The BMW UUC Digest
Volume 2 : Issue 334 : "text" Format
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Re: <E30> Parts car haul off
Re: <E30> Parts car haul off
E36 rear ride height, race spring rates, etc.
Re: Protecting Paint Protection Film
Re: Crazy X5 action.
<E34> 91 535 Drive by wire?
Re: <E30> headlight buckets
Re: <E30> headlight buckets
Re: Tranny ATF Drain
Z3 Alarm Wiring Harness/receptacles?
Re: Z3 Alarm Wiring Harness/receptacles?
E36 M3 Air Conditioner Cycle
Re: E36 M3 Air Conditioner Cycle
Re: Crazy X5 action
<e34> intermittent factory radio
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:36:42 -0700 (PDT)
From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: <E30> Parts car haul off
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
--- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Most any junk yard will pick it up for about $50.
> Have the title handy.
If you take it to them they'll accept them for free, we've gotten rid
of two E30s, a 325 and an M3 (eek). "We" means Karl really but we did
actually help him load it onto the trailer using wooden boards and his
big Chebby to pull the carcass onto it.
Carlos.
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:30:46 -0400
From: "Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: <E30> Parts car haul off
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hmmm,
Around here you simply take it to a scrape metal yard and THEY PAY YOU for
the metal, lol. I have hauled more than a couple to a metal yard. They
weigh you coming in and going out, then pay for the difference. Doesn't
work out to be much, but sure is better than paying them money for something
they are going to make money on also.
Mike
-> -----Original Message-----
-> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carlos Lopez
-> Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2004 2:37 PM
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-> Subject: Re: [UUC] <E30> Parts car haul off
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-> --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
-> > Most any junk yard will pick it up for about $50.
-> > Have the title handy.
->
-> If you take it to them they'll accept them for free, we've
-> gotten rid of two E30s, a 325 and an M3 (eek). "We" means
-> Karl really but we did actually help him load it onto the
-> trailer using wooden boards and his big Chebby to pull the
-> carcass onto it.
->
-> Carlos.
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:18:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: UUC Digest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: E36 rear ride height, race spring rates, etc.
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Group,
After removing a few hundred pounds from my E36 coupe,
the rear of the car has risen up on the springs (H&R
sports) about an inch or so, and has affected the
rake, weight distribution and center of gravity. The
solution is to get shorter 60mm springs with ride
height adjusters, but my problem is that I'm unsure
if, say, a 5" tall spring at a rate comparable to the
H&R sports (350 lb/in) would experience coil bind,
either in motion or at rest. I have about 650 lbs on
each rear wheel, but I know there's some "motion
ratio" that amplifies that weight at the spring.
What are some of the lighter spring rates folks are
using? Would going to a 6" tall spring help this
situation, or would my ride height then still be too
high? Please help... I'm desperate, but don't want
to shell out the coin for a full coilover setup with
500+ lb spring rates (yet).
Thanks,
Neil
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:33:52 -0400
From: "M540" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Protecting Paint Protection Film
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Tom,
I'd recommend a car bra. ;) Seriously, I think the standard advice is to
simply wax over it as you do the rest of your car. I've only ever seen one
instance of the film appearing yellowish and that was on a white car after a
few years. (No idea how it had been cared for.)
Kevin
Subject: Re: Protecting Paint Protection Film
Tom Kosmalski wrote:
Opinions on how to best protect paint protection film (aka 3M
Stoneguard, Clearmask, Invisibra, etc.)? Regular car wax,
ArmorAll, 303?
Tom
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:44:40 -0700
From: Kurt Zimmerman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Crazy X5 action.
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
JS Nord wrote:
>
>
> Also, did you see the flat pan on the bottom of the X5?
See it? I was thinking that it should have had some advertising on it!
Kurt
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:03:33 -0500
From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: <E34> 91 535 Drive by wire?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just sort of an FYI for the list, but I bought a 535i at auction last
week and went to get the car yesterday. The seller had failed to
disclose an "ELM" warning light on the dash. Turns out this particular
car was fitted with traction control which in 1991 resulted in a full
drive by wire system. I knew 750ils of this vintage had this, but it was
the first time I had seen it or heard of it on a 535. No real point to
this, but it was something new to me. I'm sure someone (besides Brett
A.) knew of this, but maybe someone else shopping for an E34 will be
spared a fruitless trip trip to Houston.
In my case the seller refused to make good on the the ELM issue, (most
likely a bad throttle body actuator for $500 or so) so I walked. Too
bad, an otherwise decent old car.
Regards,
Paul Craven
97 M3 - for sale, but apparently not cheaply enough...
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:05:13 -0700
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: <E30> headlight buckets
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
OK on the "new" E30 one of the headlights is missing the lower adjustment
knob.... but that's not relevant. I'd like to replace the projector's right
away but I'm told we need the buckets from a prior year E30. What are some
part numbers that will work (I don't have a parts CD). A call into BMA
Imports for an '87 set(Daniel Stern recommended) had two part numbers
because of a cross over on 06/89.
-Kevin
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 18:29:12 -0400
From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: <E30> headlight buckets
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I have a set in the basement. A case of Yuengling ($15) and shipping and
they are yours.
Ed
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>OK on the "new" E30 one of the headlights is missing the lower adjustment
>knob.... but that's not relevant. I'd like to replace the projector's right
>away but I'm told we need the buckets from a prior year E30. What are some
>part numbers that will work (I don't have a parts CD). A call into BMA
>Imports for an '87 set(Daniel Stern recommended) had two part numbers
>because of a cross over on 06/89.
>
>-Kevin
>
>
>
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 16:07:40 -0700
From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Tranny ATF Drain
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On Wed, Aug 25, 2004 at 12:01:45PM -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Is it possible to use a topside vacuum type oil extraction set up
> (like the Mityvac or Griot type) to drain ATF? Would this put undo
> stress on any seals or displace check balls etc? I would expect it to
> get more fluid than a regular pan drain.
It would probably work, assuming the suction tube was easily maneuvered
to the bottom of the pan. I don't see how it would stress anything.
You wouldn't get any more fluid out that way though. The extra fluid is
hanging out inside the torque converter where no suction tube will
reach.
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 17:27:29 -0700
From: "Dave Heckendorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Z3 Alarm Wiring Harness/receptacles?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Anybody know where I can get either a harness adapter kit or the receptacle
equivalent of the OE Alarm Head unit and Siren for a '98 Z3? While I could
easily install the OE head unit (made by Alpine if I recall correctly), I'm
not really impressed by the feature set (glorified keyless entry system) and
would like to be able to install something better without having to hack-up
the car's wiring harness but rather have it Plug-and-Play. I already know
all the pin-outs, I'm just trying to find the jacks to match what's on the
wiring harness...
I would also in be interested in wiring harness adapters for Audio head
unit.
Thx!,
Dave
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:09:16 -0400
From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Z3 Alarm Wiring Harness/receptacles?
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
these guys used to carry harnesses for alarm and for radio
http://www.autotoys.com/
I ended up getting the factory alarm and was going to add a proximity sensor
(spliced into the hood sensor) but haven't got around to that yet..
chris pawlowicz
'89 325i
'99 Z3 2.8
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Heckendorf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Anybody know where I can get either a harness adapter kit or the
receptacle
> equivalent of the OE Alarm Head unit and Siren for a '98 Z3? While I
could
> easily install the OE head unit (made by Alpine if I recall correctly),
I'm
> not really impressed by the feature set (glorified keyless entry system)
and
> would like to be able to install something better without having to
hack-up
> the car's wiring harness but rather have it Plug-and-Play. I already know
> all the pin-outs, I'm just trying to find the jacks to match what's on the
> wiring harness...
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:26:09 -0500
From: "Dave Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: E36 M3 Air Conditioner Cycle
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Is it normal for the A/C compressor and electric radiator fan to cycle on
and off (99 M3)? If not, what is this indicative of? I've never noticed this
on my E39. It's most noticeable waiting at stoplights - a very pronounced
engine surge when the A/C engages. I've seen this operation on much older
cars, with the older CCOT design. Is this one of those?
Dave Swingle
99 M3
97 528
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 18:11:23 -0700
From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: E36 M3 Air Conditioner Cycle
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At 05:26 PM 8/25/04, Dave Swingle talked about:
>Is it normal for the A/C compressor and electric radiator fan to cycle on
>and off (99 M3)?
Yes, at least on my '98 M3.
Jim Bassett
1998 M3/4
1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 06:32:21 -0700
From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Crazy X5 action
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
No, like John and Jim said, the incident at Candlestick was nowhere
near that extreme. Nor was the driver as skilled as the one in the
rally footage. As for the drainage ditch, the closest thing I've seen
at a CCA autocross was at O'Fest this year. At least it was paved.
Scott Miller
GGC BMW CCA
>Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 15:53:02 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Mike Hsu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Crazy X5 action.
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Hi Group,
>
>Video of an X5 almost rolling over. I don't think
>I've seen anything come closer to rolling over than
>the one in this vid. Scott, did the X5 at the past
>GGC autox looked something like this???
>
>http://fun.diadiktyo.net/stream29/video/bmwRally.wmv
>
>Mike
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Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 09:33:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Stewart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: <e34> intermittent factory radio
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
My factory radio is occasionally loosing sound. The
display stays lit and all other functions seem to
work, but I get no sound from either radio stations or
cassette. Sometimes it will come back on right away
and sometimes it won't work for 10 - 15 minutes. What
should I check first?
This is a '93 525i with factory radio, amp, and
speakers.
John
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