The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 186 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Re: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Re: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Re: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply My NAV / Stereo went nuts today Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Re: best replacement radiator for E36 6 cyl? Re: best replacement radiator for E36 6 cyl? Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Re: best replacement radiator for E36 6 cyl? Re: coolant? Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 11:23:48 -0700 From: "Chris Marino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAA2VNHLbh/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Group, The 745i, in question, was totaled (front/front drivers side). The key was jammed into the ignition system and cannot be removed. Short of prying the trunk lid open (which is unmolested) does anyone have any idea's on how to get into the trunk? Chris ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 14:55:40 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> get dealer to make another keybased on VIN. crawl thru pass-thru (if so equipped) into trunk, fumble with release in the dark. Ben Chris Marino wrote: > The 745i, in question, was totaled (front/front drivers side). The key was > jammed into the ignition system and cannot be removed. Short of prying the > trunk lid open (which is unmolested) does anyone have any idea's on how to > get into the trunk? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 16:31:53 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Wait a second...... You know someone small enough to crawl thru the pass thru? Jon ______________________________________________ Jon Siccardi TreehouseRacing.com M50conversion.com 615.500.1331 ______________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "ben keyes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i > > get dealer to make another keybased on VIN. > > crawl thru pass-thru (if so equipped) > into trunk, fumble with release in the dark. > > > Ben > > Chris Marino wrote: > > > The 745i, in question, was totaled (front/front drivers side). The key was > > jammed into the ignition system and cannot be removed. Short of prying the > > trunk lid open (which is unmolested) does anyone have any idea's on how to > > get into the trunk? > > 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, 13 May 2004 21:39:32 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Advice: Getting into the trunk of a wrecked 745i Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Chris wrote: >The 745i, in question, was totaled (front/front drivers side). The key was jammed into the ignition system and cannot be removed. Short of prying the trunk lid open (which is unmolested) does anyone have any idea's on how to get into the trunk? __________________ Can you run some power into the car? If so, isn't there a button you can press to "pop" the trunk (there is on the E38 7 series). HTH... vty, --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 14:48:55 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Personally I don't know if my Conforti / ITG on the the M3 or the K&N horn on the 325e flow more air or not. I just love the sound that escapes at WOT Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 15:56:33 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: My NAV / Stereo went nuts today Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Heading out at lunch today (rainy day, mid 70's). Started the car up (01 M5) and everything was fine. I had a passenger and we were talking so I didn't fire up the XM, the stereo was "on" in cd changer mode (using the BlitzSafe digital adapter to switch between XM and an Alpine MP3 changer) and the NAV display was up. About 5 minutes into the trip the system started going nuts - it was as if someone were hitting all the buttons - the door opened and closed over and over (to expose the tape deck), it changed to radio, changed stations, auto stored stations, turned the display on/off, etc, etc. Thank goodness the volume control was not affected so I didn't have my ears blasted. I tried to turn off the stereo and it would not respond. When stopped at a light I turned off the car, removed the key. I had to restart in 30-45 seconds (light changed). It started doing it again, but a bit less frequently (it seemed) and was able to turn off the stereo. After lunch (the car sat for 30 minutes) it worked fine, and another trip later it worked fine. Sounds like trouble - any ideas? I am under warranty, but I am sure it will be a "can't reproduce problem" if I took it in. Thanks! Dennis 01 M5 silver/black - now haunted? ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 15:29:03 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry that my attempts at humor were not received as such. Everyone else always gives me such a hard time when I defend Dinan. Scott Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] .net> cc: Subject: Re: [UUC] Air Filter Pleat Reply 05/13/2004 03:16 PM That is not true. On my Dinan7, the Dinan logo, oiled, pleated-cloth filter is $76 and that is for a 4.6 liter supercharged V8. Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >One problem is that, at Dinan, $40 filters cost $200. > >Scott Miller >GGC BMW CCA ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 14:00:15 -0500 From: "Scott Staewen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: best replacement radiator for E36 6 cyl? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rejoice, Umorons! Ours is the creed of unrepentant idolatry! >Mine lasted 149K but now I have an extra that I've used as a shrine in my >garage as a member of the Umoronite tribe. Brand new, still in box. Should >you decide to go OEM, let me know. > >Pingger _________________________________________________________________ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://youroffers.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 12:36:11 -0700 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: best replacement radiator for E36 6 cyl? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> But, but, but do you have an S54 motor stripped down in the garage ceremonial altar that has been sitting there for two years waiting for you? Huh, huh, huh? I don't. Only a high priest of the Umoronite would have that. ;-) I do have four sets of tires, two sets of wheels and other stuff. Why, I don't know. This is insane, I know, but I can't help it. My wife used to nag me but since she got her Z3 she started looking the other way. We're doomed. I just know we are. -----Original Message----- From: Scott Staewen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 12:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Gordo, Ping Subject: Re: best replacement radiator for E36 6 cyl? Rejoice, Umorons! Ours is the creed of unrepentant idolatry! >Mine lasted 149K but now I have an extra that I've used as a shrine in my >garage as a member of the Umoronite tribe. Brand new, still in box. Should >you decide to go OEM, let me know. > >Pingger _________________________________________________________________ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://youroffers.msn.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 18:16:54 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That is not true. On my Dinan7, the Dinan logo, oiled, pleated-cloth filter is $76 and that is for a 4.6 liter supercharged V8. Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >One problem is that, at Dinan, $40 filters cost $200. > >Scott Miller >GGC BMW CCA > > > >>Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 21:30:47 -0700 >>From: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Subject: Air Filter Pleat Reply >>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>Mike & Group, >> >> >> ><snip> > > >>I wonder why Dinan and may others make such a big deal out of this. Dinan >>claims (if I recall correctly) about a 12HP gain. I can't believe that >> >> >they > > >>would hype this statistic just to sell $40 filters and cold air kits. >> >> >Could > > >>it be? >> >>John Kjos >> > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 17:42:53 -0700 From: Harvey Chao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: best replacement radiator for E36 6 cyl? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I don't know if it's been proven, but it's been suggested that the more >neutral ph of Dex-Cool spec coolant (the orange stuff) is easier on the >plastic components of the cooling system and may allow them to last >longer. For the couple of bucks difference in price I figured it's >worth a shot. FWIW I recall reading something some time ago about switching from "regular 'green' " coolant to Dex-Xool (orange) that if you don't REALLY THROUGHLY clean out the old green stuff and some residual green stuff mixes with the new Orange stuff, you get some kind of gel that can clog or corrode or otherwise mess things up. Harvey The box said "Requires Windows 95, or better." So I bought a Macintosh. I live with fear, death, and evil...but I used to be able to turn it off and use a Mac. " Author Unknown Failure is not an option. It comes bundled with your Microsoft product. -- Ferenc Mantfeld ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 17:32:48 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: coolant? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dex-Cool is pretty good, but I'd switch to the G-05 now that it is easily available. It has an even lower pH which will extend the life of plastic cooling system parts. Make sure you flush all the Dex-Cool out. Gary Derian > > I've been using texaco dex-cool equivalent coolant in my bmw for quite a > few years, but the last time I was in the autozone I saw they had a G-05 > (M-B, VW spec) coolant available. Anyone use it? Better/worse/same as > dex-cool? > > joel ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 18:43:51 -0700 From: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> COLD AIR: If cold air is the answer, why don't I just route an A/C vent to the front of the air filter? I could care less about cabin temperatures when I'm concerned about performance. Perhaps a switch could be installed that allows ALL THE A/C OUTPUT to the air intake. John Kjos '99 540i/6: Dinan S1 '01 525iTa: Stock Portland, OR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 6:46 AM Subject: Re: [UUC] Air Filter Pleat Reply > I realize that the benefits may not be actual, but I'm pretty sure that the > intention of the systems is to imply, if not outright state, that they are > providing a cold air benefit. The Eurosport website goes to the trouble of > explaining how much lower the heat transfer coefficient is of their > materials, which would seem to be claiming a cold air improvement over > stock. The TMS site, however, skips that and claims the filter is much > better than the "very restrictive factory airbox". > > I'm not arguing their case, just highlighting what I think their case is. I > bought a used Conforti CAI for my '94 325i. I don't think it makes any more > horsepower, but it sounds a lot better. > > Chris B. > '94 325i > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Richard Dorffer > Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 9:31 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [UUC] Air Filter Pleat Reply > > > --- Chris Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Possibly the gains stated are more from the 'cold air' part than the > > 'reduced restriction' part. This, of course, would be a very difficult > > comparison to make while controlling all the variables, and thus very > > difficult to (dis)prove. > > As Gary D has so aptly pointed out many times, most if not all OE BMW air > intake systems are "cold > air" intakes. Therefore, it can't be from the 'cold air' part as you state. > > If one of the after-market intake systems allows more efficient breathing, > it likely comes from > the ability to use a filter that flows better due construction/material > (debatable as we have > seen) or from the ability to use a larger filter (I know the ITG filter on > my car is big and some > of the K&N filters are big as well like the 9" barrel filter) or the > construction of the air horn > in the filter (the ITG filter has a nicely shaped air horn leading into the > intake tube). I know > Jim Conforti claimed that they got more gains with an ITG filter than > without any filter due to > the shape of ITG's air horn. > > As far as Dinan and marketing hype/hp claims....no comment. > > Regards, > > Rich > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.684 / Virus Database: 446 - Release Date: 5/13/2004 > > 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, 13 May 2004 22:06:29 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Kjos > > COLD AIR: If cold air is the answer, why don't I just route an A/C vent to > the front of the air filter? I could care less about cabin > temperatures when > I'm concerned about performance. Perhaps a switch could be installed that > allows ALL THE A/C OUTPUT to the air intake. Well, I am pretty sure that the amount of power robbed by the A/C exceeds that of the amount additional horsepower it might make due the cooler air for the intake. This sounds a little bit like the h*mster charger... ;-) You could always pack your intake with dry ice. I hear that Gary D has some for sale on eBay... Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 18:46:49 -0700 From: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Air Filter Pleat Reply Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gary, That's what Dinan does. I bet that the HP gain they claim is primarily from ECU S/W management changes. They won't sell the air intake system w/o the S/W upgrade. John Kjos '99 540i/6: Dinan S1 '01 525iTa: Stock Portland, OR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2004 6:56 AM Subject: Re: [UUC] Air Filter Pleat Reply > One more intake comment. Any change to the length of the tube from the > throttle to the outside air will change the way the MAF/HFM reads the air > flow. The intake tube has it own resonance, at some speeds it reads higher > than actual air flow, at others, it reads lower. The fuel and spark tables > are adjusted to compensate for this. Changing it means, for best > performance, the chip needs to be re-tuned for the new patterns. > > Gary Derian > > > > > > As Gary D has so aptly pointed out many times, most if not all OE BMW air > intake systems are "cold > > air" intakes. Therefore, it can't be from the 'cold air' part as you > state. > > > > If one of the after-market intake systems allows more efficient breathing, > it likely comes from > > the ability to use a filter that flows better due construction/material > (debatable as we have > > seen) or from the ability to use a larger filter (I know the ITG filter on > my car is big and some > > of the K&N filters are big as well like the 9" barrel filter) or the > construction of the air horn > > in the filter (the ITG filter has a nicely shaped air horn leading into > the intake tube). I know > > Jim Conforti claimed that they got more gains with an ITG filter than > without any filter due to > > the shape of ITG's air horn. > > > > As far as Dinan and marketing hype/hp claims....no comment. > > > > Regards, > > > > Rich > > > > > 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 > ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
