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#1. Alignment time. - from Mark Greer
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:27:34 -0400 (EDT) From: "Mark Greer" <mark.greer@excite.com> Subject: Alignment time. If I'm doing normal driving 98% of the time is there any reason to deviate from the MFG. specs on alignment?I've installed bilsteins (front & rear) with stock springs and mounted new tires.Car's going into the shop today and I need to know soon.thanks, ------------------------------------------------ Changed your e-mail? Keep your contacts! Use this free e-mail change of address service from Return Path. Register now!
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#2. Re: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer - from Boen168@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:04:32 EDT From: Boen168@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer Doug, Interesting! My '95 just turned 154K miles of mostly highway driving and my mechanic also said "no problemo" on those bushings! Best regards, David In a message dated 9/24/02 5:47:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: > Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:28:54 -0700 > From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> > Subject: OK who's right - you guys or my dealer > > Due to the considerable traffic on the topic of worn rear trailing arm > bushings, I ask the dealer every time I am in to have a look and report > on the condition of this part. Invariably the verdict is - no > problemo. Now that I am at 100,000km (62,000 mi) of mostly highway > driving, if I get them to replace rta bushings, how likely is it that I > (you) will be proven right :-) ? > > Thanks, Doug > > PS >> I am driving around with the GC shims in my trunk, and they are > getting a bit lonely with nothing to look after :-( > > > > >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer - from Robert Chay
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:23:46 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer You might want to get a new mechanic. You can't see the tears in the bushings unless you drop the rear trailing arm. Most likely, they're shot especially after 154k miles. I replaced mine at about 70k miles. I added the GC spacers while I was at it. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: <Boen168@aol.com> > > Doug, > > Interesting! My '95 just turned 154K miles of mostly highway driving and my > mechanic also said "no problemo" on those bushings! > > Best regards, > David >
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#4. RE: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer - from Wayne Miller
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:25:05 -0500 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer While it is possible, I doubt that either the mechanic or the dealer is actually going through the necessary steps to check the bushings out. You have to unbolt part of the brake line, drop the trailing arm, take off the thing that holds the bushing and then look closely at the bushing. You can't just kick the tire and say, "yup, they are fine". It is not a difficult job at all but, for whatever reason, I just have my doubts about them doing a proper check. I have seen bushings taken out of cars that were not beat on with far fewer than 100,000 miles and those were shot and in cars that are tracked or autocrossed, they go much quicker. I would ask exactly what they did to perform their check. Just trying to help and not trying to attack the mechanic or the dealer, -Wayne -----Original Message----- From: Boen168@aol.com [mailto:Boen168@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 11:13 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:04:32 EDT From: Boen168@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] OK who's right - you guys or my dealer Doug, Interesting! My '95 just turned 154K miles of mostly highway driving and my mechanic also said "no problemo" on those bushings! Best regards, David In a message dated 9/24/02 5:47:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: > Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:28:54 -0700 > From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> > Subject: OK who's right - you guys or my dealer > > Due to the considerable traffic on the topic of worn rear trailing arm > bushings, I ask the dealer every time I am in to have a look and report > on the condition of this part. Invariably the verdict is - no > problemo. Now that I am at 100,000km (62,000 mi) of mostly highway > driving, if I get them to replace rta bushings, how likely is it that I > (you) will be proven right :-) ? > > Thanks, Doug > > PS >> I am driving around with the GC shims in my trunk, and they are > getting a bit lonely with nothing to look after :-( > > > > > ************************************************************* 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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#5. re: Best place to buy UUC tranny mounts - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:29:24 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: re: Best place to buy UUC tranny mounts Justin - I did in fact buy the UCC collars, great product, nice fit and finish. The main difference between the items purchased thru McMaster and UCC would be the radius feature on the inner bore of the UCC STD Rings. If a person were going to use the McMaster collars then I would measure the smallest diameter of the existing transmission mount and order a ring for that size. You could have a machine shop add a radius to the collars or use them as is (in my opinion). It is also my belief that the addition of the STD Rings will not change the 'notchy' feel of the Stygar SS (or any other short throw shifter, though I have no personal experience) though the gate will _almost_ always be where you believe it to be (I do have this experience w/stock shifter), g-force will not be such a big issue moving the transmission around relative to the fixed (on transmission tunnel) shifter position. I believe the original post of the McMaster part listed the recommended McMaster p/n. The link I sent was for the nylon pieces, McMaster offers aluminum, steel, etc., etc. KLBurgess - now with _scary_ solid shifter _________ Justin asked: I'm wondering which bore and width size you went with on the shaft collars? How many did you add and how did the shifter feel? Thanks. Justin Paek w/ a notchy stygar ss __________ Kim wrote: I did in fact pre-purchase mine from UCC, great product, nice fit and finish, however another list member pointed out these little goodies. http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/psearch.asp?FAM=shaftcollars&FT_101=139&FT _158=40818&session=shaftcollars;101=139;158=40818 Kim Burgess - now with _scary_ solid shifter
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#6. Difference between 95 M3 rear trailing arms 325i rear trailing ar - from Jesse Chamberlain
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:32:01 -0400 From: Jesse Chamberlain <JChamberlain@mapletree.com> Subject: Difference between 95 M3 rear trailing arms 325i rear trailing ar ms..? A few months ago I was able to purchase a full rear subframe from a 95 M3 for very cheap, and I was going to put the rear trailing arms onto my 325i because I thought the trailing arm bushings were larger and stiffer. But, while looking through the Parts CD, I found out that while the actual trailing arms between the 325i and m3 are different, the trailing arm bushing is the same part #, 33 32 1 097 009. So my question is, what is different between the 325i and M3 trailing arms? Is it just more metal in the arms to make them stiffer? If so, do you think its really worth the effort to replace my 325i TAs with M3 ones? (I'm not sure its worth my effort, and I just recently had the rear wheel bearings replaced in my 325i trailing arms). I might just replace the TA bushings with 96+ M3 ones. Also, are the GC shims for the rear trailing arm bushings worth it for a street driven car? Thanks for the help. Jesse Chamberlain 325i soon w/full m3 suspension and other stuff
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#7. Re: OK who's right - you guys or my dealer - from Andy & DeeAnn Barton
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:10:32 -0400 From: "Andy & DeeAnn Barton" <seahome@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: OK who's right - you guys or my dealer > Subject: OK who's right - you guys or my dealer > > Due to the considerable traffic on the topic of worn rear trailing arm > bushings, I ask the dealer every time I am in to have a look and report > on the condition of this part. Invariably the verdict is - no > problemo. Now that I am at 100,000km (62,000 mi) of mostly highway > driving, if I get them to replace rta bushings, how likely is it that I > (you) will be proven right :-) ? > > Thanks, Doug > Based on my experience, I'd say your dealer is suspect. I'm convinced that my RTB's were toast by 40,000 miles, but an aftermarket suspension (Koni coilovers) masked some the symptoms of rear steer. When I switched briefly to Koni SA's/stock springs, the handling was downright dangerous. I've since gone to H&R C/O's (love them), and had the RTB's replaced with OEM bushings when the H&R's were installed. Night and day difference in rear end stability. The tail of the car is planted. I'd recommend using your GC shims with OEM bushings or going to the Active Autowerke bushings if you see a lot of track time.
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#8. Re: OK who's right - you guys or my dealer - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:20:33 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: OK who's right - you guys or my dealer on 9/24/02 7:42 AM, The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> wrote: > Due to the considerable traffic on the topic of worn rear trailing arm > bushings, I ask the dealer every time I am in to have a look and report > on the condition of this part. Invariably the verdict is - no > problemo. Now that I am at 100,000km (62,000 mi) of mostly highway > driving, if I get them to replace rta bushings, how likely is it that I > (you) will be proven right :-) ? You can't properly verify RTAB condition without dropping the carrier and the trailing arm from the body. I'd be astonished if your dealer bothers to do this. You can easily check. To avoid disturbing the rear alignment, the bushing carrier's position relative to the body needs to be marked carefully, and then of course it has to be assembled back in the same position. Either that, or a new alignment performed. If they didn't do this, then they didn't check the RTB, even if they say they did or think they did. At 60K miles of relatively easy use you may be OK, maybe not. Neil 96 M3
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#9. '95 Dakar Paint - from Jay Miller
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:21:07 -0700 From: "Jay Miller" <jjmiller6@hotmail.com> Subject: '95 Dakar Paint <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV>The paint shop should reference the name and number on the strut in the engine compartment. And it should be clearcoated... mine is.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Jay</DIV> <DIV>95 M3 Dakar.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>-------------------- 4 --------------------<BR>Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:18:04 -0500<BR>From: Darling Christopher O Maj ACSC Student AY03<BR> <<A href="http://lw3fd.law3.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?curmbox=F000000001&a=51c035af223c41f4550e28b29a369f0b&mailto=1&to=Christopher.Darling@MAXWELL.AF.MIL&msg=MSG1032832052.118&start=859644&len=15813&src=&type=x" target=_top>Christopher.Darling@MAXWELL.AF.MIL</A>><BR>Subject: BMW Paint Question<BR><BR>I'm having some paint work done on my 1995 Dakar Yellow M3. 10/94<BR>production. Does anyone know what kind of factory paint originally came on<BR>the car?? Brand name, oil base vs water base, clearcoat or not, etc??<BR><BR>Thanks,<BR><BR>Cod<BR><BR></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: <a href='http://g.msn.com/1HM1ENUS/c156??PI=44364'>Click Here</a><br></html>
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#10. Re: Suspension goodies on their way... - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:26:43 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Suspension goodies on their way... on 9/23/02 7:22 PM, DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> wrote: > I also got the front upper strut mounts from a '97, > which I plan on mounting left->right and vice versa. > Anyone know how much camber this'll give me ballpark? Depends on what springs you plan to use: i.e. the degree of lowering. With my H&R Sports on Koni SA strut inserts, which seem to sit a little lower than other nominally similar cars, I get a bit over 3 degrees negative. This is fine for track season, especially since I don't do a lot of other mileage. Neil 96 M3