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#1. Re: Potentially FS: '96 M3 Project Car - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 16:37:05 -0700 From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: Potentially FS: '96 M3 Project Car > I embarked many moons ago on a project to build the ultimate street M3. I can definitely vouch for this car being one of the nicest and fastest that I've seen. Skip is maniacal in taking car of it, and it has only the best possible parts. You won't be disappointed. I had a Dinan Supercharged car, with a Stage II supercharger program, and this car would run circles around it. If you are interested in purchasing it, I can hook you up with a custom ECU programmer (TEC-III) with a full time closed loop wideband 02 system that would provide stock driveability with 911 turbo eating horsepower. -kit
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#2. Bulb replacement - from K.C. Boyce
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:24:32 -0400 From: "K.C. Boyce" <kcb@abcgroup-inc.com> Subject: Bulb replacement Gruppe, The light that illuminates the headlight switch in my car has burnt out. I've got a replacement, but need some help from someone who's BTDT. I can get the console with the switch out (screw underneath; vent comes out with it). The light switch has two black plastic ribbed parts; the rear one twists ~30 degrees and comes loose (but not removable). The front one looks like it's locked into place by tabs. From the ETK, it looks as though the switch fascia (the part you turn) disconnects from the rest of the switch (the part with the electronic goodies in it) in order to remove it. However, I've pulled to no avail, and I'm loathe to apply more pressure lest I break a perfectly good part. The light bulb is at 2 o'clock, facing the switch, but I don't see any way of removing/replacing it without removing the switch. Any hints? TIA, KC Boyce '97 M3/4
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Bulb replacement - from K.C. Boyce
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:48:02 -0400 From: "K.C. Boyce" <kcb@abcgroup-inc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bulb replacement Erm...never mind. I found the following on Brett's page: http://www.koalamotorsport.com/tech/e36/E36.light.switch.htm I'll try that and come back for help if it's still needed... KC Boyce '97 M3/4 E30 Eta Page: http://www.e30eta.com
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Engine Block material - from Patrick Buthmann
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 01:50:49 -0400 From: "Patrick Buthmann" <patrick@teutonic.ca> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Engine Block material The Euro 328 came with an aluminum block motor as well. US spec motor was cast iron. All M3 motors (Euro and US spec) are cast iron. Pat -----Original Message----- From: Bruce [mailto:gobuffs93@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 6:59 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Engine Block material Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 17:54:38 -0500 From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Engine Block material > > DO any E-36 M3's use an aluminum block? > > Euro motors, maybe? > > And I think the M Roadster (and Coupe?) may have used aluminum blocks. I am pretty sure no E36 or M Z3 has an aluminum block. I don't think the S54 has an aluminum block either. However, the Z3 2.8 (not sure about the 3.0) has an aluminum block with iron sleeves. HTH, Bruce 95 M3 89 M3 2.5 ex 98 M roadster ************************************************* 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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#5. Re: Engine Block Material - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 09:01:01 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Re: Engine Block Material >And I think the M Roadster (and Coupe?) may have used aluminum blocks. Perhaps in the S54 versions, but the S52 version M Roadster/Coupe has the same identical cast iron block as our M3s. In fact most of the front end is identical, "M3" is stamped in white letters on my dad's M-roadster on the front subframe... Just a small detail... -Justin -- '76 02 '97 m3 bmw cca checkout http://www.bmw2002.net
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Re: Engine Block Material - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 09:15:52 -0400 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Engine Block Material The only cars to receive an aluminum block were the 2.8L Z3-Coupe and Z3-Roadster. The M versions had the same blocks as the M3. Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com ITS 325 #28 (still for sale) > -----Original Message----- > From: JUSTIN GERRY [mailto:JGERRY@butchers.com] > Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 9:09 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Engine Block Material > > > Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 09:01:01 -0400 > From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> > Subject: Re: Engine Block Material > > >And I think the M Roadster (and Coupe?) may have used aluminum blocks. > > Perhaps in the S54 versions, but the S52 version M Roadster/Coupe has > the same identical cast iron block as our M3s. In fact most of the front > end is identical, "M3" is stamped in white letters on my dad's > M-roadster on the front subframe... > > Just a small detail... > > -Justin > > -- > '76 02 > '97 m3 > bmw cca > checkout http://www.bmw2002.net > > > ************************************************* > 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. [E36M3] Re: Engine Block Material - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 10:19:59 -0400 From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: [E36M3] Re: Engine Block Material I think this agrees with what Seth said. Below is a direct quote from Brett Anderson's web site. I'm not sure it is correct though. I think he meant 2.5L, not 2.3L. I know it is confusing because the BMW 323 actually had a 2.5L engine. Was there a 2.3L 6 in the Z3? Quote from Brett's page: "The Z3 comes with either the 1.9 litre M44, 2.3 or 2.8 litre M52 or the S52US (in the M Roadster). The M52 in the Z3 has an aluminum block with cast iron cylinder sleeves, as opposed to the cast iron block in the other models. Late versions of the Z3 are fitted with an M52TU 2.5 or 3.0 litre all aluminum, dual VaNoS engine. The final versions of the Z3 are being offered in 2.5 and 3.0 litre M54 configuration." Lowell Seaton '95 M3 BMW CCA #131505
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#8. constant miss at idle (rather bad) - from Gary A. Preece
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 15:14:33 -0400 From: "Gary A. Preece" <ga.preece@att.net> Subject: constant miss at idle (rather bad) Hey Guys, I was told that when I had oil around the plugs that it could have caused an arc to make my 95 M3 miss. I have since replaced the gasket, which solved the oil leak. Anyone heard of this or any other ideas. I was told to replace the rubber boots that go down to the spark plugs. Thanks. Gary PS - I just replaced the plugs with NGK's and it missed before and after
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#9. now Optimal Street Alignment, was Hat Swap - from Steve Klein
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 12:20:35 -0700 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: now Optimal Street Alignment, was Hat Swap Thanks for all the interesting responses to my original query on swapping the hats. It's always nice to hear the collective perspectives. So, given that I'll be lowering the car a bit, it seems that it will be wisest to include adjustable camber plates at the time, as well as adjustable rear control arms to have Proper control of alignment when I'm finished. First, do adj. camber plates replace strut hats, or are they in addition to the complete strut assembly? Second, with that adjustability available after an estimated 1.5" drop f/r, what is the wisdom on optimal alignment specs for toe (f/r) and camber (f/r) on a machine that is 99 percent street driven? It seems that -1.5 ~ -1.8 is the going wisdom for avoiding unwanted tyre wear. By the by, I'm still running 17" M Contours with 235/40/17 Goodyear Eagle GT-F1's. Thank you all again for your help and advice. Steve
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#10. RE: [E36M3] constant miss at idle (rather bad) - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 15:01:39 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@fotofab.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] constant miss at idle (rather bad) > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary A. Preece [mailto:ga.preece@att.net] <SNIP> > I was told that when I had oil around the plugs that it could > have caused an arc to make my 95 M3 miss. I have since > replaced the gasket, which solved the oil leak. Anyone heard > of this or any other ideas. I was told to replace the rubber > boots that go down to the spark plugs. Thanks. <SNIP> Replacing the coil packs and the rubber boots smoothed out the idle on my 95. Coil packs are known to fail and when they do they frequently damage the DME so I replaced them at 80K miles as a PM item. I replaced the sparkplugs at that time also, I went with stock. YMMV Jamie Howton 2002 330i 1995 M3