The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 301 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: glass: oe or ppg? Re: glass: oe or ppg? Re: glass: oe or ppg? Re: glass: oe or ppg? Re: glass: oe or ppg? Re: Speedo signal Re: '98 Z3 Fuel Gauge Question? Re: Peake Research SRS tool I can borrow/buy?? Re: 3.73 Diff Re: 3.73 Diff Re: 3.73 Diff Re: Marco cheats Re: 3.73 Diff <WOT>, geek needs help with Win XP DME stomp code 1281?
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 07:15:58 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: glass: oe or ppg? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It is amajor safety issue to have a loose windshield. Most cars do have a solidly installed windshield factored into there rollover strength. Many with passanger side air bags rely on the windshield to be ther to deploy and work properly. There have been major ty investgations into improperly installed windshields leading to deaths in otherwise survivable wrecks. David in Richmond, VA -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 5, 2004 12:45 AM To: bmw list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [UUC] glass: oe or ppg? >From John Bolhuis > > State Farm won't pay to replace an un-glued falling-out windshield >though because it ain't broken. Spirited driving isn't enough to make >it fall completely out and smash on the road, and I'm too gosh darned >honest to break the thing myself, so the glass shop is going to see if >it can't be cleaned up and reinstalled. > If I am not mistaken, isn't the windshield now a structural element of the car? Wouldn't this represent a nice big safety hazard? Wouldn't it make sense for them to replace the glass before they have to pay a nice big claim when the windshield pops out, causes an accident, or worse... Perhaps if you asked them to deny the claim in writing so that when it cracks into nice big sharp bits and flys into the car at highway speeds your estate can use it for the civil suit. Then again, messing with the insurance companies probably isn't a really good idea. Seriously though, if you had a crack in the windshield and wouldn't pass inspection, would they replace it? Would this pass inspection? My insurance company replaced my heavily pitted but not broken windshield when I pointed out that you couldn't see through it if the sun was at the right angle. They put a new one in rather than let me get into an accident. -- 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, 5 Aug 2004 13:04:32 -0500 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: glass: oe or ppg? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm silly like Rob! =D Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr PS - sry Rob -----Original Message----- From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 11:01 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] glass: oe or ppg? My understanding is that the OE glass is softer than aftermarket replacements. There's a pro and con to this: Pro: less likely to get a bull's-eye from a borderline-force rock hit. Con: more likely to get sandblasted. The obvious flipside with harder aftermarket glass: Pro: less sandblasting. Con: will crack more easily. Having made the decision between OE and aftermarket a few times in recent years, I've always gone with the OE. Call me silly, but I like the OEM markings and the security that all the tint and fitting dimensions should be "correct". - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "ben keyes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > in an E30 only on an M3 is the windshield a structural part of the > body. on later cars it's likely structural for all models. > > there are differences in the hardness of glass depending on where it > is produced. I believe that german-produced glass is typically more > brittle (chips & scratches easier) than glass produced in the US, > which is one reason to potentially go with locally produced rather > than "OE german" glass if given the choice. 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, 5 Aug 2004 07:48:24 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: glass: oe or ppg? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Paul Garnier > I love OE, but don't let that sway you... > > My local dealer wanted over $600 for the OE screen and no guarantee it > would arrive unbroken. So let me get this right based on what I believe you are implying, if you order an OE windshield from your local dealer and it arrives to them broken, your on the hook for it? I would say, go find another dealer to work with if that is the case. If what you meant is that you could be delayed until the dealer received an intact windshield if the first one was broken upon delivery, that wouldn't be that big an issue unless your car was completely out of commission. Later, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 08:08:36 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: glass: oe or ppg? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> in an E30 only on an M3 is the windshield a structural part of the body. on later cars it's likely structural for all models. there are differences in the hardness of glass depending on where it is produced. I believe that german-produced glass is typically more brittle (chips & scratches easier) than glass produced in the US, which is one reason to potentially go with locally produced rather than "OE german" glass if given the choice. Ben sugar-like glass in STi cracked long ago, not changing it as it will just crack again I'm sure... ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:00:56 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: glass: oe or ppg? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My understanding is that the OE glass is softer than aftermarket replacements. There's a pro and con to this: Pro: less likely to get a bull's-eye from a borderline-force rock hit. Con: more likely to get sandblasted. The obvious flipside with harder aftermarket glass: Pro: less sandblasting. Con: will crack more easily. Having made the decision between OE and aftermarket a few times in recent years, I've always gone with the OE. Call me silly, but I like the OEM markings and the security that all the tint and fitting dimensions should be "correct". - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "ben keyes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > in an E30 only on an M3 is the windshield a structural part of the > body. on later cars it's likely structural for all models. > > there are differences in the hardness of glass depending on > where it is produced. I believe that german-produced glass > is typically more brittle (chips & scratches easier) than glass > produced in the US, which is one reason to potentially go > with locally produced rather than "OE german" glass if given > the choice. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 09:16:02 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Speedo signal Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If I'm not mistaken, on some BMWs the speed signal from the diff sensor goes to the ECU first, and then to the speedo/odo in the dash. It would help if you could check the ETM. Of course, if you're like me, you were probably hoping that posting your question here would save you the trouble of looking it up yourself. :^) Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 10:52:10 -0700 >From: "Scott T. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Speedo signal >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Anyone know what the speedometer signal looks like? I'm thinking of >tapping into it for a rally odometer. As far as I know, the sensor is >hooked to the dash, and the dash sends signals out to all the boxes that >need it, so I guess I'm interested in what the dash outputs. > >FYI it's an E30M3 dash, though I'm not sure it matters (I'm hooking that >up to an S50B32 motor, so it seems there's some continuity between >models). > > Scott ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:44:23 -0700 From: "Dave Heckendorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: '98 Z3 Fuel Gauge Question? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Got an interesting issue on a �98 Z3 1.9L: Top-off the fuel tank and the gauge only reads ~2/3 full.� Also, when idiot light comes on to re-fuel, it only takes ~8 gallons to fill-up.� I�m guessing it�s the fuel sending unit; but, not sure what would be involved in replacing that (take out seat(s), undo some of the interior, pull back the carpeting, etc�).� Thoughts (am I off track with my diagnosis?), recommendations? Thx!, Dave ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:44:24 -0700 From: "Dave Heckendorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Peake Research SRS tool I can borrow/buy?? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I�m trying to diagnose an SRS fault on a �98 Z3 1.9L (think it�s the Passenger Seat Belt Buckle)�� Local independent wants enough $$ for reading-out and resetting (but not actually fixing root cause) that it nearly justifies purchasing my own tool first�� Local independent did mention that there was/is a TSB for this, anybody have access to said TSB and could forward me a copy (or at least the TSB#)?� I might try to get the local dealer to petition BMW NA to repair it under warranty because it�s a safety issue (even though the car is out of warranty)� Also, if anybody has any of the Peake Research tools that you�re looking to sell, drop me a line (looking for an R5/FCX-II w/ 2001-2003 OBD adapter in particular)� Thx!, Dave ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 12:09:11 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 3.73 Diff Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If redline is <= 7000rpm like mine it will be a problem at Willow Springs. At any place else on the west coast it's just fine. Marco 95 M3 IP "soon" to be DM w 3.73 and quaife -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Dadgar Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:39 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] 3.73 Diff On Aug 4, 2004, at 5:49 AM, Richard Sperry wrote: > Isn't 3.73 too short (numerically higher) to be useful without a 6 > speed? > 1st gear will be totally useless. It's a big advantage on the tracks I run out here (Sears, Laguna, Thunderhill, Buttonwillow). You don't use 1st gear on the track anyway. :) It's potentially a little short for Willow Springs, but I'm hp-limited there anyway. It might be a problem in an M3 instead of my 325is (w/cams). - Mark 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, 5 Aug 2004 13:25:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Marco Romani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 3.73 Diff Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Marco Romani <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Marco > 95 M3 IP "soon" to be DM w 3.73 and quaife How the heck can an E36 M3 be a D-Mod car? Screwly rules if that's right. Poor E30 guys. ;-) Carlos. (off to Mid-Ohio for the GAC cup weekend, here's hoping for overall win numero dos for the Cashola-man) '88 iS '93 325is going after J-prepared with a Euro motor! <j/k> __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 13:36:16 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 3.73 Diff Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Aug 5, 2004, at 1:25 PM, Carlos Lopez wrote: >> Marco >> 95 M3 IP "soon" to be DM w 3.73 and quaife > > How the heck can an E36 M3 be a D-Mod car? Screwly rules if that's > right. Poor E30 guys. ;-) Screwy Marco. :) This is going to be either an amazing Club Racing coup or a disaster of epic proportions. I can't wait to see which! - Mark ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 05 Aug 2004 17:33:30 -0400 From: ben keyes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Marco cheats Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> it used to be that you could run the 3.0 US motor in E-Mod (when euro motors were D-Mod) because of how the rules were written. I can only assume that Marco is planning to de-stroke the US motor to make it less than 2.9xx-whatever that it is now & thus beat up on all the M50/M20/whatever guys & gals running in D-mod now. Ben Mark Dadgar wrote: > On Aug 5, 2004, at 1:25 PM, Carlos Lopez wrote: > >>> Marco >>> 95 M3 IP "soon" to be DM w 3.73 and quaife >> >> How the heck can an E36 M3 be a D-Mod car? >> Screwly rules if that's right. Poor E30 guys. ;-) > > > Screwy Marco. :) > > This is going to be either an amazing Club Racing coup or > a disaster of epic proportions. > > I can't wait to see which! ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 16:30:45 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: 3.73 Diff Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> DM? Quaife? ahhhh I see. Yes, a Quaife is "DEFINATELY" what you want. These ARE the droids you're looking for...... especially if you race me! I'm kidding pretty hard ... Seriously, why do you want a quaife, especially for road racing? Do you understand how it works? Jon ______________________________________________ Jon Siccardi TreehouseRacing.com - Home of the Eyeball Arm M50conversion.com Noble M12 Installation Site 615.500.1331 ______________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] 3.73 Diff > If redline is <= 7000rpm like mine it will be a problem at Willow Springs. > > At any place else on the west coast it's just fine. > > Marco > 95 M3 IP "soon" to be DM w 3.73 and quaife > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mark Dadgar > Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:39 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [UUC] 3.73 Diff > > > On Aug 4, 2004, at 5:49 AM, Richard Sperry wrote: > > Isn't 3.73 too short (numerically higher) to be useful without a 6 > > speed? > > 1st gear will be totally useless. > > It's a big advantage on the tracks I run out here (Sears, Laguna, > Thunderhill, Buttonwillow). You don't use 1st gear on the track anyway. > :) > > It's potentially a little short for Willow Springs, but I'm hp-limited > there anyway. It might be a problem in an M3 instead of my 325is > (w/cams). > > - Mark > > 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, 05 Aug 2004 17:43:42 -0700 From: JKerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmw digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "[uucdigest]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: <WOT>, geek needs help with Win XP Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <WOT>, geek needs help with Win XP Excuse the WOT post, I know there's a lot of techies on the board here. Anyone familiar with Windows XP remote desktop through redirected ports, ie. connecting to terminal server by stating 127.0.0.1:port number or localhost:port number? The behavior is different than older win versions and its driving me _*nuts. Yelp tia, Barry ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 20:01:41 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: DME stomp code 1281? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a 95 M3 that I just replaced the head gasket on. I have checked the camshaft timing and the cam locking tool fits perfectly on both camshafts with cyl 1 at TDC checked with a dial gauge. When I try to start the car it stumbles and will run very rough if I keep my toe on the gas pedal but the idle hunts between 1500 and 2000 rpm. The check engine light lights each time the engine stumbles and the stomp test reveals code 1281 which is Control Unit Memory Supply. I have swapped out the DME to a known working one (retaining the TMS chip because I have 24lb injectors and the larger MAF sensor), but the same thing ocurs with the other DME. Could this be an issue with the chip? Anyone have any idea what that fault code refers to, is it an EPROM error? Any help would be really appreciated, my other car lost the oil pump nut at a D/E last weekend so I am kind of up the creek without that proverbial paddle. Regards Jamie Howton ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
