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#1. Re: [E36M3] Head Unit Removal? - from twisty M3
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:30:52 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit Removal? LOL!!! That's more of a Friday response, Jim. Must be looking forward to the weekend? ;) Jonathan L. ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> On Wed, March 23, 2005 4:20 pm, twisty M3 said: > Anyone know of the quick and easy way to get it out? Plasma cutter? Jim Bassett - no help whatsoever :-)
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Head Unit Removal? - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 19:42:28 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit Removal? twisty M3 <twistym3@hotmail.com> wrote: > I've searched through the archives and it's looking like there may be a > specific tool used specifically for removing the factory head unit. > However, it also sounds like you might be able to just use a hex key, but > there were no mentions of size. > Anyone know of the quick and easy way to get it out? The dealer does sell a 5 sided removal tool, but I have heard that you can shove in a tiny hex key and pull it that way. 2.5mm sticks in my head, try that one. Or mebbe a jeweler's screwdriver would work. Andrej
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#3. Re: Head unit removal - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 19:44:27 EST From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Re: Head unit removal Connect to: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/stereo/radio_removal_tool.html
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#4. CD Changer - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:52:27 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joe.dyer@comcast.net> Subject: CD Changer My recently purchased 99 M3 convertible's CD changer has locked up. I cannot get it to eject the cartridge, which suggests to me that a disk has gotten out of its tray. Any suggestions? Joe
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Head unit removal - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:55:17 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Head unit removal On Mar 23, 2005, at 4:50 PM, RonStygar@aol.com wrote: > Connect to: > http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/stereo/radio_removal_tool.html > I was really hoping that Ston Rygar would come out of a retirement with a better solution. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Head Unit Removal? - from Jay G
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:17:48 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Head Unit Removal? a jeweler's screwdriver worked fine for me... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrej Dolenc" <adolenc@erols.com> > The dealer does sell a 5 sided removal tool, but I have heard that you > can shove in a tiny hex key and pull it that way. 2.5mm sticks in my > head, try that one. Or mebbe a jeweler's screwdriver would work.
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#7. Jet Hot - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:40:55 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: "Jet Hot" Hunt Hodgetts Wholesale Auto Broker Atlanta, GA (404) 644-6020 cell (770) 913-3017 fax Note - I only have access to my email account once a day. If you need to reach me immediately, please call my cell phone at (404) 644-6020.
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#8. "Jet Hot" Shorty Headers question - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 17:45:17 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: "Jet Hot" Shorty Headers question I recently purchased a set of jet hot equal length shorty headers for my supercharged 95 M3. In examining them, I noticed numerous burrs and blobs of soder inside the headers from the welding process. Would these have an adverse affect on the flow of exhaust? Should I take the headers to a machine shop and have the inside polished to remove them or am I worrying about something that isn't really going to make any difference? Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta 95 M3 AA Supercharger
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#9. RE: Head Unit Removal? - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:46:11 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Head Unit Removal? At 07:40 PM 3/23/05, Jonathan wrote: >I've searched through the archives and it's looking like there may be a >specific tool used specifically for removing the factory head unit. >However, it also sounds like you might be able to just use a hex key, but >there were no mentions of size. > >Anyone know of the quick and easy way to get it out? > >Jonathan L. Problem is - a "hex" key by default has 8 sides (as in hexagon).. whereas the key used to unscrew the BMW radio has 5. That said - I've taken more than one out using a standard Allen wrench that just about fits. _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ NJ SHore BMW Riders - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ E39 Enthusiasts Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/ '03 525iT, '98 M3C/5, '87 K75S
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#10. Re: [E36M3] yasq yet another suspension question - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:42:45 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] yasq yet another suspension question At 07:40 PM 3/23/05, you wrote: >You will get many opinions on this one. For daily driving and autox use >my setup is: >Koni SA front, DA rear, Rogue rear shock mounts, Eibach sway bars, TC >Kline front camber plates, x-brace, with stock springs. Well that's the >major stuff. > >cheers, > >Bob Gill >97 ///M3 coupe >Philly Region SCCA >BSP Champ '01 and '02 Bob - I see coil-overs are popular for the rear suspension, but the though comes to me that these can only make a bad problem with the upper shock mounts worse by now transferring half the weight of the vehicle though them. Am I missing something here? _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ NJ SHore BMW Riders - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ E39 Enthusiasts Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/ '03 525iT, '98 M3C/5, '87 K75S
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#11. Re: [E36M3] "Jet Hot" Shorty Headers question - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 19:58:31 -0600 From: Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] "Jet Hot" Shorty Headers question > Should I take the headers to a machine shop and have > the inside polished to remove them or am I worrying > about something that isn't really going to make any > difference? That probably depends upon how much you really want to spend for that fraction of a HP. Unless it's really bad I doubt it'll make a measurable difference. -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL