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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: OT: Looking for a 2001 or later Lemans Blue M5 - from Scott McClung
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Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 16:45:52 -0800 (PST) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: OT: Looking for a 2001 or later Lemans Blue M5 They are incredible cars and a worthy upgrade from an E36 M3. I just sent my '98 M3 on it's way to a new home today - it is going to a good home, car buddy of mine for years. I picked up a '00 a few weeks ago - simply amazing car. http://home.pacbell.net/dorenemc/BMW.html Scott John Hovell <jhovell@stanford.edu> wrote: Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 14:04:35 -0800 (PST) From: John Hovell Subject: Re: OT: Looking for a 2001 or later Lemans Blue M5 Brian -- This 2002 model on E-bay looks really clean, and it's on the east coast: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2443106116&category=6131 I think the clutch problem was acknowledged and addressed by BMW. Generally Roadfly.org, E-bay, and the BMW CCA classifieds are good places to check. Also, the UUC digest often has M5's pop up now and again. I know there are a bunch of M5 specific digests as well, but not owning one, I don't know which they are. So did you get a good settlement from the fellow who hit you? Glad to see you're moving up from the M3. Here's to a speedy recovery... Best, John > -------------------- 3 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2003 23:30:13 -0500 > From: "Brian A. Marks" > Subject: OT: Looking for a 2001 or later Lemans Blue M5 > > Hi everyone: > > Since my beautiful Avus Blue '95 M3 was smashed to bits (along with the > left side of my body), I am looking to replace it with a 2001 or later > Lemans Blue M5. Does anyone have any leads? > > Thanks! > -- > Brian A. Marks > President - PFYC - http://www.pfyc.com/ > > [ *** NOTE: Please include this message when replying *** ] ************************************************* 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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#2. Re: [E36M3] Quick Brake Question - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 07:54:53 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Quick Brake Question My understanding is that this is not a good thing to do on ABS cars simply because you don't want to back flush into the ABS modulator. Jeremy 95 M3 ----- Original Message ----- > Will this hurt the master cylender as the preasure pushing back into > it?
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#3. Re: Fire extinguisher - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 09:59:25 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Fire extinguisher on 11/14/03 6:22 PM, "Chris Conner" <chris@digital7.com> wrote: > I got a small extinguisher, rated for all types of fires. It comes with > a bracket to attach it to a wall. I used two zipties to attach it to the > bottom of the driver's seat. Zip ties are fine things, but you should ask yourself whether they'll hold in an accident. The last thing you need is a heavy metal cylinder flying out from under the seat into the back of your legs. I suggest that the BMW bracket whose P/N Jim B. provided, or the Brey-Krause version, would be a good investment. I think they run about $100. Those dry powder extinguishers are inexpensive and available everywhere, but the powder they use does horrible things. A couple of weeks ago at Mid Ohio I saw the results of an M Coupe engine compartment fire that was extinguished with dry powder, and trust me, you wouldn't want that for your car. Not that you'd want the fire either... I found a relatively inexpensive 2.5 lb. Halon 1211 extinguisher for $95 at: http://www.safecraft.com If I ever have to use it on my own car I'll be glad I spent the extra money for Halon. Of course for use on someone else's car dry powder would have been fine <g> Neil 96 M3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Coolant smell - from Tom Voloshin
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 07:04:45 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Voloshin <tvoloshin@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coolant smell Chris, I've had a heater core blow on me this past Winter/early Spring. To me it smelled like "warm pancakes" right before it blew and I noticed vapor coming from the vents, but by that time (on my commute home from work) it was too last -- boof! Hopefully this is not your problem, but if you see vapor or smell anything "sweet" from the vents don't drive it and get it to the shop or have at it yourself if you have the skillset. De-pressurize the system to take the load off the heater core. Don't wait until the heater core blows like mine did, but when mine went it was sudden (within a couple miles). Needless to say it was an absolute mess inside, ruined my rug and left everything a complete sticky mess behind the dash. :( Good luck. Tom -------------------------- Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 15:05:47 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coolant smell At 01:32 PM 11/14/2003 -0600, Newman, Christopher wrote: >Hello, >Someone mentioned they smelled Coolant from their interior vents when >they turned on the heater. What would that smell like ? The best thing to do is to pop the cap when the car is cold, and take a whiff! It has a pretty distinctive smell. - Chris __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree
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#5. differential question - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:29:24 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: differential question What's the difference between a limited slip differential and positraction? Which one does the E36 M3 have (97 M3 Coupe)? Do all E36 M3's have them or is it optional? Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta 99 M3 Convertible Avus Blue 97 M3 Coupe Silver __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree
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#6. Re: [E36M3] differential question - from Ed Yee
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Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 22:56:52 -0500 From: "Ed Yee" <edyee@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] differential question Positraction is a brandname for limited slip differentials. I think that the company which produces this version is Eaton(?) and used by GM since at least the muscle car era of the sixties. Not sure if the Ford or Chrysler used Eaton or their own design. I believe limited slip diffs were standard on all E36 M3s and optional on non M E36s. Quaife differentials are another form of limited slip differentials Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hunt Hodgetts" <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 9:32 PM Subject: [E36M3] differential question > Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 18:29:24 -0800 (PST) > From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > Subject: differential question > > What's the difference between a limited slip > differential and positraction? > Which one does the E36 M3 have (97 M3 Coupe)? > Do all E36 M3's have them or is it optional? > > Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta > 99 M3 Convertible Avus Blue > 97 M3 Coupe Silver > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard > http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree > > > ************************************************* > 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. Koni install - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Sun, 16 Nov 2003 08:24:48 -0500 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@comcast.net> Subject: Koni install Does anybody have the Koni gut the strut procedure saved? Would you please email them to me? Thanks Rich
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#8. Oil extractor and volume of oil removed/filled - from Msebmwman@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 02:17:02 EST From: Msebmwman@aol.com Subject: Oil extractor and volume of oil removed/filled Okay; So, I'm loving the oil extractor that I bought from Griot's garage (no affiliation). Used it for the first time this weekend to change the oil on the ole 95 M3 prior to the upcoming weekend at Laguna Seca. Easy to do and no fussing with jacking up the car or worrying about oil pan drain plugs. Great idea!! Now, I extracted around 8 liters of oil (1 US Qt is about 0.95 liter. Or, 1 liter is about 5% less than 1 US Qt). So, I extracted around 8.4 quarts of oil. I then proceeded to fill the car back up with 7.6 Qts of oil or 7.3 liters or so. I have heard that the oil extractor removes more oil than using the oil drain plug. And, typically when I had used the oil drain plug I filled the car back up with about 7.5 Qts of oil. In comparing where my oil was on the dipstick prior to oil extraction (it was up to the 2 on the part number above the fill line) and after the refill (it is only up to the little nubbin) it seems that I might be a little short on my refill. The questions for those that use the oil extractor: 1. For a car with a "normal" fill of oil volume, how much do you get out using the oil extractor? 2. How much oil do you put back in? And, is this just to get it to the recommended "stock" level or is this the classic one quart overfill in order to quiet ticking lifters after a vigorous session on the track or autocross. Thanks, Marc 95M3
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#9. Broken Valve spring in 3.2 motor/ 272-264 cams? - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 09:50:23 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Broken Valve spring in 3.2 motor/ 272-264 cams? Well, I just took my 3.2 motor apart I bought to put in my 95M3. I bought it CHEAP!!! because it had "bent valves" it was Dealer take out 48k on it... SO I get the head off and notice that number five intake valve has one spring that looks collapsed..Once the head was off I pushed on the valve thinking it was broken and it moved up and down smooth as glass!! That's when I noticed the broken spring...I took it off and the valve did not even bend! So my cheap motor was a real bargain! A set of HD springs, cams, some head work, and I'm good to go. Has anyone used the BMP 272/264 cam set up? I think these are the cams I am going to use instead of the Shrieks which are 264/256. Gary Gray Pro Bike
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#10. Speedometer question - from Newman, Christopher
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Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 11:04:12 -0500 From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> Subject: Speedometer question This morning, I glanced at the speedometer and noticed it goes to 160 mph. But looking a little closer, there appears to be a light bulb just beyond the 160 mph mark. Does anyone know what that is for ? Does it light when you reach a certain speed or rpm's ? Thanks.