[uucdigest] Thursday, June 26 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6510
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Re: [uuc] Mini Cooper S driving impressions [uuc] E36 AC service [uuc] Toyo distributors RE: [uuc] Mini Cooper S driving impressions [uuc] <M42> need a weird little part Re: [uuc] Cracked Windshield repair and/or replacement options Re: [uuc] Can anyone suggest an auto transport company on the east coast? Re: [uuc] Mini Cooper S driving impressions [uuc] Need glass p/n for Euro headlights [uuc] best list for E28s ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 07:50:57 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <misc> plug wire prices on 6/25/03 11:04 PM, Jason Knight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You forgot the e36 m3: $0. > I love my car. OTOH the set of 6 coils runs well over $300... Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:27:25 -0400 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Cracked Windshield repair and/or replacement options The windshield on my 1999 740i Sport took a hit from a stone yesterday and now sports a small crack in it. The crack is roughly a three pointed star about 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter. It does not appear to go all the way through the windshield. The windshield also has multiple other small chips in it. I would like to draw on the collective wisdom and experience of the UUC Digest with the following questions. As is stands, the chip is no big deal, but if it starts to spread, it could be problem. I drive the car year round and our winters can get very cold here in Ohio (my thought is that the very cold temps plus bumps in the road may lead it to spread). 1) The crack is not in my line of sight (it is on the drivers side, but relatively low). I have heard of procedures where cracks are "repaired". Any experiences/opinions on these? 2) If I end up getting the windshield replaced, curious to hear your thoughts/opinions/experiences in the following areas: A) Which windshields (manufacturer) seem to offer the best fit, seal, and optics? B) Any particular outfits to avoid in terms of replacement C) Of those who have had them replaced, any problems with wind noise and/or water leakage? D) BMW started providing UV blocking windshields on the E38. I am not sure if my car currently has one or not, what has been your experience with such windshields in terms of clarity and ability to use a Valentine V1? Thanks in advance, Dean ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:32:57 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: Trophies (was RE: Thanks) >Unfortunately there's no place to send those really fugly driver school >shirts we all accumulate. Ouch harsh Neil....harsh. My Grattan one is actually full of Redline fluid which relagates it to garage duty on cold days.... >Neil - with a collection of, ummm, exuberantly illustrated T-shirts I actually liked the Putnam one we just got, or actually I liked the girl who designed the shirt from Putnam, I confuse the two. ;-) Carlos (prefers the fugly shirts than the autox throphies) 91 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 08:41:35 -0500 From: "Eric Giles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Can anyone suggest an auto transport company on the east coast? Larry- When I purchased my '90 M3 a couple of months ago, I got in touch with Trusty Transport www.trustytransport.com on the recommendation of someone else that had used them. They picked the car up in Virginia on a Friday and brought it to me in Mississippi later that next day. My price was $595, which I thought was very reasonable. No relation, just a happy customer! Eric Giles '02 330i '90 M3 '90 325is - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Binder, Larry - Spine Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 7:11 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: [uuc] Can anyone suggest an auto transport company on the east coast? I need to find a company to ship my 330i from Boston to Philly. I got a great deal on the car so I'd be willing to pay a little more for a company with a good reputation. Thanks, Larry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:55:23 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] Mini Cooper S driving impressions >I dunno what's allowed in terms of mods for a JS Cooper S, Not sure either but if the supercharger/boost remains stock I don't think it will stand a chance. >I know you would have to be completely hauling ass to have a chance >to keep up with the fast JS guys in the Midwest, let alone the JP ones. Unless someone develops an excellent stock class legal suspension for the Cooper it's not going to happen, not for a couple of years at least. Just per stock class rules you can probably take 100 lbs out of that car with race seats and removing a/c components but I don't know what the min. weight is. I love the Cooper S it has one of the best stock suspensions that I've ever experienced, the brakes are outstanding much better than my E30 and I bet it's because of the superior ABS system. With sticky tires and aggressive race pads you should be outbraking just about everyone on the track. I think perhaps the inability to put down all that power in a corner is perhaps the main reason that I won't be able to beat a JS E30 M3. Carlos 91 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:10:10 -0400 From: "Chris Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 AC service Hello group, I've got a '94 325i with AC that is marginal. It works well initially, but on long drives in the hotter weather we've been having it loses it's effectiveness after driving for awhile. I'm just thinking of a recharge at this point, since it's been 3 years since I bought the car and had the AC repaired. I know the system uses the 134a refrigerant, and I see kits out there for recharging using a pressure gauge and not evacuating the system. The Bentley, however, says the system must be emptied and recharged with the correct amount of refrigerant & oil. And, of course, it says you will go directly to jail if you attempt to empty the system without the proper credentials and recovery equipment. Can the system be recharged just by pressure without emptying first? Is there something I should check before I consider a recharge? Are the warnings about recovery equipment really only relevant to the old freon systems? For no good reason, I've wondered if I have a problem with the evaporator drain, causing the unit to freeze up and exhibit my problem. I must have read something like this once, as I don't have enough knowledge myself to concoct this theory. Is it a good one? Where would I find the drain? Thanks for any advice. Chris B. '94 325i <---- cool, but not cool enough ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:13:43 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Toyo distributors Does anyone know of a good place to get a set of Toyos? I looked at a few places, in particular Tires-n-Parts in NC seemed to have one of the better prices on them. Has anyone here ever dealt with them? Thanks, Nick Somma ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:15:48 -0400 From: "Money, Jack (J.J.)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Mini Cooper S driving impressions Bora says: << I think a JS mini cooper or a JP mini cooper will give the E30 M3 a run for the money and probably be faster than an E36 325/JP.>> I will be very surprised if this car can run with an E30 M3....in either class. The biggest problem that I see is that it is not allowed enough mods to make it competitive. Since it's supercharged the only way to increase boost is with a pulley....and this is illegal in prepared (obviously it will be illegal in stock). From what I hear, and I'm certainly no expert on the subject, there are a lot of engine mods otherwise...at least one ones that would be legal. The E30 M3 has A LOT of potential, even limited by the rules. I guess it's possible after some development work is done (say over the next 2 years) but I think it will be a shocking day when I'm fighting off a MINI, especially in Prepared! We'll see I guess! Jack Money '89 325iX #86 JP M3 Elephant Motorsports INC. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:20:08 -0400 (EDT) From: "Steve.Goldstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <M42> need a weird little part There's a plastic cover plate that hides the plug wires on the valve cover, secured in place with two plastic screw-like fasteners. I need one of those fasteners. The dealer says they're not available separately, only as a unit including the plate for about US$20. Might anybody have one of these kicking around in a dusty bin? The car is a 1991 318is, although I think the M42 as used in the E36 is probably the same in this regard. Thanks. Steve ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:20:15 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Cracked Windshield repair and/or replacement options You insurance should take care of patching it for free. Rather than wait until you have a large crack and have to replace the whole thing - most insurance companies will patch it for free - no deductible. They will usually send someone out to your work/home to do it as well. I would try that first, and see how it goes. Dennis 330i silver/black/manual/sp/pp/xenon/cd At 09:27 AM 06/26/2003 -0400, you wrote: >The windshield on my 1999 740i Sport took a hit from a stone yesterday and >now sports a small crack in it. The crack is roughly a three pointed star >about 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter. It does not appear to go all the way >through the windshield. > >The windshield also has multiple other small chips in it. > >I would like to draw on the collective wisdom and experience of the UUC >Digest with the following questions. As is stands, the chip is no big deal, >but if it starts to spread, it could be problem. I drive the car year round >and our winters can get very cold here in Ohio (my thought is that the very >cold temps plus bumps in the road may lead it to spread). > >1) The crack is not in my line of sight (it is on the drivers side, but >relatively low). I have heard of procedures where cracks are "repaired". >Any experiences/opinions on these? > >2) If I end up getting the windshield replaced, curious to hear your >thoughts/opinions/experiences in the following areas: > A) Which windshields (manufacturer) seem to offer the best fit, seal, >and optics? > B) Any particular outfits to avoid in terms of replacement > C) Of those who have had them replaced, any problems with wind noise >and/or water leakage? > D) BMW started providing UV blocking windshields on the E38. I am not >sure if my car currently has one or not, what has been your experience with >such windshields in terms of clarity and ability to use a Valentine V1? > >Thanks in advance, > >Dean ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:22:25 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Can anyone suggest an auto transport company on the east coast? I have used McNutt 3 times and was very pleased with the price and service. http://www.carmoving.com/mcnutt/ I have recommended them to several folks and never had a complaint back. Dennis 330i silver/black/manual/sp/pp/xenon/cd At 08:10 AM 06/26/2003 -0400, you wrote: >I need to find a company to ship my 330i from Boston to Philly. I got a >great deal on the car so I'd be willing to pay a little more for a company >with a good reputation. > >Thanks, > >Larry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 07:22:54 -0700 From: Bora Akyol (BMW) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Mini Cooper S driving impressions Funny you say that, a JP Cooper S already won its class in an enduro this year according to GRM :-) On Thursday, June 26, 2003, at 06:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I think perhaps the > inability > to put down all that power in a corner is perhaps the main reason that > I > won't be > able to beat a JS E30 M3. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 10:23:29 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Need glass p/n for Euro headlights Jim B says >> >> I got my replacements from Josh at Eurosport (where I purchased the >> original lights). I can dig out the receipt to be sure, but I seem to >> recall they were in the $100/each range. Andy's response > > Wow, that seems a bit steep. I pretty sure I bought a complete high > beam (E-code ellipsoid) for ~$50 from the dealer with CCA discount. I > recall pricing the low beams in the same range. I remember deciding the > other lights were not pocked enough to justify spending $200 for new > lights. Steve's original inquiry was with regard to replacement glass lens (not the entire unit) for an E36. Andy is talking about headlights for an E30 if I was to guess. Later, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 09:26:49 -0500 From: "Brian Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] best list for E28s what is the best list for E28s. ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6510 *************************** | | 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! | |==================================================== | Turner Motorsport Inc . 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