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#1. lower underpanel part numbers - from dave michael
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Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 23:32:19 -0400 From: "dave michael" <carieanddavid@mediaone.net> Subject: lower underpanel part numbers My car has succumbed to the inevitable (or so it seems) underpanel disintegration. So I went to the dealerand ordered the two porkchops and the center section. The two porkchops look ok, but the center section I don't think is correct. It is not flat- it has a bump running from left to right at the leading edge. This bump matches two incorrect pork-chops that the parts guy initially brought out ( two layer assembly that included the "normal" pork chop and then a curvy cover bonded to it). Does anybody by any chance have the correct part number for the center panle from when they replaced theirs? I have a 98 m3/4 thanks! dave
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#2. Re: lower underpanel part numbers - from S Lafredo
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 13:10:59 -0400 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@b-t-g.com> Subject: Re: lower underpanel part numbers On 10/27/00 at 10:43 PM, dave michael <carieanddavid@mediaone.net> wrote: : My car has succumbed to the inevitable (or so it seems) underpanel : disintegration. So I went to the dealer and ordered the two pork chops : and the center section. The two pork chops look ok, but the center : section I don't think is correct. It is not flat- it has a bump : running from left to right at the leading edge. This bump matches two : incorrect pork-chops that the parts guy initially brought out ( two : layer assembly that included the "normal" pork chop and then a curvy : cover bonded to it). Does anybody by any chance have the correct part : number for the center panel from when they replaced theirs? I have a : 98 m3/4 The center panel and pork chops on my 1997 M3 and my friend's 1999 M3 both have the bumps. The part number for the center panel is 51 71 2 250 643. If you lost your old center panel do not forget to purchase a new upright that goes between the panel and your radiator, that part number is 17 11 2 227 690. HTH. Stephen --------------------------------oOo-------------------------------- Stephen Lafredo slafredo@b-t-g.com Bavarian Technology Group, Inc. http:// b-t-g.com
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#3. M Contour wheels wanted - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 12:49:05 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <SKRAFT1@new.rr.com> Subject: M Contour wheels wanted I'm looking for a set of reasonably priced M Contour wheels for my 97 M3. If you have a set you would like to sell, please email me with condition and price. Thanks. Suzy
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#4. [E36]BMW Parts Warrenty - from RogRacer@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 19:41:44 EDT From: RogRacer@aol.com Subject: [E36]<ALL> BMW Parts Warrenty Thanks to everyone who responsed to my JC Euro Intake questions...I ordered my kit from Eurosport on Thursday despite my ABS problem looming...Anyway, my question to the listers now is: What is BMW's OEM parts warrenty for parts installed at the Dealer? I _swear_ I saw BMW running ads a year or so ago that said "Original BMW replacement parts installed by the dealer are warrented for the life of the car". Elsewhere, I'm seeing references to "12 months"...what gives here? I know I'm getting older, but I really, really, remember seeing these "lifetime" warrenty ads! TIA, Roger W. Graves RogRacer@aol.com '95 M3, JC euro Intake in transit, but needs a little ABS improvement, like most of us.
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#5. Re: BMW Parts Warrenty - from S Lafredo
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Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 11:43:19 -0500 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@b-t-g.com> Subject: Re: BMW Parts Warrenty On 10/28/00 at 6:42 PM, RogRacer@aol.com wrote: : I _swear_ I saw BMW running ads a year or so ago that said "Original : BMW replacement parts installed by the dealer are warranted for the : life of the car". Elsewhere, I'm seeing references to "12 : months"...what gives here? I believe ALL parts (excluding wear items) are warranted for 1 year. Certain parts (3-4 parts), listed in the ad you mentioned are life time warranted. HTH some. Stephen --------------------------------oOo-------------------------------- Stephen Lafredo slafredo@b-t-g.com Bavarian Technology Group, Inc. http:// b-t-g.com
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#6. M3 battery drain.. - from ClassiGuy3@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 15:32:46 EST From: ClassiGuy3@aol.com Subject: M3 battery drain.. Im a little curiouse, when I leave my car parked for about 3-4 days without starting it the car seems to be cranking much slower than it does if i drive it everyday. is that normal?, can my battery be draining because of a short?. or isit normal. seems to me that the battery is low, but i bought it new at the dealer recently. any ideas? LEo
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#7. RE: [uuc] Question for those running 8.5"x17" stock rims all round... - from Greg Cernosek
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Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 15:38:28 -0600 From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.net> Subject: RE: [uuc] Question for those running 8.5"x17" stock rims all round... I have personally run: 245/40-17 Pilot Sports and 245/40-17 Kumho 712s on 8.5x17 M-Contours at all 4 corners. No problems with either setup. No rolling and no spacers either. The Pilot Sports would touch the inner fender (barely) on occasion at full lock with the suspension loaded a certain way. Greg Dallas, TX 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: owner-bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com [mailto:owner-bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com]On Behalf Of Heckendorf, David Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2000 2:58 PM To: 'bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com'; 'TheUUCGarage@egroups.com'; 'bmwclubla@egroups.com'; 'e36m3@bmwmpower.com' Subject: [uuc] Question for those running 8.5"x17" stock rims all round... If you have a stock suspended E36 M3, what brand/size of rubber are you running? I've been told by some that (particularly with aftermarket suspensions), certain brands of rubber (even in 245/40/17) will not fit up front without spacers or rolling... Of particular interest are the following: Bridgestone SO-2 Pole Position Michelin Pilot Sport Yokohama AVS Sport Kumho ECSTA 712 (still debating as you certainly can't complain about the price...) TIA!!, Dave
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#8. Re: Noisy Belts - from shane.a.kleinpeter@ac.com
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Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 18:43:07 -0500 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@ac.com Subject: Re: Noisy Belts Thanks to Juan R. and Tony E. for their messages regarding my noisy fan belts. Looks like I'll be swapping out tensioners when I get a chance. The car is actually sitting at the dealer right now since it overheated in Charlotte traffic today on my way home from Virginia Tech. Don't have any idea what could be the problem but needless to say was a bit disgusted with the car and decided to just call roadside assistance and have them tow it to the dealer instead of trying to fix it where it was (I have Certified Pre-Owned warrenty). Of course it broke down right in the middle of the worst neighborhood in Charlotte. There was actually a guy fencing stolen merchandise out of the trunk of an old Mercedes right next to me in the gas station while I was calling BMW from the cell phone. When the tow truck driver arrived he mentioned that I might want to stay inside the convenience store until my wife arrived since the locals were looking restless at my presence. Nice, and to think that I bought a newer car so that I wouldn't have to worry about this crap. Shane Kleinpeter Tarheel Chapter '96 M3 <-- pain in the ass '88 535is <-- old reliable
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: BMW Parts Warrenty - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 19:30:34 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: BMW Parts Warrenty I thought many parts are lifetime once you bite the bullet and pay for the part and labor the first time around. Thus, if your water pump fails, you pay the dealer the cost of the new water pump and for the labor associated with the removal of the failed part and installation of the new part. From that point on, you only have to pay for labor should the water pump fail again.... Chester > : I _swear_ I saw BMW running ads a year or so ago that said "Original > : BMW replacement parts installed by the dealer are warranted for the > : life of the car". Elsewhere, I'm seeing references to "12 > : months"...what gives here? > > I believe ALL parts (excluding wear items) are warranted for 1 year. > Certain parts (3-4 parts), listed in the ad you mentioned are life time > warranted. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's FREE. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#10. Re: fog lights release - from WCRoswell@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:29:24 EST From: WCRoswell@aol.com Subject: Re: fog lights release Read your owners manual or just push a flablade screwdriver though opeining toward center of car and it releases a catch and the fog light swings out.
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#11. Looking for Rob Mudry - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 21:59:41 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Looking for Rob Mudry I forgot his e-mail address...please contact me. Sorry for the WOB, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's FREE. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#12. Re: BMW Parts Warrenty - from S Lafredo
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 06:51:44 -0500 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@b-t-g.com> Subject: Re: BMW Parts Warrenty When I first read the ad I thought it meant all parts. Then I asked the dealer b/c they had a poster of the ad. He looked at me funny when I said all parts. I then pointed to the poster and he showed my the small print that looks like it is part of the graphic in the ad which specifies the few parts covered. I think a water pump is one of the few parts. ttyl. Stephen On 10/29/00 at 7:30 PM, Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: : I thought many parts are lifetime once you bite the bullet and pay for : the part and labor the first time around. Thus, if your water pump : fails, you pay the dealer the cost of the new water pump and for the : labor associated with the removal of the failed part and installation : of the new part. From that point on, you only have to pay for labor : should the water pump fail again.... : : Chester : : > : I _swear_ I saw BMW running ads a year or so ago that said : > : "Original BMW replacement parts installed by the dealer are : > : warranted for the life of the car". Elsewhere, I'm seeing : > : references to "12 months"...what gives here? : > : > I believe ALL parts (excluding wear items) are warranted for 1 : > year. Certain parts (3-4 parts), listed in the ad you mentioned are : > life time warranted. --------------------------------oOo-------------------------------- Stephen Lafredo slafredo@b-t-g.com Bavarian Technology Group, Inc. http:// b-t-g.com
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#13. Road Atlanta Pictures - from S Lafredo
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 06:58:25 -0500 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@b-t-g.com> Subject: Road Atlanta Pictures Hi, Does anyone have the contact information for the fellow who was taking pictures at Road Atlanta? Thanks. Stephen --------------------------------oOo-------------------------------- Stephen Lafredo slafredo@b-t-g.com Bavarian Technology Group, Inc. http:// b-t-g.com
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#14. Re: Tire pressures for HokeyMama A032's - from George M. Kofman
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:32:40 -0600 From: "George M. Kofman" <sdg2@execpc.com> Subject: Re: Tire pressures for HokeyMama A032's Rob; First and foremost you will need to learn how to pronounce your tyre name properly. It has nothing to do with Hockey or someone's Mama. The tires are YOKO-ONOs A032Rs. > Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:13:57 -0400 > From: Robert Jackowitz <RJackowitz@HARVPART.COM> > Subject: Tire pressures for HokeyMama A032's > > To those that have used these tires, please advise as to what a good > starting pressure might be. I found them working best below 30 psi. YES, BELOW 30 psi. like 26 all around cold and no more than 32-34 hot. I usually pump them up to 30 in the morning, then let the air out once I get to the track. I run 7.5x17 235x40x17 all around. Someone else I know claims to run low 20's, but I just never had the balls to do so. Good luck. GMK '97 M3/4, with Yoko-ono's for track use. Yoko-ono AVS Sport on the street
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#15. TIS and Tech documentation CD - from Alex Aditya
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:01:59 GMT From: "Alex Aditya" <adityaax@hotmail.com> Subject: TIS and Tech documentation CD Hello fellow digesters, I have a question (might not be related to M3). I just received fax of stuff that Central Letter Shop have. Does anyone know what the difference is between Technical Infomation CD (Part # 01579788607(177)) and Technical Documentation CD (part # SD92-145)? I'd appreciate any info you guys have, and since this is not related to E36 M3, please send reply to: adityaax@hotmail.com TIA, Alex _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.
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#16. window adjustment procedures - from Zorine, Dmitri Y, CSCIO
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 17:18:17 -0500 From: "Zorine, Dmitri Y, CSCIO" <dmitri@att.com> Subject: window adjustment procedures I remember seeing somewhere a procedure for adjustment coupe's frame-less windows, but I can't find it anymore. Could someone point me to the right URL? Thanks Dmitri
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#17. test - do not reply - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 14:47:27 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: test - do not reply -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#18. Driving Schools - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:42:28 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Driving Schools Just a quick reflection on the past season where I wanted to personally thank everyone on the digests who provide the information, personal experiences, knowledge and encouragement to get involved with driving schools (I ended up attending three this year). I have learned a lot about my car and its limits and myself and my limits. I realize now how truly wonderful a car I had always though it was before going to the track. I also have enjoyed meeting all sorts of wonderful people. Although I had stock brakes/pads and stock MXX3 tires, I felt all three schools accelerated my abilities and I realize there is still room to go with the stock set-up. I could fade my brakes (pads) a little after a few stops down the back straight but just needed to dial it back to 80% and they were fine. The tracks I attended also were not very hard on brakes from what I could tell. The stock tires still worked very well (75% worn) in the dry (although the tires would be squealing for mercy on most of the turns) and reasonably alright in the wet (two of the driving schools conducted with a very moist track ;-). I felt the stock tires were very communicative. I guess what I am saying is the people are correct in that this is a lot of car with the stock suspension, brakes and tires. Upgrading these components can probably make 10 - 25% improvements in certain areas but may not necessarily improve the learning experience at novice levels and actually be a detriment to the learning process. Thanks all for the advice and shared wisdom. I look forward to future driving schools and a day when my fiancée understands why I enjoy driving. Lastly, dam you all for getting me hooked on this expensive hobby. Best regards, Rich 95 M3 <--- Love it
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#19. Glad wrap your fog lights.... - from Brent Williams
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:12:40 +0100 From: "Brent Williams" <brent@williamsconsultingltd.com> Subject: Glad wrap your fog lights.... Ok, heres a few questions that I need answered... Is it ok to use Puralator fuel and air filters? Sure they aren't as good as the factory ones, but they cost half as much, and I figure that since I am changing them with every oil change then it shouldn't matter too much. Any comments on this? Is it really worth it to use the factory filters (I use factory oil filter already)? I am changing air, fuel, and oil filters every 3000 miles or so. I use mobil 1 15w50, and run some injector cleaner through the car every two or three oil changes. So, if this seems overkill, then great, if it is not enough, let me know what I should change. Does anyone notice a bump in perceived power when they change the fuel filter? Or is it just in my head? Heres a trick for all of you with large holes in the lense of your foglights... Take the fog light out of the bumper and wrap the face tightly with glad wrap. Then tape it down on the opposite side. In the daylight, you can't even tell the fog light is out, or that it has a gaping hole in it. Kinda neat. This is good for the times when you are waiting for your new fog light 3M protective covers to arrive. I did this the other day and couldn't believe how hard it is to tell that the fog light lens has large holes in it. So far, it has been quite some time and the glad wrap is still in place. No one comes up to me and tells me that my fog light is out any more! Now that is worth the effort! I have new fog lights, but I won't install them until I get my new protective covers from BavAuto. Give it a try, its really surprising. Brent
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#20. Oil Service light reset - from Michael Bird
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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:51:00 -0500 From: "Michael Bird" <MJBird@bellsouth.net> Subject: Oil Service light reset I hate to ask this, but as area coordinator for the BMW CCA I get lots of calls, and one of our club members wants to reset his oil service lights, and I don't have the little reset tool like I'm supposed to. Can anyone out there copy me on the procedures (I've misplaced mine) on which pins to jump to reset the lights, or point me to a web site that has it? The car in question is an E36 325, I believe. Many thanks, Michael