E36M3 #442

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#1. Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale??? - from partyus
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 18:23:48 -0700
From: "partyus" <partyus@gte.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???

There have been at least 10 of them running around Port hueneme the past
couple months.
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To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 8:38 AM
Subject: RE: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???


> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:20:55 -0700
> From: "juan_rico" <juan_rico@captionsinc.com>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
> Not that it's related to this add, but I've seen two E46 M3's here in LA.
> One on the freeway (this one was all camouflaged) and another one in
Marina
> del Rey
> (looked like it came straight out of the dealership-brand spankin' new).
> Ditto with the Z8 and the M5 way before they came out...
> Marina del Rey was a great place to spot new BMW's since NABMW
> had their west coast headquarters there (or so I believe...)
>
> Has anyone else spotted any E46 M3's or is it just me...?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jonathan Reiser [mailto:jreiser@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 5:48 AM
> To: E36M3
> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 05:13:35 -0700
> From: "Jonathan Reiser" <jreiser@home.com>
> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
> This guy appears to be misrepresenting.  Clearly the car won't be
available
> for purchase or to "take delivery" until end of September or early
October.
> He is probably just selling his spot on some dealer list.  I find it odd
> though that he even mentions the color scheme and options considering my
> dealer doesn't even know what they are getting yet.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Suzy Kraft" <suekraft@mindspring.com>
> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 5:28 AM
> Subject: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 07:25:46 -0500
> > From: Suzy Kraft <suekraft@mindspring.com>
> > Subject: E46 M3 for sale???
> >
> > Someone posted an E46 M3 for sale "ready for delivery" on the bmwmpower
> > classified message board.
> >
>
http://www.bmwmpower.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.pl?az=read_count&om=28&foru
> m=DCForumID1&omm=0
> > Are these cars even in production yet or did I miss something?
> >
> > Suzy
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#2. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #441 - from Kevin Cox
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 19:25:46 -0700
From: "Kevin Cox" <bigk@w-link.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #441

I have a 99 M3 Convertible and the car and dealership have both been
great. Maybe try a different dealership before you dump the car. If you
have consistently better weather than we do in Seattle, I envy you. If
you do not, the car is still kick ass.
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To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 6:28 PM
Subject: [E36M3] E36M3 #441


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  1. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #436
         by:  <BobTunnell@aol.com>
  2. <FS> M Contour & 225/45/17 tires
         by: Rob <motor@cadvision.com>
  3. Re: [E36M3] High Speed M5 Video
         by: Rich Gay <rich_gay@linbeck.com>
  4. RE: [E36M3] RE: Interesting M3
         by: Wentz, Don <don.wentz@intel.com>
  5. RE: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires
         by: Gerry Miranda <gerry_miranda@yahoo.com>
  6. FS:  Dinan Front Camber Plates
         by: Ben Liaw <ben@shortshifter.com>
  7. <FS><E36> 17" M-replica wheels
         by: Rob <motor@cadvision.com>
  8. 2 questions (Exhaust Install and Door Lock Window Operation)
         by: F. Graziano <fgraziano@monmouth.com>
  9. Driver's School at Gateway International Oct. 7-8
         by: J. W. Thomas <jwthom2000@yahoo.com>
  10. Need help with my M3 convertable.....
         by:  <JSDONE@aol.com>

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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 15:11:58 EDT
From: BobTunnell@aol.com
Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 #436




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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:18:16 -0600
From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com>
Subject: <FS> M Contour & 225/45/17 tires

    For Sale:

1- 17x7.5" Factory ///M Contour wheel. Perfect condition,never driven.
$225

1- 225/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport. Mounted but never driven $175

1- 225/45/17 Michelin Pilot MXX3. Mounted but never driven $155

Thanks
Rob
motor@cadvision.com






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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:23:59 -0500
From: "Rich Gay" <rich_gay@linbeck.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] High Speed M5 Video

on 8/16/00 2:08 PM, twisty M3 at twistym3@hotmail.com wrote:

> Mine comes up as an AVI file in the zip, but I can't view it from a
Mac...
> Doh!

You can view it just fine if you have the latest version of Quicktime
installed. It is free, btw.

http://www.apple.com/quicktime/

 - Rich



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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:59:15 -0700
From: "Wentz, Don" <don.wentz@intel.com>
Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Interesting M3

Dang you Rich!
I was #3 on the list to buy those wheels and tires.  Good shape?
Don "hoping to find good used SSRs" Wentz
95 M3

This weekend I purchased some used SSR's shod with A032R's which were
advertised in the Roundel.  The guy (Don) lived in Altoona, PA.



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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:21:30 -0700 (PDT)
From: Gerry Miranda <gerry_miranda@yahoo.com>
Subject: RE: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires

The noise subsides after a couple of thousand miles or
a coulpe of autox's
G
--- "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com> wrote:
> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:54:50 -0400
> From: "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires
>
> Sean, it's perfectly normal.  I rode a friend's S4
> with a BBS RK-Yok 032
> set up and it was f*ing LOUD at 40-45 mph!!!!!
> It sounds like a Triflo!!  Okay, maybe not THAT
> loud.
>
>
> >>> "Sean W. Smith" <seansmith@nc.rr.com> 08/16/00
> 02:58PM >>>
> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:52:43 -0400
> From: "Sean W. Smith" <seansmith@nc.rr.com>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires
>
> All,
>
> I just put YokA032R's on my M3 and they have a very
> loud obvious noise. I
> couldn't stand driving on the street with all that
> noise...
>
> Sean
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ken Robb [mailto:kenrobb@willisallen.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 2:48 PM
> > To: E36M3
> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires
> >
> >
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 11:37:24 -0700
> > From: Ken Robb <kenrobb@willisallen.com>
> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires
> >
> > Different chapters=different rules. San Diego has
> only stock and modified
> > classes in 4 cyl,6 cyl, M cars. If you run R
> compounds you are
> > kicked up to
> > modified to run against some highly tweaked track
> cars so your chance of a
> > trophy are slim. There may be other groups doing
> the same, hence
> > the interest in
> > street tires for driving events. Ken Robb
> >
> > Joe Dyer wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 23:27:40 -0700
> > > From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires
> > >
> > > Dean,
> > >
> > > Don't do it!  A winning tire for autocross will
> kill you on a
> > wet street!
> > > The Yok A0032 and the Toyo Proxes RA1 would come
> closest to
> > dual purpose and
> > > although are cheaper than your Pilot Sports by
> about a hundred
> > bucks each,
> > > they will not last very long in both street and
> track use.  Buy
> > an extra set
> > > of wheels and put Kumho Victoracer 700s on and
> change them on
> > event days.
> > >
> > > Joe Dyer
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <SeaUinOC@aol.com>
> > > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2000 10:38 PM
> > > Subject: [E36M3] Dual Purpose Tires
> > >
> > > > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 01:34:35 EDT
> > > > From: SeaUinOC@aol.com
> > > > Subject: Dual Purpose Tires
> > > >
> > > >     Hi Everyone!
> > > >     I have been reading the digest for a
> couple of months
> > now, but this is
> > > my
> > > > first post. I am a member of the BMW CCA
> National Capital Chapter and
> > > active
> > > > in Autocross and Drivers' School events. I
> drive a 1999 BMW M3 that
> > > currently
> > > > rides on Michelin Pilot Sport tires. I will be
> purchasing tires in the
> > > near
> > > > future and I am looking for recommendations
> for tires that I
> > can drive on
> > > the
> > > > street and track. I have received a lot of
> input from a variety of
> > > sources,
> > > > but I wanted the opinion of the list members
> before I make my final
> > > decision.
> > > > So far, these are some of the tires that have
> been
> > recommended: Yokohama
> > > AVS
> > > > Sport and AVS Intermediate, Kumho Ecsta Supra
> 712, and Toyo
> > Proxes. Any
> > > > suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
> > > >     For those looking for a place to stay near
> Summit Point,
> > the Ramada
> > > Inn
> > > > in Winchester, VA is excellent. They give a
> discount for
> > people attending
> > > > track events at Summit Point Raceway. It is
> one of the newest
> > hotels in
> > > the
> > > > area, the service is great, and the rooms are
> clean! About
> > $54-60/Night
> > > and
> > > > 20 minutes from the track. The phone number is
> 540-667-8894.
> > > >     Thanks for all the great information.
> > > >     Dean Simpkins
> > > >     Ocean City, MD
> > > >
> > > >
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 16:48:31 -0400
From: "Ben Liaw" <ben@shortshifter.com>
Subject: FS:  Dinan Front Camber Plates

FS:  Dinan Front Camber Plates (D160-0300)

Taken off 1995 M3, however, Dinan shows that it fits all M3 from
1995-1999
as well as M Roadster/Coupe.  Adds approximately -1.0 degree neg camber.

List price is $199.  First $100 includes shipping.

ben liaw



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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 15:42:30 -0600
From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com>
Subject: <FS><E36> 17" M-replica wheels

  For Sale:

4 - 17x7.5" M3 Forged Double spoke replica wheels. Used for 6 weeks and
in
excellent condition. One wheel has a 1" curb mark ,otherwise like new.
Will
fit all E36 cars and E46 (I think).

$400

motor@cadvision.com





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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 18:23:19 -0400
From: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com>
Subject: 2 questions (Exhaust Install and Door Lock Window Operation)

A.) How easy is it to install an exhaust on the M3, could someone kindly
point me to the steps and what ill need (size of ratchet, jack stands
etc.)

B.) I found that I have that cool window feature with the key int eh
door, anyway it only works on the passenger side :( , what's involved in
the workings of this, a switch, fuse, relay??

Thanks,
Frank



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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:48:13 -0700 (PDT)
From: "J. W. Thomas" <jwthom2000@yahoo.com>
Subject: Driver's School at Gateway International Oct. 7-8

Join the St. Louis BMW Club at its Gateway International Driving
School.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

October 7-8 is your chance to experience Gateway International
Speedway's exciting banked oval and challenging infield road course. The
facilities at this new Motorsports center are first-class.

Planned features of this event include: Instructor/advanced student
orientation day on Friday, October 6, lunch-time parade lapping,
first-class event shirt (extras will be available for purchase at
event), top-quality instructors, catered dinner Saturday night at the
track, the promise to run the event on-time, and, of course, fun!

Cost is $250 for BMWCCA/PCA member, $275 non-members. Please contact
event Registrar, Vicki Flier; rrvvcc@aol.com; 314/968-9166 for an
application.

The link to the application on the St. Louis BMW Club site is listed
below.

Hope to see you there!

http://www.stlbmwclub.com/drivers_school.html
<http://www.stlbmwclub.com/drivers_school.html>

- -

John W. Thomas or JT

'99 E36 M3 coupe




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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:12:04 EDT
From: JSDONE@aol.com
Subject: Need help with my M3 convertable.....

After 3 times this summer  in the dealership my top has given me
problems. So
far the excuses have been, reprogram the computer, adjust linkage and
realign
the servo's.. All 3 times I have been out of town and luckly not run
into
rain... I'm thinking about selling the car. The dealership has left
parts in
the trunk and not put back together.. Is this a typical problem with BMW
convertables and do the dealerships have a clue what to do especially in
their put it back together as they found it procedures.. I  cannot live
with
a car that is not reliable...



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#3. Probably a FAQ: How to fix the noise from a loose converter heat shield - from Arvid Jedlicka
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:33:28 -0500
From: "Arvid Jedlicka" <arvidj@visi.com>
Subject: Probably a FAQ: How to fix the noise from a loose converter heat shield

The heat shields around the front catalytic converters on our
'97 M3 coupe appear to be loose and are rattling.. I assume
the "correct" fix is to buy new converters with new heat shields
as the heat shields seem to be "folded" on to the converter rather
than bolted. But I'm wondering if there is a more "financially
responsible" fix that could be suggested.

Thanks,
Arvid

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#4. Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 brake pad change + 8/21 Summit Point school - from Thomas E. Tice
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:02:55 -0400
From: "Thomas E. Tice" <tetice@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 brake pad change + 8/21 Summit Point school

I agree with Sean's advice below.  I was specifically referring to the curing
aspect of bedding the PF pads.  They certainly do still need to be mechanically
mated to the rotors.

It has been my experience with the PFs, that they bed/mate to the rotor much
more quickly when I used ATE power discs (unfortunately not available for the
E36 M3).  These are essentially a grooved rotor which, perhaps, serves to grind
or cut the pad on the edge of the grooves until they are mated.  It would seem
that straight cut grooved rotors and/or crossdrilled rotors would have the same
effect.

Tom Tice
'98 M3/4
'99 540/6


Sean Hester wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 10:37:49 PDT
> From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 brake pad change + 8/21 Summit Point school
>
> >Really?? While I have never actually done this (I put them on at home also
> >where
> >the real floor jack and air tools are), the information I received with
> >previous
> >PF pads indicated that they were "race ready" i.e. slap them on and hit the
> >track.  My previous PF pads were, I believe, an 83 compound and not the 90s
> >but
> >I assumed it would be consistent across the PF line.
> >
> >
> >Many other pads (particularly metal masters) certainly require that they be
> >brought up to temp a few times to cure the adhesives or they will literally
> >crumble at track temps.
>
> PF-90s are about the easiest pads on the planet to bed, but you still have
> to do it.
>
> basically all you have to do with PF-90s is let them mate (mechanically) to
> the rotors.  (the "heat curing" is all done for you at the factory)  the
> pads and rotors are NOT flat, and they need some time to "grind" themselves
> together.  until then, there's not much contact, which means not much
> stopping power.  so if you slap new ones on at the track, and go flying ont
> the track, you'll discover soon that you don't have full stopping power
> right away.
>
> i usually drive a few miles on surface streets first.  (to get the very
> rough edges off)  then i do 3-4 hard stops from 70 to about 20, with a
> minute or two in between to let them cool off.  and that's it, they are
> bedded.  (the 17 mile drive from my house to SIR is perfect for this
> procedure, 5 miles to the highway with a few stoplights, then highway for
> the hard stops)
>
> if you HAVE to change to new pads at the track, just be wary the first few
> laps.  you won't have full brakes.  give youself some extra time to stop the
> first session.  and by session #2 you'll be fine.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: M3 recall - from Jim Powell
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:44:52 -0700
From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: M3 recall

I have had the notice since the week it was announced.  Took it in, they
ran the VIN and its not on the list.

Jim

George R Carr Jr wrote:
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> >Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 20:38:22 -0700
> >From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com>
> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: M3 recall
> >
> >The dieing is probably the crank sensor recall.  Beware of this one
> >if you have
> >some special equipment.  haven't fully debugged it yet, but this one may have
> >drawbacks.
> >
> >The airbag one isn't for all of those cars.  Took mine in and my S/N
> >wasn't one
> >of the ones affected.
> >
> >Jim
> >'98 M3/4
> >
> >JTJedi@aol.com wrote:
> >
> 
> I also have a 98 M3/4 (March production).
> 
> Better check again. They told me that the first couple times I pinged
> them on it. Earlier this year I finally got a notice, afterwhich they
> were anxious to get me in.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Summit Point - from Jim Powell
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:46:16 -0700
From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Summit Point

You can't.  But your friends maybe can.  I guess it would be more
effective if they NEVER posted that they had them?

Try and resist next time  :)

Jim

Holly McReynolds wrote:
> 
> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:57:03 -0400
> From: Holly McReynolds <Hollysmac@adelphia.net>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Summit Point
> 
> The real question is how could you read the notice about the picture menue
> if you can't read.
> 
> I'm really sorry Suzy but I coudn't help my self.
> 
> Holly
> '97 M3
> '99 Miata/sport pkg - new toy
> 
> on 8/15/00 11:28 PM, E36M3 at e36m3@bmwmpower.com wrote:
> 
> > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 23:02:58 -0400
> > From: Rob Jackowitz <rjme@msn.com>
> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Summit Point
> >
> > OK, here goes...[boy, Suzy's gonna LOVE this thread :)  ]
> > The odds that an illiterate person will be alone, driving their "///M3"
> > through the drive-thru, are probably pretty slim. (although we are talking
> > West Virginia)
> > So I'm guessing its intended for someone that can read to offer it to a
> > passenger that can't???
> >
> >
> >
> > Someone please explain to me why McDonald's would put a sign at the
> > drive-thru that says "Picture
> > menus available, upon request"?
> >
> > If I cannot read the menu, then how am I suppose to read the sign. Hello!
> >
> > Sorry, it still cracks me up everytime I think about Summit?
> >
> > On 8/15/00 at 9:28 PM, Dave Hogg <springwood@BlazeNet.net> wrote:
> >
> > :  McDonald's on the way to the track in the morning!
> > --------------------------------oOo--------------------------------
> > Stephen Lafredo       Philadelphia, PA          slafredo@fast.net
> > BMW NCC                                        97 M3/2 & 89 325ix
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Auto tranny on a 95? - from Donna Seeley
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:49:28 -0700
From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Auto tranny on a 95?

If you had a broken left foot and had to have an M3 _today_ (like the PO),
and if you had to commute over the Sunol Grade (like me), you'd appreciate
the special clutchless M3 more...but it didn't cut it for long as a track
car. 

BTW, this March 95 build was not a lux package.

 Donna
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 88 M3, track car, in transformation to JP race car.
 95 330isA, super-commuter. 3200rpm @ 100mph, JC chip, x-brace, IFGs, A032s.
PF90s in the garage 'just in case.'
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> Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 18:03:19 EDT
> From: SpeedU4EA@aol.com
> Subject: Auto tranny on a 95?
> 
> Hello Michael Ting and everyone,
> 
> I was following the thread on ATF and have a question.  Michael has a 95 M3.
> I thought automatics only came on the four door M3 and that was only available
> in 97 and 98.  Is that right? Do other years have automatics?  I couldn't be
> caught dead in one :)  but the SO wants an older auto M3.  I thought 97 was
> the oldest.  Can someone help me out.
> 
> Thanks,
> Roy 
> 
> 98 M3 with the the free extra pedal
> 

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#8. Re: Need help with my M3 convertable..... - from Pavel Shvartsman
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 23:01:53 -0500
From: "Pavel Shvartsman" <pavel@webley.com>
Subject: Re: Need help with my M3 convertable.....

I do not think it is a typical problem.  It's my second summer with 99' M3
convertible, and so far I have not had any problems with the top (most of
the time is down ;-).   I have been driving all year around including
Chicago winters.  I suggest - do not give up.  Find a dealer or a shop that
can help you.   Where are you located?
M3 Convertible is a great car, do not let your dealer spoil your fun!

Good luck,
Pavel
99' M3,  Windy City

> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:12:04 EDT
> From: JSDONE@aol.com
> Subject: Need help with my M3 convertible.....
>
> After 3 times this summer  in the dealership my top has given me problems.
So
> far the excuses have been, reprogram the computer, adjust linkage and
realign
> the servo's.. All 3 times I have been out of town and lucky not run into
> rain... I'm thinking about selling the car. The dealership has left parts
in
> the trunk and not put back together.. Is this a typical problem with BMW
> convertables and do the dealerships have a clue what to do especially in
> their put it back together as they found it procedures.. I  cannot live
with
> a car that is not reliable...

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#9. Re: [E36M3] Need help with my M3 convertable..... - from Lee, Peter 
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 05:49:53 -0400
From: "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need help with my M3 convertable.....

Sounds more like a dealership problem to me.
I've never heard of such a problem with E36
convertibles, whether M3 or non-M3.
E-mail me privately if you live in the PA area.
I'll introduce you to the techs over at my
local d-ship.  They're very good.

>>> <JSDONE@aol.com> 08/16/00 09:18PM >>>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:12:04 EDT
From: JSDONE@aol.com 
Subject: Need help with my M3 convertable.....

After 3 times this summer  in the dealership my top has given me problems. So 
far the excuses have been, reprogram the computer, adjust linkage and realign 
the servo's.. All 3 times I have been out of town and luckly not run into 
rain... I'm thinking about selling the car. The dealership has left parts in 
the trunk and not put back together.. Is this a typical problem with BMW 
convertables and do the dealerships have a clue what to do especially in 
their put it back together as they found it procedures.. I  cannot live with 
a car that is not reliable...


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#10. Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale??? - from Lee, Peter 
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 05:50:50 -0400
From: "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???

Just out of curiosity... how are there E46's running
around when they're not even produced yet?
I've seen pics of E46 M3's in the Bay Area (SFO)...
and they look 100% authentic... but how can this be??!?

>>> "partyus" <partyus@gte.net> 08/16/00 09:28PM >>>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 18:23:48 -0700
From: "partyus" <partyus@gte.net>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???

There have been at least 10 of them running around Port hueneme the past
couple months.
Paul P
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----- Original Message -----
From: "juan_rico" <juan_rico@captionsinc.com>
To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 8:38 AM
Subject: RE: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???


> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:20:55 -0700
> From: "juan_rico" <juan_rico@captionsinc.com>
> Subject: RE: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
> Not that it's related to this add, but I've seen two E46 M3's here in LA.
> One on the freeway (this one was all camouflaged) and another one in
Marina
> del Rey
> (looked like it came straight out of the dealership-brand spankin' new).
> Ditto with the Z8 and the M5 way before they came out...
> Marina del Rey was a great place to spot new BMW's since NABMW
> had their west coast headquarters there (or so I believe...)
>
> Has anyone else spotted any E46 M3's or is it just me...?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jonathan Reiser [mailto:jreiser@home.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 5:48 AM
> To: E36M3
> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 05:13:35 -0700
> From: "Jonathan Reiser" <jreiser@home.com>
> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
> This guy appears to be misrepresenting.  Clearly the car won't be
available
> for purchase or to "take delivery" until end of September or early
October.
> He is probably just selling his spot on some dealer list.  I find it odd
> though that he even mentions the color scheme and options considering my
> dealer doesn't even know what they are getting yet.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Suzy Kraft" <suekraft@mindspring.com>
> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2000 5:28 AM
> Subject: [E36M3] E46 M3 for sale???
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 07:25:46 -0500
> > From: Suzy Kraft <suekraft@mindspring.com>
> > Subject: E46 M3 for sale???
> >
> > Someone posted an E46 M3 for sale "ready for delivery" on the bmwmpower
> > classified message board.
> >
>
http://www.bmwmpower.com/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.pl?az=read_count&om=28&foru 
> m=DCForumID1&omm=0
> > Are these cars even in production yet or did I miss something?
> >
> > Suzy
> >
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Probably a FAQ: How to fix the noise from a loose - from Lee, Peter 
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 05:52:10 -0400
From: "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com>
Subject: Re: [E36M3] Probably a FAQ: How to fix the noise from a loose
	converter heat shield

That's weird.  I had a similar problem and my tech
told me that the cat and the heat shield were one
piece.  My tech replaced the entire unit.  A la warranty,
thanks be to God.

>>> "Arvid Jedlicka" <arvidj@visi.com> 08/16/00 10:38PM >>>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:33:28 -0500
From: "Arvid Jedlicka" <arvidj@visi.com>
Subject: Probably a FAQ: How to fix the noise from a loose converter heat shield

The heat shields around the front catalytic converters on our
'97 M3 coupe appear to be loose and are rattling.. I assume
the "correct" fix is to buy new converters with new heat shields
as the heat shields seem to be "folded" on to the converter rather
than bolted. But I'm wondering if there is a more "financially
responsible" fix that could be suggested.

Thanks,
Arvid


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