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#1. Re: Won't idle, but runs okay.. - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:14:52 -0500 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <jgerry@butchers.com> Subject: Re: Won't idle, but runs okay.. If you have factory software, you need go to the dealer and get TSB# 12-02-99 (also SI 12-03-99), program to software revision P16 (cold start issues for manual S52 motors) It is a software update for the DME that will cure that cold start problem completely unless you have something else going on (intake or vaccum leak). This does not apply if you have JimC, Dinan, or any other aftermarket software. I've had no issues with cold start since the update (about two years ago) even in extremely cold NE winters. -Justin
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#2. M-Cloth/Amaretta? - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 16:23:33 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: M-Cloth/Amaretta? Butch says > > The BMW option is terribly expensive. Possibly a better option would be > to purchase Ultrasuede (Alcantara for the US market) from > http://www.gulffabrics.com and have an automotive upholsterer cover your > seats. Actually, Alcantara has been the name used in other markets other than the US while the US marketing has been Ultrasuede. The products do differ in certain respects since Ultrasuede has not targeted the automotive market like Alcantara has in Europe. Gulf Fabrics (last I knew) was only carrying Ultrasuede (no true Alcantara products) and you should see below why this matters.... > There are a couple of good threads about this at bimmerforums... > http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=148288 Lots of misinformation in this thread, particularly by "Tye"... I wonder what Tye's interior will look like in a couple of years since Ultrasuede is sorely lacking in UV resistance unlike the Alcantara product. I spoke to a few people at Ultrasuede and they did not recommend it in anything other than show cars where it wasn't going to see UV rays. > http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?postid=1114911#post1114911 I posted the one response in this thread, here is the gist of it: The product in that eBay auction is likely Ultrasuede® (not felt or cheap fabric from Michaels as you suggest) although I do not know what line of Ultrasuede®. There are many different lines for the various applications from a lighter weight to heavier weight, backed versus non-backed, etc. depending on its intended usage (furniture upholstery, clothing, automotive, etc.). Also, Alcantara® or Ultrasuede® does have a "felt-like" or microfiber hand/feel to it since the fabric is so consistent (unlike real suede). Lastly, Alcantara® on a wholesale basis isn't nearly four times as expensive as that auction, more like 1.5 to 2 times as expensive for the automotive lines. Actually, Alcantara® (as it is known in Europe and made by Alcantara S.p.A which is 70% owned by Toray Industries, Inc.) or Ultrasuede® (as it is known in the US and a registered trademark of Toray Ultrasuede (America), Inc., the U.S.-based marketing arm for the man-made suede) is a faux, man-made suede made from a polymer microfiber. It was created in the 70's and is commonly referred to as ultra-microfiber. The Alcantara® product is produced in the city of Terni in Italy while the Ultrasuede® product is produced in Japan IIRC. They are very similar for the most part with the Alcantara® product being available in non-backed versions, backed with a poly woven fabric backing and a foam backing. The Ultrasuede® is available in non-backed versions and backed with a poly woven fabric backing. The production of the products is identical with the only real difference being in the dying process (the Alcantara® has a slightly mottled appearance while the Ultrasuede® is a little more rich and consistent in its dye/color), protection applied and the backing. There are three types of Ultrasuede® lines designated for the transportation market, the first two specific to automotive: Ultrasuede® Ambiance - wide array of colors but no backing Ultrasuede® Milano - this has the backing material to it and is more suitable for automotive applications such as seat reupholstery Ultrasuede® Riveria - suitable for the boating industry Whereas Alcantara® has a number of automotive lines including Cover, Formal, Compact, Pannel, Soft, and Perform (all with slightly different qualities depending on the application). Also, there are many other types of Ultrasuede®/Alcantara® available depending on your application which I have not mentioned above. Only two Ultrasuede® lines (Ambiance and Milano) are suitable for automotive applications along with the Alcantara® lines I noted above. I would be sure you guys educate yourselves on exactly what you are buying, your application, colorfastness, backing needed for your application, etc. I mentioned it before but be aware of the colorfastness and UV protection. Call up Ultrasuede® yourself and ask them about automotive applications, etc. I recently learned that Alcantara® product will soon be marketed directly in the US but isn't currently available yet. You can find out more information on either here: Alcantara®: http://www.alcantara.it Ultrasuede®: http://www.ultrasuede.com Or, you can always buy it directly from BMW. Retail cost is somewhere around $550 a running meter!!! Regards, Rich - plan to redo an E30 with Alcantara and cloth in the near future.
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#3. FS: Snow tires for E38 sport - from Wayne Miller
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 16:27:05 -0500 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: FS: Snow tires for E38 sport I did a stupid thing and bought new snow tires for my M3 that won't fit! They happen to be the perfect sizes for an E38 740 with the sport package wheels (235/50/18 front and 255/45/18 rear). I don't know what I was thinking when I ordered them and realized RIGHT after they shipped that they wouldn't fit but now I have them and it will cost me a lot of $$ to send them back so I figured that I would try to sell them. They are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22's and are brand new, never been mounted or even had the shipping labels removed. I will sell them for $915 which is $50 less than TireRack sells them for and if you are in the NYC area, I will deliver them and you save an additional $40 or so. E36M3 content - I already sold my old 17" LM-22's to a fellow list member so now I don't have any snow tires and it is going to snow tomorrow. -Wayne
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#4. Thule Racks - from marc@plante.com
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Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 16:46:21 -0500 (EST) From: marc@plante.com Subject: Thule Racks Not positive about the mechanism you're talking about since I use a Yakima, but the general rule of tumb is to grab the cross bars and shake them. If you're moving the entire car, and there's no play in the bars you're tight enough. What are you putting on top? skis? It's a bit nippy to be getting into biking up in NY. If your seats fold, you can fit 205s in the back. As long as they're bagged, they won't trash the interior. Marc Plante E36 325i, 217k Vienna, VA
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#5. Won't idle, but runs okay.. - from Brad Ahrens
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 13:52:39 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Ahrens <txsaggie97@yahoo.com> Subject: Won't idle, but runs okay.. I would check your Idle Control Valve or ICV. Sounds like it is getting stuck closed (most likely from all the gunk of the nearby crankcase vent) and only opens up after it warms a bit. Had a similar problem when my stuck closed but I never drove it to see if it fixed itself. Found a write up and pics on getting to the ICV on bimmerforums - Eugenes I think (eclou). Bit of a pain as it is under the Intake manifold but I managed to get to it just taking off the intake back to the manifold. Should of replaced it (gunked stuck closed) but as I wasn't sure it was the problem when I went in there on a Sunday night I just cleaned it in parts cleaner (careful to keep the electronics out) really well..checked for smoothness of swing on the little gate and put it back in. Held my breath as I started it back up and it idles fine as has for the last 10k miles. Prob need to replace it sometime but not till it stick again due to the pain of getting to it. Gotta contort a bit...small midget labor would be a plus. Good luck and feel free to email me with questions- we'll see what I remember. If this isn't the problem....just forget I said anything! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/
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#6. Re: Thule Racks - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 13:50:42 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Thule Racks Hehe...the rack is tight and doesn't move. I'm going snowboarding this weekend...hopefully there will be no Chester stories =X Chester --- marc@plante.com wrote: > Not positive about the mechanism you're talking about since I use a Yakima, > but the general rule of > tumb is to grab the cross bars and shake them. If you're moving the entire > car, and there's no play > in the bars you're tight enough. What are you putting on top? skis? =====
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#7. Sold Items! - from cesar
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:18:44 -0500 From: "cesar" <cesar@cfl.rr.com> Subject: Sold Items! HELLO! The following items have been sold. Valve stem caps Mats Heat shield JT-Designs High Performance Front Strut Tower Brace THX! Cesar Orlando FL
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#8. More for Sale! - from cesar
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:59:34 -0500 From: "cesar" <cesar@cfl.rr.com> Subject: More for Sale! Hello! I know this might be the wrong place to post this one, but I am also selling a 2003 HONDA CBR 1100XX (BlackBird) PearlBlack perfect condition 1,400 miles. 8000.00 dollars Sticker was 10,999.00 THX! CESAR Orlando
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#9. Selling a car oversea - from david tow
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Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 23:08:49 -0800 From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> Subject: Selling a car oversea Hi, all, I live in San Jose, California. I am recently selling a car to a stranger in Spain, and would like those of you who have handled case like this to offer me some helpful tips as how to do the tranfer. I am worried that I would end up on the short end of the stick if not careful. Anyway, Tony, the stranger saw the ad of my Alfa and is wanting to buy the car from me after seeing the photos. He's now in Spain and won't be able to come and pick up the car himself. So he's offering the following suggestion: He has a client who owes Tony $18,000 and Tony has told him to issue the sum to me (cashier's check) via American Bank. He has asked me to deduct the cost of my car ($12,000) and send the remaining funds to his shipper through Western Union. Tony has not mentioned if his client and the shipper are from U.S.A. Tony said that he would have the shipper come to my home and pick up the car. He suggested that the shipper would use the funds for the shipping/insurance of the car when they get here. Tony has not mentioned whether he trusts the shipper or not. Is this a okay way to tranfer a car oversea? Any help on the matter would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the non-BMW content! David _________________________________________________________________ Wonder if the latest virus has gotten to your computer? Find out. Run the FREE McAfee online computer scan! http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Selling a car oversea - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 23:23:53 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Selling a car oversea On Dec 4, 2003, at 11:20 PM, david tow wrote: > Anyway, Tony, the stranger saw the ad of my Alfa and is wanting to buy > the car from me after seeing the photos. He's now in Spain and won't > be able to come and pick up the car himself. So he's offering the > following suggestion: He has a client who owes Tony $18,000 and Tony > has told him to issue the sum to me (cashier's check) via American > Bank. He has asked me to deduct the cost of my car ($12,000) and send > the remaining funds to his shipper through Western Union. Tony has > not mentioned if his client and the shipper are from U.S.A. This is a HUGE SCAM. Walk away from this one right now. http://tinyurl.com/xtxr - Mark