[uucdigest] Wednesday, March 26 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6245
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: RE: [uuc] E36 M3 Headlight Covers RE: [uuc] reqesting good info source for beemer for buddy [uuc] 4.10 diff needed RE: [uuc] Testing and Cringing; Was Chip Comparisons RE: [uuc] NYC area BMW stuff RE: [uuc] Parts Database on the ETK [uuc] E36 M3 Headlight Covers RE: [uuc] reqesting good info source for beemer for buddy [uuc] *WOB* Eta power vs running on foot [uuc] Now Motronic adaptability (and some WOBing) RE: [uuc] *WOB* Eta power vs running on foot RE: [uuc] Now Motronic adaptability (and some WOBing) Re: [uuc] *WOB* Eta power vs running on foot ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:18:53 -0500 From: "Chris Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 M3 Headlight Covers Sounds like it is time to upgrade to euro ellipsoids. You will be much happier you spent the money ($300-$400 for both). Here is a link to pictures/article of the ellipsoids, http://www.eurospeedperformance.com/Articles/ellipsoiddebate.htm . These will provide superior lighting and never fog up like the plastic ones. It is one of the better upgrades I have done to my car. Chris - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 17:34:57 -0500 From: "Richard Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 M3 Headlight Covers Need to replace the driver's side headlight cover. Dealer says sold only as the whole assembly and offers two replacement options: 1) Assembly minus new bulbs and large bracket around back of entire unit - $91.00 2) Assembly with bulbs (don't need them) and large bracket - $165. Dealer says option 1) is a PITA to install, 2) is much easier. Any thoughts/suggestions from anyone who has done this before? Is now the time to upgrade to something better? Thanks! Richard ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:54:45 -0500 (EST) From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] reqesting good info source for beemer for buddy Try: http://www.ibmwr.com/ - - John S. --- On Tue 03/25, phil irby < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: From: phil irby [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 18:44:04 -0600 Subject: [uuc] reqesting good info source for beemer for buddy A friend of mine who is also a bimmer owner (OBMWC) is thinking about<br>getting a Beemer R1200C. He's been riding Harleys for most of his<br>riding experience but is bikeless right now. Has looked on E-Bay and<br>found the Beemers to be a lot less money for more bike than the Harleys<br>he's been looking at.<br><br>I remember seeing someone posting some bikes for sale here within the<br>last month but couldn't remember who. Anyone know who that was or which<br>model(s)? Still for sale?<br><br>Also would appreciate if anyone knows if there is a digest similar to<br>this for BMW bikes.<br><br>TIA<br><br>Phil<br>92 E36/M50<br><br><br> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:47:51 -0500 From: "Langsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 4.10 diff needed I am looking for a 4.10 diff that fits an E30 E28 E24 chassis, It does not need to be a LSD, but does need to be a functioning unit . . . please reply directly or call Mario L. www.VSR1.com 603-228-2888 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 19:07:40 -0800 From: "KKiely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Testing and Cringing; Was Chip Comparisons Brad, "Rob, we all know that the person that spent 14 months on the conversion was a "trained professional" and that trained professionals are NEVER on time! I mean, come on! It's only an e38. How much easier can it get? It's not like it was an e28 or anything!! ; -)" Hey Brad maybe his old man dropped it and bunged it up..... : > ) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 22:21:48 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] NYC area BMW stuff Performance Service & Parts. 397 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry NY. 914 693 1800 Ask for Karl, tell him I sent you. It's about 30-40 minutes from NYC and 10 minute walk from the Dobbs Ferry Station for the Hudson line. - ----------------------------------------------------- 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] > 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. > i'd also appreciate any suggestions on the following items: > - reputable independent garages ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 22:21:49 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Parts Database on the ETK Have you tried "Deinstall" in the ETK menu of Sysadmin? Or Install for that matter, as this will usually delete any database it finds and reinstall it. - ----------------------------------------------------- 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] > Parts Database file on the ETK: > Is there a way to extract the parts database file, that 500 meg > large creature, from the ETK database > without reinstalling the whole package? My system blue screened while > in ETK and the database file got corrupted. Due to existing registry > entries from the initial ETK install, the installer fails when I try to > reinstall the whole package. Uninstalling does not fully remove the > existing registry entries so that I can get a clean fresh install from > scratch. Nor have I succeeded in Regediting all the existing ETK entries > out. I've tried installing to different directory names yet get the > same hang while the DB file is extracting. > I only need the database file. Is there an extracting .exe on the > ETK disk which the SETUP.exe uses that will extract the DB file without > needing to run the whole SETUP.exe? > Thanks in advance, and yes I know, if I was using Unix, this problem > never would have happened. :-) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:31:34 -0700 From: "Ike Moolla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 M3 Headlight Covers Hi Richard, I swapped out both complete headlight units on my son's 1994 325is last week. They were very easy to take out and to replace. Less than one hour - total. The rear frame on one of them was cracked and we also swapped that out from another unit - just four long Phillips head self tapping type screws. Make sure the plastic frame is properly seated onto the unit when you screw the two pieces together. Admittedly the unit part numbers differ from those of the M3 but there should be great similarities between these two models. The 325is uses 63-12-1-387-861 and 862 for right and left. The M3 uses 63-12-8-363-493 and 494 for right and left. (I think) Check out: http://www.logun.org/ellipsoidinstall.htm For a very good description (with pictures) on how to replace stock headlights on the E36 with factory ellipsoids. Perhaps someone else can chime in for a solution for a "better upgrade" I hope this helps. Ike You wrote: >Need to replace the driver's side headlight cover. Dealer says sold only as the >whole assembly and offers two replacement options: 1) Assembly minus new bulbs >and large bracket around back of entire unit - $91.00 2) Assembly with bulbs (don't >need them) and large bracket - $165. Dealer says option 1) is a PITA to install, 2) is >much easier. Any thoughts/suggestions from anyone who has done this before? Is >now the time to upgrade to something better? Thanks! >Richard ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:25:26 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] reqesting good info source for beemer for buddy Ask and you'll receive: Phil, >A friend of mine who is also a bimmer owner (OBMWC) is thinking about >getting a Beemer R1200C. He's been riding Harleys for most of his >riding experience but is bikeless right now. Has looked on E-Bay and >found the Beemers to be a lot less money for more bike than the Harleys >he's been looking at. > >I remember seeing someone posting some bikes for sale here within the >last month but couldn't remember who. Anyone know who that was or which >model(s)? Still for sale? > >Also would appreciate if anyone knows if there is a digest similar to >this for BMW bikes. Actually - might be bigger - it is older (about 10 years now) and LOTS of activity and interaction between the people (in person nose to nose..) It's the Internet BMW Riders (a virtual club, where everyone is President) Send him to: http://www.ibmwr.org - he can find out how to sign up, plus browse the 'Marketplace'.. tell him to plan on spending a few hours - there is lots to find on the site. We get a number of HD converts a year.. so he won't be alone. >TIA > >Phil >92 E36/M50 Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 ==================================================================== "Argue with an idiot and he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience" - Dilbert ==================================================================== ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:02:33 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] *WOB* Eta power vs running on foot Hey now, it's not THAT slow! It won't be an e for long anyway! I hate all of you UUCers!!! ; -) Brad Couvillon - --- Sean Cordone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Isn't getting out and running the easiest way to go > faster if you've got > an 'e'? --SC > (sorry 'bout that, I had one too ;) __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 21:05:39 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Now Motronic adaptability (and some WOBing) - --- Rob Levinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can tell you for a fact that '88-only Motronic 1.1 > is the first > (and only E28) that has learning/adaptation built > in... except I will > also tell you it seems that 1.0 cars also need a > little running to > settle themselves in when unplugged or having had > major changes made. Can we get a vote on this one? I'm still wary! Okay Rob, so how much running will it need? Are the few minutes between dyno runs enough time to allow a new Basic Motronic ECU to adapt? If it's plenty of time, then chip comparisons we shall make! (not quite Yoda, but getting there) > Heh. For my next trick, the left-over 5-speed auto > is going into the > 528e with Girltronic steering wheel paddles for > shifting. Top that! Will ya settle for a 6500 RPM eta engine with no modifications but an i cam, valve springs, and 3 extra holes in the head? : -) Brad Couvillon __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:11:35 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] *WOB* Eta power vs running on foot I've got to pipe up for The Braddler here - a 528e with a 5-speed (not to mention his stump-puller diff) will get out of its own way. Within the limited rpm range, there is a fair amount of torque. Ask me how I know... ;-) - - Rob - ---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] *WOB* Eta power vs running on foot >Hey now, it's not THAT slow! It won't be an e for >long anyway! > >I hate all of you UUCers!!! ; -) > >Brad Couvillon > > >--- Sean Cordone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Isn't getting out and running the easiest way to go >> faster if you've got >> an 'e'? --SC >> (sorry 'bout that, I had one too ;) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:13:56 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Now Motronic adaptability (and some WOBing) - ---- Original Message ---- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] Now Motronic adaptability (and some WOBing) >Okay Rob, so how much running will it need? Are the >few minutes between dyno runs enough time to allow a >new Basic Motronic ECU to adapt? If it's plenty of >time, then chip comparisons we shall make! (not quite >Yoda, but getting there) Damned if I can remember - it's been a few years since I pulled an E28 DME... although I might again soon. >Will ya settle for a 6500 RPM eta engine with no >modifications but an i cam, valve springs, and 3 extra >holes in the head? : -) Holes in the head? <Pete Puma> Ooh-ohh, tea gives me a headache! </Pete Puma> - - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 23:18:44 -0600 From: Robert Phelan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] *WOB* Eta power vs running on foot Have to stick with Brad on this one. I ran a 325es on the track for 2 years and I ran down porsches, M3s, and many other more heavily endowed vehicles. Eta's can be quick little beasties.... Besides.. it's a great learning car, you have to do everything right to keep from getting run over. I mean, if you don't have to worry about throttle modulation, that's that much more attention that can be used to drift through the corner more gracefully :) Instructor: OK, you can give it more throttle, more throttle, more throttle... Me: What? Did you think I ever let off the accelerator? Rob. Proud owner of an 89 325-I-s Would have kept the eta, cept it and I ended up at the bottom of a creek bed one icy winter night. At 9:02 PM -0800 3/25/03, Brad Couvillon wrote: >Hey now, it's not THAT slow! It won't be an e for >long anyway! > >I hate all of you UUCers!!! ; -) > >Brad Couvillon > > >--- Sean Cordone <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Isn't getting out and running the easiest way to go >> faster if you've got >> an 'e'? --SC >> (sorry 'bout that, I had one too ;) > >__________________________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! 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