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#1. Wiper Blades - from Eric Gravengaard
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 13:44:23 -0800 From: "Eric Gravengaard" <elg@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Wiper Blades So yes this is immoral, but it works for me: I go into AutoZone, and while the guy isn't looking I open up the box with the 21" blades and pull one out and swap it for a blade in the 20" box. Then take the box with two different sized blades up to the counter. This is also the strategy of someone else who lives in Boston, because I didn't start this; I found a box with this configuration at the store the first time. Just my strategy, you don't have to do it if it doesn't fit your ethical standards. -Eric '95 M3
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#2. I'm back - from Tim Gergen
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 21:36:37 +0000 From: "Tim Gergen" <tgergen@hotmail.com> Subject: I'm back Well, after a 1.5 year leave, I am back into an M3 once again. Some of you may remember me, some not. I used to have a 95 M3 (PHAT M3) w/ AA turbo, etc. etc., or you may have seen my carin the Summer 1999 issue of BMW Power mag. maybe not.. at any rate, I now have a 97 M3/4. Arctic/Dove. Stock for now, but not for long (hehe). Looking forward to chating with you all... (Hi Jim B.). TTYL, Tim Gergen (trying to think of a good name for my new M....) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Wiper blade lengths - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 17:04:00 -0500 From: Skip Bogard <Skip.Bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wiper blade lengths .....from my recall....at the end of the wiper blade you sniped off were two molded rubber features: 1. Small detent (slotted hole) for the steel wiper spring blade assembly to lock to 2. Small rubber molded end that the spring(s) hits up against to restrict end-to-end movement. What did your dealer say, if anything, to removing those two rubber molded features? - Skip > > Every dealer I've ever bought wiper inserts from gives me two of > the longer length inserts and says, "Cut the other one." A word from > experience...just be sure to cut the correct end. >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Wiper Blades - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 16:08:41 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wiper Blades Eric, Not to be too moralistic, but sooner or later you will need to replace your wiper blades again. Buying a box of 20" and 21" blades each will a). save you another trip to AutoZone and b). save you from screwing other drivers who have cars with either two 20 or two 21" wiper blades. alex f "Eric Gravengaard" To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> <elg@alum.mit cc: .edu> Subject: [E36M3] Wiper Blades 11/06/01 03:51 PM Please respond to "Eric Gravengaard" Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 13:44:23 -0800 From: "Eric Gravengaard" <elg@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Wiper Blades So yes this is immoral, but it works for me: I go into AutoZone, and while the guy isn't looking I open up the box with the 21" blades and pull one out and swap it for a blade in the 20" box. Then take the box with two different sized blades up to the counter. This is also the strategy of someone else who lives in Boston, because I didn't start this; I found a box with this configuration at the store the first time. Just my strategy, you don't have to do it if it doesn't fit your ethical standards. -Eric '95 M3
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings - from Bob Lenarcik
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 14:13:10 -0800 From: "Bob Lenarcik" <lenarcik@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings A HA! That explains why only some people say the lighter E30 M3 aluminum arms can be used in E36 M3s. From your explanation, it seems that the 96+ cars would need to use the eccentric bushings only if the 95 M3 or E30 M3 aluminum control arms are installed. Thanks everyone for the responses. I did take Jim B's advise and actually look to see what was on my car (for some reason that idea was too simple to think of myself <g>). I can't wait to get the work done now... - Bob -----Original Message----- From: Matt Malfa [mailto:matt@shortshifter.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2001 12:42 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 15:40:20 -0500 From: "Matt Malfa" <matt@shortshifter.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Powerflex bushings 95 M3's use the offset control arm bushings to add caster, and are used in conjunction with a 95MY specific control arm that is dimensionally identical to E30 control arms. 96+ M3 control arms incorporate a change in the position of the outer 96+ ball joint. By moving the joint forward ~10mm toward the front of the car, the extra caster is created in the arm, hence the centered bushings are used in place of the offset. Hope this helps. - -Matt 95 316tds - The Bambislayer
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Wiper blade lengths - from Todd C. Merrill
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Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 17:25:18 -0500 (EST) From: "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wiper blade lengths On Tue, 6 Nov 2001, Skip Bogard wrote: > ....from my recall....at the end of the wiper blade you > sniped off were two molded rubber features: > > 1. Small detent (slotted hole) for the steel wiper > spring blade assembly to lock to > > 2. Small rubber molded end that the spring(s) hits up > against to restrict end-to-end movement. > > What did your dealer say, if anything, to removing those > two rubber molded features? Only one end had these features, even before I cut them. The insert is attached to two very slender metal strips, which fit into a groove in the insert. I think this is to gives the structure some rigidity. This combination is then slid into the "talons" of the wiper arm assembly, which has a protrusion at the far end, which can be a bear to fit into the indent in the insert itself. This protrusion and indent are only on one end of the rubber insert, so the insert can't slide in the wiper arm assembly. I think this is your point #1 above. This is all from memory, so I'd have to go out to the car and check for sure. When replacing only the inserts, I don't recall any springs involved. Until next time... Todd tmerrill@mathworks.com 1998 BMW M3 coupe BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter ---
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#7. Pull battery for winter storage? - from Dan Miley
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 17:27:49 -0500 From: Dan Miley <dmiley@rcn.com> Subject: Pull battery for winter storage? I'm driving my M3 to a garage that's 50 miles away for winter storage, so I won't get there for periodic drives during the winter. I'm debating whether I should put a battery float charger on it and leave the battery in or take it out. I'm leaning toward the charger. It won't overcharge the battery and should prevents the car and its electronic systems from going dead. I'd rather avoid fault codes and having to reset the radio security code. Any advice on this? I also plan to change all fluids, load the suspension with blocking while leaving the wheels off the ground, and covering the car with a Noah car cover. I probably won't put oil in the cylinders. Anything else I should do? Thanks. --Dan '98 M3/4 starting to feel veerrry sleepy
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#8. [E36M3] Pad Impressions? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 14:29:13 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] Pad Impressions? Absolutely NOT looking to start the old pad debate again, as I've been there too many times. I am looking for feedback on a few pad choices though. These are what I'm looking in to: Hawk HPS Hawk HP Plus PF-Z Porterfield R4-S maybe Redstuff (??) Any experience with these is welcome. Please include the type of driving you used them for, and any/all impressions you have (noise, dust, performance, whatever!). ;-) BTW, anyone know if pads that WERE black but are now completely silver/ash colored are worth keeping?? I'm guessing no, as they also seem to have teeth now, and that can't be good for rotor life. ;) I don't think I'll ever spend that much money on a brake pad again!!! Thanks!! Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Handbrake Warning Light - from Rob Jackowitz
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 18:21:09 -0500 From: "Rob Jackowitz" <rjme@msn.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Handbrake Warning Light I agree, however, quite often just the parking brake handle itself is a bit loose, even though the brake itself is engaging properly, which causes that intermittent light to flash when traveling over rough pavement. >From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> >To: Christopher.Darling@scott.af.mil >CC: rjme@msn.com, e36m3@bmw-m.net >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Handbrake Warning Light >Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 20:51:15 > >Chris, > >I would suggest reading the instructions for adjusting the parking brake >(Bentley, perhaps Haynes?). There is more to the process than just finding >the nuts and "tightening those suckers up a few turns". > >You might end up having the parking brake engaged ALL THE TIME if you >tighten the cables too much. > >The procedure is something like this (from memory): > >1) Raise both rear wheels >2) Put transmission into Neutral >3) Disengage parking brake; both rear wheels should spin freely >4) Pull up parking brake level three clicks >5) Check and see if rear wheels can be rotated. If not: > - Tighten the nut on the cable corresponding to the side(s) > that can be rotated. > - Tighten the nuts until you can barely rotate the wheels > with your hands >6) Disengage the parking brake. Check to see that the wheels > spin freely. > >-rb _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Pad Impressions? - from Rob Jackowitz
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 18:24:50 -0500 From: "Rob Jackowitz" <rjme@msn.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Pad Impressions? I can only comment on the Porterfield which were great street pads (not for track use), virtually dustless, but sometimes a bit noisy a low speed stopping. Rob > >Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 14:29:13 -0800 >From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> >Subject: [E36M3] Pad Impressions? > >Absolutely NOT looking to start the old pad debate again, as I've been >there >too many times. I am looking for feedback on a few pad choices though. >These are what I'm looking in to: > >Hawk HPS >Hawk HP Plus >PF-Z >Porterfield R4-S >maybe Redstuff (??) > >Any experience with these is welcome. Please include the type of driving >you used them for, and any/all impressions you have (noise, dust, >performance, whatever!). ;-) > >BTW, anyone know if pads that WERE black but are now completely silver/ash >colored are worth keeping?? I'm guessing no, as they also seem to have >teeth now, and that can't be good for rotor life. ;) I don't think I'll >ever spend that much money on a brake pad again!!! > >Thanks!! >Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Wiper blade lengths - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Tue, 06 Nov 2001 18:30:11 -0500 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wiper blade lengths Both blades are 530mm Order 61 61 8 220 913 for a set of 2 replacement inserts. Cheers, Jim E. Andrej Dolenc wrote: > Date: Tue, 6 Nov 2001 15:11:15 -0600 > From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > Subject: Wiper blade lengths > > Can somebody confirm this for me quickly, our E36's take 2 different lengths > wiper blades, one's a 20" and one's a 22", right? Or is it 20" & 21"? Winter > is coming, new wiper blades are probably not a bad idea. I knew I shoulda > saved those boxes before throwing them out... > > Thanks, > Andrej > '97 M3 > > ************************************************************* > 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. > *************************************************************