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#1. Yahoo! Auto Response - from r3_m3@yahoo.com
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Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:17:37 -0800 (PST) From: r3_m3@yahoo.com Subject: Yahoo! Auto Response I'm out of the loop until 30 DEC. Until then, have a Happy Holiday season and God Bless...r3
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#2. Re: fix for squeaking clutch pedal? - from David Bauer
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Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:41:21 -0800 (PST) From: David Bauer <dbauer@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: fix for squeaking clutch pedal? --- tom eby <thomaseby@hotmail.com> wrote: > > A second source of squeaks seem comes from the > plunger-spring-thing (pn > 35311158661). Somehow this plunger-spring-thing > wears or becomes dirty and > begins to squeak.> I am running without the plunger-spring-thing at the moment. I broke mine re-installing it incorrectly and haven't gotten around to putting the new one in. The pedal is stiffer without it but to me the force feels more linear now. I actually like it and may just leave it out for good. I've been wondering if it would be a good solution to the light clutch pedal resulting from a lightweight flywheel install. Dave 95 M3
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#3. 95 questions - from Jeff Conner
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Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:50:49 -0800 (PST) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: 95 questions That's questions about the model year, not the number that I have. :-) So I'm buying a 1995 M3 that's been mostly track prepared. It's ready to go, I'll just have to add some finishing touches. In talking to friends, I've heard of two main issues that I should be afraid of. One is whether or not the rear subframe has been reinforced, the other is the "95 M3 headgasket problem production date" - all he mentioned about that. For reference, the car is a 7/95 build with a clean title. so, any advice on the rear subframe or 'headgasket problem' I've mentioned? thanks -jeff 98 ///Sedan | 95 track rabbit __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: Fix for squeaking clutch pedal? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:05:57 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: Fix for squeaking clutch pedal? Group, After reviewing a few articles I have decided to go with the Ron Stygar clutch pedal fix. Thanks to all that replied. I'll let you all know how it turns out. cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering
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#5. Re: [E36M3] 95 questions - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:15:19 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 questions Both are news to me. I had 115k miles on my '95 M3 and had no issues. The list member I sold the car to kept it till over 150k miles and to my knowledge didn't have either of those issues with it either. -------------- Original message -------------- From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> > Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:50:49 -0800 (PST) > From: Jeff Conner > Subject: 95 questions > > That's questions about the model year, not the number that I have. :-) > > So I'm buying a 1995 M3 that's been mostly track prepared. It's ready to go, > I'll just have to add some finishing touches. In talking to friends, I've heard > of two main issues that I should be afraid of. One is whether or not the rear > subframe has been reinforced, the other is the "95 M3 headgasket problem > production date" - all he mentioned about that. > > For reference, the car is a 7/95 build with a clean title. > > so, any advice on the rear subframe or 'headgasket problem' I've mentioned? > > thanks > > -jeff > 98 ///Sedan | 95 track rabbit > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > ************************************************* > 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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#6. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] 95 questions - from Marco
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Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 21:20:44 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] 95 questions To the group - I'm really curious about the rear subframe reinforcement urban legend started. Are there any documented M3s not having the rear subframe attachment points? Jeff- I think what you are referring to is that the M3 comes with beefier attachment points for the four mounting points for the rear subframe. More pedestrian E36s do not and have lots of problems with the subframe ripping out. For point of reference mine is a 5/94 production date and it most definitely has the standard M3 subframe pickup points. Chassis number 1218. I've seen even lower numbered chassis and they had the re-enforcements. Were they beefed up even more in later production runs? Dunno. But I never had a problem. Now there is a an issue with the sway bar mounting points on the subframe that should be upgraded. They will break if not. Also the area where the toe bushing console attaches to the body of the car should have the bolt holes re-enforced. Now early M3 front subframe did come without re-enforcements in the area of the motor mounts. Maybe that is were the confusion started regarding subframe re-enforcements. IIRC yours is in the grey area of when the production run switched over to stronger fronts. You can tell visually if you have the new/old. At least I can since I know what the old one looked like since I was lucky enough to have one break ;-) Head gasket - yeah they blow on 95 M3s. If yours has a stock one it's only a matter of time. Replace it with a good aftermarket one. Marco If it can break on a 95 I've broken it. -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Conner [mailto:jeff.conner@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 8:54 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] 95 questions Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:50:49 -0800 (PST) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: 95 questions That's questions about the model year, not the number that I have. :-) So I'm buying a 1995 M3 that's been mostly track prepared. It's ready to go, I'll just have to add some finishing touches. In talking to friends, I've heard of two main issues that I should be afraid of. One is whether or not the rear subframe has been reinforced, the other is the "95 M3 headgasket problem production date" - all he mentioned about that. For reference, the car is a 7/95 build with a clean title. so, any advice on the rear subframe or 'headgasket problem' I've mentioned? thanks -jeff 98 ///Sedan | 95 track rabbit __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ************************************************* 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.25/593 - Release Date: 12/19/2006 1:17 PM
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#7. Re: [E36M3] 95 questions - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:22:38 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 questions In a message dated 12/20/06 10:54:27 PM Central Standard Time, jeff.conner@yahoo.com writes: so, any advice on the rear subframe or 'headgasket problem' I've mentioned? ---------------------------------------- No such problems with any E36 M3. The M3's (including all '95's) rear subframe mounts are reinforced compared to the standard E36 models. And the head gasket is not a problem. Your friend might be thinking of the 1.8L 4-cylinder engine. I think it had a recurring head gasket problem or something. Good luck with the track toy, Lowell Seaton '95 M3
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#8. RE: [E36M3] to 335i? Slighty OT - from dhogg
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:08:47 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] to 335i? Slighty OT Sorry for this, just wanted to get your new emails into my list Dave _____ From: Jim Hogg [mailto:jhogg@hughes.net] Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 9:09 AM To: 'dhogg'; 'E36M3' Cc: 'Erich Stahlman'; racingandy@gmail.com; 'Steve Hogg' Subject: RE: [E36M3] to 335i? Slighty OT The new Z06 is just simply amazing. I hope you took some video of the laps... _____ From: dhogg [mailto:dhogg@suscom.net] Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 8:45 AM To: 'E36M3' Cc: 'Erich Stahlman'; 'Jim Hogg'; racingandy@gmail.com; 'Steve Hogg' Subject: Re: [E36M3] to 335i? Slighty OT Since Gill mentioned Corvettes, I had a couple hot laps in the new Z06 as a passenger with my instructor at the Bondurant School track at Firebird last week. Holy smoke! And I thought the new M5 might be overkill for the street. This thing's the closest you can get to a GT-class race car with a license plate - at any price. BTW, if you want some incredible fun in a Roush-prepared Mustang Cobra and great trail braking/car control instruction, the Advanced Road Racing course at Bondurant is spot-on. Even if you normally drive an E36 M3 (there, on topic again). Dave Hogg
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#9. 335i Follow Up - Diffs - from dhogg
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:11:22 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: 335i Follow Up - Diffs To put a punctuation mark on this thread, I'm posting the info that I got from Diffs On Line. I don't know specific lock-up info, but here's what I learned from Dan: So, have you come up with a proper LSD for this car yet? BTW, I'd leave the gearing alone for us civilian types. I do have a unit available for the car, it is $3195 with the stock ratio. I can either build in yours or do a core exchange. The core would be the same amount BMW charges me for a brand new unit. Would your unit work with BMW's electronic traction/stability/etc.gizmo's or would they be permanently off? Or would it just be the DSC that would be permanently off? My unit works perfectly with the DSC. Basically it is the same as how the M3s work with DSC and LSD. Together they will ensure that you have the most traction. DSC is still switched off jus the same. It sounds as if turbos are in my future. Now, what happens to the beautiful Alpenweiss M3/4 when I finally do this? Dave Hogg
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#10. Re: [E36M3] to 335i or not to 335i? - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 06:21:37 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] to 335i or not to 335i? > Are you saying that an M5 would cost about $4k - $6k a year for repairs? No. I am saying that I don't know what an M5 would cost you to maintain if you bought one; mine cost almost $18K to maintain during the 21 months I owned it. That works out to $857/month or $10,285/year. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2004 645Ci 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL