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#1. [E36M3] Fun M3 Video =)/Wheel question - from twisty M3
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 08:18:37 PDT From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] Fun M3 Video =)/Wheel question After watching all the F1, Le Mans and CART races over the weekend, a couple of friends and I got in the mood to make a little "edited" version of a recent trip one of us had made to Willow Springs Raceway. Thought some of you might enjoy this as much as we did... Listen the that sweet in-line six rev down the straight. ;-) (keep an eye on the A4 following him) http://www.geocities.com/pmazl/Quattro_spin.mpg On a more serious note, a friend of mine (the drive of the F1 M3, he he) is looking for some decent used forged or other lightweight type of wheels for the track. Preferably 17x8 and under 20 pounds. Does anyone have any sitting around in their garage that they'd like to get rid of? Donna, do you still have your forged wheels sitting around? (Don't worry my umbrella carrying duties won't change if you don't) Thanks, Jonathan L ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#2. Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 lower control arm ball joint. - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 11:40:02 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 lower control arm ball joint. David, The ball joints are pressed in and cannot be replaced individually. BMW does sell ball joints (i.e., a "wheel suspension joint), but just not one for the M3s. Cheers, Jim E. "Holeman, David" wrote: > 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 > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#3. Re: BMW at Le Mans - from Hunter Johnson
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 17:53:56 +0100 From: "Hunter Johnson" <HJOHNSON@dbmail.debis.de> Subject: Re: BMW at Le Mans Sorry, but I'm in a feisty moood. Ed says: >...Sure, we'll never really see Formula One technology in >the M3. I believe the E30 M3 block was a descendant of the 1983 1.5 liter turbo world championship engine, so I wouldn't bet against the F1 technology getting to the Exx M3. >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... Honda makes darn good engines. Darn good. Their tolerances are generally accepted as the best in the industry. They used their F1 program as a training ground for their young engineers, so as to instill the right frame of mind. (What's the redline on the GS-R again?) And Honda are coming baaaaaack... Hunter
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Brake fliud - how much??? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 11:25:24 -0700 From: "Jim Bassett" <jbassett@mayannetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Brake fliud - how much??? > I have a few questions about the brakes on my 95 M3... > > 1) How much brake fluid should I buy for my mechanic to do a flush? I > can't find a quantity in the service manual... A 1-liter can should be sufficient, so you should get 2 just in case (BTDT :-)) > 2) Is ATE super blue the best choice - no track driving, just > aggressive street... Yes. > 3) Any comments on stainless steel brake lines as now is the time to > do it as I am replacing the rotors and pads too. If all your doing is street driving, IMO they're not neccesary. That being said, the Fischer lines from Steve D'G would be (and were) my choice. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - using all of the above
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#5. E36 M3 - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 11:37:33 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <Kim.Burgess@PSS.Boeing.com> Subject: E36 M3 <chance i'm dumping my M3> There is a 97 ///M3/2 w/roof, Trip, HK, Double-Ten-Spokes on the lot at BMWSeattle that I can speak to the history of for the first 22K. KLB99///m3/2 w/o-roof
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#6. WTB Low Mileage E36 four door - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 14:43:07 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: WTB Low Mileage E36 four door List members, My SO's lease is just about up on her Accord and I think, after her trials and tribulations this weekend (elaborated open later), may have her open to the idea of a good used E36. With that in mind, this is what we are looking for: - E36 - Automatic (I know, I need to teach her how to drive a manual) - Low mileage for the model year, preferably with remaining warranty (certified or original). I would prefer something very low in mileage. - Four doors - Near NE Ohio preferably - Traction control (she is used to FWD and thought this would be a good compromise). - Light in color (first - silver, second - white, etc.). - All other options are up for grabs Any advice would be appreciated or if anyone knows of a car like this, please advise directly via my email (rdorffer@cleindians.com). My girlfriend probably can compromise on any engine size so any four door model would be fine (318, 325, 328). We would probably buy rather than lease. I plan to begin browsing the BMW lots in the area (Cleveland, Akron, Canton) but thought the list may have some leads on a car like this or may keep their eyes open. Lastly, what would you expect to spend (reasonable range). Best regards, Rich FYI - Her Accord ingested water when the right front inner fender liner (slightly damaged from a prior accident and obviously not fixed properly) fell out and ripped out the lower portion of the air box along with it (never noticed by the SO). This is all according to the Honda service manager as I have not seen all this for myself. Long and short of it, the engine threw at least on rod and Honda will not cover it even though the car is under warranty. Therefore, insurance is covering it like a collision claim. Seems like our only recourse would be against the original repair from the prior accident) which overlooked the fender liner but could prove difficult?! Worst case, insurance covers the repair, less deductible, and we see what it may do to her insurance premiums.
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#7. [E36M3] oil temp measurements - from Dinah G DeRoller
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 13:38:37 -0400 (EDT) From: Dinah G DeRoller <dinah_g_deroller@redcom.com> Subject: [E36M3] oil temp measurements Hi Doug... I'll get a temp. reading of around 180 degrees after running about 10-15 minutes on the highway (takes that long to warm up). On hot days it goes up to maybe 200 degrees. On the track I'll see ~240 degrees, if very hot out. YMMV Just helped install the same kit myself..also very happy. HTH, Dinah
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#8. Re: [E36M3] heresy? - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 12:31:15 PDT From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] heresy? >Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 13:44:26 PDT >From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> >Subject: [E36M3] heresy? <snip> >so i ask... if you were rich enough and had enough garage space for as >many cars as you wanted. would you use your M3 to drive to work and to get >groceries and to move boxes? Sean, My M3 is not a daily driver. My commute for work is almost 100 miles of interstate driving each day. I also need to frequently haul three kids around. My daily driver is a '93 525iT. A great, comfortable, quiet car that gets ~24 mpg for my commute. It could use a little more power, and I would have preferred a 5-speed transmission, but the compromises are easy to live with. After my recent experience at the Nurburgring, driving a...530d (3.0L turbo diesel with 5-speed steptronic auto transmission), I would actually choose this engine option for my daily driver, if it was available in the US. The car was getting well over 30 mpg at autobahn speeds (160-200 km/hr), and was equipped with the navigation system, too. Oh, and that parked ventilation control (or whatever it's called) is a pretty cool feature, too. That said, it's always a thrill to uncover the M3 and go for a long drive on the weekend. And the 525iT can't even come close to the M3 in a driver's school session. -rb (Wishing I was still driving the line on the 'Ring...) ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#9. M3 at LeMans - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 15:47:09 -0400 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: M3 at LeMans > Sure, we'll never really see Formula One technology in > the M3. Isn't coil over spark plug technology straight outta F1? Someone told me it was. Ya gotta love popping the hood with friends to play "Find the spark plug wires." It's surprising how many people have never seen such technology. - Skip
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#10. RE: [E36M3] heresy? - from Wentz, Don
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Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 14:16:26 -0700 From: "Wentz, Don" <don.wentz@intel.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] heresy? <snip> >so i ask... if you were rich enough and had enough garage space for as >many cars as you wanted. would you use your M3 to drive to work and to get >groceries and to move boxes? Sean, Nope, my 318ti is MUCH more fun for the 20-mile, part hiway, part rural, part city commute that I do. Even with lowering and several track mods, it's a nicer ride, and 30mpg ain't bad either! For the track, the M3 is "the bomb!" as they say! And as Ron said, it makes those weekend rides in the M3 a rare treat. dw 95 318ti 95 M3 PS - I bought both used, each had appx 9500 miles, and combined cost was equal to a new 99 M3, so 'rich' isn't necessarily required to 'have it both ways' ;-)