The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 285 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: loss of power, stalling and bucking.... <OT> mini key question Re: <OT> mini key question Re: <OT> mini key question Re: <OT> mini key question Re: <OT> mini key question e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? Re: e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? Re: e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? Re: e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? vin check Re: vin check Blocked e-mails
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:33:10 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: loss of power, stalling and bucking.... Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Gang, Well... I fixed my problem. For months now I have had an intermitant problem with my Bmw. It only happens after an hour of driving. occurs for a few seconds and then all is well again. Car: 1997 e36 323i german spec model. 170 Hp, 2.5L six, five speed. 200K kilometers. First time it happend I thought I had a bad coil pack. Then I noticed when the engine would buck it felt like I only had 50% Hp. Then like someone flicked a switch to the on position the car would heal itself. The engine would also just stall out at a traffic light. No warning, but would always crank and restart. I also noticed a slightly rough idle(like a miss sort of) and loss of power bellow 3K rpms. No wanring lights - my German spec model has only OB1, not OB2 like in the states. Sometimes I would notice the loss of a tach signal(ie the tach needle would go to zero, or down quickly, then back up as the engine regained power). Anyway... the problem has become more and more common and I had some friends at the local BMW dealer read the fault codes. I had this done before but no codes were found. Now since the problem(?) is more common, there was a fault for the camshaft sensor - no signal. This "Imfamous" camshaft sensor" fixed my problem. Just FYI. take care David Jalali 97 323i ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:11:28 -0500 From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'BMW List'" <[email protected]> Subject: <OT> mini key question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This isn't completely off topic, since this car is more a less a BMW. I bought an 03 S and it has only one key. These keys are laser cut and are basically a BMW key. Now, is there ANY alternative to getting these keys made cheaper than have the local BMW/Mini dealer do it? They want almost 200 bills for a key for this sucker. Anyone gotten a key for their BMW anywhere else? I wasn't sure if there was some type of service available, etc. Probably not, because of the inherent security issue of making these keys. Alex Cagann ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:15:32 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "BMW List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <OT> mini key question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > basically a BMW key. Now, is there ANY alternative to getting these keys > made cheaper than have the local BMW/Mini dealer do it? They want almost > 200 bills for a key for this sucker. Anyone gotten a key for their BMW > anywhere else? AFAIK, the only place you can get them is from the dealer, it isn't just a mechanical key there is some sort of electronic anti-theft device inside the handle. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:06:36 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <OT> mini key question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Just checked with a local locksmith that I've had good luck with in the past (crazy Alfa swiss cheese keys, etc.) that I thought could handle it. No dice. - Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [UUC] <OT> mini key question > This isn't completely off topic, since this car is more a less a BMW. I > bought an 03 S and it has only one key. These keys are laser cut and are > basically a BMW key. Now, is there ANY alternative to getting these keys > made cheaper than have the local BMW/Mini dealer do it? They want almost > 200 bills for a key for this sucker. Anyone gotten a key for their BMW > anywhere else? I wasn't sure if there was some type of service available, > etc. Probably not, because of the inherent security issue of making these > keys. > > Alex Cagann ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:10:08 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Alex Cagann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, uuc Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <OT> mini key question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There are two different master keys, for before, and after, 07/04 production. One is $119, the other is $115, so I'd find a different dealer. Brett Anderson KMS-Koala Motorsport www.bmwdiffs.com (440) 564 7574 9988 Kinsman Rd Novelty, OH 44072 (Near Cleveland) Alex Cagann wrote: > This isn't completely off topic, since this car is more a less a BMW. I > bought an 03 S and it has only one key. These keys are laser cut and are > basically a BMW key. Now, is there ANY alternative to getting these keys > made cheaper than have the local BMW/Mini dealer do it? They want almost > 200 bills for a key for this sucker. Anyone gotten a key for their BMW > anywhere else? I wasn't sure if there was some type of service available, > etc. Probably not, because of the inherent security issue of making these > keys. > > Alex Cagann > > > 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, 12 Oct 2006 11:47:00 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jamie Howton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Alex Cagann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <OT> mini key question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > basically a BMW key. Now, is there ANY alternative to getting these keys > > made cheaper than have the local BMW/Mini dealer do it? They want almost > > 200 bills for a key for this sucker. Anyone gotten a key for their BMW > > anywhere else? > > AFAIK, the only place you can get them is from the dealer, it isn't > just a mechanical key there is some sort of electronic anti-theft > device inside the handle. Not only is there an anti-theft device, but the BMW/Mini key recharges its battery through the ignition switch (or so says the dealer), so remember to switch off the key your using with your spare occasionally... -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '97 Contour "Bambi" '03 325xi "Daisy" ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:41:58 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Chet Dawes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: uuc Digest <[email protected]> Subject: e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Listers, We're seriously considering a 323iT or 325iT as our next vehicle purchase. Since I don't live in ski country, there is plenty of room for my bike, etc. inside the wagon I have no real need for the factory roof rack rails. Has anyone seen an e46 wagon sans rails? Pictures perhaps? Is it even possible, or will there be huge 'holes' in the roof such that it does not make sense? My last trip to Europe saw lots of e46 wagons, but all had the monsterous roof rails, I figured if I catch a glimpse anywhere it might be Europe...... I'm not beyond buying some blank panels if such things exist. And I'd like it to be reversible. Any ideas? Thanks! Chet Dawes ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:56:15 -0700 From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: uuc Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:41 PM 10/12/2006, Chet Dawes wrote: I considered doing this early on my 01 iT. When I had a friend Photoshop a car without it (as well as subsequently seeing European photos and videos), I decided it looked too "bald" without them, so I decided to keep them. If you decide to do this, you will need to buy new full-length trim strips after removing the rails and the trim strips between the stanchions. The rails are optional in most European markets, and there is a kit available to retrofit them on, so I presume the procedure is reversible both ways. >Listers, >We're seriously considering a 323iT or 325iT as our next vehicle >purchase. Since I don't live in ski country, there is plenty of >room for my bike, etc. inside the wagon I have no real need for the >factory roof rack rails. >Has anyone seen an e46 wagon sans rails? Pictures perhaps? Is it >even possible, or will there be huge 'holes' in the roof such that >it does not make sense? My last trip to Europe saw lots of e46 >wagons, but all had the monsterous roof rails, I figured if I catch >a glimpse anywhere it might be Europe...... >I'm not beyond buying some blank panels if such things exist. And >I'd like it to be reversible. > >Any ideas? >Thanks! > >Chet Dawes > >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: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:23:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: uuc Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ralph Warren's M3 wagon has the roof rails removed. I agree with Kaz --- it looks too bald, but to each his own. Here are some pictures: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1294647&postcount=41 --Andre ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:55:40 -0400 From: Vic Maslanka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Chet Dawes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: e46 3-er Wagon - Roof rack rails removable?? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check the Roundel letters to the editor a while back. There's a letter from Tom Berg of Santa Fe, NM, on this topic. The rails remove easily (torx), and replacement continuous strips are available from BMW in primer or painted. I'll forward separately a jpg of the letter with part numbers. Vic Maslanka '95 318ti '04 325iT We don't need no stinkin' trunks. At 08:41 PM 10/12/2006, Chet wrote: >Listers, >We're seriously considering a 323iT or 325iT as our next vehicle >purchase. Since I don't live in ski country, there is plenty of >room for my bike, etc. inside the wagon I have no real need for the >factory roof rack rails. >Has anyone seen an e46 wagon sans rails? Pictures perhaps? Is it >even possible, or will there be huge 'holes' in the roof such that >it does not make sense? My last trip to Europe saw lots of e46 >wagons, but all had the monsterous roof rails, I figured if I catch >a glimpse anywhere it might be Europe...... >I'm not beyond buying some blank panels if such things exist. And >I'd like it to be reversible. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:00:50 -0400 From: Kevin Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "bmwuucdigest: uucdigest.com" <[email protected]> Subject: vin check Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just picked up a wreck that I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with ultimately. Likely it will be parted out, but I'm trying to determine what the original options were. Can anyone run the VIN for me? I already know the carfax, I'm looking for the original options list from BMW. WBAAD2304KED23375 Thanks Kevin '90 325i autocross beast '89 325i wreck ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:29:13 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: vin check Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Power windows Exterior temp display Alloy wheels AC Cruise It's Zinnoberrot with Schwarz Kunstleder (vinyl) E30 325iA, 4dr, built Feb 9, 1989 Sold new by Martens BMW, which is now Passport BMW, in MD. One of the dealers I used to work for. Brett Anderson KMS Kevin Henry wrote: > I just picked up a wreck that I'm trying to figure out what I want to do with > ultimately. Likely it will be parted out, but I'm trying to determine what > the original options were. Can anyone run the VIN for me? I already know > the carfax, I'm looking for the original options list from BMW. > > WBAAD2304KED23375 > > Thanks > Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:51:24 -0400 From: "Bailey Taylor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "bmwuucdigest" <[email protected]> Subject: Blocked e-mails Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If anyone recently sent me a message off list and you haven't received a response, it is very likely that my spam blocker took it out. If you want to re-send use [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks! Bailey Taylor 1995 318ti Club Sport 2004 X3 2.5 1999 Wrangler Sahara Light Campaign Assault Vehicle 1996 Triumph Speed Triple ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(13 messages) **********
