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#1. Re: [E36M3] Idle hunts when coming to a stop... - from Dan Bocek
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 19:14:53 -0800 From: Dan Bocek <dan@rasy.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Idle hunts when coming to a stop... >why hold the clutch in while coasting to a stop? > >when i know i have to stop, i push in the clutch, put >it in neutral, and let the clutch out. seems that >holding it in would just wear the TO bearing. > >in stop-and-go traffic, i play the "try to hold a >constant speed" game, and have the clutch engaged >unless i am shifting to another gear or to neutral. > >what situation am i missing here where you would need >to hold the clutch pedal down? The idle surges regardless of whether you're coasting with the clutch in while in gear, or the clutch out while in neutral. The point is, it doesn't matter - the problem happens whenever the engine needs to idle and you're going above 1.4 MPH. -Dan Bocek-
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#2. Re: [E36M3] HELP! Brake Pad Decision? - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 22:18:17 -0500 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HELP! Brake Pad Decision? If you are only going to do one track event in a year, don't worry about it and just use your stock pads. Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 > Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 18:55:50 -0500 > From: "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> > Subject: HELP! Brake Pad Decision? > > Car facts: 95 M3, Stock everything, not a daily driver. I > have done searches on brake pads, Axxis, PBR, Hawk...etc, > on all the leading forums and it seems every pad is good and > every pad is bad to someone. Plans for the car: I plan to > do at least one track outing this year. However, when I do > take it out on the weekends to play, I would like to be able > to stop at least as good as the OEM pads do but without the > dealer cost. Are there brake pads out there that fit my > profile? > > > Sincerely, > > > William T. Wallace > 95 M3 > 00 528i > > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com Rogue > Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com BMW M3 > Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com Bimmerworld > http://www.bimmerworld.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#3. Warning... - from Gcfuller@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:13:08 EST From: Gcfuller@aol.com Subject: Warning... A warning for everyone on the list - and we've heard it before. Started my '98 m3/4 on Saturday, pushed in the clutch, and started coasting backwards down a curved, sloping driveway to the turn around point. Reached the turn point, turned my head around, and put the car in 1st. I then look down at a glowing oil pressure light... WTF? Shut engine off, get out check connections on my pressure guage and warning light. All good. Check oil level, and it is good also. No leaks. hmmmm. Start engine again. Light blazing and nothing on the pressure guage. Shut off engine again and call my mechanic and AAA. I remember from this list stories of oil, pump sprokets coming off, and I confirmed today that is exactly what happened. It was spinning freely on the shaft after the nut holding it on fell off. The threads were damaged, so I need a new oil pump as well. Car has 56K on it and has never been on the track. Scarey, but I'm glad it happened the way it did and not on the highway. Luckily, there was no internal engine damage since I had put no load on the engine (idling only) and it was only running for 10-15 seconds tops. It could have been a lot worse, but this doesn't make me feel good. My shop, Bimmers R Us, has seen two '98's do this in the past year. Everyone - locktite and/or wire your oil pump sprockets! The funny part is that the dealer told me they see this much more in BMW V8's, and I've got one of those too... That one is getting locktited next week. Careful out there! Greg '98 M3/4 with a new oil pan gasket!
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#4. Re: Strut reinforcement plates - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 23:22:06 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Strut reinforcement plates on 2/24/03 9:53 PM, LoweSeaton@aol.com wrote: > If you ever buy a set of strut plates/gaskets, you will be very disgusted. > Those "gaskets" must have an 80,000% mark up! They are nothing but thin > paper rings. Hey, but that's genuine Bavarian paper! Neil 96 M3
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:10:47 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) on 2/24/03 10:15 AM, Jason Knight at knight2244@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm guessing that the use of the term blower means > some sort of forced induction, in which case I believe > they would be upclassed to T1/U1, Not Dinan. As a manufacturer, their superchargers are legal in-class. That said, the Dinan ISC3 that run last year was running blower-less by half way through the event. Can't count on reliability with a supercharger. -p
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#6. RE: [E36M3] HELP! Brake Pad Decision? - from Andrew-Taylor Autosport
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:04:19 -0500 From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] HELP! Brake Pad Decision? Of course what I say doesn't mean jack because I sell them, but everything about the Ferodo DS2500 is impressive, including it's history. Since Ferodo Racing is in Italy, they were approached by a well known manufacturer of exotic Italian machinery to produce a pad that stopped liked a race pad without squealing. Stop multiple times from 180MPH to traffic speeds on the Italian autoroutes. Friction values from dead cold rivals that of the popular Hawk Blue, which as you know is a full-on race pad. And the pedal feel and modulation characteristics, and friction vs temperature curve are unrivalled. Similar to its DS3000 big brother, but tamed for road use. The autocrossers I've given these things to generally crap themselves they're so excited. Well, uhh, not literally crap themselves (have to disclaim in case of humor impairment). But they are pretty happy with 'em. Caveats: -They dust. Comparable to factory Jurids? -Even though they do have good high temperature resistance (1000+F) they still aren't a full-on race pad. They're a street pad. But, of the track guys that I have had use them, there have only been a few complaints that they were inadaquate for track duty (lapping days and schools, not racing). These folks must be fairly mild brakers, 'cause I personally could burn them up in a few laps (I'm extremely abusive on brakes). But, the experience range of the guys, who have used these dual duty and not had issues with fade or excessive wear, range from beginners to 10 year veteran instructors. It's a compromise, but IMO a smart one. These things work pretty good. Actually, AP-Racing, who have supplied many brands of pads through the years with the brake kits of their manufacture (for fast-road use), finally settled down with one pad a few years back and haven't changed since. *That* says alot. Andrew http://www.taylorautosport.com/ <--in serious need of an make-over Master Wholesale Distributor - Ferodo Racing tel: 423-886-1863 > > Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 18:55:50 -0500 > From: "William T. Wallace" <daddy30@earthlink.net> > Subject: HELP! Brake Pad Decision? > > Car facts: 95 M3, Stock everything, not a daily driver. I have done > searches on brake pads, Axxis, PBR, Hawk...etc, on all the leading > forums and it seems every pad is good and every pad is bad to someone. > Plans for the car: I plan to do at least one track outing this year. > However, when I do take it out on the weekends to play, I would like to > be able to stop at least as good as the OEM pads do but without the > dealer cost. Are there brake pads out there that fit my profile? > > > Sincerely, > > > William T. Wallace > 95 M3 > 00 528i > > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > > >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:16:54 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) on 2/23/03 8:17 PM, DocWyte at josh_wyte@yahoo.com wrote: > I just can't see spending the $3k to go to a TEC3, > especially with the tuning time needed to thoroughly > iron out the maps (ture idling, cold start, hot start, > part throttle etc) when with a '95 M3, numerous eprom > chip programs are available... You're talking about a drastic difference -- akin to running an off-the-shelf motor versus a hand assembled race motor. The EPROMS are boilerplate -- gotta work with every conceivable car they can get put into and are designed for only a few mods. The TEC3 on the other hand is completely custom tuned for _your_ car under it's unique state of tune and running condition. This is why they see such drastic improvements in Horsepower and Torque. That, and it's flexible, You make a change to the motor, you change the program. How much of a bill would you run up with custom chips at that point? I looked into the TEC3, but decided against it simply on cost. With making sure the car is reliable as my number 1 concern, I have to put all of my money into over-the-top maintenance and prep. I think at $3k it's a great deal, and Vic has a history of fast cars that prove his abilities. Now if I could only talk them into sponsorship I could get it on the car... ;-) -p
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Strut reinforcement plate gaskets - from Chris Teague
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:41:35 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Strut reinforcement plate gaskets OK, I give up. My car had the metal reinforcements, but no paper gaskets, which I assume was factory. So what are the paper gaskets for? Why Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > > If you ever buy a set of strut plates/gaskets, you will be very disgusted. > > Those "gaskets" must have an 80,000% mark up! They are nothing but thin > > paper rings. > > Hey, but that's genuine Bavarian paper! > > Neil > 96 M3
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Strut reinforcement plate gaskets - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 01:20:07 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Strut reinforcement plate gaskets Chris asks: > So what are > the paper gaskets for? Why > Good question. If you find out, let me know. I can't see how the thin paper "gaskets" would seal out water. I suppose they might reduce noise and/or squeaks by preventing metal to metal contact. Lowell Seaton '95 M3
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) - from Brian Provost
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Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 00:26:12 -0600 From: brian@brianprovost.com (Brian Provost) Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) FYI, Peter... That Dinan ISC3 is out of the event now. They will be entering an E30 in U3. Brian M. Provost Director, The OTC Tour www.opentrackchallenge.com -----Original Message----- From: Peter Guagenti [mailto:peter@guagenti.com] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:13 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 21:10:47 -0800 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Setting Up My M3 for OTC (long) on 2/24/03 10:15 AM, Jason Knight at knight2244@yahoo.com wrote: > I'm guessing that the use of the term blower means > some sort of forced induction, in which case I believe > they would be upclassed to T1/U1, Not Dinan. As a manufacturer, their superchargers are legal in-class. That said, the Dinan ISC3 that run last year was running blower-less by half way through the event. Can't count on reliability with a supercharger. -p ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************