[uucdigest] Monday, March 24 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6238
_________________________________________________________________ | | Search the ARCHIVES: | http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] | | Visit Richard Nott's Ultimate BMW Database: | http://www.bmwdatabase.com | | For all available Digest commands including unsubscribe/subscribe, | visit the BMW UUC Digest page: http://www.uucdigest.com | | Send SUBMISSIONS to [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Complaints? Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you must. | Technical Problems? Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: Re: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? [uuc] Wheel trade? My E36 M3 wheels for your E34/E39 wheels... [uuc] Re: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <FS> Floating in the 'bay, More Trash, Trinkets and Treasures [uuc] My comparison between Jim C, Mark D'Sylva, and Dinan chips Re: [uuc] My comparison between Jim C, Mark D'Sylva, and Dinan chips Re: [uuc] My comparison between Jim C, Mark D'Sylva, and Dinan chips [uuc] M5 RIMS, AIRBAG, PHONE, SHOCKS, AC SCHNITZER...ALL SORTS OF PARTS FOR SALE!!!! RE: [uuc] <E28> 535i tuned up and not hesitating anymore.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 21:14:30 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Wheel Question: e36 wheels for an e34? In a message dated 3/23/03 4:00:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << 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 >> David, With a 20mm spacer it works fine. Want a set? I have a set of 4 of H&Rs with the bolts. Steve Rowe ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 22:21:21 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Wheel trade? My E36 M3 wheels for your E34/E39 wheels... I have four (4) E36 M3 17x7.5 wheels, the "M Double Spoke II" style. For a pic, see: http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/wheel98/pg32.jpg I am looking to trade these for a set of 17" E34 or E39 wheels, just about any style as long as they are original BMW wheels - no aftermarket or replica wheels. Alternately, the wheels are for sale. If interested, please write to me directly, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 01:06:59 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <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, 23 Mar 2003 22:12:35 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] My comparison between Jim C, Mark D'Sylva, and Dinan chips Boys and Girls, Forgive me for spamming several lists at once, but I felt all of you needed to hear my comparison between the aforementioned chips for an eta-powered e28. As many of you may know, Mark D'Sylva is going to develop a chip that will optimize a 325i cam for the eta engine. I'm going to be doing the testing on it and will do the before and after dyno runs, too. I'm paying for everything myself (dyno runs, chip, maintenance items, etc) and am getting NO benefits from Mark for helping or for "advertising" for him. I have chosen to give Mark some good press as it seems like he gets no press and he really does deserve some! So, without making you wait any longer, here is a post that I made to some BMW-related boards. . . I've been driving with the Mark D'Sylva chip on my 528e lately, and BOY do I like that thing! Like I said, it was just light years ahead of the Dinan chip! Today, a fellow 528e driver stopped by, and I took him out for a ride in my car. He was nice and terrified : - -) Once I parked, we swapped ECUs. He's got a Jim C chip, and me the Mark D chip. Well, now I have the JC and he has the Mark D, but you get the point! I've driven the car for probably about 40 miles or so since the ECU was plugged in, and I've already noticed a difference between the two chips. The difference isn't as pronounced as it was when I went from Dinan to Mark D, but it's still a bit noticeable, somewhat akin to going from the 3.25 diff back to the 2.93. I have to say that I'm not as impressed with the JC chip as I thought I would be. Whereas the Dinan chip felt minutely better than stock until 3,000 where it really took off, the Mark D'Sylva chip seems to just pull at every single RPM. The Jim C chip has a slightly more pronounced jump at 3,000 than the Mark D but not as much so as Dinan. The Jim C pulls more than Dinan at lower RPMs but not as much as Mark D. So, here's the breakdown: At lower RPMs (below 3,000): Mark D, then Jim C, then Dinan At mid-range (3k - 4k): Mark D, then Jim C, then Dinan At high RPMs: No surprise when I say Mark D, Jim C, Dinan! I was actually expecting the Jim C to either completely obliterate the other two chips or for it to at least be a tad better at some RPM range. Nope. The MD chip just seems to do well at every RPM. I'm especially impressed with its lower RPM prowess. More evidence that backs up the facts about Mark D's chip being better at lower RPMs is the fact that it's harder for me to rev match with the Jim C chip. I at first thought that I wasn't pressing the gas as hard as before, but this isn't true. When I press the gas the same amount, the Jim C chip just doesn't get the revs high enough to match revs. I have to press the gas harder to match them! I really thought I was imagining things, but I tested this thing over and over and over tonight, and I have to admit that the Mark D chip takes the cake! Guys, PLEASE understand me when I say that I am being as completely unbiased as possible. I was actually HOPING the JC chip would be better so that I could say it was and prove that I wasn't biased! But, I would be lying if I said that I thought the Jim C chip was the better chip. It looks to me like there finally IS a better eta chip than the Jim C chip: Mark D'Sylva!!! Thanks for reading. E-mail me if you have any questions. Brad "Shifty" Couvillon '87 528e <-- Mark D'Sylva chip, 3.46 diff, 5-speed conversion www.fatdaddybmw.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 01:28:02 -0500 From: "RAGS 535" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] My comparison between Jim C, Mark D'Sylva, and Dinan chips Brad; I noticed on your site for Mark D'Sylva that he is looking for test beds for his M30 chip.My '87 535isa trip from Fla. to Phila. in a few weeks,PLUS the return trip dragging a trailer,may be a good template for information. I would of course pay for the chip if one is available,but would need to know ASAP,as I was to order the jim C. chip Mon/Tues morning,from Drew at Turner's,for my car goes in the shop for mods now Wed. RA/Bob G. >From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [uuc] My comparison between Jim C, Mark D'Sylva, and Dinan chips >Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 22:12:35 -0800 (PST) > >Boys and Girls, > >Forgive me for spamming several lists at once, but I >felt all of you needed to hear my comparison between >the aforementioned chips for an eta-powered e28. > >As many of you may know, Mark D'Sylva is going to >develop a chip that will optimize a 325i cam for the >eta engine. I'm going to be doing the testing on it >and will do the before and after dyno runs, too. I'm >paying for everything myself (dyno runs, chip, >maintenance items, etc) and am getting NO benefits >from Mark for helping or for "advertising" for him. > >I have chosen to give Mark some good press as it seems >like he gets no press and he really does deserve some! > >So, without making you wait any longer, here is a post >that I made to some BMW-related boards. . . > > > >I've been driving with the Mark D'Sylva chip on my >528e lately, and BOY do I like that thing! Like I >said, it was just light years ahead of the Dinan chip! > >Today, a fellow 528e driver stopped by, and I took him >out for a ride in my car. He was nice and terrified : >-) > >Once I parked, we swapped ECUs. He's got a Jim C >chip, and me the Mark D chip. Well, now I have the JC >and he has the Mark D, but you get the point! > >I've driven the car for probably about 40 miles or so >since the ECU was plugged in, and I've already noticed >a difference between the two chips. The difference >isn't as pronounced as it was when I went from Dinan >to Mark D, but it's still a bit noticeable, somewhat >akin to going from the 3.25 diff back to the 2.93. > >I have to say that I'm not as impressed with the JC >chip as I thought I would be. Whereas the Dinan chip >felt minutely better than stock until 3,000 where it >really took off, the Mark D'Sylva chip seems to just >pull at every single RPM. The Jim C chip has a >slightly more pronounced jump at 3,000 than the Mark D >but not as much so as Dinan. The Jim C pulls more >than Dinan at lower RPMs but not as much as Mark D. > >So, here's the breakdown: > >At lower RPMs (below 3,000): Mark D, then Jim C, then >Dinan >At mid-range (3k - 4k): Mark D, then Jim C, then >Dinan >At high RPMs: No surprise when I say Mark D, Jim C, >Dinan! > >I was actually expecting the Jim C to either >completely obliterate the other two chips or for it to >at least be a tad better at some RPM range. Nope. >The MD chip just seems to do well at every RPM. I'm >especially impressed with its lower RPM prowess. > >More evidence that backs up the facts about Mark D's >chip being better at lower RPMs is the fact that it's >harder for me to rev match with the Jim C chip. I at >first thought that I wasn't pressing the gas as hard >as before, but this isn't true. When I press the gas >the same amount, the Jim C chip just doesn't get the >revs high enough to match revs. I have to press the >gas harder to match them! > >I really thought I was imagining things, but I tested >this thing over and over and over tonight, and I have >to admit that the Mark D chip takes the cake! > >Guys, PLEASE understand me when I say that I am being >as completely unbiased as possible. I was actually >HOPING the JC chip would be better so that I could say >it was and prove that I wasn't biased! But, I would >be lying if I said that I thought the Jim C chip was >the better chip. > >It looks to me like there finally IS a better eta chip >than the Jim C chip: > >Mark D'Sylva!!! > >Thanks for reading. E-mail me if you have any >questions. > >Brad "Shifty" Couvillon >'87 528e <-- Mark D'Sylva chip, 3.46 diff, 5-speed >conversion >www.fatdaddybmw.com > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! >http://platinum.yahoo.com _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 23:00:29 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] My comparison between Jim C, Mark D'Sylva, and Dinan chips Private e-mail sent. - --- RAGS 535 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Brad; > I noticed on your site for Mark D'Sylva > that he is looking for > test beds for his M30 chip.My '87 535isa trip from > Fla. to Phila. in a few > weeks,PLUS the return trip dragging a trailer,may be > a good template for > information. > I would of course pay for the chip if one is > available,but would need > to know ASAP,as I was to order the jim C. chip > Mon/Tues morning,from Drew > at Turner's,for my car goes in the shop for mods now > Wed. > RA/Bob G. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 00:01:27 -0800 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] M5 RIMS, AIRBAG, PHONE, SHOCKS, AC SCHNITZER...ALL SORTS OF PARTS FOR SALE!!!! Group, Before this stuff goes on EBAY, I wanted to give everyone here the first right of refusal. Go to my homepage and select the PARTS FOR SALE LINK: http://www.inlacal.com If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let me know. Chris 89 M3 01 X5 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 06:18:05 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <E28> 535i tuned up and not hesitating anymore.. $200 Canadian is cheap. How many miles on your original units? These items are generally good for 100K miles. When you think of a $15 Chevy distributor cap, changed every 15K miles....... Most ignition components on most cars, these days, are long life items, therefore the cost of that item can't be amortized over massive sales figures, so they're more expensive. Same with your catalytic converter. It's lasted 18 years and you're complaining? Most 80's American cars didn't last 18 years, let alone their exhaust components. - ----------------------------------------------------- BMW Special Tool Rentals Pay per incident tech support - ----------------------------------------------------- Brett Anderson KMS (440) 338 1650 www.koalamotorsport.com OSS committee member > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > and then was told that I needed a new cap and rotor. I was shown my old > one, and it was pooched. Totally corroded contacts, and the rotor was > screwed as well. I thought,, OK, no big deal.. then I was told the price > for the damn thing.. $200.00 and that is aftermarket (in CDN dollars). I > wasnt expecting that!! Holy ^%&*$#.. Well the car runs a lot better, and I > assume the gas mileage will be a lot better as well. Is this the standard > price for one of these? Why so much? > Anyway, now the car runs better, but my pocket is light, and I have to go > back and pay my friend more money, since I didnt have enough to clear the > bill on the spot.. He was nice enough to take the car home though.. > > Oh, and I also found out I need a new Catalytic Converter.... I love BMW;s > but sometimes I wish the parts were on par with American Cars.. Especially > today.. > > Cheers' > Ron J > 85 535i > 73 911s 2.7 > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6238 *************************** | | 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 |__________________________________________
