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#1. Re: [E36M3] Engine light/smog check - help! - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 13:40:24 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Engine light/smog check - help! At 12:48 PM 5/2/03, david tow wrote: >Thirdly, thanks to Jim Bassett who helped me checked the fault code >sometime ago, You're welcome; I enjoy meeting and chatting with you. >My questions are: Would this be caused by more than a knock >sensor? Oxygen sensor too? Would I pass the smog without fixing >this? Should I give it a try? It's silly to try to guess what is causing the CE light to stay on. We can read it again if you like. I'm not sure how the knock sensor will affect passing a smog check. Jim Bassett P.S. Yes Chester, knock sensors do go bad <g>. I replaced one on the race car. Afterwards, no more fault code. Not common, but possible.
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#2. misc thoughts, learnings and musings from the last three years (v - from Michael, Dave
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Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 14:54:13 -0600 From: "Michael, Dave" <Dave_Michael@maxtor.com> Subject: misc thoughts, learnings and musings from the last three years (v ery long!) I have been mostly a lurker for the past three years. I have found this list to be invaluable for hints both large and small. Over the years, I have learned a few things, some of which I think folks might find useful. So here are some few misc thoughts and learnings: Wiper blades: For the first year I had the car, the wipers left a 2" band of badly wiped glass right in the middle of the span of the blade (right "under" the "hook"). I bought new inserts etc, and nothing worked until I bought BMW inserts. It wasn't the insert itself that helped - it was the INSTRUCTIONS. The instructions pointed out the need to have the two metal insert strips BOWED OUTWARD so that the middle bulges towards the windshield. So I pre-bent the inserts before assembling the whole thing and voila, like magic, the wipers work! Cup Holders: like everyone else, I quickly discovered that they are in fact "cup ejectors". After a few coffee-cup-in-the-lap landings, I decided to do something about it. I popped the cup holder out, and using a hack saw, cut most of the thing off just above the ridge/step that is 2/3 of the way up from the bottom of the cup holder. Now any of the 4 thermos like mugs I have sits IN the cup holder instead of ON it. It's not quite elegant, since there is now a big hole in the bottom of the cup holder. But the nice think is that you can buy a new one for not a lot of $ and snap it in of you decide you don't like the look of the hole. I have thought of fabricating a flexible cloth or plastic filler, but that's probably as far as I will get. Braided SS Lines: I have tried TWO different sets/brands of SS lines and did not use either one. The 1st did not fit because one of the two rear lines was too short. The 2nd I not like because the female furrel was too short, which left too little of the 17 mm wrench flats exposed "below" the bracket in the fender well to remove them after 1 winter. But the important part is what I learned is about disconnecting the hard lines from the old rubber lines. In short, buy the BEST flare nut wrench you can. Craftsman is NOT good enough. After rounding a fitting with a craftsman, I ordered a Snap-On (from the factory web-site). It made all the difference in world (along with lots of penetrating oil). The rounded nut? I loosened it with the very slick 3-point vice-grip that clamps on 3 nut flats. There are 3 sizes - I used the smallest one. Windshields: Getting a new windshield installed can be very cheep. I have had one done a few years ago for under $200 (ppg glass). And I just discovered that the yutz who did the installation messed up the paint around the windshield - I had to install a new wiper linkage mechanism a few weeks ago. After removing the wiper blades and cowling cover, I was horrified to find moderate amounts of RUST just at the base of the windshield. The rust was all emanating from a thin line, clearly made by a slasher knife. Looks like the installer used one to remove the adhesive after the 1st windshield was removed. I spent several hours scraping and then repainting with that expensive urethane anti-rust paint. Still, yuck. Wiper linkage: For some odd reason, one of the wiper shafts seized, and caused one of the fixed struts in the linkage to BREAK. So I had to remove the linkage/drive assy. WHAT A PAIN. I followed the Bentley, but there is STILL almost no way to maneuver the thing out past the wiring harness. Its like one of those gag puzzles where one has to separate two intertwined pieces of wire. One BIG (not in the Bentley) help is to disconnect the harness from the ECU and pull the harness away from the firewall
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Engine light/smog check - help! - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 13:55:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Engine light/smog check - help! --- Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> wrote: > P.S. Yes Chester, knock sensors do go bad <g>. I replaced one on the race > car. Afterwards, no more fault code. Not common, but possible. True, but I was suggesting to check the connections before even thinking about replacing it. Chester =====
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? - from Go, Jeffrey
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Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 23:17:58 +0200 From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? Any electrical issues with this? I am thinking of getting one as well.. -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jimbassett@attbi.com] Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 1:39 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 13:36:45 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? At 11:58 AM 5/2/03, Alan Leung wrote: >Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 13:52:03 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" Subject: Where to >get Euro ellipsoid headlights? >Sorry for posting a non-technical question. I've searched the archive but >there are too many matches to go thru. I have some idea on where to get >the euro lights ... I'm just trying to figure out where you can get the >best price. So far the best I've seen is $399/pair with appropriate >adapters. I'm NOT looking for HID conversion or demon eyes. If any fellow >digester manage to find better deals please pitch in! I really prefer the >ones with adapters so that I don't have to start cutting wires. I purchased mine from Eurosport (http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/) several years ago. Came with all the adapters. You can also get from them the high-temp wiring and up-rated fuses if you plan on using 100W bilbs. >Thanks for the bandwidth. >On a second note, what wattage H1 bulbs do you guys use in the euro low beams? I run 100W in both high & low beams. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 ************************************************* 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 Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#5. Ellipsoids..... - from benjamin chang
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Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 14:27:48 -0700 From: benjamin chang <ben@mrclam.com> Subject: Ellipsoids..... For those of you wishing to buy european ellipsoids......umnitza inc is going to be running a group buy shortly with prices below $400. I'm not sure exactly what prices he'll have, but you CAN get them without angel eyes and you CAN get them without HIDs. you can also get a plug and play connector for $25.....no splicing, just plug them in and you're in business. Hope this helps Ben
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Ellipsoids..... - from Go, Jeffrey
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Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 23:34:55 +0200 From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Ellipsoids..... Hi ben Are they a reputable co? Sorry..dont know -----Original Message----- From: benjamin chang [mailto:ben@mrclam.com] Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 2:29 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Ellipsoids..... Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 14:27:48 -0700 From: benjamin chang <ben@mrclam.com> Subject: Ellipsoids..... For those of you wishing to buy european ellipsoids......umnitza inc is going to be running a group buy shortly with prices below $400. I'm not sure exactly what prices he'll have, but you CAN get them without angel eyes and you CAN get them without HIDs. you can also get a plug and play connector for $25.....no splicing, just plug them in and you're in business. Hope this helps Ben ************************************************* 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 Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 17:53:54 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? At 02:17 PM 5/2/03, Go, Jeffrey wrote: >Any electrical issues with this? When installed properly, none. The 100W low beam bulbs seem to burn out at what I consider higher-than-normal rate, but I'm addicted to the illumination so I stick with them. >I am thinking of getting one as well.. Highly recommended. Jim Bassett
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 18:18:10 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? Did you have to add relays to the headlites to handle the higher wattage bulbs? -josh --- Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 17:53:54 -0700 > From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid > headlights? > > At 02:17 PM 5/2/03, Go, Jeffrey wrote: > >Any electrical issues with this? > > When installed properly, none. > > The 100W low beam bulbs seem to burn out at what I > consider > higher-than-normal rate, but I'm addicted to the > illumination so I stick > with them. > > >I am thinking of getting one as well.. > > Highly recommended. > > Jim Bassett > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search.yahoo.com
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? - from Jason Bishop
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Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 10:34:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Bishop <jason@doomba.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? On Fri, 2 May 2003, Jim Bassett wrote: > Date: Fri, 02 May 2003 17:53:54 -0700 > From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Where to get Euro ellipsoid headlights? > > At 02:17 PM 5/2/03, Go, Jeffrey wrote: > >Any electrical issues with this? > > When installed properly, none. > > The 100W low beam bulbs seem to burn out at what I consider > higher-than-normal rate, but I'm addicted to the illumination so I stick > with them. > yup. but only on the right side for some reason. drivers side never goes... anybody have any ideas on how to cool them without letting crud into the assembly?
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#10. [E36M3] Slightly off topic - from ROWERS41@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 2 May 2003 22:37:23 EDT From: ROWERS41@aol.com Subject: [E36M3] Slightly off topic Is there a forum like this one for Chevy Suburban/GMC Yukon XL? We have one and its planned for towing to the track<OBMWC>. TIA, Steve