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#1. Re: 2-Post Lift for New Garage: Questions - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 20:05:37 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Re: 2-Post Lift for New Garage: Questions Dave, I've got a Forward 9000FP twin post lift that is 9' 2" tall. You drive over a small ramp as the cables run on the floor instead of overhead. It's good for 9k lbs. My only bitch is that it doesn't go as low as I'd like and I have to jack the M3 up a bit to get the arms under it. It is nicely made and meets the industry specs. Not all lifts test to those specs. Mine was <$3k installed including the electrician (220v, 20 amp). Cheers, Kirk Lachman '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#2. Wiring Aux Audio Source with Stock Stereo - from Paci, Noah
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Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:20:47 -0600 From: "Paci, Noah" <npaci@rr.com> Subject: Wiring Aux Audio Source with Stock Stereo <HTML> <HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <META NAME="GENERATOR" Content="Microsoft DHTML Editing Control"> <TITLE></TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY dir=ltr> <P>Does anyone have any experience wiring an external audio source into the Bone Stock 95 M3 stereo? I have an external mp3 player(ipod) and would like to use it by wiring a minijack into the whole system.</P> <P>I have tried using the tape adapter. Quality is really low, and the tapes make noise after they get nice and hot in the stereo. A line in is really the only good solution. </P> <P>Also, I have considered the FM Transmitter route, but I would rather use a line in, again for quality and aesthetic reasons.</P> <P>cheers,</P> <P>noah paci.</P> <P>'95M3 94K - '87 325 123K - '62 Ducati</P> </BODY> </HTML>
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#3. Re: Regarding M3 speedo failure - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 20:39:11 EST From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Re: Regarding M3 speedo failure Jay, While I understand this may be one cause, and your data point is invaluable, I don't think it explains every occurence. My speedo situation happened to my then 6-month old Z3 with less than 5,000 miles. The car has run, trouble-free, another 15,000+ miles over 4+ years, and the differential fluid has only just been changed for the first time (and there were no large nasty pieces of anything that came out with the oil). Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 In a message dated 12/26/02 7:24:59 PM, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: >Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 12:40:06 EST > >From: TFRM3@aol.com > >Subject: Regarding M3 speedo failure: > > > >Seasons Greetings etc. The e36, and many BMWs have a magnetic pickup on >the > >differential ring gear to indicate speed. If the wear and tear in the diff > > >ring and pinion and/or bearings is excessive, the metal particles will >stick > >to the pickup magnet and cause it to blank out. The metal particles get >wiped > >away and it works again. > >If there is enough metal floating around to cause this to happen, there >is > >also enough metal to cause (or be a symptom of) bearing failure. I recommend > > >changing the Diff lube immediately, as I have seen this be a precursor >of > >imminent failure! > >Jay Morris > >(ps this usually happens after a gearset or pinion seal change where the > > >pinion bearing has been incorrectly preloaded, but can happen just from > > >normal wear and tear without changing the diff lube)
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#4. more info re: 95 M3 dyno results - from Bruce
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Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 20:12:46 -0600 From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@attbi.com> Subject: more info re: 95 M3 dyno results I got the dyno run files today. Run #1: temp 67.9 F, baro 29.34 in Hg, correction factor 1.00, peak HP 214.34, peak torque 206.95 Run #2: temp 69.08, baro 29.33, correction factor 0.99, peak HP 215.35, peak torque 208.89 Run #3: temp 70.55, baro 29.35, correction factor 0.99, peak HP 223.44, peak torque 210.41 Correction factor is SAE. I was the first car run in the morning. Driveline may have cooled off a bit before getting on the dyno leading to slightly lower numbers on the first 2 runs. A/F ratios on all runs started out from 14.5 to 15.5 at 2500 rpms and ended up right around 13.5 at 6200. Seems like they are a bit on the lean side? I have been wondering if the O2 sensor needs to be replaced as the car has 60k miles and has a sulphur smell when I get out of the car at times. Thanks, Bruce 95 M3 89 M3 2.5
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#5. Re: best source for Euro headlights - from Craig Perrin
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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 08:44:35 -0500 From: Craig Perrin <cperrin@tampabay.rr.com> Subject: Re: best source for Euro headlights Check this for the group buy ZKW with connectors at $310 shipped: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=62309 Craig Perrin Hellrot 95 M3 on 12/28/02 7:28 PM, E36M3 at e36m3@bmw-m.net wrote: > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:43:13 -0500 > From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> > Subject: best source for Euro headlights > > Looking for the best price. So far HID4Less at $350 for ellipsoid ZKW's > is the best I've found. Anyone know of a better price? > > Jeremy Lucas > 95 M3
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#6. Bilstein Hex Stripped - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 09:09:47 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Bilstein Hex Stripped When I did my rear shock mounts a few months back, I was very unhappy to find the previous owner (who had installed Bilsteins) had just about stripped the Hex key in the center for the shaft. There was just enough material left for me to be able to get my new mounts on but when those need to be replaced I'm going to be up the creek. Anybody have tips for the next time I need to R&R the shock mount with that stripped hex key to deal with? Jeremy Lucas 95 M3
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#7. Rear ride height? - from Lee E. Piccione
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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 18:55:46 -0500 From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Rear ride height? Anyone have suggestions on where to set the rear ride height? I'm setting the car up for SoloII/autocross, it has 400lb rear springs, fairly aggressive shocks, and is somewhere in the low/mid 2900lb range. Thanks, Lee '95 M3 Violet
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Bilstein Hex Stripped - from Chris Teague
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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 16:00:37 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Bilstein Hex Stripped Jeremy, I have Koni's, but they have a center adjuster, so there is no hex key. The nut comes of fine for me with a breaker bar. Sometimes you have to hit it fast so the shock doesn't turn, but it does come off. Of course, air tools would be perfect for this also. But I have been getting by with hand tools. Chris ----- Original Message ----- > When I did my rear shock mounts a few months back, I was very unhappy to > find the previous owner (who had installed Bilsteins) had just about > stripped the Hex key in the center for the shaft. There was just enough > material left for me to be able to get my new mounts on but when those > need to be replaced I'm going to be up the creek. Anybody have tips for > the next time I need to R&R the shock mount with that stripped hex key > to deal with? > > Jeremy Lucas > 95 M3 >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] E36 radiator:good replacement or same as orig.? - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:02:34 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 radiator:good replacement or same as orig.? If you're considering this option, you may want to look into using real BMW parts. The new Z4 does not use a waterpump-mounted fan. Instead, it uses an electric fan, mounted to the engine side of the radiator. Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 06:38:19 -0500 >From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 radiator:good replacement or same as orig.? > >Ron, Sounds like the perfect time to pitch that stock fan and do the >fan delete mod. If you feel the need (or live somewhere hot) you can >add a spal supplemental electric fan. > >http://www.ohiomotorcycle.com/understeer/fanclutchmod.shtml > >Jeremy Lucas >95 M3 - fanless amoung other things _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail&xAPID=42&PS=47575&PI=7324&DI=7474&SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg&HL=1216hotmailtaglines_advancedjmf_3mf
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Bilstein Hex Stripped - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 18:19:30 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Bilstein Hex Stripped Whenever you usually do work on the rear shock itself, it's to replace the RSM or to make an adjustment to the shock (specifically for the Koni). In these cases where you have to remove the center nut, you can wrap the shaft in something grippy like an old cut bicycle tire or inner tube and mount the shaft onto a bench vise. Then have your way with the nut. Chester --- Jeremy Lucas <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> wrote: > When I did my rear shock mounts a few months back, I was very unhappy to > find the previous owner (who had installed Bilsteins) had just about > stripped the Hex key in the center for the shaft. There was just enough > material left for me to be able to get my new mounts on but when those > need to be replaced I'm going to be up the creek. Anybody have tips for > the next time I need to R&R the shock mount with that stripped hex key > to deal with? =====