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#1. Re:I have an E30 related questin, maybe someone can help - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 00:08:53 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Re:I have an E30 related questin, maybe someone can help Henry, I have a 91 325IX.. When was the last time the 02 sensor was changed? My car was not running well, and it failed inspection here in NJ. I changed the o2 sensor, and the plugs. The car passed inspection, and seemed to run better... hope this helps. Mo 98 M3/4 91 325IX 83 323i. (waiting for a new hotter cam..) -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 11:53:39 EST From: MPower6008@aol.com Subject: Re:I have an E30 related questin, maybe someone can help Hi Folks: I have a 91 325ic automatic, with 171kmiles on the odo, I'm getting a terrible gasmilage out of it, it's almost 12 to 13 mpg with 87octane gas, it doesn't run good neither with 89 nor with 91 octane gas. I've changed the thermostat, and the car passed the smog test with really good numbers, and it doesn't burn oil at all, I don't know why the gasmilage is so bad, my M3 is much more efficient. I also don't notice any transmission slippage, since I've heared form many people it might be the culprit, it changes the gears really good. I'd appreciate any input. thanks in advance Henry A. 91 325ica 96 ///M3 PS: I was planning on taking the injectors out and clean them, will this help?
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#2. Re: [E36M3] BMW Factory parts retail prices and lookup - from Rex Tener
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Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 21:05:20 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] BMW Factory parts retail prices and lookup At 10:30 PM 3/24/2004 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 23:29:58 -0500 >\Is this functionality on the web and available to the unwashed masses... >More specifically, me? I have a bunch of parts I want to look up and get >ball park prices on for rebuilding the head on my engine (money shifted like >a moron in a race... I know.. I know...). Web links appreciated. Hey Dave, If you know the part numbers, you can type them into this web page and it will give you the retail price. <http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/price.htm> -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#3. Re: SS brake lines (again) - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 00:20:56 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: SS brake lines (again) on 3/24/04 10:00 AM, Vern Anderson <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> wrote: > I'd like to replace the SS brake lines on my M3 The Earl's lines at BMP are sleeved, fit fine, and are very reasonably priced. I've been running them since early last year. Otherwise the Fischers from Steve D'G are supposed to be good, but I haven't seen them myself. Steve tends not to sell anything that isn't first class. I used the Goodridges previously and think they're just OK but no better than that. Supposedly it's the early ones that were too long, fixed in later production, but that's hearsay. Neil 96 M3
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#4. Re: BMW Factory parts retail prices - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 08:23:36 -0500 From: Chip Mitchell <chipm@uga.edu> Subject: Re: BMW Factory parts retail prices Dave, Circle BMW has the price book on their website, but you must know the part number for the part you are interested in pricing. http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/price.htm Chip Mitchell > > >-------------------- 8 -------------------- >Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 23:29:58 -0500 >From: "Dave Spragg" <davelist@spragg.com> >Subject: BMW Factory parts retail prices and lookup > >Is this functionality on the web and available to the unwashed masses... >More specifically, me? I have a bunch of parts I want to look up and get >ball park prices on for rebuilding the head on my engine (money shifted like >a moron in a race... I know.. I know...). Web links appreciated. > >I am not on this list much these days with the street car gone and the snow >just melting from my favorite tracks. I see Jimmy Powell out there though >and just want him to know that those 18" tires along with huge aftermarket >brakes won't stop a car any faster than stock!! :) How do I know? Oh my >cousin's brother's neighbor tried it and said it didn't change. LOL!! > >Cheers, >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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#5. RE: [E36M3] Service Interval Lights revisited - from Newman, Christopher
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 09:01:13 -0500 From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Service Interval Lights revisited Thanks for your reply Jim. I do recall reading about the terminal jumping before, and I can probably find a local club member or shop with a reset tool. I plan on changing my oil soon, but if NOT resetting the lights has no negative consequences, I may just wait until an upcoming inspection or event where a reset tool is handy. If anyone knows for sure whether NOT resetting the lights is bad, I would be interested in hearing from you. Thanks again. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jim@jimbassett.com <mailto:jim@jimbassett.com> ] Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 5:52 PM To: Newman, Christopher; E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Service Interval Lights revisited At 01:50 PM 3/23/04, Newman, Christopher wrote: >Just curious if NOT resetting the lights will cause problems or not. Thanks >for any comments. I don't know what the effects would be if you left the SI lights un-reset, but I do know that the car does not know that you changed the oil. Resetting the SI lights tells it. There's a couple of easy ways to reset the lights: 1. Search the archives, there's a way to reset them by jumping two terminals on the diagnostic connector; 2. Find someone in your area that has a Peake reset tool and ask them to reset your lights - should take 30 seconds (not counting travel time :-)) Jim Bassett
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#6. Re: SS brake lines (again) - from Michael, Dave
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 06:54:10 -0800 From: "Michael, Dave" <Dave_Michael@maxtor.com> Subject: Re: SS brake lines (again) After trying 2 different brands and rejecting them for different reasons, I put Stop-Tech lines on. They are pre-covered with tubing, have the correct length end fittings and went on w/ no issues (othe than me forgetting to tighten one fitting....). Dave 98 M3/4 90 200QA 02 MCS
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#7. WTB: Swaybars... - from DocWyte
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:09:28 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB: Swaybars... Looking for a swaybar set for my '95 M3. I'd prefer the Turner swaybar set, but would be interested in the UUC swaybarbarians or the Eibachs... If you have a set laying around that you want to sell, drop me an email... Thanks! -josh ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html
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#8. Spark plugs - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 13:25:57 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Spark plugs My newly purchased Msedan didn't come with an owners manual. Hope I don't get shot for this, but what's the preferred spark plug, and can I get them at pep boys, or other chain store. I've gotta long trip planned this weekend, and would like to throw them in this evening, since gas prices are so darn high. Anybody know the recommended torque setting? Yes, I am getting an OM and bently soon. Thanks, Patrick
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Spark plugs - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 10:50:21 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Spark plugs At 10:40 AM 3/25/04, Patrick Goss - PA wrote: >My newly purchased Msedan didn't come with an owners manual. Hope I don't >get shot for this Bang :-) >, but what's the preferred spark plug, Stock plug - Bosch FGR8KQC -> superceded by FGR8KQE >and can I get them >at pep boys, or other chain store. Possibly, but I've always purchased mine on-line, or got them from my local mechanic. >I've gotta long trip planned this >weekend, and would like to throw them in this evening, since gas prices are >so darn high. You must be in California? (If not, you're joking about the prices, right? :-)) >Anybody know the recommended torque setting? 18 ft-lbs. >Yes, I am getting an OM and bently soon. Good! :-) Jim Bassett ---- Hardware Engineer for hire http://www.jimbassett.com/Resume1.htm
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:38:53 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs Thanks Jim. No not California, PA actually. Prices in my area are knocking the door on 2 bucks thou. Pep boys has the bosch, just not those, they carry the double platinums #4303 and quad platinums #4417 for 3.99 & 5.99 respectively. Wonder If I should go that route.... I really don't buy into this multiple electrode platinum BS. I like copper best, just wish I could find them easily. -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jim@jimbassett.com] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:50 PM To: Patrick Goss - PA; E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Spark plugs At 10:40 AM 3/25/04, Patrick Goss - PA wrote: >My newly purchased Msedan didn't come with an owners manual. Hope I don't >get shot for this Bang :-) >, but what's the preferred spark plug, Stock plug - Bosch FGR8KQC -> superceded by FGR8KQE >and can I get them >at pep boys, or other chain store. Possibly, but I've always purchased mine on-line, or got them from my local mechanic. >I've gotta long trip planned this >weekend, and would like to throw them in this evening, since gas prices are >so darn high. You must be in California? (If not, you're joking about the prices, right? :-)) >Anybody know the recommended torque setting? 18 ft-lbs. >Yes, I am getting an OM and bently soon. Good! :-) Jim Bassett ---- Hardware Engineer for hire http://www.jimbassett.com/Resume1.htm