[uucdigest] Wednesday, February 12 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6108
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Re: [uuc] E36 Rear Center Console [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #6107 Re: [uuc] Kosei K1 Racing - 17x8.5 [uuc] re: radio buzz RE: [uuc] Re: Kosei wheels [uuc] <ebay> BMW E12 5 series weatherlite car cover, new in package, item#2403452029 Re: [uuc] e35 525iA steering problems (accident) [uuc] <ebay> BMW E36 Supertouring 1:18 UT Models, item#3114666695 [uuc] S14 Engine and Tranny for sale (complete), plus misc. parts and pieces [uuc] UPDATE: <ebay> BMW E36 Supertouring 1:18 UT Models, item#3114666695 Re: [uuc] Re: Kosei wheels [uuc] E28 M5 stalls below 2500rpm Re: [uuc] E28 M5 stalls below 2500rpm ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:39:18 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 9006 & 9005 Light Blubs Recomendations? The Osram Silver Stars are different than the Sylvania's, as I found out after I bought the Sylvania's (which are still much better than regular bulbs). The Osrams are cheaper, brighter, and have less blue tinting than the Sylvania's but the Sylvania's appear whiter because of the tinting (which costs a little in the brightness dept). That being said you have to mail order the Osrams as local stores are not likely to stock them since they are basically the European production bulb, but Phillips Vision Plus might be more readily available and equal to the Osrams. Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 - ----- Original Message ----- > >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. > > > I'd also suggest looking at Philips Vision Plus bulbs.. > available from: > > http://www.powerbulbs.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:59:40 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 Rear Center Console I have one in the basement. It hold tissues, and two cupholders and lives behind the current console in an E36 from the rear of the existing console to the front of the rear seat. I is not as wide as it appears in the diagram. It takes odd sized tissue boxes and won't fit it you have the flop down armrest installed in the car (those armrests must extend farther back). Ed KMS - Brett Anderson wrote: >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 18:31:26 -0800 From: "Bradley J. Otoupalik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #6107 Ofset is ET40. They are VERY strong. I unfortunately know as I tested them! ;^( They would be great one lap wheels - strong and light! Thanks Brad At 08:35 PM 2/12/2003 -0500, you wrote: >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 Bradley J. Otoupalik ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 21:52:51 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Kosei K1 Racing - 17x8.5 Neil, They'll only fit the front wheels of your MCoupe, offset wise. May not fit width wise, but probably will. - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member > >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 >99 M Coupe ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:59:26 -0700 From: "Tim Pfister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: radio buzz I get the radio buzz, but only on AM w/ the rear window defrost. AM reception is semi-poor anyway but really craps w/ the rear defrost. This is for a'97 528, low ball stock radio. Thanks Tim Pfister ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:26:41 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Re: Kosei wheels Neil, You mean better than the poor sap with the E38 who had to expensive wheels disintegrate on him? (Roundel article). - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:30:42 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <ebay> BMW E12 5 series weatherlite car cover, new in package, item#2403452029 Selling for the Sin City Chapter treasury: eBay item#2403452029: BMW E12 5 series weatherlite car cover, new in package. Regards, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:30:56 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e35 525iA steering problems (accident) Roland asks: "More proof of tire rods?" No, "tired" rods..... get it. OK I'll shut up now. (seriously you might want to check the steering box bolts or the coupler on the shaft). - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:32:14 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] <ebay> BMW E36 Supertouring 1:18 UT Models, item#3114666695 Selling for Sin City Chapter treasury (I donated it): eBay item#3114666695: BMW E36 Supertouring 1:18 UT Models Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 20:34:11 -0700 From: "Clarke F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] S14 Engine and Tranny for sale (complete), plus misc. parts and pieces <sorry if this comes through twice. Sent it last night and haven't seen it yet> Folks, I've got my S14 2.5 Engine, harness, tranny and related accessories up for sale out of my street car. I'd like to sell the engine/harness/ecu/tranny as a set with a discount - but will part out if folks are strongly interested in one piece or another. The engine work was performed by Bavarian Motors Ltd (Phoenix) - one of the most reputable S14 shops out West. Engine: S14 2.5L Built 13K miles (and 14 months) ago. Rebuild consisted of: 2.5 Factory Crank Wiseco 2.5L Piston Set Stage 2 head work - gasket matched and polished Evo II Intake cam - stock exhaust cam All the wear parts replaced at the rebuild: timing chain, tensioners, stretch bolts, oil pump, sprockets, water pump, oil pump chain.... New exhaust valves Total seal rings And more - I have the details and can fax to anyone interested. Engine also includes: Alternator (new bracket and bushings), Power Steering Pump, Motor Mounts, Factory Exhaust header (new gaskets & some studs 11K miles ago) and Turner Oil-pan baffle kit (installed) and EvoIII Airbox/intake. Freshly powder-coated intake plenum and valve cover - looks new! The pistons have just been re-ringed due to one ring not having sealed up completely when the engine was built. I have oil analysis reports showing engine state and break-in over five oil changes - no abnormal wear or issues. Used S14 5 Speed overdrive tranny (complete) 180K miles - works good, no issues/grinding Evo II Lightweight Flywheel (13K miles) Factory clutch (13K miles) ECU with Turner/Jim C 2.5 chip and factory chip (ICV transistors replaced). Complete early engine harness, less purge relay valve wires. ************** Basically, I have a complete working mildly modified S14 2.5L engine, tranny, harness and like for sale. Everything you would need to drop into a racing shell or street car. Pictures available on request. Asking $9000 or best offer for everything above + freight (or you can pick it up in Phoenix at the club race at the end of the month). Also for sale: E30 M3 4.10 Rear-Diff with LS - 180K miles. Still works good - Clutch pack worn (no surprise with 180K miles) - no grinding or excess play. Big-Six Axle stubs installed - not E30 M3 stubs. $350 obo + shipping. Pictures available. Used factory 48mm throttle bodies (not bored out stock throttles) and intake horns - $1500 obo + shipping. Pictures available. Westach Analog Air/Fuel Ratio meter and mount - gives you a gross idea if the engine is lean or rich and if it's properly dithering - $50 + shipping. Plugs into ECU harness with taps on three wires. Pictures available. New E30 M3 Air Conditioning Compressor - three months old and still shiny. $500 obo + shipping. Pictures available. Two Bilstein HD B36-2028 rear shocks (15K miles) - $100 obo + shipping. Pictures available. Four 16x7.5" DP Reflex Wheels 5-120 +37 in Silver - $100 + shipping (one wheel has a good dent in the rim lip) - Works fine - good for track use or street if you don't mind the dent.. I used these for six months before going to E36 wheels. Pictures available. HID Light kit for E30 - uses H4 lamp reflectors and plugs into factory wiring harness - no splicing or modifications required. Includes: HID bulbs, ignitors, ballasts, wiring harness, H4 adaptors. $300 + shipping. E30 M3 Aluminum Group A replica race radiator - less than a year old and in excellent shape. Double-core, works great in Phoenix Summer temps keeping the engine cool. Much more effective than the factory radiator. If you race, you deserve one of these. You can still use your mechanical fan. No modifications to use - uses factory mounts/brackets. $450 + shipping. Pictures available. Stock catalytic converter center section. Heat Shields removed (they cracked and rattled). Just passed emissions with these cats on the engine above five months ago - without any changes. $600 obo + shipping Cheers, - -Clarke Phoenix, AZ 602-628-1212 (after 10am MST) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:36:33 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] UPDATE: <ebay> BMW E36 Supertouring 1:18 UT Models, item#3114666695 I forgot to mention, I bid on this item since I kinda want it for my new office. Old office didn't have room... However, I gave it to the chapter so what are ya gonna do? Seems that someone else wants it a bit worse than I do though... Cheers, Kirk Selling for Sin City Chapter treasury (I donated it): eBay item#3114666695: BMW E36 Supertouring 1:18 UT Models Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 21:47:49 +0200 From: Mike VanAmburgh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Kosei wheels Speaking of Kosei wheels, does anyone know of a source for 15 x 7.5" K1's? Thanks, Mike KKiely wrote: > Neil, > > You mean better than the poor sap with the E38 who had to expensive wheels > disintegrate on him? (Roundel article). > > -Kevin > > > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:50:33 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E28 M5 stalls below 2500rpm vehicle : '88 M5, just turned over 200k this morning. symptom : car stalls when rpms are below 2500. problem first presented itself this morning on the way to work. outdoor temps were around 5-9�F, car is parked outside at night. when starting out on the drive to work, car didn't want to smoothly accelerate thru ~1k-2k rpm. because this had happened once before (and had gone away after a few minutes of holding the car at ~1.2k or with driving for a few minutes) and because the problem went away approx 20 miles into the 30 mile commute, I figured it would be fine this evening. however on the drive home (slightly warmer, around 14� or so, car sitting for ~11hrs) it didn't. because the car runs fine over 3k rpm (from 2.5-3k hesitates a bit when off throttle, fine above that) I don't think it's spark plug wires or fuel supply. I seem to recall something about temp sensors being able to cause goofy things to happen & the fact that the problem goes away after time (when things would have heated up/loosened up/etc). according to the ETK, there are 3 temp sensors on the car, one for high (120� C I believe based on the supplemental info in the ETK) one for sending (to the gauge I believe) & one with some sort of timer function - ETK says 35CEL 8S which I'm guessing means 35�C and 8 seconds, but I'm just guessing so I could be wrong. tho the temp gauge showed the correct temp on the way in this morning & moved to the normal range (a bit below straight up) in a reasonable amount of time given the ambient temps - I think it moved before the problem went away. however, on the way home tonight, it did not, staying no more than the width of the blue low range mark from the low end. all the coolant hoses (except that impossible to reach one between the motor & the firewall), water pump, radiator & thermostat were all replaced last winter. what should I try to check/replace first ? Ben borrowing Carlos' GTi for the time being... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:57:53 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E28 M5 stalls below 2500rpm Ed says solder joints in the ECU. ben keyes wrote: > >what should I try to check/replace first ? > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6108 *************************** | | 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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