[uucdigest] Monday, June 16 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6470
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: Re: [uuc] seeking car-shipping company recommendations [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations Re: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations [uuc] 740iL RE: [uuc] 87 325i swap to 325e Re: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations Re: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:43:17 -0700 (PDT) From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] seeking car-shipping company recommendations Mike, I recently used Dependable Auto Shippers (.com, I think) to ship a 99 M3 across the country. With the exception of the absolutely idiotic attendants at the local pickup station (YMMV), the Co. was very professional and helpful, and reasonably priced. It was shipped enclosed, so there was obviously no damage when the car arrived. HTH, Neil - --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hello everyone: > > I'm looking to ship a car from Detroit to Brett's > shop in the Cleveland area. If anyone has any good > experiences with auto transporters and know what I > should expect to pay, please give me your > recommendations. I would drive the car myself > except it has been stored for several years and I > don't know how long it'll have to be worked on. > > Thank you in advance for your help. > > -Michael Su > 1991 325ic (for sale) > 1988 325is __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 10:54:31 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations I was cleaning the windscreen interior surface yesterday morning and knocked the rear view mirror clean off the glass. On the upside, I have this great panoramic view out of the front now. Perhaps that helped me navigate the autocross course yesterday. On the downside, I have flashbacks of driving a dump truck when I have to use only my side mirrors to see behind me. On the upside, it's impossible for anyone to intimidate you by tailgating when you have no mirror there. Anyway, since the mirror is off, should I leave it off, get some appropriate epoxy to re-fasten it, or get another different rear view mirror entirely? Suggestions please! - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 14:09:26 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations As you have indicated an E30, assuming you have an E30, unless you have a convertible, no amount of glue will suffice :-) Convertibles work well with the glue kit from the auto parts store. The rest work by inserting one side, prying with a thin screwdriver against the extended plunger on the other side and rotating the second end piece into place. Ed John Bolhuis wrote: > I was cleaning the windscreen interior surface yesterday morning and >knocked the rear view mirror clean off the glass. On the upside, I >have this great panoramic view out of the front now. Perhaps that >helped me navigate the autocross course yesterday. On the downside, I >have flashbacks of driving a dump truck when I have to use only my >side mirrors to see behind me. On the upside, it's impossible for >anyone to intimidate you by tailgating when you have no mirror there. > Anyway, since the mirror is off, should I leave it off, get some >appropriate epoxy to re-fasten it, or get another different rear view >mirror entirely? Suggestions please! > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 18:25:05 +0000 From: "Vijay Nuthulapaty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 740iL Gruppe, I wanted to share my new car with you guys. Over the years, I have owned four E36s and an E30 but my newest addition is this E38 740iL. My wife and I are expecting our first child and I could not find it in me to go get a mini-van or an SUV just for the space requirements. So, I went with the ultimate cruiser, the 740iL. This is a 2000 with 82k miles on it. The car had some front end shimmy from worn and out-of-balance tires and I got a good deal because of it (cost me $20k from the dealer). I put some new wheels and tires and the car runs as smooth as silk. Having only owned 3ers in the past and only 5 speeds at that, the big 7er definitely feels like a land boat. I think that the shocks need replacement, but I can definitely see that this car is not meant to be tossed around. But it is great for highway cruising through (8 hours yesterday to the Putnam Park race and back was a breeze). I have some pictures up (http://www.nuthulapaty.com/740iL), the *before and *after pictures reflecting the modifications I have made (body colored skirts and bumpers and 18" M-Parallel wheels). Vijay _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 11:28:14 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] 87 325i swap to 325e Wow Sam, this is interesting! The eta engine has more displacement (more torque) but a lower redline (somewhere around 4500 or 5000 RPM) The throttle body (and maybe the airflow meter? are smaller. The "i" engine has lower displacement, but a higher redline (6200/6500 RPM) and more HP. In each case, the ECU is tuned to the engine characteristics. If the engine is running a 325i ECU, you run the risk that the engine will be over-revved, which will float the valves and possibly cause piston/valve contact. This would not be ideal, to say the least. There are ways to turn an eta engine into a 327i. The head still works, but the "i" cam has more bearings. The head casting has the bosses for the bearings, but the oil holes have to be drilled out. Then an "i" cam and valve train can be installed. However, I believe a different piston/rod set-up would be needed to make this upgrade optimal. The thing you need to find out is if the ECU and injectors are for the eta engine or for the "i" engine. The ECU is located above the glove box. After you drop the glove box and remove the cover thingie, you'll see the ECU. Get the Bosch and/or BMW part numbers and check them to see which ECU is being used. If the ECU is correct for the eta engine, then congratulate your son on having the world's first E30 325ec ! Otherwise, advise him that he should avoid revving the engine over 5000 RPM until the problem is resolved. You may not be able to successfully resolve the surge problem until you rectify any mismatch. I was not aware that the 325e didn't have a flex disc. Hey, we live and learn. But the purpose of the flex disc is to absorb some of the driveline shock that can shorten the life of transmission components. Flex discs are cheap and easy to replace, relative to transmissions. Good luck, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 12:38:55 -0500 >From: "Sam Drake" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [uuc] 87 325i swap to 325e > >I have been enjoying a 1985 318i for the past few years and doing my own >work with much help reading this board I might add. My 25 year old son who >lives nearby has witnessed my fun and wants a similar car. he has found a >1987 325i convertible (that's a 325iC; right?) that has had a 325e engine >and tranny from a wrecked car swapped in, the owner says the car runs really >well, doesn't burn oil or drip, but that it surge idles. We have gone over >a lot of other stuff about suspension, seats, speedometer, etc and we accept >the situation as it is. > >I'm thinking that the surge idle is the idle control module which could be >replaced easily enough but perhaps it could be evidence of a bastardized >match up of engine and ECU and other components. Would the car ever run if >the correct ECU module is not there? Are there other questions I need to ask >related to swap issues. > >Also he mentions using the solid drive line out of the 325e instead of >keeping the flexible coupling. I don't have any idea of what to make of >that. I am only familiar with the flex coupling set up. > >I would appreciate any specific facts or your opinions about the 325i to >325e engine and tranny swap. How do I make sure it is done right and also is >it even advisable. I prefer 325i but 325e is OK and that is not my concern, >just the issues about the swap. I basically avoid those things like the >plague because one thing seems to lead to another but know that it is as >good as one's knowledge about what one is doing. There is a good way to do >it I am sure. But there also might be a way of just throwing something >together that runs in the short haul so it can be dumped on someone else. > >My son needs this as transportation in a 2 car family. His wife drives the >new car while he drives the old wreck (fun :) )car. he can't afford a >disaster decision. It has to run most of the time except for timeout to do >projects like replacing broken stuff. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 14:30:59 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations In the state of Maryland inspection law used to be two rear viewing mirrors, so technically you could leave it off - if you are a MD resident. Don't know about VA or DC. With M side mirrors, the center rear view is almost a must - unless you really don't want to know what's behind you. Phil John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> m> cc: Sent by: Subject: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations [EMAIL PROTECTED] cdigest.com 06/16/2003 01:54 PM Please respond to bmwuucdigest I was cleaning the windscreen interior surface yesterday morning and knocked the rear view mirror clean off the glass. On the upside, I have this great panoramic view out of the front now. Perhaps that helped me navigate the autocross course yesterday. On the downside, I have flashbacks of driving a dump truck when I have to use only my side mirrors to see behind me. On the upside, it's impossible for anyone to intimidate you by tailgating when you have no mirror there. Anyway, since the mirror is off, should I leave it off, get some appropriate epoxy to re-fasten it, or get another different rear view mirror entirely? Suggestions please! - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 Jun 2003 11:40:48 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <e30> rear view mirror recommendations On Mon, 16 Jun 2003, Ed MacVaugh wrote: > As you have indicated an E30, assuming you have an E30, unless you have > a convertible, no amount of glue will suffice :-) > > Convertibles work well with the glue kit from the auto parts store. Sorry, yes it's a ragtop. I like to examine the possibilities for upgrades anytime something breaks. Any similar shaped models with cool features that I need? auto-dim, built in GPS, ice dispenser, etc? > John Bolhuis wrote: > > > I was cleaning the windscreen interior surface yesterday morning and > >knocked the rear view mirror clean off the glass. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6470 *************************** | | 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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