[uucdigest] Thursday, September 11 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6737
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RE: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS RE: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS RE: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS RE: [uuc] To find an affordable mechanic [uuc] re: Toe in and Pyrometers/ Was Kumho, groove of death: [uuc] Wheels for sale [uuc] M6 Wheels [uuc] Re: e36 introduction dates in US and Europe? RE: [uuc] M3 CSL Re: [uuc] M3 CSL Re: [uuc] M6 Wheels ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:50:27 -0700 From: Jason Briedis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] WTB e28 Bell Housing I am looking for a bell housing from a early e28 528e 5spd with the m20 motor. If someone has one, drop me a line with price. thanks! - -Jason ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:53:10 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] e36 introduction dates in US and Europe? > I was just at the dealer trying to pick up a new intake boot for a '90 2.5l > M20 from an e30 325i. They had ordered the wrong part from a '90 e36 325i. Get a new parts guy :-) > I told the guy behind the parts counter that in the US, the e30 was the only > body style offered as a '90 model. He insisted that I was wrong, showed me > where a '90 e36 came up on his parts screen and told me that he had even > seen one. I said that the e36 was probably introduced in Europe in 1990 > which is why it came up on his screen, but that the e36 was introduced in > the US in 1992. So now I'm wondering when the e36 was introduced in Europe > and the USA or North America? The E30 325i went through the 1991 model year here in the US. The ETK (dealer parts program) shows the E36 325is available beginning as a 1990 model year. But, just because the ETK shows it this way, doesn't mean that it was actually available in the US. The E36 325is production for the US started in April, 1991 IIRC, although they may have all been considered 1992 models (I don't recall for sure or not). I don't believe there were any 1991 models and I am 99.9% sure there were not any 1990 E36 325is US models. Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:19:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Mr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Redline oil Are there any shops in or around the Los Angeles/O.C. area where I can purchase some redline gear oil?? Thanks!! Manuel Paredes 95 325i L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:21:02 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: E36 introduction dates in US and Europe? on 9/11/03 11:21 AM, "Matison, Michael E [SUP/0200]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was just at the dealer trying to pick up a new intake boot for a '90 2.5l > M20 from an e30 325i. They had ordered the wrong part from a '90 e36 325i. > I told the guy behind the parts counter that in the US, the e30 was the only > body style offered as a '90 model. He insisted that I was wrong, showed me > where a '90 e36 came up on his parts screen and told me that he had even > seen one. I said that the e36 was probably introduced in Europe in 1990 > which is why it came up on his screen, but that the e36 was introduced in > the US in 1992. So now I'm wondering when the e36 was introduced in Europe > and the USA or North America? Your dealer parts guy doesn't understand how the BMW parts system works. It will readily allow you to select invalid model/production combinations. For instance I just just looked up a US model E36 M3 3.0 with 1993 production, and the part list for it happily popped up. However first production of the US version E36 M3 was sometime in 94, not 93. Similarly the US E36 325i comes up with 90 production as a choice. However in fact it first appeared here for the 1992 model year, although some of the US versions were surely produced in late 91. I suspect that the parts system serves up the earliest possible production for the E36 platform in general, irrespective of model or national version. The E36 was on the market in Europe for at least a year before we saw it. That's probably a good thing, since early version were much criticized there for various quality problems. My 92 US 325i was pretty much trouble-free. Neil 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:22:39 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS I have a white 90 325is with a 5 speed, black sport interior. New tires, new battery, new shift linkage. Asking $5,000. Alex Cagann http://www.autoconsortium.com > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Weimer, Matt J. > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 9:05 AM > To: BMW Digest > Subject: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS > > > Posting for a co-worker who is in the market for a nice '89-'91 325i or > 325iS. He prefers a manual transmission but is open to all colors, > interior materials, options, etc. He is located in Southern Indiana and > I can forward all e-mails to him directly. Thanks. > > Matt Weimer > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:22:57 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS Also, I live in Indianapolis. Alex Cagann http://www.autoconsortium.com > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Weimer, Matt J. > Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 9:05 AM > To: BMW Digest > Subject: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS > > > Posting for a co-worker who is in the market for a nice '89-'91 325i or > 325iS. He prefers a manual transmission but is open to all colors, > interior materials, options, etc. He is located in Southern Indiana and > I can forward all e-mails to him directly. Thanks. > > Matt Weimer > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:23:33 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] <WTB> E30 '89-'91 325i or iS I meant to reply to Matt off the list. I'm sorry. I hit reply and send without looking in the 'to' box. Alex Cagann http://www.autoconsortium.com > I can forward all e-mails to him directly. Thanks. > > Matt Weimer > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:24:44 -0400 From: "David Ngo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] To find an affordable mechanic > Mr. M Car (speak with Don Fields) - Farmingdale - 201 214 9436 I second the vote for Don Fields. However, the number I have for him is (732) 919-2299. Dave ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:30:15 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] re: Toe in and Pyrometers/ Was Kumho, groove of death: Just to clarify for anyone who didn't already know, Kumho makes two R compound tires: Victoracer V700 (the good one that everyone likes) Ecsta V700 (the one that easily develops the Groove of Doom where the tread meets the outer sidewall) They're both called "V700", but their behavior is very different. I just had my new Victoracers mounted up yesterday and I'm ready for the GGC autocross this Saturday. I've used the Victoracers once before and liked them, but decided last time to try the Ecstas, which were short-lived. So now, out with the Ecstas and in with the Victoracers. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCCA 1990 325i 1991 325iA >Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003 17:23:26 -0400 >From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [uuc] re: Toe in and Pyrometers/ Was Kumho, groove of death: > <snip> >Anyway, the point is that Kumho did a really great job with their Vitcoracer >tire, which is only very marginally slower than the Hoosiers at almost half >the price. The V700's just aren't as good a tire, although I found it to be >a great wet tire. <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:39:57 -0700 From: "Steve Nash" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Wheels for sale I have a set of 4 MMII wheels. Two are bent two are straight. Size 16x7 ET22 mounted with almost gone Falken GR Beta 225 45 series tires. They were off my E30 M3 and I think they will also fit on an E34 with different tires. $200 and I can send pictures if needed. - -Steve ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 13:46:43 -0400 (EDT) From: henry butt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] M6 Wheels Hello Does the 5 series E-34 wheels (or any other Bimmer wheels) fit the M6's ? The wheel off-set on the M6 is 19mm or 21mm, I think. TIA Henry ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:52:13 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: e36 introduction dates in US and Europe? Mike, to really confuse the issue, ask him to bring up the same part for a '91 325i convertible and see what he says. (U.S. market 3 series convertibles were E30s through early 1993.) Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:53:21 -0400 >From: "Matison, Michael E [SUP/0200]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [uuc] e36 introduction dates in US and Europe? > >Hey, > >I was just at the dealer trying to pick up a new intake boot for a '90 2.5l >M20 from an e30 325i. They had ordered the wrong part from a '90 e36 325i. >I told the guy behind the parts counter that in the US, the e30 was the only >body style offered as a '90 model. He insisted that I was wrong, showed me >where a '90 e36 came up on his parts screen and told me that he had even >seen one. I said that the e36 was probably introduced in Europe in 1990 >which is why it came up on his screen, but that the e36 was introduced in >the US in 1992. So now I'm wondering when the e36 was introduced in Europe >and the USA or North America? > >Mike Matison ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 11:00:46 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [uuc] M3 CSL Dinan's web site lists the S2 M2 thusly: HP 361 [EMAIL PROTECTED] RPM vs [EMAIL PROTECTED] Torque 282 [EMAIL PROTECTED] RPM vs [EMAIL PROTECTED] It goes on to say: "The Dinan S2-M3 consists of the following performance products and accessories: Stage 4 Engine Software; High Flow Cold Air Intake/Air Mass Meter Assembly; Free Flow Exhaust; High Flow Throttle Bodies; Strut Tower Brace; Shock Tower Brace; Stage 2 Suspension System; 3.91 Limited Slip Differential; Signature Series Floor Mats; Dinan Deck Lid Badge and Serial Numbered Dinan-S2 Plaque." I'm guessing that the floor mats, deck lid badge and serial number plaque must be good for at least 25 HP, no? :^) Anyway, it wasn't that long ago that Steve Dinan was pushing forced induction as the way to improve performance, but I see no such option for the E46 M3. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 09:21:14 -0700 >From: "Vann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: RE: [uuc] M3 CSL > >> for the additional ~$30k that it costs in >> the UK there's no reason to opt for it > >I agree with you there. =) > >There is also the problem with recent statements about the Dinan s2 m3 - >I can't remember the numbers offhand, but wasn't it on the order of 40 >more lbft of torque? Dinan has also banished the understeer, provided a >better ride quality than a stock m3, and maintained street legality >within the US. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:29:57 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] M3 CSL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Dinan's web site lists the S2 M2 thusly: > > HP 361 [EMAIL PROTECTED] RPM vs [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Torque 282 [EMAIL PROTECTED] RPM vs [EMAIL PROTECTED] I find it interesting that Dinan is apparently able to get more power out of the same engine (with no internal modifications) than BMW ///M is able to get. and still have the engine meet CARB certification. I know BMW may make compromises with tuning that Dinan doesn't take (tho Dinan still have a warranty to consider, so they can't tune grenades and sell them) would tend to force the factory into a lower power figure, but I don't believe that Dinan is _that_ good. I'd like to see someone with their car before & after these mods who demonstrates the improved power & torque results. I bet that most all of the on-road performance advantage of the S2 is due to the change in the diff, which would improve acceleration to a great degree, rather than anything particularily magic that they do with the engine. Ben ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 14:35:29 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] M6 Wheels henry butt wrote: > Does the 5 series E-34 wheels (or any other Bimmer > wheels) fit the M6's ? yes. > The wheel off-set on the M6 is 19mm or 21mm, I think. dunno what the M6's offsets are (no ETK here at work to check) but E24's have a good bit of wheel-well space and can run wheels from 7"-8.5" wide with offsets from 10-25mm, ranging a bit on various combinations of thru that range. Ben lots & lots & lots of wheels which would fit an E24 in the garage... ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6737 *************************** | | 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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