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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Re: Throttle-Body Dividends? - from Michael
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Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:53:48 -0500 From: "Michael" <95m3ltw@charter.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Re: Throttle-Body Dividends? Well I didnt want say in public exactly how much in case some didnt want that number out there, lol. what was it again, 270 something? haha Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 5:46 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Re: Throttle-Body Dividends? > Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 17:38:17 -0500 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Re: Throttle-Body Dividends? > > 230 Mike? I think we can do a little better than that! The exhaust alone > on our ITS cars is worth over 20 Hp. We increase the compression to the max > allowed, we don't share the rest of the tricks. > > James > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > James Clay > http://www.bimmerworld.com > Engineered BMW Performance > Genuine and OEM BMW Parts > 540.639.9648 > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#2. RE: [E36M3] mods... obd-1 vs obd-II - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 18:05:06 -0500 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] mods... obd-1 vs obd-II Not to be a naysayer, but I would opine that there are other similarly priced solutions that offer more features, better construction, etc. I've never really been a big fan of Electromotive. The DTA P8Pro is one (includes traction control and 6 aux channels, sequential injection, 16 injector drivers, 33MHz processor, eight ignition drivers, launch control, full throttle gear shifts, etc), others of course would be MoTeC or Autronic or Pectel or... Andrew http://www.taylorautosport.com/ > At 12:26 PM 1/9/2003 -0600, kitwetzler@mindspring.com wrote: > >Don't get me wrong, I have definitely considered going to an > OBD-1 system, but > >the fact of the matter is that it makes just as much sense to > convert to a > >TEC-III. You can fashion (or buy) a plug and play connector > that just splices > >in between the engine and DME, and uses the stock coils. (see > >www.siastuning.com) That gives you a freer flowing intake tract > (no MAF) and > >much greater flexibility. > > > >Jim Ochi is making ~265 rwhp with his TEC-III, with intake, > catless midpipe, > >headers, exhaust, and pulleys, I believe. No cams. And, the > TEC-III isn't a > >whole lot more than an OBD-1 conversion. (~$1000 more) And, > since the DME > >stays in place, more chance of you passing smog. > > I am thinking about buying another E36 M3 for SCCA Street Mod, > and TEC-III > seems to be the way to go. Might as well a start out with the final > solution. :-)
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#3. RE LTW flywheel first impressions - from bmw
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Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 04:08:24 -0800 (PST) From: bmw <m3lawdawg@yahoo.com> Subject: RE LTW flywheel first impressions Well we spent all afternoon yesterday putting in the new Rogue Egineering LTW flywheel and clutch. Along with this went the RE weighted selector rod and a new ball joint fitting on top. The car already had a RE SS in place. I would also like to thank Hendrick BMW in Charlotte for the use of one of their bays, and the Mechanic Michael Todd, who on his day off helped me put this in for a very minimal fee. Enough plugs for now on to the good stuff. So how does it feel, well considering the stock clutch with 71K miles was totally shot, it feels fantastic. THe clutch pedal is light and has a postive feel at the engagment point, The shifter engagement into first gear while sitting still is now smooth and has no notchiness as before, that was due to the very worn clutch. Now with the car in any gear the shifter has absolutly no slop side to side, that was due to the worn out balljoint on top. Once out on the road it was very obvious the car reved alot quicker and the first time I shifted the gears it was hard to believe this was the same car. Shifter feel was very smooth and positive and just the overall feel of the shifter was greatly improved. Back at Hendricks there are several mechanics who own e36 M cars and they came over and took the car around the lot. Two of the older guys said this is how BMW should have done it the first time. As far clutch chatter goes, when I first started the car Mike looked at me and said I don't here any noise, thats a good sign. He had told me the last LTW flywheel he put made alot of noise. At idle there is no chatter at all, only at light throttle do a hear any noise then it quietly fades away and your here the exhaust note and radio. This may change as the unit gets some street time on it so I will keep you posted. Over all I'm very pleased with the upgrade, if your clutch is good, I would definitely recommend the weighted selector rod and a new balljoint to get rid of the slop. I have no affliation with RE, just a satisfied customer. Tony __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#4. Euro Ellipsoids - from Joseph Bachman III
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Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:29:52 +0000 From: "Joseph Bachman III" <josephbachman@hotmail.com> Subject: Euro Ellipsoids Hearing this talk of a euro ellipsoid group buy, I am compelled to ask how much of an improvment they are over the stock lights? Is this worth the $400+ dollars it would cost me to get into this. Also, can anybody comment on how plug-and-play the PnP connectors are for these? Thanks for the feedback. Regards, Jay Bachman '99 Estoril Coupe _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Euro Ellipsoids - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 07:16:26 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Euro Ellipsoids The improvement is pretty dramatic. Much more lighting and a better dispersal pattern. The plug n play is pretty close to just that. If you want to hook up the euro "city light" function you have to tap one easily accessible wire on the turn signal harness, takes just a few minutes. Other than that it's click, click, done. -josh --- Joseph Bachman III <josephbachman@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 14:29:52 +0000 > From: "Joseph Bachman III" > <josephbachman@hotmail.com> > Subject: Euro Ellipsoids > > > Hearing this talk of a euro ellipsoid group buy, I > am compelled to ask how > much of an improvment they are over the stock > lights? Is this worth the > $400+ dollars it would cost me to get into this. > Also, can anybody comment > on how plug-and-play the PnP connectors are for > these? Thanks for the > feedback. > > Regards, > > Jay Bachman > '99 Estoril Coupe > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months > FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our > sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > 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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#6. [E36M3] ellipsoids + HIDs - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 07:38:41 -0800 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: [E36M3] ellipsoids + HIDs Hey all- Anyone care to comment on preferences/experience between 4300K and 6000K HIDs. I'm getting ready (bling) to take the plunge. Of course I do live in the wilderness where ther aren't any street lights and it's really dark out :-) Jay
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#7. Re: [E36M3] ellipsoids + HIDs - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 08:38:27 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ellipsoids + HIDs I have 4300K in my ellipsoids. If you really need the rice look, then go for the 6000K, but there's no mistaking my lights for normal halogens and they light up the road incredibly. Chester --- "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> wrote: > Anyone care to comment on preferences/experience between 4300K and 6000K > HIDs. I'm getting ready (bling) to take the plunge. Of course I do live > in the wilderness where ther aren't any street lights and it's really dark > out :-) =====
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#8. Snow Tires - from Sean Burke
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Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 22:47:12 -0500 From: "Sean Burke" <sburke@ee.net> Subject: Snow Tires Does anyone know if these will fit a '98 M3 Sedan? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33748& item=1876672652 They're currently on an M Coupe. Is the offset close enough?
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#9. Re: [E36M3] P/N request - from Ed Yee
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Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 00:35:31 -0500 From: "Ed Yee" <edyee@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] P/N request The parts guy at Vista Motors couldn't find the right part in his parts CD so he went out to find a similar car in the back lot. He came back with this part number: 65 75 8 357 505 This thing looks like two plastic washers separated by plastics fins. It's about a quater inch thick and 3/4 inch in diameter. My alarm works correctly now. The part number Chester gave: 65 75 8 357 500 is the p/n of the generic plastic screw thing that fastens the hood insulation to the hood. Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chester Wong" <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> To: "Ed Yee" <edyee@attbi.com> Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 12:16 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] P/N request > Don't hold me to this, but it might be: > > 65 75 8 357 500 > > Chester > > --- Ed Yee <edyee@attbi.com> wrote: > > Date: Wed, 1 Jan 2003 17:40:42 -0500 > > From: "Ed Yee" <edyee@attbi.com> > > Subject: P/N request > > > > > > > > Anybody know the part number to the plastic thingy that > > screws into the underside of the hood which holds the hood > > insulation in place and more importantly, is adjustable to > > actuate the hood switch? As I recall it's kind of barrel shaped > > and along the passenger side fender twards the front.=20 > > > > Anybody know what I'm talking about? > > > > Thanks in advance > > Ed > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > ===== > >
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Snow Tires - from Bruce
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Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 08:41:19 -0600 From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Snow Tires I would immediately say no, however the rear tires don't appear to be filling out the rear wheel wells like the OE rims do. You can fit 4 front M coupe rims on an E36 M3, but the rears won't fit due to offset (17x9 ET8 on the rears of an M coupe). It looks like the seller may have bought something that doesn't fit right and is trying to sell them. I would ask the seller what the offsets are and then go from there. There isn't enough info in the ad to make an informed decision. Bruce 95 M3 89 M3 2.5 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sean Burke" <sburke@ee.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 9:50 PM Subject: [E36M3] Snow Tires > Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2003 22:47:12 -0500 > From: "Sean Burke" <sburke@ee.net> > Subject: Snow Tires > > Does anyone know if these will fit a '98 M3 Sedan? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33748& > item=1876672652 > > They're currently on an M Coupe. Is the offset close enough? > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >