[uucdigest] Friday, February 21 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6131
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[uuc] RE: <misc> changes to your insurance policy Re: [uuc]E28 Engine swap [uuc] RE: Best gloves ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 13:24:29 -0600 From: "Ned Coonen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Towing with an X5 Just to be sure, remember that neither Draw-Tite nor BMW will pick up the cost of of a burned up tranny or broken CV joint if you exceed the X5's towing capacity. ...ned. '88 M5 '98 M3 towed by '01 Dodge Ram 1500 (towing capacity #7,500, hitch capacity #10,000, wonder which would break first?) > Installation of the OEM hitch requires the rear bumper to be removed. Half > of that $1000 dealer charge is labor. An independent hitch specialist will > charge about $150 to install a Draw-Tite and it has a higher tow rating than > the OEM hitch. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 11:46:13 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: Ofest stuff for sale Ellie, is this why the National office has been looking for O'Fest memorabilia? For profits from sales? Or are you not related with that effort? :^) But seriously, you've already offered National whatever you have that they're missing, right? Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA Veteran of O'Fests '85 and '93 >Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 15:12:36 -0500 >From: ellie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] Ofest stuff for sale > >Oktoberfest memorabilia -- mugs, wine glasses and other stuff from 1982 >through 1996. If you're interested, please email me privately and I'll send >you a detailed list. > >ellie ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 19:50:48 -0000 From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E28 Engine Swap Brett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: "Actually, I said that ALL 533i's had manual seats. Of course I'm speaking of US market vehicles only, but anyone care to differ?" I'm not sure the 533i appeared in any markets outside North America - the top E28 was the 528i, until the 535i appeared in 1984-ish (taking over from the NA 533i?). The 528i, with 184 bhp, was a very fast car considering its 30+ bhp power deficit vs the (M)535i. Traditionally, Euro-market BMWs have always been modestly equipped; a wind-up window E32 is not uncommon. Andy T ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 12:00:08 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc]E28 Engine swap Brett states: "Turned out to be a dealer retrofit because the owner had a phobia about driving into water and not being able to open the window." Brett, was that the Ted "the Hutt" Kennedy order? - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 14:14:49 -0600 From: Mark and Heather Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E28> Windshield Replacement.. Ron, I can only imagine that the person you spoke with was mistaken... Possibly it was a clerical staff member and not a claim adjuster.. OR... it's possible that you have a physical damage coverage that only addresses specified causes of loss (although I would think that you would be aware of this).... Ordinary comprehensive coverage would include the following: missiles or falling objects fire theft or larceny explosion or earthquake windstorm hail, water, or flood vandalism contact with a bird or animal breakage of glass An example of limited coverage under specified causes of loss is: fire, lightning or explosion sinking, burning, collision or derailment of any vessel or vehicle in or upon which your auto is being transported winstorm hail or earthquake flood vandalism collision This type of limited coverage is generally used for specialty or show vehicles that are often garaged and trailed to events and for motorcycles... Assuming that you do not have the specified loss coverage, I recommend calling back and requesting a claim be set up for further review.. If you were not given a claim number, then a claim was never generated and the information you were givem may not have been from a qualified claim adjuster.. If you DO have the specified loss coverage, and no accompanying comprehensive coverage, then indeed you will have to foot the bill for your winshield. If you were given this coverage in error, then you may wish to contact your agent to determine if this was an error or omission by a person in the agent's office when your policy application was submitted. It is posssible that this can be corrected (although back premiums may apply). I am aware of no trend of insurance companies moving to reduce coverage for glass claims. Mark Williams Dallas, TX claim rep by day.. >Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 23:21:41 -0500 >From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] <E28> Windshield Replacement.. > >Hi All, > >I was on the highway recently behind a truck, and it threw up a large stone >that hit my windshield and caused it to spiderweb across the entire thing. > >I called my insurance company, and found out that they don't cover >windshields with the policy.. Strange.. I have collision, fire/theft, and >all the other stuff, but no glass coverage. Someone explained that a lot of >insurance companies are removing the coverage of glass from their policies, >and unless you specifically ask for it, you dont get it. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:17:05 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E28 Engine Swap It was interesting watching Ronin, the movie filmed in France in 1997, released in 1998, with a long chase scene in which a nitrous equipped Audi R8 is chasing an E32 728i with a manual transmission and wind up windows. Ed Andrew Thomas wrote: >Traditionally, Euro-market BMWs have always been modestly equipped; a >wind-up window E32 is not uncommon. > >Andy T > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:18:50 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E28 Engine Swap - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm not sure the 533i appeared in any markets outside North America 533i was also available in the Japanese market. But most likely as a fully optioned car. > Traditionally, Euro-market BMWs have always been modestly equipped; a > wind-up window E32 is not uncommon. Agreed. I've seen several E34s with analogue clocks and no sunroof, wind up windows, etc. You could also get the E32/E34 with power front and manual rear windows. - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 12:26:00 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] re: Homemade larger HFM tube, was fuel pressure regulators. re: Homemade larger HFM tube, was fuel pressure regulators. Can I point this thread in a related direction? What oem fuel pressure regulators from other models or euro spec engines can be swapped directly into an E36 //M3 (OBDII), us spec? I've seen Dinan and others list higher 'special' fuel pressure regulators in Euro HFM conversions, but these are only other factory fprs form other models. Of course they won't tell which model unless you buy the parts. So if someone would spill the beans on what to plug into my 97 //M3, I'm sure others would take interest too. Btw, purpose is to match the increased airflow with a larger HFM tube that I made. Seeing Dinan's beautiful craft$man$hip on larger tubes for the //M5, it seemed worth a try to make a new tube for HFM sensor on what I have. I used 3 1/4 inner diameter plastic pipe and the rubber of a 3" plumbing clamp coupler. this is 3/8 inch larger than the inner diameter of the factory tube. The Euro HFM is supposed to be 1/2 inch larger. Based on dyno results of a Euro HFM car, the cost of a Euro HFM conversion with s $norkel, plus what's needed to adapt it to your throttle, and either the euro airbox or an aftermarket $norkel, the larger HFM gives a definite improvement, but the co$t is not even close to justifiable. Here, $8. is getting me a significant portion of the increase other spend $$ to obtain. To adapt my new tube to the factory airbox, stretch the rubber out over the outlet from the air filter box, and over the inlet to the new tube. The tubing fits just barely into the original throttle body boot. Silicon spray helps a lot to squeeze this together. You will need to use three sheet metal screw to affix the sensor from you HFM to the new tube. The engine side of the sensor screws flush to the tube. The electrical connector side of the sensor will prop up on the tube, leaving a gap. I used Kampel "SeamFil" brand No. 940 Plastic Seam Filler to fill the gap. Available at most electronics supply houses. I chose this over silicon because it flows but doesn't run when applied, rapid dry time, and that it dries hard rather than squishy as a blob of silicon does. Before filling the seams, leave the three screws about 3/4 turn loose from where the sensor is fully snug. After you have built up the full seal between the sensor and the tube, let it sit for about 10 minutes. Then tighten back down about 1/2 turn on the screws. 1/3 hour later another 1/4 turn. Use the engine side screw to aligh the sensoe element exactly centered in the new tube. Testing it out: It took a few tries at starting, stalling, and restarting for the ECU to get the idea of the larger tube. First I left the air filter box off to see if I would get a Check Engine light for over lean. I did. The original tube did not, so maybe I was onto something. With the air filter box back on, a few cycles of starting and shutting the engine later, the light went out. Road testing: No Check Engine light for 20 miles in mild driving, moderate revs. Took to redine in four gears, felt good. Subjectively, the power band felt to have increased and pulled better into the mid 6000 range. According to the stopwatch, 60 to eight times in third are slightly increased, possibly half a tenth of a second. I'll wait to get 100 miles of driving fo the ECU to fully adapt to this. Then time again. Since 60 to 80 does not get the engine into its top rev range, I'll wait to the next dyno day to get actual numbers versus a recent test with the stock HFM tube in place.. To see if there was any leaning out or hotter combustion chamber temps, I also pulled a couple of spark plugs, and they look the same as before. Flame away at me if you will, or give it a try if you're curious. For $8., an Exacto Knife blade, and a few hours work, its worth the effort. One negative is that the idle is slightly wavery occasionally. Doesn't bother me, it might bother some of you. A washer with a smaller size hole constricting the inlet from the throttle body boot to the Idle Control Valve inlet tube ought to take car of that problem. Enjoy, 'jk ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:42:41 -0500 From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E28> O2 sensor info.. Wire broken.. Hi All, Today I was getting the exhaust system looked at due to the little fire, and having another hangar put in. When the car was up on the hoist, I was looking at the undercarriage, and noticed that the O2 sensor had one of the wires broken. There were 3 wires, 1 black, 2 white, and one of the white ones was broken off. I am wondering if this is also contribuiting to the lean running condition of the car... Anyone know? Secondly Is the O2 sensor calibrates specifically for the car, or is it an interchangable one that is used for other cars as well. As for the exhaust., I had them add some heat sheilds around the resonators to make sure it doesnt happen again, though I doubt it will since the lean condition seems to have disappeared. The car runs a lot smoother now, accelerates a lot better, and seems to be using less gas. Cheers Ron J 85 535i 73 911s 2.7 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 12:45:17 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: <misc> changes to your insurance policy Rob, A real aficionado... "Gojira".... - -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:01:39 -0600 From: Sean Cordone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc]E28 Engine swap One other place the 533 one-upped the 535: the quirky, LED based trip computer. I loved that thing. The later E28s got the dumbed down backlit LCD version, with fewer functions (no distance countdown/ETA) and the annoying 10^x entry keys instead of a full keypad. Manual seats, lack of ABS and all - that was a great car. --SC ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 13:30:39 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Best gloves Guys, I can't get into the archives so I need to re-ask a question covered some time back....what is the best disposable glove? This last weekend for some brake work I purchased a box of the nitrile type but they weren't very rugged. - -Kevin ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6131 *************************** | | 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 |__________________________________________
