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#1. e46 trunk spoiler on an e36 - from andy radin
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Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 18:20:53 -0800 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@fourfa.com> Subject: e46 trunk spoiler on an e36 >> Does this spoiler create any kind of down force on an e36? >Not a chance in hell. Spoilers, as opposed to wings like the LTW unit, are usually used to create delamination; that is, they cause smooth laminar airflow to go turbulent over the spoiler's edge. Sometimes this is done because there's unstable, buffeting air over the rear (the mini spoiler on the later Taurus), or because the turbulence can (on some cars, in some cases) reduce drag. Anyone want to hazard a guess on whether the lip spoiler might reduce drag a bit? I suppose the real test is to tape yarn all over the back and videotape the car being driven at various speeds, like in "How To Make Your Car Handle." A related topic: the stock M3 has little wedges in front of the front tires, which most of us remove when installing the JTD underpanel. I've wondered whether those really do anything, any opinions? How about the tiny mudflaps in front of the rear tires that crack and fall off with age? just idle curiousity. andy r.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Slightly OT: Looking for an E39 - from Scott M
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Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:05:12 -0800 From: Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Slightly OT: Looking for an E39 Nice cars, I've been banting about the idea of getting one for my wife. Can't help much with data overload, however. There were some improvements in '99 I think, nothing major. The early cars '97-'98 are a little bit lighter, which is not a bad thing. So if you really feel you need 4-doors but are not quite ready to give up on the M3 fun, why not look at a '97-'98 M3/4 instead? I've driven a few 5 series cars and they are a far cry from a M3. M3 is a sports car, E39 is a good sized sedan - performs and handles quite well for a sedan, but it's no M3. Just a thought. Scott '98 M3/4 '01 Suburban '91 Corvette on 2/12/03 9:39 AM, Jay Pugay at jlafoi49@yahoo.com wrote: > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 09:34:43 -0800 (PST) > From: Jay Pugay <jlafoi49@yahoo.com> > Subject: Slightly OT: Looking for an E39 > > Hey all, > > Looking into a pre-owned 5 series, and am wondering > about best model year (considering '99 and newer), > known issues with the E39, recommended mods, etc. In > other words: E39 info overload please! Checked out the > usual Web sites (roadfly, uucdigest) Wondering if > anyone can suggest other Web resources...maybe an M3 > Digest clone for the E39? Wishful thinking? > > Thanks to all, > > Jay > '95 M3 Lux...maybe for sale =( > > __________________________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day > http://shopping.yahoo.com > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* >
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#3. Front Spoiler Question - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:21:49 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: Front Spoiler Question I purchased a 97 M3 Coupe today. On the bottom of most M3 front spoilers is a black rubber/plastic "lip". It is missing on the M3 that I purchased today. Does anyone know of an affordable way to replace this? __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
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#4. E46 M3 brake swap? - from Juan Bruce
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Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:13:15 -0800 From: "Juan Bruce" <jbrucebmw@hotmail.com> Subject: E46 M3 brake swap? I have to rebuild one of my front calipers. In order to minimize downtime I have been keeping my eye out for another set of calipers so I can just swap them. Then today I came across a set or E46 calipers brackets and rotors for $350. Does anyone know if its possible to retrofit these to an E36? Juan Bruce BMW CCA GGC '85 M635CSi '95 M3 _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Front Spoiler Question - from Chris Teague
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Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:47:49 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Spoiler Question Hunt, Next thing you are going to tell us is that it doesn't have the mesh grill all the others have... ;-) Sounds like you have a "luxury package" car. They didn't have that front lip. They also had a different front grill, painted body color. I think two horizontal pieces, and two vertical ones. Plus some wood inside. See: http://www.understeer.com and click on the lip spoiler section, and you are good to go. Chris 97 M3/4 No luxury package on mine.... ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:21:49 -0800 (PST) > From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > Subject: Front Spoiler Question > > I purchased a 97 M3 Coupe today. On the bottom of most > M3 front spoilers is a black rubber/plastic "lip". It > is missing on the M3 that I purchased today. Does > anyone know of an affordable way to replace this?
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#6. Re: Slightly OT: Looking for an E39 - from John Hovell
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Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 19:55:34 -0800 (PST) From: John Hovell <jhovell@stanford.edu> Subject: Re: Slightly OT: Looking for an E39 Check out http://www.540i6.com and look under the Problems/Fixes section. A lot of the problems/fixes apply to the 528 as well. Cheers, John On Wed, 12 Feb 2003, E36M3 wrote: > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 09:34:43 -0800 (PST) > From: Jay Pugay <jlafoi49@yahoo.com> > Subject: Slightly OT: Looking for an E39 > > Hey all, > > Looking into a pre-owned 5 series, and am wondering > about best model year (considering '99 and newer), > known issues with the E39, recommended mods, etc. In > other words: E39 info overload please! Checked out the > usual Web sites (roadfly, uucdigest) Wondering if > anyone can suggest other Web resources...maybe an M3 > Digest clone for the E39? Wishful thinking? > > Thanks to all, > > Jay > '95 M3 Lux...maybe for sale =( >
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#7. Coupe window rattle - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 08:02:19 -0500 From: "Chip Mitchell" <chipm@arches.uga.edu> Subject: Coupe window rattle Hey everyone, The driver's window in my '95 coupe has started to rattle. From what I can tell, the rattle comes from the top where the window meets the roof. Everything appears to be aligned correctly, and the auto up/down works fine when I shut the door. The rattle will go away if I lower the window slightly, but comes back as soon as I close it. It looks like the top edge of the window may not be pressing against the gasket tightly enough to control vibration, and I notice the adjustment procedure on Suzy's site (http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/adjustwindow.htm) includes instructions for adjusting this "preload" in section D. Since I'm sure there is a chance of breaking the window if it isn't adjusted correctly, does anyone have tips or experience to offer before I try to tackle this one? Thanks, ChipM
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Coupe window rattle - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 07:11:42 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coupe window rattle Welcome to my world. This problem is the single biggest pain that's preventing me from buttoning up my car. I don't you can break the window...it'd be very, very hard. I tried all those adjustment mechanisms and it doesn't look like I can get the window to tilt in enough (at least on the new door). Chester --- Chip Mitchell <chipm@arches.uga.edu> wrote: > (http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/adjustwindow.htm) includes instructions > for adjusting this "preload" in section D. > > Since I'm sure there is a chance of breaking the window if it isn't > adjusted correctly, does anyone have tips or experience to offer before > I try to tackle this one? =====
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#9. Service II and steering questions - from Luis Rueda
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 10:13:21 -0500 From: "Luis Rueda" <Luis_Rueda@Interliant.com> Subject: Service II and steering questions I'm planning to do service II on my M3 and I had a couple of questions. I have a 11/95 production car and I was wondering which fuel filter do I need to order (I believe that earlier model E36's used a different fuel filter). Does anybody have handy the part# for the microfilter? What's the recommended sparl plug for an E36 M3? I've noticed that I can move my steering column up & down just a bit when I hold the steering wheel, it seems that the bolts that hold the steering column (under the dash) may be a bit loose. How difficult is it to get to these and has anybody had anything like this happen to their E36?. TIA, Luis
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#10. Re: My Car is Talking To Me - from Grant.Fairweather@abbott.com
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Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 09:40:40 -0600 From: Grant.Fairweather@abbott.com Subject: Re: My Car is Talking To Me >One other option. If you have an AutoZone close to you, >they will read the code for >FREE and give you the results. >This is true, and I'd recommend that you call your local > AZ first to see what model of code reader they're using. >I didn't, and found out that my particular local dealer >was still using an older model which would not connect >to my OBD-II port. I inquired about the use of a newer >reader, but the AZ mgr wasn't too keen on spending the >$$ on a new one, when the older model worked for "most" >cars. >I just did this for a check engine light on my '97 540/6. >As suspected, the test showed I had one oxygen sensor >on bank one going out. They reset the light and it >hasn't come back on. When I get a minute, I'm replacing >all four of my o2 sensors, since I'm almost at 100K anyway. Did the code indicate a specific O2 sensor, or did it more generally indicate that one of the sensors was foul? I recently had my convertor replaced under warranty, due to a loose heat shield...yes, a loose shield and voila, a new cat. With the new cat, I think a new O2 sensor or 2 would have been installed, assuming that there's one or more pre/post cat. Grant Chicago 98 M3/4...powered by Dinan