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#1. Bilstein and H+R sports - from Tim Ng
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 18:52:28 -0700 From: "Tim Ng" <s14realm3@peachtreebmwcca.org> Subject: Bilstein and H+R sports I installed my bilstein sprts and H+R Sprts. it lowered the car over an inch, thats good BUT the harshness of the shocks or the springs over speed bumps are terrible. I replaced the top strut mount @ the same time. The car feels like its bottoming over the bump even when I go over @ a snail pace. I was able to trim about 3/4 of the internal bump stop of the left strut BUT I wasn't able to do the right side as the nut stripped(and these were brand new). Non the less, BOTH side of the front struts feel/sounds like they are bottoming out. Now on smooth roads (lots of them here in the south) the car feel great, it sticks like glue and I love it handling BUT the occassional speed bumps just suck. 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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#2. Re: brake caliper dust boot - from RFKoby@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 23:27:53 EDT From: RFKoby@aol.com Subject: Re: brake caliper dust boot for the most part, you only need to add 1 shim to each caliper. I always add the shim to the OUTSIDE pad, this way the prongs are not any issue...... most race pads do not have the prongs that you are referring to anyways.... so you can add the shim to the back of either pad.... Adding 1 shim, and then letting the pads wear to what would be now the thickness of 2 shims most likely will get the pads down to the 2/3rd to 3/4qrts worn out and then it is time for replacement..... bob In a message dated 8/8/02 8:43:37 PM US Eastern Standard Time, elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net writes: > > Bob, > > >>Once my brake pads are worn by 1/3rd, > I "shim" the pads in the calipers with > these backing plates<< > > I must be missing something, but, what do you do about the 'prong's that are > attached to the inside pad? Ie, how do you get a shim in place with teh > prong in the way...Do you cut it off? Or is it a different setup > altogether. > >
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#3. Helmets in St. Louis - from ajoseph1981@earthlink.net
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Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 23:15:42 -0500 From: <ajoseph1981@earthlink.net> Subject: Helmets in St. Louis Gruppe: Anyone have a good suggestion of someplace in St. Louis, MO to shop for a new helmet? Mine sat in a very damp storage facility for a while and now has some funky 'blisters' on the outer shell...I don't think it's safe to use anymore. Pity! Meanwhile back at the ranch: Driver's Ed application out for St. Louis Club event at Gateway in November on www.stlbmwclub.com . It's even cheaper than all those NASA and GGC events you all fight about. 8^) Thanks, Andrew Joseph ajoseph1981@earthlink.net
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#4. Re: [E36M3] new ellipsoid lens: where and how much? - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 09:20:51 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] new ellipsoid lens: where and how much? > @#%@#$%&@#$... I'm so pissed. Now I may have to put that stoneguard crap on > them, and I hate anything that covers my headlights... I know it's clear, > but the fact of the matter is that it doesn't look as good as glass and it > DOES cut down on light transmission. I've got that stuff from www.chasetechno.com on my ZKW ellipsoids and fog lights. Stays relatively clear (does not yellow) and does not seem to adversely affect light output. I've got HIDs in my low beams and fog lights. I did have a rock destroy a fog lamp lens. The protection film basically kept the lens in one piece, but could not defend it against the UFO. Thankfully, replacement ZKW foglights are pretty cheap. Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering . 201.444.8150
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#5. Free: 3 years of Roundels - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 06:26:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Free: 3 years of Roundels Cleaning out the house. I have probably about 3 years of Roundels. I ain't shipping...so don't ask. For local area pickup only. Otherwise, these are being recycled today. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com
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#6. FS: H1 HID kit - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 06:30:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: H1 HID kit Bought this from whatever online place that was the first ones to have the H1 HID kit. One bulb is perfect. One bulb was cracked at the base while trying to realign the capsule to make it straight. I think that some epoxy at the base will fix it right up. I think the bulb will still work, but I haven't test fired it. They sent a replacement bulb (which will be included), but it's still a bit crooked and has a blemish. I think I paid $400 for the kit. The ballasts should be perfectly fine. Nothing was ever connected or used. You can probably get a replacement HID bulb from Phoenix Microlight. First $300 takes it. Send e-mail to chester_p_wong@yahoo.com Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com
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#7. Brake Clips - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 09:58:53 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Brake Clips Chester says > > You should be able to pull out the clip. Also, you might be able to get away > with just using the old outboard pad backing plate. Also, not all pads come > with the clips... PF90s, PF97s come to mind that I've personally had > experience with. ....or PBR Deluxe, or PBR Metal Masters, or Mintex, or....the list goes on. The real question is "which pads have the clips other than the OE pads?" I think the clips do more to reduce rattle than anything else. Regards, Rich
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#8. 3.5 AFM - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 10:02:15 EDT From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: 3.5 AFM Does anyone have the part number from a Euro/3.5 AFM. I was told it is the same one used on a 4.0 V8 motor. I can get the chip to match it. Gary
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#9. Re: Brake Clips - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 10:15:02 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: Brake Clips Rich, >>...or PBR Deluxe, or PBR Metal Masters<< Youre saying that these inboard pads do NOT have the clips? Ive never used MM before, but I have used teh Deluxe pads when I had my Volvo 850 Turbo, and those inboard pads absolutely DID have the clips. Theyve removed them for the M3 implementation? Weird.. 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Cc: "Chester Wong" <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com>; <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 9:58 AM Subject: Brake Clips Chester says > > You should be able to pull out the clip. Also, you might be able to get away > with just using the old outboard pad backing plate. Also, not all pads come > with the clips... PF90s, PF97s come to mind that I've personally had > experience with. ....or PBR Deluxe, or PBR Metal Masters, or Mintex, or....the list goes on. The real question is "which pads have the clips other than the OE pads?" I think the clips do more to reduce rattle than anything else. Regards, Rich
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#10. RE: Brake Clips - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2002 10:37:44 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: Brake Clips Paul says > > Youre saying that these inboard pads do NOT have the clips? Ive never used > MM before, but I have used teh Deluxe pads when I had my Volvo 850 Turbo, > and those inboard pads absolutely DID have the clips. Theyve removed them > for the M3 implementation? Weird.. Yes, that is what I was saying but may have been a little hasty. They didn't have clips for the E30 application (where the OE pads do have clips). I made the assumption that the E36 M3 application was probably the same. Quite clearly, I could be wrong. Anyone care to chime in as to which E36 M3 pads have the inboard clips and which ones don't? I would appreciate it. So far, we have from Chester that PF90 and PF97 do not have clips? Anyone else have more to add? Regards, Rich