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#1. m3 for sale 1996 - from Mark Greene
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:56:22 -0500 From: Mark Greene <gsa@arpinintl.com> Subject: m3 for sale 1996 1996 - sorry that was pretty lacking - I may be selling my M3 and was curious on opinions for listing price.Estoril blue, orange/beige leather, heated seats, sunroof, harmon kardon, 83000 miles, new kuhmo ecstas, brakes and rotors done about a year ago, service 2 done a couple months ago, all bmw dealer servicing. Thoughts? I am also curious on suggestions for new rides (assuming i cant get a new M)... I am considering the A4, G35 coupe, and IS300...... Thanks, Mark Greene
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#2. Tranmission rattle - from NSimon1111@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 13:06:12 -0500 From: NSimon1111@aol.com Subject: Tranmission rattle How concerned should I be about tranmission rattle when my 99 M Coupe is in neutral? Have to listening for it -- with radio (and kids) off -- to hear it, and it is amplified with increased rpm. It occurs only when car fully warmed up and disappears when clutch engaged (pedal down). Car has stock flywheel, 30,000 miles, and I replaced the "lifetime" fluid with Mobil 1 ATF a couple thousand miles ago. May try Redline -- either ATF or MTL -- or Royal Purple Synchromax to see if that quiets things down. Advice appreciated. TIA. Neil Simon Wash, DC 99 M Coupe
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#3. Re: [E36M3] A bit OT: Disputing a handicap parking violation - from Joe Tan
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:30:28 -0800 (PST) From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] A bit OT: Disputing a handicap parking violation Yeah, kick him while he is down! Don't you think the guy already knows that he screwed up? So you never made mistake or poor decisions in your life? Sheeshe! But back to answer the original post. I think if you were in the car while your were parked ther you might have a chance to fight it. But if you were nowhere near the car when the Sheriff showed up then you are pretty much screwed. Joe. ------------ "Michael" <95m3ltw@charter.net>: Are you handicapped? besides just needing a good parking place? Pay up then. That is one of the few laws that actually makes sense and should be enforced 110% and with very steep fines. I have a relative that is handicaped and just watching the crap they go thru to park, ask people to move etc is just beyond belief. And the #1 excuse is always, we were just going to be a minute. Guess what, she usually doesnt have the ability to get out and ask someone to move without taking 15 mins! Drive around the block and then when you need to load something, just stop in the front of the building. Never heard of a cop writing a ticket for that. Mike __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Typical service I and II costs? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:38:59 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Typical service I and II costs? At 10:46 PM 12/19/02, Tom Reynolds wrote: > Newbie ? with regards to the "typical" service I and II costs, >dealer and (most likely) non-dealer. Car would most likely be a '95, so >OBD I only. I live 80 some miles from a BMW dealer, but there's a pretty >good indy in town who does Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, etc. His rate (so far) is >$60/hour, just wondering what kind of costs I might expect on scheduled >services. Unfortuantely, rates/prices are going to vary from place to place (as a point of reference, my mechanic's rate is $80/hour - most SF Bay Are shops are $80-$100). However, IIRC (it's been a while since I've been to a dealer) Inspection I is around $300-$400, and Inspection II $500-$600(?). It was about $100-$200 less at my independent's mechanic for similar service. I have found that generally the independent's are less-expensive than the dealer, do just as good a job, and usually allow you customize the service (bring your own fluids, do this service but not that one, etc.) If you are even minimally mechanically inclined, a large portion of the work you can do yourself. A Bentley manual, some basic tools, fluids, filters, etc, and a day of your time and you can accomplish most of the Inspection services. I'd still recommend having a mechanic perform the "checks" - no substitute for having the car on a lift and an experienced person looking it over. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - next up: valve cover gasket & splash shield 1993 325is #44 - still compiling the pre-season "to do" list, ugh :-)
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#5. RE: [E36M3] m3 for sale - from Juan Rico
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 11:07:40 -0800 From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] m3 for sale Blue/Beige. That's a rare combo. That could probably command a premium price just because of that. There are people out there looking for it. Just make sure you mention it... I for one couldn't find it when I was looking for mine. Nothing but those butt-ugly and boring black interiors... sigh. Juan. Blue & Grey. -----Original Message----- From: Mark Greene [mailto:gsa@arpinintl.com] Sent: Friday, December 20, 2002 2:36 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] m3 for sale Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 05:26:40 -0500 From: Mark Greene <gsa@arpinintl.com> Subject: m3 for sale I may be selling my M3 and was curious on opinions for listing price. Estoril blue, orange/beige leather, heated seats, sunroof, harmon kardon, 83000 miles, new kuhmo ecstas, brakes and rotors done about a year ago, service 2 done a couple months ago, all bmw dealer servicing. Thoughts? I am also curious on suggestions for new rides (assuming i cant get a new M)... I am considering the A4, G35 coupe, and IS300...... Thanks, Mark Greene ************************************************************* 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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#6. Steering wheel vibration - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:12:09 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Steering wheel vibration OK, the steering wheel has developed a vibration lately (within the last couple of weeks), much like an out-of-balance tire. I've had the front tires re-balanced - no change. I'm planning on checking the steering wheel-to-column connection for tightness, as well as the column linkage. Any other ideas? P/S pump going bad? Wheel bearings? (If you're not familiar, car has 123K+ miles, recently installed Koni SA struts up front (Oct), UUC swaybars, 8.5" wheels 245/40 SO-3s all around, recently replaced motor mounts (Oct), new-ish steering rack (April 2001) - that's all I can think of that would be related.) Thanks, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 w/non-stock hand massage :-) 1993 325is #44 - vibrations galore :-)
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#7. Stongard installer needed in Boston area - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 12:27:33 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Stongard installer needed in Boston area Hey guys, I need to find someone to install some Stongard on my car. I already have the Stongard, so I just need someone to install it that won't mind that I didn't buy the Stongard from them... TIA! -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
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Steering wheel vibration - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 14:34:09 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Steering wheel vibration >Jim, > >Have you checked the control arm bushings? Ahhh! I knew I forgot to add something: New front control arms & bushings in Oct. So, to answer the question: Yes, I have :-) Jim Bassett
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#9. Aftermarket bucket seats for daily driver? - from Patrick Buthmann
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Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 22:54:35 -0500 From: "Patrick Buthmann" <patrick@teutonic.ca> Subject: Aftermarket bucket seats for daily driver? Gang, I'm looking for recommendations on aftermarket bucket seats for the = E36 M3. This would be for a heavily tracked car (30 days per year), but = also a daily driver. I'm looking at selling my current E36 325is / = D-Mod race car (this recession is taking it's toll on my multi-car = habit....), but I don't want to entirely give up the support that an = excellent race bucket provides. (Currently OMP Grip). However, I don't really want to get a *pure* race bucket, but rather = a hybrid (perhaps reclining) of some sort. Heated, leather, power etc = are all things I'm not interested in, so just a plain, cloth bucket with = a recliner would be nice. I've never been impressed with Vaders = (leather anyway) on the track, so I'd need something which would allow = me to drive the car without having the steering wheel / knees against = door-panel and centre console *grip of death* when cornering. Has anyone replaced their seats with something that they are = incredibly happy with on both accounts? Thanks, Pat
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#10. Re: Disputing a handicap parking violation - from JAKE DAVIS
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Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 12:13:29 -0600 From: "JAKE DAVIS" <jakeadavis@msn.com> Subject: Re: Disputing a handicap parking violation <From: Jay <jlafoi49@yahoo.com> Subject: A bit OT: Disputing a handicap parking violation Bear with me here.... Just got hit with a $275 fine for parking in a handicap spot and wanted to fight it. While waiting in a torrential rainstorm for my co-workers to load some crap into my 95 M3 (trying to stay on topic), I decide to park in a space close-by since they said they'd be out in "five minutes". Eight minutes later, a sherrif's cruiser blocks the front of my car, he comes out and says "This is a handicap spot & you don't have a placard". Then, he slaps me with a $275 citation. OK, so I was a dumbass to park there...> Sorry Jay, just can't offer sympathy in this case...part of leaning the l= esson is paying the fine. You could have circled around until your friend= s returned. Seen on the windshield of a car parked like you...."I'll trade my parking= space for your legs." Jake