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#1. Cure for the Power Blues - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 04:43:16 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Cure for the Power Blues After reading the recent digest exchanges about M3s with apparent loss of performance, and some recommendations about using higher octane fuel, I decided to run a little experiment. So, this weekend, while checking out the PCA club races at Summit Point, I decided to spend some money and filled up my car with 100-octane unleaded fuel. The pumps weren't labeled, but according to http://www.racegas.com, this is a Sunoco product. Anyhow, I took the car out for a little hard driving this evening, and the car is producing alot more power. The rear tires were starting to break loose in second gear, as the car revved through the max torque range (4000-5000 RPMs). (Car is equipped with the Eurosport/JimC intake, Euro HFM, chip). The cars pulls strong, all the way to the 7000 RPM redline. I've always used 93 octane fuel in the car, from Amoco, Exxon, Shell, Texaco, or Chevron. I always stay away from off-brand or discount stations (with the one exception of fueling at a WAWA store, and suffering through mild pinging). The car has never felt this strong. My conclusion? Regular pump gas really sucks. Since I also live in one of those metropolitan areas with high ozone levels, our fuels are oxygenated YEAR-ROUND! Years ago, when the only added the oxygenate during the winter months (November-March), my car would run worse during those times, and the fuel mileage would drop 1-2 MPG. Now, the only way around it is to buy fuel in rural PA, WV, or southern VA. It really sucks. Anyhow, for those of you who want to see if your car is suffering from bad gas, go to http://www.racegas.com and find a nearby station that sells 100-octane fuel. Then, prepare to spend alot of money for a tank of gas (I paid $65!!!). It's an expensive experiment, but it proved that there's nothing wrong with the car. It's the lousy fuel! -rb _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#2. H&R Coilover write-up - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 06:55:28 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <skraft1@new.rr.com> Subject: H&R Coilover write-up Scott King sent me a very nicely done H&R Coilover write-up which I added to the Tech Procedures on my web site. You can check it out here http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/index.htm Simply scroll down to the bottom of the page to find it. Thanks Scott! Suzy
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#3. > 5. Want a fast sports coupe? - from Scott Yu
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 08:46:09 -0400 From: "Scott Yu" <scott@ditherdog.com> Subject: > 5. Want a fast sports coupe? Wow, even with extensive use of CF and CF reinforced composites, and even "completely foregoing any comfort equipment," the dang thing still weighs ~3000 pounds empty! scott yu > Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:46:50 -0700 > From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> > Subject: Want a fast sports coupe? > > Here's a killer daily driver that would kick some booty in a CCA club race: > http://speedvision01.e-media.com/pub/sitelet/bmw2000/news_info/079.html > > It's heeeeeeeeeeeeere! (Well, maybe not the US but at least there, in > Europe.) > > Dave Hogg
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#4. Subject: My Wheels FS on eBay - from David Kim
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 10:41:13 -0700 From: "David Kim" <minkwan@mediaone.net> Subject: Subject: My Wheels FS on eBay Hi all. I put my M5 Replica wheels for sale on eBay. If you could pass it along to friends who might be interested, it would be much appreciated. If some of you are interested privately, please contact me. Check out http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=595940960& r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1002555406&indexURL=0&rd=1 Thanks, David
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#5. Gas Guage / Range Question - from David Morad
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:49:01 -0500 From: "David Morad" <Dogdave@msn.com> Subject: Gas Guage / Range Question After filling up my tank yesterday, the gauge barely read a 1/4 of a tank and the range in the OBC said "104 miles", I stopped and restarted the day but the same readings appeared. This morning the gauge reads full but the range is still stuck on 104 miles.=20 =20 Any thoughts? =20 David '97 M3=20 =20 =20
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#6. Re: Want a fast sports coupe? - from Brent95M3@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 14:02:05 EDT From: Brent95M3@aol.com Subject: Re: Want a fast sports coupe? As much as i like my M3, if I could justify spending $227,000 on a car, I dont think my money would go to a "suped up" M3. I can't see how people would pay that much for a BMW when Ferrari offers the 360 and 550 Maranello. I think this car may suffer the same fate as the Acura NSX. People paying that much for a car want an "exotic." As a result, Acura actually loses money now on the NSX and only continues to produce it to keep it as their "showcar." Brent Parks 95 M3 In a message dated 9/30/01 8:49:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:46:50 -0700 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: Want a fast sports coupe? Here's a killer daily driver that would kick some booty in a CCA club race: http://speedvision01.e-media.com/pub/sitelet/bmw2000/news_info/079.html It's heeeeeeeeeeeeere! (Well, maybe not the US but at least there, in Europe.) Dave Hogg
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#7. FREE rear rotors - SF Bay Area - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 11:53:51 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@home.com> Subject: FREE rear rotors - SF Bay Area Hello Bay Area people, I've got a set of drilled & slotted rear rotors that are free for the taking (or I can deliver in a reasonable distance). I was give a full set, F & R, by my mechanic Bill Arnold. I used the fronts as track rotors, but have no intention of using the rears. They're in good condition, look like they've barely been used (Bill took them off another of his customer's M3s). They've been in my garage most of this year, so if no one wants then, I'm tossing them out. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Want a fast sports coupe? - from Carey Probst
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:24:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Want a fast sports coupe? Based on some previous articles, etc. I don't think the market for that car is the street driven customer any more than it is for the Porsche GTR and Corvette GTR versions. It's being done entirely for homologation and may never sell one to the public, only other racers. Carey Probst '99M3...................... --- Brent95M3@aol.com wrote: > Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 14:02:05 EDT > From: Brent95M3@aol.com > Subject: Re: Want a fast sports coupe? > > > As much as i like my M3, if I could justify spending $227,000 on a > car, > I dont think my money would go to a "suped up" M3. I can't see how > people would pay that much for a BMW when Ferrari offers the 360 > and 550 > Maranello. I think this car may suffer the same fate as the Acura > NSX. > People paying that much for a car want an "exotic." As a result, > Acura > actually loses money now on the NSX and only continues to produce > it to > keep it as their "showcar." > > Brent Parks > 95 M3 > > In a message dated 9/30/01 8:49:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: > > > > > Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2001 12:46:50 -0700 > From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> > Subject: Want a fast sports coupe? > > Here's a killer daily driver that would kick some booty in a CCA > club > race: > http://speedvision01.e-media.com/pub/sitelet/bmw2000/news_info/079.html > > It's heeeeeeeeeeeeere! (Well, maybe not the US but at least there, > in > Europe.) > > Dave Hogg > > > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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 to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. > ************************************************************* > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.yahoo.com
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#9. OT: Germany Trip - from Patrick Sarne
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:32:23 -0700 From: Patrick Sarne <patrick.sarne@hoylecapital.com> Subject: OT: Germany Trip Group, If I go to Germany and want a ride in the 'Ring Taxi, do I need to make a reservation? Or, do I just show up? What info do I need and is there someplace I can look it all up. Please CC: your response to patrick.sarne@hoylecapital.com Thanks for your help, Patrick 1995 M3
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#10. [E36M3] Exhaust - from Robert Liu
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Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 12:53:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Robert Liu <bob_a_liu@yahoo.com> Subject: [E36M3] Exhaust I have one of Bob Tunnell's flowmaster exhaust systems. The light throttle droning is getting very annoying, so I'm looking for a solution. Anyone with any suggestions? I'm thinking either adding a resonator, changing the muffler for a deltaflow or magnaflow, or just getting a borla catback or a 96+ OEM catback. Anyone with a 96+ OEM catback muffler they'd like to get rid of? I was told that it has significantly larger diameter piping than my 95 OEM catback. Thanks, Bob ===== ------------------------------------------------------------ Robert Liu bob_a_liu@yahoo.com ICQ# 22765210 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.yahoo.com