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#1. Re: cd changer dead, need new head unit advice - from Peter Wheeler
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Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:21:01 -0600 From: Peter Wheeler <peter@bavarianonline.com> Subject: Re: cd changer dead, need new head unit advice That does not really seem to be an issue with these setups. I have seen (and installed) setups with new aftermarket radios where the leads for the speakers go to the amplifier as well as situations where the leads go from the preamp outputs to the amplifier. Both work fine. It all depends on the harness you get (and whether it has the rca lines or standard wires - that will dictate how more than anything) That aside, look first for a radio you like (the clarion DXZ645 & 745 both can be tuned to match factory color and play mp3), and if the sound is to harsh from too much amplification before the amplifier, you can get a line leveler or a line output converter with decibel gain to adjust it. Best of luck, Peter
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Surging from 1000 to 3500 RPMs--The ANSWER! - from Cheng, Margaret
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Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:06:18 -0800 From: "Cheng, Margaret" <Margaret.Cheng@kp.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Surging from 1000 to 3500 RPMs--The ANSWER! Thanks to everyone who responded with their suggestions. To recap: 1997 M3/4 suddenly began to surge a number of days ago. To be more specific, the car began to surge between ~2400 and 3500 RPMs in a rhythmic fashion, beginning 90 seconds after the coolant temp came to normal operating range (needle straight up). The engine would rev up starting at 2400 to 3500 within about 20 secs, and then the RPMS would fall back down to 2400, and the cycle would repeat, in an endless fashion, until the car completely cooled down (while at a stoplight, I felt like an adolescent, trying to attract attention so that someone would drag race me...). The Peake code reader said coolant temp sensor, and it was right! So, after replacement of the coolant temp sensor, all is right with the green M3! Happy Holidays, everyone. Margaret
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#3. light bulb for dash light switch - from Jason Olin
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 04:21:30 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Olin <jtolin64@yahoo.com> Subject: light bulb for dash light switch Hi- I need to replace the light bulb that illuminates the light switch. Can anyone tell me the part number and whether it is the same light bulb as used in the trip computer (e.g., the micro bulb)? Thanks much, Jason 97 M3 2-door Cosmos black --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] cd changer dead, need new head unit advice - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 06:14:12 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] cd changer dead, need new head unit advice No need to use a deck with preouts. You can connect the deck using the high level (speaker) outputs. It'll work fine and give you a very nice improvement over what you're used to. The factory deck doesn't really put out a line level signal. Just buy a BMW wire harness adapter and a Euro antenna adapter and you'll be set. Try to use a deck that has a wide range of volume adjustment. Many decks go from 0-35. But, some like the Eclipse decks go from 0-80. It helps when feeding an amplified signal from the deck into the factory amp. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. Jay > Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 20:13:18 -0500 > From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> > Subject: cd changer dead, need new head unit advice > > The changer died. I'd like to take advantage of the situation to get an > in-dash aftermarket head unit. I am aware that the factory system is > calibrated/equalized at the amplifiers but I am willing to live with a > less-than-optimal sound system. > > I imagine I will need a unit with separate F/R preamp outputs. Should they > be 2 or 4 volt? > > Any other things to look for? > > Thanks, > Bill Molina
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#5. Stock head unit + changer FS - from Walter J
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 09:28:27 -0500 From: "Walter J" <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Stock head unit + changer FS Anyone interested in my OE head unit & changer from my 98 M3? I had a verbal commitment from a previous buyer for $235 so I went and boxed it all up, got it ready to send and... the Paypal never showed, email went unanswered. If anybody wants to make an offer or get more info/pics drop me an email. It's packaged and ready to go. -- Walter Jordan
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#6. RE: cd changer dead, need new head unit advice - from Townsend, William
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 10:31:08 -0500 From: "Townsend, William" <wtownsen@enterasys.com> Subject: RE: cd changer dead, need new head unit advice I went through this recently. Hated the sound of the head unit too, was very flat sounding with no dynamic range. (non HarmonKardon, 96 M3) You can just buy a regular head unit with no preamp out and wire the speaker outputs directly to the amp inputs. All I did was get the standard wiring adaptor from a stereo place and crimp the correct wires from the head unit to the adaptor and plug it in. (you will also need an antenna adaptor) I know this sounds weird and I was hesitant to do this but there are a ton of FAQ's out there that say this is sort of needed since standard preamp voltages to the BMW factory amp are too low. I have an eclipse head unit with 14w per channel output and have been using it this way for over a year now with no problems and it sounds 10x better than the stock head unit. (apparently post 96 the head unit was redesigned for better sound) --Bill 96 red M3 Boston
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#7. RE: [E36M3] cd changer dead, need new head unit advice - from Walter J
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:11:39 -0500 From: "Walter J" <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] cd changer dead, need new head unit advice I am a sucker for an easy solution so I'll share mine ;) I called Crutchfield up and said I need an head unit that plays MP3s and integrates with a 98 M3s stock sound system. They sold me a Kenwood and a wiring adapter to hook it up. Total install time: 11 minutes. It was pretty reasonable too - something less than $250 on sale after xmas last year. The sound is 100x better... and the FM reception actually works. -- Walter
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#8. Re: New 4-Door M3 - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:28:16 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: New 4-Door M3 Check out the thumbnails: http://www.streetracersonline.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=22&page=1 http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/spyphotoid/6040424.001/bmw/1.html Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:10:44 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Random stuff for sale >>I'm told the next M3 will have a 4 door version.<< George, Where'd you hear that? It's going to be an awesome vehicle but I don't want to hold out false hope. Dave Hogg
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#9. RE: Lighting / Pulleys - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 08:42:34 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Lighting / Pulleys Peter Wheeler wrote <snip> "Pulling: I am aware there are many manufacturers of the pulleys: Rogue, Eurosport, UUC, VAC, Victory Prod Design; does anybody have any experience with any of these while having a Bosch 140 amp alternator with a normal diameter pulley? It seems that Eurosport is the only one to offer a pulley kit with a lighter but same diameter pulley for their kit if you choose. Is the grooving different on any of these pulley kits (and therefore belt) that would not allow them to work with the pulley that is already on the alternator?" I purchased a set (two) from Rouge. Imagine my surprise when I realized the what material BMW used to manufacture the power steering pump pulley - PLASTIC - yep, nothing gets lighter. So the pulley I replaced it with is actually heavier though larger in diameter. The grooving for the belts seem to be identical to the factory configuration. I also accomplished a 'fan delete', now pretty responsive down low in the gears and earlier in the RPM range. I'm thinking there where a couple of vendors that offered lighter (alloy) factory sized alternator pulleys. KLBurgess
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#10. RE: [E36M3] cd changer dead, need new head unit advice - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:51:02 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] cd changer dead, need new head unit advice I went with Crutchfields a few years ago only because they give you a free wire harness that connects directly to the stock wiring. I had a Blaupunkt Sydney and CDC-08 (10 disc changer) but the screen died so I replaced it with Blaupunkt Pasadena CD71 earlier this year from etronics.com ($165 shipped). -Bobby > -----Original Message----- > From: Walter J > > I am a sucker for an easy solution so I'll share mine ;) > > I called Crutchfield up and said I need an head unit that > plays MP3s and > integrates with a 98 M3s stock sound system. They sold me a > Kenwood and a > wiring adapter to hook it up. Total install time: 11 minutes. > It was pretty > reasonable too - something less than $250 on sale after xmas > last year. The > sound is 100x better... and the FM reception actually works. > > -- > Walter >