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#1. NHTSA Headlight Study - Send your comments to NHTSA - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 02:14:46 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: NHTSA Headlight Study - Send your comments to NHTSA [cross-posting to cover a wider audience] I was checking Daniel Stern's website for some info on automotive lighting, and ran across this note: http://lighting.mbz.org/.nhtsa/ In summary, NHTSA is conducting a study of automotive lighting, to address HID lighting, auxiliary lighting, and headlight height (SUVs). They are open for comments on these topics. (by the way, be sure to check the excellent document that Daniel Stern submitted: http://www.pergolesi.demon.co.uk/dastern/wdtgcf.pdf It makes an excellent case for NHTSA to adopt the ECE standard for lighting. The comments that have been submitted to date can be reviewed online. It's amazing what some people are saying. For example, check these out: http://152.119.239.10/docimages/pdf71/139597_web.pdf http://152.119.239.10/docimages/pdf71/139593_web.pdf http://152.119.239.10/docimages/pdf71/139496_web.pdf http://152.119.239.10/docimages/pdf73/139507_web.pdf After reading some of the comments, I feel unsafe about driving at night - knowing that these people are also out on the road! -rb _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#2. SOT: GPS for the track and other activities - from Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com
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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:21:10 -0800 From: Marc.S.Edwards@QuestDiagnostics.com Subject: SOT: GPS for the track and other activities Hey group; I'm looking for a GPS that is good enough to do timing on the track and that also includes an altimeter and is sturdy enough to use to go mountain biking (think lots of vibration) and can take sun, cold, and will also come with a mount to put on bike handlebars. It would also need to take downloads off a computer to get more detailed maps of an area or a pre-defined trail. Anyone use this kind of a product or have any recommendations? I was thinking of the Garmin e-trex series as I have seen them, they are compact, water resistant, have bike rack etc. Just not sure about their ultimate features. Thanks, Marc 95M3CSL
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Loud screech upon startup - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:25:52 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Loud screech upon startup In a message dated 11/26/01 8:22:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, jlaj4@optonline.net writes: mine turned out to be the starter. replaced under warranty with 1k miles left Ditto, screeching sound only occurred in cold weather. Had it replaced just before my warranty expired ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 Coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champ '97 and 2000 BSP Champ '01
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#4. Re: Many M3 Parts for sale - from Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:44:19 -0500 From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Many M3 Parts for sale Scott, My understanding is that you can not reuse a shark injector on a different car than it has been already used on. I also own one. How much for a foglight, including shipping to 01095 zip code? How much for the Brey-Krause harness bar including shipping to 01095 zip code? Regards, Stan Shaw Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net http://www.excell.net/ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." - Benjamin Franklin
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#5. OT - Anyone know a good VW Dealer in NY/NJ Area? - from Thomas Koch
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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 22:10:52 -0500 From: "Thomas Koch" <tommy@m3.streetracing.org> Subject: OT - Anyone know a good VW Dealer in NY/NJ Area? Even though I was leaning towards the 1.8t GTI I've decided on getting the Golf TDI for better fuel economy and reliability, plus I know = myself and I know I will spend money tuning the 1.8t since it is soo easy to modify. =20 Anyone know a dealership in NY/NJ area that is willing to sell below MSRP? =20 Thanks in advance,=20 =20 Tommy '99 M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Brakes, Brakes and more brakes - from D L Seeley
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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 20:32:24 -0800 From: D L Seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Brakes, Brakes and more brakes While braking technique is one of my favorite soapboxes, there is a current thread on the E30M3 list with people saying their warping problems went away when they stopped using EBCs. That said, my E30 had R4 pads & drilled rears on it when I bought it - no warping. I've only warped one set of rotors (in a race this summer) in many years of street driving and three years of track driving. You'll have to find a brake setup that matches your style or a style that matches more brake setups. :) Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP <- stock rotors, Hawk HT10s, ducting 95 M3A, super-commuter <- stock brakes, no ducting > > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:57:48 > From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: Brakes, Brakes and more brakes > > Steven, > > It's still your braking technique. > > >> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:45:31 -0800 >> From: Steven Tom <stom@qualcomm.com> >> Subject: Brakes, Brakes and more brakes >> >> Well so the brake saga continues. I've replaced all four rotors with >> Zimmerman cross drilled from eurasian, approx $260 for all 4. The holes do >> not look drilled so they must be cast in. I also added rear porterfield >> r4s, kept the old front r4s. I did this because I'm still having a warping >> issues. A note, I warp rotors on the street, granted always spirited >> driving. > > <snip> > >> ... Beginning to think its my braking technique. Starting to be a lot >> easier on the brakes. Pads lasted 12k miles. > > <snip> > >> So in summary, that's 3 sets Brembo's and 1 set of euro rotors in a period >> of about 25k miles. A little excessive I know but here's my theory....> > > <snip> > >> Granted this is just a theory I'm exploring. Looking hindsight it all >> seems to be so logical why couldn't have I figured it out a few rotors >> ago? I don't know why it took me 4 sets of rotors to realize it. > > <snip> > >> Any comments on my little warping experience. Am I the only stupid one who >> just changed front pads without changing rears. I just hope that this >> isn't one of those, "everyone knows" situation. >> >> steve >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Many M3 Parts for sale - from Alain van der Heide
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Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 21:47:54 -0700 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Many M3 Parts for sale You're not, by any chance, having the work done at Bob Tunnell's shop? And the car wouldn't be black, would it? If that's the case, I gotta say, good lord, that thing looked so nice, you *should* feel guilty about gutting it. - Alain (jealous, moi?) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2001 5:39 PM Subject: [E36M3] Many M3 Parts for sale > Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:26:27 -0600 > From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> > Subject: Many M3 Parts for sale > > Fellow enthusiasts, > > I am just beginning the process of converting my recently-acquired 1995 > M3 into an I-Stock Club Racer. > [snip]
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#8. Re: Using R compound tires in the wet - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 07:42:53 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Using R compound tires in the wet on 11/26/01 9:19 PM, David Ngo <dngo@commvault.com> wrote: > This past weekend, I autocrossed in the rain for the first time all year. > Until this season, I had used street tires (MXX3s and BFG G-force KDs), but > I finally made the switch to Kumhos. Since it was raining steadily, I > decided to stay on my street tires (Bridgestone S-O2s) and turned some > pretty decent times. In the afternoon, the rain stopped and the course > dried out considerably wtih no standing water and patches of dry pavement. > I switched to the Kumhos and discovered to my surprise that I had much less > traction. I spent much of my afternoon runs sideways. :-) > > The ambient temperature was in the low 60s (amazing for November in New > Jersey!), so I don't think it was a matter of temperature. Ambient temperature may not be a problem, but tire temperature certainly is. Many R compound tires, even with little or no tread, offer surprising grip in the wet as long as they don't hydroplane. However this is on condition of their reaching proper working temperature, which is much harder to make happen in the wet. On a road course it can take several laps, and you may have to make a deliberate effort to slide the tires enough to start generating some heat. The water itself tends to cool off the tire tread, and the lower levels of friction mean there's less energy to heat the tires. Unless you can find a way to warm up your tires immediately beforehand, there's no way you'll generate enough heat during a typical 60-90 sec autocross run in the wet to get your R compound tires up to effective working temperature. Neil 96 M3
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#9. Rotor Warpage - from Ed Tang
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 05:52:01 -0800 (PST) From: Ed Tang <etangf1@yahoo.com> Subject: Rotor Warpage Is it also possible that the pads are caking up and giving you the feeling of warped rotors? I once ran fresh factory pads at an open lapping session without properly bedding them in. I got the warping sensation. I put on a new set of pads and cleaned off the rotors and they were good as new. Try an alternate bedding procedure. Ed Tang 95 Cosmos M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Using R compound tires in the wet - from Rob Jackowitz
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Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2001 09:52:33 -0500 From: "Rob Jackowitz" <rjme@msn.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Using R compound tires in the wet On a racetrack, R compound tires would be preferable to street tires, unless there is a lot of standing water which can't be avoided (i.e. rain line). On an autocross, there is no way you will get enough heat into an R compound tire for them to be effective. I've driven race tires in the rain, on the track, and the grip is simply incredible. AWD cars on street tires were spinning off the track in front of me trying to avoid being passed by a lowly RWD. Comparatively, the last time I drove in the rain, on the track, on street tires, I was forced to let little VWs and Hondas by on the straights because they were so much faster in the turns. Rob _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp