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#1. RE: [E36M3] Service Intervals? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:25:33 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Service Intervals? > I have purchased an M3 that came w/o books. While I > do have the dealer service records, I do not have the > service interval times. Could someone please give me > the recommended service mileage/age? The basic Service Interval cycle is: Oil Service Inspection I Oil Service Inspection II repeat... You didn't mention which year E36 M3 you had; for the '95 M3, the base mileage for each step in the cycle is 7500 miles. For a '96+, it's 10,000 miles. This basic mileage is adjusted based on how the car is driven; see: http://www.peakeresearch.com/silights.shtml Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4
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#2. parts suppliers - from scott
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 14:37:00 -0400 From: "scott " <scott@ditherdog.com> Subject: parts suppliers Don't forget to give Eurasian a call to compare prices. Sorry, I know I keep plugging them but I've been saving a nice amount of cash with these folks. 800 824 8814 scott > >1. Where is a good place to purchase OEM BMW parts: Specifically a Metal >water pump, thermostat, fuel sending unit, etc? > >Thanks in advance, > >Mike Morris >'95 M3 >'91 Galant VR4
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Time for a netiquette lesson. - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:39:59 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <skraft1@new.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Time for a netiquette lesson. Must be the heat making everybody crazy. Personal ads are allowed on this list - there are no restrictions as to how many ads or number of times they can be posted. It may be futile to try to sell an M3 on a mailing list where just about everyone already owns an M3, but then who knows, maybe someone has a friend that may be interested. Suzy Patrick Sarne wrote: > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 07:54:50 -0700 > From: Patrick Sarne <patrick.sarne@hoylecapital.com> > Subject: Time for a netiquette lesson. > > Whoa!! Did someone just post a personal response to the list? Isn't that > some sort of taboo or bad mojo?
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Time for a netiquette lesson. - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 11:46:23 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Time for a netiquette lesson. > It may be futile to try to sell an M3 on a > mailing list where > just about everyone already owns an M3, but then who knows, > maybe someone has > a friend that may be interested. Or is looking for a car to turn into a Club Racer.... (No, honest, I'm not.....yet :-)) Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 co-driver 1988 M3 #44 JP (for a while, anyway)
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#5.ACS shortshifter - from JEFFHARKER@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:05:24 EDT From: JEFFHARKER@aol.com Subject: <WTB> ACS shortshifter OK Gruppe; Time to confess. I've had a jones for an ACS shifter forever, almost. And in so far as my birthday is coming up (it's a big one plus a couple) I thought I'd see if I could find myself a suitable present. Soooooo, anybody got on layin' around when you got the E46, a newly divorced buddy needing some cash, or going to da Faderland for work/pleasure? Will pay euro price plus a reasonable handling charge for a new one and market value for a used one. Oh Your Highness List Mistress; is sis coming to visit anytime soon? Please help an aging silver hair weekend driver out. Don't clog up the list with replies, send 'em to me. (Also got some stuff to sell/trade; 16x7 BBS RS with platinum centers for E34). thanks; --jeff Whozur Chapter, Indianapolis --
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#6. Time for a netiquette lesson. - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:05:53 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Time for a netiquette lesson. On another digest recently, I had a personal email to another lister posted to that list without my permission. I personally was not very enthused with this individuals tactics. Particularly in light of the fact that this guy is a lawyer and should know better in my mind. Best regards, Rich - Agreed with Scott's initial comments on the frequency of Evan's efforts to sell his M3. I am surprised he has not been able to sell it since I thought the price was not that far out of line. Maybe he is preaching to the choir though. 95 M3 - Not for sale.
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#7. Re: Need an E46M3 engine? - from Heckendorf, David
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:34:26 -0600 From: "Heckendorf, David" <DHeckendorf@broadband.att.com> Subject: Re: Need an E46M3 engine? From this, it would appear as though it is OK to put Schroth Harnessbelts into a E46 M3 w/o a rollbar (unlike the E36, of course)... ;) Dave BTW, has anyone heard raffle results from O'Fest?? I need to know how many I'm adding to my stable... -----Original Message----- Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 08:41:36 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Need an E46M3 engine? on 8/10/01 8:11 AM, S Lafredo <slafredo@yahoo.com> wrote: > Well this is the first one I have seen. > http://forums.roadfly.com/bmw/e46m3/forum.php?postid=120746&page=1 > Some how I think the insurance co. will not try to put it back on the > road. The roof structure stood up impressively well to that rollover. Neil 96 M3 - shiny side up
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#8. Re: BMW OEM parts supplier - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 14:59:53 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: BMW OEM parts supplier on 8/10/01 1:31 PM, morris.michael@adlittle.com wrote: > 1. Where is a good place to purchase OEM BMW parts: Specifically a Metal > water pump, thermostat, fuel sending unit, etc? It depends where you're located. I mail order original parts from The BMW Store in Cincinnati (25-30% off list), and aftermarket parts from Steve D'G (www.ultimategarage.com) in NJ. If you're on the left coast you might like to try someone closer at hand to minimize shipping time and cost. > 2. Where can I get a service manual so that I don't have to resort to > asking the list simple questions like: > -Where is the water pump (roughly) There are 2 available: Bentley and Haynes. The Bentley is much more comprehensive, but sometimes Haynes has a usefully different take on an item. One criticism of the Bentley is they that usually just tell you what special $$$$$ factory tool you ought to be using, instead of suggesting a workaround for the private owner. Neil 96 M3
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#9. Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? - from Steven Tom
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:13:28 -0700 From: Steven Tom <stom@qualcomm.com> Subject: Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? I've been hearing about a schrick cam, 24lb injector, CAI, euro HFM making 300 hp on 95 M3's. Conforti and Eurosport are going to be coming out with a similar setup for the OBDII cars. Has anyone tried the existing kit on their 95? What is the drivability, torque loss, smog passing? Anyone with dyno charts? To me this seems like a good alternative to artificial breathing. The 95 kit is ~$2300, I believe the 96+ kit should be similar. Seems like a fairly decent price for the power gain. I wonder why we don't here more about this kit. The only reason I can think of is the pain if it doesn't smog. steve PS: More suspension stuff. If you are interested, I just Eibach sways in my car. I haven't been able to test them out on twisties but I will write my impressions and installations to the board in a couple of days once I have a little more time with them.
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#10. Re: Stock Sway Part #s - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:18:12 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Stock Sway Part #s on 8/10/01 1:31 PM, "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> wrote: > Thinking about experimenting and going back to stock sways when I change > other susp. parts. I'm keeping the RD bars for now, but in the meantime, I > wouldn't mind going back to stockers for now. > > Anyone with a parts CD know the numbers for front and rear bars, bushings, > end links and anything else that may be needed to convert back? There's absolutely no reason to buy new bars. They don't wear out, and there are lots of discarded stock M3 ones around. At the front new links (31 35 2 227 203) might be needed, since they do wear out. You could need mounting bushings (31 35 1 131 805) and possibly brackets (31 35 1 135 622) if your old ones are cracked. Stock rear really links (33 55 1 126 932) don't wear out. The bushings are (33 55 2 227 203) if you need them. Buy new Nylock nuts to secure the brackets front and rear. > I had originally heard that the rear bar is a big PITA to install, so I paid > someone to do it with the RD bars. Now I don't mind, and actually enjoy, > doing stuff my self, so could someone let me know just how tough that rear > bar is. Nah, it's easy, just a slight geometric challenge to wiggle it in and out. Jack the rear of the car up as high as you can to get some working room, then install and remove from the muffler side. It helps to have a second pair of hands to hold the other side of the bar. > Lastly, is it worthwhile to pay for new parts in this situation, or would > used bars be just as good. I'm just not sure how much stiffness they > "lose," if any. Input is appreciated, and if anyone has a set, with all the > other goodies, for sale, let me know (low miles if possible). Also having a > major memory lapse... what is the thickness of the stock bars on a '96+? Front 23mm Rear 20mm Neil 96 M3