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#1. RE: Windshield/Aerial Question - from m3incorp
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 18:21:04 -0700 From: "m3incorp" <m3incorp@adelphia.net> Subject: RE: Windshield/Aerial Question I had mine replaced with an aftermarket windshield and it had all necessary connections. A company named SafeLite did mine. -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 15:04:04 -0800 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: Windshield/Aerial Question My Windshield has developed a crack, and I want to know if there is a requirement to replace with a BMW windshield or will another brand suffice? My concern is, that it looks like there is wiring impregnated around the edge of the windshield which I assume is either the aerial for the radio or maybe a electric defroster enhancement/heater. If this is true, will aftermarket windshields contain the same component, and same quality? How critical/difficult a task is the electrical connection during installation? TIA, mark.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Windshield/Aerial Question - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 20:30:02 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Windshield/Aerial Question Mark, My windshield was replaced with an aftermarket piece, and it had the same black border around the perimeter. So far, it's holding up just as well as the original did. Diamond Auto Glass did it. - Chris
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#3. More brake rotor change questions/advice - from Zachary Eyler-Walker
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 20:51:32 -0500 (EST) From: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> Subject: More brake rotor change questions/advice > From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] rear brakes - curse this rotor! (fixed) > > I have to say that I love this list! I got a bunch of suggestions from > kind list members, and as it ends up, they *all* came in useful. > > Some of the suggestions I received included: > > * making sure the parking brake is off, or it will hold the rotor in place > * back off the parking brake cog adjustment if necessary > * soaking the hub/rotor interface with PB Blaster by squirting a bit into > the lug bolt holes and letting it sit there > * driving the car with the lug bolts slightly loosened, and hitting the > brakes to wiggle the caliper > * beating the ever-loving snot out of it with a BFH > * beating the ever-loving snot out of it with a sledgehammer > * beating the ever-loving snot out of it with a 25lb dumbbell (this was my > favorite) Glad you got the suckers off. I remember getting my left front rotor off was EXTREMELY frustrating. I received all of the above advice, and it sounds like the trick of loosening the lug bolts and nailing the brakes is the surest way to break the corrosion. Still, it somehow seems a little iffy to me. Anyway, I just wanted to add one piece of advice, which is that if you go the BFH route, make it a BF dead blow H. A 3lb dead blow made short work of my rotor once I decided that it was either it or me and started hitting really hard. After that I thought I'd be home free, but the other snag I hit was getting the caliper holder off. I had to turn the steering wheel and put a gigantic breaker bar on the bolts to get them loose, in the front, and I'm worried about the rears, which are a soon upcoming project. Any thoughts on how to get the rear caliper holders off since you can't turn the wheel to fit a breaker bar? Thanks, Zach
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#4. Re: [E36M3] rear brakes - curse this rotor! (fixed) - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 21:14:21 -0500 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] rear brakes - curse this rotor! (fixed) Don't forget to put some antiseize compound on the hub to prevent it from sticking again. Geof
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#5. Loss of power/misfire - no CEL - from Mel Myers
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 21:25:23 -0500 From: Mel Myers <melmyers76@netscape.net> Subject: Loss of power/misfire - no CEL Guys and gals, This is a question I am trying to answer for my father. He needs help! (okay, that's another topic for another day...) He has signed up for the VIR school this coming weekend and is having major (major for a track weekend) engine problems. Car: 1998 M3 4-door 5-spd, 35k miles Related Modifications: Autothority intake and custom software ( 8+ months old) Symptoms: Car idles fine. Stumbles upon acceleration, seems like misfire. He describes it as if the 'points are bad'. 'Check Engine Control/Electronics' light flashes during the symptom. The 'Check Engine Light' never comes on, and has not come on yet. All other operations of the car are fine. Details: Symptoms started on Sunday, and have gotten progressively worse yesterday and today. This is not his daily driver, so the symptoms seem to be getting worse rather quickly. He does not have a engine code reader. All possible causes I can think of would throw a CEL. Misfire, bad spark plug, CPS, TPS, bad coil pack, O2 sensor, MAF, bad gas, ect.... I have told him to try to take it in for service tomorrow, but I just want to see if anyone else out there has experienced these same issues. Yes, I did get him to confirm it was NOT the ASC kicking in! ;-). And before anyone says it's the Autothority software, I want to make it clear that my old H-stocker holds multiple track records on that product. Thanks, Mel -- Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Loss of power/misfire - no CEL - from DocWyte
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 19:00:34 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Loss of power/misfire - no CEL Sounds like what I just went through, but my car never threw the CE lite. I had a melted coil pack, which in turn fried the dme. If his car is under warranty and the dealer is NOT mod friendly, definately have him pull the aftermarket stuff before taking it in... -josh --- Mel Myers <melmyers76@netscape.net> wrote: > Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 21:25:23 -0500 > From: Mel Myers <melmyers76@netscape.net> > Subject: Loss of power/misfire - no CEL > > Guys and gals, > > This is a question I am trying to answer for my > father. He needs help! > (okay, that's another topic for another day...) He > has signed up for > the VIR school this coming weekend and is having > major (major for a > track weekend) engine problems. > > Car: 1998 M3 4-door 5-spd, 35k miles > Related Modifications: Autothority intake and > custom software ( 8+ > months old) > Symptoms: Car idles fine. Stumbles upon > acceleration, seems like > misfire. He describes it as if the 'points are > bad'. 'Check Engine > Control/Electronics' light flashes during the > symptom. The 'Check > Engine Light' never comes on, and has not come on > yet. All other > operations of the car are fine. > > Details: Symptoms started on Sunday, and have > gotten progressively > worse yesterday and today. This is not his daily > driver, so the > symptoms seem to be getting worse rather quickly. > He does not have a > engine code reader. All possible causes I can think > of would throw a > CEL. Misfire, bad spark plug, CPS, TPS, bad coil > pack, O2 sensor, MAF, > bad gas, ect.... > > I have told him to try to take it in for service > tomorrow, but I just > want to see if anyone else out there has experienced > these same issues. > Yes, I did get him to confirm it was NOT the ASC > kicking in! ;-). And > before anyone says it's the Autothority software, I > want to make it > clear that my old H-stocker holds multiple track > records on that product. > > Thanks, > Mel > > > > > -- > Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and > great gift ideas. > Experience the convenience of buying online with > Shop@Netscape! > http://shopnow.netscape.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 > ************************************************* > > ===== Josh Wyte Momentum Motorsports 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
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#7. Re: RD Rear Sway Bar rod ends - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:01:05 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Re: RD Rear Sway Bar rod ends > Are you talking about the end links? I've had a click, click sound that > occurs over small bumps. Yes, but I think it may be a rear Koni DA too. Figured I would replace the rear sway bar end links as they probably need it anyway. If the clicking is still there, then it is on to the shock... Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#8. rear spring pads - from andy radin
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 22:58:54 -0800 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@fourfa.com> Subject: rear spring pads Anyone have part numbers for rear spring pads? I'd like to raise the back of my car just a bit. andy r.
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#9. Re: [E36M3] rear spring pads - from Rex Tener
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Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 23:22:32 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] rear spring pads At 01:03 AM 2/19/2003 -0600, andy radin wrote: >Anyone have part numbers for rear spring pads? I'd like to raise the back >of my car just a bit. From Jim Powell's web site, the 10 mm spring pad part number is: 33-53-1-136-387 Here is the link: <http://www.apexcone.com/SpringPads/SpringPads.html> -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#10. Cracked Windshield - from Junaidi Irwan
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:36:15 -0800 (PST) From: Junaidi Irwan <cuwei@yahoo.com> Subject: Cracked Windshield This morning I was driving on the highway to work. Suddenly there is this big truck pulling in front of me and next thing I know, some rocks hit and cracked the windshield of my M3. Good thing is that my insurance cover windshield replacement with 0 deductible. My question is: Has anyone ever used SAFELITE to replace your car's windshields? They told me that they will use OEM glass but I am wondering how good of a job they will do. Another comparable company is Mike's Auto Glass in Massachusetts. Thanks a lot! Jay Wounded M3 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com