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#1. Re: [E36M3] question about swapping parts - from twisty M3
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:55:59 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] question about swapping parts >From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > >I have two E36 M3's at the moment. >A 96 Black coupe and a 97 Silver sedan. >I'll be keeping the 97 and selling the 96. >The 96 coupe has clear tail lights and front turn >signals which I would like to keep. >Are these parts identical or does the sedan require >different parts? > Unfortunately, I think only the front lights would be interchangeable. The rears are different, but (as always) I could certainly be wrong. ;) Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#2. Re:question about swapping parts - from James Clay
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:03:46 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re:question about swapping parts Sedan and Coupe corners and tails are different, 96 and 97+ side repeaters are different also. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#3. Re: [E36M3] question about swapping parts - from Robert Chay
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:07:09 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <rclists@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] question about swapping parts Front corners are different as well. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > > Unfortunately, I think only the front lights would be interchangeable. The > rears are different, but (as always) I could certainly be wrong. ;) > > Jonathan L. >
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#4. Battery again - from Carl Stern
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:21:18 -0600 From: Carl Stern <Carl.Stern@xilinx.com> Subject: Battery again Ok, so I decided against the lightweight SLA/dry cell type battery. I guess the Interstate is the way to go. I called my local electric guy and asked about the so called new MT 92, which is an exact replacement. It costs $139, and the MT 91 which people have been using is $95. Is mounting the 91 or modifying the vent tube on the 91 a hassle? Is it worth the extra $45 for a drop in fit? The 92 is rated at 640 CCA and has 135 min reserve. They both are top of line 72 month warranty. Are his prices in line? thanks, Carl 95 M3 26K (p.s. as far as me not driving the car enough, I bought it 2 years ago with only 14k on it. So I can't really take the credit for the low miles. Thankfully there are garage queens out there.)
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#5. RE: suspension question - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:20:50 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: suspension question Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> asked: <snip> I have a problem with the suspension on this car. When I hit a small bump, like a 1 inch rise at the end of a bridge; the car sounds like it just hit a curb! It's so loud and so hard that i'm worried about damaging the rest of the suspension. > What is the chance you have 'aftermarket' suspension bushings in addition to lowered ride height? I believe all of the non-rubber bushings (poly-to-aluminum) will transmit more 'road' noise to the cabin! Kim Burgess
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#6. RE: question about swapping parts - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:26:23 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: question about swapping parts Hunt, The front turn signals should be OK. Sedan has a different tail light than that of its counterpart, hence 'no go'. You coming to the track tomorrow no? Look for a green coupe with a smiley :) driver behind its wheel. I'll keep an eye for you. A.L. 98 M3/2 Atlanta. Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:40:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: question about swapping parts I have two E36 M3's at the moment. A 96 Black coupe and a 97 Silver sedan. I'll be keeping the 97 and selling the 96. The 96 coupe has clear tail lights and front turn signals which I would like to keep. Are these parts identical or does the sedan require different parts?
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re:question about swapping parts - from Robert Chay
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:38:28 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <rclists@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re:question about swapping parts Actually, the 95 sides are different than the 96+. 96 and 97+ use the same side markers. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > > Sedan and Coupe corners and tails are different, 96 and 97+ side > repeaters are different also. > > > James Clay > http://www.bimmerworld.com > Engineered BMW Performance > 540.639.9648 >
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#8. Re: Overheated E36/Holes in Thermostat - from NSimon1111@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:39:30 -0400 From: NSimon1111@aol.com Subject: Re: Overheated E36/Holes in Thermostat James The 1/4" holes presumably slow the warm-up, but are there other reasons that you suggest that this modification should only be done to a track car? Neil Simon Wash, DC 99 M Coupe 91 318is
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Battery again - from Robert Chay
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:40:37 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <rclists@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Battery again I have the MT 91 and it fits fine. You just move the clamp one notch closer. You do have to ask for the special vent tube for the battery. It doesn't need any modifications to fit. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carl Stern" <Carl.Stern@xilinx.com> > > Ok, so I decided against the lightweight SLA/dry cell type battery. > > I guess the Interstate is the way to go. I called my local electric > guy and asked about the so called new MT 92, which is an exact replacement. > It costs $139, and the MT 91 which people have been using is $95. > Is mounting the 91 or modifying the vent tube on the 91 a hassle? > Is it worth the extra $45 for a drop in fit? The 92 is rated at 640 CCA > and has 135 min reserve. They both are top of line 72 month warranty. > Are his prices in line? > > thanks, > > Carl 95 M3 26K > > (p.s. as far as me not driving the car enough, I bought it 2 years ago > with only 14k on it. So I can't really take the credit for the low miles. > Thankfully there are garage queens out there.) > >
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#10. question about swapping parts - from Jeff Stowe
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:01:37 -0700 From: "Jeff Stowe" <jrstowe@pacbell.net> Subject: question about swapping parts Hunt, Unfortunately, the coupe and sedans have different parts. The side markers are probably interchangeable, Oh Boy! jeff > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:40:39 -0700 (PDT) > From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > Subject: question about swapping parts > > I have two E36 M3's at the moment. > A 96 Black coupe and a 97 Silver sedan. > I'll be keeping the 97 and selling the 96. > The 96 coupe has clear tail lights and front turn > signals which I would like to keep. > Are these parts identical or does the sedan require > different parts? >
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#11. RE: [E36M3] Battery again - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 13:50:36 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Battery again The vent kit is only an adapter that takes about 1 minute to install and connect to the stock tube. It's basically an extension because the battery vent is in a different location on the MT 91 than the OEM. Otherwise perfect fit. Why there is a $45 difference is a good question. the 91 is slightly shorter than the OEM and you have to use a different hold down hole. Maybe the 92 is the OEM size? Also, there is an MT and an MTP. One is a direct fit except for the vent hole. The other has reversed terminals. I don't remember which is the one we need. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced 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: Carl Stern [mailto:Carl.Stern@xilinx.com] Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 1:28 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Battery again Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 11:21:18 -0600 From: Carl Stern <Carl.Stern@xilinx.com> Subject: Battery again Ok, so I decided against the lightweight SLA/dry cell type battery. I guess the Interstate is the way to go. I called my local electric guy and asked about the so called new MT 92, which is an exact replacement. It costs $139, and the MT 91 which people have been using is $95. Is mounting the 91 or modifying the vent tube on the 91 a hassle? Is it worth the extra $45 for a drop in fit? The 92 is rated at 640 CCA and has 135 min reserve. They both are top of line 72 month warranty. Are his prices in line? thanks, Carl 95 M3 26K (p.s. as far as me not driving the car enough, I bought it 2 years ago with only 14k on it. So I can't really take the credit for the low miles. Thankfully there are garage queens out there.) ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized and may be illegal.