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#1. water drip in foot wells - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:31:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: water drip in foot wells Does anyone know if there is a blowhole for the water to drip out of the AC. I had some cold-water fall on my feet and the passenger seat this weekend at an auto-x. I know some cars have a drip line for water to get out of the AC unit. Some times they get clogged and need to get compressed air shot through them to clean them out. Any idea where this is or other areas that I should check? Thanks Doug
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Headlight Question - SilverStar Bulbs - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:54:38 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlight Question - SilverStar Bulbs At 08:56 PM 7/10/2005, you wrote: >Did you have to change out relays or anything to avoid possible overheating >due to the increased output? >Tom Reynolds >Sand Springs, OK Nope. It draws 55w just like the standard bulb. It is brighter because of a change they make to the filament shape, not because it draws more power. This also changes the output pattern a bit, but it isn't drastic and doesn't render it un-useable. These are good bulbs. I've been running an H4 version of it in my real BMW (2 wheeled one) for about 3 years now and have not experienced any failures (the US ones are notoriously short-lived.) FWIW - I think a second set of relays - up close to the headlight assemblies - for anyone running standard halogen bulbs in their M3 isn't a bad idea. I have measured 7/10ths of a volt drop between the low beam positive connection and the battery jump point under the hood. Doesn't sound like a lot - but it actually results in about 15% less light from the same 55w bulb. Anyone considering higher wattage bulbs (I don't recommend it BTW..) risks damage to the just adequate factory wiring harness. > > I ordered the Osram SilverStar bulbs for my IX a some time > back. (from > >Powerbulbs I think) While Don is correct that they are not equal to the > >HID's they do definately put out more light than the standard H1 bulbs. (I > >did the H1/H4 upgrade on that car before purchasing this bulb) I have been > >very happy with them.. > > > >Mo
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#3. Re: [Thermostat failure - from Scott Blazey
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Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:28:44 -0500 From: Scott Blazey <edpm3@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [Thermostat failure My E36 race car does not have a stock thermostat. After suffering a blown head gasket as a result of overheating caused by failure of an OE thermostat (not the one that came with the car but a replacement), I installed an 80-degree Stant ($15 at Advance Auto). It certainly doesn't appear to be higher quality, but it does have fewer moving parts (fewer parts to malfunction?). I also now have a pre-race ritual that includes warming up the car in the paddock and physically checking to make sure hot water is circulating through the radiator before I head to the grid. Whether the t-stat is OE or a cheaper alternative, I'm not taking any chances. Scott Blazey 1995 M3 ------------------------------------------ > Is there a better quality thermostat available? Do E36 race cars use > the stock thermostat? > > Thanks for whatever information you might have. > > -- > Jamie Howton > 2000 M5 > 1995 M3 > Hampshire, IL >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Thermostat failure - from Rex Tener
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Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:06:04 -0700 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Thermostat failure At 07:46 PM 7/10/2005 -0500, Jamie Howton wrote: >I have heard of E36 thermostats that fail initially, but is it common >for them to fail so decisively at such a short service interval >(albeit somewhat severe duty)? On my '95 M3 I must have gone through four thermostats and now I have gone through two in my '96 M3. Most failed within a year or so. All BMW thermostats from different dealers. -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#5. [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? - from Colin_S_Whelan@raytheon.com
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:06:55 -0400 From: Colin_S_Whelan@raytheon.com Subject: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? Hi guys, I was wondering what would be a better dual purpose (minimal street (1-2K miles per year), autox and a few track days) pad, the Hawk HP+ or the R4? I drove the HP+ on a friend's Mustang and they were quite impressive even when cold. How's the dust? How's the cold bite on the R4? I currently run the R4S and like it, but it could use a bit more bite. Thanks, Colin '98 M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? - from Christopher Bauer
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:26:47 -0500 From: Christopher Bauer <chrisbauer@vzavenue.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? i have the hp+ on my car. They are great performers. Loud as anything though. And they'll blacken your wheel in 3 weeks approx. Chris 97m3 ---- Original message ---- >Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:16:59 -0500 >From: Colin_S_Whelan@raytheon.com >Hi guys, > >I was wondering what would be a better dual purpose (minimal street (1-2K >miles per year), autox and a few track days) pad, the Hawk HP+ or the R4? >I drove the HP+ on a friend's Mustang and they were quite impressive even >when cold. How's the dust? How's the cold bite on the R4? > >I currently run the R4S and like it, but it could use a bit more bite. > >Thanks, >Colin >'98 M3 > >
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#7. comments needed on Yoko ADVAN A032R for auto use - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:39:58 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: comments needed on Yoko ADVAN A032R for auto use Group, TireRack has a closeout special on some sizes of Yoko ADVAN A3032R competition tires including 235/40/17, 245/40/17 and 255/40/17. Can anyone comment how these tires perform compared to Kumho VictoRacers or the Ecsta V700 for autox use. TIA, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA #13 BSP
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#8. brake light circuit - from Christopher Bauer
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 08:23:04 -0500 From: Christopher Bauer <chrisbauer@vzavenue.net> Subject: brake light circuit greetings, does anyone have the part number handy for this fix? the search function on the archives isnt working at the moment. TIA, Chris 97m3
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#9. Re: Vanos Issue - from Craig Perrin
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 07:11:00 -0700 From: Craig Perrin <cperrin@tampabay.rr.com> Subject: Re: Vanos Issue It could be a failing catalytic converter. If that's the noise you're hearing, you can duplicate it by gently hitting the cat with a rubber hammer (no animals are harmed). Solution in that case would be another cat. Craig Marble- free 95 M3 On Jul 10, 2005, at 5:56 PM, E36M3 wrote: > Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2005 15:29:00 +0000 > From: kwill69058@comcast.net > Subject: Vanos Issue > > Hi, > > I have a 95, M3 with about 130k miles on it and about two months > ago my engine was making the marbles in the can sound. I took it to > two different shops and they both said the vanos needed replacement > so I had it done. Problem is now at about 2k miles later the same > noise is coming back just like before. I called the shop that > performed the work and the owner said bring it back in. I asked him > if there are any adjustments needed but he said it is not adjustable. > > Has anyone had this problem and if so what is the culprit/resolution? > > TIA > > ~Keith
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#10. Peake Research Codes... - from Jonathan Sargent
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:42:25 -0400 From: Jonathan Sargent <jonathan@rgbtvinc.com> Subject: Peake Research Codes... Trying to find the Peake Codes for an OBD1 Reader. I "thought" they were online somewhere. Anyone happen to know the link? Thanks, ///Maniac