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#1. IR-blocking window film... - from Scott Yu
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Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 18:46:09 -0500 From: "Scott Yu" <scott@ditherdog.com> Subject: IR-blocking window film... Aw shucks. It says on 3M's site that they have this fabulous IR-reflective transparent film that's supposed to do a great job of reducing in-car temps. It also says "The following products are not sold directly to consumers or available in retail oulets." Somewhere in the press blurb they mention that the SRF should be used as part of a glass laminate - I wonder why this can't be incorporated into a tint film? Does anyone have any connections in the auto glass industry, or does anyone know about retail availability of this film? If I could get an aftermarket front windshield with this film laminated into it, I'd be really, really really happy. Combined with a tint on the rest of the windows in the car, it would be ideal for the sunny CA environment, or anywhere else in the southern US. here's the link: http://www.3m.com/us/auto_marine_aero/automotive_oem/interior_pages/srf.jhtml scott yu '97 tintless M3 in San Mateo
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#2. Nice "Wheels" - from ajoseph1981@earthlink.net
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Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 19:34:50 -0500 From: <ajoseph1981@earthlink.net> Subject: Nice "Wheels" Do these flat spot if not kept properly inflated? Any information appreciated. =8^) Andrew Joseph ajoseph1981@earthlink.net > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 13:21:52 -0700 > From: "Mike" <Mike@worklife.com> > Subject: Nice "Wheels" > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1841241279#DES C > > Look at the bottom â~º > > -Mike >
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#3. alignment question - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:43:19 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: alignment question Group, Can anyone enlighten me on an alignment question. The BMW alignment specifications for our M3's are measured in degrees. I have an article that calls for front toe-out of a quarter inch. What is this in degrees? A quarter inch sounds like a lot to me, wonder if they meant to say +0.25 degrees? TIA, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#4. Re: [E36M3] alignment question - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 18:35:37 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] alignment question fun with trig ... i'm making a couple of assumptions here: - the measurement is taken at the wheel lip closest to the front of the car - the measurement is the total difference between front-of-wheel and rear-of-wheel - the degree measurement is *per wheel*, not the total included angle between both wheels... so with a 17" wheel, 1/4" inch of total toe would be... sin ( (.25" / 2 sides) / 17" ) = sin( .00735 ) = 1.28 degrees toe out on each side sound good? zs --- Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 20:43:19 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: alignment question > > > Group, > > Can anyone enlighten me on an alignment question. > The BMW alignment > specifications for our M3's are measured in degrees. > I have an article that > calls for front toe-out of a quarter inch. What is > this in degrees? A > quarter inch sounds like a lot to me, wonder if they > meant to say +0.25 > degrees? > > TIA, > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 coupe > Philly Region SCCA > AS Champion 1997 & 2000 > BSP Champion 2001 > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#5. Dinan Engine Upgrades - from K Quistorff
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Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 21:46:23 -0400 From: "K Quistorff" <kqkq@nc.rr.com> Subject: Dinan Engine Upgrades Hi Chris, I have Dinan Stage IV engine upgrades on my '96 M3, which includes the upgrades you listed below plus the Dinan cat back exhaust. I bought the car with Stage 3 upgrades, then added the throttle body and had the software upgraded accordingly to get to Stage IV. My car has not been on a dyno, but I can tell you from my seat-of-the-pants dyno that there was a huge difference between mine at Stage 3 and a stock '95 M3 I drove just prior to buying mine - felt to me like at least 30+ bhp difference. I think Dinan actually shows Stage IV as a 38 bhp difference, which I find very believable based on my personal experience. Sorry I don't have data to back up my "claim", but I would be surprised if a real dyno didn't prove the type of increase Dinan is claiming. Downside to Dinan is there stuff ain't cheap, but my local BMW dealership offers 15% off list price, and I've seen others advertising similar deals. Everything is easy to bolt on and Dinan's instructions are very concise, but the software upgrades must be done by a Dinan certified dealership, and I've never seen a deal on the software. Of course, if you can get down here to Cary, NC, you are more than welcome to test drive mine with your own seat-of-the-pants dyno. Keith Quistorff Cary, NC >Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 10:31:29 -0700 >From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> >Subject: Dinan Engine Upgrades > >Has anyone tried the Dinan Stage 4 Software >with the cold air kit, air-flow meter and >enlarged throttle body on an 96 up ODBII car? >Anyone dyno before/after to confirm the >~30hp increase? > >I would like to keep the engine SCCA BSP >legal (no cam change allowed). As a side >benifit, the Dinan stuff is either California >smog legal, or pending. > >Chris >97 M3/4
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Warranty Gold Advice/Feedback? - from Andy Radin
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Date: Mon, 08 Jul 2002 23:09:12 -0700 From: Andy Radin <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Warranty Gold Advice/Feedback? "I don't have the whole list of things in front of me but caliper piston rebuilds, water pump and thermostat housing replacement and 2 sets of trailing arm bushings with alignments are some services that come to mind which were covered. I wish I still had extended warranty coverage. Since the car went out of warranty last Nov. (at 95k miles) I've spent around $4k on repairs (AC, radiator, Guibo, leaking valve cover, o2 sensor, coolant sensor, CAT, power steering hoses, ignition coils...)." see... none of those things are hard to DIY. I've done 2/3s of those on my own without thinking to worry about it, for the cost of discount parts and a few sunny Saturdays spent in the driveway. This is the whole crux of the warrantee situation - we invariably get people listing off all the thousands of dollars of stuff covered by warrantee, and as many people listing off how much was unnecessary or simply too easy to bother paying someone to do it. In summary, most DIYers seem to recommend not bothering with the warrantee. Juan, you're welcome to drop by and use our tools any time... andy r. 98 m3/2
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#7. Re: Thinking of snow - from Steve Schutz
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 03:42:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Steve Schutz <s_schutz@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Thinking of snow Has anyone tried the Michelin Pilot Sport AS? The ratings at Tire Rack look pretty good for all driving conditions. I drive hard but do not track the car and I was considering these tires as an all season compromise. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.yahoo.com
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#8. Q for Mille Miglia MM11-2 Sport wheel? - from Kin Fong
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Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 09:48:56 -0400 From: Kin Fong <K-Fong@peapc.com> Subject: Q for Mille Miglia MM11-2 Sport wheel? I just bought (4) 17x8 Mille Miglia MM11-2 Sport Bright Sat from Bruce at Tirerack. I thought they are supposing much dark gray color. Anyone knows did they make two difference gray color? Thanks, Kin Fong 97///M3 Yellow
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#9. Re: Chain Tensioner - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 09:16:33 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Chain Tensioner on 7/8/02 6:28 PM, Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> wrote: > On a side note, would any of you Mentats (Dune reference) have a part > number handy for the suggested replacement lower chain tensioner for an > 11/95 build? I'm having a buggar of a time finding one online, and then > narrowing down the field from their vast parts databases. The primary cam drive chain tensioner is P/N 11 31 1 404 438. This part is usable on all years, and in fact I've even heard that the E30 guys are using it too, since it's an improved design over the earlier part. Neil 96 M3
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 10:44:37 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Timing of RSM replacement? At 02:58 PM 7/8/2002 -0500, you wrote: >A lot have been written about the symptoms that shows the need of replacing >the RSM (clunking noise over bumps, etc.) I am interested to find out if >there is a need to replace them if there are no signs of trouble, and if >there will be any negative effect if I wait until the symptoms appear. I >got a 98 M3/4 at 34K and it has 42k now but as far as I can tell everything >is normal. In addition, is this really a procedure that one can do without >lifting the car of should it be done by professionals? Johnny, unless the roads are extremely bumpy where you live, your RSMs should be fine at 34k. I also picked up my 95 M3 at 34k miles, and it wasn't for another 50k miles later that an RSM catastrophically failed when taking a big bump in the road at, ahem, a significant speed. (I punched right through the rubber and destroyed the factory mount.) Until then, there was absolutely no noise. Based on my personal experience, I don't know enough to tell you if it's possible for a RSM to fail, but not exhibit any noises. I can tell you that the RSM on the other side of the car looked worn, but was still in one piece, ie - the bushing was a little cracked, but not torn. It probably wasn't long for this world. I replaced them with the Ground Control parts, and am very happy. I hear the E46 RSMs are a little gentler, and fit as well. - Chris