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#1. TC Kline rollbar install instructions needed - from vernon@sprynet.com
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 07:30:43 -0400 From: vernon@sprynet.com Subject: TC Kline rollbar install instructions needed Can anyone point me to some instructions for installing a TCKline rollbar in an E36 M3 coupe? I am buying the rollbar from a fellow list member, but the original install was done at a dealer. We are going to install it into mine ourselves. Any advice would also be greatly appreciated. I will closely document my install and hopefully get a few pics as well so I can add to the group's knowledge database. Thanks! Vern Anderson 98 M3/2 soon to be heavier but hopefully safer
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#2. Re: [E36M3] TC Kline rollbar install instructions needed - from Ben Liaw
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 07:38:35 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw" <ben@shortshifter.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] TC Kline rollbar install instructions needed http://www.bmwmseries.com/duane1.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <vernon@sprynet.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:33 AM Subject: [E36M3] TC Kline rollbar install instructions needed > Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 07:30:43 -0400 > From: vernon@sprynet.com > Subject: TC Kline rollbar install instructions needed > > Can anyone point me to some instructions for installing a TCKline rollbar in an E36 M3 coupe? I am buying the rollbar from a fellow list member, but the original install was done at a dealer. We are going to install it into mine ourselves. Any advice would also be greatly appreciated. I will closely document my install and hopefully get a few pics as well so I can add to the group's knowledge database. Thanks! > > Vern Anderson > 98 M3/2 soon to be heavier but hopefully safer > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* > > >
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#3. Re: Need advice on M3 Convertible please.. - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 06:57:06 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Need advice on M3 Convertible please.. on 8/28/00 12:03, E36M3 at e36m3@bmwmpower.com wrote: > Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2000 23:49:40 EDT > From: JSDONE@aol.com > > I have a 98 M3 convertable and suffer from more cowl shake than I would think > one should have from such an awesome car... I understand from reading the net > that due to the M3 suspension being so firm, this causes extra shock to be > transferred to the windshield area.. Does anyone have an opinion or the > answer to my question? Will a strut tower brace help the windshield/cowl > shake and if so which brand??? Thanks John Stafford It may help some, but it can't fix the basic problems inherent in cutting the roof of of a car structurally designed to have one. If you do get a strut brace, you'll be better off with the non-pivoted kind as supplied by UUC or by JTD. Neil 96 M3 - UUC Strut Barbarian (plus other odds & ends)
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Suspension Improvement questions from a newbie - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:43:04 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Suspension Improvement questions from a newbie > This is my first post to this list, please advise if this post is > inappropriate. Welcome! Nope, this kind of stuff is exactly what this list is for! > I am the newest owner of a 1995 M3 in pristine condition. The car is bone > stock and I am planning on improving the suspension before I start on engine > upgrades. > What are the best improvements I can do for my car for the money? > I am currently planning to do the BMW Motorsport X-brace and the strut tower > brace. I have read pretty controversial statements on several web site about > the strut tower braces. Since I would like to spend the least possible > amount of money, which strut tower brace provides good results for the least > amount of money? > What else should I plan on upgrading? What Mark said - don't jump into modifying it right away. Take it to the track, do some autocrosses, and generally get a feel for the car before modifying the car. M3's are extremely capable right out of the box, I autocrossed mine basically stock for over 2 years (I'm more of an autocross than a track junkie). After you drive at events for a while, and really get to know how your car behaves, you will find that you are getting faster - simply by learning to drive the car as it is. By attending various driving events you will also get a chance to check out & evaluate different modifications to M3's - lots of them out there, many modified in all kinds of ways. Talk to the owners, ask them if you can go for a ride with them - maybe the super duper suspension is too harsh for your tastes. That all being said, I have added the motorsports X-brace to the car. I noticed an immediate difference in steering quickness. Highly recommended. Andrej '97 M3 that will be garaged for the next 2 weeks as I'm vacationing in Europe, YIPEE!
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#5. RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:53:30 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured Don wrote > On my 95 I noticed yesterday that the front and rear bumper trim strips are made from a smooth black plastic. The trim on the doors/fenders is a textured plastic. My friend's 97 has textured all around. The smooth is 'blacker' and easier to keep clean. Any one know if there are side pieces available in the smooth finish? Probably an anomaly with pre-1/95 cars... Another data point, my 1995 M3 (production date 7/95) has the same combination of smooth and pebbled trim but in the opposite order. The trim on the bumper covers is textured with a pebble-like grain effect while the doors/fenders have a smooth trim. This trim was also cleaned with peanut butter and kerosene different times and the pebbled trim on the bumpers would not come clean (wax residue). Therefore, I just redyed it this weekend with Bri-Top and it looks like new again. If anyone knows, what is the part number for the smooth trim for the bumper covers? Regards, Rich 95 M3 with black "like-new" rub strips again.
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#6. problem with steering column - need help - from Holeman, David
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:24:53 -0500 From: "Holeman, David" <david.holeman@viaticus.com> Subject: problem with steering column - need help Hi, This weekend my steering column has developed a problem that I need some help with. The column is made up of two parts: One is the outer layer that is firmly bolted to the dash. Inside is the actual column that the steeing wheel is bolted to. This inner column now has some verticle play in it. I can move it up and down about 1/8th of an inch, however, there is no play side to side. I opened up the casing around the steering column and check the mounting bolts for the outer column and they are firm but I can find no bolts for the inner column. This leads me to believe that there is some sort of sealed bearing or bushing that needs to be replaced. Any help here would be appreciated. David Holeman www.racepad.com
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#7. Turning Rotors - from DiVincenti, A.J.
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:25:13 -0500 From: "DiVincenti, A.J." <ADiVin@lsusd.lsuhsc.edu> Subject: Turning Rotors After brake pads go through there normal life cycle, do you guys have the rotors turned as a routine part of the brake pad replacement or only if obvious scaring has taken place? Thanks on this info. AJ 95/M3 (With the cool cloth seats and suede bolsters)
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#8. RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:04:59 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured Rich, The change from smooth to texture went into effect in or about 4/95 production. Front "smooth" = 51 11 2 233 378 center 51 11 2 233 779 left 51 11 2 233 780 right Rear "smooth: = 51 12 1 960 723 left 51 12 1 960 724 right 51 12 1 960 725 center Please double check with the dealer before you order. To the best of my knowledge the ///M side mouldings were never smooth - at least not that I could find. Did you say you had the ///M wide side mouldings in a smooth finish??? Cheers, Jim E "Dorffer, Rich" wrote: > Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:53:30 -0400 > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured > > Don wrote > > > On my 95 I noticed yesterday that the front and rear bumper trim strips are > made from a smooth black plastic. The trim on the doors/fenders is a > textured plastic. > > My friend's 97 has textured all around. > > The smooth is 'blacker' and easier to keep clean. Any one know if there are > side pieces available in the smooth finish? > > Probably an anomaly with pre-1/95 cars... > > Another data point, my 1995 M3 (production date 7/95) has the same > combination of smooth and pebbled trim but in the opposite order. The trim > on the bumper covers is textured with a pebble-like grain effect while the > doors/fenders have a smooth trim. > > This trim was also cleaned with peanut butter and kerosene different times > and the pebbled trim on the bumpers would not come clean (wax residue). > Therefore, I just redyed it this weekend with Bri-Top and it looks like new > again. > > If anyone knows, what is the part number for the smooth trim for the bumper > covers? > > Regards, > > Rich > > 95 M3 with black "like-new" rub strips again. > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#9. [E36M3] RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured - from Lee, Peter
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:05:53 -0400 From: "Lee, Peter " <plee@mlundy.com> Subject: [E36M3] RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured Rich, the smooth moldings came with 92 and maybe 93 E36 coupes. Try to find one in a junkyard and save youself a bundle. >>> <nabli@attglobal.net> 08/29/00 12:03PM >>> Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:04:59 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured Rich, The change from smooth to texture went into effect in or about 4/95 production. Front "smooth" = 51 11 2 233 378 center 51 11 2 233 779 left 51 11 2 233 780 right Rear "smooth: = 51 12 1 960 723 left 51 12 1 960 724 right 51 12 1 960 725 center Please double check with the dealer before you order. To the best of my knowledge the ///M side mouldings were never smooth - at least not that I could find. Did you say you had the ///M wide side mouldings in a smooth finish??? Cheers, Jim E "Dorffer, Rich" wrote: > Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:53:30 -0400 > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured > > Don wrote > > > On my 95 I noticed yesterday that the front and rear bumper trim strips are > made from a smooth black plastic. The trim on the doors/fenders is a > textured plastic. > > My friend's 97 has textured all around. > > The smooth is 'blacker' and easier to keep clean. Any one know if there are > side pieces available in the smooth finish? > > Probably an anomaly with pre-1/95 cars... > > Another data point, my 1995 M3 (production date 7/95) has the same > combination of smooth and pebbled trim but in the opposite order. The trim > on the bumper covers is textured with a pebble-like grain effect while the > doors/fenders have a smooth trim. > > This trim was also cleaned with peanut butter and kerosene different times > and the pebbled trim on the bumpers would not come clean (wax residue). > Therefore, I just redyed it this weekend with Bri-Top and it looks like new > again. > > If anyone knows, what is the part number for the smooth trim for the bumper > covers? > > Regards, > > Rich > > 95 M3 with black "like-new" rub strips again. > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. *************************************************************
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#10. Re: [E36M3] RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:11:49 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured Sorry but forgot 51 11 2 233 354 for the really small front piece. nabli@attglobal.net wrote: > Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:04:59 -0400 > From: nabli@attglobal.net > Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured > > Rich, > > The change from smooth to texture went into effect in or about 4/95 production. > > Front "smooth" = > 51 11 2 233 378 center > 51 11 2 233 779 left > 51 11 2 233 780 right > > Rear "smooth: = > 51 12 1 960 723 left > 51 12 1 960 724 right > 51 12 1 960 725 center > > Please double check with the dealer before you order. > > To the best of my knowledge the ///M side mouldings were never smooth - at > least not that I could find. Did you say you had the ///M wide side mouldings > in a smooth finish??? > > Cheers, > Jim E > > "Dorffer, Rich" wrote: > > > Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:53:30 -0400 > > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > > Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured > > > > Don wrote > > > > > On my 95 I noticed yesterday that the front and rear bumper trim strips are > > made from a smooth black plastic. The trim on the doors/fenders is a > > textured plastic. > > > > My friend's 97 has textured all around. > > > > The smooth is 'blacker' and easier to keep clean. Any one know if there are > > side pieces available in the smooth finish? > > > > Probably an anomaly with pre-1/95 cars... > > > > Another data point, my 1995 M3 (production date 7/95) has the same > > combination of smooth and pebbled trim but in the opposite order. The trim > > on the bumper covers is textured with a pebble-like grain effect while the > > doors/fenders have a smooth trim. > > > > This trim was also cleaned with peanut butter and kerosene different times > > and the pebbled trim on the bumpers would not come clean (wax residue). > > Therefore, I just redyed it this weekend with Bri-Top and it looks like new > > again. > > > > If anyone knows, what is the part number for the smooth trim for the bumper > > covers? > > > > Regards, > > > > Rich > > > > 95 M3 with black "like-new" rub strips again. > > > > ************************************************************* > > List Commands > > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > > ************************************************************* > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#11. RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:10:02 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured Jim, That is correct. My 95 M3 (production date 07/95) has smooth side moldings and textured bumper cover moldings and I would be willing to bet they are all original (but I could be wrong). Thanks for the part numbers. Regards, Rich -----Original Message----- From: nabli@attglobal.net [mailto:nabli@attglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:05 PM To: Dorffer, Rich Cc: E36M3 Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured Rich, The change from smooth to texture went into effect in or about 4/95 production. Front "smooth" = 51 11 2 233 378 center 51 11 2 233 779 left 51 11 2 233 780 right Rear "smooth: = 51 12 1 960 723 left 51 12 1 960 724 right 51 12 1 960 725 center Please double check with the dealer before you order. To the best of my knowledge the ///M side mouldings were never smooth - at least not that I could find. Did you say you had the ///M wide side mouldings in a smooth finish??? Cheers, Jim E "Dorffer, Rich" wrote: > Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:53:30 -0400 > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Subject: RE: Smooth Trim vs Textured > > Don wrote > > > On my 95 I noticed yesterday that the front and rear bumper trim strips are > made from a smooth black plastic. The trim on the doors/fenders is a > textured plastic. > > My friend's 97 has textured all around. > > The smooth is 'blacker' and easier to keep clean. Any one know if there are > side pieces available in the smooth finish? > > Probably an anomaly with pre-1/95 cars... > > Another data point, my 1995 M3 (production date 7/95) has the same > combination of smooth and pebbled trim but in the opposite order. The trim > on the bumper covers is textured with a pebble-like grain effect while the > doors/fenders have a smooth trim. > > This trim was also cleaned with peanut butter and kerosene different times > and the pebbled trim on the bumpers would not come clean (wax residue). > Therefore, I just redyed it this weekend with Bri-Top and it looks like new > again. > > If anyone knows, what is the part number for the smooth trim for the bumper > covers? > > Regards, > > Rich > > 95 M3 with black "like-new" rub strips again. > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************