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#1. RE: [E36M3] 18" Racing Slicks? - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 14:30:50 -0400 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 18" Racing Slicks? Used Pirellis can be had cheap, and are readily available. Go for the Ferrari challenge fronts, 235/650R18. You might not be interested as they're 235s, but trust me...even that narrow, and used will be on the order of seconds faster than a new Hoosier 275. Even the harder compounds. Andrew > -----Original Message----- > From: twisty M3 [mailto:twistym3@hotmail.com] > Sent: Monday, August 26, 2002 12:44 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] 18" Racing Slicks? > > > Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 09:35:13 -0700 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: 18" Racing Slicks? > > A buddy of mine with 14" Brembos is in a bit of a dilemna. He > runs 8.5x18 > Forgelines on all four corners and was going to be running > Hoosiers, but his > source fell through. The Pilot Sport Cups and Toyo RA-1s don't have the > proper sizes, and he'd actually prefer a true "slick" anyway, but will > settle on what he can find. > > I've already told him that 265s on 8.5" wheels is probably not a > good/safe > idea. Does anyone have ideas on other 18" R-compounds or slicks? > > Thanks, > Jonathan L. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com > > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#2. ASC vs DSC - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 14:59:58 -0400 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: ASC vs DSC > i think the only way for the hydraulic system to get > worked out is if only one rear wheel was spinning. the > computer would apply the brake on the spinning side to > transfer power to the non-spinning side. this is a function of DSC, not the ASC+T that is on our cars. Since our cars are already LSD equipped, applying the brakes would do little to transfer power, this is more useful on a car with an open diff. ASC+T cuts power, using spark control and the addition throttle body, and then applies the brakes as a counter measure. It uses the brakes as yaw control, not as traction control. -kit -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#3. Re: [E36M3] 18" Racing Slicks? - from John Van Houten
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 14:17:32 -0500 From: "John Van Houten" <jvh_lists@ix.netcom.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 18" Racing Slicks? > Used Pirellis can be had cheap, and are readily available. > Go for the Ferrari challenge fronts, 235/650R18. Actually, that isn't necessarily true. I heard recently (last 6 wks or so), that Pirelli wasn't happy about their tires being resold. They apparently require all take offs from the Ferrari challenge series to be destroyed/slashed. They can of course be purchased new. Bob Woodman (www.bobwoodmantires.com) has them for $395/per. Most of the Goodyear and Hoosier slicks are too wide for a 8.5" rim in 18" diameters. Not that all the Trans-Am and SCCA GT1/2 cars run 16" rims in 10" and 12" widths. > You might not be interested as they're 235s, but trust me...even that > narrow, and used will be on the order of seconds faster than a new Hoosier > 275. Even the harder compounds. Very true. My question is, why would he want them. If he is club racing, slicks are only allowed in Modified classes with a full fire suppression system. If you out there competing against the Pierre's, Larry Wrights and Al Z's of the world, then by all means. But otherwise, Hoosiers are up right up there with the Pilot Cups and GSCS (not avail in 18")and are readily available from Tire Rack for ~1/2 the price. John
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Microfiche - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 15:20:52 -0400 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Microfiche Can't help with the fiche 'cause I'm not parting with my set, but Eyecom makes a large 7" x 9" microfiche reader that I bought: http://www.eyecom.com/rdr3100.htm Keep in mind that this reads BMW, Porsche, Audi, Peugeot and Volkswagen fiche...and those are all much larger than U.S. library-type fiche. If you order one, get the optional dual-lens magnifier mode. I figure my fiche set will work longer than any Windows CD-based software...someday the CD-based TIS/ETK will stop working like all DEC PDP-11 paper tape reader eventually did. - Skip "Paci, Noah" wrote: > > Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 13:36:34 -0400 > From: "Paci, Noah" <npaci@rr.com> > Subject: Microfiche > > I am looking for BMW microfiche. Does anyone know where to go to get them? > > I asked my local dealer, but they have nothing for me. I want to get > microfiche for both the 95 M3, and an 87 325. Thoughts? > > Cheers, > > Noah. >
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#5. Re: Microfiche - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 15:04:11 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Microfiche on 8/26/02 1:33 PM, "Paci, Noah" <npaci@rr.com> wrote: > I am looking for BMW microfiche. Google didn't help me. Does anyone know > where to go to get them? I asked my local dealer, but they have nothing for > me. I want to get microfiche for both the 95 M3, and an 87 325. Thoughts? Noah, The microfiche hasn't been available for some years, and the E36 M3 was never in it as far as I know. Occasionally a used set of microfiches does turn up. For parts both the E36 and your E30 are now covered only by the ETK parts CD-ROM. See http://www.koalamotorsport.com/mall/etk.asp for availability. Neil 96 M3
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#6. RE: [E36M3] 18" Racing Slicks? - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:07:02 -0400 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 18" Racing Slicks? > > Used Pirellis can be had cheap, and are readily available. > > > Go for the Ferrari challenge fronts, 235/650R18. > > Actually, that isn't necessarily true. I heard recently (last 6 wks > or so), that Pirelli wasn't happy about their tires being resold. > They apparently require all take offs from the Ferrari challenge > series to be destroyed/slashed. This is news. Comes as no suprise, I guess. > My question is, why would he want them. My question is why not? ;-) Andrew
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#7. RE: E46 brake bleeding - from BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 16:37:04 -0400 From: "BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)" <bill_boom@hp.com> Subject: RE: E46 brake bleeding > I own a 95, and don't have these fancy gizmos on my car. > > If you put the car in the air (all four wheels) and attempt > to engage first > gear, will the right things cycle when the car doesn't see > the front wheels > moving? ... In case anyone is thinking of trying this: I don't know about the E46, but with the E36 it's bad for the differential to put the car in gear with the rear suspension in full droop. I remember reading you should at least support the strut/hub assembly at an appropriate point. - Bill
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#8. Not one, but two waterpumps! - from mroblin@att.net
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 14:02:22 -0700 From: <mroblin@att.net> Subject: Not one, but two waterpumps! I may hold the dubious record of blowing two M3 waterpumps. A year ago, my very generous wife gave me a 95 M3 as a surprise. The car was delivered to her office from out-of-state, where she gave it to me. That evening, we decided to take the new car to dinner via Skyline Blvd, a local twisty route. We got 1/2 mi from the house when the car went to the red and overheated, blowing off the radiator neck. My wife was very upset, but the seller covered the cost of a new radiator, pump, thermostat, and hoses - the car runs great and is the "gift that keeps on giving." This weekend, my brother-in-law came across a 95 M3 at a local dealer. He knew the salesman, so was able to take it off the lot for a few hours. He brought it down for me to look at, then I took it for a drive. As we were going, I told him what he needs to be prepared to do, relating my waterpump story for emphasis. I had driven the car for about 5 miles and was winding it out on our local autobahn, 280, when temp gauge goes red. Pull it over and sure enough, I've killed another waterpump. The dealer wasn't two pleased when we arrived with the car on a tow truck. Anyone want to let me drive their car? (BTW, he decided that the car was out of his price range. It's an extremely clean Avus Blue/Dove interior 95 M3 with around 55k miles and is at PeterPan BMW in San Mateo if anyone is interested. I suspect that it will have a new waterpump in a few days.) Murray
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Microfiche - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 17:14:11 -0400 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Microfiche The E36 M3 is on fiche...some of the parts/numbers I have are: Repair Instructions 01 51 9 784 761 En I have edition #13 10/98 Construction Group 01 51 9 770 421 I have 9/92 (for engine building) Technical Data I have #10 edition 12/98 Parts Fiche - US '95 M3 Parts Fiche - Euro '94 M3 Torque Fiche Tools Fiche Updates Fiche The electrical troubleshooting manual(s) & updates were paper only...from memory. - Skip
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re :Oops, I Did It Again and The Check Is In The Mail - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 18:55:17 -0400 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re :Oops, I Did It Again and The Check Is In The Mail You may even think twice again about the autocross. Every insurance policy I've ever seen has specific exclusions about coverage during any type of "timed" event. So while you may not exceed 50 mph at your local autocross you do so at a greater risk because of the lack of any coverage while doing so. Which makes it kind of ironic then that you are covered barreling down the back straight at Mid Ohio at 125 mph during a drivers ed event. Despite being "technically" covered at DE events, I tend to drive like I have no coverage. I'll leave the 10/10th driving to my SCCA race weekends which are not in my M3. Jeremy Lucas 95 White M3 ps. Back at MidOhio Sept 28-29 for the Buckeye BMWCCA drivers ed ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Ngo" <dngo@commvault.com> > I haven't made it to the track with my M3 (though I hope to do it someday.) > Going to the track is a calculated risk, similar to the one that I take > every time I autocross. However, when I autox I am clearly trying to go as > fast as possible in order to win a competition - that is not true at a > school. The car control skills that are taught at driving schools are > designed to help you be a better driver overall and heavily contribute to > avoiding accidents. Why wouldn't an insurance company want to cover > participation in a school?