Keep it nice, now... Some of us on the list are/may be once/present/future BMW
owners.
Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA
J Friederich wrote:
> Reminds me of the joke:
>
> Whats the difference between a porcupine and an BMW?
>
> On a porcupine, the pricks are on the outside...
>
> -John F
> '69 2000
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
> To: Hall, Phillip <Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov>
> Cc: Datsun Roadster List <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 6:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Fuel pressure.trash
>
> >"One more thing OT. Did Z3's come with an optional top that actually folds
> >> down? Out of a hundred or so sighted this summer, I think I have only
> >seen
> >> 6 with the top down. That option must be expensive - very few came with
> >it!"
> >
> >I find this hysterical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the Miata.net forum this is a
> >constant source of amusement for us. I guess they might break a nail
> >pressing the button to put the top down or releasing a lever or perhaps
> >their hair will get messed up or perhaps they can't hear the cell phone
> >glued to their ears and/or hands with the top down!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> >Most but not all BMW Z owners in NY are a bunch of poseurs. Automatics in a
> >sports car!!!! Hogwash!!!!!!
> >
> >66 Mike
> >
> >I did have a nice little ride with a BMW M3 tonight coming back from my
> firm
> >party. He in his M3 and me in my 112HP Miata. At least he had both hands on
> >the wheel and not one with a cell phone in it.
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Hall, Phillip <Phillip.Hall@msfc.nasa.gov>
> >To: Roadsters (E-mail) <Datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 1:26 PM
> >Subject: Fuel pressure.trash
> >
> >
> >> Hey List -
> >>
> >> The thread of trash in the fuel has come up again - just in time!! I was
> >> racing an Eclipse Turbo last night and was noticing a loss of power at
> the
> >> high end. I did stay with him through 2nd - not bad - OK, it was an
> >older
> >> car and smoked on acceleration. I opened my hood and noticed that my
> >fuel
> >> pressure gage at 5 PSI vs. the normal 4 PSI. I put the gage before the
> >fuel
> >> filter, to if I see an increase in pressure I know my filter is getting
> >> plugged. I worked - trash, trash, trash. I run an electric pump by the
> >> tank and mounted the gage on the filter housing (home made aluminum). I
> >> recommend putting a gage inline so you can easily see if you have a
> >problem.
> >> It will detect leaks, plugged filter, bad pump etc. I bought mine at the
> >> local speed shop for about ten bucks. My 30 year old lines must be
> >getting
> >> bad - I have a filter before the electric pump, so the stuff must be from
> >my
> >> fuel lines. I will take it for another spin tonight and see if the trash
> >> removal helped.
> >>
> >> One more thing OT. Did Z3's come with an optional top that actually
> folds
> >> down? Out of a hundred or so sighted this summer, I think I have only
> >seen
> >> 6 with the top down. That option must be expensive - very few came with
> >it!
> >>
> >> Happy Roadstering - always topless
> >> Phil
> >> SEROC
> >
> >
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