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#1. Re: [E36M3] Brake caliper to front steering arm bolt - from Jeff A
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Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 21:08:21 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake caliper to front steering arm bolt Jim, Mine came off with a breaker bar on the end of a 3/8" drive ratchet. I turned the hub assembly so I could get the 16" breaker bar on it. For the rears, due to the limited room, I used the same standard ratchet, and whacked it with a dead blow hammer. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Musial" <jim_musial@usa.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 8:34 PM Subject: [E36M3] Brake caliper to front steering arm bolt > Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 21:25:56 -0400 > From: "Jim Musial" <jim_musial@usa.net> > Subject: Brake caliper to front steering arm bolt > > Anyone know a shadetree way to get these bolts off? It's the two standard > bolts that connect the caliper to the front steering arm (110Nm torque) and > not the two allenhead bolts that the actual calipers float on. I'm trying > to get a pair of two-piece rotors on in time for Sebring but cannot for the > life of me get those bolts off. > > I've finished the rears and only have the fronts left. Believe it or not, > the rotor was easier to dislodge. > > Any suggestions other than get an impact wrench or take it to the dealer? > TIA! > > /jm-1997/E36M3c > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#2. Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 20:38:38 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! Jim's probably too busy managing his brothel! I'll go down to LA and get it for you. =8^} Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Kraft" <suekraft@new.rr.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 4:24 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! | Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 18:18:50 -0500 | From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> | Subject: Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! | | I was thinking maybe I'd let Jim Powell deliver the Dinan turbo M5 for me. He | lives in California, doesn't he? And I also heard he really likes Dinan, too! | :-) | | Suzy "What the heck am I gonna do with 500 hp?" Kraft | | twisty M3 wrote: | | > Talk about the ultimate sleeper. Yikes. I notice it's in the L.A. area. | > As a thank you for being the list mistress, I'd be more than happy to pick | > it up and deliver to your front door for you. | > | > I'm just a nice guy like that. My Daddy raised me right. ;) | > | > Jonathan L. | | | | ************************************************************* | 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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#3. Re: Brake caliper to front steering arm bolt - from Dave Lehmann
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 00:09:04 -0400 From: "Dave Lehmann" <bmwracefan@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Brake caliper to front steering arm bolt <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>/jm-1997/E36M3c wrote.........</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Anyone know a shadetree way to get these bolts off? It's the two standard<BR>bolts that connect the caliper to the front steering arm (110Nm torque) and<BR>not the two allenhead bolts that the actual calipers float on. I'm trying<BR>to get a pair of two-piece rotors on in time for Sebring but cannot for the<BR>life of me get those bolts off.<BR><BR>I've finished the rears and only have the fronts left. Believe it or not,<BR>the rotor was easier to dislodge.<BR><BR>Any suggestions other than get an impact wrench or take it to the dealer?<BR>TIA!<BR>.............................................................................</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Use a box wrench. Put it on the bolt and hold it onto the bolt with your finger so it won't come off and whack the end of the wrench with a rubber mallet. Works every time.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Dave<BR><BR></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. <a href='http://g.msn.com/1HM305401/47'>Click Here</a><br></html>
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 06:17:09 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! Ah, yes! Forgot all about Jim's "escort service." Those were the good 'ole days, weren't they? Thanks for all the offers to pick the M5 up for me, but I think it best to have the car shipped. Hopefully I will have it in a week or two. First thing I plan to do when the car shows up is run it over to K-Mart for a tune up. Hope they know what kind of oil to put it in :-) Suzy Joe Dyer wrote: > Jim's probably too busy managing his brothel! I'll go down to LA and get it > for you. =8^} > > Joe
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Momo seat bracket too high!!! - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 08:26:50 -0400 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Momo seat bracket too high!!! Have one custom made. That was the only way that I could get my seat in the LTW low enough. My seat doesn't have the sliders on it but remember that the sliders will add about an inch of height to the seat. Let me know if you need some recommendations of places in the Atl area. Seth Thomas www.m3ltw.com > -----Original Message----- > From: bmwm3nut@att.net [mailto:bmwm3nut@att.net] > Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 7:04 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Momo seat bracket too high!!! > > > Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 23:02:30 +0000 > From: bmwm3nut@att.net > Subject: Momo seat bracket too high!!! > > I went to install my MOMO seat braket monday and found > out it put the seats too high. My momo bracket is the > slider type so its a 2 piece unit. The slider whcih > bolts to the bottom of the seat and then the fixed piece > that bolts to the floor. There are 3 height adjsutments > on the front and back of my seat. I am already at the > lowest setting on both. I am installing MOMO street > racers whcih is their reclinable seat. I am only 5"9 ad > I am al\ready above the window belt line. Is there any > alternative seat brackets? I heard of TC klines BUT why > is their bracket lower? This is for a street car so I > need the slider and the recline in the seat. > thanks > > > -- > Tim Ng > 95 YELA/BUZZN/M3 > 92 325ic M-Tech "ULTIMATE TANNING > MACHINE" > 91///M3 "SUNNY DAY CAR" > 88///M3 "TRACK CAR" AWESOME 2.5 > ENGINE > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#6. Brembo Rotors (was Too Quiet!) - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 10:48:27 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Brembo Rotors (was Too Quiet!) Joe says > > Well, where are all you guys? It's been awfully quiet today. Well, I just got back from spending the weekend at Mid-Ohio. The car and I returned in one piece thank-you very much. Actually, I think all the students had the same experience I did (car and driver returned in one piece). It is interesting to see that some of the same passing problems exist in the B run groups as do in the C & D run groups. I am not sure if it is a pride issue (those pesky E30 M3 and E46 M3 owners) in the B run group or lack of observation like C & D. I also like how some of the out-of-state new people "allow" me to pass on the right and wonder when I don't (Ohio chapters only allow passing on the left) but I digress..... But, I can't say the same for two different 95 M3 LTWs on Friday. One in particular some of you may find interesting. Tom Kane's LTW (Michigan native) suffered terminal brake rotor failure. If any of you know this guy, he is pretty fast instructor and drives his LTW hard. On Friday, he was out practicing and took some guy's girlfriend for a ride on the track. He was pushing it pretty hard when the front locked and he spun and went off track and ended up hitting a tire wall. The problem resulted from an ->exploded<- left front Brembo cross drilled rotor (he had Brembo calipers and rotors). Turns out the rotor was fairly worn (not sure what the thickness was) and stress cracks had developed around the holes. The right side also reflected this situation. The girlfriend was understandably very shook up. Both airbags went off and the passenger side air bag broke/bulged out the windshield. Tom will likely rebuild the car and pay closer attention to his rotors in the future. I am sure someone else has more details. I was going to take pictures of the rotor (the exploded one as well as the one still intact on the right side) but failed to figuring someone else already had and would post them somewhere. Moral of the story - If you use cross drilled rotors at the track, pay close attention to them to determine if any stress cracks begin to show at the holes. Later, Rich - Seriously slow out at the track but becoming a better driver I hope! PS - OE rotors (Euro floaters) and see no reason to change with anything with holes in them. - Also, I was kidding about the E30 M3 and E46 M3 owners, they let me pass pretty easily.... not true for some of these other numbskulls.
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#7. emmisions testing and 95 3.2L OBD-1 - from Kris Welhart
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 10:17:40 -0500 From: "Kris Welhart" <kris.welhart@cyou.com> Subject: emmisions testing and 95 3.2L OBD-1 A friend of mine over-reved his 95 M3 this past weekend and is = evaluating his options. He is considering a 3.2L as a replacement, but = is worried about emissions. Does anyone have this setup and pass = emissions?? Does it require a factory chip? HFM, injectors, etc. make a = difference? Thanks for all of the input. Kris 95 M3 3.2l OBD-1 and no emissions testing. Been there, done that.=20
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 09:37:08 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! I'm sure I never said anything like that. Me? Nah.... I'd never have said "I have no plans on ever racing." (he says, hoping no one actually heads for the archives). ;) As an aside, I didn't realize the June 6, one-day Laguna Seca school I was at was being photographed, but came across some more pics at Head Headonphotos.net, if anyone else was there and wants to check out some pics. Jonathan "Hmm, these leather seats are a PITA. Maybe a nice track seat would be good... and a roll bar... and some brake ducting... and about 10 more track events this year... and...." Lawson >From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> >To: Jonathan L <twistym3@hotmail.com>, E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Too Quiet! >Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 14:33:32 -0700 > >I may have to search my old archives... I usually keep posts that say, >"Racing? Oh, no, not me!" <G> > >Donna "How did this cage get in my car?" Seeley > _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Where to buy Brake Rotors? - from Michael Stembera
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 11:43:59 -0500 From: "Michael Stembera" <m_stembera@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Where to buy Brake Rotors? Can someone explain what makes a rotor "floating"? Why is this good? Thanks, Mike ------------------------------------ Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 14:18:55 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Where to buy Brake Rotors? >I want euro floatings, but turner has em for $150 ea.. No way in hell >they're worth 3x as much to me (a non-track-junkie). Can I get the >euros any cheaper? IMO, the Euros aren't worth the added cost, even if you are a track junkie. I suggest going with the Brembos. I'm sure others have info on where you can get inexpensive Euro rotors, I don't.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Brembo Rotors (was Too Quiet!) - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 13:21:04 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brembo Rotors (was Too Quiet!) In a message dated 5/28/02 10:58:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, RDORFFER@CleIndians.com writes: > the front locked and he spun and went off track and ended up hitting a tire > wall. The problem resulted from an ->exploded<- left front Brembo cross > drilled rotor (he had Brembo calipers and rotors). Turns out the rotor was > fairly worn (not sure what the thickness was) and stress cracks had > developed around the holes. Rich, I posted a review on the do's and don'ts of cross drilled rotors from fellow listers. The first point was as followed... 1) it seemed to be general consensus that using c/d rotors on a tracked car was not a good idea (possible cracking) Looks like this list speaks the truth again! Glad to hear no one was hurt. Bob Gill - (still working on that GP for c/d and slotted rotors) 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001