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#1. check engine light on - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:30:51 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: check engine light on Mike, >>WOT 5 times real fast and it will flash the code on the check engine light. I cant remember where the code lists are, think JC's site etc. usually O2 sensor.<< Isnt that kind of ironic, considering that the O2 sensors are NOT being looked at during WOT open loop operation? --------------------------------------------------------- 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. Fading M3 trunk badge stripe - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:36:50 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Fading M3 trunk badge stripe Has anybody noticed that their '99 M3's ( and possibly other years) rear trunk M3 badge has a faded red stripe? Mine's kind of coral or lt pink in color, and I've read there is a recall/swap available from bMW on this known defect. Id be content if I could just purchase the 3 color stripe adhesive block to replace my current one on my crome badge...But all I can find is the Bavarian Autosport complete badge, which costs $29. Id like to buy just the adhesive 3 color stripe.. Does anybody know where I might find this, other than on another M3? :--) --------------------------------------------------------- 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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#3. Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 07:21:17 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe > Has anybody noticed that their '99 M3's ( and possibly other years) rear > trunk M3 badge has a faded red stripe? Mine's kind of coral or lt pink in > color, and I've read there is a recall/swap available from bMW on this known > defect. Yeah...mine looks like crap too. Not sure about the recall, though. Ron Stygar pointed out that most emblems on E36s were placed crookedly. Yep...mine is crooked too. =( ...and your's is probably as well...lol. > Id be content if I could just purchase the 3 color stripe adhesive block to > replace my current one on my crome badge...But all I can find is the > Bavarian Autosport complete badge, which costs $29. Id like to buy just the > adhesive 3 color stripe.. Unfortunately, the stripes are not available separately...you have to buy the complete "///M" part. Cheapest I can get them is for $23 each. Then if you want to fix the crooked part about it, you have to get the "3"...and that's an additional $7. D'oh! The E46M3 trunk badge is much cheaper (comes with the ///M and 3 together), but the red is kinda a muddy, earth red...I don't like that. The E46M3 and E39M5 engine badge has the nice, vibrant colors, but it's shorter than any "3" out there...and it has the curvature, but not the same as the trunk badge. Double D'oh! I might just take the darn thing off...seems Joe Schmoe loves to tailgate and race cars with "///M" anything on it. Take it off, and they don't know the difference. Happy New Year to all! Best regards, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 10:32:26 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe Ok, here's a chance for Mr or Ms Entrepreneur to fill a budding need: tricolor adhesive strips for our faded badges...Of course, there are those who might say, "We dont need no stinking badges....". But for those who want to keep them, cmon guys, how bout some cheap adhesive strips?! --------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chester Wong" <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> To: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 10:21 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe > > Has anybody noticed that their '99 M3's ( and possibly other years) rear > > trunk M3 badge has a faded red stripe? Mine's kind of coral or lt pink in > > color, and I've read there is a recall/swap available from bMW on this known > > defect. > > Yeah...mine looks like crap too. Not sure about the recall, though. Ron > Stygar pointed out that most emblems on E36s were placed crookedly. Yep...mine > is crooked too. =( ...and your's is probably as well...lol. > > > Id be content if I could just purchase the 3 color stripe adhesive block to > > replace my current one on my crome badge...But all I can find is the > > Bavarian Autosport complete badge, which costs $29. Id like to buy just the > > adhesive 3 color stripe.. > > Unfortunately, the stripes are not available separately...you have to buy the > complete "///M" part. Cheapest I can get them is for $23 each. Then if you > want to fix the crooked part about it, you have to get the "3"...and that's an > additional $7. D'oh! > > The E46M3 trunk badge is much cheaper (comes with the ///M and 3 together), but > the red is kinda a muddy, earth red...I don't like that. The E46M3 and E39M5 > engine badge has the nice, vibrant colors, but it's shorter than any "3" out > there...and it has the curvature, but not the same as the trunk badge. Double > D'oh! > > I might just take the darn thing off...seems Joe Schmoe loves to tailgate and > race cars with "///M" anything on it. Take it off, and they don't know the > difference. > > Happy New Year to all! > > Best regards, > Chester > > ===== > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send your FREE holiday greetings online! > http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe - from GRCouture@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 10:36:44 EST From: GRCouture@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe My red stripe on my '99 has faded as well. In all honesty, I don't think it was ever that "red" to begin with. I (gasp) go in for my Inspection II in a couple of weeks. I'll find out about the recall. Gregg '99 Estoril Blue M3 http://www.greggcouture.com/m3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Need brake light bar for early style rear wing - from Alan Taur
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 07:50:44 -0800 From: "Alan Taur" <alantaur@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need brake light bar for early style rear wing > Anyone know where I can buy just the brake light bar for the early style M3 > rear wing? The one with the "dip" in the middle. Mine broke and looking to > replace just the light bar instead of the whole wing. LED brake light part number: 63 25 2 489 862 Buy it from your local $tealer or from any of the numerous mail order BMW dealers that'll give you a 25% discount off retail. Happy New Year! -Alan _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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#7. Koni strut inserts best $$$ - from bmwm3nut@att.net
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Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 15:55:17 +0000 From: bmwm3nut@att.net Subject: Koni strut inserts best $$$ who sells Koni strut inserts cheapest? TC Kline has them for $169 each, anybody else that can beat that $$$ -- Tim Ng 95 YELA/BUZZN/M3 92 325ic M-Tech "ULTIMATE TANNING MACHINE" 91///M3 "SUNNY DAY CAR" 88///M3 "TRACK CAR" SICK ENGINE 87 325IS PARTS CAR HOT ENGINE 83 320i "back for sale, buyer never showed"
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 13:34:43 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fading M3 trunk badge stripe Well, it looks like the guy working on my '97 got the emblem on straight. The red stripe on mine is a bright orange...think its been that way since day one. Does not have have the appearance of being faded. Think you have to buy the whole emblem? ;-( Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#9. FS: JTD tranny brace - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 12:19:07 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: JTD tranny brace Pictures availble upon request. It's a bullet proof tranny brace...what more can I say? Selling for Wayne Miller as his tranny brace is in my house ;) First offer over $200. Contact me privately at chester_p_wong@yahoo.com Best regards, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#10. Another Seat Question - from Noah Weinstein
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Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 14:17:49 -0800 (PST) From: Noah Weinstein <nzw212@yahoo.com> Subject: Another Seat Question Can the front seats from an E46 M3 be retro-fit to an E36? Any advice would be great! Thanks, Noah 1995 Coupe E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> wrote: This digest contains the following messages: 1. Re: [E36M3] check engine light on by: Michael <95m3ltw@charter.net> 2. Re: [E36M3] check engine light on by: NickG 3. 8.5 x 4 = Good! by: Paul Elliott 4. Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator by: Jeremy Lucas 5. Re: How does one subscribe ?? by: Michael Kelley 6. O2 sensor alternatives by: 7. Need brake light bar for early style rear wing. by: Anthony Le 8. Re: [E36M3] O2 sensor alternatives by: NickG 9. Race toe out settings front rear by: VT 10. How does one subscribe ?? by: David Hogg -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:19:07 -0800 From: "Michael" <95m3ltw@charter.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] check engine light on They will do that when driven too slowely! hahahaha WOT 5 times real fast and it will flash the code on the check engine light. I cant remember where the code lists are, think JC's site etc. usually O2 sensor. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "E36M3" Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 2:05 PM Subject: [E36M3] check engine light on > Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:59:08 +0000 > From: bmwm3nut@att.net > Subject: check engine light on > > Okay gang, my check engine light just came on last > night. Is there a way to read the code without the code > reader? I know e30s, I can do either the key cycle or > the WOT then read the flashes, what about the E36 cars? > Car runs fine, don't fell any different. > > -- > Tim Ng > 95 YELA/BUZZN/M3 > 92 325ic M-Tech "ULTIMATE TANNING > MACHINE" > 91///M3 "SUNNY DAY CAR" > 88///M3 "TRACK CAR" SICK ENGINE > 87 325IS PARTS CAR HOT ENGINE > 83 320i "back for sale, buyer > never showed" > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > -------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:23:15 -0500 From: "NickG" Subject: Re: [E36M3] check engine light on The same throttle trick works on your '95 M3. See http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com/techtips.html for the code's explanation. Nick > Okay gang, my check engine light just came on last > night. Is there a way to read the code without the code > reader? I know e30s, I can do either the key cycle or > the WOT then read the flashes, what about the E36 cars? > Car runs fine, don't fell any different. > > -- > Tim Ng > 95 YELA/BUZZN/M3 > 92 325ic M-Tech "ULTIMATE TANNING > MACHINE" > 91///M3 "SUNNY DAY CAR" > 88///M3 "TRACK CAR" SICK ENGINE > 87 325IS PARTS CAR HOT ENGINE > 83 320i "back for sale, buyer > never showed" -------------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:10:14 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" Subject: 8.5 x 4 = Good! >>I finally met up with someone in Santa Monica who was willing to do a wheel swap with me, so I now have the 8.5" Contours with 245/40-17s on all four corners. WOW!!!! << You mean you found someone who wanted 4 x 7.5" contours instead of the split setup you previously had? Thats's great.... Ok, let me try here... Anyone want to swap to me 2 Motorsport dblspoke ltwt forged 8.5" wheels, for 2 of my Motorsport dblspoke ltwt forged 7.5" wheels? Will include Pilot Sports if you want. --------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:06:32 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" Subject: Re: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator Seth, I just looked at RT's website and there is no mention of BMW cats. Did you get something generic and make it fit or what? Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Seth Thomas" Subject: RE: [E36M3] catalytic converter - resonator > But we can all benefit from the experience of those who are running cat-less > exhausts. I for one am on my LTW and I am also running high-flow cats from > Random Technologies on my E30 M3 w/E36 M3 power. -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:14:17 -0800 From: "Michael Kelley" Subject: Re: How does one subscribe ?? Chris, Kendall, and Lowell wrote: > >A friend would like to subscribe, unfortunately I am unable to > >remember/find the initial "request address" for Suzy Kraft's list. > >Would someone please assist ??? > > I've been wondering this as well. I searched Suzy's webpage, but did not > find anything. I ended up sending her an email directly to ask directions, > which I really hated to do. > That's what you have to do. This list is private. Owned and controlled > by Suzy. You have to send her your e-mail (or your friend's address) to > be add by Suzy. Here's how to subscribe.....go to the site, http://www.bmw-m.net/ click on RESOURCES, click on the second link from the top, "E36M3 Digest"................. here's the shortcut: E36M3 Digest Mike Kelley 98M3C....still surging > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:49:57 -0500 > From: Chris Papademetrious > Subject: Re: [E36M3] How does one subscribe ?? > > At 03:45 PM 12/31/2001 -0600, Kendall Broadbent wrote: > >Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 15:37:34 -0600 > >From: Kendall Broadbent > >Subject: How does one subscribe ?? > > > >A friend would like to subscribe, unfortunately I am unable to > >remember/find the initial "request address" for Suzy Kraft's list. > >Would someone please assist ??? > > I've been wondering this as well. I searched Suzy's webpage, but did not > find anything. I ended up sending her an email directly to ask directions, > which I really hated to do. > > - Chris > > > >> > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:14:32 EST > From: LoweSeaton@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] How does one subscribe ?? > > > chrispitude@yahoo.com writes: > > > > I've been wondering this as well. I searched Suzy's webpage, but did > not > find anything. I ended up sending her an email directly to ask > directions, > which I really hated to do. > > > > > That's what you have to do. This list is private. Owned and controlled > by Suzy. You have to send her your e-mail (or your frien address) to > be add by Suzy. > > Lowell Seaton > '95 M3 > Dallas, Texas > > > > > ************************************************************** > Digest Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. > 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. > ************************************************************** > -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 23:09:28 +0000 From: bmwm3nut@att.net Subject: O2 sensor alternatives I checked the codes and its my O2 sensor. Is there a universal sensor from Bosch or a alternative Bosch sensor thats cheaper than Turners $85!!. I know E30 m3 can use a Mustang sensor. -- Tim Ng 95 YELA/BUZZN/M3 92 325ic M-Tech "ULTIMATE TANNING MACHINE" 91///M3 "SUNNY DAY CAR" 88///M3 "TRACK CAR" SICK ENGINE 87 325IS PARTS CAR HOT ENGINE 83 320i "back for sale, buyer never showed" -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:20:16 -0600 From: Anthony Le Subject: Need brake light bar for early style rear wing. Anyone know where I can buy just the brake light bar for the early style M3 rear wing? The one with the "dip" in the middle. Mine broke and looking to replace just the light bar instead of the whole wing. TIA, anthony -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:24:50 -0500 From: "NickG" Subject: Re: [E36M3] O2 sensor alternatives IMO, your best choice is to get the original Bosch/BMW O2 sensor from www.thepartsbin.com . That's what I did; cost me $66 with free shipping. Nick > I checked the codes and its my O2 sensor. Is there a > universal sensor from Bosch or a alternative Bosch > sensor thats cheaper than Turners $85!!. I know E30 m3 > can use a Mustang sensor. > > -- > Tim Ng > 95 YELA/BUZZN/M3 > 92 325ic M-Tech "ULTIMATE TANNING > MACHINE" > 91///M3 "SUNNY DAY CAR" > 88///M3 "TRACK CAR" SICK ENGINE > 87 325IS PARTS CAR HOT ENGINE > 83 320i "back for sale, buyer > never showed" -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 02:14:07 -0800 (PST) From: VT Subject: Race toe out settings front rear What do the fellow track junkies feel that *their E36 M3* optimal toe out settings are, for front and rear ? Important factors to consider : How stiff your suspension is (springs/sways) How compliant are your rear toe bushings (OEM,metal,polyurethane) Regards, Vlasis E36 M3 ===== 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 -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2002 08:09:46 -0800 From: "David Hogg" Subject: How does one subscribe ?? Go to http://www.bmw-m.net/ and click on "Resources" on the left side, then "E36 M3 Digest". An application for membership comes up automatically. Dave Hogg ************************************************************** Digest Commands UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. 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!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online at Yahoo! Greetings <http://rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/tag/?http://greetings.yahoo.com/> .