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#1. Re:anyone buy rest of cage - from Stan Shaw III
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Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:11:13 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw III" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re:anyone buy rest of cage If someone is looking for a bolt-in solution, I have a complete cage kit that I am selling. I bought the Autopower cage kit, but don't intend to race my M3 at least this year, I just plan on racing my 928S. I am asking $450 for the cage complete with window net. Regards, Stan Shaw Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0407 Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net http://www.excell.net/
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#2. Re: [UUC] Source for 14mm Allen Socket - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:06:20 EST From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Re: [UUC] Source for 14mm Allen Socket Well, having gone to Sears, Home Depot, Pep Boys and the local True Value on this very same errand at the weekend, I can tell you where NOT to find it.... I ended up ordering a regular allen key from McMaster-Carr, <<A HREF="http://www.mcmaster.com">www.mcmaster.com</A>> and bought the nutsert installation tools for the x-brace thats been cluttering up my garage at the same time... HTH, Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 In a message dated 3/5/01 11:46:47 AM, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: >Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 11:28:48 -0500 >From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com >Subject: [UUC] Source for 14mm Allen Socket > >Hi Group, > >Anyone know where to buy a 14mm allen-head socket (3/8")? It's for >changing the rear diff. fluid. > >Thanks, >Colin >'98 M3
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#3. RE: [E36M3] removing pilot sports - from Tom Tice
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Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 23:25:56 -0500 From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] removing pilot sports I may be a little late on this thread but thought I would throw in my $0.02. Last Saturday I scoured the city (with a little help from the local Hunter Rep) and found a tire shop that has the Hunter TC 3500. They wouldn't quote me a price to mount and balance the tires until they had seen what wheels and tires I had (I thought this was a good sign). I had the stock M Contours and a set of Khumo track tires. They said "no problem we did a set like that last week" and quoted me $80. I thought I was in good shape. They also claimed to do all the tire work for the local exotic car dealer (Ferraris, etc.) which I also thought was a good sign. While I didn't specifically get a guarantee of no damages, they assured me they would not damage the wheels. So they struggled for over an hour and three wheels looked great. The last wheel got some pretty significant rash and a couple of pry marks from the big bar they use to unmount/mount the tires. I was not happy and let them know that but their definition of damage was different than mine. It seems surface scratches and pry bar marks don't count only deep gouges do. I watched the guy do all of the work and the lesson here is that they need more than to just purchase the right equipment. The guy doing the work needs the right equipment between his ears as well. I checked out the Hunter link http://www.hunter.com/pub/undercar/4369T/4369T.htm and found that these guys were not even close to following the recommended procedure instead they used two gorillas and pry bars. The equipment was capable but the users had either never been trained or didn't care to take the time to do it right. They actually broke the bead of one of the Pirelli P7000s taking it off. The dealer here charges $37.50 per wheel which is steep but I guess either they know how to do it right or have factored the purchase of a few new wheels into their price . Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '99 540/6 > -----Original Message----- > From: Joe Dyer [mailto:joedyer@home.com] > Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2001 4:23 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] removing pilot sports > > > 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
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Low speed vibration? - from Jim Powell
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Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2001 20:29:18 -0800 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Low speed vibration? You have learned, my son. :) Jim Hey... Wait a minute, you're older than me! Joe Dyer wrote: > Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 09:57:50 -0800 > From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Low speed vibration? > > Colin, > > Place your hand back on the steering wheel after performing a gear change, > and then you won't notice the vibration at all! ;-) Right, Jim? > > Joe > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 8:22 AM > Subject: [E36M3] Low speed vibration? > > | Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 11:19:52 -0500 > | From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com > | Subject: [E36M3] Low speed vibration? > | > | Hi group, > | > | Ok, I've become paranoid looking for every last problem on my car. I've > | noticed a very low speed "vibration" as I accelerate slowly in 1st gear > | (only). When I'm crawling in traffic and I'm slowly > | accelerating/decelerating in 1st (1,000-2500 rpm), I notice an > | unevenness/lumpiness that can be felt through the shift knob (but it > | doesn't feel like the engine). It's very slight and you have to > | accelerate/decelerate at a specific rate to really feel it. Go try it > guys > | and let me know if I have too much time on hands, or if they all do this! > | > | Thanks, > | Colin > | '98 M3 (JC, X, ITG), 30k miles > | > | > | > | ************************************************************* > | 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. > *************************************************************
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#5. removing pilot sports => Wheel Balance Machine - from Tom Tice
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Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 23:40:24 -0500 From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> Subject: removing pilot sports => Wheel Balance Machine In case anyone is interested the specific Hunter machine mentioned below is a model GSP9700. I believe it is the only machine that can achieve the "road match". If you want to find someone in your area that has one check here: http://www.gsp9700.com/pub/search/FindGSP9700.cfm Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '99 540/6 > The "road matched" feature that the Hunter machine has is truly > awesome. It > provides for a really smooth ride. If you have a choice, definitely get it > done. It's well worth the money. > > Nick > > > B/c of that he charges ~$12/tire to mount plus another ~$15/tire if you > > want them "road matched". <- feature of the new Hunter balance machine. > > Road match puts a load on the tire while it is spinning to find the high > > and low spots of the tire and rim. This allows the mechanic to rotate > > the tire on the rim to provide you w/the optimal balance. Doing this > > "can" require him to spin, break the bead, rotate the tire and respin at > > least once (read: it's a lot of work).
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#6. FW: ultimate turbo - from D Seeley
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Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2001 20:39:31 -0800 From: D Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: FW: ultimate turbo Powell, are you upgrading outside our species again? :) Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido" 95 330isA, super-commuter ---------- > > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=566827966 > >
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#7. Re: FW: ultimate turbo - from Jim Powell
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Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2001 20:53:24 -0800 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: FW: ultimate turbo Nah. I was accused of having carnal desires for a rubber doll last week. But I didn't know the guy so I'm sure he can't produce photos.... Actually, I'm just getting the itch to upgrade to a larger HFM and increase the size of the intercooler. Jim D Seeley wrote: > Powell, are you upgrading outside our species again? :) > > Donna > ------- > 88 M3, "Guido" > 95 330isA, super-commuter > > ---------- > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=566827966 > > > >
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#8. RE: Source for 14mm Allen Socket - from Tom Tice
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Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2001 00:00:40 -0500 From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> Subject: RE: Source for 14mm Allen Socket If you have AutoZone stores in your area, they carry a 3 piece Allen key set (1/2 inch drive) for $7.99. It contains a 12mm, 14mm and 17mm. The 14 mm is too long to fit. It can be cut to fit though. If cut in the right place the left over can be used in a 14mm socket that may fit better in the tight space. This set uses harden steel that just laughs at my hack saw. I'm about half way through it with a cutting wheel on a dremel tool. The cutting is a pain, if you have the time, order the Facom from Steve D. Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '99 540/6 > -----Original Message----- > From: Carguymb@aol.com [mailto:Carguymb@aol.com] > Sent: Monday, March 05, 2001 10:13 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Re: [UUC] Source for 14mm Allen Socket > > > Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:06:20 EST > From: Carguymb@aol.com > Subject: Re: [UUC] Source for 14mm Allen Socket > > Well, having gone to Sears, Home Depot, Pep Boys and the local > True Value on > this very same errand at the weekend, I can tell you where NOT to > find it.... > > I ended up ordering a regular allen key from McMaster-Carr, <<A > HREF="http://www.mcmaster.com">www.mcmaster.com</A>> and bought > the nutsert > installation tools for the x-brace thats been cluttering up my > garage at the > same time... > > HTH, > > Martin Bullen > '95 M3 > '97 Z3 2.8
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#9. Re: TC Kline rollbar to cage conversion - from Bryan Watts
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Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 23:56:22 -0500 From: "Bryan Watts" <wattba02@wfu.edu> Subject: Re: TC Kline rollbar to cage conversion Ken Brinkman wrote: > I tried to upgrade my roll bar but could not get TC's office to return my > calls or e-mails. So, I'll probably have a custom cage done which will be > stronger and not much more money. Wish they were more responsive. According to a conversation on the club racing list, there is a good reason for T.C. Kline's unresponsiveness right now. I don't remember the exact reason...it may have had something to do with a key employee leaving or something (so don't go quoting me on this). Regardless, rest assured that there is a good explanation and in the past, all dealings I have had with T.C. Kline have been great. FWIW, the explanation came from Bob Tunnell, so it in essence came straight from the horses mouth. Try calling them back. Hopefully they'll be back to normal soon. -Bryan Watts
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#10.Polished Forged M3 wheels 8.5" - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 5 Mar 2001 22:02:07 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: <WTB> Polished Forged M3 wheels 8.5" Worth a shot in the dark. Anyone have a set of take offs for sale? I'm looking for two 8.5" wheels, but a whole set (staggered or otherwise) is fine, too. Wheels must be in perfect shape, no scratches, curb rash, etc...and must not be refinished. Thanks, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/