The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 724 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <X3> any experience with an X3 Experience with 525iTa and X3 Re: <X3> OT any experience with an X3 Re: <X3> OT any experience with an X3 Re: Redline SL1 Re: Different fuel? Re: Different fuel? <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 18:18:12 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <X3> any experience with an X3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 7/2/05 11:31 PM, "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We need something in which we can carry things, and I'm thinking X3 > (don't wan't to spend to X5 levels). Unless you really need AWD, how about a youthful used E39 5 series wagon? More spacious inside and nicer to drive than an X series, less expensive, gets better mileage, not an SUV, yadda^3. 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: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 19:17:28 -0700 From: "John Kjos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Experience with 525iTa and X3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I gotta take issue with some of Neil's comments, having had both 525iTa's and now an '05 X3. 1. My wife says the X3 is easier to drive and park (better visibility,shorter turning radius and length and more height) than any car she has ever had (Lexus GX300, 735ia, E34 525iTa, and E39 525iTa). 2. No comparison on traction even compared to a X5. The all-wheel drive is the best there is. 3. She gets 25mpg (on trips) on her 3.0 X3 and got the same on both her 525iTa's. 4. Cargo area: May be a little shorter but it's taller...no big difference that I can tell. The only negatives about the X3 (for us) is that the suspension is too stiff and the unpainted bumpers make it look cheap IMHO. Of ourse, I userd to be the best friend of the guy who would touch up scraped bumpers at out house,,,I an live with that. John Kjos '99 540i/6: Dinan S1 (many other mods) '76 2002: Restoration In Progress '05 X3 3.0L: (stock, orders from mgmt.) Portland, OR ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Maller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 4:18 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] <X3> any experience with an X3 on 7/2/05 11:31 PM, "Kevin Jay (Mr.Fabulous)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We need something in which we can carry things, and I'm thinking X3 > (don't wan't to spend to X5 levels). Unless you really need AWD, how about a youthful used E39 5 series wagon? More spacious inside and nicer to drive than an X series, less expensive, gets better mileage, not an SUV, yadda^3. 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! 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, 5 Jul 2005 11:21:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <X3> OT any experience with an X3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Neil said: > not an SUV, yadda^3. Not to start another English usage thread, but allow me to be technical for a moment... ;) Wouldn't yadda^3 *technically* just be a single 'yadda'? I can't personally figure an objective numerical value to represent 'yadda' so I figure 1 is appropriate. In that case, 1^3 is still... 1, and thus, only "yadda." So, I would say that yadda x 3 is a better statement. ;) Sorry, I couldn't resist. Brian 95 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 18:51:46 +0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "Brian Ruiz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <X3> OT any experience with an X3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> According to the society for the prevention of the abuse of mathematics: The rules for order of operations require that the value of yadda^3=yadd(a^3). Since a is the first letter of the alphabet, a=1. Since we know that 1^3=1x1x1=1, then yadd(1)=yadd. therefore: yadda^3=yadd, not yadda yadda yadda Barry > -----Original Message----- > From: Brian Ruiz [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2005 06:21 PM > To: 'UUC Digest' > Subject: Re: [UUC] <X3> OT any experience with an X3 > Neil said: > > not an SUV, yadda^3. > Not to start another English usage thread, but allow > me to be technical for a moment... ;) > Wouldn't yadda^3 *technically* just be a single > 'yadda'? I can't personally figure an objective > numerical value to represent 'yadda' so I figure 1 is > appropriate. In that case, 1^3 is still... 1, and > thus, only "yadda." So, I would say that yadda x 3 is > a better statement. ;) > Sorry, I couldn't resist. > Brian > 95 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 22:21:11 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Redline SL1 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We are trying both Amsoil and Royal Purple. Both are much more realistically priced, have great reputations and great support. Brett Anderson KMS > -----Original Message----- > Brett, > > What are you putting in diffs & trannys now if you're not using Redline? > > Mark > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Well I for one, would pay $1 million dollars to a company that > can supply > > an > > additive that prevents the check engine light from coming on. > > > > Think about it. There are at LEAST 200 different reasons the > check engine > > light can come on. Only 20 or so are related to fuel. > > > > WHAT where the faults that resulted in your check engine light? > > > > Brett Anderson > > KMS > > > > PS, we don't use RedLine products any more, because the myth has finally > > been overcome by the price gouging. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 22:31:36 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Different fuel? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > -----Original Message----- > But aren't the additives different in the different gasoline brands? > Some brands, as I understand, are better at keeping injectors clean over > the long haul. Of course, if one puts in their own additives, buying a > particular gas may be moot. Yes, additives are different. But there is a federally mandated minimum spec. OK, so someone's fuel might keep your engine cleaner, some might not. Kathy's 2000 Tahoe has been run mostly on BP (Amoco) 87 octane. It does not exhibit the "piston slap" that most other current Chevy V8's have and it now has 57K miles. Fuel? Maybe, but more likely because it's driven hard, real hard. (It is Kathy's, afterall) > The Milwaukee (WI) area had an unusual number of cars whose injectors > became clogged/damaged late last year. An investigation pointed to > gasoline that wasn't up to standards, but nobody was willing to name a > particular brand. My cynical take is that politics took control of the > investigation toward the end. The investigation also brought out the > lack of testing gasoline in Wisconsin. Lack of oversight will tend to > lead to companies taking shortcuts; damn the standards. Well, all comments are void if we're talking about people/gas stations/fuel companies that are flaunting the law. It think that's not a wide spread problem. As to fuel below "standards", don't forget that BMW has now forced change in US fuel standards TWICE. In the mid 80's and mid 90's. Voluntary standards, I believe, but still, major changes in how fuel is produced. Brett Anderson KMS ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 23:33:10 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Different fuel? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check with Kathy, I think you mean flouting the law. Maybe you were just lucky with that Tahoe. Gary Derian > > Well, all comments are void if we're talking about people/gas > stations/fuel > companies that are flaunting the law. It think that's not a wide spread > problem. > Brett Anderson > KMS ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 11:52:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey all, I think I've addressed this before, but I don't think I really got any input on it, so I'll try again. On both my old E36 325 and my current M3, I get a bit of a splotchy film on the windshield, especially on very hot days. The fact that it happened to both my old car and the current one tells me that it isn't very likely a problem with a leaking heater core or anything (I've experienced that already anyway in my old E30 318 and this isn't like that). The film usually shows up only near the bottom of the windshield, close to the defrost vents. Does anyone else have this problem? It suddenly dawned on me the other day that it could be the Lexol I used on the dashboard, but I'm seeking to find if it is a common E36 problem or one I only experience. Thanks guys, Brian 95 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:14:28 -0700 From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Tue, Jul 05, 2005 at 11:52:59AM -0700, Brian Ruiz wrote: > The film usually shows up only near the bottom of the > windshield, close to the defrost vents. Are you sure it's on the inside? If you run the AC through the defrost vents a little, the windshield will condense some water on the outside. -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(9 messages) **********
