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#1. [E36M3] keyless question - from Cody_McCoy
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 14:45:05 -0700 From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> Subject: [E36M3] keyless question I was looking at the very same thing in the ETK cd and it seams they are two different alarms, but I was wondering if it would be possible to swap the guts from the fob to an empty key with the space for a remote ie: stick the e36 fob inside a e46 key and swap old key to new remote body key, anyone know the size difference between the two remotes??? and if the key part is made the same??? shaped like a T where the top of the T is inside the remote part??? also I think some of our cars have an antenna in the key ews1 or 2 driveaway protection...er.. something like that, guess it's back to the etk for more research, anyone with ideas please chime in, thanks. -Cody McCoy '95 ///M3/2 with key fob disintigrating.... mailto:Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 14:53:45 -0400 From: "matthew c. mead" <mmead-bmw@goof.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] keyless question On Wed, Oct 23, 2002 at 01:34:39PM -0500, Hunt Hodgetts wrote: > Is it possible to get a remote for my M3 that is built > into the key? I inquired about this with my dealer when I got my 97 M3/4. I have the integrated alpine with the key fob. I was told the key with buttons was part of the system that came integrated with E46 3 series cars, and since mine was an E36 3 series, I couldn't get it. It sounds like they may have introduced that with the first E46 models and put it on some of the 99 E36 models. From what I was told, the key is part of a completely different alarm system. -matt
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#2. sticking shifter - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:05:18 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: sticking shifter >>If you had read my or Chester's original post and not Elliott's inflammatory comment<< Whoa...Hold on there a minute! Please realize, I was dead serious, and rather then run the risk of boring the readership, encouraged others to email me privately to continue it. I was serious then and Im serious now, and implore you to tell, please, what is inflamatory about that. Sheez, you cant even be courteous around here without guys like AF reading something more into it. Guys dont want to read a subject fine. I dont want to bore them, so invite guys to respond privately, and still guys crawl out of the woodwork with wisecracks! gimme a break. 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: E36 M3 master cylinder vs 325is master cylinder - from butchberney@attbi.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:09:01 +0000 From: butchberney@attbi.com Subject: Re: E36 M3 master cylinder vs 325is master cylinder The M3 master cylinder is 25mm, which happens to be the same size as Porsche's master cylinder. Nice match for the big brake crowd. The 325 one has a different piston diameter, though I do not know what it is. The 325 cylinder will work with M3 brakes, but it might change the pedal throw, or feel. The master cyliders also use a different reservoir, so if you are going to change, you will need both parts. A smaller master cylinder piston will generate more braking force at a lower pedal pressure, and with less "feel". It is likely that the 325 piston is smaller. Butch ---------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 15:08:54 -0400 From: "Patrick Buthmann" <patrick@teutonic.ca> Subject: E36 M3 master cylinder vs 325is master cylinder I need to replace my master cylinder shortly (darn, is EVERYTHING wear and tear on this car?), and I'm wondering if there is ANY differences between the E36 325is master cylinder, and the E36 M3 master cylinder.
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#4. Re: Sub Belt Install - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:11:34 -0400 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re: Sub Belt Install >I was just going to drill a hole through the floor for an I-Bolt and >mounting plates. But upon inspection, it doesn't look like there is a >place to safely drill through the floor on either the driver or passenger >side. I saw a car in the paddock one time that had a thin steel bar about two inches wide that went under the seat rails and connected the two front mounting bolts. The sub belt was attached to an eye bolt that stuck up through the bar. To be clear, the thin bar sat on top of the carpet and the seat sat on top of it. I would guess that in order to keep the seat from raking to the rear that you would have to do the same in the back or adjust the seat manually to make up for the shimming effect. Anyway, the sub belt does not have to take too much force, so I always saw this as an elegant solution for a dual street/track car. HTH. Shane K. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Toyo Life (was Boogers) - from Mike Frank
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:19:01 -0500 From: Mike Frank <mfrank28@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Toyo Life (was Boogers) You might want to try Discount Tire. Although they don't stock or advertise Toyos, the manager told me they can order them for me no problem. Price was good too. YMMV, Mike Frank 97 M3 > >I agree that Toyo makes an excellent tire, albeit poorly distributed. > > I agree! Excellent tire, but in the R compound tire world, > poorly distributed usually means Tire Rack doesn't carry > them. Check with racetire.com and Vilven Tire at > 800-251-0017 - they are both great tire companies, support > local track events (Vilven is the World Challenge tire > support), and can shave. Do get these shaved! - 5/32 for > longer life, 3/32 for better grip/race use. > > James
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#6. Upcoming work on the M3 - update (longish) - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 16:20:16 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Upcoming work on the M3 - update (longish) I thought I'd provide some updates to the big work that was done on the M3 (that is, if anyone's still reading my posts :-)). Picked the M3 up from Bill's shop this morning, but only drove it ~35 miles to home. I'm still debugging a problem with the race car, so I drove it to work today. >- Replace rear main seal (been leaking for over a year now) Bill's word's: "It was puking" <bg>. Something to keep an eye on for those of you with a lot of track miles, I think. >- Replace clutch, pilot & throw out bearings (while doing above) Also replaced the clutch slave cylinder (plunger fell out). WOW! I hadn't realized how stiff the clutch had gotten. I actually sat there pumping the clutch pedal a few times, thinking it hadn't quite pumped up fully. :-) Smooth & easy now. >- Check aforementioned tranny issues Covered :-) except for the big sloppiness while in gear. Turns out the Rogue WSR had loosened at the end connections. Turns out Ben knew about the problem and has fixed it, but didn't let me know <bfg>. The perils of being one of the first to try a new product, I guess. All better now. >- Check oil pump sprocket nut It was tight (figures, the one I check is OK), but it got tightened more, Lock-Tite'd, and bolt threads center punched. It's not going anywhere now <knock on wood>. >- Reinforce F subframe & R swaybar brackets Done, also got new motor mounts, as the original ones were starting to crack. >- Replace leaking power steering hose And new fluid reservoir (second one for this car, odd). >- Oil, tranny & diff fluid changes (going to try Royal Purple Synchromax, >based on others reports) Only 35 miles, but the RP Synchromax feels smooooth :-) Could just be due to changing the fluid after 30,000 miles, but nice so far. >I fully expect to need F control arms & bushings. Yep, new arms & bushings. Car gets an alignment tomorrow AM. But it's not off by much right now (Bill's good at trying to get everything back where it was), and feels more stable for sure. And got the front Koni's in as well (rears I did Sunday). Thanks to everybody who responded earlier, I set mine 3/4 turn from full soft R, 1/2 turn from full soft F. Felt pretty good; after the alignment I'll check out a few of my favorite on- and off-ramps :-) (BTW, and I'm sure this has been covered before, but does anyone have a solution for a front adjuster? Seems you can't get the Koni adjuster to fit.) Now that the car is retired from the track, a lot of this stuff should last more than 120K (I hope, anyway). Which is good, 'cause I don't plan on selling it anytime soon. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 KP
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#7. Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 master cylinder vs 325is master cylinder - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:03:36 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 master cylinder vs 325is master cylinder The E36 M3 MC has a bigger bore. Also, it has been a bit since I looked at one closely, but the 325 may have a differential bore (different diameter front and rear) and M3 may be straight bore (lots of maybes here). Anyway, they are fairly specifically made and work as a part of the braking SYSTEM (proportions the brakes). I put M3 brakes on my 328 and had odd braking, added the M3 master cyl and they went away. $299, not cheap but worth it. James -------------------------------------------------------------------- James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance Genuine and OEM BMW Parts 540.639.9648 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Call or visit our website for special introductory pricing on Powerflex suspension bushings.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] sticking shifter - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:37:49 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] sticking shifter Jim Bassett wrote: > Sorry, missed the part where this was Chester's & Alex's list. Sorry guys, > if you don't want to read a particular ON-TOPIC subject, locate the > "delete" key and make use of it. Frankly, you don't have the right to tell > me (or anyone on this List) what I can or can't discuss. Only Suzy (and her > whip :-)) does. Yeah, and I got a big, nasty turbocharged whip now that you guys ain't gonna want to mess with :-) I see no problem with discussing sticky shifters. That's what this list is here for. Suzy
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Upcoming work on the M3 - update (longish) - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:47:09 -0400 From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Upcoming work on the M3 - update (longish) In a message dated 10/23/2002 6:24:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, jimbassett@attbi.com writes: > BTW, and I'm sure this has been > covered before, but does anyone have a solution for a front > adjuster? Seems > you can't get the Koni adjuster to fit.) Jim, Just use some small needle-nose pliers. Not fancy, but does the job. Purchased that $30.00 Dali Racing tool...but it doesn't fit the front Koni's :-( Think I may make a small t-handle rod with a cut-out notch at the base. Any buyers??? ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA BSP Champ '01 and '02
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#10. Baby seat tether on back shelf for 1995 M3 - from Msebmwman@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:59:33 EDT From: Msebmwman@aol.com Subject: Baby seat tether on back shelf for 1995 M3 Hey all; Has anyone here converted a 1995 M3 to accept the standard baby seat tether. This is some sort of metal or other piece that has a small metal bar on it and perhaps on newer cars a plastic cover to make it look nice. It accepts a small spring clip that attaches to the top of a baby seat so that the seat doesn't tilt forward under hard braking. What are the parts needed, things to do, procedures etc? Is this something that the dealer has in stock to convert older cars? Thanks, Marc 95M3 needing baby tether 95M3CSL the other baby......
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Camber correction shims? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:01:55 -0400 From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Camber correction shims? What about trying the camber correction bolts? You can get these from the dealer. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA BSP Champ '01 and '02