The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 605 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 Caliper Pin Upgrade Query New guy E46 New guy E46 FS: 1994 Dinan 325i, Blk/blk, 5speed, leather, $10k E46 Tires Re: New guy E46 / tire selection Re: Where to buy a DME for '97 540i 6 speed? Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Re: new e90 3 series Re: E36 Caliper Pin Upgrade Query Wheel Bearing Tools
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:51:05 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 Caliper Pin Upgrade Query Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The concept is that the floating caliper alignment is not thrown off by worn or flexing OE guide bushings. The reality witht the brass bushings is "mixed results". While it's true they certainly are stiffer and do what they are supposed to do under ideal conditions, in one of the cars we helped prep last season, they were fidgety to keep working right. The key is that they must always be lubricated and re-lubricated as they have no boot to retain grease like the OE bushings. If they get dry, they bind and the situation with brake feel is worse than worn OE bushings. If they are run dry too long, they wear - again, a situation worse than worn OE bushings. Despite a complete rebuild with new pins, bushings, and re-greasing before every event, in the end they continued to create their own set of issues. Again, this is with this particular car... YMMV. Many people seem to have much better luck and swear by them. Heck, it's racing... you use what works for you. - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [UUC] E36 Caliper Pin Upgrade Query > Considering the pins only keep the calipers from falling off, and don't take > part in any braking action, what is the benefit of brass bushings? > > Gary Derian ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:57:54 -0500 From: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: New guy E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Any E46 drivers on here? Joe Della Barba 2000 323iT 1993 MR2 MKII 1997 Avalon ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 08:59:03 -0800 From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: New guy E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yup, at least one. I've got an 04 325iT, and am brand new to the brand, and having fun deciding what to do first in terms of fun upgrades (tires, wheels, shocks, exhaust, short shift, cold air intake are all on the "possibles" list!). Tom Kosmalski Hood River, OR 04 325iT Lotsa Bikes ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 08:04:43 -0800 From: Brian Ghidinelli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: FS: 1994 Dinan 325i, Blk/blk, 5speed, leather, $10k Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here's my entry into the "Best BMW for $10k": I'm selling my E36 "occasional driver" since purchasing a tow vehicle recently. I love this car but the reality of living in San Francisco dictates the sale. A few specs: * An original "Dinan 3" badged by Dinan - this includes suspension, chip, intake and exhaust. * Black on black leather * 116k miles but looks and drives more like 80k * Sunroof * Staggered 17" BMW Motorsport double spoke II wheels * Tinted windows * Sport package (includes the recaro sport seats) * Premium sound with factory cd changer plus an extra amp and a set of JL Audio 8" Stealthboxes * X brace * 5-speed * New clutch at 110k * Tires have all been done in the last ~8k miles or so I would drive this car anywhere at any time - it needs nothing. No accidents and a clean carfax. The car is sportier like an M3 but has 4 doors and is cheap to insure; the best of both worlds. The full description plus pics: <http://www.craigslist.org/sfc/car/65216661.html> I have a bunch more (and high-res) pics for those who are interested. Thanks, Brian -- brian ghidinelli > principal > http://www.MotorsportReg.com online registration and payment for your track or auto-x events ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:14:02 -0800 From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: E46 Tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I thought I had finally decided on a tire upgrade for my 325iT. Stock is 205/55R16 Mich MXV4 Energy, and I had decided to go with 225/50R16 Bridgestone Potenzas, primarily based on the input from Gary D and others on this list (and not wanting to spend the coin on 17-inch wheels). So.....I finally found a tire shop offering a reasonable price on the tires and a reasonable trade on my fairly fresh Michelins. But....the tire guy is really trying to steer me towards a Goodyear tire called Assurance Triple Tread. I looked these up on the Tire Rack website, and they are rated higher numerically than the Bridgestone RE950s in every category, but they are classified as simply an All Season tire, while the RE950s are a "Performance" All Season. I suspect it may be a mistake to compare the tires numerical ratings, since they are in two different categories. Anyone out there have any knowledge or thoughts on how these two tires would compare? Thanks! Tom Kosmalski Hood River, OR ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:41:50 -0500 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: New guy E46 / tire selection Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't have first-hand knowledge of either tire or your guy. My first guess is that your tire guy makes a better margin on the Goodyears. - N. Jay (my advice may be worth what you paid for it) ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:07:18 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Where to buy a DME for '97 540i 6 speed? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Evan, I haven't seen any responses, so I'll take a shot. -----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Well, it seems as though my '97 540i (105K miles) has suffered the dealer's >mantra "they all do that" catastrophic domino melt down. The general >consensus is that the famous leaky valve covers have done their job once >again by gradually filling up the wells w/ oil and causing the coils to >short Sounds plausible up to this point. >causing misfiring enough to slowly destroy the O2 sensors taking the >cat w/ them Misfire would trigger a CEL long before doing any serious damage to the cats and, unless I'm overlooking something, wouldn't do any harm to the O2 sensors. That's what the CEL is there for - to protect the cats. Unless you've been driving around ignoring the CE Light it seems unlikely to be related, especially considering you mentioned that you've already replaced the cats several times. >and just as an added parting gift frying the DME as it does >contortions trying to figure out what the F$&K it's suppose to compensate. I don't buy this at all. The DME doesn't experience any physical stress. If a sensor input is out of range beyond it's ability to compensate for it sets a CE code, period. This is part of it's normal operation and doesn't cause it to do any additional processing or otherwise stress the hardware. What may be possible is that shorting out a coil cooks one of the circuits in the DME, after all the secondary voltage is probably 30-40,000 volts. It wouldn't be very good design not to isolate the DME from such a possibility, but I wouldn't put it past BMW. <snipped> >So, I would like to know anyone that's BTDT and where to find a DME >for under a grand, not to mention the other parts. try http://www.car-part.com they have parts listings from salvage yards all over the country. >Programa can't help >because this early model doesn't have the "ports" that the later models '98 >on have. I'm not sure what you mean by that. Is the port required to re-code the DME? If you get the correct DME from the same year and model you may be able to simply plug it in, although I don't know the details of the '97 DME. There may be anti-theft, etc. that needs to be coded before it will run. In any case if you get the right piece of hardware a BMW dealer should be able to flash it with the correct program. >Just a parting thought here, but if the DME's failure is somehow a >loose or broken solder joint wouldn't it be worth a try to re solder every >thing on the board or am I way off base? Although broken solder joints have been known to happen, it would be a pretty odd coincidence. If the DME was actually damaged from a voltage spike, etc. from the bad coils it would be due to a burned component, not a solder joint. If you open up the DME it might be obvious. >The way I look at it is that if I >can't use the current DME and no body can repair it what harm would it do >to try an fortify all of the soldering. I know I'm really reaching, but at >a $1000 replacement...........? Like I said, the solder joints are unlikely to be the problem, but if there's a component that's obviously damaged it might be possible to replace. Hope this helps, Brian '94 325ic ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 10:48:29 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I thought only the 96+ M3s came in an auto... Brian 95 M3 5sp --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > New tires always go on the rear. > Gary Derian > > > Speaking of M3s for sale I'd like to sell a 65K > Mile, '95 Automatic Black > > w/ Gray, alarm, brand new front tires 2 rears so > so, Very very good > > condition inside and out. All original no track or > DE schools, driven by > > my buddy's daughter to college. All service up to > date. Nothing wrong or > > needed. Need to sell. Nice Southern car no rust > anywhere. $12500. Pix go > > to: > > > > > http://www.roadfly.org/bmw/classifieds/cars/detview.php?view=30381 > > > > Evan > > 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! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:14:28 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Thu, March 31, 2005 10:48 am, Brian Ruiz said: > I thought only the 96+ M3s came in an auto... You thought wrong. :-) Jim Bassett ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:24:00 -0800 (PST) From: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> No, there were some 95 M3s with automatics (and luxury package even). Regards, Rich --- Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought only the 96+ M3s came in an auto... > > Brian > 95 M3 5sp ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 11:51:13 -0800 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> But if the tires are staggered in size then that would be not necessarily be applicable. If the fronts are worn out, you replace them, right? On Mar 31, 2005, at 6:56 AM, Gary Derian wrote: > New tires go on the rear even on FWD. You want the better traction at > the rear, so that the rear end stays behind the front. > Gary Derian > > >> What if they did the trannie swap and converted it to front wheel >> drive at the same time? >> <g> >> Eric-->lurking >> >>> New tires always go on the rear. >>> Gary Derian > > 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 > > Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Chapter BMWCCA 916-852-6533 (home) 916-743-7153 (cell) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 17:48:41 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mark Gold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: '95 M3 Automatic Black Gray 65K miles Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, you are limited then. Generally BMWs wear out the rear tires first. If you are in a situation where the rears are nearly worn, and the fronts are all the way worn, you should buy 4 tires. If the front tires have more tread than the rear tires, you will have a dangerous condition. Honestly, there is some leeway, but there is no way to reasonably describe it in a consistent manner, so the only recommendation is to put new tires on the rear. Gary Derian > But if the tires are staggered in size then that would be not necessarily > be applicable. If the fronts are worn out, you replace them, right? > > On Mar 31, 2005, at 6:56 AM, Gary Derian wrote: > >> New tires go on the rear even on FWD. You want the better traction at >> the rear, so that the rear end stays behind the front. >> Gary Derian ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:50:06 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: new e90 3 series Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -----Original Message----- From: lieb923 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <snipped> Very nice looking car. Seems larger than the e46 but nicely proportioned. </snipped> It *is* larger than the E46. According to AutoWeek it's 2 inches longer and 3 inches wider. I don't have the specs handy, but I believe it and possibly the E46 as well, is close to if not larger than some of the older 5-series (maybe the E34?). There's a reason BMW is introducing a 1-series, to fill the niche the 3-series used to before it morphed into something else. Brian '94 325ic ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 17:00:18 -0500 From: "Bailey Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 Caliper Pin Upgrade Query Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks to all who responded. I've decided to follow Brett's advice and simply replace the guide bushings. Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 1997 528iA 1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle Scooter yet to be decided-lookin' at a K75S ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 19:40:45 -0500 From: "Andy Messer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Wheel Bearing Tools Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I recommend the factory tool. IIRC, you can buy the the cups individually for the specific vehicle application. I believe the factory tool is quite reasonable from dealers offering CCA discounts, in the low-mid hundred dollar range. Just make sure you get the later version of the tool. There must have been an update at some point, as early E30s had a smaller outer diameter bearing race. The early cups are an interference fit to the later wheel bearings, as was the case with my 10/87 build date iX. Machining a millimeter or two from the ID of the cup was the easy fix. Alternatively, you could rent it from Brett. Andy 88iX Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 08:59:27 -0500 From: Matthew Twigg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC <[email protected]> Subject: Wheel Bearing Tools Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone have any recommendations on Wheel Bearing Tools? I need to do both rears on my E30 and I expect to do the fronts shortly thereafter. As I have recently acquired an E46 I thought it would be worthwhile to purchase my own tool. The tool I see most often is the SiR puller. Any feelings about this tool? Others? TIA -- Matt Twigg 1991 325iX 2002 330i Boston BMW CCA ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
