The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 260 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: E34 Center Tie Rod Removal E39 Steering Column Weight Re: <E34> manual trans question OT - wholesale value of AMG Mercedes CL65? Re: OT - wholesale value of AMG Mercedes CL65? Re: [NPR] Rendezvous Confession E36 M3 Tire Replacement Re: <E34> manual trans question LPC: Isle of Mann TT video OT: Winter Tire Question
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:40:43 -0500 From: "Robert Blakeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: E34 Center Tie Rod Removal Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I recently did this job on my '90 535. Remove the outer rods and center rod as one unit. No need to take them apart since I'm assuming you are replacing all the rods. True? You can use a pickle fork on the pitman arm if you are reusing it, but why not replace it too? (Any advice on removing the center tie rod ball joint from the pitman arm on a 90 525?) Robert ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:51:31 -0500 From: "Robert Blakeney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: E39 Steering Column Weight Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> During a recent ignition switchechtomy, I had to R/R a covered weight from the steering column on my 2000 528. This thing flopped around a bit on a single bolt. What is this for? Steering feel/feedback? I originally posted this last week or so and never saw it on the digest. Did we have a server hiccup recently? Thanks, Robert '90 535i '00 528i ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 09:19:42 -0400 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E34> manual trans question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 9/13/06 9:20 PM, "Kirk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A co-worker's kid has a '93 525i w/5-speed manual trans. Shifting from > first to second results in the feel of it going into gear, but upon > releasing the clutch it freewheels. All other gears engage so he's doing a > first to third shift to drive. > > I'm guessing he has a major problem (duh) and needs to seriously consider a > junkyard trans, right? I'd inspect the external shift linkage to make sure nothing is hanging up, but failing that it sounds like recycled transmission time. Say, do they happen to know anyone with a lift? <g> Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:04:59 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "911" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[email protected]> Subject: OT - wholesale value of AMG Mercedes CL65? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Howdy, all. Sorry for the off-topic, but was wondering if anyone had an idea of the wholesale price for a 2005 AMG MB CL65 (yeah, the ridiculous 2-door whale with the twin-turbo V-12 with just way too much torque). Manheim or other auction data? If anyone has a lead on a nice one, that'd be appreciated too. Thanks, --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 19:33:21 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'911'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'Ferrari List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'BMW List'" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: OT - wholesale value of AMG Mercedes CL65? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> OK, per manheim internet MMR, here are the prices. Mileage is the most important factor: Below: 78,977 (15k miles) Avg: 105,790 (10k miles) Above: 132,603 (5k miles) Scary car. Hard to sell. Pretty broad range there on the prices. Alex Cagann Symbolic Motors > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:bmwuucdigest- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Liu > Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:05 AM > To: 911; Ferrari List; BMW List > Subject: [UUC] OT - wholesale value of AMG Mercedes CL65? > > Howdy, all. Sorry for the off-topic, but was wondering if anyone had an > idea of the wholesale price for a 2005 AMG MB CL65 (yeah, the ridiculous > 2-door whale with the twin-turbo V-12 with just way too much torque). > Manheim or other auction data? If anyone has a lead on a nice one, that'd > be appreciated too. > > Thanks, > > --Dennis > > 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, 14 Sep 2006 13:35:07 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'911/993/996'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [NPR] Rendezvous Confession Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Todd wrote: >I recall that the film "Rendezvous" has been discussed on this list. Below is an article about a recent confession by the director. Enjoy. ____________________________________________________________________ One of the most storied automotive films ever, er, filmed, Claude Lelouch's C'etait un Rendezvous has been cloaked in mystery since the moment it was released. Was it one of Lelouch's F1 racing pals behind the wheel of what often was assumed to be a Ferrari 275GTB? Was it Lelouch himself? No, no and yes. No, it wasn't a racing driver, the car was a Mercedes 6.9 that the director still owns (the Ferrari was dubbed in to add to the thrill factor), and yes, it was Lelouch behind the wheel. What's more, the girl at the end is Claude's babymomma, and he did in fact have one spotter, when he exits the second tunnel near the Louvre. The spotter was supposed to radio the driver in case there was traffic after a blind turn. Lelouch got no signal, so he hammered it. It turns out later that the walkie-talkie was broken. The Ferrari was dubbed in after the 6.9's own score was deemed to be not-so-exciting (although, due to the Merc's air suspension, it made an ideal camera car for the touchy gyroscopically-balanced camera), and as Lelouch posits, the run really did happen, but the Ferrari noises make it more exciting. What's more, as Herr Roy -- our tipster and translator on this one -- points out, yes, there are a few glitches in terms of shift timing in the film (he counts three), but the fact that 98% of them are right-on is frankly pretty amazing. How'd they do it? Our guess is a chassis dyno on a soundstage, but that's a card that Lelouch has yet to reveal. ======================= And for those of you who STILL don't believe that it was a 6.9 Merc instead of a Ferrari: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwKhd_KzwHA Enjoy. Vty, --Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 13:33:44 -0700 (PDT) From: kjk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: E36 M3 Tire Replacement Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I had a friend just replace his Continental Sport Contact II's with the Goodyears. His only complaint has been he feels the Goodyear sidewall is much softer and he prefers the more responsive Conti. So, if you want a nicer ride the Goodyear's may be the way to go and if you want a bit crisper response there are other options. BTW, the new So3 replacement from Bridgestone, RE-01R's, are on intro sale at Tirerack: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Bridgestone&model=Potenza+RE-01R The Goodyears are on special too: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Goodyear&model=Eagle+F1+GS-D3 My experience has been that tires with the real directional grooves, like on the Goodyear, seem to get loud with wear. I could be wrong but that has been my impression. Kevin Kelly __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:30:06 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E34> manual trans question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have one on the shop floor with the same problem. It's on the floor because nobody has bothered to toss it in the scrap bin. 2nd gear has blown. Drain the oil and you're likely to find chunks of gear. Brett Anderson KMS-Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com (440) 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) Kirk wrote: > Gruppe, > > A co-worker's kid has a '93 525i w/5-speed manual trans. Shifting from > first to second results in the feel of it going into gear, but upon > releasing the clutch it freewheels. All other gears engage so he's doing a > first to third shift to drive. > > I'm guessing he has a major problem (duh) and needs to seriously consider a > junkyard trans, right? > > Cheers, > > Kirk Lachman ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:16:06 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 924/[EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: LPC: Isle of Mann TT video Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I shared the youtube like with another list and promptly got this tidbit back... the 2005 Isle of Mann... It has some incredible shots (and you will like or not like the music dep. if you like metal). Since several listers have bikes, this *might* be of interest :) http://media.putfile.com/Isle-of-Mann-TT-2005 As for required P-car content (even though its Friday), a friend of mine who stopped over for dinner last night just got a nice 2003 996 Cab 3 days ago... I couldn't really show him how to drive it properly due to a) rain b) night time (and deer-type criters that can really put a damper on 8/10's exit ramp fun) c) having an adult beverage with dinner d) not having my wallet on me when he tossed me the keys and asked "where do you want to go?" for some fun while we were outside looking at it... He's already planning on heading up to a DE at Pocono Sat. (not signed up, just to check-it-out :) As for "Rendezvous," well, I just had to play that little clip for him, on the big-screen, with the stereo cranked to a modest 8 when we got back... :D Happy Friday all! -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '97 Contour "Bambi" '03 325xi "Daisy" >I recall that the film "Rendezvous" has been discussed on this list. Below is >an article about a recent confession by the director. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwKhd_KzwHA ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:02:53 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: 924/[EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: OT: Winter Tire Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Its cross-post day today... being time to shop for winter tires as my old Blizzak WS50s for the Bambi Tenderizer (Ford Countour) are more suitable for racing slicks than slick snow. The question I have for the wisdom of the lists is this: for a whole $6 less should I get the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s ($314/set) or stick with the Blizzaks WS-50s for $320/set. I'm currently driving ~100mi /day and about 90% is highway There are a few large hills on the highway. the area is Northern NJ. I'd prefer to give up ultimate traction (as the winters in NJ just aren't that bad) for a slightly sportier response (the WS-50s are *very* squishy, and can get 'entertaining' under 'brake-test' emergency-avoidence maneuvers... Being Friday, I welcome all comments, questions, and esp. snarky remarks ;) -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '97 Contour "Bambi" '03 325xi "Daisy" ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(10 messages) **********
