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#1. Carbon Fiber Splitter - from Scott King
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 07:54:39 -0500 From: "Scott King" <vw8vgti@hotmail.com> Subject: Carbon Fiber Splitter Has anyone seen or purchased the "Carbon Fiber DTM front spoiler lip extension" from BMP? It looks to be a replica of the front spoiler/splitter from the 95 LTW. I do not believe it is positionable but it looks to be a cost effective cosmetic alternative for the $1000+ the LTW version goes for. Any experiences? They do have a fiberglass version for $100 cheaper also. Scott 97 M3 83 GTI P.S. Anyone have a used LTW splitter for sale? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#2. Re: [E36M3] hold down the odom reset.... - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 09:23:22 EST From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] hold down the odom reset.... I found the complete procedure on Richard Nott's BMW database page: <A HREF="http://www.gis.nsw.gov.au/staff/rnott/bmw/BMWText/technical/CockpitInstr umentTestE36.html">Instrument test E36</A> It does not appear to tell you the max revs. I did the test on both my M3 and Z3. The Z3 has OBD II, and I accessed the 6-display initial test and the 15 stage "unlocked cluster" test (although most of the 15 stages had no information stored). On the M3, with OBD I, only the first 6-stage test seems to exist. Bummer. I zinged the Z3 once, over a year ago, with no apparent ill-effects (caught it VERY quickly, thank goodness), but was curious what I'd actually hit. FWIW, 7504 is the "K number" (whatever that is). I had the same value in the Z3. For the M3 it was 7583. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 In a message dated 2/18/01 3:48:56 AM, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: >Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 23:53:49 -0600 >From: "eugene han" <gene501@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: hold down the odom reset.... > >It's becoming apparent that I have mistaken the diagnostic for a max rev >keeper. It looks like I'm going to be making a trip to the dealer and >to >find out what the real value is. > ><sigh> >Eugene Han >///M3 2dr Alpine White Over Revved.
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#3. Re: hold down the odom reset.... - from Jonathan Caldito
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 09:57:27 -0500 From: "Jonathan Caldito" <jonnym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: hold down the odom reset.... Here's an instrument cluster test and all their test descriptions I sent to Suzy last year. Have fun! Jon Caldito BMW Tech _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Schroth Harness Install help - from Peter H Reinhart
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 13:47:38 -0500 From: Peter H Reinhart <reinhart@neuro.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Schroth Harness Install help At 03:47 PM 2/17/01 -0600, jeff stowe wrote: >Subject: Schroth Harness Install help > >I am attempting to install my Schroth Ralleye 3 harnesses..... > >The application is a 98 M3 4 door with motorized seats. I want to retain the >stock belts for non-track use.... > >1) I went with the ralleye 3 on the advice from HMS motorsports. It seems the >ralleye 4, with two tailstrap mounting locations may be a better >solution. Does >anyone have any pertinent insights on this issue? Should I just keep the >ralleye 3s or is there a material advantage to the Ralleye 4 setup? The Rallye 3 is the correct system for the M3/4, and works great. I have 6-points in the car now, but really enjoyed the Rallye 3s while I had them. >2) assuming I keep the ralleye 3 solution, should the tail straps be >mounted to >the rear outboard seat belt mount or the rear inboard seat belt mount? Once you lift the rear seat and backrest you'll see there is only one obvious bolt, almost in a direct line behind the head rest of the front seat, to mount the Schroths. >3) The instructions for installing the front belts reference the seat >"pre-tensioner". Since I have motorized seats do I have a pre-tensioner. You have a pyrotechnic pretensioner. I worked CAREFULLY around this, but did not disconnect. >4) Do I need to remove the front seats to install the new harnesses? Has >anyone >installed these on motorized seats without removing the seats? Depends on your definition. I removed all of the mounting bolts and raised the seats straight up using 2 small toolboxes to balance the seat. Wrap a blanket around the bottom mounting rail of the seat so you don't scratch some of the plastic trim. This allowed me access to all mounting points. >Due to the nature and purpose of these harnesses I really want to do this >right >(or why bother) so any insights are greatly appreciated. The key to a successful install is to get the bend in the front mounting brackets just right. Bend them more than once and you weaken the metal. Get the bend wrong and they won't fit together with the stock brackets. I cut out a piece of cardboard and used it to get *exactly* the desired shape of the Schroth bracket. I then used a marker pen to transfer the bend lines onto the Schroth bracket. Got it right first time....... Also make sure you get the sidedness of the belts right. The difference is subtle, but the correct functioning of the belts (allowing the movement of the two occupants away from each other in the event of a collision) relies on this. At one time Peter Stickney had a great writeup on the web. Doesn't seem to be there anymore. Anyone know if it's still on the web somewhere? Good luck. Peter Reinhart - http://www.neuro.duke.edu/phr/m3.html
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Suspension Decisions - from Bill Lackey
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:47:12 -0800 From: "Bill Lackey" <btlackey@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Suspension Decisions Bora, Are you sure he said 136? I have Ground control coilover kit, soon to be with Advanced Racing Shocks, and I run 375 fron and 450 rear. These are numbers Jay recommended. Bill Lackey From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Reply-To: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] Suspension Decisions Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 21:47:35 -0600 Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2001 19:42:57 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Suspension Decisions I am thinking of going with a complete custom suspension from Ground Control. Jay suggested 136 lb springs in the front, I am thinking I need something stiffer. The rears are 426 lb springs. (Eibach two rate) Front struts will be Koni double adjustables and the rears are Koni SAs. The price is right, so I am looking for any input at this point. Bora ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). To issue a command/request to the server: Send a message with the command you wish executed as the subject of the message. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#6. End of an Era - from MDadgar@handspring.com
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 13:15:24 -0800 From: MDadgar@handspring.com Subject: End of an Era So my '95 M3 is gone. Sold to my brother-in-law on Friday. He's a happy, happy camper. I had the car a couple of weeks past 5 years. Bought it new with 9 miles on it. Some thoughts on E36 M3 ownership: 1) What an AMAZING car, right out of the box. We're all interested in mods and upgrades, but the car is so capable in stock form that maybe we should just think about improving the drivers for a while. 2) The BMW Dealership experience in the SF Bay Area could not suck more. Don't believe me? Come and try it. Unfortunatately, I still have 2 more BMW's, so I'm not done with those losers yet. 3) This car is the one that turned me into a track junkie. If you've not tried a BMW CCA track school yet, what are you waiting for?!! It's doesn't get any more fun than this! 4) M-car drivers are the best car people on the planet. Always ready to help, be it with tools, parts or advice. 5) M3's are pretty reliable for the most part. If you ignore little things like seatbelt sensors and O2 sensors and stuff. Or my under-warranty longblock swap, but we won't talk about that. :) The E36 M3 List is a fanastic resource. THANKS to Suzy for all her hard work. Even greater thanks to YOU GUYS, for providing the most important part: CONTENT. It's just some code on a server somewhere without the input of all the list members. I'll see you all at the track! - Mark, new toy search in progress '95 M3, gone but not forgotten '97 528i 5-spd '88 M3, track car and temporary daily driver ---- Mark Dadgar - Product Manager, Visor (650) 230-5037 voice - (650) 230-2100 fax mdadgar@handspring.com - Handspring, Inc Check out Visor at www.handspring.com!
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#7. Re: hold down the odom reset.... - from thomas eby
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 14:53:32 -0800 From: "thomas eby" <thomaseby@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: hold down the odom reset.... This self-test feature of the instrument cluster is new to me (the 7504 number is also present). Anyone know what the 6 individual numbers represent? tom eby 96 m3 74 02 >-------------------- 4 -------------------- >Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 21:39:33 -0500 >From: "Jonathan Caldito" <jonnym3@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Engine Over-Rev woes... > >You can't pull out over-rev rpms or faults from the instrument cluster. You >probably got some instrument cluster serial or version number. <snip> >-------------------- 7 -------------------- >Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2001 21:42:59 -0800 (PST) >From: russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: hold down the odom reset.... > >i'd never heard of doing that before so i tried it, since i had also once >missed a shift and over-reved. seems a little strange that i got the same >#-7504. is anyone sure of this procedure? > >russell >99 dakar </snip> -- _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#8. E30 14" rim needed - from Jim Powell
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 15:50:53 -0800 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: E30 14" rim needed While canyon blasting today in the E30, I pretty much banged one rim up to the point that it's toast. If anyone has a spare, especially in the San Diego area, I'd like to get another one. To see the rim I mean, goto: http://www.apexcone.com/bmw.html and scroll down to the E30 picture. Thanks. Jim
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#9. Dale Earnhardt died today - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 16:17:44 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Dale Earnhardt died today Dale Earnhardt died today at the last lap of the race. I feel sad. He was one of my favourite drivers. Bora
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#10. A minute of silence...(was: Dale Earnhardt died today) - from Daniel
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 16:46:34 -0800 (PST) From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> Subject: A minute of silence...(was: Dale Earnhardt died today) I feel like the book ended without the story being completely finished... Dan --- Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> wrote: > Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2001 16:17:44 -0800 > From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> > Subject: Dale Earnhardt died today > > Dale Earnhardt died today at the last lap of the > race. > > I feel sad. He was one of my favourite drivers. > > > Bora > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you > from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the > list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the > requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as > the > subject of the message. > ************************************************************* > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/