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#1. Re: [E36M3] Antifreeze - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 22:40:17 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Antifreeze In a message dated 10/4/02 3:13:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hcprobst@nycap.rr.com writes: > Can anyone recommend a suitable brand or will any phosphate/nitrate free > brand be fine. > I'm not sure, but I do recall enough threads on this subject in the past to convince me to only use BMW antifreeze. Otherwise, you take your chances. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001
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#2. Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question - from ajoseph1981@earthlink.net
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 21:51:01 -0500 From: <ajoseph1981@earthlink.net> Subject: Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question Gruppe: Installing new RTAB's tomorrow and I have this one quick question: When putting in the nylon Ground Control bushing stabilizers, does the concave side face in towards bushing or out towards the console (or casette or whatever they call the mounting doo-hicky)? Advice ALWAYS appreciated!!! Andrew Joseph ajoseph1981@earthlink.net
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 20:58:43 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question > >Gruppe: > >Installing new RTAB's tomorrow and I have this one quick question: When >putting in the nylon Ground Control bushing stabilizers, does the concave >side face in towards bushing or out towards the console (or casette or >whatever they call the mounting doo-hicky)? > >Advice ALWAYS appreciated!!! > >Andrew Joseph >ajoseph1981@earthlink.net > Concave in. Flat side towards console. Jay
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#4. Re: PF97's - from David Hogg
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Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 05:52:18 -0400 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: Re: PF97's Mo, Just clean 'em. The "never comes off after it gets wet" syndrome applies to the dust from Hawk blues, and it's rumored that their latest compound has helped fix this nasty Hawk habit. Any Hawk users want to confirm this?? At any rate, you'll not have this problem with the PF97's, which are a truly great pad IMHO. Their dust washes off the same as those nasty-dirty stock Jurids. It's just that there's even more of it. Dave Hogg
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question - from Lee E. Piccione
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Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 08:05:23 -0400 From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question Jay, I have the spacers installed on my car and could have sworn they were in opposite of what you said. I took a quick look under my car and also managed to find the little hand-drawn GC instruction sheet. It is definately concave OUT toward console, flat side IN toward bushing. Just trying to help so some one does not install them wrong... Lee '95 Violet "Jay W. Hudson" wrote: > Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 20:58:43 -0700 > From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question > > > > >Gruppe: > > > >Installing new RTAB's tomorrow and I have this one quick question: When > >putting in the nylon Ground Control bushing stabilizers, does the concave > >side face in towards bushing or out towards the console (or casette or > >whatever they call the mounting doo-hicky)? > > > >Advice ALWAYS appreciated!!! > > > >Andrew Joseph > >ajoseph1981@earthlink.net > > > > Concave in. Flat side towards console. Jay > > ************************************************************* > 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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#6. Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 06:01:16 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question At 08:05 AM 10/5/02 -0400, you wrote: >Jay, >I have the spacers installed on my car and could have sworn they >were in opposite of what you said. I took a quick look under my car >and also managed to find the little hand-drawn GC instruction sheet. >It is definately concave OUT toward console, flat side IN toward bushing. >Just trying to help so some one does not install them wrong... >Lee >'95 Violet You are so right and I am so wrong. I should have looked at the instructions before I replied. Please forgive the mistake. Thanks for correcting me. Jay >"Jay W. Hudson" wrote: > >> Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 20:58:43 -0700 >> From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> >> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ground Control RTAB Stabilizer Question >> >> > >> >Gruppe: >> > >> >Installing new RTAB's tomorrow and I have this one quick question: When >> >putting in the nylon Ground Control bushing stabilizers, does the concave >> >side face in towards bushing or out towards the console (or casette or >> >whatever they call the mounting doo-hicky)? >> > >> >Advice ALWAYS appreciated!!! >> > >> >Andrew Joseph >> >ajoseph1981@earthlink.net >> > >> >> Concave in. Flat side towards console. Jay >> >> ************************************************************* >> 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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#7. X-brace install question - from Lee E. Piccione
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Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 09:17:17 -0400 From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> Subject: X-brace install question I need buy the bolts to attach the front on the X-brace to the front crossmember and was wondering if anyone knew what length bolt is needed, and if I should use a lock washer or Lok-tite? I know the bolt is a 8x1.25, but how long? 20mm? 25mm? Longer? Thanks, Lee '95 Violet (hopefully installing triple-adjustable Motons, H&R 60mm springs and TCKline hardware today)
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#8. Another good reason for SMGII - from Chris Gant
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Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 08:15:00 -0500 From: "Chris Gant" <cgant@cox.net> Subject: Another good reason for SMGII I'm surprised no one's mentioned this one yet, but Goodyear has a couple = very cool short videos of Derek Bell driving some of the coolest cars = around some very interesting tracks. Of course one of them is the E46 = with SMG II. I think I'm sold on SMG now. If there's something out there = that can improve my lap times, then I'm going to use it. And honestly, = after 15 years of driving numerous 5 speeds, shifting gears the 'old = fashioned way' is really starting to feel more and more clumsy to me = each day. I mean, how cool would it be to hit the next gear with a = twitch of the finger?=20 I guess we'll just have to wait and see how well PTG does in the Speed = GT class with the SMG's next season. Go to www.eaglef1.com Chris Gant Riding the technology wave
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#9. Re: [E36M3] SMG - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 09:54:13 -0400 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] SMG >The right way to make a manual and SMG option would be to design a true >_Sequential_ Manual Gearbox. Then your only options would be whether >you want a to clutch and move the lever yourself, or whether you want >paddle shifters. If you want paddles it's 3 actuators, some connectors >and a different ECU image. I guess it was easier/cheaper to adapt the >tranny they had. bummer. Sequential box is no good for the street. You have to go through every gear up and down to get back to neutral. Imagine the frustration of driving in stop and go traffic. Add in straight cut gears (can you say gear whine?) and you have a very uncomfortable ride. Sequentials are race only and will in all likelihood stay that way. Shane K. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.
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#10. Insp. II - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 09:41:57 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Insp. II In a message dated 10/4/02 12:12:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net writes: > Since a full inspection II is so expensive, running anywhere from about $600 > to $900 depending on how many items the particular dealership adds to the > base BMW list, Im wondering how much you were able to save by performing > some of the functions yourself. Do you recall which items you did yourself? > Hi Paul, Here's the deal. My Dealer charges $75.00/hr. labor, so adjust accordingly. Not sure what Boston Dealer's charge? When the Service Advisor punched in the Insp. II into the computer system the display said $975! But he assured me that the work to be performed would come to much less, and it did to the tune of $424.81 (actual Insp. II was $134.78). He said this was the cheapest Insp. II they ever performed. ;-)) So the things I did: spark plugs transmission and differential fluid change engine oil and filter air filter (I use a K&N) What they did: 1) total inspection: all bushings front and rear OK at this time 2) A/C microfilter (I tried to do this myself, almost killed my neck) 3) fuel filter 4) the drive belts were dry rotting so they were replaced ($127.88) 5) coolant change ($87.15) 6) brake fluid change ($75.00), had them use my ATE yellow Items 4-6 brought the price up to $424.81 Not bad in my opinion. I can live with this! BTW: They sent me a coupon for an alignment...$85.00. Since I had them install my front Koni's SA's during the service, I needed the alignment anyway! So in total, they worked on the car from 8:00am until 4:45pm...a good deal. I'm fortunate, I feel I have a great Dealer. They love the car, and take an interest in my autox'ing. I just wish they'd sponsor me ;-( take care, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 BSP Champion 2001