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#1. Re: [E36M3] max velocity splitters - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:17:47 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] max velocity splitters I had them on my car they work great. But you really have to be careful with them I ripped one set off on a low curb by accident. the second set I ran for two years and hit speed bumps rubbed them going on and off the trailer and they never broke.. and they look cool! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Yee" <tomgsr@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 11:55 AM Subject: [E36M3] max velocity splitters > Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:47:21 -0500 > From: "Tom Yee" <tomgsr@hotmail.com> > Subject: max velocity splitters > > Hello, fellow enthusiasts, > > Wondering if anyone is/has used the two piece front splitters from max > velocity for the E36 M3. Installation instructions make it sound easy to > add on. Any issues or durability considerations? Is it so low that speed > bumps will possibly cause damage? > > Thanks for your thoughts! > > Regards, > Tom Yee > > _________________________________________________________________ > Fixing up the home? Live Search can help > http://imagine-windowslive.com/search/kits/default.aspx?kit=improve&locale=en-US&source=hmemailtaglinenov06&FORM=WLMTAG > > > > ************************************************* > 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. For those looking for an M3/4... - from dgcrum@jps.net
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:48:20 -0800 (GMT-08:00) From: dgcrum@jps.net Subject: For those looking for an M3/4... Here's one that /may/ be of interest: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/car/261254345.html if you can stomach the bling factor. No affiliation, etc. David 96 M3
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#3. CARFAX - from Mdgreer
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 15:52:16 -0500 (EST) From: "Mdgreer" <mark.greer@excite.com> Subject: CARFAX Is there anyone with a current CARFAX account that would run a couple of VINs for me? Thanks, Mark 1997 M3/4 _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#4. re: hunting idle - from bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:01:34 -0800 (PST) From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> Subject: re: hunting idle I'm not sure it applies to the M engine, but the M50 engine has an idle control valve that can get gunked up - there's a DIY writeup with pics at http://www.unitedbimmer.com/kb-e36-icvcleaning.php It might be worth looking at. Barrett
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#5. Re: [E36M3] re: hunting idle - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:44:21 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] re: hunting idle In a message dated 1/12/2007 5:05:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com writes: http://www.unitedbimmer.com/kb-e36-icvcleaning.php The 1995 has the same ICV. I've removed and cleaned already. A good dose of brake clean and a little Wd 40 usually does the trick with these. I finally received a new fault code reader today and will try to see if it gives me any hints. Thanks for the info. I drove the Boxster the last two days to ease the pain of the hunting idle :) shel
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#6. Re: [E36M3] re: hunting idle - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 17:51:50 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] re: hunting idle Might be a bad O2 sensor. Or....a bad knock sensor. My wife's car has the infamous hunting idle, 94 325i ..It coded as a bad Knock sensor...Since it doesn't bother her, I'll let it be since pulling the intake is aPITA...even though I'm pretty good at after pulling them off and on my car four times.. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: <Shelhart2@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] re: hunting idle > Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 18:44:21 EST > From: Shelhart2@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] re: hunting idle > > > In a message dated 1/12/2007 5:05:46 PM Eastern Standard Time, > bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com writes: > > http://www.unitedbimmer.com/kb-e36-icvcleaning.php > > > > The 1995 has the same ICV. I've removed and cleaned already. A good > dose > of brake clean and a little Wd 40 usually does the trick with these. I > finally received a new fault code reader today and will try to see if it > gives me > any hints. Thanks for the info. I drove the Boxster the last two days > to > ease the pain of the hunting idle :) > > shel > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. Hunting idle - part two - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:01:28 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Hunting idle - part two OK so I bought a new reader for the 1995 (I sold the old one my my 1998). I plugged it in and hit go. It simply keeps going round and round and doesn''t give me a code?? It reset the oil light and service light so I know it's working. I also noticed that once the car ignition was on (not the car) while running the code reader the idle control valve was huming. Should it be? I can get my hand in there and can feel it generate a low hum / buz. I've never had a code reader just keep cycling without giving a code after being on for 2 minutes plus. Any ideas? Shel
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#8. Throttle position sensor - help - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:57:25 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Throttle position sensor - help OK, I am on a mission. I even broke out the Bentley manual :) I looked at the diagnosis for the throttle position sensor and it is supposed to be getting 5 volts. No luck. The resistance measures properly (The resistance goes from 1-5k OHMS while moving the throttle) so it appears it's doing the job but isn't getting any juice from the ECM. So I went and unplugged the ECM and found the pin number that is supposed to be giving out 5 VDC to the throttle position sensor. No luck. I was hoping for a broken wire in between. Here is the question: Since I've got a turner aftermarket chip, would that affect the throttle position switch ( I can't see why). IT simply may be that I've got a faulty ECM?? As my last post stated, I'm also not getting any fault code reading? It just keeps trying but no ocde comes up and it doesn't stop trying... With the idle control valve seeming to be working (humming on ignition and freshly cleaned) the throttle position switch is the next logical item. Anyone have any greater depth of experience here. I'm at a dead end and don't have a spare ECM to try out. By the way, what would a used ECM cost for a 1995 build date 10/94 just in case? Where might I find one? Shel 1995 M3 Starting to like my Boxster and wife's Honda Pilot a lot more :)
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Throttle position sensor - help - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:13:00 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Throttle position sensor - help > have a spare ECM to try out. By the way, what would a used ECM cost for a 1995 > build date 10/94 just in case? Where might I find one? I bought one for $400 from someone on this list several years ago, I would post here, post on the UUC list and try Ebay. I might still have my old one which worked fine except the tachometer and coolant temp signals don't work so are not displayed on the instrument cluster. If you like, I can send it to you for troubleshooting purposes (assuming I can find it). -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2004 645Ci 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#10. ASC+T throttle body removal - from marty
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Date: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 10:21:36 -0500 From: marty <mfraiser@earthlink.net> Subject: ASC+T throttle body removal I recently completed an S50 intake manifold conversion on my '96 M3 and left the ASC+T secondary throttle body off (aka ASC delete). The ASC+T throttle position sensor and throttle actuator are still there and zip-tied safely out of the way. As expected the ASC light is illuminated and I'll pull the bulb. Does anyone know whether the ASC+T is completely disabled now or does the braking portion of it still function? If there is/was a braking portion of ASC+T - I don't remember exactly which system had which component although I'm pretty sure the E36 had both a throttle and braking component. If the braking portion of traction control is still active that's probably a useful thing to have on the street, or maybe even track sometimes? As a follow on, if the braking portion is still functional, I'm going to have a hell of a time knowing whether ASC is completely disabled since the light is always on (or always off once the bulb is gone). I suppose I'll have to remember to push the ASC button once at track events when I start the car where I wish to disable the whole thing. I had a hard enough time remembering to do that when I had a light. It just occurred to me that I could probably pull a fuse to disable the whole thing - I'll take a look at that. thanks, marty '96 M3 '95 540i