[uucdigest] Wednesday, September 24 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6777
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Re: [uuc] RE: Leather seat recover Re: [uuc] RE: Leather seat recover RE: [uuc] RE: Leather seat recover [uuc] First time with Redline MTL [uuc] USGP Re: [uuc] USGP [uuc] <E36> Headlight question (technical) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 19:14:50 -0400 From: "Eurowerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: <OT> college students/personal experience/A ticket!! Absolutely. I call the Camry's and Accord's disposable cars. They are great cars to put 100K, 150K, and in some cases even 200K on and then just donate it for parts, or add it to your personal parts fleet if you have the space. I don't think that they are as safe or not nearly as pleasurable to drive as a Eurocar. And for the money, if one can live with the little idiosyncrasies (no tach, cruise, fully functional climate control, broken seat springs, etc..:) ) then the MB, or Volvo, or BMW whatever is a much better choice. Not to mention when they are "finished" with the college car, it can easily be rebuilt into a keeper if they have not wrinkled it. The Honda and Toyota whatever's won't be worth repairing. All cars require maintenance. All that I can add is the experiences that I have seen and personally had. (Please keep in mind that I drive almost 200 miles a day) The current daily driver is a 1982 MB 300TDT (turdblow diesel wagon) that has 350+K and has never had the head off or any "major" repair. I do service it regularly (oil, filters, fluids) but other than that, nothing out of the ordinary. I have put 160K on it personally in the last five years or so for less than $1200.00 in maintenance, including tires and oil changes, belts etc.. I do all of the work myself, and I get great deals on parts, so I am not necessarily a good person to gauge cost from, but I have several E30, E36 BMW's that do not get driven because of the difference in mileage and maintenance costs. In all total, I insure 6 vehicles out of the 11 that are licensed and have access to more than 50 different European, English (RR, Bentley), Italian and a few other oddball (54' MG TF concours!) car at my disposal, and I drive a diesel station wagon. Great car to drive, very seldom am I not the first one off at the light, and decent mileage even pinned! As a matter of fact, I just got my first speeding ticket in ten years about 45 minutes ago, a 93mph in a 65mph zone. Darn!!! One of my clients is the judge in that county! She has a really nice E30 convertible that always need a little something or other. Maybe I'll get lucky... Kirk A. Gilchrist EURO-WERKS / Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo Service and Repair 8 South Highland St. / Winchester, KY 40391 / 859-745-0125 [EMAIL PROTECTED] / 888-522-0271 toll free ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 17:06:54 -0700 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] X5 19" SPORT (SNOWFLAKE) RIMS AND TIRES FOR SALE Group, These rims are the 19" Sport (snowflake) rims that come on the X5 4.4 sport package. The tires are the stock Michelin Diamaris tires. There is about 25 to 30% tread left. The rims are in decent shape. They are not bent, but do have some curb scratches (which is why the price is so low). Shipping should be about $160 for all rims and tires including insurance. They can be seen on my car by going here: http://www.inlacal.com/01x5/ The first $1300 gets them. Chris ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 17:36:43 -0700 From: jkerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] re: what rear to get re: what rear to get: The simplest way to change your effective rear axle ratio is with different tire diameters. You can go up to a more comfortable and economical 205 or 225/50 or 60x15 for an approx 3.45 to 3.54 on the street.For track or autocross, down to a 225/45x15, 205/55x14, or even 215/50x13 for an effective 3.91 to 4.10 depending on brand and exact dimensions. Shorter rear tires are also great for autocrossing since they both make the rear end more reactive, and give more effective caster on the front tires, both big pluses for darting around gates. My old E30 ran 225/60x15 front and rear on the street, 225/45x15 Front/225/45 or 215/50x13 rear (on 8 inch wide rims) for autocross. The differential was a 4.10 rear that came from an 88-90 325iS. Was sold to me as a 3.90, but when counted the teeth, I found it was a 4.10. So the specs or parts listings aren't always correct. Count teeth on any rear you consider purchasing. endless considerations, 'jk ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 20:59:42 -0400 From: "Mike Gambini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Bridgestone RE750 experiences? I have the RE730's and was very happy until they wore down and got very noisy. If they fixed the noise, should be good tires. I will probably get them next spring for my E36. MikeG - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herman Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 10:07 PM Subject: [uuc] Bridgestone RE750 experiences? > > Size: 225/50-16 on E36 coupe. California weather, so wet performance > isn't the top priority. Spirited street, but no DE duty. > > So far, the best candidate seems to be the new Bridgestone RE750 > ($119 Tire Rack), which appears to have a good balance between price, > performance and theoretical longevity. I assume it is improved over > its predecessor, the RE730, whose reputation for being very noisy > resulted in a revised design. > > Anybody here tried the RE750 yet? I tend not to trust the web > reviews which are sprinkled with comments from people who have > supposedly driven a year on tires that first went on sale 3-4 months > ago. > > TIA, > Herman > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 04:49:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Matthew Yip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: Leather seat recover Out of morbid curiosity, how expensive were the replacement covers? - --- Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I got mine from BMW and did them myself. I have grey for that car, > if > that is your color. > > Ed > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >Anyone have experience getting the leather seat (bottom) cover for > your BMW > >(from World) and DIY? > > > >Is the cover just held on by the tangs on the seat frame or is it > also sewn > >into the foam? > > > >Specifically this is an E32 ('92). > > > >Regards- Kevin > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 04:49:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Matthew Yip <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: Leather seat recover Out of morbid curiosity, how expensive were the replacement covers? - --- Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I got mine from BMW and did them myself. I have grey for that car, > if > that is your color. > > Ed > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >Anyone have experience getting the leather seat (bottom) cover for > your BMW > >(from World) and DIY? > > > >Is the cover just held on by the tangs on the seat frame or is it > also sewn > >into the foam? > > > >Specifically this is an E32 ('92). > > > >Regards- Kevin > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:11:41 -0400 From: "Chamberlain, Jesse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] RE: Leather seat recover I went to my local dealer here in Rochester NY (John Holtz BMW) and priced out new leather for my sport seats in my 93 325i, and for a front seat bottom, for one side, it was about 350 dollars with my 10% CCA discount. The seat backs were slightly more expensive, I believe about $400ish, per side. I also priced out the rear seat back and bottom as well. The rear seat bottom was about $400, and the rear seat back, with the armrest, was $1100! So for a total new interior, it would cost about $750 per front seat, plus $1500 for the rear seat for a total of 3K for new leather! This does not include labor, or any new foam material needed (which was relatively cheap, foam for the seat bottom was about 95 dollars), or hog rings or tools. I have been considering buying some new leather covers from www.leatherseats.com for about $700 - $900 plus another 100 for all the tools. Just some info. Jesse C. - -----Original Message----- From: Matthew Yip [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 7:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [uuc] RE: Leather seat recover Out of morbid curiosity, how expensive were the replacement covers? - --- Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I got mine from BMW and did them myself. I have grey for that car, > if > that is your color. > > Ed > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >Anyone have experience getting the leather seat (bottom) cover for > your BMW > >(from World) and DIY? > > > >Is the cover just held on by the tangs on the seat frame or is it > also sewn > >into the foam? > > > >Specifically this is an E32 ('92). > > > >Regards- Kevin > > > > > > > > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 07:32:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Dave Nichols <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] First time with Redline MTL - --0-627176630-1064413952=:13736 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Just drained and changed the lube in the tranny of my '91 535i 5 speed last night. Used Redline MTL for the first time and boy what a difference. The shifts are as smooth as a gravy sandwich. Like buttah! I had no idea just changing the lube would be so significant. Can't wait to put it in the track car and see how the Euorpean "dogleg" close ratio responds. Dave Nichols - --0-627176630-1064413952=:13736 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <DIV>Just drained and changed the lube in the tranny of my '91 535i 5 speed last night. Used Redline MTL for the first time and boy what a difference. The shifts are as smooth as a gravy sandwich. Like buttah! I had no idea just changing the lube would be so significant.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Can't wait to put it in the track car and see how the Euorpean "dogleg" close ratio responds.</DIV><BR><BR>Dave Nichols - --0-627176630-1064413952=:13736-- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 10:54:36 -0400 From: "Richard Bennett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] USGP Anyone heading to Indy this weekend for the USGP? A couple of us are leaving from Lancaster, PA area tomorrow AM if there is anyone who would like to caravan. Is anyone aware of CCA events/get togethers being held? This is my first time out so any advice on cool things to see, places to eat/drink, and do would be greatly appreciated. Hope to meet/see some of you at the race! TIA, Richard Bennett ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:59:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Daniels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] USGP The Hoosier chapter has a corral for parking/viewing cars and GTG. They are at a small shop about 3/4 of a mile south west of the track. We have been going there and using their parking facility for 4 years now. I don't think there is any parking let, but you might want to contact the Hoosier club to see. Jason. Of Adam's F1 Tours. - --- Richard Bennett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Anyone heading to Indy this weekend for the USGP? A > couple of us are leaving from Lancaster, PA area > tomorrow AM if there is anyone who would like to > caravan. Is anyone aware of CCA events/get > togethers being held? This is my first time out so > any advice on cool things to see, places to > eat/drink, and do would be greatly appreciated. > Hope to meet/see some of you at the race! > > TIA, > Richard Bennett ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 13:36:41 -0400 From: "K.C. Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] <E36> Headlight question (technical) Gruppe (or maybe just Gary D. & Neil D.!), I've been doing some research on headlight upgrades for my M3. Pretty much every outlet in the US is selling the ZKW projector beam lamps for the E36 as "euro headlights". Well, got around to thinking that I might be able to save some $ by going direct to the source (i.e., Germany) to purchase lamps. I found out on eBay's German web site that there were two kinds of headlights produced for E36s. One was a free-form reflector using an H7 bulb (still e-code beam pattern and glass lens), the other the ubiquitous projector-style with a H1 bulb. Hmm... Went a'lookin' some more. At this web site (http://tinyurl.com/oiwm), they compare different kinds of headlights. The free-form reflector appears to have around 45% light utilization (my best German translation), whereas the projector-beams have around a 36% utilization. Moreover, check out the beam patterns of the two: Free form: http://tinyurl.com/oix5 Projector: http://tinyurl.com/oix8 The free-form puts out its hottest beam (red/orange) in a wider, and almost twice as long pattern. Overall reach is about the same between the two. This web site is probably not comparing the two E36 BMW headlights, but I'm guessing that their results can be extrapolated pretty well to BMW's lighting. So, finally, my question: why should I get the ZKW-style projector beams rather than buying some used free-form reflector headlights from Germany? Thanks in advance, KC Boyce '97 M3/4 E30 Eta Page: http://www.e30eta.com ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6777 *************************** | | 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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