Re: bmw-digest V9 #1625

[Doug Chomyn <doug_chomyn@xxxxxxxxx>]

Manted: BMW Mechanic in Toronto, Ontario Canada

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good mechanic
for a '91 325i, located in Toronto, Ontario,
Canada(Bloor West or thereabouts - general downtown
area?)

- -honest, thorough, reasonable, etc...

doug_chomyn@domain.elided

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> bmw-digest          Monday, October 30 2000         
> Volume 09 : Number 1625
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> 
> Forum for Discussion of BMW Automobiles
>        Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>
>        Digest Coordinator
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> Contents:
> 
> 	2002 electrical problem: back-up and brake lights
> 	E36 heated seat repair
> 	E46 A/C turn-off
> 	FS:  94 740i 
> 	1991 525 Bra options
> 	Re: E46 A/C turn-off
> 	Re: E46 - Turning off AC
> 	<e34> wiper problem
> 	Choices...
> 	need E9 inspection in eastern Kansas
> 	Heating Vent Problems
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> Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 15:52:37 EST
> From: Steve1807@domain.elided
> Subject: 2002 electrical problem: back-up and brake
> lights
> 
> I have a '72 2002 and the back-up lights and brake
> lights don't work. This 
> came on suddenly. Everything else; turn signals,
> lights, horn, radio, 
> winshield wipers, all seem to work fine. I've
> checked the fuses and lamp 
> assemblies. Before I take it to a mechanic, I
> thought that I'd check and see 
> if this combination indicated a particular
> problem.Thanks,Steve 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:17:16 -0500
> From: Andrew J Bommersbach <ajbommer@domain.elided>
> Subject: E36 heated seat repair
> 
> Has anyone out there with an E36 ever taken apart
> their front seats to
> replace the heater pads? My 93 318is has cloth,
> manual seats. I had very
> good luck replacing the heater element in the butt
> cushion part, but am
> stumped as how to take apart the seat back (upright
> portion). Would love
> to hear from someone who has done this. 
> Thanks,
> Andy Bommersbach
> 93 318is - 96k
>
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> 
> Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 14:54:27 PST
> From: "Tim Annett" <halogenbulb@domain.elided>
> Subject: E46 A/C turn-off
> 
> I have a 2000 323i.  There are two incredibly
> annoying things about it 
> (well, a few more than two but anyway....):
> 
> There is NO way to keep the a/c system from turning
> on when you turn on the 
> car.  I asked a BMW mechanic about this and after
> about 10 minutes of trying 
> to explain the situation to him I recieved a very
> muddy answer translated as 
> a no.  If you turn off the system before you turn
> off the car, it will come 
> on when you turn on the car.  Irritating!
> 
> The second irritating thing, in regard to the
> venitlation system at any 
> rate, is that even when you turn off the air
> recirculation to bring in 
> outside air, it still recirculates inside air.
> 
> I do love my car and most things about it, but I
> also find it terribly 
> annoying when the manufacturer takes simple control
> features out of the 
> hands of the user.  These features are best suited
> for a Lexus or another 
> posh useless car, not on a driver's car.  This is
> the reason I chose to 
> purchase a BMW when I could no longer get a new Alfa
> Romeo in the states and 
> I find it irritating that BMW has become more of a
> 'market car' than I 
> expected(in more ways than just the ventilation
> system).
> 
> But don't get me wrong.  I still love my car and the
> way it drives/handles.  
> It is still the best car on the market today from a
> drivers perspective 
> (under $70K at any rate!).
> 
> 
> Tim Annett
> Coldwell Banker West Shell
> Cincinnati
> Voicemail: 513-483-5725
> Email: tim6@domain.elided
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> 
> Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 18:33:33 +0100
> From: "Brent Williams" <baw2@domain.elided>
> Subject: FS:  94 740i 
> 
> New tranny, diff replaced 10k ago.  Need to sell. 
> Green, 83K miles, really
> nice car.  Best E32 you will find.
> 
> Asking $22000.  It is definitely worth it.  4 litre
> V8 that really goes.
> Trip car, garaged, belongs to BMW fanatic.  You know
> the usual stuff.
> 
> 
> Brent
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:38:40 EST
> From: MTamanini@domain.elided
> Subject: 1991 525 Bra options
> 
> I now drive 160 miles a day for work.  I do not like
> the Bra's that have the 
> lip(Colgan?) on the hood.  I would like a form
> fitted one.  I want to stay 
> away from as many rock dings as I can.  Any ideas???
>   
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:59:33 +1300
> From: "Allan Williams" <allanw@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: E46 A/C turn-off
> 
> My brand new Hyundai (company car) used to turn on
> the air con whenever you
> selected the windsheild defrost option... so I
> ripped the dash off and cut
> the two wires... it still turns off re-circ when you
> select the screen, but
> at least the air con stays off...
> 
> So these shitty things aren't just confined to good
> cars, they even do it on
> the cheap shitty ones that I would have already
> returned for a refund if it
> were up to me :-)
> 
> But don't worry - I cane the nuts off it every day
> :-)
> 
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