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#1. Re: OT: Garage improvements - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:53:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: OT: Garage improvements Hello Jim, For above average garage lighting a quality T-8 fixture with an electronic ballast and quality bulbs is the way to go. For the ultimate in garage lighting I would recommend a three lamp T-5 fixture and quality bulbs. Cost is a little more than a T-8 fixture but you get the advantage of much more light from a more compact fixture. Most if not all T-5 fixtures have an optical reflector to maximize light output and are made for harsh industrial applications (we use them for high-bay lighting at my place of employment). My garage is nothing special but I wanted the best lighting possible so I went with T-5 fixtures and purchased them through a local electric supply house. Here is a link to the spec sheet: http://www.hew.com/specification/43622.PDF I have been very happy with these lamps and would buy again. One more item, if the ceiling is open you may want to run an additional outlet for a ceiling mounted retractable-corded work light or extension cord. I have both and they are extremely convenient. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter '95 M3 ------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 11:24:48 -0700 From: "J Files" <jsf.online@gmail.com> Subject: OT: Garage improvements Off Topic... The lighting in my garage sucks. While there are a couple hanging fluorescents, they are inadequate for actually seeing what I am working on, whether it be the (obligatory bmw content) M3, 325, Jeep, a bike, or any number of other garage projects. It is not a large garage by any means - 2.5 car width, single story height, typically holds the two BMWs, a bunch of bikes, jog stroller, washer & dryer, workbench, secondary fridge, a wall of storage, etc. After having a water problem upstairs in March, I am now in the unenviable position of needing a new ceiling in my garage. Two questions for the group: 1) Any recommendations of specific built-in lighting for a garage? 2) Aside from adding decent lighting, any thoughts on items that should be put in the ceiling while the drywall is full of holes? Still drying, but working with insurance and contractors already, Jim ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
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#2. Re: [E36M3] hard steering - from David Michael
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:55:17 -0400 From: "David Michael" <adavidmichael@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] hard steering Hi Tom, Maybe "flushing" is too generous. More like "draining and then filling". I drained by disconnecting the return line at the pump (with the engine off of course). FWIW I used d Mobil 1 synthetic atf Dave On 4/2/07, Tom Yee <tomgsr@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Hi, David, > > What is the process fo flushing the P/S fluid? Where do you 'open the > line'? > > Thank you for your ideas! > > Tom Yee > > > > > >Tom, > > > >I had the exact same problem on my M3. I solved it, but I am not sure > which > >one of the things I did was the cure. In any case, I did the following: > > > >1. Replaced the power steering fluid 3 times > >2. Replace the PS reservoir (which has the filter) > >3. Lubricated the dreaded u-joint that is right up near the firewall and > >accessible only with a lubricant that shoots from the can > >4. Drilled a small hole in the "outer" steering column inside the car by > >the > >firewall and sprayed in lubricant, which then ostensibly dribbles down to > >lube the same u-joint > > > >3 and 4 above are discussed in various forums on the net. In any case, I > >think it was mostly flushing the fluid several times, since even after I > >had > >done everything, I still had "stiff steering" until OI flushed the fluid > 2 > >more times AND drove the car. > > > >Good luck > > > >Dave > >98 m3/4 93k > >90 200 qa 216k > >02mcs 36k > >07 es 4wd 1.2k > > > >On 4/1/07, Tom Yee <tomgsr@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> > >>Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:10:07 -0400 > >>From: "Tom Yee" <tomgsr@hotmail.com> > >>Subject: hard steering > >> > >>Hi, group, > >> > >>I am encountering an occasional 'hard steering' on the 97 M3/4 with 126k > >>miles. Particularly if the car sits overnight or it is cold, I have > >>trouble > >>cranking the wheel as if there is resistance. I don't think the > >>serepentine > >>belt is slipping. Once I have cranked the wheel in both directions, it > is > >>easier to steer. Any ideas? > >> > >>Thanks in advance. > >> > >>Tom Yee > >> > >>************************************************* > >> > >> > >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > i'm making a difference.Make every IM count for the cause of your choice. > Join Now. > > http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwme0080000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://im.live.com/messenger/im/home/?source=hmtagline > >
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#3. RE: [E36M3] That Annoying Brake Light Switch - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:39:26 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] That Annoying Brake Light Switch Bimmerworld has 'em cheap. https://secure19.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=bimmerworl&B usType=BtoC&Count1=174251735&Count2=91392159&CategoryID=32&Target=products.a sp -----Original Message----- From: Neil Maller [mailto:neil.maller@gte.net] Sent: Monday, April 02, 2007 3:31 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] That Annoying Brake Light Switch Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:28:08 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: That Annoying Brake Light Switch Anyone have the P/N handy? I replaced it several years ago, but now it appears I need to do that again. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD ************************************************* 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] hard steering - from marty
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Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 20:54:01 -0400 From: marty <mfraiser@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] hard steering here's a link to a pretty decent write-up i just found of three approaches --> http://dvatp.com/bmw/diy/power_steering_flush/. It's for an E46 but pretty much the same drill for an E36. I flushed mine a couple of months ago and replaced the reservoir/filter. I'd done the drain/fill method a few times but the fluid was still very dark with suspended black particles. I had found the ZF flushing procedure on one of their web pages but can't seem to find it now. It's the one the above site's author calls the 'official flush'. Be careful if you choose that one - the hose escaped my catch can and blew p/s fluid all over the floor and adjacent BMW's fender and hood. It comes out fast and furious. marty '96 M3 - nice transparent red p/s fluid David Michael wrote: > Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:55:17 -0400 > From: "David Michael" <adavidmichael@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] hard steering > > Hi Tom, > > Maybe "flushing" is too generous. More like "draining and then filling". I > drained by disconnecting the return line at the pump (with the engine off of > course). > > FWIW I used d Mobil 1 synthetic atf > > Dave > > > On 4/2/07, Tom Yee <tomgsr@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi, David, >> >> What is the process fo flushing the P/S fluid? Where do you 'open the >> line'? >> >> Thank you for your ideas! >> >> Tom Yee >>
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#5. Re: [E36M3] OT: Garage improvements - from David Bauer
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 18:37:19 -0700 (PDT) From: David Bauer <dbauer@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Garage improvements --- J Files <jsf.online@gmail.com> wrote: > > Two questions for the group: > 1) Any recommendations of specific built-in lighting > for a garage? I have several quad T8 fixtures with full spectrum bulbs that I bought at the local box store. I found that two fixtures per bay gives me the amount of light I want and the full spectrum bulbs make a big difference. > 2) Aside from adding decent lighting, any thoughts > on items that should be > put in the ceiling while the drywall is full of > holes? I have ceiling outlets on a 15 amp circuit between each bay so that I can hang a retractable extension cord. You can never have too many outlets. HTH Dave 95 M3
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#6. Re: lighting - from Marc Plante
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 22:07:22 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: lighting Flourescent fixtures will still probably be your best bet...just more of them. I have three banks of two two bulb fixtures in my three car garage with 17' ceilings, and they provide a lot of light. If you really wrench a lot under the hood consider an extra bank of two at the head of the garage where you'd open the hood, but you can use a corded light for that. Additionally think about a power outlet for an extending power cord and an extending portable light. finally remember to put some hooks in the ceiling of your garage to hang the tennis balls from if you're parking something big that may hit the back wall. Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 77k 2005 Child (Lydia) 2007 Child (on order) [Yes, I'm keeping the M until I can get a 535i...I hope].
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#7. Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> - from M540
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:30:01 -0400 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> One other barely-educated opinion to throw out: I love the concept of the zero-maintenance polished concrete, as any other coating will ultimately deteriorate and need to be redone. I did my own 2-part epoxy in my last house and while it was still quite nice after 5 years it was starting to chalk and dull wherever sunlight hit it. On the plus side, I really did like how smooth it was (I added no grit) for sliding under the car, moving heavy objects, etc. Polished concrete is probably similar in this regard. I do not live in snow country so the floor wasn't often wet, but we did not have any slipping problems. One big plus for the epoxy which I haven't seen mentioned was light reflectivity. I used a light battleship gray color and even in my poorly-lit garage noticed a HUGE difference when working down low or under the car. Sunlight and particularly light from my drop-lights really reflected up under the car well; vastly improving my task lighting when I really needed it. Working next to a hot or buzzing drop light has always bugged the heck out of me and the shiny floor was an enormous improvement in this regard. Please do report back on what you do and how you like it, I'll definitely be finishing the floor in my next house and am open to new ideas. Kevin -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:50:41 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> Solution: go to Costco, drop a cup of water on the floor and see how slippery it is. :-P Brian build 8/95 On 4/2/07, Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> wrote: > > > Slippery.
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#8. re: Garage improvements - from bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 09:12:32 -0700 (PDT) From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> Subject: re: Garage improvements I'd suggest looking at the ultimate garage website - http://www.ultimategarage.com Steve DeGaralamo is the ultimate perfectionist. He has some write ups on his site on things to take into consideration when building a garage, lighting being one of them. He's a bmw guy, very helpful (though I get the impression he doesn't tollerate fools lightly!) I'd call him if you have questions.
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#9. WTB: stock chip for 8/95 - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 14:56:20 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: WTB: stock chip for 8/95 Hey all, Registration renewal *just* arrived on Saturday, and I'd like to get a stock chip in case the car won't pass with the Conforti chip and intake mods etc. I think the earlier ECUs had a different chip (can't remember the changeover date), so just any old chip from an OBD I M3 probably won't work... Anyone have one available that will work? Thanks, Brian
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#10. Re: WTB: stock chip for 8/95 - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 14:57:26 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: WTB: stock chip for 8/95 Addendum: One available that will work for a reasonable price? :-P Thanks d00ds. On 4/3/07, Brian Ruiz <eurowerke@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hey all, > > Registration renewal *just* arrived on Saturday, and I'd like to get a > stock chip in case the car won't pass with the Conforti chip and intake mods > etc. I think the earlier ECUs had a different chip (can't remember the > changeover date), so just any old chip from an OBD I M3 probably won't > work... > > Anyone have one available that will work? > > Thanks, > Brian >