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#1. Speedvision trivia - from Mount, Mike
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Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 23:38:39 -0700 From: "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> Subject: Speedvision trivia Gruppe, I came across this on the Speedvision site. An interesting item is the lift on the intake and exhaust cams, 11.2mm is identical to what Korman/BMPD/Eurosport etc are selling for our bimmers. Hmmm..... Here's the url for a '95, http://www.speedvisionwc.com/competitors/vts/BMW%203.0.pdf Here's the page for all cars, http://www.speedvisionwc.com/competitors/vts.html Mike
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#2. M3 E36 Sparco-Sabelt Competition Harnesses for sale - from Christopher J. N. Kolaitis
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 05:43:20 -0500 From: "Christopher J. N. Kolaitis" <chrisjnk@ix.netcom.com> Subject: M3 E36 Sparco-Sabelt Competition Harnesses for sale Two (2) sets of Sparco-Sabelt Competition Harnesses in perfect condition for sale. $190.00 per set, including shipping. All belts are 3" wide, Red and SFI certified 1 set, Pull up style lap belts 1 set, 75" H-type shoulder harness 1 set, dual anti submarine belt 1 set, shoulder harness pads Email to: chrisjnk@ix.netcom.com TIA Chris, Windy City Chapter
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#3. Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 05:48:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads --- Rich Gay <rich_gay@mac.com> wrote: > Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 00:39:49 -0500 > From: Rich Gay <rich_gay@mac.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads > I'm not a brake expert (perhaps Neil will jump in here...) but I think this > is a symptom of something not quite right with the caliper. You could > probably swap the pads like you suggest, but I'd be concerned about the > cause. Nope. My PF-90s wore the same way as well as a friend of mine. I guess that's what happens on floating caliper systems where a piston is applying pressure on one side only and it's the caliper that slides over that applies pressure on the other (outboard) side. I plan on swapping pads around the next time. In order to preserve rotation direction, you can swap the left pads to the right side and vice versa. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Toyo RA1 - what pressure? - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 09:23:05 -0400 From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@mediaone.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Toyo RA1 - what pressure? All I can say is they like higher pressures that BFG R1's, BFG R1A's, or Kumho V700's to work on the track. I found my car on 17x8's with 235/45-17 RA1's to be happiest with 48 front and 45 rear at NHIS and similar at Lime Rock except softer by 3 lbs on the right hand side tires (made West Bend easier to go fast but gave up a little on the Left Hander). Note that this may have been due to the fact that the M3 is a major swine compared to the S2000 and the fact that they didn't have 235/40-17's when I ran those tires so they wanted to roll over more. Dave Spragg dave@spragg.com Natick, MA 99 M3 Sharked 92 330is Sharked and Supercharged -----Original Message----- From: Rob [mailto:motor@cadvision.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 12:44 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Toyo RA1 - what pressure? Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 22:38:16 -0600 From: "Rob" <motor@cadvision.com> Subject: Toyo RA1 - what pressure? Anyone have a good baseline pressure for RA1's on an E36? Also, generally speaking, do they like more or less pressure than street tires? My buddy just put a set on his S2000 and we need a place to start. TIA, Rob ************************************************************* 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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#5. Re: Extending life of PF90 pads - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 08:27:15 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Extending life of PF90 pads on 5/14/01 9:44 PM, "Don Chaney" <chaneydon@hotmail.com> wrote: > I still have a fair amount of pad left, but the inside pad has worn > noticably more than the outside. That's normal, at least up to a certain point. The inboard pad tends to be cooled less that the other one, and therefore wears a bit faster. That's why we emphasize inspecting brakes with the wheel off, so that the inside pad is clearly visible. However if the wear difference is substantial, then the caliper could be sticking and you're due for a rebuild. Make sure the caliper assembly is sliding freely on the guide bolts. Check that the dust boot is seated correctly, and isn't cracked. BTW, after I ducted my brakes last year the pad wear became more even. > Since the PF90s don't have clips I was wondering if anyone has switched the > inside and outside pad to get more wear out of them. If so, what was the > result? Not a problem, at least as long as the rotors aren't grossly irregular. Be sure to allow the pads to bed again once you swap. Neil 96 M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 13:33:09 -0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads <html><DIV> <P> </P> <P>My brake pads used to wear like that (driver's side only) and would warp the rotor. I went through tons of rotors only the front left ones until the dealer discovered the culprit. Hanging caliper, the piston would stay pushed and would not contract causing excessive brake pad wear and hence warped rotors when I would hit the track. </P> <P>Ahmad</P> <P> </P> <P>Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 00:39:49 -0500<BR>From: Rich Gay <<A href="http://lw8fd.law8.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000005&a=8847b93518e889e6a9f3761003787ef6&mailto=1&to=rich_gay@mac.com&msg=MSG989906212.22&start=969330&len=21043&src=&type=x" target=_top>rich_gay@mac.com</A>><BR>Subject: Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads<BR><BR>on 5/14/01 9:34 PM, Don Chaney at <A href="http://lw8fd.law8.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000005&a=8847b93518e889e6a9f3761003787ef6&mailto=1&to=chaneydon@hotmail.com&msg=MSG989906212.22&start=969330&len=21043&src=&type=x" target=_top>chaneydon@hotmail.com</A> wrote:<BR><BR>> I still have a fair amount of pad left, but the inside pad has worn<BR>> noticably more than the outside. Since the PF90s dont have clips I was<BR>> wondering if anyone has switched the inside and outside pad to get more wear<BR>> out of them. If so, what was the result?<BR><BR>I'm not a brake expert (perhaps Neil will jump in here...) but I think this<BR>is a symptom of something not quite right with the caliper. You could<BR>probably swap the pads like you suggest, but I'd be concerned about the<BR>cause.<BR><BR>> I called Porterfield and they are sold out of PF90s, which have been<BR>> discontinued. They are now recommending the PF97--anyone used these?<BR>> Different? Better?<BR><BR>Interesting news. Sure hope the new compound is at least as good.<BR><BR> - Rich<BR><BR><BR></P></DIV><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p></html>
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#7. Dinan CAI + Shark Injector? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 10:03:19 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Dinan CAI + Shark Injector? Hey Group, Anyone running the subject line set-up on their 96+ M3??? This is the set-up I want to use, wondering if anyone has dyno'd this for torque and HP increase? TIA, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 #13 BSP 2001
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#8. Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads - from Rich Gay
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 09:04:08 -0500 From: Rich Gay <rich_gay@mac.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] extending life of PF90 pads on 5/15/01 7:48 AM, Chester Wong at chester_p_wong@yahoo.com wrote: >> I'm not a brake expert (perhaps Neil will jump in here...) but I think this >> is a symptom of something not quite right with the caliper. You could >> probably swap the pads like you suggest, but I'd be concerned about the >> cause. > > Nope. My PF-90s wore the same way as well as a friend of mine. I guess > that's > what happens on floating caliper systems where a piston is applying pressure > on > one side only and it's the caliper that slides over that applies pressure on > the other (outboard) side. Interesting, as I've always had very even wear with the pads on my 95 M3 (which I sold a few months ago, but can't stop hanging out here on this list...). I went through the original OEM pads, both street, autox, and track. Then put Metalmasters on for the street, they lasted three years and had plenty of life on 'em when I got rid of the car. I went through a few pairs of PF90's on the track. As I said, always had even wear, and I always kept the inside pads on the inside -- didn't swap 'em side-to-side within a caliper. - Rich
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#9. e46M3s at BMW Northwest - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 10:29:48 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: e46M3s at BMW Northwest Group, While passing this Dealership on business last week, I stopped by. They had two new M3s. The first one in smurf blue...enough said. The second one was Titanium Gray...just drop dead gorgeous color! BTW...both sold! Their whole allocation is sold out, but for $5 to $10K over MSRP they will find you a car! Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 #13 BSP 2001
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#10. skinnier front tires plus x-brace = different (better?) - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Tue, 15 May 2001 11:08:00 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: skinnier front tires plus x-brace = different (better?) FYI, I now have the standard 96+ staggered wheel and tire setup with Bridgestone's RE730 all around on my '95. First, the front tires look bobo compared to the old S-02's (235/40). Much higher sidewall and a much uglier tire. But on to driving... The car handles a little better on the highway, most likely due to the x-brace, maybe skinnier tires up front (we are only talking about 1 cm). Steering is SLIGHTLY more responsive at any speed. Good thing is that the car is more maneuverable when pushed to the edge, but yes with more understeer. But a heavy right foot can cure that pretty quickly. It seems to take much less steering input to make changes in the direction and orientation of the car at the limit, i.e. it is now a better handling car. I'm not sure if the car is giving more feedback, but the inputs I give actually do something now. Before, it was more masked (due to chassis flex or the like). I think the X-brace was worth every penny, not so sure if I'll get the 225/45 up front next time. understeer = safe Jonathan 95 m3 raleigh, nc