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From: kevinh@hslrswi.hasler.ascom.ch (kevinh)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: BMW: Radio Problems
Date: 12 Apr 92 07:49:50 GMT
Reply-To: kevinh@hslrswi.hasler.ascom.ch
Organization: Ascom Hasler AG
Originator: kevinh@nath


In article <1992Apr9.174515.6488@uc.msc.edu>, jayers@hamline.edu (Judi Ayers) writes:
|> When my husband
|> called the local BMW dealer they said if we didn't have the "CODE"
|> to enter (we don't since the car was used), we would have to
|> remove the dash and get the serial number off of the back of the
|> radio, then they could look-up the "CODE" in a computer.

Excuse me, but maybe i'm missing something, i'm sure somebody will
tell me if I am :-), but since when did you have to remove the dash
to get the radio out. I've got an '88 model 318i and installed the radio
myself (easy 15 minute job).

Presumably you have a fixed type radio (as opposed to the take it with 
you type, and these normally have two little caps on the side
of the radio which hide the fixing mechanism - you normally need some
type of key to release each side of the radio/cassette unit and then
it just pops out - no need to touch the dashboard!

|> Judi

kevinh@hasler.ascom.ch
From: averys@jasper.cs.orst.edu (Scott Avery)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Why can't they
Date: 13 Apr 92 20:02:37 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: OSU, MacSupport

I currently drive an 82 Rx-7 and really love it.  It's light and
nimble and has enough power to have lots of fun in, but it has
110,000 miles on it and has little rattles here and there, but
there are no real problems.

What I would like is a new car, about the same weight, with a little
more power, say 130-150HP.  It has to be light and nimble.  I really
want a car that is designed as a sports car.  I like the Nissan
Sentra SE-R quite a lot, but it is an econobox that was hopped up
to be a fun car.  I would like to have a car, under $17,000, that
was designed to be a sports car, and that fits me.( I am 6'2")
So far the only thing that comes close is a 240SX.  A Miata is
underpowered, an MX-3 is too small for me and I really like 
rear wheel drive, CRX si is too small, Eclipse/Laser/Talon has
no headroom at all.  

Help me please before I am forced to drive a Caprice Classic or 
take shrinking pills.

Thanks,
Scott

averys@jasper.cs.orst.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.driving
From: dsieber@sirius.UVic.CA (Dirk Sieber)
Subject: Gas mileage for an '88 Daytona ES Turbo
Originator: dsieber@sirius
Organization: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
Date: Sun, 12 Apr 92 19:53:39 GMT

Hi folks,

  Just a quick question for you... a friend of mine recently bought an '88
  Daytona ES Turbo, and we were wondering about his gas mileage.  He gets
  an average of about 350km (220 miles) per tank...  Now, to me, this 
  seems exceptionally low.  I drive an '86 Celica GT-S, and get about 500km
  per about 40-45 L.  I realize that his engine is turbocharged, and a bit 
  larger than mine, but it still seems to be quite excessive.  He's not an
  agressive driver (I really have no idea why he bought the turbo model :-)
  and he takes good care of the car.

  The car seems to be in good shape, and he hasn't noticed anything unusual
  going on.  In light of all this, my question is, is this sort of milage
  normal for his car?  Or is he likely to have some sort of engine problem
  he just doesn't know about?  A friend suggested that the turbocharger may
  be dying?

  Any commments or suggestions are more than welcome!  

  Thanks for your time!

		-=<Dirk>=-

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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: atl@kpc.com (Drew Lynch)
Subject: Re: The stats on the new BMW 318is
Keywords: BMW, 318is
Organization: Kubota Pacific Computer
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 18:49:55 GMT

In article <cspas151.702897694@eursus>, cspas151@eursus (P.W. Wijsman) writes:
|> BMW Coupe technical specifications
|> ==================================
|> 
|> Someone asked about the new BMW 318is coupe, here are the figures.
|> I have added figures on the 320i and 325i coupe models to compare
|> with the 318is.
|> 
|>                      318is              320i                325i
|> # cilinders/capacity 4/1796 cm^3        6/1991 cm^3         6/2494 cm^3
|> power at 1/min       103 kW/140 hp/6000 110 kW/150 hp/5900  141 kW/192 hp/5900
|> topspeed             213 km/h           214 km/h (214 km/h) 233 km/h (231 km/h)
|> 0-100 km/h           10,2s              10,0s (11,0s)       8,0s (9,0s)
|> 


What configuratiopn 320i got 140hp?  Mine sure didn't.

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From: mah2@ra.msstate.edu (Michael Andrew Hodges)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: >new Mazda MX-6
Date: 9 Apr 92 00:38:39 GMT
Organization: Mississippi State University

Does the new Mazda MX-6 have a spoiler on the back? The ones I have
seen haven't had one. Also do they come with standard transmission?
Thanks.
From: rudloff@cetus.Colorado.EDU (Robert W. Rudloff)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Window Tinting Questions
Date: 9 Apr 92 16:21:51 GMT
Article-I.D.: colorado.1992Apr9.162151.398
Organization: University of Colorado, Boulder
Originator: rudloff@cetus.Colorado.EDU

I am considering getting the windows in my car tinted.  Does anyone know
of a source that would list what the laws are for different states 
concerning the amount of tint and which window can be tinted.

I am in Colorado now, and know their laws, but I may be moving soon,
BUT retaining my Colorado residence (and plates).  So how do the 
different states handle out-of-state cars with windows tinted in excess
of their state laws.

Thanks for any input.

Rob
From: bdm@druwa.ATT.COM (Brian Millham)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: early GM large disp fwd cars
Date: 9 Apr 92 16:43:17 GMT

in article <92099.153317KXN2@psuvm.psu.edu>, KXN2@psuvm.psu.edu (Karl Nordstrom) says:

>>no transaxle. Long(itudinally) mounted engine w/standard GM automatic
>>attached;
>>the power (was) fed back (to the) front via two shafts running along the
>>engine to joints up front. big mess.

HU?  My '76 Caddy Eldorado with a 500 does not have this arrangement.
The tranny/transale used was special for the fwd models.  BTW, there is
no torque steer.

> Awh, their part way to being a awd car.  I guess that they don't have
> a tunnel to the rear axial large enough for a drive shaft.

That's one of the strange things with that car.  A flat floor.  I
still occasonally forget and put something on the floor on the
passenger side, only to find it under my feet after taking a corner :-)
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Xref: sparky rec.autos:11012 rec.autos.tech:5632
From: srh@eng.tridom.com (Steve Harmon)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,rec.autos.tech
Subject: Looking for comments on Jeep Cherokees...
Date: 9 Apr 92 12:03:59 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: AT&T Tridom; Marietta, Georgia


The subject line pretty much says it all.  I'm considering buying a
Jeep Cherokee and am interested in hear from others here who have some
experience (good or bad) with them.  Also, any comments on Jeep dealerships
in or near my area (Atlanta, GA).

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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: mike%jim.uucp@wupost.wustl.edu (Mike Suter)
Subject: Re: Experiences with Armor-All
Organization: BITS, St. Louis, MO
Distribution: na
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 20:12:39 GMT

csilva@maestro.mitre.org (Carlos Silva) writes:

>That's my point, Who cares what your tires look like after a storm!!!  You should be re-washing and re-dressing the tires and bumpers after the storm because your car is now dirty!!!  You mean to tell me that you wash your car multiple times and don't re-dress your tires???

The reason for wanting the stuff to last through rainstorms is that
while it is lasting, it is protecting.  Thus, silicone-based products
protect tires through the storm.  Yes, I do wash the car multiple times
between tire treatments.  It is one less thing to worry about, as well
as being one less expense.

But hey!  If you are happy with ArmorAll, great!  I am not trying to
force you to switch!  You use AA, I will use the silicone based products!

mike%jim.uucp@wupost.wustl.edu

Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: barry@geovision.gvc.com (Barry Comer)
Subject: Re: Warming up your car
Organization: GeoVision Systems Inc., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 15:20:15 GMT

I read a message about warming the engine up as fast as possible by
lugging it up a hill in top gear.  You must be careful doing something like
this.  The pistons tend to heat up before the cyclinder walls does.  If the
pistons heat up too fast they may expand enough to reduce the clearance
between the piston and cyclinder wall.  If the clearance is reduced to far
you could run into problems.

later
Barry

Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: kevin@taronga.taronga.com (Kevin Brown)
Subject: Re: Infiniti M30
Reply-To: kevin@taronga.taronga.com (Kevin Brown)
Organization: Minimal.
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 05:35:54 GMT

In article <3393@execu.execu.com> molly@execu.execu.com (Molly Markley) writes:
>
>A co-worker led me to this group for help.  He said that there
>had been some talk about Infinitis previously, but after sifting
>through 180 articles, I didn't find any!  So, please excuse this
>request if it's already been posted...any e-mail would be greatly
>appreciated!
>
>I currently have an '87 RX-7.  After four engines and only 41,000
>miles, I am looking for a new car before the extended warranty 
>expires!  

Ye gods...10K miles per engine????

I really don't want to insult your intelligence or anything, but I must
ask: how often did/do you change the oil and filter?  How often did/do
you add oil?

The RX-7 has a rotary engine in which the integrity of the oil supply
is *much* more important than it is in a piston engine (which is what
is found on most cars).  This is because the oil maintains a thin
film around the perimeter of the rotor chamber, and gets there via
numerous small holes in the surface of the rotor chamber.  Thus, the
rotary engine is *designed* to use oil, as the oil occupies part of
the combustion "chamber".

That you've had such consistent trouble with what is normally a very
trouble-free engine leads me to suspect that something is very wrong,
and failure to change the oil or to add oil to the engine is one of
the primary ways to get the rotary engine to consistently fail (in
fact, it's really the only way I know).

>Molly Markley                         |  UUCP:    ...!cs.utexas.edu!execu!molly
>Comshare Inc.                         |  Internet:   molly@execu.com
>Austin, Texas                         |  


		Kevin Brown (kevin@taronga.taronga.com)

Xref: sparky rec.autos:10971 ba.market.vehicles:1302
From: shook@olivej.ATC.Olivetti.Com (Noreen Frances Shook)
Newsgroups: rec.autos,ba.market.vehicles
Subject: CAR FOR SALE
Keywords: 85 Mitsubishi
Date: 8 Apr 92 20:53:22 GMT
Followup-To: poster


********* FOR SALE ********
  85 Mitsubishi Cordia-L

       5 - SPEED
          AIR 
     Trailer Hitch 
      24 MPG city
     106,000 miles
     Original Owner
    Color: Silver/Gray

   Selling for $3,250.

Call: Noreen Shook 
(w) 366-3035  (h) 338-7711
****************************
From: c.oneill@trl.oz.au (Chris O'Neill)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: RECYCLE YOUR ANTIFREEZE (Info for green-people).
Date: 13 Apr 92 01:42:02 GMT
Organization: Telecom Australia Research Laboratories

In article <6097@npal.rn.com> plind@npal.rn.com writes:
>Please consider purchasing recycled antifreeze (ETHYLENE GLYCOL). Appx.
>70% of private use is discarded into environment. (Over 300 mill gallons
>a year)  WIN-WIN-WIN <-> If you u recycle you save up to 80% over new AF;
>you eliminate toxic waste disposal and you keep cleen consiousness!!!
>
>Write:  NATIONAL ANTIFREEZE RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION
>        ATTN: CHAIRMAN PUBLIC INFORMATION COUNCIL
>        P.O. BOX 3368
>        c/o DanAm ENVIRONMENTAL, LTD.
>        3940 Corliss St.
>        Indianapolis, IN 46217-3368
>

Once again I ask: does anyone know why antifreeze needs to be changed?  The
ethylene glycol itself does not decompose.  Corrosion inhibitors exist that
bring corrosion to a virtual stop.

Chris O'Neill
From: wesf@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (Wes Fujii)
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 18:53:56 GMT
Subject: Re: AI program for automotive diagnosis
Organization: Hewlett Packard - Boise, ID
Newsgroups: rec.autos

Oh yes, and the address to Helm is:

	Helm, Incorporated
	Service Publications Department
	P.O. Box 07150
	Detroit, Michigan  48207

Whenever I get a new (new to me, used from someone else, usually) vehicle,
I get the manuals (both service and owners) from them.  It's been well worth
the money!

Wes Fujii

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* Wes Fujii               *           JAPANESE BUSINESS MOTTO           *
* Boise, Idaho            *        You can buy anything you want        *
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From: steinmar@blaze.rutgers.edu (Dan Steinmark)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: Fabulous New RX7
Date: 9 Apr 92 17:51:08 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.
To: lstowell@pyrnova.pyramid.com


In article <180952@pyramid.pyramid.com> lstowell@pyrnova.pyramid.com (Lon Stowell) writes:

> In article <1992Mar26.180732.9937@eff.org> peterco@eff.org (Peter A. Cohen) writes:
> >last 14 years, as well.  Still, I think it's lost something in the
> >translation- the RX-7 has gone from an affordable, fun car to drive to a
> >high-bred racing vehicle more on par with a Porsche or a 300ZX. 
>     And of course the 300ZX started as an inexpensive sports car as
>     well...and if you go back FAR enough, so did the Porsche ( a
>     hopped up VW in the early days...)
> >What's really out there for a cheap new sports car, by Mazda or otherwise?

Well, while Mazda, Nissan (and even Mitsu) have gone upscale with their
top of the line sportsters, they have filled in the middle with the likes
of the MX-3, 240SX, and Eclipse.  When compared to the previous generation
RX-7, 300ZX (or possibly even 240Z), and the Conquest, you can see that
the performance (if NOT the _character_) of all of them are indeed roughly
similar to their predecessors.  As to how "inexpensive" these ~$16K cars
are, well, its about the same (or less) than the last year before the big
performance upgrade.
------
Sample case in point:
In 1983, (4?) the 2nd generation RX-7 came out, a seemingly wonderful
sports car for about $15K.

Now, in 1992, the MX-3 comes out, (about $16K) with pretty similar
(armchair) performance.  (Any one done a comparo on these?)
------
Seems like you can get about the same performance for less money (in
relative $$) for the new car.  And, that's the way it should be.

	 -Dan
--------------------
"55.  It's not justly a good idea.  It's the lawyers."
Dan Steinmark   steinmar@paul.rutgers.edu
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: asl@cbnewsl.cb.att.com (albert.s.lew)
Subject: Re: Double clutching & Toe-heel shifting
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 12:52:13 GMT

In article <2301@isgtec.isgtec.com>, karl@isgtec.com (Karl Sewlochan) writes:
> So just to be redundant (and repetetive :-) the sequence you would
> suggest is:
>     - brake
>     - clutch pedal down
>     - shifter in neutral
>     - clutch pedal up
>     - blip throttle (to get shafts matched)
>     - clutch pedal down
>     - shifter in lower gear (without waiting at the gate like I suggested)
>     - clutch pedal up quickly before things start slowing down
>     - back on the gas to drive the corner
> 

Can anyone tell me if there is any difference with the sequence described above
and the following sequence:
     - brake
     - clutch pedal down
     - blip throttle
     - shifter in lower gear
     - clutch pedal up quickly before things start slowing down
     - back on the gas to drive the corner

Thanks,

Albert Lew
asl@homxb.att.com
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: j_schwar@oz.plymouth.edu (Jeffrey A. Schwartz)
Subject: VW Jetta
Reply-To: j_schwar@oz.plymouth.edu (Jeffrey A. Schwartz)
Organization: Plymouth State College - Plymouth, N.H.
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 92 21:01:09 GMT


I have a 1990 Jetta.  When I was buying it I told the salesman that I
ONLY wanted one that was made in Germany.  He told me that I was
crazy, but I did not care.  Most, I was told 80% of the Jettas are
made in Mexico.  It is hard to find one from germany, but not
impossible.  The dealer I went to had one on the lot.  As for rattles
and troubles, I happened to talk to the service manager of this
particular dealer and I asked him.  Are VW's made in Mexico put
together as well as those from Germany.  His answer, which surprised
me, was no.  He said that you are definitly better off getting one
that was made in Germany. He also said that the cars from mexico do
have more flaws per car than from Germany, as in rattles, and assembly
problems.  In my car, Which is a Jetta GL made in Germany, there are
some rattles and flaws which were noticible. The rear doors weren't
and still aren't aligned right after bringing it to the dealer.  Also
when the car had about 5000 miles, in heavy rain the battery light
went on and I lost power.  When I brought it to the dealer they told
me my belts were loose and they replaced them.  They then forced me to
pay $50 for that service.  But the problem still persisted, so I
brought it to a different dealer who put a shield under the car in
accordance with the recall that was made.  I then kindly thanked the
dealer for charging me $50 for something that was under warrenty.

I hope this helps.

 
Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: paschall@utdallas.edu (Dwayne Paschall)
Subject: BMW news group
Organization: Univ. of Texas at Dallas
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 18:47:23 GMT

Does anyone out there know of a mailing/news group dedicated to BMW's? It 
seems that there are several for VW's, volvos, etc. Has anyone heard or does 
anyone know of such a group for BMW owners/lovers?


Best wishes,
Dwayne Paschall
paschall@utdallas.edu
From: carl@Cayman.COM (Carl Heinzl)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: My 2 cents
Date: 10 Apr 92 15:29:35 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Cayman Systems Inc., Cambridge, MA
In-reply-to: barr@tramp.Colorado.EDU's message of 6 Apr 92 23:25:52 GMT
bcc: carl


>Cornering: Light cars corner better (all else equal). Tires make a huge 
>difference. A STIFF suspension generally will corner well. Shocks don't 
>effect cornering (much).

If the corner is a totally flat surface, I agree, but put some small
bumps (even gradually undulating surfaces) and the car can start
bouncing up and down, reducing the tire friction at the apex of the
bounce!  So, you're cornering ability would be limited to the friction
available at the top of the bounce.  Also, when you're first entering
the turn the forces exerted initially can also set up such a scenario.

Shocks also keep you from that never ending bouncing when you're
driving in a straight line.  I've seen several cars with either really
bad or no shocks.  It literally took over a half a mile at 60 mph for
this one car to settle down.  I wouldn't call that safe, would you?

-Carl-
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Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: gidewall@wolverine.cps.msu.edu (Kenton C Gidewall)
Subject: Production of Saturns stopped?
Originator: gidewall@wolverine.cps.msu.edu
Organization: Dept. of Computer Science, Michigan State University
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 9 Apr 92 16:37:11 GMT

My wife reads a Saturn "newsgroup" on Prodigy.  She told me she read
something disturbing on there today.  A lady reported on Prodigy that
she had ordered a Saturn SL in March.  Her salesperson called her
the other day and told her that Saturn has been having problems with
noise in the Saturns (we all knew that,right?) and they are going
to stop production of SL's and SL1's until JUNE!!!  Can anyone
verify or disprove this.  The reason I am so concerned is that
I have an SL1 on order.



Newsgroups: rec.autos
From: pauly@netcom.com (Paul Yoshimune)
Subject: Re: Beretta vs Saturn SL2
Date: Thu, 09 Apr 92 07:18:30 GMT
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Distribution: rec

Well, sadly enough, I can't claim to have ever driven a Saturn.  I do have
some thoughts on the Beretta, though.  My friend has a '91 GTZ (or maybe it's
a '90...the year before they upgraded the dash).  Anyway, the car has very good
acceleration, and is fun to row through the gears (2.3 Quad 4!), brakes well,
and is extremely competent in the handling department (especially considering
it has front wheel drive).  Just my thoughts...

-- 
-Paul Yoshimune [pauly@netcom.com]
From: crash@hal.com (Chris Craddock)
Newsgroups: rec.autos
Subject: Re: There ain't no substitute..
Date: 13 Apr 92 16:26:53 GMT
Organization: HaL Computer Systems

In article <1992Apr12.001256.24083@usenet.ins.cwru.edu>, ac579@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (G.C.J. Timm) writes:
|> American Ingenuity Comes to the Rescue!
|>  
|> Grab your phone and Call Ryan Falconer at 408-758-8434!
|>  
|> For UNDER $50,000 dollars you can turn your tired old
|> Detroit Iron into something out of Ralph Nadars Nightmares!
|>  
|> It's the Falconer V-12 to the RESCUE!
|>  
|> An aluminum block copy of a small block Chevy and a Half!
|>  
|> Can you say "SIX HUNDRED CUBIC INCHES?"
|>  
|> Can you say "SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX HORSEPOWER?"
|>  
|> Can you say "SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY POUND-FEET OF
|> *T*O*R*Q*U*E*??"
|>  
|> And all for only 8.8 inches added to the length of the
|> standard V-8!  At virtually the same weight!
|>  
|> Drop that in your 1966 Nova!
|>  
|> Sorry I couldn't resist.  But seriously, this engine
|> exists.  It was profiled in "Conan the Corvette" Pg 33,
|> Motor Trend May 1992.
|>  
|> Welllll, maybe if I win the lottery, I'll build a BLITZING
|> BLAZER to do the trip out to my club in the boondocks.
|> Jeff

There were Falconer V12s in abundance at the recent Rod & Custom
car show at the Santa Clara convention center. I assume Falconer
had bought floor space, since there was an engine in a boat, one
on a floor stand and another one installed in (I think) an F-350
pickup- unbelievably nice fit too, just like the factory put it
there!

Does anyone out there have an address for Falconer?

Chris.
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