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#1. RE: UTCT - from Steve Klein
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 16:00:49 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: RE: UTCT Hello, Brian and thanks for the post- I have done timing chain work on my bike several times, so I'm quite familiar with marking relationships between every piece and making sure NOTHING moves. I've also conversed with Chester about a tool set he is assembling for this procedure. I guess the bottom line question is: did it help to quiet the noise? Thanks, Steve
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#2. Gasoline smell after fill-up - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 18:53:19 EDT From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: Gasoline smell after fill-up In a message dated 10/15/2002 4:50:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: I had the exact same problem just last night for the first time ever. After filling up completely (which I rarely do) I had significant gas smell when I got back to my garage. There was a little drippage of gas under the car. I already had the seats out so I opened up the two gas tank access points and found that the ring behind the drivers seat was leaking. I got a replacement seal washer (rubber) which will hopefully take care of the problem. Unfortunately, I think our '95s are starting to show their age! John Cloutier '95 Avus Blue M3 53k miles > Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 17:13:34 +0000 > From: butchberney@attbi.com > Subject: Gasoline smell after fill-up > > The first time this happened was last week. The next > morning, after filling my car the day before, the garage > had a strong smell of gasoline. It went away the > following day, so I figured some had spilled in the > overflow. Unfortunately, I filled up yesterday, and > encountered the same problem this morning. > > I am guessing that something in the filler neck could be > the problem, or maybe even the gas cap, but I thought I > would check the "knowlege base" before digging into > this :) > > Anyone else have this problem before? > > Thanks, > Butch >
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#3. Road Atlanta World Challenge- from James Clay
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 19:15:29 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Road Atlanta World Challenge <long> I had a bunch of people asking me for a race recap from the last World Challenge race so I will send this recap to the whole list. For anyone that doesn't know, I am a rookie driver in World Challenge and we run a single car privateer-level effort at this point (2003 Season release coming soon!). Road Atlanta was my second pro start. I had just been to the track 2 weeks previously to set up a customer's ITS car (that swept the weekend) and I was on top of my game. We set the car's suspension up with all the tricks I know for that track and were ready to go. First session of lapping day went great. I was able to keep it on the floor with beaten tires from exit of 10A into braking for 1. I was also able to stay on the heels of the faster cars (Taz's Honda, Kirberg's new E46, and one of the Tripoint Mazdas). I had plenty of diagnosable suspension tweaks left and we had some power on this Hp track - it was going to be a good weekend. By about the 3rd session of lapping day, we seemed to be making progress, but not as rapidly as some of the cars that had been slower (and were now faster). One evident area that I am losing ground is under braking - weight won't transfer like I would like it to. Still using the Hawk HT-10 pads, their smooth initial bite is the only thing that is keeping me on track as the car wants to skate when the brakes are first applied. In my only non-intentional off of the weekend, I decide to stop being so whiny and push the braking zone into 1 about 50 feet past my normal spot (right on the heels of Fitzgerald who I have been parked behind since Turn 10). I usually brake at 250 with this setup, Fitzgerald brakes at 175, I hit them at 200 and go straight off the track, through the DEEP gravel pits, avoid the wall and pull through the gravel out and back on the track. In the 4th session, I am behind Will and Sak and obviously losing ground between 1-4. No blatant handling problems, just not enough stick - any faster and I am off line and the whole section is shot. Back to work on the shocks/brake bias. The next day is 2 practice sessions. The first one seems good. I am passing lots of cars and the handling issues seem to have gone away, still not happy about the brakes and I am never behind a fast car between 1-4 again to test grip. Second practice comes out and I am 22nd after both sessions, better than mid-pack, but not much and minor changes aren't going to get 2+ sec required to catch the leaders. Oddly, times have not improved from yesterday's sessions. I figure the 12+ session tires are playing an important part, we won't be up at the front, but will definitely improve for qualifying. Qualifying - New Redline oil should be good for a few Hp. New tires, one small tweak on crossweight and rebound and the car is ready (I have a prototype set of Ground Control camber plates that allow weight-jacking from the top - VERY COOL!). I get behind one of the Turner cars, warm up, gap, then close the gap on a flyer - feeling good about the car, except for a slight hop that seems to have developed in 12 - scary. One slower lap and then two more fast, but not as good as the second lap (these tires are interesting to say the least). Hopping in 12 more evident as I push faster, not able to keep it on the floor anymore. I come into the pits, make a quick shock adjustment and change cornerweight (the GC plates are really cool!), go back out and the car can go through 12 again. One of the Mazdas passes, I get behind, and it is obvious they are ripping out of the 1-4 section with the FWD picking up a lot of ground there. No more fast laps, results put me 24 or 26 (I don't remember, but I am not happy either way). I know how the water runs on this track and I have never been timid in 12 against most better judgment so I get to work. Overnight prayer for rain doesn't pull through. We go through the starting ceremony, get lined up on grid, introductions, then the engines are refired. Start lights go out and it looks like everyone in my area is sleeping. I dodge to the inside on Seldorf's tail and work up through several rows. Midpack race pace is always slow for the first few turns, only common sense keeps you from getting silly and I don't seem to have an overwhelming amount. We narrow down to 2 for turn 3 and avoid the inevitable spin of some car (things are moving fast now), then I get 3 wide and a brief moment think about passing on the outside of 4 in the marbles. Tuck back in line, go through the esses, downshift and prepare for a killer launch out of 5 - but no gear. First time I have missed a shift this year - I am going to blame it on bouncing over the outside curbs on the entry to the turn - I am pretty sure that had something to do with it. I count as the cars blow by on the short straight - 1, 2, 3, 4. Now everyone is settled in line and ready to race for positions. We are at the back of a pack of 4. On the second lap, I bump-draft Hein past an Acura. Foo, Hein, and myself come over the hill in 12, Foo taps the brakes - not big, no incident, I am going to take advantage of that one soon. I pass Hein and am on Foo's bumper, then he pulls me out of 7. I am close under braking for 10 and just about run over him as he taps the brakes in 12 again. Still can't get by in the turns and can't touch him on the straight - I am content to stay in his draft. At least we are catching the group of 4-5 cars a few seconds ahead. Foo gets around an Acura in traffic and I don't (straight line the esses/grass on the inside in an attempt to lose as little speed as possible) - I catch the Acura again finally and we battle for the rest of the race. Almost no contact and zero damage up to the last lap. I am still behind the Acura and notice a tire on the outside of 10B courtesy of Taz who I passed as he was working to get into the pits a couple of laps earlier. The Acura changes its line to avoid, in a last shot effort, I maximize corner radius and exit speed and wipe out the tire. I now have the speed to get by before the flag, but the splitter is pulled loose and suddenly under the LF tire severely limiting grip in 12 - I go wide, take the finish 4 in the grass in typical style. 18th overall, car is relatively unharmed and ready for VIR in two weeks! Thanks to our sponsors - Ground Control, Hawk, Redline, and Airgas. James -------------------------------------------------------------------- James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance Genuine and OEM BMW Parts 540.639.9648 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Call or visit our website for special introductory pricing on Powerflex suspension bushings.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Road Atlanta World Challenge- from Mel Myers
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 19:27:58 -0500 From: Mel Myers <melmyers76@netscape.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Road Atlanta World Challenge <long> James Clay wrote: > In my only non-intentional off of the weekend, > LOL! Go get 'em at VIR James!
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#5. Fwd: [E36M3] Re: Review of Koni's and TC Kline RSM's - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:19:13 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Fwd: [E36M3] Re: Review of Koni's and TC Kline RSM's
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#6. Re: I've found my marbles....guibo/flex disc R&R - from Michael Kelley
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:41:23 -0400 From: "Michael Kelley" <mkelley@nc.rr.com> Subject: Re: I've found my marbles....guibo/flex disc R&R >Steve wrote: > While I'm at it and the topic is current, what about replacing the guibo, and how is it >pronounced? Any writeups available? Here's the only one I've seen...still doesn't tell you how to pronounce it :-P http://pages.sbcglobal.net/gorf/bmwtips/maintguibo.html Also, here's the parent tips directory...lots other useful information: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/gorf/bmwtips/tips.html Mike 98M3C
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#7. H&R Sports and Koni's - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:53:55 EDT From: KResener@aol.com Subject: H&R Sports and Koni's I'm having H&R sport springs and Koni SA's installed on my '95 M3 later this week and am looking for suggestions on alignment settings. I'm assuming that I'll need an alignment due to the lowering? Car is daily driven aggressively on the street with a couple driver's schools a year, including Mid Ohio at the end of this month. As an aside, rear shocks are the externally adjustables, and am also installing the TC Kline RSM's. Suggestions appreciated. Kurt
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Review of Koni's and TC Kline RSM's - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 21:06:54 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Review of Koni's and TC Kline RSM's on 10/15/02 7:18 PM, Mdriver13@aol.com at Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > I use the metal Dali Racing adjuster knob. However, the knob does not fit the > adjuster on the front Koni SA's. I'm using pliers at this point :-( The > adjuster on the strut is fatter than the slit in the knob. Anybody else with > this problem? That's odd. I have the Daliknob too and it fits my front Koni SAs just fine. Neil 96 M3
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#9. RE: set of staggered M-Contour wheels - clarification - from BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 22:20:26 -0400 From: "BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)" <bill_boom@hp.com> Subject: RE: set of staggered M-Contour wheels - clarification I am selling 4 wheels, not 5 - it just happens that one of the 4 is my spare since it's in excellent condition (i.e., one of the current fronts will become my new spare.) I apologize for any confusion. - Bill > -----Original Message----- > From: BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1) > Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 9:56 AM > To: 'E36M3' > Subject: FS: set of staggered M-Contour wheels > > > I'm selling my original M-Contours off my 99 M3 (2 17x7.5 and > 2 17x8.5). Wheels are in very good shape with a few small > nicks and scratches - pictures available on request. > > Asking $600 OBO, and since I don't want to have to deal with > shipping I will deliver free to just about anywhere in > California (I need an excuse for a road trip anyway.) Tires > not included, but I would entertain offers on my never-used > 225/45 Pilot Sport spare. (FYI, the never-used spare *wheel* > is included in the set I'm selling.) > > - Bill >
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#10. FS: 1995 BMW M3 - Auto - from Jon S.
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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 21:32:14 -0500 From: "Jon S." <treehouse@comcast.net> Subject: FS: 1995 BMW M3 - Auto Hey all, Here's my shameless plug for one of my cars that still must go..... This 1995 M3 is Cosmos Black on Black Leather. It is in very good condition and has 99,000 miles on it. The car has been well cared for under my watch and shows signs of being cared for in the past. It's totally stock and has no modifications or track time. The leather is in very good condition except for normal light wear on the drivers side bolster (no cracks or tears). A can of leather dye will make it look new. The car needs nothing except a passenger airbag; I hit a parking block in a parking lot and dammit if the airbags didn't go off. I have replaced the drivers side, but not the passenger. Here's your chance to own the most sought after E36 M3. I have made arrangements to have the transmission switched to a 5 speed if the buyer desires so. Otherwise you may leave it automatic. I purchased a M5 for my family (new baby) and need to sell this car ASAP! See pics at: http://treehouseracing.com/images/1995M3/index.htm $15,900 or your offer. Delivery available upon request. Jon 615.491.4212 jon@treehouseracing.com ______________________________________________ Jon Siccardi Treehouse Racing www.treehouseracing.com ______________________________________________