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#1. RE: Question about 17" sizes - RA-1 - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 09:13:06 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@home.com> Subject: RE: Question about 17" sizes - RA-1 Hi All, In regards to the new 17" sizes for the Toyo RA-1, here's the email I got from Chris Young, the Toyo rep I met at O'Fest. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - wider Toyos in it's future? >From: YoungC <YoungC@ToyoTires.com> >To: "'Jimhome'" <jimbassett@home.com> >Subject: RE: Question about 17" sizes - RA-1 >Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 17:32:04 -0700 >X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.0.1460.8) > >In looking at the data that I have, the only thing that I have is a >205/40ZR17 (7.0 to 8.0 width), 235/40ZR17 (8.0 to 9.5 width) and 255/40ZR17 >(8.5 to 10.0 width). Probably the 235/40ZR17 would work, it is a little >small in aspect but you are not losing that much. The price I am not sure >about yet, but the tires should be available in January 2001. >Any other questions, please let me know. > >Thank You, >Chris Young >1-800-678-3250 x2298 >youngc@toyotires.com
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#2. source for caliper piston lubricant - from Rich Gay
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Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 16:16:57 -0500 From: "Rich Gay" <rich_gay@linbeck.com> Subject: source for caliper piston lubricant OK, I'm about to tackle a rebuild of the brake calipers, and this time I'd like to use a lubricant on the piston/dust boot to help it all go back together easier than the last time I did this, when I just used brake fluid. Problem is, none of the local auto parts stores stock anything like this, and they all act like they've never heard of such a thing. I asked the local BMW independent shop about this yesterday and they said the brand doesn't matter, just get whatever is available. So, does anyone know a source? - Rich
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#3. Re: [E36M3] source for caliper piston lubricant - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 14:34:23 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] source for caliper piston lubricant Hi Rich. Re: >OK, I'm about to tackle a rebuild of the brake calipers, and this time I'd >like to use a lubricant on the piston/dust boot to help it all go back >together easier than the last time I did this, when I just used brake fluid. > >Problem is, none of the local auto parts stores stock anything like this, >and they all act like they've never heard of such a thing. > >I asked the local BMW independent shop about this yesterday and they said >the brand doesn't matter, just get whatever is available. > >So, does anyone know a source? I have some Raybestos "Brake Assemblyt Lube" (I think it's called that) that I bought at an average auto parts store many years ago. It shouldn't be too hard to find, though I admit it's not altogether commonly found on shelves. You can also use brake fluid -- this brake assembly lube feels like thick brake fluid, and brake fluid is awfully slippery, too. Regards, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#4. [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! - from Ted Telesky
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Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 19:25:52 -0400 From: Ted Telesky <TTelesky@compuserve.com> Subject: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! Hi Jay, Is there a place the review has been scanned and posted? Is Autocar Mag available in the USA at news stands or only in Europe? By the way, I was at my tire store and they had a November Automobile Magazine with a review of the new M3.. The Automobile magazine web site shows the cover with the M3 on it - no articles yet... I need to pick up one of these too... Thanks Ted Message text written by E36M3 >-------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2000 21:50:25 +0800 From: Jay Sala <jsala@mist.com> Subject: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review!
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#5. FS: 2- used 245/40-17 MXX3 Pilots - from Robert Chay
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Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 17:34:39 -0700 From: "Robert Chay" <rchay@sitesmith.com> Subject: FS: 2- used 245/40-17 MXX3 Pilots I have 2 245/40-17 MXX3 Pilots that have a ton of tread left. It was used for about 2k miles, then used for track/autox only. It has more than half tread left. Asking $200/pr. Would prefer a local sale in the Los Angeles area (can deliver). -Bobby
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#6. RE: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! - from Greg Cernosek
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Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:54:53 -0500 From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! The latest Grassroots Motorsports has a review. It is pretty flattering. I don't have it in front of me now, but I do remember a quote or two. "...arguably the best car we have ever driven." And, something to the extent that the motor will go down in history as one of the best ever! Greg Dallas, TX 98 M3/4 w/ fun stuff -----Original Message----- From: Ted Telesky [mailto:TTelesky@compuserve.com] Sent: Saturday, October 14, 2000 6:32 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 19:25:52 -0400 From: Ted Telesky <TTelesky@compuserve.com> Subject: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! Hi Jay, Is there a place the review has been scanned and posted? Is Autocar Mag available in the USA at news stands or only in Europe? By the way, I was at my tire store and they had a November Automobile Magazine with a review of the new M3.. The Automobile magazine web site shows the cover with the M3 on it - no articles yet... I need to pick up one of these too... Thanks Ted Message text written by E36M3 >-------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Mon, 09 Oct 2000 21:50:25 +0800 From: Jay Sala <jsala@mist.com> Subject: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. *************************************************************
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#7. Unbeatable BMW - from Michael Ting
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Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2000 23:32:13 -0500 From: "Michael Ting" <lupin@purdue.edu> Subject: Unbeatable BMW Do you guys know of any good deal for the book Unbeatable BMW?? I remember seeing it on the web for $40~$50, but I forgot where. Thanks. Michael Ting --------------------
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#8. Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 13:04:34 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 M3 -- first review! In a message dated 10/15/00 1:01:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, gcernosek@inetx.net writes: << Is Autocar Mag available in the USA at news stands or only in Europe? >> Yes...read the article at Tower Records/Books in Philly yesterday, and there is a first drive review in November's Automobile mag. All very flattering. I guess the fact that WE get the Euro version is the icing on the cake, so to speak. All in all, I still love my American version, e36 M3 and the biggest reason of all, the cockpit styling. I feel like I'm in a "racer," nice and tight...all controls in easy reach. This is from where I view the car most...from the inside-out. The e46 cockpit is too spacious ... made for the general masses (for today's bigger/wider people). The e46 cockpit reminds me of me old Lexus (OK, a mistake from the past, that I do not want to revisit until I'm 80!). Granted, for those of us who autox, 240HP/236ft-lbs. torque is not enough in certain situations and too much for others. Sooo, when is enough, enough? Having said all this, I have sit-up a test drive at my Dealer, when he gets his first 2001 M3...who knows what I'll say then?????? ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 1st AS - '97 & '00 mov'in to ESP in '01
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#9. re: H&R coil-overs. Car sits uneven...+ BBS RK ? - from Ron Katona
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Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 13:20:05 -0400 From: Ron Katona <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> Subject: re: H&R coil-overs. Car sits uneven...+ BBS RK ? Rob wrote: > my H&R coil-overs are only height adjustable on the front so I can't adjust > them to compensate for the uneveness at the rear. Maybe I can just live with > it, but it looks kinda' silly when one side of the rear is still at stock > height and the rest of the car is lowered! Might want to see if H&R has an upgrade for your kit that has an adjustable rear perch; that's the best solution. If not, BMW sells four different thickness rubber pads for the rear springs. You could use a thin one on one side and a thick one (or two) on the other to help level the car. The UUC Motorwerks site (www.uucmotorwerks.com) has the P/Ns for the pads on their tech tips page under "Tire Clearance." > Also, will 17x8" BBS RK's with a 40mm offset and a 235/40/17 tire clear the > H&R coil-overs or do I need spacers? I don't know for sure because tires vary in size between manufacturers, but that's pretty close to the stock configuration so it _should_ fit. In the rear you usually run out of room at the fender lip (which then requires rolling), not the shock or inner fender. The front usually runs out of room first at the strut which then requires a spacer to correct. -- Ron Katona
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#10. 96 M3 Rear Swaybar Mount Fracture - from Neil Maller
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Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2000 13:10:27 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: 96 M3 Rear Swaybar Mount Fracture Put my car up on stands this weekend to look for the knocking noise at the rear, and found that the passenger side swaybar attachment point has snapped off. This attachment point is a tab that's part of the rear subframe (rear axle carrier in BMW-speak). These tabs are known to be weak, and in fact I have been inspecting them periodically for cracking. Apparently not carefully enough... I also note that the spherical ball joints in the RD links now have some play. The car has had the RD swaybars for a couple of years, and is tracked around 20-25 days/year, so all in all this is a disappointing but not that surprising development. Looks as if it's time to replace the subframe (PITA/$$$), and possibly to reinforce the new mounts while it's off the car. A couple of things I recall: - Starting in 98 BMW redesigned the mounts with an angled butress to strengthen the swaybar mounting tabs. - Dinan used to have a weld-in reinforcement. Anyone BTDT or have general words of wisdom to offer? Suggestions for more durable rear links? Neil 96 M3