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#1. Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Re: S54 Reliability - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:01:44 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Re: S54 Reliability On 11/14/06, Marco <m3driver@iname.com> wrote: > > >http://www.siastuning.com/YelloSpecs.htm Vic was on an episode of Rides a while back adding that Electromotive Tec 3 unit to the General Lee that they did for that guitar player dude (I forget his name). -Carlos.
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#2. Intermittent brake light warning - from Gary Preece
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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:14:25 -0500 From: "Gary Preece" <gary.preece@insightbb.com> Subject: Intermittent brake light warning I have found over the last few years that when the warning is brake "light" fail it is the contacts and when it says brake "circuit" fail it is the switch under the brake pedal. Gary 95 M3 PS - I have the brake light fail warning as we speak...
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#3. Car shopping - from M540
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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:54:44 -0500 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: Car shopping If anyone has a current CarF*x account who wouldn't mind running a VIN for me, please e-mail me offline. I've found a possible new set of wheels but it has a remarkably high number of entries listed on the free "check" (22!). Thank you in advance, Kevin
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#4. FS E36 M3 parts - from Gary
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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:27:03 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: FS E36 M3 parts Hey guys, I need to sell the following stuff.. 1. lighted shift knob with ///M log in the middle. With wiring harness to splice into cigarette light, LIKE NEW! Has maybe 1000miles on it. I have a six speed now ;-) $80.00 2. SSR COMP H, 18x8.5, silver, (E36M3 fitment) no tires, no scrathes or curb damage, the wheel is the same on the tire rack web site, comes with front spacers and the SSR front lug nuts and center caps with BMW roundels on them. They have maybe 1000miles on them and have been on the track three days at DE's. Retail is $1600.00 SELL FOR $1200.00, (buyer pays shipping) I will be at Barber this week end. I can bring them to the track. Or ship UPS through my Bike Shop. Thank you, Gary Gray Pro Bike www.probikeusa.com
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#5. S54 Reliability - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 14:02:17 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: S54 Reliability Brian, The racer that Carlos is referring to is Chuck Stickley.. And god is he FAAAAASSSSSSTTTT in that car!!! If/When I want more power, I am seriously considering a S54... From a conversation that I had with Chuck, he does have a TON of $$$ into that car... Regards Mo -------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:36:34 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: S54 Reliability On 11/13/06, Brian Ruiz <eurowerke@gmail.com> wrote: > > >Has anyone retrofitted an S54 into their E36 M3? I've heard of a couple of people doing it but so far only racers (which implies a lot of money involved). The one car I've seen running at east coast events friggin' flies! Easily outpowers all the other Euro motored cars but then again he's an engine builder. -Carlos 98 M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Looking for Springs - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:24:00 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Looking for Springs On 11/13/06, don wentz <dasduck@comcast.net> wrote: > > >Hi gang, > >I'm looking for some 7" h x 64MM springs, in 450 to 550 lbs. > >These would fit a Ground Control Koni SA setup. > >Anyone got any laying around? Just FYI the better way to ask is by using the part numbers (most people that run coilovers will understand you better). Looking for: 700.250.450 or 700.250.550 Also give Bimmerforums a try, I've found a lot of good parts for the E36 there (and cheap). :-) -Carlos 98 M3 using 600.250.500 and 600.225.600
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: OBD-II software for diagnostics: which one? - from Peter Loron
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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:13:00 -0800 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: OBD-II software for diagnostics: which one? I sent a series of questions to AutoEnginuity and got pretty quick responses back from Jay Horak. With his permission, I'm going to repost our conversations below. The executive summary is: he doesn't have a E36 M3 to check the tool on, so he couln't give me an exact list of what the tool+BMW expansion supports. Based on the list on the web page for the S52, looks like there's quite a bit of engine data that can be obtained. -Pete ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [begin thread] On 11/13/06, Jay Horak < autoengi@autoenginuity.com> wrote: Still no luck. I can say this I guess, you have the MKIV ABS controllers so we have trouble read clear for that, then you have the S52 engine with all the sensors and bi-directional controls and DTCs, also the transmission but I am sure you have a manual which has no controller. So look here for those systems and our coverage: http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-software.html (At the bottom is BMW). -----Original Message----- From: peterloron@gmail.com [mailto: peterloron@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 2:40 PM To: support@autoenginuity.com Subject: Support Below is the result of your feedback form. It was submitted by (peterloron@gmail.com) on Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 13:40:17 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Description of the Problem: I'm interested in the Scan Tool. One of the vehicles I'm interested in checking is a 1998 BMW M3. I looked at the BMW-specific codes page, but am not sure how much benefit I would be getting by purchasing the BMW expansion. Is there a way for me to see exactly what other data I would have access to? Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On 11/13/06, Jay Horak <jayhorak@autoenginuity.com> wrote: Those engines use the same controller. So that's what you'll see exactly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Peter Loron [mailto: peterloron@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 10:50 AM To: jayhorak@autoenginuity.com Subject: Re: Support Hi. Yeah, looks like there's a lot of sensors available with the S52 engine. Reading the chart ( http://www.autoenginuity.com/BMW-All-Systems-List.html), you've lumped the S52 in with the S54 and S62. Is this simply based on the type of computer used on these engines all supporting the same sensor interface? -Pete [end thread] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On 11/11/06, Peter Loron <peterloron@gmail.com> wrote: > > Don, thanks for the info! I've sent a question to AE asking specifically > about what is supported in the 98 M3. Sounds like the AE tool is a pretty > good one. > > -Pete > > On 11/10/06, Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > > Still here once in a while.. not really attentive so if > > you want to REALLY know something, copy me on your message > > to the group. > > > > I have the full-boat AE BMW module. Don't have an E36 > > to test it on anymore. The version I have does all the > > diagnostics via the OBD-II connector, and will probably > > need a different adaptor to work with cars having the > > underhood 20 pin connector. > > > > What does it do that the standard doesn't? The standard > > AE tool does the engine diagnostics - and does standard > > OBD-II and BMW specific diagnostics. It does some component > > actuation on the engine. > > > > The advanced program does everything else - ABS/DSC/ASC, > > LCM (Light-Control-Module), SRS (airbags), ZKE (theft), > > instrument cluster, etc.. etc.. > > > > If you figure the extra cost of it vs say a Peake SRS > > code reader and the Peake engine code reader - it's a bargain, > > and as was stated - Jay gives excellent support and free > > upgrades (which I've been receiving as I've discovered a > > few bugs in the E46/M3 implementations..) > > > > I suggest you contact AE - and Jay specifically to see what it provides > > for the E36 M3 cars. I believe their is a spreadsheet on their > > website listing all the capabilities by model.. but for specifics > > Jay is the guy to talk to. > > > > > > Jay sells on ebay in addition to direct through his > > > > website. You can get $50 off using the eBay route. > > > > Yup. Never figured that out except perhaps it avoids > > dealers claiming he's undercutting them. > > > > > > The package includes a performance program that does > > > > hp, 1/4 mile, braking tests, etc. Very cool. > > > > HTH, > > > > Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ > > deilenberger@verizon.net > > NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ > > Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 > > > > >
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#8. Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:32:55 -0500 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? Hi, I have some 9005/9006 bulbs left over from my old VW days, and I was wondering if the stock E36 housings and wiring are up to higher wattages, or are they prone to melting? I have some 80W low beams and 65W hi beams. Stock is 51W low and 60W hi. (Yes, I'll get E-codes at some point.) Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? - from Gary
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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:44:56 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? I put 55low and 100watt highs in mine. I have Euro light in it now...The 55/100 US set up was ton's brighter...I was disapointed in how the euro set up performed...They are in my wife's car now. The high beams are super bright!!!! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:37 PM Subject: [E36M3] Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? > Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:32:55 -0500 > From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> > Subject: Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? > > Hi, > I have some 9005/9006 bulbs left over from my old VW days, and I was > wondering if the stock E36 housings and wiring are up to higher wattages, > or > are they prone to melting? I have some 80W low beams and 65W hi beams. > Stock is 51W low and 60W hi. > > (Yes, I'll get E-codes at some point.) > > Paul Andrews > 98 M3/4 > # 42 STU > > > ************************************************* > 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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#10. Re: [E36M3] Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? - from Reid Conti
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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:21:56 -0800 From: "Reid Conti" <reid@conti.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Stock H/L housings OK with hi-watt bulbs? I never got around to running brighter bulbs in mine, but did have Euro headlights. One thing you will hear over and over again from EEs is that your electrical system is not designed for 80+ watts, and so even if you replace the fuses your wiring is probably stranging 80 watt bulbs. You would have to redo your wiring to see the full benefit. That said, you should still notice SOME performance increase in brighter bulbs. It's not really a good idea to put brighter lows in the US housings, the light pattern is such an ugly blob, you will offend people even more than they do stock. I used 55 watt lows in my euros, and while its true that they don't seem that bright, I felt that the light was more useable.. it went town, on the road, and forward ahead of the car, where the US lights sorta put a blob of light on the road, and a blob of light straight ahead, but didn't light up "down the road" as well. Also, the reduction in backscatter made the illuminated road stand out more than it does with the US lights. That said, while you'll notice a dramatic beam improvement with Euros, you'll need HID to really improve your headlights. I never made it that far before I sold my car :) Putting an HID setup into US headlights is not a good idea. I also always felt that the euro high beams were much, much better than the stock ones. Probably largely due to the clear glass lens instead of pitted yellow plastic! .... still trying to figure out what Z3 euro headlights look like, and if I can get my hands on them.. I miss euro lights so bad! - reid 2000 M Coupe > I put 55low and 100watt highs in mine. I have Euro light in it now...The > 55/100 US set up was ton's brighter...I was disapointed in how the euro set > up performed...They are in my wife's car now. The high beams are super > bright!!!!