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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: RSM Life - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:32:23 -0500 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: RSM Life If you have the BMW dealer do them, shocks & shock mounts are covered for life (parts only, not labor). It's something to consider, esp. if you get them checked during Insp 1 and/or 2. During those inspections, you're dropping so much money they are happy to check/replace them...sort of a consumable item like a fuel filter during Insp. 2. I had the E46M3 parts put in my '95 M3...my BMW Service Manager (with whom I have a 8 year relationship and have known since he was a Service Advisor) said they would replace them for my lifetime with the upgraded parts, and not the parts called out for on the Microfiche for the '95 M3. A good deal I think! A good deal for me, although I confess I can't remember what the standard labor hours are for the mount installation...it's on a receipt somewhere. That would be your ongoing cost as they are consumed... With non-BMW shocks, I think you should be able to still get the shock mounts covered...BMW NA Service has a standard "information warranty card" that describes the lifetime warranty on mufflers, shocks, shock mounts, & some other items that escape me (again...these are for parts only, no labor is covered). Sorry, no lifetime warranty though from BMW for radiators, water pumps, or AC Expansion valves! - Skip Neil Maller wrote: > > Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:46:42 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: RSM Life > > on 12/10/02 11:19 PM, The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> wrote: > > > I have had the e46 RSMs with Z3 reinforcement plates for about 35,000mi > > with about 15,000mi subject to the Koni SAs at about 50% rebound > > stiffness. I am told by the dealer that one of the RSMs is starting to > > show some cracks and wear at the outer edge. This is a disappointing > > service life, and I would appreciate any comments. > > That is disappointing. On the other hand they're easy to replace and cost > maybe $35 for a pair. > > Neil > 96 M3 >
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#2. FS TC Kline Roll Bar (Mark McMahon) - from Bob Keegan
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:16:19 -0600 From: "Bob Keegan" <RCK68@mindspring.com> Subject: FS TC Kline Roll Bar (Mark McMahon) Sean & Group, I have a TC/McMahon bar with removable cross brace for sale in the Chicagoland area. It was made and installed in Marks shop in Ohio for my 98 E36 coupe. Please contact me if anyone is interested to discuss price and shipping or pick up.. Bob
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Was Seats on ebay - Now Seat question - from Jason Knight
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:14:08 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Was Seats on ebay - Now Seat question Which reminds me that I wanted to query this esteemed group regarding the plastic clips that are on the inside of the driver and passenger seats. On a trip recently I was fiddling with the passenged one, but couldn't figure out its function. It is to the left of / below the seat belt insert in this pic (depending upon which position your head is in): http://www.jvanhouten.com/bmw/e36/seats/images/P1010010.JPG Any ideas? Jason --- John Van Houten <jvh_lists@ix.netcom.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 08:48:26 -0600 > From: "John Van Houten" <jvh_lists@ix.netcom.com> > Subject: Seats on ebay > > Well, I need to clear my old seats out of the > basement and I finally got them on > ebay. They are dove gray vaders, manual, unheated, > from a 95 M3. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1874527677 > > Thanks > John > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Was Seats on ebay - Now Seat question - from John Van Houten
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:39:10 -0600 From: "John Van Houten" <jvh_lists@ix.netcom.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Was Seats on ebay - Now Seat question > Any ideas? I believe what you are referring to is the cable that connects to the seat belt tensioner. It's a good idea to disconnect them so they don't go offer when removing the seats. John
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#5. Re:Does someone have CarFAX access and can run a VIN for me?? - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 10:44:57 -0500 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re:Does someone have CarFAX access and can run a VIN for me?? >Be forewarned...CARFAX doesn't always have the write information. A certain >list member who had one big accident and then a totalled car still shows the >title as being clean. LOL! I've heard that as well. Not to mention that CARFAX had a report for my ex-535is that made it nearly impossible to sell. They said that it had been rolled and totaled when it was in pristine condition. Try sorting it out with carfax, they could give a sh!t. I don't trust them, and you shouldn't either. Shane K. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.
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#6. Track Footage for Geeks - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:25:27 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Track Footage for Geeks Slightly OT, and a huge bandwidth hog, but worth a chuckle if you have a fast connection... A buddy of mine is designing product demos in Flash for Logitech, and he asked me for some in-car track footage to use in a piece. He just sent me a link to download the demo. It's enormous (75MB), so you slow-bandwidth folks need not apply. > http://www.bluepavo.com/MXMice-GM.zip > it's crazy large, but well worth the giggle. Overall it's a neat piece, and it's always cool to see road course video used in the mainstream. Now if I could only take turn 7 at Sears as fast as he ran the footage, I'd be in an ALMS car. ;-) -peterg
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#7. Service I , II question - from Scott McClung
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:39:28 -0800 From: Scott McClung <scott.mcclung@ubicom.com> Subject: Service I , II question I changed the oil over the weekend, and tried to reset the service lights with my Peake tool. It didn't work after several attempts. It's not the tool - I've used it before on this car without issue. I read a little note in the Peak instruction manual that if the computer switches over to a different service interval, like Service I or Service II there is no way to know it. Could it be the Service I or Service II lights are counting down? The car has 33K miles on it. The last Service I was done at 16K miles, probably two years ago. Is it time for a I? What is done on the Service I, just fluids - trans and diff plus oil? Anything else? I might just do that myself unless I want to use this excuse to have the mechanics look over the car to make sure nothing else is amiss. Probably take it to Dinan if I do that, since their shop is ~1 mile from my office, they are cheaper than the dealer, and knowledgeable on the M cars. If I do it myself, should I just get the factory fluids? I've been using the 5W30 BMW synth oil and BMW filters for the oil changes. BTW - I had the car out on Laguna yesterday, first time on a track for this car. What an awesome track car these things are completely box stock!! I'll send more info on that experience later. Scott '98 M3/4 - white
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Service I , II question - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 13:24:08 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Service I , II question At 12:49 PM 12/11/02, Scott McClung talked about: >I changed the oil over the weekend, and tried to reset the >service lights with my Peake tool. It didn't work after >several attempts. It's not the tool - I've used it before >on this car without issue. I read a little note in the >Peak instruction manual that if the computer switches over >to a different service interval, like Service I or Service II >there is no way to know it. Could it be the Service I or >Service II lights are counting down? AFAIK, there are only 2 types of "services" that the SI lights indicate and that the Peake resets: - Oil Service - Inspection There is no distinction made for Inspection I or II - that's for you to keep track of :-) First question: what do the SI lights say, "Oil Service" or "Inspection"? Second question: which reset did you try to use, "Oil Service" or "Inspection"? The answers to both questions should be the same :-) >The car has 33K miles on it. The last Service I was done >at 16K miles, probably two years ago. Is it time for a I? Again, what do the SI lights say? >What is done on the Service I, just fluids - trans and >diff plus oil? Anything else? Inspection I is essentially an oil change and a bunch of checks - maybe the microfilter change. All of that is listed in your Service and Warranty Manual. >I might just do that myself >unless I want to use this excuse to have the mechanics >look over the car to make sure nothing else is amiss. Not a bad idea. >Probably take it to Dinan if I do that, since their shop >is ~1 mile from my office, they are cheaper than the dealer, Bwahahaha! That's a good one, Scott. (Have you ever been to Dinan? :-)) >If I do it myself, should I just get the factory fluids? >I've been using the 5W30 BMW synth oil and BMW filters for >the oil changes. Nothing wrong with those. >BTW - I had the car out on Laguna yesterday, first time >on a track for this car. What an awesome track car these >things are completely box stock!! <BG> > I'll send more info on >that experience later. Look forward to it! Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - former track car, not stock 1993 325is #44 - current race car
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#9. Re: RSM Life - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 17:28:19 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: RSM Life on 12/11/02 11:29 AM, Mel Myers <melmyers76@netscape.net> wrote: > Rear Trailing Arm bushings - there is no way anyone should ever replace > these with OEM parts IMO. they just plain suck. Poly ones from > BimmerWorld do great. The current RTABs are more durable than those originally fitted to the 95 MY. There's at least a potential problem with the harder poly or rigid uniball type replacements. The attachment locations for the bushing carrier are a known weak point, and can tear out of the body. Using harder bushings will multiply the shock loading. I have to question whether using stiffer bushings is a good idea without first reinforcing the mounting area. While there is a procedure for this, it isn't simple. > Front Control Arm bushings- if you want to stick with OEM, get the 95 > m3 ones that are eccentric and stiffer. Otherwise, get some good poly > ones (BimmerWorld again). However using eccentric FCA bushings on a 96+ MY M3 will also change the front suspension geometry. May be OK if you're doing that knowingly, but not as a universal recommendation. Neil 96 M3
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#10. Schroth install directions? - from DocWyte
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 14:33:20 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Schroth install directions? Ok, So I have a set of the Schroth Rally 4's I'd like to install into my '95 M3. I know I need those "special" bolts and have ordered them from HMS. I searched the unofficial bmw site hoping to find an install writeup, but couldn't find one. If there is one out there, can somebody point me in the right direction? If not, can someone who's installed these email me the directions to do it? The inboard lap belt point sounds a little complicated... -josh ===== Josh Wyte Momentum Motorsports 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com