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#1. RE: [E36M3] Oil - from Carey Probst
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 17:11:11 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Oil You'll probably get as many answers as there are oils and list members, but my choice has been either the standard BMW synthetic, I think 5W30 and 10W40 that the dealer uses when I take it to him for prepaid maintenance. If I'm doing it myself after a track event, I usually use Lubro Molly in the 0W40 blend. So far been happy with both. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. > -----Original Message----- > From: Scott McClung [mailto:scott.mcclung@ubicom.com] > Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 5:04 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Oil > > > Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 14:00:18 -0700 > From: Scott McClung <scott.mcclung@ubicom.com> > Subject: Oil > > > So what oil is generally recommended for the M3? > > I've used Mobil 1 in almost all my cars for > years now, so that would be my first inclination. > Not sure what weight. I live in Northern CA if that > matters. > > Scott > '98 M3/4 > '94 Q45t > '91 Corvette > '01 Suburban > > > > ************************************************************* > 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. [E36M3] Corkscrew on 3!?! - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 14:31:12 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] Corkscrew on 3!?! Whoah! I just sent the link of my pics from June 6 @ Laguna Seca to a couple of friends. One of them noticed this: http://www.headonphotos.net/Galleries/2002/DC-0506/35/pages/IMG_0002.htm hehehe! All I know is that the car felt great, and ever single instructor that's driven in it or ridden in it with my current supsension has had nothing but compliments as to the balanced feel. Sure didn't feel like a wheel was coming up, but it does look kinda cool. I think I'll buy this set and hope that the large version of the pic doesn't show that it's just an illusion. ;) Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#3. Re: Brembo rotor failure - from m3bs@comcast.net
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:02:26 -0400 From: m3bs@comcast.net Subject: Re: Brembo rotor failure It's not just drilled rotors that can fail. I've seen multiple rotor failures (BMW and Porsche) in a single weekend at VIR. I replace mine based on my totally subjective evaluation of size, length, and number of cracks. That usually happens long before they reach any wear limit. Hey, rotors are cheaper than pads these days!
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Wow - eBay chips - from Tobin Finley
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 19:09:13 -0400 From: Tobin Finley <tfinley@fdt.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wow - eBay chips I think you're right, Rob. The seller is also selling a chip titled "BMW M3 3.0liter 1995 Performance Chip" claiming 250 hp. It's all in the wording.... >-------------------- 8 -------------------- >Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 12:57:37 -0700 >From: "Birkhead, Rob" <rbirkhead@bb.directv.com> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Wow - BMW M3 3.2 340Hp Euro Performance Chip on eBay! > ! > >Well, if it really is for the Euro 3.2L then it would only be claiming a >+19HP increase (up from 321HP) and a 400RPM increase (7600 stock). That >seems much more reasonable then... > >Rob > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vern Anderson [mailto:vernon_anderson@yahoo.com] >Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 12:44 PM >To: E36M3 >Subject: [E36M3] Wow - BMW M3 3.2 340Hp Euro Performance Chip on eBay!! > > >Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 15:38:35 -0400 >From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> >Subject: Wow - BMW M3 3.2 340Hp Euro Performance Chip on eBay!! > >This is great! Check this out: > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1832079088 >&r=0&t=0 > >"Using 98+ octane fuel, and re-programming the fuel mixture and ignition >timing of the engine management system this chip producess 340Hp. It >safely raises the factory rev-limiter to 8000 rpm. This gives your BMW a >broader power band and greater road speed in each gear. More power >through effeciency. With the same part throttle opperation this actually >improves fuel economy. View handeling charges and bid accordingly. The >chip also removes the factory top speed governor. +170mph potential. In >about 20min." (sic, sic and more sic) > >Wow - I can't wait to bid!!! 100 horsepower with only a chip!!! Wait, >if I put two of these chips in, can I gain 200 hp???? Please program >mine with the Speed Racer Mark V options that turn my brake rotors into >tree-cutting blades and the rockets that allow me to launch my M3 over >cones, Corvettes, P-cars and other stubborn obstacles. Sorry dude, the >only way for a chip to add 100 hp to a US M3 is if you implant one in >your brain to send you into virtual reality world.... Of course, the >stock engine spinning at 8,000 will be exciting as the exhaust valves >get slapped around by the pistons. > >Sorry if I sound a little punchy, but it's been a hard day. If anyone >in CA knows this vanosne1 guy, please stop at his place and slap him for >me. > >Vern Anderson >98 M3/2 >My JC chip/intake and Tunnell exhaust only gained me 14 rwhp. I want a >refund..... >
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#5. Pads replaced on Rogue Kit - from Jason Sarich
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 18:30:45 -0700 From: "Jason Sarich" <sarich_m3@prontomail.com> Subject: Pads replaced on Rogue Kit Well, I just replaced the Hawk HPS pads on the rogue kit with Hawk HP+ pads (on the stock rear brakes too). I ran into 2 problems... #1 These things scream like banshee's...Louder than the Hawk Blues I have heard on the race track. I didn't think to put any compound on them or anything. Does anyone have any suggestions to fully remove the redness from my face when stopping in traffic? #2 The ABS light came on after about 3 minutes of driving and braking... I have since then removed the only functioning brake sensor from the right rear stock caliper and taped it up with duct tape. That problem is gone, but I don't understand why it was alerting me. There was plenty of clearance. Do you guys/gals think there is a short somewhere on the sensor? Let me know if anyone has suggestions for #1/#2. Thanks, Jason Sarich ______________________________________________________________ Get Your Free E-mail at http://www.prontomail.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Pads replaced on Rogue Kit - from Jeff A
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 21:11:40 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Pads replaced on Rogue Kit Jason, About the only thing I've used that will stop squeaky brakes is the red goop from CRC. It comes in a squeeze bottle, and sets up sort of tacky, and eventually forms a permatex-like elastomer bond b/t pad and caliper. It's quite effective. The problem, however, is that it tends to leave a lot of residue on the backing plates that's a PITA to remove for reapplication if you swap b/t street and track pads like me. But for the person who uses one set of pads for all types of driving, it's a great solution. I'm not sure the stuff is worth the hassle of scraping off and reapplying every month or two for a track event though. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Sarich" <sarich_m3@prontomail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 8:34 PM Subject: [E36M3] Pads replaced on Rogue Kit > Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 18:30:45 -0700 > From: "Jason Sarich" <sarich_m3@prontomail.com> > Subject: Pads replaced on Rogue Kit > > Well, I just replaced the Hawk HPS pads on the > rogue kit with Hawk HP+ pads (on the stock rear > brakes too). I ran into 2 problems... > > #1 These things scream like banshee's...Louder > than the Hawk Blues I have heard on the race > track. I didn't think to put any compound on > them or anything. Does anyone have any > suggestions to fully remove the redness from my > face when stopping in traffic? > > #2 The ABS light came on after about 3 minutes > of driving and braking... I have since then > removed the only functioning brake sensor from > the right rear stock caliper and taped it up > with duct tape. That problem is gone, but I > don't understand why it was alerting me. There > was plenty of clearance. Do you guys/gals > think there is a short somewhere on the sensor? > > Let me know if anyone has suggestions for #1/#2. > > Thanks, > > Jason Sarich > > ______________________________________________________________ > Get Your Free E-mail at http://www.prontomail.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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#7. Re: [E36M3] Corkscrew on 3!?! - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 22:54:46 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Corkscrew on 3!?! Now Jonathan! What's that daylight I see under your right front tire? Huh? Joe ----- Original Message ----- | Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 14:31:12 -0700 | From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> | Subject: [E36M3] Corkscrew on 3!?! | | Whoah! I just sent the link of my pics from June 6 @ Laguna Seca to a | couple of friends. One of them noticed this: | | http://www.headonphotos.net/Galleries/2002/DC-0506/35/pages/IMG_0002.htm | | hehehe! All I know is that the car felt great, and ever single instructor | that's driven in it or ridden in it with my current supsension has had | nothing but compliments as to the balanced feel. Sure didn't feel like a | wheel was coming up, but it does look kinda cool. I think I'll buy this set | and hope that the large version of the pic doesn't show that it's just an | illusion. ;) | | Jonathan L. | | _________________________________________________________________ | MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: | http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx | | | | ************************************************************* | 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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#8. Mobil 1 Questions - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 09:41:46 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Mobil 1 Questions For the tranny: Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF (Any better Mobil 1 choice?) For the Diff: Mobil 1 75W-90 synthetic (Any better Mobil 1 choice?) Capacity in the diff is about 1.5 to 2 quarts, tranny is about 3 or 4 quarts right? Thanks, Justin -- '76 02 (Whimsical) (75W-90 synthetic in tranny and diff) '97 M3 (Orion) BMW CCA#77056 check out http://users.vei.net/jgerry
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Mobil 1 Questions - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 12:34:45 -0400 From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Mobil 1 Questions <JGERRY@butchers.com> writes: >Capacity in the diff is about 1.5 to 2 quarts, tranny is about 3 or 4 >quarts right? Justin, Which tranny do you have? Manual or Automatic? If Manual tranny, I can help. The capacity is less than 2 quarts for the manual. Have you changed the tranny fluid yet? If not, then I can guaran-damn-tee you the tranny drain plugs are so tight you may blow a blood vessel trying to unscrew them. I resorted to using a 17 mm impact socket on a 15 inch 1/2" drive breaker bar and then a 18" piece of gas pipe on the end of that. Be sure to remove the top (fill) plug first to make sure you can refill the tranny if you get the bottom (drain) plug out. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 Dallas, Texas
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Mobil 1 Questions - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 29 May 2002 10:22:21 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Mobil 1 Questions At 06:53 AM 5/29/02, JUSTIN GERRY wrote: >Capacity in the diff is about 1.5 to 2 quarts, tranny is about 3 or 4 >quarts right? I just happen to have that info in my handy, dandy notebook (Visor) (OK, I've been watching a bit too much "Blues Clues" with Nikolas <bg>. Anyhoo: Manual transmission: 1.3 quarts Diff: 1.8 quarts Cheers, Jim Bassett