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#1. big beefy race tires! - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:44:51 -0500 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: big beefy race tires! > speed as the wheel size. Oh yeah I run the same > width tire on both sets of wheels(245F; 275R). waaaaaahhhh?!? You fit 275s on the back of an M3? You must have some really serious fender flaring action going on... :) the first time I stuck 255/40r17 kumhos on my M3/4, I set the car down and the fenders came down ONTO the tires... oops. A BFH and a baseball bat later, I was good to go, but I had to flare the fender probably 1/2" or so. On the fronts, a 10mm spacer was just barely too little for the 255s... If I had to do it again, a 15mm spacer up front probably would've been just fine. (I have H&R coilovers) Alan Taur had to flare his fenders quite a bit to get the 740i Sport wheels onto it... (and they look fantastic.) -kit -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#2. supercharger clutch - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:48:56 -0500 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: supercharger clutch So. What clutches are everyone using? I want to find something that has more holding power than stock, and I don't mind a stiffer clutch pedal... However, I want it to be reasonably managable in traffic, so a sprung full disk would be nice. (no 3 pucks, etc) I want something that will hold 280-300 rwhp. (Is that what I should expect from a Dinan blower?) Also, I plan to use an aquamist system. Anyone have a decently priced source? thanks! -kit -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 21:03:13 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... Sorry but that's ridiculous. No matter what experience the guy has without doing a inspection of the motor with the valve cover off there is no way he can immediately determine what is broken. It could be just the tensioners, the vanos unit, the chain could be stretched, or it could be a combination. I would take it somewhere else for a second opinion. Mark 95 ///M3 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Reply-To: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] Re: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 13:12:08 -0600 Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 19:11:45 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... Chris, How many miles are on your car? As far as the diagnosis, it sounds like it could be the VANOS system making the noise. It normally makes the "marbles in a can" noise. The VANOS on my E34 525iT makes a slight rattle (car has 125k miles), but it's nothing objectionable. Sounds like yours is louder. How loud is the noise? I've read (on the list) that the VANOS can be disassembled, rotated 120 degrees, and reassembled, and the noise may stop. I don't know if VANOS repair is something that the home mechanic can accomplish. I've done many repairs on my car, but I don't know if I'd mess around with something that can damage my engine or cylinder head if I screw it up. In any case, it sounds like your mechanic made a quick diagnosis, and padded the labor charge to cover his ass in case it's something else. I'd take it to another shop, or a BMW dealer, for a second opinion. -rb >Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 23:06:46 -0500 >From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispitude@yahoo.com> >Subject: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... > >I'd like to seek a little perspective from the group. > >Back in 1997, I bought a used 1995 M3 for $30k. I was just out of college >and this was a great deal of money, but I justified it - hey, BMWs are >reliable cars with top-notch engineering. It would run like clockwork for >200k miles and beyond! Or at least, that's how I justified the purchase to >myself. :) Just to be safe, I purchased an aftermarket warranty with the >car, which finally ran out last month. > >Earlier this week I heard a noise from the engine when it was at a cold >idle, so I popped the hood. As I revved the motor a bit at the throttle >body, I heard a horrendous marbles-in-the-can sound. I took it to the shop >I typically frequent (Bavarian Specialties in King of Prussia, PA) for a >quick diagnosis. Mike Yaskin, the shop owner, had a listen and told me >within 10 seconds that I needed to replace both timing chains, tensioners, >and the valve cover gasket. He wrote me up a quote of $1431 to do this - >$1061 in labor (at $68/hr), and $290 in parts. > >My questions are: > >1. Does this quote sound reasonable? Mike's done all the service on my car >to date. >2. Given that labor is so much of the job, is this a job I can easily do >myself? I'd rather hear from someone who's been there! >3. Any specific recommendations for shops in the eastern PA/NJ area for >this sort of work that might be competitive? > >Thanks everyone! I really thought these cars were bulletproof until >now. I guess it's a little humbling, given how much I've been bragging >about German engineering to my friends. Now they're the ones who are >having the last laugh (aside from my wallet). > >I guess nothing lasts forever, eh? > > - Chris _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#4. Re: [E36M3] supercharger clutch - from NickG
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 16:10:54 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@mediaone.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] supercharger clutch Last weekend I installed a new clutch in my '95 M3 turbo. After a 1.5yrs, the stock clutch just couldn't hold the power any more. I installed a Sachs Heavy Duty 'Sport' pressure plate and a custom made kevlar clutch disc. The pedal is definately stiffer, but not objectionable. Engagement is still smooth like a stock clutch with no chatter. So far, everything looks good. I believe it will definately be up to the task of holding the power. If you have trouble finding somebody to make a kevlar lined disc, I'd just use a new factory disc. The factory disc is used in cars like the Euro E34 M5 which has 340hp, so it's pretty stout. I'm betting that coupling it with the Sachs HD pressure plate will be more than adequate for a 300rwhp E36. I decided to go with the kevlar disc just to be different ;) Nick '95 M3 turbo ----- Original Message ----- Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 15:48:56 -0500 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: supercharger clutch So. What clutches are everyone using? I want to find something that has more holding power than stock, and I don't mind a stiffer clutch pedal... However, I want it to be reasonably managable in traffic, so a sprung full disk would be nice. (no 3 pucks, etc) I want something that will hold 280-300 rwhp. (Is that what I should expect from a Dinan blower?) Also, I plan to use an aquamist system. Anyone have a decently priced source? thanks! -kit
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#5. Roundel DVD - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 16:24:44 -0500 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: Roundel DVD WOW. I'd only seen Powder Keg (my favorite) and a bit of another BMW film on the web. The DVD does justice to it. Worth the whole year's membership! I'll make sure to watch them the night before the BMW CCA VIR school in Nov. -Jonathan
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... - from NickG
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 19:07:31 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... I fully agree with Mark. There's no way that a tech can diagnose a bad timing chain AND bad tensioners without even looking at the parts. Heck, I've really never even heard of the timing chain in our cars stretching to the point of needing replacement. The chain tensioners are another matter. But those can be a DIY repair process. Nick '95 M3 turbo > Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 21:03:13 +0000 > From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... > > Sorry but that's ridiculous. No matter what experience the guy has without > doing a inspection of the motor with the valve cover off there is no way he > can immediately determine what is broken. It could be just the tensioners, > the vanos unit, the chain could be stretched, or it could be a combination. > I would take it somewhere else for a second opinion. > > Mark > 95 ///M3
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#7. Re: Laguna Seca noise limits - from Jeff Stowe
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Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 16:44:39 -0800 From: Jeff Stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: Laguna Seca noise limits Probably the main reason the track continues to survive, is that SCRAMP, the managing body of the track is non-profit and donates alot ( I think well into the seven figures) of money to charities. Cutting off millions to charity is even more politically disastrous than letting the noise bother the rich folk. jeff > At least they haven't closed the track, yet. > > Dan > >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] dinan supercharger - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:34:39 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] dinan supercharger In a message dated 11/1/01 12:43:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, kitwetzler@mindspring.com writes: How about dealerships that might be kind enough to give me the CCA discount? I can drive over to dinan to get the software download, I just need the blower hardware. Kit, Try Strictly BMW in Seattle. I think their web site is strictlybmw.com Good race happy people, IMO. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Max Performance Street Tires Decision - from D L Seeley
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Date: Fri, 02 Nov 2001 19:42:32 -0800 From: D L Seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Max Performance Street Tires Decision I totally agree about the A032s. I've had them on my street car for almost two years and they're my winter race tires. Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP <- S14 drowns out the tire noise 95 330isA, super-commuter <- stereo drowns out the tire noise > > Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 10:45:55 -0500 > From: "Rob Jackowitz" <rjme@msn.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Max Performance Street Tires Decision > > I've used slicks for a number of track seasons and have determined that > unless you are trailering your car to the track, or looking for tenths of > seconds, they are a more trouble than they are worth (IMO). A032s are fun to > practice with on the street. I've used them as summer tires/track tires for > the past two seasons and they're great once you get used to the noise. Of > course, my dealer thinks my differential is shot whenever my car is in for > service. The Yok's are quite forgiving on the track once you get some heat > in them, you can really slide the car through corners and be in total > control. Also, they are awesome in the rain, even on the street. > Rob > '97 M3 (soon to be gone) > '02 M3 (yee-hah) > >
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#10. Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought - from DiVincenti, A.J.
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2001 22:36:24 -0600 From: "DiVincenti, A.J." <ADiVin@lsuhsc.edu> Subject: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought Chris, I just went through this. For me the consensus was it was the VANOS. I decided to live with the slight noise for now. As far as the two tensioners, one is about a $120 part and a ten minute job. The other tensioner is more involved but $1431 sounds way high. I would get other opinions. aj -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 23:06:46 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispitude@yahoo.com> Subject: Help! My M3's not as reliable as I thought... Earlier this week I heard a noise from the engine when it was at a cold idle, so I popped the hood. As I revved the motor a bit at the throttle body, I heard a horrendous marbles-in-the-can sound. I took it to the shop I typically frequent (Bavarian Specialties in King of Prussia, PA) for a quick diagnosis. Mike Yaskin, the shop owner, had a listen and told me within 10 seconds that I needed to replace both timing chains, tensioners, and the valve cover gasket. He wrote me up a quote of $1431 to do this - $1061 in labor (at $68/hr), and $290 in parts.