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#1. Friction supports for Hood - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:50:26 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> Subject: Friction supports for Hood Hi! I'm back after about two years without an M3. Just purchased a 99 M3 convertible. I need some advice -- The little air shocks that hold the hood up when open are apparently worn out. My local BMW dealer wants about 90 bucks for replacement parts and God knows how much they might charge for labor. Has anyone found replacement parts from the aftermarket? Is there any special skills in replacing them myself? Thanks, Joe Dyer
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood - from Tom Reynolds
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Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 22:28:05 -0700 From: Tom Reynolds <kjtar@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood Is there a Bosch part number for them? If so, I think somewhere I've seen a cross reference page or such for Bosch part numbers. I know other cars use that sort of support. Or, you could do a search on Google for "BMW hood struts" or the like... Regards, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 09:59 PM 01/15/2005 -0600, Joe Dyer wrote: > >Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:50:26 -0800 >From: "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> >Subject: Friction supports for Hood > > > >Hi! I'm back after about two years without an M3. Just purchased a 99 >M3 convertible. I need some advice -- > >The little air shocks that hold the hood up when open are apparently >worn out. My local BMW dealer wants about 90 bucks for replacement >parts and God knows how much they might charge for labor. > >Has anyone found replacement parts from the aftermarket? Is there any >special skills in replacing them myself? > >Thanks, > >Joe Dyer > > > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > >Attached files are not permitted on this list, attachment has been removed. > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/09/2004 >
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#3. '99 M3 hood struts - from Tom Reynolds
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Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 22:38:02 -0700 From: Tom Reynolds <kjtar@earthlink.net> Subject: '99 M3 hood struts After a short search on Google for BMW hood struts, I found one that might do, sure there are others, just using this as an example. (http://www2.bimmerpartswholesale.com/parts/parts1/bimmerparts/wizard.jsp?ye ar=1999&make=BM&model=M3--003&category=O&&part=Hood+Strut) Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood - from Mike VanAmburgh
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Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 22:40:06 -0600 From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <mvanamburgh@charter.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=633 That should be what you need but it looks like they only have one in stock. You could also try here and are actually a buck cheaper (each): http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=634 Don't forget to order two of them! Mike >-----Original Message----- >From: Tom Reynolds [mailto:kjtar@earthlink.net] >Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 10:29 PM >To: E36M3 >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood > >Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 22:28:05 -0700 >From: Tom Reynolds <kjtar@earthlink.net> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood > >Is there a Bosch part number for them? If so, I think >somewhere I've seen a cross reference page or such for Bosch >part numbers. I know other cars use that sort of support. >Or, you could do a search on Google for "BMW hood struts" or >the like... >Regards, >Tom Reynolds >Sand Springs, OK > >At 09:59 PM 01/15/2005 -0600, Joe Dyer wrote: >> >>Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:50:26 -0800 >>From: "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> >>Subject: Friction supports for Hood >> >> >> >>Hi! I'm back after about two years without an M3. Just >purchased a 99 >>M3 convertible. I need some advice -- >> >>The little air shocks that hold the hood up when open are apparently >>worn out. My local BMW dealer wants about 90 bucks for replacement >>parts and God knows how much they might charge for labor. >> >>Has anyone found replacement parts from the aftermarket? Is >there any >>special skills in replacing them myself? >> >>Thanks, >> >>Joe Dyer >> >> >> >> >>************************************************* >>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 >>************************************************* >> >> >>Attached files are not permitted on this list, attachment has >been removed. >> >>--- >>Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >>Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/09/2004 >> > > >************************************************* >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. Fwd: TQ At Laguna - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 22:12:05 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Fwd: TQ At Laguna Anyone interested in some track time at Laguna this Monday/Tuesday? My good friend Todd Serota is having a TracQuest event and is looking for more drivers. If you've never been on track before, this is a good opportunity to get some A-1 instruction at world-famous Laguna Seca at a really reasonable price. Laguna dates are hard to come by this year due to the construction, so this is a great chance to get some quality track time with a good group with NO traffic issues! - Mark Begin forwarded message: From: "Todd Serota/TracQuest" <tserota@tracquest.com> Date: January 15, 2005 10:06:16 PM PST To: "'PDC Discussion List'" <trackjunkies@pdc-racing.net> Subject: [PDC] Re: TQ At Laguna Reply-To: PDC Discussion List <trackjunkies@pdc-racing.net> Hey Gang: If any of you (who aren't already going) can possibly break away to get to Laguna on Monday or Tuesday, it will be well worth your while: - incredible weather forecast both days; - virtually no one signed up - less than 60 cars total on Monday, less than 30 cars total on Tuesday; - no frill option is only $300 for one day or $550 for both days. If you know now that you can go, just sign up on the TQ web site. Even if you don't decide until the day of, just show up and it will be no problem to get you registered on the spot. And if you know of novices who might want to go, please spread the word. There is virtually no one in the Slow group - 9 cars on Monday and - are you ready for this - ZERO cars on Tuesday!! TBS
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood - from donna seeley
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Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 22:21:28 -0800 From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Friction supports for Hood Welcome back, Joe! Have you installed a blower yet? <g> Donna On 1/15/05 7:59 PM, "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> wrote: > Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 19:50:26 -0800 > From: "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> > Subject: Friction supports for Hood > > > > Hi! I'm back after about two years without an M3. Just purchased a 99 > M3 convertible. I need some advice -- > > The little air shocks that hold the hood up when open are apparently > worn out. My local BMW dealer wants about 90 bucks for replacement > parts and God knows how much they might charge for labor. > > Has anyone found replacement parts from the aftermarket? Is there any > special skills in replacing them myself? > > Thanks, > > Joe Dyer > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > Attached files are not permitted on this list, attachment has been removed. Donna -- Technical Manager for hire http://www.dlseeley.com/resume or 88 M3 race car for sale http://www.dlseeley.com/carsale
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#7. RE: What would you pay? - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:22:35 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: What would you pay? Tom asked: >Hi everyone, > I've been introduced to a '95 M3 that has a bit over 100k miles on >it. Only known (and I'll have it checked out) performance mod is a Dinan >chip. Original also available with purchase of car. (BTW, is it "DEENAN" >or DYNAN"?) Anyway, from 10 feet it looks like a nice looking car (Avus >Blue/Dove Gray) and I'm told (by another guy who apparently has driven it) >that it runs like is has 32k miles instead of 100k. 5 speed, Lux package, >service records are also available, car has been local, two previous >owners. What would a fair buying price be? I know it depends on >condition, and I'll have a PPI done, but just to start things off, what do >you think? (I know what they're asking, but don't want to skew the results >of this "poll" I'll advise after the results are in, in a day or so.) > >Thanks very much, >Tom Reynolds >Sand Springs (near Tulsa) OK Tom - I watched Ebay auctions for several months before I purchased my current M3.. and built up a spreadsheet of prices cars sold for and didn't sell for. I feel Ebay is the ultimate price guide.. a car is only worth what someone will pay for it. Given that - it depends. A really good buy - if there isn't anything immediately needing attention (like tires, clutch, brakes) is less than $10k for a car as you described... ie - a 10 foot car, but good overall condition with > 100k on it. I saw ones sell for this sort of price on da'bay. I didn't see many sell for much over this once they passed 100k and 8-9 years old. I did see 100k cars from '96-97 sell for mid-low-teens, and '98-99 cars with 100k+ sell for mid-teens. If it passes a PPI - and you can get it under 10k, I think you have a car that isn't going to go down much in value even if you put another 40k on it. There seems to be a bottom $$$ price for an un-hit, still has paint and rubber on it M3, and that's not much below $10 (perhaps $8k or so.) HTH, _______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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#8. RE: What would you pay? - from Tom Reynolds
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 02:09:41 -0700 From: Tom Reynolds <kjtar@earthlink.net> Subject: RE: What would you pay? Hi Don, Thanks for the feedback, but something you say below confuses me (not a hard thing to do...) Here's what it is: >I did see 100k cars from '96-97 sell for mid-low-teens, and '98-99 cars with >100k+ sell for mid-teens. If a 10 year old car with over 100k is going for less than $10k, (and that's about 10k miles per year, all things being equal) then the newer cars with > 100k miles have more miles per year which would mean harder use, so even though they're newer, they've been used harder. Plus, the newer the car, the more electronics which (you'd think) would be more of an expense if/when they go wrong (based on the more complicated something is, the more liklihood it's gonna go blooey.) Or, I could be completely wrong... ? Best, Tom At 12:22 AM 01/16/2005 -0500, Don Eilenberger wrote: > >Tom asked: > >>Hi everyone, >> I've been introduced to a '95 M3 that has a bit over 100k miles on >>it. Only known (and I'll have it checked out) performance mod is a Dinan >>chip. Original also available with purchase of car. (BTW, is it "DEENAN" >>or DYNAN"?) Anyway, from 10 feet it looks like a nice looking car (Avus >>Blue/Dove Gray) and I'm told (by another guy who apparently has driven it) >>that it runs like is has 32k miles instead of 100k. 5 speed, Lux package, >>service records are also available, car has been local, two previous >>owners. What would a fair buying price be? I know it depends on >>condition, and I'll have a PPI done, but just to start things off, what do >>you think? (I know what they're asking, but don't want to skew the results >>of this "poll" I'll advise after the results are in, in a day or so.) >> >>Thanks very much, >>Tom Reynolds >>Sand Springs (near Tulsa) OK > >Tom - I watched Ebay auctions for several months before I purchased >my current M3.. and built up a spreadsheet of prices cars sold for >and didn't sell for. I feel Ebay is the ultimate price guide.. >a car is only worth what someone will pay for it. > >Given that - it depends. > >A really good buy - if there isn't anything immediately needing >attention (like tires, clutch, brakes) is less than $10k for >a car as you described... ie - a 10 foot car, but good overall >condition with > 100k on it. I saw ones sell for this sort of >price on da'bay. I didn't see many sell for much over this once >they passed 100k and 8-9 years old. I did see 100k cars from >'96-97 sell for mid-low-teens, and '98-99 cars with 100k+ sell >for mid-teens. > >If it passes a PPI - and you can get it under 10k, I think you >have a car that isn't going to go down much in value even if >you put another 40k on it. There seems to be a bottom $$$ price >for an un-hit, still has paint and rubber on it M3, and that's >not much below $10 (perhaps $8k or so.) > >HTH, > >_______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/ > > > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.809 / Virus Database: 551 - Release Date: 12/09/2004 >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] RE: What would you pay? - from Rob Norwalk
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 10:00:15 -0500 From: Rob Norwalk <rnorwalk@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: What would you pay? In my car hunting experience, model year trumps mileage. Also, more miles does not automatically equate with harder use. My good friends low mileage 96 M3 has 37,000 miles on it, but I'd never buy it - it's been a track only car since about 17K! Rob 93 325 02 330 Tom Reynolds wrote: >Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 02:09:41 -0700 >From: Tom Reynolds <kjtar@earthlink.net> >Subject: RE: What would you pay? > >Hi Don, > Thanks for the feedback, but something you say below confuses me >(not a hard thing to do...) >Here's what it is: > > >>I did see 100k cars from '96-97 sell for mid-low-teens, and '98-99 cars >> >> >with >100k+ sell for mid-teens. >If a 10 year old car with over 100k is going for less than $10k, (and >that's about 10k miles per year, all things being equal) then the newer >cars with > 100k miles have more miles per year which would mean harder >use, so even though they're newer, they've been used harder. Plus, the >newer the car, the more electronics which (you'd think) would be more of an >expense if/when they go wrong (based on the more complicated something is, >the more liklihood it's gonna go blooey.) >Or, I could be completely wrong... >? >Best, >Tom > > > > >
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#10. Re: Tow Points - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 10:05:35 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Tow Points on 1/15/05 10:39 PM, Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> wrote: > Not that I'm trying to hex myself (but - my '03 525iT > is getting a BMW paid for tow on Monday AM, I think it's > jealous..) > > Where exactly is the M3 supposed to be pulled from to get > it up on a flatbed? The inadequate manual makes note > of the towing-eye and flip down covers in the bumpers, > which I'm familiar with from other BMW's, but I see no > flip down covers on the M3.. The rear flip down cover is evident, but the front is hidden under the passenger side front bumper rub strip. Slide the strip away from the centre of the car to release it and you'll find the threaded socket for the tow eye. Neil 96 M3 - Bastard child 88 MB 300E - Gone after 240K+ miles 03 525iT - New arrival, Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S on order