The BMW UUC Digest Volume 1 : Issue 55 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: toddler seats that fit BMW CD changer at Crutchfield Re: BMW CD changer at Crutchfield Re: BMW CD changer at Crutchfield E30 Diff noise Re: toddler seats that fit <Misc>steering wheel covers? Flywheel Resurfacing Sparco Strut Brace rattle? Re: Sparco Strut Brace rattle? Re: Sparco Strut Brace rattle? 535 High NOx Emissions Re: 535 High NOx Emissions Re: HOW do I reset my service interval lights (2001 3.0 X5) M3 GTR slot cars on sale (no affiliation)
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 10:30:45 -0500 From: "Doug Foster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: toddler seats that fit Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a Century booster with the 5-point harness. It fits fine. The booster style ones are pretty easy to fit in. The ones that I have problems with are the "convertible" ones that switch from forward to backwards. Some of them, like the Century convertible, that I have, is a complete PITA to get in. I don't like to take it out because of that. It is the base that doesn't quite fit in the "bucket" that the back seat has. You have to fill that with towels or those styrofoam noodles. The big saver that I have found are "Mighty Tites". Here is a link at amazon. http://tinyurl.com/z2q4 They make it much easier to get a carseat tightened down when you have to use those horrible little C-clamp things to hold the belts. I bring them whenever I travel for use in rental cars. I gave them to Gramma for christmas. Also, typically your local police station is a good source of info. Our local BMW place also did a free car seat check thing a while ago, which was great. Good luck, Doug 94 540iA - two carseats in the back... Which is why I have this and not a 2-door. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tobin Sent: Friday, December 12, 2003 11:16 PM To: UUC Digest Subject: [UUC] toddler seats that fit Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey list, This may not be the most interesting topic on the list, but we could use a little assistance.... We've got an E34 and it's getting time to upgrade junior's car seat to a forward facing seat. We keep him in the middle of the rear so two folks can still use the rear seat. We'd like to know if anyone out there has found any seats that do or don't work well in the in the back of the E34 or E39, or whatever else is close in size. Any real clunkers out there? We're looking at an Cosco Alpha Omega convertible car seat, which is both front and rear facing and can hold a child from 5 to 80 lbs (or so they advertise). We've heard about the problems with their booster seats, and we don't think this is one of them, as the kid is strapped in. Any thoughts, comments etc would be greatly appreciated. Rob '95 530i __________________________________________________________________________ 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: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 09:46:30 -0600 From: "matthew c. mead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: BMW UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, M3 List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: BMW CD changer at Crutchfield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Has anyone tried this? http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-VVxG1mvFhNV/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=3&g=65500&I=581B2D&o=m&a=0&cc=01&avf=N I would like to know if it will work in a 1997 E36 M3/4. Thanks! -matt -- matthew c. mead http://www.goof.com/~mmead/ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 11:20:10 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: M3 List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: BMW CD changer at Crutchfield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've installed them. They are Chinese crap, but with a warranty . . . The mounting holes don't line up, but the box is the correct size. I would spend the same money on eBay for a factory take off. Ed >I would like to know if it will work in a 1997 E36 M3/4. > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 11:45:14 -0600 From: "Ben White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: BMW CD changer at Crutchfield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mathew, Despite what someone else said, I have a USA Spec (Cruitchfield) 6 disc CD changer in my E39 and so far, I like it a lot. The installation was not at all difficult. It may be a different model however, as the one on the web site that you sent does not mention that it fits E39 cars. Best, Ben White/Ocean Springs, MS ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 11:20:15 -0500 From: Don Stevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E30 Diff noise Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Maybe Brett can chime in with this. There is one repair on these LSD diffs that apparently is not that hard and does not need a Jim Blanton type to fix. This is the input bearing in the front of the diff where the drive shaft connect. These are the source of allot of noise when they are bad. As far as the RPMs on the highway of a 3:73 VS a 4:10. It is not enough to worry about. Less than 500rpm at 80 miles per hour. PS I am looking for a low mileage 4:10 LSD for my E30 KP club racer, prefer new England area. Don Stevenson BMWCCA Boston Chapter 1988 325IS #49KP 1987 325IS Street **************************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Unless you are the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone any information contained in this message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the author by replying to this message and then kindly delete the message. Thank you. ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 12:39:16 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: toddler seats that fit Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Make sure to use the tether strap. A seat belt alone is not good enough. The E34 has tether attachments in the parcel shelf. Gary Derian > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Hey list, > > This may not be the most interesting topic on the list, but we could use a > little assistance.... > > We've got an E34 and it's getting time to upgrade junior's car seat to a > forward facing seat. We keep him in the middle of the rear so two folks can > still use the rear seat. > > We'd like to know if anyone out there has found any seats that do or don't > work well in the in the back of the E34 or E39, or whatever else is close in > size. Any real clunkers out there? > > We're looking at an Cosco Alpha Omega convertible car seat, which is both > front and rear facing and can hold a child from 5 to 80 lbs (or so they > advertise). We've heard about the problems with their booster seats, and we > don't think this is one of them, as the kid is strapped in. > > Any thoughts, comments etc would be greatly appreciated. > > Rob > > '95 530i ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:47:47 -0500 (EST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <Misc>steering wheel covers? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The wheel on my E36 325 is getting a little worn at 3 and 9, and I'd like to cover it. Before I just buy a wheelskin, does anyone know of an Alcantara (alacantara?!) wheel cover that is available. Is the stock cover from the M3 Available? Marc Plante E36 325i, 216k Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 15:10:17 -0500 From: "David A. Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Flywheel Resurfacing Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian Daley <> >>Guess I just have to pray that the flywheel looks OK and give it a light going-over with a scotch-brite to break up the surface glaze. Cracks are self explanatory, how would you define an unacceptable level of scoring as opposed to normal wear? I'm kind of expecting to see a surface that looks something like a used brake rotor with some circular texture to it. Is that what I *should be* expecting?>> I usually use an electric or DA type sander to resurface the flywheel face, with pretty agressive paper..80 grit wouldn't be too much. I don't think you can get enough bite with scotchbrite, and I don't think you could get the flywheel too rough with an electric sander. There shouldn't be a lot of scoring on the flywheel, unless the clutch rivets took a ride around on it. If it is scored, just take the flywheel bolts out , pull the flywheel, and take it to the machine shop for resurfacing, they have a Blanchard grinder style cup wheel resurfacer there. If you have the flywheel off, this would be a great time to pop in a new rear main seal on the crankshaft, not that I've ever seen one leak on a Bimmer, but it will never be easier to get to than right now. It would also be the time to change the pilot bearing in the end of the crankshaft, and the throwout bearing as well. I have lost the pilot bearing before in a Saab Turbo, abnd it gets noisy and pisses you off, and they are less than 10 bucks at the bearing store. My buddies Fiat 124 Sport Spider unscrewed the flywheel bolts one time after clutch service..I now clean all bolt holes out with brake cleaner, let it dry, and blue loctite the snot out of those bad boys, then tighten with a torque wrench. Good luck, make sure to remember to put the disk in facing the right way(they usually are marked "flywheel side") did it wrong on a jeep one time! I have never had a clutch pilot shaft for centering the pressure plate in the housing when I bolt it up, and I have had pretty good luck centering it by eye and having everything line up well. Sometimes it takes a a little slammage to get the whole mess together with this arrangement tho. Good Luck! Dave Leonard ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 13:18:08 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle Sanchez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC BMW LIST <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, M20 MOD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Sparco Strut Brace rattle? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Groups, I just bought a sparco strut tower brace from a well known suppler. When I got the brace I took it out and noticed that it made sounds like a ball was rolling back and forth inside the braces. I contacted the company and sent the bar back. They got the brace this last week and told me "However, all of the Sparco braces we have received have a noise similar to this to some extent". Anyone that has one of these braces, did/do you have a nosie like this. This brace was for a 89 325i E30. Thanks Kyle Sanchez __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 16:55:00 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sparco Strut Brace rattle? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mine did. I considered drilling a hole to allow the weld spatter to roll out, but decided to leave the integrity of the bar intact. I try not to roll the car, anyway. Ed Kyle Sanchez wrote: >to some extent". Anyone that has one of these braces, >did/do you have a noise like this. This brace was for >a 89 325i E30. > > ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 16:50:31 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sparco Strut Brace rattle? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mine does the same thing. Don't worry about it. Garrick '89 325is In a message dated 12/13/2003 4:29:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Groups, > > I just bought a sparco strut tower brace from a well > known suppler. When I got the brace I took it out and > noticed that it made sounds like a ball was rolling > back and forth inside the braces. I contacted the > company and sent the bar back. They got the brace this > last week and told me "However, all of the Sparco > braces we have received have a noise similar to this > to some extent". Anyone that has one of these braces, > did/do you have a nosie like this. This brace was for > a 89 325i E30. > > Thanks > > Kyle Sanchez ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:21:31 -0800 From: "Chris A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 535 High NOx Emissions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just fell victim to the new smog standards in California. My '88 535is failed the NOx (Nitric Oxide) emissions. It passed the CO and HC limits which would have been good enough last year. The CO was very low and the HC was in the middle of the range. The car has only 135K miles on it. Reading up on the subject, I found out that NO emissions are caused by too hot of a temperature in the combustion chamber causing nitrogen and oxygen to combine and form the NO emissions. The new load smog test really identifies this! The solution is an EGR system that allows exhaust gas back into the mixture which causes a cooling effect in the combustion chamber and a reduction of NO. Anyone have any suggestions on what I should be looking for to correct this? The "EGR" system on this car is a lot different than what I'm reading about. There is no mention of "EGR" in the Bentley anywhere. Anyone have a similar experience and solution they can share? Any help would be much appreciated. Also, I guess a lean mixture could cause high NO as well (because it raises the combustion temperature??) Since my HC readings were higher than average (which is a sign of a lean mixture), could this be the problem? Any suggestions for that? Thanks in advance for any help. -Chris ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 15:43:29 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 535 High NOx Emissions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would hook up a voltmeter to the O2 sensor connector and see what it's doing. First, hook it up with it unplugged and see what it shows. Then, connect the voltmeter to the connector with the O2 sensor plugged in. With it plugged in, the reading should fluctuate between about 0.3 and 0.7 volts. If it doesn't fluctuate, your O2 sensor is probably shot. If you're running lean, you can adjust the AFM to richen up the mixture. Almost anything else (larger injectors, higher fuel pressure), I would think, would get corrected by the ECU after it receives its reading from the O2 sensor. HTH, Brad "Shifty" Couvillon '85 Euro 535i '87 528e ex-'87 528e www.fatdaddybmw.com --- "Chris A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Also, I guess a lean mixture could cause high NO as > well (because it > raises the combustion temperature??) Since my HC > readings were higher > than average (which is a sign of a lean mixture), > could this be the > problem? Any suggestions for that? > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > -Chris __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 14:37:53 -0800 (PST) From: Kyle Sanchez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: HOW do I reset my service interval lights (2001 3.0 X5) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello, Well frist look under the hood and make sure you don't have the 20pin connector. If you do then you can use the paper clip method. No connector then you use the ODO reset method. With the key off Hold down the odo-reset then turn to ACC on (KL 15), reset will come on the display. Release and then push/hold again quickly. It will then blink and reset. Kyle Sanchez __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? 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