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#1. Speed Bleeders (economical sources) - from jakeadavis@comcast.net
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:06:38 +0000 From: jakeadavis@comcast.net Subject: Speed Bleeders (economical sources) Several days late, but there was a discussion on Speed Bleeders last week or so. Two economical sources for the 7.0mm x 1.0 (34mm overall length) that works for most BMWs. http://store.sevensaturdays.com/russpeedblee.html offers Speed Bleeders for $8.99 for a pair and free shipping. This is an 'overstock/excess inventory' store, so don't know how long they will last. Hard to beat this price! I bought thru them and got them in 3 days. http://www.performancecenter.com/products/?productID=1043685 has Speed Bleeders for $10.83 and if you look them up through Google, there's a 5% off coupon thru May 25.
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#2. Re: Refinishing Carbon Fiber - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:10:10 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@verizon.net> Subject: Re: Refinishing Carbon Fiber At 09:46 AM 4/25/2005, Raza wrote: >I recently bought a Dinan carbon fiber intake that has its clearcoat >chunking off. > >Here is a picture of the intake tube: >http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/ruddin3/DSCN1870.jpg > >Does anyone have any suggestions on how to go about refinishing the tube? >Any tips/tricks when refinishing carbon fiber? Are normal sandblasting >techniques okay for use on bare carbon fiber? Any specific chemical >strippers that could be used? > >Would a decent body shop be able to deal with this? Any suggestions of >shops in the SF Bay Area? > >Drive Safely, >Raza Can we assume Dinan has refused to replace it? What you're seeing isn't the clear coat - it's the resin that makes up the carbon fiber mix.. carbon fiber is nothing but fiber covered/impregnated with an epoxy resin - just like fiberglass - but stronger due to the fiber used. I see no way short of replacing it to fix it. This shouldn't have happened unless you soaked it in some very strong solvents. Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson Hence: 1998 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S
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#3. Re: Shirt Order - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:26:14 EDT From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: Shirt Order I am wating to get the knit shirts, I was told they would be here tuesday. The guy doing the Knit shirt was backed up. After that the all the shirts will go out by friday . I have to seperate and pack them up, Thanks Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team
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#4. Automatic climate control final stage (aka blower resistor) - from Townsend, William
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:47:25 -0400 From: "Townsend, William" <wtownsen@enterasys.com> Subject: Automatic climate control final stage (aka blower resistor) More of an FYI here...... So my 328 climate control was going nutty on me, wandering fan speed, no fan etc. So seeing how the unit was not doing the flickering like it does when that nasty capacitor goes on the circuit board I figure blower resistor. So I go to dealer to get one. Get home, open up the dash from underneath drivers side and can't find this part anywhere. Hmmm, look at the wiring diagram for the 328 with automatic climate control and the blower is hooked to this thing called a final stage. It takes the place of the blower resistor. Nice, now I have the wrong part. Back to the dealer with the part number off my final stage, replaced with part # 64 11 6 929 540 and it is $100 with the CCA discount. Ouch. Fixed the problem though. Funny, the parts guy asks me if I had the pleasure of replacing the head unit, he is seeing tons of them failed. I guess they run about $300. So if you have a normal operating automatic climate control but no/some/too much fan replace the final stage part. If you ask for what most of us ask for, a blower resistor you will be going back for the final stage. Uggg! --Bill 97 328 white 96 M3 red
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Refinishing Carbon Fiber - from Robert Brooks
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:57:48 -0600 From: Robert Brooks <m3rb@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Refinishing Carbon Fiber I agree it looks like the epoxy failing, but a finish coat on top of the epoxy is sometimes done, so can't rule that out from the picture. Perhaps this came from a wrecked car, and it got overstressed? If so, I would expect some give as you squeeze it, whereas an intact unit would be totally rigid. While it would be difficult to make it look factory-new, if you found the right solvent and carefully removed the cracked areas, then applied new epoxy, it might look and function adequately. > > What you're seeing isn't the clear coat - it's the resin that > makes up the carbon fiber mix.. carbon fiber is nothing but > fiber covered/impregnated with an epoxy resin - just like > fiberglass - but stronger due to the fiber used. > > I see no way short of replacing it to fix it. This shouldn't > have happened unless you soaked it in some very strong > solvents. > > > Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ > JMP#1 FOT2.A deilenberger@verizon.net > NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ > Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 > "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson > Hence: 1998 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Refinishing Carbon Fiber - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:32:35 -0700 From: Raza Uddin <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Refinishing Carbon Fiber Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions. On 4/25/05, Robert Brooks <m3rb@comcast.net> wrote: > Perhaps this came from a wrecked car, and it got overstressed? If so, I > would expect some give as you squeeze it, whereas an intact unit would > be totally rigid. I don't know the particular history of the intake or the car is was in, so that could be a possibility. > While it would be difficult to make it look factory-new, if you found > the right solvent and carefully removed the cracked areas, then applied > new epoxy, it might look and function adequately. I was hoping something like that is possible. I don't know if you can treat the bare carbon fiber like metal in that you might be able to media blast it clean and then spray clearcoat on it. I figure if I were to re-resin the tube, it would delaminate again as it would have a proper bond again. I am going to give Dinan a call today when I get a chance. I hope they'll be proactive in trying to help me get it fixed. My experience with them (after buying a used Dinan signature vehicle) was less than helpful. I somehow got the feeling that since I was not the one who spent thousands to buy their modifications new, I shouldn't receive much help. Drive Safely, Raza
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#7. Need Recaro seat brackets - from Scott Spangenberg
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:40:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott Spangenberg <cpmustang2001@yahoo.com> Subject: Need Recaro seat brackets I just bought a nice pair of used Recaro SRD seats for my '95 M3. I have the sliders, but not the brackets to mount the seats in the car. Does anybody have a pair to sell, or know of a good source to pick some up? I can fabricate them myself if I have to, but that will take time and effort. Geez I am getting lazy in my old age! :-) -Scott Spangenberg -'95 Avus M3, Summer daily & track car -'98 Neon ACR, Winter daily & autox car -'88 Mustang, CP autox car (2006 hopefully!) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#8. Re: Reverse Light Switch - from Steve Crowl
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 13:11:29 -0500 From: "Steve Crowl" <scrowl@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: Reverse Light Switch Hi all. Thanks for the suggestion to replace the switch. $10 later, I can see behind me, just fine. Steve
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#9. [OT] 318i Purchase/Ownership Questions - from philip
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:41:53 -0700 From: "philip" <estorilphil@verizon.net> Subject: [OT] 318i Purchase/Ownership Questions Sorry for the OT content... Anyway, I'm now going with either my 14-15mpg Suburban or my 19-21mpg M3 for commute now and with fuel prices creeping up steadily here in California (2.6-2.7ish/gal prem), I'm thinking about getting another car for commuting. One possible alternative is an E36 318i sedan. That said, can anyone offer comments/suggestions on purchasing as well as ownership? I think I'd like to find 97-98my or something. I think this model got discontinued in 99 but am not sure. I'm especially interested in fuel-mileage and reliability/issues information. Also, I'm assuming the fuel filter setup is the same as the other 6 cylinder E36? Meaning that only the paper filter catridge needs to be replaced and it sits on top of the engine? TIA... Phil '99 M3/2 '96 Suburban <--- $$$ fill ups...
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Need Recaro seat brackets - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:42:54 -0400 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Need Recaro seat brackets Scott, Look for a set of SpeedWare Motorsport mounts. I have a set of those with sliders in my M3 with Recaro SRDs and the fitment is perfect. The seat sits lower than stock and lines up perfect with the steering wheel. Seth Thomas Driver WCTC #38 www.bimmerworldracing.com -----Original Message----- From: Scott Spangenberg [mailto:cpmustang2001@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 1:46 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Need Recaro seat brackets Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 10:40:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott Spangenberg <cpmustang2001@yahoo.com> Subject: Need Recaro seat brackets I just bought a nice pair of used Recaro SRD seats for my '95 M3. I have the sliders, but not the brackets to mount the seats in the car. Does anybody have a pair to sell, or know of a good source to pick some up? I can fabricate them myself if I have to, but that will take time and effort. Geez I am getting lazy in my old age! :-) -Scott Spangenberg -'95 Avus M3, Summer daily & track car -'98 Neon ACR, Winter daily & autox car -'88 Mustang, CP autox car (2006 hopefully!) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ************************************************* 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 *************************************************