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#1. Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts - from Jeff Thompson
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 11:22:31 -0500 From: Jeff Thompson <jthompson@telco.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts Just for another data point, my 10/94 came with nutserts. I think the ones without were _very_ early production. -jeff 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. >>> >> > > >subject of the message to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. >************************************************************** >
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#2. early 95/nut inserts - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 08:58:23 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: early 95/nut inserts Dave - I believe - If you have a build date of 4/94 for a 36M3 (possible?) then categorically you fall into "early 95 production" dave wrote: My 4/94 does not have them. Dave donna seeley wrote: < snip > "early 95 production or regular 3-series (non convertibles)came without them."
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Need a good source for spare brake parts - from Rex Tener
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:22:04 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need a good source for spare brake parts At 10:46 AM 3/13/2002 -0600, you wrote: >rebuilding my brakes and replacing most of the components. I can get >the guide pins and spring clips parts from the local dealer(s), but they >mark up the cost on that stuff quite a bit. No kidding, all the local SF Bay Area dealers mark up all their parts from 10% to 25% over BMW list. I have been using Hendrick BMW for the last year or so for all my mail order BMW parts. I usually only order the big $$ stuff from them and buy the little stuff locally. I also used Circle BMW to buy several stock wheels. I have been happy with the service from both. Just yesterday I ordered front and rear brake pads along with a set of fog lights from Hendrick. Good luck, Rex _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:23:46 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to install X-brace nutserts I have heard the transition was ---> 10/94 and on came with the nutserts already installed. So far on this digest, we have seen: Prod. Nutserts ------ -------- 04/94 No David 05/94 No Chip --- the unknown zone --- 10/94 Yes Chris 03/95 Yes Donna Anyone with a 9/94 care to corroborate. I have a 7/95 so I am not much help. Here is the best write-up (Ron Stygar) I have seen on this matter: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/~dalus/bmw/e36/suspension/e36_rons_xbrace_install.html Regards, Rich 95 M3 - With X-brace 89 325is - No X-brace
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#5. Re: How to install X-brace nutserts - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:26:15 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: How to install X-brace nutserts on 3/13/02 9:46 AM, "Michael Schaublin" <mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> wrote: > <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> First, please turn off the html - and it's bad Microsoft html at that - before making another post to the Digest. Regarding the nutserts, you don't say what car you're installing on. Assuming it's an M3, unless yours is very early production you already have threaded holes for the X-brace. Neil 96 M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] early 95/nut inserts - from David Bauer
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 11:27:27 -0600 From: David Bauer <dbauer@blkbox.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] early 95/nut inserts Just contributing a data point. I'm curious as to what the cutoff for "early 95 production" is. Dave "Burgess, Kim L" wrote: > > Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 08:58:23 -0800 > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > Subject: early 95/nut inserts > > Dave - I believe - If you have a build date of 4/94 for a 36M3 (possible?) > then categorically you fall into "early 95 production" > > dave wrote: > My 4/94 does not have them. > Dave > > donna seeley wrote: > < snip > > "early 95 production or regular 3-series (non convertibles)came without > them." > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* -- This mail has been sent using 100% recycled bits
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#7. Re: 23mm Nut? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:28:42 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: 23mm Nut? on 3/13/02 9:46 AM, Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> wrote: > 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? Nope: 22mm. > Now if I can only locate a > 23mm deep socket I'll be closer to ready.. Sears. Neil 96 M3
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#8. Re: Strut tower durability - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:36:00 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Strut tower durability on 3/13/02 9:46 AM, "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> wrote: > Do you happen to have the rear shock tower cap part number? Support for (rear) shock absorber left 41 14 8 169 027 Support for (rear) shock absorber right 41 14 8 169 027 Requires cutting and welding to install. Neil 96 M3
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#9. Off topic (NSX for sale) - from Luis Rueda
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:38:03 -0500 From: "Luis Rueda" <Luis_Rueda@Interliant.com> Subject: Off topic (NSX for sale) Sorry for the off topic posting but my ex co-worker is selling his NSX to buy a '02 M3, so I guess it qualifies. I've seen the car & is in immaculate condition (located in the Washington DC area). If interested please contact him directly. 1991 Acura NSX with 90K miles. Black with tan leather interior (very rare). 5-speed, all-power accessories, Bose AM/FM/Cassette with Alpine 6-disc changer. Completely stock with other than a K&N Air Filter that was put in yesterday. Timing belt and water pump was changed at 85K miles. 90K service was done at 87K miles. NOT in Snap Ring Failure range!!! $27,700 or offer. milien@pop.net Regards, Luis BMWCCA member '99 MCoupe '95 M3 '86 325
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Need a good source for spare brake parts - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:37:25 -0500 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need a good source for spare brake parts Last I knew, Turner Motorsports and perhaps Korman had spare brake caliper pistons available. As far as the brake caliper hardware, the dealer is the only source that I know of except for the seals which you can get at bimmerparts.com. Dealer prices aren't so bad with 25% BMWCCA discounts, but you can try ultimategarage.com which carries the hardware as well. Geof At 10:46 AM 3/13/02 -0600, Vern Anderson wrote: >Does anyone know a good source for brake caliper guide pins, spring >clips and pistons?
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#11. Re: [E36M3] early 95/nut inserts - from Brian Terril
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Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 09:42:01 -0800 From: "Brian Terril" <bterril@twistedparity.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] early 95/nut inserts I believe its 9/94 build date and earlier don't require the nutserts. My car was built 9/94 and I installed the x-brace this weekend, the holes were pre-threaded and it went right on, I'm very happy with the results as well. BDT ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Bauer" <dbauer@blkbox.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] early 95/nut inserts > Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 11:27:27 -0600 > From: David Bauer <dbauer@blkbox.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] early 95/nut inserts > > Just contributing a data point. I'm curious as to what the cutoff for > "early 95 production" is. > > Dave > > > "Burgess, Kim L" wrote: > > > > Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 08:58:23 -0800 > > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > > Subject: early 95/nut inserts > > > > Dave - I believe - If you have a build date of 4/94 for a 36M3 (possible?) > > then categorically you fall into "early 95 production" > > > > dave wrote: > > My 4/94 does not have them. > > Dave > > > > donna seeley wrote: > > < snip > > > "early 95 production or regular 3-series (non convertibles)came without > > them." > > > > ************************************************************* > > 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. > > ************************************************************* > > -- > > This mail has been sent using 100% recycled bits > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > >