The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 127 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade obd2 scan tool & dyno E36 M3 For Sale Car Fax WTB: 16" x 8" BBS RKs WTB Tire E30 brakes Re: E30 brakes <e46> M3/SMG where's the bleed valve? Re: SMG clutch--found the answer
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 18:38:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Jonathan Brush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gruppe: Looking to upgrade suspension on my E34, to a slightly lower ride height and commensurate firmness. Not too low or harsh, this is my daily driver. I've been thinking of a Sachs Sporting Kit but Bekkers doesn't list it on their website. Trying to avoid the prices on the Dinan stuff. Any recent advice or experience? Thanks, Jon<-- in pothole heaven, Boston, MA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 21:52:44 -0400 From: "Eric Nghiem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jonathan Brush" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am in the same predicament right now also. I need a reasonable comfy ride, as my 6mo son and wife will ride with me also. I am in Springfield, MA and the roads are not known for their smoothness out here. Upon research, I was reccomended Bilstein touring sport shocks and Bavauto springs. The springs go for $199.95 and the struts are 299.95. $500 suspension package isn't too bad... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Brush" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 9:38 PM Subject: [UUC] <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade > Gruppe: > Looking to upgrade suspension on my E34, to a slightly > lower ride height and commensurate firmness. Not too > low or harsh, this is my daily driver. I've been > thinking of a Sachs Sporting Kit but Bekkers doesn't > list it on their website. Trying to avoid the prices > on the Dinan stuff. Any recent advice or experience? > Thanks, > Jon<-- in pothole heaven, Boston, MA > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway > http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/ > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > 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, 7 Apr 2004 20:31:10 -0700 From: "JS Nord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Eric Nghiem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Jonathan Brush" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Try stopping by www.bimmer.info and visit the E34 section - you'll get lots of opinions there. I personally run the Dinan/Bilstein spring/shock setup. I like it. Dinan reportedly tunes the Bilsteins a bit to match the springs. Drop on the car is minimal keeping a semi stock look and reasonable ride height. The Bavauto springs will really drop the car. And I haven't really liked the ride of the one's that I've riden in. Heard good things about the Sachs kit but have yet to ride in one. Cheaper than the Dinan stuff, more drop as well.. My current (and final) setup is: Dinan springs/matched Bilstein shocks RD swaybars Ireland Engineering camber plates (nice - good bang for the buck, improves turn-in on the somewhat boaty E34) +1 tire setup I'm very happy - seems to be a nice balance. Car's taunt without bucking or hitting the snubbers. Jeff 90 535i ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Nghiem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jonathan Brush" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade > I am in the same predicament right now also. > > I need a reasonable comfy ride, as my 6mo son and wife will ride with me > also. I am in Springfield, MA and the roads are not known for their > smoothness out here. Upon research, I was reccomended Bilstein touring > sport shocks and Bavauto springs. > > The springs go for $199.95 and the struts are 299.95. $500 suspension > package isn't too bad... > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jonathan Brush" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2004 9:38 PM > Subject: [UUC] <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade > > > > Gruppe: > > Looking to upgrade suspension on my E34, to a slightly > > lower ride height and commensurate firmness. Not too > > low or harsh, this is my daily driver. I've been > > thinking of a Sachs Sporting Kit but Bekkers doesn't > > list it on their website. Trying to avoid the prices > > on the Dinan stuff. Any recent advice or experience? > > Thanks, > > Jon<-- in pothole heaven, Boston, MA > > > > __________________________________ > > Do you Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Small Business $15K Web Design Giveaway > > http://promotions.yahoo.com/design_giveaway/ > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > > 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 > > > > > > > > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > 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: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 09:07:21 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can't speak directly for E34s, but for E36s the Koni's are a bit more compliant than the bilsteins. H&R OE Sport springs lower an E36 about 1/2" anbd give you spring rates a little firmer than the M version of the car. I'd explore E34 applications Then again, what are you looking for. A lowered look or tighter handling? Depending on the mileage of your car, it may just need fresh shocks. Marc Plante Vienna, VA E36 325i, 220k E36M3/4, 50k Audi AR (Sat. pickup) Marc Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 22:18:50 +0700 From: "Sean Cordone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had the Bilstein Sport/Bav Auto set up for my E34 540i, with the 17" E38 7 spoke wheels. The ride height reduction was about a 1/4" more than I would have liked. Use was hard-core (central loop Chicago) city driving. This was a huge upgrade over the Buick-like original setup, but still pretty comfortable on rough surfaces. HOWEVER, make sure you get the internal bump stops on the Bilsteins trimmed. Travel was miserably short with the stock bump stops, so it didn't take much to go from "taut" to "jarring". --SC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Nghiem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 21:52:44 -0400 To: "Jonathan Brush" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [UUC] <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade > Upon research, I was reccomended Bilstein touring > sport shocks and Bavauto springs. > > The springs go for $199.95 and the struts are 299.95. $500 suspension > package isn't too bad... > -- _____________________________________________________________ Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. >From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. Powered by Outblaze ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 11:39:42 -0400 From: "Eric Nghiem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Sean Cordone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> SOunds like a good setup. I am planning on getting those springs and struts. Did you upgrade from those? When you say you had, dose that mean you have something else now? Any reason for replacing that set? I am running 18" M parallels and want to keep as comfortable a ride as possible. Thanks! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Cordone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [UUC] <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade > I had the Bilstein Sport/Bav Auto set up for my E34 540i, with the 17" E38 7 spoke wheels. The ride height reduction was about a 1/4" more than I would have liked. Use was hard-core (central loop Chicago) city driving. This was a huge upgrade over the Buick-like original setup, but still pretty comfortable on rough surfaces. HOWEVER, make sure you get the internal bump stops on the Bilsteins trimmed. Travel was miserably short with the stock bump stops, so it didn't take much to go from "taut" to "jarring". --SC > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric Nghiem" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 21:52:44 -0400 > To: "Jonathan Brush" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [UUC] <E34> 92 535i/5sp suspension upgrade > > > Upon research, I was reccomended Bilstein touring > > sport shocks and Bavauto springs. > > > > The springs go for $199.95 and the struts are 299.95. $500 suspension > > package isn't too bad... > > > -- > _____________________________________________________________ > Web-based SMS services available at http://www.operamail.com. > >From your mailbox to local or overseas cell phones. > > Powered by Outblaze > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > 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, 7 Apr 2004 22:22:06 -0400 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: obd2 scan tool & dyno Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> one of my non-bmw buddies was asking me if I had a scan tool for obd-2 (his check engine light comes on sometimes but then goes away) and I started thinking it might be a neat toy to have.. doing some research I came across this nifty device http://www.auterraweb.com plugs into a palm pilot, and covers all obd2 protocols including ISO (for bmws I think).. it also does dyno stuff HP and Torque curves (using speed/rpm & vehicle weight, temp, press etc) which seems like a cool toy for doing mod comparisons.. anybody have one? comments? chris pawlowicz ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 01:17:36 -0500 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: E36 M3 For Sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a 1997 M3 Coupe. Here are the details: - Cosmos metallic black with gray leather interior - 73,000 miles - always garaged, regularly detailed - non-smoking, single owner - all scheduled services and updates performed (windows sticker and all service records available) - transferable extended warranty - forged 5-spoke wheel option (as well as the usual options including computer, sunroof, metallic paint) - OE wheel locks - all new Bridgestone S-03 Pole Position tires - all new Brembo slotted rotors, Mintex pads, stainless steel brake lines - new clutch and pressure plates, pilot and throw-out bearings, shifter bushings, UUC clutch pedal stop - solid OE offset front control arm bushings (E30 M3) - new radiator, OE E36 M3 water pump with metal impeller, aluminum thermostat housing - always serviced with synthetic lubricant and Ate Blue brake fluid - Alpine in-dash CD player (the OE stereo is also available) - wired for Valentine1 - keyless entry/alarm - tinted windows - $22,500 OBO Many pictures are available. If you are interested, please contact me. Thanks for your consideration. Malcolm Davidow Dallas, Texas ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 09:19:45 -0400 From: "Alan Polo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Car Fax Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Can someone help me out with a car fax? Please respond to me privately. Thank You. -Alan _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee� Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 08:46:21 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: WTB: 16" x 8" BBS RKs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I need 4 or 8 16" BBS RK wheels. With or without tires ok. Please call or email with details. Thanks, Jon Siccardi [EMAIL PROTECTED] 615.500.1331 ______________________________________________ Jon Siccardi TreehouseRacing.com M50conversion.com 615.500.1331 ______________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:58:35 -0400 From: Paul Dunlevy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WTB Tire Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I need one Bridgestone Potenza RE 730 tire size 235/40 X 17" in new or nearly new condition to match up with three remaining ones still on car. Bridgestone isn't making these anymore and there are none in the warehouses. Anybody got a lonely one squirreled away in the garage that needs a new home. Thanks ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 13:54:58 -0400 (EDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (bmw list) Subject: E30 brakes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My front end rebuild is complete. What a world of difference all new front end parts makes. I have to go snug up the driver side strut top bolt (over a big enough bump I can hear it go clunk) as I was a bit too conservative on them, but other than that it is crisp, firm, and silent. Nice Of course, now the back feels all mushy so I now need to go put the new shocks in there. Now that everything is feel so much better in terms of the way the car drives and feels, I am now noticing other little things, like the brake pedal feel. My brakes work fine, they just seem, mushy. There is a fair bit of pedal travel before they firm up, but once they do, they are fully capable of locking up the tires, the pedal doesn't sink if you hold it, and I can't push hard enough to make it hit the floor... but if you release it and hit them a second time, they firm up much faster and feel much better. So any ideas as to where to start? Would flushing the brake fluid help? I have no idea how old the fluid is. Given the previous history of the car, it may never have been changed. -- Joe -- Joseph M. Krzeszewski Network Operations [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack of All Trades, Master of None... Yet ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 14:01:46 -0400 From: "Robinson, Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E30 brakes Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm dealing with this on my E30 M3. I've basically come to the conclusion that, while very powerful, E30 brakes just don't provide very good initial feel. I even upgraded to the mythical 25mm M/C (don't bother, it's not worth the effort, except it's cheaper than the stock unit). Still, the pedal acts excatly like yours. You can try adjusting the pedal freeplay (nut on the back of the pedal), but that also results in no change of feel. Like you said, the brakes are very good at stopping. Mine will lock up the wheels with good track tires on board at any speed. They are powerful enough to outbrake just about anything on the track, but they just don't have the confidence-inspiring feel that some other cars do. I've tried about 100 things, basically, that's BMW brakes & how they work. I don't know why I would expect better, I've had folks with other makes of cars drive it & they wonder what the hell I'm talking about. Lee > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 13:55 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [UUC] E30 brakes > > > My front end rebuild is complete. What a world of difference > all new front > end parts makes. I have to go snug up the driver side strut > top bolt (over a > big enough bump I can hear it go clunk) as I was a bit too > conservative on > them, but other than that it is crisp, firm, and silent. Nice > > Of course, now the back feels all mushy so I now need to go > put the new > shocks in there. > > Now that everything is feel so much better in terms of the way the car > drives and feels, I am now noticing other little things, like > the brake > pedal feel. > > My brakes work fine, they just seem, mushy. There is a fair > bit of pedal > travel before they firm up, but once they do, they are fully > capable of > locking up the tires, the pedal doesn't sink if you hold it, > and I can't > push hard enough to make it hit the floor... but if you > release it and hit > them a second time, they firm up much faster and feel much better. > > So any ideas as to where to start? Would flushing the brake > fluid help? I > have no idea how old the fluid is. Given the previous history > of the car, it > may never have been changed. > > -- Joe > > -- > Joseph M. Krzeszewski Network Operations > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jack of All Trades, > Master of None... Yet > > Search the > ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ______________________________________________________________ > ____________ > 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: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 14:55:09 -0500 From: "Ken & Marje" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <e46> M3/SMG where's the bleed valve? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On my E36 I always bled the clutch when I replace the brake fluid. I had my M3/SMG in for its 1200 mile service; while the transmission cover was off the techs and I looked for the bleed screw--none found. The tech said he wasn't sure but thought maybe this transmission is self-bleeding. Anyone know? Has anyone bled a SMG clutch? Madrussian's site has a great picture of the 6MT bleed valve--it's not in the same place on the SMG! Thanks, Ken Koch ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:07:37 -0500 From: "Ken & Marje" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: SMG clutch--found the answer Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Already got an answer from another board-- <The SMG uses it's own hydraulic system. It is seperate from the brake system... unlike the manual car. The SMG uses a comand to bleed the system... this can only be done by the dealer or a shop that has the resources (Group One Tester) to tell the SMG unit to perform the bleeding process... BTW it takes about an hour for it to run through.> I wonder if it is a service item or the dreaded "lifetime fill!" ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
