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#1. Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:01:47 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? At 09:11 PM 12/30/03, Mark Dadgar wrote: >The 255's fit fine up front, Maybe not with stock struts (both Mark and I run 255s, but with coilovers up front). >as well as in the back, with some judicious fender rolling And hammering, depending on ride height. I had fender rub at the transition point from vertical fender to wheel flare area. My 48-oz dead-blow hammer took care of that :-) >- Mark > E36 325is JP/A5 #117, 255 Victos on Kosei K-1 Racing 17x8.5 ET38 Jim Bassett E36 325is JP/A5 #44, 255 Victos on Kosei K-1 Racing 17x8.5 ET38 aka Spec E36 :-)
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:21:20 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? On Dec 31, 2003, at 12:01 PM, Jim Bassett wrote: >> The 255's fit fine up front, > > Maybe not with stock struts (both Mark and I run 255s, but with > coilovers up front). Right. Good point. >> as well as in the back, with some judicious fender rolling > > And hammering, depending on ride height. I had fender rub at the > transition point from vertical fender to wheel flare area. My 48-oz > dead-blow hammer took care of that :-) Yes. Hammering. I remember that, >> - Mark >> E36 325is JP/A5 #117, 255 Victos on Kosei K-1 Racing 17x8.5 ET38 > > Jim Bassett > E36 325is JP/A5 #44, 255 Victos on Kosei K-1 Racing 17x8.5 ET38 aka > Spec E36 :-) :) - Mark
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#3. brake light circuit failure - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:35:08 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: brake light circuit failure I'm getting a check control message a couple times a week that reads, "Brake Light Circuit Failure". The problem is all of my brake lights are working. Is there a switch that is prone to failure? Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta 97 M3 Coupe __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003
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#4. RE: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure - from John Stoj
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 15:46:54 -0500 (EST) From: "John Stoj" <john_stoj@excite.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure Sure is Hunt. There's a switch in back of the break pedal that often fails. Search on brake light circuit failure and you'll find a couple of how-to write ups. - John S. --- On Wed 12/31, Hunt Hodgetts < hhodgetts@yahoo.com > wrote: From: Hunt Hodgetts [mailto: hhodgetts@yahoo.com] To: e36m3@bmw-m.net Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:41:43 -0600 Subject: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:35:08 -0800 (PST)<br>From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com><br>Subject: brake light circuit failure<br><br>I'm getting a check control message a couple times a<br>week that reads, "Brake Light Circuit Failure". The<br>problem is all of my brake lights are working. Is<br>there a switch that is prone to failure? <br><br>Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta<br>97 M3 Coupe <br><br>__________________________________<br>Do you Yahoo!?<br>Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003<br>http://search.yahoo.com/top2003<br><br><br>*************************************************<br>Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors:<br>Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com<br>Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com<br>BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com<br>Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com<br>Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com<br><br>DIGEST INFORMATION:<br>http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm<br>*************************************************<br><br><br> _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#5. RE: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure - from Mike McCune
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:47:22 -0600 From: "Mike McCune" <mikem@suds.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure There is a switch under the brake pedal. It costs around $10-15. Its kind of a pain to replace but fixed the problem on both my E34 and my E36. Let me know if you need more DIY info. I don't seem to have a bookmark with instructions on how to remove/replace. Mike 95 M3 94 525iT -----Original Message----- From: Hunt Hodgetts [mailto:hhodgetts@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 2:42 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:35:08 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: brake light circuit failure I'm getting a check control message a couple times a week that reads, "Brake Light Circuit Failure". The problem is all of my brake lights are working. Is there a switch that is prone to failure? Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta 97 M3 Coupe __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003 ************************************************* 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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#6. Re: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure - from David Bauer
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 15:02:18 -0600 From: David Bauer <dbauer@blkbox.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure Hunt, Try this link: http://home.austin.rr.com/danhermann/brakeCircuitWarningRepair.txt I'll be replacing mine soon too. Dave 95 M3 Hunt Hodgetts wrote: > Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:35:08 -0800 (PST) > From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> > Subject: brake light circuit failure > > I'm getting a check control message a couple times a > week that reads, "Brake Light Circuit Failure". The > problem is all of my brake lights are working. Is > there a switch that is prone to failure? > > Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta > 97 M3 Coupe
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#7. Re: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:21:59 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure The brake light switch is failing. There is a link in the archives on how to replace. It is a 20 minute job if you're 5 ' 7". It may be a bit longer if you are tall :) Shel
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Battery powered electric impact guns? - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 16:46:11 -0500 From: "Dave Spragg" <davelist@spragg.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Battery powered electric impact guns? Thanks to all. I think I have it covered. :) Happy New Year to us M3 sickos too. Dave Spragg dave@spragg.com 99 M3 street ( sold :( ) 92 318is #330 IP (95 M3 engine and suspension) 03 Toyota Tundra
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#9. [E36M3] Re: brake light circuit failure - from DeBuhr
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Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:41:17 -0800 From: "DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: [E36M3] Re: brake light circuit failure Try this... http://216.118.86.224/m3forum/showthread.php?s=cced14d2e4887ec7315afd8459a5f c5c&threadid=17161 -----Original Message----- From: Hunt Hodgetts [mailto:hhodgetts@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 12:42 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] brake light circuit failure Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:35:08 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: brake light circuit failure I'm getting a check control message a couple times a week that reads, "Brake Light Circuit Failure". The problem is all of my brake lights are working. Is there a switch that is prone to failure? Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta 97 M3 Coupe __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003 ************************************************* 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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#10. Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2004 10:55:18 -0500 From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: Caliper rebuild kit part numbers needed Hello all, I'm looking for the part numbers for the caliper rebuild kits for my 98 M3. I think the front is 34-11-1-157-037, but I can't find the rear part number. Anyone have it? And is that the correct one for the front? Thanks, Happy New Year everyone, Vern