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#1. Re: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:02:13 -0400 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... On 10/16/07, Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > In this case, I have absolutely NO DOUBT that they towed your car IN > GEAR violating the ebrake completely and most likely redlining your > engine. Nail them to the wall if you have the resources to. The OP said it was flat bedded so at most they dragged it onto the flatbed. Dang I was hoping for a good ole fist fight in your story although I suspect the tow truck guy may have broken out a chain or a tire iron. Perhaps not a fair fight. =8^) There used to someone on this list that may have been a body builder and he used to have all sort of confrontations on the road and some he wished to turn into physical ones. Road rage anyone? Carlos 98 M3 (serenity now)
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Re:Oscillating Driver Window....... WARNING ! ! ! - from kwill69058@comcast.net
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:03:55 +0000 From: kwill69058@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re:Oscillating Driver Window....... WARNING ! ! ! WARNING ! If you change the latch you must be careful ! When you remove the 2 screws the backing plate will fall into the rear quarter panel. Making your life difficult. I used the thinest flathead screwdriver that was about 5 inches long. I removed the bottom screw then I put the screwdriver into the hole at an upward angle to hold the backing plate. I backed out the top screw until it was free then put it back in about five threads. I pulled the screwdriver back out then moved the bottom of the plastic latch out of the way and re-inserted the screwdriver only holding the backing plate in place so I could remove the top screw. There is an electrical connector in the center of the latch that you disconnect. Its pulls right off. But continue to hold the latch backing plate with the screwdriver the entire time. Then I re-attached the connector, Put on the rubber backing seal, inserted the top screw through the latch into the backing plate, then when I knew that the top screw was half way in I removed the screwdriver and put in the bottom screw. I did not fully tighten the latch down. I snugged it and closed the door to see where the pin ligned up and then tightened both screws down. I am sorry if this was wordy but I hope it was helpful. As much help as I have received from the members on this list I jump at the chance to help ! -Keith Williams -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Lawrence Barbieri" <larry@logicalconclusions.com> > Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:21:49 -0400 > From: "Lawrence Barbieri" > Subject: Re:Oscillating Driver Window > > Alex, > > Open the door and take a look at the latch attached to the car. You'll see > a small button at the back side of it. That button is what signals the door > is closed. It's probably worn down and now is intermittent when the door is > closed. > > I had this same problem that manifested itself on a bumpy road in Canada > when the window started going nuts. I thought the car was possessed! > > I have not tried to replace the latch, but I did put a small bit of > carefully trimmed duct tape over the button to take up some of the gap. It > will work for a while. > > - Larry > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:01:20 -0400 > From: "Avedis, Alexander (US SSA)" > Subject: Oscillating Driver Window > > Anybody ever run across an intermittent symptom of the driver's door > window dropping and raising [the close with door shut feature] > repeatedly after the door has been shut? Would it be a bad outside door > lever switch [thinking that someone is attempting to open the door] or > does the whole window need to be adjusted as if the glass were replaced.. > Bentley is not too clear on this. > > > > Any assistance appreciated. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Alex > > NJ Chapter > > > ************************************************* > 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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#3. RE: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:06:16 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... Quoting "Dallas Curtis" Do it for Johnny Man! The soc's said no weapons! -----Original Message----- From: Carlos Lopez [mailto:clopez98m3@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 3:10 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:02:13 -0400 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... On 10/16/07, Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > In this case, I have absolutely NO DOUBT that they towed your car IN > GEAR violating the ebrake completely and most likely redlining your > engine. Nail them to the wall if you have the resources to. The OP said it was flat bedded so at most they dragged it onto the flatbed. Dang I was hoping for a good ole fist fight in your story although I suspect the tow truck guy may have broken out a chain or a tire iron. Perhaps not a fair fight. =8^) There used to someone on this list that may have been a body builder and he used to have all sort of confrontations on the road and some he wished to turn into physical ones. Road rage anyone? Carlos 98 M3 (serenity now) ************************************************* 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] Problems when vehicle is towed... - from Carey Probst
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:20:42 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... yes but as they say, "An armed society is a polite society" Carey Goss, Patrick - PA wrote: > Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:06:16 -0500 > From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Problems when vehicle is towed... > > Quoting "Dallas Curtis" Do it for Johnny Man! The soc's said no > weapons! > Carey Probst '99M3 daily driver '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#5. 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:26:31 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket If you are in the SF bay Area and need one let me know. Hard to find locally when you really need it. Don't ask how I know. Kent
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#6. Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:08:01 -0700 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket Kent L. Shephard (e36m3@kshephard.com) said: > If you are in the SF bay Area and need one let me know. > Hard to find locally when you really need it. Sears sells a 1 13/16" socket for $25 that works. > Don't ask how I know. Haha :) I ordered one online from pelicanparts in advance, started the work and found out that it didn't fit ... so I had to run out to Sears and get the not-metric-but-it-works socket. -- Adam Lazur
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#7. 2008 M3 - GRM article - from Scott McClung
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:15:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: 2008 M3 - GRM article Interesting the article in Grass Roots Motorsports on the E92 M3 coupe lists the weight at 3483lbs. I think they are wishing it was that. Also commented the weight grew only 63lbs from the E46 M3. BMW's own press release states 1655kg, which is 3645lbs. How bout a 225lb increase guys? I also noticed on the BMW NA website the Oct. 6th PR confirms the sedan is coming to the states. Cool!! Might be a good buy in 3-5 years. I don't think I will be ponying up $70K for one, however. http://www.bmwusa.com/NR/rdonlyres/67D2F998-5EED-4C23-B96B-2163640BEDF9/0/071006_2008_M3_Sedan_Teaser.pdf Scott
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#8. Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:07:42 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket What do you mean doesn't fit? On Oct 16, 2007, at 2:08 PM, Adam Lazur wrote: > Kent L. Shephard (e36m3@kshephard.com) said: >> If you are in the SF bay Area and need one let me know. >> Hard to find locally when you really need it. > > Sears sells a 1 13/16" socket for $25 that works. > >> Don't ask how I know. > > Haha :) I ordered one online from pelicanparts in advance, started the > work and found out that it didn't fit ... so I had to run out to Sears > and get the not-metric-but-it-works socket. > > -- > Adam Lazur >
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#9. Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:25:06 -0700 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket Kent L. Shephard (e36m3@kshephard.com) said: > What do you mean doesn't fit? It was a 46mm impact socket. It had too large of an outer diameter to fit within the hub. I neglected to take into account the "thin wall" requirement. -- Adam Lazur
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:55:19 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket Well, Pelican better fix that reference. Cancelled my order. I guess I'm off to sears or somewhere. Kent On Oct 16, 2007, at 3:29 PM, Adam Lazur wrote: > Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:25:06 -0700 > From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> > Subject: Re: 46MM Wheel Retaining Socket > > Kent L. Shephard (e36m3@kshephard.com) said: >> What do you mean doesn't fit? > > It was a 46mm impact socket. It had too large of an outer diameter to > fit within the hub. I neglected to take into account the "thin wall" > requirement. > > -- > Adam Lazur > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > >