[uucdigest] Monday, March 3 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6165
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Re: [uuc] [OT] NHC: WARNING -- Fw: System Update! Confirmation Required [uuc] E36 False Alarms(was:Damned OBDII....Update) [uuc] E34 steering [uuc] <FS> Floating in the 'bay, More Trash, Trinkets and Treasures [uuc] e34 Window Switch Cluster ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 16:34:13 -0500 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Damned OBDII....Update Lee asked: > What causes the stupid factory alarm to develop a mind of it's own? It > seems to go off on a random basis (usually sometime around 3-4 morning when > people are trying to sleep). I'm now finding out that despite being a > factory alarm, it's one of the apparently many things not covered under the > CPO...... > I have not been following the thread closely enough to know which BMW you are speaking of. On E38s and E39s, they sometimes have false alarms due to the motion detector. An easy way to avoid this is to activate the alarm but not the motion detector. On an E38, one would hit the lock button twice on the remote. The first one will lock the doors, and turn on the alarm and motion detector. The second click will turn off the motion detector (the red light on the dash will stay on for about 10 seconds). Dean ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 17:23:30 -0500 From: "Dave Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] [UUC] re: '99 M coupe Rear shock tube noise I had asked him if the rear bump stops were the same as the E36 M3 and he hadn't even looked that them yet. So, yeah, I was talking about the E36 M3 rears as you suggested. I did not know that the M Coupe rears were different. That's good to know. Dave Kelley > > It sounds to me like you guys are all talking about front shocks, or perhaps > E36 rear shocks. > > The bump stop on the MCoupe is a small rubber ring that floats on top of the > main shock housing. The dust boot attaches to a washer that is sandwiched > between a ridge in the piston, and the shock mount. > > If it's making noise at that point, it's because the mount has failed, or the > main nut is loose. > > More common is for the dust boot to be damaged, or not fitted to the plate > correctly and the shock housing is hitting it on compression. > > ----------------------------------------------------- > BMW Special Tool Rentals > Pay per incident tech support > ----------------------------------------------------- > Brett Anderson > KMS > (440) 338 1650 > www.koalamotorsport.com > > OSS committee member > > > > One tip - the dust cover is much more easily assembled to the bumb stop > > > > The bump stop is on the top and the dust cover fits over a ridge on > > the bottom of the bump stop. > > > > > The suspension is completely stock, and yeah I think > > > > it's the dust cover that I'm talking about. Where is > > > > this bump stop you guys are talking about? Is it at > > > > the bottom of the "tube" or at the top? > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 15:08:20 -0800 (PST) From: John Pease <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] V1 laser experience Kevin Kelly asked: >>Does anyone know if California cops are using Laser? I haven't detected any laser guns with my V1 in the SF bay region. >>I've heard that even if they are all the laser detector feature does is tell you >>that you >>are about to get a ticket. On my summer trip to the midwest last year, the Wisconsin State Patrol was using laser. I think the laser beams divergence combined with scatter off a target car ahead of you give the V1 enough signal to work with. I only had about 1/8 mile(650 feet!) warning to crank the Z06 down from - -ahem- somewhat illegal speed. If the state patrol officier had directly target me instead of the guy ahead of me I would have been nailed. I really like how they do it in Nevada and Wyoming. In those states they blast on-comming traffic with Ka band while they are driving. You get plenty of warning. Now a question for Kevin: How do you like your V1 windshield mount? I have been working on a windshield mount that I think is better. No suction cups, excellent adjustability, rock solid stability, easy to remove and install the V1, can also optionally mount and power a hand-held GPS. It does require the attachment of a mounting shoe to the windshield usually out of sight behind the rear view mirror. Cheers, John Pease __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 15:11:14 -0800 (PST) From: Vince Leo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS - e28 M5... Posting for a friend, please contact him (Jason)... at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 585.737.0581. The car is in Rochester, NY. I know it doesn't have a price listed and I forgot to ask what he wants - contact him for details if you are interested. 1988 BMW M5 (e28) Black w/ Tan Leather Interior, 93K Miles, Bilstein Sports + H&R Springs, Short Shift Kit, 540 Brake Upgrade in Rear, Performance Chip, After Market Exhaust, Very Strong Motor, K&N Filter, Interior and Exterior in Great Shape! Garaged in Winter. 585 737 0581 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Vince __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 20:06:50 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] [OT] NHC: WARNING -- Fw: System Update! Confirmation Required Folks: This guy is working from a work address at AT&T within the business unit ( client.attbi.com ). He could loose his job for this if somebody found out that he is using company network to scam people. Rosario - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christian Els" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "E30 List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "UUC Garage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 12:34 PM Subject: [uuc] [OT] NHC: WARNING -- Fw: System Update! Confirmation Required > This clever [EMAIL PROTECTED] is attempting to harvest credit card information in a > pretty sneaky way. > > If you get an email claiming to be from eBay with the same subject or > something similar, proceed with caution. > > The URL this message asks you to go to > <http://[EMAIL PROTECTED]> to confirm some details of > your eBay account is not what it seems. > > Where you are actually being directed is to a site called > http://etransaction-system.com, and supplying that site a UserID of > www.ebay.com, following Internet conventions of remote login using a format > of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > This is not a legitimate request from eBay, they have no need for your > credit card details unless you are transacting specific business with > them -- paying listing fees, etc. > > Note that the actual source of this email message is : > > <paste header> > Received: from ebay88.com (h00a0cc60ecd8.ne.client2.attbi.com [24.91.147.35] > [EMAIL PROTECTED]) > > ...just in case anybody wants to do some further sleuthing and pay this > @sshole a visit... > > Regards, > > > Christian Els > Columbia, MO > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "eBay Support" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, 02 March, 2003 13:07 > Subject: System Update! Confirmation Required > > > Dear Ebay Customer, > > This email is to inform you of a recent update we made to our systems, > To avoid service Interruption we require that you confirm > your account as soon as possible. > > Please take a moment to confirm your account by going to the following > address: > > http://[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Follow these steps: > > 1: Log in by clicking the link given above. > 2: Verify who you are. > 3: Your account will then be updated, you may continue using Ebay services > with out any interruptions. > > *** Please note: If you FAIL to update your account, it will be temporarily > disabled. > > We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. > The Ebay team is working hard to bring you the best services on the web. > > Thank you for your business. > > > The Ebay Staff. > > **************************************************************************** > ******************************** > Do not reply to this e-mail, for assistance contact the customer service > team. > **************************************************************************** > ******************************** > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 20:29:30 -0500 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] [OT] NHC: WARNING -- Fw: System Update! Confirmation Required > Folks: > This guy is working from a work address at AT&T within the > business unit ( client.attbi.com ). He could loose his job for this if > somebody found out that he is using company network to scam people. > Are we supposed to feel sorry if he/she gets fired for using the company network to scam people? Dean ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 20:23:53 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] [OT] NHC: WARNING -- Fw: System Update! Confirmation Required No, we are to help him get fired! - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 5:29 PM Subject: Re: [uuc] [OT] NHC: WARNING -- Fw: System Update! Confirmation Required > > > > > > Folks: > > This guy is working from a work address at AT&T within the > > business unit ( client.attbi.com ). He could loose his job for this if > > somebody found out that he is using company network to scam people. > > > > > Are we supposed to feel sorry if he/she gets fired for using the company > network to scam people? > > Dean > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 17:47:15 -0800 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Hella horn set from Griots... I'm hoping to save a few bucks and find this from someone on the digest before I buy it at Griot's. Anyone? Chris 89 M3 http://www.inlacal.com 01 X5 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 21:10:45 -0500 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] [OT] NHC: WARNING -- Fw: System Update! Confirmation Required Christian, you should forward the email to ebay so they can apply some pressure from their end. Dean ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:42:35 -0500 From: "Bailey Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 False Alarms(was:Damned OBDII....Update) Lee asked: <What causes the stupid factory alarm to develop a mind of it's own? It seems to go off on a random basis (usually sometime around 3-4 morning when people are trying to sleep). I'm now finding out that despite being a factory alarm, it's one of the apparently many things not covered under the CPO......> Alpine alarms of that vintage had the glass breakage microphone installed inside the control unit. The case clicked and popped due to heat expansion/contraction and that would set off the false alarm. The fix is a new control unit with a green dot(indicating the new improved part). There is a TSB on the problem. Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 1997 528iA 1993 Pathfinder SE "Gojira" 1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:50:20 -0600 From: "TOM DOTZLER" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E34 steering Gary and Brett, Thanks for the input on e34 535i-M5 steering box swap. Before I pursue this further let me ask if the e34 is generally more sloppy feeling than the e28 in the steering or is it just this one. I have replaced the front upper and lower arms and tie rods and shocks. I have had several alignments done. On the last two I asked the technician to increase the toe-out which he reluctantly did and the feel improved. He said if we went further tire wear would increase drastically. The steering response feels delayed and causes one to over-correct resulting in the car tending to "dive" in the direction one is turning. At rest or in moving the steering wheel back and forth in small increments there does not seem to be a lot of slack. I tightened the adjustment nut on top of the box which increased the drag on the wheel but did not remedy the problem. Is the box worn out? Would replacement with stock box make a significant improvement. Any other e34 owners with steering gripes? Mine almost doesn't feel like a BMW, does yours? This one is waay different than my previous and current other Bimmers. Tom Dotzler (in reverse order of acquisition:) 72 2002 90 535i 89 M3 86 535i 86 545i turbo 89 325ix 86 535i 87 535i ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 00:03:05 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> Floating in the 'bay, More 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: Sun, 02 Mar 2003 22:25:54 -0800 From: "Chris A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] e34 Window Switch Cluster My window switch cluster doesn't seem to be illuminating properly. When I'm driving with the lights on, the switches are very dim. I thought this was normal, but I've noticed lately that when I unlock the doors at night, the cluster lights up bright and when I release the key it goes back to dimly lit. Another concern is that it seems to stay lit too long after I lock the doors. I haven't timed it out exactly, but my good battery went dead for no apparent reason and I'm afraid it's the switch cluster lights staying on. It's definitely longer than a few minutes. The cluster itself is fairly new, so I've ruled that out. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. - -Chris '91 535iA '88 535is '86 535i ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6165 *************************** | | 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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