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#1. Re: [E36M3] Seattle Area Body Shop? - from Reid Conti
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 16:01:28 -0800 (PST) From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Seattle Area Body Shop? Check out Neil Millen.. Millen Autobody in redmond. He's got a sweet 7, does a lot of BMW work. A customer of his has an M3 GT... - reid > Can anyone recommend a high quality body shop in the greater Seattle area? > I was hoping to have some work done at EuroCal in Santa Rosa, but I find > myself and my car back in Seattle these days, so I need a new estimate for > the insurance bastards. > > Thanks for any leads. > > drew | '98 M3/4 with around $3K worth of dents and scratches > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#2. Spurious(?) coolant level warning - from David Ripton
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 20:01:03 -0500 From: David Ripton <dripton@wizard.net> Subject: Spurious(?) coolant level warning Lately the check control on my 98 M3/4 has been telling me to check the coolant level when I first start the car. The warning always clears itself quickly as the engine warms up. (I have not taken scientific enough measurements to tell whether this varies significantly with outside temperature. It did start happening when it was cold out, but that could be coincidence.) Of course I've checked it several times (cold: Mr. Yuk says never to uncap a hot radiator), and it's always been fine. (It started off fine, and then I added a wee bit of antifreeze + water to make it exactly reach the reservoir's top fill mark. Haven't tried overfilling it to see if that makes the light stay out, since I trust the mark more than the sensor.) I'm pretty sure the problem is the sensor, not the coolant level. The engine is running fine and the engine temperature seems about right. Anyone seen false alarms for coolant level in a BMW? Is there a known problem with the coolant level sensor? Since it does consistently go off as the engine warms up rather than staying on, this seems like a miscalibration rather than a completely dead sensor. Could be mechanical (like a fill level sensor that's sitting half an inch too high), or electrical (like an analog sensor voltage that's a bit low because of a corroded contact). Does anyone know if a coolant level fault is saved until cleared, as opposed to being newly triggered every time? (I know, the infomation to display fault codes is on Jim C's page. I should go try that.) Wondering if I'm seeing echoes of the first warning rather than a new warning each time. Thanks. -- David Ripton dripton@wizard.net
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#3. Re: [E36M3] suspension upgrade - from Steven Tom
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 17:01:16 -0800 From: Steven Tom <stom@qualcomm.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] suspension upgrade Add; - Reinforce the swaybar tabs. - With the increase in suspension stiffness you will get more transmission movement. Get the UUC TME's - E46 RSM w/ z3 reinforcing plates - I assume you are going to do the rear lower control arm. My preference would be stock with Ground Control side plates or you could go to solid ball; TC Kline, AA, Ground Control. - powerflex front LCA steve At 05:38 PM 3/4/02 -0600, James Mckenna wrote: >Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 18:29:34 -0500 >From: James Mckenna <shutupkid@comcast.net> >Subject: suspension upgrade > >hr coilovers >eibach sways >powerflex bushings (which ones should i replace, i assume mine are shot, >its a 95m3 with 67k miles)
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Spurious(?) coolant level warning - from jim.bassett@alloptic.com
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 17:24:41 -0800 From: jim.bassett@alloptic.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spurious(?) coolant level warning > Anyone seen false alarms for coolant level in a BMW? Is > there a known > problem with the coolant level sensor? The sensors do fail occasionally. That would be my first guess. > Does anyone know if a coolant level fault is saved until cleared, as > opposed to being newly triggered every time? (I know, the > infomation to > display fault codes is on Jim C's page. I should go try that.) > Wondering if I'm seeing echoes of the first warning rather than a new > warning each time. I'm not sure, but I think you're confusing the OBC messages (low coolant, low washer fluid, brake light circuit) with Check Engine faults (emissions related, mostly; O2 sensors, knock sensors, that damn gas cap :-)). The OBC messages are simply that, messages to the user. No "fault" is stored that I'm aware of. Have the sensor replaced, that's my guess. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - probably had it's sensor changed once (I'm too tired to look it up) 1993 325is #44 KP - technically, no coolant, so message would be meaningless <bg>
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Spurious(?) coolant level warning - from James Mckenna
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 20:34:23 -0500 From: James Mckenna <shutupkid@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Spurious(?) coolant level warning "Anyone seen false alarms for coolant level in a BMW? Is there a known problem with the coolant level sensor?" yes i actually have heard of failing coolent temp switches, i recently replaced my switch with the 318i's 80/88 deg switch.. after doing this your safe to remove the engine fan/clutch.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ripton" <dripton@wizard.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:08 PM Subject: [E36M3] Spurious(?) coolant level warning > Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 20:01:03 -0500 > From: David Ripton <dripton@wizard.net> > Subject: Spurious(?) coolant level warning > > Lately the check control on my 98 M3/4 has been telling me to check the > coolant level when I first start the car. The warning always clears > itself quickly as the engine warms up. (I have not taken scientific > enough measurements to tell whether this varies significantly with > outside temperature. It did start happening when it was cold out, but > that could be coincidence.) > > Of course I've checked it several times (cold: Mr. Yuk says never to > uncap a hot radiator), and it's always been fine. (It started off fine, > and then I added a wee bit of antifreeze + water to make it exactly > reach the reservoir's top fill mark. Haven't tried overfilling it to > see if that makes the light stay out, since I trust the mark more than > the sensor.) I'm pretty sure the problem is the sensor, not the coolant > level. The engine is running fine and the engine temperature seems > about right. > > Anyone seen false alarms for coolant level in a BMW? Is there a known > problem with the coolant level sensor? > > Since it does consistently go off as the engine warms up rather than > staying on, this seems like a miscalibration rather than a completely > dead sensor. Could be mechanical (like a fill level sensor that's > sitting half an inch too high), or electrical (like an analog sensor > voltage that's a bit low because of a corroded contact). > > Does anyone know if a coolant level fault is saved until cleared, as > opposed to being newly triggered every time? (I know, the infomation to > display fault codes is on Jim C's page. I should go try that.) > Wondering if I'm seeing echoes of the first warning rather than a new > warning each time. > > Thanks. > > -- > David Ripton dripton@wizard.net > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#6. For Sale - E36 M3 Sedan - from RICHARD PERRY
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 20:42:00 -0800 From: "RICHARD PERRY" <raperry@charter.net> Subject: For Sale - E36 M3 Sedan For sale, E36 M3 Sedan. Imola Red with gray leather. =20 Very well maintained - all service complete and records available. In excellent condition. Red Line since new.=20 Never tracked, no snow. 43,000 miles. Asking $27,000, but willing to negotiate - new E46 M3 was build February 23rd (that's right - they're working Saturdays!). =20 Car is available in central Massachusetts. If interested email to raperry@charter.net <mailto:raperry@charter.net> or call at my office (508) 832-2299 or (800) 828-5715. =20 Dick Perry
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#7. RE: [E36M3] brake pedal feel - from Tom Tice
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 21:23:43 -0500 From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] brake pedal feel I've been plagued with the same problem as long as I've had my M3. Strangely enough, mine seems worse right after I bleed the brakes. It seems to firm up considerably after a day or two on the track (with no additional bleeding involved) - but still not to my satisfaction. I've yet to try the double bleeding procedure - but its worth a try if will give me a firm pedal. Anyone know of a better method? Going through the whole procedure twice isn't my idea of fun. Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '99 540/6 > -----Original Message----- > From: The Abels [mailto:aAbel@austin.rr.com] > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:58 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] brake pedal feel > > > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:50:14 -0600 > From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> > Subject: brake pedal feel > > I'm a bit frustrated in my quest to get a solid brake pedal. Presently my > pedal feels like this: Apply brakes, met with semi-mushy feel with more > than ideal brake pedal travel. Let off brakes then get back on, and the > pedal seems to 'tighten up' a bit, and be a bit stiffer. > > Here's the history. > > 4 months ago, before a DE, I had the lines flushed. I was running stock > brakes. I had a soft pedal, but thought it was a problem with > the shop and > their use of a pressure bleeder. The brakes lacked intial bite > that I have > had in this car in the past. I then proceeded to boil my fluid at the > track. I manually bled them with ATE superblue at the track. > > Result? Mushy pedal. > > Fast forward to this weekend. I had Earl SS lines installed, then Hawk > pads, and in the process the shop pressure bled with ATE > Superblue. Still a > mushy pedal. I then manually bled the brakes: brake pedal only > marginally > better. > > I'm a bit frustrated; my buddy on his track car has a brake pedal like a > rock (all stock except SS lines and HT10 pads), the same with > another car I > drove with the same setup as mine (SS lines, Hawks, ATE Blue). > In fact, my > friend who owns this car drove mine around the paddock and said > 'when's the > last time your brakes were flushed?' > > Suggestions/thoughts? Perhaps my calipers need a rebuild? > Master cylinder > needs attention? > > What bothers me the most about this, is that I'm having a bit of > difficulty > modulating the brakes, but never seemed to have a problem when the system > was more new-ish. . . > > Thanks, > > Jeff > 97 M3/4 with yucky brake pedal > > > ************************************************************* > 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: M driving school - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 21:36:59 -0500 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re: M driving school When my brother bought his E39 M5 he got the M5 Driving Experience, which I think is the same thing. He got to take a guest. Me. Might want to look into it and see if you can go for free. M5 deal was pretty fun, but not enough time to hone skills like in a BMW CCA driving schools. After hours stuff and all the free meals were nice, as was the G/S Marriott and the limo service via BMW to/from the airport which were all included in the weekend. Since the Z8 costs twice as much, it should be at least as nice, wouldn't you think? Shane >I ventured home this weekend to find that my M3 is no longer the speed >machine between my father and I. He one-upped me with a shiny new black Z8 >(damn that V8 sounds good!). He told me he gets a trip to SC for M drving >school, and am wondering if it would be worth it for me to pony up the dough >and make it a father/son event. How is the school? This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Photo and Video Shoot of my Car - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 22:02:08 -0500 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Photo and Video Shoot of my Car Is that an "Intel Inside" logo doing on the passenger side air valence, just ahead of the rear tire? http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car/february2002/DSC_0072.jpg - Skip Bill P wrote: > > Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 05:03:24 -0500 > From: "Bill P" <billpanop@suscom.net> > Subject: Photo and Video Shoot of my Car > > I just had a photo and video shoot of my car. Here are the links hope you > all like. The car will be in the upcoming April 2002 issue of Performance > BMW. Hopefully on the cover. They will not tell me until the issue comes > out. > > Bill P > > Check out my car at: > http://www.dtmpower.net/featured_car/february2002/february2002.htm > > My Video at: > http://www.dvinsight.com/videos/dtmfebruary.mpeg
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#10. Re: [E36M3] brake pedal feel - from James Mckenna
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Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 22:05:11 -0500 From: James Mckenna <shutupkid@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake pedal feel might there be excess air in the lines? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 9:18 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] brake pedal feel > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 21:23:43 -0500 > From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] brake pedal feel > > I've been plagued with the same problem as long as I've had my M3. > > Strangely enough, mine seems worse right after I bleed the brakes. It seems > to firm up considerably after a day or two on the track (with no additional > bleeding involved) - but still not to my satisfaction. > > I've yet to try the double bleeding procedure - but its worth a try if will > give me a firm pedal. Anyone know of a better method? Going through the > whole procedure twice isn't my idea of fun. > > Tom Tice > '98 M3/4 > '99 540/6 > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: The Abels [mailto:aAbel@austin.rr.com] > > Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 8:58 AM > > To: E36M3 > > Subject: [E36M3] brake pedal feel > > > > > > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 07:50:14 -0600 > > From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> > > Subject: brake pedal feel > > > > I'm a bit frustrated in my quest to get a solid brake pedal. Presently my > > pedal feels like this: Apply brakes, met with semi-mushy feel with more > > than ideal brake pedal travel. Let off brakes then get back on, and the > > pedal seems to 'tighten up' a bit, and be a bit stiffer. > > > > Here's the history. > > > > 4 months ago, before a DE, I had the lines flushed. I was running stock > > brakes. I had a soft pedal, but thought it was a problem with > > the shop and > > their use of a pressure bleeder. The brakes lacked intial bite > > that I have > > had in this car in the past. I then proceeded to boil my fluid at the > > track. I manually bled them with ATE superblue at the track. > > > > Result? Mushy pedal. > > > > Fast forward to this weekend. I had Earl SS lines installed, then Hawk > > pads, and in the process the shop pressure bled with ATE > > Superblue. Still a > > mushy pedal. I then manually bled the brakes: brake pedal only > > marginally > > better. > > > > I'm a bit frustrated; my buddy on his track car has a brake pedal like a > > rock (all stock except SS lines and HT10 pads), the same with > > another car I > > drove with the same setup as mine (SS lines, Hawks, ATE Blue). > > In fact, my > > friend who owns this car drove mine around the paddock and said > > 'when's the > > last time your brakes were flushed?' > > > > Suggestions/thoughts? Perhaps my calipers need a rebuild? > > Master cylinder > > needs attention? > > > > What bothers me the most about this, is that I'm having a bit of > > difficulty > > modulating the brakes, but never seemed to have a problem when the system > > was more new-ish. . . > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jeff > > 97 M3/4 with yucky brake pedal > > > > > > ************************************************************* > > 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. > > ************************************************************* > > > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > >