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#1. Re: [E36M3] Pricecut on Bentley Manual - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 08:04:54 -0700 From: "Peter Guagenti" <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Pricecut on Bentley Manual > 2 weeks after I got my copy, amazon.com decided to cut the price on E36's > Bentley Manual. > It's for sale for $55 now. Keep an eye out on eBay. I bought a new copy from a distributor for around $40 plus shipping. -p
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#2. Re: Range -- one last time - from stu burness
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:11:08 -0600 From: stu burness <burness@unm.edu> Subject: Re: Range -- one last time While the relation: RANGE = MPG X REMAINING FUEL is true, in application it's only an approximation. With a partial tank of fuel the range readout is based on: RANGE = HISTORICAL MPG X REMAINING FUEL while actual range is determined by: RANGE = FUTURE MPG X REMAINING FUEL Fortunately, in this case one has SOME control over the future, so the moral becomes: "Go slow (but don't stop) to smell the roses." Of course, another issue here is how even historical MPG is determined electronically. I doubt that it works this way, but it's possible to determine (i.e., approximate) that relationship through the fuel tank float level and the odometer. If so, then we got even more problems. Nuff! Stu Corrales, NM
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#3. RE: [E36M3] RE: Pricecut on Bentley Manual - from Robert Jackowitz
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:06:20 -0400 From: Robert Jackowitz <RJackowitz@HARVPART.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Pricecut on Bentley Manual Actually, I think that's for the E30 manual - different model. See if Michel Potheau at Circle Tire, long-time club member, has any in stock: mpotheau@aol.com <mailto:mpotheau@aol.com> . $52 including shipping. Rob Ahem, Try BMW 3-Series Service Manual, 1984-1990 by Bentley, Robert Inc., Staff Paperback - $ 31.97-49.95 at: <http://books.search.shopping.yahoo.com/search/books?p=0-8376-0325-0&f=isbn> ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. *************************************************************
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#4. Motorsport Wallpaper (mflag.jpg) - from BHilton@rhythms.net
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:45:32 -0600 From: BHilton@rhythms.net Subject: Motorsport Wallpaper (mflag.jpg) There was a request for the Motorsport wallpaper made a couple of months ago. Would someone mind sending the picture to me? Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing other M3 pictures that are nice, too. Thanks, Bret
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Opinion Question - from Andy Korczynski
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:01:35 -0500 From: Andy Korczynski <Andy@casskor.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Opinion Question Never heard the UUC exhuast, but I've had the AA one for almost a year now and the sound is very nice. It's definitely louder then stock even at idle, but not much. It doesn't really start to increase in sound till you hit around 3k or so which is perfect for me cause I don't have to listen to it when I'm just putzing around (if thats possible in a m3). In regards to the tips cracking (which I've heard several people mention) I have not had any problems and I drove through an entire Chicago winter.... Andy K. -----Original Message----- From: reed nicholson [mailto:reedthis48@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 6:38 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Opinion Question Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2000 23:37:30 GMT From: "reed nicholson" <reedthis48@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Opinion Question I've had both, and I like my UUC better. A little loud at times with the window down, but mostly good. The AA is very subtle, too quiet for my tastes, and the UUC has a deeper, gutsier tone to it. Reed/Seattle >From: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com> >Reply-To: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> >Subject: [E36M3] Opinion Question >Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 08:27:50 -0500 > >Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 09:21:47 -0400 >From: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com> >Subject: Opinion Question > >just a quick "Whaddaya Think" > >This is a sound question so of course it is subjective, but i am >interested in hearing >what everyone has to say. Which Exhaust sounds better on an M3 the >Active Autowerke Exhaust or the UUC Motorwerks system. Now when i say >better i mean, nice mellow idle and a deep racy tone under full >acceleration while not being so loud from in the cabin that you want to >park your car and go home without it.. > >thanks > >Frank > > >************************************************************* >List Commands >UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. >************************************************************* > > ________________________________________________________________________ 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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#6. Re: [E36M3] Range - from Ken Robb
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:25:13 -0700 From: Ken Robb <kenrobb@willisallen.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Range DO not run dry!! The gas is also the lubricant/coolant for the fuel pump. Running out or even very low causes damage and leads to early failure. Ken Robb LoweSeaton@aol.com wrote: > Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 00:09:32 EDT > From: LoweSeaton@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Range > > This is almost exactly what my '95 M3 does. I have seen as much as 514 miles > on the range. Usually after I fill up the mileage range will increase! My > M3 must be making its own gas ;-) I have gotten 410 miles on a tank. > > And on the other end, my tank does not seem to run dry either. My range will > go down to 9 miles and then start blinking dashes. I have driven up to 20 > miles after the blinking dashes without running out of gas. Someday I will > put a can of gas in the car and drive until it is out of gas just to see how > far it really will go after the range says zero. > > IMHO, the range function is practically worthless. I much prefer the MPG > gauge in the tachometer. It at least seems to give a good instantaneous > reading. > > Lowell Seaton > '95 M3/2 - bottomless gas tank > Dallas, Texas > BMW CCA #131505 > > Leslie writes: > > > FWIW - The range function on my 97' M3 is a bit screwy as well... often I > > will fill it up & it will read 450+miles.. (Like this car will go 450+ on a > > tank.. 400 perhaps on a trip going 60 with no stops but even then you are > > pushing it)... it will quickly get down to 300 or so & then be pretty > > accurate until I get to about 100 miles.. the last 100 miles 100-50 is more > > like 30 miles and 50-0 is more like 15-20 miles.. Is this the norm? I > > can't imagine that a dealer would even attempt to fix it.. ideas? > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* -- ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/
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#7. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #392 - from Robert Biggs
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 12:28:28 -0500 From: "Robert Biggs" <parm3@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #392 ----- Original Message ----- From: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 6:37 PM Subject: [E36M3] E36M3 #392 > This digest contains the following messages: > > 1. Re: New Group Purchases (was: RE: Sway Bar GP and other stuff) > by: <Mdriver13@aol.com> > 2. Re: Single adjustable means what? > by: <BobTunnell@aol.com> > 3. Re: [E36M3] Cleveland (Was New to Maryland) > by: Dorffer, Rich <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > 4. Re: [E36M3] Cleveland (Was New to Maryland) > by: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com> > 5. RE: [E36M3] Cleveland (Was New to Maryland) > by: Dorffer, Rich <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > 6. AC blower goes off randomly (more clarification) > by: VEnkata Yella <v_yella@yahoo.com> > 7. Re: [E36M3] New to Maryland > by: Carlos Lopez <clopez95m3@yahoo.com> > 8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Single adjustable means what? > by: Sean Hester <seanh_race@hotmail.com> > 9. Automatic Sunroof Upgrade? > by: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> > 10. Alignment Specs? > by: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> > > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 17:26:11 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re: New Group Purchases (was: RE: Sway Bar GP and other stuff) > > To all, > > Suzy's deal is great. If Top-Notch sells out of all ten, you can call Auto > Additions in Allentown, PA. They will give you the same deal at $300 for the > Eibach sways. Call Phil at 1-800-334-6074 or 610-391-1126, tell them you are > one of the E36M3 group members. They would like five orders for this price. > I'm one. > > Have fun!!!!! Love the power of Group buying ;-)) Thanks, Suzy and to all. > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 1st AS - '97 > 2nd AS - '98 & '99 > mov'in to ESP in '01 > > > > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 17:39:44 EDT > From: BobTunnell@aol.com > Subject: Re: Single adjustable means what? > > > >>The single adjustable Konis have an adjustment for rebound only. > >>-mark > > > >this is more to compensate for wear than for true adjustability. The idea > >is that the rebound valves wear out much faster than the compression valves, > >and that you can adjust the rebound to compensate and match the compression > >as they age. > > Actually, according to KONI, the adjustability of their shocks serves both > purposes equally well. For people like me who like to tune their car's > handling balance via shock adjustment, KONIs work *very* well. > > The following is taken from KONI's own Tech Line FAQ... > > --BT > ............................. > > Q: What is the best adjustment setting for my shocks? > > A: There is no single best adjustment setting for your KONIs because every > driver has different preferences for comfort and performance, and each > vehicle has different levels of performance modifications and roads to drive > on. For most vehicles we suggest that new KONIs be installed in the full soft > position (the standard setting right out of the box) to take advantage of the > balance of ride comfort and handling designed by the KONI ride development > engineers. If the car has performance upgrades (springs, wheel/tire package, > etc.) or the driver wants the car a bit more aggressive, most people find the > optimum setting in the 1/2 to one full turn from full soft range. Over the > extended life of the damper, or if the driver wants a specific firm handling > characteristic, the dampers can be adjusted up higher. Except in the most > extreme uses where the driver requires an unusually firm ride characteristic, > very rarely will a KONI ever need to be adjusted to the full firm setting. > > ............................. > > > > -------------------- 3 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 18:09:52 -0400 > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cleveland (Was New to Maryland) > > EASY there Jim P. Armpit of America!?. I disagree. Cleveland is certainly > no San Diego but it has its merits...although it's baseball team is lagging > at the present moment. ;-) > > Besides, I like the idea of Brett being here. I would hate to have to go to > DC to have work done on my car. Brett did an alignment on my 95 M3 with the > Hunter DSP 400 (this thing is pretty impressive) recently and reaffirmed why > I asked for him when I made the appointment. Anyone in the Cleveland area > that needs there car worked on, look up Brett and cross your fingers he can > make time for you, he is worth it. Although he is kind of busy at the > present moment putting back together an M-coupe. > > Best regards, > > Rich > > > PS - I think Jim wrote that Cleveland comment with me in mind. ;-) > > > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 15:15:57 -0700 > From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cleveland (Was New to Maryland) > > Yeah I did. Just like I always say "Hi 'Ho" when I talk about Dinan ;) > > I'm trying to get a mortgage so I can take the family to see the Padres play the > Chicago Flubbies (I'm from Chicago, save it) this Sunday. > > I'm getting soft in my old age and like sitting in the Catered Club section. > Its either pay for my rollbar install or go to the ballgame. I think they cost > about the same :) > > Jim > > "Dorffer, Rich" wrote: > > > EASY there Jim P. Armpit of America!?. I disagree. Cleveland is certainly > > no San Diego but it has its merits...although it's baseball team is lagging > > at the present moment. ;-) > > > > Besides, I like the idea of Brett being here. I would hate to have to go to > > DC to have work done on my car. Brett did an alignment on my 95 M3 with the > > Hunter DSP 400 (this thing is pretty impressive) recently and reaffirmed why > > I asked for him when I made the appointment. Anyone in the Cleveland area > > that needs there car worked on, look up Brett and cross your fingers he can > > make time for you, he is worth it. Although he is kind of busy at the > > present moment putting back together an M-coupe. > > > > Best regards, > > > > Rich > > > > PS - I think Jim wrote that Cleveland comment with me in mind. ;-) > > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 18:29:12 -0400 > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Cleveland (Was New to Maryland) > > Hey, that is why I work here (not really). I get to see a lot of games > cheap. > > No doubt....going to the old ballpark (most of them not so old anymore) is > not cheap by most standards but most entertainment isn't (Opera, Plays, > Football, Hockey, Basketball, Driving Schools, etc.). The Club or Suite > sections are good places to be though although I prefer Field Box. > > Good luck with the mortgage approval and I hope your team wins (whichever > team that is). > > Out. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim Powell [mailto:jsp98m3@home.com] > Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 6:16 PM > To: Dorffer, Rich > Cc: 'E36M3' > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cleveland (Was New to Maryland) > > > Yeah I did. Just like I always say "Hi 'Ho" when I talk about Dinan ;) > > I'm trying to get a mortgage so I can take the family to see the Padres play > the > Chicago Flubbies (I'm from Chicago, save it) this Sunday. > > I'm getting soft in my old age and like sitting in the Catered Club section. > Its either pay for my rollbar install or go to the ballgame. I think they > cost > about the same :) > > Jim > > "Dorffer, Rich" wrote: > > > EASY there Jim P. Armpit of America!?. I disagree. Cleveland is > certainly > > no San Diego but it has its merits...although it's baseball team is > lagging > > at the present moment. ;-) > > > > Besides, I like the idea of Brett being here. I would hate to have to go > to > > DC to have work done on my car. Brett did an alignment on my 95 M3 with > the > > Hunter DSP 400 (this thing is pretty impressive) recently and reaffirmed > why > > I asked for him when I made the appointment. Anyone in the Cleveland area > > that needs there car worked on, look up Brett and cross your fingers he > can > > make time for you, he is worth it. Although he is kind of busy at the > > present moment putting back together an M-coupe. > > > > Best regards, > > > > Rich > > > > PS - I think Jim wrote that Cleveland comment with me in mind. ;-) > > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 15:30:29 -0700 (PDT) > From: VEnkata Yella <v_yella@yahoo.com> > Subject: AC blower goes off randomly (more clarification) > > > Thanks to all that replied to my problem. Let me > clarify some of the findings. The blower doesn't work > even in the manual mode. Also, I don't have to restart > the car to let it work again. It comes back on after a > while. There is no pattern as such. It is very random. > From what I saw the AC button has no impact on the > randomness. It's just that the blower goes off once in > a while, everything else seems normal. > > Thanks. > > -Yella > > 99 M3/15k > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. > http://invites.yahoo.com/ > > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 15:38:32 -0700 (PDT) > From: Carlos Lopez <clopez95m3@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] New to Maryland > > Jim Powell wrote: > >I think Brett is in Cleveland now. Must be an Aussie tour of > >America's armpit cities :) > > Kick-ass!! Is he stopping in Detroit next? > > Carlos > Motor City Chapter > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. > http://invites.yahoo.com/ > > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 15:43:33 PDT > From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Single adjustable means what? > > >Actually, according to KONI, the adjustability of their shocks serves both > >purposes equally well. For people like me who like to tune their car's > >handling balance via shock adjustment, KONIs work *very* well. > > i can't actually speak to the "long term" aspects of the adjustments because > i didn't keep my car with KONIs long enough to find out. (not because i > didn't like the KONIs by the way) but... i can say that you can VERY MUCH > adjust the handling of your car with the rebound adjustments. (but you DO > have to think backwards, more on that later) > > i could easily adjust my car for less understeer/more oversteer by just > adjusting the fronts. and if wasn't lazy i could have adjusted the rears as > well to gain even more control. (the rear KONIs are alot harder to adjust > then the fronts, requiring removal of the shock instead of turning a handy > knob) > > i say you have to think "backwards" because you're adjusting rebound. if > you "stiffen up the front" what you're really doing (since you're stiffening > rebound) is keeping MORE weight (grip) on the front, by not allowing it to > transfer to the back. this is opposed to what would happen when you > "stiffen up the front" by adjusting bump, or buying "stiffer" front shocks. > in that case you'd be keeping weight OFF of the front wheels, not keeping it > ON them. > > so... when i "stiffened" my front KONIs i was dialing in more oversteer > (less understeer) > > of course... most people just stiffen all 4 and figure their car handles > better overall... it's not really as simple as that, but that's another > thread. ;-P > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 16:01:01 -0700 > From: "Peter Guagenti" <peter@guagenti.com> > Subject: Automatic Sunroof Upgrade? > > I was sort of half-following this thread when it was going, but now that > I've purchased a '95, I really want this upgrade. Did this thread ever > net out into instructions or part numbers? I'd love to order the bits > and install them if possible, so I'd appreciate it if someone could > re-mail me the relevant info. > > Thanks for the assistance! > > -peterg > > > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 1 Aug 2000 16:18:33 -0700 > From: "Robert Chay" <rchay@mindspring.com> > Subject: Alignment Specs? > > I know this was covered a long time ago and I've been searching some > archives and websites but couldn't find it. What's the recommended alignment > specs for the track? > > Thanks, > > Bobby Chay > > > > ************************************************************** > Digest Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message. > ************************************************************** >
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#8. 4 Contours for sale - no tires - from Lee, Peter
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 13:32:13 -0400 From: "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com> Subject: 4 Contours for sale - no tires For a friend, Dave. Email: dwanderson@dellnet.com The wheels don't have tires, but they are in as new conditon.I took them off the car after 3 hundred miles, and they are cleaned and boxed. Make an offer he can't refuse. Thanks.
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#9. FS: Dinan High Flow Euro Air Box - from Jim.Millet@intermec.com
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:45:35 -0700 From: Jim.Millet@intermec.com Subject: FS: Dinan High Flow Euro Air Box A prospective buyer changed his mind so I've still got an E36 Dinan High Flow Euro Air Box gathering dust in my garage. It will fit any 3-series E36 except the 318. Dinan sells this air box for $495. You can have mine for $200 plus shipping from Seattle. I'll even throw in a K&N airfilter with cleaning kit. If interested e-mail me at jim.millet@intermec.com or call 425-348-2603 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM PDT. Jim Millet 1995 M3, Hellrot, Sharked and more.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] How do you remove the door panel? - from Sean Hester
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Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:25:26 PDT From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How do you remove the door panel? behind the handle to close the door are two little plastic covers. remove them and the screws they are hiding. (you'll need a torx bit for this) then the only thing holding the door on are the plastic clips. they pop out pretty easily. i usually start at the lower/rear one and then do all the bottom ones. then work up the sides. good luck and let me know if you have more quesitons. ;-) >From: "Brent Williams" <brent@williamsconsultingltd.com> >Reply-To: "Brent Williams" <brent@williamsconsultingltd.com> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> >Subject: [E36M3] How do you remove the door panel? >Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:18:14 -0500 > >Date: Wed, 9 Aug 2000 20:18:04 -0500 >From: "Brent Williams" <brent@williamsconsultingltd.com> >Subject: How do you remove the door panel? > >I can't find my bentley manual, so how do I remove my drivers side door >panel? I am moving, and I can't find my manual. I just need to hook up my >door speakers again. > >Please help. > >Thanks in advance. > >Brent > > >************************************************************* >List Commands >UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. >************************************************************* > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com