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#1. RE: Preliminary thoughts, a must have tool? - from Dan Hermann
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:13:41 -0500 From: "Dan Hermann" <dah328@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Preliminary thoughts, a must have tool? Jeff wrote: >>I came across this recently and debating posting this out of shear >>embarrassment: >> >>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36175 i have the same tool. granted, it's not the prettiest thing nor the most durable, but it's already done the struts on two cars and numerous wheel changes. considering the $20 price tag, it's more than paid for itself. btw, it took me about 8 or 10 "whacks" to get the strut bolts off but i don't know how i would have done it otherwise. regards, dan _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#2. Re: Cracked rotors (was R.I.P. 1995-2002) - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:25:10 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Cracked rotors (was R.I.P. 1995-2002) on 6/25/02 1:47 PM, Peter Fanning <p.fanning@verizon.net> wrote: > A few days ago I asked about brake ducting and listed radial cracking as > the symptom I was trying to correct with ducting. Andrew's picture is > exactly what I was talking about. Not NEARLY as bad though. Andrew must > have a death wish... ;-) A couple of months ago a friend of mine, a very capable driver and instructor, had a front rotor on his M3 LTW explode in the braking zone at the end of the back straight at Mid Ohio. (For those not familiar with Mid Ohio an M3 would normally be going 120-130 mph when entering that braking zone.) He told me his car was airborne for 130 ft. before touching down and hitting the tire wall. The incident occurred during one of the instructor sessions. He was giving a ride to a female passenger at the time. Nobody was hurt, just shaken. Harnesses are good. The insurance company totalled his perfectly good M3 LTW to the tune of over $35K, although he's bought back the carcass and it will in fact be rebuilt. As my friend is the first to admit, this was an avoidable accident in that he was aware of some stress cracking of the front rotors, and that the cracks were reaching the edge. He had been planning to replace them. I should also add that this car had P-brakes on the front with their standard drilled rotors. Despite the superior process used for these (cast-in holes), when stress cracks start to reach the edge of the rotor from the outermost holes, you're in trouble. Bob Stommel, whose opinion on such things I respect, tells me that if you can feel a catch from stress cracks against the edge of your fingernail, then it's time to replace the rotors. I'd add that being conservative in such matters is a good thing. > Is minor surface cracking not a big deal? Minor is normal. See above for definition of what's not minor. > Again, nothing like Andrew's picture. Exactly. > I have to look closely to see the cracking. > Will ducting reduce/eliminate this problem? Sure won't hurt. Any ducting is good. Bimmerworld ducting is very good. Be careful out there folks. Neil 96 M3
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#3. Re: Preliminary thoughts, a must have tool? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 14:29:08 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Preliminary thoughts, a must have tool? on 6/25/02 1:47 PM, "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> wrote: > Bought a similar tool at Wal-Mart a year ago. Worked great with a red > torque stick, no need to use a torque wrench. After a couple of months, it > started free-wheeling a lot without engaging the hammer blows. Oh yours lasted that long? Not mine. Same failure mode. That's when I bought the $350 Snap-on, which was expensive and worth every penny (although there are now some good but less costly alternatives). Neil 96 M3
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#4. RE: [E36M3] RE: Preliminary thoughts, a must have tool? - from Carey Probst
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:10:18 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Preliminary thoughts, a must have tool? They definitely have some interesting items. I decided to order the impact wrench. For $20, it doesn't have to last too long since it will only be used where I don't have my air one. They also had a good deal on a 400 amp booster/air compressor for $49. Very similar to the Griots Garage one for $340. Ordered that too. Will report on quality when it comes. 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: Dan Hermann [mailto:dah328@hotmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 3:17 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] RE: Preliminary thoughts, a must have tool? > > >>I came across this recently and debating posting this out of shear > >>embarrassment: > >> > >>http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=36175 > > i have the same tool. granted, it's not the prettiest thing nor the most > durable, but it's already done the struts on two cars and numerous wheel > changes. considering the $20 price tag, it's more than paid for itself. > > btw, it took me about 8 or 10 "whacks" to get the strut bolts off but i > don't know how i would have done it otherwise. >
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#5. FS: E46 ACS 7mm wheel spacers - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:44:25 -0400 From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: E46 ACS 7mm wheel spacers Pair (two) of E46 7mm AC Schnitzer wheel spacers. I bought these from eBay, they have never been used. The eBay seller neglected to mention that they are only for ACS wheels, so I will not make the same mistake. They include 10 longer lug bolts. They will probably also fit an E36. Buyer pays actual shipping.
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#6. RE: FS: E46 ACS 7mm wheel spacers - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 17:46:05 -0400 From: "Vern Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: FS: E46 ACS 7mm wheel spacers Sorry, neglected to mention the price: $85 OBO plus actual shipping. > -----Original Message----- > From: Vern Anderson [mailto:vernon_anderson@yahoo.com] > Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 5:44 PM > To: 'UUC BMW List (bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com)'; 'E36M3 List (e36m3@bmw- > m.net)' > Subject: FS: E46 ACS 7mm wheel spacers > > Pair (two) of E46 7mm AC Schnitzer wheel spacers. I bought these from > eBay, they have never been used. The eBay seller neglected to mention > that they are only for ACS wheels, so I will not make the same mistake. > They include 10 longer lug bolts. They will probably also fit an E36. > Buyer pays actual shipping.
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#7. Rotor Removal - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 19:25:33 EDT From: KResener@aol.com Subject: Rotor Removal Hey list, I'm going to be installing new rear rotors tomorrow and am wondering if it's as easy as the manual states to remove them. After removing the retaining screw, do they just slip off? I can't imagine not having to beat on it with a hammer to get them off, but there doesn't appear to be a way to hit them from the backside. Any suggestions from those that have been there? Thanks, Kurt '95 M3 Coupe
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Rotor Removal - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 16:28:20 -0700 From: Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rotor Removal Just give it a few whacks with a good Ford Tool (16oz hammer). they will come off. Doug Wirth 99M3 *********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ***********************************************************************
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#9. FS: 225/45/17 Toyo T1-S tires - from Prakash Maggan
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Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 21:08:10 -0400 From: "Prakash Maggan" <pmaggan@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: 225/45/17 Toyo T1-S tires I have two 225/45/17 Toyo T1-S tires that I need to sell. The tires were mounted on the rear of a 2000 328i for 8,000 miles. No abnormal tread wear. Asking $160 delivered anywhere in the lower 48 states. Please reply privately. Prakash Maggan http://hometown.aol.com/dinan750 Email: prakash@maggan.org
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#10. Rear Deck Removal? Help! - from Tom Tice
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Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 00:02:15 -0700 From: "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> Subject: Rear Deck Removal? Help! I'm trying to wire up the 3rd brake light on a rear wing and attempting to access the existing 3rd brake light in the rear deck. BTW this is on a '98 M3 Sedan with fold down rear seats. I have the headrests off and the rear seat out. Looking for tips to take me the rest of the way. The deck cover doesn't seem to just slide out and I don't want to break anything. TIA, Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '99 540/6 '02 325iT