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#1. [E36M3] Ordering parts and stuff from Demon Tweeks in UK - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:53:07 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: [E36M3] Ordering parts and stuff from Demon Tweeks in UK I will second Rob's comments. Work with Jack as he can handle the transaction for you. You can reach Jack at jack@elephantmotorsports.com These days, Jack is a distributor for a lot of items. Good guy with good pricing. He can get backed up a little at times but a little patience and knowing you are dealing with a reputable guy and club racer (yes, even though it is an E30 M3) makes it worth it. Later, Rich - no affiliation with Jack, just a satisfied customer -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:40:00 -0400 From: Rob Verenna <rob@willraceforbeer.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ordering parts and stuff from Demon Tweeks in UK Mike- I haven't ordered directly from them, although Shane K. has and will probably chime in or contact you directly. I ordered through Jack Money at ElephantMotorsports, a fellow club racer and enthusiast - great guy to deal with, even if he does drive an E30 M3. :) Jack was just about the same price (I assume he's set up as a distributor) and I didn't have to deal with any of the issues of the trans-atlantic sale, the stuff just showed up at the shop. It was drop shipped directly from DemonTweeks and I think most/all came USPS, even the seats. Jack also gives a 10% club racer discount. So, given the negligible price difference and for the convenience of dealing with a US business and a fellow club racer to boot, I recommend giving Jack a chance (www.elephantmotorsports.com). - rob
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#2. Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 13:25:15 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) At 11:40 AM 10/3/02, Andrej Dolenc talked about: >The rears are pretty much bolt'n'go, the fronts are cut'n'gut as you >know. Yep, that's why I was looking at buying Jonathan's set - already cutted-n-gutted :-) >As far as getting as close to stock as possible, that was my goal as well (the >rest of my suspension is still bone stock). I think mine are at about 1/2 >turn from full soft in both the front and rear. From my brief review of archived posts that seemed to be about the right setting. I'll do some more in-depth analysis of past responses prior to installation. >At 120k, you'll notice a HUGE difference once you put on the Koni's. Yeah, I checked my rear shocks quickly last weekend. Compression still had some resistance, but rebound was *shot*. >If you haven't done the RTB's, good time to do those as well. Mine were >pretty crispy when we pulled 'em out. Had the RTBs replaced (w/stock) about a month ago. Made a noticeable difference. Jim
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#3. Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) - from john_stoj@excite.com
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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:47:09 -0400 (EDT) From: "john_stoj@excite.com" <john_stoj@excite.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) > Had the RTBs replaced (w/stock) about a month ago. Made a noticeable difference. > > Jim > OK, I'm an idiot. What'r RTBs? - John S. ------------------------------------------------ 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 14:01:00 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) At 01:50 PM 10/3/02, john_stoj@excite.com wrote: >OK, I'm an idiot. What'r RTBs? Heh, I had to think for a second to figure it out :-) Rear Toe Bushings aka rear trailing arm bushings. Tend to wear out almost as soon as RSMs, especially with a lot of track miles. Mine were so badly gone that I could tell the were shot just by peering into the recess, without removing the trailing arm. Jim Bassett
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#5. Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) - from Robert Chay
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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 17:06:02 -0400 From: "Robert Chay" <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) Rear Trailing arm Bushings. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: <john_stoj@excite.com> > > OK, I'm an idiot. What'r RTBs? > > - John S. >
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#6. Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) - from john_stoj@excite.com
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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 17:08:38 -0400 (EDT) From: "john_stoj@excite.com" <john_stoj@excite.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) > >OK, I'm an idiot. What'r RTBs? > > Heh, I had to think for a second to figure it out :-) > > Rear Toe Bushings aka rear trailing arm bushings. Tend to wear out almost as soon as RSMs, especially with a lot of track miles. Thanks. I have a '97 with 48k miles, no track from me, but judging from the condition of the tires when I bought it, the PO wasn't too easy on the car. I guess I'll check them out. I keep thinking the shocks & struts need help, but people who see me drive can't imagine it. That said, the car doesn't feel as tight as it did when I bought it 20k ago. - John S. ------------------------------------------------ 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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#7. Re: YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) - from butchberney@attbi.com
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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 22:40:15 +0000 From: butchberney@attbi.com Subject: Re: YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) Even though you have the E46 mounts, I would go ahead and buy a new set when you replace the suspension. You can get them for about $15 each from Zygmunt, and since this is a "set and forget", you will be just that much safer. Just remember to get all the washers back in the right places, and your RSM's should never be a problem :- ) Happy suspending! Butch ------------------------------------ Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 11:29:40 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) OK, it's finally time to replace the stock struts & shocks on the M3 - for...My question is related to RSMs. I've got what I think are E46 RSMs on the M3 now...
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Tire Rack - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 15:55:18 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tire Rack Jim has been very knowledgeable and quite helpful to me over the past couple of years. I think he's at extension 364 and his email address is jim@tirerack.com Jonathan >From: Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> > >I just wanted to see if anyone has a BMW friendly rep at Tire Rack. Thanks > >Doug Wirth > _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
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#9. potenzas on the front, potenzas on the back - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 16:18:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: potenzas on the front, potenzas on the back group -- i imagine i'm not alone here... i have Bridgestone Potenza S02's on the car now. the front tread is nice and meaty. the rears are wearing thin (probably because of those RTB's i just replaced. i don't do burnouts.) -- and with the winter rain approaching, i'm getting nervous. checking tire rack, they don't have S02's in 245/40R17. but they do have S03's. - anyplace to get S02's anymore? - would it be bad to run S02's in the front, and S03's in the back? are they that different? thx zs
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#10. Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS! - from Mel Silva
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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 18:54:25 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS! Okay, I've calmed down a little, but I was violently angry not 40 minutes ago. I never had this problem in California, even on notorious Hwy 5, with tractor trailers and motorhomes everywhere. But, in Texas I see this all the time and today my number came up. I had to drive from Houston to Austin to do a product demo for a customer. All in all a pleasant drive. I had visited Barnes & Noble last night and picked up an Audio book, the latest and sad to say last offering by Douglas Adams (author of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, and many more) on CD. I had been to Austin and done my duty for the powers that be and was enjoying the 4th CD in a 7 CD set I had earlier put into the CD changer while en route home. I was cruising along through the middle of nowhere about 80Mph in the right lane of what had now opened up to a 6 lane divided hwy. I came upon a minivan as I crested one of the rolling hills and had gotten about 20 feet from it when I decided to change into the center lane to overtake. Just as I cleared the minivan I saw the stationary bulk of a truck tire carcass in the center lane. Another car sped by in the left lane and I was already along side the minivan. Microseconds later the tire carcass had ripped out the undertray, brake ducts, fog lights, mesh grill and tore off my pork chops. I had just replaced all of these bits not 6 months ago and this tread cap off a truck tire took them all out. The front of my car is a mess, yet I can't help to think that Chester and David have it much worse. It just annoys me that this didn't have to happen. With all the tire technology available, can't tire manufacturers design a tire that doesn't leave carcasses all over out nations highways for us to have to look at and a select few of us to run over? Mel
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#11. Subject: Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 19:56:10 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Subject: Re: [E36M3] YASP - Yet Another Suspension Post :-) Jim, As far as the TC Kline external adjustables, Pete (from TC Kline's) told me that the shaft is the same diameter as the DA's (which I believe is 12mm). If you bought the e46 mounts, then you could probably widen them. I have heard that TC's RSM are very harsh for street driving. Mo 98 M3/4 91 325IX. (Ultimate Snow machine)