The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 366 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <E30> DME/Chip Question <E30> headliner Re: <E30> headliner Re: <E30> headliner Re: Smog Check 2 w/chip? Re: Smog Check 2 w/chip? turbos Re: <OT> Need French Translator! Re: <OT> Need French Translator! Re: clutch pedal problem Re: clutch pedal problem FS: "winter wheels" Borbet rims with Bridgestone tires Breaking news: Jaguar to leave Formula One Re: Breaking news: Jaguar to leave Formula One
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 14:18:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> DME/Chip Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Speaking of which, I have a 173 and a 172 (Euro no cat) DME sitting on my shelf if anyone needs one. Gary Derian --- Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Paul Craven <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > a new chip is only $250, but that's 5% of the cost > of the car :^) My > > car has a "525" DME, I have found chips for 373 > and 380 DME's (thanks > > Mike and Carlos!). Is there an interchange for > chips between DME's? > > Make that 173 instead of 373. > > One experiment Karl R. and I tried was swapping some > Harge chips he has > on my two DMEs, the 173 and the 153. The car would > start with the chip > in one DME but not in the other. So even though the > DMEs are > interchangeable the chips weren't. > > -Carlos. > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > http://mail.yahoo.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, 16 Sep 2004 17:32:47 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: <E30> headliner Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bentley shows no procedure for this. How does one remove the front (black) forward portion of the headliner which encloses the check control section? It appears that the leading edge is held down by the front sunroof frame. Removal of the sunroof is therefore necessary? I'm trying to dig out the sunroof motor etc. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 20:48:22 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> headliner Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> IIRC, it is held in place by the "A" pillar covers and the mouse fur around the door openings. It doesn't require removal of the sunroof. Ed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Bentley shows no procedure for this. How does one remove the front (black) >forward portion of the headliner which encloses the check control section? >It appears that the leading edge is held down by the front sunroof frame. >Removal of the sunroof is therefore necessary? >I'm trying to dig out the sunroof motor etc. > > >-Kevin > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:10:46 -0400 From: "KMS - Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> headliner Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You don't need to remove the sunroof. You do need to open it and remove all the screws along the leading edge of the sunroof opening. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > Bentley shows no procedure for this. How does one remove the front (black) > forward portion of the headliner which encloses the check control section? > It appears that the leading edge is held down by the front sunroof frame. > Removal of the sunroof is therefore necessary? > I'm trying to dig out the sunroof motor etc. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.762 / Virus Database: 510 - Release Date: 09/13/2004 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 21:16:23 -0700 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Herman Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Smog Check 2 w/chip? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Herman, I know that lots of people have been able to pass the Smog Check 2 test with their Conforti chips installed. However, it does advance the timing. If your car had been marginal in the past, I would recommend using the stock chip for the test. But if your numbers have been solid in the past, I would expect it to pass with the Conforti chip. As always, I recommend going for a nice hard drive for at least a half hour prior to the test to heat up the cat. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:12:27 -0700 >From: Herman Chan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Smog Check 2 w/chip? >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >My car for a due for its biannual smog check. > >It hasn't had any problem passing the sniffer-only test in the past, >but the dyno/treadmill Smog Check II is now required in this area. >Like many other older BMWs, I've been assigned to a test-only station. > >My car has one of the original home-grown Jim C chips. Should I remove it? > >Any caveats from somebody who's been through this process already? I >already know to get the cats hot before going in. > >TIA, >Herman ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 21:33:05 -0700 From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Smog Check 2 w/chip? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Thu, Sep 16, 2004 at 07:21:58AM -0400, Chris Pawlowicz wrote: > herman, > > I have an '89 E30 325i with jimC chip (before he was even selling them!) and > we have the dyno type emissions testing here.. I changed cap& rotor + plugs > & o2 sensor because they were all due anyways, ran the car for a week or so > to let things settle in, took the car for a nice higher rpm 1 hour drive, > and then had it tested. (it passed with flying colours) I recently had my e30 smog checked on the CA dyno test. No problem with JC chip. I didn't even make a real effort to warm it up - just drove it the 5 miles or so to the shop. -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 22:25:32 -0700 From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: turbos Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Saab turbos are sweet motors. Lag issues aside, they produce great torque. Most people buy horsepower, but drive torque (stolen quote from unremembered auto engineer). Tom 325i--smooth, great power, a little weak on torque ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:29:17 -0400 From: "El Loco" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <OT> Need French Translator! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brad, If you have not found someone my GF speaks fluent French. However, car parts may not be part of the "fluent" vocab. Karl _________________________________________________________________________ Live, laugh, and chat with friends about BMWs, Porsches, Jaguars and the new MINI at The World's Largest Auto Enthusiast Site http://www.roadfly.org/ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 01:50:55 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <OT> Need French Translator! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Fluent rarely includes auto parts. I've found that out many a time ;-) What's with the Roadfly spam? We all (unfortunately) know it exists. We certainly don't need to be spammed about their crap. Brett Anderson KMS Original Message: ----------------- From: El Loco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 16 Sep 2004 09:29:17 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UUC] <OT> Need French Translator! Brad, If you have not found someone my GF speaks fluent French. However, car parts may not be part of the "fluent" vocab. Karl -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 23:26:15 -0500 From: "Bill Yates" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: clutch pedal problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would check the bracket that holds the clutch master cylinder to see if it's cracked. You might not be able to see the crack until the pedal is pressed. Try removing the panel below the steering wheel. Use a flashlight and look up at the black metal bracket that holds the clutch master. Push the pedal in and look for cracks where the metal bends. This causes the master cylinder plunger to be off center and pump air into the system. Bill (Former Dinan M5turbo owner who replaced his clutch master 3 times before finding the cracked bracket.) Your wrote: Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 19:22:37 -0600 From: "L & J Howe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: clutch pedal problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The clutch pedal stayed close to the floor today as I pulled away from a stop. The car pulled through first, I shifted into second and reached down and pulled the pedal back up. There was a slight "catch" but no real resistance as the pedal came up. The car drove normally for the mile left in my trip home. I won't have time to look at it until the weekend, am I going to get stranded if I drive it? The car is a '85 535 with 177xxx, it is in need of a new rear crank seal, I imagine an oil soaked clutch. Any and all advice appreciated. Thanks, Jeff Howe ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 21:24:52 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: clutch pedal problem Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You need to bleed the clutch hydraulic circuit at a minimum. You might also need a new clutch slave or master cylinder but I would bleed first to see if that solves the problem. It could also be a failure of the clutch slave hose although at 177K miles you are probably due for all of the above. At some point in your near future the clutch pedal will stay on the floor every time you press it down. Regards Jamie Howton -----Original Message----- From: L & J Howe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed 9/15/2004 8:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Subject: [UUC] clutch pedal problem The clutch pedal stayed close to the floor today as I pulled away from a stop. The car pulled through first, I shifted into second and reached down and pulled the pedal back up. There was a slight "catch" but no real resistance as the pedal came up. The car drove normally for the mile left in my trip home. I won't have time to look at it until the weekend, am I going to get stranded if I drive it? The car is a '85 535 with 177xxx, it is in need of a new rear crank seal, I imagine an oil soaked clutch. Any and all advice appreciated. Thanks, Jeff Howe 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 [Attachment of type application/ms-tnef removed.] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:24:05 +0000 From: "D Beilstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FS: "winter wheels" Borbet rims with Bridgestone tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I am moving to a warmer climate and no longer have use for my 16" Borbet 5-spoke rims (5 bolt pattern off a 1995 540 M-sport) with Bridgestone Potenza RE950 tires (P225/55 R16 94H). All 4 wheels are in very good shape. Tires and rims have only been used 1 winter (and sparingly at that). Will sacrifice for $500. Local pick up only please. Darren Beilstein Portland, ME 207-774-3357 _________________________________________________________________ Don�t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 08:43:50 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "911" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Breaking news: Jaguar to leave Formula One Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jaguar to leave Formula One �Ford to exit F1 activities� Jaguar and Ford to leave Formula One Ford today announced the end their Formula One programme with Jaguar. The F1 squad will not be re-branded as Ford as previously rumoured, but in fact is to be sold. The unexpected announcement was made as Ford announced that it was ending production of cars at a plant in Coventry, central England, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs because of weak demand for the up-market brand. Cosworth engineering will no longer receive a Ford subsidy, throwing into doubt the supply of engines to both Minardi and Jordan Grand Prix. "Jaguar's presence in Formula One has been a valuable marketing and brand awareness platform particularly outside our main markets of the US and the UK,� said Chairman and CEO Jaguar and Land Rover, Joe Greenwell. �However it was our collective view that it is time for Jaguar Cars to focus 100% on our core business." �After a thorough review over many months Ford Motor Company has decided it can no longer make a compelling business case for any of its brands to compete in Formula One,� Greenwell continued. �Having reached this decision our focus has turned to securing the best future for our Formula One businesses and our employees in these businesses going forward. We are therefore putting our Formula One businesses up for sale. � Earlier this week, managing director David Pitchforth had voiced confidence that the team would receive an increased budget for the 2005 season. Providing Jaguar with the resources required to allow it to compete on a level playing field with leading manufacturer teams like Ferrari and Renault would have required a major cash injection that Ford would have found difficult to justify at a time when it is cutting 1,000 jobs. World champions Ferrari spend around 600 million dollars a year while Jaguar's 2004 budget was estimated at around 180 million dollars and their performances reflect their limited funding. Current race drivers Christian Klien and Mark Webber can both claim a best finish of sixth position. A statement from Ford Ford (to) exit from Formula One racing activities, including the sale of those operations. The personnel reductions and the Formula One decision together are estimated to result in a charge to pre-tax income of approximately $450 million. Of this, it is expected that approximately $375 million of these charges are to occur this year, with the remainder occurring next year. E.A. Source AFP / Ford ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:50:08 -0400 From: "Michael Gilbert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Breaking news: Jaguar to leave Formula One Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Let's take up a collection - 1/2 million $$ each from around 800 of us should do it. Then we can get pit passes and rub shoulders with the glitterati (until we all have to pony up another 1/2 mil every year from here on in....) Would be funny though to dangle great driving offers in front of the likes of JPM, RS and the like, only to pull them away at the last minute and sy "psyche!" ha ha ha -Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dennis Liu Sent: Friday, September 17, 2004 8:44 AM To: Ferrari List; 911; BMW List Subject: [UUC] Breaking news: Jaguar to leave Formula One Jaguar to leave Formula One �Ford to exit F1 activities� Jaguar and Ford to leave Formula One Ford today announced the end their Formula One programme with Jaguar. The F1 squad will not be re-branded as Ford as previously rumoured, but in fact is to be sold. The unexpected announcement was made as Ford announced that it was ending production of cars at a plant in Coventry, central England, with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs because of weak demand for the up-market brand. Cosworth engineering will no longer receive a Ford subsidy, throwing into doubt the supply of engines to both Minardi and Jordan Grand Prix. "Jaguar's presence in Formula One has been a valuable marketing and brand awareness platform particularly outside our main markets of the US and the UK,� said Chairman and CEO Jaguar and Land Rover, Joe Greenwell. �However it was our collective view that it is time for Jaguar Cars to focus 100% on our core business." �After a thorough review over many months Ford Motor Company has decided it can no longer make a compelling business case for any of its brands to compete in Formula One,� Greenwell continued. �Having reached this decision our focus has turned to securing the best future for our Formula One businesses and our employees in these businesses going forward. We are therefore putting our Formula One businesses up for sale. � Earlier this week, managing director David Pitchforth had voiced confidence that the team would receive an increased budget for the 2005 season. Providing Jaguar with the resources required to allow it to compete on a level playing field with leading manufacturer teams like Ferrari and Renault would have required a major cash injection that Ford would have found difficult to justify at a time when it is cutting 1,000 jobs. World champions Ferrari spend around 600 million dollars a year while Jaguar's 2004 budget was estimated at around 180 million dollars and their performances reflect their limited funding. Current race drivers Christian Klien and Mark Webber can both claim a best finish of sixth position. A statement from Ford Ford (to) exit from Formula One racing activities, including the sale of those operations. The personnel reductions and the Formula One decision together are estimated to result in a charge to pre-tax income of approximately $450 million. Of this, it is expected that approximately $375 million of these charges are to occur this year, with the remainder occurring next year. E.A. Source AFP / Ford 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(14 messages) **********
