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#1. re: 6x9 bracket for 4-door - from andy radin
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:05:44 -0800 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: re: 6x9 bracket for 4-door "I have heard that a bracket exists for the rear deck (4-Door) to allow for a 6x9 speaker installation. Just wondering if anyone has seen or used these and where they got them" From your BMW dealer. The rear H-K speaker pods use 6x9s that could easily be modified to take any aftermarket speakers.
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#2.PF97 track pads - sold - from jim.bassett@alloptic.com
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:08:29 -0800 From: jim.bassett@alloptic.com Subject: <FS> PF97 track pads - sold > Since I've retired the M3 from track duty, I have some PF97 > pads I no longer > have a use for. > > - 1 set fronts, 12mm remaining. > - 1 set rears, 9-10mm remaining. > > $100 total for both sets (cash, check, or PayPal accepted). The PF97s are sold. Thanks for the interest. Jim Bassett
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Various spring threads - from andy radin
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:14:26 -0800 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Various spring threads >Also, be aware that the part numbers provided for the euro springs are the >wrong part numbers. =) according to http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/techtips/e36_m3_spring.htm: "US 3.0 springs 0.480" diameter, 13.6875 free length Euro coupe springs 33-31-2-228-171 0.480" diameter, 12.75 free length." when I ordered the 33-31-2-228-171s, they were the same free length as my US 98 coupe springs, and slightly larger wire diameter (so obviously they raised the car a little). what the hell is going on? if this isn't the right number for the Euro coupe springs, what the hell is? do the 95 and 96+ US cars have front springs so different? andy r.
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#4. RE: High Mileage - from Wesley A. Nicolas
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 18:11:48 -0500 From: "Wesley A. Nicolas" <wes@nicolas.org> Subject: RE: High Mileage My 11/94 build date M3 has 113k miles. Runs like new! I would say keep an eye on the cooling system components. I replaced the thermostat housing with an aluminum version, and plan on replacing the radiator every 3 years with full fluid changes (brake, tranny, diff) every 2 years. Also, flush coolant every year and keep an eye on the bushings (especially rear trailing arm bushings). Wes '95 M3 >I know of a couple of people with Club >Racers pushing around 175k miles. My >7/94-build '95 has 115k miles at present, >and drives like it's new.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Various spring threads - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:32:30 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Various spring threads --- andy radin <fourfa@mindspring.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 15:14:26 -0800 > From: "andy radin" <fourfa@mindspring.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Various spring threads > > >Also, be aware that the part numbers provided for the euro springs are the > >wrong part numbers. =) > > according to > http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/techtips/e36_m3_spring.htm: > > "US 3.0 springs 0.480" diameter, 13.6875 free length > Euro coupe springs 33-31-2-228-171 0.480" diameter, 12.75 free length." > > when I ordered the 33-31-2-228-171s, they were the same free length as my US > 98 coupe springs, and slightly larger wire diameter (so obviously they > raised the car a little). what the hell is going on? if this isn't the > right number for the Euro coupe springs, what the hell is? do the 95 and > 96+ US cars have front springs so different? Good 'ol UUC. Apparently one of the part numbers on the site listed for springs is a part number for a strut...be glad you didn't order that! Anyway, depending on the options selected for your car, different springs were installed. The least equipped cars got: 31 33 2 228 170s Put on - Passenger air bag - sunroof - power seats - headlight cleaning system - air conditioning - HK sound and you get 31 33 2 228 171 Jim El Nabli's car has these springs and his car is definitely higher than my car (he had BMW individual and got the headlight cleaning system as a factory option). The ride with these springs also seems more plush than my car. Now...since there were more options available in europe, there are different variations of springs: 31 33 2 228 170 31 33 2 228 171 31 33 2 228 172 for the front (as far as I can see) Yes, these are "euro" springs as they came equipped on cars in europe, but two of them were available in the states. I'm sure the euro springs people are more interested in are the ones that are much stiffer/aggressive. I believe the real springs people are looking for are: 31 33 2 227 421 (cars without AC...probably the LTW springs as well) 31 33 2 227 422 (cars with AC) 33 53 9 064 881 (rear spring if you want to get the complete set) BTW, for the rear on '96+ cars, two springs are available: 33 53 9 069 132 33 53 9 069 133 HTH, Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] High Mileage - from The Abels
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 17:44:52 -0600 From: "The Abels" <aAbel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] High Mileage > > I'm about to hit 100K on my '95 and was wondering if there were any > > E36M3's out there w/ seriously high mileages. Just sort of wondering > > how many more miles I can expect out of my ride. So who on this list > > has the bragging rights to the highest mileage? > > I know of a couple of people with Club Racers pushing around 175k miles. My > 7/94-build '95 has 115k miles at present, and drives like it's new. > > Take care of your car and it will last forever. > > -peterg > (sold my '84 528e w/240k miles, > and it was still running strong!) Damn. Does that mean 175k miles on a track-driven car? Impressive. Jeff 97 M3/4 42k miles, <1k of which are on the track
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#7. Re: Various spring threads - from Matt Malfa
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 19:25:01 -0500 From: "Matt Malfa" <matt@shortshifter.com> Subject: Re: Various spring threads Chester/Andy/Mark and anyone else who is interested: I appreciate the input from all of you. In the last several months, several of UUC's Tech Tips have received updates and corrections. Unfortuntely, UUC was concerned about the accuracy of the information on the E36 M3 spring page, as that would fall in-line with the other ridiculous errors we found. When I last used the Longacre spring tester, I found that whomever had used it last had left it out of calibration. I cannot comment on its accuracy at the time the data on that page was recorded, but I am now planning an update with information on Eibach, H&R Sport and Race springs, and a few others I had the opportunity to test with the correctly calibrated spring tester. I was hoping to also include updated information with submissions from certain list members, but perhaps that fell through the cracks with the holidays and whatnot. Chester, with your permission, I'd be glad to add that info to the site, as well as any data that other list members could supply. Sorry for the confusion gang, but I promise the source of that confusion is no longer an issue. Matt Malfa
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#8. Re: [E36M3] re: 6x9 bracket for 4-door - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Thu, 03 Jan 2002 16:48:50 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] re: 6x9 bracket for 4-door on 1/3/02 3:15 PM, andy radin at fourfa@mindspring.com wrote: > "I have heard that a bracket exists for the rear deck (4-Door) to allow for > a > 6x9 speaker installation. Just wondering if anyone has seen or used these > and where they got them" > >> From your BMW dealer. The rear H-K speaker pods use 6x9s that could easily > be modified to take any aftermarket speakers. This is a new one on me. Anyone have a part number? -peterg
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Various spring threads - from Michael
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Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 21:05:06 -0800 From: "Michael" <95m3ltw@charter.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Various spring threads > After trying the Lightweight M3, H&R sport and now the > H&R race springs I would like to add my 2 euro cent > (the eurodollar is here folks !) And what are you comments on the 3? I have used LTW springs, (came on the LTW, haha) then put H&R sport springs. I felt they were not as stiff as the stock LTW springs. Then tried H&R race springs. maybe a tad stiffer but alot lower. The stock LTW spring is not shorter than the standard US M3 spring and will in most cases, raise the car a bit vs stock springs. Since they are the same length and higher rate spring. I then moved to a strange match of european Race springs and some H&R race springs. Finally got that magic balance of stiffer rear vs front ratio that I wanted. Tracked M3s like 1000 + lb springs! Mike
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#10. high mileage - from bmwm3nut@att.net
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Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 02:43:37 +0000 From: bmwm3nut@att.net Subject: high mileage My 4/94 built M3 has 148K miles and runs like a champ. just getting its FIRST clutch job!!!!! The throw out bearing is getting really noisy BUT still NOT slipping. -- Tim Ng 95 YELA/BUZZN/M3 92 325ic M-Tech "ULTIMATE TANNING MACHINE" 91///M3 "SUNNY DAY CAR" 88///M3 "TRACK CAR" SICK ENGINE 87 325IS PARTS CAR HOT ENGINE 83 320i "back for sale, buyer never showed"