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#1. RE: Cleaning the MAF - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 17:31:27 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Cleaning the MAF At 05:19 PM 8/2/2005, you wrote: >On my E46M3 I was convinced that the car was down on power and was sure that >it was due to the MAF sensor so I bought a used one to replace it. When that >one felt like it was doing the same thing, I took someone's advice and >sprayed brake cleaner on the MAF to clean it and all was better. Since then >I have cleaned it a few more times by doing the same thing - just spraying >brake cleaner on it (no wiping or anything). It may not be the best thing to >do but so far it has worked fine. I just cleaned/re-oiled my AFE filter over >the weekend so I will probably be doing another cleaning job soon. > >-Wayne Have you given any thought as to WHY your MAF needs cleaning? I have never needed to clean one.. but then I also have never used an oiled filter with one. Perhaps food for thought.. Don
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#2. Re: [E36M3] window tint - from Andrew Kalman
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:33:47 -0700 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] window tint Re: > I don't understand what's wrong with >people. Gee...it's a physical object..yes, it's real...do you have >to touch it? What? You've never been with a woman? :) -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#3. Re: [E36M3] RE: Cleaning the MAF - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:40:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Cleaning the MAF That's the premise of the aftermarket filters like K&N and ITG...without the oil, lots of particles would get past. That's why I will only use paper elements...not worth it to me... Chester --- Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> wrote: > Have you given any thought as to WHY your MAF needs cleaning? > > I have never needed to clean one.. but then I also have never > used an oiled filter with one. > > Perhaps food for thought..
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#4. Re: [E36M3] window tint - from Scott McClung
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:44:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] window tint Some objects are more acceptable to us to have strangers touching than others I guess.... Scott Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> wrote: Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:33:47 -0700 From: Andrew Kalman Subject: Re: [E36M3] window tint Re: > I don't understand what's wrong with >people. Gee...it's a physical object..yes, it's real...do you have >to touch it? What? You've never been with a woman? :) -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.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 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#5. Re: [E36M3] RE: Cleaning the MAF - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 19:38:14 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Cleaning the MAF Don, These cotton filter elements need oil to wick into the material to catch the particles. We've given thought to why, it is simply a matter of whether you wish to go the conventional paper way or go with a bit more of a higher cost PITA method :) Some of us enjoy the challenge. Shel
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#6. Re: [E36M3] window tint - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 21:58:32 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] window tint > Any pics of a 35% all around car would help too. I think my car has 35% all around, and Bobby C. had this done in California from what I can recall. http://members.roadfly.com/clopez95m3/side_shot_of_98_M3_w_Koseis.jpg I like the tint especially on a silver car, I roll down the windows if I know I'll be passing a cop otherwise I don't worry about it. -Carlos. (in Southfield, MI)
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#7. RE: [E36M3] window tint - from Robert Chay
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:17:23 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] window tint Yep, 35% all around. I left the warranty card in the paperwork too. The windshield also has 50% tint. Car looks good. <sniff, sniff> -Bobby -----Original Message----- From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com > Any pics of a 35% all around car would help too. I think my car has 35% all around, and Bobby C. had this done in California from what I can recall. http://members.roadfly.com/clopez95m3/side_shot_of_98_M3_w_Koseis.jpg I like the tint especially on a silver car, I roll down the windows if I know I'll be passing a cop otherwise I don't worry about it. -Carlos. (in Southfield, MI)
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#8. Re: [E36M3] window tint - from Hans Batra
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:29:58 -0400 From: "Hans Batra" <hansbatra@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] window tint I actually removed the tint off one of my cars because it was harder for me to see out of the windows at night. Removing the tint really helped quite a bit. Also, people can see me much better in my car as well - so for example, when someone lets me in front of them, they see my "thank you" wave (that they couldn't see before when the rear window was tinted)! Not to mention other safety benefits such as being able to make eye contact with pedestrians and other drivers w/o having to roll down the windows. Besides, if the other individual happens to be a cute female, she can actually see me smile at her. Hans p.s. - I used a Jiffy steamer to remove the tint - worked beautifully. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:19 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] window tint > Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:17:23 -0400 > From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] window tint > > Yep, 35% all around. I left the warranty card in the paperwork too. The > windshield also has 50% tint. > > Car looks good. <sniff, sniff> > > > -Bobby > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com > >> Any pics of a 35% all around car would help too. > > I think my car has 35% all around, and Bobby C. had this done in > California > from what I can recall. > > http://members.roadfly.com/clopez95m3/side_shot_of_98_M3_w_Koseis.jpg > > I like the tint especially on a silver car, I roll down the windows if I > know I'll be passing a cop otherwise I don't worry about it. > > -Carlos. > (in Southfield, MI) > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help andadvice - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:13:27 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help andadvice I have the GC adjustable LCAs. I likey. I have an OEM with inner bushing if you're interested. $45 plus shipping. I know you said Bimmerworld has one for $42, but I can't imagine them selling for half what the dealer gets. I think I paid $75 from the dealer after a discount. Maybe the BW piece doesn't have the bushing. If it does, that's a great deal. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 7:49 AM Subject: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help andadvice > Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 09:40:44 -0500 > From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice > > Was looking for rear camber and in the end I left myself with a snapped > rear control arm, as well as what's left of a rust adhered eccentric > bolt stuck inside the RR knuckle bushing. The eccentric bolts were > obviously extremely over-torqued and rusted, the left came off with > lotsa heat and patience, the other gave up with similar attempts and the > nut snapped off leaving the bolt rusted inside that bushing. Against my > better judgment, I drove the car to work the next day figuring that this > broken and rusted bolt isn't going to come out. Well I'm happy to > report it didn't come out but it didn't take long to snap the control > arm. Handling was poor and was getting progressively worse; sure enough > the other side of the control arm where the eccentric head of the bolt > was left forced enough stress with the undesirable movement and twisting > causing failure. > > > > Needless to say I need a new control arm, and need to extract what's > left of the bolt/control arm from the knuckle. I've been searching and > have learned the control arm upper bolt can be removed by loosening the > sway bar and pivoting it out of the way to access two of the rear diff > carrier bolts and then hit the 3rd on the front allowing you to move the > diff around to facilitate enough room to pull the long inner control arm > bolt out. Surprised but not afraid to do it, but what choice do I have, > <shrug>. > > > > I see that ground control/rogue/turner sell adjustable lower control > arms through our list sponsors. I like the design of the turner and > greater range of adjustability, but also recognize the GC set-up with > what appears to be an arm with a spherical ball joint that replaces the > rubber bushing on the diff side of the CA. I also have seen the SPC > ones on ebay for $159, but at $100 or more cheaper than the rest, > durability is suspect IMO. What is the best cluck for the buck? I do > remember some list members recently having problems with the bushings > coming loose on some of the aftermarket control arms. I also realize > bimmerworld has an oem replacement from lemfoerder for $42, and that is > probably my most inexpensive fix since I only need the right one. > Reality is however, that I am still on original springs/dampers/bushings > (well except RSM,Z3 plates,strutbar) with 92K and that perhaps > adjustable control arms at this point would be pointless. I just hate > to spend money on parts twice, and one day I will have my dream > suspension, just not sure I can afford the time/$$ right now. I am also > very paranoid what other bolts I will break in the repair/replace > process, as parts blaster and heat only do so much. I am running 17x9 > with 255/40, so ease of adjustability would be nice, however with stock > height and rolled fenders I don't have any rubbing yet. > > > > Advice on work, parts alternatives, and control arm donations > appreciated. > > > > Thanks, > > Patrick Goss > > 97 M3/4 > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#10. ITG Foam Filter Cleaning - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Tue, 02 Aug 2005 23:33:39 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: ITG Foam Filter Cleaning -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 20:30:40 +0000 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: ITG Foam Filter Cleaning I was under the impression that the ITG foam filter supllied with the Jim conforti Euro HFM kti could be washed with gasoline. Um, it's sort of dissoving now. So when I order a new one, how should I clean it? http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=JCINTAKEEURO don't see anything on Turner's website for cleaning a FOAM filter Jonathan, Hello.. I just cleaned and re-oiled my ITG. I ordered the cleaning spray, and the oil from Eurosport. http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/ Have fun Mo