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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Zimmermans - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 16:51:54 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Zimmermans FWIW, I saw a car yesterday with Zimmerman cross drilled rotors and noticed that the holes were very close to the circumference. I dunno about you, but that scares me. Chester --- Calvin Hare <cmhm3@cfl.rr.com> wrote: > Have had a set on my car for about six months and they're coming off next > week. First of all they rusted immediately. . . after the first wash. . . > everything except the actual contact area is now thick rust (so much for eye > candy). Secondly, the fronts are warped after only six months of everyday > street driving. . . no track, no autocross or anything even remotely > extreme. Very disappointing and a waste of money IMHO. =====
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Exhaust header to cat connection -- stud part number? - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 19:54:56 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Exhaust header to cat connection -- stud part number? In a message dated 1/5/03 11:52:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, jww95@earthlink.net writes: > If you have a '95, they are M10 studs part# 11.62.1.708.999. The matching > nuts are part# 18.30.1.737.774 Thanks Jeremy. > I just picked up this hardware from the dealer since I'm pulling the cat > pipe down to replace the flex disc. They had to order 4 of the 6 studs, but > the price was only $1.22 ea. My dealer wants $26 EACH for these. Perhaps it is a misprint, but he showed me the part on the computer screen and it was the correct part. How he checked for price is beyond me. I finally just went to my favorite hardware store and they had nearly the right sized stud. I'll have to trim a few mm off, but it won't be a big deal. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock PS -- the Sin City Chapter driving school application is now available. We have the 2.5 mile ALMS track inside the NASCAR oval May 17-18. Email me for info.
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Optima Battery? - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 17:05:38 -0800 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Optima Battery? Re: >Any of you track junkies put an Optima in your M3? My 3/94 vintage >battery is finally giving out. I figure with my new suspension, the >extra vibration tolerance might be a good thing. > >The Optima series 34 (the largest available) is 2-1/4" shorter in >length, and about an inch taller in height. Is it simply a matter >of fabricating a plate to clamp the rear of the battery? I don't >need the battery cover, so height is not a problem. > >Will the positive cable reach the teminal without modification? > >I searched the archives, but didn't come up with anything. Hmmm .. I've mentioned in the archives that I have a '98-vintage Optima battery (the first model, red top, top and side posts (I think)) in my Lightweight. I had to made a paddle-shaped adapter in aluminum to mount it, and it sits too tall (because it's on the adapter) for the plastic cover to fit ... BUT, i just bought a top-terminals-only one last month (Orange top), and I noticed that they've added hold-down tabs to the bottom edges of the battery. This ** might ** mean that an Orange-top Optima could be held in place in the M3 using the existing clamps that hold the OEM battery -- I should know by the end of the week if I can swap out my red Optima+adapter combo for an orange Optima. Regards, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Optima Battery? - from Rex Tener
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Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 19:42:06 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Optima Battery? At 06:26 PM 1/5/2003 -0600, bs wrote: >Any of you track junkies put an Optima in your M3? My 3/94 vintage >battery is finally giving out. I figure with my new suspension, the extra >vibration tolerance might be a good thing. Someone posted a link a few weeks ago to a Hawker battery that is an equivalent to the Optima. However, I can't seem to find the link in my old e-mail or by searching: http://www.bmw-m.net -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Optima Battery? - from Chris Teague
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Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 20:00:54 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Optima Battery? Rex, Here is an old e-mail from Wesley: Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2002 18:31:13 -0500 From: "Wesley A. Nicolas" <wes@nicolas.org> Subject: RE: Lightweight Battery I bought an Odyssey 1200MJT (http://www.batteryweb.com/odyssey.cfm). It weighs 35 lbs. and has plenty of power. You could swing a 925MJT which has a little less reserve power but is lighter (at 24 lbs.). This battery is comporable to the Optima batteries, but easier to install. The "M" in the MJT means it has a metal jacket. I just screwed in the metal jacket to the chasses and slid the battery into it. Good luck! Wes '95 M3 ----- Original Message ----- > Someone posted a link a few weeks ago to a Hawker battery that is an > equivalent to the Optima. However, I can't seem to find the link in my old > e-mail or by searching: > > http://www.bmw-m.net
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#6. All this talk about batteries... - from DocWyte
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Date: Sun, 5 Jan 2003 20:14:12 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: All this talk about batteries... The previous owner of my car put in a craptacular generic battery from CarQuest. I don't even think the factory vent hose is still there. Which interstate model battery is the one that fits? There's some vent hose part that I need to get for the interstate battey as well, right? anyone have the part #'s I'll need to order new vent hose stuff? Thanks! -josh ===== Josh Wyte Momentum Motorsports 508-833-3024 After 5 pm EST __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#7. East bay area shop needed - from Jeff Stowe
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Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 22:12:51 -0800 From: Jeff Stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> Subject: East bay area shop needed My Ex's E34 M5 blew its water pump this weekend (her diagnosis) and stranded the car in the Dublin area. Can anyone recommend a good independent BMW shop in that area? thanks much! Jeff
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#8. Best price on BBS wheels? - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2003 09:18:48 -0600 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: Best price on BBS wheels? Any recommendations on where to purchase a set of BBS wheels? The best price I have found so far is The Wheel Source. Anything better? Suzy
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#9. FT/FS: Delrin Offset Front LCA bushings - from Scott Yu
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 11:16:51 -0800 (PST) From: Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> Subject: FT/FS: Delrin Offset Front LCA bushings For trade/sell: Delrin front LCA bushings Hi folks, I've got a set of brand new offset delrin front lower control arm bushings for sale or trade. Ideally I'd like to trade these for a set of brand-new '95 M3 lower control arm bushings. Otherwise, I'll sell them for whatever the price is for new front '95 M3 LCA's from a good vendor. This would be an ideal upgrade for the track dawg who wants that extra bit of precision and doesn't mind a slightly stiffer ride. Works just fine for '95 M3's, and will give you some more adjustment possibilities on '96+ (they're offset, so you can rotate them to gain more camber, less caster, etc). These were purchased from turner, you can see the link below: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/index.asp?content=detail.asp?product_id=31129061222D My reason for wanting to go back to a rubber bushing? I want to make my ride a bit softer and more comfy. Back when I had the free time for track events, I bought these babies and had planned to install them for a totally locked-down track ride. Now I'm headed for comfy commuting, at least until the current project is up. Items located in the Bay Area, CA. scott yu '97 M3 __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#10. H&R Sport Springs and RD Tower Strut Brace - from Payet, Bernardo
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Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 15:43:03 -0500 From: "Payet, Bernardo" <bbpayet@bechtel.com> Subject: H&R Sport Springs and RD Tower Strut Brace I have the following for sale (Spring Cleaning): H&R Sport Springs (96+): $100 Racing Dynamics Strut Brace: $100 Please email me privately. Buyer pays shipping from Atlanta. Thanks- Bernardo Payet Project Controls - Bechtel Telecommunications Cingular Genesis Overlay Project Atlanta, GA (404) 591-8342 bbpayet@bechtel.com