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#1. Re: [E36M3] new suspension - from Chris Teague
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:53:22 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] new suspension Paul, I have also heard that there are 2 sizes of front Struts, so thier story makes sense. The fronts are inserts, so go inside the stock housing, so size matters. The rears are complete, so the external diameter, within reason, is not important. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:43:14 -0500 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: new suspension > > I dont know if anybody's heard of this, but I got a call from my dealer srvc > mgr this afternoon, telling me that, while the car was apart, with the new > rear Koni's installed, they found that the front Koni inserts from Dinan > dont quite fit the struts! He then told me that Dinan did ship the M3 pkg > to the dealer, but, that the M3s are actually using 2 slightly different > strut sizes, by a few thousandths of an inch, and sometimes, they dont know > til they get it apart, which ones are used on the particular car...So, Dinan > was fed expressing out the others overnight, which are supposed to be for my > struts...I dont know if this is a cock and bull story to cover that they > really sent the wrong pkg, or what (but then why did the rears fit....Or > perhaps they had rears in stock from another kit...hmmmm)...But this dealer > has been scrupiously honest with me til now, and I cant imagine why hed lie > about something like this....But also, if not all the front struts were > identical inside and out, I also cant imagine I wouldnt have heard about it, > considering all the M3 research I do.
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#2. dinan konis - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 20:07:10 -0800 From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: dinan konis > rear Koni's installed, they found that the front Koni inserts from Dinan > dont quite fit the struts! He then told me that Dinan did ship the M3 pkg Yup. There are two different sizes of stock struts, and the dealership is telling you the truth. Good thing they are handling it instead of you swearing because the inserts won't fit. :) -kit
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#3. Connecting a trickle charger - from Dan Miley
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 23:19:28 -0500 From: Dan Miley <dmiley@rcn.com> Subject: Connecting a trickle charger Jeff asked: > Where do you connect your trickle charger during the > hibernation season, directly to the battery or under > the hood? Why? Option #3: The official BMW trickle charger, which is the BatteryTender Plus with BMW labeling (but available at 20% off from many dealers) comes with a plug for a lighter/power socket. You can plug it in there and run the Ac line cord out though a window that you have opened just a bit. I plan to add an in-line connector so I can use the lighter end or the BMW motorcycle connector so I can alternate the charger between the M3 and my '73 R75/5. http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/access/82110026663.htm --Dan
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#4. Re: [E36M3] new suspension - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 23:41:54 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] new suspension Hey Chris, Thanks much for the msg...youve reconfirmed my faith in my dealership! For all the guys who have done koni inserts, wouldnt you think we'd have heard more about it? Well, at least you have. Thanks again. Should get it completed tomorrow, I hope... --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 40K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Rotex pads;X-Brace; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> To: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2002 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] new suspension > Paul, > > I have also heard that there are 2 sizes of front Struts, so > thier story makes sense. The fronts are inserts, so go inside > the stock housing, so size matters. The rears are complete, > so the external diameter, within reason, is not important. > > Chris > 97 M3/4 > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:43:14 -0500 > > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > > Subject: new suspension > > > > I dont know if anybody's heard of this, but I got a call from my dealer > srvc > > mgr this afternoon, telling me that, while the car was apart, with the new > > rear Koni's installed, they found that the front Koni inserts from Dinan > > dont quite fit the struts! He then told me that Dinan did ship the M3 pkg > > to the dealer, but, that the M3s are actually using 2 slightly different > > strut sizes, by a few thousandths of an inch, and sometimes, they dont > know > > til they get it apart, which ones are used on the particular car...So, > Dinan > > was fed expressing out the others overnight, which are supposed to be for > my > > struts...I dont know if this is a cock and bull story to cover that they > > really sent the wrong pkg, or what (but then why did the rears fit....Or > > perhaps they had rears in stock from another kit...hmmmm)...But this > dealer > > has been scrupiously honest with me til now, and I cant imagine why hed > lie > > about something like this....But also, if not all the front struts were > > identical inside and out, I also cant imagine I wouldnt have heard about > it, > > considering all the M3 research I do. > >
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#5. dinan sway bar bracket reinforcements - from Jay G
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Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:05:21 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: dinan sway bar bracket reinforcements hey gruppe, sorry for the cross post...doesnt dinan make sway bar bracket reinforcements for the E36 M3??? i looked at their website, and cant find it...i swear i thought others on the lists said they had it...any other reinforcements i should consider??? thanx in advance... jay-jealous of paul elliot's suspension...and considering getting one myself...
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#6. Re: New Suspension - from Spencer Fong
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 00:19:10 -0800 From: Spencer Fong <sk99m3@attbi.com> Subject: Re: New Suspension > I dont know if anybody's heard of this, but I got a call from my dealer srvc > mgr this afternoon, telling me that, while the car was apart, with the new > rear Koni's installed, they found that the front Koni inserts from Dinan > dont quite fit the struts! Paul, I just installed a StageII a few months ago... According to the Dinan instructions, a small number of strut housings have a smaller diameter top section. You have to measure the outside of the housing to tell if you need the smaller inserts. Since most replacement front struts are complete units (not inserts), the issue probably doesn't come up that often. The rears are complete shocks, so one size fits all. Other than wishing the front was a little lower, I love the package. The ride is the same as, if not better, than stock. Now a question for you... I have 36,500miles with one green bar still on the SI. How did you get the dealer to pro-rate the Inspection II? Spencer Fong, '99M3
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#7. Re: [E36M3] dinan sway bar bracket reinforcements - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 07:21:38 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] dinan sway bar bracket reinforcements ---- Original Message ----- From: "Jay G" <jguzman@hawaii.edu> > hey gruppe, sorry for the cross post...doesnt dinan make sway bar bracket > reinforcements for the E36 M3??? i looked at their website, and cant find > it...i swear i thought others on the lists said they had it...any other > reinforcements i should consider??? thanx in advance... I assume your talking about the rear sway bar mounts bending. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/catalog/catalog.htm http://www.turnermotorsport.com/catalog/suspension.htm http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/suspension/suspension_e36_rsbrk_lg ..jpg I think your choice is mainly between the TMS ones above, or I think Ground Control also makes some. Personally I went with the TMS ones, however I cannot speak for how easy they are to weld in (vs. GC) as mine are still in the box and I plan to do them before the next track day. Jeremy Lucas 95 M3
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#8. Re: E46 DSC - from Steve Lilley
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 07:58:28 -0500 From: Steve Lilley <m3steve@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: E46 DSC The need to push-and-hold the DSC button to disable the computer- control only applies to the E46 325 and 330...at least it did in 2001. In the 2001 E46 M3 I drove, you only had to hit the DSC button to disable everything. I haven't driven any 2002 E46s yet, so I'm not sure if this changed in 2002. In order to be (un)safe, I push-and-hold the DSC button any time I begin driving a new BMW. :-) Regards, Steve Jonathan Evans wrote: > At my Drive for the Cure spin around the block in the new M3 I had a > different experience. All I did was press the button once and I was able to > leave about 30 feet of rubber off the line. I've got a 95 so I have no > experience with DSC in either version. Didn't try to kick out the tail > though, maybe there are different modes or levels of control. > > This was about six, seven months ago when it was in Raleigh, NC > > Wow, what a car.
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#9. Manual Fan clutch switch addition - from VT
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 05:30:47 -0800 (PST) From: VT <fstbmwm3@yahoo.com> Subject: Manual Fan clutch switch addition Howdy folks, Trying to steal 5-8hp from the stupid engine fan, I am contemplating adding a serially connected switch (extended to the cabin) that enables or disables the stock fan clutch that is engine driven. My point is that when I run a 10 minute race or 1.45sec AutoX I do not worry about engine overheating. I have already removed my all my A/C related components and the radiator is much cooler than before. But I am sure that other folks in colder climates would like to steal 8hp for a few track or drag runs. I do want to switch on (enable) the fan clutch on the cool down lap , at the pits and during the trip to and from the track. Has anyone done it ? I dont want to do the -even better- BML racer solution that removes the fan and fan clutch since I live in the sunny Mediteranian. Thanks in advance. 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!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com
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#10. cam information needed - from RFKoby@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 08:35:30 EST From: RFKoby@aol.com Subject: cam information needed I am looking and searching for cam information on the 3.0 & 3.2 liter Euro M3 motors. Does anyone out there have the spec's on the stock cams that came in these motors? I am also looking for the spec's for the Group N cams that are out there. Anyone know of any bigger & wilder aftermarket cams for these motors?? SCHRICK?? respond privately thanks bob