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#1. Re: [E36M3] Wheel question - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 00:03:45 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel question At 10:03 PM 7/18/00 -0500, Andy Korczynski wrote: >I wanna get wheels and some r compound tires (probably Kumho) for my 99 M3. >I have stock suspension (minus x-brace and hopefully eibach sway bars as >soon as they are available again) and I don't plan on putting in any >aftermarket springs or dambers. I also want to be able to rotate the wheels >so I'm thinking going with 17 X 8.5 and putting 245/40's all around. Will >this work for the front? With the proper offset, yes. I've got stock 17 X 8.5 Contours up front with 245/40/17 Pilot Sports. Just a slight bit of "polishing" of the front strut tube :-) Stock offset is 41mm, IIRC. I'm sure others can advise about aftermarket wheels. (FWIW, I use 17 X 8 BBS Moda Sports w/235/45/17 Toyos for track/autox.) Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - accepts Donna's apology :-)
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#2. Peake Reset Tool Question..... - from Ben C. Tickner
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 07:41:41 -0700 From: "Ben C. Tickner" <ben@infofusion.com> Subject: Peake Reset Tool Question..... Does anyone have a 95 M3 that has trouble using a Peake Research Reset Tool. The tool seems to work on every car but mine. Whether or not I have a fault code I just get that error message. My dealer says the computer is fine and nothing is wrong They even let me watch their computer reset it just fine. Are there some 95's that can not use this tool? Ben 95 M3
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#3. Re: WANTED: driver's side rear outer brake line (stainless) - from Rob Norwalk
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 07:21:24 -0500 From: "Rob Norwalk" <rjnorw@ftw.rsc.raytheon.com> Subject: Re: WANTED: driver's side rear outer brake line (stainless) It was written... >OK everyone, I have a bizarre request; > >...snip >No one in Austin had an M3 brake line, but I was able to find an E36 325 >line. I installed it and it seems to work fine, but I'd like to FIX the >problem (I figure that the M3's brake system is superior to the 325's, so >the lines probably are too). > > >Marcus >'95 M3 with freshly rebuilt and painted calipers >and a single 325 brake line Yeah, I'm sure M3 brake lines are worth at least a second a lap over 325 brake lines....sheeesh. I'd get that thing off of there right now - why miss an opportunity to spend more money? ;) Seriously, the only _possible_ difference is the length, which should be obvious... Rob 325 w/inferior brake lines _______________________________ Rob Norwalk Raytheon Systems Company Vc:219.429.4737 Fx:219.429.5004
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#4. Re: [E36M3] - AutoX Tires & Wheels - from Ned Coonen
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 07:34:51 CDT From: "Ned Coonen" <ncoonen@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] - AutoX Tires & Wheels Not so, Matt. The 245/45-17 Kumhos fit nicely on my M3 as on several M3s I know of. If you stand a 245/45 Kumho mounted on a 17x8 wheel next to an 235/40 original R1 mounted on the same size wheel, you'll note that they are about the same height and the R1 is wider at the tread shoulder. My '98 M3/2 currently has LTW springs and Bilsteins. The Kumhos are mounted on 17x8 Borbet Type T wheels (40mm offset). No rubbing front or rear and I haven't rolled the fenders. A pal of mine runs 245/45 Kumhos on a similar setup except he has H&R 29910 springs which lower the car. He added a 10mm spring pad in the back to relieve periodic rubbing on fender liner. In the front, he's had minor rubbing on the firewall at full lock. No big deal. A 5mm spacer or a decent set of wheels would solve it YMMV yada^3...ned. '98 M3 '88 M5 >-------------------- 9 -------------------- >Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:57:58 -0700 (PDT) >From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] - AutoX Tires & Wheels > >Hi Andy, > >Unfortunatly Kuhmos aren't available in a 245/40-17. Most people get >the 225/45, which is really a 235/40. They do have a 245/45 but this is >way too tall and will hurt acceleration and probably rub. <<snip>> ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] - AutoX Tires & Wheels - from Matt Henson
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 06:10:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] - AutoX Tires & Wheels Well this is good news. Somebody should tell Tire Rack because they strongly advised me that the 245/45 would be too tall and rub. Guess they were wrong. Regards, Matt Ned Coonen <ncoonen@hotmail.com> wrote: Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 07:34:51 CDT From: "Ned Coonen" Subject: Re: [E36M3] - AutoX Tires & Wheels Not so, Matt. The 245/45-17 Kumhos fit nicely on my M3 as on several M3s I know of. If you stand a 245/45 Kumho mounted on a 17x8 wheel next to an 235/40 original R1 mounted on the same size wheel, you'll note that they are about the same height and the R1 is wider at the tread shoulder. My '98 M3/2 currently has LTW springs and Bilsteins. The Kumhos are mounted on 17x8 Borbet Type T wheels (40mm offset). No rubbing front or rear and I haven't rolled the fenders. A pal of mine runs 245/45 Kumhos on a similar setup except he has H&R 29910 springs which lower the car. He added a 10mm spring pad in the back to relieve periodic rubbing on fender liner. In the front, he's had minor rubbing on the firewall at full lock. No big deal. A 5mm spacer or a decent set of wheels would solve it YMMV yada^3...ned. '98 M3 '88 M5 >-------------------- 9 -------------------- >Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:57:58 -0700 (PDT) >From: Matt Henson >Subject: Re: [E36M3] - AutoX Tires & Wheels > >Hi Andy, > >Unfortunatly Kuhmos aren't available in a 245/40-17. Most people get >the 225/45, which is really a 235/40. They do have a 245/45 but this is >way too tall and will hurt acceleration and probably rub. <> ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. ************************************************************* _____ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail <http://mail.yahoo.com/> - Free email you can access from anywhere!
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Coolant Level - from Miki Haraguchi
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 06:38:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Miki Haraguchi <mharaguchi@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coolant Level Donna, Gaack! My LTW (10/95, 30K+ pure track miles) is in the shop right now as I type also getting a new head gasket. I thank my lucky stars it was "just" that, and not a warped or cracked head as well. (Donna, e-mail me privately so we can cry on each others' respective shoulders!) :^( Jim: as Donna said, coolant loss with no signs of outward leakage is suspicious of cylinder head or gasket problems. If so, then progression is that the car will start blowing coolant out of the reservoir cap under stress (e.g. track use), then under normal (street) use as it gets worse--judging from my experience and others' (e.g. Sean Hester's old M3). Miki 1997 328is (faultless) LTW (...uhh) > From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coolant Level > > I had the same thing happen on mine last Thursday. Any time you lose coolant > and there's no puddle on the floor, it's a bad sign. Mine's in the shop > right now getting a new head gasket. I'm glad I got that Warranty Gold > policy! > > BTW, it's a 3/95 prod. date with 72k miles. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail – Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
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#7. Bushing replacement - from John Genereux
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 07:44:20 -0700 (PDT) From: John Genereux <white98m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Bushing replacement Hello All, I am about to do a full suspension in my 98 coupe. This consists of the standard bilstein/HR sport with UUC sways and JTD rear shock mounts. I was also considering replacing the rear trailing arm bushings as well, however this looks like a real B**ch to do. Has any one done this and has a good write up? Just so you know the car has 27k miles and sees about 5-7 track days and a bunch of autox per year. I have also heard that this suspension setup can be bouncy in the back. Is this true? If so is there a better spring I can get. Also is there anything else I should do while I am doing the suspension. Thanks for the time. Regards, JOHN ===== ///M3's and Jet Skis/// __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail – Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
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#8. Automatic Closing of Windows/Sunroof - from Michael Pahl
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 08:32:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Pahl <michael_pahl@yahoo.com> Subject: Automatic Closing of Windows/Sunroof OK, so how does it work? The automatic closing of windows and the sunroof. I have a '99 M3/2 and have sat in the sweltering parking lot for 10 minutes with the engine running/not running, trying all sorts of combinations of key position, pushing buttons, holding buttons, etc. Nothing. Can't get the sunroof to close with a single touch. So what's the secret? Michael _____ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail <http://mail.yahoo.com/> - Free email you can access from anywhere!
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#9. M3 handling traits-sedan vs. coupe - from Eric.C.Dotson@travelers.com
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:08:28 -0400 From: Eric.C.Dotson@travelers.com Subject: M3 handling traits-sedan vs. coupe Piete, I can't imagine there are any big differences between the sedan and the coupe, but I'm sure there are some small ones. I understand where you're coming from, you know about my incident a while back, it was a similar situation. The tail snapped around before I knew what happened. I think it's an M3 trait - the car has very high limits, even in stock form, and when it lets go it lets go in a big way. I think the only real cure is seat time, but how often are you in that situation? I'd love to find a place where I could safely test the cars limits at 50-60-70 mph, pushing it until it spins and learning to catch it, but I don't think one exists. Also, a third gear slalom is pretty fast. Maybe your course designer is causing the oversteer. :) As far as adjustments go, maybe some more toe-in at the rear? Wouldn't help those lower speed turns any. Eric btw - Are you going to Sebring in Sept? App is online at www.sunshinebeemer.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I've heard a lot about the understeering of the M3 and have experienced that on slow autocross courses and slower track turns. However, I've also experienced tail wagging and oversteer during high speed transitions (one of which sent me through a fence). This usually comes when transitioning too quickly at high speed. For example, when going through a slalom at speed (third gear), turn too quickly and the back end will start to step out, usually very quickly. Is this a common experience for everyone? I have a '97/4, if this is not common, is it possible the sedans are stiffer in the rear causing more pronounced oversteer vs. the coupes? What would be the best steps to counteract this stomach-sinking maneuver (besides slowing down)? More air in the rear tires, less air in the front? Soften the rear suspension? Stiffen the front suspension? Currently I have the maximum camber possible in the rear without crash bolts. Thanks for any comments/suggestions.
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#10. Ground Control coil-over suspension - from vernon@sprynet.com
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Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 12:55:52 -0400 From: vernon@sprynet.com Subject: Ground Control coil-over suspension Has anyone had any experience with the coil-over kit from Ground Control? Their package that I'm considering is a full coil-over in the front and a "coil-next-to" in the rear (but still adjustable). They use Eibach springs and Koni single-adjustable shocks. I'd also use their adjustable camber/caster plates and rear shock mounts. They let you pick the spring rate (linear Eibach springs) for both front and rear. Has anyone had any experience with this setup or with Ground Control in general? I don't know much about them. Thanks! Vern Anderson 98 M3/2 bone stock for only a few more weeks....