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#1. Re: [E36M3] E36 Rear Shock R-n-R - from Bruce
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Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 14:26:34 -0600 From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 Rear Shock R-n-R Yes. Bruce 95 330 CSi 89 M3 2.5 ----- Original Message ----- From: <kim.burgess@att.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 2:00 PM Subject: [E36M3] E36 Rear Shock R-n-R > Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 19:59:23 +0000 > From: kim.burgess@att.net > Subject: E36 Rear Shock R-n-R > > I am about to change out the springs on my E36 and I was wondering if I can leave the rear shocks attached at the upper mount, removing the lower mount from the RTA, and remove/replace the rear spring? > > TIA > Kim Burgess
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#2. [OTH] Z3 Info? - from Tom Voloshin
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Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 17:05:33 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Voloshin <tvoloshin@yahoo.com> Subject: [OTH] Z3 Info? Hello All, I have a friend who is interested in getting a Z3. He is trying to find sites, message boards, and/or groups on the internet to research Z3's so he knows what to look for, what questions to ask, etc. If anyone knows of good Z3 sites, forums, etc. if you could email me off-list for my friend; I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks and have a great day! Tom __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what you’re looking for faster http://search.yahoo.com
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Brake pads (Again) - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 07:38:21 -0700 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Brake pads (Again) Chris, I run Pagid Orange pads on my Boxster and initial bite it probably the biggest difference I notice between these and OEM pads. When I'm at the track and I have my street pads in, I have to be very conscious about my braking points as the street pads take that fraction of a second longer to really bite hard. I think waht you are feeling is "normal". Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Chris Papademetrious [mailto:chrispy@ieee.org] Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 8:01 AM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Brake pads (Again) Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 10:00:27 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Brake pads (Again) Ron, I have the Hawk HPS pads and love them. The only thing I noticed when switching from Pagid pads is that the HPS seems to have a bit less bite to them initially. When I get on the brakes, I always seem to apply too little pedal force at first, then quickly correct myself. I've only really noticed this during the past winter, so maybe it's a cold weather thing. Or, maybe the Pagid pads were more touchy, and this is more "normal." Do you recall noticing this when you first moved to the HPS pads? Thanks Ron! - Chris ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#4. [E36M3] Master cylinder bleeding - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:08:12 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: [E36M3] Master cylinder bleeding > How is rebuilding the calipers going to help with a > soft pedal? Well, if the seals are bad, they can introduce air into the system (along with water, dirt, etc.). > Have you cycled the ABS pump while bleeding the > brakes? I'm chasing down air in my lines as well. > Everytime I bleed the brakes I get air out of the rear > calipers. I think I must have some air trapped in the > ABS pump. Let me guess, you keep seeing air bubbles from the rear and they just keep coming. You think you might have them all, but then, a few more come. Have you ever considered that maybe the air is entering at the bleed valve when you are bleeding the rear calipers? I know it is very easy to get air to enter via the threads of the valve and cycle right back out the nipple. I see it all the time if I open the valve too much. Regards, Rich
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#5. Another Tire/Offset Question.... - from Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:43:31 -0500 From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Another Tire/Offset Question.... M '96 M3 2 door is equipped with TC Kline's Trackline kit with stock alignment (no extra camber). I run M-Contours 17x8.5s on all four corners for summer driving and am ready to replace the tires. With 235/40 Kumho ECSTA Supra 712s, I get some rubbing on very tight turns (parking lot maneuvers). The rubbing sounds like it is coming from the front inner wheel well. I am willing to consider rolling the fenders and adding spacers to eliminate the rubbing problem, but I would also like to go to slightly larger tires perhaps 245/40x17. Is anyone running a similar setup? If so, what tires are you running? Are spacers or rolled fenders part of the puzzle? Thanks! Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#6. Dealer Diagnostic Scan - from Ragnar
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:19:54 -0800 From: Ragnar <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Dealer Diagnostic Scan Hi, Group- I have yet to figure out why my engine is running rough in the 1.5-2.5 k rpm range (and sometimes higher when driving) as if a cylinder is missing (I've replaced the plugs and coils, and the vacuum manifold on the valve cover.) and also periodically throwing the 1226 error code for the #2 knock sensor (which has been replaced once, only to have the code re-appear a few months later). My question is: Will the big diagnostic scanner at the dealer probe in-depth enough to reveal what might be causing these things? Plugs were uniform and normal, coils are fine, passing resistance checks and case inspection. Driver is a little loose. Car is an 11/95 M3 Thanks in advance, Steve
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#7. Applying headlight protectors - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:24:57 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Applying headlight protectors Greetings Gruppe, Just getting back from a ski vacation and looking to dive into my car projects - euro lights with headlight protection. Does anyone have any tips / hints for applying the headlight film? The instructions seem fairly straight forward, but tips are always welcome! Thanks in advance, Andrej
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Applying headlight protectors - from Carey Probst
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:41:58 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Applying headlight protectors Just make sure you use the alcohol/water solution they tell you to and that your hands are not oily. Also, be very careful not to touch the adhesive side or you will be able to id your car from the fingerprints. Surgical gloves may help. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -----Original Message----- From: Andrej Dolenc [mailto:adolenc@erols.com] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 11:31 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Applying headlight protectors Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:24:57 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Applying headlight protectors Greetings Gruppe, Just getting back from a ski vacation and looking to dive into my car projects - euro lights with headlight protection. Does anyone have any tips / hints for applying the headlight film? The instructions seem fairly straight forward, but tips are always welcome! Thanks in advance, Andrej ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Applying headlight protectors - from David Ngo
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 08:59:39 -0800 (PST) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Applying headlight protectors As long as your hands are kept wet with the alcohol/water solution, you shouldn't leave any fingerprints on the adhesive side. Of course, minimizing contact with the adhesive is the best way to go. Squeegee as much water out as you can with the plastic applicator, but don't worry if there's still some haze. It'll evaporate over time. Dave --- Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> wrote: > Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:41:58 -0500 > From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Applying headlight protectors > > Just make sure you use the alcohol/water solution > they tell you to and that > your hands are not oily. > > Also, be very careful not to touch the adhesive side > or you will be able to > id your car from the fingerprints. > > Surgical gloves may help. > > > Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam > BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters > JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, > Hitched, X-Braced > > A well regulated militia being necessary to the > security of a free State, > the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall > not be infringed. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrej Dolenc [mailto:adolenc@erols.com] > Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 11:31 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Applying headlight protectors > > > Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 11:24:57 -0500 > From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > Subject: Applying headlight protectors > > Greetings Gruppe, > > Just getting back from a ski vacation and looking to > dive into my car > projects - euro lights with headlight protection. > Does anyone have > any tips / hints for applying the headlight film? > The instructions > seem fairly straight forward, but tips are always > welcome! > > Thanks in advance, > Andrej > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our > sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance > http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our > sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance > http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what you’re looking for faster http://search.yahoo.com
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Dealer Diagnostic Scan - from Bob Sutterfield
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Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:09:49 -0700 From: "Bob Sutterfield" <Bob@XC.Org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Dealer Diagnostic Scan Does your chapter's tool crib include a scan tool like the R5/FCX(II) <http://peakeresearch.com/code_tool.htm>? it would give you a quick idea of anything the dealer's scanner can see. Or go to an independent shop since this probably won't be warranty work. They might give you a free diagnosis/estimate.