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#1. bushings - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 15:20:36 -0400 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: bushings > I spoke with Jay at Ground Control and he asked me to > leave it STOCK and just use their spacers on the rear > control arm bushing and STAY away from Polyutherane. I have Powerflex bushings front and rear. Love them. No complaints. I don't think they are more or less effective than the rear GC bushings. The fronts squeaked from week 2 to week 3 and then shut up and make no noise other than a very faint creak when you come to a stop. BTW, be very very careful with squeaks from the rear. Buddy complained of a squeak, and took his car apart, and discovered a softball sized hole where the rear shock mount used to attach. This is with E46 mounts and Z3 reinforcement plates. fix is not real expensive, just a major PITA. Body shop has to weld in new rear shock towers. -kit -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#2. RE: A/C improvements - from Berney, Butch
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 13:03:27 -0700 From: "Berney, Butch" <butch.berney@lamrc.com> Subject: RE: A/C improvements ---------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 13:36:57 -0400 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: A/C improvements The woefully inadequate M3 airconditioning is driving me nuts in this hot weather. http://www.acsource.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/scstore/p-QT2610.html?L+scstore +nbdn6759+1023415779 Anyone ever tried this? ----------------------------------------- The first thought that went through my head was "snake oil", but after doing a little research (Internet is an awesome thing...) they look like a legitimate company. The only thing I would worry a little about would be if it affects the lifetime of the cooling system (clogs things up), but they have been around for almost 4 years, and one would have thought this long enough to expose any long term problems. For twelve bucks, it's hard to go wrong...even if it doesn't do much. A couple of places to read about them: http://www.mainstream-engr.com/ (companies main page...some interesting stuff here) http://nctn.hq.nasa.gov/innovation/Innovation63/qwik.htm (NASA!) http://www.qwik.com/qwik-nasa.html (this one looks too much like marketing fluff) If you have not had your system pressure checked, you might want to. I was a few pounds low (don't remember the numbers now) and had an AC guy charge me up. He also checked the system for leaks, and general condition. I got out of there for about $60 (the refrigerant is kind of expensive) and a nice, cool interior. He said it was normal for the AC to lose charge after 5 to 7 years. My car was 7 years old at the time. Turned it on yesterday (99 degrees on 680) and it worked like a champ...even with the microfilter installed. Good luck! Butch
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#3. RE: [E36M3] A/C improvements - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 16:10:04 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] A/C improvements Rob, I have heard of these microfilters before. Is their purpose to filter out dust? Where are they located? Thanks Mo Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 11:15:40 -0700 From: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <hatrak@ix.netcom.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] A/C improvements What I do is run the system without a microfilter. That will give you a huge increase in airflow, and will make the car "cooler" because of the increased air volume. I've done this for the last 8 years on the M3 without any problems. Rob
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#4. Code Reader help in CA needed! - from Birkhead, Rob
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 13:48:00 -0700 From: "Birkhead, Rob" <rbirkhead@bb.directv.com> Subject: Code Reader help in CA needed! I threw a check engine light today on my 95 M3 and was wondering if anyone had a code reader I could borrow to see what the problem is. I called Peake Research but they wouldn't let me come pick one up! I work in San Jose and live in Danville if that is close to anyone. Thanks! Rob
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#5. RE: [E36M3] A/C improvements - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 16:44:35 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] A/C improvements "Robert S. Hatrak II" <hatrak@ix.netcom.com> wrote: > > What I do is run the system without a microfilter. That will > give you a huge increase in airflow, Robert, Only if your old microfilter was hopelessly clogged. > and will make the car "cooler" because of the increased air > volume. Increased air flow speed would actually result in mildly _warmer_ air vent air. The reason being that the fast flowing air would have less time to cool in the evaporator before proceeding to your face. That is the reason that AC performance measurements (airvent temp) should be taken with HVAC fan set at the minimum speed setting of 1. alex f
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#6. RE: [E36M3] A/C improvements - from Robert S. Hatrak II
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 14:50:10 -0700 From: "Robert S. Hatrak II" <hatrak@ix.netcom.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] A/C improvements Alex, I accept your theory of the air being slightly warmer. If it is, I can't notice it. But, I've tested a brand new filter vs. no filter at all, and the result was quite noticeable. Whenever I talk about filters, I tend to get people pissed, so I'll leave it at that. : ) Rob -----Original Message----- > What I do is run the system without a microfilter. That will give you > a huge increase in airflow, Robert, Only if your old microfilter was hopelessly clogged. > and will make the car "cooler" because of the increased air volume. Increased air flow speed would actually result in mildly _warmer_ air vent air. The reason being that the fast flowing air would have less time to cool in the evaporator before proceeding to your face. That is the reason that AC performance measurements (airvent temp) should be taken with HVAC fan set at the minimum speed setting of 1. alex f
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#7. ATE Super Blue Rumor? - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 19:27:13 -0400 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: ATE Super Blue Rumor? I was at the local ricer shop getting violated by buying a $17 can of Super Blue (Note to self: plan ahead and by for $10 by mail order) and the guy behind the counter says that ATE is no longer going to make Super Blue. Now I give his info about as much credit as his neon window washer nozzles but has anyone else heard this rumor? Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 - super blue equipped Mid Ohio bound Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
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#8. AC - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 19:59:56 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: AC >>The woefully inadequate M3 airconditioning is driving me nuts in this hot weather<< Thats pretty strange...Even when its in the 90s, I find that leaving the fan on the lowest with the ac temp on min (60) setting more than chills the cabin sufficiently. If I get really hot and its really humid, I may turn the fan up to half way, but never for more than a couple of minutes, and then back down to min setting again. Ive always thought the ac system more than adequate...sorry your having trouble with yours. Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; < 45K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#9. : Connecticut area people - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 20:03:22 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: : Connecticut area people >>Has anyone ever dealt with or heard of a place called "Last Minute Racing" in Stratford? If so, please reply directly<< Yes, Alex, one of the owners is Alain Cheber, and Ive not only spoken to him, but have visited him at his facility. Hes a racer, who has RMS as a sponser....As such, Osh had recommended to me I give him a try...He was going to install an RMS after cooler for me a couple years ago, but after my initial contact, he never got back to me...Now I see their website (lastminuteracing.com) has disappeared form the net. So I dont know what the current story is...Why do you ask? Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; < 45K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Water Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#10. Re:Front and Rear Suspension Bushings - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 17:19:55 -0700 From: Peter Fanning <p.fanning@verizon.net> Subject: Re:Front and Rear Suspension Bushings I have the PowerFlex rear trailing arm bushings installed. I use my car as a daily driver and several track events per year. If I were to replace to bushings again I'd stick with stock and the Ground Control spacers. The PowerFlex bushings are slightly stiffer day-to-day and the left side still squeaks after multiple liberal applications of lubricant. If you don't care about the noise or stiffness the PowerFlex bushings are a good choice. Peter Fanning '98 M3/4 At 01:53 PM 6/6/2002 -0500, you wrote: >I do about 15-20 track days a year and use the car as my daily driver in >Boston (i.e. horrible road conditions). > > >So to sum up my option: > >TO use or >Not to use poly bushings? > >Any experience from someone who drive thier car on track with the poly >bushings? > >Thanks in advance. > >Ahmad "MAJORLY CONFUSED NOW" Lutfeali >97 M3 Silver >Boston, MA