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#1. Re: Thank You! (was Inspection II - expensive!) - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 22:49:00 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: Thank You! (was Inspection II - expensive!) Bassett is one of the BEST good guys around! I've never been up to San Rafael to Bill Arnolds shop, but there are lots of BMW owners that swear by him! He has an ad in the Bombe. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> To: <dseeley@infoasis.com> Cc: <JMMn@pge.com>; <e36m3@bmw-m.net>; <TOgi@etimecapital.com>; <joedyer@home.com>; <jsp98m3@apexcone.com>; <akyol@mac.com>; <stom@qualcomm.com> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 10:16 PM Subject: Thank You! (was Inspection II - expensive!) | Thank you, Donna! Thank you, everyone who helped me on this!! I cannot | imagine how I could live without this digest now. | | Based on what I have read so far, I've got this impression that the cost of | maintenance of our beloved M3s in the Bay Area is much much more expensive | than anywhere else in the country (one of my friends has a Ferrari 308 and | he's paid about as much money for his car's major service over in Texas). | | It looks like it's worth learning how to take care of the car myself. | | Where is Bill Arnold? Is he doing the job in his own garage? Does Bassett | have a good heart? :o) | | David Tow | | >From: D Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> | > | >David, | > | >I paid $900 at Claridge's for my first Insp. II on the '95, and the second | >I | >did myself with some help from Bassett. I took it to Bill Arnold for the | >gear oil change just cuz I don't like that job. | > | >It's mostly inspecting hoses and belts plus changing fluids, air cleaner & | >plugs. | > | > Donna, Pit Bunn-Tech-ula | _________________________________________________________________ | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com |
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#2. Re: Thank You! (was Inspection II - expensive!) - from D Seeley
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:01:48 -0800 From: D Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: Re: Thank You! (was Inspection II - expensive!) David, You're right, the digest is invaluable to those of us who didn't choose our parents very well. :) I remembered how to work on cars just about the time my warranty ran out...but I save the big (or really messy) stuff for the professionals. Bill Arnold, BMW Repair God, has a shop in San Rafael. He's leaving this weekend to run One Lap* for a couple of weeks. When he gets back, make an appointment for a full tech inspection (mention Bassett, or me, or Bora, etc...). If anything needs fixing, let us know & we'll get your hands dirty. BTW, your local 'supervisors' like Sierra Nevada & pizza. Come to think of it, a dealer might be cheaper. :) Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP 95 330isA, super-commuter > From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> > Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 22:16:09 -0700 > To: dseeley@infoasis.com > Cc: JMMn@pge.com, e36m3@bmw-m.net, TOgi@etimecapital.com, joedyer@home.com, > jsp98m3@apexcone.com, akyol@mac.com, stom@qualcomm.com > Subject: Thank You! (was Inspection II - expensive!) > > Thank you, Donna! Thank you, everyone who helped me on this!! I cannot > imagine how I could live without this digest now. > > Based on what I have read so far, I've got this impression that the cost of > maintenance of our beloved M3s in the Bay Area is much much more expensive > than anywhere else in the country (one of my friends has a Ferrari 308 and > he's paid about as much money for his car's major service over in Texas). > > It looks like it's worth learning how to take care of the car myself. > > Where is Bill Arnold? Is he doing the job in his own garage? Does Bassett > have a good heart? :o) > > David Tow > >> From: D Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> >> >> David, >> >> I paid $900 at Claridge's for my first Insp. II on the '95, and the second >> I >> did myself with some help from Bassett. I took it to Bill Arnold for the >> gear oil change just cuz I don't like that job. >> >> It's mostly inspecting hoses and belts plus changing fluids, air cleaner & >> plugs. >> >> Donna, Pit Bunn-Tech-ula > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] JP's Inspection House - from Jim Powell
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Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:16:03 -0700 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JP's Inspection House Of course. This is an equal opportunity garage :) Jim D Seeley wrote: > As long as I get the same beer allotment as the rest of the crew...
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#4. Re: Brake pads - from GregKono@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 07:08:00 EDT From: GregKono@aol.com Subject: Re: Brake pads Where to get them on line?????????????90% street/10%track user.......track instructor at Gingerman/Grattan Mi...............thanks in advance..........Greg
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#5. Re: [E36M3] ?s re: early vs. later model '95 M3s - from John Van Houten
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 07:37:08 -0500 From: "John Van Houten" <jvanhouten@ix.netcom.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ?s re: early vs. later model '95 M3s > I have an early model E36 M3 (4/94) that does not have the "pre-wired > symbol" for a keyless entry/security system on the driver's side trunk. > Does this absolutely mean I can't install the OE BMW keyless entry module > in this car? My 5/94 build M3 had a factory keyless alarm installed (and just removed). The alarm was mounted in the standard location (behind the glove box area) and plugged in there. From the manual I've seen, it looks to be the same/similar to the factory pre-wired in my 97. I'll know more when I put the kit in the 97, but I think you're OK. John
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#6. Backup/Reverse lights - from Paul D Agustin
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 08:26:14 -0500 From: Paul D Agustin <agustin@iaxs.net> Subject: Backup/Reverse lights OK all you wiring gurus. My backup lights seem to be working intermittently since I pulled the M3 out of winter slumber. I noticed last night when pulling into the garage that the space behind was not illuminated well, then suddenly it got brighter. I repeatedly put the car into reverse and then back to neutral to see if I could replicate the problem, lo and behold I can. Sometimes the backup lights don't even come on. My question is where should I begin to look for the cause? Is it a switch around the shifter? Is it a relay somewhere else? Help I don't want to be rear ended when backing out of a parking spot. Paul Agustin
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Backup/Reverse lights - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:40:53 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Backup/Reverse lights Mebbe somebody on the list can confirm this, I was under the impression the reverse light switch was on the tranny itself. Andrej '97 M3 Paul Agustin writes: > OK all you wiring gurus. My backup lights seem to be working > intermittently since I pulled the M3 out of winter slumber. I noticed > last night when pulling into the garage that the space behind was not > illuminated well, then suddenly it got brighter. I repeatedly put the > car into reverse and then back to neutral to see if I could replicate > the problem, lo and behold I can. Sometimes the backup lights don't > even come on. My question is where should I begin to look for the > cause? Is it a switch around the shifter? Is it a relay somewhere > else? Help I don't want to be rear ended when backing out of a parking > spot. > Paul Agustin
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Re: Brake pads - from Mel Silva
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 09:37:06 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Brake pads New to the list...But I have a little experience in this sort of thing from my Rustang days. Try http://www.racerpartswholesale.com for all the hawk compounds. The only issue you may have is that toward the middle and end of the racing season, they run low on the popular stuff. Check them out, they have great prices and even better customer support. Mel Silva 97 Byzanz Sedan Houston, TX -----Original Message----- From: GregKono@aol.com [mailto:GregKono@aol.com] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 6:13 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Brake pads Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 07:08:00 EDT From: GregKono@aol.com Subject: Re: Brake pads Where to get them on line?????????????90% street/10%track user.......track instructor at Gingerman/Grattan Mi...............thanks in advance..........Greg ************************************************************* 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] Backup/Reverse lights - from Ben Liaw
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 10:45:44 -0700 From: "Ben Liaw" <ben@shortshifter.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Backup/Reverse lights reverse light switch is on the tranny, on the passenger side. takes a 17mm stocket to get it off, from what i recall. ben liaw ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul D Agustin" <agustin@iaxs.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 6:32 AM Subject: [E36M3] Backup/Reverse lights > Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 08:26:14 -0500 > From: Paul D Agustin <agustin@iaxs.net> > Subject: Backup/Reverse lights > > OK all you wiring gurus. My backup lights seem to be working > intermittently since I pulled the M3 out of winter slumber. I noticed > last night when pulling into the garage that the space behind was not > illuminated well, then suddenly it got brighter. I repeatedly put the > car into reverse and then back to neutral to see if I could replicate > the problem, lo and behold I can. Sometimes the backup lights don't > even come on. My question is where should I begin to look for the > cause? Is it a switch around the shifter? Is it a relay somewhere > else? Help I don't want to be rear ended when backing out of a parking > spot. > > Paul Agustin > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#10. Toe Spec - from Andy Korczynski
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Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 10:51:02 -0500 From: "Andy Korczynski" <andy@casskor.com> Subject: Toe Spec Ok, I've been searching all over for this. What is the spec for toe on a E36 M3???? Andy K.