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#1. Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( - from M3
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:29:19 -0500 From: M3 <m3@cueframe.us> Subject: Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( I didn't either in my case ('97 e38). I too changed out everything except the overflow tank, and it disintegrated internally at about 125K. What I learned was that when you can't push the little bobber down and have it pop right back up freely, it's time to swap out the whole thing. I guess, if I were checking my coolant regularly, rather than observing evaporation at various times of the year and then topping off only then, maybe I'd have figured it out. What surprises me is, it takes years and years to bring even an errant supplier around to spec. Maybe the US mfrs dwindling sales dilemma will wake Euro mfrs to responding to the consumer more quickly. I think that the market we create, the secondary, tertiary and beyond really makes the reputation for BMW. My sense of it is the majority of first time buyers don't bother themselves about the quality of plastic in BMW cooling systems. It won't happen on their watch. It's the non-original owners who have built the reputation for the marque extolling BMW's drive train and drivability experiences at the higher miles. We've been involved with the car at the 100, 150, 200, 250K marks and can authoritatively say what BMWs are like over the long term. So, we've also experienced BMW's design shortcomings. I wonder how many years this cooling system, plastic components, faulty formulation thing has been going on. Bill Ft. Wort On Sep 18, 2006, at 2:57 PM, Scott wrote: > Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:53:24 -0700 > From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( > > Mine ('97) has 89k on it. I did the cooling system primarily > because my > thermostat had failed. Didn't seem wise to waste the opportunity to > refresh > everything. Obviously my wisdom didn't extend to the overflow tank > at the > time :) > > -----Original Message----- > From: M3 [mailto:m3@cueframe.us] > Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 10:47 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( > > Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:37:47 -0500 > From: M3 <m3@cueframe.us> > Subject: Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( > > Scott, > > How many miles are on your car? > > I need to make a note as to when to do all the cooling stuff. > > Jamie, > > I'm going under today for the short shift swap when I finish changing > out the brake lines. > > > Thanks, > > Bill > Ft. Worth > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#2. FS: Performance Friction Track Pads - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:53:14 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: FS: Performance Friction Track Pads I have a set of, brand new in box, PF 01 front pads and a set of PF 97s rear pads. Retails for $400 plus shipping I will let them go for $285 shipped to your door (via FedEx) Ahmad
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#3. RE: Lower control arms replacement--tips? - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:39:05 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Lower control arms replacement--tips? I used a modestly large construction wrecking bar to apply (separating) force to the joint and gave the control arm at the joint a whack with 3 lb copper-head hammer. Took a couple of swings but things popped loose. I left the nuts on the last portion of threads of the ball-joint shafts so things did not fly apart. I used silicone spray liberally applied to the control arm and the lolly-pop/bushing and drove it home with a 3 lb dead-blow hammer. The control arm was simply placed on the ground/driveway asphalt surface on edge with bushing boss facing up. I placed the lolly-pop on the CA boss and got them started on then used a deep socket that fit over the control arm boss to seat them. I had a local shop press new bushing into new lolly-pops. I understand it can be accomplished at home with a large vise and some patience. As a test (I had new control arm and new lolly-pops/bushings) I use a two jaw puller (front wheel bearing puller from Sears) and the same silicone spray and was able to pull the old LP/Bushings off the old control arms. KLB -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:21:29 -0700 (PDT) From: "j. helffrich" <girolamous@yahoo.com> Hi All, I have a pair of LCA's to replace on my 97 M3 sedan, and I got stuck. Went through the rear bushing unbolting and the subframe ball joint disconnect to the strut disconnect with no problems, I just couldn't get the last ball joint to let go,and didn't have much room to hammer with. Is there a trick to this, like steering the car to the side first? I'm also replacing the control arm bushings with stock M3 (non-offset rubber) type, and wondered if the holes need to be aligned in a certain way? Are there newer (maybe E46) bushings which are less prone to deterioration that I should look for instead? I know that there is at least one recipe for sticking the new one on the control arm, rather than using BMW lubricant> IIRC, one possibility is Windex--is that right? Thanks in advance, Jerry Helffrich
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#4. ADMIN NOTICE: FS 88 e30 M3 - from John Rather
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:39:27 -0500 From: "John Rather" <JRather@chemsoft.com> Subject: ADMIN NOTICE: FS 88 e30 M3 Sorry to use the board, but I need to sell my '88 M3. I hate to sell it; owned it for 12-13 years. Nice, clean original car. Silver/silver, 85k miles. It has hardly seen rain since I purchased it. Price is $16.9; pictures can be seen here - http://www.rather.net/images/cars/BMW_M3/index.htm http://www.rather.net/images/cars/BMW_M3_2/index.htm Please let me know if you have any questions... Thanks! John C. Rather jrather@chemsoft.com 920.869.0003 - work 408.515.6373 - mobile 920.869.0434 - home
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Next set of track sneakers? - from Steven Hazard
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:08:55 -0400 From: "Steven Hazard" <98M3@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Next set of track sneakers? THX Chester....Glad to see I'm not the only one who felt the tire was "off" pace with an RA1, and other optional tires. Steve Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:15:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Next set of track sneakers? Haha. Funny that you found the A048s only slightly stickier than street tires. I felt the same on the Elise but you'd be hard pressed to tell the Elise folks that the tires aren't that great. They also heat cycle to sh*t pretty darn quickly too. Good luck with your next set of shoes. Chester
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Next set of track sneakers? - from Steven Hazard
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:14:34 -0400 From: "Steven Hazard" <98M3@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Next set of track sneakers? Yes Bob, $3500 big ones to fit them. If anyone wants to see pics email me off list. The car looks awesome...... You use four E46 front fenders for the parts. Those get hacked for their fender flares and then you trust a good body work dude to do the rest. Mike Noonan did the work to my car. I trust him...He fixes all of Will Turners cars after each event. He's in Malden, MA and loves P cars & BMW's and is a great driver/instructor as well. Steve -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:02:33 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Next set of track sneakers? I think Steve modified his fenders significantly!!!! Right Steve? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by WCC, JT-Designs, & Rogue Engineering
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#7. E30 M3 rear seat cushion - from Scott McClung
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:37:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: E30 M3 rear seat cushion I figure someone here may know this one - how easy is the bottom seat cushion (back seat) on a E30 to remove / replace?
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#8. Re: [E36M3] E30 M3 rear seat cushion - from Walter J
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:07:37 -0400 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E30 M3 rear seat cushion Scott McClung wrote: >how easy is the bottom seat cushion (back seat) on a E30 to remove / replace? > > Super easy. Just pull up on it from under the front. -- Walter
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#9.Dinan Strut Brace - from Kirk Lachman
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:28:51 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: Kirk Lachman <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: <FS> Dinan Strut Brace Dinan Strut Brace (P/N D180-0362) fits all E36 3 series including Z3. Dinan wants $399 new. Slight discoloration on hex head bolts, minor imperfections on surfaces of parts. $225 plus shipping/insurance from 89144. Paypal preferred. Email me at admranger@earthlink.net Regards, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter
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#10. RE: [E36M3] ADMIN NOTICE: FS 88 e30 M3 - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:49:16 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] ADMIN NOTICE: FS 88 e30 M3 Wisconsin plates? Why are the pictures all 6 years old? Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: John Rather [mailto:JRather@chemsoft.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 1:53 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] ADMIN NOTICE: FS 88 e30 M3 Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:39:27 -0500 From: "John Rather" <JRather@chemsoft.com> Subject: ADMIN NOTICE: FS 88 e30 M3 Sorry to use the board, but I need to sell my '88 M3. I hate to sell it; owned it for 12-13 years. Nice, clean original car. Silver/silver, 85k miles. It has hardly seen rain since I purchased it. Price is $16.9; pictures can be seen here - http://www.rather.net/images/cars/BMW_M3/index.htm http://www.rather.net/images/cars/BMW_M3_2/index.htm Please let me know if you have any questions... Thanks! John C. Rather jrather@chemsoft.com 920.869.0003 - work 408.515.6373 - mobile 920.869.0434 - home ************************************************* 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: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.5/450 - Release Date: 9/18/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.5/450 - Release Date: 9/18/2006