[uucdigest] Sunday, March 23 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6236
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Re: [uuc] <E36> Child Seat Tether Mount? [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 20:15:13 -0800 (PST) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] The ultimate I'm not claiming credit for this idea, but last year, a bunch of friends were joking about really ridiculous mods for one's car. Being inspired by the then-legal V8 M3 GT's flame-spewing exhaust, we were surprised that no one had come out with a device to emulate this cool racing look yet. I'm still waiting for the glowing rotors mod. - --Andre On Fri, 21 Mar 2003, Rob Levinson wrote: > Uh-oh... it's on sale here, only $99: > > http://shop.sportruck.com/autoloc/flame.htm > > - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 06:20:23 +0000 From: "Evan A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Shift knob compatability it was written about an E30 M3: > Everything from the E21 and on, should fit. Even if you really want a knob that old, my '81 320i had a screw-on, so don't expect all E21 knobs to fit an E30. Evan _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 07:22:22 -0800 (PST) From: david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: The ultimate "mod" > http://www.autoloc.com/detail.lasso?itemid=FLAME > > Hell, they're so affordable, maybe one in each! Hell, my Dad did that back in the 50's with his '52 Chevy. Used an old spark coil from a Model A Ford and a spark plug installed in the tail pipe. He said all you had to do was turn off the ignition while the car was moving, leave the car in gear and leave your foot on the gas. The engine would pump plenty of F/A mixture into the exhaust system. Then just touch off the spark coil and WHOOOOSH. He claims he was only able to do it three or four times before he blew the muffler clean off the car! This is one of his Army stories that he retells every couple years. He ususally follows it up with the one about how he spent the night AWOL in a corn field because he got a little drunk and did somehting that caught the attention of the MPs. Snuck back into the base in the wee hours of the morning and all was well. Then there's the one about how he and his buddies smuggled some training grenades (no shrapnel) off the training range... ===== David Kroth [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 15:08:31 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <FS> E36 M3 / M coupe / M roadster rear rotors http://members.roadfly.com/m_ben/m3_rear_rotors_a.jpg E36 M3 & M coupe/roadster rear rotors - brand new, one still in sealed packaging, the other has been removed & put onto a hub to check clearance but never torqued down. low dealer retail is ~$80/each (most charge $90), $120 obo + actual shipping from 48220. these are directionally vented rotors, unique to the E36 M3 & M coupe & roadster. it's time to get the car ready for the track season, why not save yourself a few bucks while you're at it. these are factory/OE parts, not cheaper Brembos. if you want to go cheap, buy the Brembos from one of the Worldpak people, it's your car & your choice. Ben cleaning out the extra parts... ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 22:07:24 +0000 From: "Gregory Bradbury" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] BMW M3 E30 2.5 Sport Evo air flow meter for sale No one I know, endorse, am commissioned to, etc. Yes it IS true, a BMW M3 E30 2,5ltr-"Sportevo" air flow meter for sale on ebay. Go to auction 2407302773. Good luck + Gregory in Geneva _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 18:03:38 -0500 From: "Alan Brockman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Strange Fault Code <E36> Does anyone out there know what the following fault codes mean? It is a readout of my 1996 328i with the "check engine" light on. I am using a Peake R5/fcx code/reset tool. They are on chart 2 of the manual, errors F5 and F6: Code F5: Secondary air system flow too low, Cyl #1-3 Code F6: Secondary air system flow too low, Cyl #4-6 What sensor is this reading? I checked the air filter just to see if it was something obvious, and it was fine. The car seems to drive fine, with no noticeable loss of power. Any suggestions? Alan Brockman West Hartford, CT ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 17:31:38 -0600 From: "tom dotzler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E34-e28 engine swap Any problems swapping an e34 big six into an e28? Sensor location..can they be swapped? Tom Dotzler ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 16:49:52 -0800 From: "Sumant Jayaraman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E36> Child Seat Tether Mount? Greetings Gruppe, I was wondering if any one on this board has managed to find a good attachment point for a tether associated with a forward facing child seat. This tether attaches to the top of the child-seat back and is supposed to keep it from wanting to tumble forward in a 'rapid deceleration' scenario. I found an unused boss, with threaded hole, just below the parcel shelf and behind the rear bulkhead from inside the trunk, but ofcourse no obvious opening in the parcel shelf. I wonder whether this boss is an appropriate/intended mounting point. I am aware that BMW does not sell a kit for the E36 (at least here in the US of A). Thanks for any input. Sumant E36s ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 17:12:19 -0800 (PST) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <wob> a valuable lesson I've always maintained that the largest part of avoiding speeding tickets (other than not speeding) is paying attention to your surroundings. It was shown to me again today. I was cruising up 4-lane-wide I-280 today in Mountain View. 3 of us in lane 1, doing about 85, somewhat faster than the other traffic. It was Pontiac, VW, and BMW (me). Large space in front of Pontiac. As we went past a CHP who was clearly preparing to enter the roadway on the right shoulder, the VW and I both immediately lifted, signaled into lane 2, and slowed to 70 with the others. The Pontiac did not. The ol' Crown Vic was not wasting time. He shot past with an impressive display of acceleration. I actually had to punch it again to see what was happening up ahead because of a small hill crest. What I saw made me laugh. The CHP pulled up behind the Pontiac and followed him for a good half mile at our original speed, still in lane 1. At that point, Mr. driving excitement finally saw the lights. Guess how bad I feel for him? - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 22:46:34 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E34-e28 engine swap I believe there is also a motor mount issue. Check with eh m535i list, they have a complete parts list for a late 6er into an E28 Ed tom dotzler wrote: >Any problems swapping an e34 big six into an e28? Sensor location..can >they be swapped? >Tom Dotzler > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 22:48:55 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E36> Child Seat Tether Mount? I am absolutely certain that BMW provides a means of tethering a rear facing child seat in the rear seat of any E36. Do you have a coupe or a sedan? Ed Sumant Jayaraman wrote: >Greetings Gruppe, > >I was wondering if any one on this board has managed to find a good >attachment point for a tether associated with a forward facing child seat. >This tether attaches to the top of the child-seat back and is supposed to >keep it from wanting to tumble forward in a 'rapid deceleration' scenario. > >I found an unused boss, with threaded hole, just below the parcel shelf and >behind the rear bulkhead from inside the trunk, but ofcourse no obvious >opening in the parcel shelf. I wonder whether this boss is an >appropriate/intended mounting point. I am aware that BMW does not sell a kit >for the E36 (at least here in the US of A). > >Thanks for any input. > >Sumant > >E36s > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 23:03:31 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E36> Child Seat Tether Mount? Turns out this might be information that someone else can use: For E31, E32, E34, *E36*, E38, E39, and E46: Five parts, the ETK calls for three each as there are three locations on the rear shelf of your E36 - Screw 72 11 1 922 499 Hex Bolt 72 11 8 191 870 Flat Washer 07 11 9 900 052 Support, Child Seat 72 11 8 187 599 Bush 72 11 8 187 601 Ed MacVaugh wrote: > I am absolutely certain that BMW provides a means of tethering a rear > facing child seat in the rear seat of any E36. > > Do you have a coupe or a sedan? > > Ed > > Sumant Jayaraman wrote: > >> Greetings Gruppe, >> >> I was wondering if any one on this board has managed to find a good >> attachment point for a tether associated with a forward facing child >> seat. >> This tether attaches to the top of the child-seat back and is >> supposed to >> keep it from wanting to tumble forward in a 'rapid deceleration' >> scenario. >> >> I found an unused boss, with threaded hole, just below the parcel >> shelf and >> behind the rear bulkhead from inside the trunk, but ofcourse no obvious >> opening in the parcel shelf. I wonder whether this boss is an >> appropriate/intended mounting point. I am aware that BMW does not >> sell a kit >> for the E36 (at least here in the US of A). >> >> Thanks for any input. >> >> Sumant >> >> E36s >> >> >> >> > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 02:51:25 -0600 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? A general wheel question: How can I make a 17x8 wheel for an e36 fit my e34 (1995 540i)? Is this possible? Thanks, David Moore 1995 540ia ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6236 *************************** | | 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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