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#1. Re: [E36M3] M3 SMG II easter egg? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:56:36 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 SMG II easter egg? In a message dated 9/30/02 10:22:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net writes: > Am I so > far behind the times that Id be in the minority in my preference for at > least making sure a choice of a Stick shift continues to be available?? > Well, I'm a diehard manual guy too! But, I must admit until I can pursuade one of our newbies to let me drive their e46 SMG during an autox I will have to reserve my opinion. This would allow me to left foot brake and still shift at the same time...sounds very interesting ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Easter Eggs? - from Chris Teague
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:00:46 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Easter Eggs? Paul, An easter egg is an old computer term. See: http://www2.webmagic.com/eastereggs.com/ They define this as: A message hidden in the object code of a program as a joke, intended to be found by persons disassembling or browsing the code. 2. A message, graphic, or sound effect emitted by a program ... in response to some undocumented set of commands or keystrokes, intended as a joke or to display program credits. In Excel 97, you can call up a flight simulater. It worked on most of our work computers, except one with a funny graphics card. And DVD's are getting loaded with them. See: http://www.dvdeastereggs.com/easter_eggs.php Back to M3 content: Anyone know a good place to buy a 3.38 rear end on the west coast or So Calif. area? Is there a good writeup on replacing it? Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 18:56:06 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: Easter Eggs? > > I had never heard this term used before. Judging from the context of its > use, I gather the term refers to added, hidden or little known, usually > electronic 'baubles' or little addons, that are unknown to most of the > world, but, for those in the know, can be a delight. I read about one such > thing , which might qualify as an Easter Egg, although, for the life of me, > I cant remember how to trigger it! >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Easter Eggs? - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:59:11 -0400 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Easter Eggs? You might be thinking of the e46 ASC control where you hold it for 10 seconds to defeat it. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > > Between you , Chester, and others, the only replies to my post had the > wiring fix, and not the button pushes I was looking for. If Im able to find > it, I'll post. Thanks for your responses. > > Paul Elliott
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#4. Re: First Time at the Glen - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:16:12 EDT From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Re: First Time at the Glen Mo, Here's what I saw: Sunday lunchtime instructor run group an E30 M3 off track in the trap at 10, no significant damage, I believe (but a lot of gravel to remove; BTDT....). There was a white Porsche off at the same time, too, I think, but he got out w/o a tow. Sunday B group last run, my student came up on the Supra soon after the incident, at the exit to the toe of the boot (7). Didn't see it happen, but it looked like he'd kissed the barrier with the right rear corner. Looked still driveable, and relatively minor. Glad you had a good time. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 In a message dated 9/30/02 10:33:39 PM, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: >Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:19:59 -0400 >From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> >Subject: First Time at the Glen > >..... >BTW.. I believe a Toyota Supra was wrecked, and some E30M3 went off of >the >track...
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#5. Re: [E36M3] min. floating rotor thickness? - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:16:13 EDT From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] min. floating rotor thickness? Juan, Since they're still good per BMW's spec, and provided you keep an eye on the pads and don't let get really low, I'd run them, and then replace them after the event. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 In a message dated 9/30/02 10:33:39 PM, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: >Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 18:44:27 -0700 >From: "Juan Bruce" <jbrucebmw@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] min. floating rotor thickness? > >As Geof points out it was starring me right in the face, stamped on the >hat. > Sleep deprivation does wonders. > >Now the question is should I replace them anyway for running at the track? > >Juan
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Wreck advice needed? - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:06:18 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wreck advice needed? David, With that much damage, you better hope your insurance totals the car. I would think some frame damage exists. If you have any after-market stuff, try to salvage it. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Morad" <Dogdave@msn.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 10:00 AM Subject: [E36M3] Wreck advice needed? > Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:55:11 -0500 > From: "David Morad" <Dogdave@msn.com> > Subject: Wreck advice needed? > > On Thursday I happened to hydroplaned my car into a retaining wall on the > Interstate at about 60mph. The passenger side / rear end is toast with the > exception of the passenger door. Front wheel sheared off and rear wheel > shattered. I know the suspension is toast as well. > > I am waiting on the adjuster to take a look and weigh out my options. > > As this is my first wreck and therefore new to this any advice would be > helpful. > > Thanks > David > > '97 M3 Coupe very sick > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Attached files are not permitted on this list, attachment has been removed.
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#7. Flex disk replacement question - from Lee E. Piccione
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:50:15 -0400 From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Flex disk replacement question When replacing the drive shaft flex disk, the Bentley service manual says to replace (not reuse) the nuts for the bolts that hold the flex disk to the driveshaft/trans flanges. Anyone every reuse the nuts instead of replacing them? Thanks, Lee '95 Violet
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Flex disk replacement question - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:57:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Flex disk replacement question In theory, those nuts are one-time use. You can, of course, use loctite. Also, you could use the existing nuts until you bought new ones...they're pretty cheap. Chester > driveshaft/trans flanges. Anyone every reuse the nuts instead of > replacing them? ===== __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com
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#9. Mechanic in Santa Barbara - from CurtAinSB@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 01:03:59 EDT From: CurtAinSB@aol.com Subject: Mechanic in Santa Barbara About a week ago someone asked about a mechanic in SB. I've actually had very good experiences at the dealer (Cutter Motors). They are not the cheapest by far. But they do have top quality equipment (a Hunter wheel mounting and balancing machine for instance), and their techs are friendly, helpful, and take their time to do the job right. I watched one take extreme care not to damage my wheel while mounting an MXX3. I often walk straight into the (always very clean) garage area, and ask one of the techs a question. Woody and Julio are the two who have helped me most. To me it's worth the extra $ to know they will treat my car right. Just a satisfied customer, no relation or financial interest, etc. Curt Allen '95 M3
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#10. Excellent Service from Steve D'Gerolamo / Ultimate Garage - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:42:12 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Excellent Service from Steve D'Gerolamo / Ultimate Garage Hi All. Just a quick note to express my complete satisfaction with the way Steve recently handled a small problem of mine ... a couple of years ago I bought a whole bunch of Facom tools from the Ultimate Garage to use as my track tools. Recently, the 1/4" ratchet became unreliable (it would not stay in the "turn left" or "turn right" modes reliably). I figured I had overworked the poor thing, so I asked Steve if rebuild kits (with a new pawl and spring, etc.) were available. He told me to send it to him ... so I did ... and it turns out all it needed was a cleaning and relube, which Steve did ... and he sent it back cleaned and in fine working order, all at no charge. Now that's great customer service! Regards, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com