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#1. Oil Question - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 17:19:47 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Oil Question >>ok...since i'm playing the part of the doubting one, how do you KNOW this to be true?<< Russel, I refer you to both the post by Carey "...From the 1999 M3 Service and Warranty Information booklet Page 3 Oil Service: ....All 1999 BMWs (except 318 ti, 323iS/iC, 328iS/iC, all Motorsport models). Damn, I read that half a dozen times and missed the exception to Motorsport models every time. Apparently so did the dealer..." and the one by Juan: "...On that note, I had a dealer "authorized" Service Adviser first deny the fact that there was such a thing as a 95 M3, then ask me if my 95 M3 was a 2.5 or a 2,8 liter, (but wait, there's more) and then quoted me $850 for an Inspection 1 ??????????????!!!!!!..." So much for dealer knowledge and veracity!!!!!!!" --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 35K miles; Dinan stage II sc kit; Rotex pads;X-Brace; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Re: Oil Question - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 16:19:52 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Oil Question If someone found the part number for this "sticker", do you think if we put it on our cars that the dealer may heed this (false) requirement? If it's not worth the effort why bother, but if it works... Mel -----Original Message----- From: Paul Elliott [mailto:pelliott@rcn.com] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 4:02 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Oil Question Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 17:04:24 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Re: Oil Question Mostly, from surveying hundreds of '99 M3 owners on line and elsewhere. And from contacting BMW NA. Also, it is a requirment that cars with synthetic factory fill must have the sticker underhood...Most dealers will at least tell you this. Despite the fact that I said dealers should generally not be used as the be all and end all of truth regarding our cars, they are at least occasionally familiar with such practices. --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 35K miles; Dinan stage II sc kit; Rotex pads;X-Brace; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio ----- Original Message ----- From: "russell" <driver8m3@yahoo.com> To: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Cc: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 11:33 PM Subject: Re: Oil Question > ok...since i'm playing the part of the doubting one, how do you KNOW this > to be true? > > russell > > --- Paul Elliott <pelliott@rcn.com> wrote: > > Russel, > > > > >>are you saying that bmw switched the factory fill oil sometime in the > > middle of '99 run? i doubt thats true. << > > > > Doubt away, oh doubting Russel, but the fact is that a few of the last > > E36M3s produced during teh last months found their way onto the E46 > > lines, > > and were so factory filled with the long life stuff....Those that got it > > had > > the yellow Synethetic sticker in the engine compartment...If you dont > > have > > the sticker, you dont have the synthetic..Its that simple. > > > > >>now, if it is indeed true that some had synthetic and some had dino as > > factory fill, i'm sure the dealers would know this also<< > > > > I think if you reverse that which youre sure of and that which you > > doubt, > > you'll be better off. Clearly, you cant rely on the dealer for solid > > information..Only those who believe in pie in the sky would truely > > believe > > that the dealer is the best source of truthful information. I know of > > a > > dealer who recently told an E46 shopper that if he waits til the '02 > > M3s, > > he'll find they have 370 HP. Woe on ye who believe your dealers! > > > > --------------------------------------------------------- > > Paul Elliott > > '99 White M3; < 35K miles; Dinan stage II sc kit; Rotex pads;X-Brace; > > Stygar > > SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio > > > > > ===== > "let's roll" --todd beamer > > "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 ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************
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#3. Advice for 5-Point harness Install - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 14:52:51 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Advice for 5-Point harness Install I'm installing a pair of Simpson Cam-Lock 5-point Harnesses in my '95, and I'm looking for advice. I got a deal on a pair of harnesses with the lap belts that latch on to eye bolts as opposed to regular mounting plates, and I'm unsure how I should hook it up. I don't want to drill a hole in the floorpan unless I have to. I tried finding M10 eye bolts so I can replace the rear seat mounting bolts, but I have been unable to find someone who has them. Any advice? Anyone with a similar set-up that can share how they did it? Thanks, -peterg
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#4. Re: [E36M3] 'grease' balls in coolant? more info - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 20:04:36 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 'grease' balls in coolant? more info In a message dated 10/28/01 11:33:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, hensonator@yahoo.com writes: So, how does the oil look? Maybe the problem is something wierd. Could the water pump be leaking grease from its bearing (does it have grease up there?) Matt, Oil on dipstick looks, smells and feels right. Amount is right too. After driving it awhile yesterday, no new grease balls to report. I thought the water pump bearing was lubed by the coolant, so I wouldn't suspect grease from that. Maybe, it is a weird occurrence, there from manufacturing and worked it way loose after four years??? Stopping by the Dealer on Wednesday anyway, I'll show them the 'greasy' paper towel. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Oil question - from Michael Stembera
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Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 19:45:35 -0600 From: "Michael Stembera" <m_stembera@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil question w/ all this talk about synthetic oils I'm surprised only Mobil 1 has been mentioned. I run Castrol Syntec 5W50 and don't have to worry about changing weights every season. Is there something superior about Mobil 1 I should know about? BTW, the syntec site & info are at http://www.castrolusa.com/products/productpage1.asp?product_id=4&product _category=1 They specifically say it's ok to switch back and forth between Syntec and dino oils. Mike _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] JC Intake / Euro HFM Questions - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 18:25:04 -0400 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JC Intake / Euro HFM Questions I don't understand your process. When did you allow for adaptation? In your 1995 OBD-I engine, adaptive information is stored in battery backed SRAM. When you unplug the DME to swap chips all adaptive factors are set to "nominal". It will probably take at least 2-8 hours of driving time to even approach to where your ECU should be before you start to run tests like this. - Skip Robert Liu wrote: > > Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 04:57:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: Robert Liu <bob_a_liu@yahoo.com> > Subject: [E36M3] JC Intake / Euro HFM Questions > > Last night, me and a couple buddies installed a JC > intake, euro HFM, and chip into my 95 M3, 155k miles, > stock except for a flowmaster exhaust. Before the > install, we used a GTECH to measure the hp. We made > two runs at 210 rwhp. Sounded reasonable, maybe a > little high. > > After the install, went back out to the same spot to > retest. The temperature was a little cooler (61 deg > vs. 70 deg). The first run was 211, the second run was > 210, and the third run was 231, and the fourth run was > 221. > > While driving out there, I did notice a little pinging > from the engine. Even stock, I would hear slight > pinging once in a while when driving. Does the > software algorithm for the JC chips take out timing, > and put it back in after a certain amount of time? I'm > wondering if that's why I have such inconsistent > readings, or it could be just the GTECH. >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Leather Deep Cleaning??? - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 19:04:24 -0400 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Leather Deep Cleaning??? I would get the 400 mL can of foam cleaner here: http://www.stainsafe.com/ssafe/product.asp?dept%5Fid=403&sku=920%2E022%2E001 I have used this Strong Foam Cleaner on my '95 light gray leather with great success. I believe from memory that I read on the can the active ingredient is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate... the same stuff in some hair shampoo. However this stuff is much stronger than hair shampoo. It will lift old aniline dye from dried out leather. Your passenger seat is probably not dried out though and should do fine (unless you never garage the car and you live in Arizona.) The foam cleaner did lift dye off the very tip of my center armrest, which gets a lot of sun & temperature extremes). To correct this, I used the "LeatherMaster SunSafe <Dye> Kit". That kit also includes a cleaner (to clean & prep before dying) but it is not near as strong. Dozens of M3's with gray leather have used these products with great success. Just be aware that I don't think the "Soft Cleaner" is going to cut it for you. (http://www.stainsafe.com/ssafe/product.asp?dept_id=402&sku=920.066.001) It's not really strong enough to lift much except soil and light grease. So, again, I'd go with the foam. If you want to shop the array of product choices, try starting here: http://www.stainsafe.com/ssafe/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=403 You cannot wait much more than 72 hours to start working on a stain before you'll have permanent or semi-permanent staining. So don't procrastinate on this. Oh, and they take forever to ship product, so I'd scream sorta loud to get it rushed. - Skip Chris Salter wrote: > > Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 11:41:50 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chris Salter <errsomeone@yahoo.com> > Subject: Leather Deep Cleaning??? > > All, > What products clean leather well? My car went in to > have acouple scratches removed and the guy put my > cover on my pass seat while it was slightly damp. So > now there are little spots on my leather. I have tried > Lexol's cleaner with little sucess. > > Any ideas??? Oh, I guess this is what I get for having > the dove leather :-/ > > Thanks - Chris > > E30 ///M3 Near EVO > E36 ///M3 Silver > E36 ///M3 YELLOW!! (RIP)
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Link request... - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 18:41:26 -0400 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Link request... $50 foglights... Are you thinking of BimmerParts (Zygmunt Motors), perhaps at a price of $36 for each side ? When I received mine: - "ZKW" was printed on the box - They say "Made in Austria" on the lens, They come with everything a BMW OE part does including the gray bracket suspension. I was quite happy. http://www.bimmerparts.com/ - Skip Juan Rico wrote: > > Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 10:57:11 -0700 > From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> > Subject: Link request... > > Hi All, > > Does anybody have the link to that website > that sells fog lights for $50? Mine popped out ;( > > BTW, the drive for the cure is at Santa Monica BMW today > for all you folks in LA... Didn't see any M3's though. > Anybody from the list going? > > Thanks, > > Juan.
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#9. Ne1 use a 96+ side marker on a 95? - from RacerxJLing@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 02:24:39 EST From: RacerxJLing@aol.com Subject: Ne1 use a 96+ side marker on a 95? Hello I am interested in putting clear side markers from a 96 M3 on my 95' M3? Is this possible? Plug n play? Thanks Jeff 95 M3 Cosmos black RMS SC/euro hfm/Turner ltw flywheel/3.45 diff/RD sways/H&R/Bilstein sports/UUC SS kit w/ERK/SSR Integral GT1 18x9,18x8
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Oil Question - from Carey Probst
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Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 05:39:22 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil Question Unfortunately, they are the only ones who can perform the 'free' warranty and included maintenance as far as I know. So, aren't we stuck when going in for our included maintenance? Carey ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 5:22 PM Subject: [E36M3] Oil Question > Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2001 17:19:47 -0500 > From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> > Subject: Oil Question > > >>ok...since i'm playing the part of the doubting one, how do you KNOW this > to be true?<< > > Russel, I refer you to both the post by Carey > > "...From the 1999 M3 Service and Warranty Information booklet > Page 3 Oil Service: ....All 1999 BMWs (except 318 ti, 323iS/iC, 328iS/iC, > all Motorsport models). Damn, I read that half a dozen times and missed the > exception to Motorsport models every time. Apparently so did the > dealer..." > > and the one by Juan: > > "...On that note, I had a dealer "authorized" Service Adviser > first deny the fact that there was such a thing as a 95 M3, > then ask me if my 95 M3 was a 2.5 or a 2,8 liter, (but wait, there's more) > and then quoted me $850 for an Inspection 1 ??????????????!!!!!!..." > > So much for dealer knowledge and veracity!!!!!!!" > > --------------------------------------------------------- > Paul Elliott > '99 White M3; < 35K miles; Dinan stage II sc kit; Rotex pads;X-Brace; Stygar > SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > >