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#1. How to use child safety seats in E36? - from K Quistorff
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 19:23:45 -0500 From: "K Quistorff" <kqkq@nc.rr.com> Subject: How to use child safety seats in E36? I asked the fine folks at BMW NA and also at my local BMW dealership this question when I bought my M3 last winter and never got a reasonable answer. Wondering if anyone on this list has a solution. Problem is the design of both left and right rear seat belts in E36 cars does not allow a normal forward facing child safety seat to be used - the anchor point positions are backwards from "normal" (E36's have belt receptacles near corners of the seat instead of near center) and the belt anchor positions are not spread apart enough to capture the width of a child seat. This results in a safety seat "floating", and no amount of tightening does any good. Wouldn't be a big deal if I had only one kid in a safety seat as the center lap belt works fine, but I have two kids and can't put two child seats in the rear without some change to the left and right belt geometry or some specially designed car seat. I considered putting one kid in the front and relying on the passenger front seat pressure sensor to safeguard against airbag deployment, but I'm not willing to gamble on it working, nor would I want to deal with all the nasty looks from Moms on the road. Anyone figured this out? Keith Q. '96 M3 Cary, NC
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#2. Fwd: M3 door panels (air bag type) For Sale - from DocWyte
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:48:39 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Fwd: M3 door panels (air bag type) For Sale Forwarding this for my friend Ken. Please contact him at glxtasy@juno.com with any questions. -josh --- Ken Weidmann <glxtasy@juno.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:44:11 GMT > CC: > Subject: M3 door panels (air bag type) For Sale > From: Ken Weidmann <glxtasy@juno.com> > > Just wondering if one of you M type people could > forward this to your respective > lists/people/websites. They came out of a 99 or 98 > M3 2-door coupe and are the air bag type door > panels. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1871314004&rd=1 > > > > Ken Weidmann Jr. Checkered Flag Automotive > 916-424-2197 > 1995 Jetta GLX M3 Wannabe > 1985 Show-rocco > 1957 Porsche 356 A (1st family/2nd owner)#100119 > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today > Only $9.95 per month! > Visit www.juno.com ===== Josh Wyte Momentum Motorsports 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
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#3. Re: [E36M3] How to use child safety seats in E36? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 19:38:55 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to use child safety seats in E36? At 04:34 PM 10/31/02, K Quistorff wrote: >Problem is the design of >both left and right rear seat belts in E36 cars does not allow a normal >forward facing child safety seat to be used - the anchor point positions are >backwards from "normal" (E36's have belt receptacles near corners of the >seat instead of near center) and the belt anchor positions are not spread >apart enough to capture the width of a child seat. Hmmm, odd since we put Nikolas' car seat (forward facing) in my car all the time. The spacing is a bit narrower than Kim's Corolla, but it still fits. It goes on the passenger side of the rear seat. Anyway, maybe it has to do with the size of seat? I think Nik's is a Cosco seat. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - Daddy's "purple" car (we're working on "violet" :-)) 1993 325is #44 KP
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Online shopping - performance and alarm?? - from Johnny Lee
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:23:39 -0500 From: Johnny Lee <mclee@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Online shopping - performance and alarm?? Actually I bought mine from eBay. New in box too... it was $100 cheaper than the dealer but you get no warranty. -Johnny -----Original Message----- From: Paul Smith [mailto:pauls@ontario.com] Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:04 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Online shopping - performance and alarm?? Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 23:54:47 -0500 From: Paul Smith <pauls@ontario.com> Subject: Online shopping - performance and alarm?? I just bought a 98 M3/4 5-speed from the Chicago area - pick it up Friday:) I would like to know where I can get a good price on a OEM alarm as well as getting a shark 'kit'. Where is a good place to get either? Also will be looking for: x-brace short shift kit Is K&N still the best? Stock? What conforti has to offer? thanks in advance Paul Smith 36 hrs from a 98 M3/4 ************************************************************* 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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#5. When to replace stock shock/struts or bushings? - from Olin, Jason (NIH/NIMH)
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:36:00 -0500 From: "Olin, Jason (NIH/NIMH)" <jolin@mail.nih.gov> Subject: When to replace stock shock/struts or bushings? Folks- My '97 M3 2-door is bone stock and has 68K miles. It has relatively new Michelin Pilots on it. I don't track the car. As far as I can tell, the M3 handles fine in terms of cornering, but it seems as though the suspension is less dampened-like the road feels rougher and things like drain covers and expansion joints feel harder. My wife has been griping about it more lately-which is likely due to her being pregnant. I'm worried that I'm just being neurotic now that she's griping a lot. So-here are the questions: Are the original shocks and struts showing their age or is this a matter of having old bushings? If it's time to do a suspension overhaul, what set up would retain driving characteristics that are similar to original? Is it crazy to go back to the OEM struts/shocks? Remember, I don't need it to win races. Thanks everyone! Jason Olin 97 M3 2-door Cosmos Black
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#6. Re: [E36M3] When to replace stock shock/struts or bushings? - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 06:47:54 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] When to replace stock shock/struts or bushings? Chances are your stock shocks and rear shock mounts are toast. Mine were at 65k miles. I went with Koni shocks on the stock springs and TC Kline rear shock mounts. The ride quality is better than what I had before and since the Koni's are adjsutable I can tweak the handling if I want. -josh --- "Olin, Jason (NIH/NIMH)" <jolin@mail.nih.gov> wrote: > Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:36:00 -0500 > From: "Olin, Jason (NIH/NIMH)" <jolin@mail.nih.gov> > Subject: When to replace stock shock/struts or > bushings? > > Folks- > > My '97 M3 2-door is bone stock and has 68K miles. > It has relatively new > Michelin Pilots on it. I don't track the car. As > far as I can tell, the M3 > handles fine in terms of cornering, but it seems as > though the suspension is > less dampened-like the road feels rougher and things > like drain covers and > expansion joints feel harder. My wife has been > griping about it more > lately-which is likely due to her being pregnant. > I'm worried that I'm just > being neurotic now that she's griping a lot. > > So-here are the questions: > > Are the original shocks and struts showing their age > or is this a matter of > having old bushings? > > If it's time to do a suspension overhaul, what set > up would retain driving > characteristics that are similar to original? > > Is it crazy to go back to the OEM struts/shocks? > Remember, I don't need it > to win races. > > Thanks everyone! > > Jason Olin > > > 97 M3 2-door Cosmos Black > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > ===== Josh Wyte Momentum Motorsports 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
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#7. Re: [E36M3] When to replace stock shock/struts or bushings? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 10:04:28 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] When to replace stock shock/struts or bushings? Jason Olin writes: Having done a suspension overhaul on my '97 M3 (currently at 84k), I'll take a shot at answering the questions. > So-here are the questions: > Are the original shocks and struts showing their age or is this a matter of > having old bushings? I'd say likely both. I don't track my car all that much, none in the last 2 years. But it does dodge some autocross cones. Replacing the shocks and the rear trailing arm bushings did a great job tightening the rear, while replacing the front control arm bushings took care of the front (along with front shocks, of course). > If it's time to do a suspension overhaul, what set up would retain driving > characteristics that are similar to original? I went with Koni SA's, dialed in to pretty close to stock settings. Didn't really make the ride harsher, but far more controlled. The shocks were definitely toast when we replaced them, the bushings added added the finishing touches. > Is it crazy to go back to the OEM struts/shocks? Remember, I don't need it > to win races. Given that they'll need replacement down the road again, I'd say yes. Koni's should be far more durable. Especially when you can set 'em and forget 'em, why not? Somebody else can comment on the cost of Koni's vs OEM, I bought my koni's used from somebody who moved up to Koni double adjustables. Andrej '97 M3
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#8. RE: Nor Cal weather/tires - from David Flanary
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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 08:23:15 -0800 From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> Subject: RE: Nor Cal weather/tires Jonathan: Lucky you, doing BOTH SPIR and LS this weekend. The weather has been cold and clear in Sonoma county. This morning at am. it was 34 degrees on my way to work in St. Helena. For toyos, try Ron Cortez, AIM Motorsports, he's located at SPIR. He's been very good to deal with. Dave David W. Flanary Markham Vineyards
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#9. '96 M3 Windshield Washer Nozzels - from Rex Tener
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 10:37:57 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: '96 M3 Windshield Washer Nozzels I am trying to track down the correct heated windshield washer nozzles for my '96 M3 after one of mine had the inlet break off. Two dealers and the ETK list the following: unheated nozzle 61-60-1-384-859 heated nozzle 61-66-8-350-355 However, I received the heated nozzle with the above part number and it has two inlets for washer fluid. I then checked the ETK for a 99 M3 and it lists a different part number for the heated nozzle for that year: heated nozzle 61-66-8-376-011 The heated nozzle is not cheap, from Pacific BMW it was ~$20.00 and from Allison BMW it would have been ~$38.00. Any ideas? A mistake in the ETK? Thanks, -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#10. Slightly OT - Changing Brake Fluid - from Johnny Lee
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Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 14:01:29 -0500 From: Johnny Lee <mclee@comcast.net> Subject: Slightly OT - Changing Brake Fluid I have finally decided to get my hands dirty and plan to change the brake fluid myself (never done it before.) I am looking to see if there are things that I need to watch out from your experience. I plan to follow the following procedure: -Get a pump from BMP -Put one liter of fluid in the pump and connect it to the master cylinder. -Apply pressure (not sure how much pressure I should apply.) -Follow Bentley's procedure to bleed the brake and clutch -Watch out and not get the fluid on any painted surface. My main concern is that I don't know how to differentiate between old/new fluid other than getting different color one. The car has ATE Superblue in it. I still have a liter left in my house. Should I get the amber one or would I be able to tell the difference between old and new "blue" fluid? Is there any special area that I need to watch out for to avoid getting air in the system? TIA, -Johnny 1998 M3/4 (daily driver) 50K