[uucdigest] Wednesday, October 15 2003 Volume 03 : Number 6814
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Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |__________________________________________________________________ In this BMW UUC Digest: [uuc] RE: RE: Sad BMW-related Story (My Take) RE: [uuc] RE: Sad BMW-related Story (My Take) [uuc] brake lights don't work E36 RE: [uuc] brake lights don't work E36 RE: [uuc] E36 Headlight Comparison [uuc] Re: A paltry $23,500 [uuc] Article on Seinfeld and Porsches Re: [uuc] Re: A paltry $23,500 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 15:08:39 -0700 (PDT) From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] RE: RE: Sad BMW-related Story (My Take) On Tue, 14 Oct 2003, Alex Cagann wrote: > mistake. I had never driven anything with that performance > yet...and I was not up to controlling the car after I was showing > off the 0-60 rush. The car hit 90mph In college, a friend of mine had a Suzuki liter bike. He would not let ANYONE take it for a spin, saying that it was too fast, too dangerous, etc. I never hassled him, but always privately thought him a little jerkish for it. I now realize he was wise beyond his years. It's true, you gotta work up to things like that, or you're taking chances. - -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 19:41:04 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] RE: Sad BMW-related Story (My Take) I believe the reason Rob wants pictures is that he's done that exact same thing..... No, wait, that might have been Mike Wendell..... Brett Anderson KMS > Needless to say my dad was unhappy and did not document the accident for > further viewing:-) It happened back in 1996. The car was less than a year > old and had 5k miles. It was a bad evening...believe you me. > > Alex Cagann > http://www.autoconsortium.com > > > > I want pictures! > > > > - Rob > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 22:18:06 -0400 From: "Mike Gambini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] brake lights don't work E36 1993 325i E36 brake lights stopped working while at a BMW CCA driving school("safety school"). Fuse is good and all 3 lights are out, so probably not bulbs. The elec diagram in my Chiltons manual just shows the brake lights controlled by the check control module. The check module is reporting the error in the brake light circuit. Are there any relays in this circuit? I haven't gotten up under the dash to check the brake light switch yet. Any ideas? MikeG ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 20:08:57 -0700 From: "Clan Hood-Douda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] brake lights don't work E36 You'll want to check the brake pedal switch. Common failure point on these cars. - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Gambini Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 7:18 PM To: BMW digest Subject: [uuc] brake lights don't work E36 1993 325i E36 brake lights stopped working while at a BMW CCA driving school("safety school"). Fuse is good and all 3 lights are out, so probably not bulbs. The elec diagram in my Chiltons manual just shows the brake lights controlled by the check control module. The check module is reporting the error in the brake light circuit. Are there any relays in this circuit? I haven't gotten up under the dash to check the brake light switch yet. Any ideas? MikeG ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 23:25:06 -0400 From: "Matt Malfa * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] E36 Headlight Comparison Kit put together something similar: http://www.geocities.com/kitwetzler/ - - -Matt - -----Original Message----- From: Roger Baker Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 3:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] E36 Headlight Comparison Any people nearby the Los Angeles area who would be interested in getting together for a little headlight comparo? I would like to get at least 1 car with each of the various E36 headlights (ZKW, Bosch, InPro, Hella, factory US) both with halogen bulbs and HID upgrades installed. If anyone is interested in participating, drop me an email. - -- Roger ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 00:08:30 -0500 From: The Jacobs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: A paltry $23,500 Dennis, I never said the car sold for $3900. I was just wondering why all of the 8-series were selling as inexpensively as they are? I thought they were worth a lot more than that. Time to change your pad? Jacob >Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 08:55:42 -0500 >From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: A paltry $23,500 > >That is not fair, the auction has over 9 days left to run. It didn't SELL >for $3900, so why post that price? FYI it is up over $12k now. > >Dennis >M5 silver/black >330i silver/black/manual/sp/pp/xenon/cd - now for sale! > >At 11:08 PM 10/13/2003 -0500, you wrote: > > >>>Chris, >>> >>>Someone has a car just like yours on EBay at $3900 right now? >>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437459510 >>>There are 11 more of them for a less paltry sum. Why are all of these >>>850's suddenly selling for less? >>> >>>Jacob >> ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 22:22:15 -0700 (PDT) From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Article on Seinfeld and Porsches - --0-1950691338-1066195335=:97574 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Please see that this is forwarded to Ron Rosenbaum. Mr. Rosenbaum, You, sir, are a helmet - as you so kindly demonstrated in your recent second-rate "newspaper" article about Jerry Seinfeld and his collection of Porsches. I take exception to this article on its only two premises - first, that Seinfeld is not funny, and second, that his ongoing garage construction is something other than reasonable. For the record, I am a huge Seinfeld fan, and an avid car lover. In fact, as I write this, I am enjoying one of the very reruns you mentioned. Arguably, no television program in history has had so much of an impact on its society as Seinfeld. That show created and/or popularized a whole new language that is still present today, more than 5 years after it ended (think "yada yada yada", etc.). Besides that part of its impact, it was simply one of the funniest shows ever. Over nearly 10 seasons, the show delivered consistently original stories that were intertwined in ever more bizarre ways. It always makes people laugh and it is a common thread among people all over the country. I mourn for your obvious lack of a sense of humor. Further, on the point of his new garage: Good for him. First of all, allow me to remind you that the United States remains a free nation, in which people have the liberty to do what makes them happy providing it does not harm others. Fact is, a NY housing shortage is not a reason why Jerry should not be allowed to build his garage. If he has the finances to buy the building and make the renovations, that's all that matters. Besides, would his one garage provide housing for the "tens of thousands" of people desperate for it, as you claim? I'll remind you of a person's right to the pursuit of their happiness. If you don't share a love of cars - Porsches in particular - I feel badly for you. However, I recognize many people do not. Still, you shouldn't berate his passions because you resent his financial success and the manner in which he chooses to spend it. >From what I know of his collection, by the way, much of it is comprised of cars that >actually are quite rare - much more so than the Boxster you repeatedly mention. >("Gunther," I believe it was?) Why shouldn't they be protected and displayed? On the literary quality of your article: If I were you, I would hold on to that job at the Observer with everything I had. I'm no author, but boy, enough with the "Little Lost Porsches" and "Little Kittens who Lost Their Mittens" and talk of Jerry being obsessed with saying goodnight to his car collection. It's a little "hacky". (I'll let you can figure out which episode that comes from, but here's a hint - Kenny Banya and the rainbow suspenders.) Lastly, a word of advice. Do your homework next time you write an article like this. If Seinfeld were sitting in a kitchenette reviewing his collection of Porsches, he would not be eating cookies and milk. He would be eating cereal. With just the right amount of milk. Kind regards, Neil - --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search - --0-1950691338-1066195335=:97574 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii <DIV>Please see that this is forwarded to Ron Rosenbaum.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Mr. Rosenbaum,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>You, sir, are a helmet - as you so kindly demonstrated in your recent second-rate "newspaper" article about Jerry Seinfeld and his collection of Porsches. I take exception to this article on its only two premises - first, that Seinfeld is not funny, and second, that his ongoing garage construction is something other than reasonable. For the record, I am a huge Seinfeld fan, and an avid car lover. In fact, as I write this, I am enjoying one of the very reruns you mentioned.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Arguably, no television program in history has had so much of an impact on its society as Seinfeld. That show created and/or popularized a whole new language that is still present today, more than 5 years after it ended (think "yada yada yada", etc.). Besides that part of its impact, it was simply one of the funniest shows ever. Over nearly 10 seasons, the show delivered consistently original stories that were intertwined in ever more bizarre ways. It always makes people laugh and it is a common thread among people all over the country. I mourn for your obvious lack of a sense of humor.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Further, on the point of his new garage: Good for him. First of all, allow me to remind you that the United States remains a free nation, in which people have the liberty to do what makes them happy providing it does not harm others. Fact is, a NY housing shortage is not a reason why Jerry should not be allowed to build his garage. If he has the finances to buy the building and make the renovations, that's all that matters. Besides, would his one garage provide housing for the "tens of thousands" of people desperate for it, as you claim? I'll remind you of a person's right to the pursuit of their happiness. If you don't share a love of cars - Porsches in particular - I feel badly for you. However, I recognize many people do not. Still, you shouldn't berate his passions because you resent his financial success and the manner in which he chooses to spend it.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>From what I know of his collection, by the way, much of it is comprised of cars that actually are quite rare - much more so than the Boxster you repeatedly mention. ("Gunther," I believe it was?) Why shouldn't they be protected and displayed?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>On the literary quality of your article: If I were you, I would hold on to that job at the Observer with everything I had. I'm no author, but boy, enough with the "Little Lost Porsches" and "Little Kittens who Lost Their Mittens" and talk of Jerry being obsessed with saying goodnight to his car collection. It's a little "hacky". (I'll let you can figure out which episode that comes from, but here's a hint - Kenny Banya and the rainbow suspenders.)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Lastly, a word of advice. Do your homework next time you write an article like this. If Seinfeld were sitting in a kitchenette reviewing his collection of Porsches, he would not be eating cookies and milk. He would be eating cereal. With just the right amount of milk.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Kind regards,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Neil</DIV><p><hr SIZE=1> Do you Yahoo!?<br> <a href="http://shopping.yahoo.com/?__yltc=s%3A150000443%2Cd%3A22708228%2Cslk%3Atext%2Csec%3Amail";>The New Yahoo! Shopping</a> - with improved product search - --0-1950691338-1066195335=:97574-- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 08:13:41 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: A paltry $23,500 But why even mention that car? If you wanted to provide links to CLOSED auctions for SOLD cars then the price would be relevant. If I posted a link to an eBay auction for an M5 that was currently at $1, would that indicate the cars are now worthless? Nope, just that no one has bid on the car yet. The guy lists his car for $23,500 and you post a link to a competing sale and state a car is $3,900 - then ask why is his car not holding value. The latter might be a valid question but the price and the link are just BOGUS. Maybe it is time to undo your cranial-rectal interface :-) ? Dennis M5 silver/black 330i silver/black/manual/sp/pp/xenon/cd - now for sale! At 12:08 AM 10/15/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Dennis, > >I never said the car sold for $3900. I was just wondering why all of the >8-series were selling as inexpensively >as they are? I thought they were worth a lot more than that. Time to >change your pad? > >Jacob > >>Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2003 08:55:42 -0500 >>From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Subject: Re: [uuc] Re: A paltry $23,500 >> >>That is not fair, the auction has over 9 days left to run. It didn't SELL >>for $3900, so why post that price? FYI it is up over $12k now. >> >>Dennis >>M5 silver/black >>330i silver/black/manual/sp/pp/xenon/cd - now for sale! >> >>At 11:08 PM 10/13/2003 -0500, you wrote: >> >> >>>>Chris, >>>> >>>>Someone has a car just like yours on EBay at $3900 right now? >>>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2437459510 >>>>There are 11 more of them for a less paltry sum. Why are all of these >>>>850's suddenly selling for less? >>>> >>>>Jacob > ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #6814 *************************** | | 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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