[uucdigest] Wednesday, February 12 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6107
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Re: [uuc] e35 525iA steering problems (accident) RE: [uuc] No FM Radio Reception when Cold RE: [uuc] No FM Radio Reception when Cold Re: [uuc] Kosei K1 Racing - 17x8.5 - NEW INFO .... [uuc] E36 Rear Center Console [uuc] Re: No FM Radio Reception when Cold Re: [uuc] E36 Rear Center Console [uuc] re: M3 steering wheel ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 10:18:24 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 9006 & 9005 Light Blubs Recomendations? At 09:27 AM 2/12/03, Kyle Sanchez talked about: >I've been looking to get any insights on light blubs >that others are using. I have a 89 325i with >ellipsoids /w 9006 & 9005 blubs. I looking to get a >brighter blub but not that cheap looking blue blub >that the all hondas have. Just want something that >looks a little brighter. Any brands that are better >then others? Like Hella, etc? I put PIAA Platinum Super White bulbs in the race car, and I'm happy with them. Brighter and more white than the stock bulbs (I drive the car to/from the track). Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - w/Euro Ellipsoids & 100W bulbs 1993 325is #44 - w/PIAAs ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 12:56:34 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Transition - new to you E36 M3 "Nancy Fluharty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was aware of the likely problems of RSM's, rear trailing arm > bushings, radiator hose nipples, and water pump, and checked all > prospective cars carefully for these items. The one I bought has > had the pump replaced (documented) and shows no signs of the other > problems, yet. Anything else I should be paying particular attention > to at this mileage (74k)? Bob, I'm not sure about your radiator nipples, but the plastic radiator's upper neck will crack and fall off over time. It's only a question of time. I'm in hot Dallas TX and my radiator went south at around 55K miles on track. My wife's commuter E36 lost hers at 45K on an autoX course. YMMV. I'm continuously amazed at some dealers managing to get away with $700+ radiator replacement bills. OEM Behr or LR (I have both and they are indistinguishable) can be had for $135-150 (www.bimmerparts.com) but will probably crack as well. There are all aluminum alternatives out there for $350+. I've heard of people cracking the plastic thermostat housing as well. So consider replacing yours with a $20 aluminum one. I did, even though both mine and my wife's were fine. Than again my 50K mile plastic water pump also looked as good as new when I took it out. > I suspect Alex will say shocks/struts, but they actually feel quite > tight. So did mine. Upon until the moment I took them out, pressed them in with the pinky finger and observed that one of the two shock pistons never rebounded. The other took 30 seconds to extend. I can not explain why the car continued to ride well with dead shocks, even though it had gotten floaty in slalom transitions. I remember my old ex-E30s getting soft and bouncy on dead shocks, but not the E36 M3. When the time comes, the simplest replacement are Koni SAs (DAs if money is no object) that mate wonderfully with stock springs 1/4-3/4 turn stiffer from full soft. Or one of the multitude of coil over kits. Have fun, alex f ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:02:18 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Kosei wheels Brad/others - What is the offset on the Kosei wheels? Also, do you expect that they would hold up to the rigors of the One Lap of America? TIA. Neil Simon Wash, DC 99 M Coupe ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 13:57:17 -0500 From: "Beaudette, Roland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e35 525iA steering problems (accident) Brett says: That would be toe, and it sounds like she bent a tie rod. Must've been one hell of an impact 'cause as small as they are, they're strong. - ------------------------------ If it is indeed the tie rods, that would be great. Well maybe not great, but based on the age of the car and shimmy issues, the idler arms, center rod and outer tie rods were on the hot list for replacement. My wife just yesterday mentioned that the steering has been hunting since my thrust arm replacement. The recent hit has made it "really bad". More proof of tire rods? Since I'm describing this in words, my remaining concern is that I missed something. Is there any way to check/inspect the steering rack? Someone suggested that the adjustment mechanism on the rack could be broken. Anything like this on BMWs? And since you and Geeze are curious, she managed to contact the inside edge of the left wheel against the rear passenger bumper of the other car. The impact force was directed against the inside of the wheel. How? Well, it was one of those "there's a better spot there" things. She was trying to avoid a loop around the lot (angled parking) and attempted to execute a full 180 turn. Thanks for the analysis. Cheers, Roland ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:21:30 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] 9006 & 9005 Light Blubs Recomendations? Marco replied to Kyle: >take a look at the Sylvania silver star. They are slightly blue but that's >due to their actual color temp, not tinting. I was going to buy an HID >upgrade for my truck but tried the silverstar first. I was amazed. >Probably 80% of the benefits for an HID upgrade at 10% of the cost. > >Marco > >- -----Original Message----- > >Groups, > >I've been looking to get any insights on light blubs >that others are using. I have a 89 325i with >ellipsoids /w 9006 & 9005 blubs. I looking to get a >brighter blub but not that cheap looking blue blub >that the all hondas have. Just want something that >looks a little brighter. Any brands that are better >then others? Like Hella, etc? > >Thanks > >Kyle Sanchez I'd also suggest looking at Philips Vision Plus bulbs.. available from: http://www.powerbulbs.com (they're in the UK - but shipping is free - I haven't been able to find a US distributor.. mine are on order as of today.) In a good test I saw - these were superior to all the other "50% more light" bulbs, and have the advantage of drawing no more current than the stock bulb - something to consider if you look at the size of the wiring going to the bulb sockets. Hella's came out very poorly in the tests, as did Bosch (go figure!).. The Sylvania Silver Star is undoubtedly the same bulb Powerbulbs has listed as the Osram Silver Star - it also got a good rating, but not as good as the Philips. Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A [EMAIL PROTECTED] NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:24:06 -0500 From: "Gaudio, Stefano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Kosei K1 Racing - 17x8.5 - NEW INFO .... I have a '98 e36 M3 and I'd like to know what would I need to do/buy to make them fit in the front. Eric do you have spacers up front or did you roll the fenders? What size tire do you use at the track? Stefano ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:36:32 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e35 525iA steering problems (accident) If she did that, the steering arm could be bent, not to mention the wheel. The arm is the part bolted to the bottom of the strut. She is still driving it with the steering wheel 90 deg off? You may want to add 2 front tires to your list. Gary Derian > of the left wheel against the rear passenger bumper of the other car. The > impact force was directed against the inside of the wheel. How? Well, it ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 13:50:34 -0600 From: "Tolsdorf, Geoffrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] No FM Radio Reception when Cold Ed, Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately I don't have a good one and I'm about 800 miles from Baltimore (St. Louis). Running the rear defroster has no effect. I'll check connections in the rear tonight. Cheers, Geoff - -----Original Message----- From: Ed MacVaugh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 9:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] No FM Radio Reception when Cold The antenna booster is in the rear sail panel near the rear window. A thump to the dash should have little affect on it. I'd check my antenna connections at the rear of the radio, and swap the radio with a known good unit. I have one, if you are near Baltimore. Does using the rear window defrost have any effect? Ed ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 11:52:38 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] No FM Radio Reception when Cold Geoff, The cold failure strongly suggests a solder joint crack. Diging into the radio would probably show it (concentrate on the output xsistars). Taking these things apart (at least on older units) is not simple (like a rubics). - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:13:45 -0600 From: "Eric ///M Foster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Kosei K1 Racing - 17x8.5 - NEW INFO .... Two answers, one email: >Eric do you have spacers up front or did you roll the fenders? >What size tire do you use at the track? I run the Kosei K1 Racing 17x8.5 wheels with 235/40/17 Kumho Ecsta V700 tires Did not have to use spacers or roll the fenders. >What is the offset on the Kosei wheels? >Also, do you expect that they would hold up to the rigors of the One Lap of America? I believe they are a perfect e40. I'd have to double check to make sure. They are very strong. I don't think you'd have a problem. Thanks, Eric M. Foster http://performify.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 14:18:31 -0800 (PST) From: Ryan Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 Rear Center Console - --0-1238554306-1045088311=:48769 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Anyone know about the E36 Rear Center Console? P/N 82 11 9 403 114 What does it include? Anyone have a picture of it? Thanks - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! 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Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:46:39 -0600 >From: "Tolsdorf, Geoffrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] No FM Radio Reception when Cold > >All, > >I need some help from the electronic gurus on the board. > >My '95 M3 has the stock radio and is exhibiting a strange behavior. When the >air temp is cold (<40), I loose the FM radio reception (AM, WB, tape and CD >all work fine). Once the car warms up, it will crackle in and out until it >finally "fixes" itself. But as soon as it cools off, it goes away. Sometimes >a thump to the side of the dash, or a big bump will restore it. I suspect >the antenna booster but it could be a circuit board issue as well. Any >thoughts or ideas? > >Thanks for the help. > >Cheers, > >Geoff > >'95 M3 <-Enjoying the sound of the engine... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:46:47 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 Rear Center Console It appears to be a cup holder/armrest/junk bin. Perhaps not so much an armrest. BMW calls it a Stowage tray, it's for all E36 except convertible, WITHOUT factory arm rest. ETK image at http://www.koalamotorsport.com/misc/cupholder.jpg - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Anyone know about the E36 Rear Center Console? P/N 82 11 9 403 114 What does it include? Anyone have a picture of it? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:33:10 -0500 From: Kevin Clifford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: M3 steering wheel I own a 95 540i and find the steering wheel rather large. I am trying to find an e36 M3 steering wheel to put on my car. My question is will the airbag from my 4 spoke sport (non M wheel) fit in the 3 spoke M3 wheel? Any one know the price of a new airbag fro the 3 spoke? Thanks, Kevin 95 540i 6spd 02 Acura TL Type S 91 Nissan 240sx - feeling unloved in the driveway - -- Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. 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