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#1. Re: [E36M3] Front strut removal techniques/tools - from Jeff A
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 20:22:58 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front strut removal techniques/tools > This was from some time ago, but with the recent impact wrench/impact > tool/strut posts, I thought it might be time to pass it around again. > > Removal and reinstallation of the top nut on BMW front shock struts have > always been a problem if the special and expensive socket tool was not > available. Various makeshift solutions generally got the job done with > some additional degree of difficulty. Now a very inexpensive (under > $10.00) new tool is available from "Lisle", the automotive specialty > tool makers known for making the mechanic's life easier without causing > bankruptcy. Lisle tool #20390, called a "Shock Absorber Tool for Ford" > is the perfect fit for BMW, but Lisle doesn't realize the additional > application. Now you do. Any auto parts store can obtain the tool for > you. > > http://www.lislecorp.com/tools/catalog/suspens/index.htm > > Jake Davis > 95 M3/2.....128K and counting Jake, Thanks. I called today and ordered it from Lisle. B/t my $20 impact wrench and this $11 tool, hopefully I'll be successful in my suspension overhaul. Jeff 97 M3/4, out go the H&R c/o's, in go the GC c/o's.
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#2. GB: ZKW Ellipsoids and Phillips 5,000K HID kits - from Mike Tse
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:42:19 -0400 From: "Mike Tse" <phid_bombadier@hotmail.com> Subject: GB: ZKW Ellipsoids and Phillips 5,000K HID kits I'm trying to organize a group buy for ZKWs and HIDs. Please take a look at: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=2d291faf87265cf6f5d7feefbcf4ac06&threadid=36606 Please let me know if you are interested. No affilliation, just trying to get a good deal. Thanks. --- Mike Tse 95 M3 UUC/SS - M20 Flywheel/E30M3 Clutch BMWCCA MA _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
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#3. Re: Kumho vs. Toyo - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 18:53:33 -0700 From: Peter Fanning <p.fanning@verizon.net> Subject: Re: Kumho vs. Toyo Could you pass along the name of the retailer that sells RA1's at $150 per? Do they ship? Best price I've found on the 'net is ~$175. I'm in Washington State where (yech) Les Schwab (free beef!) has an exclusive on Toyo tires. TIA, Peter Fanning '98 M3/4 At 08:17 PM 6/27/2002 -0500, you wrote: >Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 20:02:22 -0500 >From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Kumho vs. Toyo [was Deals on Yoko A032Rs?] > > > > > At 11:27 AM 6/27/02, alex.fadeev@verizon.com wrote: > > >Carl, > > >Two words (sort of): Toyo RA1's. > > >They last longer they Kumhos, stick better, fantastic in the rain with >full > > >8/32 tread and are *wisper* quiet. > > >$150 raw or $160 mounted/installed/balanced at the local SCCA friendly > > >Discount Tire store. > > > > Three more words: What he said <g>. > > > > I ran the RA1s exclusively for the drivers schools/track days on the M3. I > > enjoyed them; they handled well, and had a great tread life/cost ratio. I > > use them as the street/rain tires on the 325is. > > > > And, like Alex said, you won't sound like a 4X4 <bg>. > > > > Jim Bassett > >So the Toyos stick better than the Kumhos? Some have told me that they >prefer the Toyos, but that's the first I've heard that they are stickier. > >Jeff, running 235/40-17 Kumho Ecstas V700's on 8.5" rims
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#4. Noise after brake swap - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:11:48 -0400 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Noise after brake swap Group, Just swapped out the track pads and rotors. New rotors and used street pads went back on, now there is a rhythmic clunking (or knocking) sound when braking, except for really light braking. Pulled everything off and reinstalled --> same noise present. I know one of the inside pads (the one with the 3 prong spring clip) broke off one of the spring clip tabs during reinstall. Only thing I can think of is that this pad is now not secure enough and is rocking back and forth in the carrier under hard braking. Anyone else experience this and determine the cause? Jeremy Lucas 95 M3
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#5. Spring Cleaning - Free E36M3 Items - Houston Texas - from Daniel
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 19:55:18 -0700 (PDT) From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> Subject: Spring Cleaning - Free E36M3 Items - Houston Texas I have new one of each 1) micro filter (mahle) 2) oil filter (mahle) 3) fuel filter (mahle) come by this weekend in Houston, Texas to pick it up if you want it. Daniel __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
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#6. 95 LTW front splitter part #'s - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 00:09:40 EDT From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: 95 LTW front splitter part #'s Anyone have the part numbers for the front lower splitter/spoiler, brackets, and LTW lower shroud? GGray 95 M3
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#7. Cute flash movie about driving lessons - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:24:17 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> Subject: Cute flash movie about driving lessons http://members.brabant.chello.nl/~t.verhoef/forum/yes.swf For car people!
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#8. Re: [E36M3] 95 LTW front splitter part #'s - from Chris Teague
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Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:05:38 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 LTW front splitter part #'s I see that Rogue has a replacement carbon fiber splitter: http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code =RE&Product_Code=MA.SPLIT&Category_Code=E But this still needs the factory splitter assembly to mount this part. Anyone know the price/part numbers for the brackets to mount this part? Thanks Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Anyone have the part numbers for the front lower splitter/spoiler, brackets, > and LTW lower shroud? > > GGray > 95 M3
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#9. Need a Carfax report - from eevans@planetc.com
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 01:07:26 -0400 From: eevans@planetc.com Subject: Need a Carfax report Hi, Anyone have anytime left on their Carfax subscription that would run a VIN for me? The car in question VIN # is 4USCH7328VLE01102 Any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA Evan
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#10. thanks for advice on Madison - from matthew c. mead
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 08:44:26 -0400 From: "matthew c. mead" <mmead-bmw@goof.com> Subject: thanks for advice on Madison Thanks for all the informative replies regarding the motorsports activities and things in general about Madison, WI! I feel safe I'm going to find some niches to fit into with motorsports. Probably with the summer being so short I'll try to enjoy a lot of other activities and just get into ice racing to keep the motorsports fun going all year round. I'm particularly glad I'll be close to good autocrossing, good track instruction, and good road racing including a reasonably sized SpecMiata field. Thanks again! -matt -- matthew c. mead 97 Dakar M3/4 - sharked, xbraced 97 White GS-R/4 - stock (wife's) 92 Black Miata - dropped, dampened, headed towards SM http://www.goof.com/~mmead/