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#1. RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 11:54:25 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs Go to your local dealer and get either of the two part numbers: 12 12 9 063 428 Bosch F 7 LDCR 12 12 9 064 619 NGK BKR 6 EK These are from the '95M3s and, in my experience, do not ping on WOT. They are about $3.50 each. Chester --- Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> wrote: > 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. =====
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:58:51 -0700 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs Patrick, If you can get them, all the fast local SCCA guys here in Colorado use NGK BKR6EIXA iridium fine-wire plugs. Another good plug is the NGK BCP6EV gold fine-wire plug. I'd stay away from platinum plugs and definately pass on any "multiple electrode" style plug. Platinum is used by OEM's for it's durability, not its performance. Good Luck, Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Goss - PA [mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 12:50 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs 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 ************************************************* 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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#3. RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 15:25:19 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <walter@walterj.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs I have a set of NGK BKR6EQUP (those funky 4 probe platinum) plugs in my car now, and have for the past year. They are smooth, gas mileage is unchanged and the performance is fine. I'd bet no better than the stock plugs but no worse either. You can get them at Pep Boys or AutoZone for $6.99 ea. Just one more option if you are in a hurry to get the job done... -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Goss - PA [mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:40 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Spark plugs 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 ************************************************* 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. Brake Lines and Octane Boosters - from John Galt
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:58:35 -0800 From: John Galt <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Brake Lines and Octane Boosters I'll second the Stop Tech vote. I've had them on for a year (shop installed at the same time as a brake flush and service) and I've seen no rubbing or wear issues. My pedal feel is another problem that I'll address elsewhere. As for the Octane Boosting, I thought I had heard on this list (or perhaps another, I grant) that these additives would cause fouling of the O2 sensors and as such, weren't recommended. Am I amiss? SHK
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#5. Re: Spark Plugs - from Chris Conner
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:18:41 -0500 From: "Chris Conner" <chris@digital7.com> Subject: Re: Spark Plugs Patrick - I feel your pain with PA gas prices. My local station is at $1.99. Luckily, I do a lot of business in Jersey, which is right over the bridge. I just paid $1.67 today, for Mobil 93. I just picked up a set of the 4303 Bosch from Pep Boys, and installed them on my 99. I got a 2.5mpg increase, and the car runs nice and smooth. My existing plugs had 30k miles on them. Whatever you do, don't get the +4! I installed them on my previous 328, and it was not happy about it. I've heard the same from others. Where in PA are you? I'm in Yardley. Chris >> >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.
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#6. [E36M3] Re: Fuel cost (OT) - from Philip
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 15:35:44 -0800 From: "Philip" <estorilphil@highstream.net> Subject: [E36M3] Re: Fuel cost (OT) Gosh, you whiners! :-) Here in So-Cal, not only do we not have access to 93 fuel (highest at "normal" stations are generally 91), we also have to content with the $2+ per gallon price tags for a while now... Phil 99 Estoril M3/2 <-- $25-30 per fill-up 96 Suburban <-- $70-90 per fill-up -----Original Message----- From: Chris Conner [mailto:chris@digital7.com] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:20 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Spark Plugs <<Patrick - I feel your pain with PA gas prices. My local station is at $1.99. Luckily, I do a lot of business in Jersey, which is right over the bridge. I just paid $1.67 today, for Mobil 93. I just picked up a set of the 4303>>
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 19:15:09 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spark plugs While we're on the topic... Are plugs for the 95 and 96+ cars interchangeable? I know they take different plugs as far as the dealer specs, but I'm wondering if I'm free to put any plug I see in the list discussions into my 95, or whether the "barrier shall ne'er be crossed" between the 95 and 96+ cars. It's about time for my 150k service, so now's as good a time as any to ask. :) - Chris
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#8. RE: BMW Factory parts retail prices - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 22:43:22 -0500 From: "Dave Spragg" <davelist@spragg.com> Subject: RE: BMW Factory parts retail prices Thanks to all who answered. Now to continue to impress with my cluelessness in this area... Where does one look up part numbers? I need valves, valve guides, springs, and such for a US 3.0 engine. You know... Stuff to fix what I hope is minor money-shift damage from a 7600-7800 rpm range hit. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Chip Mitchell [mailto:chipm@uga.edu] Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 8:24 AM To: E36M3 Cc: davelist@spragg.com 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
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#9. What is the ETK password? - from scott noltensmeier
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 06:58:39 -0800 (PST) From: scott noltensmeier <snoltens@yahoo.com> Subject: What is the ETK password? Does anyone know the password needed to reinstall BMW's ETK and TIS. - its asking for one from the SysadmTool and I don't remember what it is. Thanks, Scott -- E36M3 96' 2D
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#10. Re: [E36M3] What is the ETK password? - from Tom Melton
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Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 10:34:18 -0500 From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] What is the ETK password? berlin56 >>> scott noltensmeier <snoltens@yahoo.com> 03/26/04 10:30AM >>> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 06:58:39 -0800 (PST) From: scott noltensmeier <snoltens@yahoo.com> Subject: What is the ETK password? Does anyone know the password needed to reinstall BMW's ETK and TIS. - its asking for one from the SysadmTool and I don't remember what it is. Thanks, Scott -- E36M3 96' 2D ************************************************* 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 *************************************************