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#1. Re: [E36M3] Air compressors - from Jim Powell
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:50:17 -0800 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Air compressors You typically judge the size required by the cfm rating of the most air hungry tool you will be using. A 1/2 inch airgun for instance. Or cutoff tool. Etc. Then make sure the compressor will keep up. I personally like to go overboard. I hate working around a compressor that's either on constantly or cycling every 2 seconds. My minimum compressor is the one I bought. A 30 gallon tank with a 6HP compressor. That's the minimum I was willing to tolerate. If I could, I'd have one the size of a water heater with a Big-A 2 stage belt driven compressor. I can't afford the space or the maintenance though. Jim Chester Wong wrote: > Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:03:55 -0800 (PST) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Air compressors > > Just wondering if the Porter Cable compressor that Griot's Garage has is really > up to the task of powering air tools. > > I think the one that's advertised is: > http://www.portercable.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?method=byid&prod_id=CPF23400S > > But it seems that a smaller model has more capacity: > http://www.portercable.com/cgi-bin/products.cgi?method=byid&prod_id=CF2400 > > Are these compressors even worth it? One thing I didn't like is the oil-free > design. Is that a necessity since the unit is portable? What's the smallest > compressor that anyone would recommend for small tasks? > > TIA, > Chester > > ===== > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. > http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ > > ************************************************************* > 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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#2. RE: [E36M3] HAL 9000 Series - S4 - from Wentz, Don
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:21:37 -0800 From: "Wentz, Don" <don.wentz@intel.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] HAL 9000 Series - S4 >If those two conditions are true for all S4s you would have to cross >them off the list of fun cars to take to the track! I can see some >of that logic working in normal driving conditions, but that sort of >stuff is terrible for the track......I guess I'll be keeping my >simplistic, >mechanical, old E36 for a while longer... >John >1995 M3 - with conventional throttle cable :) Ahah! That explains why I had so much trouble driving that S4 smoothly. I spent all day sunday instructing in S4s at the PIR Quattro day. One student wanted me to drive his car. I found it very neutral, easy to drive quickly, no bad habits. The brakes were good although I never got smooth with them in the 15 minutes I drove it. And the pedal was too high, I absolutely could NOT 'ball and side' like I do in the M3. Maybe that drive by wire had something to do with it. I'm used to transitioning from hard brake to light brake and throttle to hard throttle in the M3, but never got it in the S4. His was totally stock, but still a nice ride. I instructed with another person with a chip and Yok AVS and 18" BBS. That car was WAY faster than the stock one. Overall very nice cars, but AWD will never replace RWD in 'my' fun car. M3 content - I got to run the M3 in the advanced sessions for free for instructing! I hadn't expected it so was on the MXX3s, but they did fine. dw 95 M3
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#3. There goes my radiator - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:43:20 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: There goes my radiator Well everyone, A while back you may remember that I had to add about a quart of coolant to my car without seeing any leaks. While they were putting in my new Dinan suspension, the mechanic has noticed that the neck of the radiator is cracking. We think my extended warranty will cover this and I am also having them do the water pump since my car is a 95 and I have no proof that it has ever been replaced. It looks as if I got about 93K miles out of this one before the neck broke. I am glad that this did not happen either at an autocross or on the road resulting in an overheat situation. Bora
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#4. Reputable BMW Shop in Dayton OH Area? - from kmcleaster@iquest.net
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 20:53:54 -0500 From: kmcleaster@iquest.net Subject: Reputable BMW Shop in Dayton OH Area? Can someone recommend a reputable BMW shop in the Dayton OH area? I'm inquiring for a friend. Kevin D. McLeaster WB9HMI '95 M3 Arctic Silver
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#5. Parts need for Inspection II - from John
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:16:20 -0800 (PST) From: John <m3john@yahoo.com> Subject: Parts need for Inspection II Hi, I know this topic has been thoroughly discussed, but does anyone happen to have a list of all the required replace parts (part numbers) for an Inspection II service? I'm planning to do most of the inspection service myself and was hoping to get a list of parts so I can get them all in one shot instead of three or four trips to/back from the dealer. Thanks in advance. -John __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#6.Looking for an animal vet - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:25:39 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: <OT> Looking for an animal vet Sorry for the way off topic post, but I was figuring someone on here might be an animal vet. My sis has two cats that she adopted from one of those animal rescue places. The cats are now 3 years old and recently the behaviour of one changed drastically. My sis brought him into the vet and they did an ultrasound. They found a large tumor growth (bigger than golf ball) near/around/in the intestines. The doctor said to put the car down, but I was wondering what else could be done since the cat means so much to her. Thanks, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#7. Re: [E36M3] There goes my radiator - from Sean Hester
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 19:33:46 -0800 From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] There goes my radiator >Well everyone, > >A while back you may remember that I had to add about a quart of coolant to >my car without seeing any leaks. While they were putting in my new Dinan >suspension, the mechanic has noticed that the neck of the radiator is >cracking. ah ha! remember a couple days ago i mentioned that (besided fuel pickup problems) my M3 had been spared a very common M3 failure. this was it. my radiator never failed. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#8. RE: damn computers!!!!!!!!!! - from Rob
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 20:43:37 -0700 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: RE: damn computers!!!!!!!!!! Yep, I really, really hate some of the new "features" technology brings to our cars. I found the same computer left foot braking problem while driving a 996TT a few months ago. Imagine my surprise my I tried to left foot brake in this 420HP, 18" wheel'd, big brake monster and the power just died!. Oh wow what a car! Give me a 993TT or an E36 M3 any day! Rob
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#9. Re: Intercom Solution - from Lee Hassig
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Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 22:41:58 -0500 From: "Lee Hassig" <lhassig@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Intercom Solution Jeff, you wrote: > Has anybody found or built from scratch a simple / inexpensive in-car > intercom system for use at the track when helmets, wind and engine noise > prohibit effective communication? Communication is only needed between > driver and passenger (read - instructor). Everything I can seem to find is > pretty high end and appears to be more focused on Driver to Pit > communication. Have you tried a motorcycle store. I've seen two riders on a motorcycle, each with a microphone in front of the mouth, so I took that as evidence of an intercom. The headset seemed to fit under the helmet, just like you'd want. Have no idea what they cost, however. Lee Hassig '95 M3
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Intercom Solution - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 23:07:09 -0500 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Intercom Solution I have heard that these do not hold up that well. Do you have experience with them or any other ones? Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com www.m3power.com -----Original Message----- From: Sean Hester [mailto:seanh_race@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 6:33 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Intercom Solution Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 15:23:33 -0800 From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Intercom Solution look here: (the PMC-2 works well) http://www.nadywireless.com/motorcycle.html it's designed for motorcycles, but it's great for in car driving instruction. >From: Jeff Stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> >Reply-To: Jeff Stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: [E36M3] Intercom Solution >Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 17:13:24 -0600 > >Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 15:10:08 -0800 >From: Jeff Stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> >Subject: Intercom Solution > >Has anybody found or built from scratch a simple / inexpensive in-car >intercom system for use at the track when helmets, wind and engine noise >prohibit effective communication? Communication is only needed between >driver and passenger (read - instructor). Everything I can seem to find is >pretty high end and appears to be more focused on Driver to Pit >communication. I just want to be able to hear instuctions and advice more >clearly when on the track. Would there be a safety issue with a solution >where both earpiece/microphones were plugged into some kind of common >amplifier? It seems one of the EE geniuses on this list could pull >together >something workable from bits and pieces from radio shack. Ayway, as >always, >any help or insight is greatly appreciated. > >Also, does anyone know of a good source for BMW take-off wheels? I am >looking for a set of the ///M double spokes (I think thats what they are >called). They are on a lot of the new 740ILs.I want them for a 96 740iL. > >thanks >jeff > >98 M3/4 - still working on the harnesses >93 M5 - doesn't need harnesses.....yet > > >************************************************************* >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. >************************************************************* > > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ************************************************************* 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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#11. RE: [E36M3] damn computers!!!!!!!!!! - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 23:15:24 -0500 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] damn computers!!!!!!!!!! I had an S4 ordered at one point in time. I test drove a 6-spd and liked it but like Sean says the pedals suck. It was really hard to heal toe and I didn't notice the drive by wire system but that might be why it wouldn't heal to right. I was going to use the car as a daily driver too but I knew I would take it to the track eventually for a "FUN" run. But I got a new job and didn't need a nice car anymore to drive to work in. I cancelled my order and haven't looked back since. I bought an E30 M3 to make up for it. Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com www.m3power.com -----Original Message----- From: Chester Wong [mailto:chester_p_wong@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 6:33 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] damn computers!!!!!!!!!! Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 15:30:55 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] damn computers!!!!!!!!!! --- Sean Hester <seanh_race@hotmail.com> wrote: > >Haven't you had the S4 for a while? Were these issues not immediately > >apparent > >when you drove it for the first week? I'm not a local on the S4 boards, > >but I > >figure this would have surfaced by now, no? > > > >Chester > > i bought the car to NOT be a race car. i've never taken it to the track, > and it's a commuter car. it doens't even get "fun mountain drives" Wow! You have the determination of a monk ;) Sean says, "This new M3 is not going to be a track car." Sean says, "This S4 is not going to be a track car." ....and he never took either one for a fun run. That's incredible! Perhaps it's because the pedals on the S4 are lame....wouldn't know...I've never driven one before or sat in one for that matter. Heck, I rarely see S4s on the road. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ ************************************************************* 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. *************************************************************