[uucdigest] Sunday, March 23 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6237
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Re: [uuc] '87 325is control arms Re: [uuc] '87 325is control arms [uuc] Re: Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:00:23 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? E36 wheels have an offset of 40mm, +/- 4mm depending on style, width, and manufacturer. Correct E34 offset is 20mm, with some rears going as far as 26mm, once again depending on style, width, and manufacturer. You can use a 15m-25mm spacer (preferably the style that bolts to the hub, and then the wheel bolts to the spacer). Keep in mind this is not an ideal situation; if the E36 wheels you love were free, then you might try it. But if you are considering buying a set of wheels, you should reconsider and find E34-compatible wheels. - - Rob P.S.: what's with the cross-posting to several lists? - ---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [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 > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 10:19:53 -0500 From: "Mel Abrahams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? Wrong offset-it will not work-the e34 takes a much lower offset wheel. 20mm for E34 vs 40mm for E36 Mel A '91 E34 M5 www.abrahamsmotorsport.com 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 _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 11:22:48 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? Sandwich a 15 mm spacer between them. Use the correct lug bolts for your situation. Good spacers and the bolts add up to a fair amount of money. Factor that into the equation. Buy good quality spacers. Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >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 > > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 12:00:39 -0500 From: "BMWBITS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] OFF-Topic GEO-Stuff Friend has a 1991 Geo 3cyl that is soon destined to barf its motor (has a death-rattle ). I am looking to help in procurement of a cheap used motor that we can then rebuild . Anyone out there got a hulk slowly fading back into the firmament ? Or a suggested source ? OFF-Digest replies ONLY please to keep monitors happy ... Bill & Shirley Proud, Tennessee..winters, Seattle..summers Long commute in between . ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 11:40:29 -0800 (PST) From: Drew Sheppard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] '87 325is control arms - --0-993626353-1048448429=:35333 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello group, I need control arms for an '87 325is. Can people recommend parts sources they use? (shipping is usually much less than the bay area dealer mark up) If you have these parts -new- feel free to send me an email directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include an estimate of ground/3 day shipping. I would like to have them by the end of the week. Also I heard that while I am doing this I should use delrin offset bushings. Anyone have sources or thoughts on this? Thanks, Drew - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! - --0-993626353-1048448429=:35333 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Hello group,</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">I need control arms for an '87 325is. Can people recommend parts sources they use? (shipping is usually much less than the bay area dealer mark up) If you have these parts -new- feel free to send me an email directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include an estimate of ground/3 day shipping. I would like to have them by the end of the week.<BR><BR>Also I heard that while I am doing this I should use delrin offset bushings. Anyone have sources or thoughts on this?</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Thanks, Drew</SPAN></P><p><br><hr size=1>Do you Yahoo!?<br> <a href="http://rd.yahoo.com/platinum/evt=8162/*http://platinum.yahoo.com/splash.html";>Yahoo! Platinum</a> - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, <a href="http://rd.yahoo.com/platinum/evt=8162/*http://platinum.yahoo.com/splash.html";>live on your desktop</a>! - --0-993626353-1048448429=:35333-- ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 14:10:31 -0600 From: "Dan Hermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] NYC area BMW stuff due to a recent job change, i've moved to NYC and was fortunate enough to be able to bring my E30 325is with me. does anyone familiar with the area know of any good twisty roads near the city where i could "exercise" my car? i'd also appreciate any suggestions on the following items: - - reputable independent garages - - DIY options (no garage here like i had in TX) - - DE events in the area - - worthwhile BMW club events in the area tia, dan 88 325is w/lots of stuff _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 15:54:53 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E36 Intake parts FS & Misc. E30 parts I have the following parts for sale please call or email off line for pricing: E36 Euro OEM larger intake box w/ new filter E36 Euro OEM larger HFM E36 Jim C., ITG Sponge Filter w/ Heat shield Reducer hose - Adapter for different Euro size parts E36 (6) piece set of Clear lights, signal, side markers, taillights, Sold as a set only. CD Changers: Alpine CD 6 Disk Changer w/ mounting bracket, requires dedicated Alpine dash head unit Model CHM S620 CD 6 Disk changer w/ mounting hardware, Model part # 82 11 1 468 014 CD 6 Disk changer w/ mounting hardware, Model part # 82 11 1 468 404 CD Changer cover (New) light gray covers and protects Most CD changers Misc. E30 & E36 parts: Sunroof tinted wind deflector w/ mounting hardware and rubber seal, fits most sunroofs BMW OEM NEW locking lugs (4) w/ 2 keys. Came w/ my '88 E30 M3, but I'm sure they fit other models. Rear (2) only floor mats for E30 or E36 Beige/light tan E30 M3 Stock OEM front and rear sway bars came off of my M3 at 24K E30 Radio OEM w/ CODE came from '88 325iS, should fit other models E30 Foglight assembly Left and Right w/ mounting brackets, not sure but think they are later model units. Please contact me via email or phone off line for pricing, everything is negotiable. If you are serious and need clarification please ask for pictures of specific part. Please no bottom feeders. All of these parts and accessories are in very good condition, if I needed them I would put them on my car. TIA Evan Evans President Smoky Mountain BMW CCA Knoxville, TN 37919 865-694-3088 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:10:21 +0000 From: "Evan A" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? David Moore wrote: > A general wheel question: > > How can I make a 17x8 wheel for an e36 fit my e34 (1995 540i)? > > Is this possible? A typical E36 wheel has an offset of ~46mm; your car takes wheels with an offset of ~20mm. Therefore you'll need ~25mm spacers. Make sure they're hubcentric. You'll also need longer wheel bolts. Check out http://www.gmpperformance.com/products/wheels_tires/spacers.htm. HTH, Evan _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 13:12:24 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? If you think you might get rubbing in the rear, you can go with a smaller spacer in the rear. I just sold the e36 wheels that were on my e28. They were 16x8 et35. I had a 17mm spacer in front and no spacer in back. No rubbing anywhere, no fender rolling/trimming at all. On the e34, chances are you can run a 15mm spacer on all 4 corners and get no rubbing, but I wouldn't know from personal experience! HTH, Brad Couvillon '87 528e <-- Mark D'Sylva chip, 3.46 diff, auto-to-manual conversion www.fatdaddybmw.com - --- Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sandwich a 15 mm spacer between them. Use the > correct lug bolts for your > situation. > > Good spacers and the bolts add up to a fair amount > of money. Factor that > into the equation. > > Buy good quality spacers. > > Ed __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 13:13:47 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] '87 325is control arms Drew, I just priced some Lemforder arms from various places, and it looks to me like Steve D'G has some of the best prices. It probably doesn't hurt that I hear he has top notch service, as well. Check him out at: www.ultimategarage.com Brad Couvillon - --- Drew Sheppard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello group, > > I need control arms for an '87 325is. Can people > recommend parts sources they use? (shipping is > usually much less than the bay area dealer mark up) > If you have these parts -new- feel free to send me > an email directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include > an estimate of ground/3 day shipping. I would like > to have them by the end of the week. > > Also I heard that while I am doing this I should use > delrin offset bushings. Anyone have sources or > thoughts on this? > > Thanks, Drew __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 16:17:46 -0500 From: "RAGS 535" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] '87 325is control arms JeeeeeZZ!! you're poppin' up all over my inbox again,fatdaddy. got my '86 535i 5 speed Sat...WHEEEE! what a pleasure to shift again;blew the carbon right outa that sucker! RA >From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: [uuc] '87 325is control arms >Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 13:13:47 -0800 (PST) > >Drew, > >I just priced some Lemforder arms from various places, >and it looks to me like Steve D'G has some of the best >prices. It probably doesn't hurt that I hear he has >top notch service, as well. > >Check him out at: > >www.ultimategarage.com > >Brad Couvillon > > > >--- Drew Sheppard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Hello group, > > > > I need control arms for an '87 325is. Can people > > recommend parts sources they use? (shipping is > > usually much less than the bay area dealer mark up) > > If you have these parts -new- feel free to send me > > an email directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and include > > an estimate of ground/3 day shipping. I would like > > to have them by the end of the week. > > > > Also I heard that while I am doing this I should use > > delrin offset bushings. Anyone have sources or > > thoughts on this? > > > > Thanks, Drew > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! >http://platinum.yahoo.com _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 17:59:42 -0800 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? David, I'm sure there are other ways, but if all else fails, try this: Melt down the E36 wheels to molten alloy. Pour the molten alloy into a mold in the shape of your favorite E34 wheels. Precision machine the lug and center openings and mounting surface. Paint and/or polish to taste. OK, maybe that isn't the most practical solution, but it works. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >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 #6237 *************************** | | 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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