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#1. Re: [E36M3] dealer prices - Richmond BMW - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:44:01 -0800 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] dealer prices - Richmond BMW Another vote for Richmond BMW. I used them per Steve's recommendation a year ago, and probably am going to have to use them again by the end of the week. Shipping was quick and not having to pay shipping or sales tax was a real plus to me. They were able to match Pacific's prices too. Drive Safely, Raza On 3/14/06, rickd <rickd@swfla.rr.com> wrote: > > Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 16:19:55 -0500 > From: "rickd" <rickd@swfla.rr.com> > Subject: dealer prices - Richmond BMW > > Kudos to Richmond BMW. Good prices, really efficient service on several > occasions. Haven't found a better mail order dealer in the east. > > ************************************************* > 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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#2. RE: [E36M3] dealer prices - Richmond BMW - from Mike Frank
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:02:28 -0500 From: "Mike Frank" <mfrank28@insightbb.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] dealer prices - Richmond BMW FYI, Richmond didn't ship my >$300 order for free, so I'm not sure if they still do that. Maybe you have to ask. Shipping was approx. $15. It was a large heavy box with about 20 parts in it, so I think $15 was fair. Another large box came on Monday with 3 more parts. Shipping was $5. I did have to mention I was a CCA member to get the low prices. Mike > -----Original Message----- > From: Raza Uddin [mailto:raza.uddin@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 4:52 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] dealer prices - Richmond BMW > > Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:44:01 -0800 > From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] dealer prices - Richmond BMW > > Another vote for Richmond BMW. I used them per Steve's recommendation a > year ago, and probably am going to have to use them again by the end of > the > week. Shipping was quick and not having to pay shipping or sales tax was > a > real plus to me. They were able to match Pacific's prices too. > > Drive Safely, > Raza
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#3. Was:Fuel Injectors used with AA - from Patrick Kelly
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:08:02 -0500 From: "Patrick Kelly" <pkelly@agincourtcapital.com> Subject: Was:Fuel Injectors used with AA Reminds me of Dinan. When I called to try to get specs for their springs (mine are either worn out or just too damn soft) I had one of the more frustrating calls of my life. "I'm sorry, we don't give that information out." Thanks, Dinan. Your E36 stuff is overpriced cr@p, IMO. Good luck with AA. Pat Kelly '95M3, with Dinan Stage II (oooh!) suspension coming off the car this weekend pkelly@agincourtcapital.com > Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:52:39 -0600 > From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA > supercharger > > ...calling AA direct has yielded inflated price quotes for a simple > bosch injector which they are unwilling to share specs on. pkelly@agincourtcapital.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Was:Fuel Injectors used with AA - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:30:33 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Was:Fuel Injectors used with AA On Mar 14, 2006, at 2:12 PM, Patrick Kelly wrote: > Reminds me of Dinan. When I called to try to get specs for their > springs > (mine are either worn out or just too damn soft) I had one of the more > frustrating calls of my life. > > "I'm sorry, we don't give that information out." What part of this surprises you? Dinan spends a lot of time in development and test (I know this from visiting their facility and spending some time with Steve Dinan). Why would they give out their spring rates so you can go buy the same springs for less $$ from someone else who hasn't committed the time and resources to do the R&D? R&D is a business expense that has to be covered. > Thanks, Dinan. Your E36 stuff is overpriced cr@p, IMO. Dinan is not cheap, but their quality is excellent and their manufacturing is sound. I was particularly impressed at how fundamentally they understand the need for process in manufacturing and development - not many shops "get" that. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#5. Re: [E36M3] check coolant message - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:35:39 -0800 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] check coolant message I had my VANOS replaced this past summer, and I had a new and unused level sensor that I had bought for my now departed 325 that was having the same problem before it went away :'(. I went to the shop before they were done putting in the new VANOS, and since I'm friends with the shop owner and the tech, I installed the level sensor myself since the whole radiator tank and shroud was out of the car. I just got another low coolant message about 4 days ago after parking and shutting off the car. I opened the hood and wiggled the electrical connector a bit to ensure it had good contact. No messages since (although the car hasn't been driven for about a week now because I need to replace the brakes!). My advice: pull off the electrical connector, make sure that the level sensor on the tank itself is angled toward the firewall enough that the wires entering the connector are not pushed up against the frame rail, as the rail is very close to the connector and wiring to the level sensor (why did BMW use such a long connector for those small pins on the sensor?!). Over time, it seems, the vibration of the engine can either wear through the insulation on the wiring and ground out on the frame rail, causing the low coolant message to occur. Once you move the outer end of the connector far enough north (toward the firewall), and shield up the wiring to the connector itself, you should see a decrease in number or elimination of this message. Also, while the connector is off, ensure that the contacts on it are tight (small enough diameter) so that it will maintain good contact with the sensor when it is connected. There is only a small plastic clip on the wiring connector that holds it onto the sensor and that seems to get bent too far down over time and thus no longer clip the connector tightly to the sensor. YMMV, Brian build 8/95 On 3/14/06, Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> wrote: > > Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:06:12 -0600 > From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] check coolant message > > On 3/14/06, Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > > Wiring issues perhaps? > > That's what i am suspecting on mine. Every time I start the car now I > am getting a check coolant error, in spite of the fact that I am not > loosing coolant and the sensor was replaced less than two years ago. > It's either a another bad sensor or a bad connection somewhere. > > Regards > > -- > Jamie Howton > 2000 M5 > 1995 M3 > Hampshire, IL > > > ************************************************* > 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: Best prices from a dealer - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:41:18 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Best prices from a dealer I have checked prices around on the web. Personally, I would just get the stuff from Bimmerworld. Their prices are very competitive (off by + or - 2%) plus James is a great guy to work with. I used to buy measly spark plugs, hoses etc. but when my car needed some tuning at Sebring, James remembered me took out time driving and fine tuning my car. All of that for nothing but a Redbull and Vodka over dinner. To me there is intrinsic value in that purchase itself. A.L. Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 14:49:17 -0500 From: Steve Tymoszuk <steve.tymoszuk@tds.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Best prices from a dealer Try Richmond BMW. They ran an ad in Autoweek, "20% off list plus free shipping on orders over $100". The numerous times I had used them, they were really responsive and had pretty much everything I needed of in stock. Not affiliated with Richmond BMW....just a happy customer. -Steve David Flanary wrote: > I just learned that Nick Alexander BMW (in LA) is no longer offering > the BMWCCA discount. They had been offering parts at cost + 20% (yes > cost plus, not retail less XX%). Also, shipping was free. I have > bought all my parts from them since getting my car back in 1999.
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#7. April 15 Md. Autocross - Autocrossers Inc. - from Lee Piccione
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Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 22:04:47 -0500 From: Lee Piccione <leepic@smart.net> Subject: April 15 Md. Autocross - Autocrossers Inc. Registration for the first of 6 Championship events for 2006 is open at MyAutoEvents ( http://tinyurl.com/fm2uj ). The event is April 15th at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen, MD and entry is limited to the first 180 people that register. Prepayment of $30 is required. For more info see our website: http://www.autocrossersinc.net or send email to 'answers AT autocrossersinc DOT net'. Hope to see you there. Lee Piccione AI
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#8. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:16:20 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger You bought the kit used and are missing parts. AA is a business and is charging their cost plus markup. Personally I wouldn't want to put in the wrong injectors. I suspect you more than saved enough buying the kit used vs new, just suck it up and buy the injectors new from AA. You'll potentially save yourself alot of time and headaches... -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:52:39 -0600 > From: "Patrick Goss - PA" > Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger > > Please allow me clarify, the question is what size does AA normally use > in their original kit. I'm not trying to improve their kit but rather > fill in the missing pieces on a used AA kit I already have and preparing > to install in its stock form. I'm only missing the injectors, and > calling AA direct has yielded inflated price quotes for a simple bosch > injector which they are unwilling to share specs on. I understand its > business, but I willing to research, learn and mostly save a little if I > can get a definitive answer! > > I think it's these injectors but not sure and not willing to volunteer > my engine as a test mule. > > Bosch part # 0280150945 available new below, unfortunately AA want$ > double the price unfortunately. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8044830654 > &rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 > > BTW the only reason I think it's these is the previous owner of the kit > said they were red top injectors and various folks on bimmerforums think > it's merely the same app as a ford mustang using 30 lbs. > > So no I don't have any 'real' evidence it is these. > > Patrick >
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#9. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:29:36 -0600 From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger Wouldn't mind that, as you are correct that even with buying them from AA I am still ahead financially except I have no warranty, no guarantee, which in the world of FI is super coin. Regardless, they are charging a premium of $70 for something that has a true market value of ~28 bucks. How reasonable is that? Besides they are already getting close to a grand of my dollars in that I need their proprietary programming and turbine fluid both of which I feel are sunk costs and reasonable to pay the proprietary price. To charge me more than double for simple mass-produced bosch injectors that aren't anything special is downright greedy!!! 250% markup, yeah that's real fair! Patrick -----Original Message----- From: docwyte@comcast.net [mailto:docwyte@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:22 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 04:16:20 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger You bought the kit used and are missing parts. AA is a business and is charging their cost plus markup. Personally I wouldn't want to put in the wrong injectors. I suspect you more than saved enough buying the kit used vs new, just suck it up and buy the injectors new from AA. You'll potentially save yourself alot of time and headaches...
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#10. CD Changer? - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:49:02 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@verizon.net> Subject: CD Changer? Anyone have an I-Buss one laying around ('96 and newer I think..) from a racecar? Need one for the new (to-me) M3.. Will pay fair price. BTW - the "old" M3 is heading to a good home, but I'll lurk here for a bit since there isn't this good a list for the E46/M3.. Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson Hence BMWs: 2002 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S