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#1. Floor Jacks - from Robert Manger
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 17:06:31 -0400 From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: Floor Jacks Hi listers. I recall Lincoln being the brand of choice before being mfg'ed overseas. Is there a new brand of preference? I obviously want the same quality that Lincoln was known for prior to the overseas happening. Please respond privately Thanks, Rob
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 17:29:31 -0700 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? I can probably get my hands on a dyno graph of this motor 95 M3 3.0L bored out to 3.2, using stock 3.2 pistons, crank etc. euro hfm, schrick cams, 96 3.2 headers, no cat, uuc muffler, Conforti intake, big injectors, custom burned chip using dyno info. think it is in the 310-315 range. It idles smoothly, a bit higher than stock to compensate for the LTW flywheel, burps and spits a hair more on overrun than the stock motor, which is cool to me. Does shoot flames out of the exhaust downshifting from 5th to 4th etc, which is way cool. I will ask the owner if he still has the dyno graphs from it Mike
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#3. FS: Cheap 98 M3, $20k firm - from Jay L.
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 14:42:10 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jay L." <joong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: Cheap 98 M3, $20k firm I'll only post this once ;) First of all, this car has a salvage title, that's why it's cheap. Otherwise, it's in perfect mechanical condition and I've had zero problems with it since owning it. It has the Harmon Kardon stereo system w/ CD changer, M-Sport black cloth interior from an M3 lightweight, split folding rear seats, 3-spoke steering wheel, side door airbags, sunroof, cruise control, 18" Mille Miglia wheels only 3 months old, Bilstein shocks/H&R springs only 3 months old as well. I purchased the car after the original owner crashed it after one month of owning it. The owner was a customer of my friend who owns a body shop. They were supposed to fix the car but the owner refused and somehow managed to get the insurance company to buy him a new car. There was damage to the front and rear sheetmetal and it has been repaired. There was no suspension, engine, or mechanical damage to the car. The original airbags were not triggered and it didn't even need a wheel alignment. There are a few minor scratches and dings, so if you're looking for a cosmetically perfect car, this may not be for you. I've shown this car to a dozen guys already who expected perfection for a car more than $10k less than blue book, so no dreamers please. If you're looking for a mechanically perfect car that you can save thousands of dollars on or looking to make a club racer, this car is perfect. This car has never seen a track. The factory warranty is still good until 50k miles or until September 2002. I have had it serviced and warrantied by East Bay and Allison BMW. The California registration on this car is paid until August 2002. Email me for more info. Pictures are available here: http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1583343&a=12048082&p=52384158&f=0 http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1583343&a=12048082&p=52384159&f=0 http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=1583343&a=12048082&p=52384162&f=0 Thanks, Jay Cupertino, CA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 16:45:20 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <skraft1@new.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? Speaking of cams/intakes, Jim Conforti/Eurosport, dyno charts and OBDII cars......stayed tuned to my web site.....got something for you all to see. Be patient.....will have it posted very soon! Suzy :) Steven Tom wrote: > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 13:13:28 -0700 > From: Steven Tom <stom@qualcomm.com> > Subject: Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? > > I've been hearing about a schrick cam, 24lb injector, CAI, euro HFM making > 300 hp on 95 M3's. Conforti and Eurosport are going to be coming out with > a similar setup for the OBDII cars. Has anyone tried the existing kit on > their 95? What is the drivability, torque loss, smog passing? Anyone with > dyno charts? To me this seems like a good alternative to artificial > breathing. The 95 kit is ~$2300, I believe the 96+ kit should be > similar. Seems like a fairly decent price for the power gain. I wonder > why we don't here more about this kit. The only reason I can think of is > the pain if it doesn't smog. > > steve > > PS: More suspension stuff. If you are interested, I just Eibach sways in > my car. I haven't been able to test them out on twisties but I will write > my impressions and installations to the board in a couple of days once I > have a little more time with them.
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 16:44:28 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? Huh, huh...Flames out the exhaust...makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up and I have goose bumps. Too bad we cant get video to go with the graph. Arh, arh, arh. > Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 17:29:31 -0700 > From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@home.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? > > I can probably get my hands on a dyno graph of this motor > > 95 M3 3.0L bored out to 3.2, using stock 3.2 pistons, crank etc. > > euro hfm, schrick cams, 96 3.2 headers, no cat, uuc muffler, Conforti > intake, big injectors, custom burned chip using dyno info. > > think it is in the 310-315 range. > > It idles smoothly, a bit higher than stock to compensate for the LTW > flywheel, burps and spits a hair more on overrun than the stock > motor, which > is cool to me. Does shoot flames out of the exhaust > downshifting from 5th > to 4th etc, which is way cool. > > I will ask the owner if he still has the dyno graphs from it > > Mike >
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#6. IFG wheels for sale - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 18:13:55 -0700 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@home.com> Subject: IFG wheels for sale Hi Folks, One last posting before they go on Ebay. Had several folks interested but seemed to have a problem with the offset and thinking it would not work on their car. Dont know why. 17 x 9 IFG, 4 of them. Bought new, used 4 weekends, only used half a set of Kumhos on them. offset of 37mm. which means NO SPACERS are required. that also means they are about 4-5 mm further out than say a 41mm offset wheel. No rubbing on the shocks, which has always been a problem with other wheels using Hoosiers. NO FREAKING SPACERS to mess with, which is a big bonus in my book when you are rotating the wheels at the track. Hub Centric, no damn rings to deal with like on the SSR Competition wheel. The SSR uses a ring which can be a PITA sometimes or so I have watched folks mess with at the track. They do require fender rolling, BUT so do all of the wheels in a 17 x 9 running hoosiers. the back just needed a little trimming, the front was rolled using the Hakiananannadoadanahdhf (whatever you call the damn thing) fender roller. Not very much trouble at all. I would recommend taking to a body shop to let them do it so no paint is cracked in the process. Very Light, think they are 17, maybe 18lbs, probably the strongest wheel on the market. solid forged etc. $1000 firm, with or without the kumhos which have a few weekends left in them. I dont have pictures, but go to Jim Powells website, they look the same. They are in great shape, no dings, scrapes, etc. like NEW O yea, they are used on a 95 M3. and several other racers use the exact same wheel and offset!!! that was how I knew they would work without any problems thanks Mike O yea the LTW can come with the Wheels for an extra $21,000
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#7. Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? - from Bradley J. Otoupalik
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 15:32:51 -0700 From: "Bradley J. Otoupalik" <otoupalik@pobox.com> Subject: Schrick cams, intake ect... 300hp?? Tom and all, >I've been hearing about a schrick cam, 24lb injector, CAI, euro HFM making >300 hp on 95 M3's. Conforti and Eurosport are going to be coming out with >a similar setup for the OBDII cars. Has anyone tried the existing kit on >their 95? Well, the original kit was developed on our dyno with our LTW, so I have some insight! ;^) >What is the drivability, amazing > torque loss extremely minimal >, smog passing? It was for a race car, but it should pass based on having driven the car for a long time and actually smelling the exhaust (car does not run too rich) > Anyone with dyno charts? yes: http://www.evosport.com/brad/ltw_dyno_1.jpg better ones are coming soon. We have actually seen 259 at the wheels on the last pull a couple of weeks ago. >To me this seems like a good alternative to artificial >breathing. The 95 kit is ~$2300, I believe the 96+ kit should be >similar. OBDII will be more > Seems like a fairly decent price for the power gain. I wonder >why we don't here more about this kit. The only reason I can think of is >the pain if it doesn't smog. It is an awesome kit - we sell a ton of them to racers as well as street cars! Thanks Brad evosport Bradley J. Otoupalik
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#8. Re: [E36M3]ACS shortshifter - from Daniel Smith
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 19:14:00 -0700 From: Daniel Smith <dls@daniel.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] <WTB> ACS shortshifter At 2:11 PM -0500 8/10/01, JEFFHARKER@aol.com wrote: > > Time to confess. I've had a jones for an ACS shifter forever, almost. Don't get the ACS SS. I broke one! They have a flaky spot weld. Mine let go while I was shifting 4->5 at about 80+ on I5. Get the UUC Short Shifter, if any. Daniel -- Daniel L. Smith - dls@daniel.org - Sonoma County, CA
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#9. FS: Fikse chromed lug bolts - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 19:52:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: Fikse chromed lug bolts Mounted once...ended up not really liking the look and went back to stock. First $50 (shipped to your door in the lower 48 states) takes it. I also have a brand new set available as well. First $60 (again, shipped to your door) takes that. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#10. Water pumps - from Sean Ganess
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Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:50:50 -0400 From: "Sean Ganess" <Sean.Ganess@lostcluster.net> Subject: Water pumps This past Thursday was the first time my M3 has left me stranded in the 4+ years I had it. The engine started to overheat. I caught it as the needle hovered outside the red warning indicator. When I popped the hood, the coolant was boiling in the expansion tank. I saw no leaks coming from the radiator or hoses. Now my question is I have a 97 M3. Was this year prone to the plastic impeller water pump issue? Some of the past emails I have read imply that this was a problem with 95-96 M3s and BMW started using the steel impeller in 5/96. My M3 was manufactured in early 96 and has ~31K miles on the odometer. Any suggestions on things to look for? I'm planning on doing a coolant flush, thermostat and pump change.