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#1. Looking for Euro springs - from David Flanary
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Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:31:33 -0800 From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> Subject: Looking for Euro springs My '99 has 40K on it and the shocks are getting tired. I'm considering going to Bilstein sports with euro springs. I know that Bilsteins have taken a flaming on the digest for being too stiff, but it also appears that most commonly they are used with stiff lowering springs. I like their longevity and the fact that they have their own housing as well. The reason I am considering the Euro springs is that they are shorter, but not much stiffer than stock (per the info in the tech info section on the bmw-m.net site). It appears that the euro springs are considerably softer than say H&R OE sports. Does anyone: have experience with these springs (>95 versions) know the specs for the >96 P/N know a P/N and where to get them Thanks, Dave
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#2. Sparco seats - from bmw
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 08:43:36 -0800 (PST) From: bmw <m3lawdawg@yahoo.com> Subject: Sparco seats I'm looking at putting a sparco seat into my 95 m3 to get a little more headroom. Is anyone running one of these and if so does sparco have a bracket or did you have to make one. Tony Tarheel BMWCCA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Looking for Euro springs - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:52:46 -0500 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Looking for Euro springs Wayne Miller posted his review and part numbers a while back... > Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 11:56:24 -0400 > From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> > Subject: Suspension Version 3.0 Review > > Last night, I drove my car with suspension Version 3.0. As a reminder, > Version 3.0 consists of the Euro springs, stock shocks, UUC Sway Barbarians, > TC Kline adjustable camber plates and Ground Control rear shock mounts. The > first thing that I noticed is the car is noticeably higher than it used to > be (with the H&R/Bilstein setup it used to be very low). It looks about the > same height as stock but I will take some measurements in a few days. I then > drove it and there is a tremendous difference. It rides like a normal car > now without the bone-jarring thumps at every bump in the road. My girlfriend > commented that is now a pleasure to be in my car and she fell asleep (which > she was never able to do in my car before). The steering feels much > different with the 2 degrees of negative camber dialed in and if you even > think about turning, it does. It is kind of odd at first but I really like > it. As for the handling, I played on a few highway ramps and didn't notice > any difference in overall cornering ability but I will have to wait for an > autocross or drivers school for the final judgment there. Overall, I am very > happy with the results and anyone in the NYC area is welcome to try it out > if they are considering something similar. > > One comment that I have heard before that I concur with is concerning the > "adjustable" camber plates. It isn't as easy as one would think to adjust > them. You can just loosen 3 bolts and adjust the camber but then your > alignment will be off (because your tie-rods will move). You can adjust the > caster but the strut has to be lowered completely to do this so it is more > of a set it and forget it deal. I conferenced in my mechanic with Brian from > TC Kline to confirm this and he agreed. This doesn't mean that I am > unsatisfied with the part in any way - they are very well made and look > really cool, but I just wanted to point this out. > > The part numbers of the springs that I used, for those of you that are > interested are: > > Fronts: 31-33-2-228-171 (even though I do have a/c, sunroof, etc) - $166.80 > (for both) from Nick Alexander > Rears: 33-53-9-069-132 - $168.60 from Nick Alexander > I did have to wait an extra week for the springs to be shipped from Germany > but it was worth it. > > -Wayne Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering . 201.444.8150 ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 11:35 AM Subject: [E36M3] Looking for Euro springs > Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 14:31:33 -0800 > From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> > Subject: Looking for Euro springs > > My '99 has 40K on it and the shocks are getting tired. > > I'm considering going to Bilstein sports with euro springs. I know that > Bilsteins have taken a flaming on the digest for being too stiff, but it > also appears that most commonly they are used with stiff lowering springs. I > like their longevity and the fact that they have their own housing as well. > > The reason I am considering the Euro springs is that they are shorter, but > not much stiffer than stock (per the info in the tech info section on the > bmw-m.net site). It appears that the euro springs are considerably softer > than say H&R OE sports. > > Does anyone: have experience with these springs (>95 versions) > > know the specs for the >96 P/N > > know a P/N and where to get them > > Thanks, > > Dave > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > >
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#4. SUNROFF PROBLEMS... - from philooo
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:52:57 -0500 From: "philooo" <philooo@hotmail.com> Subject: SUNROFF PROBLEMS... Hello and happy new years to everyone, I have a problem with my sunroof, when operated it makes very loud knocking noises. They seem to come from the "chain" mecanism. ? Is there any place on the web, where I could find pictures of the mecanism or usual cause of failure ? Thanks for your help, Philippe 95 M3, 83K miles, no mods Miami,Fl
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#5. Re: Toe out settings - from VT
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 09:53:24 -0800 (PST) From: VT <fstbmwm3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Toe out settings Thanks Blair and Michael, I will go 1/8 on the front but I keep the 0.00 on the rear. I race on tight tracks and 1/8th will do. Last year I run 1/4 in the front and had excessive tire wear (and propably .100sec shaved after every straightway pass) regards, Vlasis E36 M3 1995 ===== 1995 M3 Custom Intake w/ heat shield, huge K&N, Euro HFM, Throttle Body, Hi flow injectors, Supersprint Euro size headers, Dr. Gas Crossover/ Eurosized, Supersprint Euro size exhaust with no-cats Aluminum lightweight flywheel, 3.46 rear diff w/ 40% lock,H&R race springs,Koni Sports adj., Dinan camber plates,Dinan offset plates,Motorsport strut brace, 2750lbs w/o driver __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#6. [E36M3] Bumper oops/fix? - from twisty M3
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Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2002 09:45:01 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] Bumper oops/fix? I somehow managed to back into something last night and my rear bumper is out of whack. I was only going 3-5 mph, but it managed to shift the right rear of the bumper in and down. Based on how light the bump was, I'd hope this is some thing I could fix myself if it just came of a guide rail or something??? Anyone have a simple do-it-yourself fix, or does this sound like something for a bodyshop? Thanks, Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#7. Trip to Munich - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2002 13:03:24 -0500 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Trip to Munich Sorry for the slightly off topic request. I will be heading to Germany in March for a week (Munich and Berlin) and I am trying to gather info about a possible BMW plant tour in Munich. I am what the easiest method is to make arrangements for this. Also if anyone has recommendations for both hotel/food in these cities let me know. Many thanks, -Justin -- '76 02 (Whimsical) '97 M3 (Orion) BMW CCA#77056 check out http://users.vei.net/jgerry
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#8. brace with camber plates - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 13:09:16 -0500 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: brace with camber plates > The factory cap nuts they sell for it are really > expensive, and I found that if you have adjustable > camber plates you can't use them anyway. Hm. I have K-mac plates and a JTD brace. They work fine together. If you don't use the special nuts you aren't getting the full benefit of the bar... the special nuts actually center the bar on the studs. (JTD's are just like the factory bar, but have an open top.) If the problem is the length of the studs on the camber plates, use the JTD nuts. They are open and fit fine. hm. -kit -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Trip to Munich - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2002 18:54:01 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Trip to Munich Contrary to Popular Belief, Hofbrauhaus is not the best Beer Hall in the city; way too Touristy. The Augustiner Beer Hall is a much better hall with better food and drink and is not so touristy. Take is from a real German, it's where I go. Mark Klaus Radelow 95 ///M3 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Reply-To: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] Trip to Munich Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 12:15:31 -0600 Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2002 13:03:24 -0500 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Trip to Munich Sorry for the slightly off topic request. I will be heading to Germany in March for a week (Munich and Berlin) and I am trying to gather info about a possible BMW plant tour in Munich. I am what the easiest method is to make arrangements for this. Also if anyone has recommendations for both hotel/food in these cities let me know. Many thanks, -Justin -- '76 02 (Whimsical) '97 M3 (Orion) BMW CCA#77056 check out http://users.vei.net/jgerry ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* Mark Radelow 95 ///M3 91 GTi 16v 88 Chevy Fullsize _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#10. Bumper Slats p/n - from Chris Huff
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Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:34:06 -0800 (PST) From: Chris Huff <huffgroup@yahoo.com> Subject: Bumper Slats p/n Hi all. Hope everyone had a happy holiday season. About a week ago, I was going down the interstate and a retread from an 18 wheeler flew up in front of me. I didn't have time to slow down, and I didn't want to swerve, so it hit the front of my car. Anyway, it destroyed the slats on my '95 Hellrot M3 and took out the mounting bracket on the driver foglight. So, my questions are: Does anyone have the part number for the slats, and I assume I have to get them painted to match? What is the p/n for the mounting bracket for the foglight. Thanks for your help. Chris p.s. YES, I do want to put slats back in. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com