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#1. Re: EBC brake pad noise - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 02:29:30 GMT From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: EBC brake pad noise Ted, I purchased brakes pads and rotors from BavAuto (for my E34 525iT) and also bought some brake anti-squeal compound that they sell. It comes in a small plastic bottle, and has a brush attached to the cap. It has a thicker consistency than peanut butter. I put a thick (1/16") layer of this stuff on the backing plates of both pads, let it sit for awhile (15 minutes) and then installed the pads. So far, no squeal on either the M3 (with factory pads) or the 525iT (with PBR Deluxe pads) when using this stuff. -rb >Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:05:44 -0400 >From: Ted Telesky <TTelesky@compuserve.com> >Subject: EBC brake pad noise > >I have had my greenstuff EBC brakes pads for about a month. >I have put on about 2000 miles. > >They still hear me coming a block away... really loud squeal >once they are warm. > >Are the Redstuff any quieter? > >Is there anything I can do to silence the Green pads? _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] porsche - from Jim Powell
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:01:57 -0700 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] porsche Those of us with 986's on order don't like it :) Jim B Horlacher wrote: > > Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 12:55:33 -0400 > From: "B Horlacher" <Horlacher@carrindustries.net> > Subject: porsche > > What do you guy's/girls think of the Porsche 996? I am thinking of > turning the M3 into a full track car and getting a new 996 for everyday > use. > > Thanks > Bill Horlacher >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] ASC question - from GRCouture@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 23:39:01 EDT From: GRCouture@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASC question In a message dated 9/14/00 9:23:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, asp9111@home.com writes: << > Yesterday my 97 M3 with ~50K miles began to trip the ASC under normal >driving conditions. It is easily repeatable by driving along at 70 mph on >the highway and trying to accelerate the car with 3/4s throttle. Within 2 >seconds the ASC kicks in and begins pulling back throttle. Condition wise, >there is absolutely no reason for the ASC to be kicking in. If you turn off >the ASC the car drives and accelerates normally. I have an appt. next week >with the dealer, but if anyone has experienced this before and can you tell >me what the resolution was I would really appreciate it. > >Thanks, > >Chris Griffith >> Hi Chris, I had a similar problem, but it was usually under 1,000RPMs, and only in 1st or 2nd gear. I'd be driving on a smooth surface, and the ASC AND ABS would kick on for a brief period for no reason. Very annoying. I had the dealer look at it a first time, and they couldn't find anything. Finally, it started happening more frequently, and I actually got it to happen with a mechanic on a test-run for a second visit. Turns out it was an ABS sensor. So - I'd have them check the fault computer first, to see if it's registering any faults, and then have them test the ABS sensors - it could be the culprit. Hope this helps, Gregg '99 M3 http://members.tripod.com/gcouture/m3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Squeaky M.... - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 20:45:25 -0700 From: "Peter Guagenti" <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Squeaky M.... > >and not only does her clutch pedal squeak badly but also her steering column > >squeaks too. > > Yep, got that one too. Had the squeak on my previous 328is and the dealer > replaced the slip ring, I believe, under warranty. As I can barely hear > this squeak over the clutch squeak, I haven't gotten it fixed either (that, > and the car is out of warranty). As Jim can attest, I've got a squeaky clutch, brake, accelerator _and_steering column on my '95. I will be testing various lubricants (no wisecrack remarks) as a stop-gap measure this weekend. Sheesh. Must be some sort of weird German love for mice (or is that Maus?). ;-) -peterg
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#5. [E36M3] PF 90 & 83 differences? - from Thomas E. Tice
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 23:35:15 -0400 From: "Thomas E. Tice" <tetice@worldnet.att.net> Subject: [E36M3] PF 90 & 83 differences? Thanks Rich, Jim, Andrew, Rob, Sean and anyone else I missed for pointing out the discount at Porterfields. With that out of the way, I have one more question. I noticed that Porterfield has both 90 compound and 83 compound available for the M3. I have experience with the 83 compound on my previous E30 325 (I think that was all PF made for the E30). What are the differences between the 83 and 90 compound pads? I poked around the PF website but didn't find any solid info there. TIA, Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '99 540/6 nabli@attglobal.net wrote: > Tom, > > Call Porterfield and mention that you are one of the privileged members > of Suzy's list and each set should run you around $136.xx. > > http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/ > (949) 548-4470 · Outside California (800) 537-6842 > > Cheers, > Jim E. > > "Thomas E. Tice" wrote: > > > Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 13:16:32 -0400 > > From: "Thomas E. Tice" <tetice@worldnet.att.net> > > Subject: PF 90 Brake Pad Prices > > > > Hi Gang, > > > > I'm getting ready to purchase some PF 90s for track use (based on the > > overwhelming recommendations here). Perhaps this has been discussed > > before but I'm looking for the latest price information. > > > > Where can I get the best deal on these? Is there any sort of running > > discount to the list members? > > > > For a reference, I was quoted approx. $175 for a front pair from HMS > > Motorsports. > > Can I do significantly better than that? > > > > TIA, > > Tom Tice > > '98 M3/4 > > '99 540/6
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#6. Re: ASC question - from C Griffith
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 22:46:16 -0500 From: "C Griffith" <cgriffith@topspinlabs.com> Subject: Re: ASC question Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 18:18:26 -0700 From: "Bob Larson" <asp9111@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASC question All, I can't believe I didn't put 2 and 2 together, but here's the story. The tires were recently replaced all the way around. The previous set were Yoko AVS Sports, 255-40 in the rear and 235-45 in the front. No problems with the ASC ever. When I needed new tires I went for the new Kumho 712s. (BTW, they provide at least 9/10ths the performance of the Yokos. I was very pleased with their performance at the autocross this past weekend.) When I tried the local Discount Tire they couldn't get the 712s in a 255 and didn't know when they would be coming in. Tire Rack told me it would be close to 2 months before they received any. I couldn't wait that long due to an impending state inspection. So I ordered the 245s for the rears and kept the 235 size (purely for aesthetics) for the fronts. Problem: the 235s for the 712s are at least .5" taller than the Yokos. Add this to the fact that the 245s are shorter than the 255s and bingo, there's my problem. It's not really a problem b/c I never drive with ASC on and it never rains here in Dallas. ;) I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier, but I appreciate everyone's input. Thanks for the bandwidth. Best, Chris Griffith www.bmwmseries.com Is the road smooth ? Bob -----Original Message----- From: C Griffith <cgriffith@topspinlabs.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 11:07 PM Subject: [E36M3] ASC question >Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 22:45:01 -0500 >From: "C Griffith" <cgriffith@topspinlabs.com> >Subject: ASC question > >All, > > Yesterday my 97 M3 with ~50K miles began to trip the ASC under normal >driving conditions. It is easily repeatable by driving along at 70 mph on >the highway and trying to accelerate the car with 3/4s throttle. Within 2 >seconds the ASC kicks in and begins pulling back throttle. Condition wise, >there is absolutely no reason for the ASC to be kicking in. If you turn off >the ASC the car drives and accelerates normally. I have an appt. next week >with the dealer, but if anyone has experienced this before and can you tell >me what the resolution was I would really appreciate it. > >Thanks, > >Chris Griffith >www.bmwmseries.com
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#7. ///M3 parts for Sale - from casanova@foreverfun.com
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 00:10:40 -0500 From: casanova@foreverfun.com Subject: ///M3 parts for Sale I need to do a little fall cleaning I have the stock front and rear sway bars front and rear springs rear shocks rear shock mount2 I do not have the front struts as I needed there bodies to install the koni inserts. The parts have about 30,000 miles on them. Price is $250 OBO plus shipping. I live in PA. stock ///M3 cat back Exhaust (1995) less then 15,000 miles. $250 OBO plus shipping stock 17X7.5 BMW MOTORSPORT wheels (split 10 spoke). GREAT Condition. $800 Breyton Softlines with 90% Nitto Extreme 555's (18X8.5) Good Condition $1000 OBO (4) Fikse FM/10's 17X8.5 (f) 17X9 (r) GREAT CONDITION with (4) 245/40ZR17 RE71's (2) less then 200 miles (2) Brand new never mounted. $2300 OBO plus shipping. Bill P PS Make me an offer
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#8. Re: VaNOS Problem - from Paul England
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 00:08:24 -0400 From: "Paul England" <ettsn@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: VaNOS Problem [I'm retarded. I just sent that without changing the subject didn't I? Sorry, Suzy.] Jeez. You didn't buy your car from Sean Hester did you? :) -Paul > From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> .... > So far they have replaced: > > 1) Power steering pump and bracket and belt > 2) One of the upper pulleys (I think) > 3) VANOS, and all the associated hardware > 4) Catalytic Convertor > > From what I have been told, when you disconnect the VANOS the problem > goes away. I am not so sure about that seeing how they replaced > everything in the VANOS.
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#9.JTD RSM - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 22:53:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: <FS> JTD RSM Hi guys. There's nothing wrong with the RSMs, but the early generation ones had a slightly narrower base. My personal level of anal-ness is making me swap them out for the wider base RSMs (they are the same width as the stock RSM) ;) The first $65 takes them. BTW, they come with both "HIS" and "HERS" bushings. Thanks for the bandwidth, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/
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#10. Vendor Warning - from Richard Buchanan
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Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 23:10:34 -0700 From: Richard Buchanan <rbuchanan@pacbell.net> Subject: Vendor Warning I suggest NOT PURCHASING from Nick Alexander Imports in the LA area until UPS can sort out a little problem I've encountered. I ordered two pairs of euro rotors from them for $108/rotor on the recommendation of someone on this list. While it would have been a great price, I received an empty box stuffed with packing paper and my VISA was charged the full $432 + shipping. UPS picked up a package that was "recorded by shipper" to weigh 38 lbs (The last single pair I purchased from HMS weighed 34 lbs) from Nick Alexander Imports on Monday and delivered it today. How do you spell FRAUD? Does my UPS driver have a BMW E36 M3 with new euro rotors? Inquiring minds, and my bank account, want to know! Rich Buchanan / / / / | / | 95 M3/2 Lux / / / / |/ | Dinan Stage II / / / / | /_/_/_/__/|__/|__| mailto:rbuchanan@pacbell.net