The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 56 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Re: Team Dynamics wheels Re: Team Dynamics wheels Re: Stuck Transmission filling plug (e36) Re: Stuck Transmission filling plug (e36) Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Re: 303 Protectant Re: 303 Protectant VIN Q Re: VIN Q Re: I KNEW IT! Those rat b*st*rds... (NFC, NPC, NBC) Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Re: Team Dynamics wheels Re: <E38> Trans Fluid Change Question
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 15:42:46 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Since you have an E36, I would go with Kosei wheels in E36 fitment. They are strong and reliable wheels and are available in 17 inches which is a better size for the E36 on the track. Bora >-- Original Message -- >Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:31:58 -0600 (GMT-06:00) >From: M Kittock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [UUC] Alutec or ASA wheels > > >Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >OK, sounds like the TD wheels are you get what you pay for. The next question >is, does the same apply to Alutec and ASA? Alutec are "made in Germany, >TUV approved" FWIW, and ASA are "made in S Korea, Licensed by BBS" and BBS >in cast into the wheel FWIW. >I'm guessing the ASA wheel may be better if for no reason other than BBS >wouldn't risk their reputation on cheap c**p. The ASA is $50. more each, >but still reasonable $$ for a 16" wheel. >On the other hand, I prefer the 5 spoke style of the Alutec model I'm considering. > Also easier to clean and check brake pads. And they are $50 per wheel cheaper. > >Hmmmmm. I know the variables and risks (with 'inexpensve' wheels); does >anyone have experience with these two to shed some additional light (as shared >with the TD wheels). Frankly, if this was to be the car I tracked for years >to come I'd get a set of BBS RK in 17" and be done with it. But I'm getting >another car in a couple years for DE events, and then this new 16" set of >wheels will be put into service as winter wheels. > >Thanks!! > >Mark >'96 328i sport pkg, many mods, itching for some track tires... > >> >> Bimmerworld sells the Team Dynamics wheels - anyone have any experience >> with these? I don't need the light weight for racing, they will only be >> used for driver schools with R tires. But I do need a inexpensive, strong >> wheel - and the fact they are available in black saves me refinishing >> another wheel to black (my preferred wheel color). Just want to make sure >> they would hold up to street use also. > > I bought a set because they were cheap. 2 of them were also slightly >egg-shaped. Of course, once they hit the ground the warranty was up. >When I came back to the tire shop with a complaint of imbalance, they >could not fix it. A shop with a better balancer pointed out the >out-of-round condition. The original tire shop would not stand behind >them. The fact that they were slightly out of round without any trace >of lip damage did not matter to them. > IMHO they are crap. I did get a few bucks for them at the metal >recycling place. That's the best I can say about them. > >-- > "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." > -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro > >__________________________________________________________________________ >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 > >__________________________________________________________________________ >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: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:07:51 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a set of ASA JS1 wheels, 15x7, which I use for my autocross tires. They seem sturdy, and while they're not really heavy, they are not as light as I'd like. On the E30 they require a centering ring. Tire Rack originally sent me plastic trim rings, even though they mounted the Kumho V700s on them for me. A year later I saw an article by Tire Rack's John Rastetter in Grassroots Motorsports magazine saying to be sure to get metal centering rings if you use the wheels for anything more than just cruising around on the street. Well, what did they think I was gonna use those Kumhos for? So I bought metal centering rings. Anyway, be sure to ask in advance if you need the rings for your application, and if you do, get metal ones. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 17:31:58 -0600 (GMT-06:00) >From: M Kittock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Alutec or ASA wheels >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >OK, sounds like the TD wheels are you get what you pay for. The next >question is, does the same apply to Alutec and ASA? Alutec are "made >in Germany, TUV approved" FWIW, and ASA are "made in S Korea, Licensed >by BBS" and BBS in cast into the wheel FWIW. > >I'm guessing the ASA wheel may be better if for no reason other than BBS >wouldn't risk their reputation on cheap c**p. The ASA is $50. more each, >but still reasonable $$ for a 16" wheel. > >On the other hand, I prefer the 5 spoke style of the Alutec model I'm >considering. Also easier to clean and check brake pads. And they are >$50 per wheel cheaper. > >Hmmmmm. I know the variables and risks (with 'inexpensve' wheels); >does anyone have experience with these two to shed some additional light >(as shared with the TD wheels). Frankly, if this was to be the car I >tracked for years to come I'd get a set of BBS RK in 17" and be done >with it. But I'm getting another car in a couple years for DE events, >and then this new 16" set of wheels will be put into service as winter >wheels. > >Thanks!! > >Mark >'96 328i sport pkg, many mods, itching for some track tires... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2004 18:49:20 -0500 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Team Dynamics wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have no personal experience with Team Dynamics wheels, but James Clay (Bimmerworld) put together a pretty large order of 15" 4x100 wheels for the SpecE30 guys and it would seem to be _extremely_ poor marketing on his part if he were to get behind a product which was inferior, esp for a group of racers. perhaps James will comment on his experiences with the TD wheels, he cited them to some degree when he initially posted about them (I've cc'ed him on this note). Ben whole bunch of butt-ugly 5x120 15" x 7" forged E32 wheels for the track car... John Bolhuis wrote: > > Bimmerworld sells the Team Dynamics wheels - anyone have any experience > > with these? I don't need the light weight for racing, they will only be > > used for driver schools with R tires. But I do need a inexpensive, strong > > wheel - and the fact they are available in black saves me refinishing > > another wheel to black (my preferred wheel color). Just want to make sure > > they would hold up to street use also. > > I bought a set because they were cheap. 2 of them were also slightly > egg-shaped. Of course, once they hit the ground the warranty was up. > When I came back to the tire shop with a complaint of imbalance, they > could not fix it. A shop with a better balancer pointed out the > out-of-round condition. The original tire shop would not stand behind > them. The fact that they were slightly out of round without any trace > of lip damage did not matter to them. > IMHO they are crap. I did get a few bucks for them at the metal > recycling place. That's the best I can say about them. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2004 21:24:12 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Team Dynamics wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Which 15" wheels were forged? What do they weigh? Ed ben keyes wrote: >whole bunch of butt-ugly 5x120 15" x 7" forged E32 wheels >for the track car... > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 15:52:23 -0800 From: "Jason Knight" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Stuck Transmission filling plug (e36) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Apply leverage. If you have a jack with a removable pump arm, remove the arm and slip it over the wrench, then try to loosen the screw holding the end of the jack pump arm. You could also use metal pipe or any other such "arm". Barring that, I had to use a foot instead of a hand to get the diff or tranny fill or drain plug (I forget which) on my e36. My legs have more strength than my arms. And don't forget to cuss at it - a lot. Jason -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mr Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 11:27 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC] Stuck Transmission filling plug (e36) Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Grettings all, I was trying to change the transmission fluid on my manual 95 325i this weekend and could not for the life of me remove the filling plug. I was using hand tools Wrench)and jack stands to lift the car. I don't remember it being this tough the last time I changed it and I know I didn't over tighten the plug since I can still see some threads portruding out. Drenched the plug in WD 40 and still nothing. Any tips or secrets on how to remove this thing?? I don't have air tools so I have to rely on hand tools wits. Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA!! Manuel Paredes 95 325i lots o' mods L.A. BMWCCA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Get better spam protection with Yahoo! Mail. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools __________________________________________________________________________ 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: Mon, 01 Mar 2004 16:46:30 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Stuck Transmission filling plug (e36) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 03:52 PM 3/1/04, Jason Knight talked about: >Apply leverage. Or a BFH. My 42-oz dead blow works wonders :-) >And don't forget to cuss at it - a lot. That always works for me. Although I've got to modify that a bit if I want Kim to let Nik (4-year-old) help me :-) Jim Bassett ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:04:56 -0600 From: "Christian Els" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -----Original Message----- >But I'm getting another car in a couple years for DE events, and then this new 16" set >of wheels will be put into service as winter wheels. What about another set of OE wheels? Lot's of folks have upgraded to something different and these go for short cash on eBay, etc. They are at least of known quality, and for DE's you aren't going wheel to wheel for the lead. For that matter, 15" wheels are lighter, cheaper and should fit your 328i. 15" tires are cheaper too... $0.02 Christian Els Columbia, MO '94 325i, 16's for the street 15's on the track... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 14:14:16 -0600 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 303 Protectant Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Try http://www.303warehouse.com/ or http://www.303products.com/ Roan. -----Original Message----- From: M540 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 12:33 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] 303 Protectant I've been using this for a year or more on my old P-car and our '95 M3 (non-lux) which has acres of plastic and couldn't be happier with the result. It is particularly nice on the textured BMW plastic as the smooth older P-car plastic picks up a slight shine. It is entirely non-greasy, doesn't attract dust, and doesn't impart that slick shine that you get from some vinyl sprays (though it does add a bit of a moister, newer look which is hard to describe but which I have come to like). My only complaint is that it's hard to find. I had to order it from some Jeep catalog or something. Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 16:39:39 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 303 Protectant Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> KC, a guy gave me a free sample can of 303 once. I used it on the dash and some interior parts. It worked fine. Never tried it on the exterior. Then again, I'm not a picky concourse nut. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 09:42:25 -0500 >From: "K.C. Boyce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: 303 Protectant >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Gruppe, > >I've been using Vinylex to keep my plastic trim new looking since I've >gotten my car. It looks good upon first application, but comes off when it >gets wet, leaving a "streaky" look. > >I was browsing around my store the other day and noticed that 303 Protectant >(which we sell to keep boats looking good) mentions automotive use. Has >anyone used this on plastic or rubber trim? Results? > >TIA, > > KC Boyce > '97 M3/4 > E30 Eta Page: http://www.e30eta.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:03:28 -0600 From: "Christian Els" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest \(E-mail\)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: VIN Q Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> What sort of ///M car has a VIN like 5UMCN93402LK61238? I thought the South Carolina cars got to keep WBS prefixes, but Carfax shows the number above to belong to an M Coupe. Something seems fishy to me. Or did I just miss the memo? Cheers, Christian Els Columbia, MO ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 21:14:19 -0500 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: VIN Q Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The government forced BMW to stop using the illegal VINs on the Z3/X5 vehicles a long time ago. I was not aware of the 5UM prefix, most Z3's that I've seen with legal VINs have had 1US prefixes. However, according to BMW, the VIN you supply is for an 01/2002 MCoupe with S54. Sold new in Brooklyn NY, on 8/20/02. New vehicle warranty in force until 8/20/06, 6/100 engine warranty in force. Full maintenance until 8/20/05 or 36K miles. Last recorded mileage with BMW was 4,689 on 11/19/03 at United BMW in GA. Car came from factory with a glass moon roof and a cup holder as the only listed options. Hope this helps. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > What sort of ///M car has a VIN like 5UMCN93402LK61238? > > I thought the South Carolina cars got to keep WBS prefixes, but > Carfax shows > the number above to belong to an M Coupe. > > Something seems fishy to me. Or did I just miss the memo? > > Cheers, > Christian Els ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:16:50 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Couvillon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: I KNEW IT! Those rat b*st*rds... (NFC, NPC, NBC) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey, that button actually worked on one of the elevators at school, and I can prove it! Brad Couvillon --- donna seeley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ditto the elevator's "close door" button. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Get better spam protection with Yahoo! Mail. http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:59:00 -0800 From: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Alutec or ASA wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mark said "Frankly, if this was to be the car I tracked for years to come I'd get a set of BBS RK in 17" and be done with it.". I've tried lots of brands of wheels and always seem to come back to BBS. I had my car on the dyno today. They got it up to 220MPH and there was not a hint of wobble or out of roundness in my BBS RK2 wheels at any speed. They are just worth more than some brands. Nothing wrong with AC Schnitzer, Hamann, SSR, and many others too. Check ebay for pricing on used quality wheels if you want to save some bucks. I saw some Hamann's at 50% of list the other day. I also heard that Racing Dynamics (or is it RD Sport in the USA) is clearing out some model wheels. Tire Rack has/had a special running on RK2 wheels and maybe RK as well. John Kjos '99 540i/6: Dinan S '01 525iTa: Stock Portland, OR ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2004 22:09:56 -0500 From: Mike Mitchell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Team Dynamics wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not sure what size/offset you are looking for but a cheap, solid, decent looking wheel that has fitment for many cars is Borbet Type E. Check Tirerack. Mike M #90 DS ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2004 23:57:48 -0500 From: "Bailey Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E38> Trans Fluid Change Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that BMW now recommends that the ATF fluid be changed every 100,000 miles. The four speed GM transmission in my 528iA uses Dexron III; I had the local BMW dealer change the fluid in the transmission as well as the synthetic oil in the final drive. Total cost: $109.69 (!) At that price I may start changing it every 50000 miles... Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 1997 528iA 1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
