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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Laguna Seca noise limit and JC Kit? - from m3ltw@msn.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:27:54 -0400 From: m3ltw@msn.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Laguna Seca noise limit and JC Kit? Wrom: YRWTQTIPWIGYOKSTTZRCLBDXRQBGJSNBOHMK > At 11:03 AM 9/24/02, m3ltw@msn.com wrote: > >I have heard that some stock exhaust cars can fail > >with just the JC kit. > > Just one (well, two) data point: > > Neither the '98 M3, nor the '93 325is have ever been tagged for violating > sound at Laguna. Both are outfitted with JC intakes and stock exhaust (the > 325is has - well, had - a '95 M3 exhaust). And of course I tip-toe around > Laguna :-) I've never had to short-shift out of Turn 5. > > Next month's race may be different, since the 325is now has a Rogue > exhaust. But then, the race group gets 103 dB. You've got to stop this madness! Now I'll have to do something to try to stay ahead! > >Another CHEAP option (which I use) is to have 2 exhaust deflectors (exhaust > >tubing with 45 deg. bends) mounted with hose clamps on the end of my > >exhaust. You can pivot them up/down/away from sound control! Shouldn't > >cost more that a few bucks, and is easily removed (or added) at the track. > > Just make sure they're on there securely. I've seen more than my fair share > of homemade deflectors as track debris :-) Would you consider cardboard flaps with Reynolds Wrap in the "homemade" category? It always makes me laugh when people don't think that an exhaust gets warm enough to melt plastic...let alone start a grass fire (Thunderhill?). Dan
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#2. Torsen diff fluid - from NSimon1111@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:35:07 -0400 From: NSimon1111@aol.com Subject: Torsen diff fluid Getting ready to replace the differential fluid in my 99 M Coupe. My M Coupe is one of the early ones with a torsen differential. Is Mobil 1 75W90 the right stuff? TIA. Neil Wash, DC
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Laguna Seca noise limit and JC Kit? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:44:31 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Laguna Seca noise limit and JC Kit? At 08:27 AM 9/24/02, m3ltw@msn.com talked about: >You've got to stop this madness! Hey, I didn't mention the LTW flywheel, and the 3.91 diff. :-) >Now I'll have to do something to try to >stay ahead! Pfft! It's *I* who has a lot of work to do, driving-wise, to stay up with you. >Would you consider cardboard flaps with Reynolds Wrap in the "homemade" >category? It always makes me laugh when people don't think that an exhaust >gets warm enough to melt plastic...let alone start a grass fire >(Thunderhill?). Not to mention that cardboard & tin foil is an effective sound reducer :-) Jim
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Radiator cost - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:51:44 -0400 From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radiator cost Several of us here in Dallas did a mini group buy on Behr radiators. We found a supplier right here in Dallas. Price was $150. Since it was in state, our total came to $163 including tax. I can get the name of the company. I'm surprised our group buy leader (Hi Alex!) hasn't already spoke up. Lowell Seaton '95 M3/2 Alpine White ----------------------------- Lee writes: > Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:32:50 -0400 > From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> > Subject: Radiator cost > > Anyone know what the cost of a new radiator is? > Lee > '95 M3 Violet
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#5. Non-C/O camber plates - from James Clay
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:13:04 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Non-C/O camber plates Sorry, there isn't any inside info. It is a project on the list, but more important ones pop up and it is subject to being bumped (E46, RSX, etc). They are much like us with new products - it is planned, it will be done, not sure when. Why not go coilover? We have been using 375F/600R springs and the ride is streetable, Bilstein sports aren't maxed out, great on the track! James ------------------------------------------------------------------ James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance World Challenge / SCCA / BMWCCA Racecar Rental Genuine and OEM BMW Parts (540) 639-9648 ------------------------------------------------------------------ Please inquire about our new line of performance street, track, and full race clutch/flywheel systems.
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Hawk Blue Brake Dust Cleaner? - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:37:41 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Hawk Blue Brake Dust Cleaner? "Tom Tice" <tetice@triad.rr.com> wrote: > > I have no idea if this really works but I was told that WD40 will > remove the stains (assuming its rust like) left on wheels from Hawk > HPS pads. I know these are different pads but I would suspect that > the stains come from similar sources. Tom, Hawk HPS pads do barely dust, much less stain the wheels. HPS pads dust the wheel in light grey hues that had earned them a reputation of 'dustless' pads. Hawk Blues (or most other track pads) are entirely different beasts. They eat rotors when cold and throw the metal shavings on the wheels. > I have also used clay (sold by Meguiars, Zymol, etc.) to remove > rust stains from my rear bumper that ultimately came from the brakes. > Either way I suspect it still takes a lot of work. Amen to that. Your wheel/generic cleaner/degreaser of choice + a _lot_ of rubbing get the job done every time. alex f
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#7. Tranny Mounts or Stiffners - from Jim Mihal
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 12:39:21 -0700 From: "Jim Mihal" <jmihal@jt-designs.com> Subject: Tranny Mounts or Stiffners Just for the record, the only similarity between the JT Designs STN Rings and what McMaster Carr sells is that they are both a 2 piece round collar. If anybody suggests that the McMaster Carr item will function equally, or be similar in terms of fit, function, life span to its mating parts, quality, or design, please step forward and explain. As for the the cup style bushing encapsulating method, please note how JT Designs pioneered this method with the introduction of the JT Designs E36 Racing Transmission Brace. For those of you who have been around long enough, please excuse this rant. For those of you new comers, do you homework before you buy anything or modify your vehicles in any way. There have been many unsound ideas and unproven products marketed to you. It is not worth taking any risks when it comes to your M3. <<QUALIFY YOUR MODIFICATIONS>> Jim Mihal jt-designs.com >>>Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:59:05 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: FW: [E36M3] re: Best place to buy UUC tranny mounts My apologies to MAT and UUC!!!! Mat wrote: "Yikes! UCC is the Uniform Commercial Code. UUC is the Underground Upgrade Club. We sell a kit we call the TME - Tranny Mount Enforcer. We manufacture our own bushings and reinforcement cups that work as a system to replace your existing tranny mounts all together. http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/tranny_mount/index.htm JT Designs sells a product they call the STN Ring that circles around your existing tranny mount. This is the product for which there seems to be a very similar item offered by McMaster-Carr, although I have no personal experience with this. Hope this helps clear up any confusion. Best regards, Matt Malfa" I wrote: "I did in fact buy the UCC collars" KLBurgess - now with _scary_ solid shifter<<<
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Radiator cost - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:42:41 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radiator cost LoweSeaton@aol.com wrote: > > Several of us here in Dallas did a mini group buy on Behr > radiators. We found a supplier right here in Dallas. Price > was $150. Since it was in state, our total came to $163 > including tax. That was from 1800radiator.com This for the real OE South African Behr radiators. 100% identical to the $350 dealer units. FWIW, I had a chance to view their inventory system and their internal cost for these radiators was $82. Kinda makes you wonder how much they really cost to manufacture (<$20?). > I can get the name of the company. I'm surprised our > group buy leader (Hi Alex!) hasn't already spoke up. I do have to work some times ;-) alex f > Lowell Seaton > '95 M3/2 Alpine White > ----------------------------- > > > > Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> wrote: > > > > A Behr radiator from Bimmerparts.com is ~$190. > > > > Lee writes: > > > Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 08:32:50 -0400 > > > From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> > > > Subject: Radiator cost > > > > > > Anyone know what the cost of a new radiator is? > > > Lee > > > '95 M3 Violet
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Non-C/O camber plates - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 17:16:41 -0400 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Non-C/O camber plates > Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:13:04 -0400 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: Non-C/O camber plates > > Sorry, there isn't any inside info. It is a project on the list, but more > important ones pop up and it is subject to being bumped (E46, RSX, etc). > They are much like us with new products - it is planned, it will be done, > not sure when. Why not go coilover? We have been using 375F/600R springs > and the ride is streetable, Bilstein sports aren't maxed out, great on the > track! > > James > James, In retrospect, I should have gone with coilovers in the first place. But I was running SCCA autocross this year and wanted to stay in stock class. As it turned out, I have run very few autocrosses and many, many track days! Now before I can go with coilovers, I'll need to get rid of my practically new Koni SA front struts (in stock M3 housings) and rear Koni SA shocks. Any takers for a complete set of E36 M3 Koni SA's?Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 94 325i
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#10. Part # needed - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 19:27:40 -0400 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: Part # needed Can anyone look up the part number for the euro foglight switch. The one with 2 buttons instead of our US single button part. I had been thinking about where to put a stealthy garage door opener button and this seemed like the a cool place. I already took apart my US switch and I know I can modify it to accept a second button but why reinvent the wheel. Besides, I'll maintain a complete factory appearance. Thanks, Bill Molina _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx