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#1. Converting a 6-Bolt Diff to a 4-Bolt - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 18:48:10 -0500 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> Subject: Converting a 6-Bolt Diff to a 4-Bolt Is it possible to convert a 6-bolt E36 M3 differential to a 4-bolt? If so, how is it done? Thanks. Geof
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#2. Re: Part question: CD caddy holder??? - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:23:46 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Part question: CD caddy holder??? Jeremy, According to the ETK, that part is the "Support for Warning Triangle". My car has one as well. US model BMWs don't come equipped with a warning triangle. I think that the side-mounted CD changer prevents you from actually using the holder for a warning triangle. My car (10/94 build) has the CD changer mounted under the rear deck, so it gets in the way when loading large objects into the trunk. :-( Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2003 19:09:52 -0500 >From: Jeremy Conners <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> >Subject: Part question: CD caddy holder??? > > >Group, > >Can someone tell me what P/N 51.47 8 132 687 is. It is a plastic part that >was mounted forward of the CD changer in my 97 M3 coupe and it looks like >it >would hold an extra CD caddy, but they don't fit as far as I can tell. Any >insight would be appreciated. > >Thanks, >Jeremy Conners _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Converting a 6-Bolt Diff to a 4-Bolt - from Lee E. Piccione
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:44:10 -0500 From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Converting a 6-Bolt Diff to a 4-Bolt Very easy! - draw a line on the flange and the big nut so you know where to line them back up when you tighten the nut - using a flat screw driver, pry the two impressions inward on the gold lock ring - pull lock ring off nut w/ needlenose pliers - a good impact driver and 30mm socket will remove the nut w/o any effort - slide the flanges off and swap them - impact the nut back on until the marks you drew line up, do not overtighten - slide the gold lock ring back on the nut and bend the edges into the impressions in the flange using a big phillips screwdriver Worked for my 4-bolt to 6-bolt conversion (installing a 3.38 in a 3.15 car) Lee '95 M3 Violet Geof McLaughlin wrote: > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 18:48:10 -0500 > From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> > Subject: Converting a 6-Bolt Diff to a 4-Bolt > > Is it possible to convert a 6-bolt E36 M3 differential to a 4-bolt? If so, > how is it done? > > Thanks. > > Geof > > ************************************************* > 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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#4. Help with Radio Code - from Joe Tan
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:13:48 -0800 (PST) From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> Subject: Help with Radio Code Hi folks, I recently disconnected the battery on my M3 and found out that I'll need a code to get my stereo working again. I couldn't find the card with the code that I am supposed to have in my manual. My nearest dealer is only willing to help only if I pay them $75, which I think it's outrageous. since I already have the Serial# for the radio. There is another dealer who is willing to do it for free but it's about a hour drive from me. Does anyone have access to lookup the code for me? If you can help please email me. That will save me a long drive to the dealer out of my area. TIA, Joe. '98 M3/4 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Send Flowers for Valentine's Day http://shopping.yahoo.com
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#5. Help - need 1 set of '96 - '99 Strut Bearings/Plates - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 22:22:04 EST From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: Help - need 1 set of '96 - '99 Strut Bearings/Plates Does anyone have a set of '96 - '99 strut bearings/plates that they took off when installing a set of adjustable camber plates? If so I would be willing to pay $100 for them if they are in good condition. Thanks, John Cloutier avusm3@aol.com (603) 292-5500
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#6. Re: Spacers - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 22:35:14 -0500 From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Spacers Ahmad, Success with 10mm spacers really depends on what kind of wheel you are using them with. If you're talking about an OEM wheel, you'll be fine. If you're planning on using them with some of the more popular aftermarket wheels (SSR Integrals and others), they will not work, period. The 5mm ones are hub-centric, but they do not have the centering lip that the larger spacers and the stock hub has, so they are OK. The 15mm and larger spacers are thick enough to have a flush, 90-degree lip (it perfectly mimics the stock hub) that all wheels will fit, so they are OK also. However, 10mm spacers do not have enough thickness to make a flush perpendicular lip and therefore the lip has a 45-degree angle section on it which prevents use on most aftermarket wheels. I have been searching far and wide for a 7 or 10mm spacer with a design that can be used for my 17x9 SSR Integrals, so beware if you have these types of wheels. I've tried all of them. I'm considering having some custom made that are solid so they can be flush but have enough metal in the hub center to hold a flush, 90-degree lip. Vern Anderson 98 M/2 with enough different wheels, spacers and lug bolts that I need a separate garage for them......... -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:45:25 +0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Spacers Gruppe, Where can I get 10mm spacers for our cars? Thanks in advance, Ahmad 98 M3/2
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#7. RE: Re: Spacers - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 22:44:07 -0500 From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Re: Spacers For an example of what I'm talking about, check out Rogue's site: http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/wheels/spacers_c lose_large.jpg That little 45-degree angle lip kills the fitment of lots of aftermarket wheels. I tried Rogue's and Steve's kits both and found them to be of high quality, but the inherent design restrictions of a 10mm spacers makes it impossible to make one to fit all wheels. The only permanent solution I have thought of is to make one that is solid all the way through, without any center hole at all. That would provide enough metal to make a normal lip. Currently I use two 5mm spacers together on each rear wheel with bolts designed for a 10mm spacer. That combo works fine for me, but YMMV. Vern > -----Original Message----- > From: Vern Anderson [mailto:vernon_anderson@yahoo.com] > Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 10:35 PM > To: E36M3 List > Cc: m3_racer99@hotmail.com > Subject: Re: Spacers > > > Ahmad, > > Success with 10mm spacers really depends on what kind of wheel > you are using them with. If you're talking about an OEM wheel, > you'll be fine. If you're planning on using them with some of > the more popular aftermarket wheels (SSR Integrals and others), > they will not work, period. The 5mm ones are hub-centric, but > they do not have the centering lip that the larger spacers and > the stock hub has, so they are OK. The 15mm and larger spacers > are thick enough to have a flush, 90-degree lip (it perfectly > mimics the stock hub) that all wheels will fit, so they are OK > also. However, 10mm spacers do not have enough thickness to make > a flush perpendicular lip and therefore the lip has a 45-degree > angle section on it which prevents use on most aftermarket > wheels. I have been searching far and wide for a 7 or 10mm > spacer with a design that can be used for my 17x9 SSR Integrals, > so beware if you have these types of wheels. I've tried all of > them. I'm considering having some custom made that are solid so > they can be flush but have enough metal in the hub center to hold > a flush, 90-degree lip. > > Vern Anderson > 98 M/2 with enough different wheels, spacers and lug bolts that I > need a separate garage for them......... > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:45:25 +0000 > From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > Subject: Spacers > > Gruppe, > > Where can I get 10mm spacers for our cars? > > Thanks in advance, > > Ahmad > 98 M3/2 >
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#8. Need help for inspection in Palo Alto, CA area - from Kin Fong
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Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 23:57:44 -0500 From: Kin Fong <kfong@optonline.net> Subject: Need help for inspection in Palo Alto, CA area I need a favorite from someone in Palo Alto, CA area to help me to inspect a 7.5" forged wheel. i just want to make sure the rim and tire is in good shape, no scratch or damage. TIA Kin NJ Chapter
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#9. Portable MIG/TIG in Chicago - from Michael Turgeon
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 05:33:39 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Turgeon <turgeon1@yahoo.com> Subject: Portable MIG/TIG in Chicago I have to make a could of small repairs on my race car and would like to borrow/use the above piece of equipment. My garage is currently only wired for 120v. The car is on jack stands while the engine is being rebuilt. I will gladly compensate you for your efforts. Please contact me at: turgeon1@yahoo.com as soon as possible. Thanks, Mike #418 ITS/JP __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
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#10. [E36M3] Welding precautions? - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2003 06:05:25 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: [E36M3] Welding precautions? I'd like to have my rear sway bar mounts strenghtened with the weld-in gusset. I'm concerned about possible damage to electronic components like the DME, etc. Are there any precautions I need to take prior to welding, eg. disconnecting battery? Are there any methods of welding that are desireable or a no-no, eg. TIG, heliarc? I have a friend that has welding equipment. Ex muff shop guy. I just want to make sure we don't wound anything. Thanks - Jay