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#1. Clutch - from Dimitris Y. Cobopoulos
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 14:05:20 +0300 From: jimcob@iis.gr (Dimitris Y. Cobopoulos) Subject: Clutch Dear friends, I am considering to install an uprated clutch kit (clutch cover with increased clamping force and rigid plate with organic facing) to my BMW ME E36 3.0L Eur,o and therefore I kindly request you to inform me your point of view. Best regards, Dimitris
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#2. RE: [E36M3] 8.5" Wheel Fitment Part II - from Zorine, Dmitri Y, CFSMD
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:19:33 -0400 From: "Zorine, Dmitri Y, CFSMD" <dmitri@att.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 8.5" Wheel Fitment Part II > 245/40/17 SO2 PolePositions on my car without the 10mm spacers. They clear > the strut tower overhang part (which the DID NOT with the Bilstein struts) > but the "rim protector" just barely rubs up against the edge of the shock. > The wheel has about 1/8" clearance. Since I am sending 2 of > > Does anyone have any opinions (not likely on this list) about the rim > protector rubbing? Wayne, just make sure that they don't rub hard enough to overheat the sidewall of the tire, which might weaken the rubber... Maybe you could "shave" 1/16-1/8" off the rim protector on the inside of the tire, after all there shouldn't be any curbs there... ; ) Dmitri
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#3. RE: [E36M3] 8.5" Wheel Fitment Part II - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 05:36:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 8.5" Wheel Fitment Part II --- "Zorine, Dmitri Y, CFSMD" <dmitri@att.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:19:33 -0400 > From: "Zorine, Dmitri Y, CFSMD" <dmitri@att.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] 8.5" Wheel Fitment Part II > > Wayne, just make sure that they don't rub hard enough to overheat the > sidewall of the tire, which might weaken the rubber... Maybe you could > "shave" 1/16-1/8" off the rim protector on the inside of the tire, after all > there shouldn't be any curbs there... ; ) Unless you ever want to take the tires to a shop to mount them on the other side to wear out the inside shoulder on the outside of a wheel and still maintain directionality. However, in Wayne's case, I think he'll long be done with the tires before he can even do that! Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
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#4. RE: Power rear vents on M3/2 - from Monty Baugh
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 08:46:07 -0500 From: Monty Baugh <mbaugh@telecom-management.com> Subject: RE: Power rear vents on M3/2 Paul, I had the same thought about the power rear vents after driving a rented Chrysler minivan. As soon as I get comfortable with the thought of putting Chrysler parts on my car, I plan to check it out. MB
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#5. Re[2]: [E36M3] 8.5" Wheel Fitment Part II - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:55:46 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] 8.5" Wheel Fitment Part II >>but the "rim protector" just barely rubs up against the edge of the shock. > My only comment on "rim protectors" is that my Fikses sure wish they > actually lived up to their name. Curb rash--oh, the shame! My experience has been that the rim protector on the Michelin's (MXX3's) was rather ineffective, but the rim protector on the Toyo Proxes street tires was quite good and did in fact prevent curb rash. Andrej '97 M3
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#6. Help installing UUC oil filter housing - from Leff, Larry
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 09:49:03 -0400 From: "Leff, Larry" <lleff@Ajilon.com> Subject: Help installing UUC oil filter housing Gang - I'm gathering all the parts I need to get my oil pressure / temp gauges working again and I need some help with the proper oil temp sender I need. I have a VDO sender from BMP, but it's clearly the wrong one -- it doesn't even fit in the UUC housing! Can anyone email me the proper VDP part number for the oil temp sender? Gracias - Larry '95 M3, supercharged & damn fun! Larry Leff Sr. Account Manager Ajilon Phone: 617.451.7750 x17 Email: lleff@ajilon.com
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#7. M3 Water Pump - from Darling Christopher AMC/CEOP
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 11:39:25 -0500 From: Darling Christopher AMC/CEOP <chris.darling@scott.af.mil> Subject: M3 Water Pump Well, I got it done. The new water pump is now installed, and without undue aggravation and frustration. I used Jeff Ogi's procedure (see site: members.xoom.com/uberjeph) with only minor modification, using a new pump from Steve D', and it worked like a charm. (Nice procedure, Jeff!) Somebody gimme a check for $400, which is about how much money I saved! FWIW, add my info to the database: My car is a '95 M3, build date 10/94. The water pump DID have the plastic impeller. However, it showed zero apparent defects to my cursory inspection--76K miles on the part. ______________end Cod Capt Chris Darling HQ AMC/CEOP DSN 576-5930, Comm (618)256-5930
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#8. [E36M3] it's been so long, i don't remember... - from Sean Hester
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:06:45 PDT From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] it's been so long, i don't remember... this question is probably for jim c, but if any others know i'd love to hear about it. ;-) long long ago i upgraded my 95 M3 with a euro HFM and the special jim c chip to go with it. and i've gotten very used to it's power curve. last week i sold that car (all upgrades included) and now have a completly stock 95 M3. on this car, when i do full acceleration from 2000-6500 i get a tiny hesitation at about 3900 rpms, and then a big surge at about 4200. there might not even be a hesitation. but there's definetly a LARGE increase of power above 4200 rpms. it's almost like having a turbo kick in at that rpm. my old car (with large hfm and jim c chip) did NOT do this. the power was basically flat through the whole range. here's some questions: 1. is this "extra push" above 4200 rpms normal for a stock M3? it's been so long since i had a stock M3 i don't remember... 2. did the large hfm and matching jim c chip (only engine mods i had) smooth that out in my old car? (or was my old car "special") 3. was it the hfm? or the chip? that did that smoothing. the reason i ask #3 is, i don't want to modify this car much at all, so if i can smooth that surge out with just a chip i'd rather do that then change the whole intake. i'm NOT looking for extra power. i'm just looking to have a smooth power curve over the whole range... ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#9. Re: [E36M3] tires - from Sean Hester
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:11:56 PDT From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] tires >You mis-read. It's ~30,000 miles on the street only; certainly less since >some of the car mileage was on the track tires. oh! then it's not "WAY WAY WAY too much", it's only "way too much" (only one way and no caps) ;-) > > and i get about 300-400 miles out of a set of track tires. > >This depends almost entirely on *which* tire you're running - well, OK, the >gnomes help a bit :-) I'm running what appear to be the "wear like iron" >Toyos; other tires last significantly less than those. i just tried toyos for the first time. except for the rubbing (they are too tall) they DO seem to last longer. i've used them for 3 track events (300 miles) and they are maybe half used up. so they seem to have about double the life of other track tires i've used. sadly, the chance of me getting to finish my toyo tire experiemnt is close to zero. i'm not taking my new M3 to the track, and if i DO for some reason, i'm gonna be going about 6/10ths, so the tire wear will be next to nothing... ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#10. [E36M3] FS: Kinesis Wheels - from twisty M3
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Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 10:36:01 PDT From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] FS: Kinesis Wheels Posting for a friend. These are on a '98 Estoril Blue M3 sedan (there are some pics at his site but no close-ups. If you have inquiries you can email me or him (Pablo) directly at: PM332@hotmail.com ------------ << 3pc Forged Aluminum, 17 lbs ea, brand new are $800ea for fronts (17x8) and $850ea for rears (17x9)= about $3300 total..Wheels in great shape, but not perfect...one has very small/minor dent on the outer corner (does NOT affect ride, tire pressure, etc..very minor, is not absolutely necessary to fix). If fix is desired, I already checked into it and Kinesis will replace outer rim for $150 labor included...It's very hard to see, unless pointed out. Reason for sale: I don't need such expensive wheels, could use the money right now... Haven't thought of price yet, but will take offers...Thanks! Pablo Pablo Mazlumian http://geocities.com/pmazlumian/pm3.htm >> ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com