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#1. Re: need radiator advice for E36 M3 - from Justin Gerry
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Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2004 21:27:31 -0500 From: "Justin Gerry" <justin_gerry@warpmail.net> Subject: Re: need radiator advice for E36 M3 I have the Zionsville radiator, it is a bolt in, just like the factory one. I really don't see any reason to spend the extra money on the Fluidyne radiator, though I am sure the Fluidyne is a quality product. Either will do the job quite well, and both add extra fluid capacity. I can tell you that the Zionsville radiator will hold an extra gallon of coolant. I have no issues with temperature ever, on the track or off. I swear that almost any BMW built since day one (assuming its not air cooled) needs a better radiator. I do not live in fear of the radiator neck snapping off..... (the oil pump nut is a different story.... hopefully I can attack that by next spring). -Justin '76 02 (oversized E21 radiator) '97 m3 (zionsville radiator) http://www.bmw2002.net
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#2. Re: Bell Housing - from jmihal@jt-designs.com
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Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 19:11:17 -0800 (PST) From: <jmihal@jt-designs.com> Subject: Re: Bell Housing I have made several dyno plates in the past, contact me privately if you would like to pursue. Jim Mihal JT-Designs.com
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#3. Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? - from Kurt Hoofnagle
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Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 21:55:08 -0800 (PST) From: Kurt Hoofnagle <kurthoofnagle@yahoo.com> Subject: Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? Hi all, Drove my still-new-to-me 95 m3 tonight and noticed that the headlight switch is not illuminated like it is in the newer BMWs that I have owned. Should it be? If so, what is involved in fixing this? Thanks for your help. Kurt 95 with 36k miles
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2004 06:09:31 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? Yes, it should be. There's a bulb in there that you need to replace. -josh -------------- Original message -------------- > Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2004 21:55:08 -0800 (PST) > From: Kurt Hoofnagle > Subject: Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? > > Hi all, > > Drove my still-new-to-me 95 m3 tonight and noticed > that the headlight switch is not illuminated like it > is in the newer BMWs that I have owned. Should it be? > If so, what is involved in fixing this? > > Thanks for your help. > > Kurt > > 95 with 36k miles > > > > > ************************************************* > 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] Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 09:30:45 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? Kurt Hoofnagle writes: > Drove my still-new-to-me 95 m3 tonight and noticed > that the headlight switch is not illuminated like it > is in the newer BMWs that I have owned. Should it be? > If so, what is involved in fixing this? Yep, it's supposed to be illuminated. Very easy fix. Underneath the headlight switch there's a screw. Once that's removed, the whole headlight switch and vent can be popped out (you'll need to undo some connectors on the back). Once you have that out, you'll see where the bulb resides. Did this same fix in the parking lot at work over lunch. Doesn't even qualify as a 1 beer job. Andrej '97 M3 ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ##### ##### ##### ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ################################################################# ##### ##### ##### ################################################################# ################################################################# #################################################################
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#6. PF 97 Paint Problems - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 09:29:36 EST From: KResener@aol.com Subject: PF 97 Paint Problems At my last DE event I had the dreaded PF 97 brake dust in the rain experience. I've accepted the fact that my stock ten spoke wheels are ruined, no matter what I used and how careful I was on cleaning, the finish has been ruined. I can deal with that. But I also have a lot of marks on the side of my car from the dust. I first tried a good washing, no luck. Next I tried a clay bar, it helped some, but only removed about 20%. I just waxed the car, no luck again. Where the rust colored, brown spots are the wax was real hard to get off, as well. Smeared a lot. Using Griot's, which has historically provided excellent results for me. Has anyone found a way to remove these spots, short of painting the car? I hate to think that I'm stuck with the sides of my car looking as they do now... Thanks for any suggestions! Kurt
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#7. VIN plates/stamps - from Todd C. Merrill
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 09:34:12 -0500 (EST) From: "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> Subject: VIN plates/stamps I know body panels have VIN plates on them. I think the engine does too (where is it?). Anything else? Tranny? 1998 BMW Dinan M3 coupe BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter ---
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 09:49:37 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Headlight switch: should it be illuminated? Mine went out a few months ago and it was a bitch putting the module back in place. I had to use an extra long screw driver to match up the vent tube. You can get the bulb at any auto parts store. -Bobby > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrej Dolenc > > Yep, it's supposed to be illuminated. Very easy fix. Underneath the > headlight switch there's a screw. Once that's removed, the whole > headlight switch and vent can be popped out (you'll need to undo some > connectors on the back). Once you have that out, you'll see where the > bulb resides. > > Did this same fix in the parking lot at work over lunch. Doesn't even > qualify as a 1 beer job. > > Andrej > '97 M3
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#9. Re: [E36M3] VIN plates/stamps - from Lee Piccione
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2004 09:54:03 -0500 From: Lee Piccione <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] VIN plates/stamps VIN tag for engine is on the back of the head, immediately above the trans bell housing (that's where mine is)... Lee '95 M3 Todd C. Merrill wrote: >Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 09:34:12 -0500 (EST) >From: "Todd C. Merrill" <tmerrill@mathworks.com> >Subject: VIN plates/stamps > > >I know body panels have VIN plates on them. I think the engine does too >(where is it?). Anything else? Tranny? > >1998 BMW Dinan M3 coupe >BMW CCA member, Boston Chapter >--- > > > >************************************************* >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. Re: [E36M3] PF 97 Paint Problems - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2004 10:28:32 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] PF 97 Paint Problems KResener@aol.com wrote: > Has anyone found a way to remove these spots, short of painting the car? > I hate to think that I'm stuck with the sides of my car looking as they do > now... > Thanks for any suggestions! > > Kurt Kurt, I've had good success removing chunks of street pad material from wheels and body panels with bug & tar remover. It seems to do a better job dissolving the adhesion of the brake pad material to the surface. I just make sure I rinse it down good with water afterwards. It works so well on wheels, that my routine has become to do a reasonable first pass with Griot's wheel cleaner, then to follow up with bug & tar remover on the tough brake pad spots. Give this a shot and let me know how it works. Disclaimer: I don't track my car, and don't know how well this will work with the PF pads. - Chris