The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 889 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Oiling ITG Filter? Oiling ITG Filter? Filter cleaning/ was Re: Oiling ITG Filter? Awesome ruling by judge! Snow tires E46 Re: Snow tires E46 Re: Snow tires E46 Snow tires/wheels for e36 M3 Re: Snow tires/wheels for e36 M3 Re: Snow tires E46 Snow Tires E46 Re: Snow Tires E46 Re: [UUC]Snow tires in MD...DC? Re: [UUC]Snow tires in MD...DC? Re: [UUC]Snow tires in MD...DC?
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2005 21:29:32 -0800 From: "Bob Sutterfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Oiling ITG Filter? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marc Plante wrote: > I have a can of K&N filter oil. Is that OK for the ITG foam filter? > If not does anyone have a recommended source for the right Oil? Contact http://eurosporthighperformance.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 07:58:21 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Oiling ITG Filter? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Marc, Hello. Go to this web site http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/intakes.html and look at the item named "ITG Filter No-Toil Oil/Cleaner Kit". This is the correct kit for your ITG filter. The cleaner works pretty well, and just make sure that you do not over oil the filter. Have fun! Mo 98 M3/4 95 M3 - At the cage builder 91 325IX 89 325i for sale 83 Euro 323i for sale (I guess...) Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2005 22:15:09 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Oiling ITG Filter? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Finally got an ITG filter for my E36, which came equipped with an ECIS when my wife bought it. I have a can of K&N filter oil. Is that OK for the ITG foam filter? If not does anyone have a recommended source for the right Oil? Thanks Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 Vienna, VA ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 10:24:53 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mo Karamat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Filter cleaning/ was Re: Oiling ITG Filter? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A good spraying with Castrol Super Clean mixed 4:1 has worked better on K&N's and Pipercrosses than the special filter cleaning solutions. Better on wheels than the Zymol Brite too. Barry Mo Karamat wrote: >Marc,Hello. Go to this web site >http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/intakes.html and look at the item >named "ITG Filter No-Toil Oil/Cleaner Kit". This is the correct kit for >your ITG filter. The cleaner works pretty well, and just make sure that you >do not over oil the filter.Have fun!Mo > > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 08:22:06 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "911" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[email protected]> Subject: Awesome ruling by judge! Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cool! Vty, --Dennis -------------- Nebraska Judge Says 128 mph Not 'Reckless' Wed Dec 7, 4:35 PM ET NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. - Speeding is not necessarily reckless, even at 128 mph, a judge ruled in the case of a motorcyclist who tried to flee from state troopers. With some reluctance, County Judge John Steinheider ruled last week that Jacob H. Carman, 20, was not guilty of reckless driving on Sept. 5, when he was spotted by a trooper who then chased him at the top speed of his cruiser's odometer - 128 mph. "As much as it pains me to do it, speed and speed alone is not sufficient to establish reckless driving," the judge told Carman on Friday. "If you had had a passenger, there would be no question of conviction. If there had been other cars on the roadway, if you would've went into the wrong lane or anything, I would have convicted you." Otoe County prosecutor David Partsch acknowledged that Carman could have been charged with speeding but, "We felt that the manner in which he was operating the motorcycle was reckless." Carman didn't get off entirely. He was fined $300 for expired tags and other violations. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 09:27:28 -0500 From: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Snow tires E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just got a set of 16" steel rims for my car. Does anyone have a suggestion for snow tires that are not too expensive and also won't torment me too badly when it isn't snowing? Here in Maryland we don't usually get much snow, but every now and then we get a few big storms to make up for it. I survived for about 9 years with an MR2 on summer or all season tires year-round, but now I don't have an engine sitting on top of the drive wheels any more I guess I need the snow tires. Joe Della Barba '00 323iT ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 07:12:19 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: Snow tires E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I survived for about 9 years with an MR2 on summer >or all season tires year-round, I would've guessed an MR2 is easy to spin out in slippery conditions. Anyway, I have Pirelli Snowsports on the E36 M3 and Dunlop Graspics on the E30 325i, I would recommend both of those tires to anyone. Carlos. 98 M3 89 325i __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 18:37:38 +0000 From: nick brearley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Snow tires E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 07:12 08/12/05 -0800, Carlos Lopez wrote: >Anyway, I have Pirelli Snowsports on the E36 M3 and Dunlop Graspics on >the E30 325i, I would recommend both of those tires to anyone. I've had good results with the Pirelli P210 Snowsports on an E36 325 for a couple of winters in the UK. We don't get the spectacular snow you can get on occasion (Feb ' 03) but they perform adequately on dry/damp roads and if snow comes they are not fazed. Nick Brearley Debating whether to change to the Pirellis right now. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 11:29:02 -0800 (PST) From: P Kroon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: nick brearley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Snow tires/wheels for e36 M3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Will 16" wheels from other e36 (or 5 series for that matter) fit on a 95 m3? I'd like to put 16" snow tires on. Thanks, Paul 95 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:23:15 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected], "nick brearley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Snow tires/wheels for e36 M3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> No, they will not. There are a few aftermarket 16" wheels that will fit (I'm running a set of Mille Miglias that are OK), but generally you'll need 17"s Marc Plante E36 M3/4 Vienna, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: "P Kroon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "nick brearley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: [UUC] Snow tires/wheels for e36 M3 Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 11:29:02 -0800 (PST) > > Will 16" wheels from other e36 (or 5 series for that > matter) fit on a 95 m3? I'd like to put 16" snow > tires on. > > Thanks, > > Paul > 95 M3 > > __________________________________________________ > 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 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:19:33 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Snow tires E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A BMW touring has 53% or more weight on the drive wheels, that is pretty good. Add traction control and they do very well. For the best snow performance, go skinny and aggressive with a Q speed rating. For dry roads go wider with an H rating. Depending where in Maryland you live, I'd go with good all season tires and a set of cable chains for the bad days or ski trips. Nokian has the best snow tires, but they're expensive. I've had good luck with Dunlop Graspic and Yokohama Guardex. Gary Derian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 9:27 AM Subject: [UUC] Snow tires E46 > > I just got a set of 16" steel rims for my car. > Does anyone have a suggestion for snow tires that are not too expensive > and > also won't torment me too badly when it isn't snowing? Here in Maryland we > don't usually get much snow, but every now and then we get a few big > storms > to make up for it. I survived for about 9 years with an MR2 on summer or > all > season tires year-round, but now I don't have an engine sitting on top of > the drive wheels any more I guess I need the snow tires. > > Joe Della Barba '00 323iT > 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: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 08:38:47 -0800 From: Tom Kosmalski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Snow Tires E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I too have had Guardex and Graspics. Both good, but the Guardex seemed squishier on dry pavement, and definitely wore more quickly. Those Guardex were owned 8 years ago, so take it for what it's worth. Personally, I'd rather stay home than chain up anymore, so take that as a definite vote in favor of dedicated snow tires! Tom K. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:02:34 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tom Kosmalski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Snow Tires E46 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had Guardex on a Volvo 850. There was a huge difference in handling compared to the Dunlop SP 4000 A/S summer tires. On the 525iT, I have the Graspics. There is very little difference in handling compared to BFG KDWS tires even going from 55 series 16s to 65 series 15s. This has a lot to do with the balanced nature of a BMW but also something to do with the tires. In short, I agree with Tom. Gary Derian >I too have had Guardex and Graspics. Both good, but the Guardex seemed >squishier on dry pavement, and definitely wore more quickly. > > Those Guardex were owned 8 years ago, so take it for what it's worth. > > Personally, I'd rather stay home than chain up anymore, so take that as a > definite vote in favor of dedicated snow tires! > > Tom K. > > 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: Thu, 08 Dec 2005 11:54:49 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC]Snow tires in MD...DC? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The ".GOV" extension on your address makes me bet you're in the DC area. You can go with strong all-seasons like Nokian NRWs or Michelin Pilot A/S, but if you have dedicated snow wheels, I'd go ahead and get some dedicated snow tires. The Michelin Pilot Alpins are a nice balance of snow and dry handling, and seem to wear pretty well and do OK on dry roads. The Bridgestones are great on snow and ice, but not as happy on dry or wet roads. Realize that NO snow tire will give you great simmer handling, and it's not nice to the softer rubber compound to torture them around offramps anyhow. Gary Darien's comment about cable chains might be more applicable out West (beyond Hagerstown). but I wouldn't want to clump around the beltway with cable chains on. Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 (wearing Dunlop snows that came with my used rims 2 yrs ago) 2005 Child (Wearing a comfy fleece one-piece I'd love to wear around the office) Vienna, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] Snow tires E46 Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:19:33 -0500 > > A BMW touring has 53% or more weight on the drive wheels, that is > pretty good. Add traction control and they do very well. > > For the best snow performance, go skinny and aggressive with a Q > speed rating. For dry roads go wider with an H rating. > > Depending where in Maryland you live, I'd go with good all season > tires and a set of cable chains for the bad days or ski trips. > > Nokian has the best snow tires, but they're expensive. I've had > good luck with Dunlop Graspic and Yokohama Guardex. > > Gary Derian > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Della Barba, Joe" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 9:27 AM > Subject: [UUC] Snow tires E46 > > > > > > I just got a set of 16" steel rims for my car. > > Does anyone have a suggestion for snow tires that are not too expensive and > > also won't torment me too badly when it isn't snowing? Here in Maryland we > > don't usually get much snow, but every now and then we get a few big storms > > to make up for it. I survived for about 9 years with an MR2 on summer or all > > season tires year-round, but now I don't have an engine sitting on top of > > the drive wheels any more I guess I need the snow tires. > > > > Joe Della Barba '00 323iT > > 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: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:34:32 -0500 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [UUC]Snow tires in MD...DC? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have been running the Michelin Pilot Alpins for a few winters - am extremely happy with them. I have taken 120 miles trips in heavy snow without any problems. In the dry they do fine - similar to an All season tire. They also do well in wet conditions. Dean ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:47:52 -0500 From: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC]Snow tires in MD...DC? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I live on Kent Island and work north of Baltimore. I am thinking I could have nice performance tires on my alloy wheels and then just switch over to the steel wheels whenever it snows. At the rate we get snow here the snow tires might dry rot before they wear out. Joe Della Barba -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marc Plante Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] [UUC]Snow tires in MD...DC? The ".GOV" extension on your address makes me bet you're in the DC area. You can go with strong all-seasons like Nokian NRWs or Michelin Pilot A/S, but if you have dedicated snow wheels, I'd go ahead and get some dedicated snow tires. The Michelin Pilot Alpins are a nice balance of snow and dry handling, and seem to wear pretty well and do OK on dry roads. The Bridgestones are great on snow and ice, but not as happy on dry or wet roads. Realize that NO snow tire will give you great simmer handling, and it's not nice to the softer rubber compound to torture them around offramps anyhow. Gary Darien's comment about cable chains might be more applicable out West (beyond Hagerstown). but I wouldn't want to clump around the beltway with cable chains on. Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 (wearing Dunlop snows that came with my used rims 2 yrs ago) 2005 Child (Wearing a comfy fleece one-piece I'd love to wear around the office) Vienna, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Della Barba, Joe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] Snow tires E46 Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2005 10:19:33 -0500 > > A BMW touring has 53% or more weight on the drive wheels, that is > pretty good. Add traction control and they do very well. > > For the best snow performance, go skinny and aggressive with a Q speed > rating. For dry roads go wider with an H rating. > > Depending where in Maryland you live, I'd go with good all season > tires and a set of cable chains for the bad days or ski trips. > > Nokian has the best snow tires, but they're expensive. I've had good > luck with Dunlop Graspic and Yokohama Guardex. > > Gary Derian > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Della Barba, Joe" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 9:27 AM > Subject: [UUC] Snow tires E46 > > > > > > I just got a set of 16" steel rims for my car. > > Does anyone have a suggestion for snow tires that are not too > > expensive and also won't torment me too badly when it isn't snowing? > > Here in Maryland we don't usually get much snow, but every now and > > then we get a few big storms to make up for it. I survived for about > > 9 years with an MR2 on summer or all season tires year-round, but > > now I don't have an engine sitting on top of the drive wheels any more I guess I need the snow tires. > > > > Joe Della Barba '00 323iT > > 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 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) **********
