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Re: suzy's turbo
At 03:53 PM 3/14/1999 -0500, you wrote:
>
>bmw-digest Sunday, March 14 1999 Volume 09 : Number 1021
>Corkys web site is: www.bellengineering.net/ He also has a great book
on forced induction!
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> Dealer problems
> Re: bmw-digest V9 #1020
> Can E36 seats be put in an E30?
> <E30> Tie rod questions
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>Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:00:14 -0600
>From: Suzy <suzym3@domain.elided>
>Subject: Korky Bell Car Tech turbo
>
>I bought a Korky Bell Car Tech turbo kit for my 533 a few days ago and
>am wondering if anyone knows where I can find some information on it.
>The kit looks much more complicated than my MechTech turbo on the M3,
>but the price was so cheap it was almost a gift. So now I am looking
>for someone who either has one, or can point me in the direction of a
>web site where I can get information on it. TIA.
>
>Suzy
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>Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:15:37 PST
>From: "gary yang" <ghgky@domain.elided>
>Subject: Dealer problems
>
>Hello everyone, I have a '97 M3 and it has a coil over suspension.
>Recently I had my oil serviced and the next day I had to bring it back
>to the dealer to adjust my springs because it was making clunking noises
>in the rear left corner. It was because the spring did not settle
>properly when the car was lowered back onto the ground after the oil
>change. The service advisor then told me that they could no longer
>service my car unless I changed the suspension back to stock because
>they would have to always adjust the spring before lowering it off the
>lift. This has only happened once before at another dealer and they
>adjusted the spring and sent me on my way. Can they do this and what
>can I do? Next time should I just warn them about this potential
>problem. Just wanted to get some advice from fellow digestors. Thanks.
>
>Gary
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>Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 18:45:35 -0500
>From: "Charley Terhune" <terhune@domain.elided>
>Subject: Re: bmw-digest V9 #1020
>
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>Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 18:54:00 -0500
>From: Mark Colasante <mcola@domain.elided>
>Subject: Can E36 seats be put in an E30?
>
>Are there any E36 front seats that can be put into an E30 with little or
>no modifications?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Mark Colasante
>
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>
>Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 18:12:07 -0600
>From: Dog-n-Hog <woody@domain.elided>
>Subject: <E30> Tie rod questions
>
>Hey folks,
>
>I just replaced my tie rods, and I have a couple of questions you
>might be able to help with.
>
>1) Is any lubrication/greasing required for the new tie rod end ball joints?
> Bentley (or anyone else I can tell) does not make mention of any.
>
>2) The reason I ask about lubrication, is 'cause now I feel/hear clunking
> from the front end/steering.
>
> When I take hold of the tie rods, I can rotate them along their axis
> about +/- 3 degrees (the steering rack end also rotates it seems).
>
> I can also grab the tie rod near the steering rack, and push forwards
> and backwards (in line with the car). This results in a slight amount
> of lateral movement in the steering rack end end (where it seems to
> extend out the end seals of the rack). This also seems to cause some
> clunking.
>
> Will lubrication of the ball joints before installing the dust boots
allow
> them less friction, and less noise from less friction?
>
> Are the ends of the steering rack that attach to the tie rods supposed
> to rotate or move that much? Is my steering rack going south?
>
> The passenger side seems to be the worst.
>
>The shocks, control arms, and bushings are new as well, and all their joints
>are tight.
>
>Vehicle's got 110,000 miles.
>
>TIA,
>Norm
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>Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 01:00:01 -0500
>From: Richard Welty <rwelty@domain.elided>
>Subject: BMW Digest Advertisers: weekly posting
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>Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 02:55:34 EST
>From: DiscoBoy98@domain.elided
>Subject: Roundel magazine
>
>How can I get a subscription to Roundel magazine...does it still exist?
>
>Dave
>'87 BMW 325
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>Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 00:38:45 -0800 (PST)
>From: Dale Beuning <dalus@domain.elided>
>Subject: <E36> M3 LTW for sale!
>
>A friend has his perfect/pristine 1995 M3 LTW for sale.
>
>This car has less then 2k miles on it, still like new.
>No track time, no autox's. Sat in a showroom then
>a garage it's whole life.
>
>One of you track junkies should buy this car and put it
>on the track where it belongs.
>
>Please email me at dalus@domain.elided for more information
>Also see:
> http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/ltw/e36_ltw_for_sale.html
>
>thanks
>Dale
>
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>Date: Sun, 14 Mar 1999 15:54:52 -0500
>From: Chris Graff <GraffF1@domain.elided>
>Subject: M535i Mailing List On-Line
>
>Hello everyone,
>
>To owners of M535i's. I have finished setting up the BMW M535i Mailing
>List. I urge any E12 or E28 M535i owner online to come and join the
>Mailing List. Visit the M535i web-site for more information!
>
>Enjoy.
>
>:)Regards
>- -Chris Graff
>
>Middletown, New Jersey
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