The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 725 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Different fuel? Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: Redline SL1 Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield <E30> Convertible Suspension Choices Re: <E30> Convertible Suspension Choices Re: <E30> Convertible Suspension Choices
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 17:06:12 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Different fuel? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brett, Piston slap on the GM/GMC engines has nothing to do with fuel or deposits of same, no matter what sputum GM is putting out to cover their heinies on this issue. -Kevin 2001 Sierra C3 ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:06:03 -0400 From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian Ruiz wrote: >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. > <<snipped>> >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. > I don't know if it's actually the source of your film, but Lexol, Armor All , or any other product you apply to your dash will evaporate and deposit onto the glass on hot days. The more dressing you put on the faster and heavier the haze appears. Even if you put *no* dressing on the dash, the vinyl material of the dashboard itself releases fumes that will deposit on the glass to some degree. Brian '94 325ic ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 05 Jul 2005 22:22:37 -0400 From: Brian Daley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Redline SL1 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott & Charlotte Miller wrote: >One thing it does is clean valve deposits. When Bill Arnold >determined that my (then recently purchased) '90 325i had sticking >valves, he recommended SL-1. The problem went away. Of course, I >don't know if my use of Chevron gas vs whatever the previous owner >used had anything to do with this. But Bill would not have >recommended it for valves if it wouldn't help solve the problem. > >I have no idea what it does for injectors, although it is sold as a >fuel system cleaner. I can't imagine that its mere presence would >result in a different chemical mixture in the exhaust that would >affect CE light activation. > It's mere presence doesn't result in a different *chemical* mixture in the exhaust, but if it cleans up a partially clogged injector causing a lean condition or an injector sticking open and causing a rich condition it would certainly alter the *air-fuel* mixture in the exhaust that would correct a CE light. Brian '94 325ic ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2005 19:28:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know some window cleaner will clean off the smudge, but that's what I want to avoid. Having to clean the windshield every single morning during the summer is not a fun thing to be spending my time doing. On a side note, is there any way to clean off the Lexol? Or does someone have the name of an alternative product that doesn't evaporate so easily? ;) Brian --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > IT very well could be the Lexol you are using. If > you are spraying it > directly on the dash, then some overspray could be > getting on the > windshield. I had the same problem on my E30. > Window cleaner and a wet > damp towel do the trick. > Ryan- > > > > 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! 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Brian Ruiz wrote: >I know some window cleaner will clean off the smudge, >but that's what I want to avoid. Having to clean the >windshield every single morning during the summer is >not a fun thing to be spending my time doing. > >On a side note, is there any way to clean off the >Lexol? Or does someone have the name of an >alternative product that doesn't evaporate so easily? >;) > >Brian > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 08:38:22 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> And crumpled newspaper. The ink makes a dandy polishing abrasive. Gary Derian > Clean the windows with clear vinegar. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 09:06:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Richard Dorffer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Indeed, but some of us have stepped out of the dark ages and no longer receive any form of newspaper... :-) For those like me, you might want to try Sprayway glass cleaner (Cheap, effective, readily available, easy to use, no streaks, ammonia free), http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/050glassmirror.html and now available in a handy pop-up wipe: http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/933glassmirror.html Later, Rich --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And crumpled newspaper. The ink makes a dandy polishing abrasive. > Gary Derian > > > > Clean the windows with clear vinegar. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:23:56 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Richard Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> So you read the comics on line, then? Gary Derian > Indeed, but some of us have stepped out of the dark ages and no longer > receive any form of > newspaper... > > :-) > > For those like me, you might want to try Sprayway glass cleaner (Cheap, > effective, readily > available, easy to use, no streaks, ammonia free), > > http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/050glassmirror.html > > and now available in a handy pop-up wipe: > > http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/933glassmirror.html > > Later, > > Rich > > > --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> And crumpled newspaper. The ink makes a dandy polishing abrasive. >> Gary Derian >> >> >> > Clean the windows with clear vinegar. > > 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: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:32:34 -0400 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/artsandliving/comics/index.html Requires free registration and has more comics than my local newspaper. Bill Matthews ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Richard Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 12:23 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield > So you read the comics on line, then? > Gary Derian > >> Indeed, but some of us have stepped out of the dark ages and no longer >> receive any form of >> newspaper... >> >> :-) >> >> For those like me, you might want to try Sprayway glass cleaner (Cheap, >> effective, readily >> available, easy to use, no streaks, ammonia free), >> >> http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/050glassmirror.html >> >> and now available in a handy pop-up wipe: >> >> http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/933glassmirror.html >> >> Later, >> >> Rich >> >> >> --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> And crumpled newspaper. The ink makes a dandy polishing abrasive. >>> Gary Derian >>> ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:59:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Tammer Farid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> www.ucomics.com/boondocks or /calvinandhobbes. all one needs, really. i do like to have newspaper around the house for cleaning/under-car spill management, etc, but there are 3 or 4 separate free dailies here. i just grab a handful when i need some. -tammer "i ain't payin' for no news" farid --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So you read the comics on line, then? > Gary Derian > > > Indeed, but some of us have stepped out of the dark > ages and no longer > > receive any form of > > newspaper... > > > > :-) > > > > For those like me, you might want to try Sprayway glass > cleaner (Cheap, > > effective, readily > > available, easy to use, no streaks, ammonia free), > > > > > http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/050glassmirror.html > > > > and now available in a handy pop-up wipe: > > > > > http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/933glassmirror.html > > > > Later, > > > > Rich > > > > > > --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >> And crumpled newspaper. The ink makes a dandy > polishing abrasive. > >> Gary Derian > >> > >> > >> > Clean the windows with clear vinegar. > > > > 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 > ____________________________________________________ Sell on Yahoo! Auctions no fees. Bid on great items. http://auctions.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 15:19:43 -0700 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've been using Stoner Invisible Glass, however, I had my windshield replaced this weekend and the tech uses pre-diluted Prestone Bug Wash. We did a side-by-side comparison and they both worked really well even under the hot 100º Sacramento sun. Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Chapter BMWCCA 916-852-6533 (home) 916-743-7153 (cell) [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jul 6, 2005, at 9:06 AM, Richard Dorffer wrote: > Indeed, but some of us have stepped out of the dark ages and no > longer receive any form of > newspaper... > > :-) > > For those like me, you might want to try Sprayway glass cleaner > (Cheap, effective, readily > available, easy to use, no streaks, ammonia free), > > http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/050glassmirror.html > > and now available in a handy pop-up wipe: > > http://www.spraywayinc.com/glassmirror/933glassmirror.html > > Later, > > Rich > > > --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> And crumpled newspaper. The ink makes a dandy polishing abrasive. >> Gary Derian >> >> >> >>> Clean the windows with clear vinegar. >>> > > 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: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 08:50:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> small patch of film on interior windshield Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Tue, 5 Jul 2005, Brian Ruiz wrote: > On a side note, is there any way to clean off the > Lexol? Or does someone have the name of an > alternative product that doesn't evaporate so easily? Hmm, where's Steve Albrecht when you need him? :-) Another thing to consider is that your plastic dashboard could also be outgassing stuff that's causing the film, but in my experience, that's more of a 6-month kind of process instead of what sounds like a weekly or daily event in your case. To protect my plastic bits, I use some discontinued thing that claims to add UV protection, but I've always heard Lexol was good stuff, so who knows? Newsprint and water works great for me to clean the windows, however. --Andre ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 16:00:24 -0500 From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: <E30> Convertible Suspension Choices Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all, I am getting closer to reworking the suspension on my 93 325ic and would like a bit of input. I need to replace the shocks/struts as I can see the oil leaks and feel the 1972 Buick flabby ride (control arms and tie rods will be done too). The car is stock AFAIK with the original Boges, and an M3 rear sway bar. I use it as a daily driver/commuter with the odd autocross thrown in. I want to stay near the stock ride height, but maybe lowering the car just a bit would be OK. Are M3 springs a good choice here? Anyone tried them on a convertible? I think Neil D said he cut his front springs a bit, anyone else tried this? I am also trying to decide on shocks. I see four alternatives, Bilstein HD/Sport (depending on the springs), Bilstein Tourings, or Plain Old Boges. I am assuming the Tourings and the Boges are similar and between them the Bilsteins are cheaper. I am guessing I would like the firmer HD/Sports, but am concerned that they will not match the stock springs well or may further exacerbate the floppy E30 convertible chassis. I know this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I couldn't remember much convertible specific info. Any of you convertible guys have a set up you recommend? Regards, Paul Craven 1993 325ic with Dyna-ride (Buick reference) 1995 525it ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:18:09 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E30> Convertible Suspension Choices Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Others have done more of this than I but let me prattle a moment. M3 springs are excellent for coupes but the convertible is heavier. Isn't the convertible already lower than a non M3? If you have non sport springs, changing to coupe sport springs may help a bit without going too stiff. Keeping the ride height reasonably high is a good thing for a daily driver. Gary Derian > Hi all, > I am getting closer to reworking the suspension on my 93 325ic > and would like a bit of input. I need to replace the shocks/struts as I > can see the oil leaks and feel the 1972 Buick flabby ride (control arms > and tie rods will be done too). The car is stock AFAIK with the > original Boges, and an M3 rear sway bar. I use it as a daily > driver/commuter with the odd autocross thrown in. I want to stay near > the stock ride height, but maybe lowering the car just a bit would be > OK. Are M3 springs a good choice here? Anyone tried them on a > convertible? I think Neil D said he cut his front springs a bit, anyone > else tried this? > I am also trying to decide on shocks. I see four alternatives, > Bilstein HD/Sport (depending on the springs), Bilstein Tourings, or > Plain Old Boges. I am assuming the Tourings and the Boges are similar > and between them the Bilsteins are cheaper. I am guessing I would like > the firmer HD/Sports, but am concerned that they will not match the > stock springs well or may further exacerbate the floppy E30 convertible > chassis. > I know this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I couldn't > remember much convertible specific info. Any of you convertible guys > have a set up you recommend? > > Regards, > Paul Craven > 1993 325ic with Dyna-ride (Buick reference) > 1995 525it > > 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: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 14:56:10 -0700 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E30> Convertible Suspension Choices Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Paul, On my '91 318ic I'm running E30 M3 springs and KYB shocks and struts (I plan on upgrading to Bilstein's eventually). I am able to run the M3 springs because the 318i is purported to be only 7lbs heavier than the E30 M3 (it has a smaller motor and has no trunk tar or power top to weigh it down). I am also running the stock cabrio 21mm front sway bar and the larger 14.5mm E30 M3 rear sway bar. I also have an Eibach strut bar which actually helps with some chassis stiffening. Because of the added weight of the 325ic I'm not sure if the M3 springs will work. If you want to keep the ride height close to stock, H&R OE Sport springs might work. As for shocks/struts Bilsteins are pretty popular. Use the HD's if you don't plan any significant lowering, otherwise get the sports. If you want adjustability then get Koni's or Tokico Illuminas. Here is a link to before and after pics of my ride... http://homepage.mac.com/mgold/BMW/PhotoAlbum42.html Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Chapter BMWCCA 916-852-6533 (home) 916-743-7153 (cell) [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jul 6, 2005, at 2:00 PM, Paul Craven wrote: > Hi all, > I am getting closer to reworking the suspension on my 93 325ic > and would like a bit of input. I need to replace the shocks/struts > as I > can see the oil leaks and feel the 1972 Buick flabby ride (control > arms > and tie rods will be done too). The car is stock AFAIK with the > original Boges, and an M3 rear sway bar. I use it as a daily > driver/commuter with the odd autocross thrown in. I want to stay near > the stock ride height, but maybe lowering the car just a bit would be > OK. Are M3 springs a good choice here? Anyone tried them on a > convertible? I think Neil D said he cut his front springs a bit, > anyone > else tried this? > I am also trying to decide on shocks. I see four alternatives, > Bilstein HD/Sport (depending on the springs), Bilstein Tourings, or > Plain Old Boges. I am assuming the Tourings and the Boges are similar > and between them the Bilsteins are cheaper. I am guessing I would > like > the firmer HD/Sports, but am concerned that they will not match the > stock springs well or may further exacerbate the floppy E30 > convertible > chassis. > I know this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I couldn't > remember much convertible specific info. Any of you convertible guys > have a set up you recommend? > > Regards, > Paul Craven > 1993 325ic with Dyna-ride (Buick reference) > 1995 525it > > 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) **********
