The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 44 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: <FS> 1994 325is Re: <FS> 1994 325is Re: E39 Treo 600 Audio Solution Re: My E34 Temporary Audio Solution Re: My E34 Temporary Audio Solution Re: E39 Treo 600 Audio Solution E34 With the Shakes (not thrust arms) Re: E34 With the Shakes (not thrust arms) Re: <WOT> iPod Re: <WOT> iPod Re: <WOT> iPod Re: <E30> 5 bolt conversion Re: <E30> 5 bolt conversion Re: Euro Six speed F1 news - "Toyota embarrassment as three are charged with Ferrari software theft"
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:50:55 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <FS> 1994 325is Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Jan 24, 2006, at 11:54 AM, Paul Craven wrote: > My boss is selling one. It is maroon with a grey interior, 5 speed, > heated seats, 136k miles. Nice overall shape. No real price yet, but > it looks like $4-5k is market rate. Let me know if you are interested > and I'll put you in touch with the owner. *cough*J PREPARED*cough* - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:57:38 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: <FS> 1994 325is Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > *cough*J PREPARED*cough* *cough*Where is it located?*cough* -Carlos :-) 98 M3 89 325i 88 325is __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 14:42:15 -0600 From: "Robert Blakeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E39 Treo 600 Audio Solution Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >What brand of single disc CD player did you install? How does it look in >the dash? > >Ed > I bought a factory CD player from "Christy BMW" on Ebay. The factory unit contains the proper electronics for the AUX input to work. The connector for the AUX wire is next to the standard audio connector on the back of the CD player. Christy even included the proper connectors. The AUX connection came from local dealer parts counter. http://stores.ebay.com/Christy-Bmw Robert Blakeney ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:04:11 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: My E34 Temporary Audio Solution Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott, The diversity antenna is the one element that will ruin any installation that uses an aftermarket head unit. The BMW stock unit uses two coax connections from the diversity amps in the C pillars. The smaller of the two is non-standard to these aftermarket units which , I believe, puts out a reference signal. Even when you supply power to the diversity amps, your signal strength will not be as good as having a dedicated antenna. The installer will take the larger of the two leads and an adaptor and plug it into the head unit. Some have reported no problems with signal strength with this setup. They're probably in large metropolitan areas where signal quality and strength are good. The optimum setup it to buy and install a separate antenna (even better an amplified one) with a standard antenna connector for the head unit and mounting it on a good ground plane. -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: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:12:44 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: My E34 Temporary Audio Solution Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott, Yes, the Eclipse units of late use either a reference CD or a flash card lock the unit. The flash card is removable as is the CD, of course, and if it's an obscure recording you can hide it somewhere as your key. After a certain number of attempts the system will lock up and sent to the factory to reset it. In addition, the mid to high end Eclipse units will output 5 to 8V outputs on the pre-outs which can significantly improve the signal to noise ratio seen at the amp (if it has RCA inputs). The CD sections of the Eclipse units have a long history of also being very good and clean. I have one in the M3. -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: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:29:26 -0600 From: "Robert Blakeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: E39 Treo 600 Audio Solution Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ya, I ended up doing it twice. I didn't like the way the shrink tubing ended up. And now I think the whole thing is too long. May redo it. It was raining Sunday. I had nothing else to do ;^) Robert >From: Dave Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: Robert Blakeney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: [UUC] E39 Treo 600 Audio Solution >Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 14:10:53 -0700 > >On Tue, 2006-01-24 at 09:42 -0600, Robert Blakeney wrote: > > > I wasn't using the included cheap hands-free headset, so I cut off the >mic > > which left me with a properly sized 2.5mm male connection. I soldered on >a > > 3.5 male lead on the other end and plugged her up. The Treo "sees" the >car > > speakers and turns on the headphone out port. New MP3 player. > >Just did the same thing last week for my Treo 650 ;-) > >Those little wires are a bit of a challenge to solder, but the end >result was well worth the effort. > >Dave > > > Now the fun part, depending on which audio player I'm using, when a call > > comes in, it either stops the music or lowers the music volume and plays >the > > telephone audio through the car speakers. It also leaves the Treo mic >on, so > > I simply start talking. I'm experimenting with MMPlayer and Pocket Tunes >and > > I think I'm leaning towards Pocket Tunes. It stops playing when a call >comes > > in, while MMPlayer continues. MMPlayer is really designed for videos, so > > it's GUI is clunky for music. > > > > Been listening to some Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker all week and makin' > > phone calls. Pretty sweet for a bit of wire and solder. > > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:53:22 -0800 (PST) From: kjk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: E34 With the Shakes (not thrust arms) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello List: Over the last 6-8 months my E34 M5 has developed significant vibration and shaking when hitting bumps at freeway speeds. It is more like a shudder from the impact than constant vibration. As it has gotten worse it appears to be showing up even with a series of tar strips. At first I thought it might be suspension bushings and I had the lower control arms replaced and put new thrust arm bushings in. The car has 240k on it plus a few years of track work and I have yet to do the rear subframe bushings. The dogbones, centerlink and tie rods were replaced at about 100k or just past that mileage. On my short list to check are the strut mounts, rear subframe, dogbones and possibly the shocks. The car has a Dinan Stage III with Bilsteins with approximately 140k on it. Kevin Kelly '91 M5 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:00:32 -0500 From: Whit Lowell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: kjk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: E34 With the Shakes (not thrust arms) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kevin, Check the steering links, especially the idler arm/center link bushings before doing anything else. Sounds like you've gotten a lot of use out of those components. A bit of slop in one of those bushings will cause a moderate to severe shudder off of an expansion joint/pavement interchange. best, whit On 1/24/06, kjk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello List: > > Over the last 6-8 months my E34 M5 has developed > significant vibration and shaking when hitting bumps > at freeway speeds. It is more like a shudder from the > impact than constant vibration. As it has gotten worse > it appears to be showing up even with a series of tar > strips. At first I thought it might be suspension > bushings and I had the lower control arms replaced and > put new thrust arm bushings in. The car has 240k on > it plus a few years of track work and I have yet to do > the rear subframe bushings. The dogbones, centerlink > and tie rods were replaced at about 100k or just past > that mileage. On my short list to check are the strut > mounts, rear subframe, dogbones and possibly the > shocks. The car has a Dinan Stage III with Bilsteins > with approximately 140k on it. > > Kevin Kelly > '91 M5 > > __________________________________________________ > 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: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:55:48 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <WOT> iPod Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mike, Yes, you are correct, the color is on the inside -- people just refer to the black as "scratching easier", even though the reality is that the scratches are just more visible because the contrast of the black is greater as light is refracted off the scratches. I believe the same is true of the black Nanos. The regular and Nano iPods both have a clear coat (I think), but the regular iPod's coat is much thicker. This is a normal one, not a Nano. In any case, I'm still torn. The black is cool, and not just for the value of it being a personal entertainment device -- in certain lights it looks like a different color (my friend's brother's black Nano looked like it was a nice dark blue when I first saw it). OTOH, the white disguises its scratches better. I will be keeping the iPod in a good case, but it will still definitely get scratched over time, so it's a toss up. Eh... Brian 95 M3 --- Michael Lawrence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Are you buying a Nano or normal Ipod? Bought the > GF a black Nano and > &*&(%*%(&)(*&)(&(%^$$&%&^(* does that thing scratch > like crazy. I laughed > when I saw the lawsuit over the scratching issue, > but after spending $250 > and noticing that blue jeans scratch it etc now I > understand the lawsuit. > The plastic is simply too soft for a consumer device > that is used in the > manner of a mp3 player. > > As to the normal ipods, I believe the color is on > the inside of the clear > plastic case or atleast that is the case on my white > ipod. If this true, > both will scratch equally but maybe the color black > shows the scratches more > compared to the white. > > I personally would choose black since it just looks > better for a personal > entertainment device. > > Mike > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:bmwuucdigest- > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Dorffer > > Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 1:50 PM > > To: Brian Ruiz; UUC Digest > > Subject: Re: [UUC] <WOT> iPod > > > > --- Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Simple question- > > > > > > iPod: > > > > > > white or black? > > > > I have no first hand experience, but everything I > have read say the black > > is really cool looking > > but it scratches very easily and looks bad > quickly. > > > > Most end up with white as a result to avoid the > issue with the black ones. > > > > Later, > > > > Rich > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.22/238 - > Release Date: 1/23/2006 > > > 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 > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:27:32 -0600 From: "John Bunda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <WOT> iPod Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a white nano, and after seeing some early scratches in the display bought one of those silicone covers for it, which also comes with some clear plastic for the display screen. Kind of offsets the thin form factor, but it rides in the console pocket of my E30 M3, so who cares? But the real trouble with white is you can so easily see and identify one from outside the car (moot of course if you've got one of them new-fangled center console armrest thingies with a power plug and all). All we need is another cycle of technology or two and these things will be as disposable as a Walkman CD player, so I wouldn't sweat it too much.... -John ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:51:14 -0500 From: "M540" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <WOT> iPod Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you just want to play music and don't mind stepping back a generation, the "U2" edition iPods from last year (the first black ones AFAIK) do NOT scratch. The finish on those seems to be as sturdy as a standard white one and the black does blend into most interiors a bit better than refrigerator white. Kevin --- Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Simple question- > > iPod: > > white or black? ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:55:05 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E30> 5 bolt conversion Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carlos, >From the jan.20th digest: "The other uses an E30 M3 suspension. This is the one we put on the track car with Advanced Design dampers, Ground Control camber plates and coilover conversion. The car with the E36 components used a Sachs coilover kit that we removed but it handled pretty well. " I've tried looking for Advanced Design suspension pieces but can't find a distributor or OEM. Where can I find this? Thank you, -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: Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:19:48 -0800 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E30> 5 bolt conversion Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Advance Designs the racing version of Ground Control. http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/category.php/CA=6 Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Valley Chapter BMWCCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 24-Jan-06, at 7:55 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Carlos, > From the jan.20th digest: > > "The other uses an E30 M3 suspension. This is the one we put on the > track car with Advanced Design dampers, Ground Control camber plates > and coilover conversion. The car with the E36 components used a Sachs > coilover kit that we removed but it handled pretty well. " > > I've tried looking for Advanced Design suspension pieces but can't > find a > distributor or OEM. Where can I find this? > > Thank you, > -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. > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > 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, 24 Jan 2006 15:04:22 -0600 From: "Bill Mitchell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Euro Six speed Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 10:55 PM 1/23/2006 -0800, you wrote: >Random question: > >does anyone know off hand if the linkage and such is >the same on the Euro M3 6 speed? Wondering if a UUC >ssk will fit on one. I installed a Euro six speed in my '99 M3 and reused the nearly new Evo3 UUC short shift kit I had previously installed. Second gear shifting was really difficult and I asked Rob about this, and he told me that UUC had a specific six speed SSK with different shift rod and carrier. I got that from him and boy, the difference is unbelievable! Second gear shifts are smooth and easy, along with all the other gears. If you are putting a six speed tranny in, spend a little extra and get the UUC kit made for it. Bill M. '99 M3-street '95 M3-track ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:38:55 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "911" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[email protected]> Subject: F1 news - "Toyota embarrassment as three are charged with Ferrari software theft" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Toyota embarrassment as three are charged with Ferrari software theft Alan Henry Tuesday January 17, 2006 The Guardian Ove Andersson, the former Toyota formula one principal, has been named as one of three employees of the Japanese company charged by authorities in Germany yesterday for using technology allegedly stolen from Ferrari to help develop Toyota's racing car aerodynamics. Andersson's identity was confirmed by a Toyota spokeswoman who also revealed that the two other suspects are the team's former chief designer Gustav Brunner and their former head of aerodynamics Rene Hilhorst. This is acutely embarrassing for Toyota only two days after the launch of their new car to be driven by Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher in 2006. Andersson, 67, a former rally driver, had been the mastermind of Toyota's international competitions programme since the early 1970s when he first established their European rally headquarters in Cologne. "Toyota Motorsport has not been formally notified of the above matter and does not have full knowledge of the specific issues," the spokeswoman said. "Toyota Motorsport would like to stress that the charges have not been brought against the company. For this reason Toyota wishes to refrain from further comment but remains confident that the situation will be resolved with a positive conclusion for those involved." A former winner of the Safari Rally in a Peugeot, Andersson proved an equally accomplished manager. Under his direction Toyota scored three world rally championship manufacturers' titles and won the Safari Rally eight times. In 2002 he oversaw Toyota's formula one debut before retiring at the end of 2003. In 1995 Andersson and the Toyota rally team were at the centre of another controversy when it was discovered they had used an illegal turbocharger on their cars competing in the Rally of Catalunya. The FIA took a robust stance over that infringement and the Toyota factory team was banned from the 1996 world rally championship. The charges against the three men were originally lodged in December and a court in Cologne, which specialises in economic and commercial crimes, will hear the case, although no date has been set. Andersson, Brunner and Hilhorst are accused of breaching German competition law by using a data analysis programme supplied by a former Ferrari technician who joined the Toyota formula one team in 2002, the Cologne prosecutors said yesterday. It is claimed they knew the software had been obtained illegally. Separate investigations into the former Ferrari staff member are being conducted in Italy and by Cologne prosecutors. If the charges are proved, it is not clear what penalties might be applied, although it is possible Toyota may have to pay damages to Ferrari if the three are found guilty. ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
