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#1. Re: [E36M3] Rogue feedback - from Jason Knight
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 08:00:24 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rogue feedback Ben, I am terribly sorry. I did not order my pulley kit from Rogue Engineering. I feel very bad that I said anything negative regarding you or Rogue Engineerinng. I have never worked with you and should not have said anything, positive or negative. I don't think that words can describe what a complete and utter idiot I feel like right now. Again, I apologize. Jason --- Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering <ben@rogueengineering.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:34:49 -0500 > From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" > <ben@rogueengineering.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rogue feedback > > Hmmm...that's funny, we don't make pulley kits that > replace the alternator > pulley. Nor do we anodize our pulleys in blue. > > Perhaps it was a different Ben Liaw you spoke to? > > Regards, > Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering > http://www.rogueengineering.com > 201-444-8150 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jason Knight" <knight2244@yahoo.com> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 8:56 PM > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rogue feedback > > > > Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 17:54:34 -0800 (PST) > > From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rogue feedback > > > > I had a somewhat similar experience. I ordered a > set > > of pulleys and somehow found out that I would not > get > > them for a while. I don't recall if I called to > check > > where they were or if a confirmation email > indicated > > they would take awhile to get to me, but I think > it > > was the former. I did call and talk to Ben and he > > said the bling blue ones were waiting for > anodization > > and that they'd ship as soon as he got them. My > > friend had derided me for getting the bling blue, > and > > I had begun to reconsider, so I asked about the > black, > > and he said they were available. They shipped out > > forthwith and I got them right away. If it was > the > > case that I wouldn't have known unless I called > > (again, memory is fuzzy as I was ordering a ton of > > stuff for various purposes at the time (and my > credit > > cards hate me for it now)), I think that this is a > > disservice to the customer. Then again, this is > the > > automotive aftermarket parts business, which sucks > > with respect to customer service, and the fact > that he > > shipped out what was in stock so quickly blows me > > away. > > > > While we're on the subject, I ordered the wrong > > alternator pulley. I was going to suggest that > they > > have pics of the stock pulleys as well as the > > aftermarket ones for the alternator. I'm a > relatively > > smart guy (at least in some respects) and I spent > more > > than a little time making sure that I ordered the > > correct one. In this I have faith that I can get > that > > pulley exchanged once I get off my duff and > inquire. > > > > Jason > > > > --- Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: > > > > > Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 20:14:49 EST > > > From: Shelhart2@aol.com > > > Subject: Rogue feedback > > > > > > Group. I ordered a set a power pulleys from > Rogue > > > and thought the order was > > > taking a while to fulfill. I sent an email to > Ben > > > and he said they were on > > > back order. He asked if I could wait until mid > Dec > > > and I really wanted > > > something sooner. I commented that his size > must be > > > catching up because of my > > > lack of knowing it was on backorder and having > to > > > contact him myself. He said > > > my credit card would not be charged, however, my > > > Paypal account was indeed > > > charged. I've left him two emails in the last > two > > > days and haven't heard back. > > > > > > Is this normal? I've purchased a short shift > kit > > > and think his quality is > > > good. Service and follow through, however, > seems > > > marginal. > > > > > > Shel Hart > > > 1998 M3 > > > 2002 996 > > > Orlando, Fl > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > > 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 > > > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#2. Tires - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 08:31:49 -0800 (PST) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Tires You might want to take your car in for an alignment unless you have, and know how to use, toe plates. I would guess that you are running too much toe in the rear. The right side tire is more worn because the limited slip differential sends the power to the right wheel in greater proportion than the left. Rotate side to side to even out the wear if you don't have directional tires. Otherwise you'll have to live with it :-( Shane K. '96 M3 '94 325 #335JP/#76ITS You wrote: >I recently changed my tires to my winters and I >noticed that the wear on my summers were worn on the >outside of the tire, not only that but the right >side rear was worn faster than the left. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
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#3. RE: Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? - from geoff atkinson
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 11:52:05 -0500 From: "geoff atkinson" <pskalc@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? Peter, Welcome to Central NJ. There aren't many super-great options in the area. But, I have heard through the grapevine(never any personal experience) that Princeton is not the best place to go for service. And, I can tell you, from personal experience, that you should stay as far away from Flemington as possible. I've had numerous terrible experiences with them, in service and parts. I realize you asked about places in Princeton and South, but if you ever head up to the Somerville area (up 206) Then about 10 or so minutes west of there, on Route 22, is a great dealership, called Hunterdon BMW. Depening on which side of Princeton you're on it's not too bad of a trip. Their number is (908) 236-6302. I'm not affiliated in any way. I've just had great experiences there, and they don't mind seeing my e36 with a roll bar, etc. So, I figured I'd pass it on. Hope it helps. -Geoff Atkinson '95 M3 '89 LSB M3 2.3 etc. Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 17:42:44 -0500 From: "Peter H Reinhart" <reinhart@neuro.duke.edu> Subject: Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? Just relocated to the Princeton (NJ) area and need to have a 60K service (E36M3) done. I've called Princeton BMW three times so far and have been told all of the 'Service' reps are busy and will call me back. To this day no callbacks, so Princeton BMW is off my 'preferred dealer' list. Does anyone know of a good dealer in the Princeton to North-Philadelphia area? Preferably one who doesn't get that worried look on his face if an M3 with a roll-bar, fire-extinguisher, and rattling brake pads rolls up? Peter '98 M3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] RE: Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 08:59:48 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? Hmmm...the car has got to be out of warranty by now. Why not just do the stuff yourself? Or...hook up with capable hobbyists and get the job done right ;) Chester --- geoff atkinson <pskalc@hotmail.com> wrote: > Peter, > Welcome to Central NJ. > There aren't many super-great options in the area. But, I have heard through > the grapevine(never any personal experience) that Princeton is not the best > place to go for service. > And, I can tell you, from personal experience, that you should stay as far > away from Flemington as possible. I've had numerous terrible experiences > with them, in service and parts. > I realize you asked about places in Princeton and South, but if you ever > head up to the Somerville area (up 206) Then about 10 or so minutes west of > there, on Route 22, is a great dealership, called Hunterdon BMW. Depening on > which side of Princeton you're on it's not too bad of a trip. Their number > is (908) 236-6302. I'm not affiliated in any way. I've just had great > experiences there, and they don't mind seeing my e36 with a roll bar, etc. > So, I figured I'd pass it on. =====
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Another "Free" Catalytic Converter - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:54:09 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Another "Free" Catalytic Converter Quoting Michael Maigret <mikeymaigs@comcast.net>: > Thanks to advice on this digest, I just had my rattling catalytic converter > replaced on my 1998 M3 under warranty at Stevens Creek BMW in Santa Clara, > CA. I have 79,2xx miles and the CA emissions warranty is 8 years/80,000 mi. > Talk about in the nick of time :P You must have read my post from the archives, having BTDT previously <BG>. > Passed CA OBD2 Emissions testing the next day with flying colors! Excellent! So, do you still have the dead cat? I'll take it. Actually, all I really want are the down tubes (header-to-cat section) for bolting up a resonator/track pipe on the race car. Let me know, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] e36 OBD1 Cats Needed - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 12:11:41 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] e36 OBD1 Cats Needed Quoting Roger Baker <RogerBkr@netscape.net>: > Anyone have some cats lying around for the e36 M3/325??? I could use > them if you're looking to get rid of some. Need to be functional still... Pardon me for hijacking your post, Roger <g>, but I too am looking for cats from an E36 M3 or 325. However, I'll take DEAD cats, as all I'm really looking for are the down tubes. SF Bay Area preferred, but will consider an out of the area cat, if you remove and ship only the tubes. Jim Bassett - exhausted (pun intended :-)) from the 25-Hour Enduro ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
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#7. Re: [E36M3] e36 OBD1 Cats Needed - from Andrew Kalman
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 11:29:06 -0800 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] e36 OBD1 Cats Needed Double-hijack. Jim bassett wrote: > > Anyone have some cats lying around for the e36 M3/325??? I could use >> them if you're looking to get rid of some. Need to be functional still... > >Pardon me for hijacking your post, Roger <g>, but I too am looking >for cats from >an E36 M3 or 325. However, I'll take DEAD cats, as all I'm really looking for >are the down tubes. > >SF Bay Area preferred, but will consider an out of the area cat, if you remove >and ship only the tubes. I'm also looking for dead cats (of the lambda kind -- got enough strays in my back yard). -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Re: Surging between 100 and 3500 rpms - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 14:30:34 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Surging between 100 and 3500 rpms Fatties = buff umbrella boys? :-) -Bobby > -----Original Message----- > From: twisty M3 > > Hey! What are you trying to say? The Mini has room for us > fatties too, ya > know! ;) > > Jonathan L. > >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Inspection 3 - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 13:13:25 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Inspection 3 Quoting "Robert Exconde (M3)" <99e36m3@exconde.com>: > Once I hit the inspection light again, what is the scheduled maintainence > for Inspection 3 (?) ? It's either an Inspection I or II; there is no III (3). :-) If you have either a Bentley or the original Service and Warranty Manual that came with the car, the service items are listed in both. > What are some other things that I should look at or preemptively replace due > to common failure. In terms of just regular maintenance stuff, spark plugs? microfilter? every 1-2 years on brake fluid should be OK. Otherwise, looks like you've been fairly comprehensive (good job :-)). I'd have a look at RSMs, rear toe bushings, control arms and control arm bushings, guibo, wheel bearings. Those are some of the "common" failure/high-mileage repair points - if you've already addressed them, nevermind :-) That's all I can think of off the top of my head (admittedly, more foggy than usual :-)) Jim Bassett ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
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#10. Brief 25 Hours of Thunderhill Recap - from twisty M3
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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 12:32:11 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Brief 25 Hours of Thunderhill Recap << Jim Bassett - exhausted (pun intended :-)) from the 25-Hour Enduro >> Ditto that in a big way! I don't know how I managed that 7 hour drive home yesterday... in my rental Toyota Echo (capable of 80 plus up the Grapevine, btw), but I slept through my alarm this morning and got myself an accidental extra 3 hours of sleep because of it. Almost making up for only sleeping 20-30 minutes during the 32 hour period. ;) This year's race was MUCH better than last year. Just about everyone played nice, with only a few exceptions. The Mini Jim and I drove actually ended with all body panels in place this time around, which wasn't the case last year. Jim had a love tap out on track, but nothing that did major damage. I somehow managed nothing but green flag laps during my 5 hours or so, which was pretty incredible. We managed (just barely!!!) a second place finish in class, which made us all EXTREMELY happy, if not downright stressed out. That last hour gave us all more grey hairs. It was almost fun trying to gauge the pit strategies of the car we were duking it out with for 2nd place... *Almost* fun. ;) BMWs involved did pretty darn well. An E1 E36 (I think it was a 325 or 328, but I'm so groggy I really can't remember for certain... could've even been an M3) got 5th place overall, which is astounding! Although I don't like the fact that it beat us, an E30 318 won our E3 class and only had to stop for fuel and drivers changes. We had one wheel hub to change, got towed in once for running out of fuel while I was driving (we didn't take into account our running time under solid green, as we never even thought of NOT driving under yellow at some point) and Jim "Relay" Bassett got towed in a couple of times for kicking out the fuel relay switch. It was actually pretty funny, and he got a new nickname out of it. Hi Relay! ;) There was also a really nice C-Mod M3 that was going to run (not sure what class it would've been), but it couldn't because of a tech infraction... Outdated belts. :( Major bummer! Otherwise, it was an absolute blast!! Not a drop of rain, and only a bit of ice... but none on track. It was cold, but dry, and that's a good thing. Jonathan L. Survived the 25!