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#1. Long wheel lock lugs for use with spacers - from Alan Leung
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:32:33 -0600 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Long wheel lock lugs for use with spacers <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>Hi, I'm looking for a set of longer wheel lock lugs (those that require a special-pattern "key") for use with my AC Schnitzer wheels with spacers. Can anyone tell me where I can source it? Thanks in advance.</P> <P>Alan L.<BR><BR></P></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>Add photos to your messages with <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMEENUS/2749">MSN 8. </a> Get 2 months FREE*.</html>
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#2. Re: Luxury Package - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 16:37:20 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Re: Luxury Package Ahmad says > > My 97 M3 had the luxury package. > Here is goes: > Leather quality is better (dont know the brand). Are you sure about that? If anything, I thought the leather quality got worse over the years as the M3 was produced, even with a widely recognized 'leather credit' during the worst period. Or, this may have more to do with 'M' standing for marketing. Just tell the customer the leather is better, they won't know any different. ;-) Regards Rich - not overly impressed with BMW leather quality 95 M3 90 325is
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#3. Re: Luxury Package - from Wen Liew
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:55:35 -0800 From: "Wen Liew" <wwliew@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Luxury Package >Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 20:09:09 +0000 >From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: Luxury Package > >Its almost 160 pounds heavier than a regular M3. > Where did the extra 160lbs come from? I suspect the Contours probably added 5lbs each. Do the OBC, extended door panel leather and seats add up to another 135lbs? I find that hard to believe. Wen _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#4. Failed CA smog -- Ideas or Suggestions? - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 17:06:08 -0800 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Failed CA smog -- Ideas or Suggestions? Hi All. My bone-stock '95 LWT with 15,500 miles failed the California Stage I (no dyno) smog test today -- idle HC was 137 of an allowable 100. All the other numbers measured indicated way, way clean runnin'. The tech was good and got it nice and hot, and I had just driven 40 high wiles before that. My suspicion is that because the last 8,000 miles have been almost exclusively track miles at WOT or near that, the plugs are goners and need to be replaced. Perhaps also the O2 sensor is bad. Has anyone had a similar experience, and if so, what did you have to do to pass? Thanks, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Free Carfax Report - from Jim Files \(lists\)
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 18:06:33 -0800 From: "Jim Files \(lists\)" <jsf1@san.rr.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Free Carfax Report Steve, thanks for the link. Had been meaning to check out my Jeep. Group, If you need to check two cars, you can: Use the link, check car one, then leave the site. Clear you cookies. Repeat. Not sure if they check by email address or not, I used one for each car I checked. Also, they will give the report in the browser, so you could conceivably just give bogus email addresses to insure that CARFAX does not send you spam or sell your address later. Jim 98 M3/2 97 Cherokee Both with clean carfax reports -----Original Message----- From: Steve Lilley [mailto:m3steve@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 5:13 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Free Carfax Report Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:10:52 -0500 From: Steve Lilley <m3steve@earthlink.net> Subject: Free Carfax Report Free Carfax report, this weekend only: http://www.nbc4.com/money/1991367/detail.html Click on the Carfax box on the left. Regards, Steve ************************************************* 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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#6. Battery Advice - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 22:46:48 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Battery Advice Dear Chris, I would highly recommend the Interstate MTP-91. should run you about ~$110. It fits perfectly. Just make sure to ask for the vent kit. enjoy Mo -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 08:22:57 -0600 From: Darling Christopher O Maj ACSC Student AY03 <Christopher.Darling@MAXWELL.AF.MIL> Subject: Battery Advice Hi folks, it looks like battery #2 on my 8.5 year-old, 105K mile 95 M3 is getting ready to give up the ghost. I was considering going to aftermarket this time, but am concerned about fit and compatibility with the existing drain tube, etc. What is the consensus about models and sources for a battery? Also, what should I expect to pay for aftermarket and for a factory battery from the dealer? Thanks in advance, Chris "Cod" Darling
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Luxury Package question - from nabli@earthlink.net
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 23:09:40 -0500 From: <nabli@earthlink.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Luxury Package question From the horse's mouth: "M3 Luxury Package (code 228) includes cruise control, special cast-alloy wheels, distinctive front spoiler & side skirts, power sports seats, fold-down front center armrest, Nappa leather interior trim (including doors & rear side panels), wood interior trim, chrome inside door handles & Onboard Computer." Note: some color selections for interior and exterior were also specific to the lux. Package. More quotes: Luxury Package After this option was added in early calendar 1995, the car magazines had a fresh excuse to test another M3. Motor Trend (November 1995) found that this package imparts "a splendidly stealthy quality, and several of our staff members found its unique 5-spoke alloy wheels to be even more attractive than the standard-issue M3 rims." This package continues in essentially the same form for 1996 except that the backs of the front-seat backrests are now in leather. The package includes: .. Cruise control .. "M-Contour II" 5-spoke alloy wheels (same dimensions and tires as standard wheels, somewhat more restrained design than standard wheels) .. Distinctive front spoiler with 3-slat center air intake, differently contoured lower lip .. Distinctive rocker panels .. 8-way power sports seats (same design as 328 Sports Package) with storage nets on back sides, fold-down center armrest .. Extended Nappa leather interior trim, backs of front-seat backrests now in leather; color selection also new for 1996 (please see page 208 for the colors) .. Front center armrest .. Extensive high-gloss walnut wood trim - .. Instrument panel (above glove compartment) .. Complete center console .. Ashtray .. Door pulls .. Handbrake grip .. Chrome inside door handles .. Onboard Computer. Cheers, Jim E. -----Original Message----- From: Hunt Hodgetts [mailto:hhodgetts@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 12:53 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Luxury Package question Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 09:52:16 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: Luxury Package question I recently purchased a 97 M3 and discovered that it has the "Luxury Package". However, I'm confused about exactly what the "Luxury Package" includes. I thought It was power seats and wood dash but I've seen other M3's that definitely were not "Luxury Package" cars that did have those options. Is there any definitive or unique feature that makes an M3 "Luxury Package"? I asked Global Imports BMW this question and they didn't have a clue... ===== Hunt Hodgetts (404) 644-6020 Wholesale Auto Broker Atlanta, GA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.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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#8. Re: [E36M3] Luxury Package question - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 23:29:47 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Luxury Package question In a message dated 2/21/03 2:07:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, hatrak@ix.netcom.com writes: > OBC Included > Different front grill > No front lip spoiler > Different side ground effects > Upgraded leather > Electric seats (wider, non-Vader style) > Leather covered arm rest > Leather covered door inserts > Cruise control included > Chrome interior door release handles > Wood door closing handle > Wood glovebox insert > Wood shifter surroung > Wood shift knob > An extra $3k added to the price > Plus the M-Contour wheels on my '97. I too added the mesh and lip to the front spoiler a year later. Added question...my seats front and rear do not have the motorsport three color stripes in the corners...was this deleted on the Luxo's?? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Luxury Package - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 23:38:02 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Luxury Package In a message dated 2/21/03 3:29:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, m3_racer99@hotmail.com writes: > All the options (eg suroof, OBC, Cruise etc). > Not quite true...most options. I ordered mine without the sunroof. The rear spoiler, premium HK sound system, heated seats and metallic paint were pay extra options as well. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Luxury Package - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 23:44:45 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Luxury Package In a message dated 2/21/03 7:07:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, wwliew@hotmail.com writes: > Where did the extra 160lbs come from? I suspect the Contours probably added > 5lbs each. Do the OBC, extended door panel leather and seats add up to > another 135lbs? I find that hard to believe. > The power seat motors add some weight, but I figure it's down low so it should help my center of gravity ;-)). 160lbs is a little much, I think it's closer to 75-100 lbs additional weight. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Failed CA smog -- Ideas or Suggestions? - from mike
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Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 23:45:51 -0500 From: "mike" <95m3ltw@charter.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Failed CA smog -- Ideas or Suggestions? Nope, you are screwed. It will never pass, but I will make you a decent offer on it, I need a companion for the one sitting in my garage too. lol Yes, plugs could do it or O2 sensor might be alittle cooked aswell Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 8:13 PM Subject: [E36M3] Failed CA smog -- Ideas or Suggestions? > Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 17:06:08 -0800 > From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> > Subject: Failed CA smog -- Ideas or Suggestions? > > Hi All. > > My bone-stock '95 LWT with 15,500 miles failed the California Stage I > (no dyno) smog test today -- idle HC was 137 of an allowable 100. All > the other numbers measured indicated way, way clean runnin'. > > The tech was good and got it nice and hot, and I had just driven 40 > high wiles before that. > > My suspicion is that because the last 8,000 miles have been almost > exclusively track miles at WOT or near that, the plugs are goners and > need to be replaced. Perhaps also the O2 sensor is bad. > > Has anyone had a similar experience, and if so, what did you have to > do to pass? > > Thanks, > -- > > ______________________________________ > Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.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 > ************************************************* > >