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#1. Re: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code - from Steve Tymoszuk
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Date: Thu, 08 Apr 2004 10:10:08 -0400 From: Steve Tymoszuk <steve.tymoszuk@tds.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code check out: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/stereo/e36_hk_ss_vol_adj.html for some radio info. hth, steve Newman, Christopher wrote: > >I believe if you press and hold the "M" button for several seconds, it >will show a code. > > >
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code - from Bob Sutterfield
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 08:17:10 -0600 From: "Bob Sutterfield" <Bob@XC.Org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code Christopher Newman wrote: > ... if you give the dealer the code that does > show up, they will be able to obtain the radio > reset code for you. Not sure if you have to > physically go to the dealer, or if you can just > call them and give them code. If you are on good terms with the service manager and he/she recognizes your voice, they might. Or if they know you well enough, they might help you if you remove it from the car and carry it in the door in your hands. If they don't know you well enough to trust you, how would they know you're not just some hoodlum who jacked a hot radio? That's the whole point of the code, and of needing to take it to them. Once you get the code, write it someplace safe.
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code - from Newman, Christopher
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:47:35 -0400 From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code That's a good point, Bob. I thought the same thing. Anyone could press the M button and get the radio code (assuming they knew to even try it). At any rate, I mentioned the M button thing to someone once. It apparently didn't give out the radio code, but it gave out the radio serial number. With the serial number, and presumably proving who he was, his dealer got him the radio code. He was about to buy a brand new radio, but this saved him from having to do so. Like you said though, perhaps the dealer already knew/recognized him. ------------------------------------------------ Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 08:17:10 -0600 From: "Bob Sutterfield" <Bob@XC.Org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code Christopher Newman wrote: > ... if you give the dealer the code that does > show up, they will be able to obtain the radio > reset code for you. Not sure if you have to > physically go to the dealer, or if you can just > call them and give them the code. If you are on good terms with the service manager and he/she recognizes your voice, they might. Or if they know you well enough, they might help you if you remove it from the car and carry it in the door in your hands. If they don't know you well enough to trust you, how would they know you're not just some hoodlum who jacked a hot radio? That's the whole point of the code, and of needing to take it to them. Once you get the code, write it someplace safe.
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#4. RE: Dyno results: S50 manifold on 2.8L Z3 - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 09:03:08 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Dyno results: S50 manifold on 2.8L Z3 Bob - Thanks for the link to the graph. Most notable to me is the _significant_ area between the two sets of curves lost with the installation of the S50 manifold alone. Many have discussed this _area_ as loss of drivability of the usual torque rich 2.8/3.2 six. JimC worked long and hard to get the upper (above 4700?) rpm power shown in the supplied graph and maintain the low rpm power. http://eurosporthighperformance.com/cams.html http://eurosporthighperformance.com/images/pdf_pic.gif KLBurgess Bob wrote: Not directly M3 related, but my shop recently dyno'd a Z3 before and after installation of a S50 intake manifold. Summary: +8 rwhp peak gain +18 rwhp maximum gain -10 rwhp midrange loss Mustang MD-250 dyno More details, graphs at: http://p1auto.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=479#479 Bob
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 12:29:47 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code This was a good idea back in say, 1983. Today it is just a PITA for bmw owners. How many people have had their stock radio's stolen? Not many and the few that have, I am sure there is some crack head idiot getting laughed at by his peers "why did you steal that POS bmw radio, don't you know Accord or Jetta radios are much better" I think BMW should change the policy and post a website with a cracking code for the Radios. I don't think theft will rise any for the stock radio's, except by other BMW owners who want the business CD. BMW is known for the worst sound systems of any modern car, much less luxury import car. Mike -> -----Original Message----- -> From: Newman, Christopher [mailto:CNewman@LSAC.org] -> That's a good point, Bob. I thought the same thing. -> Anyone could press the M button and get the radio code -> (assuming they knew -> to even try it). -> ------------------------------------------------ -> Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 08:17:10 -0600 -> From: "Bob Sutterfield" <Bob@XC.Org> -> If they don't know you well -> enough to trust you, how would they know you're not -> just some hoodlum who jacked a hot radio? That's -> the whole point of the code, and of needing to -> take it to them.
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:38:50 -0600 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code -----Original Message----- From: Michael Lawrence [mailto:95m3ltw@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 10:36 AM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code <snip> BMW is known for the worst sound systems of any modern car, much less luxury import car. <snip> > Have you listened to a Porsche audio system lately? > It must be a German thing! Graeme
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Wanted: Trailer for M3 - from Stephen Ayers
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 13:16:01 -0400 From: "Stephen Ayers" <sayer@ayersnet.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Wanted: Trailer for M3 The criteria I used were weight and utility. I needed to keep the total weight under 5000lbs and went with a featherlight open trailer with full bed. The full bed makes it useful for hauling things beyond cars and give you some flexibility for storing items along with the car. 17-18' gives enough space for the car and some front tie down space. Hope this helps, -Steve -----Original Message----- From: Jay W. Hudson [mailto:jwhud@budget.net] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 9:46 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Wanted: Trailer for M3 Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 06:02:47 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: [E36M3] Wanted: Trailer for M3 Group- I'm thinking about getting a trailer for my car. Looking for an open trailer, tandem axel, elec brakes, etc. If anyone knows of something available within 400 miles of Grants Pass, OR, please let me know. Also, I'd like some opinions from those with experience. Open bed vs. full bed? Beaver Tail vs. non-BT? 16' vs. 18', or longer? How long should tongue be to avoid jack-knifing? I've never owned a trailer before, so I'm looking for any tips on what to look for. Thansk - Jay ************************************************* 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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#8. RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code - from jason
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Date: 08 Apr 2004 10:42:49 -0700 From: jason <jason@doomba.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio Reset Code On Thu, 2004-04-08 at 07:25, Bob Sutterfield wrote: > If you are on good terms with the service manager > and he/she recognizes your voice, they might. Or > if they know you well enough, they might help you > if you remove it from the car and carry it in the > door in your hands. If they don't know you well > enough to trust you, how would they know you're not > just some hoodlum who jacked a hot radio? That's > the whole point of the code, and of needing to > take it to them. > interesting. i pulled my radio, wrote down the number and took it to the parts dept of a dealer i rarely go to. he gave me the code no problem, but said don't say anything because the services guys charge for the code. i bought a quart of oil from him so at least i would leave with something. so some aren't that worried. but yes, there is no way he could have known if i had stolen the radio or not except that it is a cassette based radio and who even owns a cassette anymore? pretty dumb, even in 1995. jason
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#9. minimum tread depth - from Newman, Christopher
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 14:29:53 -0400 From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> Subject: minimum tread depth Hello all. I have a question concerning the useful life of tires. My 2 rear street tires are approaching the wear bars, so I'm considering replacing them soon. But it seems to me these 2 tires still have enough tread left in them to be useful at the track or an autocross. Less tread block equals less tread squirm. But how low can you really go ? I know people shave their tires, and I've been to tracks and autocrosses, but I never measured how much people are wearing their tires out before replacing them. Also, I've never seen it first-hand, but I've heard of people going dumpster hopping for old tires. Do that many people toss their tires before they are totally used up ? Thanks for any comments.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] minimum tread depth - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 11:41:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] minimum tread depth From my experience for street driving, when tires are worn to the level similar to yours, you should replace them immediately. ....or drive much slower than you normally do. The grip levels offered by the old heat cycled to death tires just doesn't compare to a new set of tires. If you're only going to track the car, then once the treat gets nice and hot, grip is not too bad. I was debating whether I should get 235/40 or 245/40 S03s and the delay ended up costing me a bunch as I put the car into a guardrail where I would believe new tires wouldn't have broke free so unexpectedly. FWIW, Chester --- "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> wrote: > I have a question concerning the useful life of tires. > My 2 rear street tires are approaching the wear bars, so I'm considering > replacing them soon. > But it seems to me these 2 tires still have enough tread left in them to > be useful at the track or an autocross. > Less tread block equals less tread squirm. But how low can you really > go ? > I know people shave their tires, and I've been to tracks and > autocrosses, but I never measured how much > people are wearing their tires out before replacing them. Also, I've > never seen it first-hand, > but I've heard of people going dumpster hopping for old tires. Do that > many people > toss their tires before they are totally used up ? Thanks for any > comments. =====