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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 22:19:50 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? Thanks Paul. I suppose those who invest in mutual funds with holdings in the likes of Exxon would prefer losses? A 4-6% return on an investment certainly seems on the low end of reasonable to me. Employees only see profits and tend to expect a paycheck on payday with little appreciation for what it takes to run and operate a business (especially in the highly scrutinized public markets). Unless we are willing to make the necessary sacrafices to develop alternative fuel options a sustained $90 a barrell is inevitable. We, as Americans, seem to be more and more prone to wanting something for nothing and are not willing to make the necessary sacrafices to create a sustainable tomorrow. Sorry for the brief rant but these things drive me nuts with these mass media inspired comments that have little bearing on the economic and social realities. M3 content: Still looking for someone to help install my Stage 2 kit. I was going to tackle over the holidays but the honey do list was overwhelming... Shel 1995 M3 2005 330CI **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)
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#2. Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:43:59 -0800 (PST) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? Seriously. Three years ago I bought $10k worth of Conoco Phillips Stock. I think it's up 108% as of today. Don't whine about oil prices, hedge against them and share in those profits...and use them for upgrades for your track car! >What is so strange about it? Most companies when >they have an increase in gross sales, net profit >usually follows along. Do we think they should >become non-profit companies? Where do you think the >profits go to? >Shareholders. People like you and I. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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#3. Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 21:25:12 -0800 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! Wait a minnit here.... You offered him $1000 MORE than he was asking, and he said no way? I'm thinking you meant some other amount? Brian build 8/95 On Jan 2, 2008 11:21 AM, Gary <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:13:11 -0600 > From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! > > You can trust me it was a heck of a deal..I saw the maintance papers...All > from the dealer..If it made a noise the doc took it in to have it fixed. > > The car is perfect minus the miles and a few stone chips on the nose...I > offered him 5900 for it when I saw it...Of course he told me no way ;o) > > Gary > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark D" <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:21 AM > Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! > > > > Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:19:23 -0500 > > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! > > > > ProBikeGuy wrote: > >> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:09:14 -0600 > >> From: "ProBikeGuy" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> > >> Subject: $4900 E36M3!!! > >> > >> So my buddy found a 95 M3 on ebay..Car was in Atlanta. One owner ALL > >> records...175k miles...$4900! Boston green, Tan/black lux package > >> > >> I figured it would be a typical high miler, with wear...So he stops by > >> last night to show me the car..... > >> > >> HOLY CRAP!!! Turns out its beyond nice...the interior is perfect! the > >> dirver seat has wear just on the outside bolster the rest of the > interior > >> looks like it just came off the showroom floor!!! has a few rock chips > on > >> the nose... > >> > >> I was shocked... > >> > >> So whoever lives in Atlanta missed out on one nice M3! For cheap! > >> > >> Gary > > It could have a blown head gasket or some other expensive issue. BUT... > > if it's really nice with no accidents, that's totally worth it even with > > the cost of a new engine. > > > > Thanks, > > Mark > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! - from ProBikeGuy
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 23:38:17 -0600 From: "ProBikeGuy" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! He bought it for ( my buddy)4900 I offed him 5900 my buddy told me no way! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian Ruiz To: Gary Cc: E36M3 Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 11:25 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! Wait a minnit here.... You offered him $1000 MORE than he was asking, and he said no way? I'm thinking you meant some other amount? Brian build 8/95 On Jan 2, 2008 11:21 AM, Gary < probikeguy@probikeusa.com> wrote: Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 13:13:11 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! You can trust me it was a heck of a deal..I saw the maintance papers...All from the dealer..If it made a noise the doc took it in to have it fixed. The car is perfect minus the miles and a few stone chips on the nose...I offered him 5900 for it when I saw it...Of course he told me no way ;o) Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark D" <mdlkml@atari-source.com> To: "E36M3" < e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:21 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! > Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:19:23 -0500 > From: Mark D < mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] $4900 E36M3!!! > > ProBikeGuy wrote: >> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2008 15:09:14 -0600 >> From: "ProBikeGuy" < probikeguy@probikeusa.com> >> Subject: $4900 E36M3!!! >> >> So my buddy found a 95 M3 on ebay..Car was in Atlanta. One owner ALL >> records...175k miles...$4900! Boston green, Tan/black lux package >> >> I figured it would be a typical high miler, with wear...So he stops by >> last night to show me the car..... >> >> HOLY CRAP!!! Turns out its beyond nice...the interior is perfect! the >> dirver seat has wear just on the outside bolster the rest of the interior >> looks like it just came off the showroom floor!!! has a few rock chips on >> the nose... >> >> I was shocked... >> >> So whoever lives in Atlanta missed out on one nice M3! For cheap! >> >> Gary > It could have a blown head gasket or some other expensive issue. BUT... > if it's really nice with no accidents, that's totally worth it even with > the cost of a new engine. > > Thanks, > Mark > > > > ************************************************* > 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] Re: Drive axle removal help needed - from Dmitri Zorine
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 07:13:56 -0500 From: "Dmitri Zorine" <dmitri@dz-inc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed No problem. But does anyone know what exact "E" size is that torx collar nut on the '99 M3 rear drive axle is? I hate sounding stupid, but how does one measure the torx nuts to determine their "E" size? On one of the tool sites I found a 36mm torx impact socket for BMW axle collar nuts, but I'm not sure if it's the right size for the M3... Thanks guys! Dmitri ________________________________ From: Neil Maller [mailto:neil.maller@gte.net] Sent: Tue 1/1/2008 11:51 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:46:58 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Drive axle removal help needed on 1/1/08 7:11 PM, "Dmitri Zorine" <dmitri@dz-inc.com> wrote: > Is it really only 32? I help my 32 mm open end wrench from water pump > job and the nut looked bigger than 32... > Is it just a regular 12 point, or is it a torx pattern? > Thank you for the info! CORRECTION: Dmitri, you're right and I was wrong. My RWB R&R notes show that we used a 30mm socket, but that was on a friend's 325i. Checking RealOEM I now see that the 325i uses a 24mm thread on the half-shaft end, but that the M3 has a 27mm thread. So the M3's nut must take some larger socket size. Since mine's currently in winter storage I can't check it to see. Sorry for the mis-info! 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 <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com <http://www.turnermotorsport.com/> Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com <http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/> Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com <http://www.rogueengineering.com/> Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com <http://www.treehouseracing.com/> Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com <http://www.elephantmotorsports.com/> DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices - from Matt Bader
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 07:22:44 -0500 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices Way off topic here, but one of my retirement funds is heavily invested in oil stocks, so when the market dipped yesterday in part because of oil hitting $100/barrel, that fund at least went up! So, if you can't beat 'em join 'em! Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware (where we have a big a** refinery and still pay high pump prices) -----Original Message----- From: Paul L Fisher [mailto:bmw@paul-fisher.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 9:02 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:54:55 -0600 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? What is so strange about it? Most companies when they have an increase in gross sales, net profit usually follows along. Do we think they should become non-profit companies? Where do you think the profits go to? Shareholders. People like you and I. Paul L Fisher 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic Become a BMW CCA Member! Elkhorn, WI.
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices - from Karl Rentler
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 08:29:02 -0500 From: "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices On 1/3/08, Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 07:22:44 -0500 > From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Group Buy on Dr. Vanos Stage II? OT: Oil Prices > > Way off topic here, but one of my retirement funds is heavily invested in > oil stocks, so when the market dipped yesterday in part because of oil > hitting $100/barrel, that fund at least went up! So, if you can't beat > 'em > join 'em! > > Matt Bader > 98 M3/4 > Delaware (where we have a big a** refinery and still pay high pump prices) Yeah go over the boarder to NJ, they'll pump it for you for the same price or less. That is the one thing I miss from NJ. Well that and Pizza. The midwest sucks for Pizza. Lots of good EYEtalians in NJ. :) Karl Ypsi MI (soon to be CT resident) 95 M3
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed - from Mark D
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Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2008 10:57:35 -0500 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed E12 I believe. And you really have to jam them on there. What a pain, glad I'm finished with that! E12 is the size on a 99 323 so I *highly* doubt there is a size difference. That's the same torx E socket used for the driveshaft to rear diff too. Thanks, Mark Dmitri Zorine wrote: > Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 07:13:56 -0500 > From: "Dmitri Zorine" <dmitri@dz-inc.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed > > No problem. > > But does anyone know what exact "E" size is that torx collar nut on the '99 M3 rear drive axle is? I hate sounding stupid, but how does one measure the torx nuts to determine their "E" size? > On one of the tool sites I found a 36mm torx impact socket for BMW axle collar nuts, but I'm not sure if it's the right size for the M3... > > Thanks guys! > Dmitri > > ________________________________ > > From: Neil Maller [mailto:neil.maller@gte.net] > Sent: Tue 1/1/2008 11:51 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Drive axle removal help needed > > > > Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:46:58 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: Drive axle removal help needed > > on 1/1/08 7:11 PM, "Dmitri Zorine" <dmitri@dz-inc.com> wrote: > > >> Is it really only 32? I help my 32 mm open end wrench from water pump >> job and the nut looked bigger than 32... >> Is it just a regular 12 point, or is it a torx pattern? >> Thank you for the info! >> > > CORRECTION: Dmitri, you're right and I was wrong. > > My RWB R&R notes show that we used a 30mm socket, but that was on a friend's > 325i. Checking RealOEM I now see that the 325i uses a 24mm thread on the > half-shaft end, but that the M3 has a 27mm thread. So the M3's nut must take > some larger socket size. Since mine's currently in winter storage I can't > check it to see. > > Sorry for the mis-info! > > Neil > Fort Wayne, IN > 96 M3 - Bastard child > 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic > 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD > > >
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#9. Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:43:29 -0600 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 Does the S52 rear main seal replacement involve dropping the oil pan? I'm planning a panbafflemotormountwiredoilpumpnut upgrade in the near future. I am curious if the new gasket will be lost when I inevitably replace the clutchflywheelquibobushingscdvslavecylinder and preventatively replace the rear main seal. Also, I've been waiting for sears to get stock of the following since it's such a steal of a price http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00970983000P?vName=Tools&cName= MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=YAHOOSSP01&sid= ISx20070515x00001c , however since I'm on month 2 of waiting for them to notify me of being ready to ship, I'm looking elsewhere but unfortunately other suppliers are almost double the price. A number of bimmerforums posts praise the OTC as being the better choice with rubber feet that follow bmw spec of resting on the fender gusset bolt heads. Does anyone have an OTC4324 they want to sell, or a line that I've perhaps missed on where to get a better price somewhere between what sears is not shipping yet and all the online the tool warehouses? Engine suspension by 2x4's is out of the question, as are ratchet straps to strut bar. Patrick 97 M3/4
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#10. B90-BMW - Rear wheel bearing tool rental/loan? - from Jeff Conner
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 07:22:36 -0800 (PST) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: B90-BMW - Rear wheel bearing tool rental/loan? All, I'm on the verge of purchasing the rear wheel bearing tool, but I wanted to see if anyone out there has one they'd be willing to rent/loan me for a few days. I'll provide a deposit, if needed. Anyone? Thanks -jeff ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 - from Karl Rentler
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 14:23:03 -0500 From: "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 IIRC you dont have to drop the pan but you have to remove a few of the bolts. If you are going to do all of the work you describe you might aswell do it all at one because you have to take apart a good portion of the car to get the oil pan out to wire the nut. Try NorthernTool.com for engine support. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200309403_200309403 Karl 95 M3 On 1/3/08, Goss, Patrick - PA <Patrick.Goss@gmacm.com> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 09:43:29 -0600 > From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: Rear Main Seal & OTC Engine Support Bar #4324 > > Does the S52 rear main seal replacement involve dropping the oil pan? > I'm planning a panbafflemotormountwiredoilpumpnut upgrade in the near > future. I am curious if the new gasket will be lost when I inevitably > replace the clutchflywheelquibobushingscdvslavecylinder and > preventatively replace the rear main seal. > > > > Also, I've been waiting for sears to get stock of the following since > it's such a steal of a price > > http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00970983000P?vName=Tools&cName= > MechanicsTools&sName=Automotive%20Specialty%20Tools&psid=YAHOOSSP01&sid= > ISx20070515x00001c , however since I'm on month 2 of waiting for them to > notify me of being ready to ship, I'm looking elsewhere but > unfortunately other suppliers are almost double the price. A number of > bimmerforums posts praise the OTC as being the better choice with rubber > feet that follow bmw spec of resting on the fender gusset bolt heads. > Does anyone have an OTC4324 they want to sell, or a line that I've > perhaps missed on where to get a better price somewhere between what > sears is not shipping yet and all the online the tool warehouses? > Engine suspension by 2x4's is out of the question, as are ratchet straps > to strut bar. > > > > Patrick > > 97 M3/4 > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > >