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#1. Re: [E36M3] Muffler choices - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 15:59:23 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Muffler choices On 6/28/05, Steve Sharp <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> wrote: > Well, after almost 60K miles, my '97 M3/2 has something broken > internally to the muffler and the vibration/buzz/resonance is starting > to drive me nuts. Question is, do I replace the stock muffler or go for > an aftermarket one? Steve, if you are to replace your muffler, I highly recommend you check out the AA Gen III exhaust <http://www.activeautowerke.com/exhaust/e36exhaust.cfm> I recently got in on a group by and purchased this muffler for $550 shipped and it's great. After I put it on I thought I screwed it up because I barely noticed the difference! But then when I hit WOT under load I heard it and it sounded beautiful... like a real sporty car should sound, deep and rumbly, but not annoying. Then hit cruising speed around 70mph and it's only a few dB higher, if any, than stock. Around town, shifting in the 2-3k rpm range it's barely noticable. I've given many a people rides in my car and none have ever commented on the sound in the car... only people that have noticed are the ones I'll take out on a drive and explicitly tell to listen. I'd recommend finding someone locally and giving it a hear, you won't be disappointed! ted ps - tunnels are the best part of this exhaust, esp if you like to down shift :-)
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#2. RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 13:00:49 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 On Tue, June 28, 2005 12:53 pm, Scott McClung said: > Maint on all current model BMW's is 50K according to their website: Ahh, I missed the part where we were talking about a current E46. Nevermind.... Jim Bassett
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#3. Electric Seat ? - from tetice@triad.rr.com
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:10:36 -0400 From: tetice@triad.rr.com Subject: Electric Seat ? Can anyone shed some light on the typical failures (and corrective action) for the electric seat controls. I'm headed for a weekend at the track and my seat recline function has become directional. It reclines but will not return. All other controls are fully functional in both directions. I don't really need it to actually work just to be able to return it to a more upright position. I've bumped it back a couple of times in discovering that it no longer works so it's reclined too far for track use. A manual way to get it back upright would be fine for now as well - it will be replaced by a race set in short order anyway. TIA, Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '93 325iS '98 328iC '02 325iT/5 '02 X5
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#4. RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:22:10 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 At 04:07 PM 6/28/2005, you wrote: >Not sure about that one, sure someone here knows thou. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Scott McClung [mailto:smlists@pacbell.net] >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 2:57 PM >To: E36M3 >Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 > >Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:50:49 -0700 (PDT) >From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 > >full maint for 50K, no? > >Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> wrote: 4 years, 50k miles. Started around '01 or '02. Carries to a new owner (as does the warranty - same interval.) A quick call to any dealer with the VIN# would answer it for sure.. _______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/ '98 M3c/5, '03 525iT, '87 K75S
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#5. RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 - from Scott McClung
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 14:42:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 I was told it started in 2002 by the ind. dealer where I bought it - but I will double check that point as the car is sitting at 35.2K miles and it needs brakes.... Scott Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:22:10 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 At 04:07 PM 6/28/2005, you wrote: >Not sure about that one, sure someone here knows thou. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Scott McClung [mailto:smlists@pacbell.net] >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 2:57 PM >To: E36M3 >Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 > >Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:50:49 -0700 (PDT) >From: Scott McClung >Subject: RE: [E36M3] oil service message on E46 > >full maint for 50K, no? > >Patrick Goss - PA wrote: 4 years, 50k miles. Started around '01 or '02. Carries to a new owner (as does the warranty - same interval.) A quick call to any dealer with the VIN# would answer it for sure.. _______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/ '98 M3c/5, '03 525iT, '87 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 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#6. Re: Suspension questions - again.. - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:27:10 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Suspension questions - again.. on 6/28/05 1:37 PM, Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@verizon.net> wrote: > This is likely heresy here, but I'm considering using > Monroe (gasp!) suspension on my convertible. > > I saw - on Roadfly of all places - mention that Monroe has > just released E36/M3 specific struts and shocks. Don, I'm not trying to dis your car - and besides, I'm probably not telling you anything you haven't already figured out! - but after driving the M3C when it first came out I felt that it was the most disappointing BMW I'd ever tried. The fairly stiff M3 suspension was at constant war with the decidedly not stiff chassis, with the results you've observed. If it were my car I'd be looking for E36 328 sport package springs and shocks, or at this point in time aftermarket shocks calibrated for that application plus somebody's take-off stock sport package springs. Backing off on the shocks without also fitting softer springs is likely to make the car bouncy, and you need softer springs and more travel anyway. Then, in order to restore some of the handling I'd consider aftermarket swaybars, since these don't much affect ride. You'd also need to determine whether the replacement shocks have the swaybar link mounting tab, since non-M cars attach it to the control arm rather than the shock body. I don't see any reason to replace your strut hats. Unless damaged in an accident they tend to be very long very long lasting. Check for cracked rubber and for smooth turning with no checks in the bearing motion. I have no opinion on the Monroe shocks. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD!
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Muffler choices - from Carey Probst
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 19:44:38 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Muffler choices <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> Actually, my younger son is the one who got me back into BMWs with by convincing me I needed an M3 and then the dealer helped by giving free driving school sessions with Trackmasters at Watkins Glen.<br> <br> I am grateful to my son who accomponies me and will share my track 325e this year, and my dealer, Leo Portela at Gault BMW in Endicott NY.<br> <br> Carey<br> <br> Jim Bassett wrote: <blockquote cite="mid0506281327221I.03436@SVList.com" type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:27:13 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jim@jimbassett.com"><jim@jimbassett.com></a> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Muffler choices On Tue, June 28, 2005 11:17 am, Steve Sharp said: </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">This is a daily driver, no track time (kids will do that to you) </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""><!----> Really?!? Good thing my son didn't get the memo. :-) </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Thoughts? Recommendations? </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""><!----> Check out a list sponsor: </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Rogue Engineering <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rogueengineering.com">http://www.rogueengineering.com</a> </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""><!----> FWIW, I have one on the race car, but can't make a valid assesment on the noise/droning, since the entire interior of the car is removed :-) (But I don't find it to be too loud or droning.) Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bimmerworld.com">http://www.bimmerworld.com</a> Turner Motorsport <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.turnermotorsport.com">http://www.turnermotorsport.com</a> Eurosport High Performance <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com">http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com</a> Rogue Engineering <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rogueengineering.com">http://www.rogueengineering.com</a> Treehouse Racing <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.treehouseracing.com">http://www.treehouseracing.com</a> Elephant Motorsports Inc. <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.elephantmotorsports.com">http://www.elephantmotorsports.com</a> DIGEST INFORMATION: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm">http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm</a> ************************************************* </pre> </blockquote> </body> </html>
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Suspension questions - again.. - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 20:26:31 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Suspension questions - again.. At 12:34 PM 6/28/2005, Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com wrote: > >So - has anyone used these on an M3? Results? > >2. Anyone think of a reason not to do this (aside from > >the possibility that it really sucks..)? > >I think this is the perfect opportunity to hear some feedback about those. >Not that I'll ever run Monroes on an E36 M3 but someone who's not going to >the track >and just wants to decrease harshness is to me the perfect candidate for >something like this. Go for it! OK.. I did. Ordered the rear shocks. Monroe offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee. If you don't like them within 90 days - money back, plus $50 per axle for labor. Can't really beat that.. they must have some confidence in their product (I don't see Koni or Bilstein offering this..) So - I'll report back. The hope is they arrive by Saturday so I have a weekend project to look forward to. Tonight I'll take a look at the RSM's and see what shape they're in. Oh - total cost with shipping for two shocks: $86 and change. >I heard the E30 M3 guys in certain areas of the country run Ranchos in the >rear, again, not something I would try but what the heck! > >Carlos. Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1, PSJ, SquidBOOF#1 deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 ==================================================================== "Argue with an idiot and he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience" - Dilbert "The difference between intelligence and stupidity is - there is a limit to intelligence" - Anon ====================================================================
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#9. RE: Cams, cams, cams - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 01:57:09 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: Cams, cams, cams We will have packages or individual parts for 95 3.0, 3.2 OBD II, and 3.2 OBD I. Working to finalize it all, but the standard 24# injectors, Euro mass air, and intake will be used so it should be a fairly painless deal to grab that 20 extra Hp of you already have the Schricks... James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> http://www.bimmerworldracing.com <http://www.bimmerworldracing.com/> Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#10. Muffler choices - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:20:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Rich Dorffer <e36m3digest@ameritech.net> Subject: Muffler choices > From: "Steve Sharp" <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> > > Well, after almost 60K miles, my '97 M3/2 has something broken > internally to the muffler and the vibration/buzz/resonance is starting > to drive me nuts. Question is, do I replace the stock muffler > or go for an aftermarket one? Yes. :-) > This is a daily driver, no track time (kids will do that to you), and > probably won't see more than an occasional autocross. I > wouldn't mind a > little throater sound, but I don't want a drone at freeway speeds that > would drive me nuts, either. I would agree, droning and resonance is not your friend. > Thoughts? Recommendations? Yep, go with the UUC RSC36: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/RSC36/ Corsa designed and engineered, thank goodness someone finally got Corsa to do some exhaust systems for our BMWs. A buddy of mine has one on his '97 E36 M3, absolutely loves it. No droning or resonance at all, unlike most all aftermarket systems I have experienced. Another friend just installed one on his '94 325is, he loves it as well and can't wait to get back to the track. Regards, Rich