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#1. Re: [E36M3] Vendor? - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:20:16 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vendor? Jeff Kumler <jdkumler@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Can anyone recommend a good source for H&R springs and > Bilsteins? I would like to replace my stock setup this > winter on my aggressively street driven and autocrossed > '96 M3. Jeff, If you are dead set on going with Bilsteins, than be prepared to tear the fronts apart to cut the bump stops. TCKline.com sells a Koni/H&R kits. Koni SAs come at the same price/warranty as Bilstein, but are adjustable and properly engineered for our cars. Your call. > Is this a DYI type job, or does it require special > tools? It's definitely a DIY job requiring some special tools. You will at least need spring compressors to assemble springs/struts. Possibly a hack saw/pipe cutter and extra patience to gut the front struts if you go with the Konis. > What if I replace the rear shock mounts Sure, get GC RSMs. > and sway bar bushings as well? Most aftermarket sway bar kits will come with bushings anyway. I would wait until you are shopping for one. alex f '95 M3 with TCKline's TrackLine kit and Eibach sways
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Vendor? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 15:04:16 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vendor? At 02:07 PM 12/4/02, Jeff Kumler wrote: >Can anyone recommend a good source for H&R springs and >Bilsteins? I would like to replace my stock setup this >winter on my aggressively street driven and >autocrossed '96 M3. For H&R/Bilstein, check Turner Motorsport (you *have* seen their race cars, haven't you? :-)). >Is this a DYI type job, or does it require special >tools? What if I replace the rear shock mounts and >sway bar bushings as well? What Alex said. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - w Koni SAs/stock springs 1993 325is #44 A5/JP - with Turner Group N suspension (H&R/Bilstein)
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#3. [E36 M3] On Board Computer? - from William T. Wallace
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 19:01:01 -0500 From: "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> Subject: [E36 M3] On Board Computer? My on board Computer is inop, no temp no nothing, fuse seems to be good. Before I take it to the dealer I wanted to check with you guys. Any ideas? W. Wallace 95 M3 00 528i
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#4. Clutch Free play - from William T. Wallace
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 19:05:05 -0500 From: "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> Subject: Clutch Free play I just had the clutch replaced on my M3. Now when I press the clutch it has about 2-3 inches of free travel before it engages. Dealer says it normal, is this true? 95 M3 00 528i
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Clutch Free play - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:10:18 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Clutch Free play Where was it before? Closer to the floor or closer to the resting position? Chester --- "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> wrote: > I just had the clutch replaced on my M3. Now when I press the clutch it > has about 2-3 inches of free travel before it engages. Dealer says it > normal, is this true? =====
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#6. Re: [E36M3] ABS Control Unit - from Roger W. Graves
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Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 19:22:30 -0500 From: "Roger W. Graves" <rogracer@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS Control Unit I feel your pain. My ABS control unit went out about a year ago...was the most expensive repair I've done to my M3....1500 bucks or so :( From what I understand ABS control unit failure, unfortunately, is not that uncommon. When mine went out, though, the ABS was disabled totally..not just one channel. Roger '95 M3 > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > 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... > >
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#7. Rear bumper adjustment... - from Juan Rico
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:51:05 -0800 From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: Rear bumper adjustment... Hi, All of a sudden, my car's rear bumper has decided to drop down half and inch or so on the driver's side leaving a ghastly gap... Is there an easy way to adjust the bumper back to its original position? The bumper is definitely not loose, and is nice and tight-just in the wrong place... ;) Thanks, Juan.
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Vendor? - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:56:54 -0800 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Vendor? Alex wrote, "You will at least need spring compressors to assemble springs/struts." That's half the necessary tools in my view. I'd never want to tighten, untighten a loaded spring compressor by hand/with a rachet. You NEED either a air driven or electric impact gun. Otherwise it's a major PITA. Alex also wrote, "Possibly a hack saw/pipe cutter and extra patience to gut the front struts if you go with the Konis." This would also be a PITA to do with a hack saw. Use a very thin, ceramic rotary cutting disc (attached to a rotary cutting tool). It'll take the top of the strut right off. You also need an impact gun to tighten the top shock nut once the shock/strut/spring assembly is put back together. Without it the shock rod will just spin on you when you try to tighten the nut. Moral of the story. Get an air compressor. Mark Dames Santa Clara P.D. mdames@pdo.co.santa-clara.ca.us 408 299-7737 --The HAL 9000 is now online --Soylent Green is on the shelf ! -----Original Message----- From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com [mailto:alex.fadeev@verizon.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 2:28 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vendor? Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:20:16 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vendor? Jeff Kumler <jdkumler@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Can anyone recommend a good source for H&R springs and > Bilsteins? I would like to replace my stock setup this > winter on my aggressively street driven and autocrossed > '96 M3. Jeff, If you are dead set on going with Bilsteins, than be prepared to tear the fronts apart to cut the bump stops. TCKline.com sells a Koni/H&R kits. Koni SAs come at the same price/warranty as Bilstein, but are adjustable and properly engineered for our cars. Your call. > Is this a DYI type job, or does it require special > tools? It's definitely a DIY job requiring some special tools. You will at least need spring compressors to assemble springs/struts. Possibly a hack saw/pipe cutter and extra patience to gut the front struts if you go with the Konis. > What if I replace the rear shock mounts Sure, get GC RSMs. > and sway bar bushings as well? Most aftermarket sway bar kits will come with bushings anyway. I would wait until you are shopping for one. alex f '95 M3 with TCKline's TrackLine kit and Eibach sways ************************************************************* 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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#9. FS: '99 M3 as a race car or chassis/motor package - from Jonathan Heiliger
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 16:59:52 -0800 From: "Jonathan Heiliger" <jh@donutzracing.com> Subject: FS: '99 M3 as a race car or chassis/motor package We have a '99 chassis which already has an outrageous cage, welded by the well-known professionals at McGee Motorsports. I have all of the pieces necessary to turn the car into the ultimate club racer, or with some tweaking a very competitive pro car. The car can be built within 45-60 days, just in time for the 2003 season. No corners were cut on the fabrication and that same high-quality approach will be taken on building the remainder of the car. More information and pictures are online at http://www.donutzracing.com/forsale/E36 -jh- 650.289.5055
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Rear bumper adjustment... - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:14:37 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear bumper adjustment... I would take the bumper off and inspect all mounting points. Did it drop in the front or back (relatively speaking)? There are adjustment screws, but I doubt you'll get 1/2" Something else must be wrong. Chester - Suddenly becoming a E36 body expert =( --- Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> wrote: > All of a sudden, my car's rear bumper has decided to drop down half and inch > or so on the driver's side leaving a ghastly gap... > > Is there an easy way to adjust the bumper back to its original position? > > The bumper is definitely not loose, and is nice and tight-just in the wrong > place... ;) =====