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#1. Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:42:00 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work At 07:04 PM 9/26/2005, Reid wrote: >By the way, when I said "Hella ugly" I was referring to these horrible lights: > >http://www.motormec.co.uk/hella.html I do find these a bit hard to take.. >I thought the "real" Hella true euro lights were a freeform reflector >design, not ellipsoid, so they'd not look quite the same as the ZKW. >Is this incorrect? This is correct, and according to a source I trust (Daniel Stern) and photos I've seen of the pattern - these may have the best of any of the E36 patterns.. the light below the horizon line is both wider and more equally distributed. The ZKW has a fairly narrow (better than stock though) light area below the horizon line. If I could get one I'd love to plot it.. >- reid 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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#2. Re: Check Engine Light Question + Rough Idle - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:19:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Check Engine Light Question + Rough Idle >I believe the F6 is air injection... ?? >I will check when I get back to the shop. It is, but it's puzzling because my air pump is working fine. The light comes on long after the car is warmed up, which is not what I would think it should be doing. My understanding of air injection was that it should only occur during cold start. Why the light comes on after 30 minutes of driving is a mystery. I know others have struggled with this fault but I have not been able to find a resolution. Shane k. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#3. Question: What Lube to Use on Suspension? - from Alan Leung
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:52:14 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Question: What Lube to Use on Suspension? As I'm preparing to put new coilover onto my car this weekend I'd like to know what type of lube should be used on exposed threads like those on the coilover, weight jack, adjustable rear control arm, etc, to keep the threads from binding over time. Thanks for your input. Alan 95 M3
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#4. WTB - Seat Rail manual adjust - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:06:28 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: WTB - Seat Rail manual adjust Need seat rail assembly for manually adjustable drivers side seat. Seats are from a 95 E36M3, 'Vader' style. I believe 'sport' and 'Vader' seat rails are the same. Mine is missing one of the mechanism rollers for smooth operation of fore-aft adjustment. Item #02 SEAT RAIL LEFT to 03/1997 52108234793 Item #02 SEAT RAIL LEFT from 01/1992 to 03/1997 52108161531 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=52_ 0622&hg=52&fg=25 Thanks Kim Burgess
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#5. [E36M3] Question: What Lube to Use on Suspension? - from debuhr@comcast.net
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 21:54:23 +0000 From: debuhr@comcast.net Subject: [E36M3] Question: What Lube to Use on Suspension? IMO, the lube will only serve to attract more dirt and grime. Keep 'em clean. You can wipe them with a rag once in a while. I've never had anything bind up. Make sure you lube the bearings in the camber plates with some good marine grease or motorcycle chain wax. Keeps things nice and quiet. Also, you don't need to crank down to hard on the set screws in the spring adjustment collars. The threads are square cut and will not move once under load. Just snug them a little... Enjoy that new suspension! Dave 98 M3/4 > Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:52:14 -0500 > From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> > Subject: Question: What Lube to Use on Suspension? > > As I'm preparing to put new coilover onto my car this weekend I'd like to > know what type of lube should be used on exposed threads like those on the > coilover, weight jack, adjustable rear control arm, etc, to keep the threads > from binding over time. Thanks for your input. > > 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. FS: Four (4) Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 225/45R17 $450 - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:16:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: Four (4) Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 225/45R17 $450 I have a brand new set of snow tires for sale. The tires are in the tri-state area. Chester
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#7. Windshield Woes Fixed - from FranKirsten
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Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:10:46 -0700 From: "FranKirsten" <frankirsten@msn.com> Subject: Windshield Woes Fixed Well, my insurance windshield installer put in a brand new PPG windshield. Seems to have much better clarity than my last OEM one. I hope it stands up better to the AZ pebbles. As always, thanks to you all for your advice and insight.
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#8. BMW Alarm Question - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:06:48 -0600 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: BMW Alarm Question I just picked up a new toy for my daughter http://gwl.rmsolo.org/318 The alarm chirps when the doors are locked/unlocked, but the flashers do not blink like they do on my M3 (obligatory M3 content). Is this something I can program myself or do I have to get the dealer involved. TIA, Graeme
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#9. Unknown mileage, roughish M3... ideas? - from Peter
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Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 14:35:35 -0500 From: Peter <JPWheelr@dakarm3.com> Subject: Unknown mileage, roughish M3... ideas? I had a customer come into the shop here trying to sell his M3. Daytona Violet over Dove Grey 95, coupe, 5 speed, pretty stock, vaders, k&n type filter (needs seek trash - beyond cleaning) Has 98 engine. Was told engine has ~50k on it now, but don't believe it; car says it has 133k on it but carfax doesnt believe it. Has paintwork, has new passenger door (boston green on the inside behind the panel) Seats are shot, door panel is close. Other door panel missing (how I saw the green) drives pretty ok. Guestimate on what it needs to be a solid car again = $2000-$3500 Any club racer value or anyone here looking for a neat project for cheap? Any idea on its worth? TIA, Peter Wheeler Bavarian Enterprises, Inc. Phone 314.997.2002 Toll Free 888.227.3577 Fax 314.997.1503 Peter@BavarianOnline.com
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Unknown mileage, roughish M3... ideas? - from Joe Funk
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Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:08:24 -0500 From: "Joe Funk" <funk@bvamotorsports.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Unknown mileage, roughish M3... ideas? Any way you can email me photos? Where are you located? What does carfax say that leads to believe that 133 isnt correct? How many missing/noncompliant Vin stickers? Thanks! Joe Funk BVA Motorsports 503-327-6444 -----Original Message----- From: Peter [mailto:JPWheelr@dakarm3.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 2:45 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Unknown mileage, roughish M3... ideas? Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 14:35:35 -0500 From: Peter <JPWheelr@dakarm3.com> Subject: Unknown mileage, roughish M3... ideas? I had a customer come into the shop here trying to sell his M3. Daytona Violet over Dove Grey 95, coupe, 5 speed, pretty stock, vaders, k&n type filter (needs seek trash - beyond cleaning) Has 98 engine. Was told engine has ~50k on it now, but don't believe it; car says it has 133k on it but carfax doesnt believe it. Has paintwork, has new passenger door (boston green on the inside behind the panel) Seats are shot, door panel is close. Other door panel missing (how I saw the green) drives pretty ok. Guestimate on what it needs to be a solid car again = $2000-$3500 Any club racer value or anyone here looking for a neat project for cheap? Any idea on its worth? TIA, Peter Wheeler Bavarian Enterprises, Inc. Phone 314.997.2002 Toll Free 888.227.3577 Fax 314.997.1503 Peter@BavarianOnline.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 *************************************************