The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 816 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 questions Re: E36 questions Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber For Sale: 1995 525iT (Touring) E38 Key Remote battery replacement Re: mileage rollback possible? Re: mileage rollback possible? Re: Wet brake dust OT - Badger Bimmers Octoberfast Photos Re: E36 questions Re: <E36> Window Problems
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:04:33 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 questions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 1) it's not bad, but it's not great either. Sometimes I think they didn't > bother actually trying what they wrote. Agreed, but what are the alternatives?? Haynes? I don't think so. > 2) If it's had it's pump replaced in the past five years it's > good bet it's not plastic. Not exactly, many of the pumps the last few years are back to being some form of composite/plastic. But, this later version of plastic is purportedly more robust than the plastic water pump issue years ago. Later, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:24:25 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 questions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have the Bentley, Haynes and Chilton. Sometimes it takes all three to make sense out of a particular task. By far the Bentley is the best. Especially the electrical diagrams. Very helpful recently when I was putting the engine back in the car and I was trying to figure out what connect went to which sensor. That will teach me to not label them on disassembly. re: the h2o pump. I didn't know that. Go figger. the last one I just bought for the race car was metal. cheers Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Dorffer Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 8:05 PM To: Marco Romani; [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] E36 questions > 1) it's not bad, but it's not great either. Sometimes I think they didn't > bother actually trying what they wrote. Agreed, but what are the alternatives?? Haynes? I don't think so. > 2) If it's had it's pump replaced in the past five years it's > good bet it's not plastic. Not exactly, many of the pumps the last few years are back to being some form of composite/plastic. But, this later version of plastic is purportedly more robust than the plastic water pump issue years ago. Later, Rich 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, 26 Sep 2005 20:36:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Tammer Farid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.cokertire.com Be advised that you could either spend stupid money on crappy 20-year-old tire technology, or get a set of 15" alloy take-offs from an E32 or E34 and a decent set of Yokohamas for the same total. For your chosen size, closest I could find was: http://www.cokertire.com/store/customer/search.php?tire_size=240%2F55VR415&in_category=108 At that price, you could buy a set of new BBS alloys and tires. If you insist on spending the money on crappy TRX tires, please do yourself a favor and be gentle in inclement weather. Tires have come a long way in the intervening decades. If this is for show-car originality, then just show on 'em and don't drive on 'em. -tammer 1 E28, 1 A2 GTI 18 wheels, of which 1 (E28 original spare) is metric 26 tires, of which 1 (ditto) is metric --- Ben Dixon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey guys can anybody tell me where to go to get the best > deal on TRX tires? > I know there not the wheel of choice but I already have > them and would like > to know just what it will cost to put new shoes on them. > thanks, I have > 240/45ZR415 thanks, ben __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 09:22:17 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tammer Farid" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The TRX has a different bead configuration, but nothing about that design limits the adoption of modern tread compounds and belt construction. Of course, Coker is not about technology. Gary Derian > http://www.cokertire.com > > Be advised that you could either spend stupid money on > crappy 20-year-old tire technology, or get a set of 15" > alloy take-offs from an E32 or E34 and a decent set of > Yokohamas for the same total. > > For your chosen size, closest I could find was: > http://www.cokertire.com/store/customer/search.php?tire_size=240%2F55VR415&in_category=108 > > At that price, you could buy a set of new BBS alloys and > tires. If you insist on spending the money on crappy TRX > tires, please do yourself a favor and be gentle in > inclement weather. Tires have come a long way in the > intervening decades. If this is for show-car originality, > then just show on 'em and don't drive on 'em. > > -tammer ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:11:19 -0700 From: "Scott & Charlotte Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Tire Rack seems to have them... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=240%2F&ratio=45&diameter=415&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&RunFlat=All&x=68&y=10 But for the price they're selling, with a little shopping you could buy a conventional-size set of wheels and tires for not much more than a set of TRX tires alone. Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:35:59 -0700 >From: "Ben Dixon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[email protected]> >Subject: Source for dreaded TRX rubber >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hey guys can anybody tell me where to go to get the best deal on TRX tires? >I know there not the wheel of choice but I already have them and would like >to know just what it will cost to put new shoes on them. thanks, I have >240/45ZR415 thanks, ben >[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:18:48 -0400 From: "Beaudette, Roland SIKORSKY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[email protected]'" <[email protected]> Cc: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ben, Start with the 6er group: http://www.normgrills.net/bcg/. Every now and then someone buys TRX tires instead of upgrading and announces the purchase to the group. Check the archives. Cheers, Roland ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:24:12 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Source for dreaded TRX rubber Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Were those TRX tires always that expensive? I was looking on that coker website and couldn't believe my eyes. I think back when I got a set for my 535is they were $120 a piece. Did I see a $280 price listed? Good lord. Alex Cagann ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 03:43:46 +0000 From: "Vijay Nuthulapaty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: For Sale: 1995 525iT (Touring) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check out http://www.nuthulapaty.com/touring/ Please contact me by e-mail as I dont check the digests as often as I would like Thanks, Vijay 00 740iL 98 M3/4 95 525iT ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 06:24:25 -0400 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: E38 Key Remote battery replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The battery is becoming a bit weak in the key remote to my 1999 740i Sport. Upon initial examination, I did not find a quick way to take the key apart to check and see what type of battery I need to purchase to replace the weak battery. What type of battery do I need to purchase? Where can I buy one? How do I replace the weak battery? Thanks in advance, Dean ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 20:46:34 -0700 From: JKerouac <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Andy Messer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: mileage rollback possible? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> _Any software can be hacked. Barry Andy Messer wrote: >First off, let me state I am not looking to have the mileage on my car (or >anyone's car I know) rolled back. > >A non-BMW friend at work came across a likely scam on eBay today. Typical >offshore stuff, but we started talking about the mileage of the car ... 2004 >MY 330i with about 15k. Seems reasonable, but since the guy was asking >$7500 for the car, he wondered if the mileage had been rolled back which led >us to the question -> is it possible to roll back the mileage of a late >model BMW? >Obviously, it would take a shady dealership or someone with access to the >GT1 system to reprogram the instrument cluster, but I wonder if it is even >possible to either roll back the cluster (ie, cluster reads 14,884 miles and >does not allow any readings less than that during reprogram) or, in the case >of cluster replacement, ECU logs mileage and does not allow the cluster to >read less than what is stored in the ECU memory. > >Like I said, I'm not looking to have it done; just wondering if it was even >possible with all the electronic checks that may be possible with all the >different modules on board. > >Curious- > >Andy > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 06:43:13 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: mileage rollback possible? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have seen hand held devices that can adjust mileage for just about every digital speedometer out there. I have also seen used BMW's that surely had their mileage adjusted given the stated mileage and condition of the car overall. If the car is new enough to be considered for warranty, a carfax and dealer check would be a good idea, even though carfax is spotty at best. Mike > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:bmwuucdigest- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JKerouac > Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 11:47 PM > To: Andy Messer > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [UUC] mileage rollback possible? > > _Any software can be hacked. > Barry > > Andy Messer wrote: > > >First off, let me state I am not looking to have the mileage on my car > (or > >anyone's car I know) rolled back. > > > >A non-BMW friend at work came across a likely scam on eBay today. > Typical > >offshore stuff, but we started talking about the mileage of the car ... > 2004 > >MY 330i with about 15k. Seems reasonable, but since the guy was asking > >$7500 for the car, he wondered if the mileage had been rolled back which > led > >us to the question -> is it possible to roll back the mileage of a late > >model BMW? > >Obviously, it would take a shady dealership or someone with access to the > >GT1 system to reprogram the instrument cluster, but I wonder if it is > even > >possible to either roll back the cluster (ie, cluster reads 14,884 miles > and > >does not allow any readings less than that during reprogram) or, in the > case > >of cluster replacement, ECU logs mileage and does not allow the cluster > to > >read less than what is stored in the ECU memory. > > > >Like I said, I'm not looking to have it done; just wondering if it was > even > >possible with all the electronic checks that may be possible with all the > >different modules on board. > > > >Curious- > > > >Andy > > > 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 > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.6/111 - Release Date: 9/23/2005 > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.344 / Virus Database: 267.11.6/111 - Release Date: 9/23/2005 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:19:30 -0500 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Wet brake dust Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The original post was a query about the best method to remove that stubborn brake dust left by some track pads after the dust has gotten wet and turned crusty. Like several others have mentioned, I found that a *fresh* coat of polish applied before the event aided removal tremendously. However, I have no good solution for removing it once it's there. I still have some spots left by the Hawk Blues several years ago. I was going to report on how my wheels cleaned this time. The pads are Carbotech and I had been using them on the street for at least a month prior to the event. I did not clean any of the dust off prior to the event. It rained during the second day and I didn't attempt to clean the wheels until last night (Monday). No problemo; the dust came off like regular dirt; didn't even require hard scrubbing. Clarence West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:43:43 -0500 From: Jamie Howton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: OT - Badger Bimmers Octoberfast Photos Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sorry about the OT, but it sounds like there are a fair number of people on this list that attended RA this past weekend. Here are a few pictures I took: http://www.howton.net/octoberfast_05.htm If anyone would like high resultution images, just let me know what the filenames are. I have them in 3008 x 2000 Nikon RAW format but can save them as anything you can use. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 07:51:35 -0400 From: "M540" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 questions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dave, Enjoy the car, sounds like a beauty. 1. I think it's worth the bucks even though I've really only used it for cross-reference/sanity check purposes. The best part about this car is all the nuts like us who own them. I've had amazing luck just Googling problems as I've hit them. More often than not you'll find a multi-page detailed write-up with color photos that someone was nice enough to put together. Failing that, often times list archives will have your answer. When that doesn't work, you'll almost always get a bunch of great responses from one of the applicable e-mail lists or web forums. I could be wrong, but I don't think you can get this kind of support for a Lincoln... 2. What they said. I can't. Kevin ----------------------------- Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 16:25:56 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: E36 questions Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am going to be taking delivery of a pristine '95 M3 in the next few days and I have a couple of questions. 1: Is the Bentley E36 book the manual to get? Looks like it might be the only game in town... 2: Can a plastic impeller H20 pump be identified without removing the pump from the car? Thanks, Dave T ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:17:27 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> Window Problems Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 9/26/05 10:31 PM, P Kroon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Also, are there any one-touch open/close switches for > the moonroof? See: <http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?cPath=69&products_id=71> 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! ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
