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#1. Re: [E36M3] Upper Brake Light Doesn't... (update) - from scott noltensmeier
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 10:17:26 -0800 (PST) From: scott noltensmeier <snoltens@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Upper Brake Light Doesn't... (update) Re: [E36M3] Upper Brake Light Doesn't... (update) Turned out that I had 2 broken wires to the upper brake fixture. The green power wire was too short so I extended it. The brown ground wire had been cut -- how I don't know. Good thing the rear seats fold down... - Scott, 96' 2D M3. ==================================================== #3. Re: [E36M3] Upper Brake Light Doesn't... - from Alain van der Heide Top Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:58:16 -0600 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Upper Brake Light Doesn't... Is your "third" brake light mounted at the base of the rear window, or do you have a factory trunk wing? If it's the latter, I'd check out the wiring harness for the trunk, especially since you're also having a problem with your trunk light whose switch is on that wiring harness. The harness is on the left side of the trunk, and you'll notice that it kinks pretty badly every time you close the trunk. Eventually, the insulation on the individual wires inside can crack, or the wires themselves can break. It's a known trouble spot for E36s. I was able to get at the wires by popping the grommet where the harness goes into the trunk lid out of its hole, and pulling it and the harness cover down towards the fender. I just had some cracked insulation, which I fixed with electrical tape. Then I slid the harness cover and grommet back up into place. That was about 18 months ago, and no issues since. - Alain ----- Original Message ----- From: "scott noltensmeier" <snoltens@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 11:24 PM Subject: [E36M3] Upper Brake Light Doesn't... > Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 21:13:12 -0800 (PST) > From: scott noltensmeier <snoltens@yahoo.com> > Subject: Upper Brake Light Doesn't... > > The upper brake light on my 96' M3 doesn't light anymore. > -- the light bulb is OK. > -- the other brake lights are OK. > > How do I trouble shoot this problem -or- is it easier to rewire it from one of the other functioning brake lights. > > BTW: The internal trunk light has the same problem. Where is the switch that controls the trunk light? > > Thanks, > Scott
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#2. Re: problems after installing 24# injectors - from Carl Stern
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 12:18:36 -0700 From: Carl Stern <Carl.Stern@xilinx.com> Subject: Re: problems after installing 24# injectors I'm suffering a similar misfire on my new Conforti intake, Euro HFM and chip setup. Though mine is probably in a 5-10 second interval, no audible click, just a slight stumble. My idle speed seems to be slightly lower at around 600 rpm, I think it was more like 750 rpm before. Is this normal for this setup? It was installed by Bimmerhaus, they said the computer would learn. I've had it about 1 month/1000 miles now and am not seeing any change. I like the 4000rpm+ power gain but my stock setup was silky smooth at idle before. Car is OBD1 10/95, 30k miles. They changed plugs and all that too. I have stock injectors. Carl Stern
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Hold the Sunroof Please - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 20:24:43 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hold the Sunroof Please In a message dated 3/19/04 12:01:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, kbishop371@comcast.net writes: > Would anybody dare to guess how uncommon E36 M3's without sunroofs are? > Come to think of it, do LTW M3s have sunroofs? > Kevin, Not sure, but mine is sans sunroof. I ordered it that way with autoxing in mind. Less weight, especially where you don't want it AND the helmet headroom issue. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA BSP Champion '01 & '02 SM '03
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#4. 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R; how many days? - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:02:04 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <walter@walterj.com> Subject: 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R; how many days? How many days at the track can I expect to get out of a set of 4 unshaved 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R tires? 0 toe out, 2.85 degrees neg. camber up front. Mostly driving schools (5 or 6) with a lapping day or two, maybe an autox or three. Is this an all summer tire? -- Walter Jordan
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#5. Response to my FS ad - from Msebmwman@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:17:16 EST From: Msebmwman@aol.com Subject: Response to my FS ad All; I've gotten a considerable response to my M3 garage parts clearance ad. Thank you. Please give me a couple of days to sort through and respond. I will be working through them in the order that they came in to my absolutely fantastic, beyond reproach, aol mailbox. The stock BMW transmission brace with 320i bushings is still available for anyone that wants to try and firm up their transmission mount using 320i bushings without sacrificing your current tranny mount. 50$ paypal. Best regards, Marc 95 M3
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#6. RE: [E36M3] 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R; how many days? - from Stephen Ayers
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:34:45 -0500 From: "Stephen Ayers" <sayer@ayersnet.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R; how many days? Depends... I found with a stock suspension I managed to get through your schedule. On the 6th day I blistered the outside front (oval NHIS). I didn't like the noise - they a very loud. People may be looking for the 4x4. I've switched to Kumho and have been happier with the grip but they don't last more than 6-8 days. -Steve -----Original Message----- From: Walter Jordan [mailto:walter@walterj.com] Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2004 12:11 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R; how many days? Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 00:02:04 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <walter@walterj.com> Subject: 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R; how many days? How many days at the track can I expect to get out of a set of 4 unshaved 245/40ZR17 Yokohama A032R tires? 0 toe out, 2.85 degrees neg. camber up front. Mostly driving schools (5 or 6) with a lapping day or two, maybe an autox or three. Is this an all summer tire? -- Walter Jordan ************************************************* 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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#7. vanos/cam tools - from jww95_list@verizon.net
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 17:49:11 -0600 From: <jww95_list@verizon.net> Subject: vanos/cam tools I'm posting this for a friend who is in the process of replacing the head gasket on his '95 m3 after having the head milled a few thousandths... The problem is that Koala is the only source we are aware of that rents the special tools needed to reassemble the head/cams/vanos on the car, and they have a 4+ week waiting list. So do any of you guys know an alternative source to rent these bmw tools? He's looking for the cam blocks, flywheel tdc locking pin, the primary tensioner tool, and the exhaust cam spanner wrench to clock adjuster for the vanos install. If anyone has any info, if you might happen to have the tools available for rent for a fee and deposit, please let me know. Thanks, Jeremy- 95m3
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#8. Replacement Injection Coil - from Robert Exconde (M3)
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Date: Sat, 20 Mar 2004 18:12:46 -0600 From: "Robert Exconde (M3)" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: Replacement Injection Coil Thanks again for all the responses, I have determined with the help of some friends and Perillo BMW that the problem that I ran into this week was the ignition coil on my #5 was dead, therefore a misfire. I went to perillo yesterday and picked up a new one. However the part number that they looked up at store and what was in my car was totally different. The service advisor told me that he called the BMW help line and they didnt have an answer for me regarding the switch of brands and ability to get the older coil. So monday they are calling germany to find out if I can get the old coil again and to find more information on the changeover. Few questions for you guys: -Can I mix and match coils? the old ones are bosch, the new ones are bremi. I only need one. -Does anyone know where, If possible to get the old bosch ones? -If I do have to replace all of the coils, are there such things as high-performance coils? -what are recommended ones, do i need software to take advantage, what are the advantages? Robert
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#9. When replacing the t-stat... - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 13:10:16 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <walter@walterj.com> Subject: When replacing the t-stat... Do you need to put sealer or anything on the new gasket before installing it or is it just fine dry? -- Walter Jordan
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#10. Front suspension help - from Dave Arnold
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 16:19:30 -0500 From: "Dave Arnold" <air2daa@insightbb.com> Subject: Front suspension help > All, > > I am looking for a good write up or source of information on > troubleshooting suspension parts wear. I have a 95 M3 with H&R race > springs and Koni's. At highway speeds the car wants to pull to the > left and depending on throttle position, pulls more. i.e. when you > accelerate, the car pulls more to the left, when you let off of the > accelerator, it does not pull as hard. I'm also beginning to > experience some vibration at speeds. Not severe, but not as smooth as > the car once was. I'm sure it's not tires or balance and do not > believe it's wheel bearings either. I don't know the right techniques > for checking suspension components but suspect that something has worn > out and would like to know how to troubleshoot the various items. > > Thanks is advance, > > Dave A > 95 ///M3 "HI OFCR" > > > >
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Replacement Injection Coil - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 13:26:51 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Replacement Injection Coil At 04:20 PM 3/20/04, Robert Exconde (M3) wrote: >Few questions for you guys: >-Can I mix and match coils? the old ones are bosch, the new ones are bremi. >I only need one. Well, what I heard was that you should replace them as a set. But that wasn't from my top-line source, so I'll try to check with my mechanic tomorrow. >-Does anyone know where, If possible to get the old bosch ones? Try Bimmerparts.com. When I replaced the coils on the race car, they had both Bosch and Bremi listed. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#12. Re: [E36M3] When replacing the t-stat... - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2004 13:27:54 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] When replacing the t-stat... At 10:10 AM 3/21/04, Walter Jordan wrote: >Do you need to put sealer or anything on the new gasket before installing it >or is it just fine dry? Dry is fine. Did it that way on the race car a couple of weeks ago. All it well. Jim Bassett