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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re:microfilter issue - from Adam Fila
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Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 10:06:38 -0400 From: "Adam Fila" <ylf@mindless.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re:microfilter issue I am no expert, but when I changed my microfilter recently, I was amazed by the amount of stuff accumulated behind it. It definitely went far beyond just micron size particles - it was more like dead insects, small leafs, tons of dust, etc... I didn't even know it was all in there, until I decided to run the ventilation system, with my head still in the footwell, and the filter removed. Needless to say, all the aforementioned content has ended up on my face in a big dramatic blowout, accompanied by furious spitting and cursing - not the most pleasant experience I had in my car. In post analysis, I would think that there would be some advantage in having some of this stuff stopped at a place where you can get at it and clean it out, rather than having it go deep into the ventilation system, slowly plugging it up in various totally unreachable locations (and the E36 ventilation system has many of those) Also, changing the microfilter is not really THAT difficult. It's just tricky, and requires some experience to be done properly. That's why it's a real bitch the first time, but once you've learn it, it's a 15 minute job. Removing the right parts before trying to fit the new microfilter in is the key - once you've learned which these are, the thing goes right in - in fact requiring it to be broken in just 1 place, and even that not all the way - only so that you can bend the filter gently. BTW, if you have a car that's a few years old, and still have the old microfilter, do have it changed ! I am still amazed at the newfound power of my ventilation fan. Before the change, on my 5 year old car on it's original factory microfilter, it used to be that setting the fan at 2, 3 or 4 would make no difference in the amount of air coming out, and would only make the fan a lot louder - you could really hear it struggling trying to suck the air in through that dirty filter. Now at setting 4, even my rear seat passengers can feel the air coming out! It was definitely worth the aggravation. -Adam Fila '95 M3 ----- Original Message ----- From: <Mdriver13@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> Sent: Monday, July 03, 2000 9:06 AM Subject: [E36M3] Re:microfilter issue > Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 09:01:48 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re:microfilter issue > > In a message dated 7/2/00 12:26:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > jimbassett@home.com writes: > > << Jim Bassett - I'd rather clean 10 dirty ITG filters than replace another > microfilter >> > > Jim and all, > > I've had a few cars in my time...none with microfilters. Just bought the > wife a new vacuum cleaner...guess what -- it has a microfilter behind the > dirt bag. So I ask the Sears rep, what would happen if I just leave the > microfilter out after it builds up with too much dirt, he said, " Well the > micron size particles won't be trapped, that's all." So, my question is > what's the worst that could happen if I just remove that damn filter after it > gets dirty?????? > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 1st AS - '97 > 2nd AS - '98 & '99 > > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* > > >
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#2. FS: '98 M3/2 - from LCauble102@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 11:11:00 EDT From: LCauble102@aol.com Subject: FS: '98 M3/2 1998 M3 coupe -- Bright Red/Mulberry leather -- Power sunroof, cruise control, OBC, BMW keyless/alarm, heated front seats, H-K audio with CD changer in trunk, carpet and rubber mats, M-Contour wheels. Less than 17K miles. Service by BMW with a couple of extra oil changes. No mods/track/accidents. Pampered garage queen. Car in Maryland. $37,900. Larry (410) 461-8439
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#3. '97 M3 sedan for sale - from jbergstrom
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Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 10:58:17 -0500 From: "jbergstrom" <john@intellectsys.com> Subject: '97 M3 sedan for sale Alas, my '97 M3 4-door w/luxury package is up for sale. Car is located in Dallas, TX and is in near-perfect condition. See www.intellectsys.com/m3.html for details. John
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#4. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #299 - from M. CERDA
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Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 13:52:07 -0400 From: "M. CERDA" <spin@cantv.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #299 Get a set of 4 Koni shocks and you'll feel a whole new car. There is a joint in El Cajon that have the best prices in the country. Good luck Mike
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#5. Re: M3 Misfiring - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 11:30:37 PDT From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: M3 Misfiring As a followup to last week's inquiry on possible causes to my M3 misfiring and feeling down on power... Sunoco must be the Taco Bell of gasolines. Similar to the bloating and gas pains that one feels after wolfing down a pile of Gorditas, my poor M3 was suffering a similar fate, and I was experiencing it's petroleum diarrhea. I finally burned through that tank of 94 octane crap. I filled up with my old standby, and added a bottle of Techron, and my car is running like a champ again. I'm glad that it's over. Thanks again to all who responded with suggestions. -rb ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Brake Bleeding with AST - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 11:41:32 PDT From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake Bleeding with AST Jonathan writes: >Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2000 08:12:20 EDT >From: Aswtguy2c@aol.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake Bleeding with AST > >Using the pressure bleeding system is the best and recommended way to bleed >your braking system. The 2-man method can hurt check valves. Not sure how >good vacuum type is. The Bentley book recommends using the pressure method _and_ the two-man method at the same time. Any idea why? >No need to drop the transmission to bleed the clutch master cylinder! God I >hope not! I don't think he was saying this. The text that he referenced said that, after pressure bleeding the clutch circuit, the slave cylinder should be removed from the transmission (not disconnected from the hydraulic line), and it should be manually bled my opening the bleeder screw and forcing the plunger all the way in, closing the bleeder screw, letting the plunger come back out, and repeat. I've read the same thing. I seriously doubt that BMW technicians are doing this, although the flat rate charge may allocate the time to do it! ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#7. ltw wing bolts - from jbergstrom
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Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2000 14:02:54 -0500 From: "jbergstrom" <john@intellectsys.com> Subject: ltw wing bolts Does anyone know a good source to purchase replacement bolts (5.5 mm hex (allen) wrench, I think) for the Motorsport Lightweight wing? These are the 4 bolts you use to install/remove the spacers. Thanks John '95 M3 with lots of stuff
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: M3 Misfiring - from Sergio Nell
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Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 12:14:13 -0700 From: snell@wathosp.com (Sergio Nell) Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: M3 Misfiring Does Techron really make a difference? If so, at what intervals should it be used? I have not used on my M3, but have used it on other cars without much of a difference in performance. Sergio Ron Buchalski wrote: > Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 11:30:37 PDT > From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: M3 Misfiring > > As a followup to last week's inquiry on possible causes to my M3 misfiring > and feeling down on power... > > Sunoco must be the Taco Bell of gasolines. Similar to the bloating and gas > pains that one feels after wolfing down a pile of Gorditas, my poor M3 was > suffering a similar fate, and I was experiencing it's petroleum diarrhea. > > I finally burned through that tank of 94 octane crap. I filled up with my > old standby, and added a bottle of Techron, and my car is running like a > champ again. I'm glad that it's over. > > Thanks again to all who responded with suggestions. > > -rb > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#9. Re: [E36M3] ltw wing bolts - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 13:59:24 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@netcom.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ltw wing bolts Re: >Does anyone know a good source to purchase replacement bolts (5.5 mm hex >(allen) wrench, I think) for the Motorsport Lightweight wing? These are the >4 bolts you use to install/remove the spacers. Try Global Metrics in Belmont, CA -- area code 650 ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@netcom.com
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#10. (no subject) - from David Dino
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Date: Mon, 03 Jul 2000 17:55:51 -0700 From: David Dino <d.dino@worldnet.att.net> Subject: (no subject) unsubscribe