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#1. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 20:11:26 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 I just bought a replacement radiator and all accesoried (hoses, thermostat, aluminum thermostat housing, etc) from bimmerparts and the bill came out to about $180 shipped to my door. Now if only I had my car to change it! Chester --- Edward N Frank <enf@iglou.com> wrote: > I may have missed something but basically isn't that it? > So how much for parts (average)? > How much in labor (time & money). =====
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#2. 95 euro-spec M3 - from Al Lynchuk
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Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2002 20:53:41 -0800 From: Al Lynchuk <lynchuk@shaw.ca> Subject: 95 euro-spec M3 I have the opportunity to buy an M3 described as above, 60k miles, excellent condition, well cared for. Any idea what it would be worth? I am in Canada, is it possible to import to the US? (I could be relocating next year) Thanks, Al.
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#3. Re: [E36M3] LTW-style Flag Decals - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:00:21 -0500 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] LTW-style Flag Decals Actually, $130 would have been a GOOD deal if they were authentic ones (3 color version). Obviously, your single color version isn't the real deal so you get what you pay for. Expect to pay around $250 direct from PTG for the real ones. Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering . 201.444.8150 > > Gruppe: > > I went out and bought a set of LTW-style flag decals for my '95, so I > thought I'd spread the love. If you want your very own flag decals, don't > pay the absurd prices that everyone charges for these things (I paid over > $130 on eBay), make your own: > > http://www.guagenti.com/M3/01-hood.jpg > http://www.guagenti.com/M3/02-left_fender.jpg > http://www.guagenti.com/M3/03-trunk_top.jpg > http://www.guagenti.com/M3/04-trunk_rear.jpg > http://www.guagenti.com/M3/05-right_rear_a.jpg > http://www.guagenti.com/M3/06-right_rear_b.jpg > > These are high-res digital pictures of each decal panel, with a ruler > included in the photo for scale. All you have to do is take these photos to > a sign shop, and they should be able to recreate the decal for you in > whatever color(s) you want. > > For even less money (if you are artistically inclined like some of us), > import the photos into Adobe Illustrator, recreate the flag decal in > line-art, and any sign shop can run the file through their vinyl cutters for > minimal cost. > > At some point I'll be recreating these stickers to recoup the cost I put > into them, so I'll let y'all know if I decide to sell any. I'll also post > pics of the dark-grey metallic flags on my black '95 to the list as soon as > I wash my car. ;-) > > -peterg > > > > ************************************************************* > 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] 95 euro-spec M3 - from Gerald Low
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:41:30 -0500 From: "Gerald Low" <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 euro-spec M3 Al, The 94 Euros are worth between $24000 to $28000 US in stock trim. Enhancements like suspension and cage will increase the price. What is the number of the car? I keep a record of many of the Euros in Canada. Gerry Email - gerry@parallel-mkt.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Al Lynchuk" <lynchuk@shaw.ca> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 11:57 PM Subject: [E36M3] 95 euro-spec M3 > Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2002 20:53:41 -0800 > From: Al Lynchuk <lynchuk@shaw.ca> > Subject: 95 euro-spec M3 > > I have the opportunity to buy an M3 described as above, 60k miles, excellent > condition, well cared for. Any idea what it would be worth? > I am in Canada, is it possible to import to the US? (I could be relocating > next year) > > Thanks, > Al. > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. Re: Thermostat R&R - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 09:35:10 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Thermostat R&R on 12/1/02 11:17 PM, "Edward N Frank" <enf@iglou.com> wrote: > I know that some of you have the resources to answer this so I am hoping to > resolve this issue here. I have a 97 M3/4. It has 55,000 miles. The dealer > said I needed a thermostat, gasket, & housing when I took it in for an ($85) > oil change. > > What is the estimated or actual labor TIME to replace this. And what would be > the expected materials cost? According to what I've read it requires removing > the fan cover, draing the radiator, replacing the parts, replacing the fluids, > and reinstalling the cover. > > I may have missed something but basically isn't that it? So how much for parts > (average)? How much in labor (time & money). This job is so straightforward that I really don't much remember how long it took for us to do it on a friend's 325i a couple of years ago. My guess for a dealer is not too much over 1 hour. The thermostat cost is fairly nominal - maybe $15-20? - and then there's the BMW antifreeze for which a dealer may charge something like $15/gallon. The thermostat housing is plastic, and a popular "upgrade" is to use the metal version, widely available for about $35-40, including gasket. I'm not sure why this is considered an upgrade, since I've never read a report of the plastic housing actually failing. Maybe yours is the one? Nonetheless, if it does need to be replaced, you might as well use the metal one. Steve D'G has them. Neil 96 M3
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#6. ABS Control Unit ?s - from eevans@planetc.com
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Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 11:43:59 -0500 From: eevans@planetc.com Subject: ABS Control Unit ?s Gruppe, My '95 M3 has been diagnosed w/ a faulty ABS control unit. The dealer read the codes and it says that I have a faulty valve that controls the left rear wheel, thus making the ABS unit shut down and light up. My cost for a unit is $950, plus either my or the dealer's labor. Has anyone out there had the same problem and what did it cost you to fix it? How difficult is it to replace? Is it a job for a mediocre mechanic or best left to the dealer so I can go back to them when it shows a fault again? TIA Evan President Smoky Mountain Chapter
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#7. re: The dealer said I needed a thermostat... - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 08:50:15 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: re: The dealer said I needed a thermostat... Ed wrote: "I have a 97 M3/4. It has 55,000 miles. The dealer said I needed a thermostat, gasket, & housing..." .....if you feel inclined to do it yourself check out < http://www.ajusa.com >. AJ Currently has a kit (T-stat, aluminum T-stat housing, and pump), $80 from current paper catalog) Kim Burgess 99M3/2 the usual no's - just a happy customer
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#8. RE: The dealer said I needed a thermostat... w/link - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:19:34 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: The dealer said I needed a thermostat... w/link Ed wrote: "I have a 97 M3/4. It has 55,000 miles. The dealer said I needed a thermostat, gasket, & housing..." .....if you feel inclined to do it yourself check out < http://www.ajusa.com >. AJ Currently has a kit (T-stat, aluminum T-stat housing, and pump), $80 from current paper catalog < http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/catalog/download?bmw_2003 >) Kim Burgess 99M3/2 the usual no's - just a happy customer
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#9. results: S02s on the front / S03s on the rear - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 09:43:36 -0800 (PST) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: results: S02s on the front / S03s on the rear partially based on the feedback i got from the list, i decided to go ahead and replace my worn out rear S02s with S03s, leaving the healthy S02s on the front. i ordered the tires from tirerack.com and had them shipped to Custom Alignment in mountain view for installation (a VERY good process, IMHO). they aligned all four corners a couple of months ago after i installed the H&R Coilovers and RD sways. this time, i had them balance all four wheel/tires, even though only the rears were being replaced. when i picked the car up they had me initial a clause on the invoice saying that i realized that the handling characteristics of the car may be different. this was definitely the case. it feels really twitchy on the freeway and around corners. i drove down 17 to santa cruz over the weekend and found myself steering much more than i usually do (i can drive 17 with my eyes closed -- not that i would ;-). maybe i'm just thinking about it too much, but it just seems that the tires have signifigantly different characters. the difference in the "adhesion curve" (something i just made up) is noticable. the absolute limits are nearly the same, but getting there is different. does that make sense? the verdict: i'll be ordering S03s for the front too as soon as escrow closes on our new house. ;-) fyi, just in case any of you are in a similar situation, which i'm guessing will be the case since the S02s are no longer available thru normal channels. -zs ps ... custom alignment really nailed the balance. there is ZERO vibration in the steering wheel, on up into triple digits.
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#10. Re: E36M3 (thermostat) - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 13:53:10 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: E36M3 (thermostat) What problem is the car having? Or, did the dealer recommend the thermostat replacement as "a preventive measure"? (hahaha) Unless you're having a problem with overheating or 'underwarming', there's nothing wrong with the thermostat. The thermostat and gasket will cost around $20. The thermostat housing (cover) isn't a required item for replacement, unless it's damaged. If you ARE going to replace the housing, replace it with the aftermarket aluminum housing. The factory housing is plastic. The aluminum housing runs around $40 (from BMP), although I've seen it sold for as little as $22 (Eurasian?). Since the coolant must be drained to replace these components, expect to pay $15 for a gallon of BMW coolant, and 3 hours labor for coolant drain/refill, and the replacement of the thermostat. The radiator shroud, fan (fan clutch), and drive belts must be removed to reach the thermostat. This would be a good time to have the belts replaced. But seriously, unless you're having overheating problems, or the temp stays in the low range, you don't need to replace the thermostat. Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 23:04:06 -0500 >From: "Edward N Frank" <enf@iglou.com> >Subject: [E36M3] E36M3 > >I know that some of you have the resources to answer this >so I am hoping to resolve this issue here. I have a 97 M3/4. >It has 55,000 miles. The dealer said I needed a thermostat, gasket, & >housing >when I took it in for an ($85) oil change. > >What is the estimated or actual labor TIME to replace this. And what would >be >the expected materials cost? According to what I've read it requires >removing the fan cover, draing the radiator, replacing the parts, replacing >the fluids, >and reinstalling the cover. > >I may have missed something but basically isn't that it? >So how much for parts (average)? >How much in labor (time & money). > > >Thanks, > >Ed Frank >97 M3/4 > > > > > >************************************************************** >Digest Commands >UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. >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. >************************************************************** _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail