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#1. Alignment in NY/CT area - from Steve
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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:55:00 -0400 From: Steve <maxpsi@optonline.net> Subject: Alignment in NY/CT area The roads in this area were particularly bad this winter and I'm feeling a slight pull to the right and a vibration through the wheel at 70mph-ish. Can anyone recommend a quality alignment shop in the Westchester Cty, NY/lower Fairfield Cty, CT area? Would rather not go to the stealer. Thanks, Steve 1995 M32
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Kumho autox pressures - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 20:44:05 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Kumho autox pressures David Mid-40s front, mid 30s rear. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ngo" <dngo@commvault.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 6:52 PM Subject: [E36M3] Kumho autox pressures | Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:43:13 -0400 | From: David Ngo <dngo@commvault.com> | Subject: Kumho autox pressures | | Hi everybody, | | I apologize in advance - I know this subject has been covered before, but | unfortunately I could only find information on track pressures in the | archives. | | Can anyone help me out with some starting pressures for 225-45/17 Kumho V700 | Victoracers for a stock-suspensioned car? I had pressures dialed in | perfectly for my streets, but I'm just getting started on the Kumhos and I | don't seem to even be in the ballpark. | | Thanks, | Dave | | --- | David Ngo dngo@commvault.com | Developer (732) 870-4618 | CommVault Systems, Inc. | | | | ************************************************************* | 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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#3. Lightweight Wheels - from Mark Kern
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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:23:38 -0700 From: "Mark Kern" <markkern@home.com> Subject: Lightweight Wheels After spending some largish bucks to replace my front and rear tires after one track session and one autocross, I decided enough was enough.... Does anyone know of a good set of lightweight racing wheels that I could buy and use as an extra set of wheels for these events? Also, can someone recommend some good rubber for the track and autocross that won't cost me a fortune like the stock Michelin Pilot Sports tires? And last, but not least, where can I order a good Snap-On quality torque wrench, and what size do I need? Thanks! I want to keep going to events, but I have to find a cheaper way to do it. :) - Mark '99 Cosmos Black M3
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#4. Wheels spacers and coil-overs. What size to buy? - from Rob
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 01:03:29 -0600 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: Wheels spacers and coil-overs. What size to buy? More problems in BMW land!. Tonight I was going to take out my H&R coil-overs and install my Koni Germany coil-overs until I noticed that the Koni's front dual spring set-up didn't even come close to clearing my wheel/tire. The lower (adjustable) spring perch on the H&R's sits about level with the top of the front tire, but the Koni's lower perch will be about 3" lower than that, so I obviously need some pretty serious spacers!. My car is a '95 with 17x8.5" Fikse FM5's (et37.7mm) and 245/40/17 Toyo T1's. Does anyone know what will and won't work?. I think I can get either 10mm or 15mm hubcentric spacers but I'm worried that even with -2.5deg of camber the tire may rub. Also, with these wide front spacers doesn't track start to become an issue? I can't put spacers on the rear because I know it will rub, but I will be increasing the front track by 30mm!. Thanks, Rob
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Kumho autox pressures - from Steven Hazard
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 05:33:52 -0500 From: "Steven Hazard" <98m3@mediaone.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Kumho autox pressures I agree with Chris on Front Kumho TP's. If your running stock Camber up front try 45lbs Cold to start...Please grab a piece of chalk and very carefully mark up the small arrows you see on the sidewalls. If the chalk wears past the tip of the arrow add more TP.....otherwise bleed a tad out as the day goes on... Now the rears are another story....But, starting at about 37 Cold works fine....Same routine with the chalk...You will probably be able to bleed down from there a couple lbs.... Good luck Dave! Steve >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:44:01 -0700 >From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@home.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Kumho autox pressures > >Dave, > >For tire pressures, you will get a variety of answers. For >the most part, the Kumho's are fairly forgiving of >pressure. For me, in my 97 setup for SCCA AS autox, so >stock springs and camber, I have tried 35-50psi, >and everything in between. To minimize the understeer, >and keep the outside tread from scallaping, I am >running 47-50psi in front, hot. I run 8-10psi less >in rear. Many people run less. If I could get more camber >out of the front, I would guess I could reduce the front >pressures some. > >Chris >97 M3/4
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#6. Re: auto-X in Massachusetts - from Steven Hazard
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 06:09:28 -0500 From: "Steven Hazard" <98m3@mediaone.net> Subject: Re: auto-X in Massachusetts Scott, and all NE drivers... The course that Scott is referring to is IMHO not safe for Novice Autocrossers....There are berms, etc too close to parts of the 'static" course that the clubs use there.... LY a Mustang had massive brake failure and plowed thru a couple of Concrete barriers...OUUUCH! If your an experienced driver fine, go on down and have fun...just don't drive like a bonehead and you'll be fine.... I think folks are better off running with the following clubs: NERSCCA(New England Region SCCA) Boston BMW Chapter PCA NESCC CART Being somewhat biased from running this Years BMW events go to: http://www.boston-bmwcca.org/events/2001/autocross.html BTW check out the Automated Self Classification System we share with the GCC Chapter...it rocks! We are Running TWO Courses at Each event this year...120-140 cars at each event...Lots of seat time! Here are the long URL's from the two Cape Cod clubs... http://www.looksmart.com/r?page=/search/frames/index.html&isp=acs&name=&bcol or=ffcc00&key=quequechan+&url=http%3a//members.tripod.com/%7eKilrBz&pskip=10 &nskip=20&se=46&index=14 http://www.looksmart.com/r?page=/search/frames/index.html&isp=acs&name=&bcol or=ffcc00&key=quequechan+&url=http%3a//members.tripod.com/%7eKilrBz&pskip=10 &nskip=20&se=46&index=14 Regards, Steve Boston Chapter Autocross Chair 2001 OFest Autocross Chair >-------------------- 9 -------------------- >Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:48:03 -0700 (PDT) >From: S Flanagan <sf944@yahoo.com> >Subject: auto-X in Massachusetts > >Alex, etc. -- > >For those of you avid cone-dodgers in Mass., you can >check out OTIS AFB on Cape Cod. Most weekends over >the summer an autocross is held there by one of two >clubs: The Cape Cod Sports Car Club (CCSCC) or the >Quequechan Sports Car Club (QSCC). At least one of >them has a website. > >The course is fairly tight and small but challenging. >Both clubs set up the same course week after week so >you can compare your times or set up your car as the >season progresses. > >The field is usually diverse, with everything from >911's to Miatas to Corvairs showing up. I think the >entry fee is $20.00 which includes one practice and 4 >timed runs. > >At the very least, it's a good excuse to take a road >trip to Cape Cod in the summer. > >--Scott > '97 M3 > '91 MR2Turbo
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#7. Re: [E36M3] E36M3 - Adding H2O Temp Gauge - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 06:20:28 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 - Adding H2O Temp Gauge Talk to Jamie at Easternmotorwerks. He put's together some really nice gauge sets for that purpose and may have a water temp. available. I bought his oil temp, pressure, volt meter set and it's really well done and the cabeling saves a huge amount of time not to mention the time saved not having to find the senders, etc. It includes the JTD oil dist. block to mount the sending units. Personally, I prefer knowing how the charging system is working to trying to improve on the exact water temp reading. You can always tell that the engine is too hot by the white stuff coming from under the hood. ;-) Reach him at www.easternmotorwerks.com or Jharris@easternmotorwerks.com Just a happy customer. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged Soon to be braced and hitched
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#8. RE: [E36M3] auto-X in Massachusetts - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 08:21:04 -0400 From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@mediaone.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] auto-X in Massachusetts Hey Scott, I quit autocrossing after doing it for two years and have only seen pictures of the Otis course. I think it's a risky one and I personally know two people who totaled cars there. These folks were fairly good autocrossers and neither of them was the unfortunate Mustang owner last year. Never run there myself so that is all I will say. For tire pressures I would say 42-44 front and 39-40 rear to start and then bleed them back down to that just before your second and subsequent runs. This is my preferred setup for blacktop and for concrete I bump it up 2 lbs on each end. Obviously your mileage may vary but these worked fairly well for me in my autocrossing a stock M3. I used a LOT of trail braking at autocross events to create camber and thus better turn in by squashing the front end. Also, this was with a stock factory alignment. Have fun, Dave Spragg dave@spragg.com Natick, MA 99 M3 Sharked 92 330is Sharked and Supercharged (undergoing surgery) -----Original Message----- From: S Flanagan [mailto:sf944@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2001 10:52 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] auto-X in Massachusetts Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 19:48:03 -0700 (PDT) From: S Flanagan <sf944@yahoo.com> Subject: auto-X in Massachusetts Alex, etc. -- For those of you avid cone-dodgers in Mass., you can check out OTIS AFB on Cape Cod. Most weekends over the summer an autocross is held there by one of two clubs: The Cape Cod Sports Car Club (CCSCC) or the Quequechan Sports Car Club (QSCC). At least one of them has a website. The course is fairly tight and small but challenging. Both clubs set up the same course week after week so you can compare your times or set up your car as the season progresses. The field is usually diverse, with everything from 911's to Miatas to Corvairs showing up. I think the entry fee is $20.00 which includes one practice and 4 timed runs. At the very least, it's a good excuse to take a road trip to Cape Cod in the summer. --Scott '97 M3 '91 MR2Turbo ************************************************************* 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 - Adding H2O Temp Gauge - from Chris Brown
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 09:38:28 -0400 From: "Chris Brown" <ChrisB@Drextec.com> Subject: RE: E36M3 - Adding H2O Temp Gauge Carey - Actually, Jamie asked me to research it because he doesn't have an immediate solution. I started with his company, and I'm looking forward to passing on the information so this can be offered to everyone. Glad to hear you liked his setup, I've heard only good things about it! Chris Brown ------------- http://www.ChristianBrown.com -----Original Message----- From: Carey Probst [mailto:hcprobst@alum.mit.edu] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 6:20 AM To: Chris Brown; E36M3; bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36M3 - Adding H2O Temp Gauge Talk to Jamie at Easternmotorwerks. He put's together some really nice gauge sets for that purpose and may have a water temp. available. I bought his oil temp, pressure, volt meter set and it's really well done and the cabeling saves a huge amount of time not to mention the time saved not having to find the senders, etc. It includes the JTD oil dist. block to mount the sending units. Personally, I prefer knowing how the charging system is working to trying to improve on the exact water temp reading. You can always tell that the engine is too hot by the white stuff coming from under the hood. ;-) Reach him at www.easternmotorwerks.com or Jharris@easternmotorwerks.com Just a happy customer. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged Soon to be braced and hitched
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#10. E36 Parts/Accessories for sale...misc - from Daniel
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2001 07:01:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> Subject: E36 Parts/Accessories for sale...misc I have the following for sale from a friend of mine and myself...prefer local Houston area sale so that buyer can inspect items. 1) 4pcs BBS RK (17x8 ET35), no scratches or curb rashes, just some traces of brake dust from the porterfields that won't come off...great track wheels! asking $650.00 2) 1kit Jim Conforti Cold Air Intake, about 2500miles on the filter. asking $195.00 3) 1pcs HMS Motorsports Harness Bar. asking $195.00 4) 6pcs BMW Original spark plugs (for 3.2L engine), brand new. asking $35.00 5) 1pcs E36 Jack Plate by Steve D. The quick and proper way to jack up your E36, slightly used...in good condition. asking $49.00 6) 1pair of BMW Motorsports 2pc Floating Rotor (front), 7500miles of street use, not warpped. asking $99.00 7) 1set of Porterfield R4 brake pads (front), about 75% life left. asking $69.00 8) 2qts of Redline 10W40 (new), asking $6/qt No reasonable offer will be refused, out of Houston buyers will be responsible for shipping charges. Thanks for the bandwidth... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/