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#1. Re: model year changes - from Paul_Kopecki@transwestern.net
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:21:49 -0600 From: Paul_Kopecki@transwestern.net Subject: Re: model year changes Only 99 model came in Cosmos Black/Sand
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#2. Bedding PF90 pads? - from Mount, Mike
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:01:02 -0800 From: "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> Subject: Bedding PF90 pads? List-ers, anyone have some tips on bedding PF90 pads (to new rotors btw) for an upcoming track weekend? Thx! Mike '95 M3 now back to our regularly scheduled model year update thread......
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#3. Re: [E36M3] cat arbitration - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:56:14 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] cat arbitration Bob, Your Exhaust system will function properly without a catalytic converter, but your car will not meet SMOG standards without the cat. That's the best possible evidence for your arbitration. Get a certified mechanic to sign a statement like this and take it to an arbitration. Joe (not a lawyer) Dyer ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Weber" <bobweber@bellsouth.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 1:27 PM Subject: [E36M3] cat arbitration | Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 16:22:05 -0500 | From: Bob Weber <bobweber@bellsouth.net> | Subject: cat arbitration | | Hello, | My situation with Easy Care denying my catalytic converter claim is reaching | the arbitration phase. | Does anyone have any suggestions to prove the cat is part of the emission | system and not the exhaust system. | In my BMW warranty book they refer to the emission system numerous times but | never an exhaust system. | Or am I fighting a lost $1200.00 cause. | Thanks | bob | 98 M3/4 | | | ************************************************************* | 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. | ************************************************************* | | |
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#4. RE: [E36M3] RE: Model year changes '96-'99 - from Roman
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:10:36 -0800 From: Roman <roman@arteuro.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Model year changes '96-'99 In regards to colors, there was also Boston Green added in selected years. Roman S. 96 Boston Green ///M3 -----Original Message----- From: Fadeev, Alex To: E36M3 Sent: 3/13/01 12:17 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Model year changes '96-'99 Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 14:10:40 -0600 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <alex.fadeev@verizon.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Model year changes '96-'99 Mark Doran [mailto:CHOICE_Biz_Ops@compuserve.com] wrote: > > I've been unable to find details on changes to the E36 M3 > from 1996 thru 1999 models. I am intimately familiar with > the '95-'96 changes. Any help would be appreciated. Mark, Two things come to mind: - side airbags became standard up front and optional in the back in '98 MY. - 4 dr M3 was available only in '97-'98 - later cars saw previously "optional" items become "standard". Optional is in quotes since even though sunroofs, OBC's and leather interior may have been optional in '95 or later M3s you will be hard pressed to find one without them. - a few colors (Byzanz, Fern green, Titanium silver, etc) were available in select years For the more info, try www.bmwusa.com -> Certified Pre-Owned -> Model Library alex f ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************
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#5. Euro Air Box - from David Hogg
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 20:17:01 -0800 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: Euro Air Box Lloyd, Don't do this. It's just a modified US box with the Euro snorkel to the brake duct, and it won't gain you much at all for your $$$. It doesn't even look cool. If you're spending $$ on the intake, go Dinan CAI or Shark it. They'll actually gain you something at WOT/high RPM for your money. Dave Hogg
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Re: Another M3 Bites the Dust - from Roman
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:19:53 -0800 From: Roman <roman@arteuro.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Another M3 Bites the Dust BMW of SF is expensive but good. They did work on my car after a lady who had a bit too much to drink, tried to mate her Honda Civic's rear bumper with the driver side door on my car. They did an excellent job. Repairs ran a bit over $3,600. Roman S. 96 ///M3 -----Original Message----- From: tristar500@mac.com To: E36M3 Sent: 3/13/01 10:57 AM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Another M3 Bites the Dust Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 12:48:53 -0600 From: "tristar500@mac.com" <tristar500@mac.com> Subject: Re: Another M3 Bites the Dust Welcome to the club and a miserable club to belong to it is. Some pics of my adventure: http://homepage.mac.com/tristar500/ Happened 1/3/00 and the car is still in the shop. Should be done this week though. Happy with the repair and structurally this looks a lot worse than it is. About $17k parts and labor. I'd say impact was right at 30mph and my airbag didn't pop either. Curious to what the parameters are to blow the bag. > Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:48:51 > From: "Drew Bamford" <drewbam@hotmail.com> > Subject: Another M3 Bites the Dust > > A driving-challenged person in a saturn wagon blew through a stop sign on > Friday and I t-boned her in my '98 M3/4, a.k.a. Fleder Maus. > > BMW SF's initial estimate on the damage (the entire front end and the left > rear door) is $18K. > > Two questions: > > 1. I would like to have the insurance company total the car, as I don't > think I will ever feel safe driving it at 140mph on a track again. Does > anyone have any advice on how to convince the insurance company that they > should not fix my car? > > 2. Has anyone ever had any serious body work done at BMW San Francisco? Are > they a good shop? (I am sure that they are ridiculously expensive, but I am > not footing the bill here). > > Thanks for any assistance you can provide. > > drew | hating his POS Mitsubishi Galant rental > > PS--I found it very curious that none of my four airbags deployed in this > accident. While I am glad that they did not, given the potential for injury > and mess, I am left wondering what exactly would be required to trip the > sensor. ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Hood handle - from Roman
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:33:10 -0800 From: Roman <roman@arteuro.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Hood handle Sorry for the delay in responding with the answer. The hood handle is the lever that you pull when you go under the hood to open it. When you go to open your hood, you pull it up. When you close the hood you can pull down on it. Not important issue but helpful if your hands are covered with grease or whatever. Roman S. 96 ///M3 -----Original Message----- From: Joe Dyer To: E36M3 Sent: 3/9/01 12:23 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hood handle Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2001 00:21:26 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hood handle Not I! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roman" <roman@arteuro.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 7:22 PM Subject: [E36M3] Hood handle | Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 19:18:12 -0800 | From: Roman <roman@arteuro.com> | Subject: Hood handle | | hi All, | | Just wondering how many people know about the existance of a hood handle | for closing the hood on their e36s? | | Cheers, | | Roman S. | 96 ///M3 | | | ************************************************************* | 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. | ************************************************************* | | | ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************
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#8. RE: Another M3 Bites the Dust - from Mark McHarry
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 20:56:30 -0500 From: Mark McHarry <MarkMcHarry@compuserve.com> Subject: RE: Another M3 Bites the Dust Drew asks, >> Has anyone ever had any serious body work done at BMW San Francisco? Are they a good shop? They took two tries to install a windshield and to align the rear bumper. Once they got it right, their work was OK. But take out anything in your trunk. The warning triangle that came with my Euro delivery car was lost or stolen and they've been very slow at getting a replacement. -- Mark McHarry 95 M3 ITZTLI Golden Gate Chapter, BMW CCA
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Woohoo! VIR BMW Tarheel driving school - from Tom Tice
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 23:06:09 -0500 From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Woohoo! VIR BMW Tarheel driving school Jonathan, Its always fun to see the "track virgins" get hooked in one event! By the way, if you were going 100 MPH up the Esses at VIR - you were doing quite well for a first timer! Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '99 540/6 > > Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:33:29 -0500 > From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> > Subject: Woohoo! VIR BMW Tarheel driving school > > Wow. Now that was what I had in mind when I got my M. Thanks to > all on the > list who gave me advice on my first driving school, and to those who I met > there as well. The school was well organized and worth every penny. > > Thanks again to the list! I now know what it means to shoot up the uphill > Esses at 100 mph!! >
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#10. Re: Another M3 Bites the Dust - from tristar500@mac.com
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Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 22:19:14 -0600 From: "tristar500@mac.com" <tristar500@mac.com> Subject: Re: Another M3 Bites the Dust Well... It feels like 15 months! The shop seems to be doing a very good job. Hopefully I'll know for sure by Thursday. Dave > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 15:24:28 -0500 > To: 'E36M3' <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Cc: "'tristar500@mac.com'" <tristar500@mac.com> > Subject: Re: Another M3 Bites the Dust > > Tristar500 says > Happened 1/3/00 and the car is still in the shop. Should > be done this week > though. > > > > You have to hate it when your car takes nearly 15 months to fix!! I assume > you meant 1/3/01. Nearly three months is long enough though. > > Hope she is as good as new when you get her back. > > Regards, > > Rich > > Taking a break from work to make fun of the same mistakes I am typically > guilty of!!