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#1. Re: [E36M3] Slight addendum to yesterday's story.... - from Reid Conti
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:14:40 -0800 From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Slight addendum to yesterday's story.... Wayne, Good story.. very funny :) Shows that you truly got what you wanted and justifies your purchase, eh? I need to catch a ride in one some day.. a sweet machien for sure. Enjoy the car, and ignore the naysayers. We all take calculated risks every day. Your little "race" is probably less risky than someone's everyday, "safely" driven commute. Everyone has different skills, strengths and weaknesses. Just because you were racing does not mean it was unnecessarily dangerous, just like speeding alone is not a bad thing (but yes, you will hit the wall harder). Enjoy the car! - reid On Wednesday, Oct 30, 2002, at 06:23 US/Pacific, Wayne Miller wrote: > 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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#2. Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 08:17:07 -0800 (PST) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD it's called the "CD43" or "Business CD" head unit. from what i've read, it was a $1000 option (!) on E36s. it's a direct plug-in replacement for the C33, and allegedly sounds better since there it outputs a higher voltage signal going to the amp. it also doesn't have the bad frequency response of the C33 in FM mode. i was recently outbid on one of these units on eBay -- it went for $355... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1870874819 still looking for another. they are rare. -zs --- George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> wrote: > 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) > > > ************************************************************* > 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] overheat, overflow, budget overrun - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:24:33 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] overheat, overflow, budget overrun Cody, 2 Weeks ago, I had a small puddle of coolant below the radiator on the drivers side. It was a leaking radiator, plastic tank to aluminum fins. A new one from www.bimmerparts.com is around $144 or so. I went ahead and got the whole cooling kit for $250, which is the radiator, water pump, upper and lower hoses, both belts, 80 degree thermostat, and aluminum housing. Then I added the 80/88 fan switch, and left the engine fan off for the "fan delete" option. Anyway, jack up the car, and look at the bottom of the radiator, and you should be able to see where it was leaking. Turns out my radiator was not a BMW part, but aftermarket. The new one from bimmerparts has the BMW roundel cast in. Chris 97 M3/4 > 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.
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#4. Clutch Replacement - DIY or pay someone? - from Michael Schaublin
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:51:49 -0500 From: "Michael Schaublin" <mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> Subject: Clutch Replacement - DIY or pay someone? I'll be needing a clutch in the next 6 - 12 months. Is it feasible to do a clutch job up on four jackstands? A local shop will do it for $650 complete, but this shop is really bad for keeping appointments. I'd rather do it myself if I know I can complete it over a weekend. Thanks, Mike Schaublin _________________________________________________________________ Unlimited Internet access -- and 2 months free! Try MSN. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/2monthsfree.asp
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#5. BMW in World Challenge GT - from R. Kao
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 12:03:23 -0500 From: "R. Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> Subject: BMW in World Challenge GT I just watched my tape of the SPEED World Challenge GT race from Road Atlanta and Greg Creamer briefly mentioned that BMW plans to have a factory effort in the series in '03 through PTG. Does anyone have any more details? I've checked with the PTG and the World Challenge websites and they do not mention anything. This would be an exciting alternative to a full blown ALMS effort to compete against Audi's factory and Porsche's pseudo-factory efforts. McMillan already runs an E46 M3 in the series, I wonder if he'll continue to get the nod or if others like Boris Said and Bill Auberlen will return to a BMW factory outfit. Either way, it makes this series even more interesting than it already is. Roy '99 M3 <- Mandatory E36 M3 content... _________________________________________________________________ Broadband? Dial-up? Get reliable MSN Internet Access. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp
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#6. WTB: '97+ M3 2 door - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:02:32 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB: '97+ M3 2 door Just weighing my options. Anyone have any for sale? Preferably silver on black or gray. I don't think I could do a white, green, red, yellow, purple or even black car. So I guess the only other option is avus or estoril blue. Meticulous owner...don't care if you've tracked the car, I just need to know that you're meticulous like me. Non smoker, etc. I live in Brooklyn, NY so....hopefully some place close by. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
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#7. Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD - from Boen168@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 13:07:40 EST From: Boen168@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] In-Dash CD The original radio on my '88 E30M3 finally went on the blink and I replaced it with an BMW Business w/In-Dash CD unit (by Blaupunk, Germany), I believed, came standard on the Z3 Coupe.. My mechanic/friend ordered factory radio connector wires, Adapt Line part# 65-12-8-350-192...$63.25 list and Connect Cable part# 61-10-1-388-934...$31.50 List. These cables just plug into the existing factory wires to the new unit...no cutting/splicing whatsoever! Works great and everything original! David '88 M3 (garage queen!) '95 M3 (156K daily driver) In a message dated 10/30/02 8:14:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: > 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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#8. Re: Alighnment Differences (long for info) - from Brad Ahrens
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:11:41 -0800 (PST) From: Brad Ahrens <txsaggie97@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Alighnment Differences (long for info) First off thanks to everyone who weighed in on my low coolant warning issue after replacing the rad. Level is good and stays constant so it looks like the sensor didn't like being disturbed and will be checked and replaced. New issue is alighnment. Yippee. I'm off .7 deg. Neg camber: Drivers side is 1.5 and pass side is .8 Wheel gap - center of rim to fender: d=12.5" p=13" (rears are equal) Background: Suspension is H&R coilover kit. Three threads up on each side - even. Car was hit prior to my purchase (big rear / light front - only supposed just trailer hitch to rad) but alighned fine according to some yahoo shop. I regret not asking for the printout at the time but I was less informed than even now - not a gearhead prior to M3 purchase (ahem ford ranger ahem) but always loved cars. Anyway... Since then no accidents but I have run over 4 or um so of those large "DD" road bump titties. The ones like 3" tall and 5-6" in dia. (Don't ask - I was distracted and not in a good way). Impact was hard enough to bend both my driv side new (2wks at the time) superleggeras -17s. Front had 2 good sized flat spots rear 1 smaller. H&R c/o's NOT on the car at the time. Possibilities? 1. Bent control arm? "Looks" ok..but.. 2. Bent shock? H&Rs haven't hit anything more than occasional pothole. 3. Runnng the slightly bent rim up front on drivers side..inside edge balances fine..getting fixed soon. Wishfull thinking this would be it. Have to be bent badly I would think. 4. Bent frame? Ugh. I do seem to remember during my Euro frt spring guinea pig chapter that the pass side of the car was higher as well (pre-road titty incident) but I would have thought the alighnment monkeys (not at the current shop - old shop) would have mentioned the discrepancy when I asked... Would love to hear opinions aside from #4. Thinking about maybe changing control arms (70k on current) and front control arm bushings (maybe powerflex) while I am in there. If that doesn't fix then shimming and living with it? Maybe some camber plates? Or even using the c/o to even up the wheel gap in front in the hopes of evening camber? (prob bad idea shock travel wise?) TIA Brad 97 - M3/4 with 70k miles where everything is approaching "that time" __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
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#9. Looking for an M3 engine in Bay Area - from Tommymats@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:01:09 EST From: Tommymats@aol.com Subject: Looking for an M3 engine in Bay Area I'm in need of an M3 engine either a 3.0 or 3.2 in the Bay Area. My M3 needs a heart transplant now. If anyone knows please let me know. tom <A HREF="mailto:tommymats@aol.com">tommymats@aol.com</A>
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#10. Fwd: [E36M3] overheat, overflow, budget overrun - from Sam Langley
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Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 16:54:37 -0500 From: Sam Langley <samrl@triad.rr.com> Subject: Fwd: [E36M3] overheat, overflow, budget overrun welcome to my world!!.. look at your return line at the top of the radiator on the drivers side.. pull the hose to see if the neck broke like mine did on sunday monday got new radiator and changed it myself, saving big money.. fairly easy install, no lift necessary sam >Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:03:02 -0600 >From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Reply-To: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> >Subject: [E36M3] overheat, overflow, budget overrun >X-Server-Uuid: 19b8f836-387f-11d3-b847-0090275d567f >X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) >X-WSS-ID: 11A12CDA451411-01-01 >X-OriginalArrivalTime: 30 Oct 2002 14:56:21.0048 (UTC) >FILETIME=[8225AB80:01C28024] > >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 > > > > >************************************************************* >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. >*************************************************************