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#1. RE: Need Body Shop recommendation in Boston area - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:22:45 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Need Body Shop recommendation in Boston area 1st Preference: Dick's Auto Body in Somerville. They support Boston Chapter BMWCCA. Speak with Frank and tell him I said hello. (They tend to be super busy as well). 2nd Preference: Allston Auto Works. Right on the C Greenline on Brighton Ave in Allston. Speak with Abdullah. I know him well and he should be able to take care of you quickly. If its frame damage, I would go with Dicks. For minor body work, Allston Auto is fine. Sorry but you will have to 411 on both of them. Goodluck. Ahmad Lutfeali 98 M3/2 Atlanta
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#2. Running 245/45/17 Kuhmos - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:28:49 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Running 245/45/17 Kuhmos Anyone ran VictorRacer 245/45/17 with 17*8 Mille Miglia MM2 Sport? If so, would I need to tuck the rear fenders? I ran Hoosier 245/40/17s without problem (in the past). Currently, I have Yoko 032R 245/45/17s mounted on them and there were no issues. Stacking them neck to neck, the Kumhos seem a bit wider. Thanks in advance. Ahmad
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#3. Any experience with TSW wheels? - from IrollT5R@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 10:06:07 -0400 From: IrollT5R@aol.com Subject: Any experience with TSW wheels? A co-worker of mine is looking at buying a set of 17x8 TSW Avus R wheels. They are at a good price and look to be in good condition. If anyone has had any experience with TSW wheels, please reply. Thanks, Nick Somma
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#4. Knock Code Gone?!? - from Steve Klein
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Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:45:22 -0700 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Knock Code Gone?!? After getting the #1226 Knock Sensor code over a week ago, I checked the codes again last night and was suprised to get the 'all's nominal' #1444. Does it seem strange that the codes would 'disappear'? Since I suspect the fault wasn't with the actual sensor (replaced by my shop about a year ago), could it have been a transient glitch? Wouldn't the code still be stored, even if it was a passing condition? No code reading or resetting tool has been used, nor the battery disconnected. Thanks in advance for clarifying this puzzler! Steve
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#5. RE: Engine Support - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 08:09:32 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Engine Support Neil asked: "Anyone have a source for the type of engine support that consists of a crossbeam with legs that fit into the fender inner drip-rails? This is shown in Bentley, page 119-7, figure 11." How about that national auto parts chain that 'rents' tools? Anybody checked there? KLB
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Knock Code Gone?!? - from Murray Roblin
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Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:05:49 -0700 From: "Murray Roblin" <murray@farleyroblin.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Knock Code Gone?!? Steve, Though I haven't dealt with this on my M3, I and others have experienced this on Nissan Maxima's. In fact, the recommended pcd for the Maxima when a knock sensor code comes up is to clean the connector where the harness splices into the main harness. The CW on the Maxima boards is that the knock sensor rarely is the problem. Hope this data point helps. Murray > -----Original Message----- > From: Steve Klein [mailto:klein@robinsonad.com] > Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2003 7:48 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Knock Code Gone?!? > > > Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:45:22 -0700 > From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> > Subject: Knock Code Gone?!? > > After getting the #1226 Knock Sensor code over a > week ago, I checked > the codes again last night and was suprised to > get the 'all's nominal' > #1444. Does it seem strange that the codes would > 'disappear'? Since I > suspect the fault wasn't with the actual sensor > (replaced by my shop > about a year ago), could it have been a transient > glitch? Wouldn't the > code still be stored, even if it was a passing > condition? No code > reading or resetting tool has been used, nor the > battery disconnected. > > Thanks in advance for clarifying this puzzler! > > Steve > > >>
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#7. Re: Oil Distribution Block - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 12:32:29 -0400 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re: Oil Distribution Block >I had the same problem with my car, also a 95. I still used the JTD unit >but used a dual pressure sender for the idiot light and the gauge. >Essentially only using 2 ports out of the three. Rob, Where did you get the dual pressure sender (and do you have a part number from VDO?)? I assume that I could use this and avoid having to buy the ODB in the first place as long as I use the drain plug temperature sender. Shane This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Tie-Downs and T-Hooks - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:46:20 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tie-Downs and T-Hooks Re: >Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 10:39:58 -0700 >From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> >Subject: Tie-Downs and T-Hooks > >Someone was asking about t-hooks recently and several of us responded with >sources. > >I just found a better source. > >http://store.sline.com/appCatalogPartsViewList.cfm?BlockID=6929 > >Note that the t-hooks come with a link attached. If your tie-down hook has >a 90 degree bend (rotation) in it, you MUST use a t-hook with this link on >it or the tie-down hook will contact the gas tank in the back. > >That's bad. > >I solved the problem by having a link welded to the rear hooks, but this is >an easier (read: cheaper) solution. I ordered a bunch several weeks ago, and got a call today that they no longer carry this item, and haven't for years. Bummer. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Oil Distribution Block - from ChuckBrazeau@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 12:56:23 -0400 From: ChuckBrazeau@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Oil Distribution Block I looked into dual pressure senders from VDO, but i wanted to use and found one that will fit in place of the stock pressure sensor with the correct M12x1.5 thread size (most are 1/8 NPT or something like that) so that there is no need for an ODB or thread adapter... VDO Oil Pressure Sender 0-80 PSI/5 Bar, M12x1.5K 8.5 PSI warning, $57.96 Part No: 360-007 Notes: 10-180 Ohms Single Station (for one gauge). Standard Ground. With warning contact for warning light. http://egauges.com/vdo_send.asp?Sender=80PSI_5Bar_VDO&Cart= The 8.5 PSI warning is 1 PSI higher than the stock sensor, but that's probably a GOOD thing. I haven't purchased/installed this sender yet, so i'm not certain that it will work, so... at your own risk, blah, blah, blah. :-P Chuck Brazeau 1995 BMW M3 - Violet on Black SCCA Solo2 - Street Modified #95 http://www.brazeauracing.com/ In a message dated 7/9/2003 11:38:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com writes: > Rob, > > Where did you get the dual pressure sender (and do you have a part number > from VDO?)? I assume that I could use this and avoid having to buy the ODB > in the first place as long as I use the drain plug > temperature sender. > > Shane
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#10. Re: [E36M3] M3 with cloth? - from Steve Lilley
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Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 13:11:06 -0400 From: Steve Lilley <m3steve@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 with cloth? I've been considering the purchase of a new 330i sedan with the ZHP Performance Package. This option includes a cloth/alcantara interior (leather seating is a $1K+ option). My wife thinks I'm crazy to get cloth seats, but there's nothing about leather that I really like... except the smell after a good coating of Leatherique! I'm just curious how the cloth interior will hold up over time. For those of you driving a cloth-interior BMW from 199x, how do they look now? Are they a pain to keep clean? Do you miss the leather smell? What does the cloth interior smell like on a car with 100K miles? It's obviously been a lot of years since I had a car with a cloth interior! Regards, Steve Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> wrote: > It is the base seat, leather seats were an option that all dealers usually > ordered. To get cloth seats, you had to order the car without the leather > option and wait for it. Dealers did not stock these cars as most people > buying luxury BMWs would never dream of getting it with cloth seats. They > do look good and I would have preferred to have cloth instead of the Nappa > leather personally. I have seen 5 or 6 M3s with cloth over the years, not > counting LTWs which had cloth aswell.
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#11. Re: [E36M3] M3 with cloth? - from Steve Lilley
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Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 13:12:25 -0400 From: Steve Lilley <m3steve@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 with cloth? I've been considering the purchase of a new 330i sedan with the ZHP Performance Package. This option includes a cloth/alcantara interior (leather seating is a $1K+ option). My wife thinks I'm crazy to get cloth seats, but there's nothing about leather that I really like... except the smell after a good coating of Leatherique! I'm just curious how the cloth interior will hold up over time. For those of you driving a cloth-interior BMW from 199x, how do they look now? Are they a pain to keep clean? Do you miss the leather smell? What does the cloth interior smell like on a car with 100K miles? It's obviously been a lot of years since I had a car with a cloth interior! Regards, Steve Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> wrote: > It is the base seat, leather seats were an option that all dealers usually > ordered. To get cloth seats, you had to order the car without the leather > option and wait for it. Dealers did not stock these cars as most people > buying luxury BMWs would never dream of getting it with cloth seats. They > do look good and I would have preferred to have cloth instead of the Nappa > leather personally. I have seen 5 or 6 M3s with cloth over the years, not > counting LTWs which had cloth aswell.