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#1. RE: Follow-Up HVAC fan STILL not working - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 14:19:21 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Follow-Up HVAC fan STILL not working At 12:55 PM 9/6/2006, K.C. wrote: >Gruppe, > >I got an overwhelming response that, as I thought, my issue was probably >with the final stage unit not working. > >I got the part (yes, overpriced at $100 w/ discount) at the dealer this >morning, installed it, and...still no fan. I played around a bit with my >DVM, but couldn't really assess anything since I don't have a pinout or idea >of what voltages or resistances should be. The resistance varied quite a >bit between the old and the new units...hopefully that is telling me that >the old one was gone anyway (but, again, who knows unless anyone can send me >specs!). > >Any clues on where to check next? snip >Anyway, insight and troubleshooting thoughts are much appreciated. I'm >really starting to hate my M3's HVAC system (been chasing a clicking sound >like playing cards in bicycle spokes for a while too - something's >interfering with the squirrel cage). > >KC Boyce /Out of lurkdom for a moment/ Ummm... given that it sounds as if something was falling into the squirrel cage on your fan - and now the fan isn't running - if it was me - I'd be seeing if what was falling into it making the noise has now fallen into it enough to stop it rotating. Call me goofy (won't be the first time).. but sometimes the clues are yelling "check here first".. /back to lurkdom/ 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, 2004 R1150RS
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#2. FS: Genuine Philips HID kits - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 11:26:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: Genuine Philips HID kits I had a customer who wanted the genuine Philips HID kits and then changed his mind later so I'm stuck with two kits: kit #1: 35 watt, H1 4300K Philips XLD 145 slim ballast + Philips rebased bulbs kit #2: 35 watt, H7 6000K Philips XLD 145 slim ballast + Philips rebased bulbs Both kits were purchased from Xenondepot. Kit#1: http://www.xenondepot.com/product.php?product_id=1 Kit #2: http://www.xenondepot.com/product.php?product_id=13 New, kit #1 lists for $379 and kit #2 lists for $440. Shipping would be from Canada, so please factor in that as well. I'm asking $325 for kit #1 and $380 for kit #2 OBO. Thanks, Chester
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#3. RE: Follow-Up HVAC fan STILL not working - from K.C. Boyce
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:47:09 -0400 From: "K.C. Boyce" <k_boyce@e30eta.com> Subject: RE: Follow-Up HVAC fan STILL not working Don, Yep...had the same thought right after I pressed "Send". I'll pull things apart this evening when I get home and report back to the list... KC Boyce '97 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2006 2:19 PM To: E36M3 Cc: K.C. Boyce Subject: RE: Follow-Up HVAC fan STILL not working At 12:55 PM 9/6/2006, K.C. wrote: >Gruppe, > >I got an overwhelming response that, as I thought, my issue was probably >with the final stage unit not working. > >I got the part (yes, overpriced at $100 w/ discount) at the dealer this >morning, installed it, and...still no fan. I played around a bit with my >DVM, but couldn't really assess anything since I don't have a pinout or idea >of what voltages or resistances should be. The resistance varied quite a >bit between the old and the new units...hopefully that is telling me that >the old one was gone anyway (but, again, who knows unless anyone can send me >specs!). > >Any clues on where to check next? snip >Anyway, insight and troubleshooting thoughts are much appreciated. I'm >really starting to hate my M3's HVAC system (been chasing a clicking sound >like playing cards in bicycle spokes for a while too - something's >interfering with the squirrel cage). > >KC Boyce /Out of lurkdom for a moment/ Ummm... given that it sounds as if something was falling into the squirrel cage on your fan - and now the fan isn't running - if it was me - I'd be seeing if what was falling into it making the noise has now fallen into it enough to stop it rotating. Call me goofy (won't be the first time).. but sometimes the clues are yelling "check here first".. /back to lurkdom/ 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, 2004 R1150RS
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#4. Oil changes and HPDEs - from Gus Iverson
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:17:05 -0700 From: "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> Subject: Oil changes and HPDEs Made the trip down to Thunderhill from Seattle a couple weekends ago. Changed the oil with Amsoil 5w40 Euro car formula just beforehand. Oil consumption in my car was radically reduced by the Amsoil - previously using Mobil 1 5w30 I would burn a quart of oil at a track day. With the Amsoil, I burned 1 quart over the whole trip. The oil looks fine and I've got another track weekend coming up so I'm planning to change it, but it begs the question - how often do you / should you change oil when considering HPDE events? Usually, I typically change the oil in my cars soon before or after (depending on when last changed) an event. Seeing as I get to about 1-2 events a month, that tends toward 1-2k (or shorter) oil change intervals which is rather a lot of expensive synthetc oil. Am I being excessive here? I'm rather convinced my car needs a change after the Thunderhill trip but I'm not sure about the rest. Thanks Gus
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:44:22 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs On Wed, September 6, 2006 12:25 pm, Gus Iverson said: > Made the trip down to Thunderhill from Seattle a couple weekends ago. > Changed the oil with Amsoil 5w40 Euro car formula just beforehand. Oil > consumption in my car was radically reduced by the Amsoil - previously > using Mobil 1 5w30 I would burn a quart of oil at a track day. With > the Amsoil, I burned 1 quart over the whole trip. Both of those would tend to be too thin for track use. I have a post by Bob Stommel at home from the early days of this list. Basically you want 15W50 for track use. Period. (As always, you're free to do it your own way :-)) > Am I being excessive here? I'm rather convinced my car needs a change > after the Thunderhill trip but I'm not sure about the rest. When I was tracking the M3, I would change the oil about every 4000-4500 miles; basically twice as frequently as the SI lights. This was back when I was at the track every other weekend. On the race car I change oil about every 3000-5000 miles. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:56:23 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs I use 15W50 or 20W50 and change it every 5,000 miles or once a year which ever comes first. For reference, last year I did 28 track days which was approximately 4,500 track miles. I changed my engine, tranny and diff oil once. I am going to Road America tomorrow for a three day DE with Badger Bimmers. The rumor is that Sabine Schmitz is supposed to show up and is offering rides at $100/each. I think I'll pass on that... -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#7. Diff bushing tool? - from William Townsend
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:00:13 -0400 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: Diff bushing tool? Anyone out there bought the tool to remove the front diff bushing from the carrier? Anyone make one? My bushing is cracked like ya read about and the diff cover has a leak (my fault replacing the cover). Going to drop the diff and figure the bushing and bolt should be replaced. Any help on locating the tool or how to make it would be great! --Bill 96 M3 coupe red
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#8. Raybestos ST-43??? - from William Townsend
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 16:06:36 -0400 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: Raybestos ST-43??? More inquiring minds want to know.... Anyone try these pads? Porterfield sells them for the front of the M3 and wondered if there was any experience with them. With PFC, Hawk, and Cobalt hiking prices, it would be nice to find a less expensive alternative! I know, I know, Raybestos make plain old street pads but I guess they make race pads for NASCAR. (and the good thing is the pads are not uni-directional!) --Bill 96 M3 coupe red
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:16:26 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs On Sep 6, 2006, at 1:05 PM, Jamie Howton wrote: > I am going to Road America tomorrow for a three day DE with Badger > Bimmers. The rumor is that Sabine Schmitz is supposed to show up and > is offering rides at $100/each. I think I'll pass on that... $100 for a ride with Sabine? Where do I stand in line? - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:27:41 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs On Wed, September 6, 2006 2:25 pm, Mark Dadgar said: > $100 for a ride with Sabine? Where do I stand in line? Wisconsin, duh :-) Jim Bassett
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:28:49 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil changes and HPDEs On Sep 6, 2006, at 2:27 PM, Jim Bassett wrote: >> $100 for a ride with Sabine? Where do I stand in line? > > Wisconsin, duh :-) As always, thanks for your help. :) - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar