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#1. Re: [E36M3] Replacement Windshield - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 14:50:15 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Replacement Windshield On Wed, May 31, 2006 9:35 pm, Chester Wong said: > IIRC, the sedans don't have the rain channel and the coupes do. Hmm, maybe that explains why my coupe has one and the sedan doesn't? :-) Well then, maybe I don't having so much "remembering" to do after all. A load off my mind, literally :-) Jim Bassett
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG - from Peter Loron
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 14:56:45 -0700 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG Well to really run off into the weeds (or peat in this case), single malts are typically a blend of one distillery's whiskey from a single malting but a number of different barrels, cut with water. Cask strength single barrel is the uncut, unmixed straight goodness. :-) We now return you to asphalt. -Pete On 6/1/06, Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 14:27:51 -0700 > From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG > > On Jun 1, 2006, at 2:25 PM, Goss, Patrick - PA wrote: > > or single malt blend of all three > > That is a contradiction in terms. Single malts are fundamentally not > blended, which is what makes them single malt. :) > > - Mark, single malt fan, club racer, pedant > ----- > mark@pdc-racing.net > > Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: > http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 15:08:46 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG On Jun 1, 2006, at 3:05 PM, Peter Loron wrote: > Well to really run off into the weeds (or peat in this case), > single malts > are typically a blend of one distillery's whiskey from a single > malting but > a number of different barrels, cut with water. Cask strength single > barrel > is the uncut, unmixed straight goodness. :-) Correct, but you will never see "blended" on a single malt bottle. Cask strength is yummy, though. > We now return you to asphalt. Sigh. - Mark, craving a Glenlivet all of a sudden ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#4. Re: [E36M3] RE: E36 Subframe Bushings - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 15:12:37 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: E36 Subframe Bushings On Thu, June 1, 2006 2:05 pm, Peter Loron said: > Bit for a thread divert: > > Is there a good FAQ around that details how to check the various bushings > for wear? It's actually pretty easy, just look at the rubber, and if it's showing signs of cracking, replace :-) Mainly, I'm talking about front control arm bushings (aka "lollipops") which are easy to check, and RTABs which are a bit less-easy, but still doable for the home DIY-er. Diff mount bushings are also pretty straight-forward, not sure about rear subframe ones. Guibo/center bearing can be checked similarly. Dunno if swaybar bushings wear out, since "checking" my urethane ones consists of: when they squeak, time to re-grease :-) Suggestion, if I may: If you have a few hours free on a weekend, and have the appropriate jack/stands/etc, jack the car up (properly and safely supported of course), and crawl under the car for a while :-) If you have a list of a few items to check out/look for, great; if not just "browse" <g>. (Or, if you have an accommodating independent mechanic, a lift and an experienced eye to point things out wouldn't hurt.) I've done both, and frankly have probably "wasted" more time under the car (and dash) just looking around at stuff than performing the actual service I went under there for. But then, I'm a geek :-) Anyhoo, just a thought. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - inspection service soon w/extra work needed, more "wasted" time upcoming :-) 1993 325is #44 JP - pre-race procrastination tends limit "browsing time"
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#5. RE: Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG - from Jeff Bjerke
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 23:34:03 -0500 From: "Jeff Bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: RE: Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG Hey Will, Are you offering them at 10% OF your low price or 10% OFF your low price ;^D If it's the former, I'll buy a couple of spare sets.... Jeff Bjerke 98 Red/Blk Coupe ============================================================================ == Will Turner wrote: "We are offering E36 Bilstein Coil over kits at 10% of our already low prices this month (while supplies last)"
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#6. Re: [E36M3] RE: Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG - from Scott McClung
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 21:42:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG Good point Jeff. If they are 10% OF the normal low price I'll pick up at least one myself. Just in case I get another E36 M3. It could happen :-) Scott Jeff Bjerke <jbjerke@charter.net> wrote: Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 23:34:03 -0500 From: "Jeff Bjerke" Subject: RE: Coil Overs VS non Coil overs and SALES PLUG Hey Will, Are you offering them at 10% OF your low price or 10% OFF your low price ;^D If it's the former, I'll buy a couple of spare sets.... Jeff Bjerke 98 Red/Blk Coupe ============================================================================ == Will Turner wrote: "We are offering E36 Bilstein Coil over kits at 10% of our already low prices this month (while supplies last)" ************************************************* 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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#7. Re: Shock removal - from j. helffrich
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 21:44:44 -0700 (PDT) From: "j. helffrich" <girolamous@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Shock removal Hi All, I have seen this remark several times in this thread and heard it once before. Subject: RE: [E36M3] changing springs - need some help .....Again semantics but hopefully the strut tower remains attached to the car. :-) You're removing the strut. One other thing I would suggest is to not use an impact on Koni SAs, all the adjustment crap is up there and from what I hear it's quite delicate. You want to use hand tools to disassemble the strut bearing in my opinion.... -Carlos 98 M3 on the tckline Koni SAs ----------------------------- So how is one supposed to loosen that nut on top of the strut buried way down in the strut hat without being able to grip the top of the shaft since it has the little adjuster tab on it that is about as strong as a paper clip? The only way I've been able to do it is with an impact driver and a special 22mm socket that I bought just for the job. Inquiring minds need to know... Jerry __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#8. Tach Problem / Good Independent in Raleigh-Durham Area - from Jeff Bjerke
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 23:46:58 -0500 From: "Jeff Bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Tach Problem / Good Independent in Raleigh-Durham Area My neighbor's 1995 M3 has a problem I've never heard of before. When you start the car, the tach stays at approximately 3,000 RPM. The car idles and runs fine and when you wind it out closer to redline the tach will slowly fall to zero. When the car is shut off, it also falls back to zero like it should. Anyone experienced this before? Just got done replacing his radiator. Can't imagine that had anything to do with it, but he did not notice it prior to the install. Also, he's moving to the Raleigh-Durham area at the end of the month and would like to get a recommendation on a good independent BMW mechanic. The actual town he's moving to is Apex, NC (is that cool or what?) Thanks- Jeff Bjerke 98 Red/Blk Coupe
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#9. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Tach Problem / Good Independent in Raleigh-Durham Area - from Marco
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Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 22:24:30 -0700 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Tach Problem / Good Independent in Raleigh-Durham Area having just removed my wiring harness the problem sounds like a bad ground. I don't think any of the ground connections in the engine compartment would effect the tach signal. IIRC one of the instrument panel ground is under the carpet on the passenger side. the instrument panel is fairly easy to remove, so if you can find one from a 95 to swap it might be an easy test to see if it's the tach signal or the tach. (95 and the 98 have different p/n) Marco -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Bjerke [mailto:jbjerke@charter.net] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 9:55 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Tach Problem / Good Independent in Raleigh-Durham Area Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 23:46:58 -0500 From: "Jeff Bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Tach Problem / Good Independent in Raleigh-Durham Area My neighbor's 1995 M3 has a problem I've never heard of before. When you start the car, the tach stays at approximately 3,000 RPM. The car idles and runs fine and when you wind it out closer to redline the tach will slowly fall to zero. When the car is shut off, it also falls back to zero like it should. Anyone experienced this before? Just got done replacing his radiator. Can't imagine that had anything to do with it, but he did not notice it prior to the install. Also, he's moving to the Raleigh-Durham area at the end of the month and would like to get a recommendation on a good independent BMW mechanic. The actual town he's moving to is Apex, NC (is that cool or what?) Thanks- Jeff Bjerke 98 Red/Blk Coupe ************************************************* 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] Re: Shock removal - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2006 09:09:05 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Shock removal Hi Jerry, All I can say, is I watched my BMW mechanic do this once on a set of Koni SA's by wrapping a rag high up on the strut shaft and securing with a vise grip while turning the top nut. Not sure that's the best method. I would like to hear from others, too! Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC & JT-Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion ************************************************* 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 *************************************************