E36M3 #307

Wednesday, July 05, 2000 18:18:05

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#1. Re: Q for you about rear shock mount(s) installation - from Stan Shaw III
#2. Re: [E36M3] Recommendations for Repairs in NW Indiana - from DOWZX@aol.com
#3. E36 M3 selling frenzy and the E46 M3 - from nabli@attglobal.net
#4. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #306 - from Ian Wendt
#5. E36 M3 selling frenzy and the E46 M3 - correction - from nabli@attglobal.net
#6. Re: [E36M3] Brake Flush - from Sean Hester
#7. Any list'ers going to the bmwcca-la race at Buttonwillow? - from Mount, Mike
#8. RE: [E36M3] Any list'ers going to the bmwcca-la race at Buttonwillow? - from Jim Bassett
#9. E36 92-95 EGO & RSM - from Chad Milam
#10. Upcoming Track Events - from Robert Jackowitz
#11. Oil reset tool help in BA??? - from Rob Birkhead
#12. Re: race gas - from B Horlacher
#13. Deformed Body! - from Rodger Keesee
#14. [E36M3] Possible Track Spot Available (again!) - from twisty M3
#15. adjustable sway bar links - from jbergstrom

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#1. Re: Q for you about rear shock mount(s) installation - from Stan Shaw III
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 14:35:56 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw III" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Q for you about rear shock mount(s) installation Fyi: I replaced my rear shock mounts with JTD's, in my carport. It was a very straight forward job. Regards, Stan Shaw Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0407 Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net http://www.excell.net/

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#2. Re: [E36M3] Recommendations for Repairs in NW Indiana - from DOWZX@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 13:33:32 EDT From: DOWZX@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Recommendations for Repairs in NW Indiana Anybody know of any good mechanics in Northwest Indiana since i have found the local dealers to be subpar. Dino 97 M3 Coupe

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#3. E36 M3 selling frenzy and the E46 M3 - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 13:37:12 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: E36 M3 selling frenzy and the E46 M3 Hey guys, I noticed a recent selling frenzy of E36 M3s. I guess you guys already know that the price has been confirmed (orally) to be in the low $50s - (~53+ fully loaded and that does include the "premium" associated with buying such a "hot" car). What you guys may or may not know is that the expected run for the first model year is going to be around 300. BMW has made it very clear to the dealerships NOT to expect high numbers for the following years. If you are on the "list" then don't be disappointed if you end up waiting and waiting and waiting .... :-( Cheers, Jim E.

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#4. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #306 - from Ian Wendt
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Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 11:36:37 -0600 From: Ian Wendt <ianwendt@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #306 I have an AA Stage II turbo strapped to my '95 M3 and have come to the conclusion that my head gasket has failed. I spent a lot of time tracking down what I thought was a cooling problem because I kept overheating. After coming up with nothing, I started to notice the dreaded milky color in my oil. Anyway, any other Stage II turbo people out there that have had this happen, or anyone ever have a head gasket fail on a normally aspirated car? My concerns are a warped head/block. Am I likely in for a large bill? Ian Wendt ianwendt@bmwtoys.com BMWToys.com Ian H. Wendt

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#5. E36 M3 selling frenzy and the E46 M3 - correction - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 14:21:59 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: E36 M3 selling frenzy and the E46 M3 - correction The "300" figure below is almost definitely NOT right - as pointed out by a very reliable source. The bottom line - BMW NA is in the business of making ///Money! :-) We'll see what happens. nabli@attglobal.net wrote: > Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 13:37:12 -0400 > From: nabli@attglobal.net > Subject: E36 M3 selling frenzy and the E46 M3 > > Hey guys, > > I noticed a recent selling frenzy of E36 M3s. I guess you guys already > know that the price has been confirmed (orally) to be in the low $50s - > (~53+ fully loaded and that does include the "premium" associated with > buying such a "hot" car). What you guys may or may not know is that the > expected run for the first model year is going to be around 300. BMW has > made it very clear to the dealerships NOT to expect high numbers for the > following years. If you are on the "list" then don't be disappointed if > you end up waiting and waiting and waiting .... :-( > > Cheers, > Jim E. > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************

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#6. Re: [E36M3] Brake Flush - from Sean Hester
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Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 11:35:15 PDT From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake Flush >Hi, > >I have never flush my brake before so this may seem to >be a simple >answer. Is it possible for the dealer to bleed and >flush your brake >without taking off the wheels? For the shade tree >mechanic, we have to >remove the wheels right? But with the dealers and a >lift, is it the >same? anyone with a lift can bleed the brakes without removing the wheels... 99% of the time i'm bleeding brakes i'm changing pads and/or rotors too though... ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

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#7. Any list'ers going to the bmwcca-la race at Buttonwillow? - from Mount, Mike
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 12:08:10 -0700 From: "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> Subject: Any list'ers going to the bmwcca-la race at Buttonwillow? Looks like the LA gang is having a club race at Buttonwillow this weekend. Anyone other than myself planning on going and watching the fun? Mike '95 M3 da kar is yellow

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#8. RE: [E36M3] Any list'ers going to the bmwcca-la race at Buttonwillow? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 12:25:41 -0700 From: "Jim Bassett" <jbassett@mayannetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Any list'ers going to the bmwcca-la race at Buttonwillow? > Looks like the LA gang is having a club race at Buttonwillow this > weekend. Anyone other than myself planning on going and watching the fun? > Mike > '95 M3 > da kar is yellow I'll be there supporting my friend John Fisher in his E30 M3. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - leaking coolant from *somewhere*; at the dealer :-(

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#9. E36 92-95 EGO & RSM - from Chad Milam
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 12:47:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Chad Milam <m_three99@yahoo.com> Subject: E36 92-95 EGO & RSM I need to replace the RSM and EGO sensor for a 93 325i. Although not exactly a m3 it should be about the same no? Anyways... Does anyone have any advice for either of these two items? Chad 99 m3/2 & 93 325i/4 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/

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#10. Upcoming Track Events - from Robert Jackowitz
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 16:01:36 -0400 From: Robert Jackowitz <RJackowitz@HARVPART.COM> Subject: Upcoming Track Events Does anyone have any leads on an upcoming track event in the Northeast during the next couple of weeks? It's been way too long and I'm feeling that itch again. No BMW schools until late August. No Seat-Time @ Summit until September. (FATT's are all sold out). Rob

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#11. Oil reset tool help in BA??? - from Rob Birkhead
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Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 13:05:51 -0700 From: Rob Birkhead <rbirkz@earthlink.net> Subject: Oil reset tool help in BA??? I just changed my oil and usually I go to the shop down the street to have them reset my oil service light but now they want $20! (new owner) Is there anyone that has one of these little gems that would reset my light for me? I am in the East Bay (Danville) but work in So. Bay so either will work. Thanks in advance. Rob B. 95 M3/2

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#12. Re: race gas - from B Horlacher
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 18:01:44 -0400 From: "B Horlacher" <Horlacher@carrindustries.net> Subject: Re: race gas Go to PTI "Piedmont Triad International Airport, in Greensboro." I live in Summerfield, NC "about 2 miles north of GSO," they have 109 unleaded there I used it a couple of time in my 96 M3, and the car gets significantly faster. Regards Bill Horlacher p.s. I HATE THE SOUTH, I want to go back to my New Jersey home land.... The only advantage I see is putting 109 in the tank and being able to use it with very little traffic

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#13. Deformed Body! - from Rodger Keesee
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 15:21:27 -0700 From: "Rodger Keesee" <rodger@teutonic.com> Subject: Deformed Body! Hi all, Hit a curb the other day *really* hard (learned lesson about descending a hill on fresh blacktop too). Anyway, after replacing wheel, control arms, tie rod, bushings. I discover the camber is way out of spec. Camber spec: -1.27 to -0.27 degrees Actual: - 2.4 degrees This means the strut tower is leaning too far inside. Caster is a bit off too. The other side is OK, but the damaged side is half the min spec. It's imperceptible behind the wheel during street driving but I don't want adverse effects on the tires or at the next driver school. Anyone else ever experience damage like this after a curb-shot? How did you get it fixed? (or not fix it) I'm in the SF Bay Area and would appreciate any references for a high-quality straightening shop. Rodger rodger@teutonic.com '97 M3/ 2 with leaning tower and safer driver

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#14. [E36M3] Possible Track Spot Available (again!) - from twisty M3
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Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 15:45:08 PDT From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] Possible Track Spot Available (again!) It's happened again... I have a paid spot for an upcoming track day and somethings come up that will make it very hard for me to attend. It's at Willow Springs (California) with Speed Trial USA. I can only get credit toward the next event instead of a refund and I'm not even 100% sure if I can transfer my spot to someone else (waiting for a reply from them) but I'd like to offer it to any interested people. It's a one-day event (practice only, no time trials) and it was $120 for the day (plus a $10 fee that you'd pay at the gate). I obviously don't want to make any profit but I also can't afford to give it away. If anyone's interested (Jim(s), Wen, or anyone else) just let me know. There's already a few other local bimwads going so you won't be alone. Thanks for the bandwidth, Jonathan L. (at this rate, I may never get to the track again) =( ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

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#15. adjustable sway bar links - from jbergstrom
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Date: Wed, 5 Jul 2000 17:54:51 -0500 From: "jbergstrom" <john@intellectsys.com> Subject: adjustable sway bar links I am considering replacing my nearly worn-out front stock sway bar links with adjustable links. There is a very well-written and informative tech-tip written by Ben Liaw on UUC's site on building your own links. I am wondering if anyone out there has built these links. http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/techtips/sway_bar_links.htm - how do you like them? - what is the proper way to adjust them in order to "properly pre-load" the sway bar? Thanks . . . John '95 M3 with Eibach sway bars, Bilstein/H&R combo, and gobs and gobs of other stuff . . .

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