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#1. Re: Jacking plate - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 01 Sep 2006 15:34:36 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Jacking plate on 9/1/06 3:25 PM, "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> wrote: > The diff case is strong as hell. You can jack from that. Just don't have > contact where the diff cover interfaces the case and your good to go. You absolutely do NOT want to do that. The diff and its cover mount to the rear subframe via rubber bushings, two on the cover and one on the case itself. These bushings are already prone to tearing, and supporting half the weight of the car on them sure isn't going to help. Jack on the rear subframe loop under the diff instead. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#2. FW: MSNBC.com Article: Drive over 100 mph (without getting busted) - from Avedis, Alexander (US SSA)
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Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:40:22 -0400 From: "Avedis, Alexander (US SSA)" <alexander.avedis@baesystems.com> Subject: FW: MSNBC.com Article: Drive over 100 mph (without getting busted) I thought you guys might find this link interesting if you aren't already aware of it Happy Labor Day all. Alex NJ Chapter To: Avedis, Alexander (US SSA) Subject: MSNBC.com Article: Drive over 100 mph (without getting busted) Thought you'd like this article. Maybe the BMW club could open one close enough to NJ. Drive over 100 mph (without getting busted) Do you have a fast car but nowhere to take it out and see what it will do? A driving country club may be coming to a metropolitan area near you. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14229694/from/ET/
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#3. Refinishing wheels - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2006 22:15:29 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Refinishing wheels I have a set of BBS RSGT forged wheels with a large polished lip. There are some scratches in the finish from road debris. Can I simply use a dremel and some light compund to buff these out? Any techniques or hows to's? Shel
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#4. Test of new email - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Sat, 2 Sep 2006 13:55:23 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: Test of new email <!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>Test of new email</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">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: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 9/1/2006<BR> </FONT> </SPAN> </P> </BODY> </HTML>
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#5. carfax request please - from tim ng
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Date: Sun, 03 Sep 2006 05:53:33 -0400 From: "tim ng" <s14realm3@hotmail.com> Subject: carfax request please I am looking for carfax info on this e36 M3, if anyone has an account and can run a report for me, please send it to me privately. thanks WBSBG9339XEY81575 Tim Ng BMWCCA # 36497 95 BUZZNM3 92 325ic M-Technic 91 M3 street car 88 M3/2.5 DM race car 87 325is D.E. car ------------------ project 90 535ia ------------------ Pace shadow 26 ft enclosed trailer my web page: http://groups.msn.com/M3stuff/pictures
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#6. HVAC fan not working - from K.C. Boyce
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Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 11:47:53 -0400 From: "K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@e30eta.com> Subject: HVAC fan not working Gruppe, I suffered a drive from NC to GA this weekend with no working HVAC fan. I've done some playing around and wanted to get the group's wisdom before buying parts. - Doesn't seem to be the classic failing control unit. The display still works correctly and the fan speed indicator goes up and down depending on how hot it is. - Unplugged the control unit this morning and got.nothing. Supposedly disconnecting the control unit is supposed to make the fan default to high speed. So.I'm thinking the issue is with the resistor pack. Sound good? One more curious thing is that the failure happened after I had shut off the climate control for a while (had the windows open in the mountains). This had happened once before but the problem fixed itself after turning the car off and back on again. Any thoughts on causation/correlation here? Or is it just random coincidence? TIA, K.C. Boyce '97 M3/4
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#7. Re: [E36M3] HVAC fan not working - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 10:07:18 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HVAC fan not working On Tue, September 5, 2006 8:55 am, K.C. Boyce said: > So.I'm thinking the issue is with the resistor pack. Sound good? My bet's on the final stage unit - they seem to be prone to failure. Jim Bassett
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#8. Electrical schematic for horn - from John
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Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:49:34 -0700 (PDT) From: John <m3john@yahoo.com> Subject: Electrical schematic for horn Hello All, I installed my microfilter this weekend and had to take the glove box out. Today during lunch this one idiot was rushing to find a parking space and rear-ended me (well a small bump). I saw it coming and try to honk the horn but to my surprise the horn doesn't work. I must have loosen some electrical connections in the back of the glove box while trying to install the microfilter for a 98 E36 M3. Does anyone have a schematic/electrical layout of the horn connection that can help me? I hate to dis-assembly the glove box and then still cannot find the problem. TIA -John 98 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#9. FS: 1995 M3 Coupe - from Rick
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Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 20:39:58 -0400 From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> Subject: FS: 1995 M3 Coupe Time to pare the fleet. VIN WBSBF9320SEH01602 1995 Avus Blue/Grey Leather Interior, 2 Door, 5-speed 167,000 Miles All service records from start, 2nd owner, Mobil 1, Redline Oils, Excellent mechanical condition, very clean, well-maintained, no accidents or body work. Original clutch. Except for Bilstein shocks, the car is Bone Stock. Heated seats, power sunroof, BMW 10-Spoke Alloys. The car is shod with Dunlap P210 Winter Sport snow tires as I have not driven the car much since winter. I have summer tires in various conditions on MSW 6-spoke wheels that are negotiable. Includes K&N filter that is not installed and a Bentley Service Manual. Key Maintenance: Cooling System: Radiator, water pump, thermostat, aluminum thermostat housing, hoses, heater control valve, fan clutch Suspension: Rear trailing arm bushing, front control arms and ball joints, Bilstein sport shocks, rear springs, Rear shock mounts Other: BMW Muffler, Oxygen sensor, Interstate Battery, Floor mats, Windshield, Cabin micro air filter Brakes: Complete brake rebuild all four corners, calipers, Rotors and Pads. 143K miles. Known issues Air conditioning needs service (AC clutch was noisy, so I pulled the belt and relay - AC was working prior to that), Hood gas springs are weak. The body is a 7.5 (stone chips in front, minor surface scratches, one spot of rust on fascia under rear license plate) The interior is a 7.5 (Drivers seat worn, but no tears, Passenger seat and rear seats in good to excellent condition) Car located in Framingham Massachusetts Pictures at www.bmw.thecooke.com Price: $6900.00 Rick 88 M3 01 325ci 95 M3
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#10. RTAB limiter kits - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2006 18:24:31 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: RTAB limiter kits Hey all, I think it's time to replace the RTABs in the M3, as I do not believe they have ever been changed, and the car is at 102k now. I also got a weird noise a couple months back when I would back up quickly...i.e. there was a clicking noise as I would back up which wouldn't occur when I would drive forward. There's also some very mild vibrations and such that I am getting occasionally. My question was regarding the trailing arm bushing limiter kits sold by the various retailers. I had purchased the Turner aluminum bushing limiter kit back when I had my E36 325 but I never got around to installing it before I lost the car. I was wondering, however, if the newer delrin versions of the limiter kits would be better suited for a mainly hard-driven street car (with perhaps a couple DEs in the future), or if there is really no difference between the aluminum Turner version and the various delrin versions in either durability or suitability. Thanks, Brian build 8/95