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#1. : Clutch and LTW flywheel--brand new - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:38:58 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: : Clutch and LTW flywheel--brand new >>Bill I just had a look at the Fidanza WEB site and I did not see a fitment for the 3.0l or 3.2l M3. What is it your boxes contain?<< I just heard that the expensive Dinan ltwt clutch upgrade for our M3s consists of, believe it or not, a Fidanza flywheel, and a Sachs Sport 5 series clutch!!! 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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#2. Subject: RE: [E36M3] Getting a good price on the Harbor Freight - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 18:29:35 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Subject: RE: [E36M3] Getting a good price on the Harbor Freight Aluminum Racing Jack I do not think the # is unique. I used the same #'s that Wayne did, and got it for the exact same price. Mo -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:00:17 -0400 From: "Jason Jensen" <jasonjensen75@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Getting a good price on the Harbor Freight Aluminum Racing Jack I think the number is unique though not specific to a person. I just received a HF catalog w/ a TQ wrench I ordered and my number was different for the free shipping. FYI J -----Original Message-----
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#3. RE: [E36M3] wax on trim - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 15:35:43 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] wax on trim Yup! Erasers are great. I had one of those white ones that worked really well, but plain ol' pink pencil erasers work fine too. Can't beat the price! ;) Jonathan L. >From: Philip <estorilphil@highstream.net> > >Try erasers. Others on this list may also suggest peanut butter. Erasers >have worked well for me. > >:-) > >Phil >Careless when waxing the blue car... > _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
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#4. re: wax on trim - from BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 19:09:44 -0400 From: "BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)" <bill_boom@hp.com> Subject: re: wax on trim > Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 10:45:02 -0700 (PDT) > From: russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> > Subject: wax on trim > > What are you guys and gals using to get wax off of the trim pieces? If all removal methods fail, Forever Black works great for renewing bumpers and trim. Even if you don't have stains, it will probably make the trim look much better. Lasts several months. - Bill
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#5. Rear spoiler differences? - from K Quistorff
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:00:24 -0400 From: "K Quistorff" <kqkq@nc.rr.com> Subject: Rear spoiler differences? I just purchased an OEM E36 M3 rear spoiler on eBay, and it arrived today. Set it down gently on my trunk and was happy to see the paint matched beautifully. However, to my disappointment, the seller's "fits any/all E36 M3's" claim appears to be wrong. It seems to be designed for a wider trunk lid than mine - the mounting holes are slightly outside the edges of the trunk lid, and the shape of the mounting bases indicates it would properly fit a trunk lid that's about 3/8-1/2 in. wider than mine. I was hoping to find a part no. somewhere on the spoiler so I could ask my local BMW parts guy to check for me, but there is no part no. anywhere on it. Does anyone know for sure if there is a difference between trunk widths on different model years or maybe a difference between coupes vs. sedans? (Mine is a '96 coupe.) Looks like I'll have to re-sell the spoiler, and I don't want to screw another M3'er like I've been, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Keith Quistorff Cary, NC
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#6. Re: Clutch and LTW flywheel--brand new - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Thu, 01 Aug 2002 21:52:16 -0400 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: Re: Clutch and LTW flywheel--brand new Just to clarify which flywheel we're talking about I pulled out the box and checked. Clearly stamped (more like hand engraved) under the Fidanza logo is the following: B3 1177 Hope this helps all you parts junkies. Bill Molina 95 M3 HWT flywheel 88 M3 _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Rear spoiler differences? - from NickG
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Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:20:15 -0400 From: "NickG" <nick@tech-nick.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear spoiler differences? Hmm, the spoiler's too wide? Since you have a coupe, I was guessing that you got a sedan spoiler. But I thought the sedans had a narrower trunk lid, so that doesn't jive. Maybe I'm remembering incorrectly? What kind of third brake light does it have, a series of small LEDs or 5 incandescent bulbs? LEDs indicate an aftermarket wing. Bulbs indicate OEM. Nick > I just purchased an OEM E36 M3 rear spoiler on eBay, and it arrived today. > Set it down gently on my trunk and was happy to see the paint matched > beautifully. However, to my disappointment, the seller's "fits any/all E36 > M3's" claim appears to be wrong. It seems to be designed for a wider trunk > lid than mine - the mounting holes are slightly outside the edges of the > trunk lid, and the shape of the mounting bases indicates it would properly > fit a trunk lid that's about 3/8-1/2 in. wider than mine. I was hoping to > find a part no. somewhere on the spoiler so I could ask my local BMW parts > guy to check for me, but there is no part no. anywhere on it. Does anyone > know for sure if there is a difference between trunk widths on different > model years or maybe a difference between coupes vs. sedans? (Mine is a '96 > coupe.) Looks like I'll have to re-sell the spoiler, and I don't want to > screw another M3'er like I've been, so any assistance would be greatly > appreciated. > > Regards, > > Keith Quistorff > Cary, NC
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#8. flywheel clarifications - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 09:18:04 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: flywheel clarifications To clarify what Paul has "heard", Fidenza does indeed produce the Dinan LTW flywheel for the E36 M3. however, it is a custom unit (8 lbs.) completely to Dinan's spec. Like all Fidenza flywheels, it's balanced checked to 8000rpm. Dinan goes a step further by checking it to 10,000rpm after getting them from Fidenza. To correct Paul, don't run out and buy a 5-series Sachs sport clutch and try to mate it with a Fidenza flywheel. The Dinan clutch disc is indeed a BMW part. However, the pressure plate is a special application Sachs unit (not used in any production vehicle) which is part of the reason for the high cost. The Fidenza does not put their BMW applications on the web probably because it's a small part of their business. They make hundreds of Japanese import flywheels at a time vs. a fraction of BMW specific ones. There are plenty of companies that are reselling the Fidenza product, as we did in the past. Nothing wrong with it as long you know that it requires a longer T/O bearing to maintain proper clutch engagement. Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering . 201.444.8150 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 6:40 PM Subject: [E36M3] : Clutch and LTW flywheel--brand new > Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 18:38:58 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: : Clutch and LTW flywheel--brand new > > >>Bill I just had a look at the Fidanza WEB site and I did not see a > fitment > for the 3.0l or 3.2l M3. What is it your boxes contain?<< > > I just heard that the expensive Dinan ltwt clutch upgrade for our M3s > consists of, believe it or not, a Fidanza flywheel, and a Sachs Sport 5 > series clutch!!! > > 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 > > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#9. need new shoes - from Joseph Bachman III
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Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2002 15:33:36 +0000 From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> Subject: need new shoes Hey all - my baby needs new shoes, and I would like some advice without getting the great tire debate going again. I would like PP03s on teh car, but they are a bit pricey. I refuse to pay 180 a tire for pilot sports. My questions are as follows: are the S03s really that good that it is worth the cost to shod my daily driver with them? The Kuhmo ECSTA supra 712 and Sumitomo HTR Z II are much cheaper, but also get some pretty medicore ratings on tire rack. Are they really that bad? Are there any other low price, good performers you all would recomend? Please reply privately unless you feel the whole list would benefit. I know some people are already dreading the return of another tire thread. Thanks all, your expertise and advice is always appreciated. Regards, Jay Bachman barefoot '99 M3 coupe _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
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#10. HAWK BLUE BRAKE PADS - from HAROLDM3P@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:39:47 EDT From: HAROLDM3P@aol.com Subject: HAWK BLUE BRAKE PADS I have 3 sets of Hawk Blue (HB135) front brake pads for a '95 M3. Got the wrong model. Should have ordered HB137's. Today's going rate is $155 per set. I will sell for $115 per set. Over 25% off and I will pay the freight (regular UPS charges to ship in the continental US). Brand new, never installed. Contact me via phone or e-mail below. Harold Petit , Jr. cell# 504-915-1528 work # 504-733-1495 e-mail: haroldm3p@aol.com