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#1. RE: [E36M3] Winter Tires - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:18:31 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@nycap.rr.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Winter Tires Thanks for the summary and the link but you forgot to mention that the site is in GERMAN. Probst may be Swiss-German but the language is not genetic :-( (Sure would be nice if it were) Is there an Englist translation? Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and 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: John Firestone [mailto:john.firestone@nord-com.net] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 2:45 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Winter Tires Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 21:26:24 +0200 (CEST) From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Winter Tires On Thu, 17 Oct 2002, Ron Buchalski wrote: > > While I have found the TR surveys somewhat useful in selecting tires, the > > survey results really need to be put into proper perspective. Every > > participant has his/her own personal frame of reference for grading, based > > on [a long list of things].... > > > > All of which add up to, in my opinion, questionable validity. I have had pretty good luck with the semi-annual tire tests in the German automotive magazines which try to be more objective. The current issue of mot magazine (22/2002), for example, rates some of the current snow tires on snow (40% weighting), wet and dry (40 and 10%) pavement - but curiously, not ice - and provides such tasty morsels as the mean traction in Newtons they measured on snow. They don't, however, publish quite all the data to make their report reproducible and, hence, scientific. For those who are interested, their top-rated snow tire (highly recommended) in the 205/55 R 16 H size was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM 22, followed by (all recommended) the Goodyear Eagle Ultragrip GW 3, Nokian WR, Continental WinterContact TS 790, Toyo Snowprox S 950, and the Pirelli Winter 210 Snowsport (the tire I bought last year). You can find the report on the web at: http://www.auto.t-online.de/AU/DE/de/homepage.jhtml?navi_param=test_technik& news_newsart=autotests&area_navigation=weitere_tests&report=bericht&repId=%2 FAU%2FDE%2Fde%2Fcontentrepositories%2FDE_de_Test_Technik_otherTestReportRepo sitoryXML%2FXML%2FTestTechnik511.xml With luck, that link pasted o.k. -John '96 318is ************************************************************* 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. shifter sticking - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:35:53 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: shifter sticking >> That's how mine started. The problem just doesn't happen overnight - mine developed over a period of well over a year (close to two years, come to think of it.) It seems innocent enough until it gets really bad and you become very reluctant to use 5th gear. << Oh Great! I have 9 more mos. on my new car warranty, and I know that, in its current state, no dealer is going to tell me I need a new transmission, or authorize a warranty replacement of my transmission. If Im lucky, it'll go before next July and I can get a warranty replacment. If not, Im basically screwed. Or, you may be wrong, and it never becomes an issue. For, after a year, I think, its still a non issue. Ill just keep an eye on it, and report back if it gets worse. Thanks for the heads up...I think! Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45K 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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#3. Re: [E36M3] shifter sticking - from Calvin Hare
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:50:43 -0400 From: "Calvin Hare" <cmhm3@cfl.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] shifter sticking Would recommend having the dealer check it now. Had similar symtoms with my '96 at 48k miles and my dealer gave me a new tranny, just 2k before end of warranty. You may have to push them a bit to get a thorough diagnosis. . . they tried to tell me at first that it was the rubber boot binding or something like that, but when they really looked at it though, they found the problem was coming from inside the transmission and instead of pulling it apart to look further they just swapped it. After all, whadda you got to lose. . . at least you'll have documentation of the problem on your service record. Calvin Hare Orlando, FL '96 M3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> To: "E36M3" < Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 4:34 PM Subject: [E36M3] shifter sticking > Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:35:53 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: shifter sticking > > >> That's how mine started. The problem just doesn't > happen overnight - mine developed over a period of > well over a year (close to two years, come to think of > it.) It seems innocent enough until it gets really > bad and you become very reluctant to use 5th gear. << > > Oh Great! I have 9 more mos. on my new car warranty, and I know that, in > its current state, no dealer is going to tell me I need a new transmission, > or authorize a warranty replacement of my transmission. If Im lucky, it'll > go before next July and I can get a warranty replacment. If not, Im > basically screwed. Or, you may be wrong, and it never becomes an issue. > For, after a year, I think, its still a non issue. Ill just keep an eye on > it, and report back if it gets worse. Thanks for the heads up...I think! > > Paul Elliott > --------------------------------------------------------- > '99 White M3; 45K 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] shifter sticking - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:09:29 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] shifter sticking Thanks Calvin. I think I'll do that. Not now, as Ill want it to be at its potential worst before I do it, but sometime before next july when the warranty expires. Naturally, I also have a Stygar short shift kit installed. So Im sure the dealer's going to say, 'its not the tranny...its the short shift kit that caused this to happen....Not Covered!' Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45K 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Calvin Hare" <cmhm3@cfl.rr.com> To: <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Cc: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] shifter sticking > Would recommend having the dealer check it now. Had similar symtoms with my > '96 at 48k miles and my dealer gave me a new tranny, just 2k before end of > warranty. You may have to push them a bit to get a thorough diagnosis. . > they tried to tell me at first that it was the rubber boot binding or > something like that, but when they really looked at it though, they found > the problem was coming from inside the transmission and instead of pulling > it apart to look further they just swapped it. After all, whadda you got to > lose. . . at least you'll have documentation of the problem on your service > record. > > Calvin Hare > Orlando, FL > '96 M3 >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: shifter sticking - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 14:24:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: shifter sticking Wayne didn't help! He was busy ripping apart his car. Jim was just flapping away as usual. But you were right about yourself ;) Hahahaha. Chester --- David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> wrote: > Eventually, it got bad enough that Wayne, Chester, and > Jim El Nabli helped me replace my tranny. (Actually, > it was more like they did all the work and I got in > the way!) ===== __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com
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#6. Six plugs - from Jason Knight
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:25:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Six plugs I had to share this, not to bash the guy behind the counter at the local dealership, but just because it gave me a much needed chuckle today. My wife went to pick up spark plugs for the M3. The guy asks what vehicle, and she say 1997 BMW M3, here's the part number. He says, great, you have the part number, let me look up how many you need. Wife says, 6!, and he says, hold on, I'll look it up in the computer. Them things is pricey too! $16 per. Yikes. Jason __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Koni SA settings and adjustments - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:02:18 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni SA settings and adjustments In a message dated 10/18/02 11:36:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time, john_stoj@excite.com writes: > I'd like the ride to be a little less soft than stock. Does that lead me to > the bilstein/H&R setup? > John, No. With stock springs the Koni's are great. Set them full soft and the ride is softer than stock. Turn them about 1/2 to 1 full turn and they rock! Go with an adjustable shock/strut and the choice is yours to make, not the manufacturer! Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Six plugs - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:03:19 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Six plugs At 04:34 PM 10/18/02, Jason Knight wrote: >My wife went to pick up spark plugs for the M3. The >guy asks what vehicle, and she say 1997 BMW M3, here's >the part number. He says, great, you have the part >number, let me look up how many you need. Wife says, >6!, and he says, hold on, I'll look it up in the >computer. I'll usually cut parts guys slack, since for many of them it's just a job. They're not the enthusiasts we all are. But that's too much! >Them things is pricey too! $16 per. Yikes. $6.35 from Bimmerparts.com - same Bosch FGR8KQC. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 KP - with 6 new coils & 6 new sparks plugs from Bimmerparts.com waiting at home
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Six plugs - from Jason Knight
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:26:29 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Six plugs I knew someone was going to tell me that I spent too much. Dagnabbit! I'll file this info away for next time. Let's see, at 4000 miles / year, and let's say new plugs every 20k miles...well, hopefully I'll be looking for e46 M3 plugs by then. Jason > > >Them things is pricey too! $16 per. Yikes. > > $6.35 from Bimmerparts.com - same Bosch FGR8KQC. > > Cheers, > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 > 1993 325is #44 KP - with 6 new coils & 6 new sparks > plugs from > Bimmerparts.com waiting at home > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Six plugs - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:35:10 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Six plugs At 05:26 PM 10/18/02, Jason Knight wrote: >I knew someone was going to tell me that I spent too >much. That's what we're here for :-) >Dagnabbit! I'll file this info away for next >time. Let's see, at 4000 miles / year, Did I read that right, 4 *thousand* miles per *year*?!? Someone needs to go drive some more..... :-) Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - former 2500 miles/month car 1993 325is #44 KP - fewer miles than it's younger stablemate