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#1. RE: Warped dash - TSB 5108944129 - from Jeff Ogi
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Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 14:27:42 -0800 From: Jeff Ogi <JOgi@etimecapital.com> Subject: RE: Warped dash - TSB 5108944129 Jonathan-- I just sent you a *.pdf of that TSB for the warped dash. The fix is a stiffener that you glue and rivet underneath the 'hump' in the dash above the vent. I just ordered the stiffener from my $tealer, so I just happened to have the pdf handy. If anybody else is having this problem and wants a copy of the TSB, just email me. Jeff jogi@etimecapital.com > All - > > I'm suffering from warped dash syndrome right above the center vents on > my '95. Top edge of black dash has separated about 1/4-inch from > plastic vent edge... > > I was told that TSB 5108944129 covers this problem. Anyone have any > specifics on this TSB and how to approach with dealer? > > Thanks in advance, > > Jonathan Lukens > jlukens@new.rr.com
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#2. Re: How much oil? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 17:37:43 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: How much oil? on 3/18/01 5:07 PM, Altezza280TT@cs.com wrote: > My 97 owner manual states 6.9 Qt. I try 6.5 Qt with filter and it was below > the middle of the dip stick. Is it OK to use 7 Qt with filter change? No problem. Most track rats fill 1 quart over the top line on the dipstick, some go even more. Neil 96 M3
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#3. Fuel Filter Replacement and Power Steering Questions - from Preston Carey
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Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 18:03:19 -0500 From: "Preston Carey" <pcarey@babson.edu> Subject: Fuel Filter Replacement and Power Steering Questions Hi folks, 1) What is the standard way of dealing with the pop rivets that are holding the fuel filter cover on the later (mine is a 98 M3/4) model cars? From the Bentley manual it looks like a 2 second operation but I am having trouble finding replacement pop rivets for the ones that are on there. Should I just pull them and replace them with sheet metal screws? 2) My power steering fluid reservoir is leaking (can someone confirm that this is indeed the reservoir market (ATF Fluid only) directly behind the alternator, Bentley manual isn't entirely clear) which is not a huge problem since I am under warranty for a couple hundred more miles. The dealer can't get me in for a couple of weeks...what happens if the reservoir runs dry beyond the loss of power steering? Will this hurt anything? Does anyone know the app. volume of the reservoir so I can take a WAG at my time till empty? What is the recommended fluid to be using to add to the reservoir? Thanks, Preston
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Fuel Filter Replacement and Power Steering Questions - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 15:17:23 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fuel Filter Replacement and Power Steering Questions > 1) What is the standard way of dealing with the pop rivets that are holding > the fuel filter cover on the later (mine is a 98 M3/4) model cars? From the > Bentley manual it looks like a 2 second operation but I am having trouble > finding replacement pop rivets for the ones that are on there. Should I > just pull them and replace them with sheet metal screws? I changed my fuel filter last September on my '99 M3/2 and there were no pop rivets that held the fuel filter cover on. I think they were something like 8mm sheet metal screws. One tip: Use wooden golf tees to plug up the fuel lines. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#5. Announcement: San Diego auto-x April 7th - from Jim Powell
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Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 19:55:42 -0800 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Announcement: San Diego auto-x April 7th This is an announcement that the San Diego Chapter will be holding an auto-x at Qualcomm stadium in the west lot on April 7th. The west lot is the big one and we can expect yet another 1.25 mile course :) Gates open for tech (and your help) at 6:30am. Tech usually closes by 7:45 - 8:00am so show up early! As always this is a volunteer run event and we appreciate people showing up early to help get things setup. We can always use people to help perform tech inspection, assist with registration and run the timing equipment. All on your free time when not driving, of course. So come on down, the weather will be the usual boring, perfect San Diego climate. For more information, please see the following webpage link: http://www.sdbmwcca.com/events.htm Click the two links in the header at the top of the calendar if you would like to find out a bit more about what an auto-x is all about. Instructors will be available for every driver and novices are always welcome. Registration for the event is $40 the day of the event. No pre-registration is available. This event is for members of the BMW CCA only. If you are not a member, you can join on the spot at registration for the usual club dues of $35 per year. A helmet is required. A DOT or Snell 1990 or newer is required. Motorcycle helmets are acceptable. If you do not have a helmet and cannot borrow one, rentals are available at registration for $10. Jim Powell Webmeister Auto-x Chair San Diego Chapter BMW CCA
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#6. Pics of LTW with SSR Comps - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:26:20 -0500 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: Pics of LTW with SSR Comps Guys, I just posted some new pictures of my car with the SSR Comps on it. Just wanted to let you guys see what they looked like on a car. So far I really like them but the center caps are on backorder. Should be here in the next week or two. The link to the page is www.m3ltw.com/my_m3ltw.htm Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com www.m3power.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Pics of LTW with SSR Comps - from Jay Guzman
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Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 20:54:52 -1000 From: Jay Guzman <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Pics of LTW with SSR Comps nice rims seth...as for the center caps, i was the first guy to order the rims from tire rack back in november, and i STILL havent goten my center caps...they kept pushing the production date back...as for me, i just gave up waiting for 'em to show...if anyone wants to see these on a black M3, follow this link...http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1372073&a=10232765&f=0 Seth Thomas wrote: > Guys, > > I just posted some new pictures of my car with the SSR Comps on it. Just > wanted to let you guys see what they looked like on a car. So far I really > like them but the center caps are on backorder. Should be here in the next > week or two. The link to the page is www.m3ltw.com/my_m3ltw.htm > > Seth Thomas > www.m3ltw.com > www.m3power.com
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#8. [E36] M3 Brake Pad Recommendations - from Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 08:34:09 -0500 From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com Subject: [E36] M3 Brake Pad Recommendations Thanks for all those that responded to my request for recommendations on different brake pads + rotors, especially Steve, Chip, Jim and Jeremy! Most agreed that the Metal Master was a good upgrade over stock but that it was a bit hard on rotors and might not hold up on the track too well. Everyone had good things to say about the Porterfield R4S pad as a great everyday pad that can hold up to autocrossing, so I decided to go with them. People generally agreed that the Euro rotors were overkill, but since I'm in there, might as well do a slight upgrade! Jim passed on some great information on getting the Euro rotors and Porterfield R4S pads for very nice discounts: Euro Rotors $108.00 each: Alexander Imports 800-800-6425 Porterfield R4S Pads $79 front, $66 back, 800-537-6842 with E36M3 Digest Group discount. Thanks! Colin '98 M3 (JC, ITG, X)
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#9. RE: PS Pump PM Advice Requested - from Gardner, Russell - BALTO
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 10:48:50 -0500 From: "Gardner, Russell - BALTO" <russell.gardner@piperrudnick.com> Subject: RE: PS Pump PM Advice Requested Got any suggestions regarding preventive maintenance on the PS pump for a '95 M3? Car has 80k, no visible or apparent PS issues. Car sees approx. 20 track days/year, or about 60 track days total. I recall a thread that pump had non-removable filter in reservoir and only way to clean was to replace reservoir. I also recall a thread about replacing high pressure hose (or was it low pressure?), making sure to use correct clamps. Russ Gardner NCC ____________________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this communication may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you. For more information about Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe, please visit us at http://www.piperrudnick.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Re: My GC Coilover setup (long) - from Greg Cernosek
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Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 09:53:01 -0600 From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: My GC Coilover setup (long) Hi Ron, Thanks for the response. I should have my new springs today (UPS willing). Jay did send me the 8" springs for the front and 7" springs for the rear. I will post a follow up when I get the chance. Also, if I can get my car cleaned up a bit, I may try to take some before and after pics. Thanks again, Greg -----Original Message----- From: Ron Katona [mailto:rkatona@bellatlantic.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 5:47 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: My GC Coilover setup (long) Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:47:43 -0500 From: "Ron Katona" <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> Subject: Re: My GC Coilover setup (long) Greg, Eibach doesn't make 9" long , 2.5" ID springs according to their web site. They do make 8 inch-ers. They make 9" in the 2.25" ID, but I'm not sure you can fit those over the M3 front struts. BTW, the wheel moves 1.25" for every inch of spring travel on an E36 M3, so going from a 7" to 8" spring will raise the car 1.25". Going to a 9" spring will raise the car 2.5". If you can't get a 9", the next step is 10" which will undoubtedly be too tall. Ask Jay about the 8's. -- Ron Katona Greg Cernosek wrote: > I plan on talking to Jay (already left a message) about taller springs. I > really do like the spring rates I went with, I just need the car to be a > little higher and I really want to be able to corner balance the car with > out making it so low it is un-drivable. I was thinking that I should get > two inch taller springs. This way I could raise the car about an inch and > move the height adjustment closer to the middle of the range. Then, I will > get the car corner balanced. That being said, I don't know if they make 9" > springs! That would be the length of my front springs if I added two inches > to them! The guy who answered the phone at GC suggested that I check the > numbers on the springs to verify that they are really 7" springs. He > figured that they are probably 6" springs that were put in the wrong box. > We will see. I will keep you informed. ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************