Re: bmw-digest V9 #1196

[Marc Leveille <leveizep@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi David,
the switch is probably the problem. It's located at the front top driver side of
the trany. You'll be able to spot it by following the wires that come from the
shifter tunnel from inside the car. If I remember correctly the wires are back and
blue. You'll need a new switch and and 19 mm socket with an flexi coupling to get
to it. Clearance in there is tight.  All you have to do is loosen it and then you
can do the rest by hand. As they say installation is reverse of removal.

Good luck

Marc
'85 535i 383000 km
Montreal


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>
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:41:38 -0400 (EDT)
> From: David Spiller <dspiller@domain.elided>
> Subject: e28 535i - reverse light sensor
>
> Hi -
>
> I have a an 86 535i manual transmission and the white reverse lights are
> not functioning.  It is not the bulbs, as those have been changed.  I am
> looking for the reverse light sensor that detects reverse and signals the
> lights accordingly.  I have looked around the shifter from the inside of
> the car, but have not found it.  Is the sensor under the shifter, or
> within the transmission?  ANy help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> David Spiller
>
> 86 535i 172k miles
>
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>
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:27:25 -0700
> From: Pearson-Franks Family <pearsonf@domain.elided>
> Subject: <E34> Alignment & Camber Plates
>
> Hi, Jeff.
>
> I am very interested in this thread, as we just installed
> camber plates in our E28, and I am waiting to see how we
> like that before I do the same to my E34.  We have strut
> tower braces on both, and had to omit the upper ring of
> the camber plate to be able to remount the strut brace.
> There is still plenty of meat for everything to grab, so
> we didn't feel we were compromising strength or stability.
> The day at the track the day after the installation was
> anticlimactic; rain.  :(
>
> I am advised (by Duane Collie) that my theory of finding
> a camber adjustment that will even out inside and outside
> tire wear on the fronts was valid, and is around -2.5
> degrees.  He recommended an "accurate guage" to set them,
> and I will be putting a note to Steve D'G to see if he
> sells them!
>
> It would appear that you could replicate factory settings
> pretty easily; we just matched the castor (front/back)
> settings to the factory "center", and set the camber to
> about twice what the factory appeared to be, and tweaked
> it to be the same on both sides; guaged by a level up and
> down on the wheels.  Also recall that the position of the
> camber plate will have no effect on toe-in; that comes
> from adjusting the length of the tie-rods.
>
> Keep us posted, and I'll do the same!  Larry F.
>
> >Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 04:03:25 -0400
> >From: Jeff Donnelly <jeff@domain.elided>
> >Subject: <E34> Alignment & Camber Plates
> >
> >I am thinking about installing the BMP adj camber plates on my 95 540 and
> >have a few general questions. The first is does anyone think that the plate
> >will affect my upper strut brace?
> >
> >Second once the adj plates are installed and the car re aligned (by a good
> >shop) is there any way to index the shop alignment so that after a track
> >day I do not have bring it back to the alignment shop.
> >
> >If any of you run these plates what neg camber do you use and what for toe
> >to start out for a road course like Lime Rock?
> >I have also seen toe gauges and camber tools does any one do there own
> >alignments and if so how long does is take on the garage floor.
> >
> >TIA   Jeff Donnelly
> >
> >
>
> Larry Franks
> Issaquah, Washington
> '95 540i/6
> '86 535i
> '83 245 GLT  (Swedish iron)
>
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>
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 21:46:13 -0700
> From: "R.JOSEPH" <embark@domain.elided>
> Subject: 1995 M3 For Sale
>
> Avus Blue M3 2dr with 5spd,gry lthr sprt seats, obc, sunroof, low miles
> 45K miles, always
> maintained by dealer, synthetic oil since new, no lifter noise (very
> common). Never raced,
> original owner, never any accidents many upgrades including 18" M.A.E
> rims, M3 lightweight rear spoiler, BMW strut brace,Dinan chip and
> throttle body. New bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, euro air box with
> snorkel, euro lights all the way around, Schnitzer euro M3 exhaust and
> Schnitzer Short Shift kit (The BEST). Every thing on this
> car is Like NEW except very little wear in front leather seats, sides
> only (very common).
> Just replaced battery and did Inspection II. Full records available from
> same dealership
> since new.
> My price is Firm 28,900.00.
> I hate to see it go, but I purchased a Land Cruiser (my first japanese
> car)
> Nothing like a Bimmer!!!!
> Contact Ray, (213) 445-9998 I'm in California (LA Area)..
>
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>
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 1999 21:46:31 -0700
> From: "R.JOSEPH" <embark@domain.elided>
> Subject: 95 M3 FOR SALE
>
> Avus Blue M3 2dr with 5spd,gry lthr sprt seats, obc, sunroof, low miles
> 45K miles, always
> maintained by dealer, synthetic oil since new, no lifter noise (very
> common). Never raced,
> original owner, never any accidents many upgrades including 18" M.A.E
> rims, M3 lightweight rear spoiler, BMW strut brace,Dinan chip and
> throttle body. New bilstein shocks, Eibach springs, euro air box with
> snorkel, euro lights all the way around, Schnitzer euro M3 exhaust and
> Schnitzer Short Shift kit (The BEST). Every thing on this
> car is Like NEW except very little wear in front leather seats, sides
> only (very common).
> Just replaced battery and did Inspection II. Full records available from
> same dealership
> since new.
> My price is Firm 28,900.00.
> I hate to see it go, but I purchased a Land Cruiser (my first japanese
> car)
> Nothing like a Bimmer!!!!
> Contact Ray, (213) 445-9998 I'm in California (LA Area)..
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 09:31:42 -0700
> From: "AlinH" <ahauca@domain.elided>
> Subject: <MISC> RE: Zeemax Body Kit
>
> I bought last year trough mail a zeemax body kit for E39 540 IA.
> The kit came without instruction, glue ...
> When the service tried to pt this kit on my car did not fit !
> The material was worse. The parts developed cracks at every move
> Then I called to Zeemax and they treated me like a shit. They did not want
> to take the
> body kit back. They told me that the car is over specifications  their kit
> is good. HA !
>
> I did not tried whells from them but if are the same quality I think
> will will have very strong shake.:)
>
> I bougt another kit from AC Schnitzer. This kit came with instrucyion,
> pictures , glue.
> The kit was superior -the material was very resistant and fit perfectly.
>
> If the Zeemax side sills were mounted the original car jack did not fit !!
>
> Hope this help,
> Alin
>
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>
> Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 08:46:23 -0400
> From: izardc@domain.elided
> Subject: MultiVex Convex Mirrors
>
> Has anyone modified their side view mirrors to get a wider view?
>
> I understand MultiVex Convex Mirrors may be applied to the stock glass as an
> "overlay".
> The contour of the mirrors captures more of what's behind and beside you.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
> Cal Izard  '95 M3  ERT Stage II
>
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