The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 660 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <e90> Looks Re: <e90> Looks Re: <e90> Looks Independent Dealers Re: Independent Dealers Re: Independent Dealers Re: <e90> Looks WTB E36 Track Wheels and Tires Re: WTB E36 Track Wheels and Tires Resetting keyless remote on 1995 540i Re: Resetting keyless remote on 1995 540i e34 power antenna connection Track pads Re: Track pads Re: Track pads
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 06:45:13 -0700 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <e90> Looks Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I can't say I care much for the nose, but at least the trunk lid doesn't look like a complete afterthought. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Sat, 14 May 2005 22:00:41 -0700 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [email protected] >Subject: <e90> Looks >Message-ID: <OFE0711659.BF796084-ON88257002.001A54AD->[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Anyone dislike the Audi-like trapazoid front end of the new 3? The motor >and suspension appear to be worldclass but that nose looks discontinuos and >out of place. > >-Kevin ------------------------------ Date: 16 May 2005 15:41:52 -0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Cc: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <e90> Looks Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The element I am less pleased about, and this is > unforgivable on the other models as well, is the > bifurcation of the kidney grilles. There's no > reason for the top chrome part to seperate with > the hood. I agree - I think it looks like over-done lipstick that goes way past the lip. Not classy at all. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 11:20:07 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <e90> Looks Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I spent some time looking at and sitting in a new 330i last Friday at the dealership while waiting for my E39 to be serviced. I owned a 2002 330i for 3 years and 60K miles and so far am pre-disposed to like the E90 based upon the print material I have seen. After seeing the car up close, all I can say is that I am not impressed. I don't dislike it from a design standpoint, I don't really like it much either. It is rather nondescript in appearance and really doesn't make me want one. Fit, finish and function seem to be very similar to the E46, interior room seemed about the same as an E46. The back seat is limited in real legroom, just like the E46. It seemed small on the inside, my head almost touched the roof in the front and did touch the roof in the back (I am 6', 220lbs). It looks much better in the advertising, in person and up close there is really nothing special about it. I didn't drive it, so maybe performance is its saving grace, but based upon the above, I am just not very interested. It's a shame really, because I wanted to like the car. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 11:32:34 -0500 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Independent Dealers Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Would someone please post or give me the website please to the independent dealers in Dallas TX. I went to one independent dealer, and he charged just as much as the dealership, actually a lot more. I had a dome light out, and all I wanted to do, was to replace the blub. Never in a million years would I have thought it to be 60 dollars. He removed even the lights that were working when I thought about how crazy this was, I asked him to stop. I then took it to the dealership, and they charged me nothing. I was just so blessed. Right now, I'm trying to find a place to get my oil changed. I found one guy, but he doesn't have the tools to turn off the service lights, and those are what are getting on my nerves. Celisa '99 328is ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 12:47:10 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Independent Dealers Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> www.iaibmvsp.org Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Celisa > Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 12:33 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [UUC] Independent Dealers > > > Would someone please post or give me the website please to the > independent > dealers in Dallas TX. > I went to one independent dealer, and he charged just as much as the > dealership, actually a lot more. I had a dome light out, and all > I wanted to > do, was to replace the blub. Never in a million years would I > have thought > it to be 60 dollars. He removed even the lights that were working when I > thought about how crazy this was, I asked him to stop. I then > took it to the > dealership, and they charged me nothing. I was just so blessed. > Right now, > I'm trying to find a place to get my oil changed. I found one guy, but he > doesn't have the tools to turn off the service lights, and those are what > are getting on my nerves. > > > Celisa > '99 328is > > > 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: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:30:57 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Independent Dealers Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Your dealership may have done it for free because you either bought your car there or have other service work done, so they tossed you a freebie bone. A service business sells time and expertise; unless you are a regular customer, you should not expect a job for free. Even if that job seems simple, it's still time that the technician is using, and his boss must pay. As changing an interior bulb is shockingly simple, this is actually a job you could have done yourself and saved the $60 and the trip. >From your oil change problem, and the dome light issue, it sounds like you're bopping around from shop to shop looking for a "deal". That's the best way to spend _more_ money than you have to. Find a shop that you trust, and use them consistently. If they realize you are a repeat customer, they will treat you fairly instead of looking to make a quick buck from a one-time customer. The game goes both ways, but stops being a game when you develop a relationship. - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [UUC] Independent Dealers > Would someone please post or give me the website please to the independent > dealers in Dallas TX. > I went to one independent dealer, and he charged just as much as the > dealership, actually a lot more. I had a dome light out, and all I wanted to > do, was to replace the blub. Never in a million years would I have thought > it to be 60 dollars. He removed even the lights that were working when I > thought about how crazy this was, I asked him to stop. I then took it to the > dealership, and they charged me nothing. I was just so blessed. Right now, > I'm trying to find a place to get my oil changed. I found one guy, but he > doesn't have the tools to turn off the service lights, and those are what > are getting on my nerves. > > > Celisa > '99 328is ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 09:43:27 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <e90> Looks Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I like it; it evolves the attractive parts of the contnuous 3-series appearance, with minimized contamination of the newer look that smears the E60 and E65. In particular, the healight treatment finally resolves the newer turn signal treatment (E65 - '90s Ford Explorer, E60 - Dame Edna) into an attractive shape. The trapezoidal front end of the E90 is where Audi should have stopped; the current Audis are all about the grille, to the point of distraction. Of a good grille is a standard moustache, the Audis are wearing full-face ZZ Top beards that hang too low. The element I am less pleased about, and this is unforgivable on the other models as well, is the bifurcation of the kidney grilles. There's no reason for the top chrome part to seperate with the hood. Sadly, I suspect it was some accountant/engineer's idea to bring the hood front seam right into the grille to avoid the cost of an intermediate filler panel. Please add $25 to the cost of the car and give us that panel back, please. The rest of the body is fine; as there truly is "nothing new under the sun", I don't think it's entirely appropriate to consider it derivative of Audi or Acura. In fact, it almost does both of them better as the Audis are getting to slab-sided and high-silled, and the Acuras get a little funny in the trunk-area proportions. My only significant gripe from a consumer perspective is the integration of nav and iDrive. I like having nav, but would prefer the conventional controls for everything else. In a car like the 3-series where it's an option, I would even like a stand-alone nav that would allow seperate audio system upgrades. Everything should not be integrated. - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 1:00 AM Subject: [UUC] <e90> Looks > Anyone dislike the Audi-like trapazoid front end of the new 3? The motor > and suspension appear to be worldclass but that nose looks discontinuos and > out of place. > > -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 08:59:00 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: E36M3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: WTB E36 Track Wheels and Tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, After 3 years of doing DE events on street tires, I am thinking about making the move to R-compounds. I am just testing the water to see if anyone has a set of used wheels/tires for sale to fit an E36 M3. I am not interested in anything too pricey but wheels must be straight (17" or 18") I can pick up anywhere within the Chicagoland area. Thanks -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:14:41 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: E36M3 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: WTB E36 Track Wheels and Tires Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for all of the feedback guys. I ordered a set of Kosei K1 wheels 17"x8.5" with Kumho V700 235/40WR-17 shaved to 4/32" from the Tirerack. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 11:30:35 -0400 From: John Barfuss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED], "E34 V8 BMWs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Resetting keyless remote on 1995 540i Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've got one of two remotes that recently stopped working on my 95 e34. It's the integrated key/remote that uses two 1220 3v button batteries. I thought it was the batteries, but even with new batteries the led is somewhat dim, and well, it don't work. The other remote uses one large 3v and works great. I received a fax from the dealer with a procedure on how to reset the remote, but it doesn't seem to work with this unit. Can anyone give me some direction on how to reset or diagnose malfunction? I'm leery of the dealer -- they frequently have no clue, especially on a 10-year-old car. Thanks. John Barfuss Grand Rapids, MI 95 540iA - Alusil at 52k, valve body rebuild, sharked, 750i 3.15 LSD ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 11:37:50 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: "'John Barfuss'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Resetting keyless remote on 1995 540i Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> John wrote: >I've got one of two remotes that recently stopped working on my 95 e34. It's the integrated key/remote that uses two 1220 3v button batteries. I thought it was the batteries, but even with new batteries the led is somewhat dim, and well, it don't work. The other remote uses one large 3v and works great. I received a fax from the dealer with a procedure on how to reset the remote, but it doesn't seem to work with this unit. Can anyone give me some direction on how to reset or diagnose malfunction? I'm leery of the dealer -- they frequently have no clue, especially on a 10-year-old car. ============== The following worked to program my new spare key for the E39 and the E38 dunno if it'll work on your car, but worth giving it a shot, perhaps? Get in the car and close the door. Insert key in ignition, turn it on, turn it off, take the key out. Hold the key up, so the sensor can detect it, and push and hold the LOCK button on the key. WHILE HOLDING IT DOWN, simultaneously press the UNLOCK button THREE (3) times. The doors should lock and unlock. Voila. NOTE: you need to do this with ALL YOUR KEYS at this time (so do the key you already have too). NOTE, though, since I am old and my memory is failing, I may have it backword - you may need to hold the unlock button down and press the lock button three times; but it DOES WORK. Good luck! vty, --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 12:40:49 -0500 From: "Beaudette, Roland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Uuc \(E-mail\)" <[email protected]> Cc: "Felix Vicente" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Whit Lowell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: e34 power antenna connection Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I finally found and made the connection for the power antenna. Night and day difference. My old Alpine sounds like itself again. Turns out I misread the Bentley wiring diagram. It is a white wire clearly connected to the antenna amplifier, but not shown as part of the radio harness. On E34.net the picture of the radio back helped to clarify that there are additional connections to the radio. Thanks for the discussion and the help. Cheers, Roland ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:55:18 -0400 From: Carey Probst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Track pads Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I finally need to upgrade to a better pad for track work on my '86 eta. Between the diff upgrade and head work I how can kill a set in a weekend at Watkins Glen. (good cause getting faster, bad cause getting expensive) I know there are a lot of choices for the E36M3 but not sure what works well on the E30. Thanks Carey ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:15:28 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Track pads Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> When you say better, better than what? What was your most recent pad. I had pretty good luck with the carbotechs I just ran. easier to bed in than PFs and not as harsh on the wheels. I was running the XP8 compound that doesn't have as much initial bite as the PF 01s, but it had enough bite to lock up the fronts with some pedal pressure, and was easy to modulate, (sort of like the old PF 90s). You could step up to their XP9s or XP10s if you want more bite, though I like to have the smoother modulation for transitions. Only had a couple days on them, but wear seems fairly good. Better than the weekend you got out of your last pads (you running stock?). I'll kick out a full commentary on them after I spend three days on Summit's main track, since it's very hard on brakes. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 64k Vienna VA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carey Probst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: [UUC] Track pads Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:55:18 -0400 > > I finally need to upgrade to a better pad for track work on my '86 > eta. Between the diff upgrade and head work I how can kill a set > in a weekend at Watkins Glen. (good cause getting faster, bad cause > getting expensive) > > I know there are a lot of choices for the E36M3 but not sure what > works well on the E30. > > Thanks > > Carey > 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: Mon, 16 May 2005 14:57:48 -0400 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Track pads Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I replaced my MCoupe pads last night with carbon metallic pads in preparation for this weekends autox. I was surprised to see they had Jurids in there! Are they the OEM from the factory? Does anybody know? > > From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/05/16 Mon PM 02:15:28 EDT > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [UUC] Track pads > > When you say better, better than what? What was your most recent pad. > > I had pretty good luck with the carbotechs I just ran. easier to bed in than > PFs and not as harsh on the wheels. I was running the XP8 compound that > doesn't have as much initial bite as the PF 01s, but it had enough bite to > lock up the fronts with some pedal pressure, and was easy to modulate, (sort > of like the old PF 90s). You could step up to their XP9s or XP10s if you > want more bite, though I like to have the smoother modulation for > transitions. > > Only had a couple days on them, but wear seems fairly good. Better than the > weekend you got out of your last pads (you running stock?). > > I'll kick out a full commentary on them after I spend three days on Summit's > main track, since it's very hard on brakes. > > Marc Plante > E36 M3/4 64k > Vienna VA > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Carey Probst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], "[email protected]" > <[email protected]> > Subject: [UUC] Track pads > Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:55:18 -0400 > > > > > I finally need to upgrade to a better pad for track work on my '86 > > eta. Between the diff upgrade and head work I how can kill a set > > in a weekend at Watkins Glen. (good cause getting faster, bad cause > > getting expensive) > > > > I know there are a lot of choices for the E36M3 but not sure what > > works well on the E30. > > > > Thanks > > > > Carey > > 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 > > > 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(15 messages) **********
