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#1. Re: dents and dealers - from Kevin Gregg
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 09:48:01 -0500 From: Kevin Gregg <kevingregg@home.com> Subject: Re: dents and dealers Hi- I had a very good experience with Russel BMW outside of Balto MD. I had a power steering hose break and limped the car to the dealership one Fri morning about 2 months ago. I had no appointment but they got the car fixed in one day and charged me only a $50 "co payment". The repair was done as a warranty item. Oh yeah, by total coincidence, I had free use of a loaner car while mine was in for repair. BTW, I did not buy my car at Russel. Good luck! Kevin 97 M3 >2) I need to go into the dealer for some (warranty) service. I believe >someone said they felt that Russell was a high caliber dealership if I >am not mistaken? Is this correct? Are there other dealers around >Baltimore that perform better quality work? > >Thanks in advance for the assistance. > >Regards, > Jay Bachman > '99 estoril M3/2 > > >************************************************************* >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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#2. GPS - from John Pease
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:16:59 -0800 (PST) From: John Pease <john_pease123@yahoo.com> Subject: GPS Marc: I bought the Garmin E-trex vista. Things I like: Big memory. Compass Altimeter Download is easy from my computer Great display. High resolution GPS (don't remember the buzz word) Things I don't like: Cannot make altimeter work. I should call them. Things I hate: NO provision for external antenna. This is an important one for auto use and hiking. For auto use, the mounting location is constrained by both a good viewing angle AND good signal reception. For hiking, the unit must see the sky at all times to keep track of you progress during a trip. I lose signal quite often using the Vista with the neck strap. The partial solution here is to use way points, but this is a hassle. I consider myself an amateur GPS user, so some of the abovementioned problems might be caused by self-generated stupidity. Hope this helps John Pease __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1
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#3. [E36M3] Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:30:29 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? Anyone care to give a list of symptoms associated with bad wheel bearings? Couldn't find anything on Ron Stygar's web page. I've got a '99 M3 (67K miles) with intermittent stearing noise that has come back (went away for a while, so I figured it was a fluke). Only happens when the wheels are turned to the right, and seems to be coming from the passenger side front. I've tried the pull-the-wheel test, and nothing seems to happen. Pulling from the sides of the wheel seems to make some noise, however, but it's hard to differentiate between my brake pad rattling and what could be wheel bearings. One other thing... Fan for the climate control still doesn't seem to work properly. There's heat coming out, but regardless of how high the blower is turned, the volume of air stays the same. Doesn't seem to be a relay, and one tech. suggested buying a new climate control consol and just swapping that out... That's a pricey experiment though, so has anyone experienced a similar issue to this? Thanks, as alway. Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#4. Suspension Upgrade Decision - from Rich
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 11:34:34 -0500 From: "Rich" <rehrlich98m3@mindspring.com> Subject: Suspension Upgrade Decision Let me thank all of you who gave me advice on how to upgrade the suspension on my car. I got a range of responses, with the answers pretty much evenly split between full coil-overs (of various makes) and the TC Kline Trackline kit. Well, I decided to go with the TC Kline Trackline kit. I feel that it will provided the improved handling I want without the overly complicated coilover adjustments. Now, to wait until January/Feb for the install! I will post a review of the kit after the install. Thank you all again. Rich Ehrlich Alpine White 1998 M3
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#5. Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing - from RogRacer@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 13:18:32 EST From: RogRacer@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing A few days ago someone asked what production dates or VIN range may have a "cam timing" problem. I have not seen a reply in this forum...If anyone has this info, I'd appreciate a public response, and I'm sure many others would as well... Thanks, Roger RogRacer@aol.com '95 M3
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#6. WTB: E36 M3 Steering Wheel & Airbag - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 14:20:55 -0500 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: WTB: E36 M3 Steering Wheel & Airbag Looking for a used 4-spoke M3 steering wheel and airbag as found on 1995-1998 M3s. High wear ok. Airbag MUST have the following BMW part number: 32 34 2 228 016 Please contact me privately. Ben Liaw ben@rogueengineering.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 - from Matt Henson
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 11:27:15 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 Bob, This is a very common problem. Unfortunatly, the jury is still out on its root cause. Many of us have replaced the knock sensors and spark plugs and the problem hasn't been fixed. There's a theory that a rattling timing chain tensioner could be causing the problem. Anyway, #2 is at the back of the engine. You will need to remove the intake manifold to get to it. It's a PITA and if you're like the rest of us, it won't fix the problem. Sorry I can't offer any useful advice :-( -Matt --- Robert Liu <bob_a_liu@yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:04:29 -0800 (PST) > From: Robert Liu <bob_a_liu@yahoo.com> > Subject: Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 > > Today while driving home, the Check Engine light > comes > on as I'm driving into my garage. I pulled the code > and got a 1226, Knock Sensor #2. I also had this > code > come up when I first got the car. > > The bentley manual isn't very clear, so I thought > I'd > ask the list to be sure. Is the #2 sensor for > Cylinders 4-6? The manual shows the procedure > involving taking off the intake manifold. Any tips > on > replacing the knock sensor? > > TIA, > Bob > > ===== > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > Robert Liu > bob_a_liu@yahoo.com > ICQ# 22765210 > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, > just $8.95/month. > http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1 > > > ************************************************************* > 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!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Many M3 Parts for sale - from John
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 11:33:59 -0800 (PST) From: John <m3john@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Many M3 Parts for sale Scott, How much do you want for your fog lights? Also it is for a M3/2 right? Thanks, -John > > The majority of parts available for sale are as > follows: > -Foglights (2) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? - from Matt Henson
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 11:58:24 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? Did you hit anything with that wheel? The wheel bearings in our M3's don't typically have any play in them, even when defective. When mine went bad it sounded like an old airplane. Your symptoms sound consistant with a bad bearing. Or it could be a bad tire maybe. If the tire looks okay then go for the bearing. It took me about 3h to R&R mine. Good Luck! -Matt --- twisty M3 <twistym3@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 08:30:29 -0800 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: [E36M3] Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? > > Anyone care to give a list of symptoms associated > with bad wheel bearings? > Couldn't find anything on Ron Stygar's web page. > > I've got a '99 M3 (67K miles) with intermittent > stearing noise that has come > back (went away for a while, so I figured it was a > fluke). Only happens > when the wheels are turned to the right, and seems > to be coming from the > passenger side front. I've tried the pull-the-wheel > test, and nothing seems > to happen. Pulling from the sides of the wheel > seems to make some noise, > however, but it's hard to differentiate between my > brake pad rattling and > what could be wheel bearings. > > > Thanks, as alway. > > Jonathan L. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1
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#10. HID nonsense - from Ed Tang
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 11:59:10 -0800 (PST) From: Ed Tang <etangf1@yahoo.com> Subject: HID nonsense It is scary that we share the road with people who don't realize that HID's aren't necessarily detrimental. Maybe it's their lack of focus on the road. Being in Chicago, it's not just the HID's. I don't know if it's the potholes that are throwing the alignment off whack on cars, but misaligned Halogens are dangerous too. I would say that a good 25% of the cars I come across in Chicago at night has a misaligned headlight. Or maybe the roads are so bad that softly sprung cars are blinding people. Most of the American cars I had always blew bulbs frequently. If I owned another American car I would probably take stock in a lightbulb company. Unfortunately you have to replace the whole lamp. I don't know how they are now-a-days, but your run-o-the-mill mid sized sedan and minivans/SUVS look like they still have the old (replace-the-whole-lamp) type bulbs. People are replacing their lamps without aligning the darn things. And guess what...they're just as distracting and dangerous as HID's. Should we get rid of all lighting on cars and force the sun to stay out? Move to Alaska. I have properly aimed my HID's and I've never had anyone flicker their high beams at me. Then again, I don't know if it really is distracting and they're just being polite (Haaa, in Chicago!!!). I think these people have more things to worry about than admiring HID's b/c they're eye-catching. Ed Tang 95 Cosmos M3 Ron wrote: >Subject: NHTSA Headlight Study - Send your comments >to NHTSA >I was checking Daniel Stern's website for some info >on automotive lighting, and ran across this note: >In summary, NHTSA is conducting a study of automotive >lighting, to address HID lighting, auxiliary >lighting, and headlight height (SUVs). They are open >for comments on these topics. >After reading some of the comments, I feel unsafe >about driving at night - knowing that these people >are also out on the road! >rb __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1