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#1. RE: [E36M3] Height Diffs with H&Rs and Bilsteins - from Berney, Butch
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:42:47 -0800 From: "Berney, Butch" <butch.berney@lamrc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Height Diffs with H&Rs and Bilsteins alex.fadeev@verizon.com wrote: I can not verify the above info first hand but have no reason to doubt Turner's observation. Yet another testimony that E36 Bilstein Sports are poorly matched with E36 M3 cars (sounds more and more like Bilstein recycled regular E36 Sport shocks and threw them on the M3). As a reference point, the same H&R OE springs mated to Koni shocks lower the car between 0.5-1". This is according to TC Kline's web site and my personal observations. H&R Sports with Koni lower the car ~1.5" according to TC Kline. Just say no to E36M3 Bilsteins. Bilsteins have always tended to raise whatever car they are installed on when compared to non-gas pressurized shocks with the same springs. I had (temporarily testing an H&R Cup kit) the M3 Bilsteins with H&R sport springs on my car, and I would definitely not say they were "poorly matched". The ride was excellent (subjective) and the control around smooth, or bumpy, corners was fantastic. If ride height is your main criteria, then Koni, or someone's coil over kit might be your choice. If you are looking for performance with very good ride characteristics, then I definitely would not rule out Bilstein. I said yes to E36M3 Bilsteins...and am quite happy. :-) Butch 94 325is with M suspension (mostly)
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#2. OBD 2 Cam Dyno - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 14:52:00 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: OBD 2 Cam Dyno Did anyone dyno their car after installing the new Cam kit on thier = car? Can you please confirm the numbers (and the mods) . I have been = thinking about it and want to see some proof of power gains first. =20 Thanks. =20 Ahmad A. Lutfeali =20 "The first casualty of war is innocence" Platoon =20 =20
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#3. JimC intake sound bytes - from Joseph Bachman III
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:37:02 +0000 From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> Subject: JimC intake sound bytes I know some of you guys out there have made sound clips of different exhausts for comparison. Do any of you have a sound byte of a Sharked and intaked car? Everybody comments on how wonderful the sound is, an I am dying to hear it. Jay Bachman '99 estoril M3/2 "bone stock" _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] JimC intake sound bytes - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:01:40 -0800 (PST) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JimC intake sound bytes when i got the car, i wanted to share the magnificent sound with some far-away friends, but the wind noise drowned out the exhaust/intake sound too much (had the windows rolled down). i tried putting the mics in several locations in the car, but it never sounded right. anyone have good suggestions for doing this? revving the engine in neutral doesn't sound the same as when it's actually pulling a load. -zs --- Joseph Bachman III <josephbachman@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:37:02 +0000 > From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> > Subject: JimC intake sound bytes > > I know some of you guys out there have made sound clips of different > exhausts for comparison. Do any of you have a sound byte of a Sharked > and > intaked car? Everybody comments on how wonderful the sound is, an I > am dying > to hear it. > > Jay Bachman > '99 estoril M3/2 "bone stock" > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at > http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. > > > ************************************************************* > 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!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] JimC intake sound bytes - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:34:05 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JimC intake sound bytes Where do you live? Nothing beats a live soundclip!!! It really is an great sound. I'm sure listers in your area (including me, if you're in So. Cal.) would be more than happy to demonstrate. ;) Jonathan L. >From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> > >Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 19:37:02 +0000 >From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> >Subject: JimC intake sound bytes > >I know some of you guys out there have made sound clips of different >exhausts for comparison. Do any of you have a sound byte of a Sharked and >intaked car? Everybody comments on how wonderful the sound is, an I am >dying >to hear it. > >Jay Bachman >'99 estoril M3/2 "bone stock" _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#6. Seat Backs - from Tim Gergen
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 20:39:41 +0000 From: "Tim Gergen" <tgergen@hotmail.com> Subject: Seat Backs I have searched and search, but to no avail. I have a 97 M3/4 w/ Dove interior. The previous owner must have parked the car outside. The seat backs are yellowed pretty badly. I am curious if any of you know where I might find the entire plastic seat backs? Any ideas? TIA, Tim Gergen _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#7. FS: Blaupunkt Toronto CD Player - from Wesley A. Nicolas
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:14:01 -0500 From: "Wesley A. Nicolas" <wes@nicolas.org> Subject: FS: Blaupunkt Toronto CD Player Hey all - Only 3 days left for the sale of my Blaupunkt Toronto CD player. Makes a great fit in any German automobile. See http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1307072513 for details. As an added bonus, if anyone from the list buys it you get a $10 reduction in shipping. Thanks! Wesley Nicolas '95 M3
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#8. Re: [E36M3] How to upgrade 8 button OBC to 16 button on 99 M3? - from John Firestone
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 23:31:12 -0500 (EST) From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to upgrade 8 button OBC to 16 button on 99 M3? On Thu, 13 Dec 2001, Matt Henson wrote: > Nope. It's totally different and requires hand wiring > and, IIRC, some re-programming to make it work. It's > highly not recommended. > -Matt, who is also stuck with the 8-button OBC.. Harrumph. I think it is highly recommended not to give up so easily. :) -John '96 318is (whose owner had heard it before but added an OBC anyway) -- john.firestone@nord-com.net
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#9. Re: [E36M3] How to upgrade 8 button OBC to 16 button on 99 M3? - from John Firestone
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 23:35:13 -0500 (EST) From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to upgrade 8 button OBC to 16 button on 99 M3? On Wed, 12 Dec 2001, Michael Strauss wrote: > Is there a kit you can buy to upgrade to the more advanced OBC? Officially, there is just one OBC. What you have, I would guess, is an outside temperature display with check control. The only kit I have seen to retrofit an OBC is for the E36 Compact. I believe there are also kits for some Z3's, the E38 7er, and four-cylinder E46 3ers. -John '96 318is -- john.firestone@nord-com.net
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#10. Re: Broken Seat - from Tobin Finley
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Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 18:30:31 -0500 From: Tobin Finley <tfinley@fdt.net> Subject: Re: Broken Seat Don't despair. This is one of the easier fixes on our M3s. I've done it twice so far. What happens is that the bowden cable that actuates the release of the tilt mechanism breaks. A new bowden cable should cost you about $20 from the dealer. First raise your seat to the highest possible level. Release the upper lever from the seat back panel by inserting a screwdriver in the opening and pulling on it. Next remove the headrest. To remove the seat back panel you will need a Torx nut set (I forget which size). The screws are on the bottom. Then carefully lift off the panel, and marvel at the real leather covering. Now your cable is exposed and you can see where the upper and lower connections are. The lower one is a bit tricky because it has a circlip on it. Once you've removed the old cable, simply thread the new one through the frame and use a pair of needle-nose pliers to reconnect the ends under tension. Reattach all hardware and you're done. Instant gratification. Tobin '95 M3 >-------------------- 4 -------------------- >Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 11:38:20 -0500 >From: "Thompson, Stephen" <stephen.thompson@spcorp.com> >Subject: Broken Seat > >I have a 1995 M3 and the lever on the side of the seat that is used to >adjust the seat to let passengers in the back refuse to work anymore - I >guess that's my punishment for carry passengers in my back seat. Does >anyone know the procedure for fixing this. >Thanks, >M3ZOOMS