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#1. SUPERTRAPP info needed (E36 M3) - from Frank Chang
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Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 04:07:53 From: "Frank Chang" <fchang_m@hotmail.com> Subject: SUPERTRAPP info needed (E36 M3) Hi guys, I am thinking about this exhaust system for my E36M3 but I have tried various search engines and came out with little (all about bikes) to no info at all. All I know about SUPERTRAPP (from my reading of the sys on roadfly long time ago) are: Very lightweight Cheap (comparing to the $650+ 'brandname' systems) Adjustability (flow) ANY help/info re. SUPERTRAPP would be greatly appreciated. What type to buy, where to get them (from above links?), fabrication/construction/sizing/spec of the tube, tips, things to know, comments (SuperTrapp on E36 M3)etc... Thanks in advance, Frank fchang_m@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#2. Noisy Koni SAs- - resolved - from Michael Schaublin
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:13:33 -0500 From: "Michael Schaublin" <mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> Subject: Noisy Koni SAs- - resolved <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>Many thanks to Chester, Chris, Mark, Paul and others for your responses. The Koni's are now quiet. Tore the driver's rear spring out to put the spring pad in , and noticed I had failed to reinstall the bottom rubber bushing on my Ground Control RSMs. The noise I was hearing was the metal shock washer riding on the metal shock mount body. Properly reinstalled the rubber bushing and the ride is better than new. </P> <P>Mike<BR>Quiet...<BR><BR></P></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: <a href='http://go.msn.com/bql/hmtag1_etl_EN.asp'>Click Here</a><br></html>
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#3. Re: [E36M3] dinan sway bar bracket reinforcements - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:29:48 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] dinan sway bar bracket reinforcements In a message dated 1/24/02 11:50:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, twistym3@hotmail.com writes: As an option, Turner does sell rear sway bar reinforcements also. Those are the ones I got for apx. $30-$40, but I have yet to get them welded on. I bought the ones from Turner too, excellent quality. Had my Dealer weld them on, cost about $100. Worth the peace of mind when autoxing since I run with Eibach sway bars. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Time to change fluids, recommendations - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 23:37:26 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Time to change fluids, recommendations In a message dated 1/23/02 9:19:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, springwood@blazenet.net writes: FWIW, Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube, available anywhere (in the tall, weird container), is what TC Kline runs in his diffs. Oh, yeah, it's worked fine for me, too. I suppose it's fine to pay more for more exotic stuff, but why? Yep, just switched to this about two months ago. No problems of any kind. No additional limited slip additive needed either! Think I'll switch to Mobil 1 ATF before the autox season starts. No problems with the Redline MTL, but all Mobil 1 products I've tried including engine oil seem to work great in the M3. YMMV. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#5. Ben, you and the rogue guys kick a** - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 20:40:42 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Ben, you and the rogue guys kick a** I love the "tribute" to the now-defunct v8 E46M3 on the home page: http://www.rogueengineering.com/ It just goes to show that the only "tin-top" race Porsche is comfortable with is one where it's only against themselves (Porsche Cup, now the ALMS GT class). Freakin' whiners. -p
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#6. Parking brake adjustment procedure? - from Ed Yee
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Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:02:52 -0500 From: "Ed Yee" <edyee@mediaone.net> Subject: Parking brake adjustment procedure? I'm in the middle of replacing the pads and rotors on all four corners of my 97 M3. Does anybody know the official procedure to adjust the shoes and then the interior handle? Haven't taken the rear rotor off yet. Thanks.. Ed
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Subject: Luxury Interior Package - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 00:00:47 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Subject: Luxury Interior Package In a message dated 1/23/02 8:29:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, 95m3ltw@charter.net writes: I just felt that the standard 95 M3 interior really did not have the feel of a expensive car, might aswell been a civic, but the lux package felt in line with comparable cars for the money. I like my Luxo too. I enjoy the look of the wood trim around the shifter, and on the door handles. The leather inserts in the doors adds a lot of interest to the interior. I like the seats, but I also think the Vader seats are great to. I've added the front spoiler lip and the mesh cover in the air dam like the sport. I'd prefer the sport side skirts but not for what it would cost to replace my Luxo ones. One of the big reasons I got the Luxo package was for the M-Contour wheels. I really like the way they make the car look. Anyway, since I don't have a sunroof, I can afford the extra weight...the power seat motors helps lower my center of gravity ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe - civilized fury Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#8. New Konis - from The Buch
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Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:30:32 -0800 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: New Konis Just got my new Streetline suspension in (H&R OEs with Koni SAs). Based on consensus from the list, I have set the rears at 3/4 turn (~40%) up from full soft. The dealer has set the fronts at 'stiff' vs 'stiff-stiff', whatever this means, plus I did not get the instructions back, so do not know what my operating range is. I think there may be two full turns available?? It also appears that to go stiffer, the direction is counter-clockwise which seems a bit counter-intuitive?? Good thing I bought an extended adjuster from Dali Racing as the plastic device which comes with the Konis is not even close to clearing my UUC Strut Bar. Any suggestions for how to experiment with this appreciated. Regards, DB
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#9. Labor costs? - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:00:38 -0500 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@home.com> Subject: Labor costs? 2 hours to remove and replace the Stealthboxs? Are they (sorry, but are you) nuts? I can, and have removed and replaced them in about .5 hours total (probably less). It sure sound like your shop bent you over and had at it. I would seriously be looking for a new mechanic.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] New Konis - from Chris Teague
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Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 08:01:44 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New Konis My Koni SA's have all had just a little over 3 turns. The adjuster should be fairly easy to get to in front, and yes, it is counter-clockwise in front to stiffen the rebound. Depending on your other suspension parts and tolerance for ride quality, I would suggest a little more in the rear, like 1.5 turns (which should be about 50%). Then you can dial in the front to suit. Might want to start with around 0.5-1.0 turns in front, but much depends on what else you have done to the suspension. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:30:32 -0800 > From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> > Subject: New Konis > > Just got my new Streetline suspension in (H&R OEs with Koni SAs). Based > on consensus from the list, I have set the rears at 3/4 turn (~40%) up > from full soft. The dealer has set the fronts at 'stiff' vs > 'stiff-stiff', whatever this means, plus I did not get the instructions > back, so do not know what my operating range is. I think there may be > two full turns available?? It also appears that to go stiffer, the > direction is counter-clockwise which seems a bit counter-intuitive?? > Good thing I bought an extended adjuster from Dali Racing as the plastic > device which comes with the Konis is not even close to clearing my UUC > Strut Bar. Any suggestions for how to experiment with this appreciated. > > Regards, DB >