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#1. Re: [E36M3] Throttle-Body Dividends? - from DocWyte
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Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 12:02:12 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Throttle-Body Dividends? I've done larger bore throttle bodies in a few previous cars and have felt little to no improvement in anything, with the exception of the lightening of my wallet. I think this is much more of a marketing thing than anything else. If you've done all the other mods and have a burning desire to try one, go for it! Just make sure to dyno before and after and tell us what you find. Maybe if it makes no power the "tuner" will allow you to return it for a refund. :-) -josh --- Jon Phillips <jon@maximumpc.com> wrote: > Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 11:49:13 -0800 > From: jon@maximumpc.com (Jon Phillips) > Subject: Throttle-Body Dividends? > > Hi all... This is a shot in the dark, but I'm > looking for input from people > who've added a larger-bore throttle body to an > existing cold-air > intake/chip upgrade situation. In short, what kind > of performane gains, if > any, did you feel on the butt dyno when you added > the throttle body to an > existing CAI/chip combo? > > I have a 97 coupe, with the Dinan/chip/exhaust > package, and I'm thinking of > getting a throttle-body upgrade, but would like some > input first. > > BTW: I don't care if your experience is with Dinan > parts or other parts. > I'm just interested in hearing opinions from people > who've done the same > type of upgrades in the order described above. > Thanks in advance! > > > > > > > ************************************************* > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > ===== 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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#2. WTB : 1995 M3 AC Compressor, Bracket and Lines + Mechanical - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 15:14:19 -0500 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> Subject: WTB : 1995 M3 AC Compressor, Bracket and Lines + Mechanical Fan Assembly I am looking for a used AC compressor, bracket and lines in good condition that will fit a 1995 M3 3.0 liter engine. I believe these parts from any model year E36 M3 will fit as well as some of the other E36 models. I am also looking for a mechanical fan assembly (i.e. fan blade and fan clutch) in good condition. These are popular deletes from race/track cars, so I am hoping someone can help and offer a fair price. Please contact me at gfmiiilist@attbi.com or 508-337-4951. Thanks. Geof
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#3. ***OUR FIRST OFFICIAL E36M3 LIST SPONSOR*** - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 14:30:39 -0600 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: ***OUR FIRST OFFICIAL E36M3 LIST SPONSOR*** I'm very excited to announce Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com/ as our first official E36M3 list sponsor. (Sponsor names will be listed at the bottom of each post/digest.) I ask that all of you please support those that step up to the plate to support us Many thanks Andrew! Now what kind of good deals you got for us?? :-) Suzy
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#4. Re: Driver's Ed & Allstate in PA - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 15:32:39 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Driver's Ed & Allstate in PA on 1/7/03 3:06 PM, "Michael" <95m3ltw@charter.net> wrote: > I forwarded it to a lawyer buddy of mine here in GA and he stated that it > would not hold a drop of water since a DE does not qualify for any of the 3. And in exactly which way does your lawyer buddy think that a DS would not be excluded under #2? It says: "when using the insured vehicle at a track or course designed for racing or high performance driving;" Am I the only person that finds this entirely unambiguous? It doesn't say you have to be racing (that was exclusion #1), or practicing for a race (that was #3), merely that you are using the car at the track. The intent of excluding DS or lapping day type events seems obvious. I wonder if your lawyer friend lacks the appropriate background and perspective in this area. > From what I understand, it is not the fact you are on a race track, it is > what type of event you are in or why are you there that counts? Why would you think that, as opposed to what the policy actually spells out in very simple language? I can just imagine a courtroom discussion: "Well your Honor, even though it clearly specifically says I'm not covered, I understood that I was." Neil 96 M3
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Throttle-Body Dividends? - from john_stoj@excite.com
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Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:02:19 -0500 (EST) From: "john_stoj@excite.com" <john_stoj@excite.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Throttle-Body Dividends? I have the Dinan throttle body mod on my '97 M3. I did a bunch of other Dinan stuff in stages beginning with the software and CAI, then adding the air flow meter and throttle body. I felt a difference in improved acceleration off the line. I have never dyno'd the car and I've also heard many times that the throttle body mod doesn't do much if anything. Maybe it simply adjusts the powerband instead of raising power in total. Either way, I was happy with it. Just another data point. - John S. _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#6. Sunroof Surgery - from Steve Klein
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 15:06:40 -0600 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Sunroof Surgery Hello Good People- I'd written about this before, but I'm still stumped as to how one gets the liner back from the sunroof for inspection/tightening. I've opened it enough to drop the rear about 4-5mm (looking from the top) but the liner doesn't seem to want to budge. Any tricks or advice, like using something wide and flat for better leverage instead of my fingertips? Will this allow me to remove the unit? The rattle is coming from the liner itself as I can jiggle it upwards slightly, and this is what I'm trying to address. Thanks in advance for your help, Steve
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#7. intake upgrades... - from kitwetzler@mindspring.com
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Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:13:24 -0500 From: "kitwetzler@mindspring.com" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: intake upgrades... The smallest point in the intake tract is the ASC throttle body. Even when fully open, it is the smallest point. Last weekend, I replaced my 97 m3's intake manifold and the ASC throttle body with an OBD-1 intake manifold and an M-roadster intake boot. Car feels much faster, although with some loss of torque around 3000 rpm... it feels a lot faster after 4000rpm though. I would do the intake manifold and remove the ASC, first. The intake manifold on the 3.2l cars is TINY! the intake ports are sized for the obd-1 manifold, and the manifold ports are about 50% smaller than the intake ports. -kit -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Driver's Ed & Allstate in PA - from Tom Reynolds
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 13:58:14 -0700 From: Tom Reynolds <kjtar@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Driver's Ed & Allstate in PA I'd be very curious as to what the Pennsylvania Insurance Commission has to say about this. Or, any state, for that matter. Regards, Tom Reynolds Hereford, AZ
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#9. The place to shop for BBS wheels! - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 15:53:30 -0600 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: The place to shop for BBS wheels! Thanks to all for the recommendations on where to find a deal on BBS wheels. Bobby at Strictly German http://strictly-german.com/ was definitely the best price, beating even The Wheel Source by $300!! Looks like he's got a whole lot of other cool BMW stuff, too. This list is a great resource! Suzy
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#10. forgive me but..... - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:10:09 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: forgive me but..... I think some of us need to re-visit this - http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm and please pay close attention to item two < snip > 2. PLEASE Strip multiple footers and excess quotes. <snip >