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#1. RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Sat, 3 Nov 2001 19:07:49 -0800 From: "Kit Wetzler" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings > Where did you pick these up? oops! http://www.spatechnique.com/powerflexbushings.html -kit
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#2. FS: Misc. Parts - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2001 20:13:58 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: FS: Misc. Parts Miscellaneous parts for sale. Tryin' to do some house cleaning (all items include shipping): - 4 Momo Harness Pads. Fits 2" harnesses or regular seat belts. They sell new for $45. Asking $20. http://www.guagenti.com/pics/momo_pads.jpg - Aluminum Trim for E36. Faux brushed finish (very nice appearance). This is an incomplete set. See pics for what's in it. Asking $50. http://www.guagenti.com/pics/aluminum_trim.jpg - JBL Subwoofer in Truck-style enclosure. 10" sub in professional box w/ fiberglass insulation. Fits the trunk of the E36 _perfectly_ without sacrificing space. Cost me about $125 a year ago. Asking $65.
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#3. FS: Misc. Parts - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Sat, 03 Nov 2001 20:14:43 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: FS: Misc. Parts Miscellaneous parts for sale. Tryin' to do some house cleaning (all items include shipping): - 4 Momo Harness Pads. Fits 2" harnesses or regular seat belts. They sell new for $45. Asking $20. http://www.guagenti.com/pics/momo_pads.jpg - Aluminum Trim for E36. Faux brushed finish (very nice appearance). This is an incomplete set. See pics for what's in it. Asking $50. http://www.guagenti.com/pics/aluminum_trim.jpg - JBL Subwoofer in Truck-style enclosure. 10" sub in professional box w/ fiberglass insulation. Fits the trunk of the E36 _perfectly_ without sacrificing space. Cost me about $125 a year ago. Asking $65. http://www.guagenti.com/pics/jbl_subwoofer.jpg
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#4. E46 M3 For Sale @ MSRP - from Rob Jackowitz
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Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 08:11:58 -0500 From: "Rob Jackowitz" <rjme@msn.com> Subject: E46 M3 For Sale @ MSRP Received a call from my dealer yesterday. They wanted to know if I knew anyone that might be interested in a new E46 M3 due to a cancellation. Godd news is that it is priced at MSRP. Bad news is that it is Phoenix Yellow (black interior). E-mail me if interested and I will find his contact info. Rob _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#5. >FS: New Dinan E36 Camber Plates - from Dave Lehmann
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Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 08:41:33 -0500 From: "Dave Lehmann" <bmwracefan@hotmail.com> Subject: >FS: New Dinan E36 Camber Plates New, in box, Dinan front camber plates for E36 BMW. Price $199.00 shipped to any lower 48 state. Dave - bmwracefan@hotmail.com
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#6. follow up: [E36M3] driver window has mind of its own, non-retractable seatb - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 16:05:41 -0500 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: follow up: [E36M3] driver window has mind of its own, non-retractable seatb Well, the culprit in the window dance was definitely the switch in the door latch. The problem advanced to the point where the courtesy light would go on and off with the window all the way down. This wasn't as distracting as the window actually jiggling up and down during hard, fast turns. Quick fix: two layers of duct tape over the contacting surface of the switch. Long-term fix: ordered the part. Didn't ask how much. As for the seatbelt, maybe next Sun. I'll get to it. In the meantime, it keeps all passengers out of my car. What can I say, I'm selfish when it comes to sharing the M. Bill Molina _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#7. Shift Knob Light out - from Simon Lloyd
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Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 17:17:01 -0500 From: "Simon Lloyd" <simon_j_lloyd@yahoo.com> Subject: Shift Knob Light out My 99 M3 just lost the illumination for the shift knob, whats the first thing to look for in this situation. Thanks. Simon 99 Cosmos/Mulberry M3 _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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#8. breather tubes for 95 cold air intake - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Sun, 04 Nov 2001 21:38:03 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispitude@yahoo.com> Subject: breather tubes for 95 cold air intake Everyone, I bought some parts to make a cold-air intake kit for my 95 M3 (mandrel-bent tube, K&N filter, foil insulation, etc.). Everything seems to want to fall into place, except that I don't know what to do with the breather tubes which connect to the factory airbox. When the airbox comes out to be replaced with a big honkin' K&N, what's the right thing to do with these two breather hoses? I'm hoping some folks who already have cold-air intakes can shed some light on this (probably very minor) issue. Thanks in advance! - Chris
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#9. Re: [E36M3] breather tubes for 95 cold air intake - from NickG
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Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 21:56:55 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] breather tubes for 95 cold air intake Chris, Those aren't breather tubes, they're coolant hoses. They connect to a thermostatic switch/valve that, as you've seen, is mounted in the factory airbox. This valve is used to regulate coolant flow to the throttle body so that it doesn't freeze when the temps are too cold. I suggest mounting the switch/valve somewhere near the air filter so that it gets an accurate reading (and leaving the coolant hoses connected to it ;) Nick > Everyone, > > I bought some parts to make a cold-air intake kit for my 95 M3 > (mandrel-bent tube, K&N filter, foil insulation, etc.). Everything seems > to want to fall into place, except that I don't know what to do with the > breather tubes which connect to the factory airbox. When the airbox comes > out to be replaced with a big honkin' K&N, what's the right thing to do > with these two breather hoses? I'm hoping some folks who already have > cold-air intakes can shed some light on this (probably very minor) issue. > > Thanks in advance! > > - Chris
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#10. Re: [E36M3] busted thermostat? - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2001 02:54:20 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] busted thermostat? Jason, Oh yeah! Wide open thermostat will definitely cause your engine to run cold. I completely remove the thermostat from my Chevy beater car here in Dallas during the summer. [It is a 2 minute job to remove/replace it.] With about 50 days over 100 each summer, the last thing I worry about is my car running too cold in stop-and-go rush hour traffic. However, I forgot to put it back in prior to a trip home for Christmas to my family in Iowa one year. [Note: M3 with Pilot SX MXX3 tires is undriveable in snow. ;-) ] The temperature was below zero most of the way through Kansas and Iowa. I almost froze to death since my heater wouldn't put out any warm air at legal speed limits. I did discover that if I drove 75+ mph, the engine warmed up enough to at least prevent frost bite. Guess how fast I drove? I'm just glad I didn't have to explain to the highway patrol why I was driving 15 mph over the speed limit. LOL I would start with replacing the thermostat on your M3. Eliminate that variable. At least it is better to be stuck open rather than stuck closed. Replacing the thermostat is not that difficult. More than 2 minutes but less than 1 hour labor. Getting the fan off will be the most difficult. You need a 32 mm wrench. There is a special tool to hold the fan from turning while your loosen the nut but I've managed without this tool. Put your wrench on the nut and then give the wrench a "whack" with a rubber mallet. There should be enough inertia and resistance from the fan clutch to let you break the nut loose. But remember the nut is REVERSE threaded. Turn it CLOCKWISE to loosen. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 Dallas, Texas