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#1. Re: [E36M3] E36m3 you have a greeting card from . - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 18:55:22 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36m3 you have a greeting card from . All, BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS ADDRESS. IT's BEEN IN THE VIRUS ALERTS. SEE: http://hq.mcafeeasap.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=99760 Chris > > From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> > Date: 2002/11/08 Fri PM 05:47:00 EST > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] E36m3 you have a greeting card from . > > 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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#2. HELP and Virus ALERT (I think) - from Robert Exconde
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 19:05:21 -0600 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: HELP and Virus ALERT (I think) Any one notice on [E36M3] E36M3 #2752 message #2 ? I stupidly clicked it and it downloaded some program that eventually set itself up to send about 350 messages to people in my address book. If any of you receive it please disregarud it and delete it immediatly. I think (not sure) it is a virus spreading attachment. I managed to stop it before it sent past 150, but I am worried that I may be spreading more than that. I would like to warn every one of this email if it got sent to you I believe David Flanary on the list got hit and therefore it got sent to list. please beware and if you got a message from me --- Delete it! BTW it has emptied my sent folder and has emptied my trash on my Outlook. Yes, I have Corporate Norton Antivirus, but it must not have caught it. Robert 99M3
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#3. Re: Re: [E36M3] M3/4 Door panel removal with air bags - speaker replacement - from B Stoll
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Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 23:40:19 -0600 From: "B Stoll" <bobstoll@ameritech.net> Subject: Re: Re: [E36M3] M3/4 Door panel removal with air bags - speaker replacement I don't disconnect the battery on mine just to remove the door panel. The air bag "stays put" in the door frame. -Bob 98 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chester Wong" <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 3:47 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3/4 Door panel removal with air bags - speaker replacement > Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 13:41:13 -0800 (PST) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3/4 Door panel removal with air bags - speaker replacement > > Yes, disconnect the battery. On the 2 door, you need to remove three torx > screws--two are covered near the door handle and the other one is under the SRS > airbag cover. > > After that, just pull. Use a butter knife covered with a paper towel and make > sure you are careful when pulling the panels as the wires are connected. > > Chester > > --- Paul Smith <pauls@ontario.com> wrote: > > I have a 98 M3/4 with the side impact airbags. I am taking the front door > > panels off to replace the speakers. > > > > Does anyone know if the only precaution I need to taks is to remove the > > negative cable on the battery? Actually, shouldn't I do both neg. and pos.? > > > ===== > > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos > http://launch.yahoo.com/u2 > > > ************************************************************* > 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] cold start miss - from B Stoll
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Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 00:24:06 -0600 From: "B Stoll" <bobstoll@ameritech.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] cold start miss Cody, (you don' mention how cold your "cold starts" are.) If the ambient temp has suddenly dropped where you live, it might be the gasoline related. Especially that gestapo oxygenated crap, with such a low reid vapor pressure. I think I still had "summer blend' in my tank, and got a rough cold-start when a light coat of frost settled on the windshield overnight. Also, it seems that it takes a gas station longer to empty/refill their Premium tanks (maybe fewer and fewer peoplle are using premium?). So you might still be purchasing a summer blend "Premium" since it may stay around a bit longer into the colder months. -Just a SWAG Bob 98 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cody_McCoy" <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 4:47 PM Subject: [E36M3] cold start miss > Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:30:13 -0800 > From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> > Subject: cold start miss > > Group > > What effect does the idle control valve have on cold starts?, the > reason I ask is on cold starts my 95 rumbles like it's missing a cylinder or > two, car has new plugs > fresh oil, and runs ok when warm or warm outside, just stumbles on cold > overnight parking, intermittent coil? fuel pump?, lifter stuck closed or > open?, problem goes away after a couple hundred yards of driving but no > amount of idle warm up will get rid of it, this one has me stumped, a search > thru TIS symptoms and tech bulletins returns fuel injector cleaning and > testing and fuel pressure check, but I would think it would be failed and > not intermittent, radiator recently failed and gave the motor a small > dowsing but nothing a rag wouldn't clean, checked all obvious connectors for > liquid damage but it's been going on for a week now so liquids should be > dry....ughh, as always all help much appreciated. > > Cody McCoy > '95 ///M3/2 > mailto:Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com >
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#5. Long-term experience with RTA bushing options - from The Buch
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Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 07:06:09 -0800 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: Long-term experience with RTA bushing options I am going to replace the rear trailing arm bushings this month, and already have the GC shims ready to go. However, as always, there are options. Anyone have longer term experience with the GC shims which proves up how robust they are, and whether the bushing is ultimately longer lasting? Of course, there are also some higher-end options like TCK's monoball components, but I wonder if these might be too harsh, possibly squeaky, etc., and probably (?) considerably pricier. Other long-term retrograde experience appreciated. Regards, Doug
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#6. Good place to buy parts? And first track experience. - from Johnny Lee
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Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 10:18:18 -0500 From: Johnny Lee <mclee@comcast.net> Subject: Good place to buy parts? And first track experience. I recall a while back someone mentioned that there is a good place to buy a kit that include, belts, hoses, water pumps, and thermostat for a good price. I did a search in the digest and couldn't find the appropriate email. By the way, is this a doable DIY job? Is there any special tools needed? I think I will do the brake pads soon also since my car just passed the 50K mark. Our local BMWCCA chapter offers something called DIY day where a sponsor dealership will let you use the lift in the shop for $35 and I plan to change pads, bleed brakes, perhaps do the cooling system work. You just have to bring your own tools. I finally had a chance to take the car to Summit Point (WV) yesterday for their FAATT event (lapping day.) What a great car. I was stupid enough to NOT turn off ASC for the first three sessions and kept losing traction at turn 9 and turn 10 exit (where power is needed to get on a straight way.) But the last session was absolute blast after turning the ASC off. Chalk it up to inexperience with the car and lack confidence in self. The stock brakes are great. Of course I don't drive as fast as most of the list members here but the car was definitely better than when I took my Prelude over there last year (which experienced brake fade and vibration, but the M3 also had ATE Superblue in it.) Thanks in advance for any advice and tips, Johnny 1998 M3/4 (51K and daily driver)
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Long-term experience with RTA bushing options - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 08:02:19 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Long-term experience with RTA bushing options I've had the shims for about a year. Noticeable improvement in tightness of rear end with used OEM RTABs. I do not believe they will add much to the longevity of stock RTABs, but definitely worth the $60. Jay At 09:16 AM 11/9/02 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 07:06:09 -0800 >From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> >Subject: Long-term experience with RTA bushing options > >I am going to replace the rear trailing arm bushings this month, and >already have the GC shims ready to go. However, as always, there are >options. > >Anyone have longer term experience with the GC shims which proves up how >robust they are, and whether the bushing is ultimately longer lasting? >Of course, there are also some higher-end options like TCK's monoball >components, but I wonder if these might be too harsh, possibly squeaky, >etc., and probably (?) considerably pricier. Other long-term retrograde >experience appreciated. > >Regards, Doug > > > >************************************************************* >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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#8. HID Retrofits - from carl sewell
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Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 11:39:00 -0500 From: "carl sewell" <jzy308@adelphia.net> Subject: HID Retrofits Just rcvd an email re sale prices for Sylvania Xenarc retrofit HID kits. Does anybody (Furst??) know what kit fits an E36 M3/4, and anybody with user knowledge on the rigs (check engine light, etc.?)? Carl Sewell Charlottesville VA e36 M3/4 CCA 151298
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#9. Cold start Miss - from Pilewan23@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 12:00:28 EST From: Pilewan23@aol.com Subject: Cold start Miss <PRE>My 95 had also begun to have rough starts and I used throttle body cleaner to thoroughly clean the throttle body and the it starts up so smooth, I was very happy. The throttle responsne was drastically improved, and throught the gears the wow factor is back. It feels like an M3 again.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Good place to buy parts? And first track experience. - from Chris Teague
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Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 09:07:46 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Good place to buy parts? And first track experience. Johnny, That was probably me. I got the E36 cooling kit from: www.bimmerparts.com Click on specials on the left, and then go to page 4 for the E36 cooling kit ($250). I did the whole job in about 3 hours, but I took my time cleaning off all the parts and engine. No special parts. The fan needs a 32mm open end wrench (it's reverse thread), and the belts need an 8mm allen wrench that fit's on a socket, but it's not hard at all. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2002 10:18:18 -0500 > From: Johnny Lee <mclee@comcast.net> > Subject: Good place to buy parts? And first track experience. > > > I recall a while back someone mentioned that there is a good place to buy a > kit that include, belts, hoses, water pumps, and thermostat for a good > price. I did a search in the digest and couldn't find the appropriate > email. By the way, is this a doable DIY job? Is there any special tools > needed?