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#1. Re: S54 Radiator Prices - from James Clay
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 19:13:24 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: S54 Radiator Prices Wrong radiator. I saw the subject and no car info in the email I read. A little thought would have made it clear that if the Fluidyne fits the Z3 but not the E46, the S54 Z3 would have a different radiator. Sorry for the uproar, I will read more carefully... James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#2. Help me pick out some wheels... - from David Flanary
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:42:56 -0700 From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> Subject: Help me pick out some wheels... Josh: I'm in the same boat as you... I need new tires soon and am going to buy 4 of the same size wheels to get rid of the staggered stock set-up on my '99. Using the same size all around will allow rotation of tires, which will lead to longer tire life, which in time will help pay for the wheels. :) As it is, my Bilstein/H&R sport set up has about -1.5 camber which tends to wear the insides down faster, so rotation would be a good thing. I am leaning toward BBS RK wheels. The reasons: 1. Light weight - only 16.5# each in 17x8" 2. low cost (relatively speaking at $288 from Tire Rack) I believe I can run these w 235/40 or 245/40 without spacers (I will buy Toyo Proxes T-1S with the wheels). The local BMWCCA chief instructor advises 245's. I have heard the SSR's bend very easily and s/b track wheels only (ie not potholes to run over). Dave
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#3.Motorsport Wheels - from Nancy Fluharty
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:15:38 -0400 From: "Nancy Fluharty" <fluhar@worldnet.att.net> Subject: <WTB> Motorsport Wheels Anyone got extra OE Motorsport twinspoke 17 x 7.5 wheels to sell? I've got one as a spare; looking to assemble a set for winter. Cheap and ugly (but straight) preferred. Bob Fluharty 95 M3 87 325is Cincinnati
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#4. Looking for a 96+ E36 Differential - from mtzenz@excite.com
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 20:21:59 -0400 (EDT) From: "mtzenz@excite.com" <mtzenz@excite.com> Subject: Looking for a 96+ E36 Differential Appears a bolt head inside the rear diff sheared off and found its way through the gears. New is too expensive. Anyone racers or anyone else have a rear differential that they could part with? Thanks, Mark San Jose, CA _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#5. check your garage - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 17:49:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: check your garage I'm looking for a few parts. If you have any of these items gathering dust and would like to sell them, please email me privately. X brace rear strut tower brace (have front) BMP brake duct kit UUC transmission mount axxis ultimate brake pads video camera mount Heated Vader seats (black or tan) tan door inserts or door panel with tan inserts Hunt Hodgetts 97 M3 Coupe, Atlanta __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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#6. Looking for an HID kit - from David Ngo
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 18:17:43 -0700 (PDT) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: Looking for an HID kit Hi, I'm looking for an HID kit for my new-to-me ZKW headlights. If anyone has one that's laying around and would like to send it to a good home, please let me know. Thanks, Dave __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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#7. For Sale: 2000 BMW 323i in PA, $17K - from Steve Lilley
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 21:57:06 -0400 From: Steve Lilley <m3steve@earthlink.net> Subject: For Sale: 2000 BMW 323i in PA, $17K Hi all, Sorry for the blast, but I figured someone here might be interested. I just ordered a new BMW 330i with the ZHP Performance Package, so my car is now for sale (available late-October). I'm located about an hour north of Philadelphia PA (Reading/Allentown). Here are the details: 2000 BMW 323i Sedan, VIN WBAAM3349YKC67646 Silver exterior/Gray Leather interior, 72K miles, 4-Door, 5-Speed, fully loaded w/ Sport-Premium Package, Moonroof, Xenons, Heated Power Seats, Harmon-Kardon, 6-disk CD, Folding Rear Seats, OBC, Cruise Control, Traction Control w/ABS, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Eibach Sways, AA Exhaust, Conforti Intake/SW, UUC Shortshifter, 328i Front Rotors, Mobil-1 Oil, Summer & Winter Wheels/Tires. Original owner w/ meticulous service records. Excellent condition; no accidents; clean title. $17,000. Steve: 610-670-9424; m3steve@earthlink.net If you'd like more info, please visit my web page at: http://home.earthlink.net/~m3steve/ Regards, Steve
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#8. Re: [E36M3] front brake calipers - from Jon S.
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Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 23:42:37 -0500 From: "Jon S." <treehouse@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] front brake calipers Of the few sets that I have seen that DO NOT have the "M" indent, they actually DID have it. The just filled it in with JB weld. No I'm not kidding. I have seen this more than once. Look closely if you have a rebuild that looks like it doesn't have the M. It just might. I found it by accident when a small corner cracked out in my hand. I then cleaned the rest out and it was a OEM part! Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 12:28 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] front brake calipers > Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 01:21:53 -0400 > From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] front brake calipers > > Of the ones I have personally seen, they were all factory BMW calipers, that > they had rebuilt. Given the simple process of rebuilding, I cant see much > difference between the different companies out there. Basically it is just > cleaning, new seals, new boots, reassemble, plus they have equipment to > polish the bores and piston that your average shade tree doesn't have. I > would think they are fairly careful given the liability of a brake caliper > and if it failed due to their workman ship. > > The rebuilt calipers I bought, even had the M indention, but have heard of > others getting them that didn't. The OE supplier does sell new calipers > without the M indention on them, so I guess they are in circulation in the > US too. > > I would be interested if anyone has any type of bad story about a bought > rebuilt caliper. In my opinion, buying 2 spares to take to the track is > very good insurance, as I have had caliper issues at the track before, > mostly due to my improper rebuilding techniques, lol, I am sure. > > Mike > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kris Welhart" <kris.welhart@cyou.com> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2003 11:18 PM > Subject: [E36M3] front brake calipers > > > > Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 22:09:54 -0500 > > From: "Kris Welhart" <kris.welhart@cyou.com> > > Subject: front brake calipers > > > > Hello, > > I would like to get a spare set of new/ used/ rebuilt e36 m3 front brake > > calipers. I followed up to Mike L's suggestion of the auto parts store and > > Autozone can order them for $42 ea, but I have never heard of the brands, > > the cheapest was ARI, anyone have any comment or experience with Autozone > or > > similar calipers? As other options, does anyone know of any vendors or > > individuals that have any rebuilt or used calipers at a reasonable price? > > Thanks, > > Kris > > 95 M3 > > 98 M3 > > 94 325i- for sale > > > >
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#9. Euro motors in US street cars...possible? - from Kevin Bishop
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Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:05:37 -0500 From: Kevin Bishop <kbishop371@comcast.net> Subject: Euro motors in US street cars...possible? In case you haven't seen it, the latest Roundel has an article that compares three generations of M3s (E30, E36, & E46), each of which has been modified to some extent by their owners. The thing that caught my eye is that the '95 E36 M3 has a Euro 3.0 liter motor -- complete with 286HP output, etc... I thought that going to a Euro motor meant you basically had a track car due to emissions problems and other headaches, but this was in a car licensed in California for the street. Any thoughts on how this is possible or is the car in question just managing to sneak by emissions inspections and in trouble when it's caught? Kevin
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Euro motors in US street cars...possible? - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 04:30:47 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Euro motors in US street cars...possible? I suspect a little "greasing" happened when it was smog time for that car. If it had cats in place it probably passed the sniffer, it'd just fail the visual if the inspector knew what he was looking at. The inspector might've had no clue, since the motor did still say BMW in it, it's not like they check the engine VIN against the chassis VIN... So it might just slip right be. Technically in Cali if you do an engine swap you're supposed to take the car to the Smog Referree station where they make sure all the emmissions stuff is there, then they put a waiver sticker on the car... -josh --- Kevin Bishop <kbishop371@comcast.net> wrote: > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 00:05:37 -0500 > From: Kevin Bishop <kbishop371@comcast.net> > Subject: Euro motors in US street cars...possible? > > In case you haven't seen it, the latest Roundel has > an article that compares > three generations of M3s (E30, E36, & E46), each of > which has been modified > to some extent by their owners. > > The thing that caught my eye is that the '95 E36 M3 > has a Euro 3.0 liter > motor -- complete with 286HP output, etc... > > I thought that going to a Euro motor meant you > basically had a track car due > to emissions problems and other headaches, but this > was in a car licensed in > California for the street. > > Any thoughts on how this is possible or is the car > in question just managing > to sneak by emissions inspections and in trouble > when it's caught? > > Kevin > > > > ************************************************* > 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!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com