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#1. Carbotech Panther Plus Brake Pads - from Nsxlr8@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 13:04:09 EST From: Nsxlr8@aol.com Subject: Carbotech Panther Plus Brake Pads Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2002 23:22:19 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Finally a combo Street/Track brake pad on 11/5/02 5:05 PM, "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> wrote: > I guess we have a solution without compromise. Last month at the Glen I met > with a bunch of list members. Tom Kallay was running CarboTech (sp?) brake > pads. The DID NOT dust or squeled. One of my students in his M Coupe was > running the same pads so I had a good second hand experience with it. Pretty > decent stopping Mo Karamat is going the same route. Apparently we have a gem > on the list. Gerry Low who can get us the pads for reasonable prices > (gerry@parallel-mkt.com) The unknown would be how long they last. A friend tried the Carbotech Panthers on his 325i a couple of years ago and they just about made it through one track weekend. However Carbotech was still playing around with the friction material formulation at the time, so it seems likely that the current pads are different. Neil 96 M3 I get several schools out of a set on the NSX (more with the rears). A few years ago people complained about the dust permanently staining their wheels. That problem has been addressed as well. I've been running them for two seasons with no problems. Jeff Bjerke
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#2. Re: vacuum leak - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 23:34:50 -0500 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re: vacuum leak Paul, Eventually the hose will pull all the way off and then the engine won't idle. At that point you'll have no choice but to pay attention :-) It will usually throw a fault code at the same time with something related to 'unmetered air'. That's when you know for sure that you have this problem. Shane "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.n To: <shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com> et> cc: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: vacuum leak 11/05/2002 09:07 PM Hi Shane, >>There is a hose under the intake manifold, behind the brake pressure sending unit that is notorious for coming loose... An easy way to check for vacuum leaks is to spray some type of aerosol fuel around the engine bay and wait for the revs to rise in response. This can be somewhat dangerous so be careful. Good candidates for this are a propane torch (unlit of course) or carb cleaner. Don't spray in the area of the leak for too long, just long enough to locate it.<< Does this leak have any symptoms youd notice? If not, why fix it? 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 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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#3. RE: [E36M3] Questions about jack stands? - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 10:45:33 -0800 From: Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Questions about jack stands? No modification needed. I put them on my 99 M3. Took about 2 minutes. They are cheap too. Doug Wirth Enterprise Sales Representative Serena Software 916-677-5417 Office 916-804-7900 Cellular 916-780-5333 Fax www.serena.com *********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ***********************************************************************
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#4. Re: [E36M3] E36 rear control arms (wishbones) and bushings - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 10:52:27 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 rear control arms (wishbones) and bushings Replacement wishbones come with a new OE bushing installed. I have the one off my car that I'm willing to part with for $40 =) When I held it next to the new one, they were exactly the same, but I figured since I had gone this far, might as well go all the way. I think it was James Clay who said that the heim joints on the trailing arms were really good...and cheap. The M3 comes with heim joints and I believe the standard E36s came with bushings. Not sure if the heim joints fit in the trailing arm. Where do you live? I have all the special tools. Chester --- alex.fadeev@verizon.com wrote: > I'm about to order two sets of rear E36 lower wishbones (control arms) and > some bushings. One for my car, one for my wife's. Three out of four of > those babies on our two cars are bent. > I am also thinking of swapping lower wishbone bushings, rear trailing arm > bushes and rear axle carrier bushes while I'm in there. > Both are street cars, with mine getting a little bit more track time than > hers. > > Has anyone on this list gone through a similar procedure in the past? > What suppliers did you use? > Did you go with stock or some exotic aftermarket bushings? > Did I miss anything? ===== __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/
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#5. Re: E36 rear control arms (wishbones) and bushings - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 14:03:57 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: E36 rear control arms (wishbones) and bushings on 11/6/02 1:08 PM, alex.fadeev@verizon.com wrote: > I'm about to order two sets of rear E36 lower wishbones (control arms) and > some bushings. One for my car, one for my wife's. Three out of four of > those babies on our two cars are bent. <snip> > Did I miss anything? Alex, Since you're experiencing a 75% damage rate, have you considered a more robust aftermarket solution? Rogue Engineering as well as other vendors offer them in various choices of bushing and arm materials. Neil
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#6. My next track car! - from Paul England
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:12:19 -0500 From: "Paul England" <ettsn@mindspring.com> Subject: My next track car! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1871728732 I wish! =) -Paul England
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#7. Re: [E36M3] How to use child safety seats in E36 - from Wen Liew
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Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 11:58:46 -0800 From: "Wen Liew" <wwliew@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to use child safety seats in E36 >From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to use child safety seats in E36 >Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 12:52:43 -0500 >The fixed end of the seatbelt fastens under the rear seat cushion, and the >takeup reel feeds the belt from the top. > >So, if you use those metal seat belt clips (shaped somewhat like an 'H', >and officially called a "Belt Shortening Clip" or "Heavy Duty Locking >Clip") to fix the belt 'latchplate' in a fixed position on the belt, such >that there is no slack from the fixed end of the seatbelt to the >latchplate, you'll be able to firmly attach the child seat. In fact, if >you make the distance slightly less than it needs to be, and then push down >on the child seat prior to attaching the latchplate to the buckle, it'll be >even tighter. > >The child seat should have come with one belt shortening clip. You can >also find them at the usual kid stores (Toys R Us, etc). You can see a >picture of one here: > >http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/UsingItRight2002/things_to_remember.htm > >Look under the "Lock It Up" section. > > >Ron Buchalski >BMWCCA #76387 >1995 E36 M3 >1993 E34 525iT >1999 Mazda Miata Ron, I think the coupe's seat belts are different than the sedans. Here are the facts, all based on the SAME car seat. On E34 and MBZ ML - put weight/force on the car seat, pull belt all the way forward and tighten belt. Belt stays tight and car seat stays in place with no movement, all done without the "H". Sounds the same from E36 M3 sedan owners. On E36 M3 coupe - put weight/force on the car seat, pull belt all the way forward and tighten belt. Belt doesn't stay tight and car seat moves around. Repeat 10 times or so and still doesn't work. Maybe it needs the "H" trick. Wen _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: E36 rear control arms (wishbones) and bushings - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:10:25 -0600 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: E36 rear control arms (wishbones) and bushings Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> wrote: > > on 11/6/02 1:08 PM, alex.fadeev@verizon.com wrote: > > > I'm about to order two sets of rear E36 lower wishbones (control arms) > > and some bushings. One for my car, one for my wife's. Three out of four > > of those babies on our two cars are bent. > <snip> > > Did I miss anything? > > Alex, > > Since you're experiencing a 75% damage rate, have you considered a more > robust aftermarket solution? Rogue Engineering as well as other vendors > offer them in various choices of bushing and arm materials. Neil, Good point. A few more facts: 1. The damage to all three arms came from dyno-ing/towing. 2. Two aftermarket alternatives are either reinforced OE arms from GC (http://www.ground-control.com/bmwrace.htm) at $199/pair or BMP-type adjustable arms (http://www.bmpd.com/bmw/parts/catalog/bushings_5c.shtml) at $330/pair. 3. OE wishbones go for $55/each. 4. Aftermarket bushing alternatives are actually cheaper from the source PowerFlex (www.powerflex.co.uk), but prone to incessant squeaking. Many others resell them at highly inflated prices US-side. BMPD $ell$ their own. Her car is definitely getting an OE arm since only of the two is bent. The other is pristine (long story). I'm still a bit undecided since mine worked fine prior to the dyno/towing incidents. I had since purchased tow hooks to avoid towing damage in the future. alex
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Sparks from my Track Brakes! - from twisty M3
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Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 12:32:27 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sparks from my Track Brakes! This happens with my PF97s when they're cold. I don't think you have anything to worry about. I'd imagine it's just because the pads are a bit more brittle when cold, so the edges may have a tendancy to crumble a little bit under heaving braking. If nothing else, it makes people around you keep their distance when they see sparks flying out of your wheels. ;) For what it's worth, I'm VERY pleased with my switch from R4 pads to PF97s. They seem to have more braking force, they're easy to modulate, they're harder to fade and they last MUCH longer. Jonathan L. >From: "M-Power" <M-Power@austin.rr.com> > > >Tonight I installed new rotors and my Ferodo DS3000 brake pads for this >weekend @ TWS. I just went out to bed the brakes and scared myself! After >several hard stoppings, my front brakes started to spark! I didn't hear >anything wrong so I drove to cool by brakes and came home. The amount of >brake dust on my wheels and the side of my car was a lot more them I >remember from my last track event. My rotors look ok, so I guess it must >just be from bedding new rotors with used pads? > >Jim Hagerman >///M_Power >M-Power@austin.rr.com > _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#10. Towing - from Jason Knight
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Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 12:45:56 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Towing The recent thread on bent rear control arms that seemed to result from having the car towed made me wonder the proper method for towing the M3. Are there built in places to attach tie downs? Is utilization of axles acceptable? I'm contemplating towing the car to an upcoming event (which the wife doesn't think makes sense, but I figure I already paid for the miles on the leased truck, and should use them and keep them off the car), and don't want to cause unnecessary damage. Thanks in advance, and thanks to all the people that contribute to this list. I certainly appreciate it. Jason __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/