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#1. RE: [E36M3] Coilover ??? - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 00:01:25 -0500 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Coilover ??? Jeff, I was and am going through the same emotions with my car. I feel like in transitions the rear end is light and floaty. I always expect oversteer but you are right it always catches itself. I would contribute the car catching itself to the superior rear suspension setup on the car. I would not say it is because of the H&R kit. IF you think back the stock suspension did the same thing. To me that is how amazing the E36 chassis is. My next step however is to experiment with some different springs in the rear. I called H&R and they referred me to Turner for some different springs in the rear. I want something that is matched for the shocks and the front setup though. If it is stiffer then that is fine too. But I think a linear rate spring in the rear is the trick. But then again I really like the way a linear spring feels over a progressive spring. Don't know how streetable most people would think this is. But I like it. Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com -----Original Message----- From: The Abels [mailto:aAbel@austin.rr.com] Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 11:45 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coilover ??? Interesting observations. I've noticed that with the H&R c/o's, the rear end gets a bit 'floaty', particularly in fast R-L or L-R transitions when you want the car to get back to neutral before turn-in, and when nailing some mid-corner bumps. An unsettling feeling, but it always seems to catch itself and settle down. At first I mistook the sensation for oversteer tendencies. But now, I've just gotten used to it. I'm on my way to 'trusting' the car again, that it won't swap ends. I wonder if a more aggressive rear spring would help? Seth, did you experiment with different springs? Jeff 97 M3/4 ************************************************************* 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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#2. Re: [E36M3] New Email Address - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 21:34:50 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New Email Address Re: >Does anybody know how I can reach our listmistress, Sue? Ive changed >email addresses to=20 >elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net <mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> and I want to make sure the digest is sent to my new address. You might try unsubscribing, and then re-subscribing using the "Resources" link at http://www.bmw-m.net. I did this over X-mas. It took about a day before I started getting E36M3 postings again ... -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Coilover ??? - from Rob Birkhead
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:17:00 -0800 From: Rob Birkhead <rbirkz@earthlink.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Coilover ??? I might be able to contribute here. I am running linear springs on my H&R kit. It really made a difference in the way the car feels. It is much more settled and turn-in has been sharpened. The increased spring rate and linear springs really didn't effect the ride but it really dialed the kit in. It also allow me to run the car a bit lower and that might have helped the overall balance in transitions a bit. Let me know if you have any specific questions offline... Rob
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#4. tensioner - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 22:43:03 -0800 From: "Kit Wetzler" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: tensioner just as an FYI... I installed a new timing chain tensioner on my 97 m3/4 today. Trying to get rid of a weird sound between 2000-3000 rpm when accelerating... (it's there but much quieter on decel) anyway, I was pushing the plunger up and down... I let go and the whole thing popped apart! doh! guess that little snap ring doesn't hold stuff together real well. and it's a bear to get back together. just be careful. -kit
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#5. PF90's (front only) FS - from David Hogg
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 06:47:18 -0800 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: PF90's (front only) FS These are sold, FYI. Dave Hogg
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#6. Brake pedal travel slush? - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 07:20:07 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Brake pedal travel slush? I've been driving another car for the past couple of weeks with the crappy weather and all, so when I got back in my M3 yesterday I was surprised at the amount of brake pedal travel where nothing really happens (compared to the other car). Basically my brake pedal has to be depressed even with the (un-depressed) accelerator pedal before braking starts effectively. You can feel slight dragging friction before that but not effective braking. I can't remember if it was like that before or not since it's been a couple of weeks. Anybody else notice what their pedal movement is like? Similar? Hard ABS provoking stops are no problem, so there is plenty of effectiveness, just the beginning travel seems large. Anybody else? FWIW, my brakes were bleed 2-3 months ago when I replaced a caliper piston seal. Jeremy Lucas 1995 M3
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#7. Noisy compressor in garage (E36M3 #1932) - from Ward, Chris
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 08:32:15 -0500 From: "Ward, Chris" <CWard@ContractLumber.com> Subject: Noisy compressor in garage (E36M3 #1932) I put mine in the basement with insulated wall's around it and ran a 50'air hose thru the band board where the garage meets the house. It's so quiet that I leave it plugged in all the time. Chris Ward 95 M3 Dakkar Yellow >>-------------original message-------------------- >>Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 14:43:35 -0800 >>From: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <rob@hatrak.com> >>Subject: Noisy compressor in garage >>Has anyone had any success building a "noise" closet for their >>compressor? I could move the compressor over to the side of the house, >>but that would be a pain in the ass, and I think the neighbors would >>complain. They aleady hate me because I drive a "sports car" that makes >>"noise at night." I have a nice association letter about that one.
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#8. Re: Hotel in Rome - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 09:04:15 -0500 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re: Hotel in Rome >Need a hotel in Rome....Something nice that is not a major chain that is in >the city center... Price irrelevant... (well okay...not $400 a night) >Mark R. Mark, I really loved the Albergo Cesari http://www.boutiquehotels.com.au/pages/albergo.html The guy at the front desk was great, the rooms were clean and large, and the location was terrific. Only two blocks from the Panthenon. Hope this helps, Shane Kleinpeter This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.
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#9. bad 1st gear shifting - from VT
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 06:41:57 -0800 (PST) From: VT <fstbmwm3@yahoo.com> Subject: bad 1st gear shifting I hope I am wrong but it could be the 1st gear syncro. These are easier worn out than gearbox gears, but I dont know if the are replaceable or you have to buy a complete gearbox $$$. Worn out syncros occur after but misshifts with lots of grinding. Regards, Vlasis ===== 1995 M3 Custom Intake w/ heat shield, huge K&N, Euro HFM, Throttle Body, Hi flow injectors, Schrick cams, JimC. chip, Supersprint Euro size headers, Dr. Gas Crossover/ Eurosized, Supersprint Euro size exhaust w/ no-cats ,lightweight flywheel, 3.46 rear diff w/ 40% lock,H&R race springs,Koni Sports adj., Dinan camber plates,Dinan offset plates,Motorsport front strut brace,Schnitcher rear strut brace, UUC tranny mounts, all Powerflex bushings,anorexic diet to 2750lbs (dry weight,no driver) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/
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#10. GET - from Carl Harris Sewell
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Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 09:54:37 -0500 From: "Carl Harris Sewell" <jzy308@adelphia.net> Subject: GET Carl Sewell 98 M3/4 CCA #151298