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#1. M3 Audio / MBQuart Speakers? - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:20:09 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: M3 Audio / MBQuart Speakers? Peter, >Also, if others have a killer system that makes use of the stock head unit/cd changer, I'd love to hear the specs < Its up to you, but I would ask why on earth do you want to keep your stock head unit?? Let me just say that I've read countless posts from guys who wanted to keep their head unit, either because they heard its not so bad, or because it would involve too much money since they also would have to change out their cd changer tomatch a new head unit. Invariably, after replacing speakers, they feel that it sounds a little better, but not much..But when they get a new head unit, Wow, what a difference they report! Based on anecdotal evidence like this, I replaced my head unit with a Kenwood Excelon unit and, later, a matching cd changer. I too report Wow, what a huge difference in sound quality it makes. It sounds so good, as a matter of fact, I may well forgo the other sound upgrades. Do yourself a favor, and dont rule out a new HU this early in the game...I dont think you'll be happy with your other upgrades unless you do the HU first. _____________________________ Paul Elliott '99 Alpine White M3; <20000 mi; Forged M dbl-spokes; Rotex pads; Dinan Stage II Supercharger; Stygar Short Shift Kit and clutch stop; Skaags pedals
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#2. Re: radio high pitched whine? - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:24:06 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Re: radio high pitched whine? Hi John, Yes, the CD changer IS in the trunk, and its on the driver side of center near the trunk opening. Why do you ask? Would this explain in some way why I hear a hi whine only when the Radio is playing? _____________________________ Paul Elliott '99 Alpine White M3; <20000 mi; Forged M dbl-spokes; Rotex pads; Dinan Stage II Supercharger; Stygar Short Shift Kit and clutch stop; Skaags pedals -----Original Message----- From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> To: Paul Elliott <pelliott@rcn.com> Cc: e36m3@bmwmpower.com <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> Date: Tuesday, August 08, 2000 12:03 PM Subject: Re: radio high pitched whine? >Hi Paul, > >> After the head unit, the improvement was huge...It really sounded good, and >> made me realize how really poor the stock head unit is. After the CD >> changer was installed, I somehow managed to pick up an extremely high >> pitched (almost Dog Frequency!) whine only when the radio is on, which rises >> and falls with the rpm level. > >I have a couple quick questions: Is the CD changer in the trunk? If it is, >on which side of the car were the cables run to the trunk? > >With regards from John. >'96 318is > >-- >john.firestone@nord-com.net >
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#3. knock knock... - from Joe Huie
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 16:53:49 -0700 From: "Joe Huie" <jhuie@inreach.com> Subject: knock knock... Just another data point. My 95 M3 also knocks with the JC chip, usually during hard acceleration in 2nd or 3rd gear. Per my previous email with JC, the factory knock sensors occasionally will not be able to compensate for the advanced ignition and timing curves of the JC chip. This happens to me in all kinds of weather, cool or warm, running 92 octane in the SF Bay Area. Only thing you can do is just back off the gas a little until the knocking goes away. It doesn't happen too often, but it's definitely there. Joe 95 M3 > Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 10:47:14 PDT > From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> > Subject: [E36M3] knock knock... > > i've owned a 95 M3 for 2 months now. after a couple weeks i installed a jim > c chip. a couple weeks after that my stereo stopped working and i got some > time to listen to the engine. sadly i found that it had engine knock just > like my old 84 dodge aries k-car. > > i finished the tank of gas i was on, and now 125 miles into my next tank i > have the same knock (maybe a bit worse actually) > > so... tonight i'm going to remove the chip and go back to the stock one. > since i like to "think ahead" i'm gonna ask these questions, before the > experiment takes place, so i know what to do... > > there's two possible outcomes. and i'm curious what do do for each. > > outcome #1. (i still have engine knocking) what do you do to fix engine > knocking? 92 octane is the best i can get around seattle. maybe i need to > use racing fuel? what else is there to try? > > outcome #2. (no knocking with stock chip) so... what does that mean? i > know that chips are for "normal" engines and that would make mine "not > normal" for some reason. which is it? this engine is such a piece of sh*t > that it can't deal with a jim c chip? or is it just "too good" for the > regular chip and i need one that's "even better"? > > thanks for the answers!
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#4. Re: [E36M3] radio high pitched whine? - from NickG
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:26:15 -0400 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] radio high pitched whine? Unplug the changer and verify that the noise goes away. If it does, there's probably a ground loop. You're best solution is to run a heavy gauge ground cable from the radio to a solid ground connection. Do the same for the changer. Nick > I had a Kenwood Excelon head unit intalled 2 wks ago, and matching cd > changer installed last weekend. > > After the head unit, the improvement was huge...It really sounded good, and > made me realize how really poor the stock head unit is. After the CD > changer was installed, I somehow managed to pick up an extremely high > pitched (almost Dog Frequency!) whine only when the radio is on, which rises > and falls with the rpm level. > > I've heard this is probably alternator interference, although I would have > thought that would have effected the system when the tape and cd were on > also...This ONLY occurs when the FM band is on, and only on the radio...
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#5. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #410 - from Joe Huie
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:28:47 -0700 From: "Joe Huie" <jhuie@inreach.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #410 I've removed the baffle at the front of the airbox (just before the air filter). Slightly noisier, not really noticable on the butt dyno (maybe 1 hp). Don't remove the second leading into the HFM. That's suppose to be a venturi which helps increase the flow of air into the engine. Joe 95 M3 > Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 14:26:31 -0600 > From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> > Subject: Air box baffles? > > What is the consensus on removing the air box baffels on a 3.2L M3. Good > or bad? > > > Thanks > Rob >
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#6. seat belt sensor - from russell
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 17:41:36 -0700 (PDT) From: russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: seat belt sensor i solved the seat belt sensor problem by taking the fuse out and putting it back in....didnt need a new one, as the old one was still fine. easy fix in case this happens to anyone else. (the problem was that the seat belt sensor would always beep when the door was open, regardless of whether the key was in the ignition or not). russell dakar '99 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/
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#7. Blasphemy? - from Wentz, Don
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:15:03 -0700 From: "Wentz, Don" <don.wentz@intel.com> Subject: Blasphemy? OK, this is a goofy question, but why not? At the Heartland Park event a couple of weeks ago my wife was admiring the checkered flag 'striping' on Russ Wiles' M3 LTW. She commented how good that would look on my 95 Dakar Yellow M3. I have to admit that I agree with her and had thought the same thing. So, how bad would it be to put the LTW flags on a non-LTW car? Just ask since I would hate to be 'shamed' off the list ;-). BTW, any of you make the Topeka event? We had a great time there. dw
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#8. Re: [E36M3] M3 Audio / MBQuart Speakers? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 19:29:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Audio / MBQuart Speakers? I agree 100% with Paul. A while ago when I performed my audio upgrade, I wanted to keep the stock head unit as well. My primary reason was to save money and to maintain the stock look and feel (plus, it wouldn't scream, "Steal me" in the street of NYC). I remember someone had e-mailed me privately and told me to buy an aftermarket head unit...trying to use the stock unit would leave me disappointed....he even bet me a beer. In the end, I broke down and bought a Nak MB-75 because I felt that it matched the E36 interior extremely well. The system sounded good, but I still had some work to do. In the process, I reinstalled the stock unit because I really wanted the stock look. Keep in mind that I had already replaced the amp and speakers. I turned on the head unit and played a piano concerto. Man, it sucked! The high notes of the piano were clipped and the lows were muddled. I immediately ripped it out and reinstalled my MB-75. BTW, Stephen Ladredo, Jim El Nabli, and Dave Ngo had a chance to listen to my setup over the weekend. After Jim helped me tune the crossover points, he said he liked it (so Stephen, it sounds even better now!) and was impressed. Pretty cool! Chester --- Paul Elliott <pelliott@rcn.com> wrote: > Its up to you, but I would ask why on earth do you want to keep your stock > head unit?? Let me just say that I've read countless posts from guys who > wanted to keep their head unit, either because they heard its not so bad, or > because it would involve too much money since they also would have to change > out their cd changer tomatch a new head unit. Invariably, after replacing > speakers, they feel that it sounds a little better, but not much..But when > they get a new head unit, Wow, what a difference they report! Based on > anecdotal evidence like this, I replaced my head unit with a Kenwood Excelon > unit and, later, a matching cd changer. I too report Wow, what a huge > difference in sound quality it makes. It sounds so good, as a matter of > fact, I may well forgo the other sound upgrades. Do yourself a favor, and > dont rule out a new HU this early in the game...I dont think you'll be happy > with your other upgrades unless you do the HU first. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/
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#9. Set of Hawk Blues FS - from Dave Hogg
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Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 22:38:29 -0400 From: Dave Hogg <springwood@BlazeNet.net> Subject: Set of Hawk Blues FS Hawk Blue track pads (for E36 M3 of course), full set F & R, new in boxes. $125 + shipping (or I'll deliver to you at Summit Point FATT or BMW CCA Club Race this month). First bona fide buyer gets 'em. Dave Hogg
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#10. open pathway for airflow - from jbergstrom
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Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2000 22:01:06 -0500 From: "jbergstrom" <john@intellectsys.com> Subject: open pathway for airflow >>>what is an "open pathway for airflow"?<<< Check out: http://members.home.com/jsp90325i/h2oprot2.html (Thanks Jim P. !!!) I don't really know if it made a difference in my car, but it can't hurt . . John '95 M3