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#1. High Dollar Downshift cont. - from DiVincenti, A.J.
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 14:42:22 -0500 From: "DiVincenti, A.J." <ADiVin@lsuhsc.edu> Subject: High Dollar Downshift cont. As a follow up to my "high dollar downshift", I took off the cam cover and everything looked fine as expected. A compression check yielded the following: 210, 210, 160, 110, 0, 110. It turned out that the best course of action is a used engine. Let me give a shout out to James at Bimmerworld he has been great. I feel confident I can do the engine swap myself more so than changing the head. I will have the other head rebuilt over time and a spare engine to play with. Never hurts to have a spare engine. While contemplating preventing this mis-shift from happening again, I was thinking about a gated shifter. I discovered that Racing Dynamics makes a shift gate which comes with a lever. They have a picture of this on their web site. It doesn't work with a short shifter though. I suspect it would be difficult to shift with any speed with this thing. Has anyone ever checked this thing out? http://www.racdyn-usa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=1&Pro duct_Code=122.19.36.001&Category_Code=e36m3 AJ
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#2. [E36M3] Oil, Oil, Oil! - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:03:12 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: [E36M3] Oil, Oil, Oil! Edited for the dirty word.... Jim writes >> >> That seems to be the consensus as to a weight to run at the track. In your >> archive search, did you come across Bob Stommel's "Oil Rules" post? If not, >> I'll have to dig it out at home (the infamous "hamster p*ss" description :-)). Here it is reposted in all it's glory (Bob lives in infamy). So Bob, how about an update. At the end of the six race season, do you like the Red Line 15W50 better than the Mobil 1 15W50??? Inquiring minds want to know. Later, Rich 95 M3 - occasional DE events and use Red Line 10W40...errr...hamster p*ss (not sure of the viscosity of this fluid or its lubricating properties :-) REPOST FOLLOWS -----> -------------------- 2 -------------------- Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 23:23:38 -0500 From: Bob Stommel <rstommel@iquest.net> Subject: Re: oil viscosity (was Feedback for your Comment) Jim Bassett causes a flashback: >>IF the heavy stuff slows down responsiveness, then why do trackers like to >>use it? >Because the thin stuff, to quote I believe Bob Stommel, "turns into hamster >p*ss" on the track. > >Here it is, from Nov 1998(!): >For ANY track event: Mobil 1 15W50 -- that's right, just one. I won't >bore everyone with all the reasons I no longer use Valvoline, BMW, Castrol, >Redline, Amsoil, Purple People Eater, or any other oil on the track. The >viscosity rating is simple -- anything thinner than 50-weight on the track >is gonna turn into hamster p*ss after a few hot runs. Just compare any >40-weight oil at the end of a driver school session with Mobil 1 15W50 >after a similar session and you'll see what I mean. Still true three years later -- with one exception. A fellow racer convinced me (after a lot of beer and arm-twisting) to try Redline 15W50 in my E30 M3 race car based on reports from some racers who say they actually finished a race with this stuff after complete loss of oil pressure. I was reluctant to do this at $8 per quart, but I went ahead and bought some for the upcoming race season. It's still sitting on the shelf waiting to be put in my rebuilt motor after I get more "break-in miles" on it. Ask me at the end of the season (and six races) if I liked it better than Mobil 1. Bob Stommel SPG Motorsports Indianapolis
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS - from Mel Silva
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 16:20:22 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS Right! It particularly annoys me because the whole State of Texas is so pro-trucking industry that us normal car people get ignored constantly. We have more annual fatalities in Houston from whole families getting decimated by an errant 18 wheeler, than there are homicides (this is honestly an opinion on my part with no real facts to back it up, it just SEEMS that way). No wonder everyone drives SUV's here. Texas keeps claiming that they want to do more safety inspection on big trucks to reduce accidents but the inspections only last while the authorities are looking. A few weeks later and we're back to trucks with poor brakes, bad steering arms and the whole lot. Makes me ill to think about it. -----Original Message----- From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 11:10 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:12:57 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS Juan, >>And our DOT pandering to lobbing by trucking/transportation companies excepts (accepts) this.<< Now that you mention it, this is really the crime in this whole thing. When you think of how many things the law considers punishable infractions, like not having one of those little reflector thingies on the fender near the headlight, or tint that is is a tiny bit too dark, or a myriad other things which seem much less serious than retreads littering America's roads, its unconscionable that the DOT continues to support these retreads which we all see lying all over the roads, no matter what state your in! Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#4. RE: Clutch replacement... - from Allen Reyes
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Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 15:38:23 -0700 From: "Allen Reyes" <allenrey14@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Clutch replacement... Eurasian (eap4parts.com) quoted me $229 for the same clutch kit with free shipping in So. Cal. I think you'd also need to purchase a pilot bearing. Allen ------------------------------------------- Where's the best place to purchase a new stock clutch price wise? I also want to buy all the associated components that I need to replace for a complete clutch redo, without leaving anything out, so any info here is appreciated. I've seen Sachs clutch kits in the BMP catalog for around $300 (?) Do these kits include everything and are these the same stock clutches the dealer sells? If it'll save me some headaches I'll just go to the dealer and pay the premium... _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:45:21 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS Yea, I agree. But at least in texas, you have those big open expanses of roads where you can drive for miles without seeing anybody else, right? I used to spend alot of time in the Dallas area, and, aside from the beautiful Texas women, and charming hospitality, thats what I seem to remember! Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> To: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 5:20 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS > Right! It particularly annoys me because the whole State of Texas is so > pro-trucking industry that us normal car people get ignored constantly. We > have more annual fatalities in Houston from whole families getting decimated > by an errant 18 wheeler, than there are homicides (this is honestly an > opinion on my part with no real facts to back it up, it just SEEMS that > way). No wonder everyone drives SUV's here. Texas keeps claiming that they > want to do more safety inspection on big trucks to reduce accidents but the > inspections only last while the authorities are looking. A few weeks later > and we're back to trucks with poor brakes, bad steering arms and the whole > lot. Makes me ill to think about it. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 11:10 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS > > > Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:12:57 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS > > Juan, > > >>And our DOT pandering to lobbing by trucking/transportation companies > excepts (accepts) this.<< > > Now that you mention it, this is really the crime in this whole thing. When > you think of how many things the law considers punishable infractions, like > not having one of those little reflector thingies on the fender near the > headlight, or tint that is is a tiny bit too dark, or a myriad other things > which seem much less serious than retreads littering America's roads, its > unconscionable that the DOT continues to support these retreads which we all > see lying all over the roads, no matter what state your in! > > Paul Elliott > --------------------------------------------------------- > '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: > 11 psi; AA Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; > Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, > JLAudio > > >
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#6. Re-treads - from russell
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 17:32:25 -0700 (PDT) From: russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re-treads > (why can't it be the > guy with the rusty F150 with a lift kit?) they just drive right over them! russell ===== "the state is the great fiction by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else" --frederic bastiat __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS - from Mel Silva
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 20:23:14 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS Well yes, there's that of course. How do you think I tested the speed governor? -----Original Message----- From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 5:50 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:45:21 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS Yea, I agree. But at least in texas, you have those big open expanses of roads where you can drive for miles without seeing anybody else, right? I used to spend alot of time in the Dallas area, and, aside from the beautiful Texas women, and charming hospitality, thats what I seem to remember! Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> To: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net>; "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 5:20 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS > Right! It particularly annoys me because the whole State of Texas is so > pro-trucking industry that us normal car people get ignored constantly. We > have more annual fatalities in Houston from whole families getting decimated > by an errant 18 wheeler, than there are homicides (this is honestly an > opinion on my part with no real facts to back it up, it just SEEMS that > way). No wonder everyone drives SUV's here. Texas keeps claiming that they > want to do more safety inspection on big trucks to reduce accidents but the > inspections only last while the authorities are looking. A few weeks later > and we're back to trucks with poor brakes, bad steering arms and the whole > lot. Makes me ill to think about it. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Elliott [mailto:elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net] > Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 11:10 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS > > > Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:12:57 -0400 > From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> > Subject: Another reason why driving in Texas SUCKS > > Juan, > > >>And our DOT pandering to lobbing by trucking/transportation companies > excepts (accepts) this.<< > > Now that you mention it, this is really the crime in this whole thing. When > you think of how many things the law considers punishable infractions, like > not having one of those little reflector thingies on the fender near the > headlight, or tint that is is a tiny bit too dark, or a myriad other things > which seem much less serious than retreads littering America's roads, its > unconscionable that the DOT continues to support these retreads which we all > see lying all over the roads, no matter what state your in! > > Paul Elliott > --------------------------------------------------------- > '99 White M3; 45-50K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: > 11 psi; AA Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; > Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, > JLAudio > > > ************************************************************* 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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#8. PF97's - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 21:33:54 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: PF97's Margaret stock M3/4, white, and resting in the garage, waiting for new tires and brakes (thanks Mo, for arranging the group purchase on the PF97's)... Margaret, Your very welcome! Everyone, My source will give anyone on the list the same price at anytime now. Just drop me an e-mail with your contact info and he will contact you for shipping info & payment. I used my new PF97's at Watkins Glen this past weekend. This was the first time that I have used track pads. WOW what a difference. The only problem that I had was TONS of dust. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean my rims? Since I drove home from NY with the track pads on, both sets of my rims are now full of PF97 dust. The rims have not been cleaned yet, or have gotten wet. (Tom told me that once the dust gets wet, it NEVER comes off the rims.) BTW, I did purchase an interstate battery, MTP-91. (thanks for all of the advice) I will be putting it in the car this weekend. Mo 98 M3/4 91 325IX
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Oil, Oil, Oil! - from Bob Stommel
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Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 20:54:30 -0500 From: Bob Stommel <rstommel@iquest.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil, Oil, Oil! Oh, man, I completely forgot about that post. Unfortunately, the planned "six race season" was short-lived. Shortly after breaking in the engine, I managed to toast it during its first race session when the alternator belt shredded and the water pump stopped turning. Never got a chance to put Redline in it. The engine is apart and the Redline is still sitting on the shelf. Maybe next year? :-( Bob Stommel >Jim writes >> > >> That seems to be the consensus as to a weight to run at the track. In > your > >> archive search, did you come across Bob Stommel's "Oil Rules" post? If > not, > >> I'll have to dig it out at home (the infamous "hamster p*ss" > description :-)). > >Here it is reposted in all it's glory (Bob lives in infamy). So Bob, how >about an update. At the end of the six race season, do you like the Red >Line 15W50 better than the Mobil 1 15W50??? > >Inquring minds want to know. > >Later, > >Rich > >95 M3 - occasional DE events and use Red Line 10W40...errr...hamster p*ss >(not sure of the viscosity of this fluid or its lubricating properties :-) > > >REPOST FOLLOWS -----> >-------------------- 2 -------------------- >Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2002 23:23:38 -0500 >From: Bob Stommel <rstommel@iquest.net> >Subject: Re: oil viscosity (was Feedback for your Comment) > >Jim Bassett causes a flashback: > > >>IF the heavy stuff slows down responsiveness, then why do trackers like to > >>use it? > > >Because the thin stuff, to quote I believe Bob Stommel, "turns into hamster > >p*ss" on the track. > > > >Here it is, from Nov 1998(!): > >For ANY track event: Mobil 1 15W50 -- that's right, just one. I won't > >bore everyone with all the reasons I no longer use Valvoline, BMW, Castrol, > >Redline, Amsoil, Purple People Eater, or any other oil on the track. The > >viscosity rating is simple -- anything thinner than 50-weight on the track > >is gonna turn into hamster p*ss after a few hot runs. Just compare any > >40-weight oil at the end of a driver school session with Mobil 1 15W50 > >after a similar session and you'll see what I mean. > >Still true three years later -- with one exception. A fellow racer >convinced me (after a lot of beer and arm-twisting) to try Redline 15W50 in >my E30 M3 race car based on reports from some racers who say they actually >finished a race with this stuff after complete loss of oil pressure. I was >reluctant to do this at $8 per quart, but I went ahead and bought some for >the upcoming race season. It's still sitting on the shelf waiting to be >put in my rebuilt motor after I get more "break-in miles" on it. Ask me at >the end of the season (and six races) if I liked it better than Mobil 1. > >Bob Stommel >SPG Motorsports >Indianapolis
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#10. Toyo Tires -- Anyone run 255//40/17s - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 22:34:39 EDT From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Toyo Tires -- Anyone run 255//40/17s Ok, now that we know where to get Toyos, has anyone run their 255/40/17s on 17 x 8 wheels? My I-stock car is pretty low and I have significant camber up front 3.5 neg. and 2.5 neg rear camber. Fenders are rolled and could be rolled even further. Just wondering if anyone has done this or not? 235s look kinda small on the car... Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock '92 525i 5-speed FOR SALE