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#1. RE: Dim Radio Display - from Mike Frank
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:43:09 -0500 From: "Mike Frank" <mfrank28@home.com> Subject: RE: Dim Radio Display Mine too. Dim to nothing. Any suggestions? Thanks, Mike Frank 97 M3 > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:06:12 -0800 (PST) > From: Gerry Miranda <gerry_miranda@yahoo.com> > Subject: Dim Radio Display > > > Having a intermitting Dim Radio Display. Has anyone fixed this problem? > > It seems to be getting worse as time goes on. > > Gerry > 97 M3/4
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Re: Negative Camber adjust? - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:43:02 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Negative Camber adjust? Guys, Did you miss the original post? Jonathan is trying to dial OUT negative camber to reduce his tire wear. The question was how much you can go the other way (i.e. closer to stock) when you car has been lowered by H&R springs. Jeremy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> > I have -2.4 on the rear of my LTW with the stock setup. But I still want to > get a set of the GC or similar control arms. > > From: Michael Lawrence [mailto:95m3ltw@home.com] > I have been able to get about -2.1 in the rear on my 95 M3. I dont think > KMAC bushings are for an E-36 but not positive. Think they are only for > trailing arm type setups. like the E-30,E-28 etc. Turner's website says E36. Just looked at the GC site and did not see control arms on the site. Only trailer arm bushings and sway bar links. Do you know the link for the GC control arm? Jeremy Lucas 95 M3
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 - from Robert Liu
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 04:37:22 -0800 (PST) From: Robert Liu <bob_a_liu@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 Matt, Thanks for the reply. A local shop told me I could try retorquing the sensors in place. Well, if the jury is still out, I may just leave well enough alone. I have a track school next weekend, so I wanted to make sure I had the car in "tip top" shape. Bob --- Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> wrote: > 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 > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > ===== ------------------------------------------------------------ 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
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#4. Re: Negative Camber adjust? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 07:51:35 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Negative Camber adjust? on 11/28/01 12:18 AM, "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> wrote: > From: "Neil Maller" <neil.maller@gte.net> >> There's an eccentric adjuster bolt for camber at the outer end of the rear >> lower control arm. > > Neil (or anyone for that matter), > Do you know how much the factory one can adjust? Sorry, don't know. Haven't been able to find in the TIS. > and why the Bentley manual says rear camber is not adjustable? Just one of the many errors that I suppose inevitably creep into this type of manual. Haynes refers indirectly to the camber angle being adjustable, but doesn't describe how either. It's not just the M3 that has the adjuster. A friend's 93 325i has it too, so I assume all regular E36 cars have it. > You would think they wouldn't ever sell any KMAC eccentric bushings if the > factory ones were sufficient. Maybe they provide a larger range of adjustment? And probably firmer bushing material. Neil 96 M3
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#5. HID nonsense - from Ed Tang
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:06:53 -0800 (PST) From: Ed Tang <etangf1@yahoo.com> Subject: HID nonsense > Ed - > I don't believe that it is the eye-catching aspects > of HIDs that are the problem. I was being sarcastic about some of the letters on the site. If you're complaining that seeing HIDs distracts a person b/c they are a wonder to look at, maybe we should get rid of all the beer ads with scantily clad women on the highway and countless other distractions on the road. The majority of these people writing the letters to ban HIDs expose themselves as incredibly aloof drivers. Did you read the extraneous bits on their usual and normal driving habits? Here is an excerpt of one letter, "Even a comparitively short ride is a high stress situation for me." Take the bus. Another one I like, "At first I notice it, then I'm distracted by it, then I look into them and get blinded." Do you always look at the oncoming lane instead of focusing ahead of you? I don't mind if you write a letter and post the facts, ie. "many of these lighting systems are not DOT". I accept that. I was hoping there would be more valid arguments but you can't help but laugh at how some people inadvertently expose their dangerous driving behaviors. Ed 95 Cosmos M3 __________________________________________________ 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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#6. Xenon Jublies - from Robert Exconde
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 09:37:10 -0600 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: Xenon Jublies Xenons are brighter than Halogens, but it also depends on what brand and what version. Japanese cars in particular seem to have the least amount of output (ie TL, RL, etc) with the exception of the S2000 which gives the brightest and most even pattern. 2nd generation bulbs do seem to be a bit less bright and lower temperature, which is one reason people are after 1st generations. A great example is the S500 (W140) , they used 1st generation bulbs which are brighter and bluer than the current S500 W220 generation. Then you have the new 'bluer' 6000K sylvania HIDs that are approximatly only 2800 lumens compared with current second generation 4500K HIDs. of about 3300. Here in chicago people also have their halogens aimed goofy (right all the way up, and the left pointed down. But they do come from the factory that way, or people are just idiots. I prefer the latter. As long as the lights are properly aimed I have had no problems with HIDs -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 17:38:24 -0600 From: "Thomas G. Clark" <toclark@cisco.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HIDs can be problem for other drivers Group, Actually, HID's aren't any brighter than regular halogen headlights, (assuming they are factory lights and haven't been modified.) I've seen tests run where two cars of the same make and model, one with and one without HID's, were measured with light meters. No difference between the two... Tom
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#7. Re: Dim Radio Display - from Sean Murphy
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 08:18:37 -0800 From: "Sean Murphy" <sean_murphy@tankhq.com> Subject: Re: Dim Radio Display My '95 had this problem several years ago. The backlight eventually went out altogether. The dealer said the whole head-unit would have to be replaced. I never bothered to take it out and see if I could find the backlight connection. I don't think the backlight itself will ever break, so I imagine there's a flex circuit that's a little too short and eventually cracks. In any case, there's enough people on this list cramming bumpin' fresh stereos in their //M's that picking up a factory head unit should be easy. spm > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:06:12 -0800 (PST) > From: Gerry Miranda <gerry_miranda@yahoo.com> > Subject: Dim Radio Display > > > Having a intermitting Dim Radio Display. Has anyone fixed this problem? > > It seems to be getting worse as time goes on. >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing - from Michael Stembera
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 10:30:40 -0600 From: "Michael Stembera" <m_stembera@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing I friend of mine (who is a mechanic) just checked his cams and the intake was pretty close but the exhaust cam was a good 10 to 15 degrees off mark. I don't know the production date of his '95. Just another data point. Mike -------------------------------------------------------- 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 _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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#9. Re: [E36M3] '95 Cam timing - from peter@guagenti.com
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 09:14:30 US/Pacific From: peter@guagenti.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 You mean like the E36 rear subframe failure that got so much press, and that much-needed recall from BMW? ;-) Car companies are very focused on keeping their costs down, so they are going to do what they can to keep this information away from public consumption. Ask Suzy about having to pull down the TSB's from her site. I had this problem. It is not bullshit. Wen my mechanic pulled the head, he verified it was sealed at the factory. How many cars suffered from this same problem is unknown, but I seriously doubt mine was ther _only_ car to be improperly aligned. The person who mentioned that there was a TSB about this was Billy Maher (sp?), a track steward with the CCA and a service manager at an indendent shop in Nor. Cal. I have no other details than that one supposedly exists. -peterg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using HiSpeed Technologies Webmail. http://www.hispeed.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 - from Matt Henson
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Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 11:51:32 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 Cleaning and re-torquing the sensors was the first thing that I tried. Didn't work for me but that doesn't mean that it can't work for anyone.. -Matt --- Robert Liu <bob_a_liu@yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2001 04:37:22 -0800 (PST) > From: Robert Liu <bob_a_liu@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Code 1226 Knock Sensor #2 > > Matt, > > Thanks for the reply. A local shop told me I could > try > retorquing the sensors in place. Well, if the jury > is > still out, I may just leave well enough alone. I > have > a track school next weekend, so I wanted to make > sure > I had the car in "tip top" shape. > > Bob > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1