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#1. 14mm Hex Bit - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 12:42:08 PDT From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: 14mm Hex Bit I atempted to change the oil in the diff until I discovered that I need a 14mm hex bit to remove the drain and fill plugs. I made a trip to Sears, Pep Boys, and Trak Auto, and didn't find such a bit. The largest hex bits available were 10mm. Does anyone know where I can find one? I don't need a whole set (I already have one); I just need a 14mm bit, 3/8" drive. Thanks, -rb PS: Many years ago, after purchasing my E30 318i, I found that the transmission required a 17mm hex bit to remove the drain and fill plugs. I purchased one from $NAP-ON, and it's served me well...until now! ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#2. WTB: Racing Dynamics Swaybar - from Prakash Maggan
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 15:46:03 -0400 From: "Prakash Maggan" <pmaggan@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB: Racing Dynamics Swaybar Hi all, I'm looking for a front Racing Dynamics swaybar for an E36 M3. Please let me know if you have one for sale. Thanks, Prakash Maggan http://hometown.aol.com/dinan750 Email: pmaggan@yahoo.com ICQ # 10148265 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com
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#3. Re: [E36M3] BMW Oil ... And oil filters - from Jim Powell
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Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 12:52:25 -0700 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] BMW Oil ... And oil filters The non-Austrian filters predate the lifetime oil change. Imagine..... I've seen E30M3's advertised with mileage in the high 30K mile range. I can see the advertisement...... Clean, low miles, one owner, 12 years old. Will do second oil change for new owner. Anyway, I digress as I am want to do :) The Slovakian filters in my experience are junk. I had 2 of 4 that were physically longer by a fraction of an inch and the large o-ring to seal the cannister lid was several thousands undersized. I couldn't get my filter lid to snug down. I took the oily mess in and gave it back to the dealer for a refund. I keep a few Austrian filters in my personal stock, hoarded like mad-money. Jim Max and Devi wrote: > Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 13:28:49 -0600 > From: Max and Devi <mdufford@mindspring.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] BMW Oil ... And oil filters > > Last Friday I was chatting with the parts manager at our local dealer > BMW of Murray. He relayed that BMW was having some problems with there > extended oil change intervals, not with the oil, but with the filters. > It seems that the filter was breaking down, literally apart, before the > approximately 15k oil service interval. The new Slovenian filter must be > the new "better" filter. > > For this group I bet the point is moot, when was the last time you > changed your oil and filter at 15k? > > Max Dufford > 97 M3 > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#4. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #203 - from Paul England
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:29:24 -0400 From: "Paul England" <ettsn@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #203 You can contact the BMWCCA Regional VP Mark Jon Calabrese (who's in Germantown) at m3mark@mciworld.com or 901-759-9085. He should be able to either recommend someone or point you to an Old Hickory Chapter (Brentwood) member who could help. If you aren't a CCA member, explain that you plan to join when you buy a car. And actually join. It's worth the $35. -Paul > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 14:25:06 -0500 > From: "jbergstrom" <john@intellectsys.com> > Subject: reputable shops in Nashville, TN area > > Hi all, > > I'm looking for recommendations/contact info of a reputable shop for a > pre-buy inspection of a '95 M3 in the Nashville/Hendersonville area. Thanks > in advance. > > John
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#5. Re: [E36M3] 14mm Hex Bit - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 13:37:06 -0700 From: "Robert Chay" <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 14mm Hex Bit I bought mine from Steve D' at Ultimate Garage. Shoot him an e-mail. -Bobby '98 M3 ----- Original Message ----- > > Does anyone know where I can find one? I don't need a whole set (I already > have one); I just need a 14mm bit, 3/8" drive. >
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#6. M3/2 4 sale - from Ben Tickner
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 16:49:16 -0700 From: "Ben Tickner" <ben@infofusion.com> Subject: M3/2 4 sale A neighbor is selling a 1995 M3. Pictures are available @ www.bentickner.com click on the "4 sale" link on the main page. Ben 95 M3/2 (I only need 1)
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#7. Warped Floating Rotors - from Roy Kao
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Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 17:19:26 EDT From: "Roy Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> Subject: Warped Floating Rotors I need some help from fellow digesters who use the Euro floating rotors. I've not warped four sets of them and I don't understand why. I do about 3-4 driving schools per year and it seems that the rotors start to warp a few weeks after the schools. I've tried all kind of pad combinations, including going to a track pad beginning with the school in April but to no avail. On the street, I'm currently running stock M3 pads and for the track, I used the KFP Gold and now PF90 pads. I'm planning to use the PF-Z pads for the street and the PF90 for the track once I get my front rotors replaced again in a couple of days. If you have any idea why this is happening I'd really appreciate it. I do not have additional brake ducting installed and the foglights are not removed. I know many M3 owners who use this rotor and some have warped while others have not had such difficulties. Thanks in advance for your help. Regards, Roy '99 M3/2 (vibrating in the front-end...) ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Warped Floating Rotors - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 14:33:10 -0700 From: "Jim Bassett" <jbassett@mayannetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Warped Floating Rotors > I do not have additional brake ducting installed and the > foglights are not removed. I know many M3 owners who use this rotor and > some have warped while others have not had such difficulties. Thanks in > advance for your help. Main reason is braking technique, most likely. Search the archives for Michael Lord's excellent write-up on proper brake technique (if you can't find it, I may have it saved at home). FWIW, I too tried the Euro floaters with PF90 pads - warped the first set. Switched to inexpensive Brembos (figured if I was gonna warp 'em, I'd warp 'em at $90/set instead of $250/set!) Still warped a few sets, but have been working on my braking technique, and this last set has worn out (reached minimum thickness) without warping. Yay! Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - thin but "true" front rotors
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#9. June Laguna Seca Open Track!! - from Roger Baker
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Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 15:27:47 -0700 From: Roger Baker <rbaker@velodyne.com> Subject: June Laguna Seca Open Track!! For those who like to track their cars, there are a few slots still open for this month's event at Laguna Seca hosted by the Shelby club. Here's the skinny for last minute entries, better hurry! Nor Cal Shelby Club Summer Opener open track event at Laguna Seca on June 17-18. To fill the remaining spaces, we are dropping the "members only" rule. Non-members will be required to pay a $20 non-member fee or join the club through Dec/2000 for $34. This is a non-competitive open track event. Passing is restricted to designated areas. Passengers ARE allowed provided they meet the same safety equipment rules as the driver (dependent on run group). Drivers and passengers must be at least 18 years old. Sound limit for the weekend is 90 dBA. There will be four run groups: Advanced, two Intermediates, and Novice. Each session is usually 15-20 minutes in length. Each group should get 4-5 sessions each day, dependent on the usual (lack of down time to tow disabled cars, etc). Here's the currently available spaces: SAT SUN ---- ---- Advanced 5 5 Intermediate full 8 Novice full 4 Cost is $175 per day or $350 for the weekend. Add either $20 non-member fee or $34 for membership dues. Advanced group requires driving suit and at least 4-pt harness (*real* harness, not Schroth street racer stuff). Street clothes and stock seat belts are acceptable in Intermediate and Novice groups (long sleeve cotton shirts minimum). All groups need a fire extinguisher, and Intermediate & above require gloves too. All helmets must be Snell 90 or better. See Nor Cal Shelby Club website for complete info on the event and open track safety requirements: http://www.norcal-saac.org Please contact: Scott Hirose Open Track Registrar (directly by phone or email if interested) Last minute Deadline is Monday, June 12. day: 408-774-8568 eve: 408-723-0630 His email is: webmaster@norcal-saac.org I was going to bring my turbo track toy, but due to some tuning glitches with the turbo I won't be driving it. I'll just be spectating! BTW, there will be at least 1, probably 2 M5's there! If I know Kenny, he'll be happy to give a few rides too;) Roger Baker -- 1992 325 M-Technic, AA Stage 1+ Turbo Track Toy 2000 VW Jetta Commuter Car 1996 Kawasaki ZX-6R The FAST One
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#10. M3 3.0 & 3.2 CA smog check data - from Roger Baker
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Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 15:42:19 -0700 From: Roger Baker <rbaker@velodyne.com> Subject: M3 3.0 & 3.2 CA smog check data Anyone have any smog test results from their last CA inspection??? I'm just curious as to their overall emissions output for a new engine build project. Thx, Roger
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#11. FS: M3 car cover - from John Hearn
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2000 17:43:31 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: FS: M3 car cover A gray Sunbrella Supreme fitted car cover. This cover is only made for an M3. The best protection against sun, rain, and all weather conditions. Only used twice for a week at a time. $250 OBO Please send replies to me directly. John Hearn john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu>