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#1. pivot bearing on clutch pedal - from ClassiGuy3@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 00:34:45 EDT From: ClassiGuy3@aol.com Subject: pivot bearing on clutch pedal anyone know about the squeak on th eclutch pedal. and why is it a bit crooked. my clutch stop doesnt work well. the pedal seems to be angled and slips and hits the side of the stopper rather than touching the stopper dead center. Leo '95 M3
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#2. ***Wanted M double spoke 5 Spoke Wheel*** - from Cesar
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Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 10:27:50 -0400 From: "Cesar" <cesar@cfl.rr.com> Subject: ***Wanted M double spoke 5 Spoke Wheel*** Wanted M double spoke 5 Spoke Wheel Please e-mail me at cesar@cfl.rr.com or call me at 407-249-8793.
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#3. Re: Ball Joints - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2000 09:49:59 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Ball Joints on 10/6/00 12:56, E36M3 at e36m3@bmwmpower.com wrote: > Date: 6 Oct 00 10:43:18 CDT > From: Junaidi Irwan <junaidi.irwan@usa.net> > > Group, > > I have a question regarding the ball joints and control arms. The right ball > joint in my car is pretty much busted. I can feel the vibration when I make a > left turn. > The question that I have is that the service advisor that I brought my car to > told me that the ball joint is part of the right control arm and in order to > replace the ball joint, I have to buy a whole new set of control arm. Is this > true? Isn't ball joint separated from control arm and by itself is replaceable > without changing the control arm? > > Thanks a lot beforehand for any advice! > Junaidi > 95 M3 Junaidi, Yes, that's correct (for the M3 only - other E36 models have replaceable, but not as strong, ball joints). You'll also be replacing the control arm bushings at the same time. Discounted I think I paid less than $250 per control arm, plus around $25 per bushing. So somewhere in the area of $550 (discounted) for the parts alone, plus whatever for labour for both sides. Then you'll need a front end alignment. Neil 96 M3 - BTDT
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Worst Mail Order vendors - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2000 11:17:27 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Worst Mail Order vendors I sympathize but with both UPS and Federal Express you can sign a blanket release and they will leave packages at your house unless the shipper selects the 'Signature Required' box. I've only had a problem with that twice, once for a computer and once for a cell phone where they were labeled 'Adult Signature Required'. The other option is to have either UPS or FedEx hold the package for pickup which is what I do when there is a mandatory signature requirement. In their defense, most of the time they don't require the home address but the credit card billing address for security. It prevents me from using your card and having the order shipped to me. Personally I consider that a plus, not poor service. Peter Guagenti wrote: > Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2000 13:48:42 -0700 > From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> > Subject: Worst Mail Order vendors > > In keeping with Suzy's discussion about best/worst, I wanted to share a > gripe about a mail order vendor... > > I ordered a set of polyurethane bushings from BMP yesterday, being that they > are the _only_ vendor who seems to have them. Things did not go well. > > Strike #1: > They have a strict policy against having your order shipped to anything > other than your home address. Those of us who work for a living (which is > something I'm pretty sure we all do so we can afford an M3) have a problem > with that, as we are not around to sign for UPS. > > Strike #2: > They will ship to another address if you jump through some hoops: they fax > and/or mail you a release. You then have to sign this release (which > essentially says that if your order is lost, you are sh** out of luck), and > fax or mail it back to them. I opted for this, but they forgot to fax it, > so my order sat until I called them up today and prompted them to move the > order forward. > > So, now I am here, a day later and, now that it's friday, my order won't go > out until monday (instead of going out yesterday). And because I couldn't > deal with their whole faxed release thing, it'll be going to my house and > I'll have to as UPS to re-direct it (adding a couple more days). > > Isn't customer service _great_? > > -peterg > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* -- Carey Probst Technical Director Business Intelligence and Warehouse Service Line Phone: (518) 584-4388 Fax: (518) 584-8037 E-Mail: Carey.Probst@oracle.com Member, M.I.T. Educational Council Perm: hcprobst@alum.mit.edu A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#5. Metal Thermostat Housing Gasket - from DiVincenti, A.J.
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Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 10:57:06 -0500 From: "DiVincenti, A.J." <ADiVin@lsuhsc.edu> Subject: Metal Thermostat Housing Gasket I purchased the metal thermostat housing from Motorweks West in NJ, but it did not come with a gasket. I would assume one is needed. Can someone tell me what type of gasket is correct for the metal housing? I tried to reach Motorwerks, but got an answering machine Friday. AJ 95/M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Worst Mail Order vendors - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 09:18:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <clopez95m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Worst Mail Order vendors Not sure if every company can do this but this is what I did, Call your credit card company, set up an alternate (shipping?) address with them, not sure if that's what they called it but basically tell your credit card company to add this second address on there. Inform BMP and see if they will ship to this other address (it is after all recorded by the credit card co.) I did this from here (Detroit) to send a turntable I bought to Miami. HTH, maybe for a future order. Carlos Motor City Chapter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/
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#7. Koni Threaded Suspension Kit - from Gerry Miranda
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Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 11:13:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Gerry Miranda <gerry_miranda@yahoo.com> Subject: Koni Threaded Suspension Kit Has anyone tried the Koni Threaded Suspension Kit for the M3? G ===== Gerry 97 M3/4 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/
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#8. How about Best Mail Order Companies. - from F. Graziano
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Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 14:28:52 -0400 From: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com> Subject: How about Best Mail Order Companies. I am only speaking for my self on this one but i must compliment both Turner Motorsports and Bekkers Imports on their service. I order springs from Turner in the morning and they were on my doorstep the next day. Bekkers also delivered as promised. Your stories?? Frank
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#9. RE: Worst Mail Order vendors - from dbruce
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Date: Sat, 07 Oct 2000 18:08:44 -0400 From: dbruce <dbrucepoip@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Worst Mail Order vendors Once you receive the order tracking number from BMPm, you can have UPS hold the package at one of their depots by phoning them. You can then pick it up at your leisure since UPS closes as late as 8:00 in some areas. On Fri, 6 Oct 2000 20:16:49 -0500, you wrote: >Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2000 13:48:42 -0700 >From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> >Subject: Worst Mail Order vendors > >In keeping with Suzy's discussion about best/worst, I wanted to share a >gripe about a mail order vendor... > >I ordered a set of polyurethane bushings from BMP yesterday, being that they >are the _only_ vendor who seems to have them. Things did not go well. > >Strike #1: >They have a strict policy against having your order shipped to anything >other than your home address. Those of us who work for a living (which is >something I'm pretty sure we all do so we can afford an M3) have a problem >with that, as we are not around to sign for UPS. > >Strike #2: >They will ship to another address if you jump through some hoops: they fax >and/or mail you a release. You then have to sign this release (which >essentially says that if your order is lost, you are sh** out of luck), and >fax or mail it back to them. I opted for this, but they forgot to fax it, >so my order sat until I called them up today and prompted them to move the >order forward. > >So, now I am here, a day later and, now that it's friday, my order won't go >out until monday (instead of going out yesterday). And because I couldn't >deal with their whole faxed release thing, it'll be going to my house and >I'll have to as UPS to re-direct it (adding a couple more days). > >Isn't customer service _great_? > >-peterg
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#10. Question For/About Jim C. - from F. Graziano
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Date: Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:53:14 -0400 From: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com> Subject: Question For/About Jim C. does Jim C. do "custom" programming of any sort, ie. at a shop or something. Just wondering if this was an option, how much, that sort of thing. Thanks, Frank