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#1. 1st gear difficulties - from Robert Exconde
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 19:08:35 -0600 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: 1st gear difficulties I know that there has been alot of talk about the difficulties of getting into 1st gear, either here or on other such lists. I was driving around town this evening and the whole time that I was down town I had the worst time getting into 1st. Several times that I really couldnt get it in to 1st (I usually shift to 2nd then to first and that usually solves it but even trying to shift to 2nd was difficult.) And these several times I really had to force it into gear. Is that bad for the transmission? When I got back to Scumburg the the car easily slipped into 1st and 2nd. I try agin in my garage and its fine. Any ideas? It is still under warranty so I'm going to take it in for this as well as the 1st serbice. But I know it will work fine when I bring it in... Robert Exconde 99 M3 "If you want to experience more excitement in your life, then try taking an armchair into the middle of the fast lane of your nearest motorway and sit down facing away from the traffic. It's a great way to tint your hair grey !"
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#2. Anyone have experience with Toyo Proxes T1S Tires? - from Alex Aditya
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 02:17:21 From: "Alex Aditya" <adityaax@hotmail.com> Subject: Anyone have experience with Toyo Proxes T1S Tires? Wondering about the Proxes T-1S tires from Toyo, any feedback? I've been using P zero Assimetrico (sp.?), they don't last very long. WOndering if these Toyo would be better (longer lasting, good grip, etc). Thanks Alex _________________________________________________________________ Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
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#3. Transmission install?? - from Matt Henson
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 18:50:01 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Transmission install?? Hey Gang, Well, the clutch job from hell just keeps getting better... After some research and advice from folke in the know, I decided that my old flywheel was okay. So I started putting everything back together. But I can't get the friggin trans to line up properly. Here's where I am: 1) Front of engine is jacked up as high as it easily goes. There's plenty of room to work with.. 2) I used a clutch alignment tool from Pep Boyz. It's kind of a metal one-size fits all deal. There is some play between the tool and pilot bearing but it really seems to be aligned pretty well. 3) I lubed up the trans. shaft, splines, etc. 4) I can get the trans almost all the way in. there's about a 3/8" gap between the bellhouse and the engine. 5) I made sure that the release bearing is sitting properly in the fork. Also, the clutch disc is facing so that the long part of the center is forward. 5) I've tried re-aligning the disc, polishing the trans shaft, jiggling the thing, etc. For about 5 hours. I probably pulled and re-jacked the thing 6 times. Every time it's the same. So, does anyone have any tricks for getthing the thing to go in? It seems logical that the pilot bearing is binding but how do I get it to line up better than I have? Thanks.. -Matt PS, this is probably the 6th or 7th car I've done a clutch on and have never encountered such a problem. I guess everything else has been more or less straightforward (except, of course for the nuts on the damn starter - nice job, BMW :-( ). __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com
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#4. Motorsport strut brace - from RacerxJLing@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:19:59 EST From: RacerxJLing@aol.com Subject: Motorsport strut brace Hi Ben- This is the OEM strut brace (no hinges) ...same as the lightweight right? Do u have a pic? Will u take $350 shipped to me in California? Thanks Jeff Cell: 714 713 2118 << For Sale, BMW Motorsport Strut Tower Brace. Excellent condition, not a scratch on it. Installed a few months ago, includes required cap nuts. Fits M3s without traction control only (1995). $375 plus shipping from NJ. Paypal or Money Order. Contact me privately. Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering 201-444-8150 >>
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#5. Looking for OBD-II ECU - from Jonathan Heiliger
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 19:31:38 -0800 From: "Jonathan Heiliger" <jh@donutzracing.com> Subject: Looking for OBD-II ECU If you've got an extra OBD2 ECU lying around (like from when you swapped to OBD-I) please shoot me an email. I'm interested in buying a couple of units to experiment with. Thanks. -jh-
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Transmission install?? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 20:07:18 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission install?? > 2) I used a clutch alignment tool from Pep Boyz. It's > kind of a metal one-size fits all deal. There is some > play between the tool and pilot bearing but it really > seems to be aligned pretty well. If the clutch disc isn't aligned really well (not sure how much play you have), it might make getting the input shaft into the clutch disc difficult. > 3) I lubed up the trans. shaft, splines, etc. Not too much lube or else it will splatter from the centripetal force and get on the clutch disc....don't ask how I know. > 4) I can get the trans almost all the way in. there's > about a 3/8" gap between the bellhouse and the engine. Have you tried twisting the tranny a bit? IIRC, the tranny tunnel is not symmetrically shaped and the tranny gets hung on some of the sound insulation. If you twist the tranny a bit, it might help. Also, what about the starter? Is it in the way? All the dowels lined up? We had the little gap too....just a little jiggling and it almost seemed that magic twist and it just popped back on. Good luck! Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Transmission install?? - from Matt Henson
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 20:17:43 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission install?? Thanks Chester. I don't think that the starter is in the way because I can reach up and wiggle it and it isn't binding. I'm not quite far in enough for the dowels to be an issue. I think I'll go get another alignment tool. Does anyone know where I can get a really good one? Thanks, Matt --- Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > > 2) I used a clutch alignment tool from Pep Boyz. > It's > > kind of a metal one-size fits all deal. There is > some > > play between the tool and pilot bearing but it > really > > seems to be aligned pretty well. > > If the clutch disc isn't aligned really well (not > sure how much play you have), > it might make getting the input shaft into the > clutch disc difficult. > > > 3) I lubed up the trans. shaft, splines, etc. > > Not too much lube or else it will splatter from the > centripetal force and get > on the clutch disc....don't ask how I know. > > > 4) I can get the trans almost all the way in. > there's > > about a 3/8" gap between the bellhouse and the > engine. > > Have you tried twisting the tranny a bit? IIRC, the > tranny tunnel is not > symmetrically shaped and the tranny gets hung on > some of the sound insulation. > If you twist the tranny a bit, it might help. Also, > what about the starter? > Is it in the way? All the dowels lined up? > > We had the little gap too....just a little jiggling > and it almost seemed that > magic twist and it just popped back on. > > > Good luck! > Chester > > ===== > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games > http://sports.yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Transmission install?? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 20:22:40 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission install?? Yah...BMW =) I have one in my toolbox right now. I can mail it out if you want. Or you can try buying from a BMW dealership. Fortunately, this is one tool that isn't so expensive. The starter might not be binding on anything, but it might be hung up such that when you try giving that last upmh...it prevents the tranny from sliding in. Chester --- Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 20:17:43 -0800 (PST) > From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Transmission install?? > > Thanks Chester. I don't think that the starter is in > the way because I can reach up and wiggle it and it > isn't binding. I'm not quite far in enough for the > dowels to be an issue. I think I'll go get another > alignment tool. Does anyone know where I can get a > really good one? > Thanks, > Matt ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com
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#9. WARNING! ANAL COMMENTARY, slightly OT- RE: [E36M3] Transmission install?? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 22:28:41 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: WARNING! ANAL COMMENTARY, slightly OT- RE: [E36M3] Transmission install?? Re: Centripetal---- Centripetal force would _prevent_ the lube from splattering all over the clutch. Centrifugal force would promote the splattering of lube all over the clutch. From M-W.com: ------------- Main Entry: centripetal force Function: noun Date: 1709 : the force that is necessary to keep an object moving in a circular path and that is directed inward toward the center of rotation <a string on the end of which a stone is whirled about exerts centripetal force on the stone> Main Entry: centrifugal force Function: noun Date: circa 1721 1 : the force that tends to impel a thing or parts of a thing outward from a center of rotation 2 : the force that an object moving along a circular path exerts on the body constraining the object and that acts outwardly away from the center of rotation <a stone whirled on a string exerts centrifugal force on the string> Don't ask, I'm just having one of those days. Mel -------- original message ---------- > 3) I lubed up the trans. shaft, splines, etc. Not too much lube or else it will splatter from the centripetal force and get on the clutch disc....don't ask how I know.
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#10. FS: Brand New Set of Front M3 Calipers - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2002 23:24:10 -0500 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: FS: Brand New Set of Front M3 Calipers I have a brand new set of BMW original front brake calipers for 1995-1999 M3s (part # 34 11 2 227 515 left, #34 11 2 227 516 right) that I bought as spares, but never used. BMW retail is $442 per caliper. I will sell both for $400 plus shipping which is less than the price of a single caliper. No other brake components (bracket, kingpin, etc.) are included, just the calipers themselves. Email me at gfmiiilist@usa.net.