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#1. Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2007 15:01:29 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust on 12/7/07 12:42 PM, "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: > I have my headers and airpump simulator, and am ready to get the cat-back. Hmmm, air pump simulator? Do tell. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:05:40 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust On 12/7/07, Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> wrote: > Hmmm, air pump simulator? Do tell. Simulator to fool the DME into thinking the air pump is still there and avoid a CE light. Similar in concept to the rear ox. sensor simulators that people use on race cars. Aktive Autowerke is one of the places that sells these. Carlos 98 M3 eventually going to want these 97 540i 6spd
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#3. RE: Alternator squeal - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:34:42 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Alternator squeal Sounds like idler pulleys cheap fix....or alternator. AutoHouse AZ (sp) has a new Valeo for ~270ish, no core charge. Also has Stewart WP for ~ $179 as I recall. KLBurgess -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:59:51 -0800 From: Peter Fanning <pbfanning@comcast.net> Subject: Alternator squeal The alternator on our ~130k mile 98 M3/4 is starting to squeal. Noisy when cold, better but not gone when warm. I've replaced the other pulleys in the past. Is the alternator pulley replaceable and/or is the noise likely the alternator itself? TIA, Peter Fanning
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#4. RE: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:40:09 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust Ireland has a couple systems worth checking out....and they look oddly familiar. http://www.bmw2002.com/ -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:26:19 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust I am looking for a cat-back exhaust in good condition. I like UUC's Corsa unit, but it is expensive when purchased new. I also like the Stromung. Sounds great on the videos, and is lightweight. Active has a good system but at 34 lbs, is a little heavier than what I am looking for. Rogue's DMS system would also be an option but I don't like the sound of that one as much. It looks like it has good engineering, however. I have my headers and airpump simulator, and am ready to get the cat-back. Tia, Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust - from Matt Bader
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:15:23 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust They list for $200. The AA one consists of a little black module about 3 inches x 1.5 inches x 1/2 inch. It looks like it connects to the original air pump connector and to the pre-catalyst o2 sensors. I believe Turner also sells these, but not sure if they are the same manufacturer. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Carlos Lopez [mailto:clopez98m3@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 07, 2007 3:13 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:05:40 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust On 12/7/07, Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> wrote: > Hmmm, air pump simulator? Do tell. Simulator to fool the DME into thinking the air pump is still there and avoid a CE light. Similar in concept to the rear ox. sensor simulators that people use on race cars. Aktive Autowerke is one of the places that sells these. Carlos 98 M3 eventually going to want these 97 540i 6spd ************************************************* 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. Open Carfax account? - from Alan Leung
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 19:56:02 -0600 From: Alan Leung <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Open Carfax account? If anyone happens to have an open carfax acct, can you please contact me offline? Thanks! Alan _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/connect.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_newways_112007
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#7. Re: [E36M3] RE: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust - from David Thomas
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Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 18:25:23 -0800 From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: WTB: Cat-back Exhaust On Friday 07 December 2007 12:42:37 pm Burgess, Kim L wrote: > Ireland has a couple systems worth checking out....and they look oddly > familiar. > http://www.bmw2002.com/ Word on the street from the E30 crowd is the Ireland exhausts are a bit on the crappy side and often don't fit very well. Any of you running the 'twin' Ireland setup? Fit OK? Sound OK? Price sure is right. Dave
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#8. Re: [E36M3] advice on media-blasting brake calipers and pistons - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:48:38 -0500 From: "Chris Papademetrious" <chrispitude@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] advice on media-blasting brake calipers and pistons Yes, I'm still rebuilding my brakes. :) I have more photos along with comments that tell the whole fun story: http://www.chrispitude.net/index.php?album=cars%2FM3%2Fbrakes&dispsize=800&start=0 In picture 1328, I show all the spare stuff I used during the repaint and rebuild. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to send this stuff to them for the cost of shipping. I will include the vacuum caps I used to plug the ends of the brake hoses while the calipers were off the car. (They're still on the car, so I couldn't get them in the picture.) All I ask is that when you are done, you post to the list and see if anyone wants it next. Doing a blast/scrub, paint & rebuild of your calipers might be a nice winter project for a fellow list member. I have new bleed screws and bracket bolts ordered. As soon as they come in, everything goes back together! - Chris On Nov 12, 2007 1:30 PM, Chris Papademetrious <chrispitude@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I sandblasted the calipers and brackets and popped the pistons out. > Here are some pictures: > > http://www.chrispitude.net/index.php?album=cars%2FM3%2Fbrakes&dispsize=800&start=0 > > I just ordered a set of 4 stainless caliper pistons from Bimmerworld. > > - Chris
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#9. E36 Fuel Starvation - from Jason Bowers
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Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 18:56:07 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Bowers <jbowers@sbcglobal.net> Subject: E36 Fuel Starvation Hi, Had a chance to visit my local track this weekend and noticed an odd engine behavior with my E36. At full throttle, and above 5500 RPMs, the engine was 'skipping' slightly. Seemed to be more pronounced on the up-hill climbs. I noticed it was occuring more frequently as the fuel level in the tank decreased. Not sure if this matters but recently had a supercharger installed. Is it possible that I might be experiencing symptoms of fuel starvation, and if so, what would be the remedy? Thanks, Jason
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#10. Re: [E36M3] E36 Fuel Starvation - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 22:11:09 -0600 From: Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 Fuel Starvation Jason, I saw fuel starvation in my 95 at every track event when the fuel load fell below ~1/3 tank, it is common on these cars if you are going fast enough. The solutions are to either keep the fuel filled above the level you are seeing starvation at or to install a dual pickup fuel pump setup. I don't remember who sells them but this has been discussed many times before so a search of the archives should get you everything you need to know. Regards Jamie