The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 634 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Re: S-03's was BFG KDW's Re: E39 528iT for sale Re: E39 528iT for sale BMW model comparison and junk yards Re: E36 power locks not locking remotely...more details Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Re: 96 318ti Sport suspension issues Tire feedback Re: MCoupe S54 Diff Re: NOW E39 528iT for sale (?)
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 12:58:25 -0500 From: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't have the one you mention, but do have a couple of the Davis Instruments "DriveRight" CarChips. They will let you read codes and reset the light, and do a lot more. Their web page is here: http://www.davisnet.com/drive/products/carchip.asp a review is here: http://www.troublecodes.net/articles/carchip/ They sell them at the local AutoZone stores and other places and show up new for even more of a discount quite often on fleabay. Will not do CAN, at this time. Dennis 01 M5 silver/black At 01:21 PM 04/26/2005 -0400, Maverick wrote: >Is anyone using this or familiar with it? Seems like a good >product. Does all the standard ODBII stuff on most cars, including my 96 >ti. Also, it has what appears to be the best GM Extended coverage I have >ever seen, good for my Sierra. > >Kind of pricey, but may be worth it. > >Is there any reader out there that does more than OBDII on BMW's??? >I have an older Peake and it lies to me about my car...something to do >with the factory re-writing some of the code in the DME makes it pretty >much a paper weight except for resetting...this only applies to early >Peake's and ti's > >David in Richmond, VA >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, 26 Apr 2005 13:34:20 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Dennis Wynne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have the Autoenginuity reader for a laptop. It works just fine on: 2002 330i 2001 Ford Focus 2000 M5 It will not work on my 02 F250, but that isn't OBDII compliant. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 11:54:28 -0700 (PDT) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Another laptop based solution: I have the Car Code scan tool ( http://www.obd-2.com/ ). It has a lot of nice features and is easy to use. I've used mine on my own cars (96 M3 and 01 Subaru H6 Outback) and on friend's cars (01 M3, 98 328i, 03 Miata, etc) all with good results. You can download a working copy of the software for free to see if you like the way it looks. They also offer a number of specific trouble code sets that are unique to BMW. Downside: doesn't reset the inspection and oil service lights. No affiliation, just a happy customer. David Crum 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 14:12:42 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 4/26/05 12:43 PM, Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Is anyone using this or familiar with it? Seems like a good product. Does > all the standard ODBII stuff on most cars, including my 96 ti. Also, it has > what appears to be the best GM Extended coverage I have ever seen, good for my > Sierra. A friend used his on my M3 the other day. Quite impressive I thought: we drilled down to the individual readings on each after-cat oxygen sensor and even looked at a graph of their response in real time. Even more impressive was that we were doing this in the paddock at Putnam Park between runs. He was displaying on a Compaq PDA, which is subject to some inconvenience of use due to the small form factor, but was still fully functional. I presume one could also use a normal laptop. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:18:26 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Maverick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: S-03's was BFG KDW's Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mount the tires properly. Have the old tires removed, bolt the wheels to the front hub and use a dial indicator to measure the wheel runout. Mark the low spot of each wheel. Have the tires mounted with the harmonic mark (all new tires are marked) aligned with the low spot of the wheel. Gary Derian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maverick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 1:25 PM Subject: [UUC] S-03's was BFG KDW's > Well, I orederd my S-03 last night from Costco. Locally they do a great > job, so I figure I am fine and the price was right. With my $100.00 > rebate they came in at $750.00 for all 4 with all install and hazard and > all that. That is for (2) 225/50-16's and (2) 245/45-16's > > I could have got Pilot sports for the same money, but I figure I'll try > these. > > I'll let you all know how they work out. > > David in Richmond, VA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:02:50 -0700 (PDT) From: Jonathan Brush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E39 528iT for sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott sez: Hey Dennis, why deny yourself? You can play it safe driving bimmers and f-cars 'til you're in the grave. Or you can step outside of yourself, stretch a little, and get what you *really* want. For goodness sake, Dennis, take the plunge. You deserve it. Buy the minivan! Scott Staewen Here's one now: http://boston.craigslist.org/car/69634581.html Jon<--just trying to be helpful __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 13:17:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E39 528iT for sale Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Or you could wait for BMW's V3 and V5 minivans, coming out in 3 to 4 years ... Perhaps there will even be an //M version. :-) --Andre ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:54:26 -0500 From: "Roy T. Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: BMW model comparison and junk yards Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> First off thanks for all the responses for my previous post asking about the old E28 eta. I have been researching the options for many days now. I was wondering if anyone has any references for research. I guess first off is there a detailed model chart that specifies the exact differences between models? For example, what are the differences between the 535i and the 535is for say 1986. The unofficalBMW page is good but it doesn't list differences in models. Also I am looking for specs for the various years of the M30 engines. From what I have read the M30 was produced in various forms from 1973-1993. What year are the transition phases and what are the specs for each? For example is the '88 M30B35 the same as the 90 M30B35. I am just concerned the specs I see for the M30 are for the latest year thus giving the largest numbers. Does anyone know where I could find specs for each year for each version of the motor? I don't need the information all broken down into a list. I can compile that myself. I am just looking for the information itself but I have not been able to find it yet. Google has been a a good start but not the best so far. Secondly, for the midwest folks I guess, I am trying to find a nice salvage yard where I can grab an engine/transmission/car depending on how things go. I have called the yards around here but I have not found much in terms of bad engines needing work. It seems as though they are all trying to sell "well running" engines. They don't really advertise the bad stuff you find that in a good ol you pull it lot. Anyone have a good one in MN/WI/IA area that has BMWs. Also it seems that all the BMW owners take good care of their cars. They are listed in "exct cond". I am looking for one that has been run rough for 15 years and not maintained but wasn't in a serious accident. I don't want a bent frame. Anyone have any good resources for locating a decent shape beater project car? Preferably in the midwest but I will travel :) Anyone looking to get rid of an old E28 535 that has seen better days? I don't want to buy a car that has all that I want, I want to buy a beater and make it have what I want. I guess the hidden jewel would be a complete car sitting in a junk yard that I could trainer up to and take it home. Good luck finding that, right? :) Right now it seems that getting an engine/transmission from one of these big M30 cars is almost more than getting the whole car with everything. In that case I think I am just going to scrap the old eta and switch to the big M30 version right off. I just need to find the right beater. Sorry for the Length Roy 84 528e looking for some ideas or its off to the scrap yard for him 96 328i sitting pretty in the garage....for now ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:24:19 -0400 From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Roy T. Collins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: E36 power locks not locking remotely...more details Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> not sure if it's related, but very common in E36 is the wiring harness in the trunk gets some broken wires the harness that connects into the trunk bends back and forth and a few of the wires inside fatigue and break... you have to unwrap a mile of electrical tape to get at them, but it's not very hard drove me nuts on my z3.. locks would randomly work/not work .. local mechanic pointed me to the harness sometimes they catch fire :) which is even more fun chris Roy T. Collins wrote: > Well after some nice 85 degree days last week it was 30 degrees Saturday > and I tried the doors and they locked remotely. There is definitely a > correlation between ambient air temp and door locks functioning. Anyone ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:30:46 -0400 From: Chris Pawlowicz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Maverick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: Re: Auto Enginuity -- ODBII software??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I got it a year ago and it's come in very handy for my Z3, chevy trailblazer, friend's ford/mazda PU, plus various other BMWclub people in an assortment of obd2 bmws I got the palm version (had an old IIIx collecting dust) and also the laptop version, plus the new CAN interface.. it's nice but not foolproof- I had problems with my z3 and it kept giving a generic ignition problem code.. the dealer tried with their magic box and traced the problem to the throttle-by-wire I also bought it via an ebay auction, the company sells 'em on ebay without fancy packaging for a chunk less money chris Maverick wrote: > Is anyone using this or familiar with it? Seems like a good product. Does > all the standard ODBII stuff on most cars, including my 96 ti. Also, it has > what appears to be the best GM Extended coverage I have ever seen, good for > my Sierra. > > Kind of pricey, but may be worth it. > > Is there any reader out there that does more than OBDII on BMW's??? > I have an older Peake and it lies to me about my car...something to do with > the factory re-writing some of the code in the DME makes it pretty much a > paper weight except for resetting...this only applies to early Peake's and > ti's ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 21:45:36 -0500 From: "Craig Robson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: 96 318ti Sport suspension issues Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> David, if you are worried about issues working on your car with your back, maybe you would be better off going with factory rubber instead of spherical bearings, urethane bushings, etc... Buy a set of M3 offset control arm bushings and if the regular E36 had steel control arms (like the E30), upgrade to a set of aluminum ones. Also, replace the shock mounts all the way around while you are in there. If you are wearing the inside of the front tires, I would be happy, or maybe you don't race enough. ;) You could get a set of camber plates to fix that and then adjust if you ever did (assuming you don't) go to a track/autox. Lastly, just go with a set of Bilsteins instead of the Konis. I know they are the same price, but the valving will be set right for the car whereas with the Konis you have to fiddle with them to get them just right which can be a PITA. Also, I would replace the upper rubber spring thingies (I know the correct name, just can't remember and don't feel like trying) that sit between the top of the spring and upper perch. You can go for the thinnest that BMW sells thus allowing to maybe lower your car a small amount (assuming BMW didn't put the thinnest in from the factory). While you are in there, don't forget the swaybar bushings and endlinks (front and rear) and maybe the tierods (is that the right name???) at the end of the steering rack. And if you can deal without your car for an extra day, see if you can get some of the bushings in the back end replaced too. All this will really help tighten up the steering and suspension of the car. Sorry for the long post. Craig Robson '01 M3 needing UUC M5 Flywheel/Clutch, PSS9s, set of race wheel & tires, JC chip, and Euro exhaust headers in that order at about one a year :( ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 23:04:45 -0400 From: "m3 drvr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Tire feedback Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> All, Again I want to thank everyone who responded. I have gone with the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. I got them from Tire Rack and they were offering a very good sale price on the front sizes. for the Half day that I have driven them they are great. I will be posting another update in the future after I have more miles on them. So far they are quieter and offer a softer ride. They are look wider (based on how they cover the rim lip) and the grip seems excellent. I will report more later. Regards, Clyde ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 23:06:46 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: MCoupe S54 Diff Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Some, if not all, 3.0 Z3's came with a Torsen. None others that I've seen. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > Brett. > Is it true that some Z3 comes with Torsen diff from > factory. Such as the 4.27? > > Will > > --- KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > Type 188 is what all 6 cylinder cars (except M5/M6) > > and E30 M3 used from > > 1983 to 1999. 3.0 V8 used it also. > > > > Internal parts are generally interchangeable between > > all of those, with some > > exceptions. > > > > MCoupe diff is a direct bolt in to any Z3 6cyl, E23, > > E24, E28 and E30. > > It'll also fit 318ti and Z3 4 cylinder with an axle > > change. > > > > Brett Anderson > > KMS ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2005 20:24:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Tammer Farid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: NOW E39 528iT for sale (?) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Methinks you didn't drive that E28 until it died ... 175k is just an appetizer for that guy. But otherwise, nice stable. -tammer '87 535is, 242.6k, passed PA emissions inspection on one try yesterday on the original cats! --- Dennis Liu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (I usually drive > things until they die; E28 gray market M535i until 175k > miles, Mustang GT > 5.0 on original clutch until 147k miles, currently 144k > miles on the 740 and > still going strong), I dunno if the Challenge car is > going to go anywhere. > :-) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) **********
