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#1. Tying down e36 - from Jay
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 12:35:39 -0700 From: Jay <rx3sp@lanset.com> Subject: Tying down e36 From my experience, I absolutely HATE those t-hooks. There are several problems with them, the main one being that if one tiedown breaks or comes loose, the other t-hook can slip out, especially if you crossed the tiedowns. I also am a big advocate of restricting the movement of the chassis during towing. I have seen several shocks, of different makes, that have been ruined during towing (during rebound). The drag race guys, (who don't exactly put a lot of miles on their shocks, and I would say the shocks are more important on a roadrace car,) use big fat airbags under their racecars to prevent shock movement. I tie down to the hole in the front control arm, and hook on to the rear sway bar at the corner, uncrossed, with 4 shiny new tiedown straps. I am very happy and secure with this. I buy new tiedowns about every two years. Jay Morris -- Using M2, Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
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#2. Tow Hooks - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:01:52 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Tow Hooks Since we are on this subject again, where is the best place to mail order some tow hooks? I would like to keep four of them around just in case I need them some day. Regards, Rich
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#3. Re: 95 vs 96-99 M3 visual differences - from Alan Leung
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 15:17:10 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: 95 vs 96-99 M3 visual differences <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>I'm a bit behind in my reading and again all the previous responses are spot on. Responding to the etiquette thread the other car is most likely coming from the opposite direction so the 95 body color air dam mesh is a dead give away. Different wheels is another big one. But if you see a black E36 M3 with aftermarket wheels then for visual cues you can *see* that the 95 cars just pull so much more happily towards the redline ... now you know I'm biased. </P> <P>Alan</P> <P>95 M3 proud original owner<BR><BR>-------------------- 7 --------------------<BR>Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 08:38:02 -0400<BR>From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <<A target=_top href="http://lw9fd.law9.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=8769d4aa2cfcaf2db9044f6a426bf399&mailto=1&to=ben@rogueengineering.com&msg=MSG1061992949.14&start=1094514&len=21583&src=&type=x"><FONT face=Tahoma color=#000099>ben@rogueengineering.com</FONT></A>><BR>Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 vs 96-99 M3 visual differences<BR><BR>As a previous owner of one of the few 1996 M3s, there were very few visual<BR>clues:<BR><BR>- The front chrome kidney grills on 95 & 96 are the same (flat). They<BR>changed in 1997.<BR>- The fender marker on 95 & 96 are the same (big). In 97, they were<BR>smaller.<BR>- 95 non-lux models had body color lower mesh on the front bumper. On<BR>non-lux models, the 96+ had black mesh (unpainted).<BR>- More obvious, the staggered wheels appeared in 1996.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR>Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering<BR><A target=_blank href="http://64.4.8.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=EN&lah=6c88e107b66e2014856b62a603deb526&lat=1062101041&hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2erogueengineering%2ecom"><FONT face=Tahoma color=#000099>http://www.rogueengineering.com</FONT></A><BR>201-444-8150<BR><BR><BR>----- Original Message -----<BR>From: "Som Naderi" <<A target=_top href="http://lw9fd.law9.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=8769d4aa2cfcaf2db9044f6a426bf399&mailto=1&to=som@dimensionracing.com&msg=MSG1061992949.14&start=1094514&len=21583&src=&type=x"><FONT face=Tahoma color=#000099>som@dimensionracing.com</FONT></A>><BR>To: "E36M3" <<A target=_top href="http://lw9fd.law9.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=8769d4aa2cfcaf2db9044f6a426bf399&mailto=1&to=e36m3@bmw-m.net&msg=MSG1061992949.14&start=1094514&len=21583&src=&type=x"><FONT face=Tahoma color=#000099>e36m3@bmw-m.net</FONT></A>><BR>Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2003 5:53 PM<BR>Subject: [E36M3] 95 vs 96-99 M3 visual differences<BR><BR>> Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2003 14:46:38 -0700<BR>> From: "Som Naderi" <<A target=_top href="http://lw9fd.law9.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=8769d4aa2cfcaf2db9044f6a426bf399&mailto=1&to=som@dimensionracing.com&msg=MSG1061992949.14&start=1094514&len=21583&src=&type=x"><FONT face=Tahoma color=#000099>som@dimensionracing.com</FONT></A>><BR>> Subject: 95 vs 96-99 M3 visual differences<BR>><BR>> Alan Leung mentioned in the M etiquette thread that the 95 M3 was easily<BR>distinguishable from the 96-99 M3s... what are the main visual differences?<BR>Also... from the front, some of those 318s have the same front air dams as<BR>the M3s... from the profile I can usually tell if it's a 318, but I can't<BR>always tell from the front... are there any other frontal visual cues?<BR>><BR>> - Som<BR></P></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMPENUS/2728??PS="><b>MSN 8:</b> Get 6 months for $9.95/month.</a> </html>
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#4. Hella Horns 'Installed' - from HyperM3@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:34:13 -0400 From: HyperM3@aol.com Subject: Hella Horns 'Installed' Hey all, Wanted to give a thanks to everyone that sent over how to's on this subject. I actually was able to use the male plug on the factory horn to use with the factory female plug, no splicing necessary. I mounted the horns pretty much inside the front bumper as I have little room elsewhere with the supercharger. Very clean install and easier than I expected. If anyone wants pics or information please feel free to ask. Thanks to Chris for assistance. Oh yeah, the horns are distinctively louder but at a pitch thats sounds kinda funny. I cant wait to need to use them. Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 92 S/C M3 ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html
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#5. Carbon engine covers - round 2 - from James Clay
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 17:01:38 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Carbon engine covers - round 2 The thread for this group buy is at http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=125688&perp age=25&pagenumber=1. Rather than post updates to this list, I will post to the Bimmerforums board as I have updates. I will probably start the ordering process early next week. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Carbon engine covers - round 2 - from Murray Roblin
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:41:35 -0700 From: "Murray Roblin" <murray@farleyroblin.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Carbon engine covers - round 2 http://tinyurl.com/livj -----Original Message----- From: James Clay [mailto:james@bimmerworld.com] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 2:10 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Carbon engine covers - round 2 Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 17:01:38 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Carbon engine covers - round 2 The thread for this group buy is at http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid =125688&perp age=25&pagenumber=1. Rather than post updates to this list, I will post to the Bimmerforums board as I have updates. I will probably start the ordering process early next week. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648 ************************************************* 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. A/C woes - from ajvdh1@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 21:53:31 +0000 From: ajvdh1@comcast.net Subject: A/C woes I think my A/C is getting sick. The car is a '95 M3 with 65k miles. Here's what's happened: I was at an autocross on Sunday. On hot days, I like to cool my helmet before a run by turning the A/C on full, and holding it in front of the center vent. This worked fine at an event just a month ago when it was almost 100 degrees. Sunday it was about 90 degrees, and instead of the usual constant blast of cold air, I'd get cool air for less than a minute, then the compresser would switch off and the air would get pretty darn warm. Just in the nature of an experiment, on the way home I turned the A/C on. While cruising through traffic, it was pretty wimpy, but after being on the interstate for 15 minutes, it got nice and cold again. Cold enough that I had to dial the fan back to "2" to be comfortable. I didn't drive the car again until yesterday, and I noticed the same pattern - sitting in traffic, the A/C is close to useless, yet just a few minutes at speed and it seems to work pretty well. So, am I looking at some kind of thermal or pressure switch, leaking refrigerant (not R15 thank goodness), something else, or all of the above? - Alain -- "1 2 3 4!" - Johnny "Gabba gabba hey!" - Joey
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#8. Re: Juan's broken hose...was tie downs - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 18:32:59 -0400 From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Re: Juan's broken hose...was tie downs John asked about the Nurburgring school. Let's just say that Juan collected all his coolant in a nice, big, shiny trophy! Hopefully he mopped up the rest with that red shirt he wore to the banquet. :-) Both Juan and I (and several other west coasters) had a pretty good showing at the school. Lots of hardware in the luggage. Just don't ask me how I did at Brunchen on my graded lap. Apparently, I was quite the topic of discussion with the local spectators. At least my right wheels were "on-line" although they were where the left wheels were supposed to be (on the exit of the second right hander for those that know the track). If you haven't done the school (and are at least a B student), you should. It is an amazing track. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Carbon engine covers - round 2 - from Murray Roblin
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 16:22:17 -0700 From: "Murray Roblin" <murray@farleyroblin.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Carbon engine covers - round 2 James wrote: >>>The thread for this group buy is at >>>http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threa did >>>=125688&perp >>>age=25&pagenumber=1.... I responded: >>http://tinyurl.com/livj James asked: >Is this something I should open? and I answer: Don't open it, it's a bomb! Actually, I converted your long url, which wrapped and truncated on my Outlook, into a "tinyurl." If you click it, it will take you to your referenced BFC thread. The tinyurl site is pretty handy for transferring long urls through messages and postings. The downside is that you can't directly see where you are going. http://tinyurl.com/livj - to get to James Clay's bimmerforums.com carbon cover group buy thread. Murray
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Carbon engine covers - round 2 - from James Clay
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Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2003 20:05:56 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Carbon engine covers - round 2 And that is why I am not allowed to do much more than type on my computer here... James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648