The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 483 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Leather restoration Re: Leather restoration Re: 95 E36 M3 squeaky seats Re: Gas smell continued carfax, autocheck, etc. please Re: <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation Re: <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation Re: <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation FS: '98 Techno M3 Coupe - M0 65211 Re: Air bag steering wheels Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:02:06 -0800 (PST) From: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Nick Ortwein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a 88 325is with dark red interior, sport seats. > All of the leather is still in tact, no rips etc. It > is getting faded and dry. I want to restore it before > it tears, etc. What products have you guys used/ > recommend. I have looked at Leatherique which seems > good but I'd like to hear from someone who has done > this before, with this product or others. I have used Leatherique with good success. I have used their dye and related products a number of times. I am also a big fan of their Rejuvantor and Prestine Clean. Later, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 13:17:23 -0600 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Leatherique ROCKS!! Used with great success!! It is expensive and labor intensive...but you get out what you put into it. And you get that new car leather smell back! YEAH! Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr -----Original Message----- From: Nick Ortwein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 11:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: [UUC] Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Hi All, I have a 88 325is with dark red interior, sport seats. All of the leather is still in tact, no rips etc. It is getting faded and dry. I want to restore it before it tears, etc. What products have you guys used/ recommend. I have looked at Leatherique which seems good but I'd like to hear from someone who has done this before, with this product or others. Thanks in advance for your replies, Nick Ortwein 1988 E30 - 325is San Diego, CA 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: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:29:14 -0600 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Paul Garnier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just be careful with it, I had a very bad allergic reaction to the Rejuvinator. It's funny, the only other thing I am allergic to is cats, I wonder... Regards Jamie Howton ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:31:19 -0500 (EST) From: "John Stoj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Leather restoration Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nick, Wow, I haven't posted to this board in a while. Anyway, I've used Leatherique on several vehicles. Each time the result has been slightly different. I attribute this mainly to two things: my level of laziness at the time, and the ambient temperature when I was working on the car. I also think different leathers are more or less receptive to reconditioning. For instance, my E36 M3's Vader seats did not respond particularly well (meaning no large improvement in the leather). We all know that the Vader leather is very hard and not "absorbant." My '96 993's seats responded particularly well. The Leatherique really increased the suppleness of the leather. IMHO, the temperature is the most important aspect of the process. Doing it in the middle of the summer is the best - the hotter the better. Leatherique suggests you can use a blow dryer to heat the leather, but I can't imagine it working that well. - John S. _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:01:05 -0600 From: Scott Staewen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Leather restoration Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I used the Rejuvinator and Pristine Clean on my M5 when it was near new, and didn't notice much difference. I guess that's not too surprising, as there wasn't really much to "rejuvinate." And I think very little of the Rejuvinator could penetrate the colorant on this leather. Aren't the seats on the 993 perforated leather? I'd expect that to be a big factor as well as the kind of "dye" used. BTW, I read somewhere before about some leathers having an adverse reaction to the Rejuvinator. I haven't had any problems with it, but it would probably be prudent to test an inconspicuous area before doing an entire vehicle if you're unsure. rss On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:31:19 -0500 (EST), John Stoj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [snip] > > I also think different leathers are more or less receptive to reconditioning. > For instance, my E36 M3's Vader seats did not respond particularly well > (meaning no large improvement in the leather). We all know that the Vader > leather is very hard and not "absorbant." My '96 993's seats responded > particularly well. The Leatherique really increased the suppleness of the > leather. > > IMHO, the temperature is the most important aspect of the process. Doing it > in the middle of the summer is the best - the hotter the better. Leatherique > suggests you can use a blow dryer to heat the leather, but I can't imagine it > working that well. > > - John S. > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:34:05 -0500 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 95 E36 M3 squeaky seats Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul, Unbolt it and leave it in the garage. You'll save weight for faster times off the line, and if it does squeak, it will be too far away for you to hear and be annoyed. :-) -Jay ...i know, not helping... ********** > As I bounce down the road, my empty passenger seat squeaks incessantly. > The suspension is stock now but was a very hard Sachs Sporting kit > coil-over for many years before. > The car wears 18" run-flat Bridgestone's which to not help the matter. > The squeaking is driving me nuts and I have not begun to diagnose yet. > I am looking for guidance / experience. Anyone else out there dealt with > squeaky, manual-adjustable "Vader" style seats? > > Paul A. Garnier > Systems Integration > FastNetworking > 281-827-0725 cell/pgr ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 14:04:46 -0600 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Gas smell continued Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's semi-integrated into the backend of the fuel rail. Semi-integrated because you can get it off...but it's a bear! Don't damage the cup it mounts into or it may leak. If you replace it...GET A NEW O-RING!!! And the fun part is it's hard to see/inspect while it's running cause it's on the ass-end of the fuel rail! Good luck! Paul A. Garnier Systems Integration FastNetworking 281-827-0725 cell/pgr -----Original Message----- From: dinty44 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 2:01 PM To: Paul Garnier Subject: RE: [UUC] Gas smell continued Hmm good point. My bentley repair manual is in storage.... So, any idea where the fuel pressure regulator is located? D --- Paul Garnier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My brother-in-law just replaced the fuel > pressure regulator on his 93 > 325i cause it was leaking like a seive. > > Paul A. Garnier > Systems Integration > FastNetworking > 281-827-0725 cell/pgr > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: dinty44 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 9:57 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [UUC] Gas smell continued > > > Update: > > Last nite- > I took the trunk apart and found the fuelpump > cover. After removing the cover, I found the > pump with hoses that looked fine. I even ran > the > car for 10 minutes with the trunk closed, then > opened it to see if it filled with fumes. > nothing out of order there. > > This morning: > So I drove the car to work this morning. Car > has > 1/2 tank. About 10 minutes into the drive the > gasoline smell got so pungent that I had to > open > 2 windows. > > One suggestion is that I should start with a > cold > engine, drive a few blocks, then look in the > engine bay for a fuel leak. > > David > > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > All your favorites on one personal page - Try > My Yahoo! > http://my.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 > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:10:08 -0800 (PST) From: Nick Ortwein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: E30 Group <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: carfax, autocheck, etc. please Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> WBAGC8316NDC80600 Thanks in advance, Nick Ortwein San Diego, CA 88 325is ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 19:18:55 -0500 From: Martin Bullen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The CD43 Business CD is a plug-and-play installation in pre i-bus cars and works very well except that it wont control the pre i-bus CD changer. Martin Bullen '95 M3 (6/94 build with Business CD) '97 Z3 2.8 (also with Business CD) On Jan 7, 2005, at 10:11 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2005 22:36:48 -0500 > From: Rob Norwalk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Be aware that if the recipient car in question is a 95 or earlier, this > may not work. I believe the "i" bus was a 96 on innovation, including > the 99, of which you speak. > > Rob Norwalk > 93 325 > 02 330 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:21:34 -0500 From: "Michael" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would add the following Given the cost of the Business CD vs aftermarket, the new aftermarket unit will provide better sound quality. I have listened to 2 M3's with the Business CD and thought the only positive was the appearance which looked factory. Features and sound quality do not compare even to a $150 CD player. Just a data point if you are not concerned about 'looks' so to speak. Might not matter to most as the whole system needs improvements, but after listening to a Business CD in a stock system vs a 7 yr old JVC cheap CD player, no comparison. Mike -> -> The CD43 Business CD is a plug-and-play installation in pre -> i-bus cars -> and works very well except that it wont control the pre i-bus CD -> changer. - ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 19:03:37 -0800 (GMT-08:00) From: Phil <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You could just get this Blaupunkt New Orleans (same one I mentioned yesterday) from this Ebay auction (same disclaimer as always....no connection with seller, etc, etc). Works great in my 92 325i but your results may vary. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39756&item=5741733756&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW If link doesn't work, it's auction number 5741733756. Phil Blaupunkt New Orleans for tunes going on 3 yrs now in 92 E36/M50...still sounds good....not audiophile but acceptable! -----Original Message----- From: Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Jan 7, 2005 6:21 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> Stereo Head Unit Installation I would add the following Given the cost of the Business CD vs aftermarket, the new aftermarket unit will provide better sound quality. I have listened to 2 M3's with the Business CD and thought the only positive was the appearance which looked factory. Features and sound quality do not compare even to a $150 CD player. Just a data point if you are not concerned about 'looks' so to speak. Might not matter to most as the whole system needs improvements, but after listening to a Business CD in a stock system vs a 7 yr old JVC cheap CD player, no comparison. Mike -> -> The CD43 Business CD is a plug-and-play installation in pre -> i-bus cars -> and works very well except that it wont control the pre i-bus CD -> changer. - 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: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 22:23:41 -0600 From: Christian Els <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: FS: '98 Techno M3 Coupe - M0 65211 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A buddy of mine just upgraded to an E46 so his old M3 is going on the block. I have personal experience with this car and can vouch that it has been meticulously maintained and well-modified to make a fun DE car that is still daily-driveable. See more details here: <http://www.missouri.edu/~ekl62a/98_M3_For_Sale.htm> I would love to buy this car myself but I have committed to building a new garage so it is not within my reach at current. For more details and pricing information contact Evan Life at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, Christian Els Columbia, MO ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:18:27 -0800 From: "Marvin Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Air bag steering wheels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> NHTSA recently fined a couple of custom body shops, including West Coast Customs, featured on MTV's Pimp My Ride, for removing front air bags in order to install video screens in steering wheels. It is illegal to remove or disable an air bag. More Federal crackdowns are expected. NHTSA doesn't regulate video installations, but most states, including California and New York, prohibit video displays (except navigation systems) in view of the driver. Marvin ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 08:17:50 -0800 (PST) From: Jonathan Brush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Leather Restoration Leatherique, etc Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Nick, I have used Leatherique to maintain my leather seats (92 535i) for years now and I find it works great. But I don't live in sunny sandy eggo so they have never gotten dried out, thus I don't have experience with that problem. Regards, Jon snowy Eastern Massachusetts. Hi All, I have a 88 325is with dark red interior, sport seats. All of the leather is still in tact, no rips etc. It is getting faded and dry. I want to restore it before it tears, etc. What products have you guys used/ recommend. I have looked at Leatherique which seems good but I'd like to hear from someone who has done this before, with this product or others. Thanks in advance for your replies, Nick Ortwein 1988 E30 - 325is San Diego, CA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) **********
