The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 613 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Cheap shox ..E30 ic Re: Gremlin 2: door switch that senses the door is closed, where is it??
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 09 Nov 2007 21:54:56 +0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] (UUC Digest) Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cheap shox ..E30 ic Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bill, if you strike out on a decent set of used shocks, try the Billstein Tourings. They make for a nicer ride than the HDs. I put them in the 318is that our daughter drives. The ride is quite pleasant and the handling is not at all bad. They should also cost less than HDs. The E46 convertible/M3 rear shock mounts are a more duarble upgrade without gettng fancy aftermarket mounts. For the seats, try Kevin Chinn at Creative Options. He makes fitted seat covers for the sport seats. http://www.creativeoptions.info/ HTH, Scott Miller GGC BMW CCA >Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:03:39 -0600 >From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "Uucdigest" <[email protected]> >Subject: Cheap shox ..E30 ic >Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Just brought home a 1988 E30 Convertible today that gives the distinct >impression it could use some revitalising in the suspension area . > >It isnt going to be a hot-rod , just a gentle cruiser .......so I wondered >if anyone out there has a cheap set of serviceable stock (or close thereto ) >shocks for to sell (with RSMs ??) . Of course Billybobs or Konis would be >wunnerful but it isnt going to be a high-zoot mover . The owner prefers >cheap over performance . >Anyone out there converting from stock susp to a race-car and got a decent >set taking up shelf space ?? > >Could use the leather-boot around the 5-speed shifter too if you've got one >laid about ....again. 'serviceable' is the key word . > >Who's had Conv (sport) seats recovered ? where ? price ? > >Off-line emails pls ...... > >Bill P, Tennessee . ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2007 14:01:17 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Gremlin 2: door switch that senses the door is closed, where is it?? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Barry, I'm assuming it's an E36 that we're talking about. Most likely it's that magnet with sits on the motor shaft of the window drive. The segmented magnet is used to sense when the window has stopped moving (or an object may be blocking it) and in conjunction with the switch in the door jamb raises the window when the door closes. If you futz with that door jamb switch see if pushing on it hard raises the window to close that gap. If so, it might be that switch. If not, you need to remove the door skin and move that magnetic ring toward the rear of the door (and glue it if necessry) to align with the hall sensor. If you have to remove that door switch be careful as the backing plate may fall into the pillar in which case you have to fish it out. (coupe's for sure). I guess by leaving it floating there's some degree of adjustment possible. To realign the switch notice the ever so slight embossments on the black latch. Align these with the depressions in the body side. -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. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(2 messages) **********
