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#1. Re: [E36M3] Taillight Glitch - from NickG
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Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 22:33:18 -0500 From: "NickG" <nick@tech-nick.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Taillight Glitch There are 2 different taillamp assemblies: one for use w/o the Check Control, and one for use WITH the Check Control (OBC). Sounds like you have an OBC, but installed a taillight that was designed for use w/o an OBC. Nick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR" <Christopher.Darling-02@scott.af.mil> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:16 PM Subject: [E36M3] Taillight Glitch Here's a riddle for some of you old heads--now that I think about it, I think I remember seeing something about this a couple years ago . . . I replaced my cracked taillight assembly on my 95 M3 and screwed everything together. Fit perfect, looked great. Tested all the light functions and they all worked as advertised. The problem is the diagnostic message center: "TAILLIGHT FAILURE". Hmmm. I check the wiring harness plug, and it's all secure. Then I pulled the plug off again and compared the socket in the old taillight to the socket in the new taillight. The old plug socket has 7 pins, but the plug socket on the new light has only 6. WTF? What is the fix for this? I talked to Steve D, and he was as surprised as I was. He's going to research the issue in the morning. BTW, my production date is 10/94, if that matters . . . TIA, Cod
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Front Strut tower durability - from James McKenna
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Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 22:47:38 -0500 From: James McKenna <shutupkid@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut tower durability yes they are, much more so too, i sent a shock threw my rear driver side, cost me 700 bucks to repair, bmw actually sells the shock tower cap to replace a cracked one (with its own part number too- $10) ill send a pic of my cracked tower to anyone who requests -james ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 11:12 PM Subject: [E36M3] Front Strut tower durability > Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 23:07:39 -0500 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: Front Strut tower durability > > Are rear shock towers also as prone to cracking and deformation as the > fronts? > > 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; Dinan Koni Suspension; > Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#3. How to install X-brace nutserts - from Michael Schaublin
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Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:09:30 -0500 From: "Michael Schaublin" <mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> Subject: How to install X-brace nutserts <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>Gruppe,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I've got a brand new x-brace in a box, with all bolts, but no nutserts. From Ron Stygar's site, I got the p/n as 51 71 8 175 003. What's the best way to install the nutserts. Ron's writeup wasn't clear on how to do it without the $50 tool. Any words of wisdom from you who have BTDT? </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Thanks,</DIV> <DIV>Mike</DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: <a href='http://g.msn.com/1HM305401/15'>Click Here</a><br></html>
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Check Engine - from Sean Ganess
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Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:55:55 -0500 From: "Sean Ganess" <Sean.Ganess@lostcluster.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Check Engine Hey guys... thanks for the advice and the offers to have the fault codes read by your Peake Research tool. I wound up ordering one since I'm sure I'll be using it quite a bit in the future. Anyway, the next day the check engine light was gone. Will I still be able to read the code when I get my tool? Thanks again...
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#5. Re: Valentine One Programming - from Jeff_Wingstrom@jackmorton.com
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 00:05:29 -0600 From: Jeff_Wingstrom@jackmorton.com Subject: Re: Valentine One Programming > the only thing that I > thought I would change on it would be the ability to disable X-Band alerts, > since I don't think any departments use those ancient guns anymore, FYI our local Boys just luuuuv their triggered X band on Lake Shore Drive here in Chicago. It can be quite a cat and mouse game when you throw in the usual false X band alerts. Not that I personally exceed the limit or advocate such. -Jeff
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#6. Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 06:50:39 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts Have you checked your subframe for the inserts? My understanding is that only early 95 production or regular 3-series (non convertibles) came without them. Almost all M3's already have them. Can someone back me up on this? Jim? Neil? Chester? =20 Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 with nutserts from the factory ----- Original Message -----=20 From: Michael Schaublin <mailto:mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> =20 To: E36M3 <mailto:e36m3@bmw-m.net> =20 Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 11:26 PM Subject: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 23:09:30 -0500 From: "Michael Schaublin" = Subject: How to install X-brace nutserts=20 Gruppe, =20 I've got a brand new x-brace in a box, with all bolts, but no nutserts. From Ron Stygar's site, I got the p/n as 51 71 8 175 003. What's the best way to install the nutserts. Ron's writeup wasn't clear on how to do it without the $50 tool. Any words of wisdom from you who have = BTDT? =20 Thanks, Mike _____ =20 MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click <http://g.msn.com/1HM305401/15> Here ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************=20
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#7. Headlight Switch - from Scott King
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 06:50:18 -0500 From: "Scott King" <vw8vgti@hotmail.com> Subject: Headlight Switch <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P><BR>I know this was mentioned not too long ago, but my memory is failing...</P> <P>The headlight switch should illuminated at night with the lights on...right? I was able to get the car out of winter storage this weekend and while driving home Saturday night noticed that the switch was not illuminated. I'm not just imagining things am I? I could have sworn this switch was lighted. Any help in clarifying would be great...</P> <P>Scott King<BR></P></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: <a href='http://g.msn.com/1HM305401/12'>Click Here</a><br></html>
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Front Strut tower durability - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 08:07:13 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut tower durability James, Do you happen to have the rear shock tower cap part number? 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; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio ----- Original Message ----- From: "James McKenna" <shutupkid@comcast.net> To: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut tower durability > yes they are, much more so too, i sent a shock threw my rear driver side, > cost me 700 bucks to repair, bmw actually sells the shock tower cap to > replace a cracked one (with its own part number too- $10) ill send a pic > of my cracked tower to anyone who requests -james > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 11:12 PM > Subject: [E36M3] Front Strut tower durability > > > > Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 23:07:39 -0500 > > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > > Subject: Front Strut tower durability > > > > Are rear shock towers also as prone to cracking and deformation as the > > fronts? > > > > 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; Dinan Koni Suspension; > > Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio > > > > > > > > ************************************************************* > > 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts - from donna seeley
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 06:18:49 -0800 From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts My 3/95 came with nutserts. > From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> > > Have you checked your subframe for the inserts? My understanding is > that only early 95 production or regular 3-series (non convertibles) > came without them. =20 > Jeremy Lucas > 95 M3 with nutserts from the factory > >> ----- Original Message -----=20 >> From: Michael Schaublin <mailto:mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> =20 >> Gruppe, >> =20 >> I've got a brand new x-brace in a box, with all bolts, but no nutserts.
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#10. 23mm Nut? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:32:35 -0600 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: 23mm Nut? Gruppe, I'm getting ready to put on Koni SA's on my car this weekend, trying to gather all the pieces I'll need beforehand. I'm trying to verify that the nut at the top of the front struts is a 23mm one, correct? Now if I can only locate a 23mm deep socket I'll be closer to ready.. Thanks in advance, Andrej '97 M3 with stock suspension for only a few more days (hopefully!)
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#11. Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts - from David Bauer
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 08:34:15 -0600 From: David Bauer <dbauer@blkbox.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts My 4/94 does not have them. Dave donna seeley wrote: > > Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 06:18:49 -0800 > From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts > > My 3/95 came with nutserts. > > > From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> > > > > Have you checked your subframe for the inserts? My understanding is > > that only early 95 production or regular 3-series (non convertibles) > > came without them. =20 > > Jeremy Lucas > > 95 M3 with nutserts from the factory > > > >> ----- Original Message -----=20 > >> From: Michael Schaublin <mailto:mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> =20 > >> Gruppe, > >> =20 > >> I've got a brand new x-brace in a box, with all bolts, but no nutserts. >