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#1. RE: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 - from Mike VanAmburgh
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:17:34 -0600 From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <mvanamburgh@charter.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 >From: Don Eilenberger >If a Japanese car company came out with a good straight-6 >sports car or sports sedan, I suspect a lot of us would be >giving it a good look. Although the upcoming Lexus IS350 doesn't carry over the inline-6 of the IS300, this looks to be a serious BMW-fighter. 3.5 liter, 300 hp. Wow! The 255 hp of the 330i isn't going to cut it and the new Lexus styling looks a lot better. I never thought I'd say it but Japanese cars are starting to become very appealing. Mike 95 M3 90 325iX
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#2. M3 lightweight for sale? - from Jim
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:17:31 -0800 From: Jim <rx3sp@lanset.com> Subject: M3 lightweight for sale? Every spring I get an itch about this. I have come very close to finding the car I want many times. Anyone with a street M3 lightweight for sale please contact me privately. -- Jay Morris
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#3. large EVAP leak, what to do? - from Kin K. Fong
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:31:03 -0500 From: "Kin K. Fong" <kfong@mma-architects.com> Subject: large EVAP leak, what to do? Ted, Generally the problems are small leaks in the hoses, loose hose fittings, or a clogged inlet filter (spiders like to get in the filter and make a little nest). The filter should be hanging off the canister. Kin Fong 97///M3 NJ Chapter Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 14:44:04 -0500 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: large EVAP leak, what to do? Guys, I have the Check Engine light with large EVAP error on my car for a while now and I can't seem to shake it. I've bought a new gas cap and lightly greased the cap, but no luck. Replaced the clamps on the charcoal brick canister, no luck either. I seem to recall something about an o-ring I need to replace... was it the fuel filter or fuel pump? Also speaking of that, should I replace my fuel pump? I have heard of them going bad a few times and it's related to my large EVAP maybe time too? Thanks! ted <mailto:kfong@mma-architects.com>
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#4. Re: Fuel pump, was: Large EVAP leak - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:56:30 -0800 (PST) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Fuel pump, was: Large EVAP leak >I've not heard of the pump itself failing. However, >in the course of chasing down a problem in the race >car, I did install a new pump. It wasn't the problem, >but did consider it a "preventative" fix. I had one die on my race car at Mid Ohio two years back. This is RIGHT AFTER I had handed the check over for the lapping day and I spent the whole day trying to find one locally (ha!). Of course it was pouring down rain too, so I got to change a fuel pump (thanks Rich D!) whilst wedged between a roll cage with my legs getting soaked. Ahhh, the joys of racing... Shane K. '94 325i #76 ITS <-- 1rst and 3rd this weekend at VIR SCCA with functioning fuel pump '96 M3 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel pump, was: Large EVAP leak - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 14:26:18 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel pump, was: Large EVAP leak On Tue, March 22, 2005 2:00 pm, Shane Kleinpeter said: > I had one die on my race car at Mid Ohio two years > back. OK, one :-) > This is RIGHT AFTER I had handed the check over > for the lapping day Timing is, as they say, everything :-) > Ahhh, the joys of racing... Yeah. > Shane K. > '94 325i #76 ITS <-- 1rst and 3rd this weekend at VIR Excellent! Jim Bassett
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Replacing front control arm bushings - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 18:11:37 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Replacing front control arm bushings Doug, I replaced mine with the first generation Powerflex bushings, and they cracked apart. The current ones are supposed to work fine. When I pulled those out, I put in the Delrin ones from Bimmerworld (List sponsor). Bimmerworld also sells the new powerflex ones. I do drive on the street with the delrin ones. I have heard that they are hard on the ball joints, and Bimmerworld doesn't recommend them for street. If I had it to do over, I'd likley go with the powerflex 2nd generation ones if there were much street driving involved. The lollipop fitting is not hard to put back on. It's a little hard to pull off the first time with the stock bushings. I think I used a gear puller, but with the powerflex or delrin bushings it comes on and off fairly easy. Chris > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 13:28:38 -0700 > From: Doug Young <Doug.Young@nsidc.org> > Subject: Replacing front control arm bushings > > I'm going to replace the original front control arm bushings in my '95 M3 with > either urethane or delrin bushings. Is there any consensus regarding the > choice of material? I autocross the car regularly and track it occasionally. > > Also, is the bushing mounting bracket under much tension? Once I get the > bushing pressed into the bracket will it easily reattach to the underpanel or > will I be straining to get the bolts realigned with the holes?
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#7. Re: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 - from Michael Michalski
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:39:18 -0600 From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 " I never thought I'd say it but Japanese cars are starting to become very appealing." Mike I was just thinking that. I also just saw a commercial for the new 05 Acura RL. 300 HP VTEC V6 engine AND all wheel drive! A bit pricey though at $49,100. Michael Michalski Windy City BMW Club 97 ///M3 Coupe w/luxury pkg ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <mvanamburgh@charter.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 3:20 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 > Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 15:17:34 -0600 > From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <mvanamburgh@charter.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 > >>From: Don Eilenberger > >>If a Japanese car company came out with a good straight-6 >>sports car or sports sedan, I suspect a lot of us would be >>giving it a good look. > > Although the upcoming Lexus IS350 doesn't carry over the inline-6 of the > IS300, this > looks to be a serious BMW-fighter. 3.5 liter, 300 hp. Wow! The 255 hp > of the 330i > isn't going to cut it and the new Lexus styling looks a lot better. I > never thought > I'd say it but Japanese cars are starting to become very appealing. > > Mike > 95 M3 > 90 325iX > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:09:15 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 Speaking of E46M3 convertibles, my friend has one for sale: <http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=176764755&dealer_id=55830318&car_year=2002&make=BMW&distance=25&lang=en&max_price=&model=M3&end_year=2002&min_price=&certified=&address=07011&search_type=both&advanced=&start_year=2002&isp=y&cardist=0> The engine was replaced with a BMW crate engine early on. Contact thai.dao@gmail.com directly. Chester --- Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> wrote: > >So the E34/E32 V8s had issues, the E46 M3 engine has issues, The E65 has the > >ugly rear end, the E60 has the Pontiac Grand Am front end...the E39 and the > >E36 are looking better and better all the time. ;-) > > > >Hans > > We think much alike. When I wander into a dealers showroom, about > all that attracts me to it is the E46 M3 convertible. NOTHING else > in the showroom has any magnetic power for me at all. I think > the reason the E46 'vert has that power is it looks so much like > the E36 'vert (one of the most handsome cars BMW ever made.. > IMHO better lines than any other BMW.) BYW - you forgot the > Z4 that seems to be clogging up the showrooms (there are dealers > in NJ with brand new 2004 Z4's for sale and I think a few > '03 Z4 2.5's..)
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#9. Re: E46 or E36 - from Ron & Brenya B.
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 18:44:32 -0600 From: "Ron & Brenya B." <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: E46 or E36 Roan, Did I read your original message incorrectly, or are the responders reading it incorrectly? I thought that you were trying to decide between a '99 E36 M3 and a E46 330i with Performance Package, not an E46 M3. I'd suggest the E46. The differences will be close, but you can add some mods to the E46 to match the E36. -rb Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:21:49 -0600 From: "Low, Roan" <Roan.Low@Kellogg.com> Subject: E46 or E36 In January I totaled my 98 M3 and have been looking for a replacement since. Frustrated with not finding anything decent (IMHO), I then considered a new E46 with the Competition Package. Found a salesman & dealer prepared to give me a fantastic deal on an ordered one, and at about the same time I found a 99 M3 with fewer than 30k miles. If the e36 checks out, I am going to go with that, but am interested in the opinions of the group, plus was wondering if anyone would be as kind as to run a CarFax report on the VIN? WBSBG9338XEY83317 Thank, Roan.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 16:21:33 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: E46 or E36 On Mar 22, 2005, at 3:40 PM, Michael Michalski wrote: > " I never thought I'd say it but Japanese cars are starting to become > very appealing." > > Mike I was just thinking that. I also just saw a commercial for the > new 05 Acura RL. 300 HP VTEC V6 engine AND all wheel drive! A bit > pricey though at $49,100. And both the TL and RL are really good looking cars. It's a sad state of affairs when Honda has the styling high ground. - Mark, would really like a rwd TL ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar