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#1. Re: A new record? Replacing an E36M3 - very long but a good story - from John Firestone
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:34:47 +0100 (CET) From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> Subject: Re: A new record? Replacing an E36M3 - very long but a good story On Tue, 29 Oct 2002, Wayne Miller wrote: > The insurance was a problem ... if you don't already have insurance. > I called around and the people that would give > me a quote were all over the place with Allstate being the highest > at....are you ready.....$8,200/year!!!! A mere triffle added to the foot of the account. Should you try to insure an M3 in Germany and have no insurance history you could pay over $20 000 in the first year. :( -John '96 318is
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#2. In-Dash CD - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:14:33 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: In-Dash CD My 96 M3 has the optional HK stereo with the radio/cassette head unit. I'd be interested in substituting a CD slot-loading BMW head unit from a later model instead, if that's compatible with the other HK components. (I do not want to put in an aftermarket unit, rewire the car, or get the trunk mounted CD changer.) Any of you audio guys know what my options are, and/or have a used CD head unit for sale? Neil 96 M3
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Rear Tiring Rubbing - Fixed! - from Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:22:41 -0500 From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Tiring Rubbing - Fixed! Hi everyone, Thanks for all the great suggestions. Two areas were clearly rubbing (after installation of stock 245/40R17 S03 on the stock 8.5" rear wheels): 1) shock dust boot on inside of rear wheel 2) outer fender lip, but just slightly Todd and I first installed a set of washers between the shock and the control arm to push the shock (and therefore the dust boot) inboard. This solved number 1. Thanks for the tip Lowell on the other washer between the shock and the bolt - the Konis came with that one originally. Now it looks like: [control arm]- (washer/spacer) - [shock] - (washer)- [bolt] For number 2, we first used a smaller baseball bat, but that seemed to be scraping off the paint a bit, although my technique probably wasn't very good. After trying that for a bit, we moved on to Paul's suggestion of the claw side of a hammer. We lightly pried the fender lip out, by levering off of the tire, after wrapping the hammer in a towel. It wasn't extremely uniform, but you could bend out the exact area you wanted and it didn't touch the paint. Some extreme cornering (with a full tank of gas) doesn't appear to show anymore rubbing. Thanks! '98 M3 (Dinan suspension, FAT S03s, Conforti intake+soft, X-brace, Euro rotors+R4S....)
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#4. Re: [E36M3] clutch - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 05:58:05 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] clutch At 04:53 PM 10/29/02 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 17:51:45 -0500 >From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> >Subject: clutch > >Anybody know where to buy a Sachs Sport clutch for an E36 M3? > >Paul Elliott >--------------------------------------------------------- When I was looking, a year or so ago, I found the best prices at Zygmunt. www.bimmerparts.com As I recall, you have to ask about the sport clutch kit. Jay
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#5. Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 06:08:53 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD At 07:23 AM 10/30/02 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:14:33 -0500 >From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> >Subject: In-Dash CD > >My 96 M3 has the optional HK stereo with the radio/cassette head unit. I'd >be interested in substituting a CD slot-loading BMW head unit from a later >model instead, if that's compatible with the other HK components. (I do not >want to put in an aftermarket unit, rewire the car, or get the trunk mounted >CD changer.) > >Any of you audio guys know what my options are, and/or have a used CD head >unit for sale? > >Neil >96 M3 There is a factory, in-dash CD player that will work.. I think it's out of a Z3, but not sure. Seems to me I've seen reference to a CD43. Again, not sure. I've seen many posts on roadfly.com and/or bimmerforums.com. If you post your question in one of these forums, I'm sure you'll get your answer. BTW, I go by LUNI2NZ in all the other forums. Jay
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#6. Slight addendum to yesterday's story.... - from Wayne Miller
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:20:57 -0500 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: Slight addendum to yesterday's story.... Now I am not one of those people that likes to publicize "kill" stories but I couldn't resist this time. If those that read yesterday's story were paying attention, you'll remember that the main reason that I decided to buy another car was due to the MINI only matching a Mitsubishi Eclipse in acceleration. Well guess what? This morning, on my 2nd morning having an E46M3, that same Eclipse lines up right behind me at the same light :-) It's too bad that there was another car next to me. I go at a normal pace up to the highway ramp and then slowly start to accelerate at part throttle onto the highway. As soon as there is room, the Eclipse pulls into the next lane and guns it - the moment I was waiting for. I just floored it and left him in the dust. Then I slow down and wait for him to catch up and I did it again. Childish? Sure but who cares. Up ahead, there was some regular traffic so I just settled in. Eventually, he pulls up next to me and gives me a big thumbs up and I waved. I am sure that he has no idea that it was all his fault. E36M3 content - So far, I like the steering on the E36M3's much better than E46M3's but it is still early. -Wayne
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#7. overheat, overflow, budget overrun - from Cody_McCoy
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 06:49:20 -0800 From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> Subject: overheat, overflow, budget overrun Group, Ok it finally happened, after a year of trouble free driving in my 95 m3/2 got to work this morning, low and behold obc light and message: check coolant level, get out of car and whoaa..a huge puddle of coolant on the ground under drivers side of radiator, temps still normal, overflow bottle empty, couldn't see/feel anything broken, no leaking from water pump, anyone have suggestions from past experience?, not sure what water pumps in it, seems to be leaking from somewhere on drivers side of radiator, need to kluge something together since this is rent week and I'm tapped for greenbacks, maybe lower rad hose??? or drain plug broken/ loose, I'm heading out at lunch to take a better look without the fan shrouds in the way but would like some ideas before my adventure starts, any help is mucho appreciated, thanks gang. Cody McCoy 95 m3/2 sick with fever mailto:Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD - from George R Carr Jr
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 07:50:58 -0700 From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD >Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:14:33 -0500 >From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> >Subject: In-Dash CD > >My 96 M3 has the optional HK stereo with the radio/cassette head unit. I'd >be interested in substituting a CD slot-loading BMW head unit from a later >model instead, if that's compatible with the other HK components. (I do not >want to put in an aftermarket unit, rewire the car, or get the trunk mounted >CD changer.) > >Any of you audio guys know what my options are, and/or have a used CD head >unit for sale? > >Neil >96 M3 > There is a BMW indash CD HK set that I have tried. Originally I was going to trade the indash CD that came with my M Roadster for the tape/weather/radio (remote CD changer) like what came in my 98 M3. It does seem that some of these change easily (if you remember your radio code). In my case I decided to keep my indash CD although I do like the weather band option. George -- ====== __ __ George R Carr Jr / / / / | / | ______ 98M3/4 BL/SS / / / / |/ | o/______\o BMWCCA 156632 JTD/ / / / shark | (**=00=**) georgercarrjr@earthlink.net/ / / /__/|__/|__| []*-XX-*[] also 00MRoadster (Sharkster)
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Slight addendum to yesterday's story.... - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:02:08 -0500 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Slight addendum to yesterday's story.... > Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:20:57 -0500 > From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> > Subject: Slight addendum to yesterday's story.... Childish? Sure but who cares. Yes, very childish and the people involved in the accident that you cause will care quite a bit! If you want to race your hot car, take it to the track. BTW, DTMPower.net is the place to share your "kill" stories with the other kids. This is a good list, fairly absent of these childish kill stories. I hope we can keep it that way. I'm sorry, but I have had friends killed by people like you that were racing on the street. I'm a little sensitive about it. Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 94 325i
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#10. Re: Clutch - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:43:51 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: Clutch Some places have old stock left, but they are no longer making this part. Instead, there is a new RSM system similar to the ultralight setup on our web page - available with both 7" and 5" clutches, not readily available yet and not the best options for this type of system at this point IMO. We have started selling custom clutches that will fill the gap. Our Stage I is a good road-race clutch, 40% greater clamping due to friction material and pressure plate modifications with no huge increase in pedal effort. James -------------------------------------------------------------------- James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance Genuine and OEM BMW Parts 540.639.9648 -------------------------------------------------------------------- We now carry a full line of DEC catalytic converters - now offering free shipping on these parts through the end of the year.