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#1. Re: [E36M3] source for ZKW headlights/Upgrades? - from Abe Marmer
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Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:52:52 -0400 From: Abe Marmer <amarmer@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] source for ZKW headlights/Upgrades? > From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] source for ZKW headlights/Upgrades? > > This is one of those cases where the T&C's are there to protect the > business from petty claims. If you actually email the guy and start a > dialog with him, you'll find him to be very helpful and he has the best > of intentions. On the other hand, I have no personal experience to > reflect this, but they say "the path to the dark side is paved with good > intentions". > > Mel True enough! I have seen more about Umnitza on bimmerforums then I'd care to share (and mazda3 forums and bickering with Jim Powell etc). My experience, I have spent $600'ish with them (ZKW's + StonGard + HID's) and haven't had any bad experience. The goods were as promised and I'll let you guys know how the "lifetime" warranty goes for the HID's. I actually just installed them this past weekend (& UUC SSK w/DSSR & UUC RED TME :D ) and they are VERY bright. Nice upgrade!
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#2. Re: Yes, it is hot enough for me (AC issues) - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:04:29 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Yes, it is hot enough for me (AC issues) Hrm... This discussion reminds me to ask the question I intended to the other day... Not that I expect miracles or anything, but how do all your cars perform in stop-n-go traffic in 115 F heat with the A/C on full blast? Do all of your temp gauges creep slowly toward the 3/4 mark? Or are they as rock steady as they always are? Would this indicate time for a good flushing of the cooling system? T-stat and housing were replaced a year ago, aux fan turns on while the compressor is engaged. Thanks, Brian build 8/95
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#3. Re: Yes, it is hot enough for me (AC issues) - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:28:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Yes, it is hot enough for me (AC issues) That clicking is usually the compressor turning on and off because there is insufficient oil and refridgerant in the system, and is consistent with what I have seen in other cars. I have a black/black '96 and have always thought that the AC was insufficient at times, but mostly when the car has been sitting in the sun. I try anything to put the car in shade when I park it as it has such an effect on getting the car cool once I start rolling. Incidentally a co-worker had a service loaner (2004 330Ci) last week and we took it to lunch. It was also black/black. What surprised me was that AC performance felt exactly like my car. This was both comforting (i.e. Now I don't think that there is anything wrong with my car) and disappointing (b/c I think performance could be better). YMMV, Shane K. '96 M3 '94 325i #76 ITS/JP >Random clicking could be not enough refrig. in the >system. Check the filter. I just replaced mine and >the filter has a huge impact on air flow and on >system performance. Checked the fuse for the aux >fan. Blown had to replace it. 104+ in the SF Bay >Area and the car is cool. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re: Yes, it is hot enough for me (AC issues) - from Mark D.
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 08:37:50 -0400 From: "Mark D." <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Yes, it is hot enough for me (AC issues) Rock solid middle. I was down in New Orleans and we saw very humid 110 degree heat. Sat in traffic for about 20-25 minutes and the temp gauge never moved. In my previous car, an easily overheating car (say with the a/c on) was an indication of a failing head gasket - might want to check coolant flow too. Thanks, Mark On Wed, 2006-07-26 at 03:11 -0500, Brian Ruiz wrote: > Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 01:04:29 -0700 > From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: Yes, it is hot enough for me (AC issues) > > Hrm... > > This discussion reminds me to ask the question I intended to the other > day... > > Not that I expect miracles or anything, but how do all your cars perform in > stop-n-go traffic in 115 F heat with the A/C on full blast? Do all of your > temp gauges creep slowly toward the 3/4 mark? Or are they as rock steady as > they always are? Would this indicate time for a good flushing of the > cooling system? > > T-stat and housing were replaced a year ago, aux fan turns on while the > compressor is engaged. > > Thanks, > Brian > build 8/95 > > > ************************************************* > 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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#5. Re: Source for ZKW headlights/Upgrades? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:53:07 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Source for ZKW headlights/Upgrades? on 7/25/06 10:11 PM, Skip Bogard <skipb@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I thought the T&C's were customer hostile....these are it: > ~~~~~~~~start of T&C excerpt~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > When packages appear damaged on arrival, state condition > of the container over your signature on the receipt at the time > of receipt. If you discover a damaged part after opening the > package, missing components, or any other anomaly, notify > the carrier and Umnitza immediately at the time of receipt. > We provide properly packaged contents at the time of carrier > pickup. Direct claims to the carrier. We package ALL products > at the utmost care. It is the responsibility of the customer to > request insurance of product at the time of purchase. We > are not responsible for broken shipments where insurance > is not selected or requested. Please contact us if you wish to > add insurance to your order. > ~~~~~~~~~~end of T&C excerpt~~~~~~~~~~~ > They advertise "Devilishly Good Service" ? > Not in my book..... Furthermore, at least in the case of UPS shipments, the recipient can NOT direct claims to the carrier as Umnitza tells you to, see: <http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/resources/service/claims/hlp/damage_proces s.html>. The recipient can report apparent damage to the carrier, but UPS has no contractual relationship at all with the recipient. Their customer is the shipper, and therefore only the shipper can file a claim with UPS. I haven't checked, but I'll bet it's the same with FedEx for the same reason. Neil 96 M3
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#6. Stock Sway diameters? - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:29:17 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: Stock Sway diameters? Looks like my stock sway bushings and end links are shot. Great excuse to upgrade! A quick search found some aftermarket 28mm (H&R) and 26mm (Eibach) front diameter and 24mm rear diameter. Does anyone have handy the stock diameters front and rear for a comparison? I'm not going to run it through any torsional stress/strain calculations, just want to know where I'm starting from. And when they say 'fully adjustable' I'm thinking you have 3 mounting holes possible? Like my Miata? Or is there some sort of screw adjustment? This is on a '95 if that matters. Thanks -Jonathan E.
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#7. Engine Mount Replacement - from Mark Greer
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:39:15 -0400 (EDT) From: "Mark Greer" <mark.greer@excite.com> Subject: Engine Mount Replacement I recently had to replace motor mounts on our 318iC. That went pretty well. However, I have read various reports of motor mount replacement on our M3s. One list member said the steering trumpet gets in the way; another said it can be done without a lift -- or removal of other major components. Can anyone report DIY sucess with left & right mounts and/or DIY instructions if there are known 'tricks' to make it work? Thanks Mark Greer '95 318iC '97 M3/4 _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Stock Sway diameters? - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:44:48 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Stock Sway diameters? I may be slightly off but off the top of my head here goes. Front '95 - 19 mm '96-99 - 19.5 mm Rear '95 - 20 mm '96-99 - 21 mm The '96+ M3 had slightly larger sway bars. I installed the '96 rear sway bar on my '95 M3. Our local club autocross charges "upgrade points" for aftermarket, oversized sway bars. I installed the '96 bar for free - it is OE stock right? Lowell Seaton '95 M3
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Engine Mount Replacement - from Gary
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:01:01 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Engine Mount Replacement I just did mine on jack stand in the garage and used UUC mounts. The steering side is not bad I used a jack under the oil pan and jacked the motor up enough to pull the mounts out. I did one side then the other. Took me maybe an hour max. Gary
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#10. RE: [CR]Fuel Pump Failure - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:02:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [CR] <E36> Fuel Pump Failure I wanted to follow up on the fuel pump issue that I posted about a couple weeks ago. I finally got the chance to look into it over this weekend and what I found was surprising. I pulled the access plates that cover the pumps and found some gasoline residue in the recesses of the pump itself. I decided to try and start the car again, just to be sure, and the car started right up. I let it run for a while and after a few minutes I noticed more fuel starting to pool around the large hose fitting. I tightened the hose clamp and dried the pooled fuel out of there and it stopped accumulating. To be safe I'm going to replace the worm-gear hose clamp but it looks like this was my problem. Apparently the fuel was filling that recess and when the fuel level got high enough it was shorting out the wires that send power to the pump. I got a good suggestion from James at Bimmerworld to put dielectric grease on the fitting to keep that from happening again. I'm actually surprised that I didn't smell the gas, but I guess the leak wasn't bad enough to get to the cabin, just bad enough to kill the electrics. Thanks for all the suggestions, glad this was an easy one. Shane Kleinpeter http://www.justracing.com/homepage/sak335 '96 M3 '94 325i #76 ITS / #335 JP __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com