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#1. RE: Cabin Air Filter - CHANGE IT - from Jamie Thomas
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:52:44 -0700 From: "Jamie Thomas" <midpoint@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: Cabin Air Filter - CHANGE IT Snip <<I won't admit how long I had a new micro filter in my possesion and was too lazy to change it.>> I just did mine as well. What a PITA. I did end up removing the glove box to make it easier, but either way my back was screaming. I have my air flow back. I had not done mine in two years. I found bees and other unmentionables in there. The recommended interval is every 15,000 miles! Guess I'll have to stay on top of that. Jamie Thomas 97 M3/4
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#2. RE: CarFax (OT) - from Bob Vaughn
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:51:42 -0700 From: Bob Vaughn <Bob_Vaughn@Telestream.net> Subject: RE: CarFax (OT) Got it... Thanks Glenn. -- Bob > > If anyone has some extra life left on their CarFax account > could you please run a vin for me? >
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#3. Borla Exhaust - from John Hoffner
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:12:46 -0700 From: John Hoffner <jhoffner@gcfinc.com> Subject: Borla Exhaust This is such a subjective question so here are my opinions of the sound quality. I had a Borla stainless steel cat. back exhaust on a 95 325is. I think the sound coming out of the Borla was great. In my opinion it was not to loud at idle or highway cruising but it had a nice deep throaty sound when I got in the throttle. The Borla is a little louder than the Scorpion that I had on my last E36 M3. You know from the E30 that the build quality and material are first rate. The fit and finish on the one that I installed on the E36 was great. The box arrived with everything needed and all the mounting points matched the stock mounting points. This was an easy unbolt and rebolt. I did not weigh the Borla against the Scorpion but my perception is that the Scorpion is lighter. The Borla had round tips and was less noticeable that the Scorpion with the DTM tips. These are the only two systems that I've had experience with. Good Luck John 88 325ic 95 M3 73 2002 Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:14:45 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Borla Exhaust Hi, Anyone have a Borla on an E36 on this list? I had one on my E30 M3 and liked the sound/look. I also like the service from Borla. I had to have it replaced and they shipped me a new one, with no questions and I shipped the bad one back when I got around to it. Anyway, sound on an E36, thoughts??? Kent
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#4. FS 1996 M3 - from Nickerson, Joe
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:21:41 -0400 From: "Nickerson, Joe" <joe.nickerson@lmco.com> Subject: FS 1996 M3 Have my car up on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=24877 49499&category=6131 It's low mileage 50k, Clean carfax, and lots of extras. Will end auction early if anyone is interested. Thanks, Joe
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#5. RE: Fun with Battery Corrosion - from philip
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:55:07 -0700 From: "philip" <estorilphil@verizon.net> Subject: RE: Fun with Battery Corrosion Aren't the optima batteries all vent-free? Meaning that they don't require to be vented? Or do some model require venting? I'm just curious, now that I'm at 60,500 (& change) mi on my 99 M3 with the original battery, I've been more mindful of its replacements when the time comes... Phil 99 M3/2 -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Kalman [mailto:aek@pumpkininc.com] Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 11:44 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Fun with Battery Corrosion Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:37:06 -0700 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Fun with Battery Corrosion Hi All. My M3 LWT has been in indoor heated storage for several months, with its Optima red-top disconnected. When I opened up the trunk yesterday, I noticed that the terminal end of the ground cable -- which had been resting right next to one of the Optima's vent holes -- had an incredible amount of built-up corrosion on it. Not the usual white powdery stuff, but some really hard, smooth, dark material that looked kinda like wax but required a chipping hammer to remove. I then sanded it a little, neutralized it with baking soda, and put it all back together. Moral -- keep stuff away from battery vents, even when the battery is disconnected! -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com ************************************************* 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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#6. Re: Fun with Battery Corrosion - from Andrew Kalman
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:04:05 -0700 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: Fun with Battery Corrosion Re: >Aren't the optima batteries all vent-free? Meaning that they don't require >to be vented? Or do some model require venting? I'm just curious, now that >I'm at 60,500 (& change) mi on my 99 M3 with the original battery, I've been >more mindful of its replacements when the time comes... No, they're maintenance-free, but not vent-free. Pretty much all Lead-Acid batteries require a vent of some sort ... it's just that a normal battery will vent gas+liquid, but an Optima should only vent gas. BTW, my Optima is 9 years old and works perfectly. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#7. JTD RSM FS - from Junaidi Irwan
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:08:59 -0700 (PDT) From: Junaidi Irwan <cuwei@yahoo.com> Subject: JTD RSM FS Selling used JTD Rear Shock Mount with never used Black bushings. Make offer. Jay __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#8. Volume control madness with stock head unit - from Marc Gomillion
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Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:53:42 -0500 From: "Marc Gomillion" <marcg@austin.rr.com> Subject: Volume control madness with stock head unit About a year ago, the volume control of the stock head unit in my 1998 M3/4 with HK malfunctioned - turning it in either direction made the volume louder, eventually reaching the point of clipping. I found that adjusting the speed sensitivity of the volume control (GAL in diagnostic mode) would restore normal functioning, but the problem would occur again within a month or so. I then replaced the original battery last December and the problem went away until last week. Now, adjusting the speed sensitivity doesn't "fix" the problem - turning the volume control knob gives completely random results - louder, softer or nothing. I found some old posts about stock head units losing volume altogether, but haven't found any about this particular problem. Has anyone else had this? If so, can the head unit be fixed at a reasonable cost? Since I suspect that this is not fixable, I've been monitoring the availability of aesthetically compatible replacement head units. Sadly, the amber lit Alpine units aren't available in the US anymore, but Clarion has now introduced a couple of models, DXZ645MP and DXZ745MP, with user selectable colors for the display and button lighting, and fairly conservative styling. Does anyone have experience with or opinions about these? Thanks, Marc Gomillion --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 6/27/2004
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Volume control madness with stock head unit - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 06:26:57 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Volume control madness with stock head unit > Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:53:42 -0500 > From: "Marc Gomillion" <marcg@austin.rr.com> > Subject: Volume control madness with stock head unit > > About a year ago, the volume control of the stock head unit in my 1998 M3/4 with HK malfunctioned - turning it in either direction made the volume louder, eventually reaching the point of clipping. I found that adjusting the speed sensitivity of the volume control (GAL in diagnostic mode) would restore normal functioning, but the problem would occur again within a month or so. I then replaced the original battery last December and the problem went away until last week. Now, adjusting the speed sensitivity doesn't "fix" the problem - turning the volume control knob gives completely random results - louder, softer or nothing. > > I found some old posts about stock head units losing volume altogether, but haven't found any about this particular problem. Has anyone else had this? If so, can the head unit be fixed at a reasonable cost? > > Since I suspect that this is not fixable, I've been monitoring the availability of aesthetically compatible replacement head units. Sadly, the amber lit Alpine units aren't available in the US anymore, but Clarion has now introduced a couple of models, DXZ645MP and DXZ745MP, with user selectable colors for the display and button lighting, and fairly conservative styling. Does anyone have experience with or opinions about these? > > Thanks, > > Marc Gomillion > > There are 2 or 3 current model year Alpine decks with amber lighting for the buttons. Check out the CDA-9831, CDA-9833 and CDA-9835. I have the CDA-9835 in my car, Very cool biolite, black and white, 4 line display. Looks great in the dash. All lights are amber and the display is b/w. Jay
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#10.E36 M3 Sway Bars - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 07:31:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Rich Dorffer <e36m3digest@ameritech.net> Subject: <WTB> E36 M3 Sway Bars As the subject states, I am looking for some E36 M3 sway bars. If anyone has a set in nice condition, it would be appreciated. Please let me know. Regards, Rich