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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Rubber vs. Urethane Sway Bar Bushings - from Sean Hester
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 10:42:20 -0800 From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Rubber vs. Urethane Sway Bar Bushings >I do... I would've said 34-35 psi, and they (all four) read as 34. Mind >you it is a junky little digital gauge (whole numbers only, no 10ths) so >they *could* actually be 33.xxx. We'll call it a draw just to be fair. >You >don't owe me, and I don't owe you. ;) (unless you have that $10 in an >envelope already). guessing 34-35 is kinda cheating since i said "within half a pound". ;-P but you still got closer then i bet most people would. ;-) _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#2. I chickened out - from Wayne Miller
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:11:04 -0500 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: I chickened out After looking over my spreadsheet and thinking about it and discussing it with Don at Autosport, I have decided to go with a 3.46 ring & pinion instead of the 3.73. With the 6 speed, the final drive ratio for the highway would have been very similar to my existing 5 speed and 3.23 but the first few gears would become too low - especially when I add my supercharger in the hopefully not-to-distant future. The 3.46 is a nice in-between and should cruise the highway about 350 RPM less at 75MPH than now. I am picking up the car in 3 hours so I will give my initial 6 speed impression then. -Wayne
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: of lightbulbs and anality - from andy radin
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:14:27 -0800 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: of lightbulbs and anality "hmmm... i always removed the two torx screws. this made it come apart easy, but a pain to out back together. next time, i'll have to try this method. ;-)" Heh... all this time I didn't realize there were screws there, I had the velcro for mounting the remote covering them. andy r.
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#4. Re: Torque Rotation - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:16:26 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Torque Rotation on 2/15/01 1:47 PM, WCRoswell@aol.com wrote: > What would cause torque rotation counterclockwise (right rear seems to want > to come around) under WOT inb first or second gear? Also floaty feeling at > 70 mph Year? Mileage? Tires? Or maybe we're discussing your lawnmower. Neil 96 M3
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#5. Squeaking Steering - from Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:03:50 -0600 From: Darling Christopher Maj AMC/CEXR <chris.darling@scott.af.mil> Subject: Squeaking Steering My steering wheel has developed a faint squeak, audible when turned to the left about 40 degrees. Dealer diagnosed a bad "slip ring" requiring replacement. Big $$ to just cure a squeak. Anyone know of a way to lubricate this or otherwise make it stop? Or is the solution simply a couple more jabs of the stereo volume button? 95 M3, 84K miles. ---------------------------end Cod Major Chris Darling HQ AMC/CEXR DSN 779-0698, Comm (618) 229-0698
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#6. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 MAX Speed - from jstrozza@cisco.com
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:31:31 -0800 From: "jstrozza@cisco.com" <jstrozza@cisco.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 MAX Speed Max speed is NOT an Algebraic relationship between speedometer and RPMs. First of the fast the car moves the more inaccurate the speedometer becomes. I'm certain BMW has the figures for accuracy at 60, 80, 100, 120. Also there is a max. velocity that the car can travel. Terminal velocity where a point where the air resistance (PAC.d) is going to be greater than the max acceleration of the car. M3's are designed to hit 155. I'd be curious to know if the European versions top out higher. Does any anybody have figures on the stock Euro M3's top out vs. a US M3 with the Dinan upgrade SWF with out the governor.
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#7. Are you running short springs in the back? - from Greg Cernosek
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:32:40 -0600 From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.com> Subject: Are you running short springs in the back? Group, I am about to install my Ground Control coil-over setup. I am curious, what is the popular method for preventing short springs from falling off their perches when you jack the car up? One of my buddies has used a special spring for this purpose. It is supposed to have zero rate (won't affect spring rate) and be only 1/4" tall when fully compressed. The down side is they are pretty darn expensive (he paid $55 each for them). I may have to do the same, but thought I would check with the list first. TIA, Greg
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Torque Rotation - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:46:34 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Torque Rotation My guess is its badly worn out bushings in the rear trailing arm body mounting points. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Maller" <neil.maller@gte.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 11:17 AM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Torque Rotation | Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:16:26 -0500 | From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> | Subject: Re: Torque Rotation | | on 2/15/01 1:47 PM, WCRoswell@aol.com wrote: | | > What would cause torque rotation counterclockwise (right rear seems to want | > to come around) under WOT inb first or second gear? Also floaty feeling at | > 70 mph | | Year? Mileage? Tires? | Or maybe we're discussing your lawnmower. | | Neil | 96 M3 | | | ************************************************************* | 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] Are you running short springs in the back? - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:53:24 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Are you running short springs in the back? Greg, If the springs fall off their perches when you jack up the car, then they will fall off their perches in a hard corner! I think springs should be preloaded so that they are always in contact with both top and bottom perches! Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 11:37 AM Subject: [E36M3] Are you running short springs in the back? | Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:32:40 -0600 | From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.com> | Subject: Are you running short springs in the back? | | Group, | | I am about to install my Ground Control coil-over setup. I am curious, what | is the popular method for preventing short springs from falling off their | perches when you jack the car up? One of my buddies has used a special | spring for this purpose. It is supposed to have zero rate (won't affect | spring rate) and be only 1/4" tall when fully compressed. The down side is | they are pretty darn expensive (he paid $55 each for them). I may have to | do the same, but thought I would check with the list first. | | TIA, | Greg | | | ************************************************************* | 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] Are you running short springs in the back? - from Jim Powell
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 12:06:26 -0800 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Are you running short springs in the back? Tender springs are supposed to keep the suspension fully extended so that the tire stays in contact with the pavement. For obvious reasons. Hi 'Ho! J'A'P Joe Dyer wrote: > Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:53:24 -0800 > From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Are you running short springs in the back? > > Greg, > > If the springs fall off their perches when you jack up the car, then they > will fall off their perches in a hard corner! I think springs should be > preloaded so that they are always in contact with both top and bottom > perches! > > Joe > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.com> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 11:37 AM > Subject: [E36M3] Are you running short springs in the back? > > | Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:32:40 -0600 > | From: "Greg Cernosek" <gcernosek@inetx.com> > | Subject: Are you running short springs in the back? > | > | Group, > | > | I am about to install my Ground Control coil-over setup. I am curious, > what > | is the popular method for preventing short springs from falling off their > | perches when you jack the car up? One of my buddies has used a special > | spring for this purpose. It is supposed to have zero rate (won't affect > | spring rate) and be only 1/4" tall when fully compressed. The down side > is > | they are pretty darn expensive (he paid $55 each for them). I may have to > | do the same, but thought I would check with the list first. > | > | TIA, > | Greg > | > | > | ************************************************************* > | 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. > | ************************************************************* > | > | > | > > ************************************************************* > 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. > *************************************************************