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#1. RE: [E36M3] FS: '95 M3 - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 11:33:20 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] FS: '95 M3 A good friend of mine in Boston sold his 1998/2 Estoril Blue/Gray with goodies (exhaust, shocks, camber plates, springs, sways, audio, intake, sharked, ellipsoid) in excellent mechanical condition (new control arms, bushings, radiator, water pump, redline in tranny etc. etc.) He had is posted all over the web (eBay, bimmerforums, auto trader etc. etc.) for over 6 months and $15K was the best offer he got so far (sold at $15K). These car have depreciated fast. Ahmad -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 10:51:02 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] FS: '95 M3 >The cars that amaze me are the E30 M3's. I think they are going up in value! Good clean 1990 M3's can probably fetch >$17-18k. My roommate just bought a '95 M3 almost bone stock except for some M3 LTW parts (suspension, engine) with about 100K miles for $8K, very clean car, no accidents, etc. I sold my '91 M3 a few months earlier for more than that and with more miles. My car had a few suspension mods though. Carlos.
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#2. RE: [E36M3] FS: '95 M3 - from Rex Tener
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 09:17:09 -0700 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] FS: '95 M3 At 10:56 AM 10/1/2004 -0500, Ahmad Lutfeali wrote: >These car have depreciated fast. Remember most '95 M3's are about 10 years old now (with the 1994 production start). I think that an 80K mile car that is valued at 1/3 of its original MSRP is pretty damn impressive. Yeah, in the last few years they have dropped a lot from there super high used prices during the dot com boom, but that party was not going to go on forever anyway. Super clean, low mileage cars will still bring a good price. However, given that a '95 M3 is now 10 years old, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find them in excellent condition. I have been looking seriously for an E30 M3 or a 1995 M3 in white on the west coast for the last two years or so, and there has been nothing but junk for sale, or if I do find a candidate that fits my needs, they want $28K to $30K for it. As soon as I find the right '95 M3, my 85k mile, original owner, '96 M3 sill be for sale. :-) -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#3. E36M3 Koni SA settings with Eibach Pro springs - from Colin S Whelan
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Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 12:33:56 -0400 From: "Colin S Whelan" <Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com> Subject: E36M3 Koni SA settings with Eibach Pro springs Hi guys, What are you guys running for Koni SA settings with Eibach Pro springs? With Dinan springs, I ran 1 and 1/8 from full soft. Now I'm running about 1.5-1.6 from full soft. Thoughts? Thanks, Col '98 M3 -------------------------- Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool - from Thomas G. Clark
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 11:41:32 -0500 From: "Thomas G. Clark" <toclark@cisco.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool I took mine out once using a flat jewelers screwdriver, one of the set I got at Sears. I found one that fit in the socket just tight enough that I could use it to remove and install the head unit. At 09:26 AM 10/1/2004, you wrote: >Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 08:17:05 -0600 >From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool > >At 8:36 PM -0500 9/30/04, Mel Silva wrote: >>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:28:01 -0500 >>From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> >>Subject: Radio removal tool >> >>I really want to pull my in dash unit to see if there is a loose connection. >>I don't relish the idea of paying $8 shipping for a $10 tool from those that >>actually carry these things. Does anyone know where I can find this locally >>or what the specifics of it are? I know I'm being lazy, but I've got a cold >>and don't feel much like hunting for this (which is normally something I >>enjoy) and I am relying on the list members to come through for me. >> >>Thanks, >>Mel >>'97 M3/4 > >My local dealer once let me use theirs in their parking lot. You might try >your favorite independent service shop ... I'm sure I could find one that >would let me use theirs. You might too. >-- >=========================== >georgercarrjr@earthlink.net > > >************************************************* >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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#5. RE: [E36M3] Radio removal tool - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 09:47:18 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Radio removal tool > My local dealer once let me use theirs in their parking lot. You might try > your favorite independent service shop ... I'm sure I could find one that > would let me use theirs. You might too. Just one more reason it's a good idea to have a good relationship with an independent BMW mechanic, IMO. I thought I was going to need this tool last week. One of my mechanics had *3* of them, and said if I promised to use it only for a day or two, I could take it to use at home. Turned out I didn't need it (see "climate control fix" post :-)), but the offer was there. And so ends my quarterly "independent BMW mechanic" post :-) Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 09:52:41 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool Where are you? In the East and South SF Bay Area I have a radio removal tool available. I also have a fault code reader available. Kent Mel Silva wrote: >Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:28:01 -0500 >From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> >Subject: Radio removal tool > >I really want to pull my in dash unit to see if there is a loose connection. >I don't relish the idea of paying $8 shipping for a $10 tool from those that >actually carry these things. Does anyone know where I can find this locally >or what the specifics of it are? I know I'm being lazy, but I've got a cold >and don't feel much like hunting for this (which is normally something I >enjoy) and I am relying on the list members to come through for me. > >Thanks, >Mel >'97 M3/4 > > > > > >************************************************* >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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#7. Re: Radio removal tool - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 13:02:06 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Radio removal tool Mel, I have removed BMW radios from E30, E34, and E36 models, and I never used the five-sided tool. Instead, I found that I could use a 'close enough' sized hex key to loosen and tighten the screws. I don't remember now if it was a metric hex key or a standard hex key, but try both, and you'll eventually find one that will work. And, using this method, I never damaged the screw heads on the radio. -rb >Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:28:01 -0500 >From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> >Subject: Radio removal tool > >I really want to pull my in dash unit to see if there is a loose >connection. >I don't relish the idea of paying $8 shipping for a $10 tool from those >that >actually carry these things. Does anyone know where I can find this >locally >or what the specifics of it are? I know I'm being lazy, but I've got a >cold >and don't feel much like hunting for this (which is normally something I >enjoy) and I am relying on the list members to come through for me. > >Thanks, >Mel >'97 M3/4
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Fan blade replacement - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 12:51:03 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fan blade replacement Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Well, the center of the fan clutch can accumulate lots of dirt and > crud. I guess it's possible to throw off the balance. At 214K > miles, I think it would make sense to replace the fan blades cuz > the clutch is probably toast. Viscous fan clutch and blades are two separate parts. You can replace one and keep the other. After 214K, there is a good chance the fan clutch is on its last legs. Easy to test: warm the engine bay up to operating temps and try to stop the fan from spinning with a rolled-up newspaper. If you succeed => the clutch is toast. Now on to the plastic fan blades. They are so light that I can't think of any realistic scenario that would justify their replacement unless you see obvious physical damage. I would not waste my money replacing the blades. But if it buys you a piece of mind, than that's another story. To the original poster: it does not hurt to remove the fan clutch + blades every time you change coolant and wash the viscous clutch fins. Spraying them down in both direction dislodges large debris. I never bothered to take a tooth brush to the minor crud, though I'm sure someone on this list has done that ;-) BTW, when you remove the fan, leave it sitting in the vertical position (leaning against a garage wall). Otherwise the fluid is liable to leak out. HTH, alex f --- Boen168@aol.com wrote: > Was informed that after certain number of miles, the fan blade requires > replacements even though it looked fine. 214K miles now on my '95 > M3A....still > runs/looks great in everyway! Reason, when stopped and the transmission > engaged, there is a very slight vibration that can be felt. Have replaced > engine and > transmission mounts but the vibration is still there. A friend with a high > mileage '93 325i had this same situation, replaced the fan blade and problem > solved. This is new to me... Any comments appreciated.
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool - from Thomas G. Clark
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Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2004 11:49:54 -0500 From: "Thomas G. Clark" <toclark@cisco.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool I took mine out once using a flat jewelers screwdriver, one of the set I got at Sears. I found one that fit in the socket just tight enough that I could use it to remove and install the head unit. At 09:26 AM 10/1/2004, you wrote: >Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 08:17:05 -0600 >From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radio removal tool > >At 8:36 PM -0500 9/30/04, Mel Silva wrote: >>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 20:28:01 -0500 >>From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> >>Subject: Radio removal tool >> >>I really want to pull my in dash unit to see if there is a loose connection. >>I don't relish the idea of paying $8 shipping for a $10 tool from those that >>actually carry these things. Does anyone know where I can find this locally >>or what the specifics of it are? I know I'm being lazy, but I've got a cold >>and don't feel much like hunting for this (which is normally something I >>enjoy) and I am relying on the list members to come through for me. >> >>Thanks, >>Mel >>'97 M3/4 > >My local dealer once let me use theirs in their parking lot. You might try >your favorite independent service shop ... I'm sure I could find one that >would let me use theirs. You might too. >-- >=========================== >georgercarrjr@earthlink.net > > >************************************************* >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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#10. Dead Battery pondering - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 14:03:16 -0400 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Dead Battery pondering Greetings peeps, As has been predicted by the list, the original battery on my '97 M3 finally gave up the ghost. Car wouldn't start this morning, voltage read ~9.5 - 10V. 7 1/2 years, 117k miles, not a bad run. What I'm wondering is whether the dead climate control could be affecting this as well. The digital climate control is dead, I have the whole unit pulled out of the car so I can attempt to replace the capacitor in it. Could the lack of this headunit be causing some drain? I also have the heater blower fuse pulled. (#20 for those of y'all that are getting your feet roasted) I wouldn't think so, but what do I know.. Want to make sure that when I drop in a new battery I won't end up with another dead car a few days down the road. Thanks, Andrej Inert lump of a '97 M3, temporarily...