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#1. RE: OK to mount a 225 on an 8.5" wide rim? - from James Clay
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:45:52 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: OK to mount a 225 on an 8.5" wide rim? I have 225 on an 8.5 for my street car, no problems. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.bimmerworldracing.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#2. OK to mount a 225 on an 8.5" wide rim? - from ///max
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 23:42:21 -0400 From: "///max" <max_m3@yahoo.com> Subject: OK to mount a 225 on an 8.5" wide rim? Ha ha.. I was wondering the same thing! Luckily I don't have to mount mine as early as YOU do! ;-) How's the weather out there? -max ----- Original Message ----- From: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 11:30 PM Subject: [E36M3] E36M3 #3960 > Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 03:10:50 +0000 > From: docwyte@comcast.net > Subject: OK to mount a 225 on an 8.5" wide rim? > > Got a set of 225-45-17 snows and I want to mount them on 8.5" wide wheels. Any issues with stretching the tire or anything? > > -josh >
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#3. RE: 95 M3 Stock Radio Rear Speaker Size - from Chris Blumenthal
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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 22:45:30 -0700 From: "Chris Blumenthal" <blumenthal@aechelon.com> Subject: RE: 95 M3 Stock Radio Rear Speaker Size There are tweeters and 4" midrange speakers in the '95 M3 rear speaker boxes. It is not worth the time and money to replace the midrange speakers- you will not get meaningful bass out of any speaker that will fit in those boxes, if that is your objective. The factory Nokias are adequate to provide rear fill. What you trying to accomplish? I put a pair of the JL Audio Stealth boxes in my wife's '97 M3/4 (not supposed to fit, but can be made to...), and although they are a bit bigger than the factory boxes, they don't really take up much useful trunk space. If you are after bass, I recently put an Infinity BASSLINK self-contained sub unit in my '95 M3 (Ebay, $150), and am quite happy with it. It has more than adequate sound, nice features, a small footprint and is easily removed. Chris Blumenthal > > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:26:24 -0400 > From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> > Subject: 95 M3 Stock Radio Rear Speaker Size > > Quick question but feel free to point me to the right web > site. What size > speakers just drop in replacement for the 95 M3 Nokia > rectangular rear deck > speakers? > > 4X6? > > I know I should get the JL Stealth box things, but that's too > much $$ and > space to give up. > > Thanks > Jonathan > '95 M3 >
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#4. Comic Irony - from Steve Klein
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 01:11:13 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Comic Irony Oo - Que? >> From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> >> ^^^^^ > >> I'm 6'7" and was tempted to attempt to fit into one >> in >> Outside the bell curve, >> Steve > > The irony here is overwhelming.... > > Shane K.
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#5. Wheel Question - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 00:58:15 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Wheel Question Will Takeoffs from a E46 M3 fit? These are OEM wheels from BMW. These are 18x8 front and 18x9 rear. The fronts have 225s and the rears 255. My rear fenders have been rolled and my car is a '97 Coupe. Thanks, Kent -- Please sponsor my daughter's school raffle, education is important. For more information: http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton1a.jpg http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton2a.jpg Tickets are available through me.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Wheel Question - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 04:19:33 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel Question _kents@kls-consulting.com_ (mailto:kents@kls-consulting.com) writes: Will Takeoffs from a E46 M3 fit? These are OEM wheels from BMW. These are 18x8 front and 18x9 rear. The fronts have 225s and the rears 255. My rear fenders have been rolled and my car is a '97 Coupe. Kent, Nope. The fronts will work fine but the rears are way off size. The rear E46 M3 wheels have something like 25 mm offset. That pushes the wheels way outboard. No amount of fender rolling will make them fit on an E36 coupe/sedan. Lowell Seaton '95 M3/2
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Comic Irony - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 08:23:48 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Comic Irony >Que? Klein = small -C.
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#8. Service schedule for Dinan SC M3 ... - from The Buch
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 06:33:56 -0700 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: Service schedule for Dinan SC M3 ... Having been about 20,000km (12,000mi) since installing a Dinan SC on my '99, I am wondering if any listers have found from experience what intervals to replace the SC-specific components - air filter, plugs, belt, etc.?? Or do I just stick to the usual BMW specs for maintenance?? I didn't really get any special instructions from Dinan on this. Thanks, Doug
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#9. RE: [E36M3] ECU dealer upgrade version Question - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 09:50:42 -0400 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] ECU dealer upgrade version Question All I have noticed is a sticker in the engine compartment for the crank position upgrade or something like that. When I say cold start, I meant engine temp only, not "weather channel temp". It can be a hot day at the jersey beach and it will stumble on engine cold start. I am considering an Active Autowerkes reflash and after talking in detail with the owner Mike Hugh, he recommended going to dealer first to make sure I have the latest upgrade. Of course I am trying to prevent that step/expense if I can..... I thought I remember a list member here stating there was a dealer ECU software update to address this, just trying to determine if I do, or do not have it already.... Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Kent L. Shephard [mailto:kents@kls-consulting.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 5:17 PM To: Patrick Goss - PA Cc: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] ECU dealer upgrade version Question Hi, Does it have the additional sticker (EPA certification) indicating the ECU upgrade? Mine has the sticker. My car also does not exhibit any cold start problem. I do live in Ca. so it's never really "that" cold. Even if the dealer reflashes you don't lose the after market software. You can always reflash with the Shark Injector. It gets married to the SN of your ECU the first time you use it. Kent Patrick Goss - PA wrote: Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2004 16:56:24 -0400 From: Patrick Goss - PA <mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: ECU dealer upgrade version Question On the OBD2 cars is there a way for the do-it yourselfer to check and determine what software revision you have? For example, I got my car used, I know it was dealer serviced previously (leased car) and had some upgrades or reflashes as they call them. I just don't know which ones it has, or if it has the latest and greatest. I assume since the e36 is out of production, you'd basically like to confirm it has the youngest upgrade? I do confirm the cold start stumble and am not sure if it has ever been addressed via the dealer software upgrade. My question.... is there a way for me to determine what I have sans dealer? If I can determine what I have, what version, (assuming there is numerical code give to it), would I want? Knowing what I have may certainly prevent unnecessary expense and a trip to the stealer :) Apparently this all becomes an issue if you are having your ECU reflashed by an aftermarket tuner I understand as they go on top of what the dealer has. Therefore in essence If I pay $$$ coin to have it upgraded, I better make sure I have the latest dealer one installed as if I ever have to take it back to the dealer for a future reflash, well I perhaps stand to loose the tuner one. Make sense? Any advice on this subject? Patrick Goss 97 Hellrot E36m3/4 ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com> Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com <http://www.turnermotorsport.com> Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com <http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com> Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com <http://www.rogueengineering.com> DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm <http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm> ************************************************* -- Please sponsor my daughter's school raffle, education is important. For more information: http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton1a.jpg <http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton1a.jpg> http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton2a.jpg <http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton1a.jpg> Tickets are available through me.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] ECU dealer upgrade version Question - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 07:22:48 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ECU dealer upgrade version Question > > All I have noticed is a sticker in the engine compartment for the crank > position upgrade or something like that. When I say cold start, I meant > engine temp only, not "weather channel temp". It can be a hot day at the > jersey beach and it will stumble on engine cold start. I am considering an > Active Autowerkes reflash and after talking in detail with the owner Mike > Hugh, he recommended going to dealer first to make sure I have the latest > upgrade. Of course I am trying to prevent that step/expense if I can..... > > > > I thought I remember a list member here stating there was a dealer ECU > software update to address this, just trying to determine if I do, or do not > have it already.... > > > > Patrick > TSB # 120299, 5/99, refers to Motorsport engine runs rough on cold start. I had my DME version upgraded by dealer right after I bought my car used. Seems to me the new version installed was 24, but not sure. They'll use the most current version. Mine was done under warranty, so no charge. For some reason, I'm thinking my old version was 15, but again not sure. Mine is a '97. Jay