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#1. Re: Overheating - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:00:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <clopez95m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Overheating Paul Elliott wrote: >Last week when I called dinan to ask if >they had a template for this 'hole' to cut, they told me that that car >was recently put up for sale, and was the same one Steve placed first >in One Lap! No. He did NOT place first in anything, not to take away from a very nice run to the top ten though. He was the highest placing BMW in the overall standings, that's all, no first places. Carlos Motor City Chapter. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#2. Re: Fire Extinguisher Mount - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 01:05:03 -0700 From: "Chip Mitchell" <chipm@arches.uga.edu> Subject: Re: Fire Extinguisher Mount Scott (and the rest of you guys), I tend to consider myself "frugal" when it comes to paying $30 for a bent up piece of metal, too. A couple of months ago, I spent some time in the basement creating my own fire extinguisher mount, which seems to be a reasonable replacement for the factory one. I ended up not using it after getting a lot of advice regarding the effects of dry-chemical extinguishers when used in cars, so the writeup never got to the picture stage. You can, however, find basic instructions at http://www.arches.uga.edu/~chipm/e36fire.htm Hope it helps. Feel free to send additions or advice! Chip Mitchell ----------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 23:14:17 EDT From: Sf944@aol.com Subject: Help with Fire Extinguisher mounting I'm doing a D.E. event in a couple of weeks with a PCA region that requires fire extinguishers in advanced run group cars. What to do? I know specially designed brackets are available for our cars, but being the frugal type (OK, "cheap") I'd like to find a less expensive way. Years back I had bought a metal bracket and extinguisher at Home Depot for a grand total of $26.00, and screwed it thru the floor of my 944T race car. I'm not crazy about drilling holes in my M3's floor, so does anyone have suggestions on temporarily mounting a generic extinguisher? Thanks, Scott
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#3. Re: Fire extinguisher mount - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 01:05:56 -0700 From: "Chip Mitchell" <chipm@arches.uga.edu> Subject: Re: Fire extinguisher mount Scott (and the rest of you guys), I tend to consider myself "frugal" when it comes to paying $30 for a bent up piece of metal, too. A couple of months ago, I spent some time in the basement creating my own fire extinguisher mount, which seems to be a reasonable replacement for the factory one. I ended up not using it after doing a little research into the effects of dry-chemical extinguishers when used in cars, so the writeup never got to the picture stage. You can, however, find basic instructions at http://www.arches.uga.edu/~chipm/e36fire.htm Hope it helps. Feel free to send additions or advice! Chip Mitchell ----------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 23:14:17 EDT From: Sf944@aol.com Subject: Help with Fire Extinguisher mounting I'm doing a D.E. event in a couple of weeks with a PCA region that requires fire extinguishers in advanced run group cars. What to do? I know specially designed brackets are available for our cars, but being the frugal type (OK, "cheap") I'd like to find a less expensive way. Years back I had bought a metal bracket and extinguisher at Home Depot for a grand total of $26.00, and screwed it thru the floor of my 944T race car. I'm not crazy about drilling holes in my M3's floor, so does anyone have suggestions on temporarily mounting a generic extinguisher? Thanks, Scott
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#4. Re: fire extinguisher mount - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 01:07:20 -0700 From: "Chip Mitchell" <chipm@arches.uga.edu> Subject: Re: fire extinguisher mount Scott (and the rest of you guys), I tend to consider myself "frugal" when it comes to paying $30 for a bent up piece of metal, too. A couple of months ago, I spent some time in my grandfather's workshop creating my own fire extinguisher mount, which seems to be a reasonable replacement for the factory one. I ended up not using it after doing a little research into the effects of dry-chemical extinguishers when used in cars, so the writeup never got to the picture stage. You can, however, find basic instructions at http://www.arches.uga.edu/~chipm/e36fire.htm Hope it helps. Feel free to send additions or advice! Chip Mitchell ----------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 23:14:17 EDT From: Sf944@aol.com Subject: Help with Fire Extinguisher mounting I'm doing a D.E. event in a couple of weeks with a PCA region that requires fire extinguishers in advanced run group cars. What to do? I know specially designed brackets are available for our cars, but being the frugal type (OK, "cheap") I'd like to find a less expensive way. Years back I had bought a metal bracket and extinguisher at Home Depot for a grand total of $26.00, and screwed it thru the floor of my 944T race car. I'm not crazy about drilling holes in my M3's floor, so does anyone have suggestions on temporarily mounting a generic extinguisher? Thanks, Scott
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#5. Sorry! - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 01:09:39 -0700 From: "Chip Mitchell" <chipm@arches.uga.edu> Subject: Sorry! I think I sent everyone three copies of the same e-mail! I'm sorry! I'm at my parents house using my sister's computer, and it gave me an error message that said it hadn't sent, then the messages showed up in my inbox. Won't happen again! Chip
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Overheating - from The Buch
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Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 23:59:19 -0700 From: The Buch <The_Buch@telus.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Overheating On a related topic, have listers with oil temp gauges installed discovered a typical operating range for this temperature measurement. I have just put in the #2 kit from Eastern Motorwerks - great fit, great looks and great information to have on board. Doug Buchanan ('99M3)
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#7. FS: M3 Mats - from John Hearn
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 08:49:09 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: FS: M3 Mats I have a full set of mats for any M3. I have the Velcro pads too. The mats are as good as new. I have only had them for 2 months. They or black (anthracite) 1 full set of front mats with M3 embroidery and plain rear mats $85 John Hearn john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu>
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#8. Re: [E36M3] M Roadster wheels - from Ben Liaw
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 10:08:49 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw" <ben@shortshifter.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M Roadster wheels the fronts will fit all around. the rear will not. btdt. ben liaw ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Ganess" <Sean.Ganess@lostcluster.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2000 3:30 PM Subject: [E36M3] M Roadster wheels > Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2000 14:37:13 -0400 > From: Sean Ganess <Sean.Ganess@lostcluster.net> > Subject: M Roadster wheels > > Will the stock M Roadster wheels fit on a M3? These are the five spoke > wheels 17x7.5 front and 17x9 rear (not 8.5). > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* > > >
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#9. M3 at LeMans - from Ed Tang
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 07:57:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Ed Tang <etangf1@yahoo.com> Subject: M3 at LeMans >They announced a while ago that they pulled out of >the Lemans for this year. >Something about the new E46s not being competitive >enough. Not enough power >coming from the engine, etc, etc. Man, BMW has gone >soft. 'Round my >neighborhood, if you win a race (or any other >competition for that matter) and >don't face the same challenge the next time, you know >what they call it? A >fluke.Looks like my next car, if I could afford it, >will be a P car... =) It probably has something to do with BMW spending HUGE sums of money in Formula One. BMW has been victorious at LeMans in recent memory with all its cars in the running (from the M3 to the LMP's). The last Formula One victory for BMW before they pulled out was in 1983. For BMW to sit on the podium this year is amazing for its first time back. Tom Salkowsky, the M Brand Manager, came to the Windy City Chapter and told us that the PTG M3 was, I believe, developed within a week for Sebring. It's pretty obvious that BMW had dumped all its eggs into the Formula One bucket. Sure, we'll never really see Formula One technology in the M3. Yes, it is more viable that the technology developed on the PTG M3 car will be seen in production cars. However, I believe hands down that I will find better overall quality and precision engineering in my M3 than an Acura that has its roots derived from the McLaren Honda that Senna drove or a Dodge Viper that has just been beating the crap out of everyone. There are dozens of manufacturers with LeMans wins under their belts and I still find that the BMW outshines them in the ultimate driving arena. I have heard from almost all BMW owners that there is just some kind of magic there that you really can't verbalize. The BMW CCA is the largest car crazed, fanatic group of folks I have ever met. And for good reason...no matter how deep in its roots racing has inspired its beginnings, win or lose, present or not present, there is something in the final product that hits us, the consumer, that surpasses every other car manufacturer. Call it a soul or what you will. I don't think I'll buy anything non-BMW. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#10. E36 M3 lower control arm ball joint. - from Holeman, David
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 09:55:52 -0500 From: "Holeman, David" <david.holeman@viaticus.com> Subject: E36 M3 lower control arm ball joint. Hi, The ball joint near the bottom of front lower control arm in my 95M3 is loose. You can pull the rotor at 3 and 9 and see it slipping around. My questions is this: Can you pull the ball joint and replace it or do you need a new assembly. If I need a new assembly I know that you can use the aluminum control arms from an E30 M3 (#31-12-1-130-823 and #31-12-1-130-824) does anyone have any direct experience with this? Please let me know as the car is up on the lift today! David Holeman www.racepad.com