-------------------- 1 --------------------
#1. ABS Pump Cycling - from Neil Maller
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 10:17:04 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: ABS Pump Cycling Did someone post info a while back on how you can short a couple of pins in the diagnostic connector to activate the ABS pump? Or is that just a wishful dream on my part? (I've tried searching old Digests, but we discuss brakes and ABS too much to get the number of hits down to a reasonable number to check.) I've been using the traditional stomp-on-the-brakes-until-the-ABS-cuts-in method, but something a tad more controllable wouldn't hurt. Neil 96 M3
-------------------- 2 --------------------
#2. ADMIN NOTICE - from John Rather
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 10:37:17 -0500 From: "John Rather" <JRather@chemsoft.com> Subject: ADMIN NOTICE <html> <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 10 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline;} p {margin-right:0in; margin-left:0in; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} span.EmailStyle17 {font-family:Verdana; color:windowtext; font-weight:normal; font-style:normal; text-decoration:none none;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple> <div class=Section1> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>For those who weren’t aware that they could search the complete digests using the search link on the website; I have added another ‘digest only’ search on the digest directory listing.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'> </span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>http://www.bmw-m.net/Digest/</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'> </span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>The new digest only search link is located at the top – ALL-DIGEST-SEARCH.htm</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'> </span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>Please submit any questions/problems to <a href="mailto:admin@chemsoft.net">admin@chemsoft.net</a></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'> </span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana'>Webmaster</span></font></p> <p><strong><b><font size=2 color="#666699" face=Verdana><span style='font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#666699'>John C. Rather</span></font></b></strong><font size=2 color="#666699" face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family: Verdana;color:#666699'> <br> computer email - <u><a href="mailto:jrather@chemsoft.com"><font color="#666699"><span style='color:#666699'>jrather@chemsoft.com</span></font></a></u><br> mobile email - <u><a href="mailto:jrather@chemsoft.net"><font color="#666699"><span style='color:#666699'>jrather@chemsoft.net</span></font></a></u></span></font><font size=2 face=Verdana><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'><br> <b><font color="#3366ff"><span style='color:#3366FF;font-weight:bold'>920.431.0003 - work</span></font></b> <br> <b><font color=red><span style='color:red;font-weight:bold'>408.515.6373 - mobile</span></font></b><br> <br> <u><font color="#ff6600"><span style='color:#FF6600'><a href="http://www.chemsoft.com/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff6600"><span style='color:#FF6600'>http://www.chemsoft.com/</span></font></a></span></font></u><font color="#ff6600"><span style='color:#FF6600'> - Software Development<br> <u><a href="http://www.chemsoft.net/" target="_blank"><font color="#ff6600"><span style='color:#FF6600'>http://www.chemsoft.net/</span></font></a></u> - Internet Services</span></font></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size: 12.0pt'> </span></font></p> </div> </body> </html>
-------------------- 3 --------------------
#3. Re: Front Spoiler Under Panel Baffle - from Neil Maller
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 10:46:51 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Front Spoiler Under Panel Baffle on 4/13/02 10:07 AM, <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> wrote: > I also purchased the baffle that fits in the under panel but my mechanic > cannot fit the part. He says that the A/C lines on the right side do not line > up. The questions...what does the baffle do and do I need it? > Gerry > E36///M3 1994 Gerry, I'm inclined to think that if BMW went to the trouble of providing this otherwise invisible part then it can't be entirely without function - whatever the hell that function may be! The baffle is flexible plastic. It's extremely easy to cut holes or slots in it for the A/C lines if necessary. Since you're in Canada and have a 94 M3 I'm guessing it's the 286 hp 3.0 Euro version - you lucky dog! - so I looked up the duct parts for it: same as the US version according to the Parts CD. But who knows, maybe there were undocumented differences on early production models like yours? Neil 96 M3
-------------------- 4 --------------------
#4. Re: [E36M3] ABS Pump Cycling - from Jeff A
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 11:02:48 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS Pump Cycling Here's what I found in the archives. Jeff ------------------------- From Ron Katona: Removing the ABS pump motor relay located in the fuse box and applying 12v to pin 2 of the socket will activate the ABS hydraulic pump. I assume this is what you're referring to? But what about the valves in the ABS hydraulic unit? When you run the pump, you pressurize the ABS hydraulic unit, but are you actually cycling fluid through the unit without opening or closing the inlet and outlet valves at each line? I've run the pump before to investigate whether this aids in bleeding, but I didn't reach any firm conclusions. I think the BMW Modic cycles the valves in a certain manner to actually flush fluid through the ABS hydraulic unit... but I could be wrong. Are you certain that simply running the ABS pump flushes the ABS system? I'd love to hear that this is the case because it's as easy as pie to get the ABS pump motor to run. From Geof M. it's very simple. The ABS relay closest to the firewall, pull it and jump the two middle connections. If you turn the relay upside down so that you are looking at the prongs, you will be jumping 30 and 87 contact points. That's it! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Maller" <neil.maller@gte.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 10:17 AM Subject: [E36M3] ABS Pump Cycling > Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 10:17:04 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: ABS Pump Cycling > > Did someone post info a while back on how you can short a couple of pins in > the diagnostic connector to activate the ABS pump? Or is that just a wishful > dream on my part? > > (I've tried searching old Digests, but we discuss brakes and ABS too much to > get the number of hits down to a reasonable number to check.) > > I've been using the traditional stomp-on-the-brakes-until-the-ABS-cuts-in > method, but something a tad more controllable wouldn't hurt. > > Neil > 96 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. > ************************************************************* > >
-------------------- 5 --------------------
#5. list decal (picture) - from Sue Kraft
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 11:44:19 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: list decal (picture) A few of you have asked to see a picture of the decal, so here it is. This is the winner of the vote that took place last year, except the outline of the car is now white instead of black. The actual decal will be about 4.5" long by 1.5" high with a clear background. Payment arrangements will be announced later, for now I just need to know how many decals I should order. http://www.bmw-m.net/decal.htm Suzy suekraft@new.rr.com
-------------------- 6 --------------------
#6. Info - from R. Ehrlich, 98 M3
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 04:35:51 -0400 From: "R. Ehrlich, 98 M3" <rehrlich98m3@mindspring.com> Subject: Info Just to let you know, I will be closing this account in the near future. If any of you need to reach me, you can email me at: elric42zrx1200@mindspring.com Thanks for all the fish!! R Ehrlich 98 M3, Alpine White
-------------------- 7 --------------------
#7. Evo 2 Seat Mounts - from ERogers005@aol.com
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 13:24:51 EDT From: ERogers005@aol.com Subject: Evo 2 Seat Mounts Geof .. check Conversion Techniques in Oakland. They fabricate this bracket on a regular basis and you can save yourself some trouble by purchasing it from them. I have an Evo 2 seat in my 95 M3. CT did the fabrication of the brackets and installation as well. The brackets bolt to the standard seat mount bolts and overall it's a very professional product and install. Ed Rogers 95 M3 w/Evo 2 brackets In a message dated 4/14/02 7:27:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: > Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 10:00:01 -0400 > From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> > Subject: Need Help with Fabricating Seat Mount Brackets > > I recently purchased a set of Sparco Evo 2 seats with the aluminum > brackets. Needless to say, the brackets do not match up with the stock > mounting points and I am now faced with what I should do. > > My thought is to simply get some 1/4"-1/2" thick steel or aluminum flat bar > > approximately 2" wide and attach a piece between the stock mounting points > and then drill holes that will match up with the Sparco brackets. Judging > from the thickness of the stock seat rails, this would seem to be adequate > in terms of safety. > > The reason that I am thinking of this solution rather than drilling through > > the floor is that the stock mounting points are on top of raised platforms > which obviously have been strengthened and there really is no where to > drill other than these points. Also if I drill in these points, it seems > an awful long way to the bottom of the car due to these being raised > compared to the floor and I do not know if I would compromise the > integrity. > > Anyone else have any ideas? I certainly do not want to do anything that > would compromise safety. > >
-------------------- 8 --------------------
#8. Spare DME? - from David Hogg
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 15:46:56 -0700 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: Spare DME? Paul, this won't help you at all. The OBDII DME's are indeed coded from the factory and are not interchangeable unless you name's Conforti. How about the Shark Injector? You don't even have to pull the darned thing out and skin your knuckles! Dave Hogg
-------------------- 9 --------------------
#9. Modded 95 M3 vs Stock 99 M3 ?? - from Mike Tse
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 18:57:19 -0400 From: "Mike Tse" <phid_bombadier@hotmail.com> Subject: Modded 95 M3 vs Stock 99 M3 ?? Does this make sense? So here's the setup: (ignoring handling) 95 M3 - Euro Conforti HFM intake, 96+ Exhaust, E30 flywheel/clutch, 3.38 Diff. 99 M3- Bone Stock as far as we know (no intake, no exhaust). Similar mileage in the mid 50Ks. Didn't have time/ roads to do full comparisons, but here's what the butt dyno says. 99M3 definately pulls much stronger in every gear (Of couse due to the more torquey engine) 95M3 makes power (more than 99, who knows??) after 4k. Side by side 4th gear, 60mph-90mph, WOT, 99M3 pulls away a car length then we pace... Both drivers agree that the 99M3 feels stronger in general. We'll test further tomorrow, but just wondering what other people's thoughts are. Is there something wrong with the 95, or are these characteristics possible/correct? Now even if the 99M3 has a chip (flashed), does this still make sense? I always assumed a 95 with the Euro Conforti HFM system would be putting out more power than a stock 99 (chipped w/o intake or not). (95 feels like it bogs below 3500 RPM but it's always felt this way.) Time for Cams I guess... Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. --- Mike Tse 95 M3 UUC/SS - M20 Flywheel/E30M3 Clutch BMWCCA NJ (Soon MA) _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
-------------------- 10 --------------------
#10. Re: [E36M3] Spare DME? - from Jay G
Top
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2002 13:39:38 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Spare DME? hey david...i was thinking of that reply also, but paul is supercharged... David Hogg wrote: > How about the Shark Injector? You don't even have to pull the darned thing > out and skin your knuckles! > > Dave Hogg