[uucdigest] Tuesday, March 4 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6169
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[uuc] WA state to regulate racing schools (part 2) [uuc] WA state to regulate racing schools (part 1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 06:07:18 +0000 From: "Evan A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Releasing Tensioner Thanks to Dave and Brett for helping out. It works! >From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [uuc] E46 accessory drive belt > >Both belts are removed the same way. Pop the plastic cap out of the centre >of >the tensioner pulley and use a socket to rotate the pulley. > >With the main belt, the pulley you need is the lower of the two. >From: "Dave Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Releasing Tensioner >Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 09:05:49 -0500 > >The allen bolt in the center of the pulley. You have to take the plastic >piece out of the center of the pulley with a small screwdriver. > >Put the allen wrench in this and turn it. This pulls the tension out of >the >pulley, but does not unscrew the allen bolt. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 22:22:50 -0800 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] e34 540i -- 750i Diff Swap > Winter and wet driving will be less predictable with a clutch type limited > slip. The reason for limited slip is powering out of corners, not > stability on low traction surfaces. You pays yer money and you takes yer choice. Limited slip: you've got to pay attention to where the rear of the car is going, but at least it goes. Open diff: you don't have to worry about where it's going because it won't go. John (what do I know, it snows once a decade here?) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2003 22:28:46 -0800 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Lightnings > A Lightning may not be my cup of tea as a performance vehicle, probably > because I don't think of F-Series pick-up trucks as performance > vehicles, but I have developed some respect for them. And if you think the current buggy-spring Lightning is trouble, the next one reputedly gets four-valve heads, Ford's patented refrigerated intercooler, and a tweaked version of the IRS out of the Expedition... Now if Ford would only bother to build *cars* with bits of similar capability. Oh wait, they do. They get real close in Australia (http://www.fordperformancevehicles.com.au) but they won't send them to the US. Don't get me started... John. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 13:24:44 +0100 From: "Ulf Bertilsson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: <wob> Mystery of the Missing Socks Revealed > Group, I think Ulf has uncovered the mystery behind all the > socks that go missing from dryers all over the planet. Same guy that's > scamming credit > card info. lol ;D Enjoy the snowfree roads bimmerwads.. - -- Ulf Pretty happy with the E30 No ulfish so far.. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 06:25:35 -0600 From: "Dave May" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS 2001 330Ci - Premium,Sport, Cold pkg. 7400 miles Chicago $37,000, in Chicago, Red with Tan Leather. Sport, Premium and Cold Weather packages, Xenon, Steptronic, CD, moon roof, Harmon Kardon premium sound, 17 in Sport rims and second set of Winter tires and alloy rims. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 11:58:01 -0500 From: "BRIAN BURNS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 95 M3 MOTOR WEIGHT I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH THE S50 WEIGHS.DID SOME SEARCHING ON THE NET WITH NO LUCK. ANYONE KNOW ? THANK BRIAN _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 11:07:33 -0600 From: "John Van Houten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 95 M3 MOTOR WEIGHT > I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH THE S50 WEIGHS.DID SOME SEARCHING ON THE NET > WITH NO LUCK. ANYONE KNOW ? According to the ETK, the "Short Engine" (block, head, oil canister) weighs 153kg or 337lbs. JVH ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 11:50:45 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] OT (NO BMW CONTENT) - Hotrod Pictures Pardon the OT, I am assuming that someone here will be interested in this stuff. I was at the Hot Rod & Restoration show in Indy last week and took some pictures: 66 Chevelle, Plymouth Roadrunner, original Shelby GT 500, etc, etc. Take a look if you are interested: http://www.howton.net/Auto_Events/Hot_Rod_03/hot_rod_03.html Also, the engine that is on the engine stand is a supercharged V-8 from the Shelby American Series 1. Regards Jamie Howton 2002 330i 5 Spd Steel Blue Metallic SP 1995 M3 5 Spd Arctic Silver 1979 Porsche 928 5 Speed Opalmetallic ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 09:53:50 -0800 From: "Brant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E34> Problem with a/c Greg - When my E34 began switching the a/c on and off by itself just prior to expiry of warranty, I took it to the dealer. The first visit was after the system had reset itself and resulted in an argument -- they could not find a defect and I felt that for warranty purposes a defect had been discovered. Fortunately, the next time the problem occurred, I got to the dealer while it was still active. Without shutting the engine off, they got the car onto their computer and discovered that they could not "see" the a/c control computer. After a shutdown and restart, the fault corrected itself and they could "see" the computer. They replaced the computer and the problem has not recurred. If your other checking does not reveal the problem, have someone with MoDIC or better have a look at the computery stuff. Brant <<<<<<Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 19:09:50 -0800 From: "Greg Tensmeyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E34> Problem with a/c The a/c compressor on my '94 530i will occasionally switch itself on and then constantly cycle on and off with very short time delays between cycles. When this happens, the a/c button in the cabin lights up and I'm unable to turn it off. The sound from the compressor is also abnormal - more of a whirring sound that changes pitch with the engine rpms - very distinct from what I am used to hearing. I've gotten around it by pulling the #9 fuse (disabling the horn as well). Bentley mentions an a/c control module and an evaporator temperature sensor...would a malfunction in one of these cause these symptoms? Thanks! Greg Tensmeyer>>>>>> ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2003 10:48:28 -0800 (PST) From: Eric Draven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] A couple of E36 problems.... Greetings all!! Lately I have had a couple of problems with my 95 325i 159K. First of all my fule guage needle went dead on me the other day. Just out of no where. I'm assuming this is the infamous fuel sending unit problem. I would like to know how difficult it is to change this and how much these units go for approx. I haven't done any research on this problem and I figured I would start here. Secondly I have also had a problem with my factory alarm sys. It also likes to go off when ever the hell it wants to. I noticed that it goes off more when the car is parked on a street that has a curve to it therefore tilting the car sideways a bit. Our streets here aren't totally flat and I noticed when the car's in the flat driveway it doesn't go off. I figured the problem might be one of the trunk sensors going bad? I say this because when I'm driving and I go over a big dip the lights flicker on and off very quickly so I thought the two might be related. Could I be correct with the trunk sensor thing or is it most likely an alarm control module problem?? TIA for your help!! Manuel Paredes 95 325i Lots of mods, getting old 179K L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 14:32:20 -0500 From: "Lin Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WA state to regulate racing schools (part 2) >>>>>>>>>>>> {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 4. APPLICATION--FEE. Initial application to the department for registration and licensing must be accompanied with the payment of an application fee of fifty dollars, to be deposited into the multimodal transportation account. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 5. RENEWAL--FEE. Licenses issued by the department to race car driving schools must be renewed on January 1st of the second year after initial issuance and must meet the requirements set forth in section 6 of this act. The fee to renew the license is thirty dollars and must be deposited into the multimodal transportation account. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 6. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA. (1) For a race car driving school to qualify for a license to operate in this state, the following must be demonstrated to the department's satisfaction: (a) The vehicles in operation at the school and the track used by the school must adhere to safety-related specifications set forth in the rule books of one of the following sanctioning bodies: (i) The National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing; (ii) The Sports Car Club of America; (iii) The National Hot Rod Association; (iv) The National Auto Sport Association; (v) The Championship Auto Racing Teams; or (vi) The Indy Racing League. (b) If a school is using a vehicle type or a track not included in the specifications of one of the sanctioning bodies provided for in (1) of this section, the director shall determine the eligibility of the school and use of the vehicle or track on a case by case basis under chapter 34.05 RCW. (c) At the time the school is registered and licensed, the vehicles in operation and the track being used must meet the most recent standards set forth by the relevant sanctioning body. (2) An ambulance, as provided for in RCW 18.73.030, and a certified paramedic, as provided for in RCW 18.71.200, must be present and onsite at all times when the school's track is in use. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 7. OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE--PENALTY. It is a gross misdemeanor for a race car driving school to operate in this state without a valid license from the department. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 8. INVESTIGATION OF BUSINESS PRACTICES. If a vehicle operated by a race car driving school is involved in an accident during operation by a student or employee of the school that results in an injury or a death, an investigation by the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the school is required. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 9. RULES. The director may adopt rules necessary to carry out this chapter. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 10. If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 11. Captions used in this act are not part of the law. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 12. Sections 1 through 11 of this act constitute a new chapter in Title 18 RCW. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 13. This act takes effect January 1, 2004. - --- END --- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 14:32:19 -0500 From: "Lin Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WA state to regulate racing schools (part 1) >>>>>>>>>>>> Seems there is no regulation of racing schools in the US currently. This may affect driver's schools / clubdays / etc. also eventually. http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/billinfo/2003-04/House/2150-2174/2169_02282003.txt H-1963.2 _____________________________________________ HOUSE BILL 2169 _____________________________________________ State of Washington 58th Legislature 2003 Regular Session By Representatives Lovick, Ahern, Haigh, O'Brien, Lantz, Dunshee, Dickerson, Sullivan, Hankins, Morris, Wood, Romero, Kenney, Simpson, Quall, McCoy, Cooper, Edwards, Berkey, Eickmeyer, Chase, Hudgins, Flannigan, Miloscia and Moeller Read first time 02/28/2003. Referred to Committee on Transportation. AN ACT Relating to regulation of race car driving schools; adding a new chapter to Title 18 RCW; prescribing penalties; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON: {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 1. FINDINGS--INTENT--SHORT TITLE. The legislature finds that currently in the state of Washington, race car driving schools are not subject to any form of licensing or regulation. The lack of oversight and industry accountability creates a potential for the operation of unsafe equipment and the employment of inconsistent safety standards. Ashley Bergman, who was sixteen years old, was killed while learning to drive a late model division race car at a race car driving school in Yakima, Washington. The death of Ashley caused many to evaluate the safety standards and emergency preparedness of these types of schools. It was discovered in this evaluation that no state in the United States regulates this industry and most of the schools in Washington state operate in the absence of critical safety policies and practices, such as having standby emergency care staff on the premises, and conducting regular safety checks of the vehicle's equipment. It is therefore the intent of the legislature to create a regulatory environment in which race car driving schools must operate in order that the consumers of this industry will be assured that steps have been taken to create a safe environment for them to learn in. In memory of the tragic loss of Ashley Bergman, this act shall be known as the "Ashley Bergman Safety Act." {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 2. DEFINITIONS. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Department" means the department of licensing. (2) "Director" means the director of the department of licensing. (3) "School" means race car driving school. (4) "Most recent standard" means standards specified by a sanctioning body no more than six months before the date of registration or reregistration of a school, whichever is later. {+ NEW SECTION. +} Sec. 3. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. (1) All race car driving schools operating in this state must register with the department and obtain a license to operate in this state. The license is valid for a period of two years. Applications for registration and licensing must be on forms provided by the department. (2) The director may require any information and documentation that reasonably relates to the need to determine whether the applicant meets the criteria for registration and licensing provided for in this chapter. ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6169 *************************** | | 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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