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#1. Brake lines - from Mel Silva
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Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 23:34:40 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Brake lines Does anyone know what size the hose ends for the stainless brake lines are? I have been building my own stainless lines for years for Fords and know what adapters I needed. Now I need to switch to the M3. I could assume that one end is a 10mm Banjo fitting, but the other...10x1 or 10x1.25 Inverted Flare? If someone has done this research already, might I profit from your labor? Thanks in advance, Mel
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#2. RE: Fuel tank capacity - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 05:53:36 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Fuel tank capacity Another data point... The owner's manual for my '95 says 17.2 gallons (65 liters). The most I've ever put in the car (once) was 16.36 gallons. The range was showing --- for a few miles. I always wait for the pump to stop automatically, and then add just enough to round the cost up to the nearest zero or five, so it's not much more fuel (at most, four cents worth). Overfilling the tank can cause liquid fuel to be sucked through the vapor recovery system and into the charcoal canister, which is not a good thing. So, it's possible that my car has a 16.4 gallon tank and I was running on fumes that day, but it's also possible that the car has a 17.2 gallon tank and I pulled into the station with 0.8 gallons left in the tank. The range display loses accuracy at the low end of the scale. -rb >Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2002 16:25:08 -0500 >From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> >Subject: RE: Fuel tank capacity <snip> >I agree with Alan in that the information he obtained from the ETK is >consistent with his statement. > >In addition, the size of the fuel tank on my 1995 M3 appears to be >consistent with a 16.4 gallon (62 liter) tank rather than a 17.2 gallon (65 >liter tank) based on my OBC and my fill-up when the tank is near empty. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#3. Re: Looking for good wheel polish - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 06:11:07 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Looking for good wheel polish BMW alloy wheels have a lacquer clear coat, and should be treated with the same products that protect painted surfaces - waxes and polishes. The metal polish you're talking about is for use on metal surfaces with no clear coat finish. I normally use a polish like Nu Finish liquid for lacquer finished wheels. It's cheap, lasts a long time, and is easy to apply. Also, I don't use spray-on wheel cleaners, only car wash soap and water. -rb >Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 21:19:22 -0800 >From: "Michael Kelley" <mkelley@nc.rr.com> >Subject: Re: Looking for good wheel polish > >Steve Sun wrote: > > What is a good aluminum wheel polish to use? > >Hands down, the best metal polishing product I've ever used is NEVR- >DULL. It is a cotton wadding (I think polished cotton, gives each fiber a >cutting edge) that is impregnated with metal polish, comes in a metal can >and can be found at many auto parts stores, even Walmart auto dept in the >car care aisle. Can't say that I've used it on wheels but I have used it on >all types of metal including aluminum (keeps my oil filter cap nice and >shiney) and have never been disappointed with the results. The only >problem.....it's for hand application only and can't be used with power >tools/polishers/buffing wheels. >Mike >98M3C _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#4. JT Designs Non-Hinged Strut Brace - from Robert Exconde
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 00:30:41 -0600 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: JT Designs Non-Hinged Strut Brace Chris, http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=997 The forum is down right now at least until 3AM today. The price for the front tower brace is 400 plus shipping and the rear tower brace is $325 plus shipping. He is going to be setting a firm cut off date...soon Contact Jim jmihal@jt-designs.com or Josh M3@motorsportpower.com
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#5. JT Designs Non-Hinged Strut Brace - from Robert Exconde
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 00:41:02 -0600 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: JT Designs Non-Hinged Strut Brace While on topic of the braces, what do you guys think of the rear tower brace? Its 325 fron JTD. I'm considering getting it. I know It probably too early for me to be thinking of this (given my relative skill to this M3 so far) but from what I have been told it is rare that this product surfaces and it is proven product. So I would like to take advantage of this opportunity. I'm still not technically savvy so need some help on the decision. Yes or No? I've decided to get the front but now I need some advice on the rear now. Should I? Do I need it?
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Helmet advice? - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 06:43:09 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Helmet advice? I also use the Bell M2 helmet, and I'm happy with it. You should really try on a variety of helmets, since the shape of your head will determine which helmet fits properly. Some manufacturers (including Bell) make helmets with numbered sizes, while other manufacturers make helmets in S,M,L, etc., which generally results in fewer available sizes. In any case, two people's heads could measure '7 5/8', or fall into the 'Large' range, but if one person's head is more round, while the other person's head is more oval, it's likely that the same helmet will not be comfortable for both people. I disagree about the importance of having fire retardant materials in a DE/autox helmet (SA) versus using a motorcycle (M) helmet. After all, if you're wearing blue jeans, t-shirt, and sneakers, fire retardant straps and helmet linings aren't going to make much difference if you crash and burn. Motorcycle helmets are more widely available, the selection is good, and they are cheaper than SA helmets. You're more likely to find several motorcycle shops close to where you live, but you may not have an auto racing supply shop nearby, meaning you'd need to resort to mail order for an SA helmet. With "Try Before You Buy" being an important factor, consider what's available locally. My 0.02, -rb >Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2002 15:59:29 -0600 >From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Helmet advice? > >Rob Birkhead writes: > >>I am looking for a helmet for driving school and autocross, up to now I >>have just been borrowing one. . I wanted to know what everyone is using so >>I can make a short list of ones to try-on. What does everyone recommend? > >I wear a Bell M2 helmet. Fits good, wasn't ungodly expensive. This is a >SA rated helmet (special applications). Some clubs will allow you to use >motorcycle (M rated) helmets, though for use in my car I wanted to play it >safe and get an SA rated helmet. Main difference - fireproof liner on the >inside of the skid lid. > >When you do try on helmets, try them on in YOUR car. Find a shop that has >helmets in stock, go there and try them out. First job is to find a helmet >that fits your head well, then secondary is to find a helmet that will work >in your car (this may or may not be an issue for you) <snip> _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#7. Re:New UUC and RE Strut braces - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 06:11:31 EST From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Re:New UUC and RE Strut braces Based on both companys being the same people thinking wise, I look forward to their new strut brace designs. Hopefully not a erector set like UUC one. Two different names, but nothings changed based on the various message boards feedback.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Brake lines - from S Lafredo
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 06:31:24 -0600 From: S Lafredo <slafredo@fast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake lines If I remember correctly, there were no banjo fittings, when I installed my Fischer lines. HTH. S On Wednesday, February 6, 2002, at 12:40 AM, Mel Silva wrote: > I could assume > that one end is a 10mm Banjo fitting, but the other...10x1 or 10x1.25 >
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#9. e36 m3 HVAC unit removal - from Michael Turgeon
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 05:11:59 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Turgeon <turgeon1@yahoo.com> Subject: e36 m3 HVAC unit removal Hi Gruppe: I remember the above topic coming up recently. Does anyone have instructions to remove the unit? I have the dash out and would like to remove the HVAC unit to remove the carpet. If not reasonably practicable, I will probably just cut around the unit to remove the carpet. After all it is going to be a race car and all. TIA, Mike Turgeon 95 M3 Avus I-Stock...soon __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] JT Designs Non-Hinged Strut Brace - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 06:51:11 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JT Designs Non-Hinged Strut Brace While the front strut brace can be considered proven, I don't think the rear one can as it was never produced. This would be the first batch of solid rear strut bars for JTD. But if the rear is as good as the front, I don't see how it could be a bad product...so if you have the $$$, pick it up...couldn't hurt. HTH, Chester > While on topic of the braces, what do you guys think of the rear tower > brace? Its 325 fron JTD. > > I'm considering getting it. I know It probably too early for me to be > thinking of this (given my relative skill to this M3 so far) but from what I > have been told it is rare that this product surfaces and it is proven > product. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com