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#1. Re: [E36M3] Drive-by-wire (was Re: M3 SMG the only option?) - from Scott Smith
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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 17:52:55 -0700 From: Scott Smith <scott@gelatinous.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Drive-by-wire (was Re: M3 SMG the only option?) > I would strongly encourage everyone to drive their prospective > drive-by-wire vehicle before purchasing one. My wife has a 2001 M Coupe > with the S54 motor, which comes with drive-by-wire, and I hate the > feel/reaction of the throttle. It is very unresponsive, especially on > heal-n-toe downhshifts. It seems to take it forever to sense the gas > pedal has been moved. I can tap the throttle to wide open and close > without the tack jumping more than a few hundred RPM. Try that in a car > with a real throttle cable. :-) I thought the E46M3 has a 'sport' option mode which improved throttle response... Scott
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Wreck advice needed? - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 20:44:43 -0400 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Wreck advice needed? Dang Chester, David, it's contagious. Some dumba*s just hit the LF of my '95 and put the right into a guardrail. Andrew http://www.taylorautosport.com/ Big Sale on Powerflex Suspension bushings going on now. > -----Original Message----- > From: David Morad [mailto:Dogdave@msn.com] > Sent: Monday, September 30, 2002 1:00 PM > To: E36M3 > 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. > ************************************************************* > >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] M3 SMG the only option? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 21:58:46 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 SMG the only option? Well, last thing I want to add to this thread is just maybe SMG (i.e., BMW engineers) has too much techno stuff attached to it. Case in point, a couple of autox's ago, two SMG's were there. One guy was almost DNF in staging because the SMG computer kept shifting the tranny to neutral! The other guy (in the other SMG M3) yells, "pop the hood and slam it down (to trip a sensor)". See, if the hood is not down tight, the tranny automatically defaults to neutral. Maybe, they should have named this system 'HAL' instead. But still, you know if I drive one and like it...forget what I said ;-)) just my last two cents Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#4. Re: [E36M3]Removing Tint, CD changer, etc - from Robert Chay
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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 22:15:02 -0400 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] <Misc>Removing Tint, CD changer, etc Marc, Most good tint shops will take the tint off for less than $50. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: <marc@plante.com> > > 1) Does anyone have a general sense of what it's going to cost to remove tint from a car? I figure > $250. I'd rather not mess with the defroster in a DIY job. >
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#5. RE: [E36M3]Removing Tint, CD changer, etc - from Mel Silva
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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 22:19:07 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] <Misc>Removing Tint, CD changer, etc The shop that did my M3 removed the old purplish tint for free because I had them install expensive stuff at the same time. We never run without window tint in Texas, too damn hot. Total cost $160 for a sedan. Mel -----Original Message----- From: marc@plante.com [mailto:marc@plante.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 6:40 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] <Misc>Removing Tint, CD changer, etc Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 16:31:30 -0700 (PDT) From: marc@plante.com Subject: <Misc>Removing Tint, CD changer, etc Couple miscellaneous questions about a 1997 M3/4 I seem to be zeroing in on (for my SO, I'm a 2.5 kind of guy for now)... 1) Does anyone have a general sense of what it's going to cost to remove tint from a car? I figure $250. I'd rather not mess with the defroster in a DIY job. 2) Is there a quick way to understand what manufacturer's radio is in the car. I have a spare Alpine changer, and am wondering if it's going to be compatible. Thanks, Marc Plante E36 325i, 207k Vienna, VA ************************************************************* 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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#6. M3 SMG the only option? - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:22:42 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: M3 SMG the only option? >>I find the SMG transmission to be a delight to drive. I used to love shifting with gear stick and clutch, but the degree of precision and speed one gets with the SMG transmission obeying your commands can hardly be equaled<< I have a hard time believing that anybody's computer program is going to emulate my shifting style better then my mechanically doing it myself.... But, regardless, the point is, while Im sure the SMG is great, and that there are people which are going to prefer it, it should still be all about choice. If the smg is great, fine, offer it as an option. But, why make it the only shift methodolgy? It just seems crazy to me, to take what has been, admittedly, the single feature which identifies driving freedom, and sportiness in cars most, and in one fell swoop, do away with it, among the clientele most interested in driving freedom and sportiness in cars. Sheer Lunacy, if you ask me. Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Aquamist 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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#7. RE: [E36M3] M3 SMG the only option? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 22:24:01 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] M3 SMG the only option? There is a very glowing review of the SMG in Roundel this month with the possible exception of the price tag. Even an experienced Jedi can be turned, to the dark side... Mel -----Original Message----- Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 21:58:46 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 SMG the only option? Well, last thing I want to add to this thread is just maybe SMG (i.e., BMW engineers) has too much techno stuff attached to it. Case in point, a couple of autox's ago, two SMG's were there. One guy was almost DNF in staging because the SMG computer kept shifting the tranny to neutral! The other guy (in the other SMG M3) yells, "pop the hood and slam it down (to trip a sensor)". See, if the hood is not down tight, the tranny automatically defaults to neutral. Maybe, they should have named this system 'HAL' instead. But still, you know if I drive one and like it...forget what I said ;-)) just my last two cents Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001 ************************************************************* 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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#8. JTD Aluminum Undertray panel - from Rob Verenna
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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 23:32:16 -0400 From: Rob Verenna <rob@willraceforbeer.com> Subject: JTD Aluminum Undertray panel I know this is an M3 part (ObM3Content), but I know many of you also have other E36 cars... would this panel fit a 325i? I want something sturdy as this is for a race car and I don't want stuff going through my radiator - factory plastic ain't gonna cut it. And the less fab work I have to do at this point, the better. Thanks in advance. - rob
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#9. forgive me - from Raginglennie@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:55:41 EDT From: Raginglennie@aol.com Subject: forgive me Off topic, I know, but do any of you other M3 owners have wives/girlfriends with Audi A6's? I'm looking for an oil change procedure (namely torque specs for filter and drain plug), and I'm guessing a few of you are probably in the same boat as I am (i.e. the mrs. wanted an automatic, a little more room, a smoother ride, all the luxo goodies and could care less about how it handles at the limit in the carousel at Road America). Am I right? I just don't trust the meatheads at the local oil change places to not strip the threads in my oil pan, etc. Any help here would be appreiciated. And I promise, I won't ever mention that 4-letter "A" word again. Mike '95 M3 (Mobil 1, self-changed) '98 A6 Quattro (wife & kid truckster, in need of fresh fluids) '02 Intrepid (company car, I think there's oil in there somewhere)
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#10. Re: [E36M3] forgive me - from DocWyte
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Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 04:41:46 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] forgive me Torque specs aren't really that important on that stuff. Just make sure you get a new copper washer for the drain plug and snug it down with a 17mm wrench. The amount of torque you can put on the wrench while laying on your back is about right. Filter should be hand tightened until you feel resistance, than 1/4 turn more. It'll probably take you longer to get the car up in the air and remove the belly pan than it will to change the oil. -josh (former audi owner edition) --- Raginglennie@aol.com wrote: > Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:55:41 EDT > From: Raginglennie@aol.com > Subject: forgive me > > Off topic, I know, but do any of you other M3 owners > have wives/girlfriends > with Audi A6's? I'm looking for an oil change > procedure (namely torque specs > for filter and drain plug), and I'm guessing a few > of you are probably in the > same boat as I am (i.e. the mrs. wanted an > automatic, a little more room, a > smoother ride, all the luxo goodies and could care > less about how it handles > at the limit in the carousel at Road America). Am I > right? > > I just don't trust the meatheads at the local oil > change places to not strip > the threads in my oil pan, etc. Any help here would > be appreiciated. And I > promise, I won't ever mention that 4-letter "A" word > again. > > Mike > '95 M3 (Mobil 1, self-changed) > '98 A6 Quattro (wife & kid truckster, in need of > fresh fluids) > '02 Intrepid (company car, I think there's oil in > there somewhere) > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > ===== Josh Wyte Momentum Motorsports 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo! http://sbc.yahoo.com