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#1. Re: [E36M3] One-touch sunroof? Driver's side window fix? - from matthew c. mead
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Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:35:41 -0500 From: "matthew c. mead" <mmead-bmw@goof.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] One-touch sunroof? Driver's side window fix? Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 08:29:14 -0400 From: "matthew c. mead" <mmead-bmw@goof.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] One-touch sunroof? Driver's side window fix? I'm attaching what I was sent when I asked about your question #1 a while back. -matt On Tue, Jun 11, 2002 at 11:35:21PM -0500, Reid Conti wrote: > Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 21:27:02 -0700 > From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> > Subject: One-touch sunroof? Driver's side window fix? > > Two questions. > > 1, is there an easy way to convert my '95 sunroof control to a one-touch > setup? Is it just a switch issue, and if so is there a switch I can replace > it with (e46, e34, etc)? Or is it a more significant amount of work? > > 2, anyone ever solve the driver's side window auto-up problem? You know the > one, sometimes it stops as if it's encountering too much resistance (pinch > protection) and drops down a half inch, before it gets anywhere near being > closed? > > thanks! > > - reid > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > -- matthew c. mead 97 Dakar M3/4 - sharked, xbraced 97 White GS-R/4 - stock (wife's) 92 Black Miata - dropped, dampened, headed towards SM http://www.goof.com/~mmead/ ************************************************************* 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. Putnam Driver's School - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:14:01 EDT From: KResener@aol.com Subject: Putnam Driver's School Anybody planning on attending the Bluegrass Bimmers drivers school at Putnam? Kurt '95 ///M3 Coupe
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#3. [E36M3] Re: Soft Steering? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:25:24 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: [E36M3] Re: Soft Steering? Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:15:48 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Soft Steering? on 6/10/02 6:55 PM, Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> wrote: > A question: What could be some probable causes of 'soft' steering. > The wheel feels light (as in no loss of power assist) but the ratio of > turning in relation to rotation of the steering wheel seems slower. > I did the front suspension 8 days ago You don't mention having had an alignment after the suspension change... 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. *************************************************************
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#4. more E36 parts for sale, - from daniel chin
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Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 05:38:37 -0700 From: daniel chin <djchin25@mac.com> Subject: more E36 parts for sale, In preparing to ship out most of the parts i listed yesterday, i found a few other items that might be of interest (maybe i should clean the garage more often). 1. Steve D's lifting plate extension (the device that slips into the square hole on the side after popping the plug). Its only to be used to lift your lowered car a few inches so you can get the "too-tall" jack under the jacking point. $70 2. Pillar pod for 2 instruments (never installed) $ 30 3. VDO PSI gauge (0-150 psi) never installed $20 (white letters on black with reddish illumination) dan
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#5. Good independant BMW mechanic in Columbus, OH area? - from Sean Burke
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Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:42:30 -0400 From: "Sean Burke" <sburke@ee.net> Subject: Good independant BMW mechanic in Columbus, OH area? Does anyone know of a good independant BMW mechanic in the Columbus, OH area? I like the people at my dealer. I don't like their rates :) Thanks in advance --Sean '98 M3/4 Misc Goodies
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#6. Re: Koni - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 08:02:25 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Koni on 6/13/02 6:05 AM, Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> wrote: > I spoke with Jay at Ground Controls and he said that he is getting > Externally adjustable Koni's sometime later in the year. Not a slam at Jay, but these new shocks have been "just a few months away" for about 3 years now according to any Koni vendor you care to talk to. This is one of those cases where I'd love to be proved wrong, but don't hold your breath... Neil 96 M3
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#7. Suspension References and A/C Noise? - from morris.michael@tiax.biz
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Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:32:42 -0400 From: morris.michael@tiax.biz Subject: Suspension References and A/C Noise? Hello List, Two questions for you all: 1. Are there any good internet sources which discuss different suspension geometry designs and their relative strengths and weaknesses? How bout a good book? 2. When my AC is on, My car emits a humming/groaning noise that seems to be coming from the engine bay, drivers side, close to the firewall. It happens every 15 seconds and lasts for 5 seconds at a time. Any ideas what this could be? Any motors/fans down there part of the cooling system that could be singing to me? Thanks in advance! 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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#8. [E36M3] Soft Steering? - from Steve Klein
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 06:45:23 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: [E36M3] Soft Steering? Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 16:35:24 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: [E36M3] Soft Steering? Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 16:34:51 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Soft Steering? Hello, All- A question: What could be some probable causes of 'soft' steering. The wheel feels light (as in no loss of power assist) but the ratio of turning in relation to rotation of the steering wheel seems slower. I did the front suspension 8 days ago and I'm going to lift the front end again to check my work and all relevant components in about an hour. Nothing felt lose in the handling this morning, just slow(er) to respond to steering input. And driving home on the highway in the rain from the airport yesterday was VERY scary. The car felt like it was floating over any water, even thin glazing, and would deflect like mad over deeper stuff. I've got Pilots all round, and the rears have about 2K on them and the fronts have twice the depth of Lincoln's head using the Penny Test. Handling was fine the last time it rained, so I'm ruling out the tires and focusing on the work I did (Koni cut 'n gut, H&R springs, CA's and bushings). Any thoughts of what to look for before I go in are greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************
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#9. [E36M3] Re: Serpentine Belt - from Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 07:55:23 -0500 From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com Subject: [E36M3] Re: Serpentine Belt Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:53:36 -0400 From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com Subject: [E36M3] Re: Serpentine Belt Well, I swapped out my belts last night and ending up going the remove-the-shroud and access-from-underneath method. Good thing too, since the shroud was starting to come loose from the PO scrapping it against parking stops. A number (~10) of 1" washers on the 8 mm bolts really strengthened the mounting points, and will likely prevent the notorious highway "departure" of the shrouding. Thanks to Chester and Matt for their advice. Thanks, Colin '98 M3/2 (JC intake, chip, X-brace, Euro + R4S...) '80 Turbo Trans Am (14 psi of boost) ************************************************************* 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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#10. [E36M3] Use of Harnesses sans roll bar - from Jeff A
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Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 07:45:23 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: [E36M3] Use of Harnesses sans roll bar Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 07:33:23 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Use of Harnesses sans roll bar I don't recall seeing any discussion on the above subject, and in an archive search, I found Neil's comments are well writtten and crystallize the issue. I'm in the common situation of trying to improve safety and car control by upgrading my restraint system, from factory belts to something more robust like a 4, 5, or 6 point harness. The street compromises of a roll bar (roll cage totally unacceptable) are difficult to swallow for me. I was wondering if anyone had thoughts to add. I've talked with vendors, racers, DE instructors, a DE president, TCK, I/O Port Racing, and whomever else would give me their thoughts on the issue, and I remain undecided. I've gathered lots of opinions, and a few people have backed up their thoughts with anecdotal evidence. Of interest, the folks at I/O Port who advocate a roll bar, detailed two E36 rollovers. They cited poor roof integrity, totally crumpled A pillars, and somewhat bent B pillars, as evidence that track driven E36's need a roll bar. Interesting to note that both drivers walked away, one was wearing the Schroth ASM 4-point harnes, the other factory belts. ------------------ Using a roll bar with 4/5 point harness (and of course helmet) will undoubtedly increase passive safety for track use. It will also render your rear seat unusable for passenger occupancy the rest of the time. On the street the bar, when used without helmet and harness, may also compromise front seat safety unacceptably. This will be worse for tall drivers, whose seat position can put their unprotected head close to the bar, but may not be much of an issue at all for short drivers. It'll tend to be better for coupés, but worse for sedans, due to the respective B pillar positions. - The argument is sometimes advanced that a 4 (or 5) point harness should not be used without a roll bar or cage, since in case of a rollover with severe roof collapse (a la Sears Point) the occupants may be held upright and suffer serious spinal injuries. In 5 years I've never seen or heard of any such occurrence at a school, although the possibility warrants discussion. A couple of club chapters now mandate using only the stock lap/diagonal belts if there's no rollover protection. However it's also absolutely certain that a 4 point harness offers superior protection in any other accident mode than total roof collapse. What's the probability of a rollover with severe roof collapse vs. that of all other accident modes combined? Where is the line of compromise drawn, and who should make that decision? - With regard to rollovers, there may be some regional variations at play. The tracks I've driven on here in the Midwest are: Gingerman Grattan Indianapolis Raceway Park Mid Ohio Michigan International Speedway Putnam Park Road America Of these only MIS and RA even generate 5th gear speeds in an M3, and at MIS the higher speeds are out on the NASCAR bowl, which is wide and predictable (well, it is if you're not drafting nose-to-tail in the pack at 180 mph, anyway!). Obviously I'm assuming that rollovers severe enough to collapse the roof totally tend to require the energy of higher speeds. Are the conditions and the risk trade-offs different at Summit Point, Road Atlanta, Laguna Seca and others, with their higher speed corners? Maybe so. My point in all this is that running a street car at a race track is a safety compromise from the very start. There are few absolute answers, and every participant needs to make his or her own informed and well-considered decisions about safety. Having said which, maybe I'll see some of you at Motor City's school at MIS the weekend after July 4th. Drive safely. 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. *************************************************************