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#1. Battery - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:38:44 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Battery Done... The car is so well balanced, even with me in it. With the additional 150# on the right side, it is going to be perfect. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648 -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 10:45:57 -0800 From: "Jim Mihal" <jmihal@jt-designs.com> Subject: Re: HEAVY Battery needed James, I'd relocate the battery to the floor behind the seats on which ever side is the lightest and then add weights to the floor to get the corner weights closest to desirable. I can't think of any reason to put weight behind the wheels on a rear wheel drive WC car. Jim Mihal www.jt-designs.com > Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:06:50 -0500 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: HEAVY Battery needed > > I find myself in the odd position of looking for the heaviest high output > battery available. We put the new WC car on the scales this past weekend > and weighed in at 2300 with a splash of fuel (no lightweight panels!), about > 150# too light. Is the Optima about as heavy as they get? > > > James Clay > http://www.bimmerworld.com > Engineered BMW Performance > 540.639.9648
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#2. Trunk switch part # - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:37:00 EST From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Trunk switch part # 61 31 1 362 792 $2.83 retail
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#3. Front Control Arms - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:38:58 +0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Front Control Arms I replaced the front control arms at 60K with the E30 alluminum and offset bushings (96+ had a centered bushing). Later I discovered that a few people (on this list) were using the standard E30 steel control arm (less half the cost). You may want to consider this option. Anyone against using E30 steel arms, please chime in. Thanks. Ahmad 98 M3/2 _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus
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#4. Trunk Microswitch - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 18:51:59 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Trunk Microswitch How about: 61 31 1 362 792 only applies to trunk light 61 31 1 368 430 for vehicles with alarm system Give that a try. I am guessing one of the two is correct and my money is on the second one. :-) Later, Rich -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 16:28:13 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Trunk Microswitch Anyone have a p/n for this or know where it is in the ETK? Damned if I can find it there? This is the switch that activates the interior trunk light (and makes your remote locking/alarm not work properly if it's broken...). Physically it's located under the trailing edge of the trunk lid, secured by a single screw. Neil 96 M3
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: magnetic oil drain plug - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:19:27 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: magnetic oil drain plug In a message dated 2/26/03 2:40:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, Carl.Stern@xilinx.com writes: > Anyone using the Fumoto oil drain valve? > Good, bad? > Is this the one that replaces the plug completely and drains with a twist? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#6. RE: [E36M3]Job Opportunities available in US if willing to travel. - from Carey Probst
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:34:19 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] <OT> Job Opportunities available in US if willing to travel. To add another listing to Kirk's. I'm currently looking for a very strong experienced person with Java and Oracle JDeveloper experience. Experience with Oracle's BI Beans is a major plus as is experience with Oracle Express and general data warehousing. If you have the experience and are interested, send a resume to me. Travel is involved as this is a nationwide group, but relocation not necessary. Carey Probst Technical Director Oracle Consulting OLAP Technical Business Unit Phone: (518) 584-4388 E-Mail: Carey.Probst@oracle.com <mailto:Carey.Probst@oracle.com> Member, M.I.T. Educational Council Perm: hcprobst@alum.mit.edu <mailto:hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -----Original Message----- From: KLchmn@aol.com [mailto:KLchmn@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 10:33 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] <OT> Job Opportunities available in LV Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 22:30:08 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: <OT> Job Opportunities available in LV Listmembers have mentioned hard times out in the job world. I would like to point you to a couple of companies that are currently hiring. I happen to know people at these companies (not enough to guarantee you a job, but I can answer those fun questions and most likely point you to the right contacts...). www.bscupdate.com -- Bechtel SAIC LLC www.bechtelnevada.com -- Bechtel Nevada LLC Both are under contract with the US Department of Energy here in Las Vegas (for different projects). Both are hiring now. Please just reply to the specific job postings as instructed on the website. If you want the inside story of what it's like to work for either of them, or the Vegas lifestyle, I can help there too. Contrary to popular belief, Sin City is a nickname, not a lifestyle (unless you want it to be, of course!). If you are an experienced structural engineer with experience with large objects (think 50 tonnes and up) and dynamic loads (seismic analyses experience a BIG plus), please let me know ASAP. Please email me directly in order to avoid list congestion. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock klchmn@aol.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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#7. Re: [E36M3] RE: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed - from Jay G
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 16:15:07 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed BUWAHAHAHAHAHA...that is just too clever...you should've trademarked that saying...i'm sure it'll start popping up on race car stickers/magnets now...i'll probably put one on also =) jay- not exactly skinny... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Legerlotz, Alan" <alegerlotz@kronos.com> > I can see the bumper stickers now... "I'm not fat, I'm ballast!" >
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#8.Several E36M3 parts for sale - from Perry Shang
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:13:37 -0500 From: "Perry Shang" <scsi_one@hotmail.com> Subject: <FS> Several E36M3 parts for sale Hi, all - I just sold my E36M3. I have several parts left for sale. Hope I can find a good home for these parts. Stock 97 M3 cam. It has 45000 miles before I changed to Schrick cam. I am asking $500 plus shipping. 5 point belt with harness bar. These are 3 inch width Sabelt with 5 point cam lock on it. I have it modified so it clips on to stock safty belt ancher. There is no drilling required and it takes 5 minutes to install and remove both side with ease. I would like to have $400 plus shipping. White Euro Tail Light. I have these 2 clear blinker tail light from my M3. First guy offer me $100 takes it. AP Racing Big Brake Kit. The caliper model number is CP5200. It is a 4 piston aluminum racing caliper. I will include 3 set of pads (Hawk Blue, PF90 and PF97). The brake disk dimension is 330mmx28mm. It is very good and awesome for the race track. If you want light caliper. This is it. It weight so much less the stock and any Brembo you buy for street application. It is for all E36 (include M3, 325 and 328). $1000 plus shipping. Forge Line Wheel with R1 tires. I have 4 of these bad ass. The size is 17x8. It runs on 235/40/17 R1 and 245/40/17 R1. These are not the prettiest on the block, but they are 17 lb. each. Very light and strong. It is made out of forge alloy (all forge line wheels are forged). I will let it go for $1000 plus shipping. Stock Alpine-5 CD Changer. The changer are from 95 E36 for Alpine-5 stock radio. $100 plus shipping. Please email me at scsi_one@hotmail.com for more info. All the photos are on http://www.itekgroup.com/perry/m3parts/index.htm Thanks for the bandwidth. Perry.
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#9. FOR SALE UUC Short Shift KIT! - from Cesar Omar Torres
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:33:40 -0500 From: "Cesar Omar Torres" <cesar@cfl.rr.com> Subject: FOR SALE UUC Short Shift KIT! For SALE Ultimate Short Shifter - Competition*Evo (EVOLUTION II) For 05-99 M3 250.00 used for only (937 miles) LIKE NEW Price include priority mail on the US. Please Replay to me directly at cesar@cfl.rr.com THANKS! Cesar
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#10. Re: Re: [E36M3] Re: magnetic oil drain plug - from B Stoll
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:39:43 -0600 From: "B Stoll" <bobstoll@ameritech.net> Subject: Re: Re: [E36M3] Re: magnetic oil drain plug I've been using them for years on all my cars. Used to buy them for ~$15 from Imparts. Oil changes are an honest 10 minutes. Kind Regards, Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: <Mdriver13@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: magnetic oil drain plug > Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 19:19:27 EST > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: magnetic oil drain plug > > > In a message dated 2/26/03 2:40:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, > Carl.Stern@xilinx.com writes: > > > > Anyone using the Fumoto oil drain valve? > > Good, bad? > > > > Is this the one that replaces the plug completely and drains with a twist? > > Bob Gill