The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 514 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Bent wheel info........ <e36> Alarm Siren FS: E39 M5 rear wheel Re: E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> Re: E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> [UUC][E36M3] Part # help... Re: [UUC][E36M3] Part # help... Re: <E30> Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Re: track day & insurance <E36> Reset tool won't Re: <E36> Reset tool won't Re: Lift time rental? Re: Lift time rental? Performance Rod bolts for BMW??? <E36> RTAB recomendation please
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: 25 Jan 2005 14:03:32 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Bent wheel info........ Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've heard of these places but have no personal experience: Eddco Wheel Co. 9437 Wheatland Ct Santee, CA 92071 619 258-2575 Tru Wheel 7312 Laurel Canyon Rd. N. Hollywood, CA 91605 818 765-5577 Ask the locals who they've used. Curt Ingraham 72 2002tii Oakland, CA >With all the recent rain here in sunny California I >had the unfortunate luck of slamming into a nice sized >pot hole with my 17" Hammans.� Now I have a nice dent >on the inside of my wheel which causes the tire to get >low.� Is there any way to get the city to pay to fix >it?� Does anyone know of a good wheel repair shop in >Southern California?� TIA!! > >Manuel Paredes >95 325i "lots o' mods" >LA BMWCCA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 14:24:32 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: <e36> Alarm Siren Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is the megaphone type siren on the passenger side inner fender on the E36's a common failure point of the system? The unit has a BMW part sticker on it but the alarm system is not reacting to the chrip option nor does it go off when hitting the window. I'll ohm it out this weekend but wanted to get some insight into its operation first. Thanks- Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 17:07:55 -0600 From: Scott Staewen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwe39 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmwuucdigest <[email protected]> Subject: FS: E39 M5 rear wheel Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello All Sorry for the cross post to those of you subscribing to both uucdigest and the E39 group lists. I recently had all 4 of my original shadow chrome wheels replaced under warranty, as the finish was deteriorating. Other than some dark blotches on the wheels, they were perfect. Well, I'd had the new wheels on for no more than a week when when I parallel parked and didn't notice that a chuck of concrete had fallen from the curb into the street. The result was a 3x0.5 cm scratch on the right rear wheel. A local shop thought they could fix it so I gave them a try. They did indeed do a nice job of refinishing the wheel, but unfortunately, to my eye, the finish is not an acceptable match to the remaining wheels. It's very slightly darker and has slightly less gloss than the original shadow chrome. So I bit the bullet and bought a new rear wheel. So...if anyone has a need for an barely used (less than 1000 miles) O.E. E39 M5 rear wheel, in perfect condition save the finish that doesn't quite match, make me a reasonable offer (any M5 owners with one bent rear wheel who wants to powdercoat their wheels?) Scott Staewen '01 M5 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:31:52 -0500 From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> well, I have heated locks in my '89 325i and can't find them in the ETM either :) I also have the cold weather package (heated mirrors, washer jets, seats) but I think you can have the lock heaters OR the interior light delay gizmo.. not both. Do you have that? if you lift the handle the interior lights are supposed to come on for X seconds OR if you lift and hold the handle, the lock heater is supposed to heat up the lock heater is a resistor attached to the C clip which holds the lock cylinder to the door skin.. mine never worked and I couldn't figure out where it was wrong. The local garage said that almost none of them work, that some of them stuck ON and got really freakin' hot melting stuff inside the door during the summers chris pawlowicz '89 325i '99 Z3 2.8 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:25 AM Subject: Re: [UUC] E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> > I've been studying the ETM for my 1990 325i. It does not show a > circuit for heated locks. Was it no longer available on the '90s? It > does show heated seats. Wouldn't both have come as some kind of "cold > weather" package? > > Perplexed, > > Scott Miller > GGC BMW CCA > >>Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:21:23 -0500 >>From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>To: [email protected] >>Subject: Re: E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> >>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>If you have heated locks, it is used. >> >>Ed > > > > > 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: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 21:20:22 -0800 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The car in question has an interior light delay, assuming it is supposed to keep the light on for about 10 seconds after you enter the car and close the driver's door. But lifting the exterior door handle does nothing if the door is locked. No light, no lock heat, nada. So I may not have the delay to which you refer. Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Pawlowicz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> > well, I have heated locks in my '89 325i and can't find them in the ETM > either :) > > I also have the cold weather package (heated mirrors, washer jets, seats) > but I think you can have the lock heaters OR the interior light delay > gizmo.. not both. Do you have that? > > if you lift the handle the interior lights are supposed to come on for X > seconds OR > if you lift and hold the handle, the lock heater is supposed to heat up > > the lock heater is a resistor attached to the C clip which holds the lock > cylinder to the door skin.. mine never worked and I couldn't figure out > where it was wrong. The local garage said that almost none of them work, > that some of them stuck ON and got really freakin' hot melting stuff inside > the door during the summers > > > > chris pawlowicz > '89 325i > '99 Z3 2.8 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> > Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 12:25 AM > Subject: Re: [UUC] E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> > > > > I've been studying the ETM for my 1990 325i. It does not show a > > circuit for heated locks. Was it no longer available on the '90s? It > > does show heated seats. Wouldn't both have come as some kind of "cold > > weather" package? > > > > Perplexed, > > > > Scott Miller > > GGC BMW CCA > > > >>Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:21:23 -0500 > >>From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>To: [email protected] > >>Subject: Re: E30 Power Locks Fixed <longish> > >>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> > >>If you have heated locks, it is used. > >> > >>Ed > > > > > > > > > > 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: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:17:39 -0500 From: Steve Tymoszuk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UUC][E36M3] Part # help... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry for the cross post. Does anyone know what the part numbers of the deflectors on the underside of the car (both left and right sides), just in front of the rear wheels and just behind the rear jack points? I can't seem to find them on the ETK and the parts guy I spoke to was useless. TIA, Steve ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:27:19 -0800 From: JKerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Steve Tymoszuk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "[uucdigest]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [UUC][E36M3] Part # help... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> They don't show by an intuitive search. Try: "Trim Panel" left and right 51 71 8 130 071 and 072 hth, Barry Steve Tymoszuk wrote:Sorry for the cross post. > Does anyone know what the part numbers of the deflectors on the > underside of the car (both left and right sides), just in front of the > rear wheels and just behind the rear jack points? I can't seem to > find them on the ETK and the parts guy I spoke to was useless. > TIA, Steve ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 04:42:02 +0000 From: "Gilbert Hoffman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E30> Oil Pan Gasket Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul asked: >Just really starting to contemplate this. Anyone know of a good write-up >or have a tips to share? I have the Bentley, but I generally find >write-up's from other DIY'ers to be helpful, sometimes more helpful. I don't have any write-ups or pics. IIRC it is fairly straight forward. The only issue I remember having was the disconnecting of the steering rack for removal/installation of the pan. I don't remember if the Bentley told you to or not, but I couldn't remove or reinstall without the diconnection of the steering rack. Also...I think depending on mileage and your concerns, it may be recommended to replace the oil pump while you are in there. I also believe it would be a good time to helicoil the oil pan drain if it needs that sort of treatment. (I did neither.) Gilbert '87 325(e) ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:06:12 -0600 From: Mark and Heather Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest <[email protected]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: track day & insurance Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ziv.. Brian Daley's post was very much on point... Please drop me a note offline so I can see a copy of your policy.. On or offline... please answer the following.. Was this a DE or a lapping day or other? Is the car in street form or is the interior removed and race seats etc. installed? As Brian mentioned, generally, a fair amount of education is needed so that the handling claim adjuster understands the nature of the event... Provided none of the exclusions were met, the car was streetable, there was no lap timing, and the event was not a race or preparing to race, there should be coverage. Mark Williams Dallas, TX claim rep by day >Hi, > >Does anyone have a recommendation for a lawyer that would help me fight an >insurance company that does not want to cover me during an accident on a >racetrack (non-racing)? > >Thanks in advanced --- > >Ziv. > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:34:06 -0500 (EST) From: "Steve.Goldstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E36> Reset tool won't Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a Peake reset tool that has worked flawlessly on my 1991 318is for years, but it won't reset my 1999 323is. I've used it on my '91 after the last attempt on my '99, so I know the tool still works. Any ideas? BTW, I know most '99s are E46, but the 2-door remained E36 until MY00... Thanks, Steve ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 09:27:11 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Reset tool won't Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Wed, January 26, 2005 6:34 am, Steve.Goldstein said: > I have a Peake reset tool that has worked flawlessly on > my 1991 318is for years, but it won't reset my 1999 323is. > I've used it on my '91 after the last attempt on my '99, > so I know the tool still works. > > Any ideas? Sorry, no idea. A quick scan of the Peake web site doesn't provide any clues, but I didn't look all that hard. Maybe give Peake Research a call/email?: Questions, Tech Support, and ordering from outside the US: 408-369-0406 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry I'm not more help, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 07:03:02 -0800 From: Avi Heroor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Lift time rental? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Anyway... Why are you apprehensive about using a jack and jackstands? The > main reason folks use lifts is convience and speed, not safety... > I'm just worried about banging away at some hard to remove part and having the truck slide off a jackstand. The convenience part does appeal to me as well. --Avi. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:21:27 -0500 (EST) From: Mark Andy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Lift time rental? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Howdy, On Wed, 26 Jan 2005, Avi Heroor wrote: > > Anyway... Why are you apprehensive about using a jack and jackstands? The > > main reason folks use lifts is convience and speed, not safety... > > > > I'm just worried about banging away at some hard to remove part and > having the truck slide off a jackstand. The convenience part does appeal > to me as well. If you're banging it hard enough to have it slide off the jackstands, you're banging it hard enough to shove it off a lift as well (and its higher up on a lift so it can fall further... :-) Seriously, there are no safety reasons not to use a jack/jackstands vs. a lift. If anything, they'd be safer. Of course, if you put the jackstand in a stupid place, it might fall off. That same is true (and moreso) for a lift though. Mark ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:28:36 -0500 From: "Bruno" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Performance Rod bolts for BMW??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am looking for performance rod bolts for my race car M52 2.8l engine and for an E34 M5. I don't seem to find any companie making them. ARP has only the Euro rod bolts and they don't fit either application. Raceware Engineering in MI told me that they don't do any rod bolts for BMW, only main and head studs. Should I just get the OEM rod bolts and finish my engine??? Thanks. Bruno Webmaster of the BMW E34 Website: www.bmwe34.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 11:32:17 -0600 (CST) From: "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E36> RTAB recomendation please Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The rear tires on my E36 have cupped ever since I lowered the car (usual H&R/Bilstein setup). It's time for new tires, and with that probably a good time for a four-wheel alignment (somebody with better gear than I have in my garage). I'm wondering if while we're down there this might make for a good time to R&R the RTABs (car has 91K on the clock)? Anybody got an opinion as to whether it makes sense to just blindly do this? And does anybody have a recomendation for a good source/manufacturer (street use)? - Kevin Jay '96 328is ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
