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#1. Shifter sticking - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 21:21:24 EDT From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Shifter sticking Connect to Dales Image page: www.unofficialbmw.com/images/ and check out shiftingpartsinner.jpg and springtranny.jpg
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Six plugs - from Mel Myers
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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 21:32:24 -0500 From: Mel Myers <melmyers76@netscape.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Six plugs Any time I go to the local dealer and ask for 'X' 97 M3 part, the guy behind the counter invariably gives me something for a Z3! They have no idea what an M3 is. The words coupe, sedan, cabriolet, E36, E46, E30 also mean nothing to these people. "Just give me your VIN" haha. Jason Knight wrote: >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 > > >************************************************************* >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: JC euro hfm intake install story - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 02:50:31 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: JC euro hfm intake install story That would be...an electromagnet! A coil of wire around an iron core, and a battery to provide the electricity. So, lower it in place, turn on the power, and pick up the stray fastener. Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 23:55:01 -0400 >From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> >Subject: JC euro hfm intake install story > > >>Magnet on a stick to the >rescue. If you don't have one of these, go out and >buy one NOW!<< > >No kidding! I cant even tell you how many times Ive dropped an important >screw, bolt, bracket, etc, and had to retreive with one of these extendable >magnets. Only dont you guys hate it when it wants to stick to every damn >thing on the sides as youre lowering it to try and fish out your part? I >dont know if its Griots, but somebody offers these things with the magnet >protected until you mean to use it, and then you lower it or something >beyond the protection for it to do its busines only where you want. >Sometimes, doesnt that sound like just the ticket?! > > >Paul Elliott _________________________________________________________________ Get a speedy connection with MSN Broadband. Join now! http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Six plugs - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:16:53 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Six plugs In a message dated 10/18/02 8:47:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jimbassett@attbi.com writes: > Did I read that right, 4 *thousand* miles per *year*?!? > Dang, he drives less than me at 5,000mi/yr! My wife says, "If you love that car so much, why don't you drive it more?" I just say, "honey...I just want it to last til the end of time, like us." Don't think she cares too much for this threesome thing ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Koni SA settings and adjustments - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 08:35:08 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni SA settings and adjustments Group, Since we're talking about Koni's here, I just wanted to mention that I bought mine through Bimmerhaus. Bob Tunnell and Jim Leithhauser are great guys to work with. They know M3's and how to modify them, and their price and service is top notch! Anyone thinking of an upgrade to Koni's should give them a call. I know, shameless plug...but just a happy customer. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#6. [E36M3] Rear suspension questions - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 05:42:44 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: [E36M3] Rear suspension questions Hey folks- I know the factory and poly type RTABs are designed to flex some. I know this affects rear toe. My questions are 1) Does the toe move towards toe-in or toe-out under braking? 2) Same question for acceleration? Thanks - Jay
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Shifter sticking - from Jason Jensen
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 09:37:30 -0400 From: "Jason Jensen" <jasonjensen75@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Shifter sticking http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48002 I started a thread regarding this issue over at bf.com and the verdict so far for those that have experienced the 5th gear neutral rest has been a new tranny; which seems to be the consensus here. :( And for those that discount how bad this sucks...Imagine shifting from 2nd and ALWAYS hitting 5th. You want to hit 3rd? Well, good luck and cross your fingers that you don't find 1st in your hunt for 3rd.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Six plugs - from Jason Knight
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 07:20:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Six plugs My -yearly- commute is about 2500 miles, and I'm rounding up. I generally drive the truck or the wife's '74 2002 on the weekends (if I take the M3 to the grocery store I end up parking so far away that I might as well have walked). I'm trying to get to the track more to get the miles up. > > Did I read that right, 4 *thousand* miles per > *year*?!? > > > Dang, he drives less than me at 5,000mi/yr! My wife and friends tease me about the car, mockingly calling it a Bimmer (which they know I hate) or the Ultimate Driving Machine, after they find out about $16 plugs. Then my wife drove it on the track. I think the Camaro lost a little of its luster that day. > My wife says, "If you love that car so much, why > don't you drive it more?" I > just say, "honey...I just want it to last til the > end of time, like us." > Don't think she cares too much for this threesome > thing ;-)) Nice line. > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 coupe > Philly Region SCCA > AS Champion 1997 & 2000 > BSP Champion 2001 > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Y! Web Hosting - Let the expert host your web site http://webhosting.yahoo.com/
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Upcoming work on the M3 - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 11:45:52 -0400 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Upcoming work on the M3 > I fully expect to need F control arms & bushings. RTBs, RSMs, & flex disc > have already been replaced. I just had my front control arm bushings replaced, at 84k they were quite toast. Big improvement in front end stability, no shudder under braking anymore. One of those 'shoulda had it done a while ago' items... Andrej '97 M3
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Koni SA settings and adjustments - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 11:46:40 -0400 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni SA settings and adjustments > First, I want to take an informal poll of those that have the Koni SAs with > stock springs - what are you settings for plain ol' street driving? Mine have been set at just a hair under 1 turn from full soft since they've been installed, haven't messed with them much. Somehow you just don't seem to find time to dial the fronts when you're trying to help run an autocross :( Andrej '97 M3