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#1. Re: [E36M3] Front Underpanel - from Boen168@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:40:54 EDT From: Boen168@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Underpanel So sorry to hear of your mishap! In LA freeways, one of the worst are tire casings from trucks. Hit one the other evening, made such a ruckus underneath, thought for sure it caused $$$ damages but surprise...none!!...just nasty rubber marks all the way front to back and on the LTW adjustable lip which was pushed all the way in from the 3rd position it was in. What saved it I think must be the aluminium undertray and the 6 steel pillars holding the spoiler (2 right, 2 center and 2 left). I guess, this incident alone made the cost to get this accessory worthwhile Regards, David '95 M3 209K. '88 M3 unashamed garage queen :) '90 325i supermarket/Home Depot/ haul anything car In a message dated 8/23/2004 12:44:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:53:40 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: Front Underpanel Hi, Just an update. It wasn't a duffel bag. Turned out to be a big piece of carpet. After closer examination the remnant were pieces of gray carpet. The car is in the shop and sustained more damage than originally thought. Not as simple as replacing the underpanel and spoiler lip. Insurance is fixing the car. The front bumper cover needs replacing along with with other items on the underside. Not sure of the extent yet, but control arms and bushings may be shot. Gotta love morons that drop stuff on the road. Kent Kent L. Shephard wrote: > Hi All, > > This past weekend I was on Interstate 80 near SF and I hit some debris > in the road. > It was a duffle bag full of something, don't know what. Anyway I was > doing about 60 and all of a sudden the duffle bag appears. > I can't brake; lest I get rear ended. I can't switch lanes; no room > and no time. > > The only thing I can do is run it over and pray. The result is that > the lower lip was ripped out of the front bumper, both liners in the > wheel wells are cracked at the mounting points, the underpanel fell > apart like a jigsaw puzzle. > > I think the only thing that saved the oil pan and rest of the > underside of the car was the fact that I installed the "X" brace. I > could see remnants of the bag. > > So, anyway, I was thinking of replacing the underpanel with the one > from JT-Designs, when I'm having the car repaired. > > Any overall thoughts on the repairs, besides the JT-Designs underpanel? > > Thanks, > > Kent
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Front Underpanel - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 08:49:25 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Underpanel Hi, The tire casings are an issue. I haven't hit one yet. I'm still not sure what the overall damage to my car is. Kent Boen168@aol.com wrote: >Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:40:54 EDT >From: Boen168@aol.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Underpanel > >So sorry to hear of your mishap! In LA freeways, one of the worst are tire >casings from trucks. Hit one the other evening, made such a ruckus underneath, >thought for sure it caused $$$ damages but surprise...none!!...just nasty >rubber marks all the way front to back and on the LTW adjustable lip which was >pushed all the way in from the 3rd position it was in. What saved it I think >must be the aluminium undertray and the 6 steel pillars holding the spoiler (2 >right, 2 center and 2 left). I guess, this incident alone made the cost to >get this accessory worthwhile > >Regards, >David >'95 M3 209K. >'88 M3 unashamed garage queen :) >'90 325i supermarket/Home Depot/ haul anything car > >In a message dated 8/23/2004 12:44:53 PM Pacific Standard Time, >e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: >Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:53:40 -0700 >From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> >Subject: Re: Front Underpanel > >Hi, > >Just an update. >It wasn't a duffel bag. Turned out to be a big piece of carpet. After >closer examination the remnant were pieces of gray carpet. >The car is in the shop and sustained more damage than originally thought. > >Not as simple as replacing the underpanel and spoiler lip. Insurance is >fixing the car. >The front bumper cover needs replacing along with with other items on >the underside. >Not sure of the extent yet, but control arms and bushings may be shot. > >Gotta love morons that drop stuff on the road. > >Kent > >Kent L. Shephard wrote: > > > >>Hi All, >> >>This past weekend I was on Interstate 80 near SF and I hit some debris >>in the road. >>It was a duffle bag full of something, don't know what. Anyway I was >>doing about 60 and all of a sudden the duffle bag appears. >>I can't brake; lest I get rear ended. I can't switch lanes; no room >>and no time. >> >>The only thing I can do is run it over and pray. The result is that >>the lower lip was ripped out of the front bumper, both liners in the >>wheel wells are cracked at the mounting points, the underpanel fell >>apart like a jigsaw puzzle. >> >>I think the only thing that saved the oil pan and rest of the >>underside of the car was the fact that I installed the "X" brace. I >>could see remnants of the bag. >> >>So, anyway, I was thinking of replacing the underpanel with the one >>from JT-Designs, when I'm having the car repaired. >> >>Any overall thoughts on the repairs, besides the JT-Designs underpanel? >> >>Thanks, >> >>Kent >> >> > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > > > > -- "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." 1918, Theodore Roosevelt
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Volume control madness with stock head unit - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 08:46:31 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Volume control madness with stock head unit Hi, No experience with those but I have a new kenwood that has selectable colors and it looks pretty good. It's from the Echelon Series. Kent Marc Gomillion wrote: >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 > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > > > > -- "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." 1918, Theodore Roosevelt
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#4. RE:E36 M3 Sway Bars - from Lowe, Daniel
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 13:24:36 -0400 From: "Lowe, Daniel" <DLowe@MVCUSA.com> Subject: RE: <WTB> E36 M3 Sway Bars I'll have a set from a '95 available if I ever get around to putting the Swaybarbarians on. When do you need them? Regards, Dan > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > 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
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#5. [OT] New Jack from Sears - from arionatof@comcast.net
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:50:54 +0000 From: arionatof@comcast.net Subject: [OT] New Jack from Sears Sorry for the long link. My coworker told me about the new 1.5 ton alunmimum Jack from Sears. it is similar to the 3 tons version but a little heavier. Same lift height. $119. In case anyone is interested :) http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00950240000&BV_SessionID=@@@@0877651509.1093380184@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccigadcmggegkmkcehgcemgdffmdfko.0&vertical=TOOL Johnny 98 M3/4 86K -- mailto:mclee@ieee.org
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#6. FS:Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms - from kwill69058@comcast.net
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 21:08:52 +0000 From: kwill69058@comcast.net Subject: FS:Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms Grouppe, Last Thursday I bought a pair of Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms from Active Autowerks for my 95 M3. Then I found out I can not use them in the Autocross class I want to run in. So if you are interested I will let them go for $280.00 brand new in the box. (Active wants $300.00 plus shipping) Click here for more info on them: http://www.aatuning.com/suspension/e36-camber-correction-RCCA.asp Thanks ! Keith. ( If you can read this, thank a teacher, If you can read this in English, thank a Soldier ! )
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#7. Re: [E36M3]E36 M3 Sway Bars - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:06:51 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] <WTB> E36 M3 Sway Bars In a message dated 8/24/04 10:33:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, e36m3digest@ameritech.net writes: > 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. > Hi Rich, I have a set. Took them off after only 15K miles. Like new. It's your lucky day. Make me an offer. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe - almost 39K miles - perish the thought ;-)) Philly Region SCCA BSP Champion '01 & '02 SM '03
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#8. Re: [E36M3] [OT] New Jack from Sears - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:11:14 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] [OT] New Jack from Sears In a message dated 8/24/04 4:53:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, arionatof@comcast.net writes: > My coworker told me about the new 1.5 ton alunmimum Jack from Sears. it is > similar to the 3 tons version but a little heavier. Same lift height. $119. > Just got a Harbor Freight flyer in the mail, 1.5 ton aluminum jack for $89. At this rate, if we all wait another year they'll be down to $10!!!!!!! Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA BSP Champion '01 & '02 SM '03
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#9. FS: M3 parts...basement clean-out - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 20:28:37 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: FS: M3 parts...basement clean-out Hi Group, I have a few items for sale, mostly odds and ends. All item from my 1997 M3 coupe. Make me an offer if you are interested in any of the items. 1) set of rear OE shocks (removed after 31K miles) 2) OE stock sway bars front and rear (removed after 15K miles). 3) front and rear OE brake rotors (rears still in spec, fronts slightly under spec)...will measure thickness if anyone is interested. Never tracked, just plenty of autox time (removed after 31K miles) 4) OE camber plates (removed after 35K miles). Love my TC Kline adj. plates to much to ever go back! There you have it. Shipping would be from Bethlehem, PA. Will make arrangements if buyer is close enough - say Philly or NJ. cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA BSP Champion '01 & '02 SM '03 & '04
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#10. 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 18:22:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? group -- i'm on the verge of pressing the "check out" button on the tirerack.com site to purchase a set of 4 BBS RGR in 17x8 et40 with a set of 4 michelin PS2 tires in 235/40 17. anyone care to share opinons or experiences with this or a similar setup? i'm currently on the stock staggered 10 spokes with 225/45 and 245/40 S03s. i've batted around the idea of BBS RX (cheaper, not forged, heavier) and LM (expensive, way cool) and also the prospect of 18" wheels (too big? bling bling? heavier), but i keep going back to the RGRs. thoughts, experiences, photos? thanks zs