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#1. R4S Pads - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:19:23 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: R4S Pads I also have the R4S pads on my M3...err...330is. They work very well on the street and I did use them at Mid-Ohio in May since the weather was pretty calm and moderate. I don't think I would recommend them for the a lot of track use though. They did fine and didn't fade but I also am a somewhat conservative driver, especially with my brakes. I installed them like new (9.5 mm of pad material on them) on new rotors front and rear before the event and bleed my brakes. The only reason I don't recommend them is the wear to the pads appeared fairly accelerated due to the event compared to the stock pads I have used at the track and they aren't cheap. I will be graduating to a more track orientated pad next time. Compared to PBR Deluxe, they are much more expensive but they are certainly a better pad when it comes to more aggressive use. The R4S I feel are very street worthy. I did not use any type of anti-squeal or good on the pad backing plate and I get a very light consistent squeal when I come to light stops (like a drive through or the my parking garage pass reader). Anyway, I recommend the R4S for street use, light track use or autocross. They do dust less under normal street conditions. On the track, they dusted every bit as much if not more than the stock pads and my wheels were entirely black at the end of one weekend (therefore, a lot of pad and some rotor was used up). I have the PBR Metal Masters on my 325is. I am not a big fan. They are alright but they don't bite well at all when it is raining. I have to drag the brakes occasionally to get them to work or allow myself greater than normal stopping distances. They also squeal as much as the R4S pads I have and probably dust more (a brownish dust that looks like rust after it gets wet, probably rotor dust rusting). I have never tried the PBR Deluxe pads though. Still searching for the best street pad (and consider the stock pads the best so far, just a little dusty is the only negative). They work, period, without any squeal in my experience. Later, Rich 95 330is (thought it was an M3 but the E30 M3 crowd set me straight) 90 325is (soon) 89 325is
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#2. Re: [E36M3] R4S Pads - from donna seeley
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 07:37:15 -0700 From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] R4S Pads Geeze, Rich, even I call the E36 an M3 on this list! <g> Donna -- 95 M3A super-commuter * for sale * :( 88 M3 "Guido" #41 JP 89 325i "Sal" super-beater > Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:19:23 -0400 > From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> > Subject: R4S Pads > > I also have the R4S pads on my M3...err...330is. <> > > Later, > > Rich > > 95 330is (thought it was an M3 but the E30 M3 crowd set me straight) > 90 325is (soon) > 89 325is
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Kumho vs. Toyo - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 12:44:01 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Kumho vs. Toyo Peter Fanning <p.fanning@verizon.net> wrote: > > Could you pass along the name of the retailer that sells RA1's > at $150 per? Discount Tire (www.discounttire.com). You can also go to www.toyo.com and search for local dealers, though 3/4 of the listings are those of wholesalers. > Do they ship? I don't know. I would check with SCCA publications for mail order sources. > 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. My condolences. That's the thing about Toyo USA. They only make half assed efforts to market and distribute their products. alex f
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#4. Yoko 245-45-17 a-032r for sale - from Tim Ng
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 10:51:47 -0700 From: "Tim Ng" <s14realm3@peachtreebmwcca.org> Subject: Yoko 245-45-17 a-032r for sale If anyone is interested in a set of 4 Yoko A-032r with 3/4 treads in 245-45-17. They were used for 2 days on the track. 2 of the tires are so new that the edges of the tread are still square. Tirerack list price is $180 each. I will sell them for $100 a piece. These will require 8" or larger width wheels. These tires will also fit E39 5 series too. I can delivery to some race tracks around the southeast. Like Road A. or VIR. I will be on vacation to the Glen and VIR for the next 2 weeks so if you are really interested, call me 404-630-6069. Tim Ng 95 E36 M3 BzznM3 92 E30 325ic M-tech convetible 91 E30 M3 street car 88 E30 M3 Track car 93 Chevy Blazer 2 dr. tow vehicle
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#5. Trailing arm bushing tool - from Berney, Butch
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 11:00:03 -0700 From: "Berney, Butch" <butch.berney@lamrc.com> Subject: Trailing arm bushing tool I remember seeing a homemade trailing arm bushing removal tool drawing, and I think it was done by Neil Maller. The use of commonly available materials was quite clever. I am ready to make one now, but I can not find a reference to it in my searches. Does anyone have a link to this drawing? Does anyone know what I am talking about? Is my Internet-saturated brain playing tricks on me? Enquiring minds need to know... :-) Butch
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#6. Wheel painting advice needed - from Michael Schaublin
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 17:37:46 -0400 From: "Michael Schaublin" <mike_schaublin@hotmail.com> Subject: Wheel painting advice needed Just got my BBS RKs back from straightening by a local shop (Weldcraft in Novi, MI). Did a great job, but now they need minor paint touch up to the outer surface (major paint work needed inside the barrel). Can any reputable body shop paint wheels, or should I send them to a wheel refinisher? Thanks, Mike _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
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#7. SHOT TRANNY - from Gary A. Preece
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:12:22 -0400 From: "Gary A. Preece" <gapreece@entreky.net> Subject: SHOT TRANNY I need advice on what to do with my old tranny that I replaced. The synchros are shot and it needs to be rebuilt. Sell it? If so...how much to ask? Take it to the dump? Is it of any value at all? Thanks. Gary Preece 95 M3
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#8. Intro & Ground Control Coilover feedback (long) - from K Quistorff
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Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2002 22:18:25 -0400 From: "K Quistorff" <kqkq@nc.rr.com> Subject: Intro & Ground Control Coilover feedback (long) Hi, I recently sold my E36 325is, bought an E36 M3, then joined the mailing list a few weeks ago. You guys post some excellent info that's been very helpful to me already - thank you. I noticed some archive posts asking for feedback on Ground Control's coilover suspension for M3's and thought some might find my experience helpful. I bought my M3 w/62K Chicago miles, worn out original suspension. Although it's predominantly a daily driver, I also autocross locally in Street Mod, so my suspension options were basically limited by price and balancing ride comfort againt competitiveness. I narrowed the field of choices based on feedback from some fast local racers, this list, and the Unofficial BMW site and chose to go with GC's coilover package, mainly due to set-up flexibility, price, and the fact that the kit includes Koni single adjustable dampers and a seemingly endless rate choice of Eibach springs - both excellent brand choices for my application. When I called to order, I spoke directly with Jay Morris, owner of GC who apparently owns or at least drives BMWs, and he really knows his stuff. He spent a good 30 minutes educating me and explaining options for building my kit around the geometry of my race wheel & tire set-up, including target front camber values using stock hats and corrected kingpin angle for my oversized wheels and tires. This discussion w/Jay confirmed that Ground Control was my best choice. As promised, my new suspension arrived 1-1/2 weeks later, and I installed it a few days ago. Other than GC sending the wrong set of instructions, which confused me enough to call and get the right info from Jay, the installation was very straightforward, and the results were exactly as expected - no surprises. I went with a relatively soft (for coilovers) 300/450 lb/in "street" spring set-up, which, of course, is noticeably firmer than the worn out stock set-up with far better damping control and what initially feels like an excellent balance of street comfort and sharp handling. My first day of driving on it I noticed a clunk from the rear over large bumps and suspected the ride height was too high for the "shortish" rear springs, possibly causing binding. A quick call to Jay resulted in immediate shipment of a set of longer springs for swap at no additional charge. Everyone should have this kind of customer service! Needless to say, I highly recommend Ground Control not only for price and quality, but especially for expertise and level of service. (Sorry so long winded.) Regards, Keith Quistorff Cary, NC '96 M3/2
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#9. Anyone have part # for 10/95+ BMW E36M3 hardened valve - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 09:47:09 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> Subject: Anyone have part # for 10/95+ BMW E36M3 hardened valve retainers? Cost?
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#10. E36M3 New member - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 07:27:40 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: E36M3 New member Hey there - My name is Jay Hudson. I've owned a '97 M3/2 for about 2 years now. I was in drag racing for several years in the 60s and 70s. Recently had my M on the track, for the 1st time, at Thunderhill. Can't wait to go back. I try to do all my own work, including replacing my clutch. Also, I work in home audio/video and car audio if anyone has questions. I go by LUNI2NZ on the boards. Jay