The BMW UUC Digest Volume 1 : Issue 34 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Re: [318ti] RE: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Re: Snow Tire Decision - advice Re: Snow Tire Decision - advice Re: E36 M50/S50 Ignition Coil Question Xenon headlights with clear sidemarkers for sale (nearly brand new) [E36] Looking for glass headlight lens <E30> Electrical Goofiness Re: <E30> Electrical Goofiness Re: E36 M3 engine Re: M3 Transmission Oil? OT: major bummer 5 Series Offset Question Re: OT: major bummer Help - how to remove rear seatback on a E36 325i sedan?
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:56:45 -0500 From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I may as well add another 2 cents. I just bought 215/55R16 Green Diamond Inari snows for my ti for this winter. They are actually a remoulded tire made in Sweden, very popular there and in very cold climates. Mine were molded on Michelin MXV3a casings and look really good. they have a fairly aggressive snow tread with lots of sipping, of course they also have carbide crystals molded in throughout the tread compound for ice. I have had Green Diamonds on my truck for over a year and I am very pleased with them in all conditions, especially snow and ice. I have tried Blizzaks on my Buick Roadmaster(wear way too fast...flat disappear in warm weather which can happen in winter here..., very squishy on the road, decent traction in winter). I have also had Yokohama Guardex's on my old Toyota 4Runner( wear much better than Blizzaks, better road feel than Blizzaks, and better winter traction than Blizzaks). The Green Diamonds work like a regular tire in most conditions, but really shine on ice. I had not planned on switching this fall, but one of my rear 225/50HR16 Dunlop M2 WinterSports got a pretty bad 2 inch cut that went through and edge cap belt on the tread. they were getting there for a winter tire anyway, but I was going to do it next season. So I have the other one with about 4-5/32nds left on it if anybody needs to fill out a set. I also have two 205/55HR16 M2's that have a bunch of tread left, at least 8-9/32nds, that are up for sale. Any guess on value? I will answer any questions about my tires and am willing to accept all chastisement too. I have no financial interest in any of the tires, just know what I like. David In good old "Ice Storm" Virginia -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil N. Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 11:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Do it once, do it right: Hakkapeliitta Q (not available at TireRack, but better than most all of what they sell) - Neil > I am looking at snow tires and don't want to spend > much more than $70 per > tire. TireRack usually offers the best deals, and > TireSavings.com has > Semperit Sport Grips for under $65 per. > > Here are my options in size 185/65 / 15: > > Dunlop Graspic DS-1 > Michelin Artic-Aplin > Winterforce M+S > or > Semperit Sport Grip > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:01:07 -0500 From: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [318ti] RE: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry...Forgot to say that I was really happy with the M2's on everything except glare ice. They are more like a high-performance all-season that actually works in snow...great tires!!! David -----Original Message----- From: David [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 1:57 PM To: Neil N.; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [318ti] RE: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Well, I may as well add another 2 cents. I just bought 215/55R16 Green Diamond Inari snows for my ti for this winter. They are actually a remoulded tire made in Sweden, very popular there and in very cold climates. Mine were molded on Michelin MXV3a casings and look really good. they have a fairly aggressive snow tread with lots of sipping, of course they also have carbide crystals molded in throughout the tread compound for ice. I have had Green Diamonds on my truck for over a year and I am very pleased with them in all conditions, especially snow and ice. I have tried Blizzaks on my Buick Roadmaster(wear way too fast...flat disappear in warm weather which can happen in winter here..., very squishy on the road, decent traction in winter). I have also had Yokohama Guardex's on my old Toyota 4Runner( wear much better than Blizzaks, better road feel than Blizzaks, and better winter traction than Blizzaks). The Green Diamonds work like a regular tire in most conditions, but really shine on ice. I had not planned on switching this fall, but one of my rear 225/50HR16 Dunlop M2 WinterSports got a pretty bad 2 inch cut that went through and edge cap belt on the tread. they were getting there for a winter tire anyway, but I was going to do it next season. So I have the other one with about 4-5/32nds left on it if anybody needs to fill out a set. I also have two 205/55HR16 M2's that have a bunch of tread left, at least 8-9/32nds, that are up for sale. Any guess on value? I will answer any questions about my tires and am willing to accept all chastisement too. I have no financial interest in any of the tires, just know what I like. David In good old "Ice Storm" Virginia -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Neil N. Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 11:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Do it once, do it right: Hakkapeliitta Q (not available at TireRack, but better than most all of what they sell) - Neil > I am looking at snow tires and don't want to spend > much more than $70 per > tire. TireRack usually offers the best deals, and > TireSavings.com has > Semperit Sport Grips for under $65 per. > > Here are my options in size 185/65 / 15: > > Dunlop Graspic DS-1 > Michelin Artic-Aplin > Winterforce M+S > or > Semperit Sport Grip > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com Want out? Send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://staff.connect.com.au/lheather/318ti/index.html http://www.yahoogroups.com/list/bmw318ti/ Webring: http://people.smartchat.net.au/~ianhoyle/318ti/webring/ Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 15:19:16 -0500 From: "Eurowerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "David" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Snow Tire Decision - advice Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That is strange David. I took my Yoko Guardex's off and GAVE them away after only 250 miles of use. I will agree that they are better in the dry, but that is not why I buy a SNOW/ICE tire. Back to back comparisons with the Blizzaks vs. Guardex on sheer ice was no contest at all. The Blizzaks went and the Guardex did not! I also get 4 or 5 years of use out of my Blizzak's. No argument from me on tires though, as I know that it is really all personal preference anyway, I just know that the largest tire dealer in the nation does tire testing and the Blizzak comes out on top every year for the last 5 or 6 years in a row. They do not test against the tires that they do not sell though :( 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: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:28:40 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Snow Tire Decision - advice Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If most of your winter driving is on ice rinks, say you are a Zamboni driver, then Blizzaks are the top choice. If you drive on various surfaces, other tires are also very good. I have had excellent performance in snow with Guardex's. If you drive on dry pavement, then Blizzaks will be at the bottom of your list. They are almost scary squishy. Gary Derian > > That is strange David. I took my Yoko Guardex's off and GAVE them away > after only 250 miles of use. I will agree that they are better in the dry, > but that is not why I buy a SNOW/ICE tire. Back to back comparisons with the > Blizzaks vs. Guardex on sheer ice was no contest at all. The Blizzaks went > and the Guardex did not! I also get 4 or 5 years of use out of my > Blizzak's. > No argument from me on tires though, as I know that it is really all > personal preference anyway, I just know that the largest tire dealer in the > nation does tire testing and the Blizzak comes out on top every year for the > last 5 or 6 years in a row. They do not test against the tires that they do > not sell though :( > > 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: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:28:24 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: E36 M50/S50 Ignition Coil Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rich, In the primary or secondary windings? Peak or integrated? Stock wire set? Why? -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:36:15 -0800 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Xenon headlights with clear sidemarkers for sale (nearly brand new) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Group, I have a set of (clear-sidemarkers) Xenon headlights for sale. I've created a website if anyone is interested. These came off of a 2000 M5 with 2,000 miles and are in virtually brand-new condition. Here's the website, with pictures: http://www.inlacal.com/xenon If you have any questions, just let me know. Chris 89 M3 http://www.inlacal.com 91 M5 93 850ci 98 M Roadster 00 M5 01 X5 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 14:59:46 -0500 From: "Andrew E. Skopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [E36] Looking for glass headlight lens Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> About a year ago, I installed a pair of "Angel Eyes" ellipsoid glass headlights on my E36 M3. They are made by Inpro. Yesterday, I struck a small rock with one of them, and now one of the glass lens has a small circular pop in it. Does anyone know of a place where I can buy Inpro replacement lenses? On the lens is the printing "Inpro 3623". Thanks in advance. Andrew E. Skopp ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 13:40:51 -0800 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E30 Yahoo Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <E30> Electrical Goofiness Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The battery in our recently acquired '91 325iA has been going dead overnight. After a good long charge from my battery charger, it was up to 12+ volts. With the engine running, it looks like the alternator is putting out well over 13 volts. So I suspected that some circuit was draining the battery when the car sits. Testing with my DVOM across the fuse terminals gave interesting results. Fuse 21 - interior lights, radio memory, instrument panel lights, glove box, rechargeable flashlight (none present), clock, trunk light, fasten seat belt gong (removed), ignition key warning gong (removed) = 25 milliamps. While this seems a tad high to me for the radio memory and clock, it is probably not my problem. Fuse 27 - central locking system, door lock heating and anti-theft protection (not sure if it is present or not) = 1 milliamp. Fuse 28 - lighter (removed from socket) and power antenna (suspect unit) = um, er, it appears to be off the milliamp scale. Switching to the 10 amp scale, I get a reading that steadily declines at a rate of 0.1 per second, like this: 20.0 19.9 19.8 19.7 19.6 This went on down to 1.3 before I stopped watching. A friend told me this sounded like a capacitor was charging. I don't know if there are any capacitors in the power antenna, but I disconnected it (man that plug is hard to disconnect!). The reading on the 10 amp scale went to 0. I switched back to the 200mA scale and it also now read 0. So certainly something was happening with the antenna. Going back to the battery, with the trunk light turned off, the reading steadily rose to around 9.0 volts. With the trunk light on, the voltage steadily dropped below 7.5 volts before I got tired of watching my electrons get wasted. This only took a couple of minutes. So what the heck is wrong with my electrical system? Should I look for a non-fuse box circuit that may still be draining the battery? Any suggestions where to start? Why would use of the trunk light cause the voltage to drop so dramatically? Or was it the antenna and I just need to recharge the battery again? This is all very goofy to me. Any help or suggestions much appreciated. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA 1990 325i w/ perfectly good electrical system 1991 325iA w/ haunted electrons ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 21:31:09 -0500 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> Electrical Goofiness Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There is no way to know if your battery is bad, unless you fully charge it and load test it. You seem to have found your draw, the antenna. The total draw of the vehicle, in this case, the E30, should be no more than about 27mA. Charge the battery up, with the antenna now disconnected, and perform a load test. If you don't have a tester, go to an auto parts store, most will load test your battery for free. If it fails the load test, replace it. If it passes, then see how long it lasts with the draw below 30mA, it should be fine. Obviously, you need to start with a full charge. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > On Behalf Of Scott & Charlotte > Miller > The battery in our recently acquired '91 325iA has been going dead <big snip> > Fuse 28 - lighter (removed from socket) and power antenna (suspect unit) = > um, er, it appears to be off the milliamp scale. Switching to the 10 amp > scale, I get a reading that steadily declines at a rate of 0.1 per second, > like this: <snip> ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 16:26:06 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E36 M3 engine Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bill. stock rods and pistons cannot possibly work with a longer stroke crank, the piston will pop up out of the bore 1/2 the increase in stroke. You need either shorter rods or shorter pistons. I don't know which way BMW went. Gary Derian > > I have a 1995 E-36 M3 with the 3.0L engine. For a while I was looking into > making it a 3.2L. The easiest way would be to buy a 3.2 shortblock and add > my heads. I was told the OBDI heads off a 1995 3.0L M3 will fit on a 1996+ > 3.2L M3 block without any problem. This sounds easy but try locating a 3.2 > short block for a reasonable price. > > Well fait has sent a 1996+ 3.2L M3 3.2 crank down my way. Will replacing the > crank in my block make it into a 3.2? Will anything else be needed for the > swap? Will the stock rods and pistons (from the 1995 3.0L) work with the > 3.2L crank? > > Has anyone done this before? > > Thank You > > Bill P > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 17:51:48 -0500 From: "Mike Gambini" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M3 Transmission Oil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a 93 E36 325i which also calls for ATF, and I have always used MTL. I'm in New England, near Boston, so it has seen it's share of cold weather. The MTL has always worked fine. MikeG ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dorffer, Rich" > > You can use D4ATF (most recommended) or MTL or MT90 depending on your intended use and level of protection you want versus shiftability (is that a word?). Certain industry people recommend MTL or MT90 for added protection (I believe Jim Blanton does for one) and better syncho operation. But, the thicker oils will make cold weather operation more difficult until the tranny oil warms up. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 20:21:49 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "911" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: OT: major bummer Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Note to self: do NOT leave a spray can of paint rolling around in the car. http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53061 vty, --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 21:00:17 -0500 From: "Ron J" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "M535i SIG" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E28 Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC-BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 5 Series Offset Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, I have someone interested in the 5 series 17" wheels I have for sale off of my E28 535i, and he wants to know if they will fit a 94 540i. As far as I understand they should since that is the E34 body style and offset didnt change but I want to verify before I tell him Thanks for the replies in advance wheels can be seen here www.oyabuntatsu.com/wheels Cheers Ron Janjua 03 MB C320 Sports Coupe 6sp, brilliant silver "To put it in simple terms, politics defines what people want; government decides what they get. For democracy to work, government must respond to politics (Shogan, 1982) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 21:46:59 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "craig.laughlin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "911/993/996" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: OT: major bummer Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, Craig, but for the record, it wasn't actually ME that it happened to! :-) vty, --Dennis -----Original Message----- From: craig.laughlin Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: major bummer Go to a Home Depot or hardware store and get some Motsenbachers Lift Off #3 or call 1-800-346-1633 or www.liftoffinc.com Good luck CCL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 5:21 PM Subject: OT: major bummer > Note to self: do NOT leave a spray can of paint rolling around in the car. > > http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53061 > > vty, > > --Dennis > > > --- > The 911 list is sponsored by > AJ USA - Reintroducing the Rennlist Member Holiday Specials! > http://www.ajusa.com/rennlist/ > Please support Rennlist sponsors - they support us! > > --- > You are currently subscribed to 911 as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2003 00:46:01 -0500 From: "Mike Whitney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Help - how to remove rear seatback on a E36 325i sedan? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fixed (non-folding) seats. I'm stumped. The instructions in Bentley point to bolts which do not exist! Any help would be welcome! I need an excuse to go out in the garage tomorrow and get away from the in-laws :) (Just kidding, I like my inlaws...) Mike Whitney 95 325i 89 325is ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
