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#1. Boost gauges - from Ross A Brown
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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:45:59 -0600 From: Ross A Brown <rossb77@juno.com> Subject: Boost gauges I have a 95 M3 with a dinan supercharger. I want to add a boost gauge to the A pillar. What gauge would you recommend? Since I only get about 6 psi of boost, I need a gauge that only goes to 15 psi. I have heard bad things about the VDO boost gauge. I know that Sharp Precision Instruments makes a high quality gauge but they only offer 20 psi. Are there any other choices? I would prefer a gauge with vacuum pressure. Also, what would you recommend for the second gauge; lean/ rich, oil temp or oil pressure? Thanks for your help, Ross
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Shock life - from Sean Hester
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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 15:08:41 -0800 From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Shock life >Sean, > >Check out the info from Koni/ProParts at: > >http://www.propartsusa.net/KoniTuneTN.html > >Under the rebound adjustment, second paragraph, they >state that increasing the rebound damping on one end of >the car will *decrease* the traction on that end of the car. >So increasing the front rebound stiffness should make the >car understeer more. There are of course lots of variables >at work here, and it's hard to argue if stiffer on front works on your >car. I had to run mine full soft in front to get good handling, >and full stiff in back. the 2nd paragraph starts with "It should be noted that too much rebound on either end of the vehicle will cause an initial loss of lateral acceleration (cornering grip) a that end". the key here is the "TOO MUCH" in there. they are NOT saying "increasing rebound decreases grip". they are saying "note... if you go too far, you'll get the opposite effect as what you should expect". i'm sure, for instance, that if you tightened up the rears TOO MUCH, you'd end up lifting the wheels right off the ground under heavy braking, which would redice grip in a dramatic way. but again, that's only if you go TOO FAR. as long as you're in the "sweet spot", tightening the rears will keep more weight there, and thus, more traction there. as for full soft front, full stiff rear. i can see how that would work for an autocross track, or REALLY REALLY tight, slow road course. if you're slamming on the brakes, turning 90-180 degrees, and slamming on the gas again, all within 2 seconds, that setup would work. but if you're at a road coruse, where you enter a long sweeper at 60mph, after only moderate braking, glide to apex for 2-3 seconds, and then want to accelerate at the apex, to get an exit speed of 90mph, after 8 more seconds of the turn, your settings are gonna give you fits. you'll turn in great, but after those initial 2-3 seconds, as you get on the gas, you'll have no grip in the front at all. and you'll end up pushing right off the outside of the corner. unless you wait until the very end of the 10 second turn to get on the gas. (in tight autocross turns you pretty much DO wait until the tirn is over to get back on the gas) this brings up a good point. if you doal in the suspension for great "fast corner" handling, you're giving up hairpin handling. and vice versa. i'm SO glad i don't have to do "car setup" for a living, i just drive what they give me. ;-P _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#3. RE: Shock Life - from Gardner, Russell - BALTO
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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 19:02:43 -0500 From: "Gardner, Russell - BALTO" <russell.gardner@piperrudnick.com> Subject: RE: Shock Life Ron Buchalski asked for the p/n for the front strut reinforcing plate and gasket for the '95 M3: Try 31 31 2 489 795. Cheap insurance IMHO Russ Gardner NCC ____________________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this communication may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please re-send this communication to the sender and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. Thank you. For more information about Piper Marbury Rudnick & Wolfe, please visit us at http://www.piperrudnick.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________
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#4. Another M3 for sale - from Jason Blattberg
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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 18:11:58 -0800 From: Jason Blattberg <blattberg@3bridge.com> Subject: Another M3 for sale For the same reasons as Rich Gay (no more garage space and financial issues), I too must part with my M3. While I have nowhere near the extensive options as Rich has, here goes with my details: 1998 M3/2, 23K miles, Titanium Silber (yes, that's silver) with Dove Grey leather interior. 5-speed, with all those "heavy" factory options (power everything, sunroof, CD changer, etc.). Only aftermarket options: JimC chip and x-brace. Front calipers rebuilt, new discs and pads at all four corners within last 200 miles. Disclaimer: Car has seen limited action in CCA Driving Schools, but what little maintenance the car has required has been performed by Bill Arnold (those involved in the Bay Area CCA will know who I mean). Car is located in San Francisco. Asking $35,000. I also have 4 17x8 IFG A5 track wheels with worn Toyo RA-1s (maybe one school left) that can be sold with the car or separately. Please contact me privately at (415) 229-8734 or blattberg@3bridge.com Cheers, Jason
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#5. FS Fikse wheels - from MFWM3@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 23:07:09 EST From: MFWM3@aol.com Subject: FS Fikse wheels For sale 4 Fikse FM5 8.5 x 17 black anodized, with brand new Hoosier R3SO3s. I bought these from Mitch Herman and never put them on my car. If you have ever seen Mitch's race car you will know these Fikses are in beautiful shape. $2000. Contact me at mfwm3@aol.com or call 732-842-3584. Michael Walsh 98 M3/4
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#6. painting calipers - from russell
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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 20:32:12 -0800 (PST) From: russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: painting calipers does anyone know of a quality paint brand to use for painting calipers? i'm looking for a nice glossy red finish.....you know, like the porsche brakes! thanks russell 99 dakar ===== "...extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice, moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue."--bg "the judgement of the supreme court of florida is reversed..."--scotus __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
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#7. Re: [E36M3] painting calipers - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 20:56:30 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] painting calipers on 1/23/01 8:34 PM, russell at driver8m3@yahoo.com wrote: > does anyone know of a quality paint brand to use for painting calipers? > i'm looking for a nice glossy red finish.....you know, like the porsche > brakes! Buy the foliatec kit. It's easy to apply and the results are great. I've used the red on my old VW, and I've used the black on my current M3 and 328i. If you wanna get _real_ fancy, after the caliper dries, take some touch-up paint and fill in the M-logos. I used a light blue, purple, and red for toyotas. ;-) -p
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#8. Sway bars. Anyone tried more than one brand? - from Rob
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Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 00:13:22 -0700 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: Sway bars. Anyone tried more than one brand? Has anyone had more than one aftermarket brand of sway bar on their car? I've been following all the posts on bars over the past few months and everyone seems to be happy with the bars no matter what brand they have, yet most offer different diameters and therefore different handling characteristics. Has anyone tried different brands back-to-back? I'm mostly concerened with Eibach vs. RD Sport. Thanks, Rob
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Boost gauges - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 06:03:46 -0600 From: Sue Kraft <skraft1@new.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Boost gauges How about fuel pressure for the second gauge? And as luck would have it, I just happen to have a nice Autometer electronic fuel pressure gauge for sale :-) (It was mounted on the A pillar along with a boost gauge when I had the turbo on my M3) Suzy Ross A Brown wrote: > Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 16:45:59 -0600 > From: Ross A Brown <rossb77@juno.com> > Subject: Boost gauges > > I have a 95 M3 with a dinan supercharger. > I want to add a boost gauge to the A pillar. > > What gauge would you recommend? > > Since I only get about 6 psi of boost, I need a > gauge that only goes to 15 psi. I have heard bad > things about the VDO boost gauge. I know that > Sharp Precision Instruments makes a high quality > gauge but they only offer 20 psi. > > Are there any other choices? > > I would prefer a gauge with vacuum pressure. > > Also, what would you recommend for the second gauge; > lean/ rich, oil temp or oil pressure? > > Thanks for your help, > > Ross > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message. > *************************************************************
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#10. RE: [E36M3] painting calipers - from MDadgar@handspring.com
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Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:09:43 -0800 From: MDadgar@handspring.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] painting calipers Peter wrote: > > does anyone know of a quality paint brand to use for painting > calipers? > > i'm looking for a nice glossy red finish.....you know, like the porsche > > brakes! > > Buy the foliatec kit. It's easy to apply and the results are great. I've > used the red on my old VW, and I've used the black on my current M3 and > 328i. > The problem with the Foliatec kit (and the reason I've not used it myself) is that, as the poster above mentioned, it doesn't result in that awesome Porsche glossy look. It's more of a mat finish. The Porsche rotors almost look enameled. That's the look I want. - Mark '95 M3 '97 528i 5-spd '88 M3, Hennarot ---- Mark Dadgar - Product Manager, Peripherals (650) 230-5037 voice - (650) 230-2100 fax mdadgar@handspring.com - Handspring, Inc Check out Visor at www.handspring.com!