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#1. Autocross, understeer, tire pressures - from Eric Fesler
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Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2001 14:22:24 -0700 From: "Eric Fesler" <fesler@nsc.com> Subject: Autocross, understeer, tire pressures I was at the same AutoX as Bora. I could also use some setup help. Car configuration is 99M3 PP-S02 235s all around. UUC tubular sways (thanks bora) 1 notch towards stiff front and full soft rear. Prior to attending the autocross I had (I believe) 38 front and 36 rear hot pressures and beautifully neutral handling. Just a touch of throttle was enough to induce mild oversteer and rotate the car. This seemed to be independent of speed or turn angle or turn duration, but I could be wrong. Prior to the autocross I added 2 lbs to my rear tires because I feared that they would wear excessively fast and roll under. This was a mistake. I had severe understeer and no changes to tire pressure seemed to help I added more front pressure due to bad edge tread wear. Today on the street I have an understeering car. Cold pressures showed 34R-36F the morning after the event. I am guessing that I need to optimize my front grip (tire pressure, sway, hat swapping etc) and then throw away some rear grip to get back to neutral. How do I best go about this? Books? Websites? Advice? Help wanted and thanks in advance, Eric
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#2. [E36M3] Brakes - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 21:52:48 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: [E36M3] Brakes >>I just went and looked. Mine don't say that. Eat them yourself.<< With all due respect to all those involved in this thread, it is rather well known that the Repco/PBR/Axis line of Deluxe pads as manufactured in Australia do contain Asbestos. So far as I know, they are the only widely sold brand in the aftermarket which still uses it. But use it they do, and have, for many years. _____________________ Paul Elliott '99 Alpine White M3 <30000 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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#3. WTB: 18" wheels - from Jay L.
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 19:03:35 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jay L." <joong@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB: 18" wheels I'd prefer to buy locally in the SF Bay Area, but I'm open to offers elsewhere if attractive enough. Ideally looking for BBS models, but I'm pretty open. I'm selling my current set of wheels so I need to make a purchase soon. Thanks, Jay __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
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#4. RE: [E36M3] V1 Data Point/Blinder M-10 - from Steve
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2001 21:52:09 -0700 From: Steve <sgrigory@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] V1 Data Point/Blinder M-10 I have a three year old V1 with laser detection. I live in Northern California and the laser detector has never been tripped by a laser gun (ie. I haven't been "shot" by a laser gun yet). But, the LCD on my digital camera sets it off everytime! steve
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#5. Autocross, understeer, tire pressures - from Eric Fesler
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:42:12 -0700 From: "Eric Fesler" <fesler@nsc.com> Subject: Autocross, understeer, tire pressures I was at the same AutoX as Bora. I could also use some setup help. Car configuration is 99M3 PP-S02 235s all around. UUC tubular sways (thanks bora) 1 notch towards stiff front and full soft rear. Prior to attending the autocross I had (I believe) 38 front and 36 rear hot pressures and beautifully neutral handling. Just a touch of throttle was enough to induce mild oversteer and rotate the car. This seemed to be independent of speed or turn angle or turn duration, but I could be wrong. Prior to the autocross I added 2 lbs to my rear tires because I feared that they would wear excessively fast and roll under. This was a mistake. I had severe understeer and no changes to tire pressure seemed to help I added more front pressure due to bad edge tread wear. Today on the street I have an understeering car. Cold pressures showed 34R-36F the morning after the event. I am guessing that I need to optimize my front grip (tire pressure, sway, hat swapping etc) and then throw away some rear grip to get back to neutral. How do I best go about this? Books? Websites? Advice? Help wanted and thanks in advance, Eric
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#6. AC Schnitzer Rear Strut Brace - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:28:03 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: AC Schnitzer Rear Strut Brace Group, Does anyone have or know much about this rear brace? It is pricey! $389 at Bavarian Autosport. TIA, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 #13 BSP 2001
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#7. ABS and traction control lights on - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:50:52 -0400 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: ABS and traction control lights on I'm posting this in regards to my father's 95 325is, but I imagine that it would apply to our beloved M3's as well. Went out to the car over the weekend, started the engine, and both the ABS and ASC+T lights came on and stayed on. Pushing the switch on the center console has had no effect. The car has been started several times since then and the problem continues. Any ideas what could be going on? Bill Molina 95 M3 88 M3 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#8. SWAY BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT - from Gary A. Preece
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:51:52 -0400 From: "Gary A. Preece" <gapreece@entreky.net> Subject: SWAY BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT Hello All, I am going to replace my sway bar bushings on my 95 M3 this weekend with the ones from BMP. What is the best way to accomplish this? Jack up both wheels? Leave car down? Any tips? Anything else I should do while at it? I just did Koni's and H&R springs. The old ones with 72,500 miles were shot, would not even rebound. I set the Koni's 1 full turn from soft. Very nice ride in my opinion. Not too rough, but firm. Thanks for the help in advance. I have really learned my car much better by doing things myself with help from this list. The time in my garage by myself working on my ride is right next to going for a ride. Gary Preece
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#9. Planning to swap strut hats - from Eric Fesler
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:57:49 -0700 From: "Eric Fesler" <fesler@nsc.com> Subject: Planning to swap strut hats I am thinking I should just go ahead and swap my strut hats for the extra front camber. Any reasons not to do this? Does anyone have a write-up on how to do it or any pointers? Thanks, Eric
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Planning to swap strut hats - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 16:11:24 -0700 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Planning to swap strut hats There you go down the slippery slope ;-) Bora > From: "Eric Fesler" <fesler@nsc.com> > Reply-To: "Eric Fesler" <fesler@nsc.com> > Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 18:01:50 -0500 > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] Planning to swap strut hats > > Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:57:49 -0700 > From: "Eric Fesler" <fesler@nsc.com> > Subject: Planning to swap strut hats > > I am thinking I should just go ahead and swap my strut hats for the extra > front camber. Any reasons not to do this? Does anyone have a write-up on > how to do it or any pointers? > > Thanks, > Eric > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > >