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#1. Re: Another bauble - from Stan Shaw III
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:52:35 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw III" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Another bauble Jim, I am surprised and interested in why you didn't go with Halon. Considering the investment you have in your car, wouldn't you want to minimize the damage of a fire by using a Halon extinguisher? I was convinced to do so with my 928, when it was explained to me how damaging a regular extinguisher could be. Did I miss something? Stan, with modded '96 M3 Lux, and track/race '80 928S (now with one race under my belt) > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:06:22 -0700 > From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> > Subject: Another bauble > > If the sun has risen and set again, then it's inevitable. I did > something else to the car. > > http://www.apexcone.com/Extinguisher/Extinguisher.html > > Jim
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#2. Re: Another bauble - from Jim Powell
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 19:55:09 -0700 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: Another bauble A car that has been on fire is a piece of scrap metal. The fire extinguisher is to put out fires on people not machinery. Anyone that keeps a car after a fire is a fool. I'd be seriously pissed at anyone who put a fire out in my car before it was totalled. I look at the money put into my car in roughly the same way that I would look at throwing it out the window. Jim Stan Shaw III wrote: > Jim, > > I am surprised and interested in why you didn't go with Halon. Considering > the investment you have in your car, wouldn't you want to minimize the > damage of a fire by using a Halon extinguisher? I was convinced to do so > with my 928, when it was explained to me how damaging a regular extinguisher > could be. Did I miss something? > > Stan, with modded '96 M3 Lux, and track/race '80 928S (now with one race > under my belt) > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:06:22 -0700 > > From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> > > Subject: Another bauble > > > > If the sun has risen and set again, then it's inevitable. I did > > something else to the car. > > > > http://www.apexcone.com/Extinguisher/Extinguisher.html > > > > Jim
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#3. Re: Floor Jacks: But wait, there's more. - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:08:52 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Floor Jacks: But wait, there's more. on 5/10/01 12:44 PM, Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> wrote: > I've noticed a trend lately, even in high $$ jacks. And it's not a good trend > in some uses. What the hell is that, you may ask? The deletion of rollers on > the front of jacks to be replaced by a simple plate. > > I think it's a stupid design and you probably can't convince me to believe > otherwise. Me neither. Neil 96 M3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Floor Garage Jacks - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:33:45 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Floor Garage Jacks on 5/10/01 4:44 PM, Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> wrote: > In addition to the ones already mentioned, here's one I've been considering: > > http://www.liteningproducts.com/LiteningHome.html > > There was an ad for it in the local NASA track newsletter. The main > difference between it and other racing jacks I've seen is the capacity: > 3400lbs. Jim, That looks like a really interesting deal. I think you should - drum roll please! - buy one and let us know what it's like. Neil 96 M3
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#5. Fwd: Stolen Race Car - from Jim Files
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 21:41:37 -0700 From: Jim Files <jfiles@alumni.ucsd.edu> Subject: Fwd: Stolen Race Car This made it to my inbox earlier today, a little surprised to note see it here yet. I haven't spoken to Tino in ages, but hate to hear that he lost a car. >To: <trackracers@yahoogroups.com> >From: Greg Willits <greg@turnfast.com> >Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:09:27 -0700 >Subject: [trackracers] Stolen Race Car > >On behalf of Tino.... > >Hello everyone, > >Late last night my race car was stolen right from inside my trailer which >was parked in front of my house. The thieves broke into the trailer by >busting the entire locking mechanism off of the rear fold down door. They >simply cut the straps (the car was tied down) and took the car (Probably >rolled it down the street and towed it away). > >I know this is a long shot but if anyone sees this car or any parts for sale >from what sounds could be from this car, please let me know. It took 2 >years to build and I only attended a couple of races with it. It's hard to >believe that so many years of blood, sweat and $$$ could be stolen right out >from underneath you in a minute. > >Here are the details of the car: >1988 E30 M3 >VIN: WBSAK0306J2196258 >#95 or #75 on Hood/Doors >Red Exterior/Interior >1 Sparco Evo Racing Seat - Black >Full Weld In Cage (Painted Red) >16" BBS RK Wheels w/Kumhos >Custom Exhaust System w/DTM Tips >Split Second Intake System >FULLY MODIFIED S14 RACING MOTOR. >All the BMW CCA Club Racing required Banners and decals. >Tirerack Banners on the front and rear windshield. >The interior had been FULLY gutted: >No rear bulkhead in the passenger compartment. >The doors were gutted out. >The only things in place were a seat, wheel and dashboard. >Hood is pinned down and the center hood pin is off center. >Rear Shock Towers have been boxed in for custom cage mounting points. >Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word. > >Thank you, > >Tino Saloomen >tino@saloomen.net > >PS - Now I wish I had Lo-Jack or something... > > >[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >NEXT TRACK EVENTS: >April 28-29 - Touring Car Club @ Willow Springs (big track) >May 19-20 - NASA @ Thunderhill Raceway >---------- >View our CALENDAR @ http://www.egroups.com/calendar/trackracers > >Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- ICQ:27292190 h mailto:jfiles@alumni.ucsd.edu h mailto:jfiles@acm.org w mailto:jfiles@aseg.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Soft brakes...STILL! - from Donna Seeley
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:16:56 -0800 From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft brakes...STILL! Wanna drive my truck for a day? Trust me, you'll stand the M3 on its nose again next time you drive it! :) Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP 95 330isA, super-commuter 91 Dodge Ram > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 11:18:33 -0700 > From: "Jason Sarich" <sarich_m3@prontomail.com> > Subject: Soft brakes...STILL! > > <snip> The car STILL feels just as mushy if > not more than when i had the old equipement on the car. I > was expecting that quick bite feel with the higher pedal > from when it was new. Is that normal? > > What can I do to make the brakes engage quicker? > > Thanks, > > Jason Sarich > > >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Floor Garage Jacks - from Donna Seeley
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:32:14 -0800 From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Floor Garage Jacks That's what I've been trying to tell him! <g> I'd even add two more data points for him to report on. Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP 95 330isA, super-commuter > > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:33:45 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Floor Garage Jacks > > on 5/10/01 4:44 PM, Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> wrote: > > >> In addition to the ones already mentioned, here's one I've been considering: >> >> http://www.liteningproducts.com/LiteningHome.html >> >> There was an ad for it in the local NASA track newsletter. The main >> difference between it and other racing jacks I've seen is the capacity: >> 3400lbs. > > Jim, > > That looks like a really interesting deal. > > I think you should - drum roll please! - buy one and let us know what it's > like. > > Neil > 96 M3 > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#8. spares - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:45:31 -0700 From: "Kit Wetzler" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: spares weirdness... I ended up with a 245/40r17 on an 17x8.5" m-contour. Made ending up with a set of 4 8.5's pretty easy! -kit ----- Original Message ----- From: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 5:34 PM Subject: [E36M3] E36M3 #1263 > This digest contains the following messages: > > 1. E36 Spare tire? > by: Mel Silva <mel.silva@pdq.net> > 2. Help! Need 96+ Upper Spring Plates > by: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> > 3. Re: [E36M3] Re: New rear tires every 7k miles > by: twisty M3 <twistym3@hotmail.com> > 4. Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? > by: twisty M3 <twistym3@hotmail.com> > 5. Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? > by: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > 6. 96+ Upper Spring Plates Not Needed Anymore > by: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> > 7. Re: In-Car Videos Back On-Line > by: Jesse Caldwell <Jesse.Caldwell@Colorado.EDU> > 8. Laguna Seca O.T. > by: Roger Baker <rbaker@velodyne.com> > 9. E46 wheel question > by: Charles S Park <cpar2@osf1.gmu.edu> > 10. RE: [E36M3] Re: Which Tires > by: Peter Fanning <pfanning@premier1.net> > > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 16:45:28 -0500 > From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> > Subject: E36 Spare tire? > > List, > For those of you that bought new cars from the dealer, including the spare, > what sizes and qty of rims and tires came with the M3? Specifically the > sedan. I found today that my Byzanz M3/4 has 225/45 17's on 3 of the 4 > corners, and a 245/40 17 on the left rear corner and no spare. The dealer > told me they owed me a spare, but I think they goofed and owe me a different > rim? Did the M3's come with whatever rim type as a spare as well (I have M > Contours, should I have an M Contour spare?). What should I have, > including the spare? > > Thanks for your help, you may be saving me mucho dinero, > > Mel > > > > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:46:41 -0400 > From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> > Subject: Help! Need 96+ Upper Spring Plates > > Anyone happen to have a pair of front upper spring plates (31 33 2 227 903) > for a 96+ M3 and their associated spring pads laying around? I need them > by tomorrow and am willing to pay UPS overnight charges unless you happen > to live near me (Massachusetts). I will either pay for them or replace > them with a new pair. > > Please call me at 508-337-4951 if you can help me out. > > Geof > > > > -------------------- 3 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 14:59:52 -0700 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: New rear tires every 7k miles > > Ron, > > Just based on my experience, if you're going to slow down in the rain anyway > and mostly just want the dry-weather abilities, I'd pay the extra few bucks > for the MXX3s. S02 PPs are great in the rain and good in the dry, but they > really lack the crisp turn in and grip of the MXX3s. Though I kind of like > the fact that my S02s never once made a noise under hard driving while the > MXX3s screamed on the track. > > Jonathan L. > > > >From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > > > >Since I don't generally drive this car in the rain, I was planning to > >replace the tires with MXX3s again. They're great tires for dry driving, > >and I just slow down a little if I need to drive in the rain. They're > >currently selling for $199 at the Tire Rack. Of course, for less money > >($173), I can get the Bridgestone S-02 PP, so it'll be tough to make a > >decision. I still have a BRAND NEW MXX3 spare in the trunk, so I may > >consider buying three new MXX3s and use the spare as my fourth new tire, > >and > >keep one of the nearly worn tires as a spare. If I do this, I'll save $95, > >and still have a matching spare. > > > >-rb > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:02:30 -0700 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? > > Mel, > > Mine's a 2-door but came with the M-Contours. Your spare should be a 7.5" > wheel with 225/45-17 on it. Check the lips on your wheels. The two rears > should be noticeably deeper than the fronts. Either way, it sounds like > they owe you a rim and a 245 tire for the mix. > > Jonathan L. > > > >From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> > > > >List, > > For those of you that bought new cars from the dealer, including the > >spare, > >what sizes and qty of rims and tires came with the M3? Specifically the > >sedan. I found today that my Byzanz M3/4 has 225/45 17's on 3 of the 4 > >corners, and a 245/40 17 on the left rear corner and no spare. The dealer > >told me they owed me a spare, but I think they goofed and owe me a > >different > >rim? Did the M3's come with whatever rim type as a spare as well (I have M > >Contours, should I have an M Contour spare?). What should I have, > >including the spare? > > > >Thanks for your help, you may be saving me mucho dinero, > > > >Mel > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:05:52 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? > > Oh.. no, no, no! :) The cars came with three 17x7.5" with 225/45R17 (two for > the fronts and one for the spare) and two 17x8.5" with 245/40R17s for the > rears. > > What probably happened was that one of the rear wheels was FUBAR and they put > the spare on in the back. So, my friend, you need a new 17x8.5" w/ 245/40R17 > rubber to put back on the rear and put that 225/45R17 back in the trunk :) > > Chester > > > List, > > For those of you that bought new cars from the dealer, including the spare, > > what sizes and qty of rims and tires came with the M3? Specifically the > > sedan. I found today that my Byzanz M3/4 has 225/45 17's on 3 of the 4 > > corners, and a 245/40 17 on the left rear corner and no spare. The dealer > > told me they owed me a spare, but I think they goofed and owe me a different > > rim? Did the M3's come with whatever rim type as a spare as well (I have M > > Contours, should I have an M Contour spare?). What should I have, > > including the spare? > > > ===== > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices > http://auctions.yahoo.com/ > > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 18:06:39 -0400 > From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> > Subject: 96+ Upper Spring Plates Not Needed Anymore > > Thanks to anyone that may have been able to help, but Turner Motorsports > was able to save my ass! > > Geof > > At 04:54 PM 5/10/01 -0500, Geof McLaughlin wrote: > >Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:46:41 -0400 > >From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> > >Subject: Help! Need 96+ Upper Spring Plates > > > >Anyone happen to have a pair of front upper spring plates (31 33 2 227 > >903) for a 96+ M3 and their associated spring pads laying around? I need > >them by tomorrow and am willing to pay UPS overnight charges unless you > >happen to live near me (Massachusetts). I will either pay for them or > >replace them with a new pair. > > > >Please call me at 508-337-4951 if you can help me out. > > > >Geof > > > > > >************************************************************* > >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. > >************************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 16:38:15 -0600 > From: Jesse Caldwell <Jesse.Caldwell@Colorado.EDU> > Subject: Re: In-Car Videos Back On-Line > > David & other list folk, > > Those of you who tried to ftp to matrix and grab the videos might have > gotten the "talk to the hand" business. This is due to broken DNS. For > example: > > > matrix:~ > nslookup 24.130.4.11 > Server: boulder.Colorado.EDU > Address: 128.138.240.1 > > Name: we-24-130-4-11.we.mediaone.net > Address: 24.130.4.11 > > matrix:~ > nslookup we-24-130-4-11.we.mediaone.net > Server: boulder.Colorado.EDU > Address: 128.138.240.1 > > *** boulder.Colorado.EDU can't find we-24-130-4-11.we.mediaone.net: Non-existent host/domain > > > So, 24.130.4.11 has a correct reverse lookup, but the forward lookup is > broken. tcp wrappers (very common unix program, especially with us > security freaks) check that the forward and reverse lookups match, and > if not, the connection is refused. > > Anyway, long story short, i'm not using tcp wrappers with my ftp server > now, so anyone who had trouble grabbing the videos before should try it > again. you might also want to talk to your ISP about it. having bad DNS > info is a great way to get shot in the foot. > > Sorry about the incredibly off-topic post -- enjoy the videos! > > Jesse > > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:44:30 -0700 > From: Roger Baker <rbaker@velodyne.com> > Subject: Laguna Seca O.T. > > There's still some more room available in the upcoming May 25th open > track at Laguna Seca (especially in the fastest run group, green). Check > out the web site for specific event information, including > registration & safety requirements. Tech is done on site so it's no > cost, and the event is run with emphasis on safe & fast driving (passing > on straits only, definitely no bumping). Many different types of cars > will be in attendance (Audi, BMW, Cobra, Corvette, Mustang, Ferrari, > Porsche, etc) & I'm sure it'll be a blast as usual. Some instructors > will be available (for ride along) for people unfamiliar w/Laguna Seca, > or who would like a little guidance. > > Fri MAY 25 @ Laguna Seca Raceway > - $200 entry fee > - 90 dB sound limit (Laguna requirement) > - Passengers allowed (18 and older) > - 3 run groups of ~25 cars each > - Credit card payments through PayPal > > More detailed info and on-line registration at: > http://www.norcal-saac.org/ > > -- > Roger Baker > > > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 19:22:10 -0400 (EDT) > From: Charles S Park <cpar2@osf1.gmu.edu> > Subject: E46 wheel question > > non-e36m3 ?: > > does anybody know for the E46 3-series, can you use the 17x7.5 M Double > Spoke alloy wheel for both front & back of any E46 (except the E46M3s)? > what is the offset of both front & rear of this rim type? > > this is the rim that comes with the E46 330 sports package. looks nicer > than the ol'contour rims (e36m3 comment). tia. > > -charles > > > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:28:08 -0700 > From: Peter Fanning <pfanning@premier1.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Which Tires > > I agree the MXX3 is not as good in the wet. The Pilot Sport is better wet > or dry than the RE730. > > At 10:16 AM 5/10/2001 -0500, Fadeev, Alex wrote: > >Peter Fanning [mailto:pfanning@premier1.net] wrote: > > > > > > The RE730 is definitely a step down from the Pilot Sport and > > > MXX I've used before. > > > >Peter, > >I will agree with you that RE730s have less dry grip than MXX3s, but wet? > >I don't know many tires that have worse wet grip than MXX3s. In comparison, > >RE730s are absolutely awesome both in the wet. A had them on during a rainy > >track weekend last fall and has a ball when instructors with Yoko 032Rs had > >to stay in the pits. > > > > ************************************************************** > Digest Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE DIGEST - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the digest. > 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. Fire Extinguisher mount and where to buy - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 22:49:22 -0700 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Fire Extinguisher mount and where to buy Hi I have just signed up for a track event and I need to get a fire extinguisher mounted to somewhere within easy reach of the driver (me). I definitely do not want to drill a hole if I don't want to. Any help in where I can mount this (maybe under the driver's legs) and where to buy the necessary stuff including the extinguisher will be appreciated. Anyone in the bay area willing to recommend a place. Thanks Bora
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Re: 20 mm, how much life left - from =?iso-8859-1?Q?Magnus_Thom=E9?=
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Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 10:19:23 +0200 From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Magnus_Thom=E9?= <magnus.thome@envox.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: 20 mm, how much life left > --- Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Not sure what all the fuss is about. I attended my first driving > > school last year and my second one at Summit a few weeks ago. I > > bit the bullet and bought a set of PF-90s front and rear. I recently put PF90's all round too. Very impressed by the bite and total absence of fading even after doing 30-40 km sessions with absolutely maxed out tempo on the track. But after one days track meet of 150 km driving, half the front pads where used up and the discs (euro floating) where deeply grooved :-( I did put the pads on some weeks earlier with freshly refursbished rotors and did street driving with them prior to the meet. Ok, so it's a heavy car and the speed is high but I do brake "the right way", hard and short and not staying on the brake pedal. What can I do?????? Aaaaarggghhhh! /Magnus Thomé