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#1. RE: [E36M3] RE: Ignition Switch Problem - need help - from Matthew Teel
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Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 16:05:50 -0800 From: "Matthew Teel" <mteel@beluga.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Ignition Switch Problem - need help I was having problems with my ignition a while back. I ordered in a new key from the dealer and everything was fine once again. I've managed to erase exactly how much that new key cost, I just remember that it was a tad overpriced. I'd suggest it might be a good idea to replace it anyway as a precaution. I suspect the key is purposely engineered softer than the tumblers and takes the brunt of the wear. It kind of made me wish I had remote key entry, just to have the key see less usage. Matthew 98 M3/4 Dave Wrote: > I took the ignition switch off the back of the cylinder. > Holding the key in the ignition with one hand, I easily > rotated the backside of the cylinder that engages the switch > to the off position. At that point I heard a loud click and > the key turned > freely again. I guess whatever jammed in the cylinder, unjammed > itself. Put everything back together again and test stared the > car about 20 times. Works like new!!! Maybe I'll change the cylinder > at some point as preventative maintenance and avoid getting > stranded, but it looks like I dodged an $800 bullet this time. > > Dave > 98 M3/4
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#2. Re: Any Experience with the Toyo T1-R? - from M540
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Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 22:08:20 -0400 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: Any Experience with the Toyo T1-R? Thanks for the timely advice, Shane. I saw the reviews for these tires on TireRack and was considering them. They seem to be winning a lot of folks over. Can anyone else add to this? Has anyone put a lot of miles on their Avons? Kevin -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:47:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Any Experience with the Toyo T1-R? I don't have any experience with the T1-R but I did think this was a good time to report on what I am running. I replaced the tires on my M3 about a month ago with the Avon Tech M500's and I couldn't be happier. I'm very impressed with wet and dry grip, noise (none) and the price (less than $500 for the set). Grip is on par with the Michelins that were on the car in the dry and better in the wet. I can't say how long they will last or if they will get noisier with age (Yoko ES-100's were unbearable once they got 5k on them). I'd recommend them to anybody for street tires. Shane
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#3. RE: Clutch Slave Cylinder problems - FIXED - from kevin ogrodnik
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 06:41:39 -0700 (PDT) From: kevin ogrodnik <kwogrodnik@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Clutch Slave Cylinder problems - FIXED Thanks for everone's feedback. It was found that the slave cylinder was not properly seated on the fork. New cylinder and proper alignment and it is good to go. Thanks again. Kevin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#4. FS: BMW 96-99 E36 M3 Black Grilles w/ "M" emblem & hardware - from Hans Batra
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:09:04 -0400 From: "Hans Batra" <hansbatra@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: BMW 96-99 E36 M3 Black Grilles w/ "M" emblem & hardware On ebay: http://tinyurl.com/a44z6 thanks, Hans
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#5. RE: [E36M3]NEW ! E36 M3 SPECIFIC BILSTEIN COIL OVER KIT - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 14:42:28 -0500 From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] <AD> NEW ! E36 M3 SPECIFIC BILSTEIN COIL OVER KIT So the bilstein kit for the 3.2 is 460frt and 685r (rears progressive) vs Stock M3 @ 105/335, that's a sizeable increase. Can anybody comment on how this coilover kit might be to live with on a day to day street basis? In the past I never complained having an integra which was much lighter than my M3 where I auto'd on 400/350 linear springs driven daily. Now I must admit I am driving 245/255 R tyres (weather permitting) on the street almost daily right now, so I guess as driver I am prone to put up with more. I do have a 2nd beater vehicle. Passengers and a child in an infant seat may complain more. Really thou, what can be expected with 460/685 springs on the street? One unrelated attraction to coil-overs is the rumored strut clearance provided, which might allow me to get rid of the spacer with my 9" forgelines.... Patrick Goss -----Original Message----- From: twisty M3 [mailto:twistym3@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 11:20 AM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] <AD> NEW ! E36 M3 SPECIFIC BILSTEIN COIL OVER KIT Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 08:17:12 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] <AD> NEW ! E36 M3 SPECIFIC BILSTEIN COIL OVER KIT For anyone else who was curious as to the actual spring rates with this coilover kit, I just got this info directly from Bilstein: << The spring rate on our PSS9 M3 3.2L is 460 lbs/in. front and progressive rate 685 lbs/ins. rear. The 3.0L is 500 lbs/ins. front and 685 lbs/ins. rear. >> Jonathan L. ************************************************* 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: [E36M3] Front Strut Steering Knuckle Nut - from Alan Leung
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 17:18:27 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Front Strut Steering Knuckle Nut Does anyone know if there is any difference between the two #6 nuts in the link? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=31_0420&hg=31&fg=10 My car is a 95 M3. Thanks! Alan
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#7. Hankook RS2's First impression. - from Pro Bike
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 17:46:14 -0500 From: "Pro Bike" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Hankook RS2's First impression. Whoa...Stick like glue....So far...they actually feel better than the SO3's. Have to get a few miles on this week before I push them. They balanced better than the S03's, less weight. No vibration, finally....More to come after a few miles! Gary Gray
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#8. Rear Toe Adjustment on '96 M3 - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 22:34:17 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Rear Toe Adjustment on '96 M3 I had my M3's alignment set today, and was advised that the toe in the driver's rear was outside of the specification range. They couldn't correct because they didn't have the "special" tool. Can anyone advise on the tool required, and whether it is rarely found in alignment shops? Also, will replacing my @155k mile rear control arm bushings impact the toe setting? Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#9. FW: [e36m3] [E36M3] Rear Toe Adjustment on '96 M3 - from marco
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 21:46:32 -0700 From: "marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: FW: [e36m3] [E36M3] Rear Toe Adjustment on '96 M3 They don't have wrenches? 1) If those bushings have never been replaced then you will have a random toe setting. The special tool maybe the tool needed to remove the bushings. There are places you can buy the tool for <$100 (I think). Or you can kludge one together. Some backwoods boys wrote this. (written before the cheap tool was available) http://www.tunnellracing.com/trailbush.html Marco -----Original Message----- From: Stan Shaw [mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net] Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 7:40 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Rear Toe Adjustment on '96 M3 Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 22:34:17 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Rear Toe Adjustment on '96 M3 I had my M3's alignment set today, and was advised that the toe in the driver's rear was outside of the specification range. They couldn't correct because they didn't have the "special" tool. Can anyone advise on the tool required, and whether it is rarely found in alignment shops? Also, will replacing my @155k mile rear control arm bushings impact the toe setting? Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams ************************************************* 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. Re: [E36M3] Hankook RS2's First impression. - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 22:07:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hankook RS2's First impression. I have those on the Elise and perhaps it was the mold release compound or maybe the fact that I was coming off of running the sport package R compounds, but they weren't that grippy. They seemed to have settled in, but I'm a bit nervous pushing them... Chester --- Pro Bike <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> wrote: > Whoa...Stick like glue....So far...they actually feel better than the SO3's. > Have to get a few miles on this week before I push them. They balanced better > than the S03's, less weight. No vibration, finally....More to come after a > few miles!