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#1. Re: [E36M3] Koni Shock setting (Dinan specific?) - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 15:18:55 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni Shock setting (Dinan specific?) >From: Colin_S_Whelan@rrfc.raytheon.com > >Did anyone know the front and rear setting recommendation for Koni? Since >they're probably specific to springs, how does Dinan set them, since I'm >thinking Dinan springs? Not sure who makes Dinan's springs, or what Dinan recommends, but I have the H&R Sports and run 1.25 turns from full soft in the front and 2 full turns from soft in the rear. ProParts/TCKline had recommended 1 full turn front and rear, but that didn't feel very good to me and the back felt "mushy." My settings took quite a bit of tinkering before I was finally happy. Overall, the car feels extremely well-balanced. > >Also, how do you adjust them (especially the >rears)? >Also, can you just use an Allen wrench to adjust the fronts once installed? > No, with mine you certainly couldn't use an Allen wrench on the fronts. Either the supplied tool or pliers work. Some have made or bought a special tool which fits better (due to the tight fit w/the shock tower). My regular Koni "tool" fits and works fine however. Unless you have them built to be externally adjustable, the rears have to come off the car and be fully compressed in order to adjust them. A rather large Allen/hex wrench can be used on the rears, but I can't remember what size. Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
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#2. RE: *@(*(!* someone stole my mirror! - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 18:56:56 -0400 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: *@(*(!* someone stole my mirror! > I know of a couple Cosmos in my area. Name your price > and maybe ill snag ya one. Oh wait, damn, these guys heh... I am going to be PISSED if someone tries to sell my old mirror back to me... rowr. -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#3. Re: [E36M3] *@(*(!* someone stole my mirror! - from Robert Chay
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 19:55:20 -0400 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] *@(*(!* someone stole my mirror! I had my mirrors stolen a few months ago and had to buy the whole mirror kit. There's 4 pieces to the kit, the base, mirror, housing and the motor. It's cheaper than getting just the mirror, housing and motor. When I got everything back from the body shop, I installed everything and then used silicone on the clips. Next time someone takes my mirrors, I'll be ordering a new door or new car. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kit Wetzler" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > > > Rowr. Some jerk stole my driver's side mirror while I was away. Anyone > got an extra they want to sell, in cosmo black? I don't need the base, > just the mirror... (that part should be identical between coupe and 4 > door. > > -kit > >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] OT Go Kart Tracks in CT - from Robert Chay
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:10:36 -0400 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT Go Kart Tracks in CT http://www.karttrak.com/ If you've been to other indoor kart tracks, you'll be very disappointed. The seats are way too big so your arm will be tired from holding onto the steering wheel and the track is about 11 secs (if you're pretty fast). F1 Boston (http://www.f1boston.com/) is a much better place. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > > Fellow listers, > > I remember that there was a track in CT some place that had an indoor road > course, but I have forgotten the name. does anyone recall the name? > > Rob >
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#5. Parts for sale - from Craig Perrin
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:17:34 -0400 From: Craig Perrin <cperrin@tampabay.rr.com> Subject: Parts for sale All prices OBO. Here's the list: € Illuminated M3 shift knob, 4 mos old, new condition $80 € Racing Dynamics E36 front strut brace, 4 mos old, new condition $175 € Full set of amber E36 coupe corner, tail, and side lights, good condition $120 € 2 Bridgestone SO-2, 235/40zr17, 70% tread left $100 € Stock M3 fuel injectors, good condition (6) $150 € M3 M50 engine exhaust manifold (headers), good condition $75 € Four factory E36 M3 double ten-spoke rims with "BMW Motorsport," 17 x 7.5, good condition, few minor blemishes $700 Cheers, Craig Perrin cperrin@tampabay.rr.com
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#6. Special Tools? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:46:17 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Special Tools? Colin wrote: :For special tools: :22 mm top strut socket with sides ground off :16 mm thin Cone wrench for sway bar endlinks :Koni adjustment wrench for front :spring compressor :Anything that I'm missing? Since I am planning on doing a spring/shock replacement in a couple of weeks, I have been collecting the bits and pieces necessary to complete the job. I got a set of "modified" RSM's and new spring pads from Chester. I ordered, and received today, a Lisle 20390 strut removal tool. I purchased a strut spring compressor, and I thought I was well on my way to suspension nirvana. Now, Colin mentioned this "cone wrench" thingy and it triggered a suppressed memory about needing that for something. Where does one find a cone wrench? Is it necessary, or an added convenience? How long is it going to take to find one? Are there any more surprise required tools? Mel Silva '97 M3/4 with stock suspension today
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Special Tools? - from Jeff A
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 20:56:04 -0500 From: "Jeff A" <aabel@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Special Tools? I just did and overhaul of my suspension, second time. Anyway, a cone wrench is not needed, don't bother. You can use a regular open end to hold the strut end link. I bought, but did not use spring compressors. They weren't needed to disassemble my H&R c/o's, and weren't needed for my GC's. You might need them for disassembly of the stock ones, but I'm not sure. I just laid my struts on the ground and zapped them with my impact. Nut came off, and nothing shot across the garage. The HR front struts are under tension at droop, just like stock, but the stock may have more. . . dunno. I bought that Lisle tool. It didn't work. It was a 18 mm or something like that. Stock strut nuts are 22 mm, and the Koni/GC struts were too. The tool fit the HR's, but nut removal was done with an impact as noted above. BTW, the cheapie 20 dolla impact wrench from Harbor Freight worked like a champ. Felt like I was cheatin'. Jeff > Colin wrote: > :For special tools: > :22 mm top strut socket with sides ground off > :16 mm thin Cone wrench for sway bar endlinks > :Koni adjustment wrench for front > :spring compressor > > :Anything that I'm missing? > > Since I am planning on doing a spring/shock replacement in a couple of > weeks, I have been collecting the bits and pieces necessary to complete the > job. I got a set of "modified" RSM's and new spring pads from Chester. I > ordered, and received today, a Lisle 20390 strut removal tool. I purchased > a strut spring compressor, and I thought I was well on my way to suspension > nirvana. Now, Colin mentioned this "cone wrench" thingy and it triggered a > suppressed memory about needing that for something. Where does one find a > cone wrench? Is it necessary, or an added convenience? How long is it > going to take to find one? Are there any more surprise required tools? > > Mel Silva > '97 M3/4 with stock suspension today >
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#8. Koni Shock setting (Dinan specific) - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:15:59 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Koni Shock setting (Dinan specific) >>Did anyone know the front and rear setting recommendation for Koni? Since they're probably specific to springs, how does Dinan set them, since I'm thinking Dinan springs<< When I got mine in January, if I recall correctly, they came either at 1 full turn, or 1.5 full turns from full soft. I believe thats how Dinan matches them up to the springs...remember, this adjustment only effects rebound...Compression is factory set and not adjustable on these...I havent checked, but the rear adjustment should match the front. To adjust the fronts, you need to use a pair of needle nose pliers cause I think youll find that the little plastic knob adjuster they give you wont fit as the piece you need to grab onto will be too close to the side of the opening in the shock tower. The rear shocks need to be removed in order to be adjusted. 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. Re: [E36M3] need help: need a hones contract person at tirerack - from Michael
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Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2002 00:00:52 -0400 From: "Michael" <95m3ltw@charter.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] need help: need a hones contract person at tirerack What is a Hones Contract person? just wondering knows folks at tirerack Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kin Fong" <K-Fong@peapc.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:16 AM Subject: [E36M3] need help: need a hones contract person at tirerack > Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 09:14:28 -0400 > From: Kin Fong <K-Fong@peapc.com> > Subject: need help: need a hones contract person at tirerack > > Anybody know a hones contract person name at tirerack? > > Thanks, > > Kin Fong > NJ chapter > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#10. Lip Spoilers - from The Buch
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Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:15:33 -0700 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: Lip Spoilers A pal of mine just showed up with a new lip spoiler on the rear deck lid of his '98 2dr M3 coupe. Rather than going for the E46 version which is about 1cm short on either side and very slightly under-curved compared to the E36 trunkline, he decided on a 5-series lip spoiler which is very slightly over-curved and had to be ground down to match up with the width of the trunk. After painting, it was mounted up with double-sticky tape. The look is both sharp and subtle. I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of similar spoilers, or any other opinions / options that have worked well for this?? Thanks, Doug