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#1. what kind of clamps are these? - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 23:28:05 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: what kind of clamps are these? What are those little clamps you run across from time to time in the engine compartment, usually on a fuel line, or similar hose, which look like the devil to get off and put back. They dont look like they were designed for removal, or putting back. Thats the problem. They kind of crimp together at the closure, or something like that. If you need to remove a hose clamped with one of these devils, do you just pry it off, and then replace it with a hose clamp? Or is there some kind of alchemy involved when dealing with these buggers? Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#2. 3.46, ring pinion part #s needed? - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 23:23:18 EDT From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: 3.46, ring pinion part #s needed? Since I just snarfed up a 3.23 LS diff for my car ($500 bucks). I would like to put a 3.46 gear set in my stock housing. Anyone have the part #s handy. I could probably search for them but if someone has them it would be easier.. Thanks Gary
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#3. Re: [E36M3] dead battery - from Jay G
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Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 17:42:26 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] dead battery i got another OEM battery from the dealer, replaced under extended warranty, in may 2001...it's the same as the original battery, except there's a sticker over the cell covers...i'm pretty sure you have the same one i got...peel back the sticker, and you can fill up the battery... Paul Elliott wrote: > My OEM battery gave up the ghost about 6 mos ago, after just 2.5 yrs. I > replaced it with another from the dealer, but if IM not mistaken, this one > had no cells for water addition, although it looked identical otherwise.
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#4. RE: [E36M3] dead battery - from Carey Probst
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 23:55:27 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] dead battery This has been a great discussion. I had assumed (yes, I know what it means) the batteries were maintenance free. After this discussion I went out and looked and low and behold, it took almost a pint to top off all the cells. Fortunately, none of the plates were dry but would have been soon. Thanks guys. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -----Original Message----- From: Jay G [mailto:jguzman@hawaii.edu] Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 11:53 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] dead battery Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 17:42:26 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] dead battery i got another OEM battery from the dealer, replaced under extended warranty, in may 2001...it's the same as the original battery, except there's a sticker over the cell covers...i'm pretty sure you have the same one i got...peel back the sticker, and you can fill up the battery... Paul Elliott wrote: > My OEM battery gave up the ghost about 6 mos ago, after just 2.5 yrs. I > replaced it with another from the dealer, but if IM not mistaken, this one > had no cells for water addition, although it looked identical otherwise. ************************************************************* 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] Free beer in exchange for M3 support. - from donna seeley
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Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 21:25:50 -0700 From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Free beer in exchange for M3 support. I have a porky race car with too much sound deadening, I have a heat gun, and I have a liquor store two blocks away. Of course, you don't get to test drive for just 'supervising.' :) Donna 88 M3, currently "Guido the Overweight" ex-95 M3 (yes, I miss it) On 09.05.02 9:07 AM, "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:58:05 -0700 > From: "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> > Subject: Free beer in exchange for M3 support. > > > That's right all you east bay list'ers, I'll come buy and drink your > beer for FREE while watching you work on your M3 to get ready for the Sept > 21/22 track weekend/school at beautiful Buttonwiller Raceway Parque. In > fact, Jonathan (twistyM3) and I can make this a team effort and we can even > go for dinner over the weekend! > Wow, too good to be true, huh? No really, it is true. Really. > So, the facts are that Jonathan is heading up this weekend to the > SJ/east bay area but only for the weekend. I'm being deported for 2 weeks > for some training in San Ramon and arriving Sunday but will have evenings > open. Some of the listers can attest to the fact that not only can I crash > an M3, but I can work on them too. So if any of you east bay M3'ers need > some help on your car, don't be 'fraid to ask. > Mike
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#6. E30 M3 control arms on a '96 M3? - from Rob
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 22:31:24 -0600 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: E30 M3 control arms on a '96 M3? It is just about time to replace my original lower control arms (50k miles) and I am interested in the lighter aluminum E30 M3 version. Do these work with the different spindle geometry on the '96> M3's? Also, I am currently running E30 M3 solid/offset lower control arm bushings...are they in fact a good idea on a '96> car or should I just run the solid/centered bushings? TIA, Rob
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#7. Cheap T-Hooks - from Riley, Scott
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 01:10:44 -0500 From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> Subject: Cheap T-Hooks Recently, someone mentioned a cheap place to buy T-Hooks (other than Northern Tool). I searched the archives for about 20 minutes and couldn't find the original post. There are a number of BMW Trackjunkies in Dallas that want to buy a bunch of them. TIA, Scott Riley
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Free beer in exchange for M3 support. - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 05:34:52 -0400 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Free beer in exchange for M3 support. Donna, I've done some sound deading (melt sheet) removal in my time and sometimes it's better to have the melt sheets cold than hot. I don't know if this is more dependant on the original OE supplier or what. I haven't done this on any BMWs but on Hondas often using dry ice and a putty knife makes quick work of getting the bulk of floor melt sheets out. Vertical areas that have melt sheets (dashboard lower, wheel house, etc..) are applied at the factory with a small amount of adhesive (kind of like contact paper) to allow the sheet to stay in place until the bake cycle in paint which is when they soften and conform to the panels. The cold method may not work as well on those vertical surfaces. Hope that helps, Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "donna seeley" <dlseeley@earthlink.net> > I have a porky race car with too much sound deadening, I have a heat gun, > and I have a liquor store two blocks away. Of course, you don't get to test > drive for just 'supervising.' :) > > Donna > 88 M3, currently "Guido the Overweight" > ex-95 M3 (yes, I miss it) >
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#9. RE: [E36M3] what kind of clamps are these? - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 07:59:25 -0400 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] what kind of clamps are these? Oetikker clamps. One time use only. You can get these and a clamping tool if you were so inclined... Andrew > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 11:24 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] what kind of clamps are these? > > > Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 23:28:05 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: what kind of clamps are these? > > What are those little clamps you run across from time to time in > the engine > compartment, usually on a fuel line, or similar hose, which look like the > devil to get off and put back. They dont look like they were designed for > removal, or putting back. Thats the problem. They kind of crimp together > at the closure, or something like that. If you need to remove a > hose clamped > with one of these devils, do you just pry it off, and then > replace it with a > hose clamp? Or is there some kind of alchemy involved when dealing with > these buggers? > > Paul Elliott > --------------------------------------------------------- > '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS > crank pulley: > 11 psi; AA Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; 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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#10. WTB: dove gray rear seat side bolsters - from Michael Turgeon
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 06:44:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Turgeon <turgeon1@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB: dove gray rear seat side bolsters Please advise via email if you have the above in excellent condition. Thanks, Mike turgeon1@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
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#11. RE: [uuc] WTB: dove gray rear seat side bolsters - from Michael Turgeon
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 07:07:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Turgeon <turgeon1@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [uuc] WTB: dove gray rear seat side bolsters Yes, I am sorry e36. I believe that any vehicle with rear fold down seats should have these side bolsters. Thanks, Mike --- "Fuerst, Robert C. (Chris)" <robert.fuerst@sylvania.com> wrote: > I am guessing for an e36? > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Michael Turgeon [SMTP:turgeon1@yahoo.com] > > Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 9:44 AM > > To: UUC List; e36m3@bmw-m.net > > Subject: [uuc] WTB: dove gray rear seat side > bolsters > > > > Please advise via email if you have the above in > > excellent condition. > > > > Thanks, > > Mike > > turgeon1@yahoo.com > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Do You Yahoo!? > > Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes > > http://finance.yahoo.com > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
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#12. Re: [E36M3] Rear Trailing Arm Bushing? - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 06:54:32 -0400 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Trailing Arm Bushing? Can the GC shim be put in while the trailing arm is still on the car? (basically am I going to need to get an alignment after they are installed and do I have enough time to do this before my next track day is what I'm trying to get an idea of) Also, once the shims are in, do they make inspection of the bushing difficult? Looks like they block any view of bushing tears. Thanks, Jeremy Lucas 95 M3, 24k miles and thinking of adding the shims to prolong the life of my existing bushing ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Beebe" <rich@beebecomm.com> > the GC shims go on each side of the rear bushing, in the carrier, > and help to reduce/eliminate deflection in the bushing. if you look > at the photo in the link below, you'll see the shims on both sides > (light colored disks) of the bushing. they have a recess on one > side, that mates against the 'dimple' on the carrier. but, if that > shim isn't there, the outer circumference of the bushing has a > tolerance within which in can move (where the dimple angles back > out). the shim takes up that area, reducing (i think almost > completely) the deflection of the bushing.
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#13. RE: Rear Trailing Arm Bushings - from Chris Gant
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:23:06 -0400 From: Chris Gant <cgant@cox.net> Subject: RE: Rear Trailing Arm Bushings I just changed a out a set of these on a high-milage M3, over 100K on the clock. If you're wondering 'How bad can they possibly get?' then have a look at the one's I removed from this car. http://ceegeez.com/tech_index.htm Also, I've been using the GC spacers for over a year in my car, and the bushings still look and feel as good as new. Chris Gant
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#14. Off Topic but cool and somewhat BMW related - from Wayne Miller
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 09:31:07 -0500 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: Off Topic but cool and somewhat BMW related Last night, I had the chance to drive a BRAND NEW 1966 MINI and took some pictures so everyone can see the size differential compared to a 2002 MINI. Apparently in England, you can scrap an old car (in this case a red 1966 car) and build a new car with the old serial numbers and register it as an old car. This car has 500 miles and the leather was probably the softest leather that I have ever felt. Other than that, it was like driving a new 1966 car and, believe me, there have been a lot of advances in the last 25 years. It did sound very good though. http://www.waynemiller.com/MINI/OldNew If you are really bored, you can even check out my MINI Vacation pictures with my girlfriend from last weekend: http://www.waynemiller.com/MINI I discovered was that a MINI at 110 MPH is EXTREMELY quiet with the windows and sunroof closed and that mountain biking down a hill that you were able to take a gondola ride up is a blast. Enjoy! -Wayne
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#15. FS: Recaro SRD Seats - from Chris Gant
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Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:47:36 -0400 From: Chris Gant <cgant@cox.net> Subject: FS: Recaro SRD Seats Hi group, I'm selling a pair of Recaro SRD seats, (no mounting brackets), black, factory anti-sub belt hole, and in very good condition. These are a great compromise if you want racing seats but still need to get people, race tires, etc. into the back seat. I'm not inclinde to try to ship them anywhere, so I'm looking for a buyer near Okla. City. Or, if anyone from the D/FW area is interested I can deliver them to you. Asking $800. Email me for pics, info, etc. Thanks Chris Gant
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#16. Re: [E36M3] Free beer in exchange for M3 support. - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 08:16:49 -0700 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Free beer in exchange for M3 support. on 9/6/02 2:33 AM, Jeremy Lucas at jlucas@columbus.rr.com wrote: > Donna, I've done some sound deading (melt sheet) removal in my time > and sometimes it's better to have the melt sheets cold than hot. I can corroborate that. The trick is to lay dry ice down on the sheets and then chip away the (now brittle) sound deadening. Hey Donna, I'll be ordering some Omaha Steaks soon. I'll pass on the dry ice they pack it in when I get them. ;-) -p