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#1. Weekend R&R - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Mon, 06 May 2002 22:49:09 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Weekend R&R Robert, >The best part was actually Chester's cooking, great wings! now this is the >way to work on cars. > I agree about the wings.. Don't forget about the AMAZING shish kebob! Chester, not only are you very knowledgeable about cars, but you can cook too!!! Wayne's parents hospitality is always amazing as well.. A GREAT bunch of guys! Mo
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#2. Oil Starvation - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 10:22:58 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Oil Starvation Alan says > > All of this talk of having higher pressure idiot lights and gauges is kind > of funny. Not funny at all in my opinion. All of my talk about a higher pressure idiot light (15 - 20 psi from Longacre) is intended for a complete loss of oil pressure, not the momentary kind you speak of. I overfill my oil as well to try to avoid momentary lapses of oil starvation. With the tracks I am on and the suspension/tire combination (stock with A032Rs), I have yet to see a momentary lapse of oil pressure or oil starvation. Like Bob Stommel, I am just trying to gain some time to shut down completely if I have a total loss of oil pressure. Spending $30 and some ingenuity for an additional warning light seems relatively cheap compared to a new S50 motor. I think most of the digesters talking about the higher pressure lights were talking about catastrophic losses of oil pressure, not momentary. Later, Rich
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#3. smoking deals on AC jacks - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 10:25:31 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: smoking deals on AC jacks Jeremy asks > > Anybody with firsthand experience with these AC jacks? The closeout > prices seem good. I don't have any experience with the specific models listed in the closeout, but I do have the AC DK20Q (2 ton quick lift) which I bought in conjunction with Ron Katona's GP through Ultimate Garage back in December, 2001 (thanks Ron and Steve). As most on that GP will testify, supply from AC was spotty and Steve D about pulled his hair out since he had a lot of difficulty filling the order since his distributor wasn't holding up their end of the bargain too well. Ultimately, he came through with the jacks but I don't think jack stands are available yet for that matter. I am not sure if Steve is still carrying the line or not so you may want to call him and check. I think he was fairly frustrated at that time with his ability to stock AC but maybe it is resolved now. All that being said, I like the DK20Q. It is lighter (at ~65 lbs) than my Lincoln (at ~90 lbs) and is built nice. The handle lift and release action is nice as well along with the rubber pad on the cradle. I am not sure if these features are the same though on the close-out jacks. Maybe someone on the list has the aforementioned close-out models and can speak of those models. Regards, Rich
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#4. Re: [E36M3] smoking deals on AC jacks - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 07:36:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] smoking deals on AC jacks Hi Rich. You have the old Lincoln with a one piece handle? You like the AC better than the Lincoln? Wayne has the AC one Steve D stocked and I don't like it all that much - It's loud when rolling it around when compared to the Lincoln - I don't like the fact that the pad on the jack doesn't swivel - I don't like the twist to lower action...it's very sensitive (not as much control as the tradition rotate the handle to lower) and if it's supporting something like a trailing arm and you're on a creeper, you can accidentally lean on the handle and the piece will start to lower....ask me how I know +) - The mechanism that lifts is a bit weird. What I noticed is if I start lifting at the front cross member, the middle piece of the jack (from the pivot point to the "saddle") starts to rise very quickly. Eventually, it will contact the front sway bar. I never have this problem with the Lincoln. I dunno....it might be just me :) Chester --- "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> wrote: > Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 10:25:31 -0400 > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Subject: smoking deals on AC jacks > > Jeremy asks > > > > Anybody with firsthand experience with these AC jacks? The closeout > > prices seem good. > > I don't have any experience with the specific models listed in the closeout, > but I do have the AC DK20Q (2 ton quick lift) which I bought in conjunction > with Ron Katona's GP through Ultimate Garage back in December, 2001 (thanks > Ron and Steve). As most on that GP will testify, supply from AC was spotty > and Steve D about pulled his hair out since he had a lot of difficulty > filling the order since his distributor wasn't holding up their end of the > bargain too well. Ultimately, he came through with the jacks but I don't > think jack stands are available yet for that matter. I am not sure if Steve > is still carrying the line or not so you may want to call him and check. I > think he was fairly frustrated at that time with his ability to stock AC but > maybe it is resolved now. > > All that being said, I like the DK20Q. It is lighter (at ~65 lbs) than my > Lincoln (at ~90 lbs) and is built nice. The handle lift and release action > is nice as well along with the rubber pad on the cradle. I am not sure if > these features are the same though on the close-out jacks. > > Maybe someone on the list has the aforementioned close-out models and can > speak of those models. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com
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#5. RE: [E36M3] smoking deals on AC jacks - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 10:51:33 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] smoking deals on AC jacks Chester says > > You have the old Lincoln with a one piece handle? You like the AC > better than the Lincoln? Wayne has the AC one Steve D stocked and I don't like > it all that much Yes, I have one of the last USA made Lincolns (W93642 IIRC). I organized a GP of them from the last pallet of them sitting in CA at the time (I think the Group bought all 24 of them). I like them both. The Lincoln is better built (strength wise) overall but the finish is horrible. They look like they shot the paint on quickly (barely covering certain) areas and the welds are somewhat rudimentary with lots of splatter. These are mainly just superficial issues though. > - It's loud when rolling it around when compared to the Lincoln I didn't notice any difference in the sound of either rolling around. I know the wheels on the AC work better (swivel and spin) compared to the Lincoln (note to self, shoot some lubricant on the Lincoln wheels ;-). The AC is easier to navigate (due to it's lighter weight) as well. > - I don't like the fact that the pad on the jack doesn't swivel No, the AC jack pad doesn't swivel. But I haven't had a problem with it needing to yet. I have both jacks though so maybe I used the Lincoln one each time I needed that feature and didn't realize it. I like the rubber pad on the AC jack. I have a wooden pad in the Lincoln jack pad cradle for this reason. > - I don't like the twist to lower action...it's very sensitive (not as much > control as the tradition rotate the handle to lower) and if it's supporting > something like a trailing arm and you're on a creeper, you can accidentally > lean on the handle and the piece will start to lower....ask me how I know +) I seem to have no problem controlling either one to lower. I have yet to accidentally lower the AC. You have to pull on the handle and twist it to allow it to lower. Not sure how you could lean on it to accomplish this. Must be your luck Chester ;-) With my Lincoln, you twist the handle to lower it. I don't like the fact that you just start twisting the handle to lower and your not sure when it will start. With the AC, the movement is easier to anticipate IMO. > - The mechanism that lifts is a bit weird. What I noticed is if I start > lifting at the front cross member, the middle piece of the jack (from the pivot > point to the "saddle") starts to rise very quickly. Eventually, it will > contact the front sway bar. I never have this problem with the Lincoln. I am not sure which model Wayne has but I have not had this problem with mine. Like I said, there are positive and negative merits to both. The USA made Lincoln is NLA and one of the primary reasons to owning the USA made model was the durability of it and the fine internals it had before they moved production to Taiwan. If I had to buy a new jack, I would look at AC or OTC. Later, Rich
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#6. smoking deals on AC jacks - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 07:54:59 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: smoking deals on AC jacks Jeremy Lucas wrote "Anybody with firsthand experience with these AC jacks?" from Digest #2265 #4 - "< http://www.geocities.com/genidude/HydJackPcts.html > The following models are being discontinued, and are being sold at unbeatable prices" <snip> The Ultimate Garage carries them and there was a 'group buy' on this list a while back if that is any indication. KLBurgess
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses - from Rob Verenna
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 11:08:37 -0400 From: "Rob Verenna" <rob@willraceforbeer.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses Rob- I am looking for a set of Willans 6 points for my 325i race car and couldn't find any US dealers via a web search... well, I found one, but it was a Miata specific shop and I didn't feel real comfortable with their "expertise". I contacted Willans in the UK directly and got a response today; below are the US dealers they sent me. I have no knowledge of any of them, so if you contact them please let me know if you find a good one to deal with as I will be calling them all in the next few days to get info and place my order. Also, I don't think you want to run 6 points over the front of the seat anymore than a 5 point... from what I've found out, 6 points are basically meant to be worn like a parachute rig and in the race car will attach at the same point as the lap belt. I'm no expert nor do I claim to be one but I am interested in being as safe as possible out there and have been doing a lot of research for this build-up. Good luck! - rob Here's the list from Willans UK: B.R.I.T.S. Inc. Tel: (707) 935 3637 Fax: (707) 935 0942 Zephyr Enterprises Tel/Fax: (650) 496 1933 Transatlantic Racing Services Tel: (770) 889 0499 Fax: (770) 889 0657 Keister Racing Components Tel: (570) 966 2330 Fax: (570) 966 2417 Bethania Garage Inc Tel: (336) 922 3018 Fax: (336) 924 8293 North American Race Parts Tel: (317) 244 9694 Fax: (317) 243 8905 -------- ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW -------- Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 09:30:35 -0700 From: "Birkhead, Rob" <rbirkhead@bb.directv.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses I'd be interested as well in the list's input on harnesses with stock seats. I recently had my TC Kline bar installed (see fitment at http://home.earthlink.net/~rbirkz/carpage.htm ) and need to pick up some harness but want to keep the stock seats for now. I have heard from very trusted sources that you can get away with running a 6pt harness up and over the front of the stock seat with good results. While clearly not as a effective as in a race seat, it would still offer a last resort anti-submarining effect in an accident. Also does anyone have a source for Willans harnesses? I can't seem to find anyone who carries them. Thanks, Rob #------------------------------------------------------------------- #-->> Add WEB ACCESS to your POP email accounts with #-->> FREE Perl CGI scripts! Download today! http://www.adjeweb.com #-------------------------------------------------------------------
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 11:29:30 -0400 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses I can vouch for TransAtlantic. They are about 2 miles up the road from me. Great to do business with and very reputable. I know they ran the #10 (Or maybe it was #8) Riley & Scott prototype in the ALMS and Grand Am series. But I am not sure if they are still running it. But give them a try. Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Rob Verenna [mailto:rob@willraceforbeer.com] > Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2002 11:18 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses > > > Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 11:08:37 -0400 > From: "Rob Verenna" <rob@willraceforbeer.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses > > Rob- > > I am looking for a set of Willans 6 points for my 325i race car and > couldn't find any US dealers via a web search... well, I found one, > but it was a Miata specific shop and I didn't feel real comfortable > with their "expertise". I contacted Willans in the UK directly and > got a response today; below are the US dealers they sent me. I have > no knowledge of any of them, so if you contact them please let me > know if you find a good one to deal with as I will be calling them > all in the next few days to get info and place my order. > > Also, I don't think you want to run 6 points over the front of the > seat anymore than a 5 point... from what I've found out, 6 points are > basically meant to be worn like a parachute rig and in the race car > will attach at the same point as the lap belt. I'm no expert nor do > I claim to be one but I am interested in being as safe as possible > out there and have been doing a lot of research for this build-up. > Good luck! > > - rob > > Here's the list from Willans UK: > B.R.I.T.S. Inc. Tel: (707) 935 3637 Fax: (707) 935 0942 > Zephyr Enterprises Tel/Fax: (650) 496 1933 > Transatlantic Racing Services Tel: (770) 889 0499 Fax: (770) 889 > 0657 > Keister Racing Components Tel: (570) 966 2330 Fax: (570) 966 2417 > Bethania Garage Inc Tel: (336) 922 3018 Fax: (336) 924 8293 > North American Race Parts Tel: (317) 244 9694 Fax: (317) 243 8905 > > > -------- ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW -------- > Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 09:30:35 -0700 > From: "Birkhead, Rob" <rbirkhead@bb.directv.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses > > I'd be interested as well in the list's input on harnesses with stock > seats. I recently had my TC Kline bar installed (see fitment at > http://home.earthlink.net/~rbirkz/carpage.htm ) and need to pick up > some harness but want to keep the stock seats for now. I have heard > from very trusted sources that you can get away with running a 6pt > harness up and over the front of the stock seat with good results. > While clearly not as a effective as in a race seat, it would still > offer a last resort anti-submarining effect in an accident. > > Also does anyone have a source for Willans harnesses? I can't seem to > find anyone who carries them. > > Thanks, > > Rob > > #------------------------------------------------------------------- > #-->> Add WEB ACCESS to your POP email accounts with > #-->> FREE Perl CGI scripts! Download today! http://www.adjeweb.com > #------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#9. RE: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 11:22:18 -0400 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses I am a dealer for Willans. Actually, I'm finishing up my first stock order as we speak. Willans are absolutely incredible harnesses. Beautiful substantial camlocks, the nicest belts I've seen. I've been using them for a couple years now... And BMW Motorsport uses them. see http://www.taylorautosport.com/safety.htm Thanks, Andrew http://www.taylorautosport.com/ > Rob- > > I am looking for a set of Willans 6 points for my 325i race car and > couldn't find any US dealers via a web search... well, I found one, > but it was a Miata specific shop and I didn't feel real comfortable > with their "expertise". I contacted Willans in the UK directly and > got a response today; below are the US dealers they sent me. I have > no knowledge of any of them, so if you contact them please let me > know if you find a good one to deal with as I will be calling them > all in the next few days to get info and place my order. > > Also, I don't think you want to run 6 points over the front of the > seat anymore than a 5 point... from what I've found out, 6 points are > basically meant to be worn like a parachute rig and in the race car > will attach at the same point as the lap belt. I'm no expert nor do > I claim to be one but I am interested in being as safe as possible > out there and have been doing a lot of research for this build-up. > Good luck! > > - rob > > Here's the list from Willans UK: > B.R.I.T.S. Inc. Tel: (707) 935 3637 Fax: (707) 935 0942 > Zephyr Enterprises Tel/Fax: (650) 496 1933 > Transatlantic Racing Services Tel: (770) 889 0499 Fax: (770) 889 > 0657 > Keister Racing Components Tel: (570) 966 2330 Fax: (570) 966 2417 > Bethania Garage Inc Tel: (336) 922 3018 Fax: (336) 924 8293 > North American Race Parts Tel: (317) 244 9694 Fax: (317) 243 8905 > > > -------- ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW -------- > Date: Mon, 6 May 2002 09:30:35 -0700 > From: "Birkhead, Rob" <rbirkhead@bb.directv.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rollbar & Harnesses > > I'd be interested as well in the list's input on harnesses with stock > seats. I recently had my TC Kline bar installed (see fitment at > http://home.earthlink.net/~rbirkz/carpage.htm ) and need to pick up > some harness but want to keep the stock seats for now. I have heard > from very trusted sources that you can get away with running a 6pt > harness up and over the front of the stock seat with good results. > While clearly not as a effective as in a race seat, it would still > offer a last resort anti-submarining effect in an accident. > > Also does anyone have a source for Willans harnesses? I can't seem to > find anyone who carries them. > > Thanks, > > Rob > > #------------------------------------------------------------------- > #-->> Add WEB ACCESS to your POP email accounts with > #-->> FREE Perl CGI scripts! Download today! http://www.adjeweb.com > #------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#10. bleeding clutch - from Gary A. Preece
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Date: Tue, 7 May 2002 12:09:41 -0400 From: "Gary A. Preece" <gapreece@entreky.net> Subject: bleeding clutch I was wondering if I bled the clutch correctly because it just went to the floor and would not come up. I had to pull it up by had each time. My son would push it to the floor while I opened the plug then I would shut it before pulling it back up by hand. Thanks. Gary Preece