The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 803 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: e30 Brake lining warning light... Re: e30 Brake lining warning light... Re: e30 Brake lining warning light... Re: OIL: no not again! Re: OIL: no not again! <E36> JTD underbody panel Re: <E36> JTD underbody panel
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 22:17:31 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED] Com" <[email protected]> Subject: e30 Brake lining warning light... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear All, For some reason the warning light for my brake pads is showing up on the dash (89 325i).. I checked the sensors, and the pads and they are fine. Is there an easy way to shut off the light? I check the pads enough, so I really do not need the light.. Thanks in advance for your help! Mo ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 19:31:42 -0700 (PDT) From: "Ryan Simmons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mo Karamat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "[EMAIL PROTECTED] Com" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: e30 Brake lining warning light... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Un plug the light from the instrument cluster. This is what I did, because I too know when I need new brake pads. Ryan- Dear All, > > For some reason the warning light for my brake pads is showing up on the > dash (89 > 325i).. I checked the sensors, and the pads and they are fine. Is there > an > easy way to shut off the light? I check the pads enough, so I really do > not > need the light.. > > > Thanks in advance for your help! > Mo > > > 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: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 22:37:36 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: e30 Brake lining warning light... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Pull the bulb. The most common causes for this light are a failed harness, just north of the sensor connector, or a cracked solder joint on the instrument cluster's main board. Brett Anderson KMS - Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com 440 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) > -----Original Message----- > For some reason the warning light for my brake pads is showing up on the > dash (89 > 325i).. I checked the sensors, and the pads and they are fine. > Is there an > easy way to shut off the light? I check the pads enough, so I > really do not > need the light.. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 22:08:04 -0500 From: "Paul A. Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'UUC Digest'" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: OIL: no not again! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> How about the 10-40...seems like a nice balance... The extended performance is A3 rated... Paul A. Garnier FastNetworking 281-827-0725 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Derian Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 7:13 PM To: Brian Ruiz; UUC Digest Subject: Re: [UUC] OIL: no not again! BMW oil is 5W-30 but on the thick side of the range, and is ACEA A3 rated. Mobil 1 5W-30 is on the thin side of the range and is not ACEA A3 rated. ACEA is a Euro rating. A3 is for high performance and high speed use. In the Mobil 1 family, the 0W-40 and 15W-50 plus a new 10W-40 have the A3 rating. I use 0W-40 in my M50 and 15W-50 in the S38. See www.bobistheoilguy.com for lots of info, also www.mobil1.com. You will have more power and better fuel economy with thinner oil, but more wear. Gary Derian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Ruiz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2005 7:25 PM Subject: [UUC] OIL: no not again! > Hey guys, > > Kragen has a coupon in their ad this weekend for Mobil > 1 for 3.99/quart. I headed on over and picked up some > 5-30 for my 95 M3. However, I have been using the > "Extended Performance" 15-50. Checking the owner's > manual, in one of those oil grade vs temperature > charts, it shows the top of the 5-30 bar at about > 25°F. Obviously that temp is never reached here in > southern California, but I know that many new vehicles > recommend 5-30. In any case, what weight oil do other > fellow E36 M3 owners use in their cars? My VANOS is > in need of replacement very soon, so should I stick > with the thicker weight of 15-50 for now or is the > 5-30 okay? > > And to finally settle it: does anyone know which of > the Mobil 1 varieties is a true PAO base stock? I'm > almost positive the new "Mobil Clean 5000 or 7500" > stuff is not fully synthetic, but I *think* the > "Extended Performance" variety is. But does anyone > know if the just plain old Mobil 1, (bottle: > http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Images/Products/M1BASE_0W40.gif > ) is truly fully synthetic (PAO base stock) as well? > The bottle DOES say 'fully synthetic' but I am > doubtful because of that court case whenever it was > regarding the definitions of fully synthetic. > > I'm sure Gary might have a say at this one, and anyone > else who can lend some info or insight would be > appreciated as well. > > Thanks! > Brian > 95 M3 > 10 years, 1 month, and 9 days old today. > > P.S. Seeing as how today is 9.11, I just wanted to > note to the list to remember those who lost their > lives and to pray for our troops, for their protection > and wisdom to carry out the directions and objectives > commanded to them. > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.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 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, 12 Sep 2005 10:16:28 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: OIL: no not again! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian, I use the Mobil1 0W40. A couple of years ago, when Mobil intro'd the Supersyn formula there was some misinformation flying around the web. I sent them a question via their site and they confirmed the Supersyn base was the PAO type. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 17:14:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: <E36> JTD underbody panel Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey guys, Just wanted to get some input/opinions on the JT Al underbody panel. I currently have an aluminum underbody panel, but I am unaware as to the manufacturer or origin of it. I came into contact a few months ago with some tire spikes on one of those one way tire spike direction limiters, except this one was above ground instead of in the ground. As I drove over the unit, I stopped due to the car in front of me stopping as it exited the driveway onto the main street. After letting off the brake, the car rolled back off the spike platform and I heard some terrifying noise. I immediately freaked, as only days before had I installed a new set of PS2s on all four corners. I got out of the car and saw that one of the mounting holes in the driver's side plastic panel that covers the corner of the front valance (number 21 @ http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=51_2758&hg=51&fg=15 ) had caught on one of the tire spikes and been yanked forward as I rolled back onto level ground. Clips broke, as well as the mounting for this current aluminum panel. After looking closely at it, the mounting (just like the original) has plastic arms that bolt up to the frame rails, and both of those had torn out and are unrepairable. In any case, I am looking for input you guys have about the panel, and how durable it has been to hitting parking blocks, bumps, bruises etc. Thanks, Brian 95 M3 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 19:57:58 -0500 From: "Paul A. Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Brian Ruiz'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'UUC Digest'" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> JTD underbody panel Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian, I have the JTD panel on my 95 m3...it's one of the best things I ever did for the car. This is the panel BMW SHOULD have put under the car. I went through 3! plastic underpanels before I wised up. (I actually WISH it was JUST an underpanel. The collection of little plastic pieces and associated fasteners is not a fun thing to go through with the local BMW parts counter guys) I did go through the effort of buying any other damaged pieces before I installed the panel. That made the installation much easier and permanent. I have not had ANY issues with my Al underpanel, I am the proverbial perfectly satisfied customer. That said, this thing is NOT armor plating. If I nosed into a curb hard enough to cause the bumper cover to deflect more than 2 or 3 inches I can expect to replace a few broken plastic pieces supporting the panel itself as well as several fasteners which will promptly jettison themselves. Never mind probably having to straighten my now BENT Al panel! LOL Good luck, get the panel, you won't regret it. With the money you save over not having to buy front bumper trim, go by an old pickup and you can park it by feel without concern. ;-) Cheers, Paul A. Garnier FastNetworking 281-827-0725 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Ruiz Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005 7:14 PM To: UUC Digest Subject: [UUC] <E36> JTD underbody panel Hey guys, Just wanted to get some input/opinions on the JT Al underbody panel. I currently have an aluminum underbody panel, but I am unaware as to the manufacturer or origin of it. I came into contact a few months ago with some tire spikes on one of those one way tire spike direction limiters, except this one was above ground instead of in the ground. As I drove over the unit, I stopped due to the car in front of me stopping as it exited the driveway onto the main street. After letting off the brake, the car rolled back off the spike platform and I heard some terrifying noise. I immediately freaked, as only days before had I installed a new set of PS2s on all four corners. I got out of the car and saw that one of the mounting holes in the driver's side plastic panel that covers the corner of the front valance (number 21 @ http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=51_2758 &hg=51&fg=15 ) had caught on one of the tire spikes and been yanked forward as I rolled back onto level ground. Clips broke, as well as the mounting for this current aluminum panel. After looking closely at it, the mounting (just like the original) has plastic arms that bolt up to the frame rails, and both of those had torn out and are unrepairable. In any case, I am looking for input you guys have about the panel, and how durable it has been to hitting parking blocks, bumps, bruises etc. Thanks, Brian 95 M3 __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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(7 messages) **********
