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#1. Re: Guibo - update.. and question - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 22:32:34 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Guibo - update.. and question At 08:14 PM 1/12/05, Neil wrote: >on 1/11/05 11:54 PM, Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > BTW - did get the service records from the former owner today.. > > and WOW - did they spend some $$$. It got a new top under the > > factory warranty about 2 years ago, but then followed a sequence > > of adjusting the top every 2 months that lasted for close to a > > year. > >According to a diatribe about the E36 (which wasn't especially accurate in >other respects) in the latest Roundel, the convertible top mechanism is >notoriously troublesome. I think this one was made moreso by the servicing dealer (I won't mention who they are, but they are the opposite of the word "sloppy" and are on Rt 17 in NJ..) The car was in for the top about 6-7 times all told, including one replacement of the entire top, tension straps, the plastic goobers on the inside of the headliner, etc..etc.. And the complaints by the owner were repeats.. seemed they never actually fixed much until one final session about a year ago. Ditto on the front end. The PO complained of it pulling to the right, so it got aligned (4-wheel) about 3 times, got new front tires ($258 each) and then got a set of new struts. It STILL had the same complaint - so every other moving part in the front end with the exception of the steering rack was replaced. It seems they take the parts-swapper approach to fixing things and the PO must have had a bottomless wallet. > > Not to count the entire new front suspension for > > $2,400 about a year ago > >Wow! How does it feel to have a solid gold front suspension? It's pretty - still has all the new-part BMW stickers on all the parts :-) Oh - one other "little" repair. Owner complained several times about what sounded to him like a brake dragging. They didn't find anything. The brake finally started smoking, and they found something.. so it got 2 new calipers, wheel bearings, disks, pads, etc.. etc.. That was about $2000 or so. FWIW, I have never lost a caliper on a BMW (and have never had one seize up on any car..) Dunno how he did it.. Good thing his girlfriend had $$$. >Neil >96 M3 - Bastard child :-) _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/
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#2. Different question - I'll go search the archives also.. - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:12:28 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Different question - I'll go search the archives also.. Replacing the bulb for the light-switch. I'm sure there is a FAQ on this somewhere.. can anyone point me to it? TIA! _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/
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#3. Re: Guibo - update.. and question - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:11:39 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Guibo - update.. and question At 08:14 PM 1/12/05, David wrote: > > I'm tempted to either order a new one > >Don, either try a new one, or modify the old one >with a serrated knife (bread knife). Shave some >material off until you have full clearance all >around. Ordered a new one, and headed to the garage with a paring knife right now :-) The old one, besides apparently shrinking, has hardened up a bit, so even if the lever was supposed to hit the foam, it's now pushed back harder. New one might be in by Friday.. >David Kroth >david_kroth@yahoo.com Thanks! _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/
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#4. Need new Radiator - from kwill69058@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 05:26:54 +0000 From: kwill69058@comcast.net Subject: Need new Radiator Anyone have info on a new one? Thanks !
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Need new Radiator - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 09:35:10 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need new Radiator Buy an aluminum one. Never needs replacing. either from Zionville or from Fluidyne. Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Door lock repair-- due to iPod theft - from Jason Olin
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 07:06:35 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Olin <jtolin64@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Door lock repair-- due to iPod theft Chester and Walter- Thanks for the info. I took the car to a body shop (instead of the local guy who does my service at prices close to a dealership). He quoted $600 (includes reshaping the metalwork around the door handle and respraying). Much more reasonable... Jason 97 M3 Coupe, Cosmos Black __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Need new Radiator - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:14:24 -0500 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need new Radiator Just bought mine from Zionsville with the HiPo kit: http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/store/shop.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=6134&Product_Code=NP-ALLOYRADK Waiting to get my car back (was in an accident) but can't wait to see how it all goes! I have heard very favorable reviews on this radiator (been searching for a while), search the archives, bound to dig up these reviews. ted
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#8. Possible to program door locks - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:55:06 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Possible to program door locks Is it possible to program the e36 to lock the car automatically at key start or other? This is sort of a car-jacking preventative measure and IIRC, the e46 does this. Might be one of those secret open trunk, salute the Buddha weird dealer procedures, but wanted to ask. I do know that if you use the central locking button, you can override by pulling the inside door handle twice to exit, this is the way the e46 is in my experience as well. Guessing there is continuity in concept between models, just not sure. Anyone? Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 with clattery drivers door button lock which amazingly stops when locked.
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Mel Silva
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:12:26 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Not exactly sure what you are asking here, but if I'm right, my car ('97 Sedan) does this. After Key-On (Pos 2?) for 3-5 seconds the doors lock. After key off the doors unlock. Mel -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Goss - PA [mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 10:05 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:55:06 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Possible to program door locks Is it possible to program the e36 to lock the car automatically at key start or other? This is sort of a car-jacking preventative measure and IIRC, the e46 does this. Might be one of those secret open trunk, salute the Buddha weird dealer procedures, but wanted to ask. I do know that if you use the central locking button, you can override by pulling the inside door handle twice to exit, this is the way the e46 is in my experience as well. Guessing there is continuity in concept between models, just not sure. Anyone? Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 with clattery drivers door button lock which amazingly stops when locked. ************************************************* 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] Possible to program door locks - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 08:19:14 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Hi, My car is a '97 (early - Lux model) with the factory alarm. It does not do this. Switch is next to the shifter. Before putting key in ignition, I lock the doors. Kent Mel Silva wrote: >Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:12:26 -0600 >From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks > >Not exactly sure what you are asking here, but if I'm right, my car ('97 >Sedan) does this. After Key-On (Pos 2?) for 3-5 seconds the doors lock. >After key off the doors unlock. > >Mel > > > -- "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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#11. RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 11:29:22 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks My 97 sedan does not like yours and I would like it to do so. There has to be some switch or programming dance. -----Original Message----- From: Mel Silva [mailto:melsilva@mindspring.com] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 11:12 AM To: Patrick Goss - PA; E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Not exactly sure what you are asking here, but if I'm right, my car ('97 Sedan) does this. After Key-On (Pos 2?) for 3-5 seconds the doors lock. After key off the doors unlock. Mel -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Goss - PA [mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 10:05 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Possible to program door locks Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 10:55:06 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Possible to program door locks Is it possible to program the e36 to lock the car automatically at key start or other? This is sort of a car-jacking preventative measure and IIRC, the e46 does this. Might be one of those secret open trunk, salute the Buddha weird dealer procedures, but wanted to ask. I do know that if you use the central locking button, you can override by pulling the inside door handle twice to exit, this is the way the e46 is in my experience as well. Guessing there is continuity in concept between models, just not sure. Anyone? Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 with clattery drivers door button lock which amazingly stops when locked. ************************************************* 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 *************************************************