The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 485 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Wheel Offset calculator Suspension Question #1 Dinan Koni suspension for E30 M3 Re: [M3] Suspension Question #2 Bilstein Sports Wanted [E30M3] Suspension Question #3 <e39> fix for PS hose leak found Re: <e39> fix for PS hose leak found <WTB> E39 540, E36 325/8/M3, E46 323/325/328/330
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 18:08:39 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Wheel Offset calculator Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Forwarded for Michael Goulde Michael Goulde wrote: > It's great that he has the offsets. Here's a handy calculator you can > use to determine the effect of using a different offset. > > http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp > <http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp <http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp>> > > Michael ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 21:07:52 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Subject: Suspension Question #1 Dinan Koni suspension for E30 M3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have had a Dinan stage 3 suspension package in my basement for 5 or so years and want to use it before O'fest. It has Koni yellow shocks. I plan to install them in stock reinforced (Turner kit) front strut housings. I have factory bump stops from the dealer with factory dust covers from the dealer. I plan to use some motor oil in the housings to aid in cooling the shocks. Is this correct for these shocks? I need to know how much to cut off, if any, from those bump stops. TIA, Ed ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 21:10:25 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Cc: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [M3] Suspension Question #2 Bilstein Sports Wanted Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I now have a set of M3 stock springs to install in daughter #2's E30 325is. Anyone have a good working set of Bilstein Sports? Car currently has Bilstein HDs which could be partial trade if anyone is going that direction :-) TIA, Ed ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 21:17:15 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [email protected] Cc: Ed MacVaugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [E30M3] Suspension Question #3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have an E30 rear subframe modified with Dinan slotted location and an Ireland Engineering slotted location. Thus, I am able to adjust camber and rear toe. Can someone suggest settings suitable for an old man driving mostly interstate (to O'fest) with Dinan lowering springs and Koni yellow shocks. Minimal payload, two occupants. TIA, Ed ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 07:01:54 -0700 From: John Bolhuis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <e39> fix for PS hose leak found Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've been thinking of digging in and trying to fix the dripping PS fluid leak on the 528, but haven't been able to find the time yet. But this morning we found that if you hit it right here, it stops leaking in about a minute: http://www.bolhuijo.com/gallery/528/aax -- "It is an honor to be Cookie Monster." -Sesame Street spokeswoman Audrey Shapiro ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 10:05:32 -0400 From: "Fuerst Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <e39> fix for PS hose leak found Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That'll buff right out.... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 12:15:12 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: <WTB> E39 540, E36 325/8/M3, E46 323/325/328/330 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Forwarded for Jack Money. We're having some listserver issues and he cannot post at the moment. Please send any direct replies to Jack: [EMAIL PROTECTED] =============================== Subject: <WTB> E39 540, E36 325/8/M3, E46 323/325/328/330 Hey everyone, My neighbor has been enamored with all of my BMW antics enough that he is wanting to get one. Initially he was simply looking for a decent E36 325/8 in the $6k range but since I've gotten my E38 and his budget has increased he's interested in a variety of options. From speaking with him I think he's most interested in an E39 540 6spd. His budget is about $10-12k so I'm not sure if that can work for him or not, I have not looked into them yet. Certainly, as always, a nicer car that is well maintained at a higher price is preferred to one that requires attention immediately. Duties center around daily driving and kid shuttling so mods are not preferred. Cars with roll bars/stiff suspensions are out for sure. If an E36 or E46 he'd secretly prefer a coupe but a 4 door is fine. Manual transmission is the ticket in any car, no autos. Personally I think a decent E46 would be the best solution for him overall but he's more or less leaving it to me to find him the right car and I think anything he's been interested in is considerable. I am located in Michigan west of Detroit about 45miles and we are willing to travel for the right car. I don't think we'll be going too far west though, certainly not west of the Rockies. For cars that are further away/require travel a PPI will be required. Rust free and clean is the target. Please email if you have something or know of something. Cheers. Jack Money '88 M3 Racecar '98 740 Family Truckster ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(7 messages) **********
