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#1. Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports - from Daniel
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 11:53:28 -0800 (PST) From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports Nick, I didn't know that...Now I have to go see what type of spray lube was used when my tires were last mounted. Thanks for the tip. Dan --- NickG <nikog@MediaOne.net> wrote: > I have to go against Dan's advice on using silicone > spray to mount tires. > According to BMW's tire mounting bulletins, silicone > spray is not to be used > under any circumstances when mounting tires. The > reason is that silicone > spray does not dry. Thus, after the tire is mounted > and in service, there is > the possibility of the tire rotating on the rim, > causing a loss of balance. > Plus, it makes it easier for the tire bead to slide > off the rim's bead > during a flat at high speeds. A soapy solution or > dedicated tire bead > lubricant should only be used. > > Nick > '95 M3 turbo > > > Are you saying that he cannot break the bead after > > deflating the tire? or he cannot mount the new > tire > > (that's the hard part) > > I found that by using silicon spray lubricant > instead > > of that soap water stuff makes the mounting much > > easier. So all you guys out there who don't want > 3 > > tire techs hovering around your wheel trying to > mount > > a tire on it (and in the process giving you > scratches > > on your wheel), bring in a can of silicon spray > lube > > and tell them to use it. > > > > Dan > > '99M3 > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#2. what just happened? - from Chris Casey
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 12:12:05 -0800 (PST) From: Chris Casey <ccasey1@yahoo.com> Subject: what just happened? Hi Group, I need some suggestions as to what just happened to my car. I started it up to drive home from work, let it warm up a bit, and then enjoyed the few curves that I encountered before getting on the highway. As I began to pull away from the last stoplight before the entrance, the car stalled. So I started it again, and it stalled again. After starting it again, I was able to finally get moving, but I noticed that acceleration was way, way down. The engine sounded quieter, and under even light acceleration there was a shudder throughout the entire car. I limped home, shut it down for a few seconds, and then started it back up, and things appear (and sound and feel) to be back to normal. I could smell light gasoline fumes inside the cabin. So, anybody with any ideas? Thanks, Chris 99 M3, 5 spd, 28000 miles due for next inspection soon __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#3. Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 13:17:17 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports It has been my experience that there are some inexperienced tire mounting jockeys who just don't have the experience nor the patience to dismount and mount tires on the stock M3 wheels. Every time I go to the tire shop for service, I warn the order writer that this task calls for their BEST technician. This seems to work, but it certainly pays to go only to shops that have the big best Hunter system (I think it's easy to spot because it has a 4 inch nylon wheel on the bead breaker)! Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "jay" <jguzman@hawaii.edu> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2001 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports | Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 19:23:33 -1000 | From: jay <jguzman@hawaii.edu> | Subject: Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports | | hey paul...even the local goodyear dealer couldnt do my pilot mxx3...i was | having the tire patched due to a small leak...before i handed him the keys, i | asked if they used a hunter tire machine...he said no...i asked twice if their | tire machine could handle a 245/40/17...he assured me they wouldnt have a | problem...i get a call 2 hours later saying they couldnt break the bead...and | there'd be no charge (DUH)...anywayz, when i got my car back, there was a large | nick on the lip of the rim...we settled the nick by him giving me a big discount | on a tire for my truck (it had a leaky tire also)...anyway, goodyear referred me | to another tire shop and that shop took off the tire without any problems...it | was lex brodies, for any of you on oahu... | | Paul Elliott wrote: | | > Now, I'm wondering how wide | > spread this problem is... | | | ************************************************************* | 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports - from Devsung@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 17:14:39 EST From: Devsung@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports Hey Paul- If you can swing up to the Hartford area, Capozzi's in New Britain, CT should be able to handle the Pilots on 17s. They're p*car specialists so they're no strangers to low-profile, wide tire mounting. No personal experience other than word of mouth from trusted car buddies. They're definitely not cheap ($18-20 for 17/18") but worth a shot. Be careful with dealers - at least around here many dealers aren't set up to mount anything larger than a 16" (which needs to change considering models are starting to ship standard with 17) and will outsource to the local Town Fair Tire or worse. Devin
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#5. Re: Ride Height with Dinan Stage III - from Ron Katona
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 17:52:00 -0500 From: "Ron Katona" <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> Subject: Re: Ride Height with Dinan Stage III Bora Akyol wrote: > I measured the ride height as described in Bentley manual from the lower lip > of the wheel to the fender lip on top and arrived at 23.5 inches front and > 21.5 inches in the back. Bora, FYI: I polled the group last year and got about a dozen responses to stock ride height. Year, model, and options didn't seem to matter much, although like cars differed by as much as 1/2". I had everyone measure from the fender lip to the center of the wheel (eliminates differences resulting from wheel size). The final figure I use is the median of all results I received and is: LF 14.2" RF 14.0" LR 13.2" RR 13.0" Standard deviation was about 1/4". Yes, almost every example was higher on the left side than the right (measured without driver). In your case, subtract 8.5" if you have a 17" wheel. If that's the case, your car sits about stock height in the rear, and 1" high up front. I haven't seen the Dinan camber plates in person, but most camber plates replace the stock strut bearing and therefore are the same height or less after installation. Unless the Dinan plate is unusually tall, it shouldn't contribute to increases in ride height. Sometimes a spring is not seated correctly in the perch or may settle in slightly after a while, or both, but 1" is a bit extreme. Make sure the car is on a perfectly flat and level surface when you measure, a slight bump on one wheel will cause the opposite diagonal wheel to also look wrong. There are also spring pads at each corner and these are available in three different thickness, but you won't get 1" from them either. -- Ron Katona
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#6. Dinan Superchargers - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 18:45:51 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Dinan Superchargers Gerry, >>Does any one have any impressions in Dinan supercharged cars << I could go on for hour on relatively positive impressions of the Dinan SC. But, I'll spare the list...Besides, there are some weather models I've got to get back to , to see if this blizzard is really going to happen. So, just let me say that I've also got a few dinan affiliated bmw dealers near me, and thats one of the prime considerations in making me choose them. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase, and its been entirely trouble free. As far as your exhaust question, if you check the dinan printouts, youll see that while you do get some added power with the exhaust, its biggest effect is over 5K rpms. I dont think it matters whether its a Dinan, or Super Sprint, or whomever you use, so long as it allows freer flow. This is more important when you have forced induction, as we all know. Personally, I have the Dinan exhaust, and to me, its a perfect blend of great sound, without being droning while cruising, but if you already have SS, I dont think it makes a whole lot of sense to chuck it. I think it should work fine with your SC. _____________________ Paul Elliott '99 Alpine White M3 <25000 mi Forged M dbl-spokes; Rotex pads; Dinan Stage II Supercharger; Stygar Short Shift kit and Clutch Stop; Skaggs Pedals; X-brace; Sound by Kenwood Excelon, Polk, JL Audio
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#7.4 1998 M Contour Rims Clearwater Florida - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 18:50:11 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: <FS> 4 1998 M Contour Rims Clearwater Florida I have finally ironed out my issues with my aftermarket rims and wish to liquidate my M Contours towards another set of BBS's?. The rims are straight and true and the car has never been raced. They have no tires mounted on them and are located in Clearwater, Fl. Buyer pays shipping. I will send pictures of each rim to show extent (minimal) of curb rash. I am using the 5th rim as a spare (which is in perfect condition) $550 for 4 $700 for all 5 (I will have to buy a fifth aftermarket rim at $400 a pop). E mail privately if interested. Shel Hart 98 M3/2 Techno Violet
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#8. removing pilot sports - from Gil
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 19:49:21 -0800 From: "Gil" <gpasswat@dmv.com> Subject: removing pilot sports -----Original Message----- -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 19:23:33 -1000 From: jay <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports hey paul...even the local goodyear dealer couldnt do my pilot mxx3...i was having the tire patched due to a small leak...before i handed him the keys, i asked if they used a hunter tire machine...he said no...i asked twice if their tire machine could handle a 245/40/17...he assured me they wouldnt have a problem...i get a call 2 hours later saying they couldnt break the bead...and there'd be no charge (DUH)...anywayz, when i got my car back, there was a large nick on the lip of the rim... Paul, .....so i ask the guy if he has a hunter tire machine (local place around the corner from my office). Oh sure we do he says.... well an hour+ later this sweaty guy comes out and says there is a problem. They have a hunter machine, but not the best one, which is requried. They could not get the tire off so they cut it off the rim. Now they can't get the new one on (RE730's which have been great road tires so far). Looking thru the glass what do my wondering eyes see, but 3 guys with pry bars trying to set the bead. Alas to no avail. We are sooo sorry sir but we can't get it on. Ok one and a half hours down, put the spare on and limp to the stealer. Yes I call the dealer (Tate BMW they are good but expensive) 30 miles away and explain the situation, they show the usual superficial concern (lots of laughter in background) and tell me to bring it right up. Gee they only charged me $98.00 to mount and balance 2 tires, what a deal. Heres what I found out (how be it the hard way). BMW wheels have a 'special' (actually they have a wide shoulder) section inside the wheel that most machinces can't deal with. Follow the link to hunter and look at the wheel on the TC 3500 machine carefully, looks familiar huh. http://www.hunter.com/pub/product/product.htm. Our wheels require the TC3500 machine. I think there are a few other machines that may work, but beware of the 'sure nooo problem' knee jerk response from your local tire guys. Gil, '98'M3/4 Boston Green
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#9. re: Euro HFM etc. - from Andy Radin
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Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2001 16:53:08 -0800 From: Andy Radin <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: re: Euro HFM etc. Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 06:16:51 -0800 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> >The flywheel changes the drivetrain losses how's that? certainly, it changes the drivertrain inertia, which can show up (falsely) on an inertial dyno as a change in power. but why do you think the flywheel affects drivetrain loss? andy r.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Ride Height with Dinan Stage III - from Lew Becker
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Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 18:32:36 -0800 From: "Lew Becker" <lmbeckercfls@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ride Height with Dinan Stage III As I recall, you have a 95. On 95's, Dinan camber plates raised the front 1.5" -- I have 97 Dinan Stage 3, but its measurements are useless for your purposes due to different front suspension geometry (but I also have the camber plates) and 18" wheels. Lew Becker > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2001 09:24:52 -0800 > From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> > Subject: Ride Height with Dinan Stage III > > I measured the ride height as described in Bentley manual from the lower lip > of the wheel to the fender lip on top and arrived at 23.5 inches front and > 21.5 inches in the back. >