[uucdigest] Sunday, July 20 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6580
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Re: [uuc] Fix for a dead battery cell? Re: [uuc] E39 540it purchase questions [uuc] Re: happy headlights [uuc] E39 540 purchase [uuc] RE: Bruce (no car content) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 11:07:37 -0400 From: "Norman Lieberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] e39 groups The best e39 group I have found is at [EMAIL PROTECTED] . HTH. Norman Lieberman '97 528/5 Pa. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 11:18:11 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E39 540it purchase questions I'm very familiar with the range of modifications available to the S50 powerplant. I've been playing with one for a little while now. We're not looking for legroom as much as hauling room...We're in that "new couple running to Home Depot every weekend phase of our lives. We considered a Honda Odyssey for about 2 mins, but after driving a passat wagon ,she decided we're not ready to stray too far from our car roots yet. looking at a couple of the moderate SUVs (Highlander, Pilot) as well as BMW and Saab 9.5 wagons. Marc Plante E36 325i, 214k Vienna > > I would buy the 528it, slap on a conforti intake, a nice exhaust and a > > chip. If you really want power, you can also go for the E36 M3 cams. > > > > I think you would find the steering in the 528it better than the > > steering in the 540i. Yeah, I wish I could drop the steering rack from my 325 into my wife's M3. Yes it's not as quick, but it has better feel IMO. Marc ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 11:38:10 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Need Info on 2000 323Ci Convertible Sport Those ratios are for the automatic, no? All BMW's 5 speed manuals from the 90's are 1:1 5th. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brad Houser > After a little Googling, I found this: > > Curb Weight - Manual (lb.) 3560 > Ratios: 3.67/2.00/1.41/1.00/0.74:1 > Sport Package ($1,200--includes 17x8-inch alloy wheels, 225/45ZR17 > performance tires, sport suspension, 10-way power/two-way manual front > sport seats) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 12:27:36 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E39 540it purchase questions There is no reason a 325 would have better steering feel than an M3. I suspect tire and alignment issues. Gary Derian > > Yeah, I wish I could drop the steering rack from my 325 into my wife's M3. > Yes it's not as quick, but it has better feel IMO. > > Marc > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 12:28:18 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Need Info on 2000 323Ci Convertible Sport That plus a 4.2+ first gear. Gary Derian > Those ratios are for the automatic, no? > > All BMW's 5 speed manuals from the 90's are 1:1 5th. > > Brett Anderson > KMS > > > > -----Original Message----- > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brad Houser > > > After a little Googling, I found this: > > > > Curb Weight - Manual (lb.) 3560 > > Ratios: 3.67/2.00/1.41/1.00/0.74:1 > > Sport Package ($1,200--includes 17x8-inch alloy wheels, 225/45ZR17 > > performance tires, sport suspension, 10-way power/two-way manual front > > sport seats) > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 12:29:29 -0400 From: "Ryan and Dee Dee Brenneman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Dealer recommendation around LA Group I have persuaded my future brother in law to look at a BMW along with the WRX. They live in Santa Clarita and I would like to recommend a dealer to use. I know this has been hashed out before but until now I only paid attention to the east coast recommendations. TIA. Ryan Brenneman ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 09:34:06 -0700 From: Bora Akyol (BMW) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E39 540it purchase questions Marc If you are going down this path, may I suggest a Suburban or Excursion or better yet, a full size crew cab pick-up truck. I have been there and done that. A station wagon will not be enough when you are hauling pavers for the backyard and when you need to tow, you will need something bigger anyway. If you get a full size, get the diesel. Only way to go :-) Bora On Sunday, Jul 20, 2003, at 08:18 US/Pacific, Marc Plante wrote: > I'm very familiar with the range of modifications available to the S50 > powerplant. I've been playing with one for a little while now. > > We're not looking for legroom as much as hauling room...We're in that > "new > couple running to Home Depot every weekend phase of our lives. We > considered a Honda Odyssey for about 2 mins, but after driving a passat > wagon ,she decided we're not ready to stray too far from our car roots > yet. > looking at a couple of the moderate SUVs (Highlander, Pilot) as well > as BMW > and Saab 9.5 wagons. > > Marc Plante > E36 325i, 214k > Vienna > > >>> I would buy the 528it, slap on a conforti intake, a nice exhaust and >>> a >>> chip. If you really want power, you can also go for the E36 M3 cams. >>> >>> I think you would find the steering in the 528it better than the >>> steering in the 540i. > > Yeah, I wish I could drop the steering rack from my 325 into my wife's > M3. > Yes it's not as quick, but it has better feel IMO. > > Marc > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 09:34:47 -0700 From: Bora Akyol (BMW) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Dealer recommendation around LA A club racer and racing school instructor Judy Ray works at Crevier BMW. Bora On Sunday, Jul 20, 2003, at 09:29 US/Pacific, Ryan and Dee Dee Brenneman wrote: > Group > > I have persuaded my future brother in law to look at a BMW along with > the > WRX. They live in Santa Clarita and I would like to recommend a dealer > to > use. I know this has been hashed out before but until now I only paid > attention to the east coast recommendations. TIA. > > Ryan Brenneman > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 09:51:05 -0700 From: Peter du Bois <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re:[uuc] happy headlights Likewise I've come to rely on Dan Stern's expertise. After I reached the point of intolerance for the Hella H1 / H4 combo I ended up with a slightly unconventional combo (my doing, not Dan�s) of the Cibie high beam CSR with a Cibie H4 low/high beam with a convex lens. The Cibie, by any measure of light control, is superior to the Hella. The Hella, by any measure, is complete crap with light going every which way so reflections from signs are just short of blinding. The Cibies punch through to the next county without causing any unwanted glare. As for the rock guard shells not fitting, get some of the Stongard material - they often have specials on sheets. Peter � �87 325iS ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 13:14:54 -0500 From: "Bill Yates" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Fix for a dead battery cell? The battery in my spare car is only giving 10.75 volts - i.e. dead cell. I would prefer not to spend $100+ for a new series-49 battery. Is there any way to fix this? Thanks, Bill ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 15:45:56 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Fix for a dead battery cell? Check the water level and charge it up. If that doesn't work, there is no good long term solution. Gary Derian > The battery in my spare car is only giving 10.75 volts - i.e. dead cell. I > would prefer not to spend $100+ for a new series-49 battery. Is there any > way to fix this? > > Thanks, > Bill > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 15:55:16 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E39 540it purchase questions I would second that. The e36 M3 received many many accolades about its near perfect steering. I owned 2 95s and family has a 94 325i. The 325i is really good, but nothing like the M3. It is as close to perfect precision as I have ever experienced in the wide range of cars I have flogged. One of the draw backs to modifying the suspension on a M3, it loses some of that perfect feel. Makes driving a bone stock M3 a pleasant experience when I get offered the chance. Makes my 'new to me toy' 635CSi feel like a truck in comparison. I have wondered exactly what it would take to drop in a M3 rack and pinion. Mike - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [uuc] E39 540it purchase questions > There is no reason a 325 would have better steering feel than an M3. I > suspect tire and alignment issues. > > Gary Derian > > > > Yeah, I wish I could drop the steering rack from my 325 into my wife's M3. > > Yes it's not as quick, but it has better feel IMO. > > > > Marc > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 17:46:56 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: happy headlights On Sun, 20 Jul 2003, Bob Sutterfield wrote: > I couldn't be more delighted with the test-drive results. > There's a lot of light, it's very white, it's spread nicely where > it should be, and it doesn't go where it shouldn't. I too endorse Daniel Stern and these Cibie lights. I installed a pair of low beams without relays & re-wiring and I'm pickled tink with the results. The light is indeed very very evenly distributed. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 18:13:36 -0700 From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E39 540 purchase Marc Plante asks about the E39 540. I have a '00 540i/6 and it has been very reliable for the four years I have owned it. I lost a cam position sensor and a throttle body, both covered by warranty. I have been to four or five track schools per year and six or so autox events per year during the four years, and it is just fine. I don't baby it, but I don't beat on it either. IMHO, it is the best all purpose car on the road. You will feel right at home wearing a tuxedo for a night on the town (BTDT) and you will clean up the lesser brethren on the track and the autox course (BTDT). It requires a bit more skill and patience to really wring it out, but once you add those skills to your bag-O-tricks, you'll be hard to beat. I highly recommend a version with the sport package, and the six speed is also a bonus. However, my wife's automatic has won a few drag races with E36 M3s, with her driving of course :-), so even the automatic isn't anywhere near slow. Steve Albrecht '98 540iA '00 540/6 '02 R1150RT -> The real BMW ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003 22:50:03 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: Bruce (no car content) Matt Murray wrote: >Any write-ups? I did[n't] see either a Ferrari or TLJ� in my parking lot. :^( ___________________ Springsteen in one of his homecoming shows in NJ? How can you beat that? He opened the show with CCR's "Who'll stop the rain?". Very apropos, as the heavens had opened up shortly before the E Street band took the stage. The few bursts of lightning served only to highlight the electricty of the crowd. Not only was God on Bruce's side, so too were the airtraffic controllers, as the low bass of overhead jets served to amplify Max and Gary. A nice mix of new and old songs, and the songs from "The Rising" had some extra poignancy, given the proximity to New York City. The show lasted nearly three hours.... this guy is nearly 54 years old, and he performs nonstop for nearly three hours. Including a bit where he does a split on his mike stand and hangs upside-down on it. Dang. The rain cooled the crowd down a bit, and made Giants Stadium a wet t-shirt party for 55k screaming fans. A night to remember. Thanks to everyone who provided hints and suggestion for getting to the Meadowlands and enjoying the show... We snuck in from the West, parked at the stadium, and were doing 80 mph on the Garden State Pkwy just 20 minutes after the last notes reverberated through the stands. Pretty sweet! vty, - --Dennis 1. Who'll Stop The Rain 2. The Rising 3. Lonesome Day 4. The Ties That Bind 5. My Love Will Not Let You Down 6. Something In The Night 7. Empty Sky 8. Waitin' On A Sunny Day 9. You Can Look (But You Better Not Touch) 10. Worlds Apart 11. Badlands 12. She's The One 13. Mary's Place 14. Racing In The Street 15. Into The Fire 16. No Surrender 17. Cadillac Ranch 18. 96 Tears (Garland Jeffries guesting--lead vocals) 19. Bobby Jean 20. Glory Days 21. Devil With A Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly 22. Born To Run 23. My City Of Ruins 24. Land Of Hope And Dreams 25. Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) 26. 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