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#1. Wanted: HK amp - from Juan Bruce
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 14:44:58 -0800 From: "Juan Bruce" <jbrucebmw@hotmail.com> Subject: Wanted: HK amp Does anyone have an HK amp lying around that they would like to get rid of? The one I bought to upgrade my '95 to the HK system is broken and after weeks at the repair shop they have told me its unrepairable. Yeah, I know I should just ditch the whole system but the track car fund sucks all the resources. Juan Bruce BMW CCA GGC '95 M3 _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Sea Foam / Top end cleansing - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 15:14:28 -0800 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Sea Foam / Top end cleansing This sounds like a real good way to waste your bearings and other lubrication dependent engine parts. The increased bearing clearance following the "high rpm" drive around town may account for the perceived "better throttle response" and "greater power". Without a controlled test, engine teardown, and wear diagnosis, you can't afford to be gambling your engine on this snake oil stuff. There's only a couple of things which actually effect performance and relate to "top end cleansing". 1) Carbon on the spark plugs, 2) carbon on the valve's/combustion chamber. You get rid of #1 by changing your plugs. You can get rid of #2 by spraying water (from a spray bottle) into the intake. It travels with the air fuel mixture into the combustion chamber turns to steam and disolves the carbon. You don't get to the spark plug/combustion chamber carbon through the oil supply. -----Original Message----- From: Jason Knight [mailto:knight2244@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 5:17 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Sea Foam / Top end cleansing Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 17:09:37 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Sea Foam / Top end cleansing A friend dropped by this weekend with his Firebird and he and my wife did this procedure where they poured a product called Sea Foam into the gas tank, engine via the oil fill, and somewhere else via a vacuum hose. The friend then drove the car at high rpms around town, and when he returned reported a better response to throttle input and possibly greater power. I have my doubts about this process. And even though I can't claim to have a wide car or engine knowledge base, I am fairly logical. It seems that if this process was proven I would have heard someone mention it in the past 30 years or so. Anyone familiar with this, and know if any benefits to it? Seems like if it was bona fide it would have made its way to this list at least once in the year I've been reading; then again maybe it snuck in between a couple shock discussion emails and I missed it. Thanks! Jason __________________________________________________ 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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#3. PIAA Xtreme white 9006 (low beam) bulbs - from Nsxlr8@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 18:39:40 EST From: Nsxlr8@aol.com Subject: PIAA Xtreme white 9006 (low beam) bulbs I purchased a set of the subject bulbs for our '98 M3. The instructions indicate to make sure that the relay harness is capable of the extra amperage. Is this a problem on these cars? I've been told that they are a direct plug in with no modifications required but want to make sure. Jeff
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#4. Crank Position Trigger/Sensor - from Boris S
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 18:36:34 -0500 From: "Boris S" <bobcat@attbi.com> Subject: Crank Position Trigger/Sensor This is my first email here... so if I do something wrong, forgive me :) Anyone know if we (OBD-I OR OBD-II) run a Bosch Motronic 60(-2) tooth trigger? or compatible? I've been told our triggers are 60(-2) tooth, so I just want to make sure. Also, do you know what kind of voltage/waveform the sensor gives off? And, finally, more specifically... if anyone here is running an electromotive unit (TecI, II or III, HPX, HPV, etc) do you use the stock CPS/trigger? I can use any info I can get! Thanks a lot, Boris
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#5. Re: [E36M3] PIAA Xtreme white 9006 (low beam) bulbs - from Robert Chay
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:03:33 -0500 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] PIAA Xtreme white 9006 (low beam) bulbs Jeff, I bought a set of Superwhites about 4 yrs ago and they really don't help much, and definitely not worth $70 or so. If you want cleaner light from the stock headlights, try Philips BlueVision. They're about $10 ea and the only place I've seen them is at Kmart. If you want better headlights, you need to get the euro ellipsoids as their beam patter is much better than the US headlights. -Bobby ps. as for your original question, yes, they should be fine as long as you use dielectric grease at the connections. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Nsxlr8@aol.com> > > > I purchased a set of the subject bulbs for our '98 M3. The instructions > indicate to make sure that the relay harness is capable of the extra > amperage. Is this a problem on these cars? I've been told that they are a > direct plug in with no modifications required but want to make sure. > > Jeff >
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Laundry List - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:06:07 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Laundry List At 12:47 PM 11/13/02, Steve Klein wrote: >Some Items I'm looking to locate for an 11/95 build M3: I assume that's a 1995 model-year(?) >• Proper Make Serpentine Belts (both). > I ordered some (Bimmerhaus, I think) and > they've been squeaky since day one. I've gotten several belts from Bimmerpart.com (aka Zygmunt). Correct fitment, no squeaks. >• Best Spark Plugs and Correct Numbers (NGK?) > Got Bosch from the dealer, but they were > a mix of numbers. I know the Bosch plug is an F7LDCR, dunno about NGK. Again, Bimmerparts.com is a good source. >• New Urethane Bushings for stock sways, F/R. > >• Plastic Clips Set for exterior trim. > >• Plastic Clips for door panels > >• Weather strips for driver/passenger doors Those others I haven't had to buy. For small parts and small quantities (usually a part that's <$10), I don't mind going to the local dealer. Otherwise, Bimmerparts may have some of those items or Nick Alexander BMW or Pacific BMW. >PN's and sources are greatly appreciated. If someone doesn't get to you sooner, I can look up some PNs on my ETK when I get home tonight. Jim Bassett
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Laundry List - from Rex Tener
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:14:48 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Laundry List At 06:07 PM 11/13/2002 -0600, Jim Bassett wrote: >At 12:47 PM 11/13/02, Steve Klein wrote: > >>• Best Spark Plugs and Correct Numbers (NGK?) >> Got Bosch from the dealer, but they were >> a mix of numbers. > >I know the Bosch plug is an F7LDCR, dunno about NGK. Again, >Bimmerparts.com is a good source. 1995 M3 ------- 12 12 9 063 428 Bosch F 7 LDCR L$5.51 12 12 9 064 619 NGK BKR 6 EK L$6.30 -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#8. looking for list member: AVUSM3 - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:24:11 -0500 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: looking for list member: AVUSM3 Avus, please contact me directly. We spoke at LRP this weekend. Thanks, Bill Molina 95 M3 avus 88 M3 lachsilber _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#9. Where to get Toyo Proxes T1-S in SF Bayarea? - from Venkata Yella
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:26:38 -0800 (PST) From: Venkata Yella <v_yella@yahoo.com> Subject: Where to get Toyo Proxes T1-S in SF Bayarea? Folks, Does anyone know where I can get Toyo Proxes T1-S in Bayarea? I'm looking for 225/45 17. Any good dealers around? Also, did anyone have good experience with Americas Tire Co? TIA -Yella ===== -Yella v_yella@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Where to get Toyo Proxes T1-S in SF Bayarea? - from Gerald Low
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Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 21:07:02 -0500 From: "Gerald Low" <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Where to get Toyo Proxes T1-S in SF Bayarea? Yella, Can't help with the dealers in your area but why don't you buy T1-S 235/40/17 all round? Gerry "> Does anyone know where I can get Toyo Proxes T1-S in > Bayarea? I'm looking for 225/45 17. Any good dealers > around?"