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#1. DIY Koni install (was Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance) - from TheBrinkmans@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 17:29:16 EDT From: TheBrinkmans@aol.com Subject: DIY Koni install (was Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance) A word of warning, Neil Maller's skill level is far removed from the backyard mechanic he is and he portrays. Unless you have a fairly high level of mechanical ability and knowledge I would be cautious approaching any project that Neil calls "not that hard". His British modesty causes him to downplay his abilities. At least as far as I'm concerned given my feeble attempts at working on my own car. Ken Brinkman found a good mechanic already (and it ain't me)
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#2. order an x-brace... - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 17:51:26 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: order an x-brace... From Pacific BMW in Glendale. With hardware and shipping to NC it was 120.02. My first upgrade! The rapid decent into the nether world begins... Jonathan 95 M3
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#3. Re: DIY Koni install - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 17:07:01 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: DIY Koni install on 5/2/01 4:32 PM, LoweSeaton@aol.com wrote: > And then Koni SA. Koni's shaft will turn like stock so you have to hold it > still. But Koni uses a hex nut on the end of the shaft. I think it is 8 mm. > You do need a deep 22 mm socket for Koni's. However, it sounds like you have > use a higher quality socket than what Auto Zone sells. I could not easily > find a deep 22 mm socket with a hole large enough to fit my 3/8" extension > through. > > But thanks to Andy, I guess I will have to go to Craftsman. I hate to spend > $15 for a socket and then grind it off but if I must. Lowell, The Sears 22mm socket works fine. Note that while current Koni strut inserts have a hex end so you can use a regular socket on the shaft, older models have a pair of flats instead. This means making another special tool for them too. Guess how I know <g> Neil 96 M3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re:Koni Install - from Chris Teague
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 17:01:05 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re:Koni Install Jonathan,, The install of the SA's koni's is not that hard. Yes, you have to drill a hole, and cut the top of the stut off, but I did it at home with hand tools in an afternoon. I did have a $10.00 spring compressor that worked fine. The DA's are a complete strut, so you don't have to drill/cut up the stock housing, so it is a little easier. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 5:52 AM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Preventative Suspension Maintenance > 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. > >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? - from Kevin M. Gregg
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 20:06:33 -0400 From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <kevingregg@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? >From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > >Jonathan, > >I switched from the original staggered to 17x8.5 rims with 245/40/17 tires all >the way around a couple of years ago. [snip] I had the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that the 245/40/17 tire would not fit on the front of a late model stock M3 without some "modifications" to the fender. Is there any tire rub? I would like to have the same size wheel/tire on all 4 corners so I can rotate tires on a regular basis. Thanks. Kevin M. Gregg kevingregg@home.com 1997 Estoril Blue M3 coupe http://members.home.net/kevingregg/m3/
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#6. RE: [E36M3] front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 17:15:06 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? > I had the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that the 245/40/17 > tire would not > fit on the front of a late model stock M3 without some > "modifications" to > the fender. Is there any tire rub? Not at the fender, but you *might* get some *slight* rubbing on the strut tube with some tires (it's usually the rim protector that rubs - some tire's extend further than others). And as mentioned previously, it's a self-correcting problem :-) Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - with 8.5" wheels/245/40/17 tires all around
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#7. Re: [E36M3] front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? - from Chris Teague
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 18:52:42 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? Kevin, For the street, I run TSW 17x8" wheels with Kumho 245/40's all the way around, and they fit fine. They would be close to the strut with the stock wheels, but a spacer would fix that if you wanted. It's not really that close to the fender in front. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <kevingregg@home.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] front tires - 225/45 or 235/40? > [snip] > > I had the impression, perhaps mistakenly, that the 245/40/17 tire would not > fit on the front of a late model stock M3 without some "modifications" to > the fender. Is there any tire rub? I would like to have the same size > wheel/tire on all 4 corners so I can rotate tires on a regular basis. Thanks. > > Kevin M. Gregg > kevingregg@home.com > 1997 Estoril Blue M3 coupe http://members.home.net/kevingregg/m3/ >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Centerforce Clutch for M3 now available - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2001 22:21:27 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Centerforce Clutch for M3 now available Bora, > Who sells the Sachs HD kit? You can get it from Bekkers. --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 30K miles; Dinan stage II sc kit; Rotex pads; Steiger SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bora Akyol" <akyol@akyol.org> To: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2001 11:05 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Centerforce Clutch for M3 now available > I am just doing research right now. I wanted to let people know that there > is another alternative. > > BTW, I think AA also uses a Sachs Clutch. > > Who sells the Sachs HD kit? > > Bora > > > > From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> > > Reply-To: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> > > Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 21:52:35 -0500 > > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > > Subject: [E36M3] Centerforce Clutch for M3 now available > > > > Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 22:44:52 -0400 > > From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> > > Subject: Centerforce Clutch for M3 now available > > > > > >>> I just got off the phone with Centerforce and they now have a clutch=20 > > disk+ pressure plate set for the E36 (95-96) M3s for (drum roll) > > $1078.<< > > > > Bora, > > I'm curious, why do you prefer the Centerforce to either the AA setup, > > or, the Sachs sport/HD clutch kit? > > =20 > > --------------------------------------------------------- > > Paul Elliott > > '99 White M3; < 30K miles; Dinan stage II sc kit; Rotex pads; Steiger = > > SS > > and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio >
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#9. Source for BMW MotorsportStrut Brace Cap Nuts? - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 22:43:59 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: Source for BMW MotorsportStrut Brace Cap Nuts? Can anyone recommend a source for the cap nuts for the BMW Motorsport Front Strut Brace? Apparently, these are a non-import item and BMW dealers can't order them. Geof
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#10. Polyurethan Bushings in Rear Suspension - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Wed, 02 May 2001 22:46:31 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: Polyurethan Bushings in Rear Suspension Has anyone installed the Powerflex polyurethane bushings into their rear suspension? Apparently, they are available for the rear subframe/carrier and trailing arms. If I recall correctly, replacing these bushings is a bitch, but I thought that I would ask the list's wisdom on this. Thanks. Geof