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#1. Re: Aftermarket seat install? - from Jay
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Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:31:49 -0700 From: "Jay" <joong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Aftermarket seat install? I used the Recaro brackets that were designed for the E36 - the stock buckles and tensioners fit just like factory. They're pricey and take months to get, but I think it's the best way to go. Otherwise I think people have used E30 buckles with some success - but you'll lose the tensioners. > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2004 13:18:50 -0400 > From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> > Subject: Aftermarket seat install? > > Got part way though the process of putting in some Recaro Speed seats today and can't really see how I can keep the stock belt inboard buckle. Anybody been there, done that? I have 5 pts for track days but was hoping to use the stock belts for the day to day stuff. > > I'm using TCKline brkts, Recaro sliders and Speed seats (just like SRD's). Also it's looking like I have to drill 2 holes in the TCK outboard brkt, which I'm a little peeved about because they are supposed to be designed for the Recaro sliders. Anybody else have that problem? I have some digital pictures that I will show to TCK's shop before I do any drilling, just to be sure. > > Thanks, > Jeremy Lucas > 95 M3 >
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#2. RE: [E36M3] ATTN all "fan deleters" - from Robert S. Hatrak II
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Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:54:19 -0700 From: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <rob@hatrak.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] ATTN all "fan deleters" Chester and Michael have brought to my attention that "fan deleters" won't have aux fans that have been removed. Whoops! Thanks guys for clearing up my misunderstanding. Rob
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Dead 1995 E36 M3 - from nabli@earthlink.net
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Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 16:09:34 -0400 From: <nabli@earthlink.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Dead 1995 E36 M3 In addition to Jay's suggestions about the battery etc.... make sure the battery has enough fluid in it too. Next is to check: 1. DME/Control Modules or 2. Fuel pressure Jim E. -----Original Message----- From: Tom Melton [mailto:tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org] Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 12:36 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Dead 1995 E36 M3 Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:27:28 -0400 From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> Subject: Dead 1995 E36 M3 I had a problem last night that continues on into today. I was driving my 95 M3, build 7/95, and after crossing some railroad tracks that cross the road, the engine stumbled once. Went about another 0.1 mile and it stumbles again. That makes me start to worry. About a mile later, approaching a stoplight, it dies. The engine will turn over, it just will not fire off. I push the car (when traffic clears) to the gas station nearby, pull out a Peake reader, and read the codes. The reader displays a x'1A' (decimal 26). The table with the reader says that is a Control Unit Supply code, and later when I check the Bentley manual, it is not listed. Actually only 4 digit codes are listed. Ugh. I had the car towed home (it was 11:30pm). Now it appears to be worse. The Peake reader will power up when connected to the test port, but if I try to read the failure codes, it just flashes 'E'. Also, I am now not getting the 'check engine' light during key on bulb test. Next I disconnected the battery for a minute and then re-connected. Cool, have check engine light during bulb test. Try to start the engine, and it fires to life for about 30 seconds, then dies again. Once more, check engine light is non-functional. Disconnect the battery again, wait, reconnect...no check engine light. Ok, so where do I start? Find someone with a similar build date M3 and start swapping parts? DME failure? Any clues? Thanks in advance.. -Tom ************************************************* 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. M3 shocks on 328is - from Brent Parks
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Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 16:51:13 -0400 From: Brent Parks <Bparks@fas.harvard.edu> Subject: M3 shocks on 328is Will 96+ Bilstein shocks made for a M3 fit on a 328is? What is involved with doing this? Thanks, Brent
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#5. vibration problem - from driver8 ///M3
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Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:46:33 -0700 (PDT) From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: vibration problem i am often getting pretty severe steering wheel vibration on soft to normal braking. if i brake very hard, they vibration pretty much disappears. also, i've noticed that if i pump the gas pedal hard at a stop light, the vibration will not happen if i brake soft or normally soon after that. any ideas? i posted something similar some time ago, but lost the 1 response that i got. thanks, russell
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#6. OT: E46 323Ci Brake & rotors procedure? - from Johnny Lee
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Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 20:22:29 -0400 From: "Johnny Lee" <arionatof@comcast.net> Subject: OT: E46 323Ci Brake & rotors procedure? Hi, Way out of topic here. I have done the brake pads and rotors procedure with my E36 M3/4 and I have volunteered to help my sister to do the same work on her car. I don't think it would be that much different. I can't seem to find a decent website that provide the detailed procedure (including torque specs, etc...) Does anyone happen to know one? I went to unofficial BMW and the link to the procedures are broken ... TIA, -Johnny 1998 M3/4 82K mailto:mclee@ieee.org
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#7. RE: [E36M3] vibration problem - from Roan.Low@kellogg.com
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 05:45:24 -0500 From: Roan.Low@kellogg.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] vibration problem Russell, One, or both, of your brake calipers may be seizing up, check for extra brake dust and/or heat. Roan. -----Original Message----- From: driver8 ///M3 [mailto:driver8m3@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 5:56 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] vibration problem Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:46:33 -0700 (PDT) From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: vibration problem i am often getting pretty severe steering wheel vibration on soft to normal braking. if i brake very hard, they vibration pretty much disappears. also, i've noticed that if i pump the gas pedal hard at a stop light, the vibration will not happen if i brake soft or normally soon after that. any ideas? i posted something similar some time ago, but lost the 1 response that i got. thanks, russell ************************************************* 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] vibration problem - from driver8 ///M3
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 05:40:31 -0700 (PDT) From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] vibration problem I've been checking for that and I haven't noticed anything unusual. But I've also been thinking that it's something with the brakes rather than a suspension issue. I bled the brakes recently thinking that might help, but it didnt. On the way in to work today, everything was relatively smooth...no vibration on braking. Russell 99 (just turned 112k miles, brake pads and rotors changed at about 80k, new shocks at about 105k, vibration started before shocks) > One, or both, of your brake calipers may be seizing up, check for extra > brake dust and/or heat. > > Roan. > > -----Original Message----- > From: driver8 ///M3 [mailto:driver8m3@yahoo.com] > Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2004 5:56 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] vibration problem > > Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 15:46:33 -0700 (PDT) > From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> > Subject: vibration problem > > i am often getting pretty severe steering wheel vibration on soft to > normal braking. if i brake very hard, they vibration pretty much > disappears. also, i've noticed that if i pump the gas pedal hard at a > stop > light, the vibration will not happen if i brake soft or normally soon > after that. any ideas? i posted something similar some time ago, but > lost > the 1 response that i got. > > thanks, > > russell
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#9. Head gasket to use? - from David Ngo
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 08:13:23 -0700 (PDT) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: Head gasket to use? I'm going to replace my head gasket on my '98 M3 and was planning on using the BMP piece. However, they seem to be out of stock and do not anticipate getting any more for 3-4 months. Does anyone have one lying around that they'd be willing to sell? Or, any suggestions on another aftermarket head gasket? Thanks, Dave __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
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#10. RE: Head light upgrade for E36 M3? - from Roy Kao
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 15:20:35 -0400 From: "Roy Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Head light upgrade for E36 M3? Dave, don't worry about the flames. Each poster who puts forward ideas or suggestions should feel good that they participate and unless it's a complete idiotic posting (like tales of highway racing exploits we sometimes see) then it'll help someone on the list with their decision making. While I did change my headlight to the Euro units, I too chose to change the bulb and went with 100W Sylvanias that are also whiter. No point in having the improved dispersion pattern without stronger lighting to back them up. Roy '99 M3 > >I know I'll take flames for this, but I've been very happy with the PIAA >Superwhite bulbs for the price. I know it's popular to spend a lot more on >light upgrades, but to me they made a noticeable difference for a fraction >of the cost and fuss. > > > >Dave Hogg _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfeeŽ Security. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963