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#1. VANOS replacement - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 18:51:56 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: VANOS replacement Has anyone replaced the Vanos on their M3? I am still getting some chattering on intake cam side of the motor right where the VANOS is and it's quite annoying. It this a really involved job? Thanks Mark _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#2. Insurance Rates - from Joseph Bachman III
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 18:46:20 +0000 From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> Subject: Insurance Rates Hey gang - I just got a notice from my insurance company telling me that my rates were to be raised due to an increase in the average cost of repair to a BMW 99 M3. I am in Maryland (Baltimore), and am insured under Nationwide. They are raising my rates almost 17%! Are other people experiencing this, or am I getting snowed with this story to cover up a needless rate hike? Thanks for your input. Regards, Jay Bachman '99 Estoril M3/2 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Rear spring removal - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 14:06:45 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear spring removal Eric, Did you release the parking brake? The wheels will drop a couple of more inches if you didn't. Otherwise, I guess you may have to step harder on the hub to get the springs out. Have a second person step on the hub while you yank the springs out. I know it is not the best idea to bend the CV this way but if you don't make a habit of it, there doesn't seem to be any problems. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 - springs in & out several times
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Chips and stuff - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:24:15 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Chips and stuff Driver's School! :-) ----- Original Message ----- | Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:46:41 -0500 | From: "Matthew A. Caffrey" <mcaffrey@caffreysmith.com> | Subject: Chips and stuff | | | Ok. I have a stock 98 M3/4. I also have a wife. | =20 | Which leads me to a question: what performance upgrade does the list | recommend that offers the most value for the money? =20 | =20 | Remember, the wife | =20 | Thanks | =20 | Matt Caffrey | | | | ************************************************************* | 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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#5. Re: Insurance Rates - from Kevin M. Gregg
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 14:30:06 -0500 From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <kevingregg@home.com> Subject: Re: Insurance Rates >Are other people experiencing this, or am I >getting snowed with this story to cover up >a needless rate hike? I live in MD and have been with State Farm for 12 or so years. The premium on my 97 M3 did not go up when the policy was renewed for another 6 month period in October. You might shop around for a better deal... a 17% rate increase is hard to justify. Kevin Gregg kevingregg@home.com 1997 BMW M3 Estoril Blue coupe http://members.home.net/kevingregg/m3/ BMW CCA member Columbia, MD, USA
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Insurance Rates - from Rich
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 14:26:44 -0500 From: "Rich" <rehrlich98m3@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Insurance Rates Joseph Bachman III asked: >Are other people experiencing this, or am I getting snowed with this story to cover up a needless rate hike? USAA raised my rates about $100 a year (I'm in DC) due to the increased number of claims in my area. As an aside, USAA said that for a driver's school only, I am covered for damage. Rich Ehrlich Alpine White 1998 M3
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Chips and stuff - from peter@guagenti.com
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:34:14 US/Pacific From: peter@guagenti.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Chips and stuff > Exhaust: no gains, sound change only The benfits of this become greater as you mod your engine further. And don't forget the weight savings of a stainless system vs. factory. > UDP(underdrive pullies): noticeable improvement (caveat: controversial mod) I would say that this is a great mod... for non-M E36's. One thing I noticed is it's improvement in getting the engine to rev quicker, something that the non-M cars (like my wife's 328i which has one) really need. > lightened fly: over $1,000 installed, better rev matching, better Much preferred mod over the UDP for an M3. Less driveline loss = better ability to lay a patch. ;-) > Software: marginal, if any, gains Once again, greater improvements with the more mods you do. > Cams: soon to be available, 50+ hp gains, but pricey at around $3k for the I just installed the JimC Schrick Cams/Injectors/Chip in my '95 and it is amazing. The engine has gobs more power all the way to redline, and simply screams at WOT. The kit is only $1500, and the install is about 2 days for a good mechanic. Your idle remains solid, it doesn't hurt the low-end, and at about 6500k -- when the stock cams start to run out of breath -- you get a tangible amount of more power. > Beyond the bolt-ons noted above, you'd have to go with forced induction, > either turbo or blower. Minimum price tag is $5k sans installation. I looked at this too, but it is _very_ spendy, and there are some reliability problems with the various kits. The most well-sorted kit is Dinan's @ ~$8k installed. That's a lot of dough. -p ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using HiSpeed Technologies Webmail. http://www.hispeed.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Humming Noise - from NickG
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 14:45:23 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@mediaone.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Humming Noise Check your power steering fluid level. Nick > Does anyone know why my 95 M3 makes a constant humming noise after hard > braking or after I take a tight turn. The sound is loudest when the rev > limit is at 1 rpm. > Thanks, > Steve
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Chips and stuff - from Mount, Mike
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:48:24 -0800 From: "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Chips and stuff A drivers' school?? What kind of advice is that? How about 'a six pack and a redhead to go?' that's my idea of a performance upgrade! Mike -----Original Message----- From: Joe Dyer [mailto:joedyer@home.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 11:32 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Chips and stuff Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:24:15 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Chips and stuff Driver's School! :-) ----- Original Message ----- | Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:46:41 -0500 | From: "Matthew A. Caffrey" <mcaffrey@caffreysmith.com> | Subject: Chips and stuff | | | Ok. I have a stock 98 M3/4. I also have a wife. | =20 | Which leads me to a question: what performance upgrade does the list | recommend that offers the most value for the money? =20 | =20 | Remember, the wife | =20 | Thanks | =20 | Matt Caffrey | | | | ************************************************************* | 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. | ************************************************************* | | ************************************************************* 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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#10. RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings - from Bob Lenarcik
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 11:53:21 -0800 From: Bob Lenarcik <lenarcik@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings Thanks Jeff! I just got off the phone and they have have the front control arm bushings in stock. They are out of the rears. One confusing thing: Powerflex has two types of bushings for the front control arm: std and eccentric for the M3 for increased caster. I don't remember if the E36 M3s comes stock with eccentric bushings. OPMD wasn't sure if I needed the std or eccentric so I got the eccentric since it's an M3 application while the rest apply to all E36s. I don't want to increase caster over stock so did I order the wrong part? - Bob -----Original Message----- From: The Abels [mailto:aAbel@austin.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 10:52 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 12:51:55 -0600 From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings Bob, Go to www.OPMD.com. I got mine in three working days. Installed last weekend. All I can say is yahooo. Jeff 97 M3/4, powerflexed
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#11. RE: FAQs was (Re: [E36M3] introduction) - from jim.bassett@alloptic.com
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 11:50:14 -0800 From: jim.bassett@alloptic.com Subject: RE: FAQs was (Re: [E36M3] introduction) > This is about the best FAQ I have found so far: > http://www.eurospeed.org/e36m3faq.pdf > > And this site has some good info, too: > http://www.bmwdatabase.com/ > > Enjoy the car... There's also: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/bmw_e36.html for general E36 stuff. Cheers, Jim Bassett - 3-time E36 owner :-)