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#1. FS: M3 LTW suspension (real deal) - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 07:41:34 -0400 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: FS: M3 LTW suspension (real deal) Authentic LTW suspension components taken off at 10K before converting to full race car. I have front and rear springs, front and rear sway bars, and the rear shocks only. The front struts were converted to an adjustable setup. Turner's site currently has a set of front struts for sale under their own used parts section (not the classifieds). $400 plus shipping. Bill Molina _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Kumho Ecsta 712 street in 245/40/17 on rear of E36M3 - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:00:07 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Kumho Ecsta 712 street in 245/40/17 on rear of E36M3 Marc, This is the stock size, so you should be fine. I'm running the 255/40/17 Ecsta 712's on back, but I have rolled fenders. It's a close fit but looks nice. Good luck, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#3. Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirrors - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:08:11 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re[2]: [E36M3] Heated mirrors LoweSeaton LoweSeaton writes: > chester_p_wong@yahoo.com writes: >> The mirrors are heated all the time...regardless of rain or outside temp. > I agree. However, my mirrors have long since stopped heating up. What is > the cause/fix? It is not a big concern since I live in Dallas, just curious > if it is a cheap fix. As far as I know, the heating element is built into the mirror glass itself. You'd have to replace the mirrors themselves to regain the heating functionality. Good time to upgrade to the Euro glass - the drivers side is convex and makes a difference in how much road you see behind you. The heating element appears to be stronger too, the drivers side mirror on my car clears up a lot faster than the passenger side one (only put in the euro glass on the drivers side). Andrej '97 M3
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#4. Re: Recharge a battery? - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:46:50 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Recharge a battery? I've been using a Battery Tender (to maintain the charge on my garage queen) for several years, and I've also used a Sears 2A/10A charger on those occasions when the battery was accidentally drained. I always connect the chargers to the access posts under the hood, and not directly to the battery. The positive post has a black cover on it, and the negative post is a silver 'bolt' nearby. On my '95, they are located in the right side of the engine compartment, close to the firewall. I've never had a problem with this approach. The only caution is that, when charging at 10A, the battery fluid may produce significant amounts of vapors, so you should be sure to do it in a well-ventilated area. Also, connect the charger to the correct posts BEFORE you plug the charger into the AC outlet. Since you won't be disconnecting any battery cables, your radio settings will remain intact. -rb >Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 11:09:10 -0700 >From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> >Subject: Recharge a battery? > >Greetings, all! > >The battery of my 95 M3 died last week after sitting in the garage for five >days. I jump-started the car, and have been driving it everyday since >without any problem. This battery was last installed about 59k miles ago. >Is it time to replace it again? Or is it okay to add distill water and >recharge it? > >If it is okay to recharge the battery, how could I recharge it correctly? >In an old car, I would just disconnect the positive terminal and charge it >overnight. But I worry that newer cars might have electronic stuff that >could be easily damaged if I do it this way. I also don't want to wipe out >all my radio settings... > >Thanks! _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
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#5. RE: Kumho MX? - from Bob Lenarcik
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:03:23 -0700 From: Bob Lenarcik <lenarcik@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: Kumho MX? Peter, I think Kumho has created another winner. Compared to the 712s, they are MUCH stickier and didn't require much of a "break in". The 712s needed about 800 miles before I felt they were sticking to their potential. Subjectively, the MX is a bit noisier than the 712, but not enough for me to care. It won't rain for about 2 more months here, so I can't speak about wet performance. Unfortunately, I can't compare the MX to the S03 and Pilot. The decision came down to S03 and the MX - the MX won on price. The OEM MXX3 didn't last 12k miles and I rarely need that level of performance on the street so it was really hard to justify the expense of Pilots even at their recently lowered price. The only issue so far is that they are wider and a bit taller than the same size 712. I needed an extra 2mm of spacer (5mm vs. 3mm) for clearance in front and they rubbed whenever the suspension reached full travel in front. I have H&R c/os and had the was car really low. It was aligned and corner balanced by Custom Alignment in Mt View, so I had them car raise the car .5" which solved the problem. I'll have more to say once I get some time in the rain with them. - Bob -----Original Message----- From: Peter Fanning [mailto:p.fanning@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 6:35 PM To: E36M3 Cc: lenarcik@pacbell.net Subject: Re: Kumho MX? Bob, What do you think of the MXs? I couldn't get them in the size I wanted when I last replaced tires. How do they compare to SO3 or Pilots? Dry, wet, noise and ride performance? Peter Fanning '98 M3/4
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#6. Re: Kumho Ecsta 712 street in 245/40/17 on rear of E36M3 - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:05:34 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Kumho Ecsta 712 street in 245/40/17 on rear of E36M3 on 9/9/02 8:13 PM, Msebmwman@aol.com wrote: > Has anyone here run 245/40/17 Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 street tires on the rear > of their E36M3 without rubbing on the rear. I was thinking of getting these on > the car for stock daily driver that doesn't see track duty. Price is right and > tire rack has them. > Thanks, > Marc > 95 M3 CSL (get Toyo RA1s to play with) > 95 M3 Hevay (needs street rubber) Hey Marc, As several people have already pointed out, 245 is their stock rear size, so there should be no problem, right? However all the responses came from people with 96 or later cars, whereas both yours are 95. So there are other factors to consider. I'm assuming your 95 HWT has the stock 7.5" wheels; the 96+ has 8.5" at the rear. Both have 41mm offset, which means that the extra width of the 96+ wheels falls equally to the inside and outside. To accommodate this extra 1/2" on the inboard the 96+ M3 has a muffler with a clearance dent stamped into it, which your 95 lacks. So there's at least the possibility that you might rub the 245 tire's inner sidewall on the muffler. If this happens you could take a BFH and make your own clearance dent. Another thing to consider is that your stock 235 section tires are already nominally too wide for the stock 7.5" rims. Most 235 tires spec 8" or wider rims, which BMW cheated by 1/2". Interestingly however I note that Kumho specs rims of 8-9.5" for both the 235/40-17 and 245/40-17 sizes (Tire Rack web site), so I guess you'd still only be cheating by 1/2". Kind of long for a non-answer...<g> Neil 96 M3
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#7. Re: I've done it (brake job) - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:10:25 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: I've done it (brake job) The parking brake is supposed to be adjusted with the rotor installed. You access the adjusting wheel with a screwdriver, going through a lug bolt hole. You'll need to rotate the wheel hub to get a lug bolt hole aligned to the adjusting wheel. The adjustment procedure is described in Bentley. -rb >Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 18:10:28 -0700 >From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: I've done it (brake job) <snip> >The removal steps of the front and rear rotors were quite the same, except, >of course, you might want to adjust the parking brakes in the rear while >the >rotors were out. I don't think one could adjust the parking brakes if the >rotors are in place, since the hole on the other side is so small to reach >and turn the "adjusting teeth". > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
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#8. Klunk Found and Weeping Seals - from Steve Klein
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:14:37 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Klunk Found and Weeping Seals Hello, all- In my continuing search for the frustrating klunk in the rear end, I used some prototype diagnostic machinery this past Friday. I briefed a mechanically unaware friend of the components in the rear suspension and drivetrain of the car, pulled out the trunk mat, put him in the back seat with the other half folded down and proceeded to drive saying "There. That. Where is that noise coming from?" To my relief and dismay, the noise was coming from the center of the car, right in front of the spare well, and putting his hand on the floor there, he could feel it as well. My relief comes from having disassembled the suspension numerous times, checking the RTB's, wheel bearings, shock mounts, etc. . . The dismay comes from fearing what could be loose/wrong with the diff. I just had the right diff. seal replaced at my last Insp. II (1k mi. ago) and now the left is weeping a bit. The noise seems to be worsening (more associated noises than the original single klunk). The up(down)side is that tomorrow I'm taking the car in to have the VANOS replaced (108K mi) and I have a set of Powerflex rear subframe bushings that I got from Andrew Taylor at Taylor AUTOsport (sorry about the earlier confusion, Andrew), so I'm prepared to have those installed. My question(s) is(are) what else could be askew back there that would have similar symptoms/effects. I'd like to be prepared for all posibilities. Thank you all in advance for your wisdom, -Steve
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#9. Aluminum Pedals - from Darling Christopher O Maj ACSC Student AY03
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:27:36 -0500 From: Darling Christopher O Maj ACSC Student AY03 <Christopher.Darling@MAXWELL.AF.MIL> Subject: Aluminum Pedals Gruppe, BMW sells an aluminum pedal kit for E46 cars. Has anyone confirmed whether this kit will fit on an E36 M3 (1995 model)????? Thanks, Cod
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#10. USAA Insurance - from Darling Christopher O Maj ACSC Student AY03
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:43:30 -0500 From: Darling Christopher O Maj ACSC Student AY03 <Christopher.Darling@MAXWELL.AF.MIL> Subject: USAA Insurance Most of you may know this already, but I just confirmed with USAA: driving schools at racetracks are now specifically excluded from auto insurance coverage. Yes, even if "untimed" event, blah, blah, blah. Cod
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Bimmers Clinic... - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:49:33 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Bimmers Clinic... Bimmers Clinic does just about all the work on my car that I don't do myself (been going there from Ventura for the last 2.5 years or so). I've really grown to like them a lot, and I think George is great. He is generally in favor of using only stock components, but he is getting more open to the performance market. They'll also install any aftermarket stuff you bring in, but if the quality doesn't look up to standard, be ready to hear about it. ;) I'd say the prices are about normal, but they're very thorough with work and pay a lot of attention to details. I've never been let down, and I really like the fact that they don't mind me getting under the car with them. Jonathan L. >From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> > >Hello, > > > >Anybody have any experience with Bimmer's Clinic here in Los Angeles? > >They always advertise on the LA Chapter newsletter and it does look like a >pretty decent shop. > >Also, has anybody on this list had work done to their car at EVOSPORT? > >Are they just an online vendor or are they a service shop also? > >Would like to hear from anybody who's used any of these two in the past... > > > > > >Juan. > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com