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#1. Re: 95 M3 wheels and tires - from S Lafredo
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Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 07:52:42 -0500 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@b-t-g.com> Subject: Re: 95 M3 wheels and tires On 12/1/00 at 6:38 AM, Sean Hester <seanh_race@hotmail.com> wrote: : >Some time late in the 1995 model year (~Nov) BMW started shipping : >the M3s w/17x7.5 front and 17x8.5 rear but with 235/40 all around : >the same as the LTW. : : what rim style? are there 8.5 inch 10 spokes around? or was it with : the other styles of wheels? It was the 96+ forged polished wheels. S --------------------------------oOo-------------------------------- Stephen Lafredo slafredo@b-t-g.com Bavarian Technology Group, Inc. http:// b-t-g.com
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#2. HID install help needed. - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 09:31:00 -0500 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@home.com> Subject: HID install help needed. I'm getting ready to do the Ford HID install and need some help. I seems that the #316 O-ring used to seal the bulb to the housing isn't carried at any local place. This o ring is 1 1/4 od, 7/8 id and 3/16 thick. Fine. McMaster -Carr sells them in a bag of 100 for about $6 plus shipping. I'm wondering if anybody on these lists has a couple of them so that I don't have to buy enough to do 50 cars. E mail me off list. Thanks in advance, Rich 95 M3
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#3. Re:(2)Pirelli Winter 210 Assim. For Sale - from Paul_Kopecki@transwestern.net
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Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 10:20:26 -0600 From: Paul_Kopecki@transwestern.net Subject: Re:(2)Pirelli Winter 210 Assim. For Sale Snow is flying in Chicago. Used one season. 225-45 / 17 Two tires, $75/obo for both. Come git 'em - help Kopecki make room for the snow-blower.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] HID install help needed. - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 08:26:55 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HID install help needed. Hi Richard and all. I've got news for you, you really can't use the oring. It's too thick and would pull the bulb too far out with respect to the base of the housing. Instead, I used some silicone sealant to seal everything. The bulbs should outlast your car =) Basically, you want the top of the base of the bulb to sit against the back of the base of the housing. You see what I'm getting at? Chester > I'm getting ready to do the Ford HID install and need some help. I seems > that the #316 O-ring used to seal the bulb to the housing isn't carried at > any local place. This o ring is 1 1/4 od, 7/8 id and 3/16 thick. Fine. > McMaster -Carr sells them in a bag of 100 for about $6 plus shipping. I'm > wondering if anybody on these lists has a couple of them so that I don't > have to buy enough to do 50 cars. E mail me off list. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/
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#5. Build Dates - from Wen Liew
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Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 18:02:59 From: "Wen Liew" <wwliew@hotmail.com> Subject: Build Dates >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 19:54:02 -0800 >From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Toyo RA-1 Info >both ones i bought were pretty early build >dates (9/94 and 10/94) if that makes a difference. What is the earliest build date for US M3s? I saw one with a 1/94 build date and the owner said it was sold as a 95 model. I think Jim C's car was a 5/94. I remembered test driving one in 9/94. So, the 95 model year was really a "long" year, accentuated by the short 96 model year. Wen _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] TCC at Sears Point - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 10:28:57 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] TCC at Sears Point At 10:50 PM 11/30/00 -0600, Richard Biscevic wrote: >Hey everyone- > >Looking for track time? No, I'm trying to take Dec *off*, and you're not helping <bg>. Between a trip to Chicago & the holidays, it was already going to be a busy month. But seeing as Sears is only 33 miles from my house, the car has a new catalytic convertor, still has the track pads on from last weeekend, and I'm working from home today (i.e. I'm getting some of the "Home To Do's" taken care of :-)), I may show up after all. Sheesh, I'm such a pushover :-) Cheers, Jim Bassett - sore arm from being twisted so much :-) 1998 M3/4 - what better place to break in a new cat than the track?
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#7. Sway Bar Squeak - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 10:32:45 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@pluris.com> Subject: Sway Bar Squeak Hi all, The squeaks are back after being quiet for about a day. I am going to get the car on a lift again today, what should I check. Bora
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#8. More Parts for Sale- E36 - from BL5194@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 14:13:39 EST From: BL5194@aol.com Subject: More Parts for Sale- E36 Welcome to friday. I've found more parts in the garage that need to go. Please email me if you have any questions or offers. 1. (4) 17x8 IFG A5 wheels with Continential 235/40/17 Sport Contact tires. These wheels were machined slightly different than a normal A5 as a prototype for us. The spokes and all the edges are slightly more rounded than a normal A5. We think that they are the best looking IFG's we've ever seen. The wheels have also been profesionally polished. They are in great shape with no rash or track use. The tires are at least half tread depth. I'll also include a few spare center caps. $1200 OBO and split freight. 2. (4) 16x7 BMW "bottle cap" wheels. Stock on a 96 328i (non-sport package) The wheels are perfect, but I don't remember about the tires. The wheels are in L.A. area. $500.00 OBO plus freight. 3. (1) 3.73 Limited slip diff. This is a perfect donor diff to do the change over to a 3.73 in your E36 diff. THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE E36 DIFF, but it is what you will need to build one. The ring and pinion is an easy bolt in for any compatient trans. shop or mechanic to do. Asking $600 plus freight. 4. (4) Racing Dynamics RGS 18x8.5 wheels with 235/35/18 Michelin MXX3 Tires. I had them on my list yesterday. Please email me if you are interested. These need to go away NOW. I'll try to work a good deal for both of us, but my 19"s are on the way. Thanks and have a great weekend. Brian Leib 98 M3/4
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Sway Bar Squeak - from twisty M3
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Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2000 12:10:29 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sway Bar Squeak If it's squeaks and not clunks, I'd check to make sure the bushings are lubed up enough and I'd also double check that the brackets are on securely. Jonathan L. >From: Bora Akyol > >Hi all, > >The squeaks are back after being quiet for about a day. I am going to get >the >car on a lift again today, what should I check. > >Bora > _____________________________________________________________________________________ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
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#10. Rear Axle Tramp - from Lee Hassig
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Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2000 15:31:39 -0500 From: "Lee Hassig" <lhassig@earthlink.net> Subject: Rear Axle Tramp Folks, The recent shortish thread about shocks recently made me wonder if worn rears are responsible for the rear axle tramp I often experience on autocross launches. It happens if I rev the engine to 2500 RPM or so then feed more throttle as I let out the clutch. Shocks are stock with 55K miles on them, hardly any of which are AX or track miles. Anybody else have this problem? Any solution other than starting less vigorously? Thanks, Lee '95 M3