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#1. Re: [E36M3] STB cap nuts - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:12:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] STB cap nuts Has anyone ever tried BMW Part # 51 71 7 895 702? =) Chester --- andy radin <fourfa@mindspring.com> wrote: > I forget who was asking about these, but the conical strut tower bar nuts > are still listed on the JT Designs webpage (www.jt-designs.com) for $54 a > set. ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Eibach Pro Kit Springs Question - from John Van Houten
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 11:14:03 -0500 From: "John Van Houten" <lists@jvanhouten.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Eibach Pro Kit Springs Question > I am planning on putting on a set of Eibach Pro Kit springs tomorrow > night and I was wondering if they require the slightly larger '95 spring > hats. Any first hand experience here? The car is a '99 and I would like > to have all of the pieces ready so I don't run into any snags during the > installation. I had no problems installing them in a 97 M3 sedan and they fit the strut hats just fine. I know that there are different Eibach part numbers for the the 95 vs 96+, but I'm not sure if the difference is spring rate and size. Installing the SA Konis on the the front was another story.... John
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#3. E36 M3 warped head... - from Scott Chan
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:29:50 -0700 From: Scott Chan <s_chan@pacbell.net> Subject: E36 M3 warped head... After this weekend's Thunderhill Follies... Okay, we've pulled the head and it appears to be about .009" (0.23mm) warped measured with my carpenter's straightedge and feeler gauge. Is this salvageable? I know the BMW book says not to cut the head, but... The super-duty head gasket is available in an extra thick (2.0mm vs. 1.8mm) version, except they're out of stock... -- Scott
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Lowered with 245-40's all around - from Steve Burke
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 11:36:54 -0500 From: "Steve Burke" <sburke@directlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Lowered with 245-40's all around This is very much tire manufacturer dependent. I know for a fact that 245 BFG KD's will rub the strut housing with stock 8.5" wheels, stock alignment, and stock suspension up front. I've been using 10mm spacers and hub extenders for several years to alleviate this problem with different brands of tire. I would think that you would have the same issue with a different than stock suspension as well. Steve > Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 08:06:12 -0700 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Lowered with 245-40's all around > > Based on my experience and speaking with several people who've run factory > 8.5" wheels with 245s in the front, I'd have to disagree. It's close, but > I've had absolutely no issues and no polishing of the strut even. > > If you just want to increase your front track, by all means order some > spacers. Otherwise, you can save some money. One quick way to find out if > you'll have fitment issues is to swap your front/rear wheels and take a > drive around the block (especially if you already have the tires you'll be > running on the rears). That's also a fun way to see what an oversteering > car really feels like. ;) > > Jonathan L. > > > > >You should really order the spacers if you want to > >run these tires .... > >
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#5. Re: Strut brace nuts - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 12:47:19 EDT From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Re: Strut brace nuts The ones from the BMW E46 strut brace may work. Connect to: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images//strutbracee46m3-2.jpg
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Lowered with 245-40's all around - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:57:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Lowered with 245-40's all around I haven't paid attention to this thread, but yes...different brands of tires will or will not fit. BFG KDs, for example, will not as the shoulder of the tire is very square. Michelin Pilot Sports will fit. Chester --- Steve Burke <sburke@directlink.net> wrote: > This is very much tire manufacturer dependent. I know for a fact that 245 > BFG KD's will rub the strut housing with stock 8.5" wheels, stock alignment, ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Strut brace nuts - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:58:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Strut brace nuts Yeah, those are the ones I was talking about... =) --- RonStygar@aol.com wrote: > The ones from the BMW E46 strut brace may work. > Connect to: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images//strutbracee46m3-2.jpg ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 warped head... - from NickG
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 13:07:04 -0400 From: "NickG" <nick@tech-nick.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 M3 warped head... Yes, you can salvage the head. Assuming it hasn't been milled before, you can mill it up to .012". In addition, BMW offers two head gaskets, the original one at 1.75mm thick, and a thicker one at 2.05mm to compensate for the head being milled (similar to your super-duty gasket). BTW, what BMW book says not to cut the head?? Nick > Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:29:50 -0700 > From: Scott Chan <s_chan@pacbell.net> > Subject: E36 M3 warped head... > > After this weekend's Thunderhill Follies... > Okay, we've pulled the head and it appears to be about .009" (0.23mm) > warped > measured with my carpenter's straightedge and feeler gauge. Is this > salvageable? > I know the BMW book says not to cut the head, but... > > The super-duty head gasket is available in an extra thick (2.0mm vs. > 1.8mm) > version, except they're out of stock... > > -- > Scott
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#9. Re:Suspension tuning questions - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 13:52:28 -0400 From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: Re:Suspension tuning questions I haven't been following this thread as close I wanted to, but I want to throw in my $0.02. I apologize if this has already been brought up and shot down - if so, flame away <g> There is another preventative measure that can and should be taken to prevent swaybar mount/bracket failure - keep the bushings well lubricated. Twice a year I take my sways off and clean and relube the bushings with high-quality anti-seize. I am running 500#F/400#R springs and Eibach sways and using the stock, un-reinforced mounts. I have 27,000 street miles, 30 track days and 32 autocrosses on the setup and so far I have had no problems whatsoever. Just another suggestion. Of course, I'm sure I've just jinxed myself - all four swaybar mounts will probably break on the way home from the airport tomorrow night... Vern Anderson 98 M3/2 -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 10:21:21 -0500 From: "Michael Stembera" <m_stembera@yahoo.com> Subject: Re:Suspension tuning questions How exactly does one best reinforce the swaybar mounts/tabs? Do you need to reinforce both front and back? Thanks, Mike
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#10. FS:BRAND NEW H&R coilovers $1450 +sh - from RacerxJLing@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 14:01:25 EDT From: RacerxJLing@aol.com Subject: FS:BRAND NEW H&R coilovers $1450 +sh I have a BRAND NEW in the box/never installed etc. H&R coilovers f/s. See description below: $1519 @ turnermotorsport... $1450+ actual ship from 92867 or local pickup in Orange/L.A./Riverside county, Calif....price is FIRM. Private me @ racerxjling@aol.com <A HREF="http://www.turnermotorsport.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=29936-1">F: adj. -1.5"-2.5" / R: adj. -1.0-1.75". Blue printed as coil overs (not just a modified shock body), the H&R units are hand made in Germany by H&R Spezialfedern, under ISO 8001 Quality Assurance Standards. Special H&R Coil-Over Wrenches are included in this price. </A> <A HREF="http://www.turnermotorsport.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=29936-1">$1519 </A> Thanks Jeff