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#1. Re: Warped Rotors - from Scott
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:01:15 -0800 From: Scott <scottch@juniper.net> Subject: Re: Warped Rotors One thing I found is that it is easy to warp rotors if you don't torque them correctly. If you slap the wheels on, drop the jack and then torque them while the weight of the car is resting on them, they may not seat straight. Better to torque them while up in the air (as best you can if you don't have an impact gun). Then final torque them by hand after lowering the jack in a star pattern. Another possibility is pad material accumulating on the disc.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Warped Rotors???? - from TiJaWill@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 21:05:10 EST From: TiJaWill@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Warped Rotors???? Another thing to check is the front control arm bushings. If they are worn or cracked a symptom can be shudder under braking. Tim 95 M3
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#3. Re: [E36M3] shop nazi's - from Sean Hester
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:27:12 -0800 From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] shop nazi's >Sean, > >Of course, you are right on and your point is very well taken. >I was just venting frustration at having to spend more money for an already >expensive track weekend (had to retire the Snell 90 helmet for Snell 2000 >this week also). And, due to time constraints (which is my own fault), >having to pay someone else to do a project which actually fell within my >limited mechanical/tool supply capabilities. Anyway, new rotors, pads, and >super blue are installed, car is signed off, got my new brain bucket and am >ready to get some good lap instruction (I need it!). anyone remember my saying "it costs $500 per day to track your car"? and not believing me? it's weeks like jeff describes above that cause the $500 per day figure. it deosn't really cost $500 each time. some days cost $200. some (like this one for jeff) cost over $2000. if you don't want it to cost you $500 per day, i suggest you don't keep track of it (it sure doesn't SEEM like $500 per day until you add in the emergency maintence and new helmets, and on and on and on) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#4. O2 sensor affect idle? - from Rob
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 19:45:11 -0700 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: O2 sensor affect idle? How much does O2 sensor affect the idle quality on a '95 M3. My car has a terribly rough idle that I can't seem to diagnose and one of the last things on my list is the O2 sensor. The car has ~38k miles and no Check-engine light. TIA, Rob
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#5. Re: [E36M3] O2 sensor affect idle? - from NickG
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 21:57:59 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] O2 sensor affect idle? > How much does O2 sensor affect the idle quality on a '95 M3. My car has > a terribly rough idle that I can't seem to diagnose and one of the last > things on my list is the O2 sensor. The car has ~38k miles and no > Check-engine light. Yes, the O2 sensor can affect idle quality. Try this as a test: 1) disconnect the O2 sensor from the car's wiring harness 2) disconnect the car's battery for a few minutes to clear the DME's memory and adaption values 3) restart the car and go for a test drive At this point, the Check Engine light will be on constantly (since the DME isn't getting an O2 reading). You'll be driving using the base calibration in the chip with no learning. If the car drives better and the idle is smoother, then chances are your O2 sensor was on its way out. Just reconnect the O2 sensor (with the key/engine off) and the Check Engine light will shut off. Nick '95 M3 turbo
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#6. Re: Ext Warr - from dbruce
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:11:08 -0500 From: dbruce <dbrucepoip@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Ext Warr Just one note on this: When you take your car for the warranty service......they will get a report of the mileage. Saving $200 to have your warranty voided (you also need records you have maintained your car) would not be worth it. Not worth it to me anyway. On Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:47:18 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 15:58:00 -0500 >From: lee.leslie@firstunion.com >Subject: Ext Warr > >Food for thought.. if anyone buys warranty direct you might note that they >will not ever see your car.. & will have no way to know how many miles you >have on it... if you had say 49.5K on it & they quoted you $1800, you might >try the little calculator again with a typo.. say 29.5K.. your price will >drop by about $200... Also.. I think that if you ask some one who has >service with them.. they probably have a 10% or something the other >discount coupon that they got when they signed up & I think you both will >get some kind of rebate... > >Good luck..
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Rear Sway Bar Links - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:06:26 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Rear Sway Bar Links This is not true. Both Eibach and Dinan sway bars use the stock rear sway bar links. Bora > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Reply-To: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:47:20 -0600 > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Rear Sway Bar Links > > Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:41:13 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: Rear Sway Bar Links > > on 3/13/01 1:07 PM, "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> wrote: > >>> Does anyone know of some rear sway bar links that don't rattle? The >>> spherical bearings on my uuc links are a little too loose and they rattle >>> constantly. As for the fronts, Ground Control has some very solid links, >>> but >>> they don't have any rear links available yet. >> >> my stock BMW rear sway bar links never rattled. ;-) > > Stock rear links can't be used with aftermarket bars, since the lower > attachment method is different. > > However I have UUC links and they don't rattle. I'd check to make sure all > bolts are properly tightened. > > Neil > 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. > ************************************************************* > >
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#8. Suspension Parts - BMW Part Numbers - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:24:29 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Suspension Parts - BMW Part Numbers Fellow Listers, I have a favor to ask of you lucky owners of the Parts CD -- I need the part numbers for some suspension parts and I was hoping someone could look them up. I'm converting my wife's 328i to M3 parts. I've got springs, sways, rear sway bar links, and bushings. I want to replace all of the old suspension bits (including bolts), so I need part numbers for: - Front strut tower mounts (from a '97-up so I can swap them) - Front bumps stops - Associated hardware to fully assemble the strut - Strut Mounting bolts (lower) - Front sway bar links - Rear Bump Stops/Dust covers - Rear Shock mounting bolts (lower) Part numbers from any other associated parts you see in the diagrams would be appreciated. Thanks, -peterg
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#9. Digital Temp Controls - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:26:13 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Digital Temp Controls I replaced my broken Digital Temp Control with a new unit, but it's in Celsius! Anyone know how to switch it to Fahrenheit? Any help would be appreciated. -p
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#10. Re: Ext Warr - from Chip E.
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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:33:36 -0800 (PST) From: "Chip E." <chip4bmw@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Ext Warr Lee, here's some "health" food for thought. Let's say you fudge the numbers to save a couple of bucks...1 month after purchasing the warranty your engine fails...lots of red flags when they notice that the car you drove 29K miles in 4 years suddenly has an extra 20K miles in 30 days. Fudging facts is like a boat on water. The boat can float, but it can also sink. - Chip > Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 15:58:00 -0500 > From: lee.leslie@firstunion.com > Subject: Ext Warr > > Food for thought.. if anyone buys warranty direct > you might note that they > will not ever see your car.. & will have no way to > know how many miles you > have on it... if you had say 49.5K on it & they > quoted you $1800, you might > try the little calculator again with a typo.. say > 29.5K.. your price will > drop by about $200... Also.. I think that if you ask > some one who has > service with them.. they probably have a 10% or > something the other > discount coupon that they got when they signed up & > I think you both will > get some kind of rebate... > > Good luck.. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/