[uucdigest] Monday, July 21 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6585
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: Re: [uuc] E34 Seat cable repair Re: [uuc] <E30> Sparco strut brace Re: [uuc] flaky power seat controls Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project RE: [uuc] Headlight washers/wipers Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project [uuc] '99 M3 FS Black/Black Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project [uuc] E36 airbag brain needed Re: [uuc] 540iT vs Suburban re: [uuc] Re: 540iT vs Suburban ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:07:29 -0700 From: "JSN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E34 Seat cable repair try this http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/page_11.htm Jeff - ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hoverson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 2:39 PM Subject: [uuc] E34 Seat cable repair > Does anyone know where to find info on repairing power seat cables? > Thanks, John Hoverson > > John & Lenora Hoverson > The Inn at Woodstock > Hartfield, Va > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:20:23 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] <E30> Sparco strut brace Carlos wrote: > I'm not sure I'm convinced that there are different > sizes from the factory > but > is it reasonable to assume that the strut towers sag > over time? Especially > in > tracked cars? Carlos, just for fun you should measure: the distance between the shock towers at some fixed point, like a particular strut bolt. And then measure the distance between each fender on the same line that you used to make the strut measurement. Surely the width between the fenders (and hence the width of the hood) should be the same in all cars, no? ===== David Kroth [EMAIL PROTECTED] __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:25:45 -0400 From: Edwin stanton MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] flaky power seat controls The end of the cable has come out of the gearbox. Shorten the cable housing. You are talking a Lamborghini, right? Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Guys, >My wife just called from the road complaining that her seat back controls >are dead. The back will recline, but not come back up. >All other controls work. She hears a 'click' when pressing the seat back >'upright' button, but nothing happens. > >Any BTDTs? > >TIA, >alex f > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:40:49 -0400 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project My suggestion would be to have Brett Anderson at KMS handle the project. Here is his contact info: Sales: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tool rental: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site problems/suggestions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] By Telephone: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM US Eastern Time (440) 338 1650 His knowledge and quality of work are unsurpassed Dean ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:26:25 -0500 From: "Richard Beaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] Headlight washers/wipers Rich, Is there a particular model of BMW ?? I have the BMW Einbauanleitungen (BMW Installation Instructions) and can send you the info you need in .pdf file format. Be advised that if your ISP limits the size of email attachments I may not be able to get send the info. Richard Beaver '85 Euro M5 - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dorffer, Rich Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 10:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Headlight washers/wipers Anyone here have more information on the headlight washer/wiper systems? I would like to find any info I can about where/how the wiring and/or tubing is run. Actually, I have mine completely installed and working properly on a test basis, but I haven't decided where to run the tubing for the headlight washers or the intensive washing exactly (may just follow the stock windshield tubing for the intensive washing) nor do I know where to run the wiring harness for the headlight motors/washing pumps. This is what I found on running the tubing for the intensive washing (yes, it is Porsche but I am 99% sure BMW did the same thing): http://sis125.berkeley.edu/928/ot-window-washer.html I have all the tubing, check valves, "T" connectors, etc. Any info on running the tubing and the wiring (just for the main harness) would be appreciated. Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:23:30 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project A new S54 long engine is only in the mid $3000 range these days. High volume for replacements has brought down the price. Gary Derian > Vijay. > I suggest you talk to Andy at AKG Motorsports. > > http://akgmotorsport.com/ > > I had talked to him in the past about doing a Euro > swap for me. Due to the scarcity of the S50B32 into my > old M3, he suggested using the e46 M3 engine as the > price difference neglible. > > He had done a bunch of engine swaps. Hmmm..I see from > his website that the 4.4 V8 swap into e30 project is > completed. > > Will > > > > --- Vijay Nuthulapaty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Gruppe, > > > > I currently have a motor and 6-speed transmission > > from a 2002 E46 M3 sitting > > in my garage and am trying to figure out which car I > > want to put it in. > > > > I would really like to put it into an E36 M3/4 > > (Cheaper price and 4-doors > > being the selling points). I have been looking > > around and doesnt look like > > anybody else has done this transplant yet. > > > > Ben Thongsai is helping me figure out the logistics > > of putting this project > > together and together we are trying to figure out > > what we need to make this > > project work. > > > > The motor has the DME and everything but does not > > have the engine harness or > > the instrument cluster. I priced out an instrument > > cluster (~ $450) which is > > not bad, but looks like I need the piece of wiring > > that connects the > > instrument cluster to the computer. > > > > I have called a couple of used parts places to see > > if anybody has one, but > > given the scarcity of M3s, it is not that easy. > > > > I am looking for any advice on how to get this > > working. I still have not > > bought a host car yet, so I am flexible on that > > front if I need to. > > > > All helping input appreciated, > > > > Vijay > > 00 740iL > > 89 325i > > 02 M3 (Only the heart, need a body) > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months > > FREE* > > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > http://sbc.yahoo.com > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 21:42:07 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] '99 M3 FS Black/Black I'm selling my '99 M3 w/ 87K miles, Black on Black, all power options except heated seats, sunroof, ps, pw, New pads and rotors all around, very tight and well maintained, Southern car located in Knoxville, TN. Need to sell this week, $21500 pretty firm. Serious inquiries please, pix upon request. TIA Evan Evans President Smoky Mountain Chapter BMW CCA Knoxville, TN 865-694-3088 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 21:58:09 -0400 From: Edwin stanton MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project Are the transmissions interchangeable between the S50B32 six speed and the S54? In other words, can you use the same transmissions with the S54 that you can with the Euro E36 engine? Ed Gary Derian wrote: >A new S54 long engine is only in the mid $3000 range these days. High >volume for replacements has brought down the price. > >Gary Derian > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 22:16:56 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project I dunno, prolly fits. Gary Derian > Are the transmissions interchangeable between the S50B32 six speed and > the S54? In other words, can you use the same transmissions with the S54 > that you can with the Euro E36 engine? > > Ed > > Gary Derian wrote: > > >A new S54 long engine is only in the mid $3000 range these days. High > >volume for replacements has brought down the price. > > > >Gary Derian > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:34:16 -0700 (PDT) From: willie yeo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] E36 engine transplant project I had heard rumors about the price drop but I did not want to contribute to it. So does that mean the price of the S50B30 or S50B32 is significantly cheaper now? If that is true, the swap does not seem too bad. At least the electronics had been proven and tested. - --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A new S54 long engine is only in the mid $3000 range > these days. High > volume for replacements has brought down the price. > > Gary Derian > > > > > Vijay. > > I suggest you talk to Andy at AKG Motorsports. > > > > http://akgmotorsport.com/ > > > > I had talked to him in the past about doing a Euro > > swap for me. Due to the scarcity of the S50B32 > into my > > old M3, he suggested using the e46 M3 engine as > the > > price difference neglible. > > > > He had done a bunch of engine swaps. Hmmm..I see > from > > his website that the 4.4 V8 swap into e30 project > is > > completed. > > > > Will > > > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 22:39:50 -0400 From: Edwin stanton MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 airbag brain needed Car is a 1996 E36 328i four door sedan. I can't find the part number in the ETK, but know that the closer I come to an exact match, the less likely recoding will be necessary. Any racers out there with a four door brain? Thanks, Ed ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:47:19 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] 540iT vs Suburban > upgrades it is more than capable. I tow a 17ft boat > and a camper with it without any issues. I would not bet on the long-term longevity of the Volvo's drivetrain in that use. > to the "road" version of the wagon for that. I loved > my touring, but the maintenance was KILLING me. Geeze, > $800-1500 everytime I turned around. Time for the > money pit to go. JMHO. Sounds to me like you were going to the dealer. John. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 19:51:44 -0700 From: John Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: re: [uuc] Re: 540iT vs Suburban > You guys just crack me up! Having serious dialogue about hauling junk > and construction supplies with your ($$$) car of choice - or your Volvo > cross county with roof rack. C'mon guys - splurge - give Homer Depot > $25 to rent his purpose built pickup, or pay to have the stuff > delivered, or buy a bit o'beater truck that won't object to your leaning > those really long beams on the back corner of the cab for the drive > home. The beater will run what? A grand or so for > insurance/license/etc. per year? Plus you then have an excuse to have a trailer-baby track car, since you now have something to tow it with ;) > Does it not bother you when the protruding metal on your junk futon > gouges a long scratch in the roof of your luxmobuxmobile? We sufficed for a bunch of years hauling moderately-sized stuff around in our Saab, and the 540i gets to haul the occasional piece of copper pipe, but everything else, that's what the $7000 eBay Suburban is for. > looks at "America, where people have two $35000 cars sitting in the rain > in the driveway, a $40000 garage, and $40 of crap filling the garage". Neither my M5 nor the spousal 540i has ever been garaged. Hopefully this changes when the house is complete. John. ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6585 *************************** | | 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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