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#1. RE: [E36M3] M3 autox question - from Scott McClung
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Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 22:32:30 -0800 From: Scott McClung <scott.mcclung@ubicom.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] M3 autox question Man - tough enough keeping up with those darn S2000's on a road course even with a C4 vette - I can imagine worse on a tight autox course.... Is the 350Z doing well yet, or too early to tell? Neat cars, I'd consider one for the wife. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Lee E. Piccione To: E36M3 Sent: 11/26/02 6:57 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 autox question Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 21:55:04 -0500 From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 autox question Yep, used to be in AS until SCCA did a stock class restructure. It runs against Honda S2000, Toyota MR2 Turbo, Boxster, Nissan 350Z.... It's a tough class... Lee Scott McClung wrote: > Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:40:57 -0800 > From: Scott McClung <scott.mcclung@ubicom.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] M3 autox question > > Did it used to be in AS? > > How competitive is the M3 in BS now-a-days? > > Scott > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lee E. Piccione [mailto:leepic@smart.net] > Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 6:38 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 autox question > > Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 21:35:06 -0500 > From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 autox question > > As of 1/1/02, E36 M3 is in BS in stock prep... > Lee > '95 M3 in BSP trim :-) > > Scott McClung wrote: > > > Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:47:01 -0800 > > From: Scott McClung <scott.mcclung@ubicom.com> > > Subject: M3 autox question > > > > What class does the E36 M3 go under stock prep in SCCA? > > AS? > > > > I know it bumps to BSP under street prepared. > > > > And what about the E30 M3? I think SP class is CSP > > but unsure about the stock class. > > > > Thanks, > > Scott > > '98 M3/4 > > > > ************************************************************* > > 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. > > ************************************************************* > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* ************************************************************* 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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#2. New Vendor: MPact Motorsports - from Rob Birkhead
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Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 23:00:04 -0800 From: Rob Birkhead <rbirkz@earthlink.net> Subject: New Vendor: MPact Motorsports *Suzy Approved I wanted to take this opportunity to announce my new business: MPact Motorsports, an authorized Cobalt Friction Dealer. I am offering the best in high performance street, auto-x, and track brake pads and fluids for your BMW and other vehicles. I am located in Northern California and have an extensive BMW inventory and will deliver to the track (Laguna, Sears, Thunderhill)! Also coming soon is a mobile data acquisition service. Lap traces, segment times, g-force and acceleration rates, in-corner speeds and much much more coming shortly! I offer special pricing to all list members. Contact me for details, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the bandwidth and I look forward to serving you soon. Rob Birkhead, Principal rob@mpactmotorsports.com MPact Motorsports (925) 683-6719 phone (925) 648-1969 fax ************************************************************** P.S. I carry the following lines: Brake Pads: Ferodo Hawk Pagid Axxis <- Make an awesome street/auto-x pad for e36 M3 Cobalt Racing Brakes Rotors: Zimmerman Brake Fluids: ATE Super Blue Cobalt Super XRF Castrol SRF Brake Kits: Cobalt Racing Brakes Brembo AP Racing Tarox Clutch: Sachs *****************************************************************
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Brake line PART# needed - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 10:26:21 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Brake line PART# needed At 01:17 PM 11/26/2002 -0600, Neil Maller wrote: >- Apply a good quality penetrating oil (suggest Kroil or Wurth, maybe PB >Blaster) to the fittings and let sit for a while first. >- The fittings are soft and easy to round off. In my experience a flare nut >wrench is NOT the best tool to use, because there's always some looseness. >Instead use an adjustable wrench, because you can set it to eliminate all >play. Another tool I've used with success is the Sears Clench-Wrench, >because it's self-tightening. I'd really like to try the Facom ratcheting >flare nut wrenches, since they're self-tightening too. Neil, many thanks for the great info. I recently purchased a set of lines from BMP, and would like to put them on the car myself. My fear is that the existing factory hoses on my 95 M3 (130k miles) are pretty happy where they are. I was going to tilt the odds in my favor by putting the car up in the air, and soaking all the fittings with PB Blaster a few times a day over the course of a few days. That Clench-Wrench looks pretty trick! I'll be picking that kit up. Will this thing get into the fittings when changing out the hoses on the car? I had a quick look under the car the other day, and it appears that I may only have room for a flare nut wrench in some locations. :( (The previous poster appears to be removing the fittings off-car while replacing a section of hard line.) Any other tips for getting these lines off a high mileage New England car? Or is it just a matter of getting under there and seeing if I'm lucky? :) Thanks in advance for your suggestions. - Chris
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#4. VANOS replacement cost - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 15:59:34 +0000 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: VANOS replacement cost Bad rattle at 1200rpm and metal shavings on the valve cover indicate a quickly disentigrating VANOS system. If anyone has had this replaced, please give me an estimate on labor and parts costs. I've got an estimate and I want to make sure it's reasonable. Thanks, Jonathan Evans 95 M3 90k miles Stock 'cept for Tri Flo Exhaust _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
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#5. Re: [E36M3] VANOS replacement cost - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 08:15:30 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] VANOS replacement cost DOH! The VANOS adjusting unit is approx $200. The VANOS cam gear is approx $45. The VANOS sprocket is approx $32. Chain tensioners are about $100 for both. Now, of course it depends on what they will actually do and replace. I can see most places just replacing the adjustment unit. Replacing the cam gear insert requires removal of the cam or you risk damaging it. Done right to replace all those parts, I would estimate a competent mechanic 3 - 4 hours. Factor in another hour to check for proper operation, but then again, not sure if they would do this either. The alternative is to do this yourself :) Chester --- Jonathan Evans <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 15:59:34 +0000 > From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> > Subject: VANOS replacement cost > > Bad rattle at 1200rpm and metal shavings on the valve cover indicate a > quickly disentigrating VANOS system. > > If anyone has had this replaced, please give me an estimate on labor and > parts costs. I've got an estimate and I want to make sure it's reasonable. =====
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#6. Re: [E36M3] M3 autox question - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 22:27:33 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 autox question In a message dated 11/27/02 1:38:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, scott.mcclung@ubicom.com writes: > Is the 350Z doing > well yet, or too early to tell? Neat cars, I'd consider > one for the wife. > Well, I watched a 350Z with only 700 miles on it and on street tires just plain tear-up the competition in BS last month. Beat a well driven 98 M3 by a good two seconds and the M3 was on r-compound tires! Very impressive. Will be test driving a track version Z on Friday, just for the fun of it. Will write a short comparo afterward. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (who might like a Z friend in the garage) Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#7. Shipping help needed in Enfield, Conn 06082 - from Barrett Nicholas
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Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 22:40:36 -0600 From: Barrett Nicholas <barrettn@swbell.net> Subject: Shipping help needed in Enfield, Conn 06082 Anyone able to help me out by picking up some side skirts & shipping them for me in Enfield Conn (zip 06082)? I've found some at a reasonable price, but the seller doesn't want to hassle with shipping them. tia, Barrett Houston, TX
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#8. shark injector question - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 08:09:31 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: shark injector question Still looking for an answer to the question below. "I've got to believe the shark program is always in the injector unit waiting to be downloaded! Right?! Just because, if you forget which program you installed last and if you reinstall the stock program over the stock, then you would be placing the stock program back into the injector and loss the upgrade program. Jim C. had to be smarter then this...if only for accidental mishaps like this. Jim C. please tell me I'm right. The shark program cannot be compromised in the injector, right?" Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#9. Guibos and exhaust ?'s - from HYPERM3@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 12:48:51 EST From: HYPERM3@aol.com Subject: Guibos and exhaust ?'s Hy all, OK, so I was under the car today doing a routine tightening and noticed two things. One, would a dent about a half inch deep and 2 inches long in the exhaust pipe make a difference to airflow? Two, I noticed some cracks around the bolts in my guibo joint. Is this something I can change myself or do I have to take it to the dealership? Has anyone changed it before? Doesn't look too hard. I know there were some previous posts about guibos, but I didn't read them (sorry). Any responses would be helpful, Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 97 S/C M3
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#10. General Questions re HP, Torque and Drivetrain Losses - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 10:11:42 -0800 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: General Questions re HP, Torque and Drivetrain Losses Hi All. Can someone enlighten me on what the generally accepted power losses are in motors, trannies, driveshafts (if applicable), differentials and axles/halfshafts (if applicable)? If you need to be specific, choose the E36 M3. Also, where can I find a hp/tq plot for a stock E36 M3? Thanks, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com