The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 831 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E36 M3 driveshaft different than 'normal' E36? Re: E36 M3 driveshaft different than 'normal' E36? E30 Oxygen sensor circuit quandry FW: [racing] RE: NHIS flooding Re: Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? Re: Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? Cargo Net for 2003 525i? Re: Cargo Net for 2003 525i? Re: Replacement seats Re: Replacement seats Re: Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Pad Re: Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Pad Autoflug or Repa seatbelts
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:24:36 -0400 From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 M3 driveshaft different than 'normal' E36? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If your drive shaft does not have the collar nut, it's because it has a CV joint at the rear, and that is where the movement is taken up. Only some E36 M3s had this style of shaft. Brett Anderson KMS > I changed the flex-disc on our '95 M3 today but did not change the > center support bearing as I made the mistake of ordering it from Bavauto > and they back-ordered it. They sent the nuts and bolts I ordered 2nd day > air but the important item was a no-show. Since I had some time to burn > and wanted to play with my new toy I decided to change the flex disc > today even though I will probably change the center support bearing in > the next few weeks once it arrives. > > My question: > > Is the E36 M3 driveshaft different than the regular E36's? > > The Bentley describes a driveshaft that is very similar to what I am > used to dealing with on E30's...but the driveshaft on our M3 does not > have that 'collar' nut where you split the shaft to replace the support > bearing. I could not see how it comes apart. Am I missing something > obvious or does the M3 shaft come apart in a different way? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 09 Oct 2005 15:04:49 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E36 M3 driveshaft different than 'normal' E36? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Sun, 2005-10-09 at 17:24 -0400, KMS- Brett Anderson wrote: > If your drive shaft does not have the collar nut, it's because it has a CV > joint at the rear, and that is where the movement is taken up. Only some > E36 M3s had this style of shaft. > > Brett Anderson > KMS Mine is the type with the CV joint. I was actually pretty surprised to see it used a CV. Any reason BMW used this shaft on just some of the M3's? Was it just early cars? Thanks much, Dave ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:12:35 +0000 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: E30 Oxygen sensor circuit quandry Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I was just testing the heating circuit on the harness side of the 02 sensor wiring harness, as instructed by the Hanes manual. There were no volts on the #3 and #4 wires once the ignition key was turned to on/run (not start), however the idle control motor was humming quietly. I've suspected the oxygen sensor being out of the loop because of a weak/flat power band from this M20 motor ( 325i 1990 ). The Bently or Hanes mentions a oxygen sensor heater relay that provides the 12 volts for preheat, however the manuals don't reveal the location of such a relay...does it exist on my car? Motronic 1.1 is what I believe it has. BTW: I can't hold back the joy I'm experiencing having just purchased a set of black leather sport seats for $60 from a "U-Pull-It" in the heart of Chicago. Heart would be a misnomer, this yard is in a neighborhood that puts the "D" in dangerous. Peter Harkonen 1990 325i 5sp. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:08:35 -0400 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMW List" <[email protected]>, "Ferrari List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FW: [racing] RE: NHIS flooding Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Doh!!! From: Joe Kraetsch Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 8:39 AM To: Racing Subject: [racing] NHIS flooding Here is a link to photos of the flooding at NHIS. The water is half-way up the garages. http://www.neviperclub.org/images/nhisflood/ The DE event for today and tomorrow was cancelled (except for the canoe and Kayak groups). joe --------------- vty, -Dennis ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 10:16:41 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Anyone familiar with Royal Purple Synchromax??? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> David, On older Porsche's Swepco (gear oil) was/is the favored gear box lube. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. 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Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone know if a cargo net is available for the trunk of this vehicle? It is to hold up grocery bags. Seems like it is hard (impossible?) to find. Thanks in advance! Mike 94 M3 02 525i Novato, CA ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:39:44 -0400 From: "Andrew E. Skopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Cargo Net for 2003 525i? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I don't know about the 525i, but it came standard in the 2002 M5. I would expect it to fit no problem in the 525i. Andrew E. Skopp -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Michael Wylie Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 2:06 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [UUC] Cargo Net for 2003 525i? Does anyone know if a cargo net is available for the trunk of this vehicle? It is to hold up grocery bags. Seems like it is hard (impossible?) to find. Thanks in advance! Mike 94 M3 02 525i Novato, CA Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:51:59 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Replacement seats Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 10/7/05 12:01 PM, rmplum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Everybody's butt is different, but I absolutely love the Recaro SRD > seat (or whatever they call it these days). Though it will be awfully > tight if you're much over 200 lbs. The high/stiff lower thigh bolster > can make them a little tougher for ingress/egress but once you're in > it's fine. I have the Recaro Speed seats in my M3 (these are the current incarnation of the old SRD). The ergonomic shape is very good but with aggressive side bolstering. I'm 6-foot/185 lb with an average butt (gee, this is sounding like an ad in the Personals...) and I fit fairly tightly. They sit quite low. All these factors are a definite plus in my M3 track car, but maybe not in a general use 535i? Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:35:26 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Replacement seats Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The SRDs do sit low. I find myself wishing for about an inch lift, particularly when my poor wife needs to drive my car. If anyone's come up with a graceful way to lift them (already have the Stock recaro sliders under the base, I'd appreciate it. People have mentioned washers, but that doesn't seem very solid to me. Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 67k 2005 Child (any day now) Vienna, VA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Maller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [UUC] Replacement seats Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:51:59 -0500 > > on 10/7/05 12:01 PM, rmplum <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Everybody's butt is different, but I absolutely love the Recaro SRD > > seat (or whatever they call it these days). Though it will be awfully > > tight if you're much over 200 lbs. The high/stiff lower thigh bolster > > can make them a little tougher for ingress/egress but once you're in > > it's fine. > > I have the Recaro Speed seats in my M3 (these are the current incarnation of > the old SRD). > > The ergonomic shape is very good but with aggressive side bolstering. I'm > 6-foot/185 lb with an average butt (gee, this is sounding like an ad in the > Personals...) and I fit fairly tightly. They sit quite low. All these > factors are a definite plus in my M3 track car, but maybe not in a general > use 535i? > > Neil > Fort Wayne, IN > 96 M3 - Bastard child > 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic > 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell > 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! > > > > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:01:00 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Pad Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 10/5/05 1:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Finally ditching my stock seats in favor of Cobra Imola racing shells and > Schroth 6-pt harnesses (plus a 4-pt Mark McMahon rollbar). Am planning to > keep stock belts and would like to retain functioning of airbag system. To do > so, I need to put an occupancy sensor pad under the passenger seat cushion. > > Rather than trying to remove the existing occupancy sensor pad from the > stock seat -- which I'm sure is a pita -- I'm looking to simply get a > replacement. I've been unable to find part number/source. Can anyone help? > TIA. It's part #5 here: <http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CM93&mospid=48089&btnr=52_116 8&hg=52&fg=25> Since they've been known to fail I'd be inclined to get a new one rather than fish out the old mat. That's what I did with for my Recaros. If your M Coupe is like my M3, the mat connects to a small black interface box attached to the seat bottom, which in turn hooks up to the car's wiring harness. You'll probably need to order the mat through your discount BMW dealer of choice. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:33:07 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Pad Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I fished out my stock pad this weekend...Not such s bad job. about 20 mins including 10 thinking about it. I can see where it's a bit prone to failure, but not too bad. Still, I'll probably reinforce the flexible bottom of my SRD with something rigid to keep the pad from failing. Neil shopped and found that the part ran $140. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Maller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [UUC] Passenger Seat Occupancy Sensor Pad Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:01:00 -0500 > > on 10/5/05 1:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Finally ditching my stock seats in favor of Cobra Imola racing shells and > > Schroth 6-pt harnesses (plus a 4-pt Mark McMahon rollbar). Am planning to > > keep stock belts and would like to retain functioning of airbag > > system. To do > > so, I need to put an occupancy sensor pad under the passenger seat cushion. > > > > Rather than trying to remove the existing occupancy sensor pad from the > > stock seat -- which I'm sure is a pita -- I'm looking to simply get a > > replacement. I've been unable to find part number/source. Can anyone help? > > TIA. > > It's part #5 here: > <http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CM93&mospid=48089&btnr=52_116 > 8&hg=52&fg=25> > > Since they've been known to fail I'd be inclined to get a new one rather > than fish out the old mat. That's what I did with for my Recaros. If your M > Coupe is like my M3, the mat connects to a small black interface box > attached to the seat bottom, which in turn hooks up to the car's wiring > harness. > > You'll probably need to order the mat through your discount BMW dealer of > choice. > > Neil > Fort Wayne, IN > 96 M3 - Bastard child > 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic > 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell > 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! > > > > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:02:53 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Autoflug or Repa seatbelts Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Things will be tight when I replace my stock seats with the Cobra racing shells and I know that the bulky stock seatbelt receivers with the pyrotechnic tensioners will not fit. Decided to go with the simple reciever on stalk design used on the E30s and called Bavarian Auto Recycling to get a pair. Found there are two buckle/receiver styles (manu'd by Repa and Autoflug) and they are not interchangeable. NE1 know which will work with my E36 buckles? TIA. Neil Simon 99 M Coupe (E36/8) DC tags MDORPHN ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(13 messages) **********
