[uucdigest] Tuesday, August 12 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6653
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Re: [uuc] E30 Power Antenna [uuc] Test post -- ingore [uuc] FS: 1997 M3 Sedan - 55.5k - $22,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 20:41:50 -0700 From: donna seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <E30> M3 springs raise 325i (!) Hey, I thought the term "Gonzo" is reserved for the classification of extra-special cars in the Amazing Golden Gate Chapter Autocrosses! What does that have to do with stereos? Donna 88 M3, Gonzo class, stock crappy stereo, stockish S14 music 89 325i, Super-Uber-Gonzo class*, crappy Kenwood stereo, stock M20 music * reserved for those who offend smiller On Monday, August 11, 2003, at 08:39 PM, Scott & Charlotte Miller wrote: > Hi Matt, according to the Amazing Golden Gate Chapter Autocross > Database, > the '86 Euro 325i has a curb weight of 2485 pounds, vs 2850 for the U.S. > 1987 model. <snip> If your car has any options > or Gonzo Aftermarket Stereo System Complete With BoomBox Trunk Set-Up, > it > will weigh more. Can you drive by a set of scales and weigh the car? > > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA > >> Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 08:16:59 -0500 >> From: "Weimer, Matt J." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [uuc] <E30> M3 springs raise 325i (!) >> >> So finally I get the '86 down off of the jackstands after several weeks >> of surgery on many different areas of the vehicle including the install >> of M3 springs and Bilstein sports. The front and rear end is sitting >> kinda tall but I attribute that to the car not yet being settled. So I >> roll the car back and forth, torque my wheels and go for a spin. >> When I >> get back and hop out to admire my slightly lowered beast I realize the >> rear end is visible sitting higher than before! I took out my >> measuring >> tape and confirmed that the rear end is 1/2" taller than before. The >> front is ever so slightly lower than stock. >> >> Before doing all of this work, I measured the difference in free length >> of the stock vs. M3 springs and there was about an inch of difference >> in >> the free length all around. So I was expecting under and inch drop all >> around. >> >> Could my car ('86 Euro) be THAT much lighter than an early U.S. 325i? >> Most spring manufacturers list one set of springs for all E30 ex. iX >> and >> 318iS. Who else out there is running M3 springs on their E30's and how >> much of a drop did you get? Should I just get two 3" straight pipes >> run >> out the back a set of Cragers and go cruise the strip? >> >> Matt Weimer >> Hoosier Chapter > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 23:11:41 -0500 From: "Steve & Barb Conner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E34 Electrical Problem We have a 91 525i which has recently developed a bit of an electrical problem. All of a sudden, the following items do NOT work: radio, power seats, moon roof, power door locks, power windows, OBC driver and center console display. All fuses are OK and appear to have 12 volts on them when the ignition is on. This is too many things not working at once to not be related. Can anyone give me a hint as to what might be going on? Does anyone know anything about a component called 'electronic power protection relay'? It shows up on several pages of the schematic and might be related, who knows. Thanks for any tips. Steve Conner Kokomo, IN ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:12:46 -0400 From: "Mitchell Morrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: <E30> M3 springs raise 325i (!) FWIW my 85 euro 2 door 325 weighs 2480. Dealer A/C Dealer CL Sunroof 5 spd w/ spare and 25 liters of fuel. You may have factory sports(M-Tech) suspension. Check the rear bar for 14.5mm dia. Most bushings have a date code so you can tell if it's original. My car also has the 1" shorter rear Bilstein shocks that came w/ the M-Tech suspension. Lastly check the spring codes since there out. > Hi Matt, according to the Amazing Golden Gate Chapter Autocross Database, > the '86 Euro 325i has a curb weight of 2485 pounds, vs 2850 for the U.S. > 1987 model. Yours is much closer to the weight of a U.S. 318i. The only > thing is, I don't really know where we got the Euro data. But typically, > when we get data on a Euro model, the curb weight is for a non-optioned > model, or as they say in the car biz, stripped. If your car has any options > or Gonzo Aftermarket Stereo System Complete With BoomBox Trunk Set-Up, it > will weigh more. Can you drive by a set of scales and weigh the car? ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:17:59 -0400 From: "Mark A. Selleck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E28 problem.....Thanks Thanks to those who offered suggestions regarding my problem. Hopefully the info will help me converse intelligently with my mechanic about the problem/solution. Mark Selleck ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 00:45:22 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E34 Electrical Problem The 80 amp inline fuse at the battery is bad. It's cracked, won't look bad until you undo the screws securing it, at which point, it will fall into two pieces. It's in an inline holder, about 12 inches from the positive terminal of the battery, on the smaller of the two positive cables. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve & Barb > Conner > We have a 91 525i which has recently developed a bit of an electrical > problem. All of a sudden, the following items do NOT work: radio, > power seats, moon roof, power door locks, power windows, OBC driver and > center console display. All fuses are OK and appear to have 12 volts on > them when the ignition is on. This is too many things not working at > once to not be related. Can anyone give me a hint as to what might be > going on? Does anyone know anything about a component called > 'electronic power protection relay'? It shows up on several pages of > the schematic and might be related, who knows. Thanks for any tips. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2003 22:01:27 -0700 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WANTED: GM AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FOR 91 525 Group, The General Motors (I could barely believe this was on the car to begin with) automatic transmission has failed and I will need another one ASAP. This is the type of automatic transmission that has a dipstick and is found on some 90's 525 automatics. If anyone has it, I need it. Chris 88 M6 89 M3 01 X5 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 01:24:57 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E30 Power Antenna I've got a pair of 1988 E30 325iX cars. Both have power antennas that have been balky over the last couple of years. If one sits too long or gets gummed up in the winter, I help the antenna by pulling it up while it is trying to rise. Then I lubricate it well. This never seems to last, however. Recently, both antennas decided that only three sections were going to go up. This time, no amount of pulling or lubricating could convince the antenna to fully rise on either car (I think it is the third section that won't go up). I happened to have one spare antenna, so I installed it in one of the cars. After removing the broken antenna I popped open the case. Nothing obvious. Is there likely to be a simple fix? Is it worth the time to delve into one or both of these broken antennas further? I've seen new ones for over $100 (gulp), but I'm sure they sell fairly inexpensively at junkyards. Attempt to repair or just junk them? Any recommendations for a better antenna lubricant? Thanks, Stan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 01:58:40 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] NMA Hey All, I'm a member of an organization called the National Motorist Association. This group was formerly known as the CCRTL (Citizens Coaliton for Rational Traffic Laws). You may have heard of them or their President, Jim Baxter. They were extremely instrumental in the repeal of the National 55mph Speed Limit back in the 1980's. They are a great organization that continues to speak well for motoring enthusiasts. They also have a non-profit foundation that you will hear more about if you join. Please check out their website: http://www.motorists.org/ I have a membership form that will enter you in a raffle for a Valentine One at the same time as signing you up as a member. As I get 3 months of free membership if you join, I am happy to send $7 (pretty much all of the benefit to me) to anyone who signs up and earns me three free months. The idea is that I am doing this to encourage and promote new membership, not to earn anything for me. This offer expires August 20th, so let me know ASAP if you are interested. I can fax (or if necessary mail) the form to you. Stan ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 10:00:49 -0400 (EDT) From: "Mark J. Andy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Anyone know Gordon Martin? Howdy, My girlfriend and I recently picked up a '93 325is and I'm new to the list, trying to learn a bit more about these cars. So far I'm pretty impressed! :-) I was curious if anyone knew Gordon Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>? I recently purchased a TIS/ETK/etc. CD set from him via Ebay and had problems during the install. After an email exchange, he promised to send out another set of CD's that were tested and verified to install correctly, but I haven't seen them yet. Of course, I think he's in CA so it takes a bit of time to get to me here in PA... Anyway, just curious if he was a known good guy or bad guy in the community. If he's a known shyster, I'll get in touch with Paypal now. If he's not, I'll wait a bit more. Thanks! Btw, we're looking for a set of 17x7.5 or 17x8 wheels... If anyone would like to get rid of their hard to mount '95 M3 wheels... I'll take 'em! :-) The car is pretty neat. We're prepping it for regional level STX autox. Its got a Conforti (sp?) chip, intake, H&R springs, Bilsteins, RD bars, strut tower brace, UUC shifter, Borla cat back, poly rear bushings and M3 front bushings, braided lines, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting. Oh, and its got a factory lsd. Its also got the front x brace from the convertible / lightweight (?? I think). That'll have to go for STX, but I seem to recall seeing that there's a factory single cross brace at the rear that the x brace replaced? Anyone know more details on that or have an extra one laying around? Hopefully these aren't all recurring topics... :-/ Mark ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:05:26 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] E30 Power Antenna "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've got a pair of 1988 E30 325iX cars. Both have power antennas that > have been balky over the last couple of years. > Is there likely to be a simple fix? Stan, On my ex-E30s, the only long-lasting solution was a replacement. A new E30 telescoping antenna can be had for ~$30. In either black or chrome. Just make sure you get the same type cord (smooth or with teeth) as your current one. HTH, alex f ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 09:42:15 -0500 From: "Blok, Alex (MED)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Test post -- ingore Ignore this -- had problems with posting. -- Alex ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 13:34:50 -0400 From: "matthew c. mead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] FS: 1997 M3 Sedan - 55.5k - $22,000 For sale: 1997 BMW M3 Sedan 55,500 miles Dakar II Yellow exterior, Black Leather interior Luxury Option Package Harmon Kardon Premium Audio System Modifications: X-brace (transmission tunnel reinforcement from convertible and lightweight - can be returned to stock). Shark Injector (can be returned to stock) Trailer hitch (can be returned to stock) Sparco lap/anti-sub belts (can be returned to stock) and cam-lock buckle. Additional parts for sale with or without the car: Speedware Motorsports custom stainless steel E36 harness bar with Sparco shoulder belts. Set of 4 BMW Motorsport wheels - 17x7.5. Asking $22,000.00 This car is clean and well-maintained. I purchased it at 18,000 miles in 2000 and have garaged it since. It was driven as a daily driver for 2 years and since I've moved to Wisconsin I've only been driving it for pleasure. The roads just aren't that great here, and I only drive it when going somewhere curvy. I have taken the car to four Tarheel BMW CCA driver's events, always on street tires, separate brake pads, and separate rotors. Pictures and VIN available on request. Serious inquiries only, please. Thanks! - -matt - -- matthew c. mead http://www.goof.com/~mmead/ ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6653 *************************** | | 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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