The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 49 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: BusinessWeek article on Z8 issue Re: BusinessWeek article on Z8 issue E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Re: E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) Re: E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) Re: E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models)
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:53:00 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: BusinessWeek article on Z8 issue Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Amen, brother! Speaking of fun BMWs, my E38 740iL is about to 153k miles. I'm still not enamored of the Bangle butt. Which sparked my memory, so I took yet another look at Rob's Brett-Mobile monster 750iL sport Transporter beast. Man, I am sooooooo seriously in lust with that car. I wish I could get one to replace my current, humdrum, daily driver. Of course, I'd have to take out a third mortgage on the house to do so.... Ah, lust! Vty, --Dennis -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neil Maller Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 9:49 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] BusinessWeek article on Z8 issue on 1/26/06 6:19 PM, "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > money is fungible. And your BMW puts the fun in fungible! 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! 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: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:41:20 -0500 From: "Dawes, Chet " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: BusinessWeek article on Z8 issue Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm no economist..... So here is a story problem for you: If I save enough to pay *cash* (that's ideal, right?) for said car at a 3% savings interest rate and inflation at a 3% rate how much would I save over borrowing the money now to pay for the car at a tax deductible rate of 5%? Don't forget to add in the bus fare I have to pay while I'm saving. ;-) Chet Dawes (one of the 99.9999%) -----Original Message----- From: "Paul M. Moriarty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: BusinessWeek article on Z8 issue Richard Dorffer writes: > --- T WALROD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > As Ali G would say: Respet. Anyone who mortgages an asset to fund a > > depreciating liability is umm, special. > > Really? So someone is smarter to take a loan out for a new car (or lease) than someone who uses > equity (mortgaging an asset) at a potentially lower rate and tax deductible? > Many would say that neither is a great idea. **************************************************************************************** Note: If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. **************************************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:03:44 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just installed the Harmon Kardon TrafficPro units that they're clearing out from the stillborn BMW-OE project in my E36 and E30, and about to do the same in my E34. Here it is in the E36. Absolutely perfect illumination match: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP1.jpg http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP2.jpg - Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:39:23 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Mark says: "2) if you have a higher *efficiency* pump, which is what this one is, you can turn it slower to get the same water flow. And that's less engine power wasted on the water pump." So Mark are you suggesting that an underdrive pulley is also warranted here? -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: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:46:02 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Jan 27, 2006, at 11:39 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Mark says: > "2) if you have a higher *efficiency* pump, which is what this one is, > you can turn it slower to get the same water flow. And that's less > engine power wasted on the water pump." > > So Mark are you suggesting that an underdrive pulley is also warranted > here? I'm saying nothing about this particular pump, since I don't know all the details. :) But it's potentially doable. Ask the supplier. - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:52:26 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mark Dadgar" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sure, one needs the pressure/volume curves for several different pump rpm, then the flow/pressure curve for the cooling system. How about adapting the N54 electric water pump? Gary Derian > On Jan 27, 2006, at 11:39 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Mark says: >> "2) if you have a higher *efficiency* pump, which is what this one is, >> you can turn it slower to get the same water flow. And that's less >> engine power wasted on the water pump." >> >> So Mark are you suggesting that an underdrive pulley is also warranted >> here? > > I'm saying nothing about this particular pump, since I don't know all the > details. :) > > But it's potentially doable. Ask the supplier. > > - Mark > ----- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: > http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar > > 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: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:59:19 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: <E36> Stewart Water Pump Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Gary Derian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Sure, one needs the pressure/volume curves for several >different pump >rpm, >then the flow/pressure curve for the cooling system. > > How about adapting the N54 electric water pump? Friend from Chicago has no accessories in the front of his E36's engine (race car). Electric water pump, electric pwr steering pump (Mini Cooper), and the alternator belt is driven off the driveshaft. Carlos. 98 M3 new water pump but underdriven I think (Evosport pulleys), Zionsville radiator, no fan/clutch, no cooling problems. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:12:04 -0500 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It comes with two CDs that cover the entire USA, and future updates are assured as NaviSys makes similar units for Ferrari, Ford, and others that use the same CDs. >From what I understand, the BMW TrafficPro units are not available for general purchase from BMW or HK... however, they can be gotten through Bill at Motorsport Recycling (they're also an exotic car dealer). I just spoke with him and he said he should be able to buy out HK's remaining stock. He'd need at least 10 orders to make this happen, and pricing should be under $700 each. If interested, please contact Bill directly: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Where are these available from? Are the map data CD's easily available too? > > Thanks, > David Crum > 96 M3 > 00 323iT > > > -----Original Message----- > >From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Sent: Jan 27, 2006 1:03 PM > >To: [email protected] > >Subject: [UUC] E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) > > > >I just installed the Harmon Kardon TrafficPro units that they're clearing > >out from the stillborn BMW-OE project in my E36 and E30, and about to do the > >same in my E34. > > > >Here it is in the E36. Absolutely perfect illumination match: > > > >http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP1.jpg > > > >http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP2.jpg > > > >- Rob ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 13:10:30 -0800 From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 12:12 PM 1/27/2006, Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks wrote: You may want to see if any of the general car audio retailers still have any around. For quite some time, places like Crutchfield and SoundDomain were selling the HK ones for <$400. >It comes with two CDs that cover the entire USA, and future updates are >assured as NaviSys makes similar units for Ferrari, Ford, and others that >use the same CDs. > > >From what I understand, the BMW TrafficPro units are not available for >general purchase from BMW or HK... however, they can be gotten through Bill >at Motorsport Recycling (they're also an exotic car dealer). I just spoke >with him and he said he should be able to buy out HK's remaining stock. >He'd need at least 10 orders to make this happen, and pricing should be >under $700 each. > >If interested, please contact Bill directly: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >- Rob > >----- Original Message ----- >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Where are these available from? Are the map data CD's easily available >too? > > > > Thanks, > > David Crum > > 96 M3 > > 00 323iT > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > >From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Sent: Jan 27, 2006 1:03 PM > > >To: [email protected] > > >Subject: [UUC] E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) > > > > > >I just installed the Harmon Kardon TrafficPro units that they're clearing > > >out from the stillborn BMW-OE project in my E36 and E30, and about to do >the > > >same in my E34. > > > > > >Here it is in the E36. Absolutely perfect illumination match: > > > > > >http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP1.jpg > > > > > >http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP2.jpg > > > > > >- Rob > >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 Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 07:03:59 -0800 From: Brad Houser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: Re: E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi David: There was a BMW model (4771) which never made it to market, new original units are available from Tony at Becker (1-888-423-3537 ext 1224) for $499 plus $100 to update the software and $55 for the BMW adapter. There is also a Yahoo group (Trafficpro) where this is discussed and a web site with FAQ's and pictures: http://www.waycoolinc.com/z3/01/081501/becker.html Other models made by HK, such as 4773 are also available, but they may not be amber and they won't work with the BMW electronics (e.g. CD Changer, volume control on the steering wheel, diversity antenna). They all come with AUX INPUTs. No native MP3 support. Brad Houser > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rob > Levinson * UUC Motorwerks > Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 12:12 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] > Subject: Re: [UUC] E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) > > It comes with two CDs that cover the entire USA, and future > updates are > assured as NaviSys makes similar units for Ferrari, Ford, and > others that > use the same CDs. > > From what I understand, the BMW TrafficPro units are not available for > general purchase from BMW or HK... however, they can be > gotten through Bill > at Motorsport Recycling (they're also an exotic car dealer). > I just spoke > with him and he said he should be able to buy out HK's > remaining stock. > He'd need at least 10 orders to make this happen, and pricing > should be > under $700 each. > > If interested, please contact Bill directly: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > - Rob > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Where are these available from? Are the map data CD's > easily available > too? > > > > Thanks, > > David Crum > > 96 M3 > > 00 323iT > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > >From: Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >Sent: Jan 27, 2006 1:03 PM > > >To: [email protected] > > >Subject: [UUC] E34 audio (and most BMW DIN-size models) > > > > > >I just installed the Harmon Kardon TrafficPro units that > they're clearing > > >out from the stillborn BMW-OE project in my E36 and E30, > and about to do > the > > >same in my E34. > > > > > >Here it is in the E36. Absolutely perfect illumination match: > > > > > >http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP1.jpg > > > > > >http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/98M3/images/TP2.jpg > > > > > >- Rob ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(10 messages) **********
