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#1. RE: [E36M3] Re: shark injector - help! - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:05:47 -0800 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: shark injector - help! BTW, Is the Shark injector CARB compliant? And/or why would you need to remove and/or reinstall it? Has anyone with Sharked cars experience detonation/pinging on California (91 octane) gas? -----Original Message----- From: Ron Buchalski [mailto:rbuchals@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 9:17 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: shark injector - help! Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 12:07:03 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: shark injector - help! Or, you could see if your car hits redline in 5th gear... ;-) The easier way is to check where redline is. This raises a good question regarding the Shark Injector. It replaces the stock code with Sharked code, and retains the stock code on the injector, so you can switch back and forth anytime you want. Well, if the Shark Injector contains your 'original' stock code, and you want to Re-Shark it, will it merely overwrite the original stock code with the newer stock code, or does it somehow lock itself to the original stock code, and not allow the Shark code to be installed? I would see this as a means to prevent the Shark Injector from being used on multiple vehicles. Of course, if the stock code has the same identifier (same DME?) it would probably work without a problem. Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 20:32:25 EST >From: Mdriver13@aol.com >Subject: shark injector - help! > > >Group, > >I think during my Inspection II last month, the dealer may have "unsharked" >me. Is this possible? Is there an easy way to tell whether the program is >still in there???? >Seat of the pants tells me I'm unsharked...but that's not very scientific.
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#2. E36m3 you have a greeting card from . - from David Flanary
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:51:39 -0800 From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> Subject: E36m3 you have a greeting card from . E36m3, has sent you a greeting card -- a postcard from Friend-Greetings.com. You can pickup your greeting card at Friend-Greetings.com by clicking on the link below. http://www.friend-greeting.com/203746/pickup.html?code=E36m3&id=0811021 Message: ------------------------------------------------------------ E36m3 I just sent you a greeting card - please pick it up. ------------------------------------------------------------
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#3. RE: [E36M3] radiators - $10 fix - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 14:46:52 -0800 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: [E36M3] radiators - $10 fix Or for $10, at the track last weekend I just heard described the following fix/reinforcement for the plastic radiator neck: Get an aluminum sleeve/thinwall pipe with an outside diameter just smaller than the inside diameter of the plastic radiator neck. Cut the aluminum sleeve so it is a little bit longer than the neck. Then coat it with JB Weld and slide it into the neck so its flush/far end will stick slightly into the radiator. Let dry and you're done. Instant reinforcement! Mark. -----Original Message----- From: James Clay [mailto:james@bimmerworld.com] Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 2:26 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] radiators Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 17:19:17 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: radiators Fliudyne will have their new E36 radiators finished soon. We have been pushing them for over a year, but Honda parts sell better... They will be in the $5-600 ballpark, but with better cooling capability and 100% aluminum construction (no weak plastic). I have used the Fuidynes in other cars and the quality is worth it. 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. ************************************************************* 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. [E36M3] motor break in - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 17:48:40 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: [E36M3] motor break in Paul asks > > So, then our first thousand mile break in is not to seat the rings at all > which has been done at the factory. So, then, why are we not supposed to > exceed 3/4 of redline, or whatever it is, for the first 1K miles? > Everybody thinks its to seat rings, but that clearly isnt the case. Thanks. It is my understanding that the rings seat fairly quickly (depends on many factors though) and can/is done at the factory at times (as we have heard), the break-in during the initial mileage is primarily for proper seasoning of the crankshaft (related to varying your rpms) and other internals (bearings, journals, etc.) IIRC. Someone better educated could explain I am sure. Regards, Rich
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#5. Weird oil leak - from Zachary Eyler-Walker
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 17:51:43 -0500 (EST) From: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> Subject: Weird oil leak Posting for a friend: He's got a weird oil leak in his obdII m3, where oil is apparently seeping out from somewhere on the top of the head cover. Basically, with the plastic engine cover taken off, if you look in the head cover around the spark coils, there's a bit of oil accumulating there. There isn't any oil in the spark plug well itself at all, and the oil seems to be coming solely from the first cylinder area (ie, that closest to the front of the car). It almost looks like it's coming from the screw at the very front of the head cover that a grounding strap is attached to, with a big washer below that point. Does this ring a bell? Thanks for any ideas, Zach
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#6. Re: Guibo replacement - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 18:16:32 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Re: Guibo replacement Paul, Yes, now would be a good time to replace your 'flex-disk'. It comes off when the trans is off. Of course, I replaced my flex-disk and then my clutch started to slip a bit... <sigh> Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock '92 525i 5-speed w/M5 wheels -- FOR SALE '02 M3
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#7. Stone Chip - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 17:29:27 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Stone Chip Robert, Hello.. If you have full coverage for your car, the insurance company will pay 100% of the repair costs. I have had several windshield cracks repaired by a fellow named Art Goins. He has a shop in Teaneck NJ. If you are in the area, give him a call. 201-837-1858. If you are not in the area, he may be able to recommend someone else. Hope this helps Mo -----Original Message----- From: Robert Exconde [mailto:99e36m3@exconde.com] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 6:57 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Stone Chip Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 05:48:42 -0600 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: Stone Chip Has anyone fixed their windshield due to stone chip? I just got one the other day and before winter I need it fixed before it spreads. I've seen the device on TV being able to fix a chip however I dont remember what company it is. Any names of people in the local area or brands of repair devices any of you could suggest? re99m3
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: shark injector - help! - from NickG
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 18:10:13 -0500 From: "NickG" <nick@tech-nick.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: shark injector - help! My understanding is that the SI locks onto the VIN number of the car upon initial use (reading out and storing the stock software in the process). Then, it keeps track of what code it has downloaded into the DME, ie, stock or Shark. Both programs are stored in the SI, thus it's able to swap back and forth accordingly. Nick > This raises a good question regarding the Shark Injector. It replaces the > stock code with Sharked code, and retains the stock code on the injector, so > you can switch back and forth anytime you want. > > Well, if the Shark Injector contains your 'original' stock code, and you > want to Re-Shark it, will it merely overwrite the original stock code with > the newer stock code, or does it somehow lock itself to the original stock > code, and not allow the Shark code to be installed? > > I would see this as a means to prevent the Shark Injector from being used on > multiple vehicles. Of course, if the stock code has the same identifier > (same DME?) it would probably work without a problem. > > Ron Buchalski
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Weird oil leak - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 18:05:47 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Weird oil leak Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> wrote: > > He's got a weird oil leak in his obdII m3, where oil is apparently > seeping out from somewhere on the top of the head cover. Basically, > with the plastic engine cover taken off, if you look in the head > cover around the spark coils, there's a bit of oil accumulating > there. Zach, Tell your friend to either tighten his spark plugs or replace the cylinder cover gaskets (one perimeter and two internals). alex f
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Stone Chip - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 18:09:46 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Stone Chip Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> wrote: > > Hello.. If you have full coverage for your car, the insurance > company will pay 100% of the repair costs. Not exactly. The insurance coverage and glass deductible treatment is both insurance and state specific. In some states with state mandated coverages, like MA, there is a 0 deductible for comprehensive glass claims. In others, like TX, regular comprehensive deductible applies. In states without state mandated policies, the glass claims treatment may differ from one carrier to another. alex f > -----Original Message----- > From: Robert Exconde [mailto:99e36m3@exconde.com] > Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 6:57 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Stone Chip > > Has anyone fixed their windshield due to stone chip? I just got one the > other day and before winter I need it fixed before it spreads. I've seen the > device on TV being able to fix a chip however I dont remember what company > it is. Any names of people in the local area or brands of repair devices any > of you could suggest? > > re99m3