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bmw-digest                Tuesday, 8 November 1994      Volume 02 : Number 045

Forum for Discussion of BMWs
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Contents:

Dinan Chip on >92 318i/is (finally)
535i fuel injector problem
soldered-in chip solution
Insurance Settlements & Pertronix
Zymol prices..
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From: [email protected] (Peter Schami)
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 1994 09:00:44 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Dinan Chip on >92 318i/is (finally)

For all those awaiting the results, it's finally in and running.

I replaced the chip on Sunday afternoon. This is what I found so far:
(remember that I am also using a K&N filter)

- - - Car feels much better in mid range (>2500) no more waiting till 3500 for
  things to start kicking in.

- - - Car feels a little bit rougher. (just a tad)

- - - Idle seems to have dropped by ~100, but stable (no AC)

- - - Noticible improvement in acceleration (see #1)

- - - Jumps faster after 5000rpm to 6500. Even though chip raises limit to
  6900 I don't want to really try it.

- - - Idle fluctuates a little with the AC on. I tested this morning. But never
  drops to make the car shake. (visual estimation between 700-900)

- - - No more flat spots. It seems that there was one ~5000 and another ~6000.
  
- - - No gas mileage data yet.

- - - Would I recommend it? I am not sure. Total cost was $275 (including 
  computer swap). Depends how much your money means to you and what
  type of driving do you do most. If your original chip was socketed, 
  you would pay a little less.

- - - Would I return it and try to get my money back? NO.


Optional Reading:

- - - Would I still trade with a 325 , YES. (given choice and money).
- - - Would I still trade with an M3 , YES YES YES. ( same ).


Hope the above helps.

Peter Schami
318i 13k (94)


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From: Jerry Skene <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 94 16:36:30 EST
Subject: 535i fuel injector problem

The symptoms described in this thread on drivability are very similar to 
problems I had with my 535i at around 140,000 miles. Turns out it was a bad 
fuel 

pressure regulator, diagnosed when an observant mechanic noticed that the dial 
on his fuel pressure gauge separated from the body and became a high speed 
projectile after he attached it to my fuel line. A new regulator solved the 
problem.
________________________________________________________________________________
Jerry Skene, V.P. Business Development    Coherent Communications Systems Corp.
 Email: [email protected]               44084 Riverside Parkway, Suite 200
tel +1 703 729-6400 fax +1 703 729-6152   Leesburg, VA 22075, USA

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From: Jerry Skene <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 94 17:04:24 EST
Subject: soldered-in chip solution

I noticed a recent list subscriber lamenting the fact that the chip in his '85 
535i was soldered in. Any reputable electronics repair shop should be able to 
cleanly remove the chip and replace it with a socket (about $2.00).

Jerry Skene   '85 535i   '93 325i


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From: [email protected]
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 94 14:35:35 -0800
Subject: Insurance Settlements & Pertronix

     Insurance settlements:
     
     Having recently gone throught this process, I thought that I'd drop my 
     2 bits into the discussion.  In late July, my wife and I were struck 
     from behind while stopped in traffic in our 1970 Porsche 914.  The 
     Ford Explorer was doing about 25mph at the time of impact.  Car: 
     totalled.  Humans: stiff & sore, but nothing broken :)
     
     The insurance company offered me about $2K for the car.  I felt this 
     was too low considering the care and upgrades that I had done to the 
     car so I presented my argument to the adjustor.  The argument was 
     basically I had not just done minimal maintenance that was needed to 
     keep a 914 on the road, but had actually improved the value of the 
     vehicle by the upgrades performed.  Also, I checked what the range of 
     asking prices for that year and model, then offered to settle with 
     them for $4200 plus the car as salvage.  They accepted the 
     renegotiated settlement price.  In the course of this affair, I had 
     consulted a lawyer regarding personal injury claims.  When I mentioned 
     how readily they settled on the property damage claim (914), he 
     thought that it was the most prudent thing for the insurance company 
     to do.  He mentioned that it was becoming more commonplace for 
     insurance companies not to fight the property damage claims as the ill 
     will and extended court battles that can ensue will quickly outstrip 
     the additional $2000.  So, my advice is to ask for a settlement that 
     you feel reflects the fair market value of your car, and not to accept 
     the first offer they make.  Use the Roundel ads for support of your 
     car's value.
     
     Pertronix:
     
     I'd suggest trying the tactic of giving them your Bosch distributor 
     number.  They didn't have a listed application for our 1600ti, but the 
     Pertronix p/n 1847 fit with a little filing on the base plate.  I got 
     that number by supplying the 1600ti Bosch distributor p/n to them.  
     Good luck!
     
     Mike
     '69 1600ti

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From: Jim Conforti <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 1994 16:40:11 -700 (MST)
Subject: Zymol prices..

MY CCA Chapter has become a Zymol dealer thru the Zymol "Goodie Store" program

These are our (your) prices .. exclusive of shipping from SLC to you.

Part #  Description    Club

100  "Creame Wax, 8oz."   26.45
101  "Carbon Wax, 8oz."   26.45
102  "Detail Wax, 2oz."   9.55
103  "Japon Wax, 8oz."   26.45
104  "Saab Wax, 8oz."   26.45
F100  "Fantasy Acrylic, 8oz."   33.10
F101  "Fantasy Urethane, 8oz."  33.10
F102  "Fantasy Lacquer, 8oz."   33.10
120  "Concours Glaze, 8oz."   99.25
150  "Destiny Glaze, 8oz. "   275.65
999  "Vintage Glaze, 8oz."   1102.50

201  "HD-Cleanse, 8oz."   11.05
203  "Clear, 8oz."    11.05
205  "Brite, 8oz."    11.05
300  "Treat, 4oz."    8.80
301  "Treat, 8oz."    17.30
302  "Vinyl, 4oz."    8.80
303  "Vinyl, 8oz."    17.30
304  "Glas, 4oz."    5.15
308  "Fabrique, 4oz."   5.15

401  "Detail Brush, 1 each"   2.20
402  "Wheel Brush, 1 each"   4.40
500  "Wax Applicator, 3/pkg"   5.15
504  "Pre-Wax Applicator, 2/pkg"  5.15
501  "Towel, 1 each"    7.35
503  "Chamois, 1 each"   110.25

711-#  Introductory Kit     (# = 1-7)  33.10
708-#  Starter Kit     (# = 1-7)  58.80
701-#  Complete Kit     (# = 1-7)  146.25
BRAZ99  Brazilia Wash Kit   72.75
995  Sampler Kit    72.75
G100  Golf Kit    58.05

900-1  "Clear, 1/2 gal."   91.90
900-2  "Brite, 1/2 gal."   91.90
900-3  "Treat, 1/2 gal."   135.95
900-4  "Vinyl, 1/2 gal."   135.95
900-5  "Glas, 1/2 gal."   91.90
900-8  "Fabrique, 1/2 gal."   91.90
900  "HD Cleanse, 1/2 gal."   91.90
900M  "HD-Cleanse w/ 10% Montan, 1/2 gal." 91.90
900DE  "HD-Cleanse w/ 10% DE, 1/2 gal." 91.90
900QC  "HD-Cleanse w/ Quartz, 1/2 gal." 91.90

Again, these prices do not include shipping

If anyone is interested, please contact me at <[email protected]>

We must make minimum orders ($350) but that should be no problem

Jim Conforti
President,
Great Salt Lake Bimmers Chapter,
BMW Car Club of America



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From: Rodney Bernard N <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, 09 Nov 1994 12:18:00 +0000
Subject: Unsubscribe BMW-digest

Could you please unsubscribe from the digest.

Regards
Rod Bernard


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