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#7 of 228 Re: M3 out of control [hypnotoad] by jkaytor Mar 30, 2005 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: hypnotoad (Mar 25, 2005 10:11 am) I read all the responces to "hpesq's" complaint, and agree in your assessment of a manual gear box and how it responds. However, I know that if you have a clutch to work with, you can eliminate a lot of the bucking and smoothly switch between gears... with the SMG, you don't have a clutch, and therefore might not have that ability for smoother transitions between gears, howbeit the characteristics will be the same if the clutch is left out....I do not own a M3 yet, but have one on order, with SMG...I am not sure now if I am going to like it better, or a strait manual gear box with clutch? Some more feedback on this issue would help me make a more informed decision. Thank You.
#8 of 228 Power windows won't roll up on 95 M3 by 95m3a May 10, 2005 (3:16 pm)
They roll down just fine. When I press the button up (hold the button or 1 push to close all the way) they go up about 5 inches, stop, and go back down about 1 inch. It doesn't matter how low the window was when I first hit the button, if it has to go mere than 5 inches, it stops and reverses. If I try it again it just goes up about an inch and then reverses back down an inch. To close it : -I pull the window up with you hand and press the button up and it don't stop. -I click the button in short bursts, it moves in 1/2 inch increments and it goes all the way up. It's a 95 M3 coupe and both windows do it. Anybody ever hear of a problem like this? Thanks, Stevan Replies to this message: simple2 (May 19, 2005 8:04 pm)
#9 of 228 Re: Power windows won't roll up on 95 M3 [95m3a] by simple2 May 19, 2005 (8:04 pm)
Replying to: 95m3a (May 10, 2005 3:16 pm) 95m3a Had the same problem with my 325 cupe. I belive this is due to the wear of the power window mechanism. I didnot get the chanse to fix it, traded BMW for AUDI. After driving A4 for a few years, feel like going back to BMW. I think BMW build bit more solid. Just need to keep it under 10 years old as they start to fail after this age....
#10 of 228 SMG- Manual Gear Box by jkaytor Jun 16, 2005 (6:59 am)
OK, picked up my new M3 with SMG.... I can now speak from experience, this vehicle is like a dream come true. I haven't owned a manual for about 20 years or so. Everything come back a far as what a manual gear box does. You can not stall the SMG. If you don't gear down, it automaticlly switches down to 1st upon stopping. Starting up from stop is a little heasatant, but once the gear clickes in, you take off like a bat-out-of-HELL ! I LOVE this Car !
#11 of 228 BMW M3 2004 by dzh Jun 17, 2005 (10:24 am)
I have a problem with my M3 that has only 24,000 miles. "Service engine soon" indicator came on and the dealer proceeded to fix a part in the gas tank. This was a solution that worked only fro a one week. Once I was on the open read and rev-ed up the engine to the higher RMPs the problem repeated itself...   Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance.   DZ
#12 of 228 dzh by div2 Jun 17, 2005 (10:33 am)
The light indicates that the on-board diagnostic system-OBDII-has detected and stored a fault. A competent dealer will pull the code and correct the problem. In your case, there may be more than one fault, or perhaps the original problem wasn't properly repaired. In any case, a good dealer or indie shop should be able to solve the problem. Replies to this message: dzh (Jun 18, 2005 10:36 am)
#13 of 228 Re: dzh [div2] by dzh Jun 18, 2005 (10:36 am)
Replying to: div2 (Jun 17, 2005 10:33 am) Thanks... it is fixed but I am not sure if it will hold... you were correct, there was a dual fault. I am hoping they got it right this time.   Much appreciated.
#14 of 228 won't go above 4000 RPM by jgoldstone Jun 28, 2005 (5:39 pm)
On my SMG 04 M3, after pressing pedal to kickdown button, engine wouldn't go above 4000 RPM. SMG would not shift in Auto, when car is turned off, and restarted, its o.k. until next flooring of the pedal.   Anyone have this problem ? Replies to this message: red4man (Jun 13, 2006 1:28 am)
#15 of 228 rollover protection by martyman Jul 08, 2005 (8:28 pm)
Can anyone give me some info on BMW's rollover protection system? I'm about ten weeks away from buying a 98-99 M3 convertible and I've been doing quite a bit of homework. One of the questions I can't answer is what exactly does the system consist of? I've been all over the internet and can't find it. Is it an option?...What does it do?... Is it effective?... I would also appreciate any insight regarding what to look out for and options I need to find (or should stay away from). I'm a huge BMW lover and my last was a 1984 318, so to me this will be a big step. Thanks to anybody who'll take a minute to respond. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Jul 16, 2005 7:34 am) coryfurst (Sep 20, 2005 6:53 pm)
#16 of 228 Re: rollover protection [martyman] by kyfdx HOST Jul 16, 2005 (7:34 am)
Replying to: martyman (Jul 08, 2005 8:28 pm) martyman.. You might have better luck posting your question on the BMW 3-series board.. Since the convertible aspects of your car are the same, whether M3 or not, you'll have a wider readership there, and may get an answer to your question..   I think the rollover protection consists entirely of hoops that spring out (up) from the rear headrests, and reinforced A-pillars and windshield frame, giving the car a solid frame to keep from crushing the occupants in case of a rollover..   regards, kyfdx

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