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#1. Radiator Swap Help! - from morris.michael@adlittle.com
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:48:37 -0500 From: morris.michael@adlittle.com Subject: Radiator Swap Help! Hello List, Last night I had the unfortunate luck of having my radiator neck FAIL while driving down rt. 93 through Boston. I have never been so scared watching my temp needle just start climbing. I managed to pull over on the side of the highway before I got into the red. Let the car cool down for 10 minutes, then humped the car to the next exit, 1/4 mile up, shutting the car off again, right before the red zone. ('95 w/ 92K miles). In retrospect, I am pissed for not swapping the radiator when doing my water pump, thermostat, etc., when I knew the neck was a weak point, but I have continued to inspect it and have seen no signs of fatigue. I wish I wan't so cheap sometimes! A couple questions for you all: 1. Where is the best place to get a cheap radiator fast. (Next day air?) --I know cheap and fast do not mix well, this is what I have found so far: -http://www.parts4bmw.com/: $170.00 on ebay, not including shipping. -Herb Chambers BMW of Boston: $384.00 -Private BMW repair facility: $320.00 2. Has anyone overheated their vehicle to borderline "in the red" and not have any adverse effects? I am fearing the worst: a warped head, and/or the next worse, a ruined head gasket. 3. Finally, anyone know any shortcuts when swapping the radiator. I plan on following what Matt Henson wrote in his email dated Thu, 15 Feb 2001: Anyway, what I do is.. 1) Put car on stands to drain the radiator 2) Remove plastic cover over the rad/nose of car 3) Release radiator retainers on the top. They aretwo plastic arms that hold it in place. Just insert aflat screwdriver in the slot, where the arrow points. 4) Remove the 2 plastic thingies that hold the top ofthe shroud to the rad. They look like big rivets. You just pull out the middle piece and the whole thingcomes out. 5) Remove upper and lower hoses from rad. Also removethe vent host, right above the upper hose. 6) Unplug the reservoir level sensor and coolant temposensor. 7) Lift shroud to separate from the rad. 8) Carefully remove old rad. 9) Clean up spilled fluids.Installation is reverse. Thanks everyone! Regards, Mike Morris **** This is intended for the addressee only and may contain confidential business information. It may not be copied without our permission. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible and delete the material from any computer.****
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#2. Pagid Orange Availability - from dholeman
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:53:30 -0500 From: "dholeman" <dholeman@racepad.com> Subject: Pagid Orange Availability Hi, I have quite a few sets of Pagid Orange brake pads in stock. eMail me if you need them. David
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#3. Dealer Discounts on Parts - from Luis Rueda
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 10:05:31 -0500 From: "Luis Rueda" <Luis_Rueda@Interliant.com> Subject: Dealer Discounts on Parts Robert, Actually I'm going to be doing the same on my '95 M3. I already have all the parts except the temp switch (should I replace it as well if I'm replacing the water pump/housing?). I got really good prices from Zygmut motors. Please let me know if you do a writeup. Thanks, Luis '99 MCoupe '95 M3 '86 325 -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 18:34:47 -0500 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dealer Discounts on Parts Thanks for all the replies. I used to use Nick Alexander for most of my purchases but for the small stuff and stuff I need in a pinch, I usually go to some of the local dealers but they all bend me over w/o even a kiss. The reason I brought this up is because I'm working on getting all the parts necessary to remove the fan and replace the thermostat, tstat housing (aluminum), aux fan temp switch, Redline water wetter, BMW antifreeze and the gaskets. I have everything but the water wetter and temp switch which are both on order and should get them by the end of the week. If there's enough interest, I'll do a writeup (hopefully with pics). -Bobby
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Re: Big Brakes - from Mel Silva
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:16:56 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Big Brakes The Corvette Caliper is a PBR caliper and is also available at any Ford dealer as well as it is used for the Mustang Cobra ('94? to '02). One comment on the PBR Calipers is that they make changing pads at the track extremely easy. Once you done it once, you'll know what I mean. -Mel -----Original Message----- From: Jake Tiggersman [mailto:jtigole@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 7:19 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Big Brakes Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 17:09:14 -0800 (PST) From: Jake Tiggersman <jtigole@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Big Brakes <The calipers are more similiar to the Corvette stock brakes.> Dan is right, they are Corvette calipers...can be had at any Chevy dealer. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.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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#5. Re: [E36M3] Removing Fan (was Dealer Discounts on Parts) - from Chris Huff
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 07:41:49 -0800 (PST) From: Chris Huff <huffgroup@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Removing Fan (was Dealer Discounts on Parts) I have tried to research archives about removing the fan without much luck. Can someone either explain to me why the tstat needs to be changed or point me to some info? I pulled my fan off last week and haven't noticed any change in the temperature gauge. The engineer in me doesn't understand the correlation between using the aux. fan vs. water pump mounted fan and the tstat. If the engine is designed to run at 88 or 92 deg, why should I lower it to 80 deg? Also, the current switch is a 90-98 (I believe). So, with the current tstat, that would work fine, ie the fan comes on low if the temp starts to exceed the tstat temp and on high if the temp hits 98. Is this correct? I have seen the posts that say "PTG does it so it must be right." Can someone give me a little better explanation? Thanks, Chris 95 M3 > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 18:34:47 -0500 > From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dealer Discounts on Parts > > Thanks for all the replies. I used to use Nick Alexander for most of my > purchases but for the small stuff and stuff I need in a pinch, I usually go > to some of the local dealers but they all bend me over w/o even a kiss. > > The reason I brought this up is because I'm working on getting all the > parts > necessary to remove the fan and replace the thermostat, tstat housing > (aluminum), aux fan temp switch, Redline water wetter, BMW antifreeze and > the gaskets. I have everything but the water wetter and temp switch which > are both on order and should get them by the end of the week. > > If there's enough interest, I'll do a writeup (hopefully with pics). > > -Bobby > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage http://sports.yahoo.com/
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Insurance hike -yikes! - from racebro@santacruzbicycles.com
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 08:35:00 -0800 From: racebro@santacruzbicycles.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Insurance hike -yikes! Carey Probst wrote: >Guess that adds up to a '95 in Cal. >Add in earthquakes, brush fires, traffic, ..... Don't forget all the sun, the beautiful beaches (5 minutes from my house in Santa Cruz, hehe), the gorgeous women, the redwood forests (5 minutes the other direction from my house, and being the social and cultural center of the world besides (j/k on the last one!). But like my friends from Iowa say, "If the earthquakes don't get you, the gangs and the cost of living probably will!" Talk about stereotypes! Jason Lombard '95 E36 M3
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Insurance hike -yikes! - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:43:46 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Insurance hike -yikes! Worst comes to worst we could just live in our M3's. Fold down the rear seats and it'll make quite a nice bed. ;) Mark R. From: racebro@santacruzbicycles.com Reply-To: racebro@santacruzbicycles.com To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Insurance hike -yikes! Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 10:38:38 -0600 Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 08:35:00 -0800 From: racebro@santacruzbicycles.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Insurance hike -yikes! Carey Probst wrote: >Guess that adds up to a '95 in Cal. >Add in earthquakes, brush fires, traffic, ..... Don't forget all the sun, the beautiful beaches (5 minutes from my house in Santa Cruz, hehe), the gorgeous women, the redwood forests (5 minutes the other direction from my house, and being the social and cultural center of the world besides (j/k on the last one!). But like my friends from Iowa say, "If the earthquakes don't get you, the gangs and the cost of living probably will!" Talk about stereotypes! Jason Lombard '95 E36 M3 ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#8. Re: Insurance hike -yikes! - from D Snyder
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 08:44:18 -0800 From: "D Snyder" <m3ltw@msn.com> Subject: Re: Insurance hike -yikes! > Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 18:37:56 -0600 > From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> > Subject: Insurance hike -yikes! > > I just got the invoice for my 95 M3. It jumped $300/yr to almost $2k. > All 3 cars and the house are through Farmer's because I've always gotten > good service, but this seems out of line. > > It might be time to move my policies - what are other NorCal folks > paying for 120D Comp & 500D Collision? No at-fault accidents since I > was 18, no claims except a few windshields, no tickets that weren't > covered by traffic school. Almost all possible goodies apply: ABS, > airbags, mult. car, car+house, good driver, old+experienced <g>. > > Donna We pay under $2k in SJ for 2001 X5, 2001 M3 and old Civic, all with USAA. FYI, insurance on the race car is only $1k a year (not USAA) for stated value coverage, and while including collision/liability coverage, the policy has NO racing exclusions!!! So cool, it makes me wet my pants... Dan
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#9. Discount Tire Tech Session (Kuhmo Rep Going To Be There!) - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 16:59:52 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Discount Tire Tech Session (Kuhmo Rep Going To Be There!) Hey everyone, I have an event coming up next week that you are all welcome to attend. This event is being hosted by the San Diego Chapter of the BMWCCA as well as the San Diego Region PCA... Tech session at Discount Tires in San Diego on March 20th (next week). There will be a Kuhmo rep discussing their tires and the store will be demonstrating their heatcycling machine as well as offering discounts on tires. PLEASE RSVP to me if you are coming. The manager of the store is providing food so we want to give him an accurate total. Mark ps. ALSO DON'T FORGET OUR KARTING EVENT JUNE 1! Spots are filling fast! _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
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#10. Why I hate Autox so very very much. - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2002 17:03:34 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Why I hate Autox so very very much. Sorry if this is a waste of bandwidth for you guys... I thought it was funny. Mark Here are 30 things you can do now to get ready for the upcoming autocross season (started for some): 1. Put on clothes you would typically wear on a hot day. Run in place, in your shower, with cold water cascading down on you, and sporadically bend over and pick up something. Do this for 1 hour. 2. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 3. Fill a blender with ice, hit the pulse button and let the spray blast your face. Leave the ice on your face until it melts. Let it drip into your clothes. 4. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 5. Put on clothes you would typically wear on a cold day. Go to a steel plant and run in place next to the smelter and sporadically bend over and pick something up. Do this for 1 hour. 6. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 7. Got to a tanning salon and get a good sunburn on your face. Then, put your face in front of a fan, turn the fan on, and throw sand into the back of it. 8. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 9. Crawl under your car and sporadically drop nuts and bolts, hot oil, grease, and old rubber hoses on your face. Scrape a hose clamp across your knuckles. 10. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 11. Pour oil and anti-freeze all over your body, put sunscreen in your eyes, and stand in the sun for 1 hour. 12. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 13. Don't drink any liquid for 12 hours. Then quickly drink 4 cans of beer. 14. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 15. Drink 3 cups of coffee and wait 6 hours before going to the bathroom at the worst gas station you can find. 16. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 17. Push your car up and down the block 3 times wearing your helmet with the visor down. 18. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 19. Find a highway construction area and run over every orange cone you can see. Then get out, walk back, and put every cone back in its place while arguing with each construction worker you encounter. 20. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 21. Get up at 4:00am and drive in heavy traffic for five hours - anywhere - towing your race car. 22. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 23. Push a small bucket over your head before you go to bed each night. 24. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 25. If you wear glasses, begin wearing them with glue smeared on the lenses. Sporadically pop one of the lenses out and scrape it on the ground. 26. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 27. Buy a new pair of driving gloves or shoes and immediately throw one away. 28. Throw $25 away right now (SCCA members throw away $20). 29. Slam your thumb in a car door. Take a short length of 2" round pipe and bash yourself in the head with it. Run over your foot with your car. Periodically stumble and fall. 30. Repeat all of the above every Sunday until it's time for the real thing. -------------------------------------------------------------- Reminder: E-mail sent through the Internet is not secure. Do not use e-mail to send us confidential information such as credit card numbers, changes of address, PIN numbers, passwords, or other important information. Do not e-mail orders to buy or sell securities, transfer funds, or send time sensitive instructions. We will not accept such orders or instructions. This e-mail is not an official trade confirmation for transactions executed for your account. Your e-mail message is not private in that it is subject to review by the Firm, its officers, agents and employees. -------------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com