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#1. Re: [E36M3] FS: '99 M3 as a race car or chassis/motor package - from Bob Stommel
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Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 13:56:28 -0500 From: Bob Stommel <rstommel@iquest.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] FS: '99 M3 as a race car or chassis/motor package The cage can't go through the firewall in Stock or Prepared in BMW CCA Club Racing. In Prepared, you can tie the cage into the rear shock towers and you can tie the shock towers together, so long as what you end up with is still a 6-point cage. You can also extend foot protection bars to the cockpit side of the firewall in any class. This doesn't count as an attachment point for determining whether it is a 6-point cage. HTH, Bob Stommel >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 11:34:50 -0600 From: "John Van Houten" <jvh_lists@ix.netcom.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] FS: '99 M3 as a race car or chassis/motor package > According to what/how I read the BMWCCA rules (and from what I've seen > when I ran last year); the cage is legal in Prepared. For the interior, > you are required to maintain the interior door panels and dash; so > what's missing is the passenger side door panel. The only possible gray area on the cage is the going to the front struts towers. I thought the only change from the stock classes was the ability to go to the rear shock towers. IIRC, the previous language specified something about not going through the front firewall, but it appears to have softened some. Just to be safe I would get a ruling from the Tech Steward, which should be fairly easy with the pictures on the website. Nicely done cage, btw. John
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#2. Re: FS: "TC Kline" 6 point bolt in full cage - from Vince Leo
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Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 10:49:49 -0800 (PST) From: Vince Leo <m332is@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: FS: "TC Kline" 6 point bolt in full cage Hi all, posting for a fellow Club Racer. Please contact him (Alex) directly at: XYOBGYN@aol.com > > This is from my 95 LTW. > > 3 seasons old, has removeable side bars and rear mid > section. In addition, I > have welded in nascar bars on the driver side that I > plan on cutting out so > that someone could sleeve them and still use them. > If they didn't want them, > they could be cut off completely, and the original > side bar used. > > Painted white. This was a cage built by Mark > McMahon in Ohio, using the Jig > he designed for TC's cages. It was designed for use > in a Stock Class car, so > you can retain all the interior without difficulty. > > Serious inquiries only. Will be available for pick > up in the Chicago area in > 5 days. > > Alex Lipowich __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#3. East Coast Drifting event planned - from HYPERM3@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:01:11 EST From: HYPERM3@aol.com Subject: East Coast Drifting event planned We are planning a drift event at englishtown raceway park for the month of march 2003... If you are interested in driving I need the following info so I can put you on the email list ... Name Car you will be using telephone # town and state you are from and email addy All the info you need like tech forms and registration will be done online as of now. Please respond with this info before the 25th of December... this is to hold a spot for you .. registration will be first come first serve however... Pre pay is a must and all the rules and other info will be provided in time... I want to stress this IT IS NOT A COMPETITION ... IT IS An EDUCATIONAL EVENT STRESSING CAR CONTROL AND DRIVER TECHNIQUE... Please send this directly to Matt ASAP at <A HREF="mailto:ecoast666@aol.com">ecoast666@aol.com</A> with the header of DGTA. Thank you, Matt Petty Drift and Gymkana Trials Association PS-There will be a limit on amount of cars entered, but unlimited spectators welcome. Please reply promptly to get this started~Alex
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Cam Cover Paint - from Roger W. Graves
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Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 18:22:40 -0500 From: "Roger W. Graves" <rogracer@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cam Cover Paint I assume you are refering to the gray paint on a '95...not the later black. You can try Plasitcoat New Ford Grey Engine Enamel #216 (from Pep Boys)...but it's not a perfect match. Still, it's better than looking at the pealing/cracking OEM paint. However, the next time my cam cover comes off, and I can afford my car down for a couple of days, I plan on getting it Powder Coated. Roger '95 M3 with Ford-colored cam cover. On 12/5/02 12:27 PM, "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> wrote: > Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:14:54 -0600 > From: "DiVincenti, A.J." <ADiVin@lsuhsc.edu> > Subject: Cam Cover Paint > > > Has anyone had to touch up the paint on the cam cover? My paint is flaking > off a bit and I was wondering if anyone found a good match. The dealer was > no help. > > > > AJ
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#5. Re: FS: Racing Dynamics Sway Bars for E36 3-series - from Rob
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Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:40:19 -0700 From: "Rob" <speedmaster@telus.net> Subject: Re: FS: Racing Dynamics Sway Bars for E36 3-series Peter G wrote: >Subject line says it all. These bars will fit any E36 3-series, including M3. Includes both bars, poly bushings, and adjustable rear links. These weren't on the car very long, and were replaced with UUC Motorwerks sway bars in preparation for OTC.< Sorry to get a bit OT, but why did you replace them with UUC bars? I run the RD bars and have been very happy with them. I understand buying UUC bars (they are a great product) but what prompted the change? Curious, Rob
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#6. Steering wheel squeak - from eevans@planetc.com
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Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 19:49:50 -0500 From: eevans@planetc.com Subject: Steering wheel squeak David, I must have the exact same problem on my '95 M3 (72k miles). I first thought it was coming from the dash instrument panel, then people began to tell me it might be the HVAC fan. So tonight on the way home, as this squeak was driving me crazy I began to play w/ the steering wheel. I noticed that the noise went away upon turning in either direction. Then I started pulling on the wheel as the noise was happening and it would go away w/ pulling pressure. So it's got to be the friggin' steering wheel needing lube. Let me know when you find out where to put the grease. TIA Evan President Smoky Mountain BMW CCA Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 09:07:36 -0800 From: "David Flanary" < > Subject: How to fix steering wheel squeak My steering wheel has started to make a squeaking noise (50k miles). I am assuming this is at the "slip ring" behind the wheel. A review of the archives seems to point to this part needing either replacement or a little lubrication. I have removed the steering column trim and can see a black circle directly behind the steering wheel, which I assume is the slip ring. The question is where exactly do I need to apply lubrication?
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: FS: Racing Dynamics Sway Bars for E36 3-series - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 16:55:22 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: FS: Racing Dynamics Sway Bars for E36 3-series At 04:45 PM 12/6/02, Rob wrote: > >Subject line says it all. These bars will fit any E36 3-series, including >M3. Includes both bars, poly bushings, and adjustable rear links. >These weren't on the car very long, and were replaced with UUC Motorwerks >sway bars in preparation for OTC.< > >Sorry to get a bit OT, but why did you replace them with UUC bars? I run the >RD bars and have been very happy with them. I understand buying UUC bars >(they are a great product) but what prompted the change? > >Curious, >Rob Peter's on his way to Thunderhill to crew at the 12-Hour Enduro (as am I in mere seconds :-)), but I think I can answer for him. He (and his car) have UUC sponsorship for OTC (Open Track Challenge). I'm pretty sure that's what prompted the change. Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#8. PSS9 Bilstiens - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 23:50:30 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: PSS9 Bilstiens Anyone use the PSS9 coilover set up? If so how is it for street driving, and track use? I am considering using it on my car. Gary
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#9. Re: [E36M3] PSS9 Bilstiens - from Chris Teague
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Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 21:06:09 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] PSS9 Bilstiens Gary, A friend bought that setup for his 95. It is not specific to the M3, so you will need to convert to the standard 3 series sway bar mounting. For him, the shocks did not have enough travel in back, and it lifted the rear wheel off the ground, and the front was very low at full height. Then he changed the springs, since he thought they were too soft. I would try ground-control, or possibly H&R. My $0.02. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 23:50:30 EST > From: GGray657@aol.com > Subject: PSS9 Bilstiens > > > Anyone use the PSS9 coilover set up? If so how is it for street driving, and > track use? > I am considering using it on my car. > > Gary
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#10. OT:Things to do in Thousand Oaks - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 10:28:26 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: OT:Things to do in Thousand Oaks Next week I will be visiting a client in Thousand Oaks, Peoples Republic of Kalifornia. Any recommendations on things to do there? I'll only be there Monday-Wednesday nights. Thanks in advance. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.