The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 209 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 M50B25tu down on power Re: Why no BMWs in Prince Edward Island? Re: Prince Edward Island...photos M30 running rough Re: M30 running rough Re: M30 running rough Re: E36 M3 4-Door Windshield Replacement Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Re: tesla ppg Carfax Please
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:42:20 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E36 M50B25tu down on power Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Mon, July 24, 2006 1:16 pm, Mark Dadgar said: > <shrug> I owned an E36 M3 daily driver for 5 years. No tickets > during that time. > > Control yourself. I've gotten tickets in every car I've owned (and in one I didn't :-)). It's not the car. :-) Jim Bassett - guilty, usually :-) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:16:13 -0700 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Matt Murray <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Why no BMWs in Prince Edward Island? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was in PEI on business for 3 weeks at the end of October last year and saw very few as well. I believe I saw a couple of E36's and an E30 convertible and that was about it. At that time of the year the tourists are already gone and with the local economy very few people can afford them. As for the Confederation Bridge, I decided against leaving the island because of the high cost. Actually, I believe its less expensive to take a ferry. Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Valley Chapter BMWCCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jul 24, 2006, at 12:09 PM, Matt Murray wrote: > You can see the bridge here: > http://www.confederationbridge.com/bridge/bridgecam100_9.asx > > Notice the camera shakes from the traffic and wind. > > > In the first weekend in August you should see some more BMWs and > other cars on PEI: > http://www.mmsc.ca/web?service=album/216 > Fun event > > Matt Murray > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephan Goldstein" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> My wife and I just returned from 8 days touring around Nova Scotia >> and Prince >> Edward Island. In all that time we noted precisely three >> instances of 4-wheeled >> Bavarian engineering - two Z4s and a 5-series (I'm not sure which >> one, I don't >> pay a lot of attention to them, I'm a 3-series guy). We saw a >> reasonable number >> of Audis, lots of Mazdas, some VWs, Toyotas, etc., and quite a bit >> of GM and >> Ford iron. In fact, the majority seemed to be GM+Ford. >> >> So what's up with that? Is there no BMW dealer in these two >> provinces? Are the >> cars are simply too expensive for the local populace? Is there a >> conspiracy to >> deny the residents access to fine driving hardware? >> >> BTW, the Confederation Bridge between New Brunswick and PEI is >> quite the marvel, >> about 9 miles long over salt water. The toll is $40.50 Canadian, >> roughly US$36 >> at current exchange rates, collected when leaving PEI. >> >> Steve > > 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, 24 Jul 2006 14:23:36 -0700 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Prince Edward Island...photos Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here are some pics I took on that trip. Sorry, no BMW's, but they give you a good idea of what the place looks like...a very pretty place (when the sun comes out). FTW, we stayed at The Inns on Great George and I highly recommend it if you find yourself needing a place to stay in Charlottetown. http://homepage.mac.com/mgold/PEI/PhotoAlbum60.html Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Valley Chapter BMWCCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Jul 24, 2006, at 2:16 PM, Mark Gold wrote: > I was in PEI on business for 3 weeks at the end of October last > year and saw very few as well. I believe I saw a couple of E36's > and an E30 convertible and that was about it. At that time of the > year the tourists are already gone and with the local economy very > few people can afford them. > > As for the Confederation Bridge, I decided against leaving the > island because of the high cost. Actually, I believe its less > expensive to take a ferry. > > Sincerely, > > Mark Gold > Sacramento Valley Chapter BMWCCA > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > On Jul 24, 2006, at 12:09 PM, Matt Murray wrote: > >> You can see the bridge here: >> http://www.confederationbridge.com/bridge/bridgecam100_9.asx >> >> Notice the camera shakes from the traffic and wind. >> >> >> In the first weekend in August you should see some more BMWs and >> other cars on PEI: >> http://www.mmsc.ca/web?service=album/216 >> Fun event >> >> Matt Murray >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stephan Goldstein" >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >>> My wife and I just returned from 8 days touring around Nova >>> Scotia and Prince >>> Edward Island. In all that time we noted precisely three >>> instances of 4-wheeled >>> Bavarian engineering - two Z4s and a 5-series (I'm not sure which >>> one, I don't >>> pay a lot of attention to them, I'm a 3-series guy). We saw a >>> reasonable number >>> of Audis, lots of Mazdas, some VWs, Toyotas, etc., and quite a >>> bit of GM and >>> Ford iron. In fact, the majority seemed to be GM+Ford. >>> >>> So what's up with that? Is there no BMW dealer in these two >>> provinces? Are the >>> cars are simply too expensive for the local populace? Is there a >>> conspiracy to >>> deny the residents access to fine driving hardware? >>> >>> BTW, the Confederation Bridge between New Brunswick and PEI is >>> quite the marvel, >>> about 9 miles long over salt water. The toll is $40.50 Canadian, >>> roughly US$36 >>> at current exchange rates, collected when leaving PEI. >>> >>> Steve >> >> 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, 24 Jul 2006 17:32:52 -0500 From: "Robert Blakeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: M30 running rough Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You may recall a slowly failing headgasket was pressurizing the cooling system on my 1990 535iA at 160k and making me chase my tail trying to find out why the thing was overheating every day or so. I pulled the head and had Mike Perkins at Bavarian Machine in Houston rebuild it. Compression test shows excellent numbers. Unfortunately, I now have a miss across the entire rpm range and gas mileage is down 4mpg. Here's the situation: No fault codes Valves set at .013 Timing double checked Good spark at each cable Plugs not new but look good New rotor New O2 sensor New temp and gauge sensors Good fuel pressure Throttle position sensor checked OK New vacuum hoses with no apparant leaks Vacuum at 15 psi steady I feel my next steps are to check the AFM (original) and then perhaps delve into the wiring harness, but after that I'm stuck. Any words of wisdom or wise ass words are appreciated. Thanks, Robert 1990 535i 2000 528i ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 15:44:55 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Robert Blakeney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: M30 running rough Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Try running without the O2 sensor connected. Maybe put your old coolant temperature sensor back in. Also, check for secure ground strap connections to the injector rail. Barry Robert Blakeney wrote: > You may recall a slowly failing headgasket was pressurizing the > cooling system on my 1990 535iA at 160k and making me chase my tail > trying to find out why the thing was overheating every day or so. I > pulled the head and had Mike Perkins at Bavarian Machine in Houston > rebuild it. Compression test shows excellent numbers. Unfortunately, I > now have a miss across the entire rpm range and gas mileage is down 4mpg. > > Here's the situation: > > No fault codes > Valves set at .013 > Timing double checked > Good spark at each cable > Plugs not new but look good > New rotor > New O2 sensor > New temp and gauge sensors > Good fuel pressure > Throttle position sensor checked OK > New vacuum hoses with no apparant leaks > Vacuum at 15 psi steady > > I feel my next steps are to check the AFM (original) and then perhaps > delve into the wiring harness, but after that I'm stuck. > > Any words of wisdom or wise ass words are appreciated. > > Thanks, > Robert > 1990 535i > 2000 528i > > > 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, 24 Jul 2006 15:51:44 -0700 From: "JS Nord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Robert Blakeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: M30 running rough Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Consider inspecting the injector loom to make sure each wiring plug is fully clipped onto the injector. You may have only 5 injectors firing. I don't think that will throw a code either.... Seen this before on a friends car; can't recall what it did to the mileage but I do remember it didn't run very well. Jeff 90 535i ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Blakeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 3:32 PM Subject: [UUC] M30 running rough > You may recall a slowly failing headgasket was pressurizing the cooling > system on my 1990 535iA at 160k and making me chase my tail trying to find > out why the thing was overheating every day or so. I pulled the head and > had Mike Perkins at Bavarian Machine in Houston rebuild it. Compression > test shows excellent numbers. Unfortunately, I now have a miss across the > entire rpm range and gas mileage is down 4mpg. > > Here's the situation: > > No fault codes > Valves set at .013 > Timing double checked > Good spark at each cable > Plugs not new but look good > New rotor > New O2 sensor > New temp and gauge sensors > Good fuel pressure > Throttle position sensor checked OK > New vacuum hoses with no apparant leaks > Vacuum at 15 psi steady > > I feel my next steps are to check the AFM (original) and then perhaps > delve into the wiring harness, but after that I'm stuck. > > Any words of wisdom or wise ass words are appreciated. > > Thanks, > Robert > 1990 535i > 2000 528i > > > 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, 24 Jul 2006 12:41:27 -1000 From: Jay G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E36 M3 4-Door Windshield Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> you're correct bill... Bill Bauman wrote: > Pretty sure it's Pittsburg Paint and Glass. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 18:59:31 -0500 From: "John Bunda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The article is in the October 2005 C&D and IMNSHO is the best one ever > written on the subject and should be required reading of > all politicos, their respective staff, eco warriers, etc. Is this the one? http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/9978/patrick-bedard.html John ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:28:55 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There's an even older article than this that Bedard or Csere actually did the energy comparison of electrics to gas burners... INCLUDING havesting the raw materials, refining/generation losses, piping/transmission losses, storage effieciencies, and so on all the way to the wheels... (this was the one about 5-10 years ago now... about the same time the EV-1 came out) If my hazy memory is somewhat correct, a gas-burner got something like 40% effieceny, while the electric was something like 2%, and here's the kicker... here in my home state of NJ, that electrical power is gotten by coal, which he then went on to show the differnce in amount of pollution created to go the same distance (exhaust+ refining vs coal-stack emissions...) THAT one was truly eye-opening. -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '97 Contour "Bambi" '03 325xi "Daisy" > > The article is in the October 2005 C&D and IMNSHO is the best one ever > > written on the subject and should be required reading of > > all politicos, their respective staff, eco warriers, etc. > > Is this the one? > http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/9978/patrick-bedard.html > > John ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:30:13 -0700 From: Bob Sutterfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The main environmental benefit of an electric car is that it moves the combustion pollution someplace else. The car doesn't contribute to local smog accumulation wherever it's used. This is a health and political benefit, not a net planetary-scale environmental benefit. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:59:16 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: tesla (ref: Bedard article) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Depends on how you look at it. Considering that energy plants are often near farm country, would you prefer the carcinogens in your air or in your food? What about how those who live in those areas feel about the increased pollutants? - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Sutterfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The main environmental benefit of an electric car is that it moves the > combustion pollution someplace else. The car doesn't contribute to local > smog accumulation wherever it's used. This is a health and political > benefit, not a net planetary-scale environmental benefit. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 21:42:57 -0400 From: "Chet Dawes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "[EMAIL PROTECTED] Com" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: tesla Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sure. but it takes but one Chernobyl.......and the public says I don't want it in my back yard. :) I'm all for alternate (and clean) energy including nukes, but as usual the politics have little to do with science. Cheers, Chet Dawes -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 3:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] tesla Ryan, Remember this too.......... Coal fired plants put out more cumulative uranium, thorium, and mercury than any nuke. -Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:09:55 -1000 From: Jay G <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: ppg Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wow, all this time i never knew the second "p" in PPG was for plate...a buddy of mine who sells PPG paint at an automotive paint store told me it was "Paint and Glass"... thanx for the corrections guys... ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:34:41 -0500 From: "Paul Craven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Carfax Please Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anyone have an account open? I'd like to see what WBSHD9317MBK05916 looks like... Regards, Paul Craven 1993 325ic - FS-sorta 1999 528iT - Hers 1991 M5 - Pending above and more... ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(14 messages) **********
