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#1. Re: [E36M3] Idle Drops on Braking - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:49:14 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Idle Drops on Braking At 09:45 PM 4/7/2004 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 23:39:38 EDT >From: LoweSeaton@aol.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Idle Drops on Braking > >I've owned my '95 M3 for over 8 years. Infrequently (like once every 3 >weeks), the idle would drop below the normal 700 rpm when I put the clutch >in to >stop. Never too dramatic or even close to stalling. About 2 months ago >my O2 >sensor died. And yes, when the O2 sensor was dead, I had severe idle >problems. > However, now that I have a brand new O2 sensor, my M3 still has moderate >idle problems. Now about every 3rd stop, the idle drops way low - 300 rpm or >less - and nearly stalls. I have an idle hunt problem which sounds similar to yours. When I put the clutch in as the car is rolling, the idle will begin to hunt severely, swinging between 500rpm and 1200rpm. It dips low enough that my headlights keep getting brighter, dimmer, brighter, dimmer. It drives me up a wall. Sometimes it stalls, which is even more fun. The car developed this problem two years ago. Replacing the O2 sensor didn't change the behavior one iota. I think both O2 sensors were fine, because I get good fuel economy. I'm considering replacing the idle valve next. It may not be a bad thing to do at 145k miles regardless. My car does another strange thing which may or may not be related. When the car is cold, the RPMs drop like a rock when I put the clutch in. I have to tap the gas between shifts or the car jerks severely. This behavior is also new in the last few years. Once the car warms up, the RPMs stay for a moment, then fall smoothly. I'm speculating that it's related to the above problem, and hopefully caused by a slow or sticky IAC. - Chris
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#2. Re: Rotor Sale - from driver8 ///M3
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 07:13:35 -0700 (PDT) From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Rotor Sale glad i dont need rotors...i didnt get this in digest mode until friday! > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 03:16:46 -0400 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: Rotor Sale > > We just got a great deal on E36 M3 F rotors, so we are offering a > special for one day only to all E36 list members. Today, Thursday, OEM > front rotors are $96/Pair and Crosdrilled rotors are $126/Pair. This is > for phone-in orders only - please mention the special to your salesman > when calling. We have a limited amount for sale at this price and we > cannot extend the sale past Thursday - get them if you want them! > > James
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#3. M3 LTW in St. Louis - from John Hoffner
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 09:26:26 -0700 From: John Hoffner <jhoffner@gcfinc.com> Subject: M3 LTW in St. Louis I know of one LTW in St. Louis that is or soon will be up for sale. Recently I was asked if I would be interested in another LTW by a dealer in St. Louis. Email me if interested in getting in touch with these people. John jhoffner@gcfinc.com Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2004 11:55:49 -0700 From: Jim <rx3sp@lanset.com> Subject: M3 Lightweight for sale? I believe there was an M3 Lightweight for sale on the East Coast, and the deal fell through. Can that person please let me know if the car is still for sale. Thanks.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Idle Drops on Braking - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 11:51:53 -0400 From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Idle Drops on Braking Chris, I have another idea. After 3 months of fighting electrical gremlins and dead batteries, my mechanic now tells me my alternator intermittently fails and the voltage drops below 10 volts. Looking back now, I think when the alternator was shorting out, it caused much of my idle problems. You may want to have a mechanic test your alternator. If you have 145K miles on your M3, your alternator is very likely weak considering my alternator crapped out at 75,000 miles. In fact, I think my alternator has been acting up for years. I've had minor undiagnosised electrical problems for years. I know I have severe electrical problems now for sure. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 ----------------------- chrispy@ieee.org writes: > I have an idle hunt problem which sounds similar to yours. When I put the > clutch in as the car is rolling, the idle will begin to hunt severely, > swinging between 500rpm and 1200rpm. It dips low enough that my headlights > keep getting brighter, dimmer, brighter, dimmer. It drives me up a > wall. Sometimes it stalls, which is even more fun. The car developed this > problem two years ago. Replacing the O2 sensor didn't change the behavior > one iota. I think both O2 sensors were fine, because I get good fuel economy. > > I'm considering replacing the idle valve next. It may not be a bad thing > to do at 145k miles regardless. > > My car does another strange thing which may or may not be related. When > the car is cold, the RPMs drop like a rock when I put the clutch in. I > have to tap the gas between shifts or the car jerks severely. This > behavior is also new in the last few years. Once the car warms up, the > RPMs stay for a moment, then fall smoothly. I'm speculating that it's > related to the above problem, and hopefully caused by a > slow or sticky IAC. > > - Chris
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#5. Re: [E36M3] X-Brace and RSM reinforcement install - from Robert.Eric.Fesler@nsc.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 15:46:29 -0700 From: Robert.Eric.Fesler@nsc.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] X-Brace and RSM reinforcement install Don't pull out the CD player or the interior if you have fold down seats in a 2door. It is easy to go in through the back seat and only pull back about 5-10% of the trunk liner. If you are putting in Adjustable rear shocks I would strongly recommend a setup that can be removed in the future from the wheel well. I just used the Z3 reinforcement plates with the studs from E46M3 RSMs welded in upside down. Cheers, Eric
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#6. FS - from Jim Heisler
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 16:02:22 -0700 From: Jim Heisler <jimheisler@mindspring.com> Subject: FS M3 snow wheels/tires http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2472996727 1 Steve D's jack plate _M3 brake parts_ 2 front caliper clips 1 rear caliper clip 2 plastic caps 2 steel posts...I'm not sure what they are called, they are the things that you put the stubby hex wrench into when taking the calipers off. Also selling current 3-series snow wheels/tires: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2472999336 Email me for pictures or questions. I may put the M3 wheels/tires on ebay again since they do not come up when searching for "BMW wheel." I'll take best offer after 7 days for the jack plate and the brake parts. thanks, Jim
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#7. FS 95 M3 Jim C chip- pre-EWS - from Bruce
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 20:35:28 -0500 From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@comcast.net> Subject: FS 95 M3 Jim C chip- pre-EWS This is for 94 production E36 M3s that do not have the coded drive-away protection (EWS). This will NOT work on a 95 M3 that was produced in 1/95 or later. Buyer assumes responsibility that it will work in your car. $125 including shipping to anywhere in the US. Bruce
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#8. NJ Limerock 4/23 School - Anyone going? - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 22:07:27 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: NJ Limerock 4/23 School - Anyone going? Dear All, Hello.. Is anyone going to the NJ chapt Limerock school next week? It would be nice to meet some of you. Also, a friend of mine who is signed up to go had some BAD car issues tonight, so he may not be going. If he does not go, I have a room that I could share with another list member.. Mo 98 M3/4 91 325IX 82 323i
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#9. Nice M3 Track Car/Club Racer For Sale - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2004 22:14:52 -0400 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Nice M3 Track Car/Club Racer For Sale Posting for a friend. Please respond to him directly if interested. I've seen the car, and it is nicely set up as a track car, and with some additional modifications would be a nice club racer. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 1995 E36 M3 WBSBF9322SEH06476 (07/95 Build) White/Gray: 80,667 Miles. Motorsport CSL Flag Graphics makes it a Lightweight Look-Alike. Features Factory Sunroof. Set up as Instructor Car with Schroth 5 Point Harnesses, Pair Black Cloth Recaro SRD Seats with 5th Point Opening, Autopower Back Seat Roll Bar, with back seat completely removed. All original interior pieces in storage. Custom seat brackets with sliders are suitable for on track with driver up to 6’1” tall. Clear Taillight lenses, Turn Signals and Side Markers. Functional Factory Radio & CD Changer. SRS System entirely removed, MOMO Steering Wheel and Hub Adapter installed. Functional Cruise Control and intact original seatbelts means it is still streetable enough to drive to tracks within 350 miles. BMW X-Brace, Aftermarket Strut Tower Brace, Gruppe N BMW Coilover Suspension with HD Sway Bars. Still streetable with these bushings and this alignment. Includes a set of 5 (w/full size spare) Kosei K1 Wheels in correct offset, size 17” x 8.5”. Currently wearing Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Tires. Personal Best lap time of 1:28.80 at Summit Point Main Track November 2003. Turner Chip, K&N, Euro Air Snorkel. Euro E36 Oil Cooler professionally installed. Eastern Motorworks Gauges include: Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure and Water Temperature. UUC Twin Silencer Cat Back Exhaust. Brand New Rogue Engineering Finned Differential Cover with added capacity. UUC Shifter, UUC clutch stop and transmission mounting bushings. UUC Generation II Lightweight flywheel with brand new (E34 M5 style) clutch. UUC Anodized Underdrive pulleys also installed, kit maintains original size for Crankshaft Pulley. All modifications professional installed Spring of 2003 by Mr. M Car, Don Fields. Genuine M3 CSL Rear Wing (with rare “high” risers) Installed. Bimmerworld front Brake Ducts installed, Euro Floating Front Rotors, Hawk HT-10 pads with Bimmerworld solid caliper guide pins installed. Goodrich Stainless Steel Brake Lines Installed. Water Pump, Radiator and Thermostat Housing all replaced @ 73,000 miles. Always Mobil 1 15w/50 since 2001, when car was purchased from fussy original owner. A/C service in Summer 2002. New Alternator @ 69,000 miles. Original Vanos control unit replaced at 73,000 miles. Over $43,000.00 (net) invested. Will consider selling for $20,000.00. Dave Flogaus dave-m3fan@att.net
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#10. Re: [E36M3] M3 forced induction - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2004 08:49:45 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 forced induction Shel, Sorry I didn't respond sooner. I was in West Palm this week buying Mercedes and a BMW convertible for a couple customers. Just got back yesterday... Actually, I did not turbocharge my M3. I added the AA supercharger kit. The results have been pretty spectacular. The M3 definitely feels faster but it doesn't feel as fast as it really is. It feels like an extra 40 hp. But when I race cars that used to stay right with me, at the 1/2 mile point, those same cars are now 1/4 mile behind me!! I chose the AA supercharger over Dinan because it has an intercooler. The installation was very easy. The AA kit is about as close to "bolt on" as you could hope to get. There are a few negatives that you have to be prepared for. The supercharger generates quite a bit of noise. It will overpower any aftermarket exhaust out there. I drive moderately aggressively. In stock form, I was getting 20 mpg in the city. I now get 15 mpg with the supercharger. I have had to make changes to my driving style as well. The M3 now has so much power that I have to focus a great deal on making my shifts as smooth as possible or I will break the rear end loose. Would I do it again? Yes, but cost is a big factor. My AA supercharger kit was only $5k installed (bought it during their christmas sale). Many turbo kits are $10k. When the cost of a mod gets that high, I would seriously consider an E46 M3, 2.7T S4, or AMG Mercedes as well. I have had no mechanical problems related to the supercharger and I expect to keep my M3 until it has well over 300k miles on it. Eventually, I'll convert it to a dedicated track car. Call me if you would like any infomation about my M3 (no it's not for sale) or would like to come by and see it. 404-644-6020 Hunt ************************************************ I've been toying with the idea of turbo charging my 98 M3. It has just turned 90k and runs very well. No problems and very well maintained. I know you turbo charged your 125k daily driver and wanted to get your honest feedback. Whhat kit did you go with? What are the stats? Was it really worth the expense? Etc, etc. Shel Hart 1998 M3 2002 996 ===== Hunt Hodgetts (404) 644-6020 Wholesale Auto Broker Atlanta, GA Note - I only have access to my email account once a day. If you need to reach me immediately, please call my cell phone at (404) 644-6020. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online by April 15th http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html