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#1. Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? - from Matt Henson
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 13:36:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? Mel, There are many decent MP3-enabled head units available now. On the low end there is the Aiwa, which was one of the first but only plays mode-1 discs without long file names. It costs around $180 these days. On the higher end there's the Clarion AutoPC, which also does voice control and GPS. It goes for $1k new or $600 on E-Bay. Kenwood has several MP3/CD head units that seem to be a decent value right now. I don't believe that any of the units have backlighting that matches or looks decent in the M3. I don't think that anyone makes an MP3-CD changer yet, which is too bad becuase that would be awesome. I might be working on this later this year or early next year but no promises :-). Hard disks aren't designed for the car's temperature range. If you are lucky it won't work at all below freezing. If you're not lucky then the drive may destroy itself. I think that most 2.5" NB computer drives have a temp sensor so they won't die. I think that we will see OEM in-dash DVD readers before we get a lot of HDD's installed in the car. The major company that was doing in-dash HDD players, EMPEG, was bought by Sonic Blue (Rio) and then taken out back and shot. A popular solution is to use a Crative or Archos Jukebox with a tape adapter or plugged directly into the amp. This way you can take it with you and keep it out of the cold. Anyway, check out MMXpress.com and other web sites for more MP3-CD drives. -Matt Regards, Matt --- Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:30:38 -0500 > From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> > Subject: Head Unit replacement? > > Has anyone replaced their HK Head unit with a CD/R > capable MP3 player. Just > wondering if it has been done yet. I know about > your setup Zander, but if I > recall the M-Coupe requires the head unit to be on > the bench for MP3 > download to an internal drive. Tell me if I'm > wrong. > > Mel > > > ************************************************************* > 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 to the email address > e36m3@bmw-m.net. > ************************************************************* > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
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#2. 99 M3 conv. for sale - from Ward, Chris
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 16:42:07 -0400 From: "Ward, Chris" <CWard@ContractLumber.com> Subject: 99 M3 conv. for sale I am posting this for a friend. 99 M3 convertible luxury package silver w/black leather and top 34,000 miles if you are interested please e-mail me privately and I will get you the VIN number... Chris Ward Pataskala, Ohio 95 M3 dakkar yellow (it's a keeper)
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#3. RE: brake circuit light - from philooo
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:03:27 -0400 From: "philooo" <philooo@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: brake circuit light A few days ago I asked about how to make disapear the message " check brake circuit light" on my OBC and most of you advised me to change my brake light switch. I want to let you know I did it and my problem seems to solve. only detail, I had to pay $39 for the switch and not $10 as expected... :( But the annoying message is gone, thanks everyone for your help. Philippe DAIX 1995 M3 / 2
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#4. RE: Head Unit replacement? - from philooo
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:00:55 -0400 From: "philooo" <philooo@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Head Unit replacement? For Mel, I replaced my head unit (obasic BMW casette deck) with an AIWA CDC MP3 player, really nice to have so many songs, but you really need a better amplifier. Aside of that, there is no skipping memory in most mp3 player as in my aiwa, and considering the M3 suspension is a kind of tight it skips from time to time but It doesn't bother me so far. This unit was really super easy to install. Philippe
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 21:13:33 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? Check out http://www.mp3.car Mark R. 95 ///M3 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 21:28:24 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? k, i'm an idiot. http://www.mp3car.com Mark 95 ///M3 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Reply-To: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 16:19:06 -0500 Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 21:13:33 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit replacement? Check out http://www.mp3.car Mark R. 95 ///M3 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ************************************************************* 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 to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#7. Re: Selling My Car - In Need of Some Input - from Wen Liew
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 14:42:09 -0700 From: "Wen Liew" <wwliew@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Selling My Car - In Need of Some Input There are various factors that affect used car prices, including condition of the car, cult car status, economic climate, war(duh), supply/demand etc. However, if you assume a 11% depreciation after 1 year, 10% the next year, 9% and so forth , eventually tapering off at 25% after 15 years, a 4.5 year old car is worth about 58.5% of its original value. 1997 build date M3 @$45k => $26.5 in Q4 01. I have tried this algorithm on 88M5 (about $14k Q4 01), 91M5 ($21k Q4 01), 94 build M3 ($17k Q4 01), 99 M Coupe ($29-$33k), MBZ and 911's and came pretty close. The depreciation rate would be worse for non-M cars. So, 99 built M5 should be under $60K EOY 01??? Of course dealers will say "but it is a 00 model and it was a $80k car". ;-) We'll see. FWIW. Wen >From: "Rob Jackowitz" <rjme@msn.com> >Subject: Selling My Car - In Need of Some Input >1997 M3 Sedan VIN WBSCD932XVEE06179 Cosmos black/perfect black >leather, 39k miles, 5-speed, luxury package, sunroof, cruise, HK speakers, >OBC, 17" M Contour wheels, garaged, 3rd car, no accidents, no snow, all >records, Mobil 1, original owner, aftermarket warranty to April '08 or >100k, >$31,000. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#8. Selling My Car - In Need of Some Input - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:48:41 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Selling My Car - In Need of Some Input Rob asks about a fair selling price for his 1997 M3 Sedan. Just within the last two weeks, a friend (Scott) of mine bought a 1997 M3 Sedan in green/gray interior. It did not have cruise or the luxury package unlike Rob's. It had 42,000 miles and did not have the extended warranty. It had no written records to speak of other than the service marks in the owner's manual and the print out from BMW NA (courtesy of my local tech). No accident damage appeared to ever be present as all the panels were original and no repainting was evident. The car passed a prepurchase inspection by Brett Anderson including a compression and leak down test with flying colors. Scott paid $23,100 for it which we, including Brett, considered a real bargain. We all felt the car was worth $26,000 - $27,000. I would say that your car sounds like it would be worth the high end of this range and I would probably pay up to $28,000 if the car was what I was looking for. I have seen this car sold for more though (another buddy bought a very similar 1998 M3 sedan in silver/black interior for $32,500 last year with only 18,000 miles) although prices appear to have dropped some from last year. Best regards, Rich 95 M3/2 89 325is - will be replaced with an M3 sedan some day (two years or so).
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#9. Re: Head Unit Replacement - from russell
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 15:09:17 -0700 (PDT) From: russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Head Unit Replacement i've been wondering about a similar change (i also have the hk system-cassette in front, changer in trunk); getting rid of the in-dash cassette in favor of a cd player which is compatible with the stock changer. 1st, i tried crutchfield. they dont have ANY in-dash cd players that would work with the stock changer. next, i tried a bmw dealer and was told that there isnt an in-dash cd player for a 99 m3. it seems my only option is to get both a new aftermarket head unit with cd, and a new compatible changer for the trunk. is that right? does anyone have a bmw head unit with cd in an e36? would it work with the stock changer? anyone have any suggestions for a new setup? the stock setup i have sounds fine to me, so i dont necessarily need anything fancy (expensive). i just want the convenience of a single cd up front to go with the trunk mounted changer. From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Head Unit replacement? Has anyone replaced their HK Head unit with a CD/R capable MP3 player. Just wondering if it has been done yet. I know about your setup Zander, but if I recall the M-Coupe requires the head unit to be on the bench for MP3 download to an internal drive. Tell me if I'm wrong. Mel ===== "the state is the great fiction by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else" --frederic bastiat "the most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to allow the subjected people to carry arms" --adolph hitler __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Head Unit Replacement - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 15:38:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Head Unit Replacement There was a BMW single disc in dash CD player that was available for the M Coupe, M Roadster (and I'd imagine all the Z cars) that will work with our factory E36 system (changer and all). I believe (and don't hold me to this) that the part number is: 65 12 9 415 433. Of course, I can't say that any BMW sound system I've listened to was worth a damn, but I have been known to be wrong. Chester --- russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> wrote: > i've been wondering about a similar change (i also have the hk > system-cassette in front, changer in trunk); getting rid of the in-dash > cassette in favor of a cd player which is compatible with the stock > changer. 1st, i tried crutchfield. they dont have ANY in-dash cd players > that would work with the stock changer. next, i tried a bmw dealer and > was told that there isnt an in-dash cd player for a 99 m3. > > it seems my only option is to get both a new aftermarket head unit with > cd, and a new compatible changer for the trunk. > > is that right? does anyone have a bmw head unit with cd in an e36? would > it work with the stock changer? > > anyone have any suggestions for a new setup? the stock setup i have > sounds fine to me, so i dont necessarily need anything fancy (expensive). > i just want the convenience of a single cd up front to go with the trunk > mounted changer. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com