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#1. What is JTD RSM, RTB? - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 10:32:43 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: What is JTD RSM, RTB? Ajay, A little point of clarification. JTD stands for JT Designs (http://www.jt-designs.com/). A JTD RSM is the JT Designs Rear Shock Mount (like Andrew stated and there are also many others that make this mount along with BMW OE units). RTB can stand for Rear Trailing arm Bushing as well (at least I have seen it used this way) as well as Rear Tower Brace (like Andrew stated). I think JTD makes a Rear Tower Brace but I don't recall them making any type of Rear Trailing arm Bushing. Regards, Rich
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#2. Re: How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? - from steve crowl
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 10:00:38 -0500 From: "steve crowl" <scrowl@austin.rr.com> Subject: Re: How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? I have this exhaust and really like it. I do not think it is loud or drones. Some out-of-towners were riding with me this weekend, and the lady in the backseat remarked many times how much she liked the car's sound. One observation shared by others about the fit: the tips on mine just barely touch the rear valence. All things being equal and starting again, I might pick the ActiveAutoWerks gen III, but I do like the UUC. hth, Steve > Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 07:20:12 -0700 (PDT) > From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > Subject: How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? > > Thinking of picking one of these up used. Is it > annoyingly loud? Ie, drones on the freeway, people > can hear you coming for miles? > > Also, would a system from a '97 328is fit my '95 M3? > > UUC's website doesn't seem to be up and I can't get > them on the phone... > > -josh > > > ===== > Josh Wyte > Momentum Motorsports > 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST
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#3. Re: [E36M3] How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 11:15:50 -0400 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? > Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 07:20:12 -0700 (PDT) > From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > Subject: How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? > > Thinking of picking one of these up used. Is it > annoyingly loud? Ie, drones on the freeway, people > can hear you coming for miles? > > Also, would a system from a '97 328is fit my '95 M3? > > UUC's website doesn't seem to be up and I can't get > them on the phone... > > -josh > First, let me say that I do not have a System U, but I understand they are very loud and do have a "drone" when cruising. How much are you paying? I just got a new UUC TSE exhaust for my 98 M3 at their introductory price of $540 and I just love it. I get noticeably more power as evidenced by my exit and straightaway speeds at a track event this last weekend. The exhaust is tuned beautifully and sound great idling and under acceleration, but it is very quite when cruising at a constant speed. The only odd thing is that when this exhaust gets hot, the tips move as much as 1/2" or more to the left! It has melted the corner of the rear diffuser though, so it has a nice fit now! Unless you are saving a lot of money on the used System U, you might want to consider the TSE. Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 94 325i
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#4. Re: Jack Mount broke right off :( - from Dan Snyder
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 08:32:33 -0400 From: "Dan Snyder" <m3ltw@msn.com> Subject: Re: Jack Mount broke right off :( > Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:19:30 -0500 > From: "Michael Michalski" <mmichalski@leaselink.com> > Subject: Jack Mount broke right off :( > > ...I ended up taking > out my spare tire for the first time. What I forgot to take out was the > jack. A very typical newbie mistake! (BTDT) > When I went to put the tire back at the end of the day, I > noticed the jack laying on the floor, with THE CLAMP ATTACHED!! It looks > like the metal cracked right off. Usually, they just pop out of the clamp...and then proceed to rip up the interior of the trunk. (and then, totally frustrated, you forget to put it back in the car when you leave the track...) I'm a little surprised you didn't hear the destruction going on, especially at an autocross. Either way, it is hard to judge without seeing the offending parts, but my guess is that a few tack welds will do the trick (with a little paint to hide it all). Just be happy you don't have to repaint your trunk! Dan
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#5. Re: How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 10:39:26 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? on 10/7/02 9:40 AM, DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> wrote: > Thinking of picking one of these up used. Is it > annoyingly loud? Ie, drones on the freeway, people > can hear you coming for miles? I drove one on a friend's M3 LTW earlier last year, and would respond "yes" on both counts. His was primarily a track car so he didn't mind. Nice sound, but a whole lot of it. I don't know whether the design might have changed at all since he bought it though. Neil 96 M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? - from twisty M3
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Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 08:42:43 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How loud is the UUC System U exhaust? I have the System U on my car and it's been a love/hate relationship. ;) Actually, I'm edging more towards loving it now that we've spent more time together. I think sound is somewhat subjective, but yes... It's loud. It's not nearly as loud as it was when it was first installed, but it is still a bit loud. It sounds great outside of the car and it's absolutely incredible on track or just running through the gears up into the high rpms. I can hear it enough when cruising on the freeway that I have to turn the volume up on my stereo to drown it out. It only "drones" or has any annoying qualities between about 3k-4k on my car. Everyone who's driven in the car or heard it from out side loves it, so I think I just have an ear that's a bit sensitive to certain sounds. Fit was a big issue until I got under it and really fooled around with the hangers for a while. It fits fine now. The sound has really grown on me, and it lost a bit of volume and some of the annoying sounds after a nice track weekend. If you want stealth, this isn't for you! ;) Jonathan L. >From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > >Thinking of picking one of these up used. Is it >annoyingly loud? Ie, drones on the freeway, people >can hear you coming for miles? > >Also, would a system from a '97 328is fit my '95 M3? > >UUC's website doesn't seem to be up and I can't get >them on the phone... > >-josh > > >===== >Josh Wyte >Momentum Motorsports >508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
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#7. Am I (potentially) Hosed? - from Gary A. Preece
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:17:59 -0400 From: "Gary A. Preece" <gapreece@entreky.net> Subject: Am I (potentially) Hosed? Paul, Get one of those strong magnets on the end of a wand. I am constantly using mine to retrieve bolts, nuts, etc. Gary <snip> 1. Hosed. Disassemble the entire filter assembly at once or have a pro do it since you appear so incapable. 2. Wait and See. Prolly not gonna kill anything, but drive around with the radio off in 'hyper listen' mode. 3. Forget it. There's no way it's gonna do anything in there. Besides, you don't even know that's where it went. Opinions? Thanks, all! :) -Paul England 97 M3/2 --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]
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#8. Free Porkchops (SoCal) - from Philip
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:31:41 -0700 From: Philip <estorilphil@highstream.net> Subject: Free Porkchops (SoCal) No, they're not the edible kind. They're (two of them) the little triangular looking plastic pieces that so often got detached, one way or the other, from our cars. Anyhow, now that I've upgraded to the JTD aluminum splash shield, I no longer need them. Anyone out there want them for free? Granted they're not new, they appear to be in good condition. Let me know, I'm in the Southern California area. Irvine/Newport-Beach, to be exact. :-) Phil Estoril 99 M3/2, a bit deviated from the stock configuration Black 96 'Burban, almost completely stock
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#9. Jack Mount broke right off :( - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:43:56 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Jack Mount broke right off :( Michael, >>jack however. When I went to put the tire back at the end of the day, I noticed the jack laying on the floor, with THE CLAMP ATTACHED!! It looks like the metal cracked right off. How much is this going to cost me to get fixed???<< The same exact thing happened to me about 6 mos after I bought the car! Its been this way for over 3 yrs now. It looks to me like the part just broke off. All I do now is lay the jack down next to the spare in the spare tire well, where it used to be securely stowed. It hasnt made any noise, so I dont think its a big deal. Anyway, as I recall, when it used to be stowed on its mooring, you couldnt really get it out without first removing the spare. It was a big pain. Now I just have to lift up one side of the spare and I can just pull the jack out. Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45K 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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#10. Re: [E36M3] Free Porkchops (SoCal) - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 09:45:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Free Porkchops (SoCal) You can separate the two pieces in the pork chop and reuse the lower part. Chester > Anyhow, now that I've upgraded to the JTD aluminum splash shield, I no longer > need them. Anyone out there want them for free? Granted they're not new, > they appear to be in good condition. ===== __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com