considering the weather in Michigan these days. If you want a copy of the Roundel article, reply privately and I'll help you out. Chris Baker ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6089 *************************** | | 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 |__________________________________________
