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#1. CD43 Business CD upgrade is great! - from Steve Sharp
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Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:13:35 -0700 From: "Steve Sharp" <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> Subject: CD43 Business CD upgrade is great! Well, I'm another convert to the CD43 upgrade crowd. I got a unit off eBay at a pretty good price ($270 when most of them are going for high $300's or even over $400). It makes my standard (not Harmon-Kardon) system sound almost decent. The difference is especially noticable on FM stations where stock AM/FM cassette head unit was very mushy sounding and the CD43 has much better clarity and punch at both low end and highs. CD playback is better too, especially at higher volumes. Took all of 15 minutes to pull the old unit and install the new one. Could have been 10 min if I hadn't had to hunt down a different size hex key for the stock unit (compared to the 2.5mm hex key for the CD43) hold-down screws. Here's a hint for anyone looking for a unit: I found if you search eBay for "BMW Business CD Z3" or "BMW Business CD E36" you will find some listings you don't find by searching just "CD43". These other listing don't seem to get quite the level of attention, so the prices run a little lower. Overall, best $300 upgrade for this car (or any I've had) that I've seen. -Steve Los Gatos, CA
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#2. RE: WIndshield replacement - from Bob Vaughn
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Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:36:31 -0700 From: "Bob Vaughn" <bob_vaughn@telestream.net> Subject: RE: WIndshield replacement > > The local BMW dealer (with my club discount) wants: > $240.80 glass > 23.60 molding kit Does the molding kit include the piece of rubber that runs along the bottom of the windshield? My windshield is shot, and the rubber at the bottom is coming off in chunks. I'm on my original windshield and it's a '95. I want to get a new window and make sure that I get a new bottom piece. I looked on realoem but can't find the part. The nearest I can find is #6 in this picture... But it doesn't show it as going across the bottom. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=51_ 2051&hg=51&fg=05 -- thx, Bob
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#3. Re: Headers for a '95 3.0 - from Roger Baker
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Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:51:27 -0700 From: Roger Baker <RogerBkr@netscape.net> Subject: Re: Headers for a '95 3.0 I've got the Jet Hot's on now, and had the SuperSprint on before (with the race pipe). Though I haven't dyno'd the 2 to compare, I think the car was faster before with the SS & Race pipe (mostly due to cat deletion combined with some possible tuning) than it is now. Definitely pulled a couple more MPH on some straights. For the previous poster, they aren't that difficult to install & fit pretty well, especially if you're pulling the head for a routine gasket replacement. Mine did require a little persuasion to line up the factory cats though. OBD1 exhaust manifolds are all the same, 325 or M3. Speaking of Cats, anybody have a center section with working Cats in So-Cal they want to part with for an e36 OBD1? -- Roger e36m3@bmw-m.net wrote: >"Chip E." <chip4bmw@yahoo.com> wrote: >There's a new(ish) equal length header for the E36 by Jet Hot. They're Jet Hot coated inside and out. Great price, $599 MSRP The problem is, they're the "Shorty" model. I understand (quoting Koalamotorsport.com) that the shorty headers are a PITA to install. > >As for the twin-screw...it just came closer to you!!! Checkout Eurosport's webpage. They're on sale this month, and if you bypass a few options (I wouldn't) you can actually get one for just over $5K. > >BTW, I found a nice silver/black 5spd 4dr '98 ///M3. Koalamotorsport is putting in the Eurosport TS, so some of you may be seeing my bumper pass by in the near future. Guess I should get some UUC Motorwerks big brakes so I can stop. ;-) > >-e. > >
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#4. Serpentine tensioner & pulley p/ns? - from K.C. Boyce
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Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:52:37 -0400 From: "K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@e30eta.com> Subject: Serpentine tensioner & pulley p/ns? All, I'm replacing the serpentine & AC belts on my '97, and am trying to figure out p/ns for pulleys and tensioners (figure it's best to replace them preventatively while I'm in there.I understand from past digests that they tend to go spectacularly in the middle of nowhere). RealOEM shows a bunch of individual parts, but I'm not sure which ones need to be replaced. Anyone BTDT and have p/ns handy? Thanks, KC Boyce '97 M3 Crew Cab
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#5. SES light and code E6 - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 20:24:25 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: SES light and code E6 <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=windows-1250"> <META NAME="Generator" CONTENT="MS Exchange Server version 6.5.7638.1"> <TITLE>SES light and code E6</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">My wife was driving the M home and got a SES light. Pulled the codes with a Peake reader. E6. What does that mean?</FONT></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thanks!</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A NAME=""><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Paul L Fisher</FONT></SPAN></A></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#00FF00" FACE="Arial">2000 540i 6 E39 M62 TU Titanium Silver Metallic</FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P DIR=LTR><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#00FF00" FACE="Arial">2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic</FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P DIR=LTR><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#00FF00" FACE="Arial">1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red</FONT></SPAN></B></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#993366" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> HYPERLINK "<A HREF="https://www.bmwcca.org/members/am/template.cfm?section=On_Line_Join&template=/bmwcca/custompages/join/joinsection.cfm&ref_id=342687">https://www.bmwcca.org/members/am/template.cfm?section=On_Line_Join&template=/bmwcca/custompages/join/joinsection.cfm&ref_id=342687</A>"</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U></U></SPAN><U><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Become a BMW CCA Member!</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Elkhorn, WI.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <BR> <P><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Times New Roman">--<BR> No virus found in this outgoing message.<BR> Checked by AVG Free Edition.<BR> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 7/14/2006<BR> </FONT> </SPAN> </P> </BODY> </HTML>
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#6. Front Rotor deals? - from Robert Manger
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:32:17 -0400 From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: Front Rotor deals? Hi all, Does anyone know if the list sponsors are running any special pricing on rotors for the e36 M3 at the moment? Need to pick up a spare set of fronts before heading to an event. regards, rob CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and any attachments are only for the use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution or other use of this e-mail message or attachments is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Headers for a '95 3.0 - from Gary
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:07:24 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Headers for a '95 3.0 I believe the jet hot headers don't produce any more power than stock...Go search the Bimmerforums I think someone already dynoed them stock vs. jet hot Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roger Baker" <RogerBkr@netscape.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 6:55 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Headers for a '95 3.0 > Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:51:27 -0700 > From: Roger Baker <RogerBkr@netscape.net> > Subject: Re: Headers for a '95 3.0 > > I've got the Jet Hot's on now, and had the SuperSprint on before (with the > race pipe). Though I haven't dyno'd the 2 to compare, I think the car was > faster before with the SS & Race pipe (mostly due to cat deletion combined > with some possible tuning) than it is now. Definitely pulled a couple more > MPH on some straights. > > For the previous poster, they aren't that difficult to install & fit > pretty well, especially if you're pulling the head for a routine gasket > replacement. Mine did require a little persuasion to line up the factory > cats though. OBD1 exhaust manifolds are all the same, 325 or M3. > > Speaking of Cats, anybody have a center section with working Cats in > So-Cal they want to part with for an e36 OBD1? > -- > Roger > > > e36m3@bmw-m.net wrote: > >>"Chip E." <chip4bmw@yahoo.com> wrote: There's a new(ish) equal length >>header for the E36 by Jet Hot. They're Jet Hot coated inside and out. >>Great price, $599 MSRP The problem is, they're the "Shorty" model. I >>understand (quoting Koalamotorsport.com) that the shorty headers are a >>PITA to install. >> >>As for the twin-screw...it just came closer to you!!! Checkout Eurosport's >>webpage. They're on sale this month, and if you bypass a few options (I >>wouldn't) you can actually get one for just over $5K. >> >>BTW, I found a nice silver/black 5spd 4dr '98 ///M3. Koalamotorsport is >>putting in the Eurosport TS, so some of you may be seeing my bumper pass >>by in the near future. Guess I should get some UUC Motorwerks big brakes >>so I can stop. ;-) >>-e. >> > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. Opinion on UUC brake kits??? - from William Townsend
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:33:10 -0400 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: Opinion on UUC brake kits??? Anyone out there use the UUC big brake kit?? Any opinion on how much improvement over stock?? Pad options used? Longer pad life from this kit?? Should both front and back be done? I have a friend interested in these kits for track/DE in his 98 M3... Any help would be appreciated! --Bill 96 M3 red
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Front Rotor deals? - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:34:51 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Front Rotor deals? www.bimmerworld.com has fronts for $99.99 for a pair of Brembo's. Best deal I've seen. Paul L Fisher 2000 540i 6 E39 M62 TU Titanium Silver Metallic 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Robert Manger [mailto:Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 7:36 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Front Rotor deals? Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:32:17 -0400 From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: Front Rotor deals? Hi all, Does anyone know if the list sponsors are running any special pricing on rotors for the e36 M3 at the moment? Need to pick up a spare set of fronts before heading to an event. regards, rob CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and any attachments are only for the use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution or other use of this e-mail message or attachments is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete and notify the sender immediately. Thank you. ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 7/14/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 7/14/2006
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#10. Re: [E36M3] RE: WIndshield replacement - from Doug Young
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Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:11:56 -0600 From: Doug Young <doug.young@nsidc.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: WIndshield replacement When Safelite replaced my windshield several weeks ago the installer recommended that I replace the molding along the bottom for the same reason, it was coming off in chunks. The local dealer sold it to me for around $50. It's not too difficult to install if you remove the hood. I had trouble with one of the wipers though it was really stuck. Doug '95 M3 Bob Vaughn wrote: >> The local BMW dealer (with my club discount) wants: >> $240.80 glass >> 23.60 molding kit >> > > Does the molding kit include the piece of rubber that runs along the > bottom of the windshield? My windshield is shot, and the rubber at the > bottom is coming off in chunks. I'm on my original windshield and it's > a '95. I want to get a new window and make sure that I get a new bottom > piece. > > I looked on realoem but can't find the part. The nearest I can find is > #6 in this picture... But it doesn't show it as going across the bottom. > > http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=51_ > 2051&hg=51&fg=05 > > > -- thx, Bob > > >