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#1. FS: Metal valve stems - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 16:44:45 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: Metal valve stems I have four BMW metal valve stems that I've had sitting in the drawer for a while and forgot that they were there. I bought another set recently when I had my S03s mounted...doh! These are a bit dusty from sitting on the bottom of the drawer. p/n 36-12-1-119-332 list: 6.47 ea Looking to get $3.50 ea....I'll pickup shipping. Chester =====
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#2. Re: Electric fans> - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:17:52 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Electric fans> on 1/31/03 6:03 PM, "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> wrote: > This thread has rolled on for some time now, and I understand the instinct > to innovate, but really the stock auxiliary plastic fan is great by itself. > > Stock class E36 M3 Club Racers run without the mechanical fan. Josh sells a > tidy conversion kit that comes with a lower-temp thermostat (I think from > the E30 M3?) and a nice cap to dress it off and protect the threads after > the fan and clutch are removed. If it can keep the motor cool running > during a red flag condition for 15 minutes after being fully lathered up on > the track (which it can), I foresee no problems with it for road use except > in possibly the most extreme heat conditions, when you might have to turn > off the a/c sometimes (track cars don't have that "problem"), or if the > intake is pressurized. > > So, why reinvent the wheel here? Just asking. The stock aux fan isn't great by itself. It's sometime adequate, sometimes not. Let me put it another way: the reason a simple fan delete doesn't do it for me is that the next time I'm stuck in an interstate construction zone in August without moving at more than a 1st gear crawl for 45 minutes, I don't want to have my car overheat, and I don't want to have to explain to my wife why I had to turn off the A/C and turn on the heat when it's 99 degrees outside. Now you could have asked why delete the mechanical fan at all, but you didn't ;) Neil 96 M3
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#3. Re: Electronic fan controls - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:31:17 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Electronic fan controls on 1/31/03 6:03 PM, John Pease <john_pease123@yahoo.com> wrote: >> There's also another way of getting to the same place. There's an Australian >> company that makes an electric coolant pump with variable speed controller. >> This substitutes for both the water pump and coolant thermostat, varying >> coolant flow to maintain temperature. > > Neil, do you have their link? See here for the manufacturer: http://www.daviescraig.com.au and follow the link for EWP. There are also links to the US and other country distributors. Then here for a real world application: http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/08/electricwaterpump/index.shtml However as far as I know the EWP has mostly been promoted for racing use. Neil 96 M3
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#4. Sticky shifter fix - from Robert Chay
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Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 00:20:24 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Sticky shifter fix Suprisingly, I got my Feb issue of the Roundel today. I usually get it sometime mid month. On Page 83, there is a technical write-up on how to fix the gear shifter if it sticks under 5th gear and not return back to the normal 3rd-4th area. It looks like a fairly simple fix if you don't want to completely replace your tranny. Just thought you guys would be interested since this was such a hot topic a few months ago. -Bobby
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#5. floppy,sloppy loose shifter - from Michael, Dave
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Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 03:50:54 -0700 From: "Michael, Dave" <Dave_Michael@maxtor.com> Subject: floppy,sloppy loose shifter A while back, there was a thread on shifters that became "loose" and stopped returning to center. Searching the archives, I never found a posting that had a resolution. My car is now suffering this malady, and it was made particularly bad by the very cold temps we had a few weeks ago. As soon as the transmission warmed up, the on-center action would return, but not very strongly. Anybody suffered this malady and know of a resolution? There was some talk of needing a transmission rebuild, which of course I find less than encouraging.... Thanks! Dave 98 M3/4 02 MCS 90 200A
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#6. For those that missed out on the list stickers... - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Sat, 01 Feb 2003 08:48:05 -0600 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: For those that missed out on the list stickers... ....I still have a couple dozen of them left. Here's the details if you are interested in picking up a pair of them http://www.bmw-m.net/decal.htm Suzy
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#7. Re: [E36M3] floppy,sloppy loose shifter - from ChuckBrazeau@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 10:21:34 EST From: ChuckBrazeau@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] floppy,sloppy loose shifter Apparently there is a somewhat easy fix, according to Bobby's post about the Roundel article. There is a long disscusion thread about this problem (and recently a mention of the fix) on BimmerForums.com, that seems to mostly affect (but not limited to) 98 M3's. I'm actually hosting a web page for an unofficial registry for those affected by this problem if anyone would like to be added.... <A HREF="http://www.brazeauracing.com/tech/transmissions.htm">http://www.brazeauracing.com/tech/transmissions.htm</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 02/01/2003 4:58:25 AM Central Standard Time, Dave_Michael@maxtor.com writes: > > A while back, there was a thread on shifters that became "loose" and > stopped returning to center. Searching the archives, I never found a posting > that had a resolution. > > My car is now suffering this malady, and it was made particularly bad by the > very cold temps we had a few weeks ago. As soon as the transmission warmed > up, the on-center action would return, but not very strongly. > > Anybody suffered this malady and know of a resolution? There was some talk > of needing a transmission rebuild, which of course I find less than > encouraging.... > > Thanks! > > Dave > 98 M3/4 > 02 MCS > 90 200A
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#8. WTB: 17" wheels with race rubber - from DocWyte
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Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 09:11:56 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB: 17" wheels with race rubber Looking for a used set of wheels with race rubber mounted on em for my '95 M3. Don't care if the wheels aren't perfect, they just need to be straight. Tires should hopefully have at least 50% left on em. Drop me an email if you have something laying around. Thanks! -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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#9. Re: Z06 comments long - from John Pease
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Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 22:10:49 -0800 (PST) From: John Pease <john_pease123@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Z06 comments long Colin inquires about the Z06: I have an 02 Z06 and I had an 84 318 with the 95 m3 drive-train. In terms of power delivery, there is no comparison between the Z and the M3. In the handling department, I would say that E36 M3s I have driven were more nimble and the Z06 felt "wide" to me. The 3115 lbs weight of the Z06 is close to that of the M3. On the street, I would say that the handling difference is incremental. No experience with either of these cars on the track so I can't comment. With the Z you have to be very careful when you turn the wheel during hard acceleration; it is that powerful. Lane changes can be quite exciting if you don't ease off the go pedal! Last summer, I drove the Z from northern CA to Wisconsin. Temperatures while driving were close to 110 across Nebraska and Nevada. California's central valley hit 119. The car never missed a beat, the AC was cold and the fluid temperatures were reasonable. I averaged 26 mpg mostly cruising at 84 mph with a few bursts at higher speeds:)). 84 mph is just above 2000 rpm in 6th. Each way the 2200 mile trip took two 14 hour driving days. At the end of each driving day I only had minor lower back stiffness. After 15,000 miles I have had a few problems: 1) The Getrag differential drivers-side output shaft seal failed. The dealer replaced the seal and cover. 2) The gas gauge would dive to empty whenever the tank was at less than a quarter full. The dealer replaced the sending unit. It is still a little bit flakey below 1/4 tank. 3) I broke the plastic trim piece below the windshield while leaning on it. The dealer replaced it no-charge. Don't lean on it!! 4) Passenger door does not respond to unlock commands sometimes. I haven't had this fixed yet. 5) The left bank injection wiring harness was rubbing against a fuel rail bracket. I caught this before any wires were damaged and had the dealer reroute it. I can't comment on the build quality because this is the first new car I ever purchased. I am happy with the interior and mechanical fit and finish. There are no squeaks, leaks, or unpleasent odors. The exterior paint has large areas of orange peel. I don't think the new politically-correct paints cover fiberglass well. Some of the 2001 cars have oil consumption and piston slap problems. The 02 pistons were improved to address the problems. My Z consumes about 2000 miles per quart with a short 10 mile daily commute and urban stop-start driving. On the long trip mentioned above, the car consumed about 5500 miles/quart.I drive the car like I used to drive the faux M3 with shift points between 4000 and 5000 rpm. The Z likes to rev just as much as the M3 but there is a lot more torque on tap. The Z06 is easy to modify for more power. The best mod I am aware of combines a Donaldson blackwing air filter, 30# Ford SVO injectors, and PCM recoding. This simple set of modifications will bump an 01 Z from 385 to almost 435 hp! The 2002's improved valve-train and throttle body will deliver even more with these modifications. I haven't made this modification yet but i did add the factory 12 disk CD changer for about $400 including all brackets and plug-and-play wiring harness. Colin, I think you will like it. You may want to consider a 2002 model, they are getting cheaper. John Pease > > I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a '01 Z06 and an E36M3. > I currently have a '98 M3, but was looking to supplement it with a 2001 > Z06. I have an older, heavily modified '80 Turbo Trans Am, so I'm into the > muscle car thing, and I thought this might be an excellent modern > replacement. > > Anyways, I was just looking for opinions from those that own one (Z06) or > have driven one, and what they thought. > > I'm a bit worried about quality, durability, GM service... > > (If anyone could run a VIN on carfax, that would be great too.) > > Thanks, > Colin > '98 M3 (JC intake + software, X-brace, Dinan suspension, Euro rotors...) > '80 Turbo Trans Am (4.9L bored 0.030" over, 14 psi of boost, big brakes, > full suspension...) > '01 Z06 ???? > > > > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#10. FS 98 M3/4 - from Bob Smith
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Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 06:49:12 -0800 From: "Bob Smith" <bob421@sonic.net> Subject: FS 98 M3/4 For sale in Northern CA (Santa Rosa) - $24500 98 M3 5 speed - 60,000 miles Mint Condition Artic Silver w/ black leather Conforti program and air intake Also have a 95 540i 6 speed for sale if anyone's interested Original owner on both cars. Bob Smith