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#1. : tool box - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 23:39:35 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: : tool box >>a coat hanger (for hanging the brake calipers while changing pads at track events,) << You know, its a well worn 'trick' to use a coat hangar to hang the calipur during pad changes....And you often see it in print from those who know enough not to let the damn thing dangle by the brake fluid cable. However...I've always found it much easier (not that hanging is hard) whenever I change pads to just lean the calibur on top of the calipur bracket, up against the strut. Its never fallen off, and I dont have to remember the coat hangar, or spare wire. And, the brake hose remains nicely slack. I wonder if anyone else does it this way. --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 40K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Rotex pads;X-Brace; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#2. Re: Ultimate Trunk Tool Box for E36M3 - from S Lafredo
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Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 23:06:38 -0600 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@fast.net> Subject: Re: Ultimate Trunk Tool Box for E36M3 Except there are no rust inhibitors. On Friday, December 28, 2001, at 04:15 PM, Peter Guagenti wrote: > - water or coolant (water is probably better) > > > > This is why I carry water-wetter. A bottle of this stuff, plus a > complete > fill of plain water, is actually better than regular coolant. >
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#3. Front Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R procedure - from VT
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 04:27:05 -0800 (PST) From: VT <fstbmwm3@yahoo.com> Subject: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing R&R procedure I posted the complete procedure with pics on my site http://home.talkcity.com/ThePits/vlasis/ regards, Vlasis 95 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#4. Tranny Bushing and Front Lower Control Arm Bush R&R - from VT
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 04:29:20 -0800 (PST) From: VT <fstbmwm3@yahoo.com> Subject: Tranny Bushing and Front Lower Control Arm Bush R&R Both procedures are now posted on my site The Tranny bushing upgrade is a must for everybody with a E36 M3 (the dreaded misshift case) Regards, Vlasis ===== 1995 M3 Custom Intake w/ heat shield, huge K&N, Euro HFM, Throttle Body, Hi flow injectors, Supersprint Euro size headers, Dr. Gas Crossover/ Eurosized, Supersprint Euro size exhaust with no-cats Aluminum lightweight flywheel, 3.46 rear diff w/ 40% lock,H&R race springs,Koni Sports adj., Dinan camber plates,Dinan offset plates,Motorsport strut brace, 2750lbs w/o driver __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#5. Recalls? - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:09:50 -0500 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@home.com> Subject: Recalls? I was just looking at Carpoint.com and saw that they had place to check the recall history of my car. I look up my 95 ///M3 and it listed 4 different recalls 98V178000 Engine Cooling System For a new rad cap to control excess pressure 97V131000 Fuel: Throttle linkage and control Attach springs to throttle 96V111000 Brakes: Brake light Switch Replace brake light switch 94V151000 Seat and Shoulder Belt I assume it does not apply because I got my car after the recall (5/95) Now... I have never received anything from BMW about any recall. ( they did send me some nifty airbag warning stickers, so I know they know where I live.) I have owned the car since new, I am registered in the BMW owners circle, I have even stopped by the dealer, and asked the service advisor if there were any recalls, or TSB's that needed doing. She looked up the car and said nope... Could it be that none of these things apply to my car? Should I go back to the dealer with these recall numbers, and ask again, or should I just say fagedaboutit and drive the car until it explodes. ;-) Rich
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#6. Shark Injector Question - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 18:25:25 +0300 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Shark Injector Question Is there an easy way to tell if the Shark Injector program is still in the ECU or if it was replaced by the dealer? Last year the Shark program seemed to cure the really cold weather stalling problem but after having Inspection 1 done, it seems to be stalling again. None of the paperwork indicated a program change and I don't want to reapply the software if it isn't necessary. TIA, Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#7. Re: Shark Injector Question - from S Lafredo
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:57:39 -0600 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@fast.net> Subject: Re: Shark Injector Question There is a "dealer" software update that corrects the cold starting problem. Though I never really noticed the problem on my garage kept car, I had the dealer apply the latest updates and sent the ECU back to Jim to re-shark (I had the programming before Shark Injectors.) I am not sure if more update have come out since then? Jim's programming does not _apply_ BMW updates b/c of possible copyright issues. If you are not sure what is in your ECU have the dealer flash the latest update (this is what I did) and then re-shark. Not sure how SIs work w/BMW updates, if you have already used it once, since the SI "saves" your factory settings? HTH some. S On Saturday, December 29, 2001, at 10:35 AM, Carey Probst wrote: > Last year the Shark program seemed to cure the really cold weather > stalling > problem but after having Inspection 1 done, it seems to be stalling > again. >
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#8. RE: Ultimate Trunk Tool Box for E36M3 - from Patrick Sarne
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:02:51 -0800 From: Patrick Sarne <patrick.sarne@hoylecohen.com> Subject: RE: Ultimate Trunk Tool Box for E36M3 How about a brake bleeder, a 7mm and 9mm combo wrench to bleed (I think those are the sizes) and your favorite brake fluid? Since we're talking about brakes (okay, since I'M talking about brakes), an Allen wrench to remove the rotor set-screw (don't recall size) and one of those nifty little twisty things to press the piston back into the caliper. Plus, gloves and a rag or two. Or, Castrol makes a great waterless hand cleaner. Patrick Sarne 1995 M3 <--recently sold
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#9. warrenty question - from James Mckenna
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 13:18:57 -0500 From: "James Mckenna" <shutupkid@home.com> Subject: warrenty question ok, i just got back from the dealer who told me that the cats on my car are covered by warrenty for 7 years/70k miles... my car was made in 11/94 and registered as a "commercial viechele" in 1/1/95, and was then titled by the original driver on 2/16/95... my question is which of these dates starts my cars warrenty? TIA -james (man i hope monday isnt too late!!)
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Shark Injector Question - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:34:48 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Shark Injector Question See where redline is when winding out the engine. If you can hit 7k or 7.2k (not sure which it is), you should have the Conforti software. Chester --- Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> wrote: > Is there an easy way to tell if the Shark Injector program is still in the > ECU or if it was replaced by the dealer? ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com