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#1. Re : Gauge Readings Question - from Scott
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 09:54:21 -0800 From: Scott <scottch@juniper.net> Subject: Re : Gauge Readings Question This came up last week, On the race track I measured 60psi oil pressure, 240-250F oil temp. At idle, 28psi, 210F. This is with a normally aspirated but tweaked 3.0L M3. Sorry, no voltage readings, but 13.8V is what most alternators put out.
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#2. [E36] M3 Brake Pads - from Steve Sharp
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 09:55:06 -0800 From: Steve Sharp <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> Subject: [E36] M3 Brake Pads > Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 07:15:50 -0500 > From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com > Subject: [E36] M3 Brake Pads > > Group, > > I was going to change my brake pads this weekend and upgrade to Euro > aluminum-hat rotors since the pedal is getting a bit low (and I just bled > the brakes). My driving is 95% on the street and 5% at monthly > autocrosses, so I was wondering if Metal Masters were a good upgrade. I > heard that they're relatively dust free, provide better braking than stock > pads and don't squeal. (I don't want to go with PF90s since they tend > rattle.) What do you think? I replaced my stock pads with "Spectra 1" pads by Forodo last summer at the advise of my long-time local independant BMW expert. They have initial bite very much like the stock pads, are almost dust-free, and haven't squeeled yet (my stock pads did all the time under light braking). They are reported to be easier on rotors than Metal Masters and should hold up fine for the occasional autocross. Overall, I'm real pleased with them. As soon as they make them for the 2001 330i, my wife's new car is getting them as well (I HATE stock pad dust!). Steve Sharp '97 M3/2 (my commute/autocross car) '01 330i sport (wife's car - and damn quick, too)
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#3. Re: [E36M3] [E36] M3 Brake Pads - from peter@guagenti.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:22:06 US/Pacific From: peter@guagenti.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] [E36] M3 Brake Pads > I replaced my stock pads with "Spectra 1" pads by Forodo last summer at > the advise of my long-time local independant BMW expert. I ran Ferodo pads on VW's for years -- loved them -- and was able to find a set for my wife's 328i. They bite much harder than stock and have better resistance to fade. I never got a set for the M3 because I did not think they made them. Where did you order them from? Thanks, -peterg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using HiSpeed Technologies Webmail. http://www.hispeed.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] [E36] M3 Brake Pads - from Steve Sharp
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 10:26:30 -0800 From: Steve Sharp <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] [E36] M3 Brake Pads I got the Spectra 1's from a local shop in Cambell, CA called A&E Performance. Don't know if they are available mail order or on the web. Steve '97 M3/2 '01 330i sport peter@guagenti.com wrote: > > I replaced my stock pads with "Spectra 1" pads by Forodo last summer at > > the advise of my long-time local independant BMW expert. > > I ran Ferodo pads on VW's for years -- loved them -- and was able to find a set > for my wife's 328i. They bite much harder than stock and have better > resistance to fade. I never got a set for the M3 because I did not think they > made them. Where did you order them from? > > Thanks, > > -peterg
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#5. Re:Octoberfest - from Steve Hazard
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 13:30:36 -0500 From: Steve Hazard <SHazard@nhboston.com> Subject: Re:Octoberfest Carey I'm sure I'll bump into you...I'm the fool who's running this years OFest Autocross events :-0 PS> Why go to Bav Autosport? Heck Will Turners Shop is just another 20 minutes down the road from Bav and has far more go go parts than Bav....You won't find 3-5 M motors laying around at Bav :-) Last, I'll even share my favorite secret backroad with you! It's in the White's and I never have seen a cop on it! Lets just say it follows a stream for 10 miles...whatever the stream does the road does also :-) Regards, Steve Boston Chapter You asked> I've been talking to a lot of you since joining the list and hope to = get to meet you. There are some interesting folks on this list. =20 So, who all is going to Octoberfest in August? =20 I'll be there with my son since it's a nice drive through the VT and NH mountains for us. =20 Plus, for those looking for a tax free toy store, only a short distance from Bavarian Autosport. (In NH, the state moto 'Live Free or Die' refers mostly to taxes)
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#6. Ref: Gauge Readings Question - from tsalva@ix.netcom.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 13:41:11 -0500 (EST) From: tsalva@ix.netcom.com Subject: Ref: Gauge Readings Question Hello Frank, Have VDO gauges in my 98 M3/4 Readings as follows: Oil pressure: max 60-62 psi when very cold (winter) start-up. Once warm about 50-54 psi. Idle 20 psi Oil temp. - 180 deg. warm., 230 deg. on track in summer Volts: 14 V all the time Thomas Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 23:58:31 -0500 From: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com> Subject: Gauge Readings Question I just got the eastern motorwerks 3 gauge kit and i was just wondering what the 3 gauges (oil psi, oil temp and volt) should read. Normal operating range. Thanks, Frank =20
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#7. OT: Wireless Lan - from lee.leslie@firstunion.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 13:19:03 -0500 From: lee.leslie@firstunion.com Subject: OT: Wireless Lan I've got the Intel Anypoint wireless home system & have been real happy with it for printing/websharing etc.. the range is good 100+feet through walls.. I can take my laptop & will work in my neighbors house, in the back yard etc.. BUT if you play with big files you may be disappointed.. copying MP3 files to the car should be fine, but for instance I have a 4.6 mb Excel file on the server pc that I activate on the laptop often.. it takes 30+ seconds to open & close.. but once it is open it is fine.. & for what ever reason if you try to move individual files that are more than about 5 megs each it confuses the shi* out of it & rather than it taking 3 seconds (5megs/1.6mbps) it takes more like 5 minutes to copy.. You have to buy cards for each pc & I believe they run $125-$150 each.. A great buy for my use... Good Luck
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#8. Re: Wireless LAN - from Steve Walsh
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:06:05 -0800 From: Steve Walsh <stevewalsh@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Wireless LAN Jim, I don't know if we have ever met, but I'm one of the San Francisco track junkies (like Donna Seeley, Jim Bassett et al.). I'm also a IT Director up here, and worked recently for a company providing internet access for mobile devices, so I'm familiar with what you have in mind. My first question to you, having noted the tenor of your political ideaology, is "are you sure you want your data broadcast like a private radio station ?". Wireless LAN's are still a maturing technology, and while I've used them for remote internet connectivity (Palm V with Omnisky, or Palm VII, or AirCard in my laptop), I wasn't to keen on allowing corporate LAN access without some form of VPN protection. As you are no doubt aware, the wireless 802.11b networking technology is a low powered radio carrying Ethernet. Now most home users couldn't care less about the propagation of said radio signals, but I need to raise the point with you, as wireless LAN with VPN security is cutting edge stuff. As such there isn't a predominant standard or key player to point to yet. That said, Linksys makes the least expensive base station and PC Card combo. I haven't tried it, but I might use this on my home LAN something, so I can use my laptop in bed (I live in apartment, so punching holes thru the wall for Cat 5 isn't going to happen). Next up on my list would be Cisco, but it really get tricky when you start wanting PDA connectivity (which OS , memory requirements, what software do you want to run on the PDA etc.). As the HP runs WinCE, you maybe able to glean an idea or two from this UCLA page (http://compubiosys.medsch.ucla.edu/PDA/Wireless1.html) If you would like a detailed dicussion on your needs, and options, I'd be happy to help if I can. Steve. At 11:57 AM 3/16/01 -0600, you wrote: >Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 07:53:47 -0800 >From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> >Subject: OT: Wireless Lan > >Please reply off list. > >I want to add more computers to the Worldwide Powell Network. The WPN >now consists of a Cable modem connected to a Netgear firewall and 100 >Mbit data switch. From there it goes to 4 different rooms by Cat 5. > >My problem is that I want more computers hooked up in more places. And >I want to use a wireless PDA (HP) and add a network connection in the >garage and maybe in the car to download MP3s to a trunk mounted unit >and, and, and ..... > >BwaaaHaaaaHaaaa!!!! I want data everywhere! I want data in every >orifice* in the house and a few in the neighbor girl behind me. :) > >Recommendations? Expected data rates? I need answers, people. I need >professional help too. But that would leak to the police and prevent me >from owning firearms. > >I await a download. > >Jim >* This should not be construed as a solicitation to sell orifices. >Those days are over. > >
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#9. Digital Climate Control as an Upgrade? - from Chris Brown
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:07:09 -0500 From: "Chris Brown" <ChrisB@Drextec.com> Subject: Digital Climate Control as an Upgrade? Hi Folks - I've got a '95 M3 (production date 11/94) with the standard "two dial" climate control. I've got a chance to buy the control section (from the center console) _only_ from a digital climate control equipped car. Can I just plug this guy in without changing any other components? Or do I need other ECU units and so on... I'm in digest, so direct replies appreciated. Thanks! Chris Brown ------------- http://www.ChristianBrown.com
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Re : Gauge Readings Question - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 14:27:37 -0500 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re : Gauge Readings Question I have seen similar readings on my E30 M3 with a 3.0L E36 motor. Then when it had a Euro oil cooler installed the temps went down to around 210-220 at the track. Also the oil pressure is exactly what Scott is seeing on both the E30 and my LTW with a 3.0L Euro motor. I will let you guys know what the Euro does when I get a temp guage hooked up. On another note. I saw the infrared pictures that Jonathan Evans posted and was wondering if they might look different with a Euro motor than the US motor. The Euro does not have all the plastic parts the US has and I believe runs a little bit hotter. What do you guys think? Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com