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#1. Dr Vanos Stage 1 Install - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:51:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Dr Vanos Stage 1 Install Thought I would give some feedback on the Dr. Vanos unit that has recently been discussed. I completed my install today (Stage 1) and took it for a quick test drive. Marbles in a can noise is gone and low rpm hesitation is gone. Sweet. The instructions printed from the Dr. Vanos website were more than adequate though I did supplement them with TIS documentation for torque spec's and as a back-up for extra details. All in all I would say an above average DIY person should be able to do this job over the course of a weekend, being very meticulous and taking their time to address the details. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter '95 M3 '01 325iT __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Dr Vanos Stage 1 Install - from Matt Bader
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:33:51 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Dr Vanos Stage 1 Install Sounds good. Thanks for the feedback. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware -----Original Message----- From: Matt Weimer [mailto:mjweimer@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 6:54 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Dr Vanos Stage 1 Install Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:51:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Dr Vanos Stage 1 Install Thought I would give some feedback on the Dr. Vanos unit that has recently been discussed. I completed my install today (Stage 1) and took it for a quick test drive. Marbles in a can noise is gone and low rpm hesitation is gone. Sweet. The instructions printed from the Dr. Vanos website were more than adequate though I did supplement them with TIS documentation for torque spec's and as a back-up for extra details. All in all I would say an above average DIY person should be able to do this job over the course of a weekend, being very meticulous and taking their time to address the details. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter '95 M3 '01 325iT __________________________________________________ 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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#3. Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: 1 Series Diff - from Chris Teague
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 17:34:16 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: 1 Series Diff There is a rumor of an M version of the 135i, but no date. I think a lot of us will be waiting to get one when they announce it, but it's probably a few years off at best. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott M" <smlists@pacbell.net> > Are they planning for an M1? That would be very interesting.... >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re: OT: 1 Series Diff - from Scott M
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:19:00 -0700 From: Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: OT: 1 Series Diff Wow - only 90lbs? I was hoping to see more like 200 less. Bummer. 335i Coupe sure does look better to. The 135 should have shorter wheelbase however, which should make it more nimble. And there is that $5K price gap... Scott On Oct 21, 2007, at 9:54 AM, Stiles wrote: > Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:44:24 -0700 > From: "Stiles" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: OT: 1 Series Diff > > Only 40kg lighter than a 335i coupe. I'd take a m-technic (if we > get this > pkg...) 335i instead, thanks. > > http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.php?sid=1161&page=1 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Neil Maller [mailto:neil.maller@gte.net] > Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2007 8:34 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Re: OT: 1 Series Diff > > Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:31:29 -0400 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: OT: 1 Series Diff > > on 10/20/07 10:54 PM, Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> wrote: > >> I would not hold your breath. BMW seems to have gone on a tract of >> only offering LSD on M-cars. >> >> Scott > > I agree (well, except for the "tract" part). > > The culprit is DSC. Once you have stability control hardware on a > car the > pseudo-LSD function is just a matter of programming, with no extra > manufacturing cost. But a real LSD is hardware with real per unit > cost. The > savings opportunity for BMW must seem irresistible. > > That said, my Mini Cooper S has real LSD and it was only a $500 > option. > > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#5. Re: [E36M3] deck (trunk/boot) lid question - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:10:45 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] deck (trunk/boot) lid question My '97 has a factory spoiler and no brake light in window. On Oct 21, 2007, at 7:24 AM, Carlos Lopez wrote: > Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:16:22 -0400 > From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] deck (trunk/boot) lid question > > On 10/21/07, Russ Doucet <russ@russdoucet.com> wrote: >> That's about the summary I need. VG acronyms BTW, TY. >> >> Does your 98 also have a CHMSL in the back window? Do you know if >> your >> spoiler LED is stock? > > Yup stock, and no back window CHMSL. That's how you can tell that > someone added one to a 95 M3, they have the rear window one still > there. At least some people go through the trouble of using the > wiring from that one on the wing mounted one and disable it. > > Carlos > 98 M3 > PS As to 4 door MA Shaw wings, I recently saw a 4-door 325/M3 racecar > with an MA Shaw wing mounted. > > > ************************************************* > 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. great opportunity for camber/caster plates if sells low - from Paul Smith
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 08:15:24 -0400 From: "Paul Smith" <Paul.Smith@OntarioSystems.com> Subject: great opportunity for camber/caster plates if sells low I am offering these on eBay. These may go cheap. Really never used. On the car a few months of limited sedate street driving. Paul smith M3/4/5 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TC-Kline-BMW-E36-all-Camber-Caster-Plate- w-Heim-Joint_W0QQitemZ170161445602QQihZ007QQcategoryZ33581QQssPageNameZW DVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Attention: This message and all attachments are private and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by reply email and delete the message immediately.
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#7. Re: OT: 1 Series Diff - from L R
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 05:44:22 -0700 (PDT) From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: OT: 1 Series Diff Mmmh, only 40kg lighter? Unless it handles lot better than the 3 series (or it's a lot cheaper) I don't really see a reason to get it. Plus, I like the looks of the 3 series better anyway. Luis -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:44:24 -0700 From: "Stiles" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: OT: 1 Series Diff Only 40kg lighter than a 335i coupe. I'd take a m-technic (if we get this pkg...) 335i instead, thanks. http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/first_drive.php?sid=1161&page=1 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] hole in center of rim... - from Mark D
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:18:40 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] hole in center of rim... Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: > Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 18:56:09 EDT > From: Shelhart2@aol.com > Subject: hole in center of rim... > > I was driving my 05 330CI to work Friday and ran over something. The > adventures of driving on I4 in Orlando never cease to amaze me... Not only did the I'm not sure where you'd go down there but there's a shop up here that gets pretty much raving reviews, http://www.wheelcollision.com/ I'm sure you could ship to them. I absolutely positively feel for you driving on I4 near orlando. I drove through it 3 times now (flew one way one of the times to pick up a car, on the way to Sarasota from Philly) and if it's even remotely day time, you're in for it. I must have sat in traffic for hours. And I thought Philly was bad! On my way home I left at 5am just ot beat it but got stuck in Jacksonville really nicely anyway :( Man I pity someone trying to do a cannonball run style drive along the east coast! All I can say is never again, I'll be flying next time... Just too far and too much traffic. Thanks, Mark
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#9. Re: [E36M3] 95 No start fuel pump? - from Mark D
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:38:47 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 No start fuel pump? Steve Klein wrote: > Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:27:08 -0500 > From: Steve Klein <s.klein@steveklein.cc> > Subject: 95 No start fuel pump? > > Hi, Gang- > As of yesterday, my car will crank just fine but not fire, and I > wanted to confirm if my hypothesis of dead fuel pump ( @ 180k/mi) > makes sense. > > For a while, after sitting for a day, the car would take a few > seconds of cranking to fire up, just as if the fuel rail was draining > off, then filling back up. I thought perhaps the regulator was on the > way out, but it ran just fine. > > Yesterday, it cranked for 10 sec, then caught and stumbled roughly > for a while until I stepped on the accelerator pedal, then ran > smoothly at aprox. 2k/ rpms, but would drop back to a rough idle. > > I left it overnight and just went to start it again, and now, it > cranks and cranks, but won't catch at all. I'll add that the tank was > nearly empty yesterday and I'm parked on a slope with the car leaning > towards the pump side. I put in 3+ gal. of gas, and that's when it > caught finally. There's plenty of gas in it now and I've cranked it > long enough to pump fuel back to the engine, but no go. > > I'm ready to order a new FPR, filter and pump, but wanted to get a > little feedback from others before I start throwing parts at it. The > fuse and relay both check out, tho I haven't put a multi-meter on the > pump yet. Should I check for excessive current draw as a sign of failure? Out of curiosity have you checked for spark? That sounds suspiciously to me like a failing camshaft position sensor that has no failed the rest of hte way. I suppose it could be the crank sensor too but those seem to fail less often if at all. The reason I say this is because I would think a failing fuel pump would generate enough pressure to idle but then would stumble and buck all over the place once you get on it due to lack of fuel and the lean mixture. Thanks, Mark
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#10. Question RE UUC Shortshifter - from kjk
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Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:13:57 -0700 (PDT) From: kjk <quierom5@yahoo.com> Subject: Question RE UUC Shortshifter I have a new to me '95 M3 with the UCC SS. I am not exactly sure which model but it was installed within the last 2 years. I just had the transmission fluid replaced with Redline ATF. Before and after the fluid change, it is very difficult to get in first gear to the extent that I have to put it in as I roll to a stop. I have yet to check under the shift boot to see if I can extend the height. In my M5 I have the UUC kit with a stainless steel knob and it is quite smooth. However, the effort in the M3 is just too great. Any near stock solutions? Seriously, I am not going to lose to much time on track with a longer throw and in my opinion the increase in effort offsets any benefit at the moment. Kevin Kelly '95 M3 '91 M5 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com