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#1. Re: [E36M3] Gunmetal Grey wheels? - from Jim Powell
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:57:31 -0700 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Gunmetal Grey wheels? You sure that isn't brake dust? :) Jim Peter Guagenti wrote: > Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:24:36 -0700 > From: "Peter Guagenti" <peter@guagenti.com> > Subject: Gunmetal Grey wheels? > > I've seen a few people lately with factory wheels painted a gunmetal > grey, similar to the MM 11-2 Sport finish. Does anyone know where/how > to get that done? I'd love to take a set of street wheels I've got and > get that finish done. > > Thanks. > > -peterg > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#2. Coming out of warranty... - from juan_rico
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:51:03 -0700 From: "juan_rico" <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: Coming out of warranty... Hi List... Well, my //M3 is rapidly approaching 100K on the clock, which means I'll be out of warranty ;( Except for the inevitable water pump failure, my car has performed flawlessly (literally) over 80K (time I've owned it), with 4 to 5 long and hard canyon runs weekly... I have the feeling in the pit of my stomach that everything will start failing and coming apart after 100K. Figures. So in preparation for this, I'm taking my car in for service on Tuesday, and I hope to get as much done as possible. I'm already aware of a couple of things that need to be fixed, but there might be other things which I'll surely overlook, so I'm asking the collective wisdom of this list to give me a few pointers on what to look for, what to get replaced or fixed before it becomes a catastrophic and $$$ failure later on (since I've already decided that I'm going to keep this car forever...that's how much I love it ;) I have the Warranty Gold Diamond coverage, if that matters. Is there anybody on this list who's already exhausted their extended warranty and has a +100K mileage M3? Thanks for any tips... Juan (Bracing for the worst)
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Coming out of warranty... - from Lee, Peter
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 13:37:21 -0400 From: "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coming out of warranty... Juan ask your dealership to perform a "preowned" certification inspection. I paid $89.95 for it in PA. Although your car won't get the pre-owned warranty, you'll get a fancy 6 page breakdown of each and every (stock) element of your car, from bumper to bumper, from tire to roof. The tech, service mgr, and the d-ship will sign off on it as well. An excellent record to have when the car's sold. >>> "juan_rico" <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> 08/18/00 01:08PM >>> Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:51:03 -0700 From: "juan_rico" <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: Coming out of warranty... Hi List... Well, my //M3 is rapidly approaching 100K on the clock, which means I'll be out of warranty ;( Except for the inevitable water pump failure, my car has performed flawlessly (literally) over 80K (time I've owned it), with 4 to 5 long and hard canyon runs weekly... I have the feeling in the pit of my stomach that everything will start failing and coming apart after 100K. Figures. So in preparation for this, I'm taking my car in for service on Tuesday, and I hope to get as much done as possible. I'm already aware of a couple of things that need to be fixed, but there might be other things which I'll surely overlook, so I'm asking the collective wisdom of this list to give me a few pointers on what to look for, what to get replaced or fixed before it becomes a catastrophic and $$$ failure later on (since I've already decided that I'm going to keep this car forever...that's how much I love it ;) I have the Warranty Gold Diamond coverage, if that matters. Is there anybody on this list who's already exhausted their extended warranty and has a +100K mileage M3? Thanks for any tips... Juan (Bracing for the worst) ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. *************************************************************
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#4. Radiator Fan - from Michael Ting
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 14:47:08 -0500 From: "Michael Ting" <lupin@purdue.edu> Subject: Radiator Fan I just finished replacing my alternator belt. The tricky part was removing the radiator fan. What I did was use a 32 mm open wrench, and use air-hammer to hit the wrench on the other end. Since I can't loosen up fan by turning on it. I was wondering of your methods to remove that fan. Thanks. Michael Ting --------------------
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Radiator Fan - from NickG
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 17:18:27 -0400 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radiator Fan > I just finished replacing my alternator belt. The tricky part was removing > the radiator fan. What I did was use a 32 mm open wrench, and use air-hammer > to hit the wrench on the other end. Since I can't loosen up fan by turning > on it. > > I was wondering of your methods to remove that fan. I used my hand to hit the wrench :-o BTW, if you swap the belt from underneath, you don't need to remove the fan :) Nick
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#6. Pilot Sport question - from Chris Cestaro
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 18:08:53 -0400 From: Chris Cestaro <ccestaro@north-highland.com> Subject: Pilot Sport question All: What is the consensus as to the best tire pressures to run in Pilot Sports around town? How about on track day? Do you check this cold in your garage in the AM, or warm pressures as you do after a lap on the track? Thanks for the info and clarification! Chris C.
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#7. M3 Recalls - from Dargan
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 18:38:51 -0400 From: "Dargan" <dargpa01@slic.com> Subject: M3 Recalls I sent this in to the Digest and I believed it appeared around 25 June. "First Inspection - Data Point I just had the first inspection done on my '99 M3. The "inspection light" came on right around 9000 miles. (I don't use the car in the winter.) Approximately 2000 of the total were track miles; the rest almost exclusively highway. Dropped car off in the morning; picked it up in the afternoon. They explained what they had done. No mention was made of the stainless brake lines, UUC strut bar, X-brace, etc., or of "over-revs". I don't know if anything was put on their computer or not. The "First Service" item includes a filter insert and 7 quarts of 5W40 SYN. Two other services were "Campaigns". First was 99V063 which was the air bag call back. I had never heard of the other -- 99EA01. This included an O-ring; harness; crankshaft POS/RPM; 8-cable strap. They just said that there had been problems with the crank positioner wiring and this was a service update. The bill was, of course, zero. Somewhat noteworthy, I think, is that I had zero complaints or fixes to request." Patrick Dargan Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 07:42:15 -0400 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@fast.net> Subject: Re: M3 recall I have heard of the first recall and it is true. The second sounds like the problem that Rob is having with his 95, but I do not know if it is the subject of a recall. HTH. S On 8/15/00 at 10:28 PM, JTJedi@aol.com wrote: : Is there any truth to the consumer reports (August mag) statement that : there is a recall of all 97 - 99 M3's due to a malfunctioning airbag : system that deploys if you hit a curb or large pothole? Also, it : states a second recall due to engine shut down. This happens at random : and it will not start again. Imagine that happening on the freeway at : 80 MPH. Then not being able to start it again to get out of the middle : of the freeway. Ouch.. : : Jamie --------------------------------oOo-------------------------------- Stephen Lafredo Philadelphia, PA slafredo@fast.net BMW NCC 97 M3/2 & 89 325ix
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#8.Michelin 225/45/17 tires - from Rob
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 17:06:00 -0600 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: <FS> Michelin 225/45/17 tires For sale: 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 P.S. Sorry for the 2nd post but I lost the contact info of my buyer.
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#9. Looking for Cams for 3.2 US M3 motor - from sgalaba@ix.netcom.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 22:17:04 -0500 From: sgalaba@ix.netcom.com Subject: Looking for Cams for 3.2 US M3 motor Anyone know of Cams for the 3.2 US M3 motor, any software or info for them? Thanks!! Scott Galaba
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#10. Anti freeze recomedation - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 23:21:38 -0400 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@home.com> Subject: Anti freeze recomedation Hi all, What brand / brands of anti freeze should I use / avoid in my 95 M3? Just drop me an email. thanks, Rich 95 M3