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#1. RE: [E36M3] DIY Koni install (was Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance) - from Andy Korczynski
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 10:14:14 -0500 From: "Andy Korczynski" <andy@casskor.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] DIY Koni install (was Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance) As far as that top nut goes, you can use a 22mm long socket (1/2 drive) and slip a 3/8 drive extension through its center and have a 6mm allen socket sitting inside the 22mm long socket to hold the strut center shaft as you crank away at the 22 mm socket. You can either grind away some slots on the 22mm socket or weld a bolt on top of it so you can get ahold of it. If your in Chicago I'd be happy to let you use my modified 22mm socket. I just got done going through all this last weekend so everything is still very clear in my head. Andy K. -----Original Message----- From: Eric.C.Dotson@travelers.com [mailto:Eric.C.Dotson@travelers.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 10:03 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] DIY Koni install (was Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance) Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 10:58:45 -0400 From: Eric.C.Dotson@travelers.com Subject: DIY Koni install (was Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance) I did the Koni install on my car in January, and I didn't think it was such a big deal. The only special tools you need are a spring compressor and a special wrench to get the top strut nut off. Do yourself a favor and buy a pipe/strut cutter. I bought one from Pep Boys for $25, and it makes the job much easier. I thought the instructions from Koni were pretty good. I took a bunch of pictures with the idea that I would do a website, but that hasn't materialized. I could scan some and email them if anyone's interested. Eric 95 M3 00 Passat Wagon Jonathan wrote: "The installation for a DIY seems a bit daunting. Drilling out old struts? Replacing just parts? Or does Koni have a complete kit yet? Am I thinking of the double adjustables? Please shed some light on this for me, as this seems like a viable alternative." ************************************************************* 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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#2. More Koni stuff - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 10:17:37 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> Subject: More Koni stuff A Question for the List: Since I was poking around the Koni website so I wouldn't stick my foot squarely in my mouth. I spotted the Koni Threaded Suspension Kit (see http://www.koni-na.com/konikit.html ). This is basically an adjustable ride height coil-over kit from Koni. Has anyone done any research on this, or tried it for that matter? Bora? (you seem to be the guy with most of the answers). I'm just curious, poking around, while I wait for my car to come back from the dealer and while I look for a new place to work. Thanks, Mel
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#3. Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 10:30:09 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance on 5/2/01 8:32 AM, "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> wrote: > The installation for a DIY seems a bit daunting. Drilling out old struts? > Replacing just parts? It's not really hard, assuming you already know how to take struts apart. I've done a couple of them. Or you can remove the complete strut assemblies from the car and have someone with a spring compressor do just that part for you. You have to: - Disassemble the original strut assembly - Drill a small hole in the bottom to release gas pressure - Cut the top crimp off the strut casing (hacksaw, strut cutter tool, or I used an air cutoff tool) - Pull out the shock's guts - Enlarge the hole in the bottom - Insert the Koni cartridges and bolt it in through the bottom hole - Reassemble the strut with springs etc. Messy though, as you drill into the pressurized hydraulic fluid chamber... > Or does Koni have a complete kit yet? Nope. > Am I thinking of the double adjustables? Same procedure as the SAs but more money. Lots more. > Please shed some light on this for me, as this seems like a viable > alternative. I did a complete write-up of this procedure back in 97 or 98, yours if you want it. Neil 96 M3
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#4. Re: Euro floating rotor part # ? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 10:35:42 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Euro floating rotor part # ? on 5/2/01 10:22 AM, "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> wrote: > My local dealer can't find the part #'s for the Euro 2 piece rotors, > does anyone know what they are?. > > thanks > Rob P/Ns for the Euro (2 piece) rotors are: 34 11 2 227 737 (left) 34 11 2 227 737 (right) Neil 96 M3
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Euro floating rotor part # ? - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 11:38:21 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Euro floating rotor part # ? Chester wrote> Are they: >34 11 2 227 737 >34 11 2 227 738 ?? Yes they are. You can still get them from Nick Alexander for $108 each (they used to have free shipping on these although I am not sure it is still available due to a bad incident they had once). Pacific BMW has them for $108 each as well and charge $25 for shipping. BMPD charges $150 each and Rocky Mountain charges $189 each. Regards, Rich
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#6. Michelin Pilot Sport 225/17 Wanted - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 15:50:11 -0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Michelin Pilot Sport 225/17 Wanted Long story short, went over a nail on my roommates 330i so the front tire cannot be repaired because the puncture is too close to the sidewall. I need to find a replacement tire. Does anyone have a front Michelin Pilot Sports 225 that they are not using? I just need a used one in relatively decent condition. Ahmad 98/4 M3 Boston, MA _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#7. Euro floating rotors - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 12:06:04 EDT From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: Euro floating rotors The ones that I took of the car last week were: 2 227 737 for the left 2 227 738 for the right The 34-11 part of the number may have been there but I missed it! John "95 M3 My local dealer can't find the part #'s for the Euro 2 piece rotors, does anyone know what they are?. thanks Rob
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#8. 1995 M3 staggered wheels and their tire sizes - from Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 09:05:03 -0700 From: Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com Subject: 1995 M3 staggered wheels and their tire sizes Jonathan asked: From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? Allrighty, I think I'll go back to the 96' and above standard staggered tire sizes on my 95 with the staggered LTW wheel setup. Comments? I seem to be the only one running 235/40 on the front with 245/40 on the back with stock BMW staggered wheels. Previous owner changed up the setup, not sure why. Thanks Jonathan 95 m3 Reply; Jonathan: On stock 1995 M3s with the forged wheel option (staggered front to rear, 7.5 front, 8.5 rear) as well as the stock wheels on the M3 LTW (forged wheels) BMW had same size Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 tires on all four corners, 235/40/17. Some folks keep the tire sizes the same, some put the 8.5s on the front and then increase tire size, and others jump up the rear without touching the front. It all depends on what you want to do. Less wide patch up front potentially means a little more understeer perhaps. I've done the 8.5s front and rear with 245/40/17 on my daily driver and also have matched sizes on my M3 LTW so that I can rotate front to rear to increase tread life. Marc 1995 M3 Lightweight 1995 M3 Heavyweight
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#9. re: What do I get for $1400? - from Drew Bamford
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 16:34:40 From: "Drew Bamford" <drewbam@hotmail.com> Subject: re: What do I get for $1400? $70/hr? You lucky bastard. Some difficult mathematics tells me that you're paying less than half the $150/hr labor rate that BMW San Francisco quoted me to install some suspension parts. Needless to say, I'll be going elsewhere for that work, and (after I finally get my car back from their body shop), my m3 will never again darken their service bay door. $150/hr! I could not believe that they could give me that rate with a straight face. drew | 98M3/4 | Thinking of driving back to Seattle next time I need the car serviced... -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 08:03:26 -0400 From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <kevingregg@home.com> Subject: re: What do I get for $1400? >I spent $1430 having my 95 serviced in "The Driving Machine". That was >Inspection II, coolant, brake/clutch fluid, tranny oil, axle oil and the >water pump/thermostat. Where (city and state) did you get the work done? I have an e-mail quote of $425 for Inspection 1 and $650 for Inspection 2 from a BMW dealer near me in Balto MD. How much of the $1430 was for labor? What is the hourly labor rate? Dealers here charge around $70/hour. Thanks, Kevin kevingregg@home.com http://members.home.net/kevingregg 1997 BMW M3 Estoril Blue coupe http://members.home.net/kevingregg/m3/ Columbia, MD _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#10. Any 'special' tools needed for 95 M3 front brake job? - from Scott Watters
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 09:50:26 -0700 From: Scott Watters <Scott.Watters@vina-tech.com> Subject: Any 'special' tools needed for 95 M3 front brake job? M3 gear-heads, I've been around the automotive industry for many years and even made a few bucks during summers as a wrench in the 80's, but now I'm going to do a front brake job on my 10/95 M3. I've bought pads, rotors, sensors, and fluid, but wonder if there are any 'special' tools I need to do the R&R? Anyone done a write up? Thanks, Scott Watters 95 M3/2