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#1. Re: [E36M3] Flag Pictures - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 20:31:36 EST From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Flag Pictures Peter, Makes me think longingly of my couple of years spent in the Bay Area, not so very long ago. Where did you get the intake ducts to replace the foglights? Also, does anybody have any broken foglights laying around? Specifically, I'm looking for the connector plug assembly from the back of the light, rather than the complete light. TIA, Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 In a message dated 12/30/02 8:20:42 PM, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: >Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 14:38:53 -0800 >From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> >Subject: Flag Pictures > >I got a new digital camera for Christmas from the wife, so I figured I'd >play with it a bit. Some folks on the list asked for pictures of the >LTW-style flag decals I did on my Cosmos Black '95, so I took a few for >you >to peek at: > >View from the front: >http://www.guagenti.com/M3/Flags-Front.jpg > >View from the side: >http://www.guagenti.com/M3/Flags-Side.jpg > >View of the rear: >http://www.guagenti.com/M3/Flags-Rear.jpg > >I also took a couple of other pictures of the car to show off some of the >other things I had done. After breaking about a million fog lights, I >replaced the lights with intakes. Also, during the rains last winter a >pickup dropped a piece of wood that went through my lower grille. I replaced >it with wire mesh. You can see them in this shot: > >http://www.guagenti.com/M3/M3_Front.jpg >(that's the wife's 328i in the background) > >Here's a shot of the UUC big brake kit behind my SSR Competitions. Yet >another fun addition to the car: >http://www.guagenti.com/M3/M3_Side.jpg > >Just to make everyone in the east feel jealous; these photos were taken >yesterday after detailing my car. I washed the car in a t-shirt and jeans, >while I chatted ont he phone with a buddy prepping for a Laguna Seca event >today. :-P > >-peterg
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Check Engine Fault Code #238 - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 17:38:33 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Check Engine Fault Code #238 At 05:06 PM 12/30/02, The Buch wrote: >I threw this code which is for 'Mifire of Cylinder #1' after the car sat >outside for a couple of weeks without running in cold damp weather. I >think I will just cancel it and hope for the best now that the car is >going to get regular use and be garaged properly. Any advice as to >whether this is indicative of a developing problem appreciated. Car is >'99 with 65,000mi. and is running original coils. If the car's running fine, I'd just reset the CE light and forget about it. Probably just a momentary hiccup. If you get the same code again then I'd look into what might have caused it. Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#3. Mounting rear spoiler w/o brake light - from K Quistorff
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 21:47:50 -0500 From: "K Quistorff" <kqkq@nc.rr.com> Subject: Mounting rear spoiler w/o brake light I recently purchased a factory BMW E36 rear spoiler w/o brake light and am having trouble figuring out how it will mount to my trunk lid. BTW, my M3 has not had a spoiler prior to this, and this spoiler definitely appears to be OEM BMW, it has the german text mold stamp on the underside of the driver's side corner. Unlike the usual OEM M3 spoiler (w/brake light) which mounts with two screws on each side along the edge of the trunk lid, this spoiler has three mounting holes per side, all of which are further inboard of the edge of the trunk lid. Mounting holes in these locations will not be along the strip/edge of the trunk lid, but instead into the hollow area with the formed sheet metal below. Having never seen the underside of a trunk with this type spoiler mounted, I'm curious if holes need to be drilled all the way through the inner/second layer of the trunk lid just to get the mounting screws to pass through - or is there some "trick" to the way it mounts? If access thru-holes are necessary, is there some type of plug to cover these extra/unsightly holes up on the inside of the trunk lid? I already tried taking it to my local BMW dealership to try to find out the deal, but their body shop is not BMW-specific (wasn't sure I'd get the right answer), and the wait to talk to someone was longer than I had. Any info is greatly appreciated. Regards, Keith Q. 1996 M3 Cary, NC
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#4. Re: Allstate policy changes - Ohio - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 21:49:07 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: Allstate policy changes - Ohio Sent to me regarding my Allstate post.... http://www.ferrarichat.com/discus/messages/21/186829.html?1041297948 Jeremy Lucas 95 M3
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#5. 7.5" Contour wheel - from Michael Stembera
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 20:55:27 -0600 From: "Michael Stembera" <m_stembera@yahoo.com> Subject: 7.5" Contour wheel Can anybody recommend a cheap source for an OEM 17x7.5" M contour wheel? I don't mind used as long as it's in perfect condition. Maybe some of those who upgraded their fronts to 17x8.5" have some for sale? Thanks, Mike
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Clutch time - from Chris Teague
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 19:11:59 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Clutch time Tony, I had the Rogue LTW flywheel/sprung clutch setup installed in Aug, and I have been very happy. The shifting is much smoother than stock. Even my wife commented how much easier it was to drive. Course my stock clutch had 45K miles, and a lot of hard autox use. No booming or rattling while driving. There is a slight increase in cabin noise though, but I think any aluminum flyweel will do that. It doesn't sound bad, not even as loud as a cold air intake, but it is there. Likely the dual mass flywheel helps damp this out. To me, it just sounds a little "sportier". Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > OK guys it's time for a new clutch, I'm looking at the > Rogue LTW flywheel set up, any comments on these > units. > > Also while I'm there what else should I look at > replacing, tranny bushings, rear enging seal etc? > > I just want to make sure I have all the parts before I > start. > > Tony
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#7. Re: [E36M3] 7.5" Contour wheel - from ChuckBrazeau@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 22:43:58 EST From: ChuckBrazeau@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 7.5" Contour wheel I just saw one for sale today on bimmerforums.com... <A HREF="http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=012ec9420264e81453120cc08c181171&threadid=64452">http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=012ec9420264e81453120cc08c1 81171&threadid=64452</A> Chuck Brazeau '95 BMW M3 - Violet on Black SCCA Solo2 - B Stock #95 <A HREF="http://www.brazeauracing.com/">http://www.brazeauracing.com/</A> In a message dated 12/30/02 7:00:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, m_stembera@yahoo.com writes: > Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 20:55:27 -0600 > From: "Michael Stembera" <m_stembera@yahoo.com> > Subject: 7.5" Contour wheel > > > Can anybody recommend a cheap source for an OEM 17x7.5" M contour wheel? I > don't mind used as long as it's in perfect condition. Maybe some of those > who upgraded their fronts to 17x8.5" have some for sale? > > Thanks, > Mike
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Flag Pictures - from Alain van der Heide
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Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 21:12:15 -0600 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Flag Pictures > Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 14:38:53 -0800 > From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> > > > Just to make everyone in the east feel jealous; these photos were taken > yesterday after detailing my car. I washed the car in a t-shirt and jeans, > while I chatted ont he phone with a buddy prepping for a Laguna Seca event > today. :-P Yeah, yeah, yeah. It was only 63 yesterday in Colorado. And while 2nd Creek ain't exactly Laguna Seca (OK, about the only attributes they share is that they're both paved, and called race tracks), you can't argue with the price: free, every day between Christmas and New Years. I had a lot of time to get familiar with my new harnesses. Ya know, sharing a track with motorbikes can make for interesting moments. Like when you've got the car rotating, you're about to roll into the throttle, and 20 feet in front of you there's an Yamaha R1 pirouetting on the pavement, while its recently dismounted rider skitters along on his derriere. - Alain (oddly puckered driver's seat)
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#9. Airbag Dash Light - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 08:50:43 -0500 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Airbag Dash Light I know this issue has been raised before but I could not find the info I wanted in the archives or an internet search.... My airbag light came on about four days ago. I have not done any work on the seats, as I understand that removing the seat with the keys in the ignition will cause the fault. The only thing that comes to mind is a faulty seat belt latch. My brother, who first got the light when he borrowed the car, said he had two of these replaced in his wife's old 1996 318i. Since my car is a '96 as well, I figure it could be the same thing. My question is, how do I test the seatbelt latch (without replacing it with another part) to confirm this is the problem? Are there any other common ways this light is tripped? And finally, do I have to go to the dealer to get this turned off, will it go out when the good part is installed, or can my independent do it? Thanks. Shane K. '96 M3 <-- too many problems lately '94 325i ITS/JP 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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#10. [E36M3] Need alignment help - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 06:24:20 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: [E36M3] Need alignment help Happy New Year folks- Does anyone out there know what the SAI and/or Included Angle numbers should be on a '97 M3? The bodyshop/dealer is still trying to get my frontend right after an accident I had some months ago. They've already replaced both struts, both LCAs and a tie rod. BMW cannot or will not provide the above specs. Thanks for your help. I appreciate any info or suggestions. Jay