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#1. Stereo equipment for sale - from David Morad
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 11:59:00 -0600 From: "David Morad" <Dogdave@msn.com> Subject: Stereo equipment for sale Now that my M3 has been totaled, I have the following for sale: 1 Rockford Fosgate Amp 400x this is a 4x50 amp with built in crossover. 1 Audiocontrol EQL Equalizer. 2 JL Audio 8" Subwoofers - not the sleathbox. Unfortunately I was unable to retrieve my sleathbox from my car. Both are in great shape, photos available.Contact me off list. Thanks David
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#2. m-roadster intake boot - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:01:17 -0500 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: m-roadster intake boot Does anyone have the part number for the M-Roadster intake boot? The one that is used on a 3.2l car with no ASC+T? (97 I suspect) -kit, who would rather be ASC+T-less as the stupid ASC almost spun the car again -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#3. Re: [E36M3] m-roadster intake boot - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:00:04 -0500 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] m-roadster intake boot 13 54 1 703 588 Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering . 201.444.8150 ----- Original Message ----- From: <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 1:07 PM Subject: [E36M3] m-roadster intake boot Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:01:17 -0500 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: m-roadster intake boot Does anyone have the part number for the M-Roadster intake boot? The one that is used on a 3.2l car with no ASC+T? (97 I suspect) -kit, who would rather be ASC+T-less as the stupid ASC almost spun the car again -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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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#4. Re: [E36M3] Dead battery? - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 13:06:53 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Dead battery? "Scott King" <vw8vgti@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Anyone ever experienc a miss-fire CE light caused by a dying > battery? Scott, Nope. Assuming your battery has enough charge to start the engine, it gets continuously recharged by the alternator. So as long as the engine is running, you should have no shortage of power and thus no battery induced miss-fire. I supposed the battery could have one bad cell that short intermittently and wreaks all sort of havoc. I had once inadvertently confirmed that theory by attempting to kill a running E30 by disconnecting the battery. It kept running without missing a beat. > I had a strange incident this morning. Went out to leave for > work, and the car was misfiring badly after groaning on startup > like the battery was weak.. It threw a CE light, and didn't > clear after restarting a couple times, so I ran in and grabbed > the Peake. Sure enough, misfires detected on #2 and #6. Then > to make it worse, I jump back in the car after buttoning > everything up, and turn the key to find it won't start. Just > click click click... > This was the first time I had started the car since Sunday and > the temperatures here in Ohio are now in the 30's. > So am I seeing something related to the battery croaking on me? Sure sounds like a dead battery. If the starter can not even turn over the engine, chances are it's indeed the battery. Have you checked the voltage? > I am really hoping that the reason it is no longer starting is > the repeated starts to try to clear the CE light. Unless you've managed to fry the DME, resetting the CE light should have no effect on drivability. > Just surprised to see it die in a few short minutes. The car is > a 97 and I have owned it since 99, so I am working under the > assupmtion that it is original. It's also possible that whatever problem caused the misfires in the first place (bad coils?) managed to kill the battery or the DME and thus the car no longer starts... No a pleasant thought, I know. > Any advise on replacement batteries...I know this has been a > topic of debate before... I'm a fan of Optima's (Costco now sells them for ~$110), but there are plenty of other more/less expensive choices. Douglas is OEM, but hard to find. Dealer prices them at anywhere between $100-250 depending on the moon cycle. Interstate is another known good replacement. good luck, alex f
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#5. Subject: motor break in - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 11:07:40 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: Subject: motor break in I think I remember hearing that with the introduction of the new double vanos engine, the factory fill was of synthetic oil, and there is some confusion as to whether the 99 US52 M3's were delivered with synthetic or not. Additional unconfirmed hearsay is that these engines are dry fired on propane at the factory - to seat the rings and verify 'run' condition. All this seems to niether fully support or negate the validity of the information found witin the referenced site. http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm KLBurgess 99M3/2 (my x-97 seemed far more responsive to throttle input than my current 99)
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#6. why did ASC Lite came on ? - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:24:18 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: why did ASC Lite came on ? My ASC lite came on this afternoon and I'm not sure why. I did 2 things that might have affected the ASC: 1. I took the front wheels off to measure the rotor thickness. 2. I installed the ECIS intake. Can anyone offer suggestions of how I might have caused the ASC lite to come on? Thanks __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2
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#7. rotor question - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:25:35 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: rotor question Does anyone know the minimum front rotor thickness for a 99 M3? I measured mine today and they are 26mm. Thanks ===== Hunt Hodgetts (404) 644-6020 Full-time Software Developer Part-time wholesale auto broker Atlanta, GA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2
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#8. Re: [E36M3] why did ASC Lite came on ? - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:51:47 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] why did ASC Lite came on ? At the risk of stating the obvious, did you push the ASC button on the center console to turn ASC off? That keeps the light lite. Chris > Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:24:18 -0800 (PST) > From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > Subject: why did ASC Lite came on ? > > My ASC lite came on this afternoon and I'm not sure > why. > > I did 2 things that might have affected the ASC: > > 1. I took the front wheels off to measure the rotor > thickness. > > 2. I installed the ECIS intake. > > Can anyone offer suggestions of how I might have > caused the ASC lite to come on? >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] rotor question - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 15:52:41 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] rotor question IIRC, it is 26.4mm. Time for new rotors. Chris > Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 12:25:35 -0800 (PST) > From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > Subject: rotor question > > Does anyone know the minimum front rotor thickness for > a 99 M3? I measured mine today and they are 26mm. > > Thanks > > ===== > Hunt Hodgetts (404) 644-6020 >
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#10. Re: [E36M3] motor break in - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 13:56:17 -0800 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] motor break in Re: >Here's a link to an article which says the common way to break new engines >in as described in most car owner's manuals is the most common cause of >engine damage around. Do we agree or disagree with the contents of this >article, most of which is in support of this statement: "There's a very >small window of opportunity to get the rings to seal really well ... only >about 20 miles !!" ? It's my understanding that experienced engine builders prime a new motor, then run it up to 2,000 rpm for about 20 minutes. The idea is to get sufficient (gas) pressure on the rings for them to seal properly. After that, keep the rpms up and varying for the first N miles. Given that BMW supposedly tested the E36 M3 motors (the LWTs supposedly have the best of them), then clearly BMW took care of initial break-in. Of course if you have a rebuilt motor, then this stuff applies to you ... Regards, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com