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#1. flaky power seat controls - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:22:29 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: flaky power seat controls Guys, My wife just called from the road complaining that her seat back controls are dead. The back will recline, but not come back up. All other controls work. She hears a 'click' when pressing the seat back 'upright' button, but nothing happens. Any BTDTs? TIA, alex f
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#2. RE: [E36M3] - 330i PP - from Robert Puertas
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 14:44:47 -0700 From: "Robert Puertas" <Puertas@cox.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] - 330i PP < Well, that might be pushing it a bit - after all, the 330i PP is about 100 hp down vs. the E46 M3. < But I suspect it's close in performance to the E36 M3 sedan, while offering all the benefits of the newer E46 chassis. Benefits of the E46 chassis? I have driven several E46 cars, although not the PP. All have felt heavy and soft compared to my '95 M3, and the driver is far more insulated from everything the car is doing. But what troubles me the most about the PP is that it doesn't come with a limited slip dif. How do BMW engineers sleep at night with the guilt of trying to pass off that over-weight, one-wheel drive, sensory deprivation tank as a sports sedan? Thanks, I feel much better now... At the risk of going even further off-topic - Anyone drive a new RX-8 yet? Robert Puertas
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#3. 330i PP - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 17:49:20 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: 330i PP > Love the Alcantara seats, and especially the steering wheel. In fact I'd pay > good money to have my wheel recovered in real or fake suede. > Anyone know of a place for that? OTOH it's probably cheaper to get a MOMO > wheel, but then you lose the SRS. Yep, here (for real suede): http://www.american-stitches.com/ I have pics of an Acura NSX wheel they did (they don't show it on their website IIRC). I plan to redo an E30 interior in Alcantara and Motorsport cloth (already have or will all the fabric/Alcantara) for my 1990 325is. Regards, Rich
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#4. Re: [E36M3] New Bilstein Shocks - from Michael Feldpusch
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 16:05:23 -0600 From: "Michael Feldpusch" <m.feldpusch@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New Bilstein Shocks I would go with Koni single adjustables. Great shocks and can get a complete set for around $400. Koni does make an external adjustable rear shock now..which makes all soo easier when going from street to track and back to street. I've been using them for a few years now and swear there is little to no difference between the singles and double adj. I didnt care for bilsteins for the ride was a little rougher.. even at full soft Michael 95 M3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 12:47 PM Subject: [E36M3] New Bilstein Shocks > Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 14:44:22 -0400 > From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > Subject: New Bilstein Shocks > > Tossing it out there to see if indeed there has been a change in parts for > our cars. The last I heard was there was a big backorder for the shocks, > but there has also been some other news that they were revising the part > due to some failure. The old part number I have for our cars was > VE3-4237-HO. I was able to search Bilsteins site and the below are the > part numbers they are now stating fit our cars. Any list sponsors care to > pitch in? I need to get a new suspension, but don't want the old if the > new is due out. > > Thanks, > > Rob > > > > > > > > > > > > > Make: > BMW > Model: > M3 (E36 chassis) > Year: > 95-99 > Blank: > SP > Front: > VE3-4238(R) > Rear: > BE5-2453 > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] 330i PP - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 17:03:27 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 330i PP "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> wrote: > > > Love the Alcantara seats, and especially the steering wheel. In fact > > I'd pay good money to have my wheel recovered in real or fake suede. > > > Anyone know of a place for that? OTOH it's probably cheaper to get a > > MOMO wheel, but then you lose the SRS. > > Yep, here (for real suede): > http://www.american-stitches.com/ > I have pics of an Acura NSX wheel they did (they don't show it on their > website IIRC). Rich, Have you checked how much they want to do just one wheel? The last time I called a few years ago, it was in the $300-450 range. Way more than a brand new BMW steering wheel. Even if they employ Bavarian virgins instead of the usual illegal Mexican laborers, that still way too much in my book. alex f
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Was 330i PP, now steering wheel re-covering - from David Ngo
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 15:54:09 -0700 (PDT) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Was 330i PP, now steering wheel re-covering That's true. I inquired about having my stock wheel re-covered in leather because of wear. The breakdown at the time (about 6 months ago) was: Base price: $210 Additional 1/8" padding (thicker wheel): $55 Some sort of upgrade charge: $35 Tri-color stitching: $65 Total: $375 (!) Plus, they need something like 6 working days to do the wheel. Dave --- alex.fadeev@verizon.com wrote: > Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 17:03:27 -0500 > From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] 330i PP > > "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> wrote: > > > > > Love the Alcantara seats, and especially the > steering wheel. In fact > > > I'd pay good money to have my wheel recovered in > real or fake suede. > > > > > Anyone know of a place for that? OTOH it's > probably cheaper to get a > > > MOMO wheel, but then you lose the SRS. > > > > Yep, here (for real suede): > > http://www.american-stitches.com/ > > I have pics of an Acura NSX wheel they did (they > don't show it on their > > website IIRC). > > Rich, > Have you checked how much they want to do just one > wheel? > The last time I called a few years ago, it was in > the $300-450 range. Way > more than a brand new BMW steering wheel. > Even if they employ Bavarian virgins instead of the > usual illegal Mexican > laborers, that still way too much in my book. > > alex f __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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#7. '99 M3 FS Black/Black - from eevans@planetc.com
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 21:42:07 -0400 From: eevans@planetc.com Subject: '99 M3 FS Black/Black I'm selling my '99 M3 w/ 87K miles, Black on Black, all power options except heated seats, sunroof, ps, pw, New pads and rotors all around, very tight and well maintained, Southern car located in Knoxville, TN. Need to sell this week, $21500 pretty firm. Serious inquiries please, pix upon request. TIA Evan Evans President Smoky Mountain Chapter BMW CCA Knoxville, TN 865-694-3088
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#8. Re: Cold start problem - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 08:47:32 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Cold start problem Allen, Sometimes this can be caused by a leaking fuel injector (or injectors), which fill the combustion chambers with fuel when the engine sits. When you start the engine, the excess fuel causes the engine to run rough until it's cleared out. This can be the result of failing injectors, or it could simply be due to deposit buildup on the injectors. The cheap fix is to try a can of good injector cleaner, like BG-44K or Techron. Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata > >Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2003 13:41:55 -0500 > >From: "Allen Hyman" <allen.hyman@starcore-dsp.com> > >Subject: Cold start problem > > > >My 99 M3 is difficult to start in the morning. It turns over and > >catches, but 'stumbles' for the first 30-40 seconds. > > > >I cleaned the air filter but I'm not sure what to do next. It exhibits > >the problem every time it sits for a long period, like overnite or all > >day at work. _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#9. Re: [uuc] flaky power seat controls - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 08:16:32 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [uuc] flaky power seat controls "Edwin stanton MacVaugh" <macvaugh@comcast.net> wrote: > The end of the cable has come out of the gearbox. Shorten the cable > housing. Ed, Thanks for your reply. What is the best way to access the cable/gearbox (under the seat?)? Via the back of the seat or from underneath it? > You are talking a Lamborghini, right? Sorry, my bad. I should know better by now. The car is a '98 328i with sports package electric seats. Same seats as in 4-door M3s. alex f > alex.fadeev@verizon.com wrote: > >Guys, > >My wife just called from the road complaining that her seat back > >controls are dead. The back will recline, but not come back up. > >All other controls work. She hears a 'click' when pressing the > >seat back 'upright' button, but nothing happens. > > > >Any BTDTs? > > > >TIA, > >alex f
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#10. RE: [E36M3] 330i PP - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 10:33:12 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 330i PP "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com >> wrote: >> Yep, here (for real suede): >> http://www.american-stitches.com/ >> I have pics of an Acura NSX wheel they did (they don't show it on their >> website IIRC). From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com > > Have you checked how much they want to do just one wheel? > The last time I called a few years ago, it was in the $300-450 range. Way > more than a brand new BMW steering wheel. I believe the price was in the $125 to $175 range IIRC last year. Regards, Rich