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#1. FS: Mov'it big brake kit $1500 - from DrDan976@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 19:54:55 EST From: DrDan976@aol.com Subject: FS: Mov'it big brake kit $1500 Used of course, for about a year (12,000 miles) off a 97 M3. The kit come with Porsche 993 "big red" calipers, 2 piece cast drilled rotors with aluminum hats 322x32mm, movit brackets, hardware, front stainless steel lines, and a set of pads 50% pad left. This is the real Mov'it kit. The reason why it is so reasonable is because there are paint chips on the calipers, but the brakes are fully usable and will stop you on a dime. Retails for $2,795 with Porsche scripting. Selling for $1,500+shipping. Dan Wang Santa Ana, CA 92705
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#2. catalytic converter - resonator - from James Mckenna
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 20:22:04 -0500 From: "James Mckenna" <shutupkid@home.com> Subject: catalytic converter - resonator hey guys, my car makes a metallic screechy sound when going past about 2k rpm either direction.. im pretty sure its my cat, it also smells = like rotten eggs which further more leads me to belive my cat is ill... i noticed that supersprint makes a cat replacing resonator, does anybody have any expierence with this unit or have any other sugestions about replacinf my dead cat? thanks -james
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Can you retrofit a Digital Climate Control to a '95 M3? - from Alan Taur
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 17:39:03 -0800 From: "Alan Taur" <alantaur@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Can you retrofit a Digital Climate Control to a '95 M3? > Mmm, I found a digital climate control unit for $250, but my main > question was...is it plug and play? Or will I have to get a bunch of > ducting and add sensors. Not at all plug and play. I've done research on this, as I once contemplated the same procedure. You will need to get a new heater box (including four electronic duct actuators). You'll also need manufacture your own wiring harness. If you really want to do this, your best bet is to hit a junkyard that has a 96+ E36 (any E36 will do, save the ti). Grab all the ventilation parts that you can. Clip off all the wiring connectors. Get a bottle of Excedrin. You'll need it. -Alan, 95 M3 with rotary knobs, the way God intended it to be. _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: Radiator replacement... - from Ron Katona
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 22:57:16 -0500 From: "Ron Katona" <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> Subject: Re: Radiator replacement... Jeremy Conners wrote: > Well, it seems the curse finally caught up to me. Probably a little > premature at 35k miles though. The check control was nagging me every > few weeks for about 1 liter of coolant. Thanks for the write up Jeremy as I'm considering a preemptive replacement on my '95 with 100+ k miles. I have to ask though, did you actually find something wrong with your old radiator? Did replacing it solve your leak? 35k is pretty early for the usual cracked plastic fittings. I ask because my car was also losing coolant at a slow rate lately - same symptoms as yours. Then, at a recent autocross, I noticed dripping coolant from the undertray area as I changed my right front tire after the event. The event was about 150 miles from home, so I was cursing the possibility of a cracked radiator leaving me stranded! However, I traced the leak back to the expansion tank. The cap was simply leaking a bit so I drove home with no trouble. I replaced the cap (I think there was a recall on early M3s on this anyway... might not cover your car) and ever since no leaking coolant. Just finished a 1600 mile round trip with no low coolant warnings, in fact. I still plan on doing the radiator some time this spring just due to the mileage on the car and the fact that the water pump, hoses, thermostat and housing are all fairly new... the radiator is the only weak link left in the 7 year old cooling system. -- Ron Katona
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#5. Adjusters on Konis - from The Buch
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 21:09:15 -0800 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: Adjusters on Konis Just about to consider TCK's Streetline suspension upgrade ( H&R OEs with Konis SAs). Where the heck to those front insert adjusters stick out?? I've got a Strut Bar with a blocky, cylindrical mount to the shock tower, and a front shock tower mount right up against one side of the tower opening. Will I have any problem with the adjustable shocks in this regard?? Thanks, Doug
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#6. Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 01:30:03 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator Well... Sorry for some bad news but replacing the catalytic converter with anything except another catalytic converter is highly illegal. I'll bet if you read the fine print on that Supersprint resonator, it will say FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY. I'm not saying that if you put the resonator on you will immediately be picked up. In fact, I don't know how the EPA or state environmental agency would discover your missing catalytic converter. Many states don't test for exhaust emission levels so you could probably get by for years - maybe. Texas does annual inspections so you would be busted the first time you tried to pass your annual inspection. However, I do know you will not find any muffler shop that will remove your catalytic converter and replace it with this resonator. If you do, let me know. I'll call my friends at the EPA and they will lead the shop owner off in hand cuffs within 2 hours. If you go to a muffler shop, you will see a placard on the wall that reads something like: "It is illegal for any facility to modify or remove the pollution control devices from vehicles equipped with catalytic converters. Individuals at facilities who modify or remove the pollution control devices are subject to fines up to $10,000 and/or 6 months in jail pursuant to U.S.C" Bottom line, you go to jail if you work at a muffler shop and remove the catalytic converter. It is a criminal offense. I know that was a long winded way of saying "Don't do it." Plus, you car will probably run like shit. All the on board emission sensors will be out of wack and probably shut the engine down. You would have to reprogram the engine control computer to run without a cat but again, you will not find anybody to do that. Options? I may have guessed a little high on the Digital HVAC conversion but I'll still going to guess an OEM BMW catalytic converter might cost $2,000 for parts and labor. Ouch! However, I think you could find much cheaper cats. Midas probably has a catalytic converter you could use for under $400. How many miles are on your car? The catalytic converter, engine control module, and on-board diagnostic system are warranted for 80,000 miles/8 years per EPA requirement on my 1995 M3. If you are under those limits, take your car to the dealer for a replacement. It should be free. Lowell Seaton (ex-EPA employee) '95 M3
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#7. Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator - from Josh
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2018 02:45:49 -0500 From: "Josh" <M3@motorsportpower.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator With all due respect, this is a technical digest for discussing E36 M3s, not a podium for people to discuss the politics of environmentalism. We do not know the circumstances of his situation. It may be a straight track car, he may reside in Florida or outside of the US where these rules may not necessarily apply. For whatever reason, though I do understand your concern to preserve the environment, I do not think it is proper to reply to his question in such a manner. Especially to include false information as to how his car will shut itself off if the it is run without catalytic converters in an attempt to scare him. In general, people post on this digest in a manner which respects the other members, your reply is not an example of this. I think "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all" can apply here in one form or another.. "If you don't have something helpful or constructive to say" could be more applicable. Sorry everyone for the rant. This is the 5th time I've written something in this digest in the over 3 years I've read it everyday. Back on topic: The European Car magazine project car is equipped with a full Supersprint exhaust including the resonator and they picked up some nice gains with it, including a reduction in weight. Check this link - http://www.europeancarweb.com/archives/tech/0202_tech01.shtml Happy New Year! Regards, Josh Aaron http://eurotuner.net/josh/m3/ 97 M3 - Soon to be Cat-Less ----- Original Message ----- From: <LoweSeaton@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 1:35 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator > Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 01:30:03 EST > From: LoweSeaton@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator > > > Well... Sorry for some bad news but replacing the catalytic converter > with anything except another catalytic converter is highly illegal. > I'll bet if you read the fine print on that Supersprint resonator, it > will say FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY. I'm not saying that if you put the > resonator on you will immediately be picked up. In fact, I don't know > how the EPA or state environmental agency would discover your missing > catalytic converter. Many states don't test for exhaust emission levels > so you could probably get by for years - maybe. Texas does annual > inspections so you would be busted the first time you tried to pass your > annual inspection. > > However, I do know you will not find any muffler shop that will remove > your catalytic converter and replace it with this resonator. If you do, > let me know. I'll call my friends at the EPA and they will lead the > shop owner off in hand cuffs within 2 hours. If you go to a muffler > shop, you will see a placard on the wall that reads something like: "It > is illegal for any facility to modify or remove the pollution control > devices from vehicles equipped with catalytic converters. Individuals > at facilities who modify or remove the pollution control devices are > subject to fines up to $10,000 and/or 6 months in jail pursuant to > U.S.C" Bottom line, you go to jail if you work at a muffler shop and > remove the catalytic converter. It is a criminal offense. > > I know that was a long winded way of saying "Don't do it." Plus, you > car will probably run like shit. All the on board emission sensors will > be out of wack and probably shut the engine down. You would have to > reprogram the engine control computer to run without a cat but again, > you will not find anybody to do that. > > Options? I may have guessed a little high on the Digital HVAC > conversion but I'll still going to guess an OEM BMW catalytic converter > might cost $2,000 for parts and labor. Ouch! However, I think you > could find much cheaper cats. Midas probably has a catalytic converter > you could use for under $400. > > How many miles are on your car? The catalytic converter, engine control > module, and on-board diagnostic system are warranted for 80,000 miles/8 > years per EPA requirement on my 1995 M3. If you are under those limits, > take your car to the dealer for a replacement. It should be free. > > Lowell Seaton > (ex-EPA employee) > '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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#8. Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator - from Reid Conti
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:20:22 -0800 (PST) From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator > With all due respect, this is a technical digest for discussing E36 M3s, not > a podium for people to discuss the politics of environmentalism. We do not > know the circumstances of his situation. It may be a straight track car, he > may reside in Florida or outside of the US where these rules may not > necessarily apply. For whatever reason, though I do understand your concern > to preserve the environment, I do not think it is proper to reply to his > question in such a manner. Especially to include false information as to how > his car will shut itself off if the it is run without catalytic converters > in an attempt to scare him. In general, people post on this digest in a > manner which respects the other members, your reply is not an example of > this. I think "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all" > can apply here in one form or another.. "If you don't have something helpful > or constructive to say" could be more applicable. > Sorry everyone for the rant. This is the 5th time I've written something in > this digest in the over 3 years I've read it everyday. > > Back on topic: > The European Car magazine project car is equipped with a full Supersprint > exhaust including the resonator and they picked up some nice gains with it, > including a reduction in weight. Check this link - > http://www.europeancarweb.com/archives/tech/0202_tech01.shtml While I agree with your sentiment, there are only a few reasons to remove the cat. If you have a super powerful turbo'd car, the cat might be hurting you.. or if you're running leaded race gas or something.. But modern cats suck almost no power. I'm sure as hell no tree hugger, but I'm not going to harm the environment by removing the cat if it's only gonna get me 5hp or something. If we were talking 30hp, maybe it would be something worthwhile, but 5hp is the difference between a cool day and a warm day.. I don't need power that badly. (And, by the way, I think the cat sucks far less than 5hp, I think it's somewhere on the order of 1-2 from what I've seen on performance cars). - reid
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Re: Radiator replacement... - from Jeremy Conners
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 03:42:35 -0500 From: "Jeremy Conners" <Jeremy.Conners@compdevsys.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Radiator replacement... Ron Katona asked for more specifics about the radiator leak and if the replacement solved the leak: >..., did you actually find someting wrong with your old radiator? Yes, upon removing the undertray, it was evident that the driver's side of the radiator was leaking somewhere in the plastic/metal crimped area. There was coolant residue on the bottom on the radiator, anti-roll bar, and various under areas on the driver's side. I checked the hoses and other bits and there was no indicator that it wasn't the radiator. >Did replacing it solve your leak? Yes, I guess until this one fails... >35k is pretty early for the usual cracked plastic fittings. Actually, I had an off in the wet (actually a downpour of biblical proportions) in June. I had replaced the fascia, under "plastic", A/C condenser, etc. The radiator appeared to be okay, It seems that it took a small impact that may have put enough stress on it to cause this premature "expected" failure. Anyway, it would have been nice for BMW to produce this radiator in an all aluminium construction. Til the next time... Jeremy Conners 97 M3 - Trying to get away from the snow belt..."Hot-Lanta" here we come...
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#10. Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator - from James Mckenna
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 06:02:25 -0500 From: "James Mckenna" <shutupkid@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator lowe - well my 95 m3 has 65k miles and when i bought the car over the summer the factory warenty had expired... what is this 80kmile / 8 year deal? im trying to determin weather or not im eligible for this... should i just swing by a local bmw dealer and tell them my 95 m3's cat converter failed? because i dont seem to have any documents regarding this 80k/8 year warenty deal... josh - do you have any idea if the SS resonator gives the car that discusting high pitch buzz sound like dados car? thank you all for your input! -james From: "Reid Conti" <reid@conti.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 3:25 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator > Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 00:20:22 -0800 (PST) > From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator > > > With all due respect, this is a technical digest for discussing E36 M3s, not > > a podium for people to discuss the politics of environmentalism. We do not > > know the circumstances of his situation. It may be a straight track car, he > > may reside in Florida or outside of the US where these rules may not > > necessarily apply. For whatever reason, though I do understand your concern > > to preserve the environment, I do not think it is proper to reply to his > > question in such a manner. Especially to include false information as to how > > his car will shut itself off if the it is run without catalytic converters > > in an attempt to scare him. In general, people post on this digest in a > > manner which respects the other members, your reply is not an example of > > this. I think "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say it at all" > > can apply here in one form or another.. "If you don't have something helpful > > or constructive to say" could be more applicable. > > Sorry everyone for the rant. This is the 5th time I've written something in > > this digest in the over 3 years I've read it everyday. > > > > Back on topic: > > The European Car magazine project car is equipped with a full Supersprint > > exhaust including the resonator and they picked up some nice gains with it, > > including a reduction in weight. Check this link - > > http://www.europeancarweb.com/archives/tech/0202_tech01.shtml > > While I agree with your sentiment, there are only a few reasons to remove > the cat. If you have a super powerful turbo'd car, the cat might be > hurting you.. or if you're running leaded race gas or something.. > > But modern cats suck almost no power. I'm sure as hell no tree hugger, > but I'm not going to harm the environment by removing the cat if it's only > gonna get me 5hp or something. If we were talking 30hp, maybe it would be > something worthwhile, but 5hp is the difference between a cool day and a > warm day.. I don't need power that badly. (And, by the way, I think the > cat sucks far less than 5hp, I think it's somewhere on the order of 1-2 > from what I've seen on performance cars). > > - reid > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > >