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#1. Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 15:30:47 -0800 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing I would be inclined to say this was Hearsay, I have never heard of it or any shops, bmw nuts, etc that have ever said a word about it. I would think in the 7 years since they have been out, this problem woudl have gotten more Noise than any other issue. For example, the Ford Mustang Cobra lack of power issues a few years ago. It is also something that is fairly easy to check by removing the valve cover if you suspect a -low power- issue. M Law ----- Original Message ----- From: <RogRacer@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing > 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 > > > ************************************************************* > 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. SOT: GPS information - from Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 12:33:45 -0800 From: Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com Subject: SOT: GPS information Thanks to the repliers Robert and John regarding their use of GPS'. Here is a link to a useful and comprehensive website that was shared with me by Robert that may provide some additional information regarding the use of the altimeters etc. I think there is also a link to a discussion group there too. Lots of links. Links to manuals as well. You could spend a lot of time reading the site below (as well as BMW M3 stuff on the net.....but then again I wouldn't know about that). One of the best resource pages out on the web for GPS's is at this site: http://joe.mehaffey.com/ Regards, Marc 95M3CSL
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#3. Re: [E36M3] HID nonsense - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 15:41:15 -0800 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HID nonsense I havent read the article, but was just involved in a discussion about the Newer HID systems on the road. And how IMO, can be dangerous at times. Where I live, there are several intersections that are on hills. If you are sitting at a hill waiting to turn and a car pulls up in front of you, that beam is nearly blinding in all instances. Also driving around and meeting a HID car at the crest of a hill can be a blinding experience aswell. Granted, older style lighting systems can have the same effect, but I dont remember them blinding me for a few secs at a time like say the new Xenon systems do. I think there is some engineering issues that need to be worked out. I love bright lights as much as the next person, but not when, IN ANY CASE, it is going to blind the driver coming at me that for all I know doesnt have a clue except to stare at the bright lights till death, lol. I have noticed about a dozen times that I was blinded briefly by improper aimed lights or due to road conditions. it took me a few secs before my vision was back to normal. In any case that I see it coming before hand, I will look away, look down etc. but I have found that I am caught by surprise each time, due to the exact cut off of the beam so you have no warning until the other car does get you as they pull up a hill etc. It is a problem that does need some type of addressing. SUV should not be allowed any type of HID, Xenon, etc low bean type lights, they are just too high to begin with and when behind a vehicle, they will render any rear vision useless. Self leveling would be good, but yet I dont think it woudl solve the problem in some cases as it would not know the difference in a big bump vs a long uphill drive. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Tang" <etangf1@yahoo.com> Subject: [E36M3] 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.
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#4. HIDs can be problem for other drivers - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 15:55:47 EST From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: HIDs can be problem for other drivers Ed - I don't believe that it is the eye-catching aspects of HIDs that are the problem. At night they are a legitimate safety concern. First the "dazzle" affect you get from seeing them in your peripheral vision takes longer to get over than it does from normal halogens. Secondly, when you have someone with HIDs following you from directly behind or from the left lane behind you they are VERY distracting. A week ago I was in the center lane of a highway and an Audi A6 with HIDs was about 30 feet behind me in the left lane. The person did not pass me and sat 30 feet behind me for 3+ minutes. At one point I had to change the angle of my driver's side view mirror because the light from his headlights was blinding. HIDs can be highly distracting. John '95 M3 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
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#5. Negative Camber adjust? - from Jonathan Lukens
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 14:58:02 -0800 From: "Jonathan Lukens" <jlukens@new.rr.com> Subject: Negative Camber adjust? All - Since installing a full set of H&R springs/Bilstein Sports, I'm chewing up the inboard edges of my rear tires very noticeably, which on first thought, this setup on the rears is causing tire wear symptomatic of negative camber... The fronts I feared would suffer (off the track) from too much positive, and I installed some of those Korman bolts and washers as spacers -- no problem on the fronts. ....but those rears! Making some noise and ruining tires -- any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Jonathan ........ Jonathan Lukens jlukens@new.rr.com <mailto:jlukens@new.rr.com>
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#6. Racelogic traction control - from andy radin
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 13:08:24 -0800 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: Racelogic traction control There's an interesting read on one of the web forums: http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4608 on installing a Racelogic aftermarket traction control. The web boards used to be exclusively for trading stereo and show car tricks, but some of the fellows there are getting pretty advanced with their cars. Anyway, though some of you might like to read this one. andy r.
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#7. Re: Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:16:18 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? on 11/27/01 3:18 PM, "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> wrote: > 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. M3 wheel bearings don't seem to generate appreciate play as they go bad. They just get louder and louder. Best way to check is to jack the car, push the brake pads back so they don't drag/rattle, then spin the wheel and listen. Replacement is easy enough, and I have a detailed write-up if you need it. Neil 96 M3
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? - from Ned Coonen
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 15:26:12 -0800 From: "Ned Coonen" <ncoonen@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Symptoms of Bad Wheel Bearings? One pretty good test I learned when doing tech inspections for driving schools is to place a finger or two on the strut rod while turning the wheel with your other hand. A bad bearing creates a bit of vibration or roughness that you can feel on the strut rod. (I'm talking about the shiny "shock absorber" rod connecting the lower strut housing to the strut bearing on top.) ....ned. '98 M3 '88 M5 for sale! > 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.
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#9. Sparco seat on Ebay - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:44:45 -0800 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@home.com> Subject: Sparco seat on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=598498855 No reserve M Law
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#10. SF Bay Area body repair shops - from Steve Sharp
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 14:04:36 -0800 From: Steve Sharp <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> Subject: SF Bay Area body repair shops My boss just had his nice Carbon Black M5 tagged in a mall parking lot in the front fender/hood area. Anyone know of a top-flight body shop in the South Bay area (San Jose and environs)? He wants a top notch repair on this problem. Regards, Steve Sharp '97 M3/2 "M POWRD"