After spending some time following this thread :

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6390402&posted=1#post6390402

And realizing that Pelican just jumped their price on Solenoids $40, I think there is definitely a market for GB on Vanos Solenoids. I don't know if this is feasbile, but there are so many people who now think they're solenoids are bad, a dozen or so of these could probably be sold.

Any takers post up, see what we can get going :buttrock

I'm in.

I'm in.

I am in, been searching for a while.

I'm in!

im in

In, sooner the better.. local install fest is in like 3 weeks.

im in too

I thought the vanos unit was hundreds of dollars? is this the part within the unit that goes bad?

if so, I'll grab one for safe keeping.

*edit, read the original thread - now I understand the deal. I'm still in for one for a '95 325i.

I thought the vanos unit was hundreds of dollars? is this the part within the unit that goes bad?

if so, I'll grab one for safe keeping.

*edit, read the original thread - now I understand the deal. I'm still in for one for a '95 325i.
The entire unit unit is hundreds of dollars, the solenoid is like 120 or so...

I know, I read the thread but thanks.

In, sooner the better.. local install fest is in like 3 weeks.
no need for install fest....a 32mm wrench and a towel is all that is needed...done in 43 seconds...and worth it:redspot

I'm in.

Well yeah but I like the idea of replacing and fixing a whole bunch of crap all at once at the install day so that when 90% of it proves totally worthless and a waste of money, the other 10% will convince me that I spent my money well. :P

wats the GB price estimated we would be looking to spend ?? I am in... got 150k now on the bad boy, time to tune a bit. :)

im in!.

count me in!

In. Let's make this happen.

DO it!! Im in!

I figured this would happen...we just need a vendor to step up I guess.

If anyone here knows any of the board vendors, I guess we should try to get in touch with them. We certainly have substantial interest in them.

I'm new to the whole GB Request thing, I just saw the need on the boards and thought I might try to get it going...let's try to make it happen! :buttrock

I'm in.
Circle BMW wants $160 for it.
Sent them an email requesting price break for 15 units.

Been waiting for this as well...I'm in.

I'm in!

I'm in, too. That would make me #19 if I'm counting right...

I have an email in to Circle BMW. I will send one to Pacific BMW as well. These two dealers used to get the best prices on "Dealer only" parts. What we need to do is cut out the middle man and find a rep to get these directly from the manufacturer. Anyone have ideas of how to find a rep? I'm going to ask around.

I have an email in to Circle BMW. I will send one to Pacific BMW as well. These two dealers used to get the best prices on "Dealer only" parts. What we need to do is cut out the middle man and find a rep to get these directly from the manufacturer. Anyone have ideas of how to find a rep? I'm going to ask around.

No idea...maybe one of the admins or supporting vendors?

I want in!

if its not to late

I want in!

if its not to late

We don't have a vendor yet, just getting a solid interest base...so you are definitely not too late!

Nice!!! I will keep an eye on the thread then. I hope we can find a vendor.

Is the install easy? Is this something that should be changed every once in a while? Im clueless about it.

Is the install easy? Is this something that should be changed every once in a while? Im clueless about it.

Read this thread:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=312075

I don't know if your car has the same style Vanos or part number as the rest of the E36'rs, or even if the M's are all the same between themselves and E36 cars.

This is an item that needs to be replaced, especially up around 80k+ , that's why we are trying to get a vendor to offer them at a good discount since they could probably sell a bunch :redspot

I am in too.

Im in

Im in.... bimmerzone?

Im in.... bimmerzone?

I guess shoot them an e-mail. I was hoping a vendor or sponsor would see this thread and get something going. So far no offers are on the table, even with all this interest generated. :shifty

bump for a vendor

I'm in.

I'm in.

another bump.. for vendor... ??

Im in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn where are the vendors? I wish there was more competetion for these stupid things.

Honestly I think that's why pelican raised the price so much over their price book's original suggested price + profit %, simply cause none of the other bimmer parts sites carry it.

Damn where are the vendors? I wish there was more competetion for these stupid things.

Honestly I think that's why pelican raised the price so much over their price book's original suggested price + profit %, simply cause none of the other bimmer parts sites carry it.

I talked to a guy from Bimmerzone, he's looking into it right now.

The best deal out there, atleast for '95 M's is RealOEM at $125 + core.

I think if we could get them for around $100-120 without having to send our cores back, it would be a good deal in comparison to what's out there now.

Dear All,

I contacted our BMW guy and we can get it special ordered (direct from BMW).

Please confirm this is the part number that you guys need: 11361738494

The price is $135 shipped.

Let me know if you are interested.


Vince

I just looked up a general E36 number,

If you guys have another part number, please post it here.

I will try my best to get them.

Vince

Dear All,

I contacted our BMW guy and we can get it special ordered (direct from BMW).

Please confirm this is the part number that you guys need: 11361738494

The price is $135 shipped.

Let me know if you are interested.


Vince
Everyone who's on this thread...please note that Pelican's price is about $170 for one of these, and Real OEM requires that you return your core, so their $125 price + shipping actually isnt any better of a deal.

I think this is pretty fair, as this is a part that is generally not stocked by the usual supporting vendor.

We need to get a thread with the part numbers for all the cars that need them. If you have one of the following vehicles, please post your correct part number for the rest of us. And feel free to add a car not listed:

E36 M3- '95
E36 M3- '96+
E36- All other 3 series

:redspot

i need one for a 95 m3.... im pretty sure the part numbers are different and you dont have the correct one... let me get it for you, one sec.....

11-36-1-703-720 (S52; 96-99)

11-36-1-738-494 (S50; 95)

thgats what i got..

ill jump on the band wagon too!
im down for one.

Ehh.

11-36-1-703-720 (S52; 96-99)

11-36-1-738-494 (S50; 95)

thgats what i got..

Would they be the same for an M50 & M52

i am in for a 95 m3 s50

Would they be the same for an M50 & M52

I don't think so....

How do you know if its bad or not?

Let me know when this starts and when it will end. Lets see if I can gather enough funds. Thanks in advance

I need one for an S52
11-36-1-703-720 (S52; 96-99)

Still in,

Must have it!!!!!! 97 M3

so is bimmerzone going to throw down with a $135 shipped price?

so is bimmerzone going to throw down with a $135 shipped price?

I haven't heard anything back about how they want to handle orders. I'll drop them a PM and see what's up.

Guys,
Spoke to our BMW Rep, We should be able to get it in by next Friday. (Please send in Payments by Monday) (If you pay after Monday, then it will come in the next shipment we get from BMW which is another week later)

11-36-1-703-720 $135 shipped


11-36-1-738-494 $135 shipped

To order:

send Paypal payment to info@bimmerzone.com

REMEMBER to state which part number you need.

Here is the fine print, You can cancel your order anytime before it is shipped, but since this is a special order, if a return is made, there is a 20% restocking fee (yup, they charge us for it)

Vince

More info I found:

Part 11361703720 (SOLENOID SWITCH) was found on the following E36 vehicles:

E36 323i CONVERTIBLE, M52, AUTO (BJ83) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 323i CONVERTIBLE, M52, MANUAL (BJ73) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 323i COUPE, M52, AUTO (BF83) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 323i COUPE, M52, MANUAL (BF73) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i CONVERTIBLE, M52, AUTO (BK83) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i CONVERTIBLE, M52, MANUAL (BK73) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i COUPE, M52, AUTO (BG23) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i COUPE, M52, MANUAL (BG13) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i SEDAN, M52, AUTO (CD23) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i SEDAN, M52, AUTO (CD43) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i SEDAN, M52, MANUAL (CD33) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 328i SEDAN, M52, MANUAL (CD13) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 M3 CONVERTIBLE, S52, AUTO (BK03) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 M3 CONVERTIBLE, S52, MANUAL (BK93) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 M3 COUPE, S52, MANUAL (BG93) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 M3 SEDAN, S52, AUTO (CD03) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 M3 SEDAN, S52, MANUAL (CD93) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS






Part 11361738494 (SOLENOID SWITCH) was found on the following E36 vehicles:

E36 320i SEDAN, M50, AUTO (CB23) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 320i SEDAN, M50, MANUAL (CB13) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 325i CONVERTIBLE, M50, AUTO (BJ63) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 325i CONVERTIBLE, M50, MANUAL (BJ53) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 325i SEDAN, M50, AUTO (CB43) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 325i SEDAN, M50, MANUAL (CB33) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 325is COUPE, M50, AUTO (BF43) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 325is COUPE, M50, MANUAL (BF33) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 M3 COUPE, S50, AUTO (BF03) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS
E36 M3 COUPE, S50, MANUAL (BF93) : CYLINDER HEAD VANOS

ill take one for a 95 s50 m3. thanks.

payment sent for s50.

i'll take one for a 95 m3 what is the part# and i will send paypal.

deen3 : Thank you :)

aaronsm3: 95 M3 is the S50 engine, so part number is: 11361738494

payment sent for 11-36-1-738-494.

thanks!

payment sent for vanos solenoid 95m3 s50 part #11361738494

Im in for part number 11361738494 but I dont know if I can have the paypal by monday. Is it cool if the paypal comes after monday?

can we still get in for this friday if we pay today?

guys, I'll get a couple more from BMW, so payment after monday is fine :)

If we sell out and you can wait another week... That is ok too :)

payment sent

which part number would i list for a 93 325is (Manual tranny) ? i'll send payment today, thanks..

Hey Vince,

One more order for a 95 M3 sent to you this AM.

Thanks for doing this for us!!!!!!!!!!

will you be shipping these out as payment is received or are they going out as a bulk shipment?

Money Sent For A 95 M3

Thank You!!!

when will these ship out?

Hey, do you have any more for a 1995 M3? Thanks.

themadhatter, aaronsm3 : They will be going out as soon as we receive it from BMW.....

Those who paid after last monday will have to wait for the next batch.

I will email you guys as soon as we receive it from BMW

89Bimmer89: Yes, order now and you we will place another order with our BMW rep on Monday.....

themadhatter, aaronsm3 : They will be going out as soon as we receive it from BMW.....

Those who paid after last monday will have to wait for the next batch.

I will email you guys as soon as we receive it from BMW

89Bimmer89: Yes, order now and you we will place another order with our BMW rep on Monday.....
Please email me when you get more in, I need one. Thanks

Hi,
If you need one, we will special order one for you :)

I need these ASAP, if I pay tomorrow when could I get ahold of one?

i am in

what's the part # for a 99 m3? and do you have any more?
I'll send payment as soon as you let me know! thanks in advance

for the 99 m3, its 11361703720
We have to special order (usually takes about 2 weeks)

got mine yesterday, thanks!

Guys,
if anyone is still interested, we will be ordering stuff from our BMW rep on Monday (5/15/06)

Just send Paypal payment before 12 noon EST on Monday....

Got mine on Thursday. Thanks, first time buying from you all. Will do again.

Dear all,
If anyone else is interested in the solenoid let me know by 12 noon EST today 5/15/06
I will have one ordered for you, you can pay on in a day or two if you prefer.
We will be ordering from our BMW rep later today.


Cheers!

I got ln late on Monday. Guess Im waiting 2 weeks?

We will get it to our BMW rep this coming monday and should get it the following monday.

Vincent

well, what's the verdict? How many people did this part actually help?

well, what's the verdict? How many people did this part actually help?

From the people I've talked to, and myself now included...it hasn't shown much difference. Before Bimmerzone accepted our GB, I had ordered one from Pelican, and in the meantime my car was at the shop so I had my mechanic yank mine out to test/clean. He said it was perfect, and after the cleaning the car did run *a little* better, but it could be my brain.

I got the new one, installed it, and there was no difference.

But if anyone is hesitant, and doesn't want to drop $135 for a new one just yet, I'll sell the one my mechanic cleaned and tested, since I know it works, and you can see for yourself for a third the cost.

I'm not trying to steal Bimmerzone's thunder, but I did start this thread... :redspot

Well having said that how many miles are on your car?

vincent, how much for a solenoid for a 95 m3?

its $135 shipped, let me know if you are interested and I can put a special order in for it :) Does take a week or two to get to us though.

Vincent