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#1. RE: [E36M3] Help! Koni SA rear install question - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sat, 03 Sep 2005 22:16:45 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Help! Koni SA rear install question At 09:19 PM 9/3/2005, Dave DeBuhr wrote: >I hope you are using a RSM that allows you to get to the top of the shock >by removing from the wheel well like the GC units. That or cut a hole in the >trunk carpet (what I did). I'm using the existing JTD mounts. I'll be accessing them by just pulling the trunk carpet back. I need to do a bit of experimenting on settings - I set them the same as the non-ext-adj ones, but a short test drive indicates it's not *quite* the same. So a bit of back-n-forth will be necessary, then I can button everything up for good. Thanks again to everybody who replied, I appreciate it. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - re-rear-shocked, finally 1993 325is #44 JP - on of the few times glad for the non-adjustable suspension in this car :-)
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#2. RE: [E36M3] ABS Light on after wash - from Jeremy Conners
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Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 14:07:01 -0400 From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] ABS Light on after wash Did the light come on during the power on self test or did it come on during the roll-out? It is possible that there is contamination on the wheel speed sensor heads or the connectors, so I would inspect these at each corner first. If there is no resolution to the problem after checking these, I would get a diagnosis at the dealer and report those results to this list. At that time, it may be possible to give further direction on the replacement of the proper components. Good luck, Jeremy // Yesterday I drove our 1995 M3 and nothing was out of the ordinary. I // hand // washed the car when I got home, dried the car, and put it in the garage // for // the night. This morning my wife came in reporting that after she'd // started // the car the ABS light had stayed on after the system check. I started // the // car again and sure enough it stayed on. A quick trip around the block // with // a planned hard stop revealed that the ABS system was definitely out. Any // ideas? Did I short something out perhaps with the wash? (I'd be // surprised // only because this was a really quick wash, nothing in the engine bay, // etc.) // // Thank you, // // Kevin
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#3. Toyo T1-R Followup - from dgcrum@jps.net
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Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 13:13:48 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: dgcrum@jps.net Subject: Toyo T1-R Followup I asked about people's experiance with the Toyo T1-R last week. Based on my own research and positive feedback from the group I had a set of these in 235 40 17 installed on Friday at TW Motorsport in Campbell, CA (South SF Bay Area). I've put a few hundred miles on them already and consistant with what others have said, the initial turn-in is not as crisp as the SO3's that I am used to (60k miles, 3 sets), but over all feedback and grip seem comparable. Once they have finished sweating out the mold release compound, I'll know feel a bit more confidant with them, but even new they seem fairly sticky for a 280 tire. FWIW, I've got them at 36 psi cold F & R. When I was at the shop there was an '84 M5 getting tires as well. It was one of the first Euro M5's to come to the States, imported by/for Tom Miller (golf pro). The current owner has the motor bored out to 3.9 liters, custom SS headers, 750i brakes, etc. Really nice car. Thanks to all for their input David Crum 96 M3 - quiet tires (for now)
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#4. Help! RTAB install question!!! - from Alan Leung
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Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 01:17:39 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Help! RTAB install question!!! I was trying to put in my new Powerflex RTABs today but am still trying to figure out how to get the old ones out. I have read multiple write-ups about using a Sawzall or hacksaw but there simple isn't enough space between the rear trailing arm and the wheel well. And no, I didn't get the RTAB tool because I reasoned that it'll only be used once to remove the stock ones as the Powerflex units don't require tools to install (well probably a bad idea on hindsight). 1] Any tool I can use between the rear trailing arm and the wheel well to cut thru the stock bushing? 2] What do I need to remove to have the rear trailing arm drop down below the chassis so that I can take a sawzall at the bushing? (muffler is already off) My car is now on jackstands in my friend's garage so any tips will be greatly appreciated. Alan 95 M3
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#5. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Help! RTAB install question!!! - from marco
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Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2005 23:25:21 -0700 From: "marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Help! RTAB install question!!! On mine I needed to disconnect the rear brake line. On some you don't. You can force the trailing arm down, you won't break anything. Don't expect a lot of working room, there will be barely enough. You may need to remove the lower shock bolt, to give you more droop. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Alan Leung [mailto:alanleung100@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 11:20 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Help! RTAB install question!!! Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 01:17:39 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Help! RTAB install question!!! I was trying to put in my new Powerflex RTABs today but am still trying to figure out how to get the old ones out. I have read multiple write-ups about using a Sawzall or hacksaw but there simple isn't enough space between the rear trailing arm and the wheel well. And no, I didn't get the RTAB tool because I reasoned that it'll only be used once to remove the stock ones as the Powerflex units don't require tools to install (well probably a bad idea on hindsight). 1] Any tool I can use between the rear trailing arm and the wheel well to cut thru the stock bushing? 2] What do I need to remove to have the rear trailing arm drop down below the chassis so that I can take a sawzall at the bushing? (muffler is already off) My car is now on jackstands in my friend's garage so any tips will be greatly appreciated. Alan 95 M3 ************************************************* 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] Help! RTAB install question!!! - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 07:50:16 -0700 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Help! RTAB install question!!! > Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 01:17:39 -0500 > From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> > Subject: Help! RTAB install question!!! > > I was trying to put in my new Powerflex RTABs today but am still trying to > figure out how to get the old ones out. I have read multiple write-ups > about using a Sawzall or hacksaw but there simple isn't enough space between > the rear trailing arm and the wheel well. And no, I didn't get the RTAB > tool because I reasoned that it'll only be used once to remove the stock > ones as the Powerflex units don't require tools to install (well probably a > bad idea on hindsight). > > 1] Any tool I can use between the rear trailing arm and the wheel well to > cut thru the stock bushing? > > 2] What do I need to remove to have the rear trailing arm drop down below > the chassis so that I can take a sawzall at the bushing? (muffler is already > off) I've never done it, but many have. One thing that may be a problem is if you have the e-brake applied. Make sure it's released. > > My car is now on jackstands in my friend's garage so any tips will be > greatly appreciated. > > Alan > 95 M3
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#7. RE: [E36M3] ABS Light on after wash - from M540
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Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 18:10:30 -0400 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] ABS Light on after wash Thank you Jeremy (and all others who have offered input). In answer to your question, the light comes on with all of the others when the car is started and then simply does not extinguish with the rest. I just got back from an 800 mile weekend and the problem persists, so apparently this isn't a loose connection that is going to "fix" itself. I'll take the wheels off this week and check the sensors. I'll let you know what I find. Thanks again, Kevin -----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Conners [mailto:jeremy.conners@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 2:07 PM To: 'M540'; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] ABS Light on after wash Did the light come on during the power on self test or did it come on during the roll-out? It is possible that there is contamination on the wheel speed sensor heads or the connectors, so I would inspect these at each corner first. If there is no resolution to the problem after checking these, I would get a diagnosis at the dealer and report those results to this list. At that time, it may be possible to give further direction on the replacement of the proper components. Good luck, Jeremy // Yesterday I drove our 1995 M3 and nothing was out of the ordinary. I // hand // washed the car when I got home, dried the car, and put it in the garage // for // the night. This morning my wife came in reporting that after she'd // started // the car the ABS light had stayed on after the system check. I started // the // car again and sure enough it stayed on. A quick trip around the block // with // a planned hard stop revealed that the ABS system was definitely out. Any // ideas? Did I short something out perhaps with the wash? (I'd be // surprised // only because this was a really quick wash, nothing in the engine bay, // etc.) // // Thank you, // // Kevin
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#8. RE: was Help! RTAB install question, now Exhaust Hanger question - from Alan Leung
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Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 08:49:29 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: was Help! RTAB install question, now Exhaust Hanger question Thanks a lot to Jay and Lee - the e-brake was the culprit. The other side of the RTAB went A LOT faster. One thing I noticed (contrary to some write-ups I've read) was that eventually I had to disconnect the rear shock from the trailing arm - not for dropping the RTAB bracket, but to push the bracket back to the correct position after the bushing swap. I took the sawzall route to remove the old bushings and it wasn't too bad. However, the new steel sleeves that came with the Powerflex absolutely wouldn't fit in the bracket. I ended up having to grind some material off the inside of the bracket. Not the best method in my book but at that point I couldn't really see any other way. To gaining more clearance on the driver's side I dropped the muffler and in the process both bolts on the hanger sheared right off. No big deal those can be replaced. But I also noticed the rubber hangers weren't in the best shape and it's probably a good time to replace them also. Now my question is: - Are the studs that the rubber hangers are mounted onto welded into the body or are they replaceable? My fear is if I shear these off while replacing the rubber hangers and can't put new studs in then I'm in bigger trouble then I'd like. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks! Alan 95 M3 - new Powerflex RTABs
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Go figure..... - from Pro Bike
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Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2005 21:22:17 -0500 From: "Pro Bike" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Go figure..... Be happy you could buy gas..We are just now able to get fuel, and not all the stations have it and I live in central Mississippi...We waited two hours in line last week to get gas...it was a sobering experience to see how dependant we are on fuel...I am just now getting power back. Gary, Happy to be safe and well, even if we are a little beat up from the Katrina.. ----- Original Message ----- From: <kwill69058@comcast.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:59 AM Subject: [E36M3] Go figure..... > Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 15:57:45 +0000 > From: kwill69058@comcast.net > Subject: Go figure..... > > All, > > Last night I witnessed two gas stations that had the same gas prices as > each other. As soon as one closed for the night at 10pm the other station > raised its prices as much as .35 cents per gallon. > > I looked this morning and the prices are lowered back to the same as the > other station. > > Go figure. > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ( If you can read this, thank a teacher, If you can read this in English, > thank our Soldiers ! ) > > ************************************************* > 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. e36 M3 Coupe rear seat ? - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 05:07:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: e36 M3 Coupe rear seat ? I'm looking for someone that can confirm that a rear folding Coupe seat is interchangeable with a 4 door that has folding seats. Thanks. I need to get back to someone this morning. Doug